NFL DFS Picks: Yahoo Plays and Strategy for Week 17 Sunday
Get ready for Week 17 with top Yahoo DFS picks and strategies to maximize your chances of winning big in NFL contests this Sunday
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Cleveland: The Week 17 NFL main slate kicks off Sunday at 1 p.m. EST with eight games on the schedule. With no byes this week, it’s all about the matchups. Yahoo is hosting a bunch of NFL DFS contests, and the highlight is the $100K Guaranteed contest. It’s got a sweet prize pool of $100,000 for the top 1,144 finishers, with $20,000 going to the winner. You can enter up to 150 times, and even if the contest doesn’t fill, it’ll still run, giving you better odds to win.
When you’re playing in guaranteed prize pool contests, it’s all about finding that upside. If you’re going for head-to-head or 50/50 formats, you want to focus on players with high floors. The players you target can overlap, but to win a GPP, you often need to find a hidden gem or go against the grain a bit while still having a solid base of popular picks.
Don’t forget, Yahoo uses 0.5 PPR scoring, which changes the value of some players, especially wide receivers and running backs. For your lineup, you’ll need one QB, two RBs, three WRs, one TE, one FLEX, and one D/ST. This week, look for a budget-friendly QB-WR stack, a couple of RBs who have been outperforming expectations, and a bargain TE who’s on the rise.
For quarterbacks, Bryce Young from Carolina is a solid pick at $26. He’s been improving lately, throwing five TDs and running for three more in his last four games. He’s facing a Buccaneers defense that’s struggled, so he could be a great value.
In the running back department, Bucky Irving from Tampa Bay is a top choice at $31. He’s been the main guy in the backfield, racking up yards and touchdowns. He had a standout game against the Panthers a few weeks back, and with the Bucs needing a win, he should get plenty of touches.
For wide receivers, keep an eye on Brian Thomas from Jacksonville at $33. He’s been on fire lately, hitting over 1,000 yards and nine TDs this season. He’s facing a Titans defense that’s been giving up a lot of points, so he could have a big game.
At tight end, Chig Okonkwo from Tennessee is a good pick at just $14. He’s been catching a lot of passes lately and has a solid matchup against the Jaguars, who have struggled against tight ends.
Finally, for defense, the Miami Dolphins at $16 are a great option. They’re up against a struggling Browns offense, and with the Dolphins still in playoff contention, they’ll be motivated to perform.