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Happy Thanksgiving RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 12 of the fantasy football regular season! We have a three-game slate on Thursday and one on Friday. With earlier games this week, it's time to start preparing and setting the most optimal lineups with our NFL team's updated Week 12 fantasy football FLEX rankings.
Filling the FLEX spot can be a weekly struggle when setting your weekly lineup. At least there are no bye weeks to deal with in Week 12. Let's see where RotoBaller has key FLEX options such as Zach Charbonnet, Jayden Reed, DeAndre Hopkins, Puka Nacua, Javonte Williams, Zay Flowers, Jordan Addison, Kyren Williams, Alexander Mattison, and Breece Hall rank in Week 12.
Our fantasy football rankings for Week 11 are put together by Nick Mariano. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of this week's important fantasy football injury news. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.
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- Emmanuel Wilson Goes On IR, James Robinson Added To Active Roster
- CeeDee Lamb Good To Go For Week 12 Thanksgiving Game
- Luke Musgrave Placed On Injured Reserve
- Dameon Pierce Back At Practice
- Antonio Gibson Questionable To Play Thanksgiving
- Jaylen Warren, George Pickens Could Benefit From New Offense
- Darius Slayton Won't Practice Wednesday
- Kyren Williams Returning To Practice, Expected To Play In Week 12
- Mack Hollins, Taylor Heinicke To Be Limited Wednesday
- Jeff Wilson Jr. Likely To Be Active Friday
- De'Von Achane Will Practice Wednesday
- Aaron Jones Likely To Miss Against The Lions
- Treylon Burks Does Not Practice Tuesday
- Kenneth Walker III Doesn't Practice Tuesday
- Tyler Lockett Practices Fully On Tuesday
- DK Metcalf Misses Practice Tuesday
- Garrett Wilson Still Dealing With Elbow Injury
- Durham Smythe Listed As DNP Tuesday
- Tyreek Hill, Chase Claypool Limited At Practice
- Raheem Mostert, De'Von Achane Limited
- Jayden Reed Added To Injury Report, Dontayvion Wicks Still Missing
- Rico Dowdle Questionable For Thanksgiving Game
- Salvon Ahmed Goes On Injured Reserve
- Rams Waive Darrell Henderson Jr.
- Saints Put Michael Thomas On Injured Reserve
- Vikings Want To Keep Ty Chandler Involved
- Mark Andrews Undergoes Surgery
- Josh Downs Continues To Fight Through Knee Injury
Week 12 Fantasy Football FLEX Outlooks and Rankings Analysis
A new feature has been added to our weekly fantasy football rankings article. Below, you will find our fantasy football outlooks for key options in Week 12, which gives readers a matchup preview of that player and advice on whether you should start or avoid for the upcoming week. We provide outlooks for all 32 NFL teams, which can be found on our player profile pages and our fantasy football news desk.
Zach Charbonnet, RB, Seattle Seahawks
Week 12 FLEX Half-PPR Rank: 39
Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is set for the first start of his professional career in Thursday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Regular starter Kenneth Walker III (oblique) suffered a non-contact injury during a rushing attempt against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11 and carries a doubtful tag after not practicing this week.
Charbonnet took over that game and finished with 15 carries for 47 yards and six catches for another 22 yards through the air. The rookie won't have it easy in the late game on Thanksgiving, as the 49ers have one of the league's better run defenses. With DeeJay Dallas (shoulder) and Kenny McIntosh the only other backfield options for the Seahawks, Charbonnet should still see enough volume to be a low-end RB2.
AJ Dillon, RB, Green Bay Packers
Week 12 FLEX Half-PPR Rank: 59
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (groin), who is listed as questionable for the Thanksgiving game on Thursday against the Detroit Lions, is expected to play, according to sources. Dillon was able to practice on a limited basis this week, and he'll be Green Bay's primary RB against Detroit with Aaron Jones (knee) already ruled out with an MCL sprain and rookie Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) on Injured Reserve. Patrick Taylor and James Robinson, who were just signed this week, will back up Dillon on Thursday. The 25-year-old should get all the touches he can handle. Dillon hasn't been killing it in 2023 with a career-low 3.5 yards per carry, and just one rushing score, but the increased volume will at least make him worthy of a starting lineup spot as an RB3/flex in fantasy this week.
