Fantasy Football Week 17 Sleepers: Trust Stafford as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB vs. the Cardinals

J.K. Dobbins (knee) will return in Week 17 at New England after missing the past four games, and he’s worth using as a No. 2 running back in all leagues. He’s one of my favorite sleepers for championship week.

There’s obvious risk in trusting Dobbins due to his lengthy absence. But prior to getting hurt in Week 12 against Baltimore, Dobbins had scored at least 16.8 PPR points in three of his past four games and was a must-start Fantasy option in all leagues.

It also helps Dobbins that Gus Edwards (ankle) is out for Week 17, so Dobbins should get a sizable workload. And the matchup against the Patriots is favorable since New England is No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs.

Three running backs in the past three games against the Patriots have rushed for at least 96 yards. And a running back has scored at least 17.3 PPR points against New England in four games in a row.

I’m glad Dobbins is back for this game and ready to go at 100 percent. He could help Fantasy managers in a big way with Edwards out, as well as this matchup against the Patriots.

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