November 18, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver
DK Metcalf turned in yet another disappointing performance in Week 11, securing five of eight targets for 49 yards in a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers (wrist) exited the contest at halftime and is currently considered questionable to play in Week 12 with a fractured left wrist. If Rodgers can't go, Metcalf will be catching passes from
Mason Rudolph, who hasn't started a game since Week 17 of last season. Regardless of who is under center, it is becoming increasingly difficult to trust Metcalf, as he has scored fewer than 10 fantasy points in three straight games. On the bright side, Pittsburgh will face the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The Bears have surrendered the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts, keeping Metcalf in play as a boom-or-bust WR2.
--Jorden HillSource: ESPN
November 18, 2025
When the Las Vegas Raiders traded away veteran wide receiver
Jakobi Meyers at the NFL trade deadline, there was a thought that rookie wideout
Jack Bech might see more playing time. However, across the two games that have followed, Bech has recorded just one catch for 19 yards on two targets. The 22-year-old played just nine offensive snaps in the Raiders' 33-16 Week 11 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. For the time being, Bech remains behind
Tre Tucker,
Tyler Lockett, and
Dont'e Thornton Jr. on his team's wide receiver depth chart. Las Vegas also utilizes a lot of two-tight end formations with
Brock Bowers and
Michael Mayer, which limits the opportunities for its depth wide receivers. Bech maintains some long-term fantasy appeal in dynasty formats, but it does not appear as though the production is going to come for him in 2025.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward
Zion Williamson (hamstring) remains on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Denver Nuggets. Williamson is close to returning from a hamstring strain, but it is uncertain if he will end his eight-game absence on Wednesday. His latest health issue has given
Saddiq Bey (ankle) a chance to impress in the starting unit. However, he is also considered questionable for Wednesday and may miss a second consecutive game. If neither player can make it back on Wednesday,
Derik Queen might be in for a very busy night. There will also be additional playing time available for
Herbert Jones,
Jordan Hawkins, and
Micah Peavy.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Michael Carter recorded a season-high five receptions on seven targets in his team's 41-22 Week 11 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. With Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) likely to miss the team's Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carter could be in line for a sizable role for a second straight week. The 26-year-old is unlikely to factor much on early downs, as Carter has fallen behind Arizona back
Bam Knight in the pecking order for carries. However, Carter has recorded at least five targets in three out of six games played for the Cardinals this season. One wrinkle for Carter is the potential return of
Trey Benson (knee), who could be returning soon from the knee injury that has kept him on Injured Reserve since Week 4. However, if Benson and Demercado are out in Week 12, Carter could have some deep-league fantasy appeal.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
Miami Heat forward/center
Bam Adebayo (toe) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. This marks a positive development, as Adebayo has missed six consecutive games without even getting a doubtful designation on the injury report.
Kel'el Ware has looked great as Adebayo's replacement in the starting lineup, averaging 12.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks over the last six games. Even with Adebayo back, Ware will continue to have decent fantasy value. But he must settle for a smaller role in the rotation.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
It has been feast or famine for Mackenzie Hughes over the last five seasons in Sea Island for the PGA Tour's fall finale, as the Canadian has three top fives to go along with two missed cuts. The putter has been very comfortable on the greens of the Seaside Course, with an average of +1.019 over the same five-year sample. Hughes has been quiet this fall with only three starts coming into the week, which has been a surprise given his 69th ranking in the FedEx Cup standings. Nonetheless, a strong finish to his 2025 campaign could still set him up for success heading into next season. His two missed cuts coming in do cause some concern, but the upside in course history and course setup make Hughes a decent option this week.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
November 18, 2025
Across 10 games in 2025, Chicago Bears wide receiver
Olamide Zaccheaus has recorded 32 catches for 248 yards and one touchdown on 50 targets. For most of the season to this point, he's played the WR3 role in Chicago alongside wideouts
Rome Odunze and
DJ Moore. However, Zaccheaus' usage dropped off sharply in the Bears' Week 11 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The 28-year-old recorded zero catches on zero targets and played a season-low 10 offensive snaps. Chicago could be shifting playing time to rookie wideout
Luther Burden III, who played 33 offensive snaps against Minnesota. Zaccheaus was not a major factor for fantasy managers before Week 11, but he could now be fading into true fantasy irrelevance. The usage split between Zaccheaus and Burden III is worth monitoring heading into Chicago's Week 12 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
New York Knicks point guard
Jalen Brunson (ankle) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. A right ankle sprain may keep the Knicks star on the shelf for a third consecutive game. If Brunson can't return on Wednesday,
Miles McBride will probably continue to start. He has done well in the first unit this season, averaging 14.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists, although McBride's shooting numbers have been poor.
