2 days agoBaltimore Ravens running back
Justice Hill (concussion) was able to practice in full on Friday after being limited on Thursday. Hill suffered a concussion in the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers and is working through the league's concussion protocol. It's a good sign that he ditched his non-contact jersey on Friday, but Hill still needs to gain clearance from an independent neurologist in order to get the green light to play on Monday night versus the Los Angeles Chargers. If Hill is cleared in time to play on Monday, he'll be a low-upside RB3/flex, at best, in point-per-reception leagues. His opportunities out of Baltimore's backfield could be more sparse down the stretch as second-year back
Keaton Mitchell gets more involved. If Hill isn't cleared by an independent neurologist, Mitchell and rookie
Rasheen Ali would be backing up
Derrick Henry against the Bolts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Ravens
2 days agoThe Tennessee Titans present a difficult matchup for Houston Texans wide receiver
Tank Dell in their first meeting of the season in Week 12. The Titans' brutal offense has dragged down the team's record, but their defense ranks an impressive second overall against fantasy wide receivers through 11 weeks. That presents a complicated decision for fantasy managers who roster the second-year Texan, who is once again playing second fiddle to teammate
Nico Collins and dependent on a shaky Houston offensive line that has struggled to limit sacks at times. Dell is averaging 8.3 targets over his past three games, but the risk involved with the Week 12 matchup relegates him to a WR3/Flex play.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoThe Green Bay Packers defense and special teams unit got a bit of an upgrade and should now be considered a pretty good option in fantasy lineups as the Packers host the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. The 49ers will be without quarterback
Brock Purdy (shoulder) as he was ruled out of Sunday's matchup due to a shoulder injury. Journeyman backup
Brandon Allen will get the nod for the suddenly reeling 49ers who are looking to crawl out of a 5-5 hole on the season to reach the playoffs in the NFC. For the Packers, their defense hasn't been great over the last four games, but their three-sack and a blocked kick against the Chicago Bears were good enough to place in the top-ten for fantasy defenses. With Allen in at quarterback on the road at Lambeau Field, the Packers should get a solid upgrade to become plenty startable in Week 12.
--Kevin Tompkins - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoHouston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz will face the struggling Tennessee Titans in Week 12, though that's not good news for a mid-tier fantasy player at his position. The Titans' solid defense has been particularly good against fantasy tight ends, ranking sixth overall and holding Minnesota's
T.J. Hockenson to just two catches for 13 yards in a loss to the Vikings last week. Schultz now hasn't scored a regular-season touchdown in a calendar year and ranks 23rd among tight ends in PPR formats. Bye weeks are wreaking havoc on lineups, but fantasy managers should aim higher than Schultz's typical TE2 output if they have other options.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoHouston Texans kicker
Ka'imi Fairbairn remains a clear starter once again as his team prepares to take on the slumping Tennessee Titans in Week 12. The longtime Texans kicker has logged at least two made field goals in seven consecutive games, and nobody in the NFL has made more kicks from beyond 50 yards this season. Nine of his 11 kicks from 50-plus yards were indoors, and the Texans find themselves playing their first of two matchups with the Titans at home this week. At this point, Fairbairn is an every-game starter while attached to a talented Houston offense.
--Nick Piotrowicz - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoBaltimore Ravens wide receiver
Rashod Bateman (knee) was added to the Week 12 injury report on Friday and was listed as a non-participant. Mid-week additions to the injury report are usually not good, but Bateman has one more day to get back on the practice field before the Ravens release their final injury report on Saturday for Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. If the 24-year-old's injury is serious enough to keep him sidelined in Week 12, it could be an opportunity for the recently acquired
Diontae Johnson to finally get more involved in the offense next to
Zay Flowers and
Nelson Agholor (illness). Bateman was held quiet in the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, but he's quietly had a career year in his fourth year in Baltimore, catching 33 passes for 531 yards and four touchdowns in 11 games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Baltimore Ravens
2 days agoSeattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn (upper body) might be back in action next week. He will join the team for a brief two-game road trip, which begins on Saturday in L.A., but Dunn isn't quite ready to play yet. However, per Scott Malone of Root Sports, Dunn could return to the lineup later next week. An upper-body injury has kept Dunn out for 15 games. During his absence, Ryker Evans has skated in a top-four role, with Brandon Montour quarterbacking the first power-play unit. It looks like the two will handle extra work for at least three more games.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Scott Malone
2 days agoDetroit Pistons guard
Cade Cunningham (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. Cunningham suffered a joint sprain during Thursday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. As a result, Cunningham will sit out on Saturday, but hopefully it'll only be a one-game absence. It'll be interesting to see what the Pistons do without Cunningham in the rotation.
