The Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the Cleveland Browns 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 Aaron Rodgers.
Is Aaron Rodgers Playing in Week 17?
Rodgers is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Steelers’ 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 Rodgers in Week 17?
It took Rodgers 41 passes (27 completions) to reach 266 passing yards against the Lions on Sunday. If not for a beyond-fortune bounce that resulted in a 45-yard score to Kenneth Gainwell, we would be talking about a game with zero scores and around 200 yards despite reasonable volume.
That said, Arthur Smith is tweaking this offense slightly, and Rodgers is making it work. His nine completions past the sticks last week were not just a season high; it was more than he had in the entire month of December prior.
Sadly, it’s too little too late. His pocket-locked, low-octane skill set just isn’t going to cut it in fantasy 2025. He’s struggled to give us anything in the way of usable production, and that’s unlikely to change against an above-average defense.
Rodgers is playing better than he did early in the season, but that doesn’t make him a viable streaming option as your league comes to an end, especially with the monster that is DK Metcalf on the shelf after being suspended by the league on Monday.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Rodgers’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Rodgers is projected to score 10.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Rodgers to throw for 144 yards and 1.1 passing touchdowns with 0.3 interceptions. Rodgers could also add four rushing yards and 0.1 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: Steelers at Browns
The forecast for kickoff is 39 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
