Fantasy Football: Week 17 sleepers to help stiff-arm your title competition

Fantasy analyst Dalton Del Don provides start/sit advice for Week 17, highlighting players like Ladd McConkey as a top-20 WR against the Patriots, Bo Nix as a top-10 QB facing the Bengals, and Matthew Stafford as a sneaky start against the Cardinals. Chig Okonkwo is recommended as a top-12 tight end versus the Jaguars, while Alexander Mattison is favored as a start at RB against the Saints. However, caution is advised with Chuba Hubbard facing...

The Independent relies on donations to support their journalistic efforts in covering important stories such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Your support allows them to send reporters to the scene and provide unbiased reporting accessible to all. In sports news, Arsenal secured a 1-0 victory over Ipswich, moving them to second place in the Premier League table. Kai Havertz scored the only goal of the game, maintaining Arsenal's strong position in the...

Chris Herring, ESPN Senior Writer, reflects on the notable trends of the NBA season, highlighting strong performances from teams like the Celtics and Thunder, as well as pleasant surprises from the Cavaliers and Rockets. He discusses LeBron James' struggles with the Lakers this season, noting a significant decrease in team performance when he's on the court. Additionally, Herring praises the defensive prowess of Victor Wembanyama, pointing out his impressive shot-blocking abilities and minimal goaltending calls,...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys due to a concussion, with backup Kenny Pickett set to start in Week 17. Pickett, who has been dealing with a rib injury, has been cleared to play and will lead the 12-3 Eagles in their crucial matchup that could determine the NFC East title. In Hurts' absence, the Eagles have signed Ian Book to their practice squad...

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will be out for over two months following hamstring surgery, a significant blow to Mikel Arteta's title ambitions. Despite missing Saka, Arsenal secured a 1-0 win against Ipswich, moving up to second in the Premier League. Kai Havertz scored the only goal in the match, with Arsenal now within six points of leaders Liverpool. Full Article

Frenkie de Jong's agent has dismissed rumors of the midfielder moving to Saudi Arabia, emphasizing his commitment to succeeding at Barcelona. Despite facing challenges and limited playing time, De Jong, who joined Barça in 2019, aims to shine at the club he loves. Coach Hansi Flick is supportive of De Jong's development and acknowledges the need for patience as the player works to regain confidence and form. Full Article