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Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings - Week 12 Early Updates

Fantasy Football Wide Receivers to Prioritize in PPR, But Fade in Standard Leagues (2025)

Fantasy football Week 12 rankings for RB, WR, TE. Read RotoBaller's FLEX rankings for Week 12, 2025 to set winning lineups.

It's always tricky to decide between RBs, WRs, and TEs with similar fantasy football outlooks and projections, so let us help set your lineups with our Week 12 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025. To see where key RBs, WRs, and TEs such as Zay Flowers, Kenneth Gainwell, Emanuel Wilson, Michael Wilson, Tyler Warren, Kareem Hunt, Bam Knight, and more stand for the 12th fantasy football slate of the year, dig into the rankings below.

Our FLEX fantasy football rankings for Week 12 are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find a summary of the important FLEX fantasy football news for this week. There are always key injuries and developments to keep track of, so check back throughout the week for updates.

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Week 12 FLEX Rankings for Fantasy Football

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Rank
Player
Name
Pos.
1 Christian McCaffrey RB
2 Jonathan Taylor RB
3 Puka Nacua WR
4 Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR
5 Bijan Robinson RB
6 Jahmyr Gibbs RB
7 Rashee Rice WR
8 Derrick Henry RB
9 Rico Dowdle RB
10 TreVeyon Henderson RB
11 Saquon Barkley RB
12 Javonte Williams RB
13 Amon-Ra St. Brown WR
14 Travis Etienne Jr. RB
15 Trey McBride TE
16 James Cook III RB
17 CeeDee Lamb WR
18 Davante Adams WR
19 Kyren Williams RB
20 Kenneth Walker III RB
21 Nico Collins WR
22 Emeka Egbuka WR
23 Breece Hall RB
24 Tee Higgins WR
25 Justin Jefferson WR
26 Alvin Kamara RB
27 Chris Olave WR
28 Tetairoa McMillan WR
29 Chase Brown RB
30 D'Andre Swift RB
31 Stefon Diggs WR
32 Jameson Williams WR
33 George Kittle TE
34 Brock Bowers TE
35 Ashton Jeanty RB
36 Quinshon Judkins RB
37 DeVonta Smith WR
38 Woody Marks RB
39 Michael Pittman Jr. WR
40 George Pickens WR
41 A.J. Brown WR
42 Kenneth Gainwell RB
43 Michael Wilson WR
44 Aaron Jones Sr. RB
45 Zay Flowers WR
46 Rome Odunze WR
47 Emanuel Wilson RB
48 Travis Kelce TE
49 DK Metcalf WR
50 Wan'Dale Robinson WR
51 Darnell Mooney WR
52 David Montgomery RB
53 Tyler Warren TE
54 Jauan Jennings WR
55 Kareem Hunt RB
56 Zach Charbonnet RB
57 Jordan Addison WR
58 Jake Ferguson TE
59 Christian Watson WR
60 Sean Tucker RB
61 Khalil Shakir WR
62 Romeo Doubs WR
63 Dallas Goedert TE
64 Zonovan Knight RB
65 Tyjae Spears RB
66 Alec Pierce WR
67 Brian Thomas Jr. WR
68 Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB
69 Xavier Worthy WR
