Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 17: Wide receiver rankings

Wide receivers are in the deepest position in Fantasy Football. This is especially true in Week 17 of the 2022 season, as all 32 NFL teams are in action, and just about every elite wide receiver is expected to be active. The giant list of potential options in Fantasy Football makes it crucial for managers to use a strategy in optimizing their wide receivers.

Picking the right players for the starting lineup in Week 17 will be more important than ever. Fantasy playoffs are taking place in almost every league, and this week is also the championship game in many of them. An optimized lineup can be the difference between winning a league title and coming up just short.

NFL Week 17 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Start 'Em

Romeo Doubs - Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings

Before suffering an injury, Romeo Doubs emerged as the preferred option for Aaron Rodgers in the passing game. In two games since returning, he's been targeted 11 times, ranking second on the team. He could be busy in Week 17 against a vulnerable Minnesota Vikings passing defense. They allow the most fantasy points per game to wide receivers.

Jerry Jeudy - Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Jerry Jeudy has established himself as the most targeted wide receiver for Russell Wilson this season. He has recorded at least six receptions, eight targets, and 70 yards in each of his last three games while totaling three touchdowns. The Denver Broncos will likely need to pass more often to keep up with Patrick Mahomes and the high-scoring Kansas City Chiefs offense. This could mean plenty of production for Jeudy in Fantasy Football.

Diontae Johnson - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens

Diontae Johnson has recorded at least five receptions in each of his last five consecutive games. This included six receptions and 82 yards in Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens. He will face them again in Week 17, and there's no reason to believe he can't once again turn in a solid output.

NFL Week 17 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Sit 'Em

Curtis Samuel - Washington Commanders vs. Cleveland Browns

Curtis Samuel appears to have regressed in Fantasy Football over the last several weeks. Three of his four worst fantasy performances this year have all come in the last six games. While the Washington Commanders should receive an offensive boost with Carson Wentz returning, Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson appear to be the preferred receiving options.

Adam Thielen - Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers

Adam Thielen has been a boom-or-bust wide receiver in Fantasy Football. In the last six weeks, he has recorded two top 12 finishes, while also finishing outside the top 40 three times. The Green Bay Packers rank inside the top eight against fantasy wide receivers, so Thielen could be in for a let-down performance in Week 17 of the 2022 Fantasy Football season.

Darius Slayton - New York Giants vs. Indianapolis Colts

Darius Slayton emerged as the top wide receiver for Daniel Jones during the 2022 season. He has led the New York Giants in most receiving categories over the last six weeks, including being targeted 40 times. He's still a risky Fantasy Football player in Week 17, as he's recorded just two top 20 finishies this year. The Indianapolis Colts also allow the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers.

Top 10 Fantasy Football WRs in NFL Week 17

Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills
CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys vs. Tennessee Titans
Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers
Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears
Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Los Angeles Rams
DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks vs. New York Jets
Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers