Week 12 Fantasy Football Guide
- The Swish
- Nov 20
- 19 min read
Updated: Nov 23
By: Jake Weiner
We’ve officially entered the final grind — Week 12 has arrived, and fantasy lineups are feeling the weight of every injury, role shift, and surprise breakout. Rosters are tightening, depth is being tested, and managers are hunting for any edge they can find. This week’s slate brings new dynamics: playoff hopefuls fighting to stay in the race, backups stepping into big opportunities, and under-the-radar players turning into legitimate options. Whether you’re pushing for a first-round bye or just trying to keep your postseason hopes alive, Week 12 offers plenty of angles to attack. Let’s get into it.
Buffalo Bills @ Houston Texans — Thursday, Week 12 (8:15 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Bills head into Houston favored by about 6 points against the Texans. Buffalo is looking to keep their momentum going, while Houston must deal with questions at quarterback and a short week. The spread reflects that edge. The Bills should be able to control the game and cover.
Pick: Bills win comfortably and cover the spread at -5.5.
Injury Report:
Houston Texans:
QB C.J. Stroud — Game status: Out — Injury: Concussion
Buffalo Bills:
TE Dalton Kincaid — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Hamstring
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Houston Texans:
WR Nico Collins — Top 10 WR
Buffalo Bills:
QB Josh Allen — Top 6 QB
Fantasy Starts:
Houston Texans:
RB Woody Marks — Top 18 RB
Buffalo has an awful run defense and Marks' snap share has been increasing every week
WR Jayden Higgins — Top 25 WR
Higgins is an elite rookie talent who has been getting more targets every week and faces a struggling Bills secondary that just gave up 30+ points to Tampa Bay: expect Higgins to get involved on Thursday Night
Buffalo Bills:
RB James Cook — Top 15 RB
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Houston Texans:
TE Dalton Schultz — Top 15 TE
Buffalo Bills:
WR Khalil Shakir — Top 30 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Houston Texans:
Texans Defense — 77% Started
Buffalo Bills:
TE Dawson Knox — 30% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Houston Texans:
K Kaimi Fairbairn — 85% Rostered
Buffalo Bills:
None
Betting Plays:
40+ points
Davis Mills UNDER 211.5 Pass Yards
Josh Allen 1+ INT
James Cook OVER 16.5 Carries
Davis Mills OVER 3.5 rushing yards
Woody Marks 2+ catches
Woody Marks OVER 60.5 rush yard
Longshot TD: Jayden Higgins
Detroit Lions @ New York Giants — Sunday, Week 12 (1:00 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Lions roll into this one as double-digit favorites (-10.5), and for good reason. Detroit’s been solid at home, while the Giants are still reeling from injuries and instability. New York’s QB situation remains murky, and Detroit should be able to dominate this game on both sides of the ball. The spread feels justified — expect the Lions to win big and cover.
Pick: Lions win decisively and cover the -10.5 point spread.
Injury Report:
Detroit Lions:
CB Terrion Arnold — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Concussion
S Kerby Joseph — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Knee
T Taylor Decker — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Shoulder
New York Giants:
QB Jaxson Dart — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Concussion
WR Darius Slayton — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Hamstring
OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Shoulder
S Tyler Nubin — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Neck
DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Toe
DE Chauncey Golston — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Undisclosed/Neck
CB Paulson Adebo — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Undisclosed
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Detroit Lions:
RB Jahmyr Gibbs — Top 10 RB
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown — Top 15 WR
New York Giants:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Detroit Lions:
QB Jared Goff — Top 10 QB
Easy matchup
WR Jameson Williams — Top 20 WR
On a hot streak - getting tons of volume, no LaPorta
RB David Montgomery — Top 20 RB
New York Giants:
WR Wan’Dale Robinson — Top 25 WR
TE Theo Johnson — Top 12 TE
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Detroit Lions:
None
New York Giants:
RB Tyrone Tracy — Top 25 RB
WR Isaiah Hodgins — Top 35 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Detroit Lions:
K Jake Bates — 28% Started
New York Giants:
RB Devin Singletery — ~23% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Detroit Lions:
Lions Defense— ~28% Rostered
New York Giants:
WR Isaiah Hodgins — 5% Rostered
TE Theo Johnson — 35% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Jared Goff 240+ passing yards
Jahmyr Gibbs anytime TD
Jahmyr Gibbs longest rush OVER 18.5 yards
David Montgomery OVER 45 rush yards
Theo Johnson 4+ catches
Theo Johnson 30+ yards
Longshot TD: Jaxson Dart
Longshot TD: Brock Wright
Baltimore Ravens @ New York Jets — Sunday, Week 12 (1:00 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Ravens come in as heavy 13.5-point favorites, and it’s not hard to see why. Baltimore is firing on all cylinders — a four-game winning streak and great offensive balance. The Jets, meanwhile, are in disarray and have turned to Tyrod Taylor under center. Unless something goes very wrong, the Ravens should win with ease.
