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2024 Week 17 recaps, observations and reactions

Recaps, observations and analysis from around the fantasy football world in Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season.

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens absolutely cooked the Texans. Justin Herbert and the Chargers dominated the Patriots. And Baker Mayfield just lit up the Panthers.

Chiefs 29, Steelers 10: Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to a dominant victory, completing 29 of 38 passes for 320 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions, earning a passer rating of 127.1. On the ground, Kareem Hunt contributed with 9 carries for 20 yards and 1 touchdown, while Isiah Pacheco added 18 yards. Travis Kelce was the top receiver with 8 catches for 84 yards and 1 touchdown, followed closely by Xavier Worthy, who had 8 receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown. Russell Wilson struggled in the passing game, completing 23 of 37 passes for 205 yards, no touchdowns, and 1 interception, while taking 5 sacks. The Steelers’ rushing attack was more effective, with Najee Harris leading the way with 74 yards on 13 carries, and Jaylen Warren adding 71 yards on 11 carries. Russell Wilson himself contributed 55 yards and 1 touchdown on 6 carries. In the receiving game, Pat Freiermuth was the top target, catching 7 passes for 60 yards, while George Pickens added 50 yards on 3 catches.

Ravens 31, Texans 2: Lamar Jackson completed 10 of 15 passes for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. Jackson also contributed on the ground, rushing for 87 yards and a touchdown on 4 carries. Derrick Henry dominated the rushing game, carrying 27 times for 147 yards and 1 touchdown, while Keaton Mitchell added 20 yards on 11 carries. The Ravens totaled 251 rushing yards. In the receiving game, Mark Andrews caught 2 passes for 68 yards and 1 touchdown, and Zay Flowers added 31 yards on 2 catches. C.J. Stroud led the Texans’ passing game, completing 17 of 31 passes for 185 yards and 0 touchdowns but was intercepted once. The Texans’ rushing attack was modest, with Joe Mixon leading with 26 yards on 9 carries, while Dameon Pierce added 13 yards on 5 attempts. Stroud also contributed 7 rushing yards. In the receiving game, Nico Collins was the top target, catching 3 passes for 59 yards, while John Metchie III hauled in 5 passes for 48 yards. Robert Woods, Dalton Schultz and Xavier Hutchinson all caught 2 passes for 21 yards.

Seahawks 6, Bears 3: Geno Smith led the Seahawks’ passing attack, completing 17 of 23 passes for 160 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, and took 3 sacks. Zach Charbonnet was the top rusher with 57 yards on 15 carries, followed by Kenny McIntosh (46 yards on 7 carries) and Smith himself (19 yards on 3 carries). The Seahawks’ receiving corps was balanced, with Noah Fant catching 4 passes for 43 yards, DK Metcalf hauling in 3 for 42 yards, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba adding 3 catches for 32 yards. Tyler Lockett recorded 3 catches for 20 yards, and Zach Charbonnet also contributed in the passing game with 3 catches for 19 yards. Caleb Williams struggled in the passing game, completing 16 of 28 passes for 122 yards, with no touchdowns, one interception, and 7 sacks. D’Andre Swift was the leading rusher with 53 yards on 12 carries, while Williams added 37 yards on 5 carries. DJ Moore contributed in both rushing (8 yards on 2 carries) and receiving, catching 6 passes for 54 yards. The receiving corps was solid overall, with Swift adding 4 catches for 28 yards, Keenan Allen contributing 5 catches for 25 yards, and Rome Odunze posting 1 reception for 15 yards.

Chargers 40, Patriots 7: Justin Herbert had a strong performance, completing 26 of 38 passes for 281 yards, 3 TDs, and no interceptions. J.K. Dobbins led the ground game with 76 yards on 19 carries and 1 TD. Ladd McConkey was the top receiver with 8 catches for 94 yards and 2 TDs, followed by Quentin Johnston (5 receptions, 48 yards) and Joshua Palmer (4 catches, 41 yards). The Chargers totaled 147 rushing yards, with Hassan Haskins contributing 30 yards on 8 carries. Drake Maye passed for 117 yards on 12-of-22 completions, with 1 TD and no interceptions. Antonio Gibson led the rushing attack with 63 yards on 12 carries, while Maye added 32 yards on 6 carries. In the receiving game, DeMario Douglas had 4 receptions for 46 yards and 1 TD, followed by Kayshon Boutte (4 catches, 28 yards) and Kendrick Bourne (2 catches, 22 yards).

