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Updated Week 12 Fantasy Football Projections (Half PPR): RB, WR, TE, QB

Jaxon Smith-Njigba - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

RotoBaller's fantasy football projections (RB, WR, QB, TE) for Week 12 (2025). Set winning lineups with our fantasy football projections.

It's a must-win week for many fantasy managers fighting for playoff positioning, and we're here to help. Use our updated Week 12 fantasy football projections for all positions to assist your start-sit calls. In the projections below, you will see how key players like Michael Wilson, Emanuel Wilson, Jameis Winston, Bhayshul Tuten, Darnell Mooney, Tyler Warren, and more are expected to perform.

Only two teams are on a bye in Week 12, but injuries continue to complicate start-or-sit decisions. Some players are also returning from injury, creating some uncertainty about playing time moving forward. Our overall fantasy football projections for Week 12 are put together by Nick Mariano, and aim to try and answer these questions for start/sit lineup decisions. Under these projections, you will also see some relevant fantasy football injury news and outlooks for this week.

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Week 12 Fantasy Football Projections

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Player Name Team Pos Fan Points Pass Yards Pass TDs Rush Ru. Yards Ru. TDs Rec Rec. Yards Rec. TDs
Christian McCaffrey SF RB 22.5 16.5 69.3 0.9 5.6 54.2 0.3
Drake Maye NE QB 21.8 253.6 1.9 6.7 30.2 0.3 0 0 0
Josh Allen BUF QB 21.1 231.8 1.5 6.7 31.6 0.7 0 0 0
Lamar Jackson BAL QB 20.8 238.2 1.8 6.2 33.1 0.3 0 0 0
Jalen Hurts PHI QB 20.5 225.6 1.5 7.8 33.8 0.5 0 0 0
Patrick Mahomes KC QB 20.3 274.3 1.9 3.8 21.4 0.2 0 0 0
Matthew Stafford LAR QB 18.6 278.6 2.1 2.2 3.3 0 0 0 0
Bijan Robinson ATL RB 18.4 17.7 82.3 0.4 4.8 40.2 0.2
Puka Nacua LAR WR 18.4 0.8 4.3 0 7.4 103.3 0.6
Caleb Williams CHI QB 18.4 244.6 1.5 5.2 29.8 0.2 0 0 0
Baker Mayfield TB QB 18.2 249.2 1.8 4.2 21.8 0.1 0 0 0
Jahmyr Gibbs DET RB 18.2 15.9 76.4 0.9 3.1 27.7 0.2
Brock Purdy SF QB 18.1 268.3 1.8 3.4 10.6 0.1 0 0 0
Jonathan Taylor IND RB 17.9 19.8 90.1 0.8 2.4 18.4 0.1
