10 RB sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 17

4. Jerick McKinnon, Kansas City Chiefs

In all honesty, Jerick McKinnon probably isn’t a sleeper anymore, as he’s been one of the hottest running backs in the NFL over the last few weeks. Since Week 12, McKinnon ranks as the RB4 in PPR scoring and has been elevating Kansas City’s offense out of the backfield.

Though he doesn’t have the early down duties locked up for the Chiefs, he still out-snaps Isiah Pacheco weekly. That doesn’t look likely to change in Week 17, where McKinnon will be a high-floor, safe start against the Denver Broncos.

3. Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons

Since the Falcons’ Week 15 bye week, Tyler Allgeier has been operating as Atlanta’s lead back over Cordarrelle Patterson. He’s gone 17-139-1 and 18-74 in back-to-back games, finishing in the top 15 in both games. He’s turned into a legitimate fantasy option down the stretch and may be a reason behind your playoff push.

This week, the Falcons take on the Cardinals, who allow the sixth-most fantasy points per game to running backs. Allgeier can be started in leagues where you’re in need of running back help, as he’s established a high floor for himself as of late.