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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 17

By Frankie Licausi

Dec 26, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) passes the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Wide Receiver 1: Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins ($6,700)

Jaylen Waddle has become one of the highest-floor receiving threats in the NFL, amassing a 22.9% target share among Dolphins’ receivers, which is higher than guys like Chris Godwin and CeeDee Lamb. His 6.9 average catch per game number is sixth among wide receivers.

Waddle gets a solid matchup against Tennessee’s 26th-ranked secondary, which will be a playoff-caliber matchup with two playoff teams facing off. Expect Waddle to see a significant amount of work, making him a high-floor play.

Wide Receiver 2: Antonio Brown, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($6,100)

Antonio Brown, as expected, led the Bucs in receiving last week as the de facto top dog on their offense, catching 10-of-15 targets for 101 yards. He’s poised to repeat that performance yet again this week depending on the status of wide receiver Mike Evans.

Either way, Brown will likely see a plethora of targets this week against the Jets who rank as the 28th secondary in the NFL. He’s a high-floor play with massive upside this week.

Wide Receiver 3: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions ($6,000)

Sticking with the trend of high-floor receivers, Amon-Ra St. Brown has joined the ranks of the elite as of late. In the last four weeks, his 11.5 targets per game rank seventh among wide receivers, and his 8.8 catches per game rank sixth. He’s become a steady PPR play, and things likely won’t change this week.

St. Brown takes on the Seattle Seahawks’ 31st-ranked secondary, so his dominant play likely won’t come to an end this week, and he should see another steady performance as a reliable WR2. Our receiving group’s floor probably can’t get any higher.