Christian Watson, Brian Thomas Jr or Darnell Mooney Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy Football projection for WRs explored for Week 12

Fantasy football is nearing its final month, and managers of Christian Watson, Brian Thomas Jr., and Darnell Mooney find themselves with a quandary on their hands.

All three receivers sound like good options, but there's a best, a middle, and a worst. Sportskeeda is here to help separate the wheat from the chaff.

Here's a look at Watson, Thomas, and Mooney's fantasy projections and a recommendation.

Christian Watson vs Brian Thomas Jr vs Darnell Mooney: Who should you start?

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Christian Watson fantasy outlook for Week 12

Christian Watson is in line for a decent outing, assuming he gets cleared after having multiple limited practices this week, per the Green Bay Packers' official injury report. According to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool, Watson is in line to earn about four catches for 60.9 yards with a 50% chance of a touchdown.

Christian Watson vs Brian Thomas Jr. vs Darnell Mooney - Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool

He is also expected to get on the board as a rusher, earning 3.9 yards with a 10% chance of a touchdown. Overall, Watson is projected to have a decent day.

Brian Thomas Jr. fantasy outlook for Week 12

Brian Thomas Jr. is projected to get some work done against the Arizona Cardinals, but not on a WR1 level, according to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool. Thomas is projected to earn about four catches for 62.8 yards with a 50% chance of a touchdown.

Overall, Thomas works as a flex or a low-end WR2, but how does that stack up to Darnell Mooney? Let's continue.

Darnell Mooney fantasy outlook for Week 12

Darnell Mooney, who has had his own unlikely breakout moments in his fantasy football career, is in line to get on the board but not blow away expectations. According to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool, Mooney is on deck to earn about four catches for 54.3 yards with a 20% chance of a receiving touchdown.

Mooney is worth starting, but most likely as a desperation flex with normal flex upside. How do all three receivers stack up? Let's get to the bottom of it.

Christian Watson or Brian Thomas Jr or Darnell Mooney: Final Verdict

Christian Watson and Brian Thomas Jr. are in a shared tier, with Darnell Mooney sitting one level lower. Watson is projected to earn 13.9 points while Thomas is expected to bring home 13.7 points. Mooney is projected to have the least productive day of the three with 10.9 points.

As such, Watson technically gets the nod for Week 12, but Jacksonville Jaguars fans can start Thomas without much thought.