The San Francisco 49ers will host the Carolina Panthers 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 Mac Jones.
Is Mac Jones Playing in Week 12?
Jones is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the 49ers’ 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 Jones in Week 12?
Jones kept the seat warm, but this was always going to be Brock Purdy’s offense to lead when healthy, and right now, that’s the case.
We did see the backup post three top-10 finishes, but he finished outside of the top 16 in half of his starts, leaving us with too low a floor to bank on him blindly should he be pushed into the starter’s role at any point for the remainder of the season.
- Monday vs. Panthers
- Week 13 at Browns
- Week 14 BYE
- Week 15 vs. Titans
- Week 16 at Colts
- Week 17 vs. Bears
- Week 18 vs. Seahawks
There are a few matchups in there that could be enticing should the opportunity present itself, but we can cross that bridge when we get there. There’s no reason to roster him at this moment in time. The profile (bottom-10 in aDOT without access to much work on the ground) isn’t something I’m moving mountains for.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Jones’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Jones is projected to score 16.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Jones to throw for 212 yards and 0.8 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Jones could also add 36 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: Panthers at 49ers
The forecast for kickoff is 57 degrees Fahrenheit with 3 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
