James Conner, Chuba Hubbard, Raheem Mostert: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 17

Fantasy football championship week is here! It's Week 17, and it's time for fantasy managers to make tough, last-minute start 'em, sit 'em decisions. James Conner, Chuba Hubbard, and Raheem Mostert are a couple of the running backs you might consider starting in your RB or flex slots.

All three of them have had strong seasons and are starting as we go into Week 17.

Should you start James Conner, Chuba Hubbard, and/or Raheem Mostert in Week 17, or should you sit them? Let's dive in.

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Should I Start James Conner for Fantasy Football?

James Conner has been one of the mid-round steals for zero-RB drafters. Although he missed four games in the middle of the season, he's the RB32 in PPR, and he's averaging 13.2 points per game, which is equal to running backs who went well ahead of him in drafts: D'Andre Swift and Tony Pollard.

Conner has scored a touchdown in each of his past three games and surpassed 100 yards from scrimmage in two of those games. Although his rushing production was down last week, he made up for it with five catches for 67 yards and a receiving touchdown. Since Week 13, Conner is the No. 3 RB in terms of points per game.

He is the RB20 in our Week 17 tiered PPR RB rankings.

Should I Start Chuba Hubbard for Fantasy Football?

Chuba Hubbard has taken over the Carolina Panthers' backfield. In three of the past four games, Hubbard has been given over 20 carries. In two of those games, he has gained over 100 scrimmage yards.

This week, he faces the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have limited opposing running backs to fewer fantasy points than the average team. However, he is still a viable starting option for the RB2/3 spot in deep leagues and a flex spot in most leagues.

He is the RB39 in our Week 17 tiered PPR RB rankings.

Should I Start Raheem Mostert for Fantasy Football?

If James Conner was a good value in fantasy drafts, Raheem Mostert was the best value. Although drafted No. 133 overall in the National Fantasy Football Championship's average draft, he is the 15th-highest scorer of all positions and the seventh-highest- scoring non-quarterback. Unfortunately, injuries will keep him out in Week 17. As of Saturday night, Raheem Mostert is not expected to play in Week 17:

De'Von Achane and Jeff Wilson Jr. will be the lead running backs for the Dolphins.  Given the tough matchup and his relative lack of production lately, Achane's fantasy rank is lower than usual. Be sure to check in with our updated Week 17 fantasy football RB rankings.

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