November 22, 2025
The Green Bay Packers plan to work out running back
Josh Jacobs (knee) during pre-game warmups before deciding if he will suit up against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jacobs practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's practice, and his status is considered truly up in the air. The 27-year-old's knee is structurally sound, but it is supposedly still tender from last week. Jacobs is pushing to play; however, the Packers will also have a quick turnaround in Week 13 against the Lions on Thanksgiving. His pre-game warmup will be an important one to monitor on Sunday morning for fantasy managers with Jacobs and
Emanuel Wilson, who would be a must-start if Jacobs can't go.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Adam Schefter
November 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker caught all four of his targets for 52 total yards and finished with 11.2 PPR points in Week 11. It was the first time this season that Coker registered double-digit PPR fantasy points. Carolina is facing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. They rank 28th in fantasy points per game allowed to WRs this year. Although Coker has a great fantasy matchup, he simply doesn't produce enough to take advantage of the draw. He is behind
Tetairoa McMillan and
Xavier Legette on the depth chart and has yet to be targeted more than four times in a single game. Coker has not caught a TD pass or reached 55 receiving yards in five games played this year.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Last week, Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Xavier Legette delivered his best fantasy outing since Week 7. The second-year WR caught four passes for 83 yards and a touchdown. He finished with 18.3 PPR fantasy points. It was only the second time in 2025 that Legette registered more than 15 PPR points. However, he also injured his hip during the fourth quarter. He was a full participant in all practices for Week 12 and is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the 49ers. The Niners have surrendered 36.6 fantasy points per game to opposing WRs this season, which ranks 28th of all teams. Legette has been targeted more than five times just twice since Week 7. Inconsistent volume throughout the year, despite a favorable matchup, makes Legette an unreliable option in deeper fantasy leagues for Week 12.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver
Tetairoa McMillan delivered his best performance of the season in the Panthers' 30-27 triumph over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. The rookie WR totaled 130 receiving yards on eight receptions and caught two touchdown passes. He finished with 33 PPR fantasy points. In one game, McMillan doubled his TD total for the season. It was the first time this season that McMillan surpassed 30 PPR fantasy points, and he placed as the overall fantasy WR2. In Week 12, Carolina will go against the San Francisco 49ers, who rank 28th in the league in fantasy points per game allowed to WRs in 2025. Last week, the 49ers gave up 452 yards, the most of all teams. With a plus matchup lining up for McMillan, he remains a must-start in all formats this week.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Last week, Carolina Panthers running back
Chuba Hubbard played on 19% of the offensive snaps, logged 21 rushing yards on four carries, and caught one pass for seven yards as he continued to operate as a backup RB. Since his return from a calf injury in Week 7, Hubbard has registered 117 rushing yards and is averaging 5.0 PPR fantasy points per game. The fifth-year RB should only be rostered as a handcuff for
Rico Dowdle. He will only be a fantasy asset if Dowdle misses time. At this point in the season, if you roster Hubbard and not Dowdle, you can simply cut the Panthers' backup RB.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) is officially listed as questionable for Week 12 against the Chicago Bears. The 41-year-old suffered a small fracture in his left wrist during Pittsburgh's Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, and his status for Week 12 against the Bears was in serious doubt at the beginning of the week. Rodgers opened the week with a DNP on Wednesday, but was upgraded to a limited participant on both Thursday and Friday, which will give him a shot to suit up on Sunday. The former Green Bay Packer has been solid overall in his first season in Pittsburgh, completing 66.4% of his passes for 1,969 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. If Rodgers can play Sunday, it would mark his 30th career game against the Bears. He'd profile as a QB2 with how banged up the Bears are defensively. If he can't go,
Mason Rudolph would be in line to make his first start of the season.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
November 22, 2025
In Week 11, Carolina Panthers running back
Rico Dowdle totaled 100 scrimmage yards, with 45 on the ground and 55 through the air. He finished with 15 PPR points. Carolina's opponent for Week 12 is the San Francisco 49ers, who rank 18th in fantasy points per game allowed to RBs this season. San Francisco's injury-riddled defense ranks 21st in fantasy points per game allowed to RBs over the past four weeks. Dowdle remains a must-start in all formats, especially as he provides a solid fantasy floor in any matchup. The 6-5 Panthers might stick close to San Francisco, so Dowdle should get enough work as a runner.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers quarterback
Bryce Young is coming off the best performance of his NFL career. In Week 11, Young finished with three passing touchdowns, no interceptions, and set a new Panthers single-game franchise record with 448 passing yards. He was also the fantasy QB2 for the week and earned a season-high 31.8 fantasy points. Carolina faces the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. The Niners' defense continues to be riddled with injuries. San Francisco ranks 24th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to QBs and has surrendered the second-most passing yards (2,817) in the league this season. Last week, Arizona QB
Jacoby Brissett completed 47 passes for 452 yards and two TDs against the Niners. Fantasy players looking for a streaming option in deeper leagues should consider Young. He may produce quality fantasy totals for Week 12 even if he doesn't quite approach last week's numbers.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears. Warren was on the injury report with an ankle injury this week, but managed to avoid an injury designation after practicing in full on Friday. Warren should resume his role as the lead back heading into this Week 12 contest.
