The Worksheet, a comprehensive fantasy football preview by Rich Hribar, breaks down everything you need to know about the Week 17 matchup between the Giants and Colts.
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| Indianapolis | Rank | @ | NY Giants | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.5 | Spread | 7.5 | ||
| 24.0 | Implied Total | 16.5 | ||
| 21.2 | 21 | Points/Gm | 14.3 | 32 |
| 23.9 | 23 | Points All./Gm | 24.1 | 25 |
| 59.4 | 28 | Plays/Gm | 63.7 | 8 |
| 66.1 | 31 | Opp. Plays/Gm | 60.7 | 10 |
| 5.4 | 14 | Off. Yards/Play | 4.6 | 32 |
| 5.5 | 18 | Def. Yards/Play | 5.7 | 25 |
| 48.15% | 6 | Rush% | 38.60% | 26 |
| 51.85% | 27 | Pass% | 61.40% | 7 |
| 47.12% | 26 | Opp. Rush % | 48.90% | 30 |
| 52.88% | 7 | Opp. Pass % | 51.10% | 3 |
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Quarterback
Colts QB: Anthony Richardson missed the entire week of practice with foot and back injuries.
Shane Steichen did not rule out Richardson playing on Sunday despite missing the week, but Joe Flacco appears the be the favorite in drawing a spot start on Sunday.
Flacco only had one QB1 scoring week over his four starts earlier this season, which came in a wild shootout in Jacksonville with the Colts chasing points.
It is doubtful we have that type of game environment here, leaving Flacco as a matchup-based QB2.
The Giants are 29th in passing points allowed per attempt (0.478).
Drew Lock: Lock did throw his first touchdown pass on Sunday but ended the day as QB29 (6.5 points).
Lock has averaged a league-low 5.1 yards per pass attempt since Week 12, his first start with the team.
His 53.7% completion rate ranks 31st, ahead of only Richardson’s 46.5%.
We don’t need to get into the weeds here. Lock is a thin fantasy option in all formats.
Running Back
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More Week 17 Fantasy Breakdowns From The Worksheet:
| Matchup | Time |
|---|---|
| Chiefs @ Steelers -- FREE | Christmas Day |
| Ravens @ Texans -- FREE | Christmas Day |
| Seahawks @ Bears -- FREE | Thursday Night Football |
| Chargers @ Patriots | Saturday -- 1 p.m. ET |
| Broncos @ Bengals | Saturday -- 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Cardinals @ Rams | Saturday -- 8 p.m. ET |
| Jets @ Bills | Sunday -- 1 p.m. ET |
| Raiders @ Saints | Sunday -- 1 p.m. ET |
| Colts @ Giants | Sunday -- 1 p.m. ET |
| Panthers @ Bucs | Sunday -- 1 p.m. ET |
| Titans @ Jaguars | Sunday -- 1 p.m. ET |
| Cowboys @ Eagles | Sunday -- 1 p.m. ET |
| Dolphins @ Browns | Sunday -- 4:05 p.m. ET |
| Packers @ Vikings | Sunday -- 4:25 p.m. ET |
| Falcons @ Commanders | Sunday Night Football |
| Lions @ 49ers -- FREE | Monday Night Football |
