Well, at Week 17, you’d like to throw down those Dan Fouts Waterboy quotes of “Last game of the season, can’t hold anything back,” but that’s just not the case, is it? Lots of tough calls to make as we are expected to have a number of teams resting their starters. For some, like the Steelers, it’s the full game. For others, like the Giants, we expect to see the starters make an appearance, but for how much of the game is still up in the air. As a result, I will be limited in the number of cash games I play while, for shits and giggles, I may throw down some extra GPP lineups. Here’s the way the Week 17 wide receivers line up for me. As always, data first; recommendations after.

               PtsOpp PaOpp OvOpp Pa     
PlayerTmH/AOppGSnapsTarTar%Tar/GRecRec/GCatch%ReYdsReTDYPCAllowDef RkDef RkYds/GO/U$Line$FD$DK$FA
Odell BeckhamNYGAWAS1595416228.4%10.8966.459.3%1,3231013.829.42527263.944-400$8800$9000$6450
Antonio BrownPITHCLE1597515427.9%10.31067.168.8%1,2841212.129.63032250.244-240$8500$8700$6600
Mike EvansTBHCAR1589416230.2%10.8916.156.2%1,2561113.829.5129273.546.5-240$8400$8000$5850
Julio JonesATLHNO1366412024.3%9.2765.863.3%1,313517.328.72929270.556-275$8300$8400$6250
Jordy NelsonGBADET1594514625.4%9.7916.162.3%1,1911413.127.33231245.349150$8200$8100$6100
T.Y. HiltonINDHJAC1587714326.8%9.5855.759.4%1,353615.925.41611210.347-220$7800$7600$5650
Dez BryantDALAPHI126709521.1%7.9504.252.6%796815.932.4213247.143.5-200$7500$6200$5200
DeAndre HopkinsHOUATEN15102914026.4%9.3714.750.7%831411.732.72626270.940-165$7200$6500$4600
Doug BaldwinSEAASF1585012123.7%8.1926.176.0%1,084711.830.82830237.343375$7100$7200$5000
Brandin CooksNOAATL1578111118.1%7.475567.6%1,154815.429.22423261.756-275$7100$6900$5350
DeSean JacksonWASHNYG146649517.0%6.8543.956.8%971418.025.931251.544-400$7000$5600$4600
Alshon JefferyCHIAMIN116439117.2%8.3514.656.0%811215.924.41018212.541-220$6900$5900$4650
Davante AdamsGBADET1583611219.5%7.5694.661.6%9661014.027.33231245.349150$6800$5700$4900
Julian EdelmanNEAMIA1581414628.5%9.790661.6%955210.629.51417239.944.5400$6800$6400$4900
Kelvin BenjaminCARATB1574411121.3%7.4573.851.4%848614.927.367253.746.5-240$6800$5300$4650
Ty MontgomeryGBADET14346518.9%3.6412.980.4%33108.127.33231245.349150$6700$5700$4800
Michael ThomasNOAATL1480110717.4%7.6825.976.6%981812.029.22423261.756-275$6700$6700$5000
Demaryius ThomasDENHOAK1584413826.1%9.2865.762.3%1,036512.028.22322260.940.5-125$6600$6300$5000
Larry FitzgeraldARIALA15100614324.1%9.51026.871.3%98059.630.62116231.540.5220$6600$6000$4850
Emmanuel SandersDENHOAK1586013725.9%9.1795.357.7%1,032513.128.22322260.940.5-125$6500$6100$5000
Adam ThielenMINHCHI157279116.5%6.1684.574.7%960514.1311520223.241-220$6500$5600$4800
Tyreek HillKCASD153777615.0%5.1563.773.7%54769.826.154248.344.5200$6500$5600$4900
Tyrell WilliamsSDHKC1583011221.3%7.5634.256.3%989715.728.5412245.944.5200$6400$5700$4500
