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Every week throughout the NFL regular season I have set you up with this lineup helper that I like to call "Tough Decisions." In this article I break down players with similar value, ranking and projection heading into the coming week.

Let's take a look at the final TOUGH DECISIONS article of the 2015 season:

Quarterbacks

Brian Hoyer (vs. Jaguars) or Derek Carr (@Chiefs)

The Case for Hoyer: After missing the last two games with a concussion, Hoyer has cleared protocol and will resume his regular duties under center for the Houston Texans. His return is welcomed with a home matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Houston signal caller enjoyed his best fantasy output of the season back in Week 6 against the Jags, throwing for 293 yards and three scores. The Jaguars have been pretty friendly to opposing quarterbacks all season, allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to the position. Houston has something to play for and they would love for Hoyer to get as many reps as possible before the playoffs next week (barring the crazy scenario Indianapolis needs to get in). Hoyer is a low-end QB1 this week for me.

The Case for Carr: Unlike Hoyer, Carr will be playing a team that produced some unwanted results in their last go 'round. Back in Week 13, the Chiefs picked off Carr three times, which was one of his three multi-interception games this season. The Kansas City defense has been menacing this season, rushing the passer with an almost unmatched ferocity. What is another concerning factor in this game for Carr? Over the last four games, he is averaging just 5.5 yards per attempt, a low number considering he has Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree out wide. In a tough matchup for the sophomore signal caller in Oakland, lock him in as a QB2 in the season finale.

The Verdict: Hoyer. He should be able to put up number similar to that in the team’s earlier matchup.

Running Backs

David Johnson (vs. Seahawks) or Frank Gore (vs. Titans)

The Case for Johnson: Johnson’s 12 touches last week were the lowest since receiving just 10 in Week 12. However, during the three weeks in between he received 24, 24 and 33 touches. It’s not a stretch whatsoever to say that he is one of the most complete backs in all of football. Who would have thought the Arizona offense could get even better? Well, Johnson’s emergence has completed such a task. Seattle has been the stingiest team in the league to opposing running backs, which drops Johnson down to a RB2 in Week 17. However, Arizona will find ways to get their running back the football, so even though he is a RB2, he is worth starting in all formats.

The Case for Gore: Gore has two games with multiple rushing touchdowns in a game, and it just so happens that one of them has come against his Week 17 foe, the Tennessee Titans. He has seen a consistent volume of work as well, having received no less than 13 carries in a game since Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints. The Titans defense is very beatable and with a consistent workload Gore is in line to be a legitimate RB2 in the regular season finale. He also has caught at least one pass in each of the past 10 games, so while there isn’t a large presence in the passing game, you should be able to steal a quick point from a Gore reception. Lock him in as a RB2 in Week 17.

The Verdict: Johnson. Despite facing Seattle, Johnson’s body of work and effectiveness still puts him above the running back in Indy.

Jeremy Langford (vs. Lions) or Rashad Jennings (vs. Eagles)

The Case for Langford: Langford continues to see more work than Matt Forte and with the latter nursing a sore back, don’t be surprised if he is limited or misses the game altogether on Sunday. If he were to miss the contest entirely, Langford will move up the rankings at least a few notches. Chicago loves to utilize their running backs, especially in the passing game. Langford has RB1 appeal this week, but Forte would have to be inactive for that to occur. If DuJuan Harris can run for 73 yards on 11 carries against the Detroit run defense, I like Langford’s chances in Week 17, even in a possible timeshare. He hasn’t found the end zone since Week 12, but with the Lions allowing on average one rushing touchdown per game, he has a solid chance to reach pay dirt in the season finale.

The Case for Jennings: Jennings is the running back to own for the Giants. He has recorded at least 100 total yards in each of the past three games, including in matchups against the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings. Over the last five weeks, no team in the National Football League has allowed more rushing or receiving yards to opposing running backs than the Philadelphia Eagles. Given his recent body of work, Jennings is a guy that is worth slotting in your lineup. The Philadelphia defense is in shambles of late and Eli Manning can’t throw it to his star receiver every play, so Jennings is going to get his touches. Expect right around 20 touches for over 100 total yards in the season finale.

The Verdict: Jennings. If I knew Forte was going to be inactive, I’d lean toward Langford, but for now, lock me in with Jennings. He should be able to eclipse 100 total yards against a reeling Philadelphia defense.

