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D'Andre Swift isn't a sleeper, but I wanted to write about him here. He's coming back from a four-game absence due to a shoulder injury, but Lions coach Dan Campbell said the plan is to "cut him loose" at Seattle in Week 17. That's amazing news for Fantasy managers in their championship week.

Swift has top-10 upside in all leagues, and I'm excited to get him back into my lineups. You should as well. He has a great matchup against the Seahawks, who allow the most catches and receiving yards to running backs. 

There have been 12 running backs with at least five receptions against Seattle this year, and 12 running backs have scored at least 10 PPR points against the Seahawks with just their receiving production alone. For the season, Seattle has allowed 110 catches for 1,000 yards and three touchdowns to running backs.

Swift has at least three catches in every game this season, including Week 12 when he hurt his shoulder against Chicago. He also has six games with at least five catches.

I love him in PPR, but Swift also has three touchdowns and two games with more than 100 rushing yards in his past six outings. He also had at least 17 total touches in six games in a row prior to getting hurt.

We'll see how the Lions use Swift with Craig Reynolds and Jamaal Williams, and Detroit also is starting Tim Boyle with Jared Goff (knee) hurt. But I still expect Swift to be the leader of the Lions backfield against the Seahawks, and Boyle should give Swift plenty of chances to succeed.

It's great to have Swift back. And hopefully he can help lead you to a Fantasy championship. Now, let's get to the real sleepers for Week 17.

Editor's Note: Projections are provided by CBS Sports and not Jamey Eisenberg. Projected points are for PPR leagues.

