3 days agoDenver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (heel) is listed as questionable to play on Sunday for a divisional clash against the hosting Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. Allen was limited in practices on Wednesday and Friday while he put in a full practice on Thursday. The Broncos were giving Allen some extra rest, so he's likely on the right side of questionable to play this weekend for the team's top-five defensive unit. The 27-year-old former third-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 out of Boston College has five sacks in 11 games in 2024 and needs just one more to set a new career high. He's also added 42 tackles (24 solo), 12 tackles for loss and 21 QB hits for the Broncos. It's been a great year for Allen, and he should be considered in play as a starter in IDP leagues this weekend if he's active against a Raiders team that has allowed 33 sacks, which is tied for fifth-most in the NFL.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 days agoDallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin (ankle, shoulder) is listed as doubtful to suit up for the Week 12 contest against the division-rival Washington Commanders on Sunday in D.C. In addition, offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (toe) and left guard Tyler Smith (ankle, knee) are questionable to suit up. Martin, a seven-time All-Pro, suffered an ankle injury in the Monday night loss to the Houston Texans and will likely be unavailable on Sunday. Smith also suffered his ankle injury in Week 11 and may have to sit out to heal up. It's more bad news for a Cowboys offense that is now being led by quarterback
Cooper Rush for the third straight game with
Dak Prescott (hamstring) out for the rest of the season. It's great news for a Commanders defense that ranks ninth in the NFL this year with 29 team sacks.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
3 days agoThe New York Giants granted quarterback
Daniel Jones' request to be released on Friday, and the sixth-year QB will now be subject to waivers. However, any team claiming him would be responsible for the remaining $11,833,333 he's guaranteed this year, which makes it highly unlikely any team will claim him off waivers. NFL teams interested in signing Jones can do so after 4 pm ET on Monday, although a signing is more likely to happen on Tuesday or Wednesday. The 27-year-old former first-rounder might choose to wait for a quarterback-needy team to emerge later in the season, though. Jones should land on his feet somewhere else eventually, but he won't be guaranteed a starting job after another disappointing season with the G-Men in which he completed 63.3% of his passes for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions in 10 starts.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
3 days agoTampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver
Mike Evans (hamstring), who is expected to play in Week 12 against the New York Giants despite a questionable tag on the final injury report, said he had no concerns about aggravating his right hamstring in his return this Sunday. Evans sustained the injury in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens while he was already dealing with a hamstring injury in the same leg but in a different location of the muscle. The future Hall of Famer has missed the last three games, tied for the longest absence in his amazing career. Head coach Todd Bowles did leave open the possibility of pulling Evans on Sunday if needed, but fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to put Evans back in their starting lineups this weekend as quarterback
Baker Mayfield's clear top target in the passing game. Evans needs to average 95 receiving yards per game the rest of 2024 to tie Jerry Rice's NFL-record 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jenna Laine
3 days agoThe Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has lost confidence in quarterback
Aaron Rodgers' ability to lead the team to their first playoff berth in 14 years, according to sources. No decisions have been made yet, but it's increasingly likely that Rodgers, who isn't 100% healthy, could be placed on Injured Reserve or benched over the next few weeks. Some around the NFL wouldn't be surprised if Rodgers is cut mid-season. The four-time MVP's relationship with Johnson has been strained for months, and sources with the team and around the league think Rodgers wants to play in 2025, just not for the Jets. The 40-year-old tore his Achilles in Week 1 of 2023, and while he hasn't been terrible in 2024, he hasn't been very good, either, throwing for 2,442 yards, 17 TDs and seven interceptions in 11 starts. It appears Rodgers' tenure with the Jets will come to an end soon.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dianna Russini
3 days agoDetroit Lions kicker
Jake Bates aims to maintain his consistent scoring as the team faces the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12. In the Lions' 52-6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bates converted his sole field goal attempt and all seven extra points. This season, Detroit's offense has been prolific, scoring over 40 points in four of ten games and never falling below 20 points, providing Bates with ample scoring opportunities. He leads the league with 39 extra points made on 40 attempts and remains perfect on field goals, hitting all 15 attempts. Bates has scored at least eight fantasy points in seven games and achieved double-digit points in five, making him a reliable fantasy option heading into the matchup against Indianapolis.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoThe Detroit Lions defense/special teams faces the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12 and could continue to deliver strong fantasy performances. Despite ranking poorly in receptions and passing yards allowed to opponents, Detroit has remained a top-six fantasy defense thanks to their ability to force turnovers and limit scoring. The Lions have recorded an interception in every game this season and are tied for second in the league with 14 total picks. Detroit's defense has multiple takeaways in four games and has posted double-digit fantasy points in four of the last six weeks. They also allow just 17.7 points per game, the fifth-fewest in the league. With a favorable matchup against a Colts offense prone to turnovers, the Lions D/ST remains a strong play for Week 12.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoWide receiver
Jameson Williams aims to sustain his momentum as the Detroit Lions face the Colts in Indianapolis for Week 12. Williams showcased his big-play ability in the previous game against the Jaguars, recording 124 yards and a touchdown on four receptions, marking his highest yardage total this season. The second-year wideout has been a boom-or-bust option this year, with two games under 10 yards while also exceeding 50 receiving yards in his other six appearances. However, Williams' target share may decrease with tight end
Sam LaPorta expected to return after missing last week due to a shoulder injury. Despite this, Williams' knack for explosive plays keeps him in the flex conversation, especially against a Colts defense that has allowed the 12th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers since Week 6.
