November 18, 2025
The Tennessee Titans officially placed wide receiver
Calvin Ridley (leg) on season-ending Injured Reserve on Tuesday and signed receiver
James Proche II to the active 53-man roster in a corresponding move, according to Jim Wyatt of the team's website. Ridley broke his fibula in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans and will miss the rest of 2025. In addition to Ridley's injury, rookie wideouts
Chimere Dike (chest) and
Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) were injured in Week 11 and did not return. It means the Titans' WR corps could be dangerously thin for their Week 12 tilt against the visiting Seattle Seahawks. If Dike and Ayomanor are both unable to play this weekend, it would mean much larger roles for veteran
Van Jefferson and
Mason Kinsey in the passing game, with tight ends
Chig Okonkwo and
Gunnar Helm also seeing target boosts.
--Keith HernandezSource: TennesseeTitans.com - Jim Wyatt
November 18, 2025
Sacramento Kings center
Domantas Sabonis (knee) will sit out the first leg of a back-to-back on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After playing through a ribcage contusion lately, Sabonis has been listed on the injury report with left knee soreness.
Drew Eubanks looks set to fill in for Sabonis in the first unit and will have some fantasy appeal. Meanwhile,
Precious Achiuwa also figures to be more involved in the rotation without Sabonis. However, it's going to be a tricky contest for Sacramento's backup bigs, as the Thunder give up the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing centers.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers forward
Paul George (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's encounter with the Toronto Raptors. The injury-prone star made his season debut on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers, but he will be held out of action on Wednesday night as the team begins a back-to-back. George finished his season debut against the Clippers with nine points, seven rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in 21 minutes. With
Joel Embiid (knee) likely also unavailable on Wednesday,
Tyrese Maxey,
VJ Edgecombe, and
Quentin Grimes will do most of the work on the offensive end.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
According to Brad Rowland of the Locked On Podcast Network, Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is set to suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. With big man
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) sidelined, Okongwu provides the Hawks' frontcourt an excellent option, as he's posted averages of 15.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 steals in 29.4 minutes per contest through 14 games so far this season. Fantasy managers should expect plenty of production from Okongwu with extra minutes on the floor this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Brad Rowland
November 18, 2025
Philadelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) has been listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. This is a sign that the former MVP is expected to miss a fifth consecutive game. Philadelphia has also lost
Adem Bona (ankle) from the center rotation, leaving
Andre Drummond to shoulder a heavy load. The former All-Star has had a good four-game stretch, averaging 14.3 points and 13.5 rebounds in 35.4 minutes. The Raptors are a mediocre rebounding team, giving Drummond a chance to feast on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz (shoulder) continues to manage a shoulder injury, but he should be active on Thursday night in Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills after upgrading to a full practice on Tuesday. Schultz was listed as limited on the team's Monday practice estimation. The 29-year-old's shoulder injury has not slowed him down on the field on game days, as he has a nice three-game stretch consisting of 19 catches, 181 yards, and a touchdown on 28 targets. He has had at least eight targets during that span and has seen at least eight targets in four of the last five games. The last two weeks with starting quarterback
C.J. Stroud (concussion) sidelined, Schultz has been a nice safety blanket for
Davis Mills, catching 13 of 20 targets for 104 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Schultz is trending up going into Thursday's tilt while being on the TE1/2 borderline in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Texans PR
November 18, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Nico Collins (ankle) should be ready to play on Thursday against the Buffalo Bills after he was listed as a full practice participant on Tuesday. Collins opened the week on Monday listed as limited on the estimated report with a new ankle injury, but it doesn't appear to be serious enough to slow him down going into Week 12 despite the quick turnaround. Even though starting quarterback
C.J. Stroud (concussion) will miss his third straight game this week, fantasy managers should not hesitate to start the 26-year-old pass-catcher against Buffalo. Collins has been a top-10 fantasy wideout in terms of half-PPR points per game (12.6) through 11 weeks of the season as Houston's clear WR1. And he's actually been better the last two weeks with
Davis Mills running the offense, catching 16 of 25 targets for 228 yards and one touchdown.
--Keith HernandezSource: Houston Texans PR
November 18, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (groin) will play in Tuesday's contest against the Golden State Warriors. A sore groin kept Suggs sidelined on Sunday against the Houston Rockets, but his absence will be limited to one game.
