November 19, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
John Metchie III made the most of his increased playing time during last week's game against the New England Patriots. Metchie hauled in all three of his targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in the loss. The 25-year-old has been a non-factor in the offense all season, but could start seeing an expanded role now. The Jets are without
Garrett Wilson (knee), so they need someone to step up on offense. Metchie showed that he was capable of making plays when called upon. Fantasy managers should look for him to have a bigger role in the offense going forward.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 19, 2025
Seattle Seahawks tight end
AJ Barner is coming off an excellent performance against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. Barner hauled 10 of his 11 targets for 70 yards in the loss. It was a bit shocking to see Barner get double digit targets, but he made the most of his chances. Sadly for fantasy managers, Barner will continue to split up the reps with
Elijah Arroyo. That means, Barner is probably going to have a limited ceiling, but he can still offer fantasy value. The 23-year-old should be able to give fantasy managers at least TE2 value for the upcoming Week 12 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 19, 2025
Indianapolis Colts defensive back Charvarius Ward (concussion) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session. Ward had his 21-day practice window opened this week as he works his way back into the mix. He has missed the last five games due to a concussion he suffered during pre-game warmups in Week 6. Before going down, Ward recorded 13 tackles and three passes defended in his first five games. Once healthy, Ward and Sauce Gardner should make for one of the most dangerous secondaries in the league.
--Andy WebbSource: Indianapolis Colts
November 19, 2025
Los Angeles Rams defensive back/safety Quentin Lake (elbow) was placed on the injured reserve on Wednesday. This comes as no surprise after Lake underwent surgery on his elbow on Tuesday. He'll now miss at least the next four games, but is hopeful that this won't be a season-ending injury. Lake was in the middle of a breakout campaign, so his absence will certainly hurt this defense. The expectation is that Josh Wallace will take over as the primary slot corner until Lake returns. The loss of Lake will give this defense a slight downgrade ahead of their upcoming Week 12 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
--Andy WebbSource: Los Angeles Rams
November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Sterling Shepard (shoulder) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Shepard will join fellow wideouts
Chris Godwin (leg) and
Emeka Egbuka (illness) on the injury report to begin the week. Shepard appears to be dealing with a minor shoulder injury, but it shouldn't stop him from suiting up in Week 12. His fantasy value is likely dependent on whether or not Godwin is able to return this weekend. Last week, Shepard hauled in four of his five targets for 54 yards in the loss to the Buffalo Bills. The veteran wideout would take a backseat in the passing game if Godwin and Egbuka are both healthy.
--Andy WebbSource: buccaneers.com
November 19, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (illness) will play in Wednesday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. He is available to return after missing Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns because of an illness. On Wednesday, Grant could start the contest as
Shaedon Sharpe's (calf) replacement. The Trail Blazers are also without
Jrue Holiday (calf), allowing Grant to take on more offensive responsibilities. With Holiday already absent for Sunday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, Grant had his second-highest scoring game of the season with 26 points.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
November 19, 2025
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Brunson has been named a starter for the matchup, alongside
Landry Shamet,
Mikal Bridges,
Karl-Anthony Towns, and
Mitchell Robinson. The team initially listed the star guard as questionable for the game. Brunson ended up missing only two games with a right ankle sprain.
Miles McBride will move back to the bench on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: Stefan Bondy
November 19, 2025
Chicago Bulls forward/center
Jalen Smith (chest) has been upgraded from probable to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is dealing with a right pectoral strain, but the issue isn't serious enough to keep Smith sidelined. Smith fills backup duties for
Nikola Vucevic in Chicago, but he has produced some strong performances lately, even getting a couple of double-doubles. Portland allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing centers, making it a potential field day for Chicago's big men on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Tennessee Titans tight end
Chig Okonkwo (foot) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. He continues to manage a foot issue that limited him during practice last week. However, Okonkwo still played during last week's game against the Houston Texans. He hauled in all three of his targets for 56 yards in the loss. He figures to be fine for Week 12, but
Gunnar Helm would see an expanded role if Okonkwo was unable to play against the Seattle Seahawks this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: titans.com
November 19, 2025
Chicago Bulls point guard
Tre Jones (ankle) has been downgraded to out ahead of Wednesday's tip-off against the Portland Trail Blazers. He carried a doubtful tag on the initial injury report. Wednesday's game will mark a third straight absence for Jones, who is dealing with left ankle impingement. Luckily for the Bulls,
Coby White was cleared to make his season debut just as Jones exited the lineup, so the team has coped well with his absence. White will play with a 26-28-minute restriction on Wednesday night.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward
Shaedon Sharpe (calf) will be sidelined for Wednesday's meeting with the Chicago Bulls. He will miss the second leg of a back-to-back with a sore right calf.