Bengals 30, Broncos 24 (OT): Joe Burrow threw for 412 yards, completing 39-of-49 passes with 3 TDs and no interceptions. Chase Brown led the rushing with 67 yards on 20 carries. In the receiving game, Tee Higgins had 11 catches for 131 yards and 3 TDs, while Ja’Marr Chase caught 9 passes for 102 yards. Mike Gesicki added 10 receptions for 86 yards, and Andrei Iosivas caught 3 passes for 59 yards. Bo Nix passed for 219 yards, completing 24 of 31 attempts with 3 TDs and 1 INT. Jaleel McLaughlin rushed for 69 yards on 10 carries. In receiving, Marvin Mims Jr. led with 8 catches for 103 yards and 2 TDs, while Courtland Sutton added 5 receptions for 55 yards and 1 TD. Devaughn Vele and Audric Estime contributed 27 and 13 yards respectively.

Rams 13, Cardinals 9: Matthew Stafford passed for 189 yards, completing 17 of 32 attempts with no TDs or INTs. Kyren Williams rushed for 56 yards on 13 carries with 1 TD, while Stafford added 16 yards on 6 carries. In receiving, Puka Nacua led with 10 catches for 129 yards, while Cooper Kupp had 1 reception for 29 yards. Kyren Williams contributed 16 yards on 3 catches, and Tyler Higbee added 9 yards on 2 catches. Kyler Murray passed for 321 yards on 33 of 48 attempts, with 1 TD and 2 INTs. He also rushed for 32 yards on 4 carries. Michael Carter led the ground game with 70 yards on 13 carries. In receiving, Trey McBride had 12 catches for 123 yards and 1 TD, while Marvin Harrison Jr. added 6 receptions for 96 yards. Michael Wilson contributed 4 catches for 22 yards, and Zay Jones caught 1 pass for 19 yards. James Conner added 2 receptions for 4 yards.

Bills 40, Jets 14: Josh Allen passed for 182 yards with 2 TDs and 0 INTs, and Mitchell Trubisky added 69 yards and 1 TD on 1 pass. James Cook led the rushing game with 53 yards and 1 TD, while Ty Johnson added 17 yards and 1 TD. Tyrell Shavers caught 1 pass for 69 yards and a TD, Amari Cooper had 3 receptions for 56 yards and 1 TD, and Mack Hollins caught 2 passes for 33 yards. Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid both had key catches, with Khalil Shakir contributing 3 receptions. Aaron Rodgers threw for 112 yards with 0 TDs and 2 INTs, while Tyrod Taylor passed for 83 yards and 2 TDs. Breece Hall led the rushing with 45 yards, and Isaiah Davis added 35 yards on 3 carries. Garrett Wilson caught 7 passes for 66 yards and 1 TD, Tyler Conklin had 8 receptions for 57 yards and 1 TD, and Davante Adams contributed 5 catches for 47 yards.

Raiders 25, Saints 10: Aidan O’Connell passed for 242 yards with 2 TDs and no INTs. Ameer Abdullah led the ground game with 115 yards, while Alexander Mattison added 32 yards. Brock Bowers had 7 receptions for 77 yards, and Jakobi Meyers caught 5 passes for 61 yards and 1 TD. Ameer Abdullah caught 3 passes for 32 yards, while Terrace Marshall Jr. added 28 yards on 1 catch. Spencer Rattler passed for 218 yards with 1 TD and 2 INTs. Clyde Edwards-Helaire rushed for 20 yards on 5 carries, while Jamaal Williams gained 12 yards. In receiving, Juwan Johnson led with 6 catches for 66 yards, Foster Moreau had 3 receptions for 47 yards and 1 TD, and Dante Pettis caught 3 passes for 27 yards.

