Heading into Week 12 of the NFL season, injuries continue to impact the upcoming schedule. These play a huge factor in start/sit decisions for fantasy managers. Our injury updates and reports for Week 12 as of Sunday, November 24, 2024, will give you the latest updates on key fantasy football players.
The injury news for Week 12 of the NFL season has featured many notable fantasy football players, such as Mike Evans, Malik Nabers, D'Andre Swift, Brock Purdy, Keenan Allen, and more.
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Mike Evans Injury Update
Evans (hamstring) is expected to return in Week 12 following a three-game absence. The talented veteran should be treated as a low-end WR1 option as he takes on the Giants and their subpar defense.
Buccaneers’ WR Mike Evans, listed as questionable for Sunday due to the hamstring injury that caused him to miss the past three games, is expected to play vs. the Giants, per source. pic.twitter.com/OIGk1qsP3q
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 24, 2024
Malik Nabers Injury Update
Nabers (groin) is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. He remains a must-start fantasy option, but his upside could be capped with Tommy Devito under center.
Giants WR Malik Nabers (groin), Bears RB D’Andre Swift (groin) and Bears WR Keenan Allen (ankle) – all of whom are listed as questionable – all have said they plan to play Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 24, 2024
D'Andre Swift Injury Update
Swift (groin) is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable. He'll rank as a low-end fantasy RB2 versus the Vikings' respected run defense.
Giants WR Malik Nabers (groin), Bears RB D’Andre Swift (groin) and Bears WR Keenan Allen (ankle) – all of whom are listed as questionable – all have said they plan to play Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 24, 2024
Brock Purdy Injury Update
Purdy (right shoulder) was previously ruled out for Week 12 against the Packers. Brandon Allen will get the start at quarterback, ranking as a low-end fantasy QB2.
49ers rule out QB Brock Purdy and DE Nick Bosa Sunday at Packers pic.twitter.com/ML2HrKCVj4
— NFL (@NFL) November 22, 2024
Keenan Allen Injury Update
Allen (ankle) is expected to play Sunday despite being listed as questionable. He'll operate as a low-end WR3/FLEX option in fantasy football, especially with Chicago expected to adopt a negative game script against Minnesota.
Giants WR Malik Nabers (groin), Bears RB D’Andre Swift (groin) and Bears WR Keenan Allen (ankle) – all of whom are listed as questionable – all have said they plan to play Sunday.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 24, 2024
Jonathon Brooks Injury Update
Brooks (knee) is expected to be active for his NFL debut on Sunday. Although he won't be on a snap count, he's expected to operate behind Chuba Hubbard.
#Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) is slated to make his season debut against the #Chiefs, coach Dave Canales confirmed. He won't be on a pitch count.
Meawhile, source said WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) should also play.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 24, 2024
Adam Thielen Injury Update
Thielen (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 12. He should operate as the Panthers' top receiver, ranking as a fantasy WR3/FLEX against the Chiefs.
#Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) is slated to make his season debut against the #Chiefs, coach Dave Canales confirmed. He won't be on a pitch count.
Meawhile, source said WR Adam Thielen (hamstring) should also play.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 24, 2024
Tristan Wirfs Injury Update
Wirfs (knee, foot) has been downgraded to doubtful for Week 12 against the Giants. He's not expected to suit up on Sunday afternoon.
Buccaneers downgraded LT Tristan Wirfs to doubtful for Sunday’s game vs. the Giants.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 23, 2024
Kayvon Thibodeaux Injury Update
Thibodeaux (wrist) has been activated from injured reserve and should play against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
The #Giants activated OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux from IR, signed QB Tim Boyle from the practice squad and officially waived QB Daniel Jones.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 23, 2024
Noah Fant Injury Update
"It'll be close," said NFL Network's Ian Rapoport when deciding whether Fant (groin) might play this week. If active. he'd have a full workload, ranking as a fantasy TE2.
#Seahawks TE Noah Fant is listed as questionable with a groin injury and it'll be close, source said, on if he'll be able to go. The team elevated TE Tyler Mabry from the practice squad as insurance.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 24, 2024
Austin Seibert Injury Update
Seibert (right hip) has been removed from the injury report and will kick for the Commanders on Sunday. He should be started in all fantasy leagues.
We have made the following roster moves:
-- Activated DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste from the Reserve/Injured List
-- Released RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.
-- DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste (ankle) and K Austin Seibert (right hip) have been removed from the injury report pic.twitter.com/wqWM55nZ7R— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 23, 2024
Trent Williams Injury Update
The 49ers hope that Williams (ankle) will play on Sunday. He'll be evaluated during pregame warmups before the team makes an official decision on his status.
49ers are optimistic that OT Trent Williams, who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game due to his ankle injury, will be able to play vs. the Packers. But they also need to see how he feels in pre-game warmups to know if he will be able to go and protect QB Brandon Allen. pic.twitter.com/lhMaSYY51T
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 24, 2024
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