Kenneth Gainwell has been more involved recently, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried. Warren continues to be productive and should be a fine RB2 for this upcoming Week 12 matchup.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 22, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers should once again have an increased role in the passing game this weekend. Fellow wideout
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for the third straight week. Last week, Meyers hauled in five of his six targets for 64 yards in the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. The assumption is that his role will continue to grow as he keeps learning the playbook. Meyers should be able to at least give fantasy managers WR3 value for this upcoming matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 22, 2025
Dallas Cowboys tight end
Jake Ferguson is looking to bounce back against the Philadelphia Eagles this weekend. Ferguson had a strong stretch of play, but has been a bit sluggish lately. Last week, Ferguson hauled in four of his five targets for 16 yards in the win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The return of
CeeDee Lamb seems to have cut into some of Ferguson's target share over the last few games. The 26-year-old has been held to under 50 receiving yards four of his last five games. Despite that, Ferguson should still be plugged in as a TE1 for this Week 12 matchup.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 22, 2025
Minnesota Vikings center Ryan Kelly (concussion) was activated from the injured reserve on Saturday. Kelly has been on the IR due to concussions he suffered in Week 2 and Week 4. However, Kelly won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 12 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The return of Kelly is a welcoming sight for this Vikings offensive line. His return to the field should help give this offense a boost.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
November 22, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Brandin Cooks was waived by the organization on Saturday. The two sides mutually agreed to part ways earlier this week, but the move is official now. The veteran wideout is now a free agent and could draw some interest from teams in playoff contention. Through 10 games, Cooks hauled in 19 of his 25 targets for 165 receiving yards with zero touchdowns this season. The 32-year-old hasn't contributed much the last few seasons, but could still help as a depth option on a playoff team. The departure of Cooks could mean more playing time for
Devaughn Vele and
Mason Tipton.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
November 22, 2025
San Francisco 49ers kicker
Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. This doesn't come as a surprise after Pineiro failed to practice at all this week. His absence will likely result in
Matt Gay being elevated from the practice squad. He figures to serve as the kicker for at least one week with Pineiro having a chance to return in Week 13. Gay has spent most of the season with the Washington Commanders, making 13-of-19 field goal attempts. He has struggled this season, so there should be better streaming options out there ahead of Week 12.
--Andy WebbSource: Adam Schefter
November 22, 2025
The Atlanta Falcons defense/special teams gets a favorable matchup in Week 12 against the Saints, an offense that has provided the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing defenses through 11 weeks of the season. Saints quarterback
Tyler Shough has thrown a couple of picks during his two and a half games played, but it is the sacks that will carry the Falcons defense to relevance, having totaled 18 sacks over the last three games despite missing some pieces on defense. The team will again be without S Billy Bowman Jr. (Achilles) and DL Zach Harrison (knee), but with one of the lowest projected totals on the slate (40.5), there may not be a ton of offense in this one, which bodes well for Atlanta's defense. The squad projects as a top 12 unit this week on the road in New Orleans.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
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