Dwayne Washington Won't Play In Week 12

Denver Broncos running back Dwayne Washington (illness) is officially inactive for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns. He was listed as questionable after being a late addition to the injury report on Friday. Washington has played just one snap on offense this season, spending most of his time on special teams. As a result, his […]

Marquise Brown Officially Active Versus Rams

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marquise Brown (heel) is officially active for Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Listed as questionable entering this weekend, Brown had the odds stacked against him after he missed two consecutive practices on Thursday and Friday. However, he's ultimately active, though it remains to be seen whether he […]

Tyler Higbee Will Play In Week 12

Contrary to previous reporting, Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee is active for Week 12 versus the Arizona Cardinals. The team's initial inactives list mistakenly included Higbee, but NFL Network's Ian Rapoport has since reported that Higbee will play on Sunday. He'll lead a tight end room that also includes Davis Allen and Hunter […]

Emari Demercado, Zach Pascal Officially Active For Week 12

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (toe) and wide receiver Zach Pascal (hamstring) are active for Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams. Both players had been listed as questionable and will ultimately return following their respective one-week absences. At the wide receiver position, Michael Wilson (shoulder) is inactive, leaving Pascal as the Cardinals' No. […]

Mac Jones Benched For Bailey Zappe In Week 12

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was benched and replaced by Bailey Zappe during halftime of Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Jones had completed 12 of 21 passes for 89 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions at the time of his departure. He now has a horrendous ratio of 10 touchdowns to 12 […]

Rashid Shaheed Questionable To Return In Week 12

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (thigh) is questionable to return against the Atlanta Falcons. He departed in the first half after catching just two of five targets for nine yards. New Orleans is already weakened at wide receiver with Michael Thomas (knee) on injured reserve, so losing Shaheed for extended time would be […]

Roderic Teamer Arrested For DUI, Won't Play In Week 12

Las Vegas Raiders safety Roderic Teamer (hamstring) was pulled over for speeding and subsequently arrested for DUI on Sunday morning, according to Logan Reever of 8 News Now. Teamer, who was activated from IR on Saturday after missing six games, was ultimately released from jail. Despite being healthy enough to re-join the active roster, he […]

Panthers To Evaluate Frank Reich In The Offseason

The Carolina Panthers brought in offensive-minded head coach Frank Reich this year to help develop rookie quarterback Bryce Young after they took him with the first overall pick in this year's draft. However, it's been a very slow start for Young, leading to a lot of speculation that Reich will be fired after his first […]

Ravens Not Changing Game Plan For Isaiah Likely

The Baltimore Ravens are likely going to be without tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) for the rest of the season, but NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the team isn't expected to change their game plan or playbook and expect Isaiah Likely to be able to run the same plays as Andrews did as their […]

Justin Jefferson Unlikely To Play Monday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is listed as questionable to play on Monday night in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, but the Vikings will exercise caution with their star wideout and he is considered unlikely to play, according to a source. Minnesota has a bye next week and the belief is that […]

Lane Johnson Downgraded To Questionable In Week 12

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson (groin) has ben downgraded to questionable for Sunday's Week 12 showdown against the Buffalo Bills due to a groin injury. It's not good news for Johnson or the Eagles' offensive line in a big game this weekend in Philadelphia. There's still a chance the 33-year-old tackle is able to […]

Kyren Williams Returning To Lead-Back Duties

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (ankle) was officially activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday and will be active in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals, where he will serve as the team's lead back. However, the Rams want to be careful about not overworking him in his first game since he injured his […]

Jaylen Warren, George Pickens To Be Involved More

With the Pittsburgh Steelers firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will now be the team's play-caller and running backs coach Eddie Faulkner will essentially become the interim offensive coordinator moving forward. The new coaching structure will first and foremost focus on what quarterback Kenny Pickett is most comfortable with. They are expected […]

DeVante Parker Returns, Jalen Raegor A Healthy Scratch

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion) is officially active in Week 12 against the New York Giants on Sunday, while receiver Jalen Reagor is inactive as a healthy scratch. Parker has been sidelined since Week 8 due to a concussion, but the bye in Week 11 apparently helped him advance through the league's […]

