Chris Olave Likely to See High Volume Against the Falcons
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave hauled in five receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown in the Week 10 victory against the Panthers. Olave's first 100-yard game of the season was highlighted by a 62-yard touchdown in the second quarter. The Saints already traded Rashid Shaheed at the deadline and have also ruled out Brandin Cooks, as the team is set to waive him at his request. This opens up even more opportunity for Olave, who is already third in the league in targets. He'll carry a 60-664-4 line into a matchup against the Falcons, who just allowed 448 passing yards to Bryce Young and the Panthers. Olave is a borderline WR1/WR2 for that contest.
Source: New Orleans Saints
Source: New Orleans Saints
Matthew Stafford Carries Spectacular Scoring Momentum Into Week 12
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to lead the NFL in passing touchdowns ahead of Week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His elite passing productivity has made up for his lack of rushing upside, allowing him to rank as the sixth-highest-scoring quarterback in fantasy football this season. He has a whopping 22 touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last seven games, and now, he takes on a Bucs defense allowing the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. Stafford is playing the best football of his career and has kept himself in the running for the MVP award. He continues to look like a potential league-winner in fantasy football and remains firmly in the mix as a mid-to-high QB1 option in fantasy football as he takes on the Bucs. To be precise, Stafford ranks as the overall QB5 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings and should be started in all leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Devin Neal Could See a Larger Role Against the Falcons
New Orleans Saints running back Devin Neal logged four carries for 22 yards and reeled in all three of his targets for nine yards in the Week 10 victory against the Panthers. Over his last two games, Neal has recorded seven rushes for 33 yards along with four receptions for 10 yards. Despite his low usage while backing up Alvin Kamara, Neal averages 4.3 yards per carry, which leads all running backs on the Saints. His role could increase this week, as Kamara is listed as questionable with an ankle injury for the third straight game. While Kamara has yet to miss a game, if he's forced to sit this one out, Neal will have RB2 upside against a Falcons defense allowing 138.5 rushing yards per game, 28th in the league.
Source: NFL.com
Source: NFL.com
Joe Flacco Facing a Tough Patriots Defense Without Top Wideout
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (shoulder) practiced in full on Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation for the Week 12 meeting with New England. He has been dealing with this injury for at least a few weeks but has played through it, so few were worried about his availability. Instead, the bigger concern is the one-week suspension of Ja'Marr Chase, leaving the veteran signal-caller without his top receiving option for Sunday's contest. With Joe Burrow (toe) out for at least one more week, Flacco may be making his final start of the 2025 campaign. To his credit, he's played well during his time with the Bengals, throwing for 1,453 yards, 12 touchdowns, and three interceptions while completing 63.4% of his attempts. He struggled in the recent loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Sunday's game versus a potent Pats defense might be one of his toughest challenges of the season, especially without Chase in the mix. However, several quarterbacks are already ruled out due to injury (there could be more), and others like Justin Herbert and Bo Nix are off on a bye, so a bigger argument can be made for Flacco to remain starting in all fantasy formats. He'll still have Tee Higgins, who has scored at least one touchdown in five of his last six appearances. Andrei Iosivas has also proven to be reliable (at times) when given an expanded role, and Chase Brown's pass-catching prowess should help even more. Granted, not having Chase isn't an ideal scenario, but Flacco still has an excellent chance of staying competitive with Higgins, Brown, and Iosivas as his primary targets in Week 12.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tony Pollard Difficult to Trust Against Relentless Run Defense
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard remains the primary ball-carrier on his team, but he's still tough to trust heading into Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. He's averaging just 3.7 yards per carry over his last five games and faces off against a Seattle run defense allowing the third-fewest rushing yards to opposing running backs in 2025. To make matters worse, Pollard has started to see his workload decline with Tyjae Spears back in action, tallying 11 or fewer carries in each of his last five contests. If Pollard came into this tough matchup with greater efficiency or a larger workload, managers could still feel comfortable deploying him in lineups. However, his volume, efficiency, and matchup are all major red flags, relegating him to the bench in most fantasy leagues. He ranks as the overall RB37 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
DeAndre Hopkins Not a Reliable Option in Week 12
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has yet to capitalize on any injuries to the pass-catchers despite seeing an uptick in targets over the last two weeks. He's turned 8 targets in two games into three catches for 27 yards and no touchdowns. He hasn't even finished in the top 50 at the position since the first two weeks of the season. The New York Jets present an easier matchup as the 23rd ranked unit against receivers over the last four weeks, but Hopkins remains around a third option at best. He's projected as the WR64 which leaves him on the waiver wire in almost all fantasy leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Isaiah Likely a Risky, Low-End TE2 Vs. Jets
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has yet to post a breakthrough performance and hasn't found the end zone yet this season. That's a big difference from his six touchdowns and four double-digit fantasy point finishes from last year. Likely has also been dealing with some nagging injuries for most of the year, which could be playing a part in everything. The New York Jets are 15th against opposing tight ends this season, and have only given up one touchdown and 160 yards to the position over the last four weeks. While Likely should see an extra target or two with Rashod Bateman (ankle) sidelined, it doesn't seem like a prime time for a breakout performance. He's currently projected as a low-end TE2, leaving him outside of the fantasy radar in most leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cameron Ward's Brutal Rookie Season Continues Against Strong Seattle Defense
