The Cincinnati Bengals will host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Joe Burrow.
Is Joe Burrow Playing in Week 17?
Burrow is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bengals’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Burrow in Week 17?
Joe Montana is technically “Joe Cool,” but he played before fantasy football was a thing, so I think we can recycle the nickname.
Playing into that label was his ability to elevate his game at the perfect time. If you’ve rostered Burrow at any point recently on a competitive team, what I’m about to tell you will not surprise you.
This man, despite various injuries to and around him, has at least three touchdown passes in eight of his past nine starts during the fantasy playoffs. If that doesn’t earn you nickname privileges, I’m not sure what does.
Ja’Marr Chase was featured in a significant way, and Tee Higgins didn’t look the least bit affected by the recent concussions. It’s taken patience, but we are back to the shootout Bengals at the perfect time: there’s no harm in counting on Joe Cool to get you to the finish line.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Burrow’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Burrow is projected to score 24.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Burrow to throw for 331 yards and 2.5 passing touchdowns with 0.8 interceptions. Burrow could also add 13 rushing yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Bengals
The forecast for kickoff is 60 degrees Fahrenheit with 12 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