Amari CooperOAKADEN1595412322.1%8.2785.263.4%1,110414.217.812187.240.5-125$6400$5500$4700
Marqise LeeJACAIND157689616.4%6.4573.859.4%765313.427.42724260.547-220$6300$4600$4400
DeVante ParkerMIAHNE146778118.7%5.8513.663.0%699413.724226240.144.5400$6300$4300$4300
Jarvis LandryMIAHNE1582511927.5%7.9855.771.4%1,060312.524226240.144.5400$6300$5000$4600
Sammy WatkinsBUFANYJ73304310.1%6.1243.455.8%399216.626.53125249.142155$6100$5800$5000
Allen RobinsonJACAIND1598013923.8%9.3684.548.9%801611.827.42724260.547-220$6100$5500$4700
Kenny BrittLAHARI1579111122.1%7.4684.561.3%1,002514.732.2710219.640.5220$6100$5000$4400
Michael CrabtreeOAKADEN1579913724.6%9.1845.661.3%956811.417.812187.240.5-125$6100$5600$4800
Brandon MarshallNYJHBUF1590112824.8%8.5593.946.1%788313.423.11828225.342155$6000$4600$4450
Donte MoncriefINDHJAC94705610.5%6.2303.353.6%307710.225.41611210.347-220$6000$5100$4300
Stefon DiggsMINHCHI1369311220.3%8.6846.575.0%903310.8311520223.241-220$6000$5400$4450
Cole BeasleyDALAPHI155639420.8%6.3724.876.6%784510.932.4213247.143.5-200$6000$4700$4200
Malcolm MitchellNEAMIA14507489.4%3.4322.366.7%401412.529.51417239.944.5400$5900$4700$4300
Terrelle PryorCLEAPIT1583612924.9%8.6704.754.3%913413.024.5135245.144-240$5900$4200$4300
Jamison CrowderWASHNYG157339617.2%6.4654.367.7%831712.825.931251.544-400$5900$5000$4400
Willie SneadNOAATL1470710016.3%7.1694.969.0%813411.829.22423261.756-275$5800$5400$4700
Steve SmithBALACIN136659615.6%7.4675.269.8%765511.422.91719235.841.5-135$5800$4900$4450
Cameron MeredithCHIAMIN136569117.2%7624.868.1%827413.324.41018212.541-220$5800$5200$4550
Rishard MatthewsTENHHOU157299520.4%6.3563.758.9%831814.823.9914206.240-165$5800$4100$4600
Brandon LaFellCINHBAL159449618.6%6.4573.859.4%795613.930.583233.741.5-135$5800$4500$4750
Taylor GabrielATLHNO133365010.1%3.8352.770.0%579616.528.72929270.556-275$5700$5100$4400
Golden TateDETHGB1580412523.2%8.3855.768.0%1,000311.833.72021265.149150$5700$6600$4900
Dontrelle InmanSDHKC159059217.5%6.1543.658.7%759414.128.5412245.944.5200$5700$5300$4200
Marvin JonesDETHGB148179417.4%6.7503.653.2%854417.133.72021265.149150$5600$4200$4400
Pierre GarconWASHNYG1576210719.1%7.175570.1%945312.625.931251.544-400$5600$5000$4500
Jordan MatthewsPHIHDAL1484511720.9%8.4735.262.4%804311.028.11915262.343.5-200$5500$4700$4350
Mike WallaceBALACIN1582411218.2%7.5684.560.7%984414.522.91719235.841.5-135$5500$4600$4200
Randall CobbGBADET136848414.6%6.5604.671.4%610410.227.33231245.349150$5400$4100$4400
J.J. NelsonARIALA144306210.4%4.4302.148.4%493616.430.62116231.540.5220$5300$4600$4450
Jeremy MaclinKCASD115827114.0%6.5403.656.3%483212.126.154248.344.5200$5300$4700$4450
Robert WoodsBUFANYJ125797116.6%5.9473.966.2%570112.126.53125249.142155$5200$3600$3500
Sterling ShepardNYGAWAS1594410017.5%6.7624.162.0%653810.529.42527263.944-400$5200$4900$4500
Robby AndersonNYJHBUF156647113.8%4.7382.553.5%544214.323.11828225.342155$5200$4400$4000
