November 17, 2025
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver
Luther Burden III has been wildly inconsistent in his first year in the league in an offense with weapons galore for second-year quarterback
Caleb Williams. The 21-year-old second-round selection out of Missouri only has three games with over 50 receiving yards, has scored just one time (back on Sept. 21), and has three games with negative yardage. Burden has been extremely hard to trust as a flex option in fantasy leagues as a result, but he might be worth stashing on your bench as we approach the final stretch of the 2025 season. In the last two games, Burden has played over 40% of the offensive snaps for the first time all year, leading to six receptions on eight targets for 78 yards. In the Week 11 win over the Vikings, he caught three passes for only 27 yards, but his five targets were a season high and tied for second on the team. At only 8% rostered in Yahoo leagues, fantasy managers may want to take a peek at the talented young wideout with upside in an improving offense.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney almost had the second 1,000-yard season of his career in 2024 with the Falcons, but this year has been an entirely different story. In eight games played, Mooney has only 16 receptions on 42 targets for 224 yards and no touchdowns. The 28-year-old former fifth-round pick has had four one-catch games and just has not been trustworthy for fantasy purposes. However, Mooney is now on the waiver-wire radar going into a Week 12 divisional contest against the New Orleans Saints after teammate
Drake London (knee) sprained his PCL in Sunday's overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers. Mooney also injured his ribs in that game, but he was able to return after halftime and finished with three catches on four targets for 34 yards. Rostered in 31% of Yahoo leagues, Mooney might now become a more attractive flex play for however long London is out. The catch is that veteran quarterback
Kirk Cousins is now taking over the offense with
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) likely done for the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com
November 17, 2025
Buffalo Bills wide receiver
Tyrell Shavers had the best game of his young career in Week 11, recording four catches for 90 yards and a touchdown on five targets in a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 10 games this season, the 26-year-old has hauled in 11 catches for 172 yards and a score on 17 targets. Shavers was a beneficiary of Bills wideout
Keon Coleman being a healthy scratch in Week 11 due to a coach's decision. While Coleman is expected to be back for Buffalo's Week 12 matchup against the Houston Texans, Shavers may have earned more playing time with his production in Week 11. The Bills may also be without tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) for a second consecutive game against Houston, leaving the target landscape wide open for Shavers and fellow Bills wide receivers
Khalil Shakir and
Joshua Palmer. In deep fantasy leagues, Shavers could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 17, 2025
Before his team's Week 11 bye, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce appeared to be on a clear upward trajectory. Across four games from Week 7 to Week 10, the 25-year-old recorded 17 catches for 366 yards and a touchdown on 35 targets. Pierce has always been a big-play threat, averaging 18.2 yards per reception across 57 career games. However, his 6.5 target-per-game average in 2025 is a career-high and represents a change in his role within the Indianapolis offense. If he can continue to marry explosiveness with more consistent target volume, Pierce could be a true breakout wide receiver down the stretch of the season. In fantasy leagues where he may have been dropped during his bye week, Pierce is a must-add player off the waiver wire, even as the Colts head into a difficult Week 12 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 17, 2025
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner had a breakout game in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams, recording 10 catches for 70 yards on 11 targets. The 23-year-old's high-volume outing was a major surprise, as he's cracked four targets just one other time across 10 games played in 2025. Overall, Barner has hauled in 31 catches for 306 yards and four touchdowns on 37 targets. Fantasy managers should not expect double-digit targets for Barner every week, but he's emerged as the most-trusted tight end in a very potent Seattle passing game. As a touchdown-dependent streamer, Barner could have some value in the right matchups in deeper formats. He's worth targeting on the waiver wire in fantasy leagues with 14 or more teams heading into a Week 12 meeting with the Tennessee Titans.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 17, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot) has been on Injured Reserve since Week 2 as he rehabs collarbone and foot injuries. However, Reed is expected to return this season and was reportedly ramping up his rehab leading into Green Bay's Week 11 win over the New York Giants. The Packers have yet to open Reed's 21-day activation window, so it may still be a few weeks before he retakes the field. Still, fantasy managers with an open IR spot may want to consider stashing the 25-year-old ahead of his eventual return. Across 17 games in 2024, Reed recorded 55 catches for 857 yards and six touchdowns on 75 targets. When healthy, he'll rejoin a crowded Packers wide receiver room that also includes