70 Tre Tucker WR
71 Mark Andrews TE
72 Tez Johnson WR
73 Ricky Pearsall WR
74 Parker Washington WR
75 Hunter Henry TE
76 Jerry Jeudy WR
77 Rachaad White RB
78 Kyle Pitts Sr. TE
79 Theo Johnson TE
80 Tony Pollard RB
81 Rashid Shaheed WR
82 Mack Hollins WR
83 Dalton Schultz TE
84 Greg Dortch WR
85 DJ Moore WR
86 Josh Downs WR
87 Jakobi Meyers WR
88 Tyler Allgeier RB
89 Elic Ayomanor WR
90 Juwan Johnson TE
91 Kyle Monangai RB
92 Rhamondre Stevenson RB
93 Cade Otton TE
94 Andrei Iosivas WR
95 Jayden Higgins WR
96 Devin Singletary RB
97 Colston Loveland TE
98 Xavier Legette WR
99 Jordan Mason RB
100 Brian Robinson Jr. RB
101 Bhayshul Tuten RB
102 Harold Fannin Jr. TE
103 AJ Barner TE
104 Keaton Mitchell RB
105 Blake Corum RB
106 Isaiah Hodgins WR
107 Luther Burden III WR
108 Noah Fant TE
109 Chuba Hubbard RB
110 Brock Wright TE
111 T.J. Hockenson TE
112 Nick Chubb RB
113 Isaiah Davis RB
114 Cedric Tillman WR
115 Van Jefferson WR
116 Mason Taylor TE
117 Jalen Coker WR
118 Emari Demercado RB
119 Ty Johnson RB
120 Tyler Lockett WR
121 Sterling Shepard WR
122 Pat Freiermuth TE
123 David Njoku TE
124 Dawson Knox TE
125 Cooper Kupp WR
126 Brashard Smith RB
127 Matthew Golden WR
128 Tank Bigsby RB
129 Raheem Mostert RB
130 Isaiah Likely TE
131 DeMario Douglas WR
132 Keon Coleman WR
133 Christian Kirk WR
134 Marquise Brown WR
135 Jonnu Smith TE
136 Roman Wilson WR
137 DeAndre Hopkins WR
138 KhaDarel Hodge WR
139 Terrell Jennings RB
140 Mitch Tinsley WR
141 Joshua Palmer WR
142 Michael Carter RB
143 Devin Neal RB
144 Chig Okonkwo TE
145 Dontayvion Wicks WR
146 Jalen Nailor WR
147 Calvin Austin III WR
148 Colby Parkinson TE
149 Jaylin Noel WR
150 Kaleb Johnson RB
151 Dyami Brown WR
152 Kendrick Bourne WR
153 Taysom Hill TE
154 Darnell Washington TE
155 Gabe Davis WR
156 Adonai Mitchell WR
157 Kyle Williams WR
158 Tyrell Shavers WR
159 Ryan Flournoy WR
160 Michael Mayer TE
161 John Metchie III WR
162 Brandin Cooks WR
163 John FitzPatrick TE
164 Xavier Hutchinson WR
165 KaVontae Turpin WR
166 Devaughn Vele WR
167 Chris Brooks RB
168 Jordan Whittington WR
169 Mason Kinsey WR
170 Ja'Tavion Sanders TE
171 Tyquan Thornton WR
172 Olamide Zaccheaus WR
173 Jack Bech WR
174 Tim Patrick WR
175 Terrance Ferguson TE
176 Dont'e Thornton Jr. WR
177 Dylan Sampson RB
178 Jerome Ford RB
179 Gunnar Helm TE
180 Malik Davis RB
181 Jahan Dotson WR
182 Tahj Brooks RB
183 Ray Davis RB
184 JuJu Smith-Schuster WR
185 Isaiah Bond WR
186 Elijah Arroyo TE
187 Curtis Samuel WR
188 Cole Kmet TE
189 Kyle Juszczyk RB
190 Isaac TeSlaa WR
191 Will Shipley RB
192 David Sills V WR
193 Tommy Tremble TE
194 Davis Allen TE
195 Casey Washington WR
196 Luke Musgrave TE
197 Jalen Tolbert WR
198 Jimmy Horn Jr. WR
199 Jalin Hyatt WR
200 Elijah Higgins TE

