Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jonathon Brooks, Aaron Jones, Cam Akers, Roschon Johnson, Trey Benson

When choosing who to start in fantasy football, it's important to take a lot of things into account. The skill level of the player, the talent and run-blocking prowess of the offensive line, the effectiveness of the offense in general, and even how good the team's defense is all play a part in RB opportunities […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Michael Pittman Jr., Ricky Pearsall, Jordan Addison, Keenan Allen, Tee Higgins

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen, and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins are five wideouts who are on many fantasy football rosters this season. If you have any of these players in any of […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Wan'Dale Robinson, DeMario Douglas, Rashod Bateman, Xavier Legette, Adam Thielen

There are a lot of driving forces behind wide receiver production in the NFL, and those moving parts can change from week to week, making it difficult to stay ahead of which wideouts to start. The challenge becomes more difficult when dealing with players who you may not know whether to bench or start each […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Drake Maye, C.J. Stroud

Quarterbacks are generally the highest-scoring position in fantasy football, and a dud game from your QB can sink your week and lose you your matchup. For that reason, it's vitally important that you make good start/sit decisions for this position, perhaps more so than others. The floor QBs possess is always nice, but nightmare games, […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Christian Watson, Chuba Hubbard, Brock Purdy

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder) are popular fantasy options heading into Week 12, so it's important to know which ones you can trust as starters and which ones may need to see the bench. Of course, it will depend […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Tucker Kraft, Cade Otton, Dallas Goedert, Dalton Schultz, Zach Ertz

The tight-end position is perhaps the most difficult to predict in fantasy football. Even for the best players in this position, usage in the passing game can vary wildly on a week-by-week basis, creating frustrating situations for fantasy managers, who obviously want to start the highest-scoring guys. To make matters worse, some of them seem […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jaylen Warren, Jerome Ford, Pat Freiermuth

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, and Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth are three players that aren't the most exciting starting options heading into Week 12. However, injuries and deeper leagues exist, so they're very much in play for starting roles on some fantasy football rosters. They'll play tonight […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Rhamondre Stevenson, Rico Dowdle, Javonte Williams

It's a great feeling to have players who are sure-fire starters every week and rack up huge point totals regularly. However, most teams aren't loaded with premier top-10 players at their positions. Most teams' RB2 and RB3/FLEX players have plenty of variability in their weekly scoring. There are also changes that shake up many backfields […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Russell Wilson, Najee Harris, George Pickens

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Cleveland Browns tonight on Thursday Night Football, and three of their players have been fantasy contributors in many managers' starting lineups this season. Quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver George Pickens, and running back Najee Harris are three hot names in fantasy football so far. They've enjoyed varying degrees of […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Nick Chubb, David Njoku, Jameis Winston

The Cleveland Browns will welcome their bitter divisional rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland for their first matchup of the season. The Steelers have streaked to a dominant 8-2 record while the Browns are incredibly unlikely to make the playoffs at 2-8. Regardless of their fortunes as a team this year, […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Mike Evans, Nico Collins, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Sterling Shepard, Jalen Coker

Every year in fantasy football, there are a variety of wide receivers that fit into certain tiers. Elite WR1s, borderline WR2s, players you should never start, and players who make it difficult to determine whether they should be started each week. Add in injuries, quarterback play, and matchups, and it can be very difficult to […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Rachaad White, Raheem Mostert, Brian Robinson Jr., Ameer Abdullah, Gus Edwards

The running back position makes or breaks many fantasy teams. Dud games from RBs, who are typically supposed to provide a safe floor, especially in PPR leagues, can crush your chances of winning your week or even making the playoffs. Evaluating which ones to start is extremely important. Five commonly rostered backs in 2024 are […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Deebo Samuel, DK Metcalf, Zay Flowers, Terry McLaurin, Rome Odunze

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, Baltimore Ravens Zay Flowers, Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, and Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze are rostered in the vast majority of leagues. That doesn't mean they should all be starting lineup locks every week. There are many considerations […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Ladd McConkey, Tank Dell, D.J. Moore, DeVonta Smith, Jakobi Meyers

This late in the season, each start and sit decision for players on your fantasy football rosters becomes more and more crucial for you to nail. The importance is magnified this close to the playoffs -- for teams in tight contention for first-round byes or even to make the playoffs, making sure to set the […]

Not All Heroes...Play On Good Teams - Giants, Patriots, and Cowboys Fantasy Football Outlooks

It's well-known at this point that good offenses can help their players light up the scoreboards in fantasy football leagues. The mantra "trust in good players on good offenses" rings true, and some of the best seasons in fantasy football history have been aided by things like good playcalling and a good supporting cast. The […]

Mike McCarthy Erases 64-Yard Field Goal, Walks Away With Zero

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy isn't known for his gaffes. He's no Nick Sirianni, after all. But the mishap carousel goes round and round, and it's impossible to avoid it -- eventually, everyone will make a mistake, even Super Bowl-winning head coaches. Of course, the team's starting quarterback, Dak Prescott (hamstring) wasn't playing. That […]

Jaylen Waddle Fantasy Football Outlook - What's Wrong With Waddle?