Romeo Doubs,
Christian Watson,
Matthew Golden, and
Dontayvion Wicks. The Packers host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12 before traveling to Detroit in Week 13 to take on the Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 17, 2025
Tennessee Titans tight end
Chig Okonkwo caught three passes for a team-high 56 yards on three targets in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 11. Okonkwo was able to play through a foot injury on Sunday that had limited his participation in practice all week leading up to the game. The 26-year-old had his best fantasy performance since Week 8 and had a season high in yards per target. Despite seeing targets further down the field, Okonkwo was unable to find the end zone and is still looking for his first touchdown this season. Okonkwo has only finished as a top-eight tight end once through the first 11 weeks and remains an unreliable option for fantasy managers. Heading into Week 12, Okonkwo should be viewed as a low-end TE2 against a top-ranked Seattle Seahawks defense.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: ESPN
November 17, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Tony Pollard had 10 carries for 22 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 11. Pollard also had three catches for four yards on three targets. The 28-year-old veteran scored a season low of 5.6 fantasy points and was out-snapped for the third time this season by backfield mate
Tyjae Spears. Since Week 6, Pollard has only been able to eclipse over eight fantasy points once. The former explosive fantasy favorite has become a low-upside, touchdown-dependent flex option for managers. Pollard was been unable to find paydirt for a fifth straight week and has only been able to find the end zone twice this year. Heading into Week 12, Pollard will be a desperation flex option in deeper leagues in a difficult matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: ESPN
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Falcons running back
Tyler Allgeier has just three carries for 10 yards in his team's Week 11 loss to the Carolina Panthers. However, Allgeier did manage to find his way into the end zone against Carolina for his seventh rushing touchdown of the 2025 season and his fourth in the last four weeks. Across 10 games this season, the 25-year-old has rushed for 280 yards and seven scores on 77 rush attempts. Allgeier remains the clear RB2 in Atlanta behind star running back
Bijan Robinson. However, Allgeier has more rushing touchdowns than Robinson and clearly has the trust of the Atlanta coaching staff in short-yardage situations. Allgeier's goal-line role gives him some flex appeal in the right matchups, and he'd profile as a must-start fantasy running back if Robinson were to get injured. Allgeier should be rostered in all fantasy leagues with 12 or more teams heading into a Week 12 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 17, 2025
Tennessee Titans running back
Tyjae Spears had four carries for three yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 11. Spears also had five catches for 31 yards on five targets. The 24-year-old was able to claw out 8.4 fantasy points, making it the fifth straight game with over seven fantasy points. Sunday also marked the third time this season Spears out-snapped backfield mate
Tony Pollard in a game. Spears continues to live off his receiving production to stay flex-worthy for fantasy managers in PPR leagues. Nearly all of his fantasy points were earned through the air, making it the fourth time in five games this season he's done that. Spears will remain a flex option in PPR leagues despite a difficult matchup against a top-ranked Seattle Seahawks defense in Week 12.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: ESPN
November 17, 2025
Miami Dolphins rookie running back
Ollie Gordon II had one of the better games of his young career in Week 11, recording nine carries for 45 yards and a touchdown against the Washington Commanders. Across 11 games played, Gordon II has now logged 194 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 56 touches. While
De'Von Achane is still the star of the Dolphins' backfield, Gordon II has proven he can be productive in a complementary role when Miami is in a favorable game script. The Dolphins enter their Week 12 bye having won three out of their last four games and have a winnable matchup on paper in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints. Gordon II's primary fantasy value remains as a handcuff to Achane, but he could be a deep-league flex option in Week 13 against New Orleans. In fantasy leagues with 14 or more teams where he remains available, Gordon II could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 17, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback
Cameron Ward went 24-for-37 for 194 yards with one touchdown in the crushing 16-13 loss on Sunday to the Houston Texans in Week 11. Ward also had three carries for a career high of 33 rushing yards with one lost fumble. The 23-year-old first overall pick put together his best fantasy performance of his young career, scoring over 14 fantasy points. Ward threw his lone touchdown to veteran wide receiver
Van Jefferson on Sunday, making it his third game in four weeks throwing a touchdown. However, Ward had another turnover, bringing his total to 12 this season. Ward will once again be a QB3 in fantasy in a difficult matchup against a top-ranked Seattle Seahawks defense in Week 12.