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA WR 17.6 0.7 3.9 0 6.5 97.9 0.7
Daniel Jones IND QB 17.6 240.2 1.5 4.9 21.2 0.2 0 0 0
Jacoby Brissett ARI QB 17.4 253.3 1.5 4.2 16.2 0.2 0 0 0
Jared Goff DET QB 16.8 253.9 1.8 1.9 2.6 0 0 0 0
Derrick Henry BAL RB 16.7 18.7 86.5 1 1.2 10.5 0.1
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET WR 16.5 0.3 1.7 0 6.7 87.9 0.7
Dak Prescott DAL QB 16.4 244.7 1.5 3.8 14.6 0.1 0 0 0
Saquon Barkley PHI RB 16.3 19.8 81.2 0.7 2.4 19.3 0.1
Sam Darnold SEA QB 16.2 237.8 1.7 2.9 6.4 0.1 0 0 0
Jordan Love GB QB 16.1 239.1 1.5 3.4 11.8 0.1 0 0 0
Trevor Lawrence JAC QB 16.1 222 1.4 4.8 20.9 0.2 0 0 0
Rico Dowdle CAR RB 15.8 19.1 81.2 0.6 2.7 22.1 0.1
Davis Mills HOU QB 15.8 258.7 1.5 2.7 10.3 0.1 0 0 0
Ashton Jeanty LV RB 15.4 16.2 65.2 0.5 3.9 30.4 0.1
Davante Adams LAR WR 15.3 0 0 0 6.2 77.9 0.7
Joe Flacco CIN QB 15.3 258.7 1.5 1.5 2.7 0.1 0 0 0
Javonte Williams DAL RB 14.8 15.6 65.4 0.7 2.8 19.6 0.1
Nico Collins HOU WR 14.8 0 0 0 6.6 82.6 0.5
Rashee Rice KC WR 14.8 1 5.4 0.1 6.2 76.6 0.5
Trey McBride ARI TE 14.6 0 0 0 6.9 78.3 0.6
J.J. McCarthy MIN QB 14.6 217.3 1.1 4.8 24.9 0.1 0 0 0
Bryce Young CAR QB 14.5 234.2 1.3 2.3 9.4 0.1 0 0 0
TreVeyon Henderson NE RB 14.5 13.2 65 0.5 2.7 22.3 0.2
Chase Brown CIN RB 14.5 12.2 49.2 0.3 5.1 39.2 0.2
Jameis Winston NYG QB 14.4 226.6 1.2 4.2 15.7 0.1 0 0 0
James Cook BUF RB 14.4 17.6 73.3 0.5 2.8 20.7 0.1
Geno Smith LV QB 14.3 228.3 1.2 4.3 15 0.1 0 0 0
Mason Rudolph PIT QB 14.1 234.1 1.4 2.3 5.2 0 0 0 0
Jaylen Warren PIT RB 14.1 14.8 64.6 0.7 2.3 17.6 0.1
Stefon Diggs NE WR 13.8 0 0 0 5.8 74.2 0.6
Tee Higgins CIN WR 13.8 0 0 0 6.1 77.3 0.5
Kyren Williams LAR RB 13.7 14 61.3 0.7 2.1 13.8 0.1
Tyler Shough NO QB 13.6 225.1 1.2 3.5 10.2 0.1 0 0 0
Shedeur Sanders CLE QB 13.6 209.1 1.1 4.4 20.9 0.1 0 0 0
Travis Etienne Jr. JAC RB 13.6 14.3 63.4 0.5 3 20.7 0.1
Emeka Egbuka TB WR 13.5 0 0 0 5.5 77.3 0.5
Breece Hall NYJ RB 13.5 15.1 61.8 0.4 3.5 24.2 0.2
Woody Marks HOU RB 13.5 15.3 67.3 0.5 2.4 19.2 0.1
Tyrod Taylor NYJ QB 13.4 198.8 1 5.2 21.2 0.1 0 0 0
Alvin Kamara NO RB 13 16.5 67.1 0.3 2.9 21.2 0.1
Aaron Jones MIN RB 12.9 14.1 61.2 0.4 3 20.2 0.1
