Updated Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 12 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Kareem Hunt, Troy Franklin, Darnell Mooney, Alec Pierce, Michael Carter, Tyler Allgeier, Chris Brooks, Juwan Johnson, more

The fantasy football regular season only has a few weeks left, and it's time to examine your roster and determine which player to add to help improve your roster. There were many injuries last week, and four teams are on bye: the Broncos, Commanders, Dolphins, and Chargers. At RotoBaller HQ, we break down the waiver […]

Fact or Fiction: Fantasy Football Outlooks for Jacoby Brissett, Sean Tucker, Kenneth Gainwell, Michael Wilson, Tyrell Shavers

Welcome back to another edition of Fact or Fiction, RotoBaller's weekly look at some of the most surprising performances from around the NFL. Were those surprising shows a Fact, i.e. something fantasy managers need to pay attention to, or were they simply Fiction. I've been doing this column all season, but this week honestly might be the weirdest […]

Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers - Week 12 (2025)

A wild Week 11 is in the books. Sean Tucker and TreVeyon Henderson ran wild, but are their days as the "featured guy" numbered? One of the top waiver wire additions heading into Week 11 broke out in a big way, but can he sustain that production going forward? As we do each week, we'll […]

Fantasy Football Matchups We Love - Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12 (2025)

For many fantasy football leagues, there are only two or three weeks left in the regular season. Many fantasy managers need a win or two to propel them into the fantasy playoffs. This is one of the most important stretches of the fantasy football season. All you have to do is make it into the […]

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 13 (2025): Best Fantasy Football Streaming Options

Week 13 is here, and the fantasy playoffs are quickly approaching. Teams are jockeying for playoff positioning, and bye weeks are nearly finished.  Now is the time to build out your roster with an eye toward the future. For teams on the bubble, strong Week 13 matchups like the Jaguars against the Titans are vital. […]

Start/Sit Chart - All Week 12 Fantasy Football Matchups and Player Ratings

Welcome to Week 12 of the NFL season, and to our fantasy football Week 12 start/sit recommendations chart for all player matchups and all games. Today, we'll look at some interesting Week 12 lineup decisions for players like Bam Knight, Parker Washington, Kyle Monangai, and Wan'Dale Robinson-- and how their matchups project for the week. […]

Is Sam LaPorta Out for the Season? Injury Update on Coming Back for Fantasy Football (Week 12)

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta had one of the best rookie seasons for a tight end in history in 2023. While he has remained extremely productive, he has not quite returned to those same heights in his sophomore season, nor so far this year. A back injury caused LaPorta to miss Week 11, a […]

Week 12 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2025) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

The grass is not always greener on the other side. This cliché is tired but true, especially in the world of sports. Just consider the Chargers when they replaced Drew Brees with Philip Rivers. Ultimately, that swap worked for all involved, but Brees is the one with a Super Bowl ring and the better resume, […]

When Will Joe Mixon Return and Be Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update for Week 12 (2025)

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (foot) has remained on the non-football injury/reserve list since the beginning of the regular season and has not made any substantial progress returning to action. With the season quickly coming to an end, does Mixon have a viable path to contribute during the final weeks of the regular season? […]

2025 RSM Classic PGA Expert Roundtable and Survey (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 RSM Classic Premium RotoBaller Expert DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers the chance […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? DeVonta Smith, Tony Pollard, Javonte Williams, Rachaad White, A.J. Brown, Nico Collins, Jerry Jeudy, James Cook, Rashee Rice, Devin Singletary

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 12 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like DeVonta Smith, Tony Pollard, Javonte Williams, Rachaad White, A.J. Brown, Nico Collins, Jerry Jeudy, James Cook, Rashee Rice, Devin Singletary. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Must-Start Defenses (D/ST) for Week 12 Fantasy Football (2025)

The fantasy season keeps ticking away, and for those of you in the playoff hunt, every roster move is of the utmost importance. D/ST decisions can be tough, but RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly shares his fantasy football must-start defenses (D/ST) for Week 12 of the 2025 season. We've got your back with top Week 12 […]

Bills vs. Texans Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Thursday Night - Josh Allen, James Cook, Dalton Kincaid, Woody Marks, Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz

In the last five weeks of Thursday Night Football games, we have been treated to underwhelming teams such as the New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, and Minnesota Vikings (J.J. McCarthy? Yikes). Week 12 gives us a reprieve from those underwhelming teams as the Buffalo Bills, one of […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2025 RSM Classic (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me again! This week, we'll discuss the final official event of the FedEx Fall schedule. The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