--Wyatt McClintockSource: ESPN
November 17, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight saw a scaled back role in the rushing game during Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Heading into this game, Knight had seen nine carries or more in each of his last four games. However, Knight carried the ball only five times for 24 yards and scored a touchdown in the loss. He also hauled in all four of his targets through the air for 21 additional yards. The fact the game was a blowout could've contributed to the lack of carries for Knight. He figures to have a bigger role during next week's matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Fantasy managers should be able to plug in Knight as a low-end flex option
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 17, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Mack Hollins was a non-factor in the offense early in the season, but is starting to make an impact. Over the last four games, Hollins has finished with 64 receiving yards or more. The absence of
Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) has led to more targets coming Hollins' way. Once Boutte returns, Hollins figures to see his role reduced, but he should still stay in the gameplan. Hollins is someone to consider as a flex option for the upcoming Week 12 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 17, 2025
Denver Broncos running back
Jaleel McLaughlin saw an increased role during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. McLaughlin has been a healthy scratch throughout most of the season, but is likely to see an expanded role going forward. The Broncos are going to be without
J.K. Dobbins (foot) for the foreseeable future, so McLaughlin will likely see more touches. He carried the ball six times for 19 yards and scored a touchdown in the Week 11 win. McLaughlin won't be worth adding with the team on bye in Week 12, but is someone to keep an eye on going forward. He could see a handful of carries on a weekly basis.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 17, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson broke out in a big way during Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Watson has been held in check during his first few games, but finally found the end zone this past weekend. The 26-year-old hauled in four of his five targets for 46 yards and two touchdowns in the win. Given the Packers current injuries, Watson could be an interesting waiver wire addition this week. The expectation is that Watson's role on the team will grow as time goes on. He should offer at least flex value for the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 17, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) will likely sit out a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, as the team has given him a doubtful tag on the injury report. The veteran guard missed his first game of the season on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, landing on the sidelines with a sore right calf.
Jerami Grant started in his absence and delivered one of his best performances of the season, scoring 26 points. Meanwhile,
Caleb Love and
Sidy Cissoko shared most of the backup guard minutes, but their impact was minimal.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Greg Dortch has been a non-factor basically all season until making some noise during Sunday's game. Dortch was asked to step up into a larger role with
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) sidelined this weekend. The 27-year-old delivered as he hauled in all six of his targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Dortch played a season-high 66 percent of the offensive snaps during this contest. He could be worth snagging off the waiver wire for Week 12, assuming Harrison misses another game.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 17, 2025
Dallas Cowboys wide receivers
CeeDee Lamb and
George Pickens were on the sideline for the first drive of Monday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The benching of these players wasn't because of an injury. This was a coach's decision, so it appears that Lamb and Pickens were being disciplined for some reason by head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Fantasy managers don't need to panic, as both players were back in the game after that. Hopefully, this won't be a problem going forward. Both Lamb (touchdown) and Pickens were quickly involved in Dallas' passing attack after sitting out the first offensive series in Week 11.
--Andy WebbSource: ESPN
November 17, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (sciatica) has been upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's tilt against the Utah Jazz. He logged a full practice with the team on Monday and could be ready to make his season debut in Tuesday's game. James has recently also logged additional practice sessions with the Lakers' G League team, so he should be in good shape after dealing with sciatica on his right side. However, it would be surprising if the team didn't monitor his minutes when he returns. If James can't make it back on Tuesday night, he will have a lot more time to prep for his 2025-26 debut, as the Lakers would then be off until Sunday, when they have a rematch with the Jazz.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Houston Astros second baseman/outfielder
Jose Altuve (foot) had a minor skin aspiration on Monday, a source told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. The procedure removed fluid from a wound between Altuve's fourth and fifth toes on his right foot after he was bothered by a sore foot in the final two weeks of the regular season. The 35-year-old nine-time All-Star and former MVP hit .265 in 2025 with 26 home runs, 77 RBI, and 80 runs scored in 155 games. Altuve started the year in an unfamiliar position in left field before moving back to second base after
Yordan Alvarez suffered a hand injury early in the year. He ended up starting 61 games at the keystone, 49 at designated hitter, and 44 in left field. In his 15th season with the Astros, Altuve moved into second all-time on the franchise list in hits with 2,388, trailing only Craig Biggio. Altuve is also third on the franchise list in extra-base hits (742) and games played (1,976). He is the fourth primary second baseman in baseball history with 255 career homers and 325 steals, joining Biggio, Joe Morgan, and Ryne Sandberg. Altuve should be a full-go for spring training.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
November 17, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks forward/center
Giannis Antetokounmpo won't finish Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a left groin strain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. The former MVP left the game in the second quarter after racking up 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 13 minutes.
