November 23, 2025
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) to make his return to the field for next Sunday's home game with the Arizona Cardinals. The second-year pro logged three more limited practices as he returns to health, but was ultimately ruled out a seventh straight time for their clash with the Rams. Per Schefter, Irving "looked strong at practice this week," and might have been able to suit up for Week 12's contest. Alas, Tampa Bay will afford him a few more days to get right as they gear up for a playoff push. Teammates
Rachaad White and
Sean Tucker are poised for another week splitting backfield work in his stead, though it will be interesting to see whether last week's distribution was fluky or a trend.
--Alex CiullaSource: Adam Schefter
November 22, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker
Chase McLaughlin nailed both of his short field goal attempts and two extra points in a Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. McLaughlin has been money again for the Bucs in his third season with the team, making 20 of 24 attempts and 20 of 21 extra points. The 29-year-old has arguably been the best kicker in the league from deep range, making all eight attempts from 50 yards or more and owning the second-longest kick of the season at 65 yards back in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles. McLaughlin ranks as the No. 6 overall kicker in fantasy points scored this season and is a strong option in a dome on Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams. He is RotoBaller's 11th-ranked kicker for Week 12.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
November 22, 2025
The Jacksonville Jaguars' defense is tied with the Los Angeles Rams for the third-most takeaways this season with 18, trailing only the Houston Texans and Chicago Bears. However, they are pretty mediocre when they aren't able to generate turnovers, allowing the seventh most passing yards per game (236.9). But they have been stout against the run, allowing just 86.7 yards per game, second only to the New England Patriots. Jacksonville travels west to face
Jacoby Brissett and the Arizona Cardinals on the road. Despite Brissett completing an NFL record 47 passes for 452 yards, the Cardinals have also turned the ball over five times in the past two weeks. Brissett could exploit Jacksonville's poor pass defense, but turnovers will likely be the recipe to success again for the Jaguars' defense, as they have forced at least one in all but two games this season. Jacksonville ranks as RotoBaller's 13th defense for Week 12.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Pro Football Reference
November 22, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker
Cam Little didn't attempt a field goal for the first time this season in last week's 35-6 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but nailed all five extra points. Little has been a solid kicker option this season for fantasy managers, making 16 of 20 attempts and 24 of 25 extra points, ranking as the No. 15 kicker in total fantasy points. His 80% field goal percentage is just below the league average of 84.5%. The 22-year-old has one of the strongest legs in the league, as displayed by his 70-yard kick in the preseason, and he made history in Week 9 against the Raiders with the longest kick of all time at 68 yards. Little is RotoBaller's seventh-ranked kicker for Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Dallas Cowboys kicker
Brandon Aubrey has only attempted three field goals in the past three games, which has limited his scoring for fantasy, but he is still one of the few must-start kicker options every week. Aubrey ranks as the No. 4 overall kicker in points scored this season, making 18 of 19 attempts and 32 of 33 extra points. The 30-year-old made the third-longest kick of the season at 64 yards back in Week 4 and is one of only six kickers in the league to make a kick of 60 yards or more. Aubrey is a must-start option in Week 12 at home against the Philadelphia Eagles, who he had 11 fantasy points against back in Week 1.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) is trending toward playing on Thanksgiving night against the Baltimore Ravens, per Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. Burrow and the Bengals reportedly met every day this week regarding his health and then decided on Friday to wait another week to give
Joe Flacco enough practice reps with the starters. The 28-year-old pushed to play and didn't have any setbacks in practice this week, but the team's quick turnaround on Thursday night in Week 13 was a key part of the decision to hold him out. Burrow has been sidelined since Week 2 after undergoing surgery to repair his Grade 3 turf toe and looks set to return for a big divisional matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night. Flacco will have one more run as the Bengals starter and will rank as a high-end QB2 in a potential shootout against the Patriots on Sunday.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Albert Breer
November 22, 2025
Green Bay Packers rookie wide receiver
Matthew Golden (shoulder, wrist) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Golden was able to return in Week 11 after missing the previous week due to a shoulder injury, but he had his lowest snap share of the season (34.5%) and caught just one of three targets for 24 yards. The rookie first-rounder hasn't been a priority for head coach Matt LaFleur to get involved, even with the team dealing with multiple significant injuries to pass catchers in
Tucker Kraft (knee) and
Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot). It's still unclear if Golden will be able to suit up in Week 12, but he'd be a risky start in 12-team leagues because of the lack of consistent usage.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's showdown against the Indianapolis Colts, but is trending in the right direction. Worthy opened the practice week as a DNP on Wednesday, but was upgraded to a full participant on Friday, an encouraging sign for his chances to suit up. It's been an underwhelming second season for the 2024 first-round pick, recording 27 catches for 281 yards and a touchdown on 45 targets in eight games. The 22-year-old unfortunately suffered a dislocated shoulder in the first game of the season, which caused him to miss two games and has likely impacted his performance to an extent. And he's recently been dealing with an ankle injury. Worthy has had back-to-back games with only three catches for a combined 47 yards, but will look to break out in Week 12 against a Colts defense that will likely play a heavy amount of man coverage with Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward (concussion) back from injured reserve. Worthy ranks as RotoBaller's WR34 in PPR leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Seattle Seahawks running back
Kenneth Walker III (glute) popped up on the injury report on Friday, but head coach Mike Macdonald described it as precautionary and said that he is "fine to play" Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Walker had one of his best games of the season in Week 11 against the Rams, handling 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown to go along with three receptions (three targets) for 44 yards. That marked his most receiving yards in a game this season, and the three targets were his most since Week 1. The 25-year-old also found the end zone for the first time since Week 3 when he scored twice with
Zach Charbonnet inactive due to injury. Otherwise, Walker has been vultured time after time down near the goal line this season, but things have shifted more in Walker's favor recently. Macdonald said earlier in the week that Walker will see his opportunities increase moving forward, and he gets a great matchup in Week 12 against a Titans defense that has allowed the fifth most PPR points per game to opposing running backs.