Jaden Ivey figures to do a majority of the ball handling while
Malik Beasley and
Marcus Sasser figure to see bigger roles in the rotation. Beasley has been hot lately and is worth rostering in most fantasy formats right now.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoDespite practicing in full all week, the Denver Broncos ruled wide receiver
Josh Reynolds (hand) out for Week 12 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Although Reynolds is getting close to making his return, he'll remain on Injured Reserve for another week. The 29-year-old's next chance to play for the Broncos will be in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. In addition to landing on IR with a hand injury, Reynolds was shot multiple times in an off-the-field incident. Those injuries apparently aren't holding him back at all. When Reynolds does return, he'll be battling for targets behind
Courtland Sutton with rookies
Devaughn Vele and
Troy Franklin and
Lil'Jordan Humphrey. Denver's offense is peaking right now, but it's still hard to envision Reynolds having a consistent enough role to warrant fantasy attention in 12-team leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Denver Broncos
2 days agoThe Toronto Maple Leafs have signed winger Alexander Nylander to a one-year, $775,000 contract. The younger brother of Maple Leafs star William Nylander earned the contract for his productive work in the minors. Skating with the Toronto Marlies, Nylander has been averaging close to a point per game in the AHL, notching eight goals and four assists in 14 outings. Nylander boasts 49 points (25 goals, 24 assists) in 121 NHL appearances. He was solid with the Columbus Blue Jackets last season before landing in the minors for the start of the 2024-25 campaign. Nylander replaces Matthew Knies (upper body) on the roster, who was placed on Injured Reserve. The Maple Leafs have several other forwards missing as well, giving Nylander a chance to play meaningful minutes right off the bat.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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2 days agoSan Francisco 49ers tight end
George Kittle (hamstring) was removed from the final injury report on Friday and will be active for the Week 12 game on Sunday against the hosting Green Bay Packers. Hamstring irritation caused Kittle to miss the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks, but he'll end his absence at just one game and return this weekend at Lambeau Field. Fantasy managers' excitement will be tempered for the 31-year-old, though, with quarterback
Brock Purdy (shoulder) being ruled out for Week 12. While Kittle remains a must-start in all fantasy lineups, DFS managers will probably want to avoid him with
Brandon Allen throwing him passes this weekend on the road. Despite missing two games due to injury in 2024, Kittle is the TE2 in overall fantasy points, trailing only rookie
Brock Bowers of the Raiders.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: San Jose Mercury News - Cam Inman
2 days agoPhiladelphia 76ers center
Joel Embiid (knee) is currently being considered a game-time decision ahead of Friday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Embiid is currently dealing with a knee injury and is going to test it out pre-game before making a final decision. He didn't participate in shootaround on Friday after re-aggravating his knee during Wednesday's game. The absence of Embiid would mean more playing time for
Andre Drummond. The veteran center has been a viable fantasy option whenever Embiid is sidelined. He'll be worth a look if Embiid is unable to play.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Tim Bontemps
2 days agoChicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (hand) is expected to remain in the lineup on Saturday versus Philadelphia. He injured his hand Thursday against Florida. Dickinson has lately found himself as the Blackhawks' first-line center, with Connor Bedard skating on the wing. He produced a two-goal effort against Anaheim earlier in the week. The season as a whole hasn't been very fruitful for Dickinson, as he's sitting on seven points (four goals, three assists) through 20 games. However, that's been the case for most Chicago skaters, with the team scoring only 2.35 goals per game, which is the third-worst mark in the league.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Greg Boysen
2 days agoWashington Commanders kicker
Austin Seibert (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's tilt against the Dallas Cowboys. Seibert has been sidelined for the past two weeks but was able to log a full practice on Friday, which is a positive sign of his availability for this divisional matchup. Nicki Jhabvala of the Washington Post reported that the kicker is "trending in the right way." Fantasy managers should continue monitoring his status over the weekend if he faces a setback. If Seibert can suit up, he should be viewed as a high-end kicking option facing a struggling Dallas defense. If not,
Zane Gonzalez could be worth a look in deeper formats, given the favorable matchup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Nicki Jhabvala
2 days agoThe Washington Commanders defense is shaping up to be a solid streaming option facing a struggling Dallas offense this weekend. Despite disappointing in their previous two games against the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, fantasy managers should still consider the Washington defense, given their favorable matchup. During their past two games with
