Caleb Williams Faces Tough Test In Week 12 Against Vikings

This Sunday, Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams presents a high-risk, high-reward fantasy option as he faces the Minnesota Vikings. After a solid performance in Week 11 against Green Bay -- Williams completed 23 of 31 passes for 231 yards and added 70 rushing yards -- he's looking to build on his momentum. Williams demonstrated […]

Ryan Bates Ruled Out Vs. Vikings

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Ryan Bates (concussion) has officially been ruled out for the team's home divisional clash against the Minnesota Vikings. Bates sustained a concussion in Chicago's 20-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday. Unfortunately, the 27-year-old could not log even a limited session during this week's string of practices. The veteran […]

Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks: Roschon Johnson, Jahan Dotson, Dylan Laube

Injuries at the running back position late in the season can put fantasy teams into desperate situations. RB is a scarce position, and it can be hard to find replacements when one of your weekly starters suddenly isn't able to play. In a similar vein, though NFL teams' WR2 players don't typically have big games […]

NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings - Week 12

Use this tutorial for more details on how to use our NFL DFS Cash Game Values and Rankings. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article will help you identify players you can use in your cash-game lineup to help you save money, allowing you to spend up for premium […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: The Bucs are coming off a Week 11 bye, and their offense gets to feast on the lowly New York Giants, who rank 22nd in the NFL against the run. It's been a backfield-by-committee situation in Tampa Bay this season with Rachaad White, Bucky […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Start or Sit? Week 12 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks, Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10-12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB3/FLEX ANALYSIS: Tyrone Tracy Jr. will have a new quarterback handing him the ball this week, but not much else has changed for his outlook as he continues to earn more touches and targets than Devin Singletary in the New York backfield. If anything, perhaps a […]

D'Andre Swift Gets Questionable Tag For Week 12

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) has been tagged as questionable ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Swift has been progressing throughout the week as he sat out of Wednesday's practice. Swift was limited on Thursday and was able to get through a full practice session on Friday. The fact […]

Keenan Allen Lands On Injury Report, Questionable For Week 12

Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) popped up on Friday's injury report, which now gives him a questionable tag for the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Allen appears to have suffered an ankle injury during Friday's practice. The severity of the injury is unknown, but now the oft-injured wideout is uncertain for […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: Managers with Kareem Hunt on their rosters just breathed a huge sigh of relief as Isiah Pacheco was just ruled out of Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Panthers and their NFL-worst run defense. #Chiefs coach Andy Reid told reporters that Isiah Pacheco and Charles […]

Week 12 NFL DFS Cheat Sheet: Expert Picks and Lineups (Premium Content)

  All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Week 12 of the NFL Season! Each week, I'll be bringing you our famous NFL DFS Cheat Sheet with expert research and picks for cash games and GPPs. Here are a few notes about the sheet. Green means GO (good for the player), […]

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? Tua Tagovailoa, Bo Nix, Jared Goff

As we gear up for Week 12, every lineup decision counts more than ever. With six teams on bye and playoff races heating up, choosing the right quarterback can make or break your week. Fortunately, several signal-callers are in prime positions to deliver strong performances based on their recent form and matchups. This week, let's […]

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? Geno Smith, Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Drake Maye, C.J. Stroud

Quarterbacks are generally the highest-scoring position in fantasy football, and a dud game from your QB can sink your week and lose you your matchup. For that reason, it's vitally important that you make good start/sit decisions for this position, perhaps more so than others. The floor QBs possess is always nice, but nightmare games, […]

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 […]

D'Andre Swift Upgrades To Limited Participant On Thursday

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) was upgraded to a limited participant during Thursday's practice after sitting out on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Friday's practice session, but this is a positive sign for his availability heading into the weekend. Last weekend, Swift enjoyed a nice bounce-back, scoring 16.4 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]