Less obvious options to get your Fantasy lineups ready to win Week 17
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Josh Jacobs (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game at Indianapolis, which means Zamir White should get another start for the Raiders in Week 17. He’s worth using as a No. 2 running back in all leagues, and hopefully he’ll stay hot for one more week.
In two starts in place of Jacobs against the Chargers and Chiefs, White has scored at least 14.5 PPR points in each outing. He had 17 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown and three catches for 16 yards on four targets against Los Angeles in Week 15. And he followed that up with 22 carries for 145 yards at Kansas City in Week 16.
Raiders interim coach Antonio Pierce has been highly complimentary of White and said he’s “an explosive running back coming downhill.” And White is thankful that he’s got the chance to prove himself over the past two games.
“These are moments that you dream of,” White said in The Athletic. “Anything is possible.”
For Week 17, White has a favorable matchup at Indianapolis. The Colts are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and six running backs in the past four games (Derrick Henry, Tyjae Spears, Joe Mixon, Chase Brown, Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier) have scored at least 12.8 PPR points against Indianapolis, with five total touchdowns.
White should help Fantasy managers in a big way in the championship round. He’s one of my favorite sleepers for Week 17. Now, here are some other sleepers to consider starting this week.
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Week 16 Sleepers
Defense/Special Teams
Kickers
- Lucas Havrisik (at NYG)
- Chase McLaughlin (vs. NO)
- Jason Myers (vs. PIT)
