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 QB J.J. McCarthy.
Is J.J. McCarthy Playing in Week 12?
McCarthy 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 McCarthy in Week 12?
McCarthy is not currently an NFL-level starting quarterback.
Fantasy managers and the Minnesota Vikings alike would love for him to be, but he’s not. At the moment, he can’t keep his top target fed (22-of-43 with five interceptions when throwing in the direction of Justin Jefferson) and isn’t a threat to stretch the field at all.
When Throwing Past The Sticks
- Weeks 1-2: 61.1% completion percentage, 101.6 passer rating
- Weeks 9-11: 31.3% completion percentage, 22.1 passer rating
I understand that the Green Bay defense hasn’t been as consistent as projected, but this is still a talented group, and we haven’t been given any reason to believe that McCarthy can string together 30 consecutive good minutes, forget about 60.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
McCarthy’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
McCarthy is projected to score 12.6 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project McCarthy to throw for 160 yards and 0.9 passing touchdowns with 0.5 interceptions. McCarthy could also add 16 rushing yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
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 38 degrees Fahrenheit with 5 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
