Mac Jones Fantasy Hub: Week 10 Injury Update, Start/Sit Advice, Projections, and More

The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding QB Mac Jones.

Is Mac Jones Playing in Week 10?

Mac Jones looks to be under center on Sunday vs. the Vikings, as Jaguars HC Doug Pederson said that Lawrence is still recovering from his shoulder injury.

We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ 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 Mac Jones in Week 10?

Mac Jones is a professional quarterback and should be able to keep the train on the tracks, but this is an offense that was borderline usable as it is, and that doesn’t change here.

The last time we saw Jones in a regular role was with the Patriots last season, a year in which he finished with more interceptions than touchdowns.

There’s no fantasy change here — you’re not playing the QB of this offense and all of the attached pieces come with more risk than reward.

Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 10 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.

Mac Jones’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 10

As of Sunday, Jones is projected to score 9.7 fantasy points in Week 10. This includes 160.7 passing yards, 0.8 passing touchdowns, and 0.7 interceptions. It also includes 2.1 rushing attempts for 5.9 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.

PFN Insight on the Vikings’ Defense

After a poor performance in Week 8, the Minnesota Vikings bounced back in Week 9 with their fourth top-five performance this season. The problem for them has been reinforcing those strong performances with another the following week, so they will be looking to do that in Week 10.

The Vikings have been strong across most metrics and have been particularly good at turning people over this season. That comes in part thanks to their ability to get pressure without sending extra players. It has not resulted in huge sack numbers, but it has forced more rushed throws, which have resulted in more interceptions. Their biggest concern will be ranking 23rd in red-zone defense, with a 61.9% touchdown rate allowed.

Do you want more insight on all other defensive units across the NFL? Head over to our PFN Defense+ Rankings for analysis on all 32 teams.

Mac Jones’ Fantasy Ranking

Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 3:30 AM ET on Saturday, December 28. If you're in a Superflex league, make sure you check out our Weekly Consensus Superflex Rankings.

Week 17 QB PPR Rankings

1) Josh Allen | BUF (vs. NYJ)
2) Lamar Jackson | BAL (at HOU)
3) Joe Burrow | CIN (vs. DEN)
4) Jayden Daniels | WAS (vs. ATL)
5) Baker Mayfield | TB (vs. CAR)
6) Sam Darnold | MIN (vs. GB)
7) Kyler Murray | ARI (at LAR)
8) Jordan Love | GB (at MIN)
9) Bo Nix | DEN (at CIN)
10) Jared Goff | DET (at SF)
11) Anthony Richardson | IND (at NYG)
12) Brock Purdy | SF (vs. DET)
13) Tua Tagovailoa | MIA (at CLE)
14) Matthew Stafford | LAR (vs. ARI)
15) Justin Herbert | LAC (at NE)
16) C.J. Stroud | HOU (vs. BAL)
17) Patrick Mahomes | KC (at PIT)
18) Aaron Rodgers | NYJ (at BUF)
19) Caleb Williams | CHI (vs. SEA)
20) Geno Smith | SEA (at CHI)
21) Cooper Rush | DAL (at PHI)
22) Bryce Young | CAR (at TB)
23) Russell Wilson | PIT (vs. KC)
24) Michael Penix Jr. | ATL (at WAS)
25) Drake Maye | NE (vs. LAC)
26) Aidan O'Connell | LV (at NO)
27) Joe Flacco | IND (at NYG)
28) Mac Jones | JAX (vs. TEN)
29) Mason Rudolph | TEN (at JAX)
30) Kenny Pickett | PHI (vs. DAL)
31) Dorian Thompson-Robinson | CLE (vs. MIA)
32) Drew Lock | NYG (vs. IND)

Minnesota Vikings at Jacksonville Jaguars Insights

Minnesota Vikings

Team: The Vikings have been sacked on 10.4% of their dropbacks, the second-highest rate in the league (Browns: 11.3%).

QB: After returning from an ugly London performance (14-of-31 against the Jets), Sam Darnold has completed 68-of-86 passes (79.1%).

Offense: The Vikings have been trailing for a league-low 16% of their offensive snaps (the Chargers are the only other team under 25.8% this season).

Defense: Take your shots deep – no team has seen opponents throw 15-plus yards downfield more times per game this season (9.1 per game).

Fantasy: T.J. Hockenson played only 45.1% of the snaps on Sunday, his season debut (2023: 79.6%), but he did post an 11.5-yard aDOT (2023: 7.6).

Betting: The Vikings are 7-2-2 ATS (77.8%) in their 11 road games.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Team: Jacksonville is 2-7 with five losses coming by five or fewer points.

QB: Trevor Lawrence’s passer rating, completion percentage, and touchdown-to-interception ratio when not pressured are all tracking down for a second straight season.

Offense: The Jaguars average 0.67 plays of 50-plus yards per game this season, trailing only the Ravens’ 0.78 mark.

Defense: Jacksonville is allowing a first down on 39.1% of passes, the second-highest rate in the league (worse: Panthers).

Fantasy: Parker Washington earned a 20% target share and racked up 103 air yards. Jacksonville is an underdog or favored by fewer than two points in seven of their final eight games, a game script that makes this waiver wire add an interesting option coming down the stretch.

Betting: Unders are 10-3 in the Jaguars last 13 games when being installed as a home underdog.