Anthony Black started against Houston and will head back to the second unit for Tuesday's game. As a reserve, Black does not have much fantasy appeal. Suggs is averaging 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.6 steals this season. On Tuesday, he faces a team that allows the seventh-most fantasy points in the league to point guards.
--Taavi PailkSource: Orlando Magic
November 18, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) will miss Tuesday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons after taking a hard fall during a dunk attempt against Phoenix. The second-year wing has been productive in his role, averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists. He's hitting 47.7 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from deep. His absence opens rotation room for
Vit Krejci,
Luke Kennard, and
Mouhamed Gueye. Krejci carries the most stable floor through ball movement and defense, Kennard fits as a deep-league three-point streamer, and Gueye becomes a deeper-league watch for rebounds and energy stats if his minutes climb.
--Brian DailisanSource: Brad Rowland
November 18, 2025
Three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver
Odell Beckham Jr. was officially reinstated by commissioner Roger Goodell on Tuesday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Beckham remains a free agent, and it remains to be seen how much attention he'll generate around the league. The 33-year-old veteran was given a six-game suspension in October for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, but he's now eligible to play again and will look to latch on with a team for the stretch run in 2025. The former 12th overall pick by the New York Giants in 2014 out of LSU spent the last two seasons playing with the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins, where he caught 44 of his 82 targets for 620 yards and only three touchdowns. OBJ had only nine catches for 55 yards and no scores in nine games in 2024 with Miami. At this stage of his career, he'll be more of a long shot to return to the fantasy radar, but that might depend on where he ends up.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
November 18, 2025
Atlanta Hawks center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) won't play on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. He's dealing with right knee soreness, so he'll miss a third-straight game. Luckily,
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is available and will likely remain in the middle to begin the contest. Okongwu has played extremely well in his five appearances in the starting lineup, averaging 19.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.2 blocks, and 1.8 steals. Porzingis' next chance to return will be on Thursday versus a San Antonio Spurs team that will be without
Victor Wembanyama (calf) and
Stephon Castle (hip).
--Dennis ClausenSource: Brad Rowland
November 18, 2025
Golden State Warriors guard/forward
Buddy Hield (illness) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Orlando Magic. Hield entered the day listed as probable due to an illness, but the 32-year-old will suit up despite feeling under the weather. He's appeared in every game this season, averaging 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 0.9 steals across 16.8 minutes per contest in 15 outings. Given that he's playing sick, Hield will likely see limited minutes, making him a low-impact fantasy option for tonight's slate.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Seattle Kraken goaltender Matt Murray (lower body) has been ruled out for six weeks. He suffered a lower-body injury in Saturday's clash against the San Jose Sharks. Murray has recently filled in for Joey Daccord (upper body) in the Kraken crease, holding a 0-2-1 record for the season. While Murray has gone winless, he has played well, registering a 2.21 goals-against average with a .922 save percentage. Fortunately for Seattle, Daccord has recovered from his injury in time for Tuesday's matchup against the Detroit Red Wings and will be back between the sticks. Philipp Grubauer will dress as the backup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Dallas Stars defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (undisclosed) won't play in Tuesday's matchup against the New York Islanders. He will exit the lineup due to an undisclosed injury and is considered day-to-day. Lyubushkin has recorded the second-most blocks on the Stars team with 33 and has picked up four assists in 17 appearances. Additionally, he boasts 22 hits for the season. Dallas will use Vladislav Kolyachonok as Lyubushkin's replacement against the Islanders. Kolyachonok's career numbers are unremarkable, and he is not a recommended fantasy option.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin) will miss one to two weeks with a low-grade left groin strain, per Shams Charania. The former MVP has been dominant, averaging 31.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists in 31.8 minutes, so his absence opens short-term usage across Milwaukee's rotation.
Bobby Portis and
Kyle Kuzma have been inconsistent this season, but both gain an opportunity to stabilize their value with extra touches. The biggest fantasy winner is
Ryan Rollins, who has been productive and should see a meaningful bump in playmaking and scoring responsibilities.
