Fantasy Football Playoffs Championship Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Baker Mayfield expected to remain hot

Jordan Love has been a mediocre Fantasy quarterback this season, especially lately. But he could go off at Minnesota in Week 17 in a potential shootout.

Love has scored 18.7 Fantasy points or less in three of his past five games. And even in his good games over that span, he’s scored 22.9 and 21.6 Fantasy points.

It’s not that Love isn’t capable of a big performance. The Packers have just become a dominant running team, and Love has attempted 28 passes or less in six games in a row. 

But he might have to air it out this week against the Vikings, who are No. 2 in fewest rushing yards allowed in the NFL. This doesn’t mean to sit Josh Jacobs, but this could become a passing game for Green Bay and Love. And Love scored 36.2 Fantasy points against Minnesota in Week 4 when he attempted 54 passes, completing 32 for 389 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions. 

It won’t be easy since the Vikings are No. 9 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks. But Geno Smith just scored 27.4 Fantasy points against Minnesota in Week 16, and I would trust Love if I knew he would be throwing a lot.

Keep an eye on Christian Watson (knee), who could be out in Week 17. But if Love gives Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Tucker Kraft, and Jacobs enough chances to make plays in the passing game, then we could get a fun game with major playoff implications.

I’m excited to see what Love can do — if he’s allowed to throw. I consider him a low-end starting option in all leagues.