November 19, 2025
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that running back
Kenneth Walker is "earning more opportunities," but it is tied primarily to how Walker is performing during games, according to Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic. Macdonald continues saying that Walker is doing well in practice, but the game context is what drives the decision-making. Walker's usage has been frustrating this season from a fantasy perspective as he has been stuck in an even time split with
Zach Charbonnet, but his strong performance in Week 11 against the Rams could earn him more opportunities going forward. The 25-year-old totaled 16 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown to go along with three catches (three targets) for 44 yards in the game. Walker's impact in the pass game was something that Macdonald talked about as well, and with his game-changing explosiveness, Seattle could start to feature him as a bigger piece of the offense.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Michael-Shawn Dugar
November 19, 2025
Chicago Bears running back
D'Andre Swift (hip) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session, according to the team's official website. Swift has been a regular on the injury report with various nagging injuries and missed Chicago's Week 9 win over the Bengals, but has played in each of the past two weeks and resumed his lead-back role. The 26-year-old handled a season-high 21 carries for 90 yards in a Week 11 win over Minnesota. Rookie
Kyle Monangai stayed involved with 13 touches for 37 yards and a rushing touchdown, but Swift has still been their best option. Swift was limited in Wednesday's practice last week before being upgraded to full on Thursday and Friday, and he should be on track to play again in Week 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Chicago Bears
November 19, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (ankle) didn't participate in practice on Wednesday, according to the team's official website. Worthy tweaked his ankle during the Chiefs' Week 11 loss at the Denver Broncos, and his absence on Wednesday signals some doubt for his chances to suit up in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts. The 22-year-old wideout has dealt with multiple injuries this season, including a dislocated shoulder back in the season opener against the Chargers that caused him to miss two games. Worthy has had a disappointing stretch of games for fantasy managers since
Rashee Rice returned in Week 7, recording 14 catches for 136 yards and no touchdowns on 23 targets across those four games. He'll have two more chances to practice this week to determine his status for a big Week 12 matchup against the Colts.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Kansas City Chiefs
November 19, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports. Burrow was limited in practice every day last week, but he's made great progress in his recovery from the turf toe injury suffered in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 28-year-old participated in 11-on-11 drills during Wednesday's practice, and there is a possibility that he will be able to make his return to the field on Sunday against the New England Patriots. Backup quarterback
Joe Flacco was listed as limited in practice on Wednesday as he manages a shoulder injury, but he is expected to be ready to go this weekend versus the Patriots if the Bengals hold Burrow out for another week. The star quarterback said that he planned to return on Thanksgiving night against the Ravens, but the door is open for him to return in Week 12. Burrow should be immediately added if he is still available on the waiver wire in your leagues.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Adam Schefter
November 19, 2025
Tennessee Titans rookie
Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) is not participating in Wednesday's practice session, according to Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com. Kuharsky reports that it may be difficult for Ayomanor to play on Sunday against the Seahawks due to the hamstring injury suffered during the Titans' loss to the Texans in Week 11. The rookie fourth-rounder caught only two of his six targets for 11 yards in the game. Ayomanor would have a great opportunity to emerge as the Titans' top wideout with
Calvin Ridley (leg) out for the season, but his status will need to be monitored as the week goes along. If he is unable to play, fellow rookie
Chimere Dike and
Van Jefferson should see more opportunities, but neither can be trusted in fantasy lineups.
--Kyle McCarthySource: Paul Kuharsky
November 19, 2025
Giana Han of The Baltimore Banner reports that Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) is not practicing with the team on Wednesday. Bateman sprained his ankle in the Week 10 win over the Minnesota Vikings and hasn't practiced or played since. Unless the 25-year-old can get back on the practice field on Thursday or Friday, he'll miss a second straight game this weekend against the New York Jets. After a career year in 2024 in which he had 756 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 17 regular-season games, Bateman has become untrustworthy again for fantasy managers, as he currently has a 16-194-2 line on 31 targets through nine games. If he misses a second straight game, there will be more targets to go around for
Zay Flowers and
DeAndre Hopkins, and tight ends
Mark Andrews and
Isaiah Likely.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Baltimore Banner - Giana Han
November 19, 2025
New England Patriots wide receiver
Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) is back at practice on Wednesday, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Boutte has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury, but he was limited Monday through Wednesday of last week before being ruled out for the Thursday night win over the New York Jets in Week 11. In Weeks 6-8, the 23-year-old pass-catcher caught 10 of his 12 targets for 223 yards and four touchdowns, so fantasy managers shouldn't forget about the third-year wideout in an ascending Patriots offense. With Boutte out for the last two games,
Mack Hollins and rookie
Kyle Williams have had bigger roles in the passing attack. If Boutte can upgrade to a full practice this week, he stands a good chance of returning to a great matchup against a weak Cincinnati Bengals defense.
