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DraftKings NFL 2022: Best daily fantasy lineup for Week 17

By Frankie Licausi

Dec 24, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 26, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) catches the ball while Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) and linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) defend in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) catches the ball while Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney Thomas II (25) and linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) defend in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

WR1: Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers ($7,000)

Keenan Allen has been one of the hottest fantasy receivers over the course of the past month or so. Since his Week 11 return from injury against Kansas City, he’s been the WR6 in PPR scoring and has seen at least five catches in six straight games, two of those being double-digit catch games.

The Rams have generally ranked in the middle of the pack in defense throughout the year, but their secondary has not played nearly as well as the last couple of years. Allen is easily the go-to guy for Justin Herbert, and his high floor is a near lock in Week 17 as an elite PPR receiver.

WR2: Allen Lazard, Green Bay Packers ($5,400)

Allen Lazard has been consistent in a Green Bay receiver group that has been largely undermanned throughout the year due to injury. That hasn’t translated in fantasy football though, as he has just five top-30 finishes in the 13 games he’s played. Still, Aaron Rodgers has to throw the ball to somebody, right?

The Minnesota Vikings have been giving up significant amounts of offense as of late, allowing the third-most yards per game over the last three weeks. With the Packers fighting for their lives, this game should be highly competitive, meaning plenty of Lazard — especially with Christian Watson hurt.

WR3: Curtis Samuel, Washington Commanders ($4,400)

The return of Carson Wentz to the Commanders’ lineup may not do much for the team, but it will for Curtis Samuel, who was seemingly the favorite target of Wentz at the beginning of the season. Samuel had top-30 finishes in four out of the first nine weeks of the season and was the WR17 last week with Wentz back as quarterback.

Cleveland has had a decent secondary this season, but Samuel works the field in a number of ways and gets manufactured touches. He should provide solid value at a low price, especially as the potential go-to receiver on a playoff-desperate team.