Patrick MahomesChristian McCaffreyJustin Jefferson
Fabs’ Top 10 Running Backs
1. Christian McCaffrey at Commanders
2. Kyren Williams at Giants
3. Rachaad White vs. Saints
4. Travis Etienne vs. Panthers
5. Jahmyr Gibbs at Cowboys
6. Jonathan Taylor vs. Raiders
7. Saquon Barkley vs. Rams
8. Bijan Robinson at Bears
9. Alvin Kamara at Buccaneers
10. Austin Ekeler at Broncos
Week 17 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 17 Start ’Em: Running BacksStart of the Week
Travis Etienne vs. Panthers (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Etienne has been on a cold streak in the last two weeks, scoring a combined 16 fantasy points while averaging fewer than three yards per rush. This week’s matchup against the Panthers should be his elixir, however, as their defense has allowed a league-high 23 total touchdowns and nearly 26 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season.
Start ’Em
D’Andre Swift vs. Cardinals (1 p.m. ET, Fox): Swift broke out of his statistical rut last week, scoring 15.2. points in a win over the Giants. He’s also seen 20 touches in each of his last two games, so his volume of work has increased lately. He’ll be on the RB2 radar this weekend, as he faces a Cardinals defense that’s allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing running backs over the last four weeks.
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Javonte Williams vs. Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): Williams has failed to meet expectations lately, scoring fewer than 11 PPR points in five of his last six games. The one game he had more than 11 points came in Week 14 against this week’s opponent, the Chargers, who have surrendered the ninth-most points to opposing running backs. I’d consider Williams a viable No. 2 running back or flex starter.
Najee Harris at Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox): Harris has not been putting up great totals lately, scoring single digits in four of his last six games. He does have a nice matchup this week, though, as Harris faces a Seahawks defense that’s given up the third-most fantasy points to road running backs this season. Based on the plus matchup, Harris is a worthwhile flex option in fantasy championship week.
Chuba Hubbard at Jaguars (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Hubbard has been getting plenty of touches in the Panthers offense, touching the ball at least 17 times in each of the last five games. He’s in the flex starter conversation against the Jaguars, who have been generous to running backs lately. In fact, their defense has surrendered five touchdowns and the fourth-most fantasy points to runners in the last four weeks.
More Starts
Kenneth Walker III vs. Steelers (4:05 p.m. ET, CBS)
Zamir White at Colts (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Aaron Jones at Vikings (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)
DFS Bargains (DraftKings)
Javonte Williams vs. Chargers ($5,600)
Zamir White vs. Colts ($5,100)
Najee Harris at Seahawks ($5,000)
