The Green Bay Packers will face the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Jayden Reed.
Is Jayden Reed Playing in Week 12?
Reed is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he is on track to play this weekend.
We’ll continue to monitor the Packers’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jayden Reed in Week 12?
Thank goodness for that first-drive touchdown last week against the Bears, because Jayden Reed was held to one catch (eight yards) the rest of the afternoon.
I’ve labeled Reed as NFC Zay Flowers, both of whom are promising young receivers providing fantasy managers with plenty of ups and downs this season. I still believe that he’s Green Bay’s alpha receiver, but Reed hasn’t shown it lately (under 30 receiving yards in three of his past five). Is this a sneaky explosion spot?
49ers defensive splits, 2024:
- Yards per pass vs. slot: 8.5 (26th)
- Yards per pass vs. perimeter: 6.0 (fewest)
We know the upside that comes with this profile, and Reed has accessed it when he is involved from the slot. In the four games this season in which he’s earned at least five slot targets, Reed has averaged 21.9 PPR points per game (otherwise: 9.2).
I’m doubling down on my optimism from last week and again have Reed ranked as a top-20 receiver.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 12 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Jayden Reed’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
As of early Sunday morning, Reed is projected to score 15.3 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 4.3 receptions for 64.1 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Jayden Reed’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.Â
Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings
1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
