Fantasy Football Week 17: Stars Ready to Shine Under Primetime Lights

The final prime-time game of the regular season is going to put up a healthy share of fireworks. That is good news for fantasy owners of players in this game who are in need of a last-second points push for fantasy week. 

No one is set to shine more than these three. 

Cowboys QB Tony Romo

Tony Romo suffered a badly bruised right hand last week, but he got in a full week of practice and will be ready to go without any noticeable effects from the injury. 

That is good news for the Cowboys because they are going to need him. Dallas' rushing attack has disappeared. DeMarco Murray was lost for the season the last time these two met, and Felix Jones hasn't been able to hold up to the pounding of being the lead back. 

With a limited Jones, the Cowboys were able to pick up just 81 yards on the ground last week. This is going to result in plenty of passing attempts and plenty of stats for Romo. 

Last time these two met, Romo was amazing. He finished 21-of-31 with 321 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He will have similar production in this one. 

Prediction: 348 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT

Giants QB Eli Manning

Manning has had to deal with an anemic running game all season. This has led to a ton of passing attempts and big numbers. This game will be no different. The Giants will turn to their QB to lead the way in their biggest game of the season. 

He will not disappoint. Last time these two met, Manning was amazing, as he went 27-of-47 for 400 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. 

Manning will again be on the attack as he faces a Cowboys team that is 23rd in passing yards allowed. 

Prediction: 352 yards, 4 TDs, 0 INTs

Giants WR Hakeem Nicks

Nicks will put an impressive finish to an inconsistent regular season. This explosive Giant has had three games where he has gone over 100 yards receiving and three where he has been held under 40. 

In terms of yardage, he was never more productive than he was the first time these two met. Nicks had eight catches for 163 yards on 11 targets. 

The Cowboys have struggled all year stopping outside receivers. According to Football Outsiders, they are No. 18 defending opposing No. 1 receivers and No. 32 against opposing No. 2s. 

Last time these two met, the Cowboys gave Victor Cruz the No. 1 treatment. You can expect that to continue, and you can expect Nicks to again be the favorite target of Manning. 

This means another big day for Nicks. 

Prediction: 111 yards, 2 TDs