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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (at MIA): Just two weeks removed from his mammoth 503-yard performance, Big Ben leads the Steelers this Sunday in a must-win game at Miami. In the midst of a terrific fantasy campaign, Roethlisberger should finish things out with a bang against a defense that's allowing 236.9 passing yards per game and has surrendered 20 scores through the air. With a lot of the league's top QBs seeing limited action in Week 17, Big Ben should be one of the more reliable options.

Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart (vs. NO): Stepping in for the injured DeAngelo Williams last week, Stewart put forth an effort few saw coming, demolishing the Giants for 206 yards and a touchdown. Although Williams (ankle) hasn't been ruled out for this week, he's likely to be limited if he plays, meaning Stewart would handle the bulk of the workload. Against a Saints "D" that has yielded 18 rushing TDs, that's enough reason to get J-Stew in your lineup.

Browns RB Jerome Harrison (vs. JAX): The end of the NFL season traditionally produces some unexpected stars, and Harrison is 2009's version of one. In his last two games, he has carried the ball a ridiculous 73 times for 434 yards and four TDs. He should remain the Browns' bell cow in the season finale, and even though the Jaguars have been decent against the run, anyone who touches the ball as much as Harrison is virtually a must-start.

Bears WR Devin Aromashodu (at DET): Aromasho-who? Unknown to much of the football community for most of the season, the Chicago receiver with the interesting name has emerged as a big-time target for QB Jay Cutler over the past few weeks, culminating in his seven-catch, 150-yard, one-TD outing on Monday night. Taking on a Lions pass "D" that ranks dead last and has given up 31 scores, Aromashodu is in prime position to finish out the campaign on a high note.

Buccaneers TE Kellen Winslow (vs. ATL): Developing a nice rapport with rookie QB Josh Freeman in recent weeks, Winslow has finished the season strong, racking up at least 69 yards in four of his last five outings. Although he hasn't found the endzone since Week Nine, there's a good chance that could change this week against the Falcons, who have allowed 24 passing TDs. Plus, Winslow already burned them for seven catches and 81 yards earlier this season.

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Chargers QB Philip Rivers (vs. WAS): Rivers has had a fantastic season, throwing for 4,155 yards and 27 TDs and helping the Bolts lead the league in yards per pass play. But with San Diego having the No. 2 seed in the AFC wrapped up, there's little reason for the team to risk playing its star QB much in a meaningless Week 17 contest. While Rivers may start, it's unlikely he stays in the game long enough this Sunday to be a viable fantasy play.

Patriots RB Laurence Maroney (at HOU): As the Pats' lead back, Maroney was riding high for a number of weeks, scoring in six consecutive games. But an early goal-line fumble last week relegated him to the bench, and he could spend a lot of time there this Sunday with both Sammy Morris and Fred Taylor back healthy. Even if Maroney does get carries, he'd be facing an improved Texans run "D" that has given up an average of 70 yards over the past three weeks.

Raiders RB Michael Bush (vs. BAL): After busting out with 18-133-1 in Week 15, Bush had a great opportunity to build momentum last week, but he finished with only 52 yards against the lowly Browns. The challenge will get much greater in the season finale, as he takes on a Ravens team playing for its postseason life. Baltimore is allowing a league-low 3.5 yards per carry and has surrendered a paltry eight rushing scores, so stay far away from Bush even if he starts.

Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco (at NYJ): There aren't many weeks in which you'd consider benching Ochocinco, who has TDs in each of his last four outings, but this has to be one of them. Not only will he be going up against the league's No. 1 pass defense in the Jets — and more specifically, shutdown CB Darrelle Revis — but it's very possible the Bengals could be resting starters for at least some of Sunday night's contest. It all adds up to poor production from the fantasy stud.

Colts TE Dallas Clark (at BUF): No tight end has put together a better fantasy campaign than Clark, who has 93 grabs for 1,054 yards and 10 TDs. But just as they did for the second half of last week's contest, the top-seeded Colts are almost guaranteed to sit their star players for most or all of Sunday's game at Buffalo. That makes Clark, along with guys like QB Peyton Manning, RB Joseph Addai and WR Reggie Wayne, all shaky fantasy bets in Week 17.