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Week 17 of the NFL season is packed with crucial matchups as teams vie for playoff positions. The Chiefs and Ravens secured wins on Christmas Day, setting the stage for an exciting weekend. Key storylines include Justin Herbert's performance against the Patriots' man coverage, Ja'Marr Chase's pursuit of the receiving triple crown against Pat Surtain II, and the implications of the Cowboys-Eagles game for the NFC East title. Fantasy analysts highlight players to watch, including tight ends Hunter Henry and Brock Bowers, as well as running backs Kyren Williams and Saquon Barkley.
- Key matchups include Chargers vs. Patriots and Broncos vs. Bengals.
- Fantasy X factors for Week 17 include tight ends and running backs with favorable matchups.
- The playoff picture is tightening as teams fight for positioning.
Justin Herbert | QB
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- Struggles against man coverage; needs 153 passing yards to break Peyton Manning's record for most yards in first five seasons.
Hunter Henry | TE
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- Averaging 11.4 fantasy points per game since Drake Maye took over; highly motivated against former team.
Ja'Marr Chase | WR
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- Aiming for receiving triple crown; matchup against top corner Pat Surtain II.
Puka Nacua | WR
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- Expected to have a big game against Cardinals; needs 139 yards to cross 1,000.
Kyren Williams | RB
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- Has been productive with 24+ touches in three of past four games; favorable matchup against Cardinals.
Saquon Barkley | RB
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- 268 yards away from breaking single-season rushing record; favorable matchup against Cowboys.
Brock Bowers | TE
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- Needs 10 receiving yards to break rookie tight end record; already holds catch record.
Terry McLaurin | WR
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- Facing a favorable matchup against Falcons' defense; has been scoring well lately.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Can clinch a playoff spot with a win against the Patriots.
New England Patriots
- Looking to play spoiler against the Chargers.
Cincinnati Bengals
- Need a win to keep slim playoff hopes alive.
Los Angeles Rams
- Aiming for back-to-back playoff appearances.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Can clinch NFC East with a win over the Cowboys.
New York Jets
- Playing for individual milestones with no playoff implications.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Looking to improve draft position with a loss.
New York Giants
- Trying to avoid a franchise-record 10-game losing streak.
Miami Dolphins
- Need a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
Green Bay Packers
- Struggling in divisional matchups; need a win against the Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings
- Can improve NFC North title chances with a win.
Atlanta Falcons
- Can clinch NFC South title with a win and a Bucs loss.
Washington Commanders
- Can secure playoff spot with a win.
Detroit Lions
- Can clinch No. 1 seed with a win over the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers
- Need a significant turnaround to compete with the Lions.