Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season delivered strong performances from several skill position players, with multiple standout performances propelling fantasy rosters to significant weeks. The race to the playoffs intensified, and those who started the right names found themselves with scoring advantages heading into the final stretch.
Must-Starts: Week 17 Top Performers
Derrick Henry (BAL) — RB: 45.6 pts
Henry dominated the Ravens backfield with 216 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns on 63 percent snap share, delivering the week's best fantasy performance at running back.
Henry was a clear start, combining high yardage with red zone efficiency to score nearly 46 fantasy points on limited snap share.
Brock Purdy (SF) — QB: 37.9 pts
Purdy completed 303 passing yards with 3 touchdowns while adding 28 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdowns on 100 percent snap share.
Purdy's dual-threat production and full snap involvement made him the top quarterback start of the week, with scoring across both passing and rushing.
Bijan Robinson (ATL) — RB: 39.9 pts
Robinson carried the Falcons' offensive load, rushing for 195 yards with 1 touchdown while adding 5 receptions for 34 yards and 1 receiving touchdown on 79 percent snap share.
His involvement in both the run game and passing game made Robinson a complete fantasy asset, rewarding owners with 39.9 fantasy points.
Luther Burden (CHI) — WR: 27.8 pts
Burden led all receivers with 8 catches for 138 yards and 1 touchdown on 58 percent snap share, emerging as a featured target in the Chicago offense.
Despite limited snap share, Burden's target volume and efficiency delivered 27.8 fantasy points with multiple scoring opportunities.
Strong Starts: Reliable Options
- Drake Maye (NE, QB) — 32.4 pts: The Patriots quarterback delivered 256 passing yards and 5 touchdowns on 79 percent snap share, providing strong value with prolific passing production.
- Chase Brown (CIN, RB) — 29.1 pts: Brown rushed for 101 yards with 2 touchdowns while adding 3 catches for 40 yards, proving a crucial contributor in the Bengals' offense.
- Rhamondre Stevenson (NE, RB) — 27.2 pts: Stevenson scored 27.2 points with 47 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 5 receptions, and 55 receiving yards on 48 percent snap share, delivering consistent production despite limited opportunities.
- Christian McCaffrey (SF, RB) — 28.1 pts: The 49ers' running back delivered 140 rushing yards, 1 touchdown, and 4 catches for 41 yards on 85 percent snap share, scoring 28.1 fantasy points.
- Chris Olave (NO, WR) — 25.9 pts: Olave hauled in 8 catches for 119 yards and 1 touchdown on 91 percent snap share, delivering reliable production with high snap involvement.
- Ja'Marr Chase (CIN, WR) — 25.0 pts: Chase recorded 7 catches for 60 yards and 2 touchdowns on 77 percent snap share, scoring through red zone efficiency.
- Chris Godwin (TB, WR) — 23.8 pts: Godwin contributed 7 catches for 108 yards and 1 touchdown on 79 percent snap share, scoring 23.8 fantasy points.
Tough Sits: Lower-Scoring Weeks
- Josh Allen (BUF, QB) — 23.2 pts: Despite 100 percent snap share, Allen managed 262 passing yards with no passing touchdowns, relying solely on 2 rushing touchdowns for 23.2 fantasy points.
- Bo Nix (DEN, QB) — 20.5 pts: Nix posted 182 passing yards with 1 touchdown and 42 rushing yards with 1 rushing touchdown on 100 percent snap share, scoring 20.5 fantasy points.
- Joe Burrow (CIN, QB) — 20.4 pts: Burrow managed 305 passing yards with 2 touchdowns on 83 percent snap share, scoring 20.4 fantasy points.
- Breece Hall (NYJ, RB) — 20.9 pts: Hall rushed for 111 yards with 1 touchdown and 2 receptions for 18 yards on 48 percent snap share, scoring 20.9 fantasy points with limited opportunity.
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