November 23, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Mason Rudolph will earn the start against the Chicago Bears in Week 12 after
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) was ruled out pregame, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Rodgers was pushing to play, but the team decided to hold him out. This will be Rudolph's first start of the season, but he also earned significant snaps after Rodgers exited last Sunday. In that game, he completed 12 of 16 pass attempts for 127 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. This week, the veteran will face off against a Bears defense that leads the league in interceptions but has also allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. He's a low-end QB2 for fantasy purposes.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
November 23, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) won't play in Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Chicago Bears, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Rodgers was listed as questionable, and although he had "been pushing to play," the team has decided to hold him out. The 41-year-old has been the QB17 in fantasy football this season, completing 66.4% of his passes for 1,969 yards, 19 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Mason Rudolph will earn the start in his absence, facing off against a Bears defense that leads the NFL in interceptions but has also allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks in 2025.
--Andersen PickardSource: Ian Rapoport
November 23, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) will return to action for just his third game of the season during Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Los Angeles Rams. Godwin reportedly suffered a hairline fibula fracture back in Week 5, resulting in a five-game absence. He's now back in action for Sunday's game and will operate as the Bucs' No. 2 receiver alongside
Emeka Egbuka. Godwin has just six catches for 52 yards across his two healthy games earlier this season, so he'll look to return to his 2024 form from before his season-ending ankle injuries. He was off to an otherworldly start last year, catching 50 passes for 576 yards and five touchdowns over seven games. If Godwin can return to that level of play, he'll be a weekly top-10 receiver in fantasy football. For now, though, he ranks as the overall WR48 in RotoBaller's Week 12 fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Tennessee Titans wide receiver
Chimere Dike should carve out a large role against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 12 after
Calvin Ridley (leg) was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season. Dike has looked like the Titans' best receiver at various times this year, playing 89% and 87% of the snaps in his two games before the bye, respectively. The rookie had two catches on three targets early in last week's game, but a promising start to his Sunday was abruptly cut short due to a chest injury and concussion evaluation. Dike is now healthy again and will return to action as Tennessee's top receiver against Seattle. The Seahawks have defended the pass quite well, allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. However, they've been even better against the run and are heavy favorites against the Titans, so we expect Tennessee to throw quite often. As a result, Dike remains in the mix as a high-volume WR3/flex for Week 12.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Cleveland Browns quarterback
Deshaun Watson (Achilles) made his first road trip of the regular season and will be on the sideline for Sunday's Week 12 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. Watson has reportedly offered plenty of help to
Dillon Gabriel (concussion) and
Shedeur Sanders this season, and he worked closely with Sanders to help him understand the game plan before his first NFL start on Sunday. However, Sanders' start isn't the only reason why Watson made the trip. According to Cabot, it's also the first time the veteran quarterback was healthy enough to travel this season. In fact, he could be nearing a return to game action. Watson remains on the PUP list and might have his 21-day practice window activated soon, according to Cabot. The 30-year-old has been sidelined for over a year, but it appears his return could be coming in the near future.
--Andersen PickardSource: Mary Kay Cabot
November 23, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Flacco will get one more opportunity to start after
Joe Burrow (toe) was ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the New England Patriots. While Burrow was trending in the right direction for this week, the Bengals have ultimately decided to keep him on injured reserve for at least a few more days. As a result, Flacco will remain installed as Cincinnati's starting quarterback for Week 12. He's coming off an uninspiring 199-yard clunker against the Steelers, and although he has five touchdowns over his last two games, he also has four turnovers during that span. To make matters worse, he'll be without
Ja'Marr Chase (suspension), shifting
Tee Higgins to the top receiver role. New England's defense has been strong this season, but it's best at stopping the run. The Patriots have allowed the ninth-most passing yards, seventh-most passing touchdowns, and 12th-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. This matchup and situation are best defined as "good, not great." That sentiment is reflected in RotoBaller's ranking of Burrow as the overall QB17 this week.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Michael Wilson remains atop the depth chart after
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) was ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This will be Wilson's second consecutive game as the top wide receiver in Arizona. He dominated last week's contest, catching a whopping 15 of 18 targets for 185 yards. Quarterback
Jacoby Brissett set the NFL's all-time single-game completion record in that outing, so perhaps Wilson's volume will drop a little in Week 12. Still, he's a strong candidate to fetch double-digit targets. He'll also have a decent chance to score his first touchdown since Week 2, especially against a Jaguars defense allowing the eighth-most touchdowns to wide receivers in 2025. Wilson is a strong fantasy starter in most leagues on Sunday, checking in as the overall WR18 in RotoBaller's latest Week 12 fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney will jump to the top of the depth chart after teammate
Drake London (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the New Orleans Saints. Even as the de facto No. 1 receiver, Mooney's productivity isn't guaranteed. In the other game that London missed earlier this season, Mooney caught just one of four targets for 11 yards. With that said, there's optimism that this week's increased workload will lead to better results. After all, he's already trending up with 15 targets over his last two games. Plus, he gets a softer matchup against the Saints, who rank near the middle of the league in fantasy points and have allowed the eighth-most touchdowns to opposing receivers in 2025. This week, Mooney will be catching passes from
