Championship weekend is here, no “we’ll fix it next week.” Every lineup decision matters, every touch swings the balance, and one wrong click can turn a season-long grind into instant regret. These rankings and tiers are built to help you manage risk, chase upside, and survive the mayhem that always shows up when a title is on the line. Trust the volume, embrace the chaos, and let’s bring a trophy home.
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Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End
Week 17 Fantasy Football QB Rankings and Tiers
Tier 1 | Elite QB Plays
Josh Allen | Buffalo Bills vs Jalen Hurts | Philadelphia Eagles
With a lower projected total (43.5) and winter weather expected in Buffalo, this matchup sets up as more grind than shootout. Josh Allen is coming off his worst fantasy outing of the season, while Jalen Hurts steadied things with back-to-back QB10 finishes. Both defenses have been suppressing QB production recently, which likely caps the ceiling, but the rushing ability of Allen and Hurts keeps their floors intact even if passing efficiency dips.
Tier 2 | Strong QB1 / Superflex Anchors
Joe Burrow | Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacoby Brissett | Arizona Cardinals
Vegas expects points, and this matchup profiles as one of the faster-paced games of the week. Joe Burrow is coming off his best statistical performance of the season and continues to play loose despite playoff elimination. Jacoby Brissett struggled last week, but a bottom-half defense against QBs gives him a path to rebound production in what should be an offense-friendly environment.
Tier 3 | High-End QB2 Options
Caleb Williams | Chicago Bears vs Brock Purdy | San Francisco 49ers
One of the highest projected scoring games of Week 17, this Sunday night matchup brings ideal conditions and two offenses that can move the ball. Caleb Williams has faced elite defenses recently. while Brock Purdy benefits from a matchup that looks tougher on paper than it’s been in practice. Clear skies and game flow should allow both quarterbacks to post viable fantasy lines.
Trevor Lawrence | Jacksonville Jaguars
Red hot over the last two weeks, Trevor Lawrence has revitalized the Jaguars’ offense and is playing his best football of the season. Even with defensive upgrades in Indianapolis, the Colts are still allowing top-12 QB production since Week 12, keeping Lawrence firmly in play for championship week.
Week 17 QB Tiers 4-6
Tier 4 | Floor-Based & Matchup Starters
Tyler Shough | New Orleans Saints
Since Week 13, Tyler Shough has quietly been a steady fantasy option, combining rushing production with efficient passing. Another favorable matchup gives him a strong floor, making him viable in superflex formats or as a confident injury replacement.
Tier 5 | Risky Starters & 2QB Fill-Ins
Geno Smith | Las Vegas Raiders
Despite underwhelming season-long production, Geno Smith lands in a favorable Week 17 spot against a defense allowing bottom-five QB efficiency. In 2QB formats, Smith profiles as a safer option than several bigger-name but worse-situated quarterbacks.
Malik Willis | Baltimore Ravens
A volatile option, Malik Willis brings rushing-driven upside that few backups can match. While Baltimore’s defense presents challenges, Willis offers both floor and ceiling outcomes for managers needing a swing-for-the-fences QB play.
Justin Herbert | Los Angeles Chargers
After stabilizing last week, Justin Herbert now draws a much tougher matchup against a Houston defense allowing barely 13 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Unless options are limited, Herbert is best faded in favor of a safer championship-week pivot.
Tyler Huntley | Baltimore Ravens
With Lamar Jackson trending doubtful, Tyler Huntley would draw the start against a strong Green Bay defense. The matchup limits his ceiling significantly, making him more of an emergency option than a preferred championship-week play.
Tier 6 | Emergency 2QB Options
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Week 13 Fantasy Football RB Rankings & Tiers
Tier 1 | Elite RB Plays
Tier 2 | High-End RB1s
Saquon Barkley | Philadelphia Eagles vs James Cook | Buffalo Bills
This game profiles as run-heavy with weather in play, and both defenses have been generous to running backs. Saquon Barkley is averaging over 100 rushing yards per game over the last three weeks with a touchdown in each, doing it without needing receiving volume. James Cook has been the RB4 since Week 11 with five RB1 finishes, giving both championship managers a strong combination of floor and upside.