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle was widely pushed as a potential league-winner in fantasy football in 2024 due to a variety of factors. The explosiveness and big-play ability of the Dolphins offense, the good play of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, and his talent were a few of them. It's not worked out that way. It's […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 12 Updates for Isiah Pacheco, Tyreek Hill, Mike Evans, CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Hurts, George Kittle, Calvin Ridley, more

Week 12 of the NFL's 2024 slate is coming up, and as the fantasy football playoffs draw closer, it's becoming more important than ever to stay ahead of injury news for key players. Leaving a hurt player in your lineup can result in disaster. The author of this article missed out on the fantasy playoffs […]

What Time Is Thursday Night Football? Week 12 NFL Schedule

We're heading into Week 12, so we're almost two-thirds of the way through the 2024 NFL season. Thursday Night Football has given us some wild games this season, like the 35-34 thriller of a triumph for the Baltimore Ravens over the Cincinnati Bengals and the 27-20 season opening win for the Kansas City Chiefs over […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 12 - Searching for League Winners

We're getting awfully close to the fantasy football playoffs, and it's been an interesting year for rookies. Unfortunately, even some that seemed cemented into league-winner status have had huge drop-offs in production, but yet others have emerged. Extracting value wherever you can is vitally important. Unfortunately, there's an upcoming squeeze. With trade deadlines nearing in […]

Jonnu Smith Fantasy Football Outlook - Was His Big Game Legit or a Fluke?

Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith had his first big game in Week 7, but he broke out in an even bigger way in Week 11 in a win against the Las Vegas Raiders. He caught six of his eight targets for 101 yards and a touchdown in the 34-19 win. His biggest play came […]

Mike Williams Start or Sit? Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams caught a 31-yard touchdown in his debut with his new team in Week 10. He followed that up by not being targeted in Week 11. It's unlikely many fantasy managers started him that week, but at least he saw an increase in […]

Russell Wilson Start or Sit? Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was a matchup-loser in Week 11 for many fantasy football teams, scoring single-digit PPR fantasy points by throwing for just 205 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception, and rushing four times for one yard.  Sunday’s win was far from […]

Najee Harris Start or Sit? Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: While Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris was kept out of the end zone by the vaunted Baltimore Ravens defense in Week 11, he still scored double-digit PPR fantasy points in that game, which was likely one of his toughest tests of the season.  Another narrative to blow […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Elijah Moore

The Cleveland Browns have a trio of wide receivers, Jerry Jeudy (knee), Cedric Tillman, and Elijah Moore (shoulder), who have thrived with the switch to quarterback Jameis Winston as the starter. Winston has thrown for 964 yards and six touchdowns in his three full games as the starter this season. Those kinds of passing numbers […]

Is Tyler Higbee A Starter For The Rams When He Returns? Week 12 Fantasy Football Update

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) continues to recover from the torn ACL he suffered in the Rams' Wild Card Round playoff loss to the Detroit Lions on January 14, 2024. He hasn't seen the field since his injury, which is expected, as torn ACLs typically put players out of action for 10-12 […]

Is Brandin Cooks A Starter For The Cowboys When He Returns? Week 12 Fantasy Football Update

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) has missed six games and has been out of action for seven weeks due to a knee issue he picked up after Week 4. He developed an infection in his knee, underwent minor surgery to fix the procedure, and has been rehabbing ever since.  Cooks was the clear […]

Is Allen Lazard A Starter For The Jets When He Returns? Week 12 Fantasy Football Update

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard (chest) is still on injured reserve due to a chest injury he picked up in Week 7. We're now heading into Week 12, and the Jets are on bye this week, so with Lazard's return drawing closer, it's fair to question his position in the Jets new WR […]

Is MarShawn Lloyd The Starting Running Back For The Packers When He Returns? Week 12 Update

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (ankle, hamstring, appendix) is on a short list of the players with the worst injury luck of the season. It's only his first year, but he's dealt with a multitude of serious injuries that have kept him out of all but one game. He's totaled just seven touches […]

Is Isiah Pacheco The Starting Running Back For The Chiefs When He Returns? Week 12 Update

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (leg) had his 2024 season cut short when he broke his fibula in Week 2. He scored 15.8 and 16.1 PPR fantasy points in his only two games, proving that he'd have likely been a significant fantasy asset and dealing a blow to managers who drafted him early. […]