Fantasy News

Case Keenum avoids mistakes as Vikings lock up NFC’s two seed.

Keenum was 21/29 for 189 yards and one touchdown in the Week 17 victory over the Bears, and now there’s a chance the Vikings remain home in the playoffs all the way through the Super Bowl. Keenum filled in admirably for Sam Bradford, who dealt with knee issues starting in Week 1, this season, playing efficiently while making some awesome plays in Pat Shurmur’s offense. He had 3,547 passing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, seven interceptions, and a 67.6% completion percentage along with 40 carries for 160 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in his 15 games (14 starts). If he avoids bad game, Keenum is likely to command the Vikings throughout the postseason, even if Bradford is ready to play.

12/31/17 - 10:26 PM ET

Kamar Aiken catches two-yard pass in Week 17 win.

It was his only reception of the game. Aiken started seven games (15 appearances) this year, but he finished the season with just 15 receptions for 133 yards and no scores. He’s had a mostly nondescript career outside of a 75/944/5 line in 2015 with the Ravens, and he shouldn’t be considered for fantasy drafts next summer.

12/31/17 - 10:25 PM ET

T.Y. Hilton contained in win over the Texans.

Hilton caught just three passes for 14 yards in the 22-13 victory, as he was mostly noticed for trading soft punches with cornerback Jonathan Joseph. Despite not having Andrew Luck all season, Hilton finishes 2017 with a respectable 57 receptions for 966 yards and four touchdowns. The versatile deep threat should be back to his upside WR1 ways if Luck returns to full strength in 2018, making him worth a look as soon as the third round in fantasy drafts. Hilton quietly has 6,827 receiving yards in six seasons.

12/31/17 - 10:23 PM ET

Benny Cunningham gets one touch in season finale.

Cunningham had a six-yard reception against the Vikings. He filled in well as a backup behind Jordan Howard this season, carrying nine times for 29 yards and catching 20 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns through the air. The Bears will probably want to bring him back in 2018.

12/31/17 - 10:22 PM ET

Kendall Wright catches five passes in Week 17.

Wright gained only 29 yards on his five receptions. He put up a 59/614/1 line in his first year with the Bears, and it remains to be seen if he remains the slot receiver for the team next season.

12/31/17 - 10:21 PM ET

Dontrelle Inman nears 100 yards in Bears’ loss.

After not being involved much in the offense toward the end of the season, Inman worked as the top receiver for the Bears against the Vikings to conclude the regular season. Inman had five receptions for 94 yards, showing the ability that made the Bears want to acquire him from the Chargers at the deadline. His regular season ends with 25 receptions for 343 yards and one touchdown in 12 games played.

12/31/17 - 10:20 PM ET

Jack Doyle scores in season finale.

Doyle caught four passes for 38 yards and a touchdown in the 22-13 win over Houston. The 27-year-old put up an impressive 80/690/4 receiving line with Andrew Luck out of the lineup, but he could stand to gain some upside in 2018 with Luck’s hopeful return. Doyle will be a TE1 option in all leagues next year, but it might not be worth reaching for him before the later rounds of fantasy drafts.

12/31/17 - 10:20 PM ET