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. […]

Roschon Johnson - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB4 ANALYSIS: Chicago Bears running back Roschon Johnson has encountered inconsistent opportunities throughout the season, a trend that continued in Week 11. Despite teammate D'Onta Foreman exiting with an ankle injury, Johnson remained behind Khalil Herbert, finishing the game with six carries for 30 yards. Although he showcased efficiency with […]

Signs Point To Mac Jones Starting In Week 12

Signs continue to point to New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones starting on Sunday for the Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants, but as of Friday, the players still had not been told which quarterback would make the start this weekend. Jones and Bailey Zappe split QB repetitions at practice during the week […]

Jerry Jeudy - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR4 ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers haven't really seen anything from Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy this year that would make them excited to throw him into their starting lineups, and that is especially true in a Week 12 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, who boast the best defense in […]

A.T. Perry - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver A.T. Perry didn't have any career receptions before New Orleans' most recent game, a Week 10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. After that game, Perry's now got two receptions in his career, including a touchdown catch. He was […]

Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe Could Split Reps In Week 12

New England Patriots quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe could split reps during Sunday's game against the New York Giants, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. While Jones is expected to draw the start, Garafolo points out that both quarterbacks split reps in practice this past week and could continue to follow that trend on […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports For Week 12 (Sunday Morning Updates): Justin Jefferson, Rachaad White, Marquise Brown, Dameon Pierce, Kyren Williams, Zay Flowers, and more

Heading into Week 12 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 12 as of Sunday, November 26, 2023, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football assets. The injury news for […]

Aaron Rodgers Could Practice Next Week, Play In Week 16

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) remains ahead of schedule in his recovery and could return to practice as early as Week 13, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Doing so would allow him to log three weeks of practice before returning to game action in Week 16 versus the Washington Commanders. At this […]

Zay Jones - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team PPR Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars got wide receiver Zay Jones back last week for the first time since Week 5. He didn't have a huge game, but he did manage to catch all four of his targets, finishing with 20 yards. Jones played 63% of […]

Greg Dortch - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR6 ANALYSIS: Last week against the Houston Texans, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch had by far his best game of the season. Entering the contest, he had been targeted just twice all year, catching one pass for two yards. Against Houston, it was a different […]

Ravens vs. Chargers SNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Zay Flowers, Odell Beckham Jr., Keaton Mitchell, Isaiah Likely, Gus Edwards, Quentin Johnston

One of the last games of the Week 12 slate is an exciting one in "real life" and for fantasy football. Below you can read our Sunday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Ravens vs. Chargers game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS. The Ravens are looking to […]

When Is Kyren Williams Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams suffered an ankle injury during the team's Oct. 15 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Before the injury, Williams was having a huge day, carrying the ball 20 times for 158 yards and a touchdown. Williams missed the team's next four games on Injured Reserve, with Darrell Henderson Jr. […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 12 Matchups Analysis

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 12 matchups analysis and Start Em, Sit Em column for fantasy football. Happy Thanksgiving! The injury train just keeps on rolling, taking out superstars like flies on a windshield. Last week was another wild one with plenty of booms and busts, several of which came from individuals that very few […]

Key Starters and Tough Calls - Week 12 Lineup Spotlights for Fantasy Football Upside Include Keaton Mitchell, Zay Flowers, Rashid Shaheed

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 12 Lineup Spotlights - Key Starters and Tough Calls for fantasy football. Every week, I zoom in on some of my preferred players to go with when dealing with challenging lineup decisions. These picks are based on my Premium Weekly Lineup Rankings, available as part of the RotoBaller NFL Premium Pass. […]

WR/CB Matchups to Target and Downgrade - Week 12 (2023)

Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome to Week 12 of the WR/CB Matchups article. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly series looking at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. During the past three seasons, I have tweaked my process to make the chart more user-friendly […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Matchups We Love: The Fantasy Matchmaker

Welcome back to the Week 12 Fantasy Matchmaker article looking at Week 12 matchups we love! This is my weekly series for RotoBaller where I look at the matchup strength for pretty much every viable fantasy football player across the fantasy skill positions. With only three weeks left in the fantasy football regular season, each […]

Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 12 Lineups

As we gather around the Thanksgiving table, indulging in the feast of both turkey and football, fantasy managers find themselves faced with tough decisions on who to start and sit in Week 12. Just like the carefully planned Thanksgiving menu, constructing the perfect fantasy football lineup requires strategic thinking and a dash of intuition. In […]

Week 12 Fantasy Busts? Players Who May Disappoint Include Tua Tagovailoa, Garrett Wilson, James Cook, Amari Cooper

A trio of Thursday games. The first-ever Black Friday game. The regularly scheduled Sunday slate. And for dessert, Monday Night Football. A lot of football (and food) is on tap, and hopefully, the only thing busting is your belt buckle. But that's the nature of the game. Not everybody will put up the stat line […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire for Week 12 Includes Demario Douglas, Joshua Kelley, Tyjae Spears, Kenneth Gainwell

Hey, fantasy football wizards! Strap in, because we're about to zoom straight into the fantasy playoffs. It's high time to sharpen your start/sit strategies -- think of it as sharpening your swords for the final battle. Mastering the waiver wire? It's less about being the smartest in the room and more about being calculated with […]

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15) - Defense Streamers and Starts

It's crazy to think we are almost done with the fantasy football season. With most playoffs starting in Week 15, there are just three regular season games left until the postseason. That means, if you stream defenses in fantasy, you have come to the right place. Now is the perfect time to start lining up […]

Week 12 PPR Rankings for Fantasy Football: Isiah Pacheco, Jaylen Warren, Joe Mixon, Nico Collins, Christian Kirk, Chris Godwin

Hey, RotoBallers! We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. With four games in the books already, it's time to prepare those lineups for the rest of Week 12. There is a lot of news and notes to get, and we are here to help guide you with the best possible lineup choices with our Week […]

Fantasy Football Warning Signals for Week 12: Russell Wilson, Alexander Mattison, Courtland Sutton

Week 12 of the fantasy football season is underway and while we may have drafted certain players at a premium, it is okay to consider benching them despite their name value. We often hear the phrase "start your studs" and it is a tried and true method, especially earlier in the season. When injuries, tough […]