November 21, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver
Xavier Worthy (ankle) is on the practice field on Friday, according to Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star. Worthy did not practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, but he returned to a limited practice on Thursday. The 22-year-old might need a full practice on Friday to avoid a questionable tag going into the weekend, but either way, the second-year speedster appears to be on the right side of questionable to play this Sunday versus the visiting Indianapolis Colts. Worthy has not missed any time this year due to his ankle injury, but he did miss Weeks 2 and 3 due to a dislocated shoulder. He currently has 27 catches for 281 yards and only one touchdown on 45 targets in 2025, and he has become a less reliable fantasy wideout since the return of
Rashee Rice.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Kansas City Star - Pete Sweeney
November 21, 2025
Dallas Mavericks forward
Cooper Flagg (thumb) will play with a splint on his right thumb and has been listed as available for the team's NBA Cup matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. He was forced to miss one game on Wednesday, but luckily, he is already set to return. It remains to be seen if the splint affects his game. Through 15 games of his rookie season, Flagg is averaging 15.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 2.2 turnovers, and 1.1 threes per contest with shooting splits of .455/.293/.783. With his return,
Klay Thompson will likely be the one that returns to the bench.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is expected to be cleared to make his return for this Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12, according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Despite only being limited in practice this week, Stevenson appears ready to return for the first time since picking up a toe injury in the Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns. The 27-year-old was operating as the Patriots' RB1 before his injury and had 83 rushing attempts for 279 yards (3.4 yards per carry) and three touchdowns in eight games. Rookie
TreVeyon Henderson saw 47 rushing attempts for 264 yards and four touchdowns in the three games that Stevenson missed, adding 10 catches for 66 yards and another TD. Henderson's breakout likely earned him a larger role when Stevenson returns, so fantasy managers will want to temper expectations if Stevenson is active in Cincy.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Chad Graff
November 21, 2025
Dallas Mavericks guard
D'Angelo Russell (illness) appeared on the injury report ahead of Friday's NBA Cup game because he's dealing with some sort of illness. He's currently tagged as questionable, and the assumption is that the team will monitor him until warmups. Over the last few games, Russell has averaged 23.0 minutes per contest while coming off the bench. If he's unable to suit up,
Jaden Hardy would be the next one from the bench to receive some minutes, while
Brandon Williams probably sees more minutes in the starting five. Williams would be the best streaming option, if available, with averages of 13.7 points, 4.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game across the last six games (all starts).
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
November 21, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
David Njoku (knee) returned to practice on Friday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. It's unclear what Njoku's participation level was, but it at least gives him a chance to play in Week 12 against the Las Vegas Raiders after he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. The 29-year-old could very well be listed as questionable on the final injury report, though, and his status remains up in the air for the weekend. Njoku has already seen a drop in fantasy value this season with rookie
Harold Fannin Jr. stealing lots of valuable targets from him, so he's even harder to trust going into Sunday's game, given his uncertain status. Through 11 weeks in the 2025 season, Njoku has 30 receptions for 288 yards and three touchdowns on his 45 targets. All of Cleveland's pass-catchers will be a bit more volatile in Week 12 with rookie quarterback
Shedeur Sanders making his first career start.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Daniel Oyefusi
November 21, 2025
The Green Bay Packers opened the 21-day practice window on wide receiver
Jayden Reed (collarbone, foot) on Friday, according to Bill Huber of SI.com. Reed is practicing for the first time since breaking his collarbone in Week 2. The 25-year-old also had surgery to fix a Jones fracture in his foot. He is making progress and nearing a return, but he won't play this Sunday against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings and is unlikely to be back for the Thanksgiving Day game next Thursday against the division-rival Detroit Lions. That means the most realistic date for Reed to return would be on Sunday, Dec. 7, when the team takes on the division-rival Chicago Bears in Week 14. Reed has demonstrated a nose for the end zone early in his career, scoring 18 times in 35 regular-season games, but he'll probably be a volatile commodity in the fantasy playoffs in a crowded WR room in Green Bay when he finally returns.