Quinshon Judkins CLE RB 12.9 18.8 78.2 0.4 1.7 12 0.1
Tetairoa McMillan CAR WR 12.8 0 0 0 5.5 76.6 0.4
Kenneth Walker III SEA RB 12.7 15.4 68.8 0.5 1.6 13.3 0.1
Chris Olave NO WR 12.6 0 0 0 5.6 74.8 0.4
Zay Flowers BAL WR 12.6 0.7 4 0 4.8 70.8 0.4
Brock Bowers LV TE 12.5 0 0 0 5.8 69.9 0.4
Justin Jefferson MIN WR 12.4 0 0 0 5.9 72.3 0.4
CeeDee Lamb DAL WR 12.4 0 0 0 5.8 71.4 0.4
Kirk Cousins ATL QB 12.2 209.8 1.2 1.7 3.3 0 0 0 0
Khalil Shakir BUF WR 11.9 0 0 0 5.6 61.8 0.5
Cam Ward TEN QB 11.9 223.8 1 2.4 8.3 0 0 0 0
D'Andre Swift CHI RB 11.7 12.6 55.1 0.4 2.5 17.7 0.1
George Pickens DAL WR 11.7 0 0 0 5 69.3 0.4
Jameson Williams DET WR 11.6 0.4 2.4 0 4 66.3 0.4
DeVonta Smith PHI WR 11.6 0 0 0 5 65.4 0.4
A.J. Brown PHI WR 11.4 0 0 0 5.1 63.5 0.4
David Montgomery DET RB 11.2 11.6 52.9 0.6 1.2 10.2 0.1
George Kittle SF TE 10.9 0 0 0 4.7 59.5 0.4
Emanuel Wilson GB RB 10.9 13.4 55.6 0.4 2.1 14.8 0.1
Christian Watson GB WR 10.9 0 0 0 4 66.4 0.4
Travis Kelce KC TE 10.9 0 0 0 5.3 56.4 0.4
Romeo Doubs GB WR 10.8 0 0 0 4.6 57.8 0.5
Kareem Hunt KC RB 10.8 13.1 53.2 0.5 1.3 10.1 0.1
Jakobi Meyers JAC WR 10.5 0 0 0 4.8 58.3 0.4
Parker Washington JAC WR 10.4 0 0 0 4.5 59.9 0.4
DK Metcalf PIT WR 10.3 0 0 0 4.5 59.1 0.4
Michael Wilson ARI WR 10.2 0 0 0 4.9 57.6 0.3
Rome Odunze CHI WR 10.2 0 0 0 4.3 56.3 0.4
Michael Pittman Jr. IND WR 10 0 0 0 4.8 55.3 0.4
Tyler Warren IND TE 10 0.6 3 0.1 4.5 49.7 0.4
Sean Tucker TB RB 9.9 12.2 52.1 0.4 1.3 9.2 0.1
Wan'Dale Robinson NYG WR 9.9 0 0 0 5.2 56.7 0.3
Zach Charbonnet SEA RB 9.7 12.4 52.4 0.5 1 7.4 0.1
Jauan Jennings SF WR 9.5 0 0 0 4.3 50.9 0.4
Bhayshul Tuten JAC RB 9.4 10.7 47.6 0.4 1.4 10.7 0.1
Alec Pierce IND WR 9.3 0 0 0 3.6 57 0.3
Tyjae Spears TEN RB 9.3 8.6 35.2 0.2 3.2 23.4 0.1
Kyle Pitts ATL TE 9.2 0 0 0 4.7 49.8 0.3
Tyrone Tracy Jr. NYG RB 9.2 10 42.6 0.2 2.7 16.5 0.1
Mark Andrews BAL TE 9.2 0.5 2.5 0 3.7 42.7 0.4
Kenneth Gainwell PIT RB 9.2 6.3 26.4 0.2 3.4 25.1 0.2
Xavier Worthy KC WR 9.2 0.9 5.6 0 3.8 45.2 0.3
Darnell Mooney ATL WR 9.1 0 0 0 4.3 51.2 0.3
Bam Knight ARI RB 9.1 8.7 35.2 0.4 2.1 14.5 0.1
Juwan Johnson NO TE 8.9 0 0 0 4.3 50.3 0.3
Dallas Goedert PHI TE 8.9 0 0 0 4.1 46.3 0.4
Michael Carter ARI RB 8.8 6.2 24.2 0.2 3.8 27.1 0.1