Tennessee Titans quarterback Cameron Ward has struggled throughout his rookie season, ranking as the overall QB30 in fantasy football so far. He has completed just 58.4% of his passes with six touchdowns and 12 turnovers. Furthermore, the No. 1 pick hasn't finished higher than QB17 in any game this season. Some of the blame can be placed on Ward, but some can also be placed on a lack of weapons around him. Calvin Ridley (leg) is done for the year, leaving him with a wide receiver room led by Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor. Both receivers have shown promise, but they're still low-draft-capital rookies who are in the midst of an adjustment period. Tennessee's offense is rounded out by Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, and Chig Okonkwo, who have also been mediocre at best this year. To make matters worse, Ward will take on a very strong Seattle Seahawks pass defense in Week 12. Seattle has allowed the sixth-fewest passing yards per game since Week 7, and its nine interceptions rank eighth-most among defenses this season. Ward should have another rough outing against an imposing Seahawks defense, leaving him ranked as the overall QB27 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Keaton Mitchell a Dart Throw Flex Play in Week 12
Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell has been seeing more and more playing time as the season has progressed. He started off as a healthy scratch and then saw a season-high 26% of the offensive snaps in Week 11. This was with Justice Hill sidelined, however, and he has been officially cleared to return against the New York Jets in Week 12. The Jets are ranked 27th against opposing backfields over the last four weeks, but Mitchell has only seen 18% of the snaps, at the most, with Hill incorporated. That leaves Mitchell as no more than a dart throw in deeper leagues, otherwise he's better as a stash option that may get some more playing time down the road.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Theo Johnson Consistently Producing Amid Quarterback Change
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson has emerged as a top-12 option in fantasy scoring this season, benefiting from the emergence of quarterback Jaxson Dart. However, even with Dart sidelined due to a concussion last weekend, Johnson was able to stay relevant with three catches for 36 yards while commanding targets from Jameis Winston. Dart has been ruled out for Week 12 against the Detroit Lions, leaving Winston in line to start a second consecutive game. While Johnson's ceiling is highest with Dart on the field, he should continue to produce in an offense led by Winston, who is known for airing out the ball with his gunslinger mentality. Johnson ranks as the overall TE11 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings and should be started in most leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Isaiah Hodgins Could See Volume Reduced in Week 12
New York Giants wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins led the team in receiving yards last week, but he could be relegated to a depth role during this Sunday's Week 12 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Hodgins' increased volume last week was a result of Darius Slayton (hamstring) being sidelined, but now that Slayton is back, he'll likely drop to third or lower in the pecking order. If Hodgins defies expectation and puts together another good game, he could get onto the fantasy radar for Week 13. For now, though, managers should temper expectations and assume that Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson are the only Giants receivers worth starting in fantasy football for Week 12. Hodgins ranks as the WR74 in RotoBaller's weekly fantasy rankings.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mark Andrews Holds Low-End TE1 Value in Week 12
Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has been back to his old ways, finding the end zone and registering TE1 finishes in three straight weeks. Week 11, he actually scored on a 35-yard run out of a fake tush push which gave the Ravens the lead and eventually the win. In those last three weeks, Andrews has totalled 13 targets, eight catches, 68 receiving yards, three receiving touchdowns, and three carries for 39 yards and one score on the ground. In Week 12, he takes on the New York Jets, who have been around the middle of the pack in terms of defending opposing tight ends. They've allowed seven total touchdowns to the position, and give up 13.88 fantasy points per game. Andrews should remain heavily involved, especially with Rashod Bateman (ankle) ruled out, which gives him the boost to TE1 value.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Isaiah Davis Offers Only Deep-League Appeal
New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis shouldn't be considered for fantasy when his team squares off with the hosting Baltimore Ravens this Sunday. Preceding New York's bye in Week 9, Davis looked to be garnering a bit more of the backfield touch share as they picked up their first win of the campaign in a shootout with Cincinnati. However, instead of a steady increase in workload, the second-year pro has accrued just six total touches and 22 scrimmage yards in the two ensuing games. Meanwhile, teammate Breece Hall took over as the Jets' unquestioned lead rusher, pushing Davis down under 20 snaps (14, 16) for the first time since back in Week 6. With a minimal role in an underachieving New York scheme, the 23-year-old can be safely avoided in shallow leagues. He comes in at the PPR RB44 in RotoBaller's Week 12 ranks.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
John Metchie III the Jets' New WR1?
New York Jets wide receiver John Metchie III will try to build off Week 11's performance in Sunday's clash with the hosting Baltimore Ravens. The Taiwan native made his second appearance with New York in last Thursday's loss to New England, leading the team in receiving yards (45), while pulling in 3-of-3 targets and his first touchdown of the campaign. Notably, Metchie III played the most snaps of all Jets' wideouts (82%) and lined up all over the formation. Things will be a bit different in Week 12, considering head coach Aaron Glenn has officially made the switch to veteran signal-caller Tyrod Taylor in lieu of an inefficient Justin Fields. Only time will tell if that turns out to be an upgrade, but either way, Metchie III should get solid opportunity, as he and new teammate Adonai Mitchell form a sort of 1A/1B tandem in the wake of Garrett Wilson's (knee) injury. The former Houston Texans wideout ranks as RotoBaller's PPR WR76 for his matchup with Baltimore.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Zay Flowers Looking Like a Mid-Level WR2 in Week 12
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has been one of the most consistent 10-to-12 fantasy point finishers in the NFL this year. That could be either good or bad depending on roster makeups and depth of league, but he's registered six finishes in that range for half-PPR formats. While the New York Jets are only 2-8 this season, they aren't the easiest matchup against opposing receiver groups. They're ranked 13th on the season, but they dipped to 23rd in the last four weeks and have given up a total of 37 receptions for 429 yards and two touchdowns. Flowers should see the same volume that he's received this season, but he's on a nine-game scoreless streak at the moment. That leaves him as a mid-level WR2 projection yet again.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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