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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3 / Flex ANALYSIS: DeAndre Hopkins has not lived up to expectations since joining the Kansas City Chiefs. After a promising start, his usage has been inconsistent in recent weeks. In Week 11, he caught three of four targets for only 29 yards in the team's […]

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 […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-End RB2 ANALYSIS: With six teams on bye this week, fantasy managers may feel compelled to start Rico Dowdle due to limited options. Dowdle was named the lead back in the Dallas Cowboys offense, but his performance has been inconsistent. Last week, the Cowboys struggled in […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: WR2 / WR3 ANALYSIS: The Tennessee Titans have struggled offensively, but Calvin Ridley remains crucial in their passing game. Quarterback Will Levis has developed a solid connection with him, and with the Titans often playing from behind, Ridley is set to see plenty of opportunities. The […]

Emari Demercado On The Week 12 Injury Report

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (shoulder) was listed on the Week 12 injury report on Wednesday after he was limited in the first practice of the week. Demercado may need to put in a full practice on Thursday or Friday to avoid an injury designation going into Sunday's divisional contest against the Seattle Seahawks. […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 / FLEX ANALYSIS: The Denver Broncos backfield has been a bit unpredictable this season, with head coach Sean Payton giving hints about Audric Estime's increased role. In Week 11, Javonte Williams stepped back into his lead role, rushing for 59 yards and a score on […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Rachaad White, Raheem Mostert, Brian Robinson Jr., Ameer Abdullah, Gus Edwards

The running back position makes or breaks many fantasy teams. Dud games from RBs, who are typically supposed to provide a safe floor, especially in PPR leagues, can crush your chances of winning your week or even making the playoffs. Evaluating which ones to start is extremely important. Five commonly rostered backs in 2024 are […]

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 […]

Dylan Laube Could Have Big Role In Week 12

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Dylan Laube has been a healthy scratch since losing a fumble in the Oct. 13 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he could be a big part of the game plan in Week 12 against the division-rival Denver Broncos on Sunday with both Alexander Mattison (ankle) and Zamir White […]

TNF Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) - Week 12 Thursday Updates for Chuba Hubbard, Calvin Ridley, Cedric Tillman, Jonnu Smith, Austin Ekeler

It's always tough to compare two flex options at different positions, but bye weeks and key injuries have made those start-sit decisions even tougher. We're here to help guide you with your lineup calls with our Week 12 TNF fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024. Navigate the rankings below to find out where top flex […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Set For Big Week 12

ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks New York Giants rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. could have a big Week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are giving up the fifth-most fantasy points per game to RBs this year. Although Tracy had a costly overtime fumble in the Week 10 loss to the Carolina Panthers in […]

Emari Demercado Limited Coming Out Of Bye

Arizona Cardinals running back Emari Demercado (shoulder) was a limited participant in the team's first practice after their Week 11 bye. The TCU product evidently picked up a shoulder issue at some point between Arizona's 31-6 victory over the New York Jets in Week 10 and Wednesday's practice, but that he could log a limited […]

Jerome Ford Not A Recommended Fantasy Option In Week 12

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has been quiet in the two games that he's shared the backfield with Nick Chubb this season, rushing for just 15 yards on seven carries. The return of Chubb from injury has relegated Ford to mostly passing-game work after he opened the season as the team's lead back. Ford […]

Nick Chubb A Mid-Range RB3 For Week 12

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb has been held to just 163 rushing yards and one touchdown on 53 carries through four games this season. He will look to break out at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12's Thursday night game. The Steelers have been a difficult matchup for opposing running backs this […]

Jaylen Warren Has Limited Upside Against Cleveland

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren has seen his usage trend positively over the past few weeks and will look to stay involved against the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. Unfortunately for Warren, the Browns have been stout against opposing backs this season, especially in the passing game. Cleveland has surrendered the second-fewest receptions and […]

Josh Jacobs Limited With Multiple Injuries

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (calf, quadriceps) was listed as a limited practice participant on Wednesday due to two injuries. Jacobs played through his quad issue in the Week 11 win over the division-rival Chicago Bears, but the calf issue is a new one. The 26-year-old had another workhorse role last Sunday, seeing […]

Najee Harris Gets Difficult Matchup In Week 12

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been a consistent fantasy producer for most of the season and will hope to continue this success on the road against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have been solid against the run this year, specifically in Cleveland where they allow just 98.6 rushing yards per game. Nonetheless, Harris […]

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 Jerome Ford in Week 12? Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Sit in all formats unless you have starting RBs on a bye POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB3 ANALYSIS: Jerome Ford has had a modest role in the Cleveland Browns' backfield this season, posting 57 rush attempts for 279 yards and one touchdown. While those numbers don’t jump off the page, Ford has shown flashes […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in all 12-team formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end RB2 with upside potential ANALYSIS: Nick Chubb has had a long road back to the field after suffering a devastating knee injury that cost him nearly all of the 2023 season and a good portion of 2024. When healthy, Chubb has been one of the […]