November 19, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals tight end
Mike Gesicki (pectoral), who remains on Injured Reserve due to a pectoral injury, had his 21-day practice window opened on Wednesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. It's probably unlikely, but Gesicki will now be eligible to return this weekend when the team takes on the visiting New England Patriots. The 30-year-old tight end could have a chance to supplant
Noah Fant as the team's top pass-catching tight end once he's fully recovered, which means he's a name to watch in fantasy leagues as we approach the playoffs. Gesicki has not played since getting hurt in Week 6. Before his pectoral injury, he had caught eight of his 16 targets for 61 yards and no touchdowns in six games. In two-TE fantasy leagues, Gesicki is worth stashing now if he's available on the waiver wire.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 19, 2025
Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (elbow) is still expected to return to the starting lineup once doctors clear him from his elbow injury, but there has been external debate about whether it makes sense to bring Daniels back at all this year after the team has lost six games in a row to drop to 3-8, according to ESPN's Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler. Sources have said that Daniels could return as early as Week 13 against the Denver Broncos after their bye week, but the team has loosely braced for an absence of five to six weeks just in case. The team's current standings and the fact that it's been an injury-plagued year for the second-year signal-caller could end up being enough to persuade the Commanders to pull the plug on Daniels for the rest of 2025. Washington could very well make a final decision on Daniels' future for this year during this week's bye.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler
November 19, 2025
Per the Pewter Report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) was not seen at the portion of practice on Wednesday that was open to the media. Godwin has not played since injuring his fibula in Week 5, but he's been making progress and was limited in practice all of last week. A DNP to begin this week would be a downgrade for the 29-year-old, but we'll have to wait and see what his official status is. The Bucs have been bringing Godwin along slowly after he suffered a dislocated ankle in Week 7 of last year, which was the reason he didn't make his debut this year until Week 4. Reports have suggested that Godwin might not return until December, so fantasy managers who have been stashing him all this time shouldn't be surprised if he's not cleared to play this Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams.
--Keith HernandezSource: Pewter Report
November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) was seen "making some grabs" during Wednesday's practice. Irving has not played since suffering foot and shoulder injuries back in Week 4, but he was limited in practice all of last week and is nearing a return to Tampa's backfield. The 23-year-old is probably going to need to do more in practice this week to have a shot at playing in Week 12 versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on his status the rest of the week, but a difficult decision is likely coming this weekend, especially with the Bucs playing on Sunday night. If Irving is cleared to make his return in Week 12, fantasy managers could be looking at a three-man, hot-hand approach in the team's backfield with Irving,
Rachaad White and
Sean Tucker, who exploded for three touchdowns last week.
--Keith HernandezSource: Logan B. Robinson
November 19, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for the Week 12 contest this Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Jonathan Gannon said. Demercado suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 11 and will sit out this weekend. Given the nature of the 26-year-old's injury, there's a good chance he'll miss another game in Week 13 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, too. Meanwhile,
Trey Benson (knee) is having his 21-day practice window opened this week, so he's nearing a return for the first time since injuring his knee in Week 4. When Demercado gets over his ankle injury, he just might be the No. 4 RB on Arizona's depth chart, so he's certainly not worth stashing in 12-team fantasy leagues. With Demercado out this week and Benson probably not ready to return yet,
Bam Knight could get one more week as the RB1, with
Michael Carter working on passing downs.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
November 19, 2025
Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has ruled out wide receiver
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) for the Week 12 game on Sunday against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Tyler Drake of Arizona Sports. Harrison had an appendectomy last week and will miss his second straight game this weekend. It remains to be seen if the 23-year-old second-year wideout will be able to return in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's been another disappointing season for the fourth overall pick, although he has improved since quarterback
Jacoby Brissett took over for the injured
Kyler Murray (foot). Through nine games in 2025, Harrison has a 34-525-4 line on 62 targets.
Michael Wilson, who had an incredible 15 catches for 185 yards last week with Harrison out, should once again be primed for a heavy target load in Week 12.
Greg Dortch should serve as the WR2 again for Arizona, too.
--Keith HernandezSource: Arizona Sports - Tyler Drake
November 19, 2025
Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris said he's hopeful that wide receiver
Drake London (knee) will be able to play in Week 13 against the New York Jets, according to Josh Kendall of The Athletic. Although the Falcons haven't officially ruled London out for their Week 12 divisional game against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, the 24-year-old is not expected to play after spraining the PCL in his left knee in the Week 11 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. The good news, though, is that fantasy managers might be without London for just one game. London's fantasy stock might fall a bit with quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) done for the year, but he should still be considered a must-start in all fantasy lineups when he returns from his knee sprain. With London out this weekend,
Darnell Mooney and tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. should be QB
Kirk Cousins' top aerial targets.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Josh Kendall
November 19, 2025
The Arizona Cardinals are opening the practice window for running back
Trey Benson (knee) to return from Injured Reserve, according to Tyler Drake of AZ Sports. Benson has been on IR since Week 4 due to a knee injury. While this move does not guarantee that he will be active for Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, it's clearly a positive sign that Benson's return will come in the next few weeks. Across four games this season, the 23-year-old has recorded 224 scrimmage yards on 42 touches. With running back
James Conner (ankle) out for the season, Benson profiles as the clear RB1 in Arizona once fully healthy. If Benson remains sidelined for Week 12, the Cardinals will likely turn to a combination of
Bam Knight and
Michael Carter to handle backfield snaps against Jacksonville.