Cooper Rush under center, the Cowboys have scored just 16 total points, been sacked eight times, and thrown two interceptions. The Commanders have produced solid fantasy showing against struggling offensive units this season as they held the Panthers to just seven points in Week 7 and the Bears to 15 points in Week 8. Given the favorable matchup, the Commanders have a path to a top-10 finish.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
2 days agoSan Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that quarterback
Brandon Allen will make the start on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12 in place of the injured
Brock Purdy (shoulder), who has been ruled out. An MRI exam on Purdy's right shoulder delivered encouraging news, so the team doesn't expect a long-term absence, but Allen will at least fill in this weekend and could have to again in Week 13 versus the Buffalo Bills. The 32-year-old will be an obvious downgrade from Purdy, and Sunday's game will be his first start in the NFL since 2021 with the Cincinnati Bengals. In 16 career games (nine starts), he's completed only 56.7% of his pass attempts for 1,611 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. Fantasy managers should downgrade all of San Fran's offensive weapons, while Allen will be a desperation QB2 in superflex leagues against the Packers.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
2 days agoWashington Commanders kicker
Zane Gonzalez could be in line to start his third-straight contest with
Austin Seibert (hip) listed as questionable. Seibert has been sidelined over the past two weeks with a hip injury. Gonzalez has filled in quite well in his absence, as he has gone 3-for-3 on attempts and a perfect 4-for-4 on extra points. Even though the Washington offense has struggled over the past two weeks, fantasy managers looking for a streaming option in deeper formats should consider adding Gonzalez, as they have a great matchup against a struggling Dallas defense that has allowed the 29th-most fantasy points to opposing kickers this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders tight end
Zach Ertz should continue to be viewed as a low-end TE1 in Week 12 when he faces the Dallas Cowboys. Last week, during their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Ertz brought in six of his seven targets for 47 yards and his second touchdown of the season. Since Week 6, Ertz has scored double-digit PPR points in four of the six contests and averaged 6.2 targets per game in this span. With a lack of a proven No.2 option in the passing attack, Ertz has continued to see a steady volume of work weekly. Fantasy managers in deeper formats should continue to view Ertz as a solid option this weekend when facing a struggling Cowboys defense that has allowed 34 points in each of their past two games.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPortland Trail Blazers forward
Jerami Grant (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Rockets. Grant was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. The Blazers are likely going to wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision on his status. If he sits,
Deni Avdija figures to see an increased role in the rotation. Avdija has been better lately as he's scored double digits in three of his last four games. The absence of Grant would make Avdija worth a look for Friday's slate.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBA Injury Report
2 days agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Noah Brown has struggled to find consistency this season and should continue to be viewed as a risky flex option in deeper formats heading into a Week 12 tilt against the Dallas Cowboys. Over his past two games, Brown has seen 11 total targets but caught only four of them for a mere 37 yards. Before this stretch, Brown scored double-digit PPR points during Weeks 8 and 9. Even though he is being deployed as the clear No.2 option for
Terry McLaurin, Brown has been unable to produce consistent fantasy production. Facing the Cowboys, who have allowed the 16th-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season, makes Brown a flex option with risk, but he could have a path to success given how often he is on the field.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders wide receiver
Terry McLaurin posted his worst outing of the season last Thursday evening but should be poised to return to fantasy stardom in Week 12 facing the Dallas Cowboys. In Week 11, McLaurin brought in just one of his two targets for ten yards. Before this disappointing showing, McLaurin has averaged a stellar 17.8 PPR points per game with 84.0 yards and 4.9 receptions per game since Week 3. During this stretch, the Ohio State product saw an impressive 6.8 targets per game. Operating as the clear top wideout in the DMV, McLaurin should be in a great position to return to his high-end WR2 status, facing a Dallas secondary that has allowed the 16th-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders running back
Austin Ekeler saw a season-high in targets last Thursday and could be in store for another strong showing in Week 12 facing the Dallas Cowboys. Even with
Brian Robinson Jr. back in action, Ekeler continued to see most of the passing work out of the backfield and served as a reliable check-down option for
