The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the Miami Dolphins 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 WR Emeka Egbuka.
Is Emeka Egbuka Playing in Week 17?
Egbuka is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ 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 Egbuka in Week 17?
You simply can’t play him right now.
- Player 1: 9.0 PPR PPG, 1.6 points per target, 2.0 yards per route
- Player 2: 8.7 PPR PPG, 1.1 yards per target, 1.5 yards per route
- Player 3: 8.3 PPR PPG, 2.4 points per target, 1.0 yards per route
Those are the stat profiles since Week 6 for, in order, Mack Hollins, Egbuka, and Greg Dortch.
Goodness.
The rookie’s lone catch last week at Carolina was an impactful 4-yard gain late, and the situation is right with Baker Mayfield averaging the second-most yards per touchdown pass in the NFL (22.0). Tyler Shough leads the way if you want to stump your friends at the bar this weekend, but the production has evaporated.
Egbuka had three WR1 finishes in the first five weeks of his career, but he’s managed just one top-30 since. This matchup doesn’t really worry me at all, and there’s obviously a lot to play for, but with shaky QB play and a de-prioritization in the red zone last week (one red zone route while both Chris Godwin and Mike Evans ran four), this profile is just as spotty as anybody in Green Bay, Indianapolis, or New England.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Egbuka’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Egbuka is projected to score 12.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Egbuka to have four receptions for 54 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Egbuka could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Dolphins
The forecast for kickoff is 79 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
