NFL · Week 17 · 2026 Fantasy Preview

DET at CHI — Fantasy Preview

Top targets, injury updates, and defense vs position matchup data for Week 17 of the 2026 NFL season.

DET
DET · Away
@
CHI
CHI · Home
Sunday, January 3, 2027
4:25 PM EST

Fantasy Targets by Team

DET Targets
Jahmyr Gibbs RB · DET
Opp allows 10.5 pts/game to RB (#2 easiest)
21.5
avg pts (34g)
Amon-Ra St. Brown WR · DET
Opp allows 9.7 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
19.4
avg pts (33g)
Jared Goff QB · DET
Opp allows 15.9 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
18.9
avg pts (34g)
Jameson Williams WR · DET
Opp allows 9.7 pts/game to WR (#3 easiest)
14.9
avg pts (29g)
Sam LaPorta TE · DET
Opp allows 7.4 pts/game to TE (#4 easiest)
11.3
avg pts (25g)
CHI Targets
Caleb Williams QB · CHI
Opp allows 17.3 pts/game to QB (#1 easiest)
17.2
avg pts (34g)
D'Andre Swift RB · CHI
Opp allows 9.4 pts/game to RB (#3 easiest)
13.4
avg pts (33g)
Colston Loveland TE · CHI
Opp allows 6.6 pts/game to TE (#4 easiest)
11
avg pts (15g)
Rome Odunze WR · CHI
Opp allows 9.9 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)
10.4
avg pts (28g)
Luther Burden WR · CHI
Opp allows 9.9 pts/game to WR (#2 easiest)
9.7
avg pts (13g)

Injury & Beat Reporter Signals

DET

No active signals

CHI
high Dailyn Swain injury update
The Bulls are holding out the rookie first-rounder for their Summer League finale Friday. There's no reason to believe S…
high Nic Claxton role expansion
Claxton joins Bulls on multi-year deal after 7 seasons with Nets. Expected to be ready for training camp after missing f…
high Jalen Smith role reduction
Smith reverts to No. 2 center role after starting 21 games in 2025-26. Claxton acquisition caps upside; availability con…
medium Zach Collins return from injury
Collins returns on multi-year deal after missing most of 2025-26 with wrist/toe injuries. Will serve as backup C behind …
medium Josh Giddey role expansion
With Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton as unrestricted free agents, Giddey could see significant usage increase in Bulls…
medium Nic Claxton depth chart change
Claxton joins Chicago after 7 years with Brooklyn. Missed final 5 games with sprained finger but expected healthy for ca…

Defense vs Position Matchup

DET defense — pts allowed
QB 17.3 avg pts
RB 9.4 avg pts
WR 9.9 avg pts
TE 6.6 avg pts
CHI defense — pts allowed
QB 15.9 avg pts
RB 10.5 avg pts
WR 9.7 avg pts
TE 7.4 avg pts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start from the DET vs CHI game?
Top fantasy targets in this matchup: Jahmyr Gibbs and Caleb Williams. See the full target list and injury updates above.
Is this a good DFS game for Week 17?
Check back closer to game time for spread, total, and projected scoring environment data. Use the player targets above to identify DFS value plays.
What is the fantasy matchup outlook for DET players this week?
CHI defense allows 10.5 pts/game to RBs and 9.7 pts/game to WRs. Historical matchup data above shows which positions are most exploitable.

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