Jahmyr Gibbs Fantasy Week 18: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Vikings

Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs will take on the second-ranked rushing defense of the Minnesota Vikings (88.1 yards allowed per game) in Week 18, at 8:20 PM ET on Sunday.

For more info on Gibbs, if you're considering him for your DFS roster, scroll down prior to his upcoming game versus the Vikings.

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Gibbs vs. Vikings Game Info

• Matchup: Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Vikings
• Game Day: January 5, 2025
• Game Time: 8:20 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 17.6
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 19.4
• Projected Rushing Yards: 81.32
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.85
• Projected Receiving Yards: 30.99
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.22

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Gibbs Fantasy Performance

• Gibbs has been one of the best players in fantasy at the RB position this season, ranking third with 16.9 fantasy points per game (269.9 total points). He is 13th in fantasy points among all players.
• Over his last three games, Gibbs has generated 67.1 fantasy points (22.4 per game) as he's run for 257 yards and scored three touchdowns on 49 attempts. In the passing game, he has contributed 174 yards on 13 catches (16 targets) with one TDs.
• Gibbs has posted 88.8 fantasy points (17.8 per game) during his last five games, running for 387 yards and scoring three touchdowns on 73 carries. He has also helped out in the passing game with 221 yards on 21 grabs (26 targets) with two TDs as a pass-catcher.
• The peak of Gibbs' season as a fantasy producer came against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, as he put up 28.0 fantasy points by passing for zero yards and zero passing touchdowns with picks. As a runner, he contributed 116 rushing yards on 15 carries (7.7 YPC) with two scores.
• From a fantasy standpoint, Jahmyr Gibbs' matchup versus the Chicago Bears in Week 13 was his worst of the season, as he put up just 8.4 fantasy points. He ran for 87 yards on nine carries on the day with two catches for 17 yards.

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Vikings Defensive Performance

• Minnesota has allowed five players to rack up more than 300 yards passing in a game this season.
• A total of 12 players have thrown for at least one TD against the Vikings this season.
• Minnesota has given up two or more TD passes to six opposing QBs this season.
• The Vikings have allowed three players to pass for three or more TDs in a game this year.
• A total of eight players have collected over 100 yards receiving in a game versus Minnesota this year.
• The Vikings have allowed 21 players to catch a touchdown pass versus them this year.
• Minnesota has allowed two or more receiving TDs to two players this season.
• The Vikings have allowed more than 100 yards on the ground to two players this year.
• Minnesota has allowed eight players to score at least one rushing touchdown against them this season.
• The Vikings have given up at least two rushing touchdowns to one player this season.

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