Hunter Henry NE TE 8.8 0 0 0 3.8 45 0.4
Mack Hollins NE WR 8.7 0 0 0 3.3 51.7 0.3
Rachaad White TB RB 8.6 6.3 25.5 0.2 3.1 23.2 0.2
Josh Downs IND WR 8.5 0 0 0 4.3 45.6 0.3
Cade Otton TB TE 8.4 0 0 0 4.5 41.8 0.3
Jordan Addison MIN WR 8.4 0.3 2 0 4 46.8 0.2
Rhamondre Stevenson NE RB 8.4 8.8 37.4 0.4 1.5 11 0.1
Luther Burden III CHI WR 8.2 0 0 0 3.6 47.4 0.3
Devin Singletary NYG RB 8.2 7.8 31.9 0.4 2 12.8 0.1
Tony Pollard TEN RB 8.2 10.8 43.4 0.3 1.7 10.4 0.1
Tre Tucker LV WR 8 0.7 4 0 3.4 43.6 0.2
Ricky Pearsall SF WR 7.9 0 0 0 3.1 45.2 0.3
Jake Ferguson DAL TE 7.9 0 0 0 4.1 37.3 0.4
Jerry Jeudy CLE WR 7.9 0 0 0 3.9 46.4 0.2
Dalton Schultz HOU TE 7.9 0 0 0 4.3 43.6 0.2
Andrei Iosivas CIN WR 7.8 0 0 0 3.7 44 0.3
Rashid Shaheed SEA WR 7.7 0.4 2.2 0 3.1 39.8 0.3
Chimere Dike TEN WR 7.7 1.1 5.8 0 3.5 40.2 0.2
Colston Loveland CHI TE 7.5 0 0 0 3 43.3 0.3
DeAndre Hopkins BAL WR 7.5 0 0 0 3 42.2 0.3
Van Jefferson TEN WR 7.4 0 0 0 3.7 43.8 0.2
Kyle Monangai CHI RB 7.3 9.3 36.2 0.3 1.2 8.4 0.1
Joshua Palmer BUF WR 7.3 0 0 0 3.2 41.7 0.3
Cedric Tillman CLE WR 7.3 0 0 0 3.7 42.3 0.2
Theo Johnson NYG TE 7.2 0 0 0 3.3 40.2 0.3
DJ Moore CHI WR 7.1 0.8 3.4 0 3.1 37.6 0.2
Harold Fannin Jr. CLE TE 7.1 0.8 3 0 3.5 37.4 0.2
Tez Johnson TB WR 6.8 0.4 2 0 2.6 36.5 0.3
Noah Fant CIN TE 6.8 0 0 0 3.4 36.1 0.2
Tyler Allgeier ATL RB 6.7 8.6 36.2 0.4 0.7 4 0
Tyrell Shavers BUF WR 6.7 0 0 0 2.8 39.9 0.2
Greg Dortch ARI WR 6.5 0.8 4 0 3.1 32.3 0.2
Xavier Legette CAR WR 6.4 0 0 0 3.2 37.4 0.2
Jalen Coker CAR WR 6.4 0 0 0 3 38.8 0.2
Adonai Mitchell NYJ WR 6.3 0 0 0 3.1 37.8 0.2
Darius Slayton NYG WR 6.2 0 0 0 2.9 36.5 0.2
Keaton Mitchell BAL RB 6.2 6.3 28.3 0.2 1.4 11.5 0.1
Cooper Kupp SEA WR 6.1 0 0 0 2.7 33.6 0.2
AJ Barner SEA TE 6.1 0.7 3 0 2.5 30.6 0.2
Mason Taylor NYJ TE 6.1 0 0 0 3.2 33.1 0.2
Jayden Higgins HOU WR 6.1 0 0 0 2.9 35.4 0.2
Chris Godwin TB WR 5.9 0 0 0 2.8 31 0.2
T.J. Hockenson MIN TE 5.9 0 0 0 3.1 32.5 0.2
Chig Okonkwo TEN TE 5.9 0 0 0 3.1 34.5 0.2
John Metchie III NYJ WR 5.8 0 0 0 2.8 34.6 0.2
Isaiah Likely BAL TE 5.8 0 0 0 2.4 30.1 0.3
Devaughn Vele NO WR 5.7 0 0 0 2.9 31.4 0.2
Brian Robinson Jr. SF RB 5.6 7.4 31 0.2 0.7 4.7 0
Dontayvion Wicks GB WR 5.6 0 0 0 2.8 31.2 0.2
