The New York Jets will face the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding QB Aaron Rodgers.
Is Aaron Rodgers Playing in Week 17?
Rodgers hurt his knee in last week’s game with what he described as a little MCL issue. Rodgers was listed as a full participant on Wednesday’s estimated practice report. He will play this week.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jets’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Aaron Rodgers in Week 17?
I went on a bit of a rant last week about why Aaron Rodgers’ heater was unlikely to extend into Week 16, and it worked out!
The future Hall of Famer wasn’t a top-20 QB after consecutive top-12 finishes at the position. If you’re betting on a rebound this week, I think it’s a bet on this run game, and while I won’t come out as strong as last week, I think that’s dangerous.
Back in Week 6, Rodgers had 294 yards with two touchdowns and one interception against the Bills, a production level you’d likely sign up for this time around if asked. In that performance, he had seven play-action completions totaling 131 yards, plays that were made possible by a successful running attack (21 carries for 121 yards). The question is if they can repeat that level of success on the ground in order to open the passing game up.
Buffalo can be had on the ground if you can remain competitive, so the matchup in that regard isn’t too scary. My concern is the Jets themselves and their trajectory. If you exclude the Week 15 games in Jacksonville, understanding that the Jaguars aren’t exactly the shining example of even an average NFL franchise, here are New York’s recent yards-per-carry numbers.
I’ve got Rodgers ranked in the Patrick Mahomes (at PIT) and C.J. Stroud (vs. BAL) tier — interestingly enough, a spot in which you don’t want to be. I’m looking for any excuse I can find to play someone else, and that includes taking a ride on the Anthony Richardson rollercoaster (at NYG).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 17 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Aaron Rodgers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
As of Thursday, Rodgers is projected to score 13.1 fantasy points in Week 17. This includes 179.6 passing yards, 1.4 passing touchdowns, and 0.4 interceptions. It also includes 1.4 rushing attempts for 4.2 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Aaron Rodgers’ Week 17 Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 12:45 AM ET on Friday, December 27. If you're in a Superflex league, make sure you check out our Weekly Consensus Superflex Rankings.
Week 17 QB PPR Rankings
1) Josh Allen | BUF (vs. NYJ)
2) Lamar Jackson | BAL (at HOU)
3) Jalen Hurts | PHI (vs. DAL)
4) Joe Burrow | CIN (vs. DEN)
5) Jayden Daniels | WAS (vs. ATL)
6) Baker Mayfield | TB (vs. CAR)
7) Sam Darnold | MIN (vs. GB)
8) Kyler Murray | ARI (at LAR)
9) Bo Nix | DEN (at CIN)
10) Jordan Love | GB (at MIN)
11) Jared Goff | DET (at SF)
12) Anthony Richardson | IND (at NYG)
13) Brock Purdy | SF (vs. DET)
14) Tua Tagovailoa | MIA (at CLE)
15) Matthew Stafford | LAR (vs. ARI)
16) C.J. Stroud | HOU (vs. BAL)
17) Patrick Mahomes | KC (at PIT)
18) Justin Herbert | LAC (at NE)
19) Caleb Williams | CHI (vs. SEA)
20) Aaron Rodgers | NYJ (at BUF)
21) Geno Smith | SEA (at CHI)
22) Russell Wilson | PIT (vs. KC)
23) Cooper Rush | DAL (at PHI)
24) Bryce Young | CAR (at TB)
25) Drake Maye | NE (vs. LAC)
26) Michael Penix Jr. | ATL (at WAS)
27) Aidan O'Connell | LV (at NO)
28) Mac Jones | JAX (vs. TEN)
29) Mason Rudolph | TEN (at JAX)
30) Tommy DeVito | NYG (vs. IND)
31) Dorian Thompson-Robinson | CLE (vs. MIA)
32) Spencer Rattler | NO (vs. LV)