The New York Jets will host the New England Patriots 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 Garrett Wilson.
Is Garrett Wilson Playing in Week 17?
Coach Aaron Glenn said Friday that Wilson (knee) will remain on IR for the rest of the season, Eric Allen of the Jets’ official site reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jets’ 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 Wilson in Week 17?
News broke in November that Wilson was placed on IR with a knee injury that was expected to keep him out of multiple games at the time of the initial diagnosis.
The Jets made official what we assumed to be the case on Friday, ruling their star WR out for the remainder of the season. He’ll finish with 10 DNPs, so that needed to be noted, but he produced over league-average expectations given his target type for the first time in his career (5.7% below in 2024).
He’ll be the biggest winner on this roster should they add upside to their QB room. Wilson is phenomenal, but you can only ask him to do so much with the attention of the defense and a low-quality target. That was evident this season on the few instances in which New York was able to get inside the 20-yard line: he was targeted on just 11.1% of his red zone routes after posting rates north of 24% in each of his first three seasons.
It’s a minor miracle that Wilson owns a career 17-game average of 1,050 receiving yards. His upside relies on how the roster is filled out around him, but his raw talent makes him a fantasy starter, even if nothing changes in a meaningful way.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Wilson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Wilson 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 17 Weather Impact: Patriots at Jets
The forecast for kickoff is 27 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
