We have an excellent 15-game main slate on tap for Week 17 that begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
This piece will highlight the top NFL DFS players at each position in our FantasyLabs Player Models in terms of their projected ceiling from our award-winning Director of Predictive Analytics, Sean Koerner.
Let’s dive in.
Top Model Quarterback Ceiling Projections
Drew Brees ($7,000 DraftKings; $8,400 FanDuel)
With Lamar Jackson riding the pine this weekend, Brees slides in as the quarterback with the highest ceiling projection in our models.
The key to breaking down Week 17 involves paying attention to the news and motivation surrounding teams. The Saints should have motivation in this spot as they can get a first-round bye if they win, along with a Packers loss and both teams play at 1:00 p.m. ET.
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, implied team totals correlate well with quarterback scoring, and the Saints’ 29.75 implied team total trails only the Patriots this week. Normally, people avoid Brees on the road which tends to depress his ownership, making him an even better play in tournaments. Overall, he’s one of the better leverage plays among quarterbacks, boasting a top-six Leverage Plus/Minus for Sunday.
However, it’s worth noting that he’s been dealing with some knee inflammation, though he practiced in full on Thursday, and Michael Thomas has been limited in practice with a hand injury. So, if the Packers are blowing out the Lions, there can be some risk of the Saints pulling their starters early.
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