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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 17: Top Matchup Plays and Sleepers for Final Games

For fantasy football owners in a two-week championship round, the following matchup advice goes out to you.

As we approach Week 17, owners will take different approaches to their lineups based on first-week results.

Managers leading their matchups typically lean on safe choices while those lagging behind need to hit big with starters for a comeback victory.

Even though it's fantasyland, keep track of teams who may have nothing to play for with the postseason coming up. Non-playoff teams are also prone to giving up early, specifically on defense, when falling to an early deficit.

Whether you're playing it safe or swinging for the fences, check out the must-start options and smart sleepers for Week 17.