Thursday Preview, Week 17

Week 17 begins with the final Thursday night game of the season. On paper, a battle between the Jets and Browns looked good pre-season. Now, it’s a tale of two teams going in opposite directions. The Jets (6-9) have been riddled with injuries and are eliminated from post-season contention. The Browns (10-5) have been hot…

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It’s also something of a revenge game, with former Jets’ quarterback Joe Flacco now leading the Browns. Flacco is 3-1 as a starter and looking to get that fourth win and punch the team’s ticket for the post-season. Will he get it?

For the Jets, Trevor Siemian is the starter and he’s a QB3 for me. The Browns’ defense is fierce. I am still starting running back Breece Hall, who has been involved as a runner and receiver, and wide receiver Garrett Wilson. But those are the only Jets I’d like in a fantasy championship week.

For the Browns, Flacco has been solid. Still, against a good Jets defense he’s a mid-QB2 for me. In the backfield, Jerome Ford is the best option, but he’s a low-end RB2 for me. In the passing game, with Flacco at the helm, Amari Cooper and tight end David Njoku have been hot. I’m starting both in this one despite the matchup. Elijah Moore has had some nice games, and it could be a revenge game for him, too, but he’s more of a boom-or-bust flex consideration.

Now, on to the Week 17 picks!

NFL Picks, Week 17

Browns Over Jets
Cowboys Over Lions
Bills Over Patriots
Bears Over Falcons
Raiders Over Colts
Rams Over Giants
Eagles Over Cardinals
Buccaneers Over Saints
49ers Over Commanders
Jaguars Over Panthers
Ravens Over Dolphins
Texans Over Titans
Seahawks Over Steelers
Broncos Over Chargers
Chiefs Over Bengals
Vikings Over Packers

Last Week: 12-4
Season: 153-87

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.