The New England Patriots will visit the New York Jets 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 Stefon Diggs.
Is Stefon Diggs Playing in Week 17?
Diggs is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ 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 Diggs in Week 17?
Diggs authored his third top-10 finish of the season last week, and it probably didn’t help you in the least (three straight finishes outside of the top 50 prior).
So now what?
I don’t love that he’s been held without a touchdown in five straight games and that there is no priority placed on giving him a chance to score (he has received just three end zone targets this season). But the goods outweigh the bad, and that has him sitting as a WR3/Flex in my Week 17 rankings.
The veteran has seen his target share increase in three straight games, and his 81.3% catch rate over his past five is a level of efficiency that can pay the bills in a PPR format.
Diggs lined up in the slot for 70.7% of his snaps last week, and opponents have a 109.8 passer rating (ninth highest) when throwing that direction against the Jets. There’s risk involved, but I’d rather go this direction than throw a dart at Packer receivers or trust Philip Rivers in any capacity.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Diggs’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Diggs is projected to score 13.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Diggs to have five receptions for 58 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Diggs could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Patriots at Jets
The forecast for kickoff is 27 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
