November 19, 2025
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III is set to face a tough Houston Texans' defense on Thursday night that has allowed just 87.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks third in the NFL. It could be tough sledding for Cook on Thursday against a stout Texans defense, but he remains a must-start in Week 12. Cook is averaging 115.8 scrimmage yards per game and has produced eight touchdowns over 10 contests. The 26-year-old back is enjoying his best season, and the Bills are sure to feature Cook on Thursday. Look for another strong showing and RB1 potential for Cook this week. Despite the brutal matchup, Cook should be in all fantasy lineups and is ranked 11th among all running backs for Week 12. --Shaun AlbinSource: BuffaloBills.com
November 19, 2025
New York Jets quarterback
Tyrod Taylor was named the starter over
Justin Fields for Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens. While Taylor has a pair of turnovers in each of his last two games, he could benefit from this week's matchup. Baltimore has allowed the 12th-most passing yards to opposing quarterbacks in 2025, and the Jets are 13.5-point underdogs, which means Taylor should have to throw the ball often. He'll benefit from increased passing volume, as well as the potential for garbage-time scoring if Baltimore takes a massive lead as expected. Plus, Taylor has some rushing upside, as he tallied 48 rushing yards in his lone start earlier this season. The dismal state of the Jets' offense is hard to ignore, and managers are right to be worried about Taylor's weapons with
Garrett Wilson (knee) sidelined. However, this week's game script and matchup could put Taylor into the low-end QB2 tier, at least temporarily.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 19, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is coming off a monster performance in last Sunday's 44-32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He threw for 317 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for 40 yards on six rushing attempts and three more scores versus the Bucs. Allen will look to keep things rolling against the Houston Texans on Thursday night. Houston's defense is third-best in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game at 174, but Allen's ability to beat them with his feet gives him a high floor. The Texans' defense has held opponents to 20-or-fewer points in all but two matchups this season, to keep their struggling offense in ballgames. However, Allen's MVP-caliber season continues, and he remains a must-start and comes in as the second-ranked quarterback heading into Week 12 in the latest RotoBaller rankings. --Shaun AlbinSource: BuffaloBills.com
November 19, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins took over the starting job this week with
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) on Injured Reserve. The veteran has struggled since signing with Atlanta, but he could get back onto the fantasy radar with high passing volume and the benefit of throwing to a star receiver in
Drake London (knee). London has 60 catches, 810 yards, and six touchdowns this year, and his emergence as a top receiver in the NFL should bode well for Cousins' fantasy value, although he's going to be without him in Week 12. He'll also have decent targets in
Darnell Mooney,
Kyle Pitts Sr., and
Bijan Robinson at his disposal. Cousins is a gunslinger who should rack up passing yardage and touchdowns, so the biggest concern is whether he can limit turnovers. He has not yet thrown an interception through three games (one start) in 2025, and he'll be eased into action with a soft matchup against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12. He's a solid low-end QB2 who can be started in superflex leagues.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 19, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
John Metchie III made the most of his increased playing time during last week's game against the New England Patriots. Metchie hauled in all three of his targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The 25-year-old has been a non-factor in the offense all season, but could start seeing an expanded role now. The Jets are without
Garrett Wilson (knee), so they need someone to step up on offense. Metchie showed that he was capable of making plays when called upon. Fantasy managers should look for him to have a bigger role in the offense going forward.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 19, 2025
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner is coming off an excellent performance against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. Barner hauled 10 of his 11 targets for 70 yards in the loss. It was a bit shocking to see Barner get double digit targets, but he made the most of his chances. Sadly for fantasy managers, Barner will continue to split up the reps with
Elijah Arroyo. That means, Barner is probably going to have a limited ceiling, but he can still offer fantasy value. The 23-year-old should be able to give fantasy managers at least TE2 value for the upcoming Week 12 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 19, 2025
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Charvarius Ward (concussion) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session. Ward had his 21-day practice window opened this week as he works his way back into the mix. He has missed the last five games due to a concussion he suffered during pre-game warmups in Week 6. Before going down, Ward recorded 13 tackles and three passes defended in his first five games. Once healthy, Ward and Sauce Gardner should make for one of the most dangerous secondaries in the league.
