🏆 Week 17 Gameday Highlights

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[Sign up today]( using Promo Code: FBG to receive your first $5 game free and a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 on your first deposit! [Sign Up Now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [] INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1. [TB - WR Mike Evans has monster game](#1) 2. [DEN - QB Russell Wilson totals three touchdowns](#2) 3. [WAS - Brian Robinson goes for 87 yards](#3) 4. [ARI - Hollywood Brown makes six grabs](#4) 5. [CAR - D'Onta Foreman held to 35 yards](#5) 6. [JAX - TE Evan Engram quiet in Week 17](#6) 7. [CAR - DJ Moore surpasses 100-yard mark](#7) 8. [ARI - QB David Blough tosses TD in start](#8) 9. [CLE - WR Amari Cooper scores pair of TDs](#9) 10. [DET - D'Andre Swift accounts for two TDs](#10) 11. [DET - Two touchdowns for TE Brock Wright](#11) 12. [KC - RB Jerick McKinnon makes NFL history](#12) 13. [NO - TE Juwan Johnson targeted seven times](#13) 14. [WAS - QB Carson Wentz has dreadful performance](#14) 15. [ARI - Trey McBride has breakout performance](#15) 16. [CHI - Eight touches for RB David Montgomery](#16) 17. [DET - QB Jared Goff throws three touchdowns](#17) 18. [KC - QB Patrick Mahomes goes over 300 yards](#18) 19. [TB - RB Leonard Fournette has decent outing](#19) 20. [WAS - TE Logan Thomas posts game-high six grabs](#20) 21. [DET - WR Amon-Ra St. Brown has decent outing](#21) 22. [TB - WR Chris Godwin finishes with 120 yards](#22) 23. [ATL - Another solid outing for Tyler Allgeier](#23) 24. [DET - RB Jamaal Williams has outstanding game](#24) 25. [NO - TE Taysom Hill records rushing touchdown](#25) 26. [TB - QB Tom Brady accounts for four touchdowns](#26) 27. [CHI - QB Justin Fields bigger factor in run game](#27) 28. [ATL - RB Cordarrelle Patterson totals 15 touches, TD](#28) 29. [ARI - RB James Conner suffers injury](#29) 30. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb hits the century mark](#30) 31. [JAX - QB Trevor Lawrence quiet in Week 17](#31) 32. [CLE - QB Deshaun Watson tosses three touchdowns](#32) 33. [JAX - RB Travis Etienne surpasses 100-yard mark](#33) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 1. [TB - WR Mike Evans has monster game](=) Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Mike Evans](=) caught 10 passes for 207 yards and three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. He was targeted 12 times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Evans was a league-winner after a massively disappointing season that saw him in a three month touchdown-less slump going into this game. Congratulations if you trusted him, our only clue was Panthers #1 corner Jaycee Horn missing this one with a broken wrist. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 2. [DEN - QB Russell Wilson totals three touchdowns](=) Source: ESPN Denver Broncos QB [Russell Wilson](=) completed 26-of-38 passes for 222 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 17 against the Kansas City Chiefs, while adding four runs for 27 yards and a pair of scores. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Wilson's rushing scores lifted him to surprise Week 17 stud status as the Broncos again played the division champ Chiefs tough for the second time in a month in a lost season. Wilson will be a streaming option next week against the Chargers as he goes into an offseason looking for answers. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 3. [WAS - Brian Robinson goes for 87 yards](=) Source: ESPN Washington Commanders RB [Brian Robinson](=) Jr. rushed 24 times for 87 yards in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, and he went without a catch on his lone target. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Robinson got the expected workload, but Carson Wentz had another late season implosion, so there were no touchdowns to be had for the Washington lead back. Robinson has been workmanlike, but not so efficient, so it's not clear how the team will approach his position long term. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 4. [ARI - Hollywood Brown makes six grabs](=) Source: ESPN Arizona Cardinals WR [Marquise Brown](=) posted six receptions for 61 yards on nine targets in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brown was a solid play with DeAndre Hopkins on the bench, overshadowing recent surprise stud Greg Dortch. Consider Brown a what-the-heck flex against the 49ers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 5. [CAR - D'Onta Foreman held to 35 yards](=) Source: NFL.com Carolina Panthers RB D'Onta Foreman rushed for 35 yards on 13 carries against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Foreman's up and down season ended on down for fantasy teams that trusted him. The sometimes tough Bucs run defense lived up to billing in this one, and Sam Darnold did most of the damage for the offense as the team fell short in their bid to win the division in most surprising fashion. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 6. [JAX - TE Evan Engram quiet in Week 17]() Source: NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars TE [Evan Engram](=) caught one pass for 16 yards against the Houston Texans in Week 17. He also rushed for 13 yards on one carry during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Engram's hot streak came to an end, but he helped a lot of fantasy teams get this far, and he probably earned himself a big contract next year, hopefully from the Jaguars after he established a terrific connection with Trevor Lawrence. