The New York Giants will visit the Las Vegas Raiders 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 TE Theo Johnson.
Is Theo Johnson Playing in Week 17?
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 17?
This Giants offense is coasting into the offseason.
For the record, I don’t hate it. Actually, I support it. Why take any more risk during a season that has seen your franchise WR go down with a serious injury, your bellcow of the future suffer a similar fate, and your prized QB visit the blue medical tent more often than my brother hits up an open bar.
Theo Johnson was shut out on his 14 routes last week. We need to see more from him as a target earner, but the low-volume passing attack is likely here to stay for two more weeks, and that makes penciling in any sort of upside nearly impossible.
Johnson is a plus-plus athlete, but his upside has been capped at 10.7 PPR points over his past five, and he’s been held under seven points in the majority of those contests. With his last red zone touch coming in Week 9, there’s not even a cheap touchdown thread to pull.
Don’t lose track of the name for 2026, but there’s no need to make this click in 2025.
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 17
Johnson is projected to score 8.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Johnson to have 4 receptions for 40 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 17 Weather Impact: Giants at Raiders
Since the Raiders 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.