Mohamed SanuATLHNO147117715.6%5.5553.971.4%621311.328.72929270.556-275$5100$4600$4200
Will FullerHOUATEN137568516.0%6.5443.451.8%611213.932.72626270.940-165$5100$0$4100
Chris HoganNEAMIA147655410.6%3.9342.463.0%653419.229.51417239.944.5400$5100$3900$4000
Tyler BoydCINHBAL157127815.1%5.2523.566.7%564110.830.583233.741.5-135$5100$4000$4350
Kenny StillsMIAHNE157407417.1%4.9382.551.4%685818.024226240.144.5400$4900$3900$4200
Anquan BoldinDETHGB157448916.5%5.9634.270.8%52778.433.72021265.149150$4900$4100$4100
Tajae SharpeTENHHOU157728117.4%5.4412.750.6%522212.723.9914206.240-165$4900$3100$3900
Tavon AustinLAHARI1468710220.3%7.356454.9%49138.832.2710219.640.5220$4900$4300$4200
Ted GinnCARATB156388816.9%5.9503.356.8%683413.727.367253.746.5-240$4900$4500$4000
Travis BenjaminSDHKC145487514.2%5.4473.462.7%677414.428.5412245.944.5200$4900$4400$4200
Marquise GoodwinBUFANYJ145976314.7%4.528244.4%423315.126.53125249.142155$4800$3200$3900
John BrownARIALA145316911.6%4.9372.653.6%492213.330.62116231.540.5220$4800$3600$4200
Dorial Green-BeckhamPHIHDAL145316912.3%4.9352.550.7%377210.828.11915262.343.5-200$4800$3200$3800
Corey ColemanCLEAPIT94726412.4%7.1283.143.8%373313.324.5135245.144-240$4800$3700$3800
Eli RogersPITHCLE124946010.9%5423.570.0%533312.729.63032250.244-240$4700$4000$4500
Nelson AgholorPHIHDAL148766912.3%4.9362.652.2%365210.128.11915262.343.5-200$4700$3300$3900
Breshad PerrimanBALACIN15429589.4%3.9291.950.0%437315.122.91719235.841.5-135$4700$3000$3800
Jeremy KerleySFHSEA1574110823.2%7.2583.953.7%606310.428.1118228.143375$4700$3200$3900
Devin FunchessCARATB154725811.1%3.9231.539.7%371416.127.367253.746.5-240$4700$3300$3800
Terrance WilliamsDALAPHI156545612.4%3.7412.773.2%561313.732.4213247.143.5-200$4700$3500$3500
Michael FloydNEAMIA135817013.3%5.4332.547.1%446413.529.51417239.944.5400$4600$3500$3900
Paul RichardsonSEAASF14234295.7%2.1171.258.6%248114.630.82830237.343375$4500$3400$3000
Jermaine KearseSEAASF157938216.1%5.5392.647.6%466111.930.82830237.343375$4500$4000$3800
Allen HurnsJACAIND116377613.0%6.9353.246.1%477313.627.42724260.547-220$4500$3600$4100
Quincy EnunwaNYJHBUF158289718.8%6.5533.554.6%776414.623.11828225.342155$4500$3800$4400
Kamar AikenBALACIN15565477.6%3.1271.857.4%306111.322.91719235.841.5-135$4500$3000$3500
Russell ShepardTBHCAR13352336.2%2.5211.663.6%312214.929.5129273.546.5-240$4500$3400$3900
Adam HumphriesTBHCAR146097013.1%5453.264.3%528211.729.5129273.546.5-240$4500$3700$4000
Rod StreaterSFHSEA15200265.6%1.7171.165.4%186210.928.1118228.143375$4500$3000$3400
Kendall WrightTENHHOU11309439.3%3.9292.667.4%416314.323.9914206.240-165$4500$3000$3700
Philly BrownCARATB15517509.6%3.3251.750.0%256110.227.367253.746.5-240$4500$3000$3500
Brice ButlerDALAPHI15357306.7%215150.0%216314.432.4213247.143.5-200$4500$3700$3500
Seth RobertsOAKADEN157147413.3%4.9352.347.3%371510.617.812187.240.5-125$4500$3000$3500