Ashton Jeanty | Las Vegas Raiders
The matchup and usage are everything you want. Ashton Jeanty is handling over 90% of the carries and has seen 46 targets since Week 9. Against the Giants’ 2nd-best defense for RBs, that type of workload and passing-game involvement sets him up to finish the season strong.
Tier 3 | Strong RB2 Options
Jonathan Taylor | Indianapolis Colts vs Travis Etienne | Jacksonville Jaguars
Since the Week 11 bye, Jonathan Taylor has been the RB21 after delivering elite production earlier in the season, and now draws one of the toughest matchups in football. Jacksonville ranks second against running backs on the year and is playing well entering this divisional game. On the other side, Travis Etienne has been the RB9 since Week 9, and Indianapolis has allowed the 11th most points to running backs over that stretch, setting Etienne up for a strong championship-week opportunity.
Bucky Irving | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Since returning from injury, Bucky Irving has controlled the carries, while Sean Tucker handles goal-line work and Rachaad White absorbs targets. Miami has struggled against running backs, opening the door for Irving to be highly efficient even if his touchdowns are slightly capped.
Week 17 RB Tiers 4-7
Tier 4 | Volume-Based & Committee Backs
D’Andre Swift | Chicago Bears / Kyle Monangai | Chicago Bears
This remains a true committee with a slight volume edge to D’Andre Swift, but the Bears’ running game has been effective regardless of opponent. San Francisco has been bottom half against running backs, giving this backfield a higher-than-normal ceiling for championship week.
Josh Jacobs | Green Bay Packers
Off the injury report and with no Jordan Love under center, the offense should lean heavily on the run. Josh Jacobs will still see volume, but increased involvement from Emmanuel Wilson and Malik Willis lowers his ceiling against a tough Baltimore defense.
Rhamondre Stevenson | New England Patriots / TreVeyon Henderson | New England Patriots vs Breece Hall | New York Jets
If TreVeyon Henderson sits, Rhamondre Stevenson becomes a strong play against a weak Jets run defense after posting his second-best game of the season last week. Breece Hall continues to see volume but has failed to reach double digits in three straight games, and New England is unlikely to provide an easy rebound spot.
Tier 5 | Risk-Reward RB Plays
Tier 6 | Deep-League Options
Kenneth Walker III | Seattle Seahawks / Zach Charbonnet | Seattle Seahawks vs Rico Dowdle | Carolina Panthers / Chuba Hubbard | Carolina Panthers
Kenneth Walker III delivered his best game of the season last week, while Zach Charbonnet also found the end zone. Carolina has been a top-10 matchup for opposing running backs, but Seattle’s defense is top six against the run. Rico Dowdle has led touches by a 2-to-1 margin, while Chuba Hubbard has been more efficient, creating capped ceilings across the board.
Tony Pollard | Tennessee Titans / Tyjae Spears | Tennessee Titans
Both backs are coming off strong performances, but this remains a volatile committee. New Orleans has been middle of the pack against running backs, leaving both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears with upside paired with an uncomfortable floor.
Kenneth Gainwell | Pittsburgh Steelers / Jaylen Warren | Pittsburgh Steelers
Kenneth Gainwell is on a late-season heater with three straight RB1 finishes, and Jaylen Warren also popped last week with an RB5 performance. Cleveland is strong defensively but closer to average against running backs, leaving room for both to remain fantasy-relevant.
Michael Carter | Arizona Cardinals
Cincinnati has been a dream matchup for opposing running backs, and Michael Carter is set to lead this backfield in championship week. His passing-game role gives him legitimate RB2 upside with room for more.
