November 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end
Pat Freiermuth had just one reception last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, a team that he has dominated throughout his career. His role in the offense remains incredibly unpredictable heading into a Week 12 bout with the Chicago Bears. The Steelers are seemingly taking a hot-hand approach at the tight end position, giving more snaps and opportunities to whichever player makes an early impact. Last week, that was
Darnell Washington, who posted a career high in receiving yardage and could be featured more in the coming weeks. Even with the Bears offering a decent matchup for Freiermuth, fantasy managers can't reasonably depend on him in starting lineups on Sunday.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receivers
Dontayvion Wicks (calf) and
Savion Williams (foot) are both listed as questionable for the team's Week 12 contest on Sunday against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Wicks was limited in practice all week, while Williams had a limited session on Thursday sandwiched around two DNPs on Wednesday and Friday. Receivers
Christian Watson (knee),
Romeo Doubs (wrist), and Bo Melton (shoulder) have been cleared, while rookie
Matthew Golden (shoulder, wrist) is also questionable. Even if the 24-year-old Wicks is cleared to play, fantasy managers will have a tough time convincing themselves he's worth a starting lineup spot in fantasy football. Wicks has just 18 receptions on the year on 30 targets for 181 yards and no touchdowns.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Rob Demovsky
November 21, 2025
Cleveland Browns running back
Jerome Ford will take on the Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 12. Ford has been barely used in the Cleveland offense this season, handling just three carries over his past three games as the Browns have focused on getting the ball to standout rookie runner
Quinshon Judkins. Ford will hope to see a larger role against a Raiders defense that is allowing the 19th-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Ford's role in the Cleveland offense leaves him as a difficult-to-trust fantasy option who sets up as a risky start this weekend.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
November 21, 2025
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on Friday that tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) is improving, and the team will see where he's headed going into a Week 13 matchup versus the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 30, according to Maddy Glab of BuffaloBills.com. Kincaid suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 10 loss to the Miami Dolphins and hasn't practiced or played since. The 26-year-old will have extra time to rehab before the Bills' Week 13 game, though, so fantasy managers will be keeping their fingers crossed that he can return by then. Quarterback
Josh Allen is surely hoping that he'll have Kincaid available after being sacked a career-high eight times and finishing with no touchdowns for only the third time in his career in Thursday's loss to the Texans. Kincaid will immediately be back on the TE1 radar whenever he returns. He has caught 29 of his 36 targets this year for 448 yards and four touchdowns as one of Allen's top targets.
--Keith HernandezSource: BuffaloBills.com - Maddy Glab
November 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Roman Wilson has seen an uptick in playing time recently and could surprise against the Chicago Bears in Week 12. This is a great matchup for Wilson, with Chicago surrendering the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers this season. It's unclear at this point if
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) will be ready to play on Sunday, but it's worth noting that Wilson's lone reception in Week 11 came on a pass from backup quarterback
Mason Rudolph. Although the second-year pro hasn't yet established himself as a consistent threat, he has been operating ahead of
Calvin Austin III as Pittsburgh's WR2 and has flashed the talent to potentially break out down the stretch. He's not a viable option in the majority of redraft formats just yet, but Wilson can be viewed as a boom-or-bust flex play in deep leagues and an intriguing stash in dynasty.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs tight end
Travis Kelce is open to returning for a 14th NFL season next year, but he said on Friday that he doesn't plan to make that decision until early March, before NFL free agency begins, according to Nate Taylor of ESPN. "I want to give the Chiefs a good opportunity, whether I come back or not -- or whether they want me back or not," Kelce said. "I'd like to make that decision before they've got to get draft picks and free agency opens to fill the roster appropriately." The 36-year-old 10-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro is in the final year of his contract in 2025. Despite his age, Kelce is on pace for an eighth season with 1,000 receiving yards and his first since 2022. He leads the Chiefs in targets (66), catches (50), yards (631), touchdowns (four), and receiving first downs (33) heading into the team's Week 12 contest against the Indianapolis Colts. Kelce's 339 yards after the catch rank third among TEs.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Nate Taylor
November 21, 2025
ESPN's Jordan Raanan reports that New York Giants rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart (concussion) did not have a setback with his head injury, according to multiple sources. Dart is feeling better but remained limited in practice on Friday. The decision to hold the 22-year-old signal-caller out for a second straight game in Week 12 against the Detroit Lions was made by team doctors to play it safe with Dart. The Ole Miss product should be able to clear the NFL's concussion protocol to play in Week 13 against the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. Since taking over the starting QB gig in New York, Dart has provided a spark for the offense, throwing for 1,417 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions while also rushing for 317 yards and seven touchdowns. Veteran
Jameis Winston is expected to make a second straight start in Detroit on Sunday with Dart sidelined.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN New York - Jordan Raanan
November 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
DK Metcalf hasn't reached double-digit fantasy points since Week 8, but he's positioned to rebound against the Chicago Bears in Week 12. The Bears have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points and second-most touchdowns to opposing wideouts this season. While Chicago's secondary is getting healthier, Pro Bowl cornerback Jaylon Johnson (groin) is listed as questionable and may not be ready to return. Regardless, Chicago's offense should find success at home, so Metcalf's involvement will be important as Pittsburgh aims to keep pace. Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) is questionable to suit up, but backup
Mason Rudolph looked sharp last week and targeted Metcalf on five of his 16 pass attempts. As the WR22 in RotoBaller's Week 12 rankings, Metcalf can be viewed as a low-end WR2 with upside heading into Sunday.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Buffalo Bills quarterback
Josh Allen was sacked a career-high eight times and hit four other times in the Thursday night loss to the Houston Texans. Allen took a beating, but he said he's fine after having his left shoulder examined by athletic trainers. The 29-year-old stayed in the game and finished with no touchdowns for only the third time in his career. Allen was also seen shaking his right hand after taking a sack, but he said after the game that "we're good." It was a rough game for Buffalo's offense, but the good news is that Allen will have extra time to rest before a Week 13 game on Nov. 30 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Allen's fantasy managers will be hoping that tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) will be back by then, and it's likely that the team will end receiver
Keon Coleman's two-game absence for disciplinary reasons. Allen should be able to bounce back against Pittsburgh if he's healthy.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Alaina Getzenberg
November 21, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back
Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) was limited in practice all week but was cleared from Friday's final injury report and will be active in Week 12 against the hosting Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco.