UPDATE: Boutte practiced in full on Wednesday.--Keith HernandezSource: Patriots.com - Evan Lazar
November 19, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) is participating in 11-on-11 drills during Wednesday's practice, and SI.com's James Rapien writes that it feels like the door could be cracked open a bit for him to potentially make his return this weekend against the New England Patriots in Week 12. It's the first time that Burrow has taken part in 11-on-11 work since having turf-toe surgery back in September. The 28-year-old is taking first-team reps with veteran
Joe Flacco resting a balky right shoulder. Like he did last week, Flacco is expected to return to practice on Thursday, so he should be available to play against the Patriots if Burrow is held out for another week. Burrow has made it clear he wants to play again this season, and Cincy is desperate for a win at 3-7. It's unclear if he will play this Sunday, but fantasy managers should scoop him up if he's still available on your league's waiver wire.
--Keith HernandezSource: SI.com - James Rapien
November 19, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) did not participate in Wednesday's practice, but he said he's "going to try to practice" on Thursday, according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Rodgers said it is more comfortable to take snaps in the shotgun formation right now, but the goal is to be able to take snaps under center. The 41-year-old future Hall of Famer suffered a small fracture in his left (non-throwing) hand in the Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but he won't need surgery and could play as early as this Sunday versus the Chicago Bears. The final decision on whether Rodgers can play this weekend will come down to head coach Mike Tomlin.
Mason Rudolph is leading the first-team offense on Wednesday and would be in line to make his first start of 2025 on Sunday if Rodgers is not cleared.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Brooke Pryor
November 19, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Jaylen Warren (ankle) was not seen with the rest of the RBs at the portion of practice open to the media on Wednesday, according to Alan Saunders of PGH Steelers Now. Although Warren said the ankle injury he suffered in the Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals wasn't serious, his status is uncertain for a Week 12 clash against the Chicago Bears this Sunday. The 27-year-old was held out of the entire fourth quarter of last Sunday's victory, although the Steelers had the game wrapped up by then. Fantasy managers looking for RB depth should consider
Kenneth Gainwell a speculative pickup this week, just in case Warren is out or limited against Chicago. Gainwell had nine carries for 24 yards last Sunday and also caught a season-high seven passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns through the air. He's rostered in half of Yahoo leagues at the moment.
--Keith HernandezSource: PGH Steelers Now - Alan Saunders
November 19, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders announced on Wednesday that they activated quarterback
Aidan O'Connell (wrist) from Injured Reserve. O'Connell has missed all of the 2025 season to this point after suffering a fractured right wrist in the preseason. It's possible that
Geno Smith's poor play could open the door for O'Connell to make starts under center for the Raiders before the end of the year, but it's unclear if that's potentially in play as early as Week 12 when the team takes on the visiting Cleveland Browns this Sunday.
Kenny Pickett has been serving as Smith's backup for the first 11 weeks of the season, but O'Connell could quickly jump him on the depth chart now that he's back. The 27-year-old has a 62.6% completion rate in his two years in the NFL, throwing for 3,830 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions in 20 games (17 starts).
--Keith HernandezSource: Raiders PR
November 19, 2025
Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Dak Prescott (hip) has been added to the injury report ahead of the team's Week 12 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer assured reporters there was no cause for alarm, but the injury was noted. Prescott has been excellent this season, holding a 69.9% completion rate with 21 touchdowns and just six interceptions. Prescott ranks as QB9 this season. With some of his toughest matchups behind him, he appears to be a high-value target heading into the fantasy postseason.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Joseph Hoyt
November 19, 2025
The Buffalo Bills will be without both wide receivers
Mecole Hardman (calf) and
Curtis Samuel (elbow, neck) when they face off against the Houston Texans on Thursday night. The Bills will once again lean on wide receivers
Keon Coleman and possibly
Josh Palmer in the passing game with the sudden plague of injuries hitting the team. Tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) also remains out, and leading receiver
Khalil Shakir (personal) has yet to practice this week. The Bills face an uphill battle against a stingy Texans defense on the road with short rest, meaning it will largely be up to quarterback
Josh Allen and running back
James Cook to carry the load this week.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Buffalo Bills PR
November 19, 2025
The New Orleans Saints released wide receiver
Brandin Cooks on Wednesday, giving the veteran a chance to land elsewhere. The 32-year-old pass catcher has recorded just 19 receptions this season for 165 yards despite appearing in every game. The departure of Cooks opens the door for
Devaughn Vele and
Mason Tipton to see expanded roles behind
Chris Olave in the Saints' wide receiver room. Vele grabbed an 87% snap share last week, despite converting just one of three targets for 15 yards. Look for the Saints to heavily lean on Olave and running back
Alvin Kamara as rookie quarterback
Tyler Shough builds his confidence in just his third career start Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons
--Shaun AlbinSource: Nick Underhill
November 19, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Darius Slayton (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday after being sidelined for the team's matchup with the Packers last week. Slayton has just 23 receptions for 343 yards this season. This is another blow in a long list of injuries to the team's position players this season. In Slayton's absence last week,
Isaiah Hodgins appeared on 79% of offensive snaps, while
Jalin Hyatt saw 61%. This leaves the door open for Wan'Dale Robinson to be a target monster again after getting nine looks last week. The viability of the Giants' pass catchers also hinges on the availability of starting quarterback
Jaxson Dart (concussion), who missed last week.
--Shaun AlbinSource: Jordan Raanan
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