Isiah Pacheco Start or Sit? Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Bench in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Bench (Out for Week 12) ANALYSIS: His return is close, but managers are going to have to wait one more week before getting Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco back into their lineups. The breaking news today is that Pacheco is healthy and was able to practice all […]

Jalen Coker Questionable To Face Chiefs

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver Jalen Coker (quadriceps) popped up on the Week 12 injury report and missed practice on Friday with a quad injury. The Panthers listed him as questionable to play in Sunday's contest against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs. Given the fact that the 23-year-old's injury occurred in the final practice of […]

Eddy Pineiro Expected To Play Through Questionable Tag

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (knee) is listed as questionable to play in Week 12 on Sunday versus the Kansas City Chiefs with a left-knee injury that he suffered in Germany during the overtime celebration in the win over the New York Giants in Week 10, according to head coach Dave Canales. However, Canales also […]

Miles Sanders Officially Ruled Out For Week 12

After missing practice all week, Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (ankle) has officially been ruled out for Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Sanders said he's dealing with a severely sprained ankle that he suffered in the Week 10 loss to the New York Giants in Germany, which means he may not be […]

Adam Thielen, Tommy Tremble Will Play On Sunday

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) and tight end Tommy Tremble (back) will play this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to Mike Kaye of The Observer. Thielen has been on the injured reserve since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Tremble has been held out of […]

Jonathon Brooks Set To Make NFL Debut In Week 12

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is set to make his NFL debut this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to David Newton of ESPN. The second-round selection in this year's NFL draft has been sidelined all season due to suffering a torn ACL last November during his final season at Texas. […]

WR/CB Matchups to Upgrade and Downgrade - Fantasy Football Week 12 (2024)

Welcome back to our WR/CB Matchups for Week 12 of the 2024 fantasy football season. For those unfamiliar, this weekly series looks at fantasy football matchups for wide receivers versus the cornerbacks who are projected to cover them. The data we access for offensive and defensive players continues to skyrocket. Though we mainly focus on offensive […]

The King's Week 12 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

RotoBaller senior writer Scott "The King" Engel shares his Week 12 fantasy football lineup rankings for PPR, half PPR, and standard scoring league participants. He also provides an analysis of the rankings at every skill position. Regular starting options are included to highlight that some of your must-start players have a good chance of supplying […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jonathon Brooks, Aaron Jones, Cam Akers, Roschon Johnson, Trey Benson

When choosing who to start in fantasy football, it's important to take a lot of things into account. The skill level of the player, the talent and run-blocking prowess of the offensive line, the effectiveness of the offense in general, and even how good the team's defense is all play a part in RB opportunities […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 12 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Includes Tua Tagovailoa, Tyrone Tracy Jr., DK Metcalf, more

Welcome to the Week 12 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin for the 2024 NFL season, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Michael Pittman Jr., Ricky Pearsall, Jordan Addison, Keenan Allen, Tee Higgins

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison, Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen, and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins are five wideouts who are on many fantasy football rosters this season. If you have any of these players in any of […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Courtland Sutton, Marvin Harrison Jr.

Fantasy managers face tough decisions at wide receiver every week, and Week 12 is no different. Some players have emerged as must-starts, while others continue to be matchup-dependent. Picking the right players can make all the difference. This week, let's break down three wide receivers: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Courtland Sutton, and Marvin Harrison Jr. Each has […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jonnu Smith, Will Dissly, Hunter Henry

Week 12 is here, and fantasy managers are making crucial lineup decisions. Tight end remains a tricky position to pin down. This week, three players are intriguing options: Jonnu Smith, Will Dissly, and Hunter Henry. Let's evaluate each player's performance, role in their offense, and Week 12 matchup to decide if they should be started […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? J.K. Dobbins, Tony Pollard, Austin Ekeler

The running back position remains challenging in Week 12, especially with six teams on bye. Many managers are forced to rely on players in tough matchups or those with limited roles. However, some backs still offer enough upside to justify starting. Let's dive into three running backs: J.K. Dobbins, Tony Pollard, and Austin Ekeler. Here's […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Wan'Dale Robinson, DeMario Douglas, Rashod Bateman, Xavier Legette, Adam Thielen

There are a lot of driving forces behind wide receiver production in the NFL, and those moving parts can change from week to week, making it difficult to stay ahead of which wideouts to start. The challenge becomes more difficult when dealing with players who you may not know whether to bench or start each […]

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 […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jaylen Warren, Jerome Ford, Pat Freiermuth

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, and Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth are three players that aren't the most exciting starting options heading into Week 12. However, injuries and deeper leagues exist, so they're very much in play for starting roles on some fantasy football rosters. They'll play tonight […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Rhamondre Stevenson, Rico Dowdle, Javonte Williams

It's a great feeling to have players who are sure-fire starters every week and rack up huge point totals regularly. However, most teams aren't loaded with premier top-10 players at their positions. Most teams' RB2 and RB3/FLEX players have plenty of variability in their weekly scoring. There are also changes that shake up many backfields […]

Eddy Pineiro Pops Up On Week 12 Injury Report

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (knee) popped up on the Week 12 injury report after putting in a limited practice session due to a left-knee ailment. Mid-week additions to the injury report usually aren't a good sign, but it's unclear if Pineiro's knee injury is serious enough to keep him out of Sunday's contest against […]

Miles Sanders Sits Out Thursday's Practice

For the second straight day this week, Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders (ankle) was listed as a non-participant at Thursday's practice. Sanders suffered a severely sprained ankle in the Week 10 win over the New York Giants in Germany and is considered week-to-week despite having last week's bye to heal up. He's not expected […]

Jonathon Brooks Continues To Practice In Full

Carolina Panthers rookie running back Jonathon Brooks (knee) is well on his way to making his NFL debut this weekend against the visiting Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Brooks put in another day of full practice on Thursday and is fully expected to be the backup to lead back Chuba Hubbard in Week 12. The […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Russell Wilson, Najee Harris, George Pickens

The Pittsburgh Steelers will play the Cleveland Browns tonight on Thursday Night Football, and three of their players have been fantasy contributors in many managers' starting lineups this season. Quarterback Russell Wilson, wide receiver George Pickens, and running back Najee Harris are three hot names in fantasy football so far. They've enjoyed varying degrees of […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Nick Chubb, David Njoku, Jameis Winston

The Cleveland Browns will welcome their bitter divisional rivals, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland for their first matchup of the season. The Steelers have streaked to a dominant 8-2 record while the Browns are incredibly unlikely to make the playoffs at 2-8. Regardless of their fortunes as a team this year, […]

Adam Thielen Limited Again In Practice

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) was limited in practice for the second straight day this week on Thursday as he looks to make his return to game-day action this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Week 3. Thielen was activated from Injured Reserve during […]

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 […]

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 […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Mike Evans, Nico Collins, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Sterling Shepard, Jalen Coker

Every year in fantasy football, there are a variety of wide receivers that fit into certain tiers. Elite WR1s, borderline WR2s, players you should never start, and players who make it difficult to determine whether they should be started each week. Add in injuries, quarterback play, and matchups, and it can be very difficult to […]

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 […]