Woody Marks | Houston Texans
The Chargers are one of the league’s stiffest run defenses, allowing the fourth-fewest points to running backs. Woody Marks continues to lead the committee but hasn’t seen enough receiving work to feel safe, making him a risky championship-week option.
Tier 7 | Emergency Options
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Week 17 Fantasy Football WR Rankings & Tiers
Tier 1 | Elite WR Plays
Puka Nacua | Los Angeles Rams
The fantasy WR points leader this season, Puka Nacua continues to separate himself as a true alpha, getting open at will and winning at every level of the field. Only Jaxon Smith-Njigba has lived in the same points-per-game tier, making Nacua one of the safest and highest-upside plays in the championship week.
Tier 2 | Strong WR1 Options
Chris Olave | New Orleans Saints
The chemistry between Chris Olave and Tyler Shough has been undeniable, with Olave earning 25 targets over the last two weeks and converting them into 233 yards and three scores. Tennessee offers another favorable environment to continue that surge during championship week.
Mike Evans / Emeka Egbuka / Chris Godwin | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
With Mike Evans back in full health, Emeka Egbuka has slid behind both Evans and Chris Godwin in the pecking order. Miami allows the sixth-most points to WRs, setting up Evans as a WR1, while Egbuka and Godwin profile more as volatile flex plays.
Tier 3 | High-End WR2 Options
A.J. Brown | Philadelphia Eagles
The WR4 since Week 11, A.J. Brown has fallen below double digits just once in that span. Weather concerns may push both teams toward the run, which introduces some risk.
D.J. Moore / Luther Burden | Chicago Bears
With Rome Odunze sidelined, D.J. Moore has delivered back-to-back WR1 performances and once again projects as the focal point of the passing attack. San Francisco allows the 14th-most points to WRs, giving Moore another shot at a big game, while Luther Burden gains flex appeal with the expanded role.
Ladd McConkey / Quentin Johnston / Keenan Allen | Los Angeles Chargers
This WR room remains one of the most difficult to project. Ladd McConkey cooled off after a scorching stretch, Quentin Johnston has resurfaced with splash plays, and Keenan Allen has yet to regain early-season form. McConkey offers the safest floor, but all three carry volatility in a boom-or-bust offense.
Week 17 WR Tiers 4-8
Tier 4 | WR2 / Flex Plays
Jakobi Meyers / Brian Thomas Jr. | Jacksonville Jaguars
After a quiet outing in a critical Week 16 win, Brian Thomas Jr. enters championship week with a shaky floor. Jakobi Meyers has become Trevor Lawrence’s most trusted option, commanding 25 targets over the last three weeks. Meyers brings stability, while Thomas Jr. remains a ceiling-driven gamble.
Jauan Jennings / Ricky Pearsall | San Francisco 49ers
With Ricky Pearsall questionable and George Kittle also uncertain, Jauan Jennings could be positioned for a significant target spike. If Pearsall sits, Jennings becomes one of the more intriguing upside plays against Chicago.
Michael Wilson / Marvin Harrison Jr. | Arizona Cardinals
The rapport between Michael Wilson and Jacoby Brissett has looked stronger than the connection with Marvin Harrison Jr., giving Wilson a slight edge in a game expected to feature plenty of scoring. Both receivers remain viable starts, but Wilson offers the steadier outlook.
Tier 5 | Volatile WR3 Options
Wan’Dale Robinson | New York Giants
Las Vegas provides a favorable reset spot for the Giants’ offense, and Wan’Dale Robinson stands to benefit as a primary chain mover and volume-based option in a matchup that could finally unlock some scoring.
Tier 6 | Deep-League & Emergency WRs
Michael Pittman Jr. / Alec Pierce / Josh Downs | Indianapolis Colts
While Philip Rivers stabilizes the passing game, ceilings remain capped across this group. Michael Pittman Jr. continues to struggle finding the end zone, Alec Pierce has turned limited targets into splash TDs, and Josh Downs brings PPR appeal with volatility. All three carry risky floors in Week 17.
