Fantasy Football Week 12 WR Start/Sits: Who to play, who to bench

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Is it time to bench Justin Jefferson? That’s a question we keep getting heading into Week 12 at Green Bay.Jefferson is struggling with J.J. McCarthy, and Fantasy managers are frustrated. In his past three starts with McCarthy, Jefferson is averaging just 11.8 PPR points. He’s combined for nine catches for 98 yards and no touchdowns in his past two outings against the Ravens and Bears despite 21 targets.The Packers are No. 11 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Green Bay has allowed just three receivers to score more than 11 PPR points in the past five games. This isn’t an easy matchup.

But matchups never used to matter for Jefferson, who has scored at least 17.2 PPR points in three of his past five games against the Packers, including two in a row. However, with McCarthy under center, we have to factor in everything when it comes to Jefferson.I’m still going to start Jefferson as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. But he’s not a set it and forget it type of player right now, and that’s unfortunate.

There’s still plenty of upside because of his potential, and Jefferson is getting the target volume we love. But we need him and McCarthy to get on the same page so that we can trust Jefferson as usual once the Fantasy playoffs are here.

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2025-11-19 22:27:17