Week 17 Sleepers
Week 17 Preview
Sleepers
Quarterbacks
NO New Orleans • #7
Age: 33 • Experience: 8 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs CAR NO -6.5 O/U 37.5
OPP VS QB
6th
QB RNK
11th
ROSTERED
74%
YTD Stats
PAYDS
649
RUYDS
311
TD
7
INT
5
FPTS/G
9.8
Hill is back in Week 17 after missing Week 16 because he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. I would trust him as a starting Fantasy quarterback again this week against the Panthers. Even though he scored just nine Fantasy points at Tampa Bay in Week 15, he still has at least 22 Fantasy points in five of seven starts going back to last season. His rushing ability should give him a decent floor -- he has at least 33 rushing yards in all three starts this year, including two games with at least 73 yards -- and I doubt he gets shut out of the end zone against Carolina. Only two quarterbacks in the past five games against the Panthers have scored over 20 Fantasy points (Taylor Heinicke in Week 11 and Josh Allen in Week 15), but I'll take my chances with Hill as a low-end starter in all leagues.
DAL Dallas • #15
Age: 23 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs HOU SF -12.5 O/U 44
OPP VS QB
11th
QB RNK
12th
ROSTERED
34%
YTD Stats
PAYDS
354
RUYDS
137
TD
4
INT
1
FPTS/G
10.3
Lance is expected to start this week with Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb) hurt, and Lance should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues with his matchup against Houston. In two extended appearances this season, Lance scored 29 Fantasy points against Seattle in Week 4, as well as 15 Fantasy points at Arizona in Week 6. He's yet to throw for 200 yards in a game, but he did rush for at least 41 yards in each outing. The 49ers will likely run all over the Texans this week, but Lance could have a hand in that. And two of the past three opposing quarterbacks against Houston have scored at least 18 Fantasy points.
HOU Houston • #10
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ SF SF -12.5 O/U 44
OPP VS QB
22nd
QB RNK
16th
ROSTERED
10%
YTD Stats
PAYDS
2200
RUYDS
28
TD
12
INT
9
FPTS/G
13.1
Mills is making a strong case to be Houston's starter in 2022, and he scored at least 18 Fantasy points in three games in a row, including 22 points against the Chargers in Week 16. The Stanford product gets to face the 49ers in Week 17, and San Francisco has allowed two of the past four opposing quarterbacks to score at least 20 Fantasy points. In deeper leagues, Mills could be a sneaky starting option, especially with Brandin Cooks (COVID) healthy for this matchup.
Running backs
NO New Orleans • #24
Age: 28 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ CIN KC -4.5 O/U 51
OPP VS RB
19th
RB RNK
17th
ROSTERED
91%
YTD Stats
RUYDS
453
REC
41
REYDS
403
TD
6
FPTS/G
10.9
Williams started five games earlier this season when Clyde Edwards-Helaire (shoulder) was out with a knee injury, and Williams scored at least 16 PPR points in three of those outings. He should have the opportunity for a quality outing against the Bengals with an increased workload, and he's worth trusting as a No. 2 running back in all leagues. In deeper formats, you can use Derrick Gore also. He has three games this season with at least 11 total touches, and he scored at least 13 PPR points in two of them.
PHI Philadelphia • #35
Age: 28 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ WAS PHI -4.5 O/U 45
OPP VS RB
15th
RB RNK
18th
ROSTERED
60%
YTD Stats
RUYDS
326
REC
9
REYDS
44
TD
5
FPTS/G
4.9
Miles Sanders (hand) has already been ruled out for Week 17, and Jordan Howard (neck) is dealing with a stinger. If both can't play against Washington -- Howard is listed as questionable -- then Scott would be considered a quality No. 2 Fantasy running back in all leagues. He has four games this season with at least 11 carries, and he either scored a touchdown or had at least 100 total yards in each outing. Philadelphia just played Washington in Week 15, and the combination of Sanders and Howard had 33 carries for 200 yards, along with two catches for 15 yards. Kenneth Gainwell would share touches with Scott, and Gainwell is worth using as a flex option in deeper leagues if Howard is out. Now, if Howard plays, then use him as a low-end running back in most leagues, and Scott would be a useful flex option.
NYG N.Y. Giants • #26
Age: 26 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs ATL BUF -14.5 O/U 44
OPP VS RB
24th
RB RNK
21st
ROSTERED
87%
YTD Stats
RUYDS
672
REC
38
REYDS
204
TD
4
FPTS/G
10
The Bills still have issues running the ball, but Singletary is starting to deliver as a Fantasy option, which makes him a No. 2 running back in all leagues. He's scored at least 14 PPR points in three games in a row, and he has two touchdowns and two outings with at least five catches over that span. He also has at least 17 total touches in consecutive games, which is the first time that's happened all season. The Falcons are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Singletary should deliver another quality outing at home this week.
TEN Tennessee • #20
Age: 26 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs ARI DAL -6 O/U 51.5
OPP VS RB
9th
RB RNK
28th
ROSTERED
90%
YTD Stats
RUYDS
710
REC
36
REYDS
288
TD
2
FPTS/G
10.6
Pollard is worth using as a flex option against the Cardinals this week. He only had six PPR points in Week 16 against Washington, but he wasn't used much after halftime in the blowout victory. Prior to Week 16, Pollard had scored at least 11 PPR points in three of his past five games, and he should continue to do well in tandem with Ezekiel Elliott. The Cardinals have allowed a running back to score or gain over 100 total yards in five of their past six games.
Wide Receivers
KC Kansas City • #11
Age: 29 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs MIN GB -6.5 O/U 46
OPP VS WR
31st
WR RNK
46th
ROSTERED
48%
YTD Stats
REC
25
TAR
51
REYDS
427
TD
3
FPTS/G
9.5
Valdes-Scantling and Allen Lazard are worth using as sleepers this week against the Vikings. Valdes-Scantling missed Week 16 against Cleveland after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he had two games with at least 20 PPR points in his previous four outings, including Week 11 at Minnesota when he caught four passes for 123 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. Lazard scored 13 PPR points in Week 16 against Cleveland, and he's now scored a touchdown in two of his past three games. It could have been three games in a row, but Aaron Rodgers missed Lazard in the end zone in Week 15 at Baltimore. Both are No. 3 receivers against the Vikings, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers this year.
JAC Jacksonville • #13
Age: 25 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs ATL BUF -14.5 O/U 44
OPP VS WR
29th
WR RNK
41st
ROSTERED
41%
YTD Stats
REC
29
TAR
46
REYDS
470
TD
6
FPTS/G
8
Davis and Cole Beasley were activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, and we'll see how Buffalo uses all of their receivers behind Stefon Diggs when considering Davis, Beasley and Isaiah McKenzie (Emmanuel Sanders is likely out with a knee injury). I'd be surprised if Davis is not back in a prominent role given his performance prior to missing Week 16 at New England, and hopefully he can pick up where he left off. He scored a touchdown in three games in a row, and he had 15 targets for 10 catches, 128 yards and two touchdowns in his past two outings against Tampa Bay and Carolina. The matchup with the Falcons is great since Atlanta is No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Davis should be considered a borderline starting Fantasy option in all leagues.
IND Indianapolis • #9
Age: 30 • Experience: 9 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ NYJ TB -13 O/U 45.5
OPP VS WR
8th
WR RNK
NR
ROSTERED
2%
YTD Stats
REC
4
TAR
9
REYDS
82
TD
1
FPTS/G
4.6
Perriman was activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, and he could step into a prominent role for the Buccaneers right away in Week 17. Chris Godwin (ACL) is out, and Mike Evans (hamstring) and Antonio Brown (ankle) are hurt. There could be a scenario where Perriman and Tyler Johnson are the top receivers for the Buccaneers -- along with Rob Gronkowski -- and you might consider starting them as No. 3 Fantasy options. Perriman has more upside, and this is a revenge game for him after spending 2020 with the Jets. The Jets also have allowed three receivers to score at least 14 PPR points against them in their past two games against Miami and Jacksonville.
JAC Jacksonville • #7
Age: 28 • Experience: 8 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ IND IND -7 O/U 44.5
OPP VS WR
14th
WR RNK
35th
ROSTERED
5%
YTD Stats
REC
34
TAR
52
REYDS
399
TD
1
FPTS/G
5.2
Jones has stepped up recently as a nice complementary weapon for the Raiders behind Hunter Renfrow. He has at least seven targets in four of his past five games, and he scored at least 11 PPR points in each of his past two outings against Cleveland and Denver. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 1, but he should be considered a low-end No. 3 PPR receiver in Week 17 at the Colts.
Tight ends
NO New Orleans • #82
Age: 26 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ IND IND -7 O/U 44.5
OPP VS TE
31st
TE RNK
11th
ROSTERED
46%
YTD Stats
REC
27
TAR
41
REYDS
314
TD
3
FPTS/G
5.1
After three down games in place of Darren Waller (knee), Moreau has picked up his production in his past two outings with at least 10 PPR points in each game against the Browns and Broncos. He has a favorable matchup in Week 17 at the Colts, who have allowed seven tight ends to score at least 11 PPR points in their past eight games. Moreau is worth using as a low-end starter in all leagues if Waller remains out in Week 17, and Waller was also placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
LAR L.A. Rams • #89
Age: 31 • Experience: 9 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ BAL LAR -5.5 O/U 46.5
OPP VS TE
28th
TE RNK
12th
ROSTERED
63%
YTD Stats
REC
49
TAR
68
REYDS
436
TD
3
FPTS/G
8.5
Higbee has been OK in his past two outings with nine PPR points against the Jaguars in Week 13 and the Vikings in Week 16. He missed Week 14 and 15 after being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he does have the chance to be a low-end starter in all leagues this week at Baltimore. The Ravens have allowed two touchdowns to tight ends in their past five games, and for the season, Baltimore is No. 5 in most Fantasy points to opposing tight ends.
CHI Chicago • #85
Age: 25 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs NYG CHI -6 O/U 37
OPP VS TE
17th
TE RNK
15th
ROSTERED
49%
YTD Stats
REC
53
TAR
83
REYDS
539
TD
0
FPTS/G
7.1
Kmet has yet to score a touchdown this season, but maybe it happens this week against the Giants. Andy Dalton is starting at quarterback for the Bears, and Kmet had at least seven targets in two of three games with Dalton under center. Kmet has two games with at least 13 PPR points in his past five outings, and the Giants have allowed a tight end to score a touchdown in two of their past three games.
Week 17 Preview
DFS LINEUPS