Jordan Clarkson and
Landry Shamet are also players who benefit from Brunson's absence. The latter has joined McBride in the starting lineup, filling in for
OG Anunoby (hamstring).
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders tight end
Michael Mayer is often overlooked due to the presence of his star teammate and fellow tight end
Brock Bowers. However, Mayer has maintained a consistent role in his team's passing game even since Bowers returned in Week 9 from a knee injury that forced him to miss multiple games. Over the last three weeks, Mayer has recorded nine catches for 61 yards on 15 targets. While the overall ineptitude of the Raiders' offense limits Mayer's upside, his stable target volume provides a decent floor in PPR fantasy leagues. He's not worth a starting spot in the vast majority of fantasy formats, but Mayer could be a player to monitor in deep leagues.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (illness) has landed on the injury report a couple of hours before a scheduled tip-off against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night. Due to an illness, Grant might have to miss his first game of the season. His absence would leave Portland without a starter, as Grant replaced
Jrue Holiday (calf) in the first unit on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. If Grant can't play on Tuesday, Portland must get more production from
Kris Murray and
Sidy Cissoko.
--Taavi PailkSource: Portland Trail Blazers PR
November 18, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Kyle Anderson (back) is available for Tuesday's meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 32-year-old has appeared in only three games this season, averaging 7.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. With
Kyle Filipowski (wrist) ruled out, Anderson may see a few extra minutes of action. However, it likely won't be enough for him to do anything meaningful for fantasy managers. While there is a chance Anderson may enter the starting lineup at some point this season, he's currently not worth rostering in nearly all formats.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Utah Jazz
November 18, 2025
Undoubtedly the best player in this field on paper, Harris English is teeing it up again at Sea Island for the RSM Classic. A local to the area, he has only missed this event once since 2012. However, even with his long wrap sheet here, the 36-year-old has only managed three finishes inside the top 25. His highest finish came in 2021 (T6), but the sentiment remains that his time spent in this tournament hasn't been as commanding as many would expect. Iron play has been his biggest downfall at the Seaside Course, with an average of -0.254 strokes gained on approach over his last five years. Ranking 111th (-0.055) in 2025, the same problem could rear its head again for the 13th-ranked player in the world. He's playing simply because the tournament is literally out his front door, and ideas of playing him in lineups should consider that fact as well. Look elsewhere this week.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
November 18, 2025
Portland Trail Blazers guard
Jrue Holiday (calf) will miss a second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns. The chances of Holiday suiting up on Tuesday night were slim when the team listed him as doubtful on the injury report, and he has now been officially ruled out.
Jerami Grant (illness) was Holiday's replacement in the first unit on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. However, he has picked up a late questionable tag ahead of Tuesday's game, meaning Portland might have to switch up the starting unit again. With Holiday unavailable,
Deni Avdija and
Shaedon Sharpe lead the Portland offense and have additional fantasy value.
--Taavi PailkSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) will play on Tuesday against the Lakers after missing the last four games because of a hamstring injury. The 21-year-old is having the worst season of his career, averaging 4.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 23.5% shooting from behind the arc. Of course, that kind of production won't earn him much trust from fantasy managers. With
Kyle Filipowski (wrist) out, Hendricks may see more scoring opportunities. However, it likely won't be much of an improvement from his current statistical contributions.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Utah Jazz
November 18, 2025
Baltimore Ravens running back
Keaton Mitchell had one of his highest usage games of the 2025 season in Week 11, recording 54 scrimmage yards on eight touches against the Cleveland Browns. With Ravens running back
Justice Hill (toe) sidelined by a toe injury, Mitchell stepped into the team's RB2 role behind
Derrick Henry. If Hill remains out for Baltimore's Week 12 matchup against the New York Jets, Mitchell could see steady playing time on passing downs for the second straight week. Across 19 career games with Baltimore, Mitchell has averaged 6.6 yards per carry and 7.3 yards per touch. He could be worth targeting on the waiver wire for fantasy managers in leagues with 14 or more teams heading into Week 12.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
Even with Buffalo Bills tight end
Dalton Kincaid (hamstring) sidelined in Week 11, Bills TE2
Dawson Knox had a modest outing, recording one catch for 23 yards on three targets against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kincaid did not practice on either Monday or Tuesday heading into Buffalo's Week 12 matchup against the Houston Texans on Thursday night, so Knox could have another chance to be his team's lead tight end. Still, in the two games he's played this season without Kincaid, Knox has recorded two catches for 42 yards and a touchdown on five targets. Expectations for Knox should be limited, but the 29-year-old does have a better chance to find the end zone without Kincaid in the lineup. In the deepest fantasy leagues, Knox could be a low-end streaming option for managers to add off the waiver wire heading into Week 12.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 18, 2025
Utah Jazz forward
Kyle Filipowski (wrist) won't play on Tuesday versus the Lakers. The former Duke Blue Devil averaged 9.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 35.0% shooting from deep as a rookie. However, he hasn't been as productive throughout his sophomore campaign. Filipowski will miss his first contest of the year on Tuesday night, although it appears he has a chance to suit up on Friday against OKC.