Jayden Reed, WR, Green Bay Packers
Week 12 FLEX Half-PPR Rank: 82
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed will go on the road to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 12 on Thanksgiving. The rookie was limited this week in practice with a chest injury but was left off the final injury report. Reed has been on a roll the past two weeks, tallying at least 80 yards and finding the end zone twice, once through the air and once on the ground.
The 23-year-old's versatility could be on display once again on Thursday, as Aaron Jones (knee) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder) are both out for this contest, while starter AJ Dillon (groin) is listed as questionable. Easily the most explosive option on the Packers at the moment. Reed should continue to see heavy involvement in the offense and should be considered a solid flex option in Week 12.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba , WR, Seattle Seahawks
Week 12 FLEX Half-PPR Rank: 98
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba drew another six targets in the team's loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. The rookie has seen at least five targets in eight of the first ten games of his pro career. In Week 12, the Seahawks have a divisional game on Thanksgiving night against the San Francisco 49ers who lost starting safety Talanoa Hufanga (knee) to an ACL tear in Week 11.
The resulting shuffling of San Francisco's secondary will likely pit Smith-Njigba against defensive back Isaiah Oliver, who has struggled to cover the slot, giving up 256 yards and three touchdowns. Smith-Njigba's fellow receivers in Seattle, DK Metcalf (toe) and Tyler Lockett (hamstring), are both entering the Week 12 game with no injury designation, limiting the rookie's upside. Even with an encouraging coverage matchup, it is hard to project Smith-Njigba any higher than a WR4/5.
Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
Week 12 FLEX Half-PPR Rank: 121
Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Quentin Johnston will look to bounce back from a tough Week 11 performance in a Week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Johnston caught just two passes in Week 11, dropping a perfect throw from quarterback Justin Herbert on what would have been an almost certain game-winning touchdown.
The rookie was wide open, and the ball hit him in the hands in stride, but somehow it ended up on the ground. Johnston was visibly upset and did not get another chance in that game. The rookie and the entire Chargers team will hope to watch him bounce back from his toughest moment as a pro so far, but that doesn't make him worth starting in any but the deepest fantasy leagues.
Week 12 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings
Rankings are updated until kick-off. Be sure to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Standard rankings
| FLEX Rank |
Player Name |
Pos. | Overall Rank |
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | RB | 1 |
| 2 | Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 |
| 3 | CeeDee Lamb | WR | 3 |
| 4 | Alvin Kamara | RB | 4 |
| 5 | A.J. Brown | WR | 5 |
| 6 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 6 |
| 7 | Stefon Diggs | WR | 7 |
| 8 | Travis Etienne Jr. | RB | 8 |
| 9 | Austin Ekeler | RB | 9 |
| 10 | Jonathan Taylor | RB | 10 |
| 11 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB | 11 |
| 12 | Keenan Allen | WR | 12 |
| 13 | Derrick Henry | RB | 13 |
| 14 | D'Andre Swift | RB | 14 |
| 15 | Tony Pollard | RB | 15 |
| 16 | David Montgomery | RB | 16 |
| 17 | Saquon Barkley | RB | 17 |