DFS Lineups for Week 17 ...

DraftKings

QB: Dak Prescott (vs. ARI) $6,700

RB: Chase Edmonds (at DAL) $5,700

RB: Boston Scott (at WAS) $4,900

WR: Jaylen Waddle (at TEN) $6,700

WR: Amari Cooper (vs. ARI) $6,600

WR: Odell Beckham (at BAL) $5,700

TE: Dalton Schultz (vs. ARI) $5,000

FLEX: Darrel Williams (at CIN) $5,800

DST: Colts (vs. LV) $2,900

Let's stack the Cowboys here, and hopefully their magic at home continues. I'm expecting another big outing from Prescott, Cooper and Schultz against the Cardinals in Dallas.

Waddle should continue to soak up targets from Tua Tagovailoa this week, and Beckham has a great matchup against the Ravens. Both are well worth their price here.

I don't expect James Conner (heel) to play in Week 17, so Edmonds has top-three upside at Dallas. And even if Howard plays for the Eagles, I still like Scott at his price. I also love the upside for Williams with Edwards-Helaire likely out.

FanDuel

QB: Trey Lance (vs. HOU) $6,400

RB: Ronald Jones (at NYJ) $7,000

RB: Darrel Williams (at CIN) $6,200

WR: Tyreek Hill (at CIN) $8,200

WR: Tee Higgins (vs. KC) $7,000

WR: Van Jefferson (at BAL) $6,000

TE: George Kittle (vs. HOU) $7,300

FLEX: Stefon Diggs (vs. ATL) $8,000

DEF: Dolphins (at TEN) $3,600

Lance will be popular this week but worth it as the starter for the 49ers. I'll stack him with Kittle here, and both should produce in a big way against the Texans.

Jones should go off against the Jets, and I'll also play Williams in this lineup. The price is reasonable for both, especially considering their upside.

At receiver and flex, I love this group of Hill, Higgins, Jefferson and Diggs. Hill should rebound from a down game in Week 16, and Higgins and Diggs should again have strong outings. I also love Jefferson with his matchup against the Ravens.

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