The New York Giants will visit the New England Patriots in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Theo Johnson.
Is Theo Johnson Playing in Week 13?
Johnson is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Giants’ 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 Johnson in Week 13?
Seemingly everyone has fun when Jameis Winston is under center: fans, teammates, and opponents, there are literally no exceptions.
We saw some of that fun spill over in the direction of Theo Johnson, as the elite athlete had a pair of chunk plays (catches of 24 and 39 yards) in the overtime loss to the Lions over the weekend.
For the season, Johnson is averaging 10.9 yards per catch and offers an interesting dynamic to this offense, one that is currently built around Wan’Dale Robinson. I like how he projects in this unit as a whole and while the Pats are a tough matchup, they have allowed a tight end to clear his season average in eight of the past nine weeks.
I don’t think the Giants will move the ball with great levels of consistency this week, but I do think it’s fair to expect their starting tight end to flirt with double digit PPR points and that’s enough to justify streaming him.
New York goes on bye after this game and that means you might have to cut him loose, but if he can put together another strong 60 minutes of film, I’d reconsider.
- Week 15 vs. Commanders
- Week 16 vs. Vikings
- Week 17 at Raiders
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Johnson’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Johnson is projected to score 9.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Johnson to have 4 receptions for 47 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Giants at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 42 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