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 7. [CAR - DJ Moore surpasses 100-yard mark](=) Source: NFL.com Carolina Panthers WR DJ Moore caught six passes for 117 yards and one touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17. He was targeted 10 times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Moore was slumping with Baker Mayfield and PJ Walker, but has been mostly productive with Sam Darnold and today was no different. We'll watch to see what the Panthers do at quarterback this offseason, but either way optimism will remain about Moore's fantasy prospects after his strong finish. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 8. [ARI - QB David Blough tosses TD in start](=) Source: ESPN Arizona Cardinals QB [David Blough](=) completed 24-of-40 passes for 222 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons, while adding seven rushing yards on a pair of attempts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Blough did a good enough job as a fourth string quarterback to keep the Cardinals competitive with the Falcons starting their backup quarterback. He could get another shot to start against the 49ers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 9. [CLE - WR Amari Cooper scores pair of TDs](=) Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns WR [Amari Cooper](=) posted three grabs for 105 yards and two touchdowns on four targets in Week 17 against the Washington Commanders. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Cooper didn't get many targets, but he converted two into touchdowns from 46 and 33 yards to provide a big edge for anyone who counted on him today. Cooper has proven that the Cowboys gave up on him too early and he'll be Deshaun Watson's #1 receiver next year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 10. [DET - D'Andre Swift accounts for two TDs]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift rushed for 78 yards and one touchdown on 11 carries against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. He also caught four passes for 39 yards and one touchdown during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Swift has been mercurial this year and there was no way to know this game was coming, but if you decided to put him in as a what-the-heck flex, he was a week winner. Swift won't go as high as he did in fantasy drafts this year, but he'll be a subject of vigorous debate in 2023 fantasy drafts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 11. [DET - Two touchdowns for TE Brock Wright]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions TE [Brock Wright](=) caught three passes for 13 yards and two touchdowns against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. He was targeted four times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Lions tight ends have now caught five touchdowns in the last two games, but last week Shane Zylstra caught all three. Both are what-the-heck tight end plays in Week 18 finals against the Packers next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 12. [KC - RB Jerick McKinnon makes NFL history]( Source: CBSSports.com - Shanna McCarriston Kansas City Chiefs RB [Jerick McKinnon](=) rushed twice for four yards in Week 17 against the Denver Broncos, while adding five grabs for 52 yards and two touchdowns on six targets. He has at least one receiving touchdown in five straight games, and he is the first running back in NFL history to accomplish that feat in the Super Bowl era. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McKinnon reverted back to league winner status after a slight dip last week, reminding us that sometimes it's just about being competent and in a great offense. It's uncertain whether he'll be back with Chiefs next year, but we'll remember not to write off any back just because he was still a free agent after the NFL draft. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 13. [NO - TE Juwan Johnson targeted seven times](=) Source: ESPN New Orleans Saints TE [Juwan Johnson](=) ended up with five grabs for 62 yards on seven targets in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Johnson didn't find the end zone, but did about as well as you could ask him to without hitting paydirt. He has been a breakout tight end of sorts in the Saints pass offense and should be on dynasty rosters heading into the offseason. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 14. [WAS - QB Carson Wentz has dreadful performance](=) Source: ESPN Washington Commanders QB [Carson Wentz](=) completed 16-of-28 passes for 143 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns, while adding seven rushing yards and a touchdown on three attempts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Ron Rivera picked the exact wrong time to put Wentz in as the Commanders are now on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. Now they will be playing for their lives next week against a Cowboys team that suddenly has a chance to be the division winner and maybe even #1 seed if they can beat Washington and the Giants (who have nothing to play for playoff-wise) beat the Eagles. The Commanders starting quarterback next week could be Wentz, Sam Howell, or Taylor Heinicke. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 15. [ARI - Trey McBride has breakout performance](=) Source: ESPN Arizona Cardinals TE [Trey McBride](=) posted game highs with seven catches, 78 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Week 17 against the Atlanta Falcons. The yardage total was a career high, too, best the 55 yards he posted in Week 15 against the Denver Broncos. