This weekly article is focused on identifying players who are owned in less than 40% of redraft leagues. These players are going to help your team win this week and every week to come! We are looking for guys you should be able to plug into your starting lineup without hesitation.
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(There will be no recommended FAAB spends in this article, as those decisions always depend on your team’s needs)
AJ Dillon (RB – GB)
Ownership: 38.00%
You generally don’t find this kind of production on the waiver wire in Week 17 of the fantasy football season, but not much comes as a surprise in 2020. Sunday night became the AJ Dillon show after Aaron Jones appeared to suffer a minor injury early in the game. Maybe it was always part of the plan to give Dillon 21 carries after never receiving more than five in any other game all year long, but it certainly came as a surprise to fantasy managers. Dillon finished the game with 21 carries for 124 yards and two touchdowns. He’s your top waiver wire pick up of the week without a doubt.
Samaje Perine (RB – CIN)
Ownership: 9.61%
Perine is a must-add for anyone playing in Week 17 with reports indicating Joe Mixon will miss the remainder of the season. Perine caught all four targets and amassed 95 yards and two touchdowns on the ground against the Texans in Week 16. He has got a favorable matchup against the Ravens as the lead back for the Bengals.
Tyron Johnson (WR – LAC)
Ownership: 25.64%
Johnson had a down week but he’s still an interesting flex option if the Chargers continue to deal with injuries at the wide receiver position. Keenan Allen hasn’t been right for a few weeks and there is no reason for his return in Week 17 of a losing season. Johnson has been a deep threat and will be needed for what will likely be a shootout against the Chiefs.
Harrison Bryant (TE – CLE)
Ownership: 27.54%
The future of the tight end position in Cleveland is Harrison Bryant who just came off a seven target outing in his rookie season. He only caught three of the seven targets but if you’re looking for upside in your tight end position Braynt may tickle your fancy. He finished a game with two touchdowns early this season so it’s not out of the realm of possibility.
LEAVE ON THE WIRE:
Dez Bryant (WR – BAL)
Ownership: 16.36%
Adding a former all-star is always enticing but I fear you would be wasting your time grasping at the few points Bryant is producing each week. He’s seeing very low volume and is the definition of touchdown-dependent. Leave this one for your league mates to thirst over.
Thank you for reading. If you have any thoughts or would like to discuss them, you can find me on Twitter @WillieBeamanDFF.