Denver Broncos Defense (DST) - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Tier 3 DST ANALYSIS: It feels strange including the Broncos' defense any higher than Tier 4, but this is not the same defense that gave up 70 points to the Dolphins in Week 3. This does not mean the Broncos should be confused with a good […]

Chase Brown Active For Week 12

Cincinnati Bengals rookie running back Chase Brown (hamstring) is officially active for the Week 12 contest versus the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday after he was activated from Injured Reserve on Saturday. With Brown returning to the Bengals' backfield as depth, Chris Evans is a healthy scratch for this one. The 23-year-old rookie will be […]

Terrace Marshall Jr. Remains Inactive For Week 12

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. (coach's decision) is inactive for the second consecutive week. He won't suit up on Sunday versus the Tennessee Titans. Marshall has appeared in eight games this season, primarily serving as a depth option while logging 18 catches for 134 yards. The former second-round pick hasn't panned out through […]

Taylor Heinicke Active For Week 12 As Backup QB

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Taylor Heinicke (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. He was listed as questionable after logging three limited practices this past week. Despite suiting up, the 30-year-old was benched during the bye week and will return to the No. 2 quarterback role behind Desmond Ridder. He looked […]

Zay Jones Active Against Texans

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (knee), who was questionable to play in Week 12 on Sunday against the Houston Texans, is officially active for the game. Jones was limited in practice all week. He put an end to a five-game absence in the Week 11 win over the Tennessee Titans and played 63 percent […]

Devin White Officially Active For Week 12

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. He missed back-to-back practices earlier this week but did log a limited session on Friday. He entered this weekend listed as questionable and evidently made enough progress in order to suit up. The 25-year-old has 62 tackles, two sacks, […]

Dameon Pierce Active In Week 12

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (ankle) is officially active for the Week 12 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Pierce makes his return after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. Pierce got in some more work during practice this week and was expected to make his return this weekend. It's […]

Bears vs. Vikings MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Joshua Dobbs, Justin Fields, Ty Chandler, DJ Moore, Jordan Addison, Khalil Herbert

Monday Night Football wraps up the Week 12 slate and fantasy football matchups, so it's always important to make the correct start-or-sit decisions for this primetime game. Below you can read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Bears vs. Vikings game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and […]

Darius Slayton, Eric Gray Active For Week 12

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (neck) and running back Eric Gray (ankle) are active for Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. The big story here is that Slayton, who had been listed as doubtful, made significant progress over the last few days and is now healthy enough to play. He's the first […]

Rachaad White Officially Active For Week 12

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. He practiced in full all week long but was officially added to the injury report on Saturday with a "questionable" designation. Nevertheless, he's suiting up and should rank as a solid RB2 in fantasy football. He has […]

New England Patriots Defense (DST) - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Tier 2 DST ANALYSIS: The winner of the “playing against the Giants” sweepstakes for Week 12 is New England. The Giants' offense was surprisingly effective under QB Tommy Devito in Week 11 as they employed the smart strategy of just getting the ball to Saquon Barkley. […]

Mac Jones To Start Against Giants

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones will start in Week 12 against the New York Giants on Sunday, according to sources. However, backup Bailey Zappe is likely to be in the mix as well. The Patriots have been non-committal on their starting quarterback ever since the Week 10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany, […]

Trenton Irwin - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Sit in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6+/Low-End Flex ANALYSIS: Trenton Irwin has produced a few solid fantasy outings in the absence of Tee Higgins (hamstring). However, with Joe Burrow (wrist) out for the season, Irwin is completely off the fantasy radar. While Ja'Marr Chase might continue to produce, he's an elite talent who […]

Kyren Williams – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams had zero fantasy football value entering the year. Cam Akers was the projected featured running back for the Rams. Yet, the second-year player stole the show in Week 1, totaling 15 rushing attempts for 52 yards, two […]

Joe Burrow To Have Wrist Surgery Monday

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (wrist) will undergo surgery on his wrist on Monday, according to sources. The expectation is that Burrow will make a full recovery for the 2024 season. Regardless of how far the Bengals advance in the playoffs if they were to qualify, head coach Zac Taylor said Burrow's season is over. […]

Maxx Crosby Fully Expects To Play Against Chiefs

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby (knee), who was listed as doubtful to play in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday's final injury report, said he fully expects to play on Sunday. The last time a player played after being listed as doubtful was Week 8 of the 2020 season. […]