Fantasy Football 2017: Start Em, Sit Em for Week 17

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It never fails to go with the defensive unit that’s facing the Cleveland Browns and in week 17, that honor goes to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh can still play for that number one seed, but the Patriots would have to lose to the Jets in order for that to happen.

The Steelers have the Jaguars on their tail too and need to dismantle the Browns in order to lock up a first round bye. Cleveland is one loss away from going 0-16 on the year. That’s the best indicator out there when determining what defense to start this week.

Pittsburgh’s defense has been pretty good and they should have their way with the Browns in the season finale. The only way it could go south is if they get off to an early lead and begin to pull key defensive players. I don’t see that happening though with how much is on the line.

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