--Brian DailisanSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2025
Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn (upper body) will make his season debut in Tuesday's tilt against the New York Islanders. The Stars captain has missed the beginning of the season due to a collapsed lung. Benn will enter the lineup on the fourth line, but he could move up quickly in the lineup, with Matt Duchene (upper body) on the shelf. On Tuesday, Benn is also set to feature on the second power-play unit. Last season, Benn managed 10 power-play points and notched 49 points (16 goals, 33 assists) overall in 80 contests. Although his best days are behind him, the 36-year-old veteran can still make an impact in the offensive zone.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, San Antonio Spurs guard
Stephon Castle (hip) sustained a left hip flexor strain and will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks. He missed the second half of Sunday's win over the Sacramento Kings due to the injury. Through 13 outings this season, the 21-year-old is averaging 17.3 points, 7.5 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.7 steals while shooting 49.7 percent from the field during 32.0 minutes per game. With Castle now sidelined,
Keldon Johnson and
Julian Champagnie will likely be assigned extra minutes off the bench. Castle joins
Victor Wembanyama (calf), who is already on the shelf for an extended period.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils right wing Evgenii Dadonov (hand) looks ready to return to action on Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. While he is officially considered a game-time call, the team has activated Dadonov from long-term Injured Reserve, a strong indication that he will play. The Russian veteran fractured his hand in New Jersey's season opener on Oct. 9. He is expected to join the second line and the second power-play unit. New Jersey also hopes to bring Connor Brown (upper body) back to the lineup on Tuesday, but he will be limited to a fourth-line role.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (lower body) is a game-time decision for Tuesday's meeting with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has sat out four games with a lower-body injury. In 14 appearances, Hamilton has notched four goals and seven points. He has done all of his scoring across four outings, which shows that things haven't really clicked for Hamilton this campaign. In the Devils defense, Brenden Dillon (undisclosed) is also considered a game-time call for Tuesday after he got hurt in Saturday's win over the Washington Capitals.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning center Anthony Cirelli (upper body) is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. He has missed four games due to an upper-body injury. Cirelli has averaged nearly a point per game so far this season, posting seven goals and four assists in 14 outings. On Tuesday, he is expected to continue his duties as the second-line center, while Tampa Bay will also use him on the second power-play unit. Tampa's frontline could also have Dominic James (undisclosed) back on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (undisclosed) is considered questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the New Jersey Devils. The former Norris Trophy winner practiced on Monday but may remain sidelined for a fourth consecutive game. With Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) also battling an injury, J.J. Moser and Darren Raddysh have taken on extra work on the Tampa blue line. Of the two players, Raddysh has more fantasy appeal, as he receives usage on the top power-play unit. Raddysh has averaged around five minutes of power-play time over the past three games. However, the Lightning's performance with the man advantage has been subpar this season, as the team is converting only 15.3 percent of its opportunities.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (sciatica) is still considered questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Utah Jazz. However, ESPN's Shams Charania reports that James is aiming to make his season debut this evening. He has been dealing with sciatica on his right side. Barring any setbacks, fantasy managers should expect the Lakers to decide on the 40-year-old's status right before tip-off. If he is good to go, his minutes on the floor will likely be restricted.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said "we'll see" when asked about rookie quarterback
Will Howard receiving first-team reps during the week, with
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) likely sidelined for their Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears. Rodgers has not yet been ruled out for Sunday's game, but he won't practice on Wednesday, and Friday will be the key day for his gameday status.
