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10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 17

Joseph Juan  —  @FF_Scientist Dec 29th, 2015
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Marshawn Lynch, RB, Seattle Seahawks

ESPN Ownership: 69.7%
Yahoo! Ownership: 73%

It feels strange to be recommending a stud like Marshawn Lynch as a waiver wire pickup, but six missed games and an injury to Thomas Rawls later, and here we are.

With news that Beast Mode may return to action this week, the Seahawks' tailback should be the top add for those looking for a tailback this week.

Lynch's comeback would be against the Cardinals' second-ranked rushing defense, and his less-than-spectacular play in the seven games he has played this season (he averaged a sub-par -0.06 Rushing Net Expected Points (NEP) per attempt this year) isn't great. However, Lynch is too much of a game-changer to be left on your league's waiver wire or, worse yet, allowed to fall into the hands of your Week 17 opponent, making him a must-add this week if he's available in your league.

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