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Fantasy football inactives, injuries and weather: Week 12

Week 12 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 12 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: RB Dameon Pierce (active), RB Rachaad White (active)
Afternoon games: WR Marquise Brown (active)
Sunday night:
Monday night:

New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 50 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Saints

Inactives: TE Jimmy Graham, RB Kendre Miller, DL Isaiah Foskey, DL Kyle Phillips, OG Nick Saldiveri and QB Jake Haener

Lineup notes: WR Michael Thomas (knee) and CB Marshon Lattimore (ankle) went on IR. RB Kendre Miller (ankle) is also out. QB Derek Carr (concussion) is good to go after coming off the injury report Thursday. DE Jason Pierre-Paul was elevated to the gameday roster.

Falcons

Inactives: CB Clark Phillips III, QB Logan Woodside, DE Joe Gaziano, WR Mack Hollins, TE John FitzPatrick, DT Travis Bell and OG Jovaughn Gwyn

Lineup notes: WR Mack Hollins (ankle) is out. PK Younghoe Koo (back) is good to go after a full session Friday.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 46 degrees, light rain

Steelers

Inactives: RB Anthony McFarland, LB Blake Martinez, QB Mason Rudolph, OT Dylan Cook, S Minkah Fitzpatrick and DT Montravius Adams

Lineup notes: WR George Pickens (shin) had a full session Friday and will play. S Minkah Fitzpatrick (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Bengals

Inactives: OT D’Ante Smith, WR Tee Higgins, C Trey Hill, DT Jay Tufele, CB Cam Taylor-Britt and RB Chris Evans

Lineup notes: WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) has been ruled out, and QB Joe Burrow (wrist) went on season-ending IR.

Carolina Panthers at Tennessee Titans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 51 degrees, cloudy

Panthers

Inactives: TE Hayden Hurst, OT Ricky Lee, WR Terrace Marshall Jr., RB Raheem Blackshear and CB CJ Henderson

Lineup notes: TE Hayden Hurst (concussion) has been ruled out. QB Bryce Young (thigh) practiced all week and will play. CB CJ Henderson (concussion) and CB Jaycee Horn (hamstring) won’t play. S Jeremy Chinn (quad) already was ruled out.

Titans

Inactives: SS Terrell Edmunds, DL Caleb Murphy, LB Trevis Gipson, WR Treylon Burks and QB Malik Willis

Lineup notes: WR Treylon Burks (concussion) is out again. QB Will Levis (ankle, foot) and RB Derrick Henry (ankle) practiced Friday and will play.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 38 degrees, light rain (retractable-roof dome)

Buccaneers

Inactives: DL Mike Greene, RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn, OT Brandon Walton, LB Lavonte David, LB Cam Gill, CB Jamel Dean and QB John Wolford

Lineup notes: WR Chris Godwin (knee, elbow) was limited Friday but will play. RB Rachaad White (knee) was added Saturday as questionable but will be out there. LB Lavonte David (groin) and CB Jamel Dean (ankle/foot) have been ruled out. LB Devin White (foot) and CB Carlton Davis (hip) overcame questionable tags.

Colts

Inactives: TE Drew Ogletree, OG Arlington Hambright, CB Julius Brents, LB Cameron McGrone, WR Juwann Winfree and C Ryan Kelly

Lineup notes: C Ryan Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out. LB Shaquille Leonard cleared waivers and is a free agent. WR Josh Downs (knee) avoided an injury tag.

New England Patriots at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 45 degrees, cloudy

Patriots

Inactives: CB Alex Austin, WR Jalen Reagor, DT Sam Roberts, RB JaMycal Hasty and OT Vederian Lowe

Lineup notes: WR DeVante Parker (concussion), LT Trent Brown (ankle) and CB Jonathan Jones (knee) are available. QB Mac Jones is expected to start, but reports point to QB Bailey Zappe also getting reps.

Giants

Inactives: RB Jashaun Corbin, DT Dexter Lawrence, DE Carlos Basham Jr., OT Evan Neal and S Gervarrius Owens

Lineup notes: TE Darren Waller (hamstring) remains on IR. WR Darius Slayton (neck) was doubtful but will be on available after showing improvement. WR Sterling Shepard (hip) practiced Thursday and Friday and will play.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 63 degrees, cloudy, N 13 mph (retractable-roof dome)

Jaguars

Inactives: WR Elijah Cooks, OG Cole Van Lanen, CB Tyson Campbell, DT DaVon Hamilton and LB Yasir Abdullah

Lineup notes: WR Zay Jones (knee) is active after being questionable.

Texans

Inactives: LB Jake Hansen, SS Jimmie Ward, QB Case Keenum, RB Mike Boone, LB Myjai Sanders, OG Nick Broeker and WR Noah Brown

Lineup notes: WR Noah Brown (knee) is out. RB Dameon Pierce (ankle) returns to the field.

