The Cleveland Browns will host the Pittsburgh Steelers 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 Jerry Jeudy.
Is Jerry Jeudy Playing in Week 17?
Jeudy is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Browns’ 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 Jeudy in Week 17?
At his current pace, Jeudy would need 35 games to reach his receiving yardage total from last season (32 games to reach his catch total).
He showed flashes of Round 1 pedigree during his four seasons in Denver, but struggled to look like an alpha receiver consistently, and I fear that might just be who he is.
The 2024 season was strong, though each passing week makes it look more like an outlier than growth. Even in that productive campaign, four touchdowns on 145 targets isn’t exactly encouraging at a high level.
Of course, some of his struggles are due to QB play. Maybe a lot of them are. But if Jeudy were going to make good on his draft capital, we’d see more production by now, and with the Browns not exactly in a stable spot at the quarterback position, what are we really expecting in 2026?
Jeudy isn’t a viable option this week, that much we know. Shedeur Sanders has shown a propensity to challenge defenses vertically this season, so if you believe that he’s the long-term answer, there’s hope for Jeudy being a nice depth piece on fantasy rosters as a high-risk, high-reward option.
But I think that’s the best-case scenario, and that’s not where we stood 12 months ago.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jeudy’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Jeudy is projected to score 7.8 points in PPR formats.
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 34 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
