Cam Akers (RB, LAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cam Akers has a lot of pros and a lot of cons. Let's discuss them. On a positive note, he has led the Rams' backfield in touches over the last two weeks, rushing 20 times for 83 yards during that span. He also […]

James Cook (RB, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: James Cook had the best performance of his young career on Sunday, rushing 11 times for 86 yards against the Browns. He even saw opportunities around the goal line, though he failed to score a touchdown. Buffalo has grown increasingly willing to […]

Jerick McKinnon (RB, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jerick McKinnon underwhelmed on Sunday Night Football, totaling 24 rushing yards and zero receiving yards all while losing a fumble. However, over the two weeks prior, he was a key piece in the passing game, totaling 12 receptions for 96 yards through […]

Samaje Perine (RB, CIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: An opportunity has emerged for Samaje Perine after Joe Mixon was diagnosed with a concussion in Week 11. While it's too early to rule Mixon out for next Sunday's game against the Titans, concussions tend to come with a one-to-two-week recovery period, […]

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12: Top Free Agent Adds Include Latavius Murray, Samaje Perine, Jerick McKinnon, James Cook, Kyren Williams

After 11 weeks of the regular season, some fantasy managers feel quite content about the running back slots on their rosters. If that's the case for you, congratulations, because you're one of a few. Unfortunately, an increasing number of fantasy managers have encountered injuries, while others have contended with disappointing output due to a collection […]

Latavius Murray (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Latavius Murray operated as the Broncos' lead back in Week 11, rushing 17 times for 49 yards and one touchdown while also adding four receptions for 23 yards through the air. Murray played 50 percent of snaps while Melvin Gordon played 45 […]

Justin Fields Dislocated Shoulder, Remains Day-To-Day

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields suffered a shoulder dislocation during Sunday's loss to the Atlanta Falcons, head coach Matt Eberflus told the media. The injury is painful and Fields will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis, though Eberflus would not rule out the possibility of the quarterback's season being over. He has looked fantastic as […]

DeAndre Hopkins Active For Monday Night Football

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) is officially active for Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers. Hopkins has impressed since returning from suspension, catching 36 passes for 396 yards and two touchdowns over four games. He should be viewed as a stable WR1 option despite the recent emergence of Rondale Moore. In […]

Kyler Murray Inactive For Week 11, Colt McCoy To Start

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (hamstring) is officially active for Monday Night Football against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11. He had been listed as questionable. Murray has played in eight games this season, completing 67 percent of his passes for 2,168 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions. In his absence, veteran Colt McCoy […]

D.J. Chark Limited Monday, Josh Reynolds Listed As DNP

Detroit Lions wide receiver D.J. Chark (ankle) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's practice estimation. Meanwhile, Josh Reynolds (back) was a non-participant. Chark played 16 percent of snaps in his return from IR this past Sunday but was unable to haul in his lone target. Meanwhile, Reynolds, who has 357 yards and two […]

Josh Allen Limited In Practice On Monday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (right elbow) was listed as a limited participant during Friday's practice estimation. This is hardly a surprise considering the elbow injury has impacted Allen's practice availability for the last two weeks. The fact that he was even able to practice in any capacity on Monday is a good sign. At […]

Mike Williams Re-Aggravated High-Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) re-aggravated his high-ankle sprain during Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, head coach Brandon Staley told the media. "We are going to find out a lot more in the next couple of days about his possibilities for Wednesday's practice," Staley said. "But not a significant re-injury." […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Dealing With Knee Injury

Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. "felt a little something in his knee" ahead of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, according to head coach Sean McVay. This explains why Henderson was limited to just four snaps and two touches in the loss. It remains to be seen what his status will […]

Joshua Kelley Returning To Practice

Los Angeles Chargers running back Joshua Kelley (knee) is expected to return to practice this week, head coach Brandon Staley relayed to Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Kelley has been sidelined since Week 6 and is eligible to return from IR anytime now. Through his first five games, he amassed 104 rushing yards, 56 receiving […]

Zach Wilson Not Guaranteed To Start In Week 12

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh would not commit to Zach Wilson starting at quarterback against the Chicago Bears next Sunday. This is a significant development considering it marks the first time that Saleh has left the door open for Wilson to be benched. The 23-year-old has completed just 55.6 percent of passes for […]

Biggest Week 11 Busts: Fantasy Football Reactions for Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Dalvin Cook, Nick Chubb, Justin Jefferson

The 11th NFL Sunday of the 2022 season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your week went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers. Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Downgraded To Out Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Chargers. He exited the game in the first quarter after rushing two times for nine yards. Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon should have no trouble filling in for Edwards-Helaire during his absence.

