Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 17: Top Matchup Plays and Sleepers for Final Games

December 27, 2016   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

The fantasy football realm returned to normal in Week 16, helping owners secure spots in title games or win leagues outright. 
Well, mostly. Before Monday, the top scorers were familiar names such as Aaron Rodgers (36) and Russell Wilson (33). In third place was a guy named Adam Thielen (32) of the Minnesota Vikings.
Kidding aside, the point illustrates how both matchups and sleepers come into play even at the end of seasons. The big name is great in a good matchup, but an unexpected one in a great matchup can win a league.
Below, let's look at Week 17 matchup comparisons and identify some matchups and sleepers to know.
     
Quarterback
Top Matchup Play: Drew Brees, NO (at ATL)
Though his team isn't heading to the playoffs, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will finish the season with a bang.
As expected, Brees had a down performance in Week 16 with 15 points against a stout Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. B...

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