November 20, 2025
San Francisco 49ers quarterback
Brock Purdy looked good in his return to play in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals, completing 19 of 26 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Purdy produced his typical high-efficiency numbers after missing the last six games with a toe injury. The 25-year-old finished as QB6 for the week and looks primed for a strong rest of the season finish with San Francisco continuing to get healthier on offense. Wide receiver
Ricky Pearsall also made his return from a multi-game absence in Week 11 against Arizona, and while he recorded just one reception for zero yards, the 2024 first-round pick looked excellent early in the season and developed a real rapport with Purdy. The Iowa State product is surrounded by a strong core of weapons and projects as a solid QB1 for Monday night against the Panthers in Week 12.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 20, 2025
Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater has continued to flash just enough potential in the team's high-powered offense to remain relevant in fantasy football. The 41-year-old will look to rack up double-digit points against the Houston Texans on Thursday night for the first time since Week 8. Prater has totaled just 13 points over his last three games. Meanwhile, the Texans are allowing just 5.1 points per game to opposing kickers, the lowest total in the league. With Josh Allen leading the way, expect the Bills to find the endzone multiple times, but Prater's value will come from field goal opportunities, which are shaky at best. Despite the tough matchup, Prater can be used as a streamer in Week 12 and is ranked 10th among all kickers in the latest RotoBaller rankings. --Shaun AlbinSource: BuffaloBills.com
November 20, 2025
The Buffalo Bills' defense is positioned for a bounce-back week as they take on the Houston Texans on Thursday night. The Texans' offense will be without starting quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion), who has already been ruled out for Thursday Night Football. Buffalo's defense has eclipsed 10 points in just two matchups this season, but its 12.1% takeaway rate gives it a strong chance to force mistakes against a struggling Texans' offense, which will have backup quarterback Davis Mills under center. The Bills have been susceptible to the ground game, allowing around 5.0 yards per carry, but the Texans' ground game shouldn't move the needle. Houston averages 107.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 23rd in the league. Look for Josh Allen to build a lead early and force their opponents into obvious passing downs, where the defense can shine. The Bills' D/ST can be used as a streamer and is ranked eighth among all defenses in the latest RotoBaller rankings for Week 12. --Shaun AlbinSource: BuffaloBills.com
November 20, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice. The second-year receiver was able to get on the field as he works his way back from a two-game absence. The 23-year-old seems to be trending in the right direction for Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals. Assuming he is able to suit up, Thomas should be a worthwhile fantasy starter. There's no denying that he was more bust than boom during the first half of the season, but this week's matchup against the Cardinals gives him a decent opportunity to get right if he plays. Arizona has allowed the 12th-most receptions and 14th-most receiving yards to wide receivers this year. Plus, he faces less competition now with
Travis Hunter (knee) on injured reserve. Thomas does still have to compete for targets with
Jakobi Meyers and
Parker Washington, but he has a better chance to establish himself as the top receiver of this offense going forward. Fantasy managers should give him another chance to earn their trust as a mid-range WR3 against the Cardinals.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
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
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