The Minnesota Vikings will visit the New York Giants in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Aaron Jones Sr..
Is Jones Playing in Week 16?
Jones 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 Jones in Week 16?
Aaron Jones has one year left on his deal and it’s becoming evident that Kevin O’Connell believes he adds enough stability to this backfield to give J.J. McCarthy a chance at developing.
Jones has 29 touches over the past two weeks and is running roughly four routes for every one from Jordan Mason. My expectations are low for this offense, but if you’re reading into them scoring 65 points over the past two weeks with McCarthy playing better, then Jones deserves a top-15 ranking against the worst run defense in the NFL by EPA.
I’ve got him ranked well ahead of Mason, more in the low-end RB2, high-end flex tier due to my concerns about his scoring equity (two TDs on 116 touches this season).
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jones’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Jones is projected to score 13.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jones to rush for 60 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 23 receiving yards and 0.2 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: Vikings at Giants
The forecast for kickoff is 46 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