--Tyler Thomson - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
3 days agoThe Denver Broncos defense/special teams unit should be in starting lineups in all fantasy leagues this weekend when they head to Allegiant Stadium on Sunday to take on the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders and their floundering offense led by quarterback
Gardner Minshew II, who has already been benched two separate times in 2024. In addition, Vegas' top-two running backs --
Alexander Mattison (ankle) and
Zamir White (quadriceps) -- are doubtful to play. The Broncos defense has been a top-five unit in 2024 and allow the second-fewest points per game (16.6). Meanwhile, the Raiders offense averages 18.7 points per game (tied for eighth fewest) and 285 total yards per game (third-fewest). And lastly, the Raiders are tied with Dallas for the most giveaways (20) in the league through 11 weeks. The Broncos D/ST is in a smash spot in Week 12 and is a must-start.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
3 days agoDenver Broncos kicker
Wil Lutz is as close to a must-start in fantasy this weekend as he'll be all year as he takes on the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. The Broncos' offense is peaking right under rookie quarterback
Bo Nix after putting up a season-high 38 points in the Week 11 win over the Atlanta Falcons, and the Raiders have allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers. Back in the Week 5 win over Vegas, Lutz converted on both of his field-goal attempts (one from 50-plus yards) and made all four of his extra points. The 30-year-old veteran has missed only three of his 22 field-goal attempts this year, with one being blocked and another coming from over 60 yards out. Lutz's 81 fantasy points on the year rank him as the No. 9 fantasy kicker, and his 22 field-goal attempts are tied for eighth. Lutz is easily a top-10 fantasy kicker heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
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3 days agoDenver Broncos rookie wide receiver
Devaughn Vele should be considered a WR5/flex for fantasy managers heading into a plus matchup against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 12. Vele, a seventh-rounder back in April, has taken on a bigger role in Denver's passing attack ever since
Josh Reynolds (hand) landed on Injured Reserve. The 26-year-old had his second-highest receiving yardage total (66 yards) in the Week 11 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons and also came up 12 yards shy of
Courtland Sutton's yardage total. However, Vele has also been under 40 receiving yards in five of his seven games in his rookie season. The Raiders secondary will be missing several key pieces on Sunday, which is good news, but Denver's offense may not need to throw the ball much in this one to win easily. Vele profiles as more of a desperation flex option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Reference
3 days agoMiami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith has been one of the most consistent fantasy options in this offense all year. He's garnered at least six targets in four out of the last five games and has three touchdowns in that span. Defenses have emphasized limiting big plays from Tyreek Hill (wrist) and Jaylen Waddle, giving Smith plenty of opportunities. He once again gets a solid matchup with a New England Patriots defense that ranks in the middle of the pack at defending tight ends. More specifically, according to Pro Football Focus, New England linebackers have struggled mightily in coverage, with an average coverage grade of 52.5. This looks like another prime spot for Smith to produce; start him with an expectation of TE1 production. He ranks as RotoBallers TE7 in this week's rankings.--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: Pro Football Focus
3 days agoMiami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has had nothing short of a disappointing season for fantasy football. Waddle will look to bounce back in Sunday's matchup against the New England Patriots. Miami has asked him to do more in the run-blocking game, and big plays have been hard to come by this year with all the two high safety looks they've been getting. The opportunities have also been limited, with an emphasis on getting the run game going early. He hasn't had over four receptions in a game since Week 1. Week 12 presents a matchup with a Patriots defense that ranks 24th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers per game. While this might sound like great news, trusting Waddle enough to put him in your lineup is tough. Start him at your own risk, but don't be surprised if he has another letdown performance as he comes in as WR33 in RotoBallers Week 12 rankings.--Jake Walker - RotoBallerSource: Rotoballer
3 days agoLos Angeles Rams kicker
Joshua Karty does not rank among the top fantasy options heading into Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles. For starters, the rookie has delivered below-average production so far this season, going 16-for-20 on field goals and 21-for-25 on extra points. Outside of an explosive Week 10 game in which he made five field goals, he hasn't scored double-digit fantasy points since Week 4. Additionally, this weekend, he faces the Eagles, who have surrendered the seventh-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers in 2024. There's always a chance Karty drills a couple long kicks and rewards fantasy managers, but the numbers suggest otherwise. After all, the Eagles have allowed the second-fewest field goals from beyond 50 yards.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
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