--Keith HernandezSource: SI.com - Bill Huber
November 21, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) is trending toward playing on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12, according to Greg Auman of FOX Sports. Godwin has not played since injuring his fibula in Week 5, but he was able to practice in full on Thursday and appears ready to return this weekend. The 29-year-old has only played in two games in 2025 after suffering a serious ankle dislocation in Week 7 of the 2024 season. The Bucs have already said that Godwin will have his snaps limited in his first game back after the long layoff, so we wouldn't recommend starting him in fantasy if he's active on Sunday night in a tough matchup on the road. Still, fantasy managers should have Godwin rostered in most leagues for the stretch run, as he figures to be a key target for quarterback
Baker Mayfield with
Mike Evans (collarbone) likely done for the year.
--Keith HernandezSource: FOX Sports - Greg Auman
November 21, 2025
The Cincinnati Bengals have not made a final decision on whether quarterback
Joe Burrow (toe) will play on Sunday against the New England Patriots, according to head coach Zac Taylor. Burrow was limited in practice on Friday and will officially be listed as questionable for Week 12. Both Burrow and
Joe Flacco (shoulder) got reps in practice on Friday. "He's done everything he can," Taylor said about Burrow. The 28-year-old Burrow is still on Injured Reserve, so we should have an answer by Saturday as to whether the Bengals plan to start him this weekend. Flacco continues to deal with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, but if Cincy decides to hold Burrow out for another week, Flacco should be available to make one more start this weekend. There's no question that Burrow gives the Bengals offense more upside, but there could be a rust factor since he has not played since Week 2, and Cincy will also be without top wideout Ja'Marr Higgins (suspension) against New England.
--Keith HernandezSource: Mike Petraglia
November 21, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said that running back
Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) has been ruled out for the Week 12 game this Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams, according to Scott Smith of Buccaneers.com. Fantasy managers will be disappointed that Irving won't be back this weekend after it seemed he had been trending towards returning for the first time since Week 4, but the good news is that the Bucs are targeting a return for Irving in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals. A report from Pewter Report suggested that Irving was "reeling a bit" after being injured for the first time in his career and missing football, but he's "feeling better and is on the road to recovery." It's anyone's guess as to how Tampa's backfield will look when Irving finally returns, but for this Sunday against the Rams,
Sean Tucker figures to see more work over
Rachaad White after his three-touchdown performance in last week's loss to the Buffalo Bills.
--Keith HernandezSource: Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith
November 21, 2025
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (ankle) was absent from practice on Friday for the third time this week, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Bateman suffered a high-ankle sprain in the Week 10 win over the Minnesota Vikings and did not play in last week's win over the Cleveland Browns. Without being able to practice this week, the 25-year-old will most likely be ruled out for a second straight game this weekend. Bateman's absence will once again open up more targets in the passing game against the New York Jets this Sunday for receivers
Zay Flowers,
DeAndre Hopkins, and
Tylan Wallace. Tight ends
Mark Andrews and
Isaiah Likely should also have slightly higher ceilings. Bateman had the best year of his career in 2024 with 756 receiving yards and nine touchdowns, but he's been a disappointment once again for fantasy managers in 2025 with a 16-194-2 line in nine games.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
November 21, 2025
Baltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson (ankle) is practicing for the second straight day on Friday, according to Jamison Hensley of ESPN. Jackson was held out of practice on Wednesday with an ankle injury, but he was a full participant on Thursday and appears to be just fine for the Week 12 matchup this Sunday against the visiting New York Jets. The 28-year-old two-time MVP missed several games earlier this season due to a hamstring injury, but even before the injury, he wasn't running all that much. Jackson has only scored on the ground once so far in seven games in 2025, and that was back in Week 1. He threw four touchdowns in his return from his hamstring injury against Miami on Oct. 30, but in the last two games, he has one touchdown and two picks. Jackson should still be considered a high-end QB1 option in a prime bounce-back matchup against the Jets.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jamison Hensley
November 21, 2025
Indianapolis Colts quarterback
Daniel Jones (calf) appears to be practicing again on Friday, according to Jake Arthur of Locked On Colts. Jones was added to the Week 12 injury report with a calf injury on Thursday and was listed as a limited participant. Although mid-week additions to the injury report typically are cause for alarm, ESPN's Stephen Holder reports that there isn't much cause for panic surrounding the 28-year-old signal-caller. Jones could end up being questionable on Friday's final injury report, but he at least appears to be on the right side of questionable leading up to Sunday's showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Anthony Richardson Sr. (eye) is still on Injured Reserve, so the Colts would be forced to start rookie
Riley Leonard if Jones were ruled out for Week 12. As of right now, Jones appears to be on track to play in KC on Sunday.