--Will BradySource: AZ Sports - Tyler Drake
November 19, 2025
Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union did not list Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) among the players who were not participating in the team's Wednesday walkthrough. Tuten was forced to exit early from his team's Week 11 win over the Los Angeles Chargers due to an ankle injury. However, his apparent on-field presence during practice on Wednesday could be a positive sign for his status in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals. Before leaving the game against the Chargers, Tuten was on his way to a breakout performance with 74 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. If he is active in Week 12, it's possible that Jacksonville will continue shifting touches away from veteran back
Travis Etienne and towards Tuten. Fantasy managers should check back throughout the week as more information around Tuten's injury status is released.
--Will BradySource: The Florida Times-Union - Ryan O'Halloran
November 19, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) does indeed need surgery that involves "full reconstruction" of his torn ACL and faces "at least" nine months of recovery, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Penix Jr. suffered the injury during his team's Week 11 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The injury occurred in his left knee rather than his right, which is notable considering he tore his right ACL twice during his collegiate career. A nine-month recovery timeline from late November means Penix Jr.'s availability for the start of the 2026 season could be in question. For the remainder of 2025, Atlanta will likely turn to veteran quarterback
Kirk Cousins, who has struggled across three games (one start) worth of action so far this season. Cousins profiles as a low-end fantasy QB2 heading into a Week 12 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport
November 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said that tight end
David Njoku (knee) is considered day-to-day with a knee injury and is "working hard to be able to play" in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders, per Scott Petrak of BrownsZone. Across nine games this season, the 29-year-old has hauled in 30 receptions for 288 yards and three touchdowns on 45 targets. However, Njoku's usage has trended down in recent weeks, as he's hauled in just three catches for 28 yards on four targets over his last two games. If Njoku is unable to play in Week 12, it could mean a boost in playing time and target share for Browns tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. Over his last five games, Fannin Jr. is averaging seven targets per game and could profile as a low-end fantasy TE1 if Njoku is out.
UPDATE: Njoku missed practice on Wednesday.--Will BradySource: BrownsZone - Scott Petrak
November 19, 2025
New York Giants rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart (concussion) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday "in some capacity," per ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Dart suffered a concussion in Week 10 that forced him to miss New York's Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers. It remains to be seen whether Dart will be able to practice in full on Wednesday or if he will be limited, but either way, his presence on the field is a positive sign for his chances of playing in Week 12 against the Detroit Lions. Across nine games (seven starts) this season, Dart has thrown for 1,417 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions while rushing for 317 yards and seven scores on 57 attempts. If active, he profiles as a solid fantasy QB1 in Week 12 against Detroit. If Dart cannot return, veteran quarterback
Jameis Winston would be in line to make his second straight start for the Giants on Sunday.
UPDATE: Dart is officially still in the concussion protocol, but he's trending to play against Detroit, barring a setback. He was also the first QB up in practice drills on Wednesday.--Will BradySource: ESPN - Jordan Raanan
November 19, 2025
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Tuesday that he is "very in favor" of the team signing wide receiver
George Pickens to a long-term contract extension, per Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. The Cowboys acquired Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers this past offseason but have not yet locked him into a contract beyond the 2025 season. Across 10 games in his first season in Dallas, the 24-year-old has recorded 58 catches for 908 yards and seven touchdowns on 83 targets. Pickens is on pace for career-high marks across the board and appears to be the perfect complement to star Cowboys wideout
CeeDee Lamb. However, Pickens has a history of off-field issues and was benched for the first offensive series of Dallas' Week 11 win over the Las Vegas Raiders for reasons that remain unclear. Still, Schottenheimer has remained effusive in his praise of Pickens and is apparently on board with continuing to work with him in the years to come.
--Will BradySource: Pro Football Talk - Charean Williams
November 19, 2025
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders is expected to start in Week 12 with
Dillon Gabriel in concussion protocol. Sanders will make his first NFL start against the Las Vegas Raiders after a rough debut in Week 11, where he completed just four of 16 passes for 47 yards and an interception against the Baltimore Ravens. The matchup is far more favorable this time around, as the Raiders' defense has struggled throughout the season and was even considered a potential landing spot for Sanders during the draft process. While Sanders should draw plenty of attention as Deion Sanders' son prepares for his first start, he profiles as a low-end QB3 for fantasy purposes in Week 12.
--Nathan HarveySource: Adam Schefter - ESPN
November 19, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings could look to pair a veteran quarterback with
J.J. McCarthy ahead of the 2026 season, according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio. McCarthy's struggles in 2025 have been well documented, ranking 33rd in QBR (61.7) and throwing eight interceptions in just five games. Minnesota's decision to let
Sam Darnold and
Daniel Jones walk in free agency has backfired, leaving the team without an experienced backup option. How McCarthy performs over the remainder of the season will be crucial, as continued struggles could push the Vikings to pursue a veteran quarterback next offseason.
--Nathan HarveySource: Mike Florio - Pro Football Talk
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