Week 17 Starts

Here are 5 pass-catchers with good matchups this weekend… in two minutes or less.

WR: Deebo Samuel (WAS) vs. DAL

This hasn’t been the smoothest stretch for Deebo, but the championship setup finally gives him a path back to relevance.

• Dallas has been a get-right matchup for wide receivers all season, allowing massive production to the position

• Deebo still operates near the line of scrimmage, where Washington designs quick touches to get the ball out fast

• His usage profile fits a game environment that encourages short passes, YAC, and red-zone chances

If you’re chasing upside in the title game, Deebo still carries week-winning juice in the right spot.

WR: Justin Jefferson (MIN) vs. DET

Even with quarterback chaos, Jefferson’s role hasn’t changed when it matters most.

• He just led the Vikings in receiving yards again, converting multiple long third downs

• Minnesota faces one of the most favorable WR schedules in the league, capped by Detroit in Week 17

• Jefferson is still being fed WR1 targets regardless of who is under center

In a fantasy championship, you bet on elite talent plus elite opportunity, and Jefferson still checks both boxes.

WR: Parker Washington (JAX) @ IND

Washington’s breakout wasn’t random, and the usage confirms it heading into the championship.

• He’s coming off a massive 10-target, 145-yard, 1-TD performance against a strong defense

• Washington ran a route on the vast majority of dropbacks and led the team in air yards

• Trevor Lawrence has repeatedly looked his way in high-leverage situations

He’s the type of late-season riser who can tilt a matchup when volume and trust align at the right time.

TE: Trey McBride (ARI) @ CIN

You’re not overthinking this one… McBride is still the engine of Arizona’s passing game.

• He continues to command elite target volume, even in losses

• Multiple missed touchdowns last week show the ceiling is still very much intact

• Cincinnati has struggled badly against tight ends all season

McBride isn’t just a safe start, he’s a potential difference-maker at a thin position in the finals.

TE: Harold Fannin (CLE) vs. PIT

Fannin has quietly turned into one of the steadiest tight end options in fantasy.

• He’s led Cleveland in targets in multiple recent games and scored in three of his last four

• He runs routes on nearly every dropback, even in a conservative offense

• Pittsburgh has consistently allowed production to tight ends

Fannin gives you floor, upside, and matchup leverage when you need it most.

So that’s the list. Pass-catchers who can help you hoist your league trophy… as promised, in 2 minutes or less.

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See you tomorrow,

-Joe

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