--Keith HernandezSource: Locked On Colts - Jake Arthur
November 21, 2025
According to Detroit Football Network's Justin Rogers, Detroit Lions tight end
Sam LaPorta (back) is likely to miss the remainder of the season after successful surgery on his back. The 24-year-old was amid a rebound campaign, posting a 40/489/3 line before sustaining a back injury in their 44-22 win over the Commanders in Week 10. However, his status quickly deteriorated, and he's now facing a significant recovery. Fellow tight end
Brock Wright (ankle) will operate as Detroit's TE1 in his teammate's stead, with
Ross Dwelley working in behind him. Neither projects to be particularly useful for fantasy.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
November 21, 2025
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that running back
Josh Jacobs (knee) is "feeling pretty good" and will practice again on Friday in a limited capacity, according to Matt Schneidman of The Athletic. Jacobs suffered a knee contusion in the Week 11 win over the New York Giants on Sunday and did not return because he could not bend his knee. The 27-year-old was listed as day-to-day earlier this week before missing practice on Wednesday. However, two back-to-back limited practices on Thursday and Friday should give him a chance to suit up in Week 12 against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings. Jacobs could end up questionable on the final injury report, but the star RB should at least have a shot to play this weekend. If he doesn't,
Emanuel Wilson would be first in line for lead-back touches, with
Chris Brooks backing him up.
--Keith HernandezSource: The Athletic - Matt Schneidman
November 21, 2025
According to head coach Jonathan Gannon, Arizona Cardinals running back
Trey Benson (knee) could suit up this weekend for the first time since picking up a meniscus injury in Week 4. "We'll see how he goes today," said Gannon. With the team's backfield at less-than-full health, Arizona could certainly use the 23-year-old back in the fold as they gear up for a home matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12. However, Gannon's sentiment doesn't seem particularly encouraging. Benson has yet to practice in a full capacity since being injured, so you'd have to think the team would like to see him do so before activating him from Injured Reserve. With teammate
Emari Demercado (ankle) already ruled out,
Michael Carter and
Bam Knight (ankle) project to lead the backfield again if Benson sits for another contest.
--Alex CiullaSource: Zach Gershman
November 21, 2025
New York Giants rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart (concussion) won't suit up for this Sunday's road outing with the Detroit Lions, according to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. There was some hope that the Ole Miss product would clear concussion protocol ahead of the team's Week 12 matchup. However, he'll miss a second consecutive outing after picking up the injury a few weeks back in their loss to the Bears. With Dart out, New York figures to again turn to veteran
Jameis Winston as they square off with the hosting Lions. Winston was fine in his first start since Week 15 of 2024, although his presence under center undoubtedly lowers the offense's floor in a tough matchup in a hostile environment.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ryan Dunleavy
November 21, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Chris Godwin (leg) notched another practice session on Friday as he and the team prepare for a Sunday night matchup with the hosting Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. The 29-year-old logged a full practice on Thursday for the first time since Week 5 as he attempts to make his way back from a fibula injury that's caused him to miss their last five games. While Godwin's status for Friday's session wasn't detailed, another uncapped practice would presumably put him on track to suit up, barring any setbacks over the next two days. The Buccaneers may limit his snaps on Sunday, but it'd be hard to sit the veteran if he's active, considering he'd be an instant boost to the team's pass attack. We'll know more about his designation for this weekend over the coming hours.