Jayden Reed / Romeo Doubs / Christian Watson / Dontayvion Wicks | Green Bay Packers
Without Jordan Love, the offense shifts toward the run, leaving this WR group fighting over limited volume. All four receivers carry low floors and are best avoided in championship lineups when alternatives exist.
Tetairoa McMillan / Jalen Coker / Xavier Legette | Carolina Panthers
This group remains highly volatile. Tetairoa McMillan should see volume but isn’t guaranteed efficiency, settling in as a risky WR2, while Jalen Coker profiles as a high-risk flex. Xavier Legette rounds out a unit better suited for desperation plays than championship confidence.
Tier 7 | Touchdown-Dependent Dart Throws for Week 17
Tre Tucker | Las Vegas Raiders
Despite increased opportunity following roster changes, Tre Tucker has yet to capitalize consistently. The matchup against the Giants offers hope for a ceiling outcome, but the floor remains extremely fragile.
Tier 8 | Week 17 Deep-League/ Break-Glass Options
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Week 17 Fantasy Football TE Rankings & Tiers
Tier 1 | Elite TE Plays
Trey McBride | Arizona Cardinals
Everyone is allowed a down week, and Trey McBride had his last one with a four-catch, 27-yard dud. A matchup with Cincinnati sets up as a near-perfect rebound spot for McBride, who remains the clear difference-maker at the position and a top-tier championship-week anchor.
Tier 2 | High-End TE1 Options
Harold Fannin Jr. | Cleveland Browns
With 31 targets over the last three weeks, Harold Fannin Jr. has emerged as the top option in the Cleveland passing game for Shedeur Sanders. Pittsburgh has allowed the third-most points to tight ends, putting Fannin Jr. in position to continue his outstanding rookie season.
Tier 3 | Strong TE1 / TE2 Options
Kyle Pitts | Atlanta Falcons
The TE1 since Week 13, Kyle Pitts has been commanding close to double-digit targets per game. The Rams sit middle of the pack against tight ends, but with Drake London trending back and Pitts popping up on the injury report, the risk is elevated. If active, Pitts remains a must-start based on recent usage.
Brenton Strange | Jacksonville Jaguars
Since returning from injury, Brenton Strange has delivered three top-10 finishes and has become a reliable streaming option. Indianapolis has surrendered the fifth-most points to tight ends this season, and with the Jacksonville offense gaining momentum, Strange profiles as another strong play.
Week 17 TE Tiers 4-6
Tier 4 | Streaming & Matchup-Based TEs
Colston Loveland | Chicago Bears
Increasingly entrenched in the offense, Colston Loveland has settled into a consistent five-target role. Until that usage climbs higher, Loveland remains more touchdown-dependent, but the involvement keeps him firmly on the streaming radar.
Juwan Johnson / Taysom Hill | New Orleans Saints
These two tight ends contribute in very different ways. Juwan Johnson functions as a true receiving weapon, frequently aligned as a wide receiver, while Taysom Hill is likely to see heavy rushing usage with limited backfield options available. If Hill finds the end zone, he can swing a matchup, while Johnson offers the steadier receiving floor.
Hunter Henry | New England Patriots
A trusted target for Drake Maye, Hunter Henry hasn’t always translated usage into fantasy consistency this season. Still, a matchup with the Jets provides a familiar path to solid production, keeping Henry in play for managers seeking stability.
Tier 5 | Risky TE Plays
Orande Gadsden | Los Angeles Chargers
After four straight TE1 finishes earlier in the season, Orande Gadsden has cooled significantly since Week 9. Facing a Houston defense that ranks top 10 against tight ends makes Gadsden a difficult championship-week start.
Tier 6 | Deep-League & Emergency Options
Mike Gesicki | Cincinnati Bengals
Operating more like a wide receiver than a traditional tight end, Mike Gesicki fits well in Cincinnati’s pass-heavy offense. Arizona allows the seventh-most points to tight ends, making Gesicki one of the stronger streaming options for Week 17.
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