Jahmyr Gibbs Fantasy Football Week 17: Stats and Projections vs. Vikings

Running back Jahmyr Gibbs has a matchup against the 24th-ranked run defense in the NFL (127.6 yards conceded per game) in Week 17, when his Detroit Lions play the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Gibbs worth a look for his upcoming matchup versus the Vikings? Scroll down, because we can help you make the right decision.

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Jahmyr Gibbs Week 17 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings
• Game Date: December 25, 2025
• Game Time: 4:30 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 16.0
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 18.0
• Projected Rushing Yards: 77.36
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.66
• Projected Receiving Yards: 33.34
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.18

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Gibbs Fantasy Performance

• At the RB position, Gibbs has been one of the best players in fantasy, as he ranks third in the NFL with 17.9 fantasy points per game (268.2 total points). Overall, he is 14th in fantasy points.
• Looking at his last three games, Gibbs has amassed 48.6 fantasy points (16.2 per game) as he's rushed for 83 yards and scored three touchdowns on 32 carries. As a receiver, he's chipped in with 163 yards on 21 grabs (27 targets) with one TDs.
• Gibbs has posted 101.6 fantasy points (20.3 per game) during his last five games, rushing for 370 yards and scoring five touchdowns on 67 carries. He has also helped out in the passing game with 226 yards on 35 grabs (43 targets) with two TDs as a pass-catcher.
• The highlight of Gibbs' fantasy season came against the New York Giants in Week 12, when he piled up 44.4 fantasy points with zero passing yards, zero TDs, and picks. With his legs, he added 219 rushing yards on 15 carries (14.6 YPC) with two touchdowns.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Jahmyr Gibbs let down his fantasy managers against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, when he managed only 2.8 fantasy points (9 carries, 25 yards). It was his worst fantasy performance of the campaign.

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Vikings Defensive Performance

• Minnesota has conceded more than 300 yards passing to just one player this year.
• A total of Eight players have thrown for at least one TD versus the Vikings this year.
• A total of four players have thrown for at least two touchdowns against Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have allowed just two players to pass for three or more touchdowns in a game this year.
• Minnesota has given up over 100 yards receiving to four players this season.
• A total of 13 players have hauled in a TD pass versus the Vikings this year.
• Only one player has hauled in more than one touchdown pass versus Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have allowed more than 100 yards on the ground to four players this season.
• A total of 11 players have run for at least one touchdown against Minnesota this season.
• The Vikings have allowed just two players to score more than one rushing TD in a game this season.

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