Week 12 Packers vs. Vikings Start 'Em Sit 'Em Picks feat. Justin Jefferson, Christian Watson, J.J. McCarthy

Week 12 is on tap, and the Green Bay Packers are set to battle the Minnesota Vikings in a game with significant stakes. However, for fantasy managers, the bigger stakes will be choosing the correct players to play on both sides. One wrong move could end a season, so it's important to get it right.

Sportskeeda is here to help. Here's a look at the players to endorse by starting and those who should be sent to the bench in your roster's dungeon.

Packers vs. Vikings Fantasy Football Week 12 Start 'Em Picks

Christian Watson at Carolina Panthers v Green Bay Packers - Source: Getty

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It would be easier to list the skill position players who have not had a limited practice on Green Bay's official injury report.

With no hyperbole, six receivers and Josh Jacobs are all questionable for the contest. As such, it is important to keep a close eye on who will be available until the game.

Set an alarm if you need to, but make sure to check your roster Sunday morning before the games kick off. While questionable in terms of health, Christian Watson is worth a start if he can get on the field after hauling in two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers.

Both defenses are worth starting as well, with Green Bay's offense struggling in recent weeks and Minnesota struggling in the J.J. McCarthy era overall. In the end, stick with only the biggest names and only start any of the players in this game if you can't use anyone reliable in most other contests.

Must Starts

• Justin Jefferson
• Packers D/ST
• Vikings D/ST
• Aaron Jones
• Christian Watson

Packers vs. Vikings Fantasy Football Week 12 Sit 'Em Picks

J.J. McCarthy at Chicago Bears v Minnesota Vikings - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

The J.J. McCarthy-Sam Darnold decision is teetering on disaster for Minnesota. McCarthy has fit the criteria for bust since joining Minnesota. Missed games, more interceptions than touchdowns, and an inability to use the stars on his team that multiple other backup quarterbacks have used to ascend beyond their abilities. Stay away from McCarthy.

Other players to avoid include Romeo Doubs and Matthew Golden, as both have struggled as of late. T.J. Hockenson has only hauled in five catches for 47 yards in his last two games combined.

Overall, avoid this game as much as possible, as it has it all: players struggling to be healthy and struggling to perform when on the field. The game is a divisional matchup featuring two respectable defenses, so the opportunities will be quite limited no matter which way one looks at it.

Must Sits

• J.J. McCarthy
• Romeo Doubs
• Matthew Golden
• T.J. Hockenson

Edited by Ian Van Roy