Yahoo Fantasy Forecast Week 17 fantasy INSTANT takeaways: Bears-Niners play game of the year, Derrick Henry's legendary performance and more
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Dec 29, 2025 Chris Allen, a fantasy football analyst and regular contributor, joins Matt Harmon to dive into the thrilling highlights of Week 17. They discuss the epic shootout between the 49ers and Bears, where Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey showcased their skills. Derrick Henry's incredible performance—216 rushing yards and four touchdowns—steals the spotlight. The duo also analyzes rookie sensations like Caleb Williams and Luther Burden, addresses the Chargers' offensive struggles, and break down key booms and busts in player performances.
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Purdy Elevates A Shanahan Offense
- Brock Purdy's improvisational ability elevates the 49ers offense beyond a typical Shanahan game manager role.
- Christian McCaffrey's workload (425 intended touches) reinforces his historic usage and fantasy ceiling.
Start Derrick Henry In Championships
- Start Derrick Henry in championship weeks when healthy because he can produce legendary performances out of nowhere.
- Do not bench him expecting a consolation bracket miracle; he still logs heavy workloads and big TD upside.
Herbert Falls Apart Under Pressure
- Justin Herbert's performance collapses under heavy pressure, showing clean-pocket vs pressured splits are extreme.
- The Chargers' offensive inconsistency largely stems from a broken offensive line and protection issues.