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] McBride has come on with the backup quarterbacks and showed promise with the opportunity he has gotten after Zach Ertz went down for the year. Ertz is still under contract next year, but these performances are enhancing McBride's dynasty value and his viability as a streamer next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 16. [CHI - Eight touches for RB David Montgomery]() Source: NFL.com Chicago Bears RB [David Montgomery](=) rushed for 24 yards on six carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 17. He also caught two passes for 12 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Montgomery was a dud against the Jekyll and Hyde Lions run defense that contained him, but couldn't corral Justin Fields as a runner. Montgomery has done enough to give the Bears reason to re-sign him before he hits free agency, or perhaps after if he finds a soft market for his services. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 17. [DET - QB Jared Goff throws three touchdowns]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions QB [Jared Goff](=) went 21-for-29 for 255 yards and three touchdowns against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Goff had a big game even with the Lions backs accounting for two scores. He has established himself as the team's long term quarterback and as a fantasy QB1 in this offense. The Lions could still make the playoffs if they beat the Packers next week and the Seahawks lose a game. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- FOOTBALLGUYS PICKS SIGNUPS NOW OPEN - 2022 FOOTBALLGUYS PLAYOFF CHALLENGE - Raise your stake in the NFL Playoffs. 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He'll be playing for the #1 seed (with some help from one of the Bills last two opponents) against the Raiders next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 19. [TB - RB Leonard Fournette has decent outing](=) Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB [Leonard Fournette](=) rushed for 28 yards on 10 carries against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. He also caught four passes for 19 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fournette has been surviving in fantasy leagues on volume in the passing game, and he didn't get quite enough in this one to make a difference. We'll see if the Bucs make any adjustments to their running back split in the playoffs. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 20. [WAS - TE Logan Thomas posts game-high six grabs](=) Source: ESPN Washington Commanders TE [Logan Thomas](=) posted a game-best six catches for 56 yards on seven targets in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Thomas was the only Commander who was helped by Carson Wentz being in the lineup as he caught six passes for the second straight week. He'll be a viable streamer next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 21. [DET - WR Amon-Ra St. Brown has decent outing]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions WR [Amon-Ra St. Brown](=) caught four passes for 62 yards against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. He was targeted five times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] St. Brown had a floor game because everything came easy for the Lions offense against the Bears. He has been a big hit at ADP and should go a lot higher in 2023 fantasy drafts. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 22. [TB - WR Chris Godwin finishes with 120 yards](=) Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR [Chris Godwin](=) caught nine passes for 120 yards against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. He was targeted nine times during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Godwin finally got free for some larger gains after operating as a short range possession receiver for most of the season. He and Mike Evans are getting going at just the right time as Tom Brady tries to go on another playoff run. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 23. [ATL - Another solid outing for Tyler Allgeier](=) Source: ESPN Atlanta Falcons RB [Tyler Allgeier](=) rushed 20 times for 83 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals, while he had a 12-yard catch on his lone target. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Allgeier was a fashionable sleeper this week, and he came through with a solid game for anyone who trusted him over more established names. Allgeier has a good chance of being the team's #1 back going into next season. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 24. [DET - RB Jamaal Williams has outstanding game]() Source: NFL.com Detroit Lions RB [Jamaal Williams](=) rushed for 144 yards and one touchdown on 22 carries against the Chicago Bears in Week 17. He also caught one pass for 13 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Williams bounced back from a leg injury last week to post one of his best games of the season. He has been one of the biggest surprises in fantasy leagues this year and came through for anyone who trusted him after a recent slump. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 25. [NO - TE Taysom Hill records rushing touchdown](=) Source: ESPN New Orleans Saints TE [Taysom Hill](=) rushed 14 times for 46 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles, while completing a pair of passes for 24 yards with one catch for nine yards on his only target. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Hill has had a circuitous route to fantasy relevance this year, but for the second straight week he came through for anyone who trusted the most unconventional of fantasy tight ends. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 26. [TB - QB Tom Brady accounts for four touchdowns](=) Source: NFL.