--Andy WebbSource: Indianapolis Colts
November 19, 2025
Los Angeles Rams defensive back/safety Quentin Lake (elbow) was placed on the injured reserve on Wednesday. This comes as no surprise after Lake underwent surgery on his elbow on Tuesday. He'll now miss at least the next four games, but is hopeful that this won't be a season-ending injury. Lake was in the middle of a breakout campaign, so his absence will certainly hurt this defense. The expectation is that Josh Wallace will take over as the primary slot corner until Lake returns. The loss of Lake will give this defense a slight downgrade ahead of their upcoming Week 12 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
--Andy WebbSource: Los Angeles Rams
November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Sterling Shepard (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Shepard will join fellow wideouts
Chris Godwin (leg) and
Emeka Egbuka (illness) on the injury report to begin the week. Shepard appears to be dealing with a minor shoulder injury, but it shouldn't stop him from suiting up in Week 12. His fantasy value is likely dependent on whether or not Godwin is able to return this weekend. Last week, Shepard hauled in four of his five targets for 54 yards in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. The veteran wideout would take a backseat in the passing game if Godwin and Egbuka are both healthy.
--Andy WebbSource: buccaneers.com
November 19, 2025
Tennessee Titans tight end
Chig Okonkwo (foot) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. He continues to manage a foot issue that limited him during practice last week. However, Okonkwo still played during last week's game against the Houston Texans. He hauled in all three of his targets for 56 yards in the loss. He figures to be fine for Week 12, but
Gunnar Helm would see an expanded role if Okonkwo was unable to play against the Seattle Seahawks this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: titans.com
November 19, 2025
The Houston Texans defense has been an elite unit this season, racking up sacks and takeaways while limiting opponents to an average of 16.3 points per game. The team has 16 takeaways and 25 sacks in 10 games, along with a pair of defensive touchdowns. While the unit has been extremely productive overall this season, they are in an extremely difficult matchup on Thursday against the Bills, who have allowed only the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing defenses.
Josh Allen and the offense went off against the Bucs last week, and the Texans will have to keep up while playing without
C.J. Stroud (concussion), which could put the defense in a bad position at times. Because of the matchup, the Texans are just the DST No. 19 this week, meaning there are probably better options available to start in most leagues in Week 12.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 19, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight (ankle) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about the ankle issue right now. However, Knight could be losing playing time soon with
Trey Benson (knee) having his practice window opened this week. The eventual return of Benson is going to cloud up this backfield situation even more. Right now,
Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 12. That means, Knight and
Michael Carter should split up the reps unless Benson returns this week. Barring any setbacks, Knight figures to be out there this weekend, but his fantasy value is unclear at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: azcardinals.com
November 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs (wrist) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. He pops up on the injury report with a wrist injury, which seems to be new for him. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, but fantasy managers should monitor the injury report throughout the week. Doubs could be asked to take on a bigger role this weekend with
Christian Watson (knee),
Matthew Golden (shoulder, wrist), and
Dontayvion Wicks (calf) all on the injury report as well. Fantasy managers should check the injury report on Thursday and Friday, but Doubs figures to be good to go for Week 12.
--Andy WebbSource: Matt Schneidman
November 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson (knee) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. This comes as no surprise given the Packers have been cautious with Watson since he returned to the field a few weeks ago. Watson returned in Week 8 after recovering from a torn ACL from last year. He posted his best game of the season last week when he hauled in four of his five targets for 46 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the New York Giants. Fantasy managers shouldn't have anything to worry about as Watson being limited is likely just a precaution. The Packers wideouts are extremely banged up right now, so Watson could be looking at a heavy workload in Week 12.
--Andy WebbSource: Matt Schneidman
November 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love (shoulder) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session. This is good news after Love was briefly forced to exit the game during Sunday's win over the New York Giants. Barring any setbacks, Love should be ready to go versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12. The Packers have a bunch of banged up players on offense, which could impact the fantasy value of Love, assuming they sit out. Fantasy managers who have Love rostered should monitor the injury report throughout the week.
--Andy WebbSource: Matt Schneidman
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