The New York Giants will visit the Detroit Lions 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 Darius Slayton.
Is Darius Slayton Playing in Week 12?
Slayton (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Dan Salomone of the Giants’ official site reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Giants’ 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 Slayton in Week 12?
What could have been.
Jameis Winston started last week, and a player like Slayton is built for a risk-taking QB like that, but it wasn’t meant to be with this hamstring injury nagging at the explosive receiver.
For the season, Slayton has three games with 4+ receptions, and two came in Weeks 8-9. He doesn’t possess the skill set of a consistent option, but he has shown some signs of coming around under Jaxson Dart for an offense in desperate need of playmakers.
I’m hopeful that we get him (and Dart) back this week. While it’s a tough matchup, it is on a fast track in a game where the G-Men figure to be playing from behind. You know what you’re signing up for, and if you’re in a spot where a wide range of outcomes is acceptable, you have my blessing to roll these dice.
New York has been an underdog in eight of its nine career games with 15+ PPR points.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Slayton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Slayton is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Giants at Lions
Since the Lions play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