 

Week 12 FLEX Rankings Outlooks

Tyler Lockett, Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett looked like he was on his way out of the league earlier this season as a minimally utilized member of the Tennessee Titans. However, since being released by Tennessee and picked up by Las Vegas, the 33-year-old has found some new life. Over his last two games with the Raiders, Lockett has recorded eight catches for 77 yards on nine targets.

Lockett is tied with wideout Tre Tucker for the target lead among Raiders wide receivers over that span, and he has established chemistry with Las Vegas quarterback Geno Smith from their time playing together with the Seattle Seahawks. Lockett is no longer an explosive downfield threat, but he appears to have established a relatively stable role in Las Vegas. He could be worth targeting in deep fantasy leagues heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Jayden Higgins may be emerging as a more consistent feature within his team's offense. He recorded four catches for 55 yards on seven targets in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans, marking the third time in his last four games he's been targeted at least seven times. A second-round pick out of Iowa State, Higgins looks like he could be assuming the WR2 role in Houston alongside star wideout Nico Collins.

Perhaps most importantly for Higgins' fantasy outlook, the Texans have seemingly shifted to a pass-heavy offensive approach. Since the team's Week 6 bye, Houston quarterbacks have attempted at least 39 passes in every game. The Texans will face a stingy pass defense in Week 12 when they face the Buffalo Bills. Still, Higgins appears to have a relatively safe target floor. He should be a waiver-wire target for all managers in PPR leagues with 12 or more teams.

Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings

While Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy has had his share of struggles as he adapts to the NFL, wide receiver Jordan Addison accepted blame for Minnesota's issues in the passing game last week. The Vikings dropped six passes in Sunday's loss against Chicago, including two by Addison, both would-be first downs, one of which had a chance to score a long touchdown. "If I make those types of plays, we win. No doubt," Addison said, according to The Athletic.

The third-year receiver had two catches for 20 yards and connected with McCarthy on the go-ahead touchdown in the final minute, but the Vikings' lax kick coverage quickly gave up the advantage as the Bears kicked a field goal as time expired. From a fantasy perspective, Addison has now had four straight weeks of fewer than four catches, making him difficult to trust in standard formats for the time being.

Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum continues to get significant opportunities in the team's rushing game, and he can be a deep-league addition if you're looking for running back options on the waiver wire. Corum only had 10 rushing yards in Week 11 against the Seahawks, but he still did get eight carries while playing 16 snaps (31% of the offensive total).

He's still working behind Kyren Williams, but he has averaged 11.5 carries per game over his last four contests, and he continues to play about one-third of the Rams' snaps. He and the Rams have a favorable schedule the rest of the season, with the Buccaneers this Sunday night and then matchups against the Panthers and Cardinals, who have been good running back matchups this season.

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Jonathan Kuminga

Remains Out Tuesday
Keegan Murray

Could Make his Season Debut This Week
Caris LeVert

Liston as Out on Tuesday
Tobias Harris

Could Return Thursday
Ausar Thompson

Questionable Again on Tuesday
Joe Mixon

Uncertainty Remains Around Joe Mixon's Return Timeline
Cade Cunningham

is Questionable Tuesday in Atlanta
Jaylen Warren

Mike Tomlin Optimistic About Jaylen Warren's Availability for Week 12
C.J. Stroud

Not Expected to Play on Thursday Night
Aaron Rodgers

Won't Need Surgery on Fractured Wrist, Could Play in Week 12?
Davis Mills

Prepping for Third Straight Start in Week 12?
CFB

Sam Leavitt Set to Enter Transfer Portal?
Mason Rudolph

Could Make His First Start of 2025 in Week 12
Brock Wright

Sets Career-High in Targets; Lined Up for More Work?
Stephon Castle

Out Against Grizzlies
Kimani Vidal

Struggles Again and Faces Role Uncertainty After Bye
Dak Prescott

in Full Command Monday Night With Four Touchdown Passes
Quentin Johnston

Posts Zero Catches During Offensive Collapse
George Pickens

Erupts for 144 Yards, Touchdown in Monday Night Win
Jrue Holiday

Unlikely to Play Tuesday
CeeDee Lamb

George Pickens Benched for First Drive
LeBron James

Officially Listed as Questionable for Tuesday
Jose Altuve

Undergoes Foot Surgery
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Exits Monday's Game With Groin Injury
Julian Strawther

Out on Monday
Cameron Johnson

Cleared for Action Monday
Nikola Jokić

Nikola Jokic Available Against Bulls
Zaccharie Risacher

Considered Questionable for Tuesday's Game
Onyeka Okongwu

Iffy for Tuesday
Kristaps Porzingis

May Miss Another Game Tuesday
Jalen Suggs

Listed as Questionable for Tuesday
Paolo Banchero

to Remain Out Tuesday
Ayo Dosunmu

Playing on Minutes Restriction Monday
Tre Jones

Still Out Monday
Saddiq Bey

Won't Play Against OKC
Alex Singleton

Broncos Optimistic Patrick Surtain, Alex Singleton Will Return After the Bye
Trey Hendrickson

Doubtful Again in Week 12
Shedeur Sanders

Expected to Make First Career Start in Week 12
Josh Jacobs

Dealing With Knee Contusion
Mikael Granlund

Unavailable Monday
Alex Bregman

Red Sox Going for Either Alex Bregman or Pete Alonso?
Conor Garland

Misses Monday's Game
Eetu Luostarinen

Out on Monday
Drake London

Considered "Week-to-Week"
Drew Doughty

Listed as Week-to-Week
Ja'Marr Chase

Being Suspended for One Game for Unsportsmanlike Conduct
John Carlson

a Game-Time Call Monday
Viktor Arvidsson

Out Week-to-Week
Charlie McAvoy

Out Against Hurricanes
CFB

James Franklin to be Virginia Tech's Next Head Coach
Brandon Aiyuk

49ers Won't Open Brandon Aiyuk's Practice Window This Week
Joe Burrow

Could Do 11-on-11 Work This Week in Practice
Michael Penix Jr.