Jrue Holiday (calf) will also remain out for this one, so Portland's backcourt won't have many healthy bodies left.
Caleb Love impressed with a 17-point outing off the bench in Tuesday's loss to the Phoenix Suns and could make an even bigger impact against the Bulls.
Sidy Cissoko is also likely to feature a lot more in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 19, 2025
The Houston Texans defense has been an elite unit this season, racking up sacks and takeaways while limiting opponents to an average of 16.3 points per game. The team has 16 takeaways and 25 sacks in 10 games, along with a pair of defensive touchdowns. While the unit has been extremely productive overall this season, they are in an extremely difficult matchup on Thursday against the Bills, who have allowed only the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing defenses.
Josh Allen and the offense went off against the Bucs last week, and the Texans will have to keep up while playing without
C.J. Stroud (concussion), which could put the defense in a bad position at times. Because of the matchup, the Texans are just the DST No. 19 this week, meaning there are probably better options available to start in most leagues in Week 12.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 19, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Bam Knight (ankle) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about the ankle issue right now. However, Knight could be losing playing time soon with
Trey Benson (knee) having his practice window opened this week. The eventual return of Benson is going to cloud up this backfield situation even more. Right now,
Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for Week 12. That means, Knight and
Michael Carter should split up the reps unless Benson returns this week. Barring any setbacks, Knight figures to be out there this weekend, but his fantasy value is unclear at the moment.
--Andy WebbSource: azcardinals.com
November 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Dereck Lively II (knee) will be active against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He returns to the lineup after getting a night off on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. So far this season, Lively II has made only five appearances and hasn't been much of a use for fantasy managers. The 21-year-old is averaging 4.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 16.0 minutes. On Wednesday, Lively II will share the center minutes with
Daniel Gafford (ankle), who has also been cleared to play. It's a difficult matchup for Dallas' bigs against
Karl-Anthony Towns and
Mitchell Robinson.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 19, 2025
After designating him for assignment on Tuesday, the New York Mets officially released right-hander
Frankie Montas (elbow) on Wednesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Montas will go down as a huge bust signing for the Mets, as he ended up making only nine appearances (seven starts) for New York in 2025 while posting an ugly 6.28 ERA (5.33 FIP) and 1.60 WHIP with 32 strikeouts and 14 walks in 38 2/3 innings pitched. The 32-year-old veteran needed Tommy John surgery on his right elbow and will now miss the entire 2026 season. The Mets will owe him $17 million while he rehabs next year. The Dominican hurler teased fantasy managers back in 2021 with a 3.37 ERA and a career-high 207 strikeouts, but things began to fall apart health-wise shortly after he was acquired by the New York Yankees the following season. Montas did manage to make 30 starts in 2024 with the Reds and Brewers, but he was unable to rediscover the form he showed in Oakland.
--Keith HernandezSource: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
November 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks center
Daniel Gafford (ankle) will play against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. Gafford carried a probable tag on the initial injury report. He is returning to action following a one-game absence. Dallas elected to rest Gafford on Monday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves for the second leg of a back-to-back. On Wednesday, Gafford will continue to spearhead an
Anthony Davis-less Dallas frontcourt. The athletic big man has averaged 10.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks since making his season debut at the start of this month.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs (wrist) was listed as a limited participant in practice on Wednesday. He pops up on the injury report with a wrist injury, which seems to be new for him. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, but fantasy managers should monitor the injury report throughout the week. Doubs could be asked to take on a bigger role this weekend with
Christian Watson (knee),
Matthew Golden (shoulder, wrist), and
Dontayvion Wicks (calf) all on the injury report as well. Fantasy managers should check the injury report on Thursday and Friday, but Doubs figures to be good to go for Week 12.
