The New Orleans Saints will face the Las Vegas Raiders 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 Spencer Rattler.
Is Spencer Rattler Playing in Week 17?
Rattler 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 Saints’ 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 Spencer Rattler in Week 17?
There are a few instances this week where our DFS discipline will be challenged—”I know [INSERT QB] is struggling and might not be NFL-caliber, but how can I not get exposure to [INSERT DEFENSE]?”
Stay strong, my friends; stay strong.
Spencer Rattler was a disaster against the Packers on Monday night, and it resulted in the Saints being the first team shut out for four quarters this season. I’ll take the over on 0.5 points scored in this spot, but what is it that New Orleans’ backup QB can do that has you the least bit interested?
He’s run for over 25 yards in three starts this season, and that’s something, though his Saints have lost each of those games by at least 23 points while garbage time has factored in. I’m not sure either team is capable of providing such a script this week, so we can rule out the empty stats at the end of the game.
The layup targets are supposed to be where a QB like this thrives, especially in a playbook full of them. Not so much. Over his past three outings, Rattler has completed just 24 of 51 short passes, a rate (47.1%) that falls well short of the NFL average (73.5%)
There’s always 2025, Saints fans.
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.
Spencer Rattler’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
As of Thursday, Rattler is projected to score 6.9 fantasy points in Week 17. This includes 113.1 passing yards, 0.5 passing touchdowns, and 0.3 interceptions. It also includes 0.8 rushing attempts for 4.2 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Spencer Rattler’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 3:45 AM ET on Wednesday, December 25. 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)