Cleveland Browns at Denver Broncos (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 38 degrees, clear

Browns

Inactives: CB Denzel Ward, C Luke Wypler, WR Marquise Goodwin, LB Anthony Walker, DT Siaki Ika, DL Isaiah McGuire and OT Leroy Watson

Lineup notes: QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) went on IR and was lost for the season due to a shoulder injury. LB Anthony Walker (hamstring) and CB Denzel Ward (shoulder) are out.

Broncos

Inactives: LB Ronnie Perkins, C Alex Forsyth, S JL Skinner, DL Thomas Incoom, RB Dwayne Washington and DT Elijah Garcia

Lineup notes: RB Samaje Perine (knee) practiced Friday and will play.

Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather:  68 degrees, cloudy (retractable-roof dome)

Rams

Inactives: DL Nick Hampton, TE Brycen Hopkins, S Quentin Lake and OT Warren McClendon

Lineup notes: RB Kyren Williams (ankle) practiced fully all week and will make his return from IR. WR Cooper Kupp (ankle) and WR Puka Nacua (knee) practiced Friday and will play. Neither has an injury tag. TE Tyler Higbee incorrectly was widely reported as an inactive, but he is indeed active this week.

Cardinals

Inactives: S Joey Blount, CB Antonio Hamilton, OT Dennis Daley, RB Keaontay Ingram, TE Blake Whiteheart, WR Michael Wilson and DL Kevin Strong

Lineup notes: WR Michael Wilson (shoulder) is out. WR Marquise Brown (heel) is active after being labeled questionable, and S Jalen Thompson (back) also will be out there.

Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Chiefs

Inactives: DE B.J. Thompson, OG Mike Caliendo, WR Kadarius Toney, DT Neil Farrell, DL Malik Herring and RB Jerick McKinnon

Lineup notes: WR Mecole Hardman (thumb) went on IR. RB Jerick McKinnon (groin) was ruled out Friday, and WR Kadarius Toney (knee) was downgraded to out Saturday afternoon.

Raiders

Inactives: LB Amari Burney, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, S Roderic Teamer, QB Brian Hoyer, DL Byron X. Young and C Hroniss Grasu

Lineup notes: LT Kolton Miller (shoulder), DE Maxx Crosby (knee), and LB Robert Spillane (ankle) are active.

Buffalo Bills at Philadelphia Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 47 degree, mostly cloudy

Bills

Inactives: LB A.J. Klein, OG Alec Anderson, DT Poona Ford, CB Dane Jackson, WR Deonte Harty and S Taylor Rapp

Lineup notes: TE Dawson Knox (wrist) remains on IR. QB Josh Allen (shoulder) continues practicing and playing through his shoulder injury.

Eagles

Inactives: TE Grant Calcaterra, CB Josiah Scott, DT Milton Williams, QB Tanner McKee, OT Lane Johnson, TE Dallas Goedert and RB Rashaad Penny

Lineup notes: TE Dallas Goedert (forearm) has been ruled out. WR A.J. Brown (thigh) and RB D’Andre Swift (ankle) were limited Wednesday and Thursday but had a full practice Friday and will play. RT Lane Johnson will not play. DE Derek Barnett was waived Friday.

Sunday Night Football

Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 60 degrees, cloudy (open-air dome)

Ravens

Inactives: C Sam Mustipher, LB Trenton Simpson, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, LB Malik Harrison, QB Josh Johnson and CB Marlon Humphrey

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (ankle) was lost for the season last week and has been placed on IR. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (shoulder) and WR Zay Flowers (hip) will play. WR Rashod Bateman (foot) and WR Devin Duvernay (knee) were limited Wednesday but practiced fully Thursday and Friday and also will play. CB Marlon Humphrey (calf) is inactive.

Chargers

Inactives: DT Scott Matlock, CB AJ Finley, RB Isaiah Spiller, WR Simi Fehoko, TE Nick Vannett, RB Elijah Dotson and OG Zack Bailey

Lineup notes: EDGE Joey Bosa (foot) is on IR for at least four weeks. TE Gerald Everett (chest) and WR Jalen Guyton (groin) are ready after being deemed questionable. WR Keenan Allen (shoulder), QB Justin Herbert (finger) and TE Donald Parham (hip) practiced Friday and will play.

Monday Night Football

Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Bears

Lineup notes: RB D’Onta Foreman (ankle, shin) earned a doubtful designation after Saturday’s practice.

Vikings

Lineup notes: WR Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is officially questionable for Week 12. TE T.J. Hockenson (ribs) has been limited Thursday and Friday but doesn’t carry an injury tag for Monday night.

The best fantasy football gamble of Week 12

Fresh off a bye, the Colts face a pass-friendly fantasy matchup to exploit.

Every week, at least one player becomes my fascination of whether he’s worthy of a fantasy football start as a streamer. The decision can be a mental wrestling match, but for the purpose of brevity, only one player can be chosen as my favