Free Week 12 NFL Betting Picks and Expert Predictions

Well, Week 11 turned out to be another week where we were just treading water. We nailed our Chargers moneyline pick as they got the job done against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, the Cleveland Browns let us down as they were destroyed by the New Orleans Saints. We dropped 1.02 units on that play and […]

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 […]

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, […]

Tight Ends Fantasy Football Start 'Em and Sit 'Em For Week 12

We are officially in the home stretch of the fantasy football regular season. Traditional 12-team leagues have three more weeks, making our start/sit decisions even more critical and stressful. Securing a playoff spot is always the goal, but that first-round bye can be the difference between a championship or an early playoff exit. The tight […]

IDP Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Week 12 - Streamers, Fades, Matchups for Defensive Players

Week 12 is one of the more significant bye weeks of the season, with Week 14 its primary rival in terms of volume and fantasy playoff impact. What arguably makes Week 14 worse than this week's bye is that some fantasy leagues still start their playoffs in Week 14, rendering key players unavailable when you […]

Austin Hooper Limited On Wednesday

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (neck) was listed as limited on the team's practice report on Wednesday. Hooper apparently picked up a neck injury in the Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but the fact that he practiced at all on Wednesday means he has a good shot of playing this […]

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 […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Mid-range TE1 ANALYSIS: David Njoku remains a high-upside option at tight end, thanks to his explosive athleticism and ability to generate big plays. Through 2024, Njoku has posted 39 receptions for 336 yards and two touchdowns, solid numbers considering he missed three games earlier this season with […]

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 […]

Cole Strange Returns To Patriots Practice

New England Patriots offensive guard Cole Strange (knee) returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time during the regular season. The 2022 first-round pick out of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been sidelined all year due to a torn patellar tendon. Although he has not lived up to his draft capital, he […]

NFL Pick'em Pool Picks (Week 12) - Targets, Avoids, Predictions for Pick'em Contests (2024)

There will be six teams on a bye for Week 12. The good news is, we still have some great matchups. That includes the Chargers hosting the Ravens and the Rams taking on the Eagles. Each week of the NFL season, I’ll share my picks for each game and rank their selections for those who […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Sit POSITIONAL VALUE: WR5 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams caught a 31-yard touchdown in his debut with his new team in Week 10. He followed that up by not being targeted in Week 11. It's unlikely many fantasy managers started him that week, but at least he saw an increase in […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings: Kicker Updates Include Justin Tucker, Chris Boswell, Austin Siebert, Cameron Dicker, Wil Lutz, Chase McLaughlin

If you're one of the many fantasy managers who have struggled to get production out of your fantasy kicker spot, be sure to use our Week 12 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2024 to guide you in setting optimal lineups. The kicker position has always been challenging to predict and project, so we're here to […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: QB2 ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was a matchup-loser in Week 11 for many fantasy football teams, scoring single-digit PPR fantasy points by throwing for just 205 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception, and rushing four times for one yard.  Sunday’s win was far from […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Start POSITIONAL VALUE: RB2 ANALYSIS: While Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris was kept out of the end zone by the vaunted Baltimore Ravens defense in Week 11, he still scored double-digit PPR fantasy points in that game, which was likely one of his toughest tests of the season.  Another narrative to blow […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Projections: Running Backs (Half-PPR) - Chubba Hubbard, Isiah Pacheco, Tyrone Tracy, JK Dobbins, Kareem Hunt, Tony Pollard

Somehow, only three weeks of the fantasy football regular season remain in most leagues. Whether you're hoping to hold onto a top seed or need to stack a few wins together to qualify for the playoffs, our initial Week 12 fantasy football running back projections for the 2024 NFL season will help you understand where […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Projections: Wide Receivers (Half-PPR) - Xavier Worthy, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Jayden Reed, DeAndre Hopkins, Tank Dell

The fantasy football playoffs begin in Week 15, so needless to say, time is running out if you need wins to qualify. If you're in a must-win spot down the stretch, it's critical to read our Week 12 fantasy football wide receiver projections for the 2024 NFL season. Ahead of the all-important slate, let's dig […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Projections: Tight Ends (Half-PPR) - George Kittle, Hunter Henry, Zach Ertz, David Njoku, Tucker Kraft, Mark Andrews, more

We're back for another week of fantasy football coverage, and while rankings are a great place to start your weekly start-or-sit preparation, you can use our Week 12 fantasy football tight end projections for the 2024 NFL season for further assistance. Ahead of the Week 12 slate, let's navigate the numbers and see the projected […]

Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 12? Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Elijah Moore

The Cleveland Browns have a trio of wide receivers, Jerry Jeudy (knee), Cedric Tillman, and Elijah Moore (shoulder), who have thrived with the switch to quarterback Jameis Winston as the starter. Winston has thrown for 964 yards and six touchdowns in his three full games as the starter this season. Those kinds of passing numbers […]

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

BALLER MOVE: Sit in 12-Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: TE2 ANALYSIS: Since the Pittsburgh Steelers inserted Russell Wilson into the lineup, they're a perfect 4-0 and running the show in the AFC North -- but it hasn't necessarily been great for the fantasy stock of tight end Pat Freiermuth. The tight end is averaging just 2.5 […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Projections Quarterbacks: Justin Herbert, Bo Nix, Russell Wilson, Jared Goff, C.J. Stroud, Sam Darnold, Jordan Love, Jayden Daniels

It's make-or-break time for many fantasy managers, so it's time to lock in and set optimal lineups. Our Week 12 fantasy football quarterback projections for the 2024 NFL season are here to assist. Check the projections below to see how key Week 12 QBs such as Justin Herbert, Bo Nix, Patrick Mahomes, Jordan Love, Jared […]

When Is Mike Evans Coming Back - Fantasy Football Injury Return Update For Week 12 (2024)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wideout Mike Evans has been the most prolific touchdown scorer at the wide receiver position since entering the league in 2014. The veteran leads the league with 100 touchdown receptions since the beginning of the 2014 season. He was off to another hot start in 2024, catching six touchdown passes in […]

2024 NFL QB Power Rankings: All 32 Starting Quarterbacks for Week 12

The most important position in football had some serious boom games in Week 11. Jared Goff and Josh Allen highlighted the signal-callers who performed well for their teams. However, overall, most quarterbacks in the league were relatively average or worse in Week 11. Our beloved presumptive MVP, Lamar Jackson, had a certifiably bad game. With […]

Fantasy Football Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 12 Including Josh Downs, T.J. Hockenson, Bucky Irving, D'Andre Swift

For many fantasy football gamers, the end of Week 11 marked the last opportunity to make trades ahead of the fantasy playoffs. However, there are plenty of leagues that have a later deadline and some that have no deadline at all. This is especially true of dynasty leagues, and while this week's column will still […]

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15) - Defense Streamers and Starts

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 12, 13, 14, and 15 -- looking at the next four weeks and identifying the best D/ST matchups. Picking up defenses in advance that have a great upcoming schedule is a strategy that most fantasy managers should be using at this point of the season.  […]

Should I Drop C.J. Stroud? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 12

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had massive expectations this year after an impressive rookie season. Unfortunately, he hasn’t lived up to them. The second-year quarterback hasn’t had his full set of weapons for most of the year. Stroud is the QB17 for the season, averaging 13.7 fantasy points per game. Furthermore, the former Ohio State […]

Should I Drop Tank Dell? Fantasy Football Outlook For Week 12

Tank Dell has been a dependable presence for the Houston Texans, even as Nico Collins returned to the lineup. In Week 11, the 25-year-old brought in four passes for 54 yards in a solid 24-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. However, Collins' return could limit Dell's fantasy ceiling, leaving many managers questioning if Dell is […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings for Half-PPR: Christian McCaffrey, Isiah Pacheco, Mike Evans, Kyren Williams, Jerry Jeudy, Josh Downs, Nico Collins

Many fantasy managers are facing must-win situations this week, and six teams out of action on a bye will not make things easier. If you need assistance setting optimal lineups this week, our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season are here to help. As always, we will update the […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football FLEX Rankings (RB, WR, TE) for Half-PPR: Jonathon Brooks, DeAndre Hopkins, Jauan Jennings, Cedric Tillman, Audric Estime

With the Falcons, Bills, Bengals, Jaguars, Saints, and Jets out of action on a bye, fantasy managers will have to dig deep into our Week 12 fantasy football FLEX rankings for 2024 to set your winning lineups. Deciding who to start when comparing similar players at different positions is always a challenge, so we are […]

Week 12 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings for Half-PPR: Isiah Pacheco, Jonathon Brooks, Chase Brown, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Bucky Irving, J.K. Dobbins

The fantasy football playoffs are right around the corner, and Week 12 start-sit calls will be heavily impacted by six teams on a bye. Today we will go over our NFL team's updated Week 12 fantasy football running back rankings for 2024. Ahead of critical must-win Week 12 matchups, let's navigate the rankings to see […]