The Minnesota Vikings will visit the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Justin Jefferson.
Is Justin Jefferson Playing in Week 12?
Jefferson is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Vikings’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jefferson in Week 12?
Jefferson has fallen out of my top 10, and it’s not a comfortable feeling, but I need this JJ McCarthy offense to work through its best player before I bank on it.
On the bright side, they are making an effort. They just haven’t been successful. Jefferson has posted a target share north of 28% in every McCarthy start, but a 51.2% catch rate (66% in Carson Wentz starts) with 54 receiving yards per game is criminal.
Layered into this is an opponent who is familiar with defending him. Who do you think wins this game?
For his career, when beating the Packers, Jefferson averages 24 PPR PPG on the back of 8.8 targets and 111.2 receiving yards. When losing to the NFC North rival, those numbers dip to 7.4 PPR PPG, 7.3 targets, and 39.5 receiving yards.
The risk is too high for me to pay top DFS dollar. That said, his falling in my rankings isn’t close to putting him on the fringe of your lineup. Jefferson was responsible for 54 of McCarthy’s 75 first-half passing yards last week: we just need them to get on, and stay on, the same page for 60 minutes.
Get it together, Minnesota.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jefferson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Jefferson is projected to score 15.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jefferson to have five receptions for 76 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Jefferson could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Vikings at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 45 degrees Fahrenheit with 12 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
