NFL fantasy football news and player signals for Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Has posted back-to-back big fantasy performances and benefits from potential absences of competing receivers. The source notes DJ Moore 'has had back-to-back really, really big fantasy days' and feels 'much better about DJ Moore' if both Luther Burden and Roma Odunze miss Week 17 against San Francisco. The source acknowledges volatility risk—Moore would have had an underwhelming week without the overtime and onside kick—but the injury scenario to competing targets improves his outlook.

Dealing with a foot fracture and unlikely to play in Week 17 against San Francisco. The source states: 'They said he's going to be back at some point this year. I doubt it is week 17. So, I think we should proceed as if he is not' available.

BDGE Fantasy Football believes there is 'a good chance Ricky P misses this game' in Week 17 against Chicago, which would increase target opportunities for Christian McCaffrey (10 targets) and Jauan Jennings (8 targets).

Left the game with an ankle sprain in Week 16. BDGE Fantasy Football believes there is 'a good chance George KD misses this game' in Week 17 against Chicago, though the severity is uncertain.

Placed in the 'feels good' category for Week 17 against Chicago. BDGE Fantasy Football has 'loved him pretty much all year.' If George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall miss the game (both likely), Jennings projects for approximately 8 targets and is positioned as a strong touchdown bet. Ranked as 'a top 15 fantasy wide receiver for me this week.'

Placed in the shaky flex category for Week 17 against San Francisco. BDGE Fantasy Football notes he provides a floor of 6–7 points and can have a good day if he reaches the end zone, but is not as strong a play as DeAndre Swift.

Placed in the 'feels good' category for Week 17 against Buffalo despite the tough Bills matchup for opposing wide receivers. BDGE Fantasy Football notes he's 'getting a ton of targets' and has 'been really, really efficient and effective in the passing game.'

Has been performing well recently and is recommended as a start for Week 17 against Buffalo. BDGE Fantasy Football states 'Saquon's been good as of recently' and 'you like both running backs' in this matchup.

Strong Week 17 matchup against the Giants, who are traveling cross-country. Coming off his biggest game of the season. Giants may get back Colton Miller, their best offensive lineman, which improves the matchup. BDGE Fantasy Football places him 'very, very much towards the top of this tier' and states 'I love Genty. I love the matchup here.'

Despite people being off Bucky Irving because Sean Tucker has taken goal-line work, the source really likes him against Miami's defense in Week 17. Irving has had very high ceiling games without goal-line touches before, including games where he's taken screens for 65 yards and scored touchdowns from 30 yards out. The source doesn't be surprised if Bucky has a very big blowup game where he goes for 130 from scrimmage and scores one or two touchdowns, with a big long touchdown play while everybody's off him because he's not scoring the touchdowns. The source actually loves Bucky in this matchup.

Kenneth Walker remains the same explosive player he's been all year without goal-line touches and is still playing fewer snaps than Zack Sharbonet, which the source finds crazy. Despite coming off a big week and facing a favorable matchup against Carolina, he could score on a 60-yard breakaway play but will lose goal-line carries otherwise. The source throws him into the dub flex category due to the matchup but doesn't feel great about him because there's no indication the Seahawks will ever make him a workhorse.

Dylan Samson has PPR upside in Week 17 because he will probably catch a ton of passes and Shedeur Sanders checks the ball down a decent amount. However, he has not practiced recently due to a calf injury and missed this week's game with a hand injury, creating uncertainty about his return timeline. When he returns from his first time back in a while, the source expects the Browns to use someone else on the goal line, limiting touchdown upside. The source is intrigued by Samson more than other tight ends in this tier like Michael Pittman and Jaden Reed because he does have upside, though he also has a floor. Rated as a shaky flex.

Jaylen Warren is startable in Week 17 against Cleveland, which has a terrible run defense since Malik Collins' injury. The source ranks him above players like Lad McConis, Tony Pollard, and Michael Carter, though Kenneth Gainwell is preferred if forced to choose between the two. Warren 'feels pretty damn good at this point.'

Kenneth Gainwell moves into the feels good category for Week 17 against Cleveland. With DK Metcalf suspended, Gainwell is expected to catch 5–6 passes. The Browns run defense has been terrible since Malik Collins' injury, allowing 25 fantasy points per week to starting running backs. The source ranks Gainwell above Jaylen Warren if forced to choose between the two.

The source expects Raandre Washington to see significant volume in Week 17 against the Jets; the Patriots are favored and should dominate, creating many running back touches, especially if bad weather occurs.

