Early fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 17
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Tera Roberts offers up a trio of players for fantasy managers to consider for Week 17.
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I'm Tara Roberts with Yahoo Fantasy, bringing you early waver wire pickups for most of you.
This is it.
We are looking at 3 Waver wire ads that can help you win in week 17.
It is Bryce Young appreciation time.
The volume wasn't sky high, but he delivered 2 passing touchdowns, 68 rushing yards, and a rushing touchdown for his strongest fantasy performance of the year.
Bryce Young has been on a roll with rushing touchdowns with 3 in the past 4 games, and a week.
17 matchup against Tampa Bay is literally perfect for him.
It is one of the league's most generous pass defenses.
If your quarterback has a tough matchup or you're dealing with injuries, Young is a legitimate streaming option this week.
It has been an underwhelming and disappointing year for Chike Okonkwo, but he has been on fire over the past two games with 17 receptions on 21 targets.
The reason for his success could be favorable matchups, but the switch to Mason Rudolph at quarterback may have played a role.
On that as well.
The Titans face a generous Jags defense this week.
While Chig didn't have a strong performance in their last matchup, the presumed continuation of Mason Rudolph makes him a solid streaming option this week.
Devon Vele's performance this week wasn't mind blowing.
2 receptions on 3 targets for 21 yards and a touchdown.
However, it was a good bounce back game that is something that he can build on heading into a very favorable week 17 matchup against Cincinnati.
Valle offers upside and opportunity for fantasy managers looking for a streaming option with a great matchup this week.