--Andy WebbSource: Matt Schneidman
November 19, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
Caleb Martin (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks, Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News reports. He has caught an illness bug, and the team ruled Martin out for the game after adding him to the injury report late. Martin has played a minuscule role with the Mavericks this season, and his absence won't make much of an impact in the rotation. Over 13 appearances, Martin has averaged only 10.0 minutes per game.
--Taavi PailkSource: Mike Curtis
November 19, 2025
The Boston Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they designated first baseman
Nathaniel Lowe for assignment after acquiring infielder
Tristan Gray from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor-league right-hander
Luis Guerrero. Lowe began the 2025 campaign playing for the Washington Nationals, where he hit just .216/.292/.373 with a career-low .665 OPS, 16 home runs, 68 RBI, 50 runs scored, and a 130:47 K:BB in 119 games played. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger finished up the year in Boston, where he went 28-for-100 (.280) with two bombs, 16 RBI, and 14 runs scored in 34 regular-season contests. Lowe should attract some interest on the free-agent market this winter as a left-handed power bat, but in a best-case scenario, he'll probably be a platoon power bat at first base/designated hitter wherever he ends up. Lowe's best season came in Texas in 2022, when he hit 27 homers and drove in 76 in 157 games.
--Keith HernandezSource: Boston Red Sox
November 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers wide receiver
Christian Watson (knee) was listed as a limited participant during Wednesday's practice session. This comes as no surprise given the Packers have been cautious with Watson since he returned to the field a few weeks ago. Watson returned in Week 8 after recovering from a torn ACL from last year. He posted his best game of the season last week when he hauled in four of his five targets for 46 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the New York Giants. Fantasy managers shouldn't have anything to worry about as Watson being limited is likely just a precaution. The Packers wideouts are extremely banged up right now, so Watson could be looking at a heavy workload in Week 12.
--Andy WebbSource: Matt Schneidman
November 19, 2025
Green Bay Packers quarterback
Jordan Love (shoulder) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice session. This is good news after Love was briefly forced to exit the game during Sunday's win over the New York Giants. Barring any setbacks, Love should be ready to go versus the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12. The Packers have a bunch of banged up players on offense, which could impact the fantasy value of Love, assuming they sit out. Fantasy managers who have Love rostered should monitor the injury report throughout the week.
--Andy WebbSource: Matt Schneidman
November 19, 2025
The Atlanta Braves announced on Wednesday that they re-signed right-handed closer
Raisel Iglesias to a one-year, $16 million deal for the 2026 season. The 35-year-old Cuban veteran will return to Atlanta for a fifth season, where he should be firmly locked in as their closer yet again. Iglesias didn't exactly look like himself early on, but it didn't take long for him to right the ship in 2025, and he finished with a 3.21 ERA (3.31 FIP), 0.99 WHIP, 29 saves, 73 strikeouts, and 16 walks in 67 1/3 innings out of the bullpen. He wasn't quite as good as he was in 2024, when he had a career-high-tying 34 saves and a career-best 1.95 ERA, but he did have an ERA of 1.96 with 51 K's and 12 walks after the start of June. Iglesias will be a little more volatile than most closers in 2026 because of his age, but his locked-in role on what should be a strong Braves team will make him a high-end closing target in fantasy.
--Keith HernandezSource: Atlanta Braves
November 19, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (ankle) was a non-participant during Wednesday's practice session due to an ankle issue. Last week, Jackson missed practice time due to a knee issue. Despite that, Jackson did suit up for last week's matchup against the Cleveland Browns. The assumption was that he missed practice to begin the week due to the same issue. That isn't the case as Jackson appears to be now dealing with an ankle problem. There isn't a ton of context on the issue, so fantasy managers will need to check back for more updates throughout the week. The assumption is that it's a minor issue, but fantasy managers will know more later in the week.