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB [Tom Brady](=) went 34-for-45 for 432 yards and three touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 17. He also rushed for four yards and one touchdown on three carries during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Brady saved his best for last, as the Bucs clinched the division and a home playoff game, against either the Cowboys or the Eagles. He's heating up at the right time and will still inspire some fear in his wild card opponent. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 27. [CHI - QB Justin Fields bigger factor in run game]() Source: NFL.com Chicago Bears QB [Justin Fields](=) rushed for 132 yards on 10 carries against the Detroit Lions in Week 17. He also went 7-for-21 for 75 yards, one touchdown and one interception during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Fields is now only 64 yards away from breaking Lamar Jackson's single season rushing record for a quarterback. He had about as good a fantasy game as you could ask considering how anemic the passing attack was against the Lions. He'll be a high ceiling QB1 against the Vikings next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 28. [ATL - RB Cordarrelle Patterson totals 15 touches, TD](=) Source: ESPN Atlanta Falcons RB [Cordarrelle Patterson](=) rushed nine times for 42 yards and a touchdown in Week 17 against the Arizona Cardinals, while adding six receptions for 42 yards on eight targets. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Patterson was finally used a lot as a receiver and he got a rushing touchdown to post his best fantasy day since the early part of the season. He is clearly behind Tyler Allgeier for touches, but Patterson has what the heck flex value against the Bucs next week in a meaningless game for both teams. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 29. [ARI - RB James Conner suffers injury]( Source: NFL.com Arizona Cardinals RB [James Conner](=) (shin) suffered a shin injury during the Week 17 game and is considered questionable to return. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Corey Clement was the #2 back and would be a what-the-heck flex against the 49ers next week if Conner can't go. Conner had been playing and producing well over the last month even after Kyler Murray went out for the year with a torn ACL. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 30. [CLE - RB Nick Chubb hits the century mark](=) Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns RB [Nick Chubb](=) rushed 14 times for 104 yards in Week 17 against the Washington Commanders, while adding a 12-yard catch on his lone target. It was his seventh 100-yard game of the season. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Chubb could have had a bigger game, but all three Browns touchdowns came through the air. He's on his way to a top three finish in rush yards and should be taken higher than the third round next year. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 31. [JAX - QB Trevor Lawrence quiet in Week 17](=) Source: NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars QB [Trevor Lawrence](=) went 17-for-21 for 152 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception against the Houston Texans in Week 17. He was pulled in the third quarter of the game because the team had a substantial lead. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Lawrence played well, but the running backs and defense accounted for all of the touchdowns before Lawrence left the game early because it was out of hand. The Jaguars did play their starters as long as the game was competitive, but the Texans were not competitive for the first time in a month. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 32. [CLE - QB Deshaun Watson tosses three touchdowns](=) Source: ESPN Cleveland Browns QB [Deshaun Watson](=) completed 9-of-18 passes for 169 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions in Week 17 against the Washington Commanders while adding 31 yards on eight rushing attempts. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] The Washington pass defense was depleted by injuries, which was enough of an advantage for Watson to have his first good game as a Brown. He'll face the Steelers next week in a less attractive matchup than this one. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- [] 33. [JAX - RB Travis Etienne surpasses 100-yard mark](=) Source: NFL.com Jacksonville Jaguars RB [Travis Etienne](=) rushed for 108 yards and one touchdown on nine carries against the Houston Texans in Week 17. He also caught three passes for 32 yards during the game. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ FOOTBALLGUYS VIEW ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] Worries about Etienne getting less work than usual were not off base, as the game got out of hand in the first half, but he busted a 62-yard touchdown run to make the week for his fantasy teams. If JaMycal Hasty hadn't vultured a touchdown on third and goal and Etienne had been in for the first drive of the second half, he might have been a week winner. Etienne will face the strong Titans run defense in the AFC South title game next week. [Back to Top](#top) --------------------------------------------------------------- That'll do it for today, Folks. Thanks for reading and we'll see you tomorrow with the Update. Peace, J [Win More At Fantasy Football With A Premium Subscription From Footballguys.com]( Footballguys Rewards - Be A Hero - Share The Love - Get Cool Swag - Share the Footballguys Daily Update -> Earn Rewards Have friends who'd love our newsletter too? Want free stuff? 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