Somehow, Week 12 is already here, and it's make-or-break time for many fantasy managers down the stretch. We're here to help you set those optimal lineups and take home those must-win matchups. Below, view our Week 12 fantasy football projections for all positions. Navigate the table to see how key players like Tee Higgins, D'Andre […]

Garrett Nussmeier Doubtful to Play Against Western Kentucky

LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (abdominal) is doubtful for Saturday's game against Western Kentucky, according to interim head coach Frank Wilson. Nussmeier did not play last week, and sophomore Michael Van Buren Jr. drew the start. Van Buren completed 21 of his 31 passing attempts for 221 yards and one touchdown in the one-point win over […]

Should I Pickup Emanuel Wilson or Chris Brooks? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

The Green Bay Packers have relied heavily on Josh Jacobs this season, and he's been one of the most consistent running backs in the NFL. On Sunday against the Giants, he went down with a knee injury, which could open the door for new options to get more workload in Week 12 against the Vikings […]

When Is Jaxson Dart Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 12 (2025)

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (concussion) was injured in his team's Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears. The Giants were fully in control of the game before he got hurt. Of course, after QB Russell Wilson took over, they immediately completely collapsed, doing absolutely nothing on offense and handing the Bears a free […]

Top 25 College Football Quarterback Rankings: Week 13 Update

The media will give the Heisman Trophy to a quarterback, which is very disappointing. In a season where no quarterback is head-and-shoulders above the rest, maybe we can pay attention to other pla...

When Is Trey Benson Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 12 (2025)

Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (knee) is still working his way back from a knee injury he suffered in Week 4. It's been a long road for Benson after taking over the starting job from RB James Conner (ankle), who's out for the season. Benson had less than one full game as the RB1 […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Emanuel Wilson, Sean Tucker Fantasy Football Outlooks

Adding and stashing backup running backs is one of the most important edges in fantasy football roster construction. Rather than holding players with limited upside or few pathways to meaningful production, managers should stack their bench with these contingency bets that can immediately step in for an injured starter and win you your week. That […]

5 College Football Bold Predictions for Week 13: USC, Oregon, Missouri, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Maryland

Somehow, and sadly, we're already onto Week 13 of the college football season. There is just one slate left to go before rivalry week, and several top-25 teams are either on a bye or are facing inferior opponents. Some will call this "Cupcake Week" for the SEC, and I can't say I blame them. That […]

Who Should I Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 12? Dawson Knox, Harold Fannin Jr., Roman Wilson, Tyler Lockett, Keaton Mitchell, Adonai Mitchell, Devin Neal, Jacoby Brissett, Brenton Strange, Brandon Aiyuk

Who Should I Pickup? Who Should I Stream? Some of the most common Week 12 fantasy football waiver wire decisions involve players like Dawson Knox, Harold Fannin Jr., Roman Wilson, Tyler Lockett, Keaton Mitchell, Adonai Mitchell, Devin Neal, Jacoby Brissett, Brenton Strange, Brandon Aiyuk. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these […]

When Is Sam LaPorta Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 12 (2025)

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (back) wasn't able to play in Week 11 for the Lions. It was the first game he missed due to injury this year. He's historically been a durable player -- he missed just one game in 2024 and played all 17 contests in his rookie season, despite dealing with […]

MLB Power Rankings: Top 23 Free-Agent Pitchers

With the World Series behind us, it is time to look at the top players available in free agency. In this ranking, we will take a look at the top 23 pitchers who are slated to hit the free agent ma...

Daily NBA Prop Bets - Top Player Props, Value Picks and Quick Odds (11/19/25)

Welcome back to the RotoBallers NBA Props article! We have an exciting nine-game slate on tap for this evening, and it is loaded with strong matchups. Eight of the nine games boast a total above 230 points, with Bulls-Blazers leading the pack at 244.5. We also have a spread of less than three points in […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kareem Hunt, Trey Benson, Tyjae Spears Fantasy Football Outlooks

The fantasy playoffs are right around the corner, and it is time to start fishing on the waiver wire for players who can improve the floor and ceiling of your fantasy lineup. One area that fantasy managers can target is the running back position. There have been numerous injuries in recent weeks that have given […]

When Is Bucky Irving Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update for Week 12 (2025)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) hasn't played a single NFL snap since Week 4. He's been dealing with shoulder and foot injuries in that time. RBs Sean Tucker and Rachaad White have filled in for him in the meantime. They've had some good production mixed in with middling results -- in […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Week 12 Buy Low, Sell High Candidates

We are just three weeks away from the start of the fantasy playoffs. This season has been quite the ride, and it's hard to believe it's already almost over. It had been a rather tame year for injuries to skill positions through the first 10 weeks, and, of course, the injury bug hit hardest right […]