Pick: Ravens win but Jets 13.5-point spread.
Injury Report:
New York Jets:
DE Will McDonald IV — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Quadriceps
DL Harrison Phillips — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Foot
QB Justin Fields — Game status: OUT — Injury: Benched
Baltimore Ravens:
TE Isaiah Likely — Game status: Out — Injury: Calf
S Kyle Hamilton — Game status: Out — Injury: Shoulder / Groin
WR Rashod Bateman — Game status: Out — Injury: Ankle
LB Roquan Smith — Game status: Out — Injury: Hamstring
OL Andrew Vorhees — Game status: Out — Injury: Foot
OT Ronnie Stanley — Game status: Out — Injury: Illness
CB Keyon Martin — Game status: Out — Injury: Rib
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Baltimore Ravens:
RB Derrick Henry — Top 5 RB
QB Lamar Jackson — Top 5 QB
New York Jets:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Baltimore Ravens:
TE Mark Andrews — Top 15 TE
Ravens Defense — Top 5 DST
New York Jets:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Baltimore Ravens:
None
New York Jets:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Baltimore Ravens:
WR Zay Flowers — ~64% Started
New York Jets:
RB Breece Hall — ~78% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Baltimore Ravens:
Defense — ~28% Rostered
New York Jets:
None
Betting Plays:
Mark Andrews anytime TD
Derrick Henry 80+ rushing yards
AD Mitchell 20+ yards
Tyrod Taylor OVER 180 passing yards
Nick Folk 2+ field goals
Longshot TD: Tyrod Taylor
Longshot TD: Derrick Henry 2+
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Chicago Bears — Sunday, Week 12 (1:00 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Steelers come in as slight underdogs, +2.5, but there’s real uncertainty at QB with Aaron Rodgers dealing with a fractured left wrist. If he can’t go, Mason Rudolph steps in, changing the dynamic considerably. The Bears are banged up too, but they’re at home — this could be a tight, low-scoring game. The spread feels like a push, but there’s value in backing the Steelers if Rodgers plays as he OWNS the Bears
Pick: Steelers ML IF Rodgers Active & +2.5 OTHERWISE BEARS ML -2.5
Injury Report:
Pittsburgh Steelers:
QB Aaron Rodgers — Game status: QUESTIONABLE — Injury: Left wrist fracture
RB Jaylen Warren — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Ankle
EDGE Alex Highsmith — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Pectoral
TE Jonnu Smith — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Rest
Chicago Bears:
LB T.J. Edwards — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Hand / Hamstring
LB Tremaine Edmunds — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Groin
DB Jaquan Brisker — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Shoulder
DB Tyrique Stevenson — Game status: Limited — Injury: Hip / Calf
RB Travis Homer — Game status: Limited — Injury: Hamstring / Knee
RB D’Andre Swift — Game status: Limited — Injury: Hip
OL Drew Dalman — Game status: Limited — Injury: Knee
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Steelers:
K Chris Boswell — Top 5 K
Bears:
WR Rome Odunze — Top 15 WR
Fantasy Starts:
Steelers:
Steelers Defense — Top 12 DEF
RB Kenneth Gainwell — Top 25 RB (Top 15 IF NO WARREN)
RB Jaylen Warren — Top 20 RB
Bears:
WR D.J. Moore — Top 25 WR
WR Luther Burden — Top 25 WR
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Steelers:
None
Bears:
WR Colston Loveland — Top 15 TE
QB Caleb Williams— Top 15 QB
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Steelers:
WR DK Metcalf — 70% Started
Bears:
RB Kyle Monangai — ~28% Started
RB Dandre Swift — ~81% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Steelers:
K Chris Boswell — ~75% Rostered
RB Kenneth Gainwell — ~31% Rostered
Bears:
K Cairo Santos — ~35% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Cairo Santos 7+ kicking points
Bears Steelers 47+ points
Aaron Rodgers 2+ pass TDs IF ACTIVE
Mason Rudolph 1+ passing TD IF NO RODGERS
Kenneth Gainwell 40+ rushing yards
DJ Moore 40+ yards
Caleb Williams 1+ INT
Longshot TD: Kenneth Gainwell
New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals — Sunday, Week 12 (1:00 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Patriots travel to Cincinnati as heavy favorites (-9), riding a hot streak and a dominant defense. New England’s run defense is elite, and the Bengals continue to struggle, especially with key injuries and turnover at quarterback. The spread seems well-earned — this should be a controlled Patriot win.
Pick: Patriots win comfortably and cover the 9-point spread.
Injury Report:
Cincinnati Bengals:
DE Trey Hendrickson — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: Hip/Pelvis
G Jalen Rivers — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: Knee/Ankle
Samaje Perine (RB) — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: Ankle
CB Cam Taylor-Britt — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: Foot
TE Mike Gesicki — Game status: Full Participation — Injury: Pectoral (but cleared to practice)
QB Joe Flacco — Game status: Limited — Injury: Right Shoulder
New England Patriots:
DT Christian Barmore — Game status: Limited — Injury: Other / Not Injury Related
LB K’Lavon Chaisson — Game status: Limited — Injury: Ankle
TE Austin Hooper — Game status: Limited — Injury: Concussion
LB Harold Landry — Game status: Limited — Injury: Knee
RB Rhamondre Stevenson — Game status: Limited — Injury: Toe
OT Morgan Moses — Game status: Limited — Injury: Rest / Not Injury Related
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
New England Patriots:
RB Treveyon Henderson — Top 8 RB
QB Drake Maye — Top 8 QB
Cincinnati Bengals:
WR Chase Brown — Top 12 RB
WR Tee Higgins — Top 10 WR
Fantasy Starts:
New England Patriots:
WR Stefon Diggs — Top 15 WR
Patriots Defense — Top 8 DST
TE Hunter Henry — Top 10 TE
Cincinnati Bengals:
WR Andre Iosivas — Top 20 WR
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
New England Patriots:
K andy Borregales — Top 10 K
Cincinnati Bengals:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
New England Patriots:
WR Kayshon Boutte — ~39% Started
Cincinnati Bengals:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
New England Patriots:
TE Hunter Henry — ~56% Rostered
Patriots Defense — ~22% Rostered
Cincinnati Bengals:
WR Andre Iosivas — ~4% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Drake Maye 250+ passing yards
Drake Maye 2+ passing TDs
Andre Iosivas 4+ catches
Andre Iosivas 40+ yards
Chase Brown 5+ catches
Tee Higgins 6+ catches
Longshot TD: Andre Iosivas
Longshot TD: Hunter Henry
Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings — Sunday, Week 12 (1:00 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Packers come in as 6.5-point favorites in this division matchup. Green Bay looks to lean on its balanced attack, though they may be a little banged up (especially at RB). Meanwhile, the Vikings are working through injuries up front, and their offense hasn’t been consistent. On paper, the Packers should control this game and cover, but there’s a slight risk if they can’t run the ball efficiently.
Pick: Packers win AND cover the 6.5-point spread.
Injury Report:
Green Bay Packers:
DL Karl Brooks — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Ankle
S Javon Bullard — Game status: Limited — Injury: Ankle
LB Edgerrin Cooper — Game status: Limited — Injury: Foot
WR Romeo Doubs — Game status: Limited — Injury: Wrist
WR Matthew Golden — Game status: Limited — Injury: Shoulder / Wrist
CB Nate Hobbs — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Knee
RB Josh Jacobs — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Knee
QB Jordan Love — Full Participant — Injury: Left Shoulder
Minnesota Vikings:
G Will Fries — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Knee
OLB Jonathan Greenard — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Shoulder
C Ryan Kelly — Game status: Full Participant — Injury: Concussion (in concussion protocol)
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Green Bay Packers:
RB Josh Jacobs / Emmanuel Wilson — Top 10 RB
Minnesota Vikings:
WR Justin Jefferson — Top 10 WR
Fantasy Starts:
Green Bay Packers:
WR Christian Watson —Top 20 WR
QB Jordan Love — Top 12 QB
Packers Defense — Top 10 DST
Minnesota Vikings:
WR Jordan Addison — Top 30 WR
K Will Reichard — Top 10 K
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Green Bay Packers:
None
Minnesota Vikings:
Vikings Defense — Top 12 DST
RB Aaron Jones — Top 24 RB
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Green Bay Packers:
WR Romeo Doubs — ~41% Started
Minnesota Vikings:
RB Jordan Mason — ~30% Started
QB JJ McCarthy — ~34% Started
TE TJ Hockenson— ~37% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Green Bay Packers:
Packers Defense — ~81% Rostered
WR Christian Watson — ~56% Rostered
RB Emmanuel Wilson — ~17% Rostered
Minnesota Vikings:
K Will Reichard — ~19% Rostered
Betting Plays:
OVER 40.5 points
Jalen Nailor longest catch OVER 12.5 yards
JJ McCarthy 1+ INT
Justin Jefferson 60+ yards
Jordan Love 2+ pass TDs
Christian Watson 40+ yards
Christian Watson Longest reception OVER 18 yards
Longshot TD: Emmanuel Wilson
Kansas City Chiefs @ Indianapolis Colts — Sunday, Week 12 (1:00 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Chiefs come in as 3.5-point favorites in Arrowhead. Despite a turbulent season, KC’s looking for a bounce-back, and the Colts — coming off a bye — may be vulnerable to a well-prepared, balanced Chiefs attack. While Indianapolis has playmakers, Kansas City’s experience at home gives them a real shot to control this game and cover.
Pick: Chiefs win and cover the –3.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Kansas City Chiefs:
WR Xavier Worthy — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Ankle.
G Kingsley Suamataia — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Concussion.
RB Isiah Pacheco — Game status: Full Participation (practiced) — Injury: Knee.
Indianapolis Colts:
DE Tyquan Lewis — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Groin.
DE Samson Ebukam — Game status: Limited — Injury: Knee.
CB Kenny Moore II — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Rest.
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Kansas City Chiefs:
WR Rashee Rice — Top 8 WR
Indianapolis Colts:
RB Jonathan Taylor— Top 5 RB
Fantasy Starts:
Kansas City Chiefs:
QB Patrick Mahomes — Top 8 QB
TE Travis Kelce — Top 6 TE
Chiefs Defense — Top 8 DST
Indianapolis Colts:
WR Alec Pierce — Top 20 WR
WR Michael Pittman Jr— Top 20 WR
TE Tyler Warren — Top 15 TE
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Kansas City Chiefs:
None
Indianapolis Colts:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Kansas City Chiefs:
WR Xavier Worthy — ~42% Started
RB Isiah Pacheco — ~35% Started
RB Kareem Hunt — ~43% Started
Indianapolis Colts:
QB Daniel Jones — ~66% Started
Colts Defense — ~68% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Kansas City Chiefs:
Chiefs Defense — ~44% Rostered
Indianapolis Colts:
None
Betting Plays:
Chiefs -3.5
Pat Mahomes 2+ pass TDs
Travis Kelce 5+ catches
Alec Pierce longest catch OVER 25.5 yards
Travis Kelce OVER 52.5 yards
Daniel Jones 1+ INT
Pat Mahomes 20+ rush yards
Longshot TD: Tyler Warren
Seattle Seahawks @ Tennessee Titans — Sunday, Week 12 (1:00 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Seahawks roll into Nashville as heavy favorites (‑13.5), and they should be able to lean into what they do best: run the ball, control the clock, and apply pressure on defense. The Titans, plagued by injuries and offensive inconsistency, look like they’re in for a long day.
Pick: Seahawks win BUT Titans cover the 13.5-point spread.
Injury Report:
Seattle Seahawks:
G Grey Zabel — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Knee
LB Tyrice Knight — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Concussion
WR Tory Horton — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: Shin
S Coby Bryant — Game status: Limited — Injury: Foot
DE Mike Morris — Game status: Limited — Injury: Knee
Tennessee Titans:
WR Eric Ayomanor — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: Hamstring
CB Darrell Baker — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: Concussion
S Xavier Woods — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Hamstring
DT Jeffery Simmons — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: Hamstring
RB Tyjae Spears — Game status: Did Not Participate — Injury: (rest/non-injury‑related)
OG Kevin Zeitler — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Back
TE Chigoziem Okonkwo — Game status: Limited — Injury: Foot
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Seattle Seahawks:
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba — Top 5 WR
Tennessee Titans:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Seattle Seahawks:
K Jason Myers — Top 8 K
QB Sam Darnold — Top 10 QB
TE AJ Barner — Top 12 TE
Tennessee Titans:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Seattle Seahawks:
RB Kenneth Walker III — Top 25 RB
RB Zach Charbonnet — Top 25 RB
Tennessee Titans:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Seattle Seahawks:
WR Cooper Kupp — ~34% Started
Tennessee Titans:
RB Tyjae Spears — ~36% Started
RB Tony Pollard — ~41% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Seattle Seahawks:
Seahawks Defense — ~47% Rostered
K Jason Myers — ~55% Rostered
Tennessee Titans:
None
Betting Plays:
OVER 45 points
Sam Darnold 2+ pass TDs
Kenneth Walker 65+ rush & rec yards
Tony Pollard longest catch OVER 7.5 yards
Tony Pollard OVER 10.5 rec yards
Cam Ward 1+ turnover
Jason Myers 7+ kicking points
AJ Barner 4+ catches
Rashid Shaheed longest catch OVER 18 yards
Longshot TD: AJ Barner
Longshot TD: Zach Charbonnet
Longshot TD: Rashid Shaheed
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Arizona Cardinals — Sunday, Week 12 (4:05 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Jaguars head to Arizona as narrow 2.5‑point favorites. Jacksonville has the more complete roster and should be able to lean on both their ground game and Trevor Lawrence. The Cardinals, meanwhile, are banged up in the backfield, which could hamper their ability to stay in this one. This feels like a Jaguars control game — expect them to pull away late and cover.
Pick: Jaguars win and cover the –2.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
RB Bhayshul Tuten — Game status: Limited — Injury: Ankle
RB Travis Etienne Jr. — Game status: Limited — Injury: Shoulder
DE Travon Walker — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Knee
Arizona Cardinals:
WR Marvin Harrison Jr. — Game status: Out — Injury: Illness / Appendix surgery
RB Emari Demercado — Game status: Out — Injury: High-ankle sprain
OL Jonah Williams — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Shoulder
OL Will Hernandez — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Knee
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
None
Arizona Cardinals:
TE Trey McBride — Top 3 TE
Fantasy Starts:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
RB Bhayshul Tuten — Top 20 RB
RB Travis Etienne Jr. — Top 15 RB
Jaguars Defense — Top 8 DEF
Arizona Cardinals:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
WR Jakobi Myers — Top 30 WR
K Cam Little — Top 10 K
TE Brenton Strange — Top 15 TE
QB Trevor Lawrence — Top 12 QB
Arizona Cardinals:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
WR Parker Washington — 44% Started
Arizona Cardinals:
QB Jacoby Brissett — 30% Started
RB Trey Benson / Emari Demercado / Bam Knight — 60% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Jacksonville Jaguars:
Jaguars Defense — 39% Rostered
K Cam Little — 22% Rostered
Arizona Cardinals:
WR Michael Wilson — 39% Rostered
WR Greg Dortch — 1% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Bhayshul Tuten 40+ rush yards
Bhayshul Tuten 11+ carries
Trey McBride 6+ catches
Jacoby Brissett 35+ attempts
Jacoby Brissett 1+ INT
Jacoby Brissett 2+ pass TDs
Michael Wilson 5+ catches
Greg Dortch 2+ catches
Jags -3
Longshot TD: Bhayshul Tuten
Las Vegas Raiders @ Cleveland Browns — Sunday, Week 12 (4:05 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Raiders are 4.0-point favorites in this one. Las Vegas has shown flashes, but the Browns are dealing with major roster turnover and key injuries. Cleveland looks to be starting a very inexperienced QB this week in Shedeur Sanders, which could tilt things toward the Raiders. But we do not think so.
Pick: Browns win and cover the +4.0 spread.
Injury Report:
Las Vegas Raiders:
Jonah Laulu (DT) — Injury: Ribs — Practice status: Limited. Game status: (per team report)
Cleveland Browns:
QB Dillon Gabriel — Injury: Concussion — Did Not Practice.
OT Jack Conklin — Injury: Knee — Limited Participation.
OT Cam Robinson — Injury: Knee — Limited Participation.
TE David Njoku — Injury: Knee — Did Not Participate.
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Las Vegas Raiders:
TE Brock Bowers — Top 5 TE
Cleveland Browns:
Browns Defense — Top 6 DEF
Fantasy Starts:
Las Vegas Raiders:
K Daniel Carlson — Top 8 K
Cleveland Browns:
RB Quinshon Judkins — Top 15 RB
WR Jerry Jeudy — Top 25 WR
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Las Vegas Raiders:
WR Tre Tucker — Top 35 WR
Cleveland Browns:
David Njoku / Harold Fannin Jr — Top 16 TE
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Las Vegas Raiders:
RB Ashton Jeanty — 97% Started
Cleveland Browns:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Las Vegas Raiders:
K Daniel Carlson — 10% Rostered
Cleveland Browns:
Browns Defense — 10% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Shedeur Sanders 160+ pass yards
Geno Smith 1+ INT
Harold Fannin longest catch OVER 15.5 yards
Shedeur Sanders 1+ INT
Shedeur Sanders 1+ pass TD
Ashton Jeanty UNDER 65 rush yards
Brock Bowers 5+ catches
UNDER 42 points
Daniel Carlson 2+ field goals
Longshot TD: Jerry Jeudy
Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys — Sunday, Week 12 (4:25 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Eagles come into AT&T Stadium as 3.5-point favorites. Philadelphia boasts a potent passing attack led by AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith, while Dallas has struggled defensively against strong aerial offenses. The spread is tight, but Philly’s firepower and matchup advantages make them the safer bet to win and cover.
Pick: Eagles win and cover the –3.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Philadelphia Eagles:
WR AJ Brown — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (eagles.com)
WR Devonte Smith — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (eagles.com)
TE Dallas Goedert — Game status: Limited — Injury: Shoulder (eagles.com)
Dallas Cowboys:
RB Javonte Williams — Game status: Limited — Injury: Ankle (cowboys.com)
WR CeeDee Lamb — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (cowboys.com)
OT Tyrell Crosby — Game status: Did Not Practice — Injury: Knee (cowboys.com)
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Philadelphia Eagles:
RB Saquon Barkley — Top 5 RB
QB Jalen Hurts — Top 7 QB
Dallas Cowboys:
WR Ceedee Lamb — Top 8 RB
WR George Pickens — Top 15 WR
K Brandon Aubrey — Top 5 K
Fantasy Starts:
Philadelphia Eagles:
WR AJ Brown — Top 15 WR
WR Devonte Smith — Top 15 WR
TE Dallas Goedert — Top 15 TE
Dallas Cowboys:
RB Javonte Williams — Top 15 RB
QB Dak Prescott— Top 10 QB
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Philadelphia Eagles:
None
Dallas Cowboys:
TE Jake Ferguson — Top 8 TE
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Philadelphia Eagles:
Eagles Defense — 35% Started
K Jake Elliott — 36% Started
Dallas Cowboys:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Philadelphia Eagles:
None
Dallas Cowboys:
None
Betting Plays:
Eagles -3
OVER 40.5 points
DeVonta Smith 4+ catches
Jalen Hurts anytime TD
Saquon Barkley 70+ rush yards
George Pickens OVER 66.5 yards
George Pickens 4+ catches
Brandon Aubrey 7+ kicking points
Longshot TD: Dallas Goedert
Atlanta Falcons @ New Orleans Saints — Sunday, Week 12 (4:25 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Falcons head into the Superdome as 1.5-point underdogs. Atlanta has been competitive despite offensive struggles, and the Saints are dealing with some inconsistencies in their attack. This game has the makings of a tight, low-to-moderate scoring affair, but the Falcons’ versatility and defensive capabilities make them a threat to cover.