Brice Sensabaugh and
Taylor Hendricks (hamstring), who is available, could be in line for more work.
--Dennis ClausenSource: NBA Injury Report
November 18, 2025
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Los Angeles Lakers forward
LeBron James (back) will play on Tuesday against the Utah Jazz. The multi-time All-Star averaged 24.4 points last season, his fewest since his rookie campaign, adding 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.0 steals. While James isn't as productive as he used to be, which is expected, he should always be featured in all fantasy lineups. That will remain true even if the 40-year-old doesn't receive a full allotment of minutes on Tuesday night, as he works his way back from Sciatica. With that said, it will be interesting to see how James' presence impacts
Luka Doncic and
Austin Reaves, who are both having the best seasons of their careers.
--Dennis ClausenSource: Shams Charania
November 18, 2025
After a disappointing week in Bermuda, Luke Clanton returns to a much more familiar place this week in Sea Island for the RSM Classic, where he notched a T2 last year. It's the last time the former FSU golfer has really been in the hunt at the PGA Tour level. Since turning pro, his time between the ropes hasn't quite been as prosperous. However, the couple of things in his game that are currently trending are the same things he did well here last season: putting and getting off the tee. The 22-year-old averaged +0.97 strokes putting and +1.21 strokes off the tee on the Seaside Course in 2024, and while knowing when and where to play him in DFS has been a struggle, this may be the opportunity to take a chance on.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
November 18, 2025
It has been since the BMW Championship that we've seen Daniel Berger tee it up on the PGA Tour due to a broken ring finger he sustained in the third round. Luckily, the 32-year-old was able to stay inside the top 50 on the FedEx Cup list to end the regular season, thus securing his status for 2026. He returns to Sea Island, having finished T2 last year in an exciting duel with the eventual winner, Maverick McNealy. Berger is comfortable on the seaside course, but his absence these last two months makes giving him a shot in DFS a bit of a guessing game. The ball striking was such a strength before his injury, ranking 16th in strokes gained on approach (+0.524) and 19th in strokes gained off the tee (+0.422). However, any rust or lingering discomfort could make him too volatile to trust this week.
--Todd McGillSource: PGA Tour
November 18, 2025
Right-handed starter Cody Ponce is expected to have a strong market this winter as he attempts to make the jump from the KBO to the big leagues, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Ponce, 31, was a former second-round pick by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2015 out of Cal Poly Pomona. He made his MLB debut in 2020 with the Pittsburgh Pirates before pitching in Japan for three years. Last year in Korea, "remade his body, gained three ticks on his fastball, and learned a splitter." Passan believes Ponce is going to land the "largest deal for a KBO-to-MLB jump," and he should be attractive to a team like the San Francisco Giants as a starting pitcher. Ponce had a 5.86 ERA and 1.54 WHIP with 48 strikeouts and 17 walks in 20 outings (five starts) in his two seasons with Pittsburgh, but he's a much different pitcher as he returns to the U.S.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
November 18, 2025
ESPN's Jeff Passan writes that if not for injuries that limited him to 15 starts in 2025, free-agent right-hander
Michael King "might be at the top of the free-agent pitcher's list." King is likelier to land a contract in the range of
Nathan Eovaldi's three-year, $75 million deal from last offseason. High- and low-revenue teams are expected to be in on King, who would probably fetch a nine-figure contract if he had stayed healthy this past season. A shoulder injury limited the 30-year-old to 15 starts for the San Diego Padres this year. He went 5-3 with a 3.44 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and 76 strikeouts for the Friars in 73 1/3 innings pitched. King was pretty nasty in 2024 in SD, posting a 2.95 ERA with 201 K's in 30 starts, but that has been his only full season as a starter, raising concerns about his durability in both real life and for fantasy purposes.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
November 18, 2025
Cleveland Browns tight end
Harold Fannin Jr. has been inconsistent during his rookie campaign. To be fair, it's not easy to be a consistent contributor in this Browns offense that has been struggling as a whole. The good news is, Fannin has seen five targets or more in each of his last five games. Last week, Fannin hauled in two of his five targets for 26 yards in the loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The 21-year-old hasn't been productive every week, but is worthy of a look as a deep league option for the upcoming Week 12 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 18, 2025
ESPN's Jeff Passan writes that in the minds of MLB executives, free-agent infielder
Luis Arraez doesn't "warrant a big-money deal." Arraez will be one of the youngest players available this offseason at 28 years old. He has won three straight batting titles and led the National League in hits in 2025. However, "teams can't help but see Arraez for everything he isn't." The Venezuelan isn't great on defense, isn't a great baserunner, and doesn't have much power. He struck out only 21 times in 675 plate appearances this year, the lowest strikeout rate since Tony Gwynn struck out 15 times in 577 plate appearances 30 years ago. Contact-oriented hitters are still valuable in today's game, just not as much as they were, say, 20-30 years ago. Arraez is going to land somewhere, but he's probably not going to have offers flooding in, and he's not all that attractive in fantasy, either.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
