Brian Hoyer checks every requisite box on the Week 17 quarterback sleeper list -- well, he would if such a list existed anyway.

1. Capable of producing big fantasy stats? Check.

In games that he's finished this season, Hoyer has averaged 2.43 touchdown passes.

2. Great matchup? Definitely.

He'll face a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that ranks 30th in terms of our Adjusted Defensive Passing Net Expected Points (NEP) per play metric

3. Does his team have anything to play for this week? You bet.

The Texans will clinch a playoff berth with a victory.

Some owners may be a bit hesitant to start Hoyer due to his recent concussion struggles. However, his upside against this generous Jaguars' secondary should outweigh such concerns for quarterback needy teams still alive this week.