Giants 45, Colts 33: Drew Lock passed for 309 yards, 4 TDs, and 0 INTs. Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed for 59 yards on 20 carries, while Devin Singletary added 21 yards on 5 carries. Lock also had a rushing TD. In receiving, Malik Nabers led with 7 catches for 171 yards and 2 TDs, Wan’Dale Robinson had 5 receptions for 71 yards and 1 TD, and Darius Slayton caught 1 pass for 32 yards and 1 TD. Tyrone Tracy Jr. added 14 yards on 2 catches. Joe Flacco passed for 330 yards, 2 TDs, and 2 INTs. Jonathan Taylor led the rush with 125 yards on 32 carries, scoring 2 TDs. In receiving, Alec Pierce had 6 catches for 122 yards and 1 TD, Michael Pittman Jr. added 9 receptions for 109 yards and 1 TD, Kylen Granson caught 3 passes for 34 yards, and Josh Downs had 3 catches for 22 yards.

Eagles 41, Cowboys 7: Kenny Pickett passed for 143 yards, 3 TDs, and 0 INTs, with a 119.6 passer rating. Saquon Barkley led the rush with 167 yards on 31 carries. DeVonta Smith was the top receiver with 120 yards and 2 TDs on 6 receptions, A.J. Brown caught 3 passes for 36 yards and 1 TD, and Grant Calcaterra had 34 yards on 1 catch. Saquon Barkley contributed with 2 catches for 2 yards. Cooper Rush threw for 147 yards, 1 TD, and 2 INTs on 15/28 attempts with a 50.7 passer rating. Rico Dowdle rushed for 104 yards on 23 carries. Brandin Cooks led receiving with 52 yards on 4 catches, Jalen Tolbert had 30 yards and 1 TD on 3 catches, and Jake Ferguson contributed 18 yards.

Buccaneers 48, Panthers 14: Baker Mayfield passed for 359 yards, 5 TDs, and 0 INTs on 27/32 attempts, posting a 153.0 passer rating. Bucky Irving led the rushing with 113 yards on 20 carries, while Sean Tucker added 39 yards on 8 carries. Mike Evans was the top receiver with 97 yards and 2 TDs on 8 catches, and Bucky Irving contributed 77 yards on 4 catches. Devin Culp had 52 yards, while Jalen McMillan added 51 yards and 2 TDs. Bryce Young passed for 203 yards, 2 TDs, and 0 INTs on 15/28 attempts, with a 100.7 passer rating. Raheem Blackshear led the rushing with 20 yards on 8 carries, and Mike Boone added 11 yards on 2 carries. Adam Thielen was the top receiver with 110 yards and 2 TDs on 5 catches, while Xavier Legette contributed 28 yards on 5 catches. Jalen Coker had 35 yards on 2 receptions.

Jaguars 20, Titans 13: Mac Jones passed for 174 yards, 2 TDs, and 0 INTs on 15/22 attempts, with a 122.2 passer rating. Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 49 yards on 15 carries, while Tank Bigsby added 33 yards on 11 carries. Brian Thomas Jr. was the top receiver with 91 yards and 1 TD on 7 catches. Parker Washington added 31 yards on 3 catches, and Travis Etienne Jr. contributed 26 yards on 1 reception. Mason Rudolph passed for 193 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, on 19/31 attempts, with a 76.4 passer rating. Tyjae Spears led the rushing with 95 yards on 20 carries, while Mason Rudolph added 23 yards on 5 attempts. Chig Okonkwo contributed 17 yards on 1 rush. Calvin Ridley was the top receiver with 84 yards on 5 catches, and Chig Okonkwo added 42 yards on 5 receptions. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine totaled 37 yards on 3 catches, while Tyjae Spears had 8 yards on 3 catches.

