The Minnesota Vikings will host the Detroit Lions 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 Jordan Addison.
Is Jordan Addison Playing in Week 17?
Addison 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 Addison in Week 17?
We saw Addison post highly efficient numbers through his first two seasons, and that impacted what we thought was likely for him this season, even with uncertainty at the quarterback position.
The former first-round pick has produced under target expectations in six of his past seven games. While some of that is on the below-average QB play, there are instances like Sunday’s dropped touchdown (a play that would have been worthy of 9.5 points if converted) where Addison isn’t holding up his end of the bargain.
Even if we look at his career as a whole, he’s struggled in this matchup with just 11 catches on 26 targets against the Lions (162 career routes). I’m not too concerned about who is under center: we saw Justin Jefferson get going a bit against the Giants, and this isn’t an offense that I’m comfortable with when it comes to a secondary pass catcher.
I’m not interested in any capacity this week, and when it comes to the overall profile, I find it unlikely that I get there in 2026.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Addison’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Addison is projected to score 12.1 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Addison to have four receptions for 50 yards and 0.5 touchdowns. Addison could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Lions at Vikings
Since the Vikings play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 17 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