| 18 | Josh Jacobs | RB | 18 |
| 19 | Rachaad White | RB | 19 |
| 20 | Travis Kelce | TE | 20 |
| 21 | Breece Hall | RB | 21 |
| 22 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 22 |
| 23 | Mike Evans | WR | 23 |
| 24 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 24 |
| 25 | Michael Pittman Jr. | WR | 25 |
| 26 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 26 |
| 27 | Bijan Robinson | RB | 27 |
| 28 | Joe Mixon | RB | 28 |
| 29 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 29 |
| 30 | Tank Dell | WR | 30 |
| 31 | Davante Adams | WR | 31 |
| 32 | James Conner | RB | 32 |
| 33 | Gus Edwards | RB | 33 |
| 34 | Puka Nacua | WR | 34 |
| 35 | DJ Moore | WR | 35 |
| 36 | Chris Olave | WR | 36 |
| 37 | Javonte Williams | RB | 37 |
| 38 | Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 38 |
| 39 | Zach Charbonnet | RB | 39 |
| 40 | DeVonta Smith | WR | 40 |
| 41 | Jaylen Waddle | WR | 41 |
| 42 | Cooper Kupp | WR | 42 |
| 43 | Adam Thielen | WR | 43 |
| 44 | Kyren Williams | RB | 44 |
| 45 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 45 |
| 46 | Christian Kirk | WR | 46 |
| 47 | Nico Collins | WR | 47 |
| 48 | Jaylen Warren | RB | 48 |
| 49 | T.J. Hockenson | TE | 49 |
| 50 | Deebo Samuel | WR | 50 |
| 51 | DK Metcalf | WR | 51 |
| 52 | Calvin Ridley | WR | 52 |
| 53 | Jerome Ford | RB | 53 |
| 54 | Devin Singletary | RB | 54 |
| 55 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 55 |
| 56 | Zay Flowers | WR | 56 |
| 57 | George Kittle | TE | 57 |
| 58 | Garrett Wilson | WR | 58 |
| 59 | AJ Dillon | RB | 59 |
| 60 | Terry McLaurin | WR | 60 |
| 61 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 61 |
| 62 | Marquise Brown | WR | 62 |
| 63 | Dalton Kincaid | TE | 63 |
| 64 | James Cook | RB | 64 |
| 65 | Tyler Lockett | WR | 65 |
| 66 | Chris Godwin | WR | 66 |
| 67 | Najee Harris | RB | 67 |
| 68 | Chuba Hubbard | RB | 68 |
| 69 | Courtland Sutton | WR | 69 |
| 70 | Diontae Johnson | WR | 70 |
| 71 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 71 |
| 72 | Trey McBride | TE | 72 |
| 73 | Amari Cooper | WR | 73 |
| 74 | Jordan Addison | WR | 74 |
| 75 | Josh Downs | WR | 75 |
| 76 | Rashee Rice | WR | 76 |
| 77 | Drake London | WR | 77 |
| 78 | Sam LaPorta | TE | 78 |
| 79 | Evan Engram | TE | 79 |
| 80 | Dalton Schultz | TE | 80 |
| 81 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | 81 |
| 82 | Jayden Reed | WR | 82 |
| 83 | Demario Douglas | WR | 83 |
| 84 | George Pickens | WR | 84 |
| 85 | Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | 85 |
| 86 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 86 |
| 87 | Brandin Cooks | WR | 87 |
| 88 | Gabe Davis | WR | 88 |
| 89 | Jake Ferguson | TE | 89 |
| 90 | Ty Chandler | RB | 90 |
| 91 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | 91 |
| 92 | Logan Thomas | TE | 92 |
| 93 | Jahan Dotson | WR | 93 |
| 94 | Romeo Doubs | WR | 94 |
| 95 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB | 95 |
| 96 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 96 |
| 97 | Taysom Hill | TE | 97 |
| 98 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 98 |
| 99 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | 99 |
| 100 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 100 |
| 101 | Isaiah Likely | TE | 101 |
| 102 | Christian Watson | WR | 102 |
| 103 | Rondale Moore | WR | 103 |
| 104 | Tutu Atwell | WR | 104 |
| 105 | Khalil Shakir | WR | 105 |
| 106 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 106 |
| 107 | Cole Kmet | TE | 107 |
| 108 | Noah Brown | WR | 108 |
| 109 | Miles Sanders | RB | 109 |
| 110 | Michael Wilson | WR | 110 |