--Alex CiullaSource: Greg Auman
November 21, 2025
Los Angeles Chargers running back
Kimani Vidal has been up and down as the team's primary rushing option over the previous few weeks. However, LA's backfield is due for a shift with teammate
Omarion Hampton (ankle) working his way back to full health. Consistency has been an issue for Vidal, posting three outings of 95 or more rushing yards that were followed up with a performance of 30 or fewer. He was a fine fill-in while the team dealt with a myriad of injuries, but is set to see his touch share drop significantly as the rookie was expected to return at some point after the Chargers' bye week. It isn't a guarantee that Hampton will play when the team lines up against the Raiders in Week 13, meaning Vidal may have another week or two where he's playable. Still, his time as a viable fantasy asset is running thin.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
November 21, 2025
Fan-favorite Dan Hooker will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC Qatar on Saturday. After losing to Arnold Allen back in 2022, Hooker decided to go back to the lightweight division. Since he moved up a weight class, Hooker has looked great, going 3-0. His most recent fight was in August 2024 at UFC 305, where he defeated Mateusz Gamrot via split decision. DraftKings sees Hooker as a huge underdog with a salary of $6,700.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
With Washington Commanders quarterback
Jayden Daniels (elbow) missing time due to both knee and elbow injuries, backup QB
Marcus Mariota has gotten extended playing time in 2025. Across seven games (five starts) this season, the 32-year-old has completed 65.7% of his pass attempts for 1,065 yards, seven touchdowns, and five interceptions. Mariota also brings some juice with his legs, rushing for 193 yards and a touchdown on 27 attempts. However, Daniels was able to avoid surgery on his dislocated left elbow, which could allow him to return to the field shortly after the Commanders' Week 12 bye. At the same time, Washington is out of the playoff mix with a 3-8 record, so the team could choose to shut Daniels down and play for 2026. Still, the Commanders will face one of the NFL's best defenses in the Denver Broncos in Week 13. Mariota does not profile as a starting fantasy QB option in Week 13, which may be his last chance to start before Daniels returns.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Arman Tsarukyan will look to extend his win streak when he faces off against fan-favorite Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Since his UFC debut back in 2019, when he dropped a decision to Islam Makhachev, Tsarukyan has been on a tear, going 9-1 in his last 10 fights. The only person in the UFC, except Makhachev, who's been able to defeat Tsarukyan is Mateusz Gamrot. Most fans thought Tsarukyan should have won that fight. Since then, Tsarukyan has been on a four-fight winning streak. He was last seen in action at UFC 300, where he defeated the former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira via unanimous decision. DraftKings sees Tsarukyan as a huge favorite with a salary of $9,500.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
Across eight games this season, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
Calvin Austin III has recorded 22 receptions for 242 yards and two touchdowns on 37 targets. It's been a struggle for the 26-year-old over in recent weeks, as he's hauled in just three catches for 19 yards on eight targets over his last two games. Perhaps most notably, Austin III saw a significant drop in playing time in the Steelers' Week 11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Austin III played just 19 offensive snaps against Cincinnati, his lowest total in any game this season and nearly 20 fewer than fellow Steelers wideout
Roman Wilson. Heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears, Austin III could be fading into a depth role in Pittsburgh. He should not be trusted as a fantasy starter against Chicago.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Through the first eight weeks of 2025, New England Patriots running back
Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) was his team's RB1, recording 448 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 99 touches. However, Stevenson has missed New England's last three contests with a toe injury, opening the door for rookie back
TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson has recorded 330 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns on 57 touches over the last three weeks. Stevenson has logged two limited practices so far this week, and his status for New England's Week 12 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals remains unclear. Even if Stevenson can return against Cincinnati, his workload may now be limited thanks to Henderson's breakout. If Stevenson is active in Week 12, he profiles as a low-end flex option for fantasy managers in a favorable matchup against Cincinnati. Should Henderson continue to perform, Stevenson's value may only continue to drop over the final weeks of the fantasy season.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Ian Machado Garry will look to win back-to-back fights when he faces off against former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the co-main event of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Machado Garry's most recent fight was in April at UFC Kansas City, where he got back in the win column by beating Carlos Prates via unanimous decision. Prior to that, Machado Garry suffered his first professional loss by dropping a unanimous decision to Shavkat Rakhmonov. DraftKings sees Machado Garry as the favorite with a salary of $8,800.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