--Andy WebbSource: Baltimore Ravens
November 19, 2025
Houston Texans kicker
Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) missed his team's last two games with a quad injury, but he was back at practice this week and has no injury designation for Thursday night's home game against the Bills. Fairbairn has been one of the most reliable kickers in the NFL over the last few seasons, making 22 of his 25 field goal attempts, including two from over 50 yards. He also converted all 12 extra point attempts. He'll retake his starting job from
Matthew Wright and will be kicking at home indoors this week against the Bills, who have allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to kickers this season. If someone dropped Fairbairn, he can be a nice pickup based on his reliability, and he is the K17 in RotoBaller's rankings this week in his return.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) was given a limited tag in Wednesday's practice. Godwin wasn't seen during the portion of practice open to the media, but he eventually got in some work as he continues to work his way back from a fibular injury that has kept him out since Week 5. The 29-year-old was also limited in three practices last week before he was ruled out for the Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. Head coach Todd Bowles said earlier this week that Godwin was "ramping up" his activity level, but he's probably going to need to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday to have a realistic chance at returning to action on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams. With only two games played so far in 2025, Godwin will most likely be eased back into the offense when he's cleared, which might not be for another couple of weeks.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buccaneers.com
November 19, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Cade Stover missed nine weeks with a foot injury, returning in Week 11 after originally being placed on IR after Week 1. He caught four of his four targets for 22 yards in the season opener, but he didn't have a target or catch against the Titans. He played 14 snaps (20%) and didn't report any setbacks, so he should be ready for more work in Week 12 against the Bills. He'll continue to back up
Dalton Schultz and could eventually eat into his snaps and targets as the season goes on. For now, he's well off the fantasy radar, but it's worth monitoring his involvement, especially after his college teammate QB
C.J. Stroud (concussion) is ready to return for the Texans.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 19, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz has been extremely consistent this season, getting plenty of volume for PPR leagues. He has at least five catches in seven of his last eight games and has 20 targets from backup QB
Davis Mills over the last two weeks. Mills will make another start against the Bills on Thursday Night Football with
C.J. Stroud (concussion) still sidelined. The Bills have allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends this season, so it's a tough spot for Schultz, despite his regular production. RotoBaller has Schlutz ranked as the No. 12 TE this week, making him a fringe starter in standard-sized leagues and a great TE2. He has more value in leagues where his number of receptions can help him compensate for low yardage totals.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie first-round wide receiver
Emeka Egbuka (illness) was one of six players who didn't practice on Wednesday due to an illness, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Quarterback
Baker Mayfield also wasn't feeling well, but both players should be ready to go in time for a Sunday night affair against the hosting Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) is nearing a return from a fibular injury that has kept him sidelined since Week 5, but even if Godwin is back this weekend, Egbuka should continue to be Mayfield's go-to target through the air. Egbuka has lived up to the hype so far in his first NFL season and leads the Bucs in catches (45), targets (85), receiving yards (717), and touchdowns (six) through 10 games. The matchup against the Rams isn't ideal, but Egbuka will still have WR1 upside for fantasy purposes.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
November 19, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins has stepped into a larger role for the Texans since his Week 6 bye week. He is still a high-risk play against the Bills on Thursday Night Football, though, especially with
Davis Mills filling in for
C.J. Stroud (concussion). Higgins has gotten seven targets in each of Mills' first two starts, catching five passes for 42 yards and a touchdown against the Jaguars, followed by four catches for 55 yards against the Titans. He played the second-highest snap share last week as well and seems to be emerging ahead of
Xavier Hutchinson,
Christian Kirk, and
Jaylin Noel. His production is still a little inconsistent, though, so he's only the WR46 in the RotoBaller's rankings for Week 12, making him a long-shot flex play on Thursday night.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 19, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield (illness) was under the weather on Wednesday with an illness and did not practice, according to Tom Pelissero of ESPN. There is a bug going around Tampa's locker room right now, which is something to keep an eye on heading into Sunday night's showdown against the Los Angeles Rams. However, Mayfield should be good to go by the time Sunday rolls around. The 30-year-old signal-caller is just outside the top 10 QBs in overall fantasy points so far in 2025 with 2,365 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and only three interceptions in 10 games played. However, he has failed to top 200 yards passing in two of the last three games and will have his hands full this weekend in L.A. against a Rams defense that just forced Seahawks QB
Sam Darnold into four picks. Mayfield will be more of a high-end QB2 for fantasy managers if he's active on Sunday night.
--Keith HernandezSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
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