Booms and Busts - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits for Week 12 Lineups (2025)

Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season is upon us. We continue to move ever closer to the start of the fantasy football playoffs. Lineup decisions do not get any easier this time of year. With so much at stake, and players missing games due to injuries/byes, fantasy gamers must pay close attention to each […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Busts? Players Who May Disappoint (2025)

As we enter Week 12 of the NFL season, a quick reminder of the wide receivers we are missing this week: Ja'Marr Chase, Malik Nabers, Drake London, Mike Evans, Ladd McConkey, Terry McLaurin, Tyreek Hill, Marvin Harrison Jr., Courtland Sutton, Garrett Wilson, and Jaylen Waddle. That's 10 wide receivers (and Waddle) drafted in the first […]

Fantasy Football Sleepers, Busts: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12 - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

Unfortunately, four more teams are out of action on byes right before the fantasy football playoffs, and managers must dive deeper in the rankings to find one-week streamers and players in plus-matchups to stay in the postseason race. Part of that effort is also knowing which players and matchups to avoid. If you're seeking assistance […]

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Sneaky Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 12

Hey RotoBallers! With the Week 12 slate just hours away, let's take a look at a few high-use stash options at each position. Throughout this series, I have encouraged managers to stash players like Sean Tucker, Oronde Gadsden II, Jaxson Dart, and Kimani Vidal. This weekend, we will spotlight a must-add running back who is […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 12 (2025)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 12 of the 2025 fantasy football season. We're in the double-digit weeks of the season, with a large sample of the offensive and defensive advanced metrics. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to […]

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 […]

Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 12 (2025) - Amon-Ra St. Brown, Stefon Diggs, A.J. Brown, Zay Flowers, Luther Burden III

Welcome to the Wide Receiver Matchups to Target column for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. We now have 11 games to work with, so we'll use individual performance, matchup grades, pace of play, and implied totals to pinpoint the best WRs to target in daily fantasy lineups. Week 11 was an up-and-down ride […]

Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 12 (2025) - Jahmyr Gibbs, TreVeyon Henderson, Travis Etienne Jr., More

This is setting up for a really fantastic week of NFL DFS, and in weeks like this one, where we don't have someone like CMC in a smash spot soaking up a bunch of rostership, those who are willing to dig in a little deeper on matchups should be rewarded. My player pool for tournaments […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings for Week 12 (2025): Fantasy Football Pickups for Jayden Reed, Andrei Iosivas, Bhayshul Tuten, Luther Burden, AJ Barner, Bam Knight, Michael Carter, Greg Dortch

The weekend has arrived, and there is still one more day to scour the waiver wire to help fantasy managers improve their starting lineup or depth. NFL teams have released their injury reports. On top of injuries, the Broncos, Commanders, Dolphins, and Chargers are on a bye. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 12 Fantasy Football (2025)

Four. That is how many teams are on bye this week. There are also a lot of injuries that are leaving fantasy managers' starting lineup a little thin this week. Three. That is how many games are left in your fantasy football regular season. If you are fighting for a playoff spot, every week is […]

Running Back Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 12 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekend start 'em sit' em columns. With the fantasy football playoffs quickly approaching, it is more important now more than ever to hit on our lineup calls. This week, we will spotlight a No. 2 running back who is poised for a larger workload and a rookie […]

Wide Receiver Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 12 (2025)

I'm glad I wrote this column on Friday instead of Thursday, because I probably would have looked very wrong if I tried to predict wide receiver performances from Houston's Thursday night win over the Bills. Khalil Shakir had eight catches for 110 yards against one of the league's best defenses, while last week's breakout star, […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks: Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Kenneth Walker III, David Montgomery, Jalen Coker, Chimere Dike, Mason Taylor, T.J. Hockenson, more

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 12 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Kenneth Walker III, David Montgomery, Jalen Coker, Chimere Dike, Mason Taylor, and T.J. Hockenson. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Sean Tucker, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Cade Otton, Kyren Williams, Colby Parkinson, Matthew Stafford, Baker Mayfield, Rachaad White

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 12 SNF fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Sean Tucker, Chris Godwin, Emeka Egbuka, Cade Otton, Kyren Williams, Colby Parkinson, Matthew Stafford, Baker Mayfield, Rachaad White. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and build […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Michael Wilson, Darnell Mooney, Travis Etienne Jr., Tre Tucker, Parker Washington, DeVonta Smith, George Pickens, Jerry Jeudy, Greg Dortch, David Njoku

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 12 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Michael Wilson, Darnell Mooney, Travis Etienne Jr., Tre Tucker, Parker Washington, DeVonta Smith, George Pickens, Jerry Jeudy, Greg Dortch, David Njoku. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Juwan Johnson, A.J. Barner, Hunter Henry, Cade Otton, Theo Johnson, Jake Ferguson, Harold Fannin Jr., Dallas Goedert, Pat Freiermuth, Noah Fant