--Kyle McCarthySource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers tight end
Tommy Tremble had little involvement in the passing game in Week 11, but he made a game-changing impact on one singular play. During overtime, Tremble had his only reception for 54 yards. The catch set up the game-winning field goal against the Falcons. Outside of the one big play, Tremble was mainly utilized as a blocker. For the third straight week, Tremble logged the most snaps of any Carolina TE, at 58%. In Week 12, the Panthers will face the San Francisco 49ers, who rank 25th in fantasy points per game allowed to TEs this season (15.39). Although this is a favorable matchup for TEs, Tremble has not shown he can take advantage of it. Tremble has been targeted more than twice by Carolina QBs this season. He is off the fantasy radar in most leagues, regardless of scoring format.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers tight end
Ja'Tavion Sanders logged another mediocre fantasy performance in Week 11. The Carolina TE had four receptions for 22 yards and totaled 6.2 PPR points. Week 12 brings a solid fantasy matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, who rank 25th in fantasy points per game allowed to TEs this year. However, Sanders just doesn't produce enough to take advantage of the matchup. He should not be rostered in most fantasy leagues, even as a backup. In 24 games played over the first two seasons of his NFL career, Sanders has caught one TD pass. That sort of TD total just isn't acceptable for a fantasy TE.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
The Green Bay Packers plan to work out running back
Josh Jacobs (knee) during pre-game warmups before deciding if he will suit up against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Jacobs practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's practice, and his status is considered truly up in the air. The 27-year-old's knee is structurally sound, but it is supposedly still tender from last week. Jacobs is pushing to play; however, the Packers will also have a quick turnaround in Week 13 against the Lions on Thanksgiving. His pre-game warmup will be an important one to monitor on Sunday morning for fantasy managers with Jacobs and
Emanuel Wilson, who would be a must-start if Jacobs can't go.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Adam Schefter
November 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Jalen Coker caught all four of his targets for 52 total yards and finished with 11.2 PPR points in Week 11. It was the first time this season that Coker registered double-digit PPR fantasy points. Carolina is facing the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. They rank 28th in fantasy points per game allowed to WRs this year. Although Coker has a great fantasy matchup, he simply doesn't produce enough to take advantage of the draw. He is behind
Tetairoa McMillan and
Xavier Legette on the depth chart and has yet to be targeted more than four times in a single game. Coker has not caught a TD pass or reached 55 receiving yards in five games played this year.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Last week, Carolina Panthers wide receiver
Xavier Legette delivered his best fantasy outing since Week 7. The second-year WR caught four passes for 83 yards and a touchdown. He finished with 18.3 PPR fantasy points. It was only the second time in 2025 that Legette registered more than 15 PPR points. However, he also injured his hip during the fourth quarter. He was a full participant in all practices for Week 12 and is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the 49ers. The Niners have surrendered 36.6 fantasy points per game to opposing WRs this season, which ranks 28th of all teams. Legette has been targeted more than five times just twice since Week 7. Inconsistent volume throughout the year, despite a favorable matchup, makes Legette an unreliable option in deeper fantasy leagues for Week 12.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
November 22, 2025
Carolina Panthers rookie first-round wide receiver
Tetairoa McMillan delivered his best performance of the season in the Panthers' 30-27 triumph over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11. The rookie WR totaled 130 receiving yards on eight receptions and caught two touchdown passes. He finished with 33 PPR fantasy points. In one game, McMillan doubled his TD total for the season. It was the first time this season that McMillan surpassed 30 PPR fantasy points, and he placed as the overall fantasy WR2. In Week 12, Carolina will go against the San Francisco 49ers, who rank 28th in the league in fantasy points per game allowed to WRs in 2025. Last week, the 49ers gave up 452 yards, the most of all teams. With a plus matchup lining up for McMillan, he remains a must-start in all formats this week.
--Sean Engel - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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