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Here’s our fantasy football start/sit article, including all the players we’re calling sleepers and duds this week. Below, let’s take a closer look at some players to consider this week.

Week 17 Fantasy Football Starting/Sitting Tips

Zach Ertz (TE – WAS)

“I take Zach Ertz in a friendly at home against a struggling Atlanta defense. With Michael Penix still a rookie, it has also made the Falcons a one-dimensional offense, meaning this could result in a lower-scoring affair than perhaps even Las Vegas is expecting. Since the passing game requires stability on both sides, Ertz was the clear No. 2 target for Jayden Daniels when healthy. In a game that the Commanders should control, I think Ertz sees a lot of effort in this game again.”
– Jeremy Shulman (Fantasy Football Universe)

Audric Estime (RB – DEN)

“The Broncos have a favorable game against the Bengals defense this week, and Audric Estime has a good chance of finding the end zone. Assuming the Broncos don’t fall behind early, there should be a good game script for Estime and his fellow RBs as well – trying to keep productive Bengals gunslinger Joe Burrow on the sideline as much as possible.”
– Neema Hodjat (Real GM)

Chuba Hubbard (RB – CAR)

“The Carolina Panthers want to establish themselves Chuba Hubbard and their ground game every week, but you might want to revisit one of the biggest breakthroughs of this 2024 NFL season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have only allowed running backs to rush for 240 yards and two touchdowns in their last five games. In fact, Hubbard was limited to 43 yards on 12 carries in Week 13.”
– Matt De Lima (DraftKings)

“Let’s talk about how Chuba Hubbard will struggle in Week 17. We can start by looking back to a few weeks ago when Hubbard recorded 12 carries for 43 yards, lost a fumble and failed to score a meager 2.3 PPR fantasy points. The Panthers will likely be behind against Tampa, which already has a pass funnel defense. If Hubbard doesn’t do it for you over the air, he won’t do it at all. This season, Hubbard has only rushed for more than 17 yards in one game. In such an important week, there are better options for managers.”
– Justin Frye (Pro Football Network)