Should I Start Jameis Winston in Week 12? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

Jameis Winston start or sit advice. Fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks for Week 12 (2024). Should I start or sit Jameis Winston for fantasy football?

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex formats

POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB2

ANALYSIS: Jameis Winston is the definition of a boom-or-bust fantasy quarterback, making him a risky play heading into Week 12. If you’re someone with a high-risk tolerance, Winston might be worth considering, but his wide range of outcomes makes him tough to trust in most lineups.

Since taking over for the injured Deshaun Watson, Winston has completed 89 of 145 passes (61.4%) for 1,047 yards, with seven touchdowns, and three interceptions. While those numbers aren’t terrible, Winston’s inconsistency is well-documented, and his tendency to take chances downfield can lead to big plays and costly mistakes.

The Browns' younger players like Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman have stepped up to fill the void left by Amari Cooper, giving Winston some solid weapons to work with. While Winston has shown flashes of his signature gunslinger style, the Browns' offense still lacks the reliability fantasy managers want from a quarterback.

Absolute dime by Jameis Winston. 🎯💯🔥pic.twitter.com/kclPNZdYqj

— TJ Salomone (@TJSalomone) November 17, 2024

Week 12 brings a tough matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, whose defense is known for pressuring quarterbacks and forcing turnovers. This could make Winston an especially volatile play, as he’s prone to making mistakes under duress.

At the end of the day, Winston is best viewed as a desperation streaming option or a QB2 in deeper leagues.

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