Summary
The article provides fantasy football advice for Week 17, focusing on which running backs to start or sit. It highlights performance stats for several players and their matchups, offering predictions for their roles in upcoming games.
Key Facts
- Five running backs have scored over 300 fantasy points in PPR formats for the season.
- Rhamondre Stevenson of the Patriots is recommended as a start for Week 17 due to a favorable matchup against the Jets.
- The New York Jets have struggled defensively, ranking 30th in fantasy points allowed to running backs.
- Emmanuel Wilson of the Packers is suggested as a start, benefiting from injuries to other players and a favorable matchup against the Ravens.
- Baltimore ranks poorly in fantasy points allowed to running backs and allows 4.5 yards per rush.
- Rico Dowdle of the Panthers is advised as a sit due to low average yards per carry and tough competition from Seattle.
- Seattle leads the NFL in yards per rushing attempt against running backs but is vulnerable to receiving plays.
- Breece Hall of the Jets is noted for his ranking and potential to reach 1,000 rushing yards this season.
