Fantasy Football Week 17: Priority waiver wire pickups for Championship Week

Welcome to Championship Week, everyone. We made it. Let’s go earn a ring.

If you need one final boost from the waiver wire, we are here to help. Each week, we prioritize the top potential pickups remaining available in at least 50% of Yahoo leagues. It’s time to empty the FAB wallet, friends, because those resources won’t carry over to 2025. Spend whatever it takes to acquire whatever you need.

Running backs

Kendre Miller, New Orleans Saints (46%)

Miller heads into Monday night’s matchup with Green Bay as the clear featured runner for New Orleans, with Alvin Kamara sidelined by a groin injury. Of course being the clear featured anything for the Saints these days does not guarantee fantasy production, because that team is relying on backups at every offensive skill spot. It’s gonna be messy in the closing weeks for this squad.

Most of Miller’s appeal is in his projected role, but he’s actually looked solid ever since he was released from the remote and hostile island where former head coach Dennis Allen had sent him to live in exile. Miller rushed for 78 yards on 19 carries in Weeks 14-15, with an impressive pile-driving touchdown included. He’s a potential flex in the upcoming home matchup with the Raiders.

Alexander Mattison and Ameer Abdullah, Las Vegas Raiders (48% and 23%)

Mattison ran as the head of the backfield committee for the Raiders on Sunday, with Abdullah not far behind. Mattison finished with 56 total yards on 16 touches, hammering his way into the end-zone (with assistance) early in the game. Abdullah delivered 85 scrimmage yards on 12 touches, scoring a go-ahead walk-in TD in the fourth quarter. Neither player is much of a style-points back, but both are capable receiving threats and serviceable runners.

Las Vegas is headed into a matchup with New Orleans, a game that should be both messy and gloriously chaotic. With Sincere McCormick and Zamir White now on IR, Mattison and Abdullah will continue to roll as the primary backs for an…

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Publish date : 2024-12-23 16:28:00

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