Belal Muhammad will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Ian Machado Garry in the co-main event of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Muhammad was last seen in action in May at UFC 315, where he lost the welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena by losing via unanimous decision. Before he lost the title to Della Maddalena, Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards via unanimous decision to become the new welterweight champion. DraftKings sees Muhammad as the underdog with a salary of $7,400.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
Across 10 games this season, Denver Broncos tight end
Evan Engram has recorded 32 catches for 260 yards and one touchdown on 50 targets. While the 31-year-old's role in the Denver offense as a short-area target has remained fairly stable for most of the 2025 season, he hasn't factored in the red zone and brings almost no explosive ability to the table at this point in his career. Despite earning at least five targets in six out of 10 contests, Engram has yet to crack 42 receiving yards in a game. Denver also has a deep cast of talented pass-catchers between wide receivers
Courtland Sutton,
Troy Franklin, and
Marvin Mims Jr. The Broncos have their bye week in Week 12 before a Week 13 matchup against the Washington Commanders. However, even in a favorable matchup against the struggling Washington defense, Engram will be tough to trust as a starting fantasy tight end in Week 13.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Heading into their Week 12 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, the New York Jets announced that veteran
Tyrod Taylor will be taking over for
Justin Fields as the team's starting quarterback. The demotion is the next rough patch in what's been a rocky first season in New York for Fields. Across nine games, the 26-year-old has completed 62.7% of his pass attempts for 1,259 yards, seven touchdowns, and one interception. While Fields remains a threat with his legs (383 rushing yards, four touchdowns), he's averaged a career-low 6.2 yards per pass attempt while taking a sack on 11.7% of his drop-backs. Unless Taylor were to get injured, Fields is not expected to be re-inserted as the Jets' starter this season. It remains to be seen whether Fields will stay in New York for the 2026 season or if he will get another shot to be a starter elsewhere, but he's unlikely to carry fantasy value in redraft leagues for the remainder of 2025.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Alonzo Menifield will look to extend his win streak when he takes on former light heavyweight title challenger Volkan Oezdemir on the main card of UFC Qatar on Saturday. Menifield has won his last two fights by unanimous decision. His most recent fight was in June at UFC Atlanta, where he defeated Oumar Sy via unanimous decision. Before that, Menifield won a split decision against Julius Walker. DraftKings sees Menifield as the underdog with a salary of $7,300.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
November 21, 2025
With Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) sidelined by injury since Week 4, fellow Bucs back
Rachaad White had the first chance to assume the team's RB1 role. However, White is averaging less than four yards per rush attempt this season, and in Week 11, it appeared as though the team made a shift to running back
Sean Tucker. In Tampa Bay's Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Tucker exploded for 140 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 21 touches while White recorded just 62 scrimmage yards on 12 touches. Irving will remain out for Tampa Bay's Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, which means both White and Tucker will likely get their share of playing time for another week. White has been a consistent feature in the passing game, recording 20 receptions for 110 yards on 23 targets in the six games Irving has missed. Still, White should be expected to continue to lose work to Tucker in the rushing game and profiles as a low-end flex option for fantasy managers in Week 12 against Los Angeles.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 21, 2025
Toronto Raptors forward
Collin Murray-Boyles (knee) is still dealing with an MCL sprain in his right knee and has been ruled out for Friday's NBA Cup matchup with the Washington Wizards. This will be the second consecutive absence for the rookie. The ninth-overall pick has been a solid rotational power forward so far for the Raptors, but has been a bit inconsistent for standard-sized fantasy leagues. While he's out, the starting five will likely get some more run while
Gradey Dick sees some added minutes off the bench. He's only more of a streaming option in deeper leagues, however, after posting four points, one rebound, two steals, and one block in their last game.
--Alex FischbeinSource: NBA Injury Report
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