December 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshaw (10) touches down again for a pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s break down the top five Fantasy Pickups of Week 17.
Week 16 of the NFL season featured some amazing performances and standout stories, which have had a profound impact on the fantasy football leagues.
Wide receivers Kendrick Bourne, Isaiah Hodgins, and Greg Dortch topped 20 fantasy points, despite being listed in less than five percent of ESPN’s tournaments. Tight end Shane Zylstra surprisingly broke out with three touchdowns. Meanwhile, Jared Goff, Gardner Minshew II, Sam Darnold, and Daniel Jones are the top 10 fantasy quarterbacks this week, as of Monday morning.
With so many options on the waiver wire, let’s break down the top five fantasy pickups of Week 17. All of the players on the roster are widely available in the ESPN leagues. This week, four players are available in at least 50 percent of the leagues.
5. Best Fantasy Football Picks of Week 17: QB Gardner Minshew II, Philadelphia Eagles
Listed: 27.2%
Minshew Mania is back!
On Saturday, Minshew made his first start of the season. He threw for 355 yards, two interceptions, and two interceptions. He also rushed for five yards and a touchdown. As of Monday morning, he is the seventh highest scoring fantasy player this week.
Historically, Minshew has been a productive fantasy quarterback, when he’s on the field. He made eight starts in 2020. For the first seven weeks of the season, he was Twelfth place among quarterbacks in fantasy points.
Jalen Hurtz deals with a shoulder injury. His status for Week 17 is still up in the air. If Hurts isn’t a good fit, Minshew is an excellent streaming option.
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