November 18, 2025
New York Jets wide receiver
Adonai Mitchell made his team debut against the New England Patriots last week. Mitchell was traded to the Jets in the deal that sent defensive back Sauce Gardner to the Indianapolis Colts. Mitchell didn't have a ton of time to learn the playbook, but was immediately heavily involved in the passing attack. Mitchell was targeted six times, but was only able to haul in one of those passes for 10 yards in the loss. The result obviously isn't good, but the six targets is promising for Mitchell. The Jets are without
Garrett Wilson (knee), so someone needs to step up for this team. The 23-year-old figures to get a decent amount of chances down the stretch for the Jets. Mitchell could be worth a look as a deep league option as he continues to build chemistry with his new quarterback.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 18, 2025
ESPN's Jeff Passan writes that the Pittsburgh Pirates are "strongly considering" giving 19-year-old
Konnor Griffin "the opportunity to win their big-league shortstop job," according to sources. Kriffin was the consensus minor-league player of the year in 2025 after wowing scouts by hitting .333/.415/.527 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases in his first professional season. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder was the ninth overall pick in the 2024 draft. Griffin has immense talent, but the last teenager to debut in the major leagues as a teenager was
Juan Soto in 2018. It could be a situation that ends up biting the Pirates, but with a front-line starting rotation and a potential fresh batch of free-agent bats, the addition of Griffin would make the Bucs an exciting group to watch. As for Griffin's fantasy value, he clearly has the tools to be worth rostering in all leagues immediately if he's with Pittsburgh early in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
November 18, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver
Parker Washington has seen an increased role in the offense over the last few weeks. Fellow wideout
Brian Thomas Jr. (ankle) has been sidelined the last few games, which has led to more playing time for Washington. Sadly, Washington gave fantasy managers a dud this past weekend. He hauled in both his targets for 20 yards in the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. To be fair, Washington didn't likely get many chances due to the fact the Jags were blowing them out. The expectation is that Washington will have a larger role against the Arizona Cardinals this weekend. His role in the offense could be reduced if Thomas gets back on the field. However, Washington is still worth a look as a possible flex option.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 18, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays designated outfielder
Jake Fraley for assignment on Tuesday, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. Fraley was cut by the Cincinnati Reds this year and made stops with the Atlanta Braves and the Rays after that. The 30-year-old didn't actually play in any games with Tampa and might be back on the open market this offseason. He combined to hit .241/.332/.382 with a .714 OPS, six home runs, 23 RBI, 31 runs scored, and four stolen bases in 76 games in 2025 with the Reds and Braves. Fraley played in just nine games in Atlanta before being claimed off waivers by the Rays. The left-handed-hitting outfielder has had issues staying healthy in his career after being taken in the second round back in 2016 out of LSU by Tampa. At best, Fraley is a platoon bat with limited upside for fantasy baseball managers.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
November 18, 2025
Green Bay Packers running back
Chris Brooks could possibly see a larger role on offense this weekend. Lead back
Josh Jacobs (knee) is uncertain to suit up for the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. If he sits,
Emanuel Wilson is likely to take over as the lead back in Green Bay. That means, Brooks would move up to the primary backup if Jacobs is unavailable. Brooks hasn't played much this season, but that's not surprising for a third string back. He could be worth a look as a desperation flex play if Jacobs is ruled out.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 18, 2025
The Tampa Bay Rays designated outfielder
Christopher Morel for assignment on Tuesday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays acquired Morel from the Chicago Cubs in a trade during the 2024 season, but he struggled to hit for average and power in his time in Tampa and could find himself on the free-agent market this winter. In 105 games played for the Rays in 2025, Morel hit .219 (61-for-278) with 11 home runs, 33 RBI, 37 runs scored, seven stolen bases, and a 109:25 K:BB in 305 plate appearances. He was even worse in a 49-game stint with Tampa last year, going 33-for-173 (.191) with only three home runs and nine RBI in the second half of the year. There's plenty of athleticism with Morel, but he's not a great defender in the outfield and swings and misses far too often at the plate. At best, he'll latch on with another team and compete for a platoon role in 2026.
--Keith HernandezSource: Tampa Bay Times - Marc Topkin
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