Jericho Sims joined Milwaukee's starting unit for the second half. Antetokounmpo's exit from the lineup also creates more playing opportunities for
Bobby Portis. Muscle strains typically take several weeks to heal, so the Bucks may be without Antetokounmpo for a significant period. However, we won't know for certain until he undergoes evaluation.
--Taavi PailkSource: Eric Nehm
November 17, 2025
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said last week at the GM meetings in Las Vegas that third baseman
Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is around 65% recovered from his right-hamstring injury. "We'll feel like he'll at least get to somewhere between 80 and 90 percent at the start of the spring and potentially be ready to go by Opening Day," Brown said. The 26-year-old tore his hamstring in the middle of July and was limited to designated hitter duties late in the season when he returned. The Mexican infielder had a fine 2025 campaign when he was on the field, hitting .254/.352/.458 with an .809 OPS, 20 home runs, 53 RBI, and 53 runs scored in 102 games in his first year in Houston. Although Paredes might not be a full-go for the start of the 2026 regular season, he won't be a bad target for some power at third base once the bigger names at the position come off the board in fantasy drafts.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
November 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets guard/forward
Julian Strawther (back) won't play in Monday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The team has downgraded Strawther from questionable to out. He won't be a big miss for Denver, as Strawther has been limited to 7.9 minutes per game across seven contests. The rest of the Nuggets' reserve should share Strawther's minutes on Monday night. The 23-year-old will have his first opportunity to return to the lineup on Wednesday in a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets forward
Cameron Johnson (biceps) will play on Monday night against the Chicago Bulls. The 29-year-old sustained a right biceps strain last week and sat out Saturday's win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Initially, he was in danger of missing a second straight game after the team listed him as questionable for Monday's matchup. With Johnson sidelined against Minnesota,
Tim Hardaway Jr. had a sparkling performance with 22 points as a starter. On Monday, Hardaway Jr. will head back to the bench. Johnson's time in Denver has been a nightmare so far, as he has averaged only 7.2 points and 2.6 rebounds in 24.5 minutes. Hardaway Jr. has been significantly more productive than him and will remain a better fantasy option even as a reserve.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Denver Nuggets center
Nikola Jokic (wrist) will officially be active against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The Serbian superstar is dealing with a left wrist sprain, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Jokic is once again having an MVP-caliber season, averaging 28.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 10.9 assists. On Monday, Jokic faces a 20th-ranked defense, and it's a significant pace-up spot for the Nuggets. As a result, the three-time MVP could end up with a particularly silly stat line.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward
Zaccharie Risacher (hip) carries a questionable tag on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's matchup against the Detroit Pistons. He is nursing a left hip contusion after taking a hard fall on a dunk attempt in Sunday's win over the Phoenix Suns. Risacher has contributed 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 steals in 24.8 minutes as a regular starter for the Hawks this season.
Vit Krejci and
Luke Kennard will likely share Risacher's minutes on Tuesday night if he can't play. With
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) and
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) also questionable for the game, there might be a massive chunk of extra minutes available for Atlanta's usual reserves.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Detroit Pistons. He may have to exit the lineup for the first time this season due to a right knee contusion. In the past two games, Okongwu has produced big performances as
Kristaps Porzingis' (knee) replacement in the starting lineup. Porzingis is also on the injury report with a questionable tag for Tuesday's game. If neither player is healthy enough to play,
Mouhamed Gueye would get a massive workload against the Pistons.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Atlanta Hawks forward/center
Kristaps Porzingis (knee) remains on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's clash against the Detroit Pistons, with the team listing him as questionable for the game. Porzingis has missed a pair of contests with a sore right knee, allowing
Onyeka Okongwu (knee) to enjoy life as a starter. However, Okongwu is also listed as questionable for Tuesday, meaning the frontcourt might have to lean heavily on
Mouhamed Gueye against Detroit. Previously, Gueye has shown potential, averaging 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks across a couple of starts this season.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 17, 2025
Orlando Magic guard
Jalen Suggs (groin) is on the injury report as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. After recovering from offseason knee surgery, Suggs has recently dealt with right groin soreness, and the issue might keep him sidelined for a second consecutive game. With Suggs out of commission,
Anthony Black made his third start of the season in Sunday's overtime loss to the Houston Rockets. The 21-year-old has boosted his productivity to 15.3 points and 2.7 assists in a starting role. Golden State allows the seventh-most points and eighth-most assists to point guards this season, giving Black a good opportunity to impress if he keeps hold of a larger role on Tuesday.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
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