Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Christian Watson, Chuba Hubbard, Brock Purdy

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson, Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder) are popular fantasy options heading into Week 12, so it's important to know which ones you can trust as starters and which ones may need to see the bench. Of course, it will depend […]

Jalen Hurts Practices In Full On Thursday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (ankle) returned to full participation in Thursday's practice, as expected, after he was limited on Wednesday. Hurts tweaked his ankle a little bit a week ago in the win over the division-rival Washington Commanders and was receiving a little extra maintenance for it on Wednesday. The 26-year-old was never in […]

Sam Darnold Upgrades To Full Participation, On Track To Play

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) was upgraded to a full participant during Thursday's practice and is on track to play this Sunday against the Chicago Bears, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Friday's practice in case he faces a setback. Darnold enjoyed a nice bounce-back […]

Steelers vs. Browns TNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Jameis Winston, Nick Chubb, David Njoku, Jerry Jeudy, Russell Wilson, Najee Harris, George Pickens

The Week 12 TNF game between two bitter AFC North rivals (Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers) is not likely to end up like the Thursday night game from two weeks ago when two different AFC North teams (Bengals and Ravens) battled to a 35-34 shootout. Somewhere deep in the charter of the Pittsburgh Steelers, I […]

Colts Bring Back Mark Glowinski To Practice Squad

The Indianapolis Colts signed offensive guard Mark Glowinski to the practiced squad on Thursday, according to NFL.com. The 32-year-old spent four seasons with the Colts before signing with the New York Giants in 2022, starting 59 games for Indianapolis. While there are likely no immediate plans for Glowinski to enter the starting lineup, adding offensive […]

Jets Owner Suggested Benching Aaron Rodgers

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson broached the idea of benching quarterback Aaron Rodgers in an internal meeting on Sept. 30 after the team lost to the Denver Broncos to fall to 2-2 on the year, according to multiple sources. One source indicated the suggestion was "said in jest in a provocative nature," while others […]

Steelers vs. Browns: NFL Inactives and Injury Updates for TNF Include Najee Harris, Jerry Jeudy, Elijah Moore, David Njoku, Myles Garrett, T.J. Watt

Week 12 of the NFL season is already here, and the first game of the slate features an AFC North rivalry game. The Browns are one of the worst teams in the NFL, while the Steelers are one of the best. Still, divisional matchups can be closer than expected, especially on a short week in […]

NFL DFS Game Stacks: Week 12 (Premium Content)

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Stacks of the Week. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. My DFS (and betting) win streak ended in Week 11, as it was one of those frustrating weeks where you just make all the wrong decisions. A […]

Cowboys Think Cooper Rush Gives Them The Best Chance To Win

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said on 105.3 The Fan that quarterback Cooper Rush gives the team the best chance to win with Dak Prescott (hamstring) out for the rest of the year. Head coach Mike McCarthy said he regrets not giving Trey Lance some run late in the blowout loss to the Houston Texans […]

Not All Heroes...Play On Good Teams - Giants, Patriots, and Cowboys Fantasy Football Outlooks

It's well-known at this point that good offenses can help their players light up the scoreboards in fantasy football leagues. The mantra "trust in good players on good offenses" rings true, and some of the best seasons in fantasy football history have been aided by things like good playcalling and a good supporting cast. The […]

TNF Quarterback Fantasy Football Rankings - Week 12 Thursday QB Updates for Anthony Richardson, Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Bo Nix, C.J. Stroud

It's a critical week for fantasy football, as the playoffs are just around the corner. If you need help to nail your optimal lineups this week, our Week 12 TNF fantasy football quarterback rankings for 2024 are here to assist. Ahead of the all-important Week 12 slate, let's navigate the rankings below and find out […]

An Early Look at the 2025 NFL Draft Class - The Luck Is Made Podcast (11/21/24, Episode 16)

The 2025 NFL Draft order is taking shape as the contenders and pretenders have established themselves. Who are some important players to know heading into the 2025 NFL Draft and what does it mean for fantasy? Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel SiriusXM 87) every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET […]

Fantasy Football Injury Reports: Week 12 Updates for Isiah Pacheco, Tyreek Hill, Mike Evans, CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Hurts, George Kittle, Calvin Ridley, more

Week 12 of the NFL's 2024 slate is coming up, and as the fantasy football playoffs draw closer, it's becoming more important than ever to stay ahead of injury news for key players. Leaving a hurt player in your lineup can result in disaster. The author of this article missed out on the fantasy playoffs […]

Zack Martin, Tyler Smith Both Tagged With DNPs Wednesday

Dallas Cowboys offensive linemen Zack Martin (ankle, shoulder) and Tyler Smith (ankle, knee) were both listed as non-participants in Wednesday's practice. Martin and Smith appeared on Dallas' Week 11 injury report with shoulder and knee issues, respectively, before suiting up for Monday night's home tilt against the Houston Texans. However, the ankle designation is a […]

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Breakouts for Fantasy Football - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends for Week 12 (2024)