Pick: Falcons keep it close and cover the +1.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Atlanta Falcons:
WR Drake London — Game status: OUT — Injury: Ankle (falcons.com)
TE Kyle Pitts — Game status: Full — Injury: Shoulder (falcons.com)
RB Tyler Allgeier — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (falcons.com)
New Orleans Saints:
RB Alvin Kamara — Game status: Limited — Injury: Ankle (neworleanssaints.com)
TE Juwan Johnson — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (neworleanssaints.com)
WR Chris Olave — Game status: Limited — Injury: Hamstring (neworleanssaints.com)
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Atlanta Falcons:
RB Bijan Robinson — Top 5 RB
New Orleans Saints:
WR Chris Olaev — Top 15 WR
Fantasy Starts:
Atlanta Falcons:
WR Darnell Mooney — Top 25 WR WITH MAJOR UPSIDE
RB Tyler Allgeier — Top 20 RB
TE Kyle Pitts — Top 8 TE
Falcons Defense — Top 10 DEF
New Orleans Saints:
RB Alvin Kamara — Top 15 RB
TE Juwan Johnson — Top 7 TE
K Blake Grupe — Top 7 K
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Atlanta Falcons:
QB Kirk Cousins — Top 16 QB
New Orleans Saints:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Atlanta Falcons:
None
New Orleans Saints:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Atlanta Falcons:
WR Darnell Mooney — 21% Rostered
Falcons Defense — 3% Rostered
New Orleans Saints:
TE Juwan Johnson — 47% Rostered
K Blake Grupe — 6% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Darnell Mooney 4+ catches
Kirk Cousins 1+ INT
Alvin Kamara 3+ catches
Krik Cousins 180+ pass yards
Bijan Robinson 40+ rec yards
Bijan Robinson longest rush/rec 20+ yards
KhaDarell Hodge 2+ catches
Longshot TD: Juwan Johnson
Los Angeles Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Sunday, Week 12 (8:20 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The Rams come into Tampa Bay as 6.5-point favorites. Los Angeles has been more consistent on both sides of the ball, while the Buccaneers are dealing with key injuries. Expect the Rams to win the game, but never count Baker out.
Pick: Rams win BUT TB covers the –6.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Los Angeles Rams:
QB Matthew Stafford — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (therams.com)
TE Terrence Ferguson — Game status: Limited — Injury: Knee (therams.com)
TE Tyler Higbee — Game status: OUT — Injury: (IR) (therams.com)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
QB Baker Mayfield — Game status: Limited — Injury: Shoulder (buccaneers.com)
RB Bucky Irving — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (buccaneers.com)
RB Sean Tucker — Game status: Limited — Injury: Ankle (buccaneers.com)
TE Cade Otton — Game status: Limited — Injury: Knee (buccaneers.com)
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
Los Angeles Rams:
RB Kyren Williams — Top 15 RB
WR Puka Nacua — Top 8 WR
WR Davante Adams — Top 15 WR
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
RB Bucky Irving — Top 15 RB (*IF ACTIVE*)
WR Emeka Egbuka — Top 15 WR
Fantasy Starts:
Los Angeles Rams:
QB Matthew Stafford — Top 15 QB
TE Terrence Ferguson — Top 15 TE
Rams Defense — Top 15 DEF
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
RB Sean Tucker — Top 15 RB
K Chase McLaughlin — Top 15 K
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Los Angeles Rams:
RB Blake Corum — Top 35 RB
K Joshua Karty— Top 10 K
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Los Angeles Rams:
None
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
QB Baker Mayfield — 79% Started
TE Cade Otton — 36% Started
RB Rachaad White — 68% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Los Angeles Rams:
Rams Defense — 34% Rostered
QB Matthew Stafford — 72% Rostered
TE Terrence Ferguson — 1% Rostered
Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
RB Sean Tucker — 48% Rostered
K Chase McLaughlin — 63% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Matthew Stafford 240+ pass yards
45+ points
Sean Tucker 30+ rush yards
Davante Adams anytime TD
Matthew Stafford 2+ pass TDs
Emeka Egbuka 5+ catches
Longshot TD: Sean Tucker
Longshot TD: Terrence Ferguson
San Francisco 49ers @ Carolina Panthers — Monday, Week 12 (8:15 PM ET)
Quick Take:
The 49ers enter Charlotte as 6.5-point favorites. San Francisco’s balanced offense and stout defense give them a clear edge over the Panthers, who are struggling to maintain consistency. Expect the 49ers to control the game from start to finish and cover the spread without much trouble.
