Mark Morales-Smith

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

Mark Morales-Smith is a father of five, a former college football scout and semi-pro football player. Morales-Smith is a long-time competitive fantasy football player with well over a decade of professional writing experience at multiple high-level sites, including Sports Illustrated, FullTime Fantasy, FantasySP, and more.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during warmups prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field.

Waiver Wire

Best Week 17 fantasy football running back streamers for championship week, featuring Rhamondre Stevenson, Isiah Pacheco, Raheim Sanders, and Samaje Perine.

Washington Commanders quarterback Josh Johnson (14) practices before the game at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Waiver Wire

Week 17 fantasy football quarterback streamers for championship week, featuring Josh Johnson, Tyler Shough, and Quinn Ewers with matchup-driven upside.

Dec 20, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders in the second half at Northwest Stadium.

Fantasy Football managers should leave these four tight ends on their bench in Week 17.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) celebrates his twenty-nine yard pass reception for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

Week 17 fantasy football deep sleepers breakdown featuring Raheim Sanders, Calvin Austin III, and other low-rostered options who could deliver championship-winning value.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) throws against the New York Jets during the first half at Caesars Superdome.

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Week 17 fantasy football sleeper picks for championship week featuring Tyler Shough, Isiah Pacheco, and other high-upside plays to help fantasy managers overcome injuries and tough matchups.

Dec 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) makes a catch against the New York Giants during the first half at MetLife Stadium.

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em

These wide receivers have been productive at times but fantasy football players can't rely on them with the league's championship on the line.

Dec 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver DJ Moore (2) runs after the catch against Green Bay Packers guard Lecitus Smith (68) during the first quarter at Soldier Field.

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These five pass-catchers are primed for a great performance in Week 17 and will help fantasy football players win their league's championship.

Dec 14, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs with the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (30) during the first quarter at EverBank Stadium.

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With the fantasy football championship on the line, fantasy managers can't risk using any of these five running backs in their starting lineups.

Dec 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) runs the ball during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Week 17 in the NFL means it's time for fantasy football players to compete for their championship and these running backs will help fantasy managers get a victory.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Gardner Minshew (17) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.

Injuries

Gardner Minshew’s ACL injury leaves Chris Oladokun under center and sends Travis Kelce, Rashee Rice, and the Chiefs’ passing game tumbling in Week 17 fantasy football outlooks.

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) makes a catch against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Empower Field at Mile High.

Waiver Wire

Week 17 fantasy football wide receiver waiver wire pickups feature Parker Washington, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, Josh Downs, and Tre Tucker as top options for championship week lineups.

Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Waiver Wire

Week 17 fantasy football waiver wire running backs include Raheim Sanders, Emanuel Wilson, and more must-add running backs to help you win your championship.

Mark Morales-Smith

Joined: Jan 27, 2025

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