Jayden Daniels against a tough Philadelphia defense. While the Commanders have a much easier matchup facing the Dallas Cowboys this weekend, Ekeler could still see a heavy dose of targets as he is becoming one of the most reliable options in the Washington passing attack. Facing a weak Dallas defense that has surrendered the 30th-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season makes Ekeler a viable flex option in PPR formats.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoPhiladelphia Flyers defenseman Cam York (upper body) appears to be ready to rejoin the lineup on Saturday against Chicago. Kevin Kurz of The Athletic has reported that "all signs seem to be pointing towards" York's return on Saturday. The 23-year-old has missed nearly a month of action, sitting out 13 games. York has recorded three points (two goals, one assist), nine shots, 10 blocks, and seven hits in seven games this season. He's set to resume his duties on the first defensive pairing next to Travis Sanheim. Fellow blue-liner Emil Andrae (undisclosed) is also on track to return to the lineup on Saturday.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Kevin Kurz
2 days agoWashington Commanders running back
Brian Robinson Jr. returned to action last Thursday and found the end zone for the seventh time this season and should be in a great position to stay hot facing the Dallas Cowboys. Throughout the season, Robinson has failed to score double-digit PPR points in just one game and is averaging a solid 65.5 rushing yards per game. In addition, he has continued to be deployed as the de facto red zone option out of the backfield, which has set him up for great scoring opportunities. Facing the Cowboys, who have allowed the 30th-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season, suggests Robinson could be in store for another solid showing on Sunday afternoon, making him an RB2 with upside.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoWashington Commanders rookie quarterback
Jayden Daniels should be set up well for a bounce-back showing against the Dallas Cowboys this weekend. Over his past two games, Daniels has posted the two lowest fantasy scores of his standout rookie season. During this stretch, Daniels has tallied just one score and averaged a mere 196.5 passing yards per game. However, before this, Daniels scored at least 20.0+ PPR points in all but one contest this season. Removing his Week 7 game, where he left early, Daniels has averaged a strong 25.3 PPR points per game during Weeks 3 through 9 and scored 11 total touchdowns during this span. Facing a Dallas Cowboys defense that has allowed the 28th-most PPR points to opposing QBs sets the LSU product up for a great "get-right" matchup, making him a solid QB1.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
2 days agoBoston Celtics center
Al Horford (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Washington Wizards. The veteran big man was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It doesn't sound like a serious issue and should only be a one-game absence. The absence of Horford should mean more minutes for
Neemias Queta and
Luke Kornet in the rotation. Neither player is an ideal fantasy option, but Queta could be worth a look due to his rebounding ability.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Marc D'Amico
2 days agoThe San Francisco 49ers officially ruled defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) out for the Week 12 game on Sunday at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers. Bosa was forced from the Week 11 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks late in the game and was unable to return, and he couldn't get on the practice field at all this week. The four-time Pro Bowler could have a tough time getting back on the field by Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills, too. With Bosa sidelined, expect pass-rushers Robert Beal and Yetur Gross-Matos to see more defensive snaps for the Niners. San Francisco's defense/special teams unit was barely clinging to start-worthy status in 12-team leagues before the news on Bosa, so we wouldn't blame you for going in another direction against a Packers offense that's capable of putting up plenty of points.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
2 days agoAnaheim Ducks center Mason McTavish (upper body) will be sidelined for a sixth consecutive game on Friday against Buffalo. The 21-year-old has rejoined practice and will be re-evaluated on Sunday, so it looks like he is on the cusp of returning. However, Friday's game comes too soon for McTavish, who has recorded eight points (two goals, six assists) in 13 games this season. With McTavish's return, Isac Lundestrom will likely be bumped back to the fourth line. Lundestrom started out well on the third line, scoring a goal in a 4-2 win over Columbus on Nov. 10., but he hasn't added to his points tally since then.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: Derek Lee
2 days agoTennessee Titans tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo takes on the Houston Texans in a Week 12 divisional clash this Sunday. The young pass-catcher still needs to establish a solid rapport with either of the Titans quarterbacks this season and now heads into a scary matchup against a defense that shuts down the TE position. Houston ranks third against tight ends on the season, and Okonkwo has averaged just 21 yards and two receptions per game over his past four contests. Okonkwo should be squarely off the fantasy radar, even as a desperation play in deeper leagues.--Ryan J. GoodmanSource: ESPN
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