Kirk Cousins, since
Michael Penix Jr. (knee) is on injured reserve. The veteran receiver's game was elevated with Cousins under center last year, as the veteran signal-caller was responsible for most of Mooney's volume and yardage during his 64-catch, 992-yard campaign in 2024. Managers should feel comfortable starting the 28-year-old as a WR3/flex this week. He ranks as the overall WR26 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings for Week 12.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) has been cleared to play in Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Arizona Cardinals, and he'll have a terrific opportunity to build on last weekend's career-best outing. It's common for rookies to get more involved in the weeks following their team's bye, and that's exactly what we saw from Tuten. In his third game post-bye week last Sunday, the Virginia Tech product rushed 15 times for 74 yards and a touchdown, and he would have earned even more touches if he hadn't left early due to injury. Tuten and
Travis Etienne Jr. showed that they can co-exist productively, and that the Jaguars' offense is at its best when they're running the ball effectively. Even with Etienne still in the mix, Tuten should be able to carve out a significant role again this Sunday. The Jaguars could go run-heavy with
Travis Hunter (knee) and
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) sidelined, and they should take advantage of a Cardinals defense allowing the 11th-most fantasy points and fourth-most rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs in 2025. Tuten ranks as the RB30 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings, and he should be started in most leagues with 12 or more teams.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs running back
Kareem Hunt will earn another start after
Isiah Pacheco (knee) was ruled out for Sunday's Week 12 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Pacheco is on track to miss his third consecutive game. In each of his two previous absences, Hunt took over as the primary running back, logging at least a 79% snap share on both occasions. He's averaging 12 carries, 54 rushing yards, one reception, 4.5 receiving yards, and one touchdown in games he's started with Pacheco sidelined. The veteran running back should handle around 10-15 touches once again this Sunday against the Colts. Indianapolis has been effective against the run, allowing the seventh-fewest rushing yards and 10th-fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2025. Despite the tougher matchup, Hunt's role and volume have vaulted him up to the RB25 spot in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end
Brenton Strange (hip) should carve out a significant workload in his return from injury during Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Strange is still listed as questionable for the game, but his activation from injured reserve on Saturday indicates that he will play. The 24-year-old's return comes at a convenient time for the Jaguars, who are without both
Travis Hunter (knee) and
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle). Hunter is done for the season, while Thomas' injury is expected to be more temporary. Strange figures to operate as one of
Trevor Lawrence's favorite targets alongside
Jakobi Meyers and
Parker Washington. Strange impressed earlier this season, catching 19 of 22 targets for 182 yards during the three games for which he was healthy. He should waste no time returning to this sizable target share on Sunday against the Cardinals, who have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points and ninth-most touchdowns to opposing tight ends in 2025.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 23, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
John Metchie III could see more work in the receiving game going forward. The Jets are looking for someone to step up and be a playmaker with
Garrett Wilson (knee) still sidelined. Last week, Metchie hauled in all three of his targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the New England Patriots. Given his success, Metchie could be asked to take on more responsibility in the receiving game this weekend. It's worth noting that
Adonai Mitchell saw six targets last week, so he'll likely profile as the top target in Week 12. Despite that, Metchie should see enough of a workload to offer low-end flex value for the upcoming matchup against the Baltimore Ravens.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 23, 2025
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver
Greg Dortch should once again see an expanded role in the receiving game this weekend. Fellow wideout
Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendix) has been ruled out for a second straight game. Last week, Dortch hauled in all six of his targets for 66 yards and a touchdown in the loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Prior to that, Dortch went two straight games without a catch. That being said, Dortch doesn't seem to carry much long-term value, but is worth a look while Harrison is out. Given his success last week, Dortch should once again see a good volume in the passing game. He'll get a favorable matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars defense that has struggled to contain the passing game. Dortch should be viewed as a flex option for this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 23, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Andrei Iosivas is expected to have a larger role in the receiving game this weekend. Fellow wideout
Ja'Marr Chase is unavailable due to a suspension, but he should return against the Baltimore Ravens for the Thanksgiving game. In the meantime, Iosivas should slide up the depth chart with Chase unable to suit up. Iosivas has been a non-factor in the offense outside of two five-catch performances. The 26-year-old showed good potential last season when he hauled in six touchdowns across 17 games. Iosivas is unlikely to carry much long-term value with Chase returning next week. However, fantasy managers should be able to plug him in as a low-end WR3 for this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 23, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Sean Tucker is coming off a fantastic performance against the Buffalo Bills. Last week, Tucker rushed 19 times for 106 yards and scored two touchdowns in the loss. He also hauled in two receptions for 34 yards and an additional score through the air. All signs are pointing to Tucker once again having a large role in the backfield during the Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Lead back
Bucky Irving (shoulder, toe) remains out for at least one more week. Tucker seems to have the edge over
Rachaad White after that 100-plus yard performance. The expectation is that Tucker sees enough snaps to warrant high-end RB3 value for this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
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