Week 17 Starts
Here are 5 pass-catchers with good matchups this weekend… in two minutes or less.
WR: Deebo Samuel (WAS) vs. DAL
This hasn’t been the smoothest stretch for Deebo, but the championship setup finally gives him a path back to relevance.
Dallas has been a get-right matchup for wide receivers all season, allowing massive production to the position
Deebo still operates near the line of scrimmage, where Washington designs quick touches to get the ball out fast
His usage profile fits a game environment that encourages short passes, YAC, and red-zone chances
If you’re chasing upside in the title game, Deebo still carries week-winning juice in the right spot.
WR: Justin Jefferson (MIN) vs. DET
Even with quarterback chaos, Jefferson’s role hasn’t changed when it matters most.
He just led the Vikings in receiving yards again, converting multiple long third downs
Minnesota faces one of the most favorable WR schedules in the league, capped by Detroit in Week 17
Jefferson is still being fed WR1 targets regardless of who is under center
In a fantasy championship, you bet on elite talent plus elite opportunity, and Jefferson still checks both boxes.
WR: Parker Washington (JAX) @ IND
Washington’s breakout wasn’t random, and the usage confirms it heading into the championship.
He’s coming off a massive 10-target, 145-yard, 1-TD performance against a strong defense
Washington ran a route on the vast majority of dropbacks and led the team in air yards
Trevor Lawrence has repeatedly looked his way in high-leverage situations
He’s the type of late-season riser who can tilt a matchup when volume and trust align at the right time.
TE: Trey McBride (ARI) @ CIN
You’re not overthinking this one… McBride is still the engine of Arizona’s passing game.
He continues to command elite target volume, even in losses
Multiple missed touchdowns last week show the ceiling is still very much intact
Cincinnati has struggled badly against tight ends all season
McBride isn’t just a safe start, he’s a potential difference-maker at a thin position in the finals.
TE: Harold Fannin (CLE) vs. PIT
Fannin has quietly turned into one of the steadiest tight end options in fantasy.
He’s led Cleveland in targets in multiple recent games and scored in three of his last four
He runs routes on nearly every dropback, even in a conservative offense
Pittsburgh has consistently allowed production to tight ends
Fannin gives you floor, upside, and matchup leverage when you need it most.
So that’s the list. Pass-catchers who can help you hoist your league trophy… as promised, in 2 minutes or less.
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See you tomorrow,
-Joe
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