Jordan Mason MIN RB 5.6 5.9 26.5 0.4 0.6 3.5 0
Michael Mayer LV TE 5.6 0 0 0 2.9 30.2 0.2
Isaiah Hodgins NYG WR 5.5 0 0 0 2.8 32.6 0.1
Tyler Johnson NYJ WR 5.5 0 0 0 2.7 32.1 0.2
DeMario Douglas NE WR 5.5 0 0 0 2.4 29.3 0.2
Nick Chubb HOU RB 5.4 5.8 24.4 0.3 1 6.3 0.1
KhaDarel Hodge ATL WR 5.2 0 0 0 2.6 28.6 0.2
Brock Wright DET TE 5.2 0 0 0 2.7 25.5 0.2
David Njoku CLE TE 5.2 0 0 0 2.6 28.5 0.2
Mitchell Tinsley CIN WR 5.2 0 0 0 2.2 32.7 0.1
Tyler Lockett LV WR 5.1 0 0 0 2.4 29.7 0.2
Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR TE 5 0 0 0 2.5 24.1 0.2
Roman Wilson PIT WR 5 0 0 0 2.3 28.2 0.2
Darnell Washington PIT TE 5 0 0 0 2.2 29 0.2
Marquise Brown KC WR 5 0 0 0 2.4 27.2 0.2
Cole Kmet CHI TE 4.9 0 0 0 2.1 27.5 0.2
Mason Kinsey TEN WR 4.9 0 0 0 2.6 28.4 0.1
Blake Corum LAR RB 4.8 6.5 26.3 0.2 0.6 3.8 0
Pat Freiermuth PIT TE 4.8 0 0 0 2.2 26.7 0.2
Taysom Hill NO TE 4.7 10 0.1 2.2 8.6 0.2 1.1 10.4 0.1
Chris Brooks GB RB 4.7 4.7 18.5 0.1 1.4 9.6 0.1
Dawson Knox BUF TE 4.7 0 0 0 1.8 25.1 0.2
Jonnu Smith PIT TE 4.7 0 0 0 2.4 25.3 0.2
Christian Kirk HOU WR 4.7 0 0 0 2.5 25.8 0.1
Gunnar Helm TEN TE 4.7 0 0 0 2.5 26.3 0.1
Sterling Shepard TB WR 4.6 0 0 0 2.1 25.7 0.2
Colby Parkinson LAR TE 4.5 0 0 0 2.1 23.9 0.2
Devin Neal NO RB 4.2 4.8 19.3 0.1 1 7.8 0
Chuba Hubbard CAR RB 4 4.2 17.4 0.1 1.1 7.1 0
Terrance Ferguson LAR TE 4 0 0 0 1.5 24.4 0.1
Dyami Brown JAC WR 4 0.4 2.1 0 1.7 20.5 0.1
Tim Patrick JAC WR 4 0 0 0 1.7 23.1 0.1
Jaylin Noel HOU WR 3.8 0 0 0 1.9 21.2 0.1
Brashard Smith KC RB 3.8 2.7 10.9 0.1 1.4 10.2 0.1
Jalen Nailor MIN WR 3.6 0 0 0 1.5 22.6 0.1
Elijah Higgins ARI TE 3.5 0 0 0 1.6 19.4 0.1
Xavier Hutchinson HOU WR 3.4 0 0 0 1.7 19.1 0.1
Xavier Weaver ARI WR 3.3 0 0 0 1.6 19.4 0.1
Calvin Austin III PIT WR 3.2 0 0 0 1.6 18.4 0.1
Tanner Hudson CIN TE 3.2 0 0 0 1.7 16.3 0.1
KaVontae Turpin DAL WR 3.1 0.9 5 0 1.2 13.8 0.1
Ty Johnson BUF RB 3.1 2 8.2 0.1 1.3 10.2 0.1
Malik Heath GB WR 3 0 0 0 1 13.9 0.1
Savion Williams GB WR 3 1.2 5.9 0 1 12.7 0.1
John FitzPatrick GB TE 3 0 0 0 1.3 15.8 0.1
Kalif Raymond DET WR 3 0 0 0 1.4 17.2 0.1
Tylan Wallace BAL WR 3 0 0 0 1.3 16.9 0.1
Johnny Mundt JAC TE 3 0 0 0 1.4 16.4 0.1
Noah Gray KC TE 3 0 0 0 1.4 17 0.1