Pick: 49ers win and cover the –6.5 spread.
Injury Report:
San Francisco 49ers:
Carolina Panthers:
WR Tet McMillan — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (panthers.com)
RB Rico Dowdle — Game status: Limited — Injury: Ankle (panthers.com)
RB Chubba Hubbard — Game status: Limited — Injury: Knee (panthers.com)
K Ryan Fitzgerald — Game status: Full — Injury: (None reported) (panthers.com)
Fantasy Start and Forget It:
San Francisco 49ers:
RB Christian McCaffrey — Top 3 RB
TE George Kittle — Top 5 TE
Carolina Panthers:
WR Tet McMillan — Top 10 WR
Fantasy Starts:
San Francisco 49ers:
QB Brock Purdy — Top 8 QB
K Eddy Pineiro — Top 8 K
Carolina Panthers:
RB Rico Dowdle — Top 14 RB
K Ryan Fitzgerald — Top 8 K
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
San Francisco 49ers:
WR Ricky Pearsall — Top 30 WR
WR Jauan Jennings — Top 30 WR
49ers Defense — Top 12 DEF
Carolina Panthers:
QB Bryce Young — Top 15 QB
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
San Francisco 49ers:
None
Carolina Panthers:
RB Chubba Hubbard — 32% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
San Francisco 49ers:
QB Brock Purdy — 41% Rostered
49ers Defense — 6% Rostered
K Eddy Pineiro — 11% Rostered
Carolina Panthers:
QB Bryce Young — 22% Rostered
K Ryan Fitzgerald — 4% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Rico Dowdle UNDER 80 rush yards
Brock Purdy 2+ pass TDs
Brock Purdy 250+ yards
Brock Purdy OVER 32.5 attempts
George Kittle 5+ catches
CMC anytime TD
Longshot TD: Kyle Juszchyk
Longshot TD: Christian McCaffrey 2+
STARTS OF THE WEEK:
Bengals WR Andre Iosivas
Cardinals WR Michael Wilson
Patriots TE Hunter Henry
49ers QB Brock Purdy
Falcons WR Darnell Mooney
Packers RB Emmanuel Wilson
Bears WR DJ Moore
Giants WR Wan’Dale Robinson
Saints RB Alvin Kamara
Steelers WR Kenneth Gainwell
SITS OF THE WEEK:
Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty
Jaguars RB Travis Etienne
Colts QB Daniel Jones
49ers WR Jauan Jennings
Jets RB Breece Hall
Cardinals RB Bam Knight
Packers WR Romeo Doubs
Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy
Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt
Steelers WR DK Metcalf
Jake's 5 LOCKS Parlay of the Week:
Jonathan Taylor longest rush OVER 17.5 yards -115
Alec Pierce longest catch OVER 25.5 yards -115
Ashton Jeanty UNDER 58.5 rush yards -114
Daniel Jones 1+ INT -128
George Pickens OVER 66.5 yards -113
VALUE: +2103 -- $10 --> $210.35
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