The Green Bay Packers will host the Minnesota Vikings 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 RB Josh Jacobs.
Is Josh Jacobs Playing in Week 12?
UPDATE: Josh Jacobs is officially inactive and will not play in Week 12.
Jacobs (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Vikings.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ 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 Jacobs in Week 12?
Jacobs was effective on his first seven carries over the weekend against the Giants (40 yards), but a knee injury removed him from the game, and he was never able to return.
Green Bay’s RB1 has yet to miss a game since being acquired and has missed a total of 10 games in his six-plus professional seasons. Given the nature of the playoff race in the NFC, the Packers don’t exactly have much room for error, and with the bye well behind them, they are very motivated to be aggressive here.
Emanuel Wilson (11-yard touchdown on Sunday after Jacobs departed) is the speculative add to make. The Packers play on Thanksgiving after this week, giving them a mini bye ahead of a favorable spot in Week 14 against the Bears at Lambeau.
The hope is that this isn’t a serious injury and that you’ll have your top-10 RB back before long. Wilson would serve as the lead back, but this offense would likely lean into Jordan Love more than ask the backup to assume the role Jacobs has filled.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jacobs’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Jacobs is projected to score 7.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jacobs to rush for 33 yards and 0.3 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 10 receiving yards.
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 42 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
