The Green Bay Packers will host the Baltimore Ravens in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Jayden Reed.
Is Jayden Reed Playing in Week 17?
Reed is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ 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 Reed in Week 17?
Reed was a no-show for much of Saturday night until the game was on the line.
And then they started to scheme him up looks in the short passing game to see if he could spike a play?
I have questions. If that was your catch-up plan, it was presumably one that you felt good about: why not try it earlier? Reed ran 16 routes in the first half and didn’t have a single ball thrown his way in a game that was their most important of the season.
Seems curious.
His leading the Packers in routes run (26, 64.3% snap share) was a positive step and consistent with what we’ve seen recently, but there is an empty-calorie nature to his playing time (he has yet to clear 55 receiving yards in a game this season).
If Green Bay wants to make the playoffs, never mind have a chance to pull off an upset, they will need him to get going to bridge their physical run game with the shot-taking targets that go Christian Watson’s direction.
Maybe the team can figure that out over the next two weeks, but I’m done trying to be early: Reed isn’t a viable fantasy starter until we get proof of concept.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Reed’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Reed is projected to score 12.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Reed to have four receptions for 48 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Reed could also add eight rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Ravens at Packers
The forecast for kickoff is 31 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
