It's championship week for fantasy football. Here our eight start/sit recommendations for your fantasy lineup in Week 17.

The stakes are high in NFL Week 17, and Geoff Schwartz is back with his best bets, featuring a few squads that are eyeing the postseason.

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The Patriots have clinched a playoff berth and have two very winnable games ahead: they visit the Jets in Week 16 and host the Dolphins in Week 17. If they win out, they would clinch the AFC East title, with a terrific chance at the No. 1 seed and first round bye.

There are a lot of NFL matchups with playoff implications in Week 17 but what action will be available in your area?

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4. Carolina Panthers (8-7), NFC South leaders: Their defeat of the Bucs on Sunday moved them into first place. They can win the division next week with a win and Tampa Bay loss. A Week 18 defeat of the Buccaneers would also do the job regardless of circumstances. Remaining schedule: vs. Seahawks, at Buccaneers

Vinnie Iyer is back for another season of fantasy football lineup advice, bringing his rankings and insights across all positions to help you make those tough Week 17 start 'em, sit 'em decisions based on matchups,

Florio’s pick: Lions, 27, Vikings 20. Simms’s pick: Lions, 27, Vikings 17. The Broncos will run up the score in this one, if they can. Florio’s pick: Broncos 30, Chiefs 10. Simms’s pick: Broncos 28, Chiefs 10.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos released their list of inactive players before their Week 17 matchup at Arrowhead Stadium for the Christmas night home regular-season finale. Kansas City is looking to end a four-game skid after losing last week's game to the Tennessee Titans in Week 16.