Mason Rudolph is expected to start if Rodgers can't go, but his absence may open up an opportunity for Howard to work with the starting offense during practice. The rookie sixth-rounder out of Ohio State was activated from injured reserve last week after suffering a hand injury before the start of the season. Howard produced big-time numbers in his final collegiate season with the Buckeyes, throwing for 4,010 yards with 35 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 16 games and leading them to a national championship. If Rudolph struggles, we could see Howard make his NFL debut in Week 12.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Brooke Pryor
November 18, 2025
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (lower body) is expected to miss at least two more games. Tuesday's clash against the St. Louis Blues will mark Matthews' third consecutive absence, and he is also unlikely to play in Thursday's matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Nicolas Roy (upper body) also won't be in the lineup on Tuesday, leaving Toronto without two of its top-three centermen. Jacob Quillan has been brought up from the minors to enter the lineup, while John Tavares will continue to center the first line. Tavares already has 10 points this month and can further boost his numbers against the NHL's worst defense on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 18, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. logged his second straight two-catch performance in Week 11's 30-27 overtime loss to the Panthers after catching at least three passes in each of his first eight games of the season. It would seem his involvement is trending downward, however, wide receiver
Drake London (knee) will likely miss Week 12, which could be a boon to his target potential. When London missed Week 8 with an injury, Pitts garnered a team-high nine targets, converting all of them into receptions, albeit for just 59 yards. The other good news is that
Kirk Cousins was under center for that contest, and Cousins will again be the starter for the Week 12 road matchup against the Saints. Expectations should be tempered, though, as Pitts recorded one catch or fewer in five contests with Cousins at the helm last year. There is a wide range of outcomes for the 6-foot-6 tight end in this week's game, but he will still likely be a low-end TE1 on Sunday.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
November 18, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie tight end
Colston Loveland has seen his role in the offense increase lately, playing at least 60% of the snaps in all but one game since their Week 5 bye. Loveland had his breakout game in Week 9 against the Bengals, catching six of seven targets for 118 yards and two touchdowns. The production has been more modest in the past two weeks, with seven catches for 95 yards on eight targets, but he posted a 75.3% snap share in Week 11 against the Vikings, his highest in a game this season with
Cole Kmet active. That number was still a tick behind Kmet for the week, with him playing 78.1% of the snaps, so he isn't overtaking Kmet necessarily, but Chicago used more two-tight-end sets to get them both on the field. The 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft has looked dynamic with his opportunities this season and should continue to see more reps, but it is still a crowded offense that will run the ball a lot. Loveland is a great player to roster because of his talent and increased role, but is still tough to trust in lineups for now.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
Phoenix Suns guard/forward
Grayson Allen (quadriceps) is unavailable for Tuesday's clash with the Portland Trail Blazers. Allen will miss his second game in a row due to a right quadriceps contusion. Allen is averaging 18.5 points, 4.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.9 threes in 32.1 minutes per contest across 13 games this season. With Allen out of action,
Devin Booker and
Dillon Brooks will continue to see extra scoring opportunities, while
Collin Gillespie and
Ryan Dunn will likely have expanded roles during tonight's contest.
--Andrew LennoxSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Denver Broncos wide receiver
Troy Franklin has separated himself as the top target earner for the team in recent weeks. Franklin led the Broncos, tied for the team lead in targets, in their 22-19 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11 and led them with 84 receiving yards. The second-year wideout caught multiple long balls for 30+ yard gains, including a 32-yard catch on Denver's final drive to set up the game-winning field goal. Franklin has 34 targets over the last four weeks, tied for fourth most in the league and 12 more than teammate
Courtland Sutton in that span. Franklin has established himself as a legitimate fantasy option and should continue to be productive in Week 13 against the Washington Commanders after their Week 12 bye.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver
Elic Ayomanor has had a decent rookie season through 10 games, and with
Calvin Ridley (leg) suffering a season-ending injury in Week 11 against the Texans, he could be in line for more opportunities. Fellow rookie wideout
Chimere Dike also suffered a concussion in the game, leaving Ayomanor and veteran
Van Jefferson as the two top wide receivers for Tennessee. Ayomanor has earned a consistent number of targets in every game this season, but the inconsistencies of fellow rookie
Cameron Ward, along with his own poor play, have resulted in underwhelming production. The touchdown upside is not high for any player in this offense at the moment, but the rookie fourth-rounder has a good chance to lead the Titans in targets in Week 12 against the Seahawks. Ayomanor is worth adding off the waiver wire if available, but would be a risky play against a stout Seattle defense.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports that Los Angeles Lakers guard
Gabe Vincent (ankle) is available for Tuesday's matchup with the Utah Jazz. Vincent has been out of action since October 26 due to a left ankle sprain. Across three appearances this season, the 29-year-old has averaged 3.7 points, 2.3 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 24.0 minutes per contest. In his return, Vincent will be assigned to a reserve role and won't provide enough production to make an impact in fantasy this evening.
--Andrew LennoxSource: Daniel Starkland
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