NFL DFS For Week 17 Top Fan Duel and DraftKings Players

Matthew Lowrimore

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Quarterback – Nick Foles – $5,900

Somehow Nick Foles has burst onto the scene again after Carson Wentz went down with yet another injury. Foles will have another opportunity to lead his team to a playoff berth with a win and a Vikings loss. Foles threw for 471 yards last week. He threw for 4 touchdowns and got picked off just once. This gave him 35.9 fantasy points and for his listed price tag is worth a start as a low tier quarterback.

Running Back – CJ Anderson – $5,400

It is official that Todd Gurley has been ruled out for the Rams week 17 game. Anderson, a recent pick up for the Rams, will get another start coming off his 167 yard rushing performance. Look for the Rams to pound the ball on the ground all game long against the 49ers which in turn should give Anderson another solid performance.

Wide Receiver – Mike Evans – $7,700

While the Buccaneers have had a disappointing season, Mike Evans continues to put up solid numbers. He is averaging 18.9 fantasy points per game. He has 1418 yards this season and 6 touchdowns. Having posted a least 10 fantasy points in 4 of the last 5 games, Evans is a solid pickup in what will be a shaky Atlanta secondary.

Tight End – David Njoku – $3,700

Njoku is coming off a season high 73 yards last week against the Bengals. He now has 577 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns on the year. Going up against Baltimore in week 17 is a favorable matchup for Njoku given that Baltimore ranks 19th against tight ends. Set at a low price, Njoku is certainly a good choice especially if you want to save your budget for other position players.

Flex – Sony Michel – $5,200

Michel has actually been one of the better rookies this season. Michel is averaging 12.3 fantasy points and has 881 yards rushing with 6 touchdowns to show for. Last time the Patriots played the Jets, Michel has a career high 133 yards rushing which amounted to 25.5 fantasy points. Since the Patriots will be trying to secure home field advantage, look for Michel to get enough carries to have a solid game. Listed as a reasonable price, Michel is a solid pick up at the flex position.

Defense/Special Teams – Miami Dolphins – $2,600

One reason to consider the Dolphins defense this week is they have a favorable matchup with the Bills. Last time Miami played the Bills, they forced 3 turnovers in what ended up being a 21-17 win. Last week against the Jaguars they allowed only 11 points because of the pick six thrown by the Miami offense. The Dolphins ended up losing the game, but managed to earn 12 fantasy points. They also were able to sack the Jaguars quarterback 6 times, which is promising going into the final week. Since they are set at a low salary, they should be worth a start against a below average Buffalo team.