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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 17

By Frankie Licausi

Dec 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) rolls out to avoid the rush by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) rolls out to avoid the rush by Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick (7) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) carries the ball as New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson (58) pursues during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) carries the ball as New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson (58) pursues during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. HOU)

After having a rough few-game stretch of finishes of 85, 39, and 44, Travis Etienne Jr. has bounced back over the last couple weeks, finishing as the RB21 and 15, respectively. He’s a big reason why Jacksonville is now in prime position to make the playoffs in the first year of Doug Pederson’s tenure as head coach.

Etienne has been a monster, ranking as the overall RB18. His ranking fell a little bit due to the aforementioned rough stretch, but before that, he was a top-10 fantasy running back. Expect him to get back to that form with an excellent matchup ahead this week against the league-worst Houston Texans.

Though the Texans have been playing competitive football, they still rank as the NFL’s worst run defense and are allowing the most fantasy points per game to running backs. All of that bodes well for Etienne to have a top-10 fantasy week, which comes at a perfect time for teams in the championship.

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