Fantasy football owners should make sure to have WR backup plan this week

Jalen McMillan also finds himself in a great spot against the Carolina Panthers, whose defense ranks near the bottom in almost every defensive metric.

Some of these receivers might just be limited through holiday practices, but with games starting up Saturday, you may need to seek replacements.

With the Falcons and Buccaneers fighting for the NFC South title, both teams will be pulling out all the stops.

Keep a watchful eye on the injury reports as news flows in over the weekend.

Darnell Mooney is a great place to start, even with Michael Penix at quarterback.

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In addition to Lamb sitting out the final two games of the regular season, the list of questionable receivers is making lineup decisions an absolute nightmare.

Outside of Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Travis Kelce and Derrick Henry, the first three games of NFL Week 17 have been terrible for fantasy football.

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While Drake London is contending with Marshin Lattimore in coverage, Mooney will be matched up with Benjamin St-Juste, one of the weakest cover corners in the game.

So if your stars are struggling, be sure to have a stable of help waiting in the wings.

Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson will continue to work on the rookie’s accuracy but here in his second start, he is also expected to look downfield more.

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