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Fantasy football starts/sits for SNF, expert advice for all Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Rams Week 12 matchups on Sunday Night Football. Our start em, sit em picks for Sean Tucker, Emeka Egbuka, Kyren Williams, Matthew Stafford, others
On Sunday, we're treated to a primetime NFC banger between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams. NFL Playoff implications are on the line, and so are fantasy football playoff implications. These two teams have no shortage of fantasy-friendly assets, so lock in your lineups with our Week 12 SNF start-sit chart.
In addition to our start/sit recommendation and matchup ratings for each player, you can also read the fantasy football outlooks for key players like Sean Tucker, Cade Otton, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Colby Parkinson, Kyren Williams, and more. Which Buccaneers and Rams players should you start or sit in Week 12?
Make sure to set your winning lineups for Week 12, whether you're setting season-long or DFS lineups. We will have our fantasy football start/sit matchup charts available all season long -- focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench -- so be sure to check back. Good luck in Week 12, RotoBallers!
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Start/Sit Matchups
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| Player Name | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Emeka Egbuka, WR | Start | 115.6 | @ LAR |
| Baker Mayfield, QB | Start | 112.2 | @ LAR |
| Sean Tucker, RB | Start | 109 | @ LAR |
| Chase McLaughlin, K | Start | 107.2 | @ LAR |
| Tez Johnson, WR | Risky Start | 103.4 | @ LAR |
| Cade Otton, TE | Risky Start | 103.2 | @ LAR |
| Rachaad White, RB | Risky Start | 102.5 | @ LAR |
| Sterling Shepard, WR | Risky Start | 102.3 | @ LAR |
| Chris Godwin, WR | Risky Start | 102.1 | @ LAR |
| Kameron Johnson, WR | Sit | 96.2 | @ LAR |
| Ryan Miller, WR | Sit | 95.9 | @ LAR |
| Payne Durham, TE | Sit | 92.1 | @ LAR |
| Devin Culp, TE | Sit | 91.6 | @ LAR |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers, DEF | Sit | 88.4 | @ LAR |
Chris Godwin, WR, Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (leg) is currently considered questionable for the Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. It sounds like Godwin is trending in the right direction ahead of this Sunday night matchup. Godwin has missed the last five games due a fibula injury. The organization has already said that Godwin is going to be limited, assuming he does suit up.
That being said, Godwin will be a risky start in fantasy formats this weekend. It's uncertain how much he's going to play or be involved in the passing attack. When healthy, Godwin can be a viable contributor to this offense, especially with Mike Evans (collarbone) likely done for the season. At best, Godwin is a low-end flex option for Week 12, but fantasy managers should continue to stay tuned for more updates on his health.
Cade Otton, TE, Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton is looking to bounce back after posting a dud during last week's game against the Buffalo Bills. Otton hauled in two of his five targets for 28 yards in the loss. Prior to that, Otton had finished with 40 receiving yards or more in five straight games. His role in the offensive game plan could be reduced if Chris Godwin (leg) is able to suit up in Week 12.
Regardless, Otton has proven himself capable enough to make plays that the ball should still be coming his way. The 26-year-old has seen five or more targets in six straight games. Fantasy managers should be able to trust Otton as a TE2 for this upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
Los Angeles Start/Sit Matchups
See the full stats in our Fantasy Football Matchup Ratings Projections
| Player Name | Start/Sit | Matchup Rating ▾ |
Game Matchup |
| Puka Nacua, WR | Start | 120.4 | vs. TB |
| Matthew Stafford, QB | Start | 119.5 | vs. TB |
| Davante Adams, WR | Start | 118.1 | vs. TB |
| Kyren Williams, RB | Start | 112.9 | vs. TB |
| Los Angeles Rams, DEF | Risky Start | 103.2 | vs. TB |
| Colby Parkinson, TE | Sit | 101.2 | vs. TB |
| Blake Corum, RB | Sit | 101 | vs. TB |
| Jordan Whittington, WR | Sit | 100.7 | vs. TB |
| Davis Allen, TE | Sit | 99.9 | vs. TB |
| Terrance Ferguson, TE | Sit | 99.7 | vs. TB |
| Xavier Smith, WR | Sit | 99.2 | vs. TB |
| Harrison Mevis, K | Sit | 99 | vs. TB |
| Konata Mumpfield, WR | Sit | 96.8 | vs. TB |
| Jarquez Hunter, RB | Sit | 91 | vs. TB |
Matthew Stafford, QB, Rams
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is an excellent start for fantasy managers this weekend when he lines up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football. Stafford has been incredible in 2025, having already eclipsed his touchdown totals from the previous three seasons. Since Week 4, the 37-year-old has racked up a 22:0 TD:INT ratio, and has averaged 22.4 fantasy points per contest (fourth-most).
On Sunday, he'll get another chance to keep his hot streak alive against a Buccaneers' defense that's allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game to QBs (19). While the veteran had a down performance in their win over Seattle last weekend, his outlook is back on the rise with wide receiver Davante Adams further removed from an oblique injury.
Colby Parkinson, TE, Rams
Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson has started to produce over the last four games and will be in line for an even bigger role moving forward, with fellow TE Tyler Higbee (ankle) on Injured Reserve. The 26-year-old has caught touchdown passes in back-to-back games and has six receptions on seven targets for 55 yards over that span. His six-yard touchdown catch in Week 11 proved to be the game-winner against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.
The former fourth-rounder by Seattle in 2020 out of Stanford has been efficient in eight games this year, catching 15 of his 17 targets for 123 yards and two touchdowns. With Higbee out for at least the next four games, Parkinson will have an elevated role, but he'll also be fighting for playing time with rookie Terrance Ferguson and Davis Allen.
In a tough matchup on Sunday night against the Buccaneers, consider Parkinson a touchdown-dependent, low-end TE2 streamer.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 12 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Sean Tucker, Cade Otton, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Baker Mayfield, Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Colby Parkinson, Kyren Williams. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 12.
Week 12 Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
Using The Tool. This is a simple tool but very powerful. The first step is to enter the player names that you want to compare. In the first box, search for the first player's name. In the second box, search for the second player's name. Compare up to four NFL players at once, and then click the Who To Start? button to see who the recommended starts are based on weekly fantasy football matchups.
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How It Works. Each week, our RotoBaller staff puts together their weekly fantasy football rankings and projections based on their research. That information is the core data that is powering the decision-making in this tool. When you search for player names, you will only see those players who are ranked. If someone is out for the week, they will not appear in the search results.
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