Travis Etienne Jr. (shoulder) was limited all week, too, but he has also been cleared. The 23-year-old Tuten had a career-high 15 carries for 74 yards and a touchdown in the Week 11 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, with his increased usage potentially having something to do with Etienne's shoulder injury. Fantasy managers want to know if Tuten's elevated workload from last weekend will continue. It remains to be seen, but the Jags figure to lean heavily on the ground game again in an excellent matchup against Arizona. Tuten should be viewed as an explosive, upside RB3/flex as he looks to stack two straight strong games.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
November 21, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Travis Etienne Jr. (shoulder) was limited in practice all week due to a shoulder injury, but he has been cleared from Friday's final injury report and will be active in Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, according to Michael DiRocco of ESPN. Rookie
Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) followed the same routine in practice this week and was also cleared, so the Jags will have both RBs available in the desert. The 26-year-old Etienne has been Jacksonville's RB1 pretty much all year, but Tuten saw a bigger piece of the pie in last week's win over the Los Angeles Chargers, leading many to wonder if Tuten might slowly be taking over this backfield. It's possible, but both RBs should see plenty of chances to produce in a plus matchup against Arizona. Etienne had two rushing scores in Week 11 and profiles as a high-end RB2 for fantasy managers in this matchup.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Michael DiRocco
November 21, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Kenneth Gainwell scored two receiving touchdowns last week and will look to carry that momentum into a Week 12 meeting with the Chicago Bears. Although
Jaylen Warren (ankle) practiced in full on Thursday and was removed from the injury report, Gainwell could still have an expanded role if Warren is limited in any way on Sunday. The matchup sets up well, as Chicago gives up the fourth-most yards per carry and over 20 fantasy points per contest to opposing running backs. Starting quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) is questionable, but it's worth noting that much of Gainwell's Week 11 production came with
Mason Rudolph under center. While he doesn't offer a particularly safe floor, the 26-year-old profiles as a viable flex option with upside this week.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers have voided wide receiver
Brandon Aiyuk's (knee) 2026 guarantees, sources tell Michael Silver of The Athletic. Just 15 months after Aiyuk signed a four-year contract extension worth $120 million, he and the 49ers look headed for a divorce. It wasn't long after the 27-year-old former first-rounder signed that extension that he suffered a season-ending knee injury last October. Aiyuk was put on the Physically Unable to Perform list in July and has yet to be activated. According to numerous sources briefed on the matter, it's "now likely that he has played his last game with the franchise." Aiyuk has failed to attend meetings and hasn't taken part in other team activities in recent months, and the Niners are "growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of communication." So not only is it unlikely that Aiyuk plays again for San Fran, but it seems the team will release him at season's end. For fantasy purposes, there are real questions as to whether he can regain his pre-injury form in 2026 after he tore his ACL, MCL, and meniscus on Oct. 20 of 2024.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Michael Silver
November 21, 2025
The Green Bay Packers' defense and special teams unit have a chance to bounce back in a major way when the Minnesota Vikings come into Lambeau Field for their Week 12 matchup. While the Packers' D/ST hasn't been too productive this season for fantasy, they get a gift-wrapped matchup against the Vikings and
J.J. McCarthy. In his last three starts, McCarthy has five interceptions to just four touchdowns with a three-game average of 180 passing yards. His last two games have been at 50 percent completion percentage or lower, so he's not even hitting his receivers when he's dropping back to pass. It's a great spot for the Packers D/ST, and despite the Packers' defense not being productive in takeaways, there's a good chance to force a turnover or two at home. Green Bay is a recommended start this week in a good matchup.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Green Bay Packers kicker
Brandon McManus (quad) is off the injury report for the Packers and is good to go when the team hosts the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12. Even when healthy, McManus hasn't been too productive for fantasy managers this season despite being in an above-average Green Bay offense. He's missed at least one field goal in all three games since his initial Week 8 return from a quad injury that sidelined him for a pair of games. On the campaign, he's made just 11-of-17 field goals after making 20-of-21 field goals last season when replacing
Brayden Narveson early last season. For fantasy purposes, McManus is a kicker to leave on the waiver wire for the Packers' game in Week 12.
--Kevin TompkinsSource: RotoBaller
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