| 111 | Tyler Boyd | WR | 111 |
| 112 | Zay Jones | WR | 112 |
| 113 | Elijah Moore | WR | 113 |
| 114 | Curtis Samuel | WR | 114 |
| 115 | Robert Woods | WR | 115 |
| 116 | Rashod Bateman | WR | 116 |
| 117 | Rico Dowdle | RB | 117 |
| 118 | Jonathan Mingo | WR | 118 |
| 119 | Jerick McKinnon | RB | 119 |
| 120 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 120 |
| 121 | Quentin Johnston | WR | 121 |
| 122 | David Njoku | TE | 122 |
| 123 | Jameson Williams | WR | 123 |
| 124 | Kyle Pitts | TE | 124 |
| 125 | Latavius Murray | RB | 125 |
| 126 | K.J. Osborn | WR | 126 |
| 127 | Cade Otton | TE | 127 |
| 128 | Justin Watson | WR | 128 |
| 129 | Royce Freeman | RB | 129 |
| 130 | Treylon Burks | WR | 130 |
| 131 | Jalen Guyton | WR | 131 |
| 132 | Jonnu Smith | TE | 132 |
| 133 | Michael Gallup | WR | 133 |
| 134 | Josh Reynolds | WR | 134 |
| 135 | Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 135 |
| 136 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 136 |
| 137 | Roschon Johnson | RB | 137 |
| 138 | Samaje Perine | RB | 138 |
| 139 | Darius Slayton | WR | 139 |
| 140 | Hunter Henry | TE | 140 |
| 141 | DJ Chark Jr. | WR | 141 |
| 142 | Trey Palmer | WR | 142 |
| 143 | Pat Freiermuth | TE | 143 |
| 144 | Dameon Pierce | RB | 144 |
| 145 | Tyler Conklin | TE | 145 |
| 146 | Michael Mayer | TE | 146 |
| 147 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 147 |
| 148 | Jalin Hyatt | WR | 148 |
| 149 | Tyler Higbee | TE | 149 |
| 150 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | TE | 150 |
| 151 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | RB | 151 |
| 152 | Gerald Everett | TE | 152 |
| 153 | Nelson Agholor | WR | 153 |
| 154 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 154 |
| 155 | Allen Lazard | WR | 155 |
| 156 | Zack Moss | RB | 156 |
| 157 | A.T. Perry | WR | 157 |
| 158 | DeVante Parker | WR | 158 |
| 159 | Kyle Philips | WR | 159 |
| 160 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | 160 |
| 161 | Greg Dortch | WR | 161 |
| 162 | Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | 162 |
| 163 | Juwan Johnson | TE | 163 |
| 164 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 164 |
| 165 | Brandon Powell | WR | 165 |
| 166 | Hunter Renfrow | WR | 166 |
| 167 | Donald Parham Jr. | TE | 167 |
| 168 | Trenton Irwin | WR | 168 |
| 169 | Tanner Hudson | TE | 169 |
| 170 | Skyy Moore | WR | 170 |
| 171 | Elijah Mitchell | RB | 171 |
| 172 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 172 |
| 173 | Joshua Kelley | RB | 173 |
| 174 | Tommy Tremble | TE | 174 |
| 175 | Justice Hill | RB | 175 |
| 176 | Kalif Raymond | WR | 176 |
| 177 | Tucker Kraft | TE | 177 |
| 178 | Kadarius Toney | WR | 178 |
| 179 | Chase Edmonds | RB | 179 |
| 180 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | WR | 180 |
| 181 | Cedric Tillman | WR | 181 |
| 182 | Daniel Bellinger | TE | 182 |
| 183 | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 183 |
| 184 | Alec Pierce | WR | 184 |
| 185 | Jamaal Williams | RB | 185 |
| 186 | Cedrick Wilson Jr. | WR | 186 |
| 187 | Dalvin Cook | RB | 187 |
| 188 | Chris Moore | WR | 188 |
| 189 | Derius Davis | WR | 189 |
| 190 | Tyler Scott | WR | 190 |
| 191 | D'Ernest Johnson | RB | 191 |
| 192 | Matt Breida | RB | 192 |
| 193 | Jauan Jennings | WR | 193 |
| 194 | Allen Robinson II | WR | 194 |
| 195 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 195 |
| 196 | Kylen Granson | TE | 196 |
| 197 | Noah Fant | TE | 197 |
| 198 | Noah Gray | TE | 198 |
| 199 | Mack Hollins | WR | 199 |
| 200 | Xavier Gipson | WR | 200 |
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