For thousands of players across the country, Fantasy football championships will be on the line in Week 17. And with far too many prominent names still gracing NFL injury reports, chances are even title contenders might need a little roster help as they go to set their Week 17 Fantasy football lineups. And while the Week 17 Fantasy football waiver wire isn't exactly loaded with players capable of almost single-handedly helping you win your league, there are some options available who could provide a service in a pinch.
Jalen Hurts (shoulder) and Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) owners are both looking at potential game-time decisions this week, so might Mike White, Gardner Minshew or Brock Purdy still be available in your league? And who are some of the top options that are widely available on most Week 17 Fantasy football waiver wires? Before making any Week 17 Fantasy football waiver wire claims, be sure to see what SportsLine Fantasy football analyst Jacob Gibbs has to say.
Gibbs uses a data-driven approach that has helped him consistently provide accurate rankings at every position. He has proven to be one of the nation's most accurate Fantasy rankers in recent years -- posting the eighth-most accurate results over the past three seasons, according to Fantasy Pros.
Now, he's revealed his top waiver wire pick from among the widely available Fantasy football free agents entering Week 17. You can see his top Fantasy NFL waiver wire picks and full analysis over at SportsLine.
Top Fantasy football waiver wire picks for Week 17
One player Gibbs is advising Fantasy players to target on the Week 17 waiver wire: Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks. After missing nearly a month with a calf injury, Cooks returned to action last week and the Texans made sure he was heavily involved in his first game back. He was targeted nine times, catching four passes for 34 yards and a touchdown.
Cooks is going to fall short of the 1,000-yard mark for just the second time in the last eight years because of injuries and poor quarterback play in Houston. However, the Texans have managed at least 200 yards passing in three of the last four weeks and the game script could work in Cooks' advantage with the latest lines from Caesars Sportsbook listing Houston as a 4-point home underdog against Jacksonville, who has the No. 29 pass defense in the NFL. Cooks is currently available in 38% of CBS Sports Fantasy football leagues.
Gibbs is also strongly recommending Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs as a Week 17 waiver wire pickup. The fourth-round pick out of Nevada was arguably the most productive Green Bay receiver for the first half of the season before an ankle injury cost him six weeks. However, he's returned to action the last two weeks and the Packers have been working him back into an important role.
Doubs played 32% of the snaps in Week 15 and was targeted five times against the Rams, finishing with five catches for 55 yards. Then he played 61% of the snaps in last week's win over the Dolphins and was targeted six times, catching three more passes for 32 yards. Doubs had played at least 80% of snaps in the six games prior to his injury and with Green Bay still fighting for its playoff life, expect to see Doubs' role continuing to expand the next couple of weeks.
How to set your Week 17 waiver wire claims
Gibbs is also all-in on a veteran running back with a serious chance to shine. This player is widely available and could be a huge boost to your Fantasy football lineup. You can only see who it is at SportsLine.
So which players should you target on the Fantasy football waiver wire before Week 17? And which veteran running back is a must-add? Visit SportsLine now to see the best league-winning Fantasy football free agents entering Week 17, all from a proven Fantasy football analyst, and find out.