Wide Receiver Sleepers, Risers, Fantasy Football Breakouts - Targets, Air Yards, Snaps Trends Analysis For Week 12 by Kevin Tompkins Targets are paramount when it comes to evaluating pass-catchers for fantasy football. There are no air yards, receiving yards, receptions, or touchdowns without first earning a target. There’s a reason the biggest and most consistent […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 12 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

We're nearing Thanksgiving and the holiday stretch run of the fantasy football season, which means y'all get an early present with an updated rest-of-season rankings chart! The action isn't stopping so we can't slow down our efforts to constantly re-assess the field. Join us in analyzing risers and fallers with our Week 12 fantasy football […]

High-Powered Offenses: Players to Target in Week 12 Lineups Including Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Quentin Johnston, Austin Ekeler, Will Dissly, More

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our column High-Powered Offenses for Week 12 of the 2024 fantasy football season. Below, you’ll find a recap of the last week's offenses to target, a sneak peek of the offenses to target, a breakdown of the methodology, a snapshot of each metric in a data table, a few key […]

Sneaky Starts, Pivot Plays, and Post-Waiver Pickups for Week 12 - Drake Maye, Quentin Johnston, Hunter Henry and More!

Three weeks is all we have left of the regular season. It’s the point of the season where every matchup is critical for those teams fighting for their playoff lives. To make it extra difficult, there are six teams on bye this week.  If you are one of those managers fighting for a playoff spot, […]

NFL DFS Lineup Sleepers for DraftKings, FanDuel - Week 12 Value Picks Include Anthony Richardson, Tony Pollard, Calvin Ridley, and more

Week 11 of the NFL season is in the books, and now we shift our focus to Week 12 and what value plays we can find on the main slate in DFS competitions. In this weekly piece, I will examine some undervalued sneaky targets. By selecting these players, you will have more flexibility in other […]

Late Slate: Daily Fantasy Football Week 12 NFL DFS Lineup Picks on DraftKings and FanDuel (2024)

Welcome back to our late slate Week 12 DFS picks article here at RotoBaller! In this piece, I will examine my top daily fantasy football lineup plays for the late slate in Week 12 of the NFL season. In Week 12, we have three games on the NFL DFS late slate on DraftKings and FanDuel […]

PrizePicks NFL DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Steelers vs. Browns Thursday Night Football

Hello everybody and welcome to our PrizePicks NFL DFS prop picks for Week 12 Thursday Night Football -- Steelers vs. Browns! The 2024 NFL season is now past the midpoint and our friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. Our partners at PrizePicks offer some […]

Bo Nix Could Have Another Field Day Against Raiders Defense

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler likes Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Bo Nix to have another big day for his fantasy managers in the Week 12 divisional matchup against a depleted Las Vegas Raiders defense. Nix has become the first rookie QB since Justin Herbert with multiple games with at least a 75 percent completion percentage and at […]

Elijah Moore Trending Up Heading Into Thursday Night Game

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler thinks Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore is a sleeper for WR2 duty heading into a divisional showdown in primetime on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers to kick off Week 12 action. Moore has had 29 targets the last three weeks with quarterback Jameis Winston running the offense. He had 66 […]

Jameis Winston A Low-End QB2 In Week 12

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston has passed for at least 334 yards and two touchdowns in two of his past three starts. He will look to stay productive at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. The Steelers' tough defense represents a difficult matchup for Winston as they are allowing the […]

Russell Wilson A Superflex Option Against Browns

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was disappointing in last week's win over the Baltimore Ravens and gets another divisional opponent in the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football. The Browns have been middle-of-the-road against the air attack and fantasy QBs this season. While Wilson averages over 235 passing yards per contest, touchdowns have come inconsistently […]

Seahawks Open Practice Window For Safety Rayshawn Jenkins

The Seattle Seahawks opened the 21-day practice window for safety Rayshawn Jenkins (hand) on Wednesday. Jenkins is in his first season with the Seahawks. He was forced onto injured reserve after the Seahawks' Week 6 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. However, he had been playing well prior to his injury. In six games played, […]

Should I Start Jameis Winston in Week 12? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in Superflex formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end QB2 ANALYSIS: Jameis Winston is the definition of a boom-or-bust fantasy quarterback, making him a risky play heading into Week 12. If you’re someone with a high-risk tolerance, Winston might be worth considering, but his wide range of outcomes makes him tough to trust in most […]

Sam Darnold Limited With Foot Injury

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (foot) is listed on the Week 12 injury report after putting in a limited practice session on Wednesday due to a foot ailment. Darnold played the full game in the Week 11 win over the Tennessee Titans but is having his reps limited in the first practice of the week. […]

Jalen Hurts Limited On Wednesday

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (lower body) is being listed as limited on the team's practice report on Wednesday, according to a source. Wednesday was the final day of a strengthening program geared towards Hurts' lower body. He's expected to practice in full on Thursday and Friday and play on Sunday against the Los Angeles […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Report for Week 12 - Searching for League Winners

We're getting awfully close to the fantasy football playoffs, and it's been an interesting year for rookies. Unfortunately, even some that seemed cemented into league-winner status have had huge drop-offs in production, but yet others have emerged. Extracting value wherever you can is vitally important. Unfortunately, there's an upcoming squeeze. With trade deadlines nearing in […]