Mike Williams Downgraded To Out Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs. He caught one pass for 15 yards before exiting. This development is concerning since Williams missed the last two games with a high-ankle sprain, so it makes sense that the Chargers […]

Kadarius Toney Questionable To Return Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (hamstring) is questionable to return against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11. It's a frustrating development for many fantasy managers who thought Toney could have a huge week amidst injuries to JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion) and Mecole Hardman (abdomen). Now, with Toney added to the injury report, the […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Might Have Suffered Serious Knee Injury

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (knee) is feared to have suffered a "serious" injury in Week 11, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. His injury marked a brutal end to what had otherwise been a great day for the rookie, who turned 13 targets into nine catches for 100 yards against the […]

Matthew Stafford Not Currently In Concussion Protocol

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is not currently in concussion protocol, according to an announcement from the team that was relayed by Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. This development clarifies reports that surfaced during the Rams' game that suggested Stafford had entered concussion protocol. Rather, the veteran quarterback is simply being monitored by the […]

Mike Williams Questionable To Return Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (ankle) is officially questionable to return against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11. He caught one pass for 15 yards before exiting. This development is concerning since Williams missed the last two games with a high-ankle sprain. Because of this, it would not be surprising to see […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Questionable To Return Sunday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (ankle) is questionable to return against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11. He exited the game in the first quarter after rushing two times for nine yards. Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon should have no trouble filling in for Edwards-Helaire during his absence.

Broncos Defense Unimpressive In Overtime Loss

The Denver Broncos' defense struggled against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11, forcing zero turnovers and amassing just one sack, courtesy of Josey Jewell. When all was said and done, Jewell and teammate Alex Singleton tied for the most tackles on the team, recording 11 apiece. The unit ultimately fell apart, allowing a game-ending […]

Brandon McManus Hits Four Kicks Sunday

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus went 3-for-4 on field goals and 1-for-1 on extra points during Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. His lone miss came on a blocked attempt. The 31-year-old has made just 79.2 percent of field goals in 2022, and with the Broncos' offense struggling, he can be left on waivers […]

Greg Dulcich Catches Four Passes In Loss

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich hauled in four of five targets for 30 yards during Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He has asserted himself atop the Broncos' depth chart and ranks as a high-end TE2 over the remainder of the season. Although Sunday's performance didn't quite match the 12.1 fantasy points per […]

Kendall Hinton Totals 57 Yards In Week 11

Denver Broncos wide receiver Kendall Hinton hauled in all three of his targets for 57 yards during Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He looked solid in his expanded role with K.J. Hamler (hamstring) and Jerry Jeudy (ankle) sidelined. If those two wideouts are unable to return against the Panthers in Week 12, Hinton […]

Courtland Sutton Solid In Expanded Role

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton hauled in five of his seven targets for 80 yards during Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Sutton had an expanded role with K.J. Hamler (hamstring) and Jerry Jeudy (ankle) sidelined, and he did not disappoint. Depending on the status of his fellow wideouts in Week 12, Sutton […]

Melvin Gordon III Catches Five Passes Sunday

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III rushed eight times for 31 yards during Sunday's loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. He also hauled in all five of his targets for an additional 39 yards through the air. The Broncos have committed to giving the ball to both Gordon and Latavius Murray, a trend that […]

Latavius Murray Scores Touchdown In Lead-Back Role

Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray operated as the lead back in Week 11. He rushed 17 times for 49 yards and one touchdown while also adding four receptions for 23 yards through the air. The Broncos have committed to giving the ball to both Murray and Melvin Gordon, a trend that should continue against […]