Elite Plays

Mike Evans, TB – He continues to be fed the ball and now faces a Panthers secondary that has been torched all season long. They rank 24th vs opposing WR1 and allow an average of just over 75 yards per game to them.

Julio Jones, ATL – The Falcons need the win (or a Seahawks loss) if they want to hold onto the No. 2 seed, so they should be a full-go against the Saints. There are obvious concerns about the team holding Jones back to protect him for the playoffs, but in a GPP, I’ll give him a look.

Jordy Nelson, GB – The Packers need the win for the NFC North title and the Lions are likely without Darius Slay. Whether they run Nelson on the outside or heavily out of the slot like they did last week, he should excel.

Pricey but Affordable

Doug Baldwin, SEA – With the ground game banged up again, look for Russell Wilson to lean heavily on his No. 1 wideout. Do we even need to quote 49ers defensive numbers to illustrate how strong a play he is?

Brandin Cooks, NO – Drew Brees is just going back and forth between Cooks and Michael Thomas and the Saints want to try and play spoiler here. Sure, the game is on the road, but that shouldn’t be an issue for New Orleans.

Julian Edelman, NE – The Patriots don’t have the luxury to scoreboard watch here, so look for them to go all out early and grab a quick lead over Miami who should already be locked into the No. 6 seed, win or lose. Expect a lot of early passing with a heavy ground attack in the second half.

Michael Thomas, NO – Just go up two spots and read under Cooks. Same should apply here for Thomas at a better price.

Emmanuel Sanders, DEN – They say Trevor Siemian will start but Paxton Lynch will finish. Look for both quarterbacks to rely on the short passing game against the Raiders while David Amerson keeps a watchful eye on Demaryius Thomas.

Tyreek Hill, KC – The question is, how do you not play him? He’ll remain a GPP-only option for me, but given the way the Chiefs continuously use him, he should always warrant consideration.

Solid Value

Sammy Watkins, BUF – While it sucks that EJ Manuel will be under center, it’s still the Jets secondary we’re talking about here. Pretty confident that Watkins posts a strong game this week.

Allen Robinson, JAC – Finally came back to life last week and should get a chance at an encore performance. His price is a little better than teammate Marqise Lee, and he should see the heavier target load even if Vontae Davis is keeping a close watch.

Michael Crabtree, OAK – With Matt McGloin under center and the Denver secondary still playing strong, I expect the Raiders to implement a much shorter passing attack. Crabtree is battling an ankle issue but should still be more than ready for the game.

Terrelle Pryor, CLE – With RG3 still dealing with concussion protocol, the Browns could/should turn back to Cody Kessler. It’s not the most glowing endorsement for Pryor, but against a Steelers secondary that is resting most of its starters, Pryor should work on plenty of volume here.

Steve Smith, BAL – It’s going to be his last hurrah. Why wouldn’t the Ravens try to force-feed their tiny golden boy during his swan song? The Bengals have nothing to play for, so this could be a real nice game for the soon-to-be-retired wideout.

Golden Tate, DET – The Packers are weak on the outside and the Lions are going to need to try and keep pace with Aaron Rodgers & Company. Tate should see more volume than Marvin Jones and he also gets most of the red zone looks.

Bargain Hunting

Randall Cobb, GB – If the ankle is ok and Cobb is ready, look for him as a nice play out of the slot where the Lions have been weak all year.

Ted Ginn, CAR – He’s boom or bust, but has also seen a nice uptick in targets over the last five weeks. When he hits, it’s always for a strong total. Again, GPP only though.

Paul Richardson, SEA – Most expect Jermain Kearse to see the biggest uptick in snaps with Tyler Lockett out, but Richardson makes for a great GPP play here as he’s probably a better fit on the outside than Kearse.