Dolphins 20, Browns 3: Tyler Huntley completed 22/26 passes for 225 yards, 1 TD, and no INTs, with a 115.5 rating. De’Von Achane had 25 yards on 10 carries. Huntley added 52 yards and 1 TD on 7 carries. Raheem Mostert rushed for 3 yards on 6 attempts. Tyreek Hill was the leading receiver with 105 yards on 9 catches, and Malik Washington had 41 yards on 4 catches. Jonnu Smith contributed 26 yards and 1 TD on 3 receptions. Dorian Thompson-Robinson completed 24/47 passes for 170 yards, no TDs, 1 INT, and a 50.8 rating. D’Onta Foreman led the rushing attack with 49 yards on 13 carries. Pierre Strong Jr. added 33 yards on 5 carries, while Jerome Ford had 22 yards on 6 attempts. Jerry Jeudy was the top receiver with 94 yards on 12 catches. Jordan Akins contributed 49 yards on 6 receptions. Pierre Strong Jr. caught 3 passes for 15 yards.

Vikings 27, Packers 25: Sam Darnold threw for 377 yards on 33/43 attempts, with 3 TDs, 1 INT, and a 116.1 rating. Aaron Jones rushed for 47 yards on 12 carries, while Cam Akers had 18 yards on 6 carries. Ty Chandler added 7 yards on 5 attempts. Justin Jefferson led receivers with 92 yards on 8 catches. Jalen Nailor contributed 81 yards and 1 TD on 5 receptions. Jordan Addison caught 6 passes for 69 yards and 1 TD. T.J. Hockenson added 68 yards on 5 catches. Jordan Love passed for 185 yards on 19/30 attempts with 1 TD, no INTs, and a 91.7 rating. Josh Jacobs rushed for 69 yards and 1 TD on 17 carries. Emanuel Wilson added 29 yards and 1 TD on 6 carries. Jordan Love contributed 6 yards on 1 rush. Romeo Doubs led receivers with 58 yards on 7 catches. Tucker Kraft had 53 yards on 2 receptions, while Dontayvion Wicks caught 4 passes for 43 yards. Bo Melton added 18 yards on 3 catches, and Jayden Reed caught 1 pass for 6 yards.

Commanders 30, Falcons 24 (OT): Jayden Daniels passed for 227 yards on 24/36 attempts, with 3 TDs, 1 INT, and a 100.1 rating. Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 60 yards on 13 carries. Jayden Daniels added 127 yards on 16 carries. Chris Rodriguez Jr. contributed 16 yards and 1 TD on 5 carries. Olamide Zaccheaus caught 8 passes for 85 yards and 1 TD. Zach Ertz had 72 yards and 2 TDs on 6 receptions. Jamison Crowder added 25 yards on 3 receptions, while Terry McLaurin caught 2 passes for 5 yards. Michael Penix Jr. passed for 223 yards on 19/35 attempts, with 1 TD, 1 INT, and a 71.5 rating. Bijan Robinson rushed for 90 yards and 2 TDs on 17 carries. Tyler Allgeier added 19 yards on 3 carries. Ray-Ray McCloud III had 14 yards on 1 carry. Drake London led receivers with 106 yards on 7 catches. Kyle Pitts caught 4 passes for 44 yards and 1 TD. Darnell Mooney had 37 yards on 2 receptions. Bijan Robinson also caught 3 passes for 8 yards.

Lions 40, 49ers 34: Jared Goff passed for 303 yards on 26/34 attempts, with 3 TDs and no INTs, posting a 132.4 rating. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 117 yards and 1 TD on 18 carries. Craig Reynolds added 31 yards on 7 carries. Jermar Jefferson rushed for 9 yards on 3 carries, and Jameson Williams rushed for a TD. Amon-Ra St. Brown caught 8 passes for 60 yards and 1 TD. Sam LaPorta had 64 yards on 6 receptions. Jameson Williams led receivers with 77 yards and 1 TD on 5 catches. Brock Purdy passed for 377 yards, 3 TDs, and 2 INTs on 27/35 attempts with a 116.0 rating. Joshua Dobbs threw for 35 yards on 3/4 attempts. Isaac Guerendo led the ground game with 34 yards on 9 carries. Deebo Samuel Sr. had 16 yards on 3 carries, and Brock Purdy added 12 yards with 1 TD. Ricky Pearsall caught 8 passes for 141 yards and 1 TD. George Kittle added 112 yards on 8 catches. Jauan Jennings had 67 yards on 7 receptions.