Rhamondre Stevenson's Week 17 outlook is conditional on Trayvon Henderson's concussion protocol status. If Henderson misses, Stevenson moves to the top of the feels good category with a three-down back role and coaching staff trust. If Henderson clears and plays, Stevenson drops to dub flex, though the Patriots should still dominate the Jets with plenty of running back touches, especially if bad weather occurs.

Breece Hall is in the shaky flex category for Week 17; the source has no confidence in the Patriots offense with Brady Cook under center. If the Patriots get back Robert Spillane and Milton Williams on defense, Hall becomes borderline dead to the source; even without them, the source doesn't trust Hall whatsoever.

Stefon Diggs is ranked at the top of the dub flex category for Week 17 against the Patriots; the source thinks he should be in lineups despite inconsistent snap counts (85% last week but 50% for the previous 3–4 weeks). The source's confidence is strong enough to recommend him as a must-start despite the volatility in route participation.

Parker Washington made huge plays after the catch last week, eating up a chunk of yards. The source views him as more of a shaky flex than a strong play, noting he has had some high ceiling games but can also put up stinker floor games.

Brian Thomas Jr. was shadowed by Patrick Surtain and saw heavy coverage from him against the Texans, limiting his production. His Week 17 outlook depends on Sauce Gardner's status: if Gardner returns from his calf injury, BTJ will likely see similar outside coverage treatment and move to clear shaky flex; if Sauce remains out, BTJ becomes near the top of the dub flex category given Jacksonville's secondary depth issues.

Michael Pittman Jr. is ranked third among Indianapolis receivers for Week 17 against Jacksonville and falls into the shaky flex category. The source is not betting on any of the Colts receivers having good games.

Josh Downs is ranked first among Indianapolis receivers for Week 17 against Jacksonville, as Philip Rivers likes him. However, all Colts receivers fall into the shaky flex category, and the source is not betting on any of them having good games.

Alec Pierce is ranked third among Indianapolis receivers for Week 17 against Jacksonville and falls into the shaky flex category. Despite having a great game last week and Philip Rivers not being afraid to throw to him, the source is not betting on Pierce having a good game in Week 17.

Jonathan Taylor is a must-start running back in Week 17 for Indianapolis against Jacksonville. The source explicitly places him in the must-start category alongside Travis Etienne.

Marvin Harrison Jr. is still coming back from a heel injury and only played about 50% of the snaps in Week 16, so he is expected to be limited in Week 17. The source does not consider him a dub flex and believes he has no ceiling right now due to snap limitations.

Michael Wilson is preferred over Marvin Harrison Jr. in Week 17 and qualifies for the dub flex tier. The source likes the game environment and expects Joe Burrow to bounce back, noting Michael Wilson has proven himself to be a great player at this point.

Carter is the starting RB for Cincinnati despite sharing the backfield with De'Marco and Cory Kleiner; Vegas projects him at 64 total yards with an incredible matchup against Arizona. He was efficient last week and ran 25 routes despite catching no passes, which the source views as noise rather than signal. Vegas has his receiving yardage total at 17.5, which is significant for a running back. The source ranks him as dub flex and feels fine going back to him based on the matchup.

Brown is ranked as a must-start for Week 17 in the Arizona vs. Cincinnati matchup.

Chase is ranked as a must-start for Week 17 in the Arizona vs. Cincinnati matchup; Cincinnati is a 7-point home favorite with a 52.5-point total. Arizona lost multiple defensive players to IR including second-best pass rusher and rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolan, making them as bad defensively as they've been all year.

Doubs had a good game against Chicago but has been untrustworthy all season; with Malik Willis at QB and a crowded receiver room limiting target distribution, the source ranks him as shaky flex for Week 17.

Reed ran the most routes on the Green Bay team for the first time in his career but did not have a good game; with Malik Willis at QB limiting pass attempts (35–40 carries, 25 pass attempts max) and a crowded receiver room, the source ranks him as shaky flex for Week 17.

Was productive mid-season but returned last week with a dud game, suggesting injury concerns. With Malik Willis at QB and a crowded receiver room (Watson, Reed, Wicks, Doubs, Golden, Musgrave, RBs), the source ranks him as "shaky flex" for Week 17.

Got more snaps and touches than Josh Jacobs last week. If Jacobs is out, Wilson is must-start; last time he played without Jacobs he had 120–130 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, putting him at the borderline top of the must-start category. If Jacobs plays, Wilson drops to shaky flex or closer to "rather not."