 

Week 12 Fantasy Football Outlooks

Joe Flacco, Cincinnati Bengals

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.

Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals

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.

Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons

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.

Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars

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.

Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs

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.

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the "Front-Runner" to be Top Backup RB
A.J. Brown

Patriots Still Not Ruling Out an A.J. Brown Trade
Aaron Rodgers

Planning to Re-Sign With Steelers?
Seattle Seahawks

Mike Washington Jr. Would Fill a Big Need for Seahawks
Los Angeles Rams

Kenyon Sadiq a Good Fit With the Rams?
Green Bay Packers

Packers to "Strip Everything Down" on Offense
Anthony Richardson Sr.

to Stay With Colts?
NFL

Ty Simpson has Visits With Cardinals, Dolphins, Browns
Aaron Rodgers

Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers Touch Base
Cameron Ward

Mechanical Tweaks are Focused on his Footwork
Jaylen Waddle

to Play the Slot And Outside
Geno Smith

Aaron Glenn Thinks Geno Smith Will Lead Jets to "Promised Land"
Collin Morikawa

Withdraws From Valero Texas Open
PGA

Stephan Jaegar Still Looking For Consistency at Valero Texas Open
Nicolai Hojgaard

is Red-Hot Coming to TPC San Antonio
Tony Finau

a Risky Proposition at Valero Texas Open
Ludvig Aberg

Looks to Shake Off Collapse at Valero Texas Open
Jacob deGrom

Cleared for Season Debut on Tuesday
Colt Emerson

Signs an Eight-Year Extension with Mariners
William Nylander

Records Four Points Against Ducks
Macklin Celebrini

Becomes Sixth Teenager With 100-Point Season
Jaden Schwartz

Could Return Tuesday
Jordan Greenway

Available Tuesday
Jake Sanderson

Remains Out Tuesday
Cutter Gauthier

Exits Early Against Maple Leafs
Patrick Rodgers

Needs to Make More Birdies in San Antonio
Sepp Straka

Seeks Opportunity in San Antonio This Weekend
Nick Taylor

Could Again Struggle at the Valero Texas Open
Jose Altuve

Tallies Four Hits, Two Homers in Big Night
Miguel Vargas

Hits Grand Slam, Drives in Six in Win Over Miami
Tanner Bibee

to Start on Tuesday Against Dodgers
Chase Elliott

Takes Advantage of Pit Strategies for Second Career Martinsville Win
Denny Hamlin

Dominates but Finishes Second at Martinsville
Joey Logano

Bounces Back with Third-Place Finish at Martinsville
Ty Gibbs

Gains his Fourth Top-Five Finish of the Season at Martinsville
William Byron

Scores Another Top-Five Finish at Martinsville
Joe Pyfer

Extends His Winning Streak
Israel Adesanya

Loses Fourth Consecutive Fight
Maycee Barber

Suffers Her First Knockout Loss
Alexa Grasso

Scores Highlight-Reel Knockout
Niko Price

Retires After UFC Seattle Loss
Michael Chiesa

Victorious In His Retirement Fight
Julian Erosa

Suffers First-Round Knockout Loss
Lerryan Douglas

Scores First-Round Knockout Win In His UFC Debut
Alex Bregman

Clobbers First Two Homers in Sunday's Loss at Wrigley
Yandy Díaz

Yandy Diaz Records Five Hits, Drives in Four in Win Over Cardinals
Kyle Larson

Is Likely to Pay Off for DFS at Martinsville
Christopher Bell

Could Have Another Top-10 Performance At Martinsville
William Byron

Is A Threat to Win Again at Martinsville
Chase Elliott

is A Solid DFS Option for Martinsville Lineups
Chase Briscoe

has Plenty of Upside for DFS Lineups at Martinsville
Carlos Estévez

Carlos Estevez Unlikely to See High-Leverage Opportunities in Near Future
Jacob deGrom

Feels "Much Better," Hopeful he Can Start This Week
Ty Gibbs

Should Fantasy Managers Roster Ty Gibbs at Martinsville?
Ryan Preece

Is A Solid DFS Option for Martinsville Lineups
Josh Berry

Could Josh Berry Pay Off for Tournament DFS Lineups At Martinsville?
Carson Hocevar

May be Too Inconsistent to Start in Martinsville DFS Lineups
Austin Cindric

Is Austin Cindric Worth Rostering for DFS At Martinsville?
Denny Hamlin

the Favorite to Win at Martinsville
Ryan Blaney

Should Contend at Martinsville
Tyler Reddick

Should Come Back Down to Earth at Martinsville
Joey Logano

Will Be Strong at Martinsville
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Looking to Rebound at Martinsville
Shane Van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen Showing Progress, Qualifies Fifth at Martinsville
Dylan Cease

Fans 12 in Blue Jays Debut on Saturday
Andrew Vaughn

Needs Hand Surgery, Expected to be Out 4-6 Weeks
Jacob deGrom

"Confident" he Will Make his Next Start
Jacob deGrom

Scratched From Saturday's Start Due to Neck Stiffness
Jeferson Quero

Brewers Calling Up Catching Prospect Jeferson Quero
Deyvison De Los Santos

Marlins Promote Deyvison De Los Santos to Major Leagues
Shea Langeliers

Hits Two Home Runs on Opening Day
Kevin Gausman

Picks Up No-Decision But Strikes Out 11 on Opening Day
Joe Pyfer

Set For UFC Seattle Main Event
Israel Adesanya

Returns At UFC Seattle
Maycee Barber

Looks To Extend Her Win Streak To Eight
Alexa Grasso

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Niko Price

In Dire Need Of Victory
Michael Chiesa

Set For Retirement Fight
Lerryan Douglas

Set For His UFC Debut
Julian Erosa

Looks To Bounce Back
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