Darius Leonard
LB - IND
Week 17 Outlook
Expert Note
View More NotesOver the last three weeks the Jaguars' offense has been among the stingiest in allowing production to opposing linebackers. In that time, they have allowed just 55 total tackles and no big plays to the position. That being sais, since returning from missing time due to a concussion, Leonard has returned to IDP stud form. In the past four games he has put up 44 total tackles and a pair of interceptions. He also returned one of the interceptions for a touchdown. Despite missing three games he is currently a top-5 linebacker in balanced scoring formats.
Player News
View More NewsDarius Leonard gets his fifth INT of the year
Darius Leonard registered three solo tackles, three assisted tackles, one TFL, one pass defended, and one INT in a disappointing, 38-20 loss to Jaguars.
Fantasy Impact
Despite missing three games earlier this season, Leonard was still a dominant force in the middle for this middling Colts team. It would have been hard for him to exceed the unreal year he had as a rookie, but he did at least solidify his undeniable talent and production. Leonard will rightfully be one of the most coveted IDPs next season and is firmly in the conversation as the highest-ranked defensive player.
Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 17 | LB #1 | LB #1 | LB #4 | 6 |
| Rest of Season | LB #7 | LB #1 | LB #14 | 2 |
| Dynasty | LB #23 | LB #3 | LB #50 | 2 |
| Player does not have any Week 17 projections available |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | @ JAC | 11th easiest opponent |
| Playoffs (?) | TB, NO, CAR | 1st easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 16th easiest remaining opponents |
Availability
 | Bobby Wagner LB-SEA recommended by 17% of experts |
 | Luke Kuechly LB-FA recommended by 0% of experts |
 | Cory Littleton LB-LV recommended by 17% of experts |
 | Joe Schobert LB-JAC recommended by 17% of experts |
| 1. | Site Rankings | LB #1 |
| 2. | Matt Schauf | - |
| 3. | Walton Spurlin | LB #4 |
| 4. | Site Rankings | - |
| 5. | Andy Singleton | - |
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| Christian McCaffrey (CAR) | RB | |
| Saquon Barkley (NYG) | RB | |
| Michael Thomas (NO) | WR | |
| Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) | RB | |
| Dalvin Cook (MIN) | RB | |
| Derrick Henry (TEN) | RB | |
| Alvin Kamara (NO) | RB | |
| Davante Adams (GB) | WR | |
| Tyreek Hill (KC) | WR | |
| Aaron Jones (GB) | RB | |
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| Joe Mixon (CIN) | RB | |
| Nick Chubb (CLE) | RB | |
| Julio Jones (ATL) | WR | |
| DeAndre Hopkins (ARI) | WR | |
| Chris Godwin (TB) | WR | |
| Travis Kelce (KC) | TE | |
| George Kittle (SF) | TE | |
| Josh Jacobs (LV) | RB | |
| Mike Evans (TB) | WR | |
| Lamar Jackson (BAL) | QB |
| Leonard Fournette (JAC) | RB | |
| Kenny Golladay (DET) | WR | |
| Amari Cooper (DAL) | WR | |
| Austin Ekeler (LAC) | RB | |
| Kenyan Drake (ARI) | RB | |
| Odell Beckham Jr. (CLE) | WR | |
| Miles Sanders (PHI) | RB | |
| D.J. Moore (CAR) | WR | |
| Allen Robinson (CHI) | WR | |
| Todd Gurley (ATL) | RB |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. (ATL) | LF,CF | |
| Mike Trout (LAA) | CF | |
| Christian Yelich (MIL) | LF,RF | |
| Cody Bellinger (LAD) | 1B,CF | |
| Mookie Betts (LAD) | CF,RF | |
| Francisco Lindor (CLE) | SS | |
| Trevor Story (COL) | SS | |
| Gerrit Cole (NYY) | SP | |
| Trea Turner (WSH) | SS | |
| Jacob deGrom (NYM) | SP | |
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| Nolan Arenado (COL) | 3B | |
| Juan Soto (WSH) | LF | |
| Max Scherzer (WSH) | SP | |
| Freddie Freeman (ATL) | 1B | |
| Jose Ramirez (CLE) | 3B | |
| Alex Bregman (HOU) | 3B,SS | |
| J.D. Martinez (BOS) | LF,RF | |
| Walker Buehler (LAD) | SP | |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) | SS | |
| Anthony Rendon (LAA) | 3B |
| Rafael Devers (BOS) | 3B | |
| Bryce Harper (PHI) | RF | |
| Justin Verlander (HOU) | SP | |
| Starling Marte (ARI) | CF | |
| Jack Flaherty (STL) | SP | |
| Javier Baez (CHC) | SS | |
| Stephen Strasburg (WSH) | SP | |
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | SS | |
| Shane Bieber (CLE) | SP | |
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | LF,DH |
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | PF,C | |
| James Harden (HOU) | PG,SG | |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL) | SF,PF | |
| Karl-Anthony Towns (MIN) | C | |
| Kevin Durant (BKN) | SF,PF | |
| LeBron James (LAL) | SF,PF | |
| Stephen Curry (GSW) | PG,SG | |
| Nikola Jokic (DEN) | PF,C | |
| Damian Lillard (POR) | PG | |
| Russell Westbrook (HOU) | PG | |
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| Victor Oladipo (IND) | PG,SG | |
| Paul George (LAC) | SF,PF | |
| Joel Embiid (PHI) | PF,C | |
| Kawhi Leonard (LAC) | SG,SF | |
| Chris Paul (OKC) | PG | |
| Jimmy Butler (MIA) | SG,SF | |
| Kemba Walker (BOS) | PG | |
| Ben Simmons (PHI) | PG,SF | |
| Kyrie Irving (BKN) | PG,SG | |
| Jrue Holiday (NOR) | PG,SG |
| Rudy Gobert (UTH) | C | |
| Andre Drummond (CLE) | PF,C | |
| John Wall (WAS) | PG | |
| Kyle Lowry (TOR) | PG | |
| Donovan Mitchell (UTH) | PG,SG | |
| Khris Middleton (MIL) | SG,SF | |
| Bradley Beal (WAS) | SG | |
| Kevin Love (CLE) | PF,C | |
| Draymond Green (GSW) | PF,C | |
| LaMarcus Aldridge (SAS) | PF,C |