Wide Receivers

Doug Baldwin (@Cardinals) or Jeremy Maclin (vs. Raiders)

The Case for Baldwin: Baldwin has been a fantasy monster of late, hauling in 11 touchdowns over the last six games. In an earlier matchup with the Cardinals in Week 10, Baldwin reeled in seven passes for 134 yards and a touchdown, kicking off his hot second half. His 94 targets are the most on the team, 22 ahead of the injured Jimmy Graham and 30 ahead of Jermaine Kearse. When Russell Wilson drops back, Baldwin is his go-to guy and that trend won’t change in a big-time game. Seattle will need to score and Baldwin is going to get his in this matchup. Sure, Arizona has been tough against opposing wide receivers, but the Seattle wideout is white hot and riding the hot hand is usually a good idea. He is still a WR1, despite a less than favorable matchup.

The Case for Maclin: Even in an ultra-conservative passing offense, Maclin has eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the season, which is a feat no Chiefs receiver has completed since Dwayne Bowe four years ago. Maclin’s yardage totals have decreased in every game since going for 160 against the Bills, but a matchup with the Raiders could be just what the doctor ordered. Roll back the clock four weeks ago and you’ll see that Maclin torched the Oakland defense for 95 yards and two scores on nine receptions. He is a big-time receiver who can thrive in a limited passing offense. Quarterback Alex Smith will look Maclin’s way in this one, en route to a big fantasy day for the speedy Kansas City pass-catcher.

The Verdict: Maclin. I know Baldwin has been hot, but I expect Maclin to get the ball early and often against the Oakland defense. These two will be very close by the end of the week.

Golden Tate (@Bears) or Jarvis Landry (vs. Patriots)

The Case for Tate: After back-to-back weeks of games with multiple touchdowns, Tate struggled in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers, hauling in just four passes for 59 yards. He continues to see a reliable amount of targets, seeing as his 123 targets for the season are just six behind Calvin Johnson. Tate is a quality possession receiver who should find plenty of room to operate against the Chicago Bears. Sure, the Bears have been solid of late against opposing wideouts, but other than Mike Evans, the team hasn’t seen an elite receiver in a few weeks. Tate is a low-end WR2 in Week 17 against the Chicago Bears.

The Case for Landry: Landry’s 154 targets on the season trail just five players, those being Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, DeAndre Hopkins, Demaryius Thomas and Brandon Marshall. His 28 red zone targets rank in the top five of the league, but a matchup with the New England Patriots isn’t an easy one for the team’s season finale. He caught six passes for 71 yards in Week 8 against this week’s foe, but the Patriots have a quality ability to shut down the opposing team’s top dog. Things could be tough to come by for Landry this week, especially since Ryan Tannehill could be under a lot of duress from the New England front seven. Since he is a target machine, he qualifies as a WR2 this week, but the upside may be limited in comparison to other weeks.

The Verdict: Tate. Stafford will look to his possession receiver and Tate has a wonderful opportunity to eclipse 100 receiving yards for the first time all season.

Tight Ends

Zach Ertz (@Giants) or Julius Thomas (@Texans)

The Case for Ertz: After receiving 30 targets over the past two weeks, if you aren’t aware of Zach Ertz, it’s time to take notice. Over the last two weeks he’s hauled in 21 passes and for a tight end, you can’t argue with that production. Also, with that price on daily sites, you will be hard-pressed to find a better bang for your buck. The New York Giants have allowed the second-most fantasy points to the position this season and they are one of only two teams to allow more than one thousand receiving yards to the position this season. As a newfound focal point of the Philadelphia offense, Ertz is a TE1 in Week 17. Expect the Giants to put some points up on the Eagles, so you will likely get four quarters of production from the Philadelphia tight end.

The Case for Thomas: Thomas had a stretch where all he did was catch touchdowns, but the last two weeks, he’s hauled in just eight passes for 91 yards. However, he will be looking to end the season on a high note and he will face the Houston Texans in the season finale. In an earlier matchup against the AFC South frontrunners, Thomas went 7-78-1, which was good for his second-highest fantasy output of the season. Over the last five weeks, the Texans have allowed just two touchdowns to the position and the average stat line for an opposing tight end during that span has been underwhelming. Here it is: just over five receptions for 62.2 yards. If you’re going to pay up for a tight end, you would ideally like more production than that.

The Verdict: Ertz. Expect a ton of targets for the tight end and has the upside to end the week as a top-five tight end.