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 12 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Juwan Johnson, A.J. Barner, Hunter Henry, Mark Andrews, Theo Johnson, Jake Ferguson, Harold Fannin Jr., Dallas Goedert, Pat Freiermuth, Noah Fant. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jacoby Brissett, Daniel Jones, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, Tyler Shough, Kirk Cousins, Tyrod Taylor, Jameis Winston, Shedeur Sanders

Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 12 fantasy football lineup decisions involve players like Jacoby Brissett, Daniel Jones, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye, Tyler Shough, Kirk Cousins, Tyrod Taylor, Jameis Winston, Shedeur Sanders. However, don't worry, we are here to help you make these decisions and […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash in Dynasty and Keeper Leagues (2026)

Preparation for the 2026 fantasy season is already underway. Drafts are happening, and we're getting a clearer picture of what to expect with players' ADP (Average Draft Position). While it's a useful guide for redraft leagues, those in dynasty and keeper leagues will have different draft preparation. Some of you will be looking to win […]

Week 12 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football defense streamers, starts, and tiered rankings for Week 12 of the 2025 season! This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers for the entire season. With the fantasy football playoffs right around the corner, starting the correct defenses each week becomes that much more […]

Start/Sit Chart - Week 12 Fantasy Football Matchups for Sunday Night Football

On Sunday, we're treated to a primetime NFC banger between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams. NFL Playoff implications are on the line, and so are fantasy football playoff implications. These two teams have no shortage of fantasy-friendly assets, so lock in your lineups with our Week 12 SNF start-sit chart. In […]

Sneaky Fantasy Football Injuries to Affect Lineups - Winners and Losers for Week 12

Variety is the spice of life, so why not try something a little different on this fine fall afternoon? Nothing instantly shakes up the fantasy landscape quite like injuries, so we figured, why not head toward the action to help add value? So many players get banged up to different degrees every weekend, all while […]

NFL Survivor Pool Picks: Week 12 Targets and Avoids

With seven short weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, welcome back to our NFL Survivor Pool Picks for Week 12! Congratulations if you're still alive in your Survivor pool, as there's still a lot of work left to do to be the last entrant standing, but we'll help get you there every week! Week […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - Buccaneers vs. Rams Sunday Night Showdown

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Another week has come and gone, and we are on to our Week 12 Sunday Night Football matchup. Thursday Night Football was an excellent game, and I hope we get another one here tonight!  We get a great matchup for us on Sunday Night Football this week! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) […]

Best Week 12 Survivor Pool Selections - Three Survivor/Eliminator Picks to Trust

Week 12 kicked off with the Texans upsetting the Bills as 5.5-point underdogs on Thursday night. Favorites went 11-4 last week, and seven of the 13 remaining matchups this week feature a spread of at least a touchdown. That's the most in a single week so far this season. That includes three double-digit favorites this […]

Emanuel Wilson, Sean Tucker, Kenneth Gainwell: Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 12

The fantasy playoffs are right around the corner. Now is the time to make moves that will lead to a playoff berth, and hopefully, a fantasy championship. There were several running back injuries in Week 11 that opened up opportunities for backup running backs to have big fantasy weeks. Undoubtedly, those performances led fantasy managers […]

5 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's Week 12 Picks

It's time for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. Right around Thanksgiving is when things really start to heat up, where every matchup feels like it means a little more. That's where my Week 12 bold predictions come in. I'm targeting a few fringe players who I believe are in a strong position for […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Tight Ends (TE) Week 12 Weekend Updates

The tight end spot never presents easy lineup decisions unless you have a must-start stud, so we're here to help you nail start-sit calls with our Week 12 fantasy football tight end rankings for 2025. In the full table of TE rankings below, fantasy managers will see where TEs on the start-sit bubble, like AJ […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 12 FLEX (RB, WR, TE) Weekend Updates for Sean Tucker, DJ Moore, Josh Downs, Ricky Pearsall, Jakobi Meyers, Cade Otton, Romeo Doubs, Quinshon Judkins, Kyle Pitts

With four teams with several fantasy-relevant players out of action on a bye, many fantasy managers will have to dive deeper into the flex rankings to find startable options. Check out our updated Week 12 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2025 to guide your key start-sit decisions. In the ranking below, find out where notable […]

Fantasy Football Rankings - Running Backs (RB) Week 12 Weekend Updates

If you need help finding the top RB options for Week 12, you have come to the right place. Welcome back to our updated Week 12 fantasy football running back rankings for 2025. For assistance with your start-sit calls at RB, check the rankings below to find out where key ball carriers and chain movers […]