Status uncertain but trending positive for Week 17. Was DNP last week, then played and reaggravated his knee, but now getting limited practice early in the week suggesting he'll play. If he plays, the source doesn't feel good about him with the injury and classifies him as "dub flex"—almost definitely must-start if active, but the source is uncomfortable with the play.

Dealing with a shoulder injury but was limited in practice, positioning him as the likely backup QB for the Packers if Jordan Love remains in concussion protocol. If Willis starts, the source expects a run-heavy game plan with 35–40 carries and 25 pass attempts at most. Willis himself had 10 carries last week; normally when he starts, he gets 6–10 carries, which further reduces pass attempts available to receivers and limits passing game upside.

In concussion protocol for Week 17 Ravens-Packers game; status uncertain heading into the week.

Dealing with a back contusion and was DNP on Tuesday. The source notes this is unusual because back contusions are typically bruises you can play through, but Jackson didn't return to the game last week and started the week as DNP, suggesting severity. Despite the season being on the line, his status is not guaranteed. The source believes he will probably suit up and play through it, though it appears pretty painful and severe.

Classified as "rather not" for Week 17 despite some touchdown upside; the source is not banking on scoring from Higgins in this matchup.

Running the same amount of routes as Trey Harris, indicating a significantly reduced role and opportunity in Week 17. The source classifies him as "rather not" for the Chargers-Texans matchup.

Returning from missed games with full practice participation, but faces uncertainty in backfield role; source questions whether he'll resume lead role or operate in committee with Nick Chubb and Jar Jordan, who led touches in last two weeks. Classified as shaky flex due to unclear workload.

Recommended as a sit in Week 17; with Kansas City starting a backup-backup quarterback, the source lacks confidence in Worthy's ability to produce despite his potential upside in a better QB situation.

Still in concussion protocol and expected to miss a second consecutive game; the source believes Rice's early Thursday slot makes it unlikely he will clear protocol in time for Week 17.

Classified as a shaky flex option due to increased role opportunity; with Pat Bryant out and unlikely to play, Franklin is returning to a wide receiver two role, making him a desperation play in Week 17.

Recommended as a sit despite taking a majority of snaps and touches; the source projects only 50 total yards and lacks confidence in Kansas City's offense against Denver's tough defense, even with elevated snap and touch share.

Ranked as rather not for Week 17 due to Max Bromer at QB; the source explicitly states he goes into the rather not category with Bromer under center, indicating low confidence in the Minnesota passing game.

Ranked as shaky flex for Week 17; the source suggests there might be a world where Minnesota leans heavily on the run game if they are beating Detroit, and notes Montgomery could provide the thunder to complement Jahmyr Gibbs' lightning. However, Montgomery has been complaining on Instagram, and the source sees him as a complementary back to Gibbs.

Shaky flex for Week 17 with a game line of 61.5 receiving yards. The source cites poor target history against Detroit, noting that in their last matchup he had only two targets and four receiving yards. The source does not trust the Minnesota offense with Max Bromer at QB.

Trending toward not playing in Week 17 due to an ankle injury. The source notes two DMPs with the ankle injury and explicitly states it is trending towards him not playing.

Dealing with a knee ailment with two DMPs (did not participate) on Monday but returned to limited practice on Tuesday. The source characterizes him as tough and does not expect him to miss any time, ranking him as a must-start for Week 17 against Minnesota despite the Vikings' elite pass defense.

Sit recommendation for Week 17. The source explicitly states 'I don't want in my lineup as well' and emphasizes 'There's no one in this game that I want in my lineup from the Washington side of things,' citing Josh Johnson at QB as the disqualifying factor.

Shaky flex RB for Week 17 against Dallas. The source downgrades him due to Dallas defense returning Quinnon Williams, which makes the matchup 'much tougher.' Washington will be forced to lean on the run with Josh Johnson at QB, but the defensive upgrade limits upside.

Shaky flex WR for Week 17 due to Josh Johnson starting at QB for Washington. The source explicitly states 'I don't want anyone from Washington in my lineup for week 17 if Josh Johnson is the quarterback,' citing lack of confidence in Johnson's ability to feed receivers despite the favorable matchup on paper. However, the source also notes you need a guy like Terry McLaurin in the Washington-Dallas game, implying he's the only viable option from that side despite the QB situation.

Must-start RB for Week 17 Thursday game. The source emphasizes positioning advice: move him from flex to running back slot to protect against mid-week injuries to other RBs, as this has impacted multiple matchups in the source's leagues this season. Also included in a potential Christmas Day parlay for anytime TD prop, though the source notes it feels free but is priced at minus 170, indicating limited value despite the favorable matchup.