Sam LaPorta Still A Must-Start Against Packers

Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta caught just seven passes on 10 targets for 58 yards over the last two games. He started off the season looking like he'd contend for the TE1 overall in fantasy football, but he has cooled off in recent weeks. Still, the rookie has yet to earn fewer than […]

Jameson Williams A Deep-League Dart Throw

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams caught his second touchdown of the season in Week 12. However, he continued the trend of being a touchdown-or-bust fantasy option. The second-year wideout has earned three or fewer targets in five of his six games this season. Williams is far from a reliable fantasy option, but deep-league fantasy […]

Amon-Ra St. Brown Looks To Continue Hot Streak In Week 12

Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has posted at least 100 yards or scored a touchdown in each of his last six games. The third-year wideout has been one of the most dependable players in all of fantasy football, so there's no reason to doubt him in Week 12. Even though the Green Bay […]

Jahmyr Gibbs Has RB1 Outlook On Thanksgiving

Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has exploded on the fantasy football scene over the last month of the season. The rookie runner has averaged 130.5 yards from scrimmage in his last four contests and has found the end zone five times during that stretch. David Montgomery returned in Week 10, but Gibbs has still […]

David Montgomery Remains Must-Start Despite Touchdown Dependence

Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery has rushed 24 times for 192 yards and two touchdowns since his Week 10 return from a rib injury. Even with rookie Jahmyr Gibbs flashing, the former Chicago Bear has remained a stud fantasy running back. That said, he should continue to be trusted against the Green Bay Packers, […]

Jared Goff A Fringe QB1 Against Packers

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff posted three interceptions last week against the Chicago Bears, but he still delivered a decent fantasy performance with 236 passing yards and two touchdowns. However, he'll face a stingier secondary in Week 12 against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers have surrendered the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks […]

Hayden Hurst Logs DNP To Begin Week 12

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst (concussion) did not play against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 11 because he was in concussion protocol. The veteran did not practice on Wednesday ahead of the Week 12 matchup with the Tennessee Titans. It's too early to tell if he'll be out on Sunday, but practice reports and […]

Marlon Humphrey Back At Practice

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) did not practice last week and was inactive for the Thursday Night Football contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 2017 first-round pick returned to practice on Wednesday, giving him a solid chance to play in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Ravens have been the No. 3 […]

Emanuel Wilson Goes On IR, James Robinson Added To Active Roster

The Green Bay Packers are signing James Robinson to the active roster ahead of the Week 12 game against the Detroit Lions. Aaron Jones (knee) is presumably doubtful to play and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) has been placed on Injured Reserve. Robinson hit the league by storm as an undrafted free agent in 2020, posting […]

Austin Corbett Headed To Injured Reserve

Carolina Panthers guard Austin Corbett (knee) is being placed on Injured Reserve due to a knee injury. The Panthers lost Brady Christensen (biceps) in Week 1 due to a biceps injury, so they are now without their two starting guards. Carolina has the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game this season (92.3), so this does not […]

Luke Musgrave Placed On Injured Reserve

Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (kidney) was placed on Injured Reserve on Wednesday after suffering a lacerated kidney in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie tight end will be required to miss at least the next four games. In his absence, fellow rookie tight end Tucker Kraft will be elevated […]

Juice Scruggs Designated To Return From Injured Reserve

Houston Texans offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve before the 2023 regular season kicked off. The second-round rookie out of Penn State was dealing with a significant hamstring issue. Ahead of the Week 12 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Scruggs has been designated to return from Injured Reserve. He returned to […]

Tutu Atwell (WR, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In four games without Cooper Kupp to begin the season, Tutu Atwell compiled 22 receptions on 35 targets for 270 yards and one touchdown. Kupp returned in Week 5, which led to Atwell falling off the fantasy radar. Kupp suffered an ankle […]

Brandin Cooks (WR, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Brandin Cooks has not been consistent this year, as he's seen four or fewer targets in seven of his nine games. However, his Week 10 boom performance against the New York Giants is enough reason to be optimistic about his fantasy outlook […]

Romeo Doubs (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Though ten games this season, Romeo Doubs has 38 receptions for 396 yards and seven touchdowns. The second-year wideout has been a touchdown machine and is the clear target leader for Green Bay. He has 14 more targets than any other Packers […]

