The Denver Broncos will face the Cincinnati Bengals 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 Bo Nix.
Is Bo Nix Playing in Week 17?
Nix is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ 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 Bo Nix in Week 17?
Bo Nix joined some pretty strong company last Thursday night, even in defeat.
The always talked about 20-20-2 club.
20 completions
20 rush yards
2 pass TDSince 2000, Bo Nix is the 3rd rookie drafted outside of the top-10 to do it in consecutive games, joining …
*2012 Russell Wilson
*2017 Deshaun Watson— Kyle Soppe (@KyleSoppePFN) December 20, 2024
Through 16 weeks, Nix is responsible for two of the five best fantasy QB performances against the Chargers this season. By itself, that is impressive. For a rookie to do that when you recall that Los Angeles has faced Patrick Mahomes twice, Kyler Murray, and (don’t laugh) Jameis Winston, it’s even better.
As you’d expect, there have been ups and downs within those performances, but the level of “ups” have been more than enough to go in this direction with a nice level of confidence.
- Week 6, second half: 16-of-23 for 194 yards and two touchdowns
- Week 16, first half: 15-of-21 for 155 yards and two touchdowns
The irresponsible analyst would combine those numbers and label that as a ceiling. I’m not going that far, but is it really that crazy of an idea?
There are no real signs of efficiency from this running game, which opens the door for high-end volume against a bottom-five secondary in terms of yards per slot target, end-zone passer rating, and about three million other niche statistics that I won’t bore you with.
Over the past decade, how many rookie QBs do you think had more 20-yard runs through 16 weeks of their rookie season than Nix (five)?
Four: Kyler Murray, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Jayden Daniels.
Over the past decade, how many rookie QBs do you think had more multi-TD pass games through 16 weeks of their rookie season than Nix (eight)?
One — Justin Herbert.
If you’re still playing meaningful games at this point of the season and have Nix rostered, I’m not telling you anything you don’t already know. You’ve likely been comfortable being uncomfortable at some level up to this point, and with a long week to prepare for Cincinnati’s “defense,” I expect more of the same as his first season nears a conclusion.
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.
Bo Nix’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
As of Thursday, Nix is projected to score 17.8 fantasy points in Week 17. This includes 273.9 passing yards, 1.2 passing touchdowns, and 0.8 interceptions. It also includes 3.2 rushing attempts for 17.3 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Bo Nix’s 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)