Heads to Injured Reserve, Could Need Full Knee Reconstruction
CFB

Fernando Mendoza the Clear Heisman Trophy Favorite?
CFB

Beau Pribula Has Chance to Face Oklahoma on Saturday
Mitchell Marner

Establishes Vegas Record Sunday
Mats Zuccarello

Logs Two Assists in Overtime Victory
Lucas Raymond

Leads Red Wings to Victory at MSG
Quinn Hughes

Delivers Four Assists in Sunday's Win
Conor Garland

Limited to Handful of Minutes Sunday
Ryan Hartman

Suffers Lower-Body Injury
Adrian Kempe

Agrees to $85 Million Extension With Kings
Jack Della Maddalena

Gets Dominated
Islam Makhachev

Claims UFC Welterweight Belt
Zhang Weili

Gets Outclassed
Valentina Shevchenko

Wins Unanimous Decision At UFC 322
Sean Brady

Suffers First-Round TKO Loss
Michael Morales

Remains Unbeaten
Leon Edwards

Suffers Second-Round Knockout Loss
Leon Edwards

Carlos Prates Becomes The First Man To Knock Out Leon Edwards
Beneil Dariush

Suffers Brutal First-Round Knockout Loss
Beneil Dariush

Benoit Saint Denis Knocks Out Beneil Dariush In 16 Seconds
Josh Naylor

Mariners Finalizing Five-Year Contract
Scott Mayfield

Available Sunday
NYI

Max Shabanov Returns From 12-Game Absence Sunday
Samuel Honzek

Out Week-to-Week
Kirby Dach

Sidelined for 4-6 Weeks
Thatcher Demko

Considered Week-to-Week
Filip Hronek

Good to Go Sunday
Quinn Hughes

Back in Action Sunday
CFB

Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate Not Dealing With Long-Term Injuries
CFB

Virginia Tech Close To Naming James Franklin As Head Coach
CFB

Garrett Nussmeier Doubtful vs. Arkansas On Saturday
Edwin Díaz

Blue Jays Interested in Signing Edwin Diaz?
Jacob deGrom

Named AL Comeback Player of the Year
Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuna Jr. Wins NL Comeback Player of the Year Award
Aroldis Chapman

Named AL Reliever of the Year
Edwin Díaz

Edwin Diaz Named NL Reliever of the Year
Justin Thomas

Will Miss Start Of 2026 After Undergoing Back Surgery
Islam Makhachev

Set For UFC 322 Main Event
Jack Della Maddalena

Set For His First Title Defense
Zhang Weili

Can Become The New Women's Flyweight Champion
Valentina Shevchenko

Set For UFC 322 Co-Main Event
Michael Morales

Looks To Remain Undefeated
CFB

Mario Craver a Game-Time Decision for Week 12
Sean Brady

Set For Title Eliminator Bout
Carlos Prates

A Favorite At UFC 322
Leon Edwards

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Benoît Saint Denis

Benoit Saint Denis Set To Open Up UFC 322 Main Card
Beneil Dariush

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
CFB

Virginia's Chandler Morris Trending Toward Facing Duke on Saturday
Edwin Díaz

Edwin Diaz Says There's a "50-50" Chance he Returns to Mets
Shohei Ohtani

Wins his Fourth MVP Award
Aaron Judge

Wins AL MVP Award Again
Raisel Iglesias

Dodgers Interested in Signing Raisel Iglesias
Pete Alonso

Orioles Could be in the Mix to Sign Pete Alonso
Félix Bautista

Felix Bautista Could Return in Second Half in 2026
Kodai Senga

Attracting Trade Interest, Will the Mets Move him?
Yordan Alvarez

Expected to be Ready for Spring Training
Byron Buxton

Could Waive his No-Trade Clause
Paul Skenes

the Unanimous NL Cy Young Winner
Tarik Skubal

Wins AL Cy Young for Second Straight Year

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