Mac Jones Likely To Start In Week 12

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has struggled in his third NFL season, completing 65.4% of his passes for 2,031 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions. He was benched for Bailey Zappe for the team's last drive against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10, which led to speculation that Zappe could be named the starter […]

Buccaneers Get Positive Update On Jamel Dean

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during the Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The team initially feared it could be a major injury, but according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, he is considered week-to-week. He could miss a few games, but his aliment is not considered to […]

Joey Bosa Officially Placed On Injured Reserve

Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Joey Bosa (foot) has been placed on Injured Reserve after suffering a foot sprain early in the Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The four-time Pro Bowler is now required to miss at least the next four games. With the Chargers sitting at 4-6, they'll likely need to […]

Luke Musgrave Out For Thanksgiving Game

Green Bay Packers tight end Luke Musgrave (kidney) will not play against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The rookie tight end suffered a lacerated kidney in the Week 11 win over the Los Angeles Chargers and spent time in the hospital this week. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Musgrave can not travel with […]

Aaron Jones Likely To Miss Game Against Lions

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (knee) is unlikely to play against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. The 28-year-old suffered an MCL injury in the Week 11 win over the Los Angeles Chargers. With the Packers set to play just four days after the injury, he's trending toward missing Week 12. In his absence, […]

Christian Watson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Sit In 12 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Christian Watson was an exciting prospect coming out of North Dakota State in 2022, and he enjoyed relative success with Aaron Rodgers during his rookie season. In 2023, he has been nothing short of a disappointment in fantasy football. In seven games this season, […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Consider in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Jaxon Smith-Njigba draws a favorable matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12 on Thanksgiving. However, the rookie has posted just two top-30 wide receiver finishes this season, and Geno Smith (shoulder) could be limited or even inactive after suffering a shoulder injury […]

Vikings Want To Keep Ty Chandler Involved

Minnesota Vikings running back Ty Chandler had a big showing against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football in Week 11, posting 110 yards on 14 touches. He posted 45 yards and a rushing touchdown in the week prior. Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips wants to keep giving him opportunities. "I think he's shown that […]

Mark Andrews Undergoing Surgery Tuesday

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) is set to undergo surgery on his ankle on Tuesday in Charlotte with specialist Robert Anderson doing the procedure, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Andrews suffered the ankle injury the first quarter of the Thursday Night Football contest in Week 11, and he is expected to […]

Seahawks Rookie Jerrick Reed Suffers Torn ACL

Seattle Seahawks safety and special teams standout Jerrick Reed (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Reed, a sixth-round rookie from New Mexico, ranked third in the NFL in special teams tackles. He played on over 57% of the team's special teams snaps and just under five […]

Shaquille Leonard Released By Colts

The Indianapolis Colts released former All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard on Tuesday. Leonard was a second-round selection by the Colts in the 2018 draft, and he went on to earn four All-Pro nods and four trips to the Pro Bowl. He collected 614 total tackles, 15 sacks, and 12 interceptions in 70 games for the organization. […]

Deeper-League Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 12: Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Rico Dowdle, Michael Carter, Tyjae Spears, Demario Douglas, Jameson Williams, more

The fantasy football playoffs will be here before we know it, and the deep-league waiver wire is ultra-thin. While it's rare to find studs on the waiver wire at this point in the season, fantasy managers should continue to search and scavenge for upgrades or stashes ahead of the end of the 2023 campaign. The […]

Jayden Reed - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: In each of the past two weeks, rookie Jayden Reed has finished as a top-11 fantasy wide receiver. The Michigan State product had nine receptions on 11 targets for 130 yards to go along with 46 rushing yards and two total touchdowns during that […]

Brandin Cooks - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Brandin Cooks will take the field on Thursday afternoon as a part of the annual Cowboys Thanksgiving game. The 30-year-old veteran hasn't made a consistent impact for fantasy managers, but this week could be different. In Week 10, Cooks caught nine passes for 173 […]

Odell Beckham Jr.'s Shoulder Injury Isn't Long-Term

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury late in the Week 11 Thursday Night Football win over the Cincinnati Bengals. The veteran had his best game as a Raven last week, posting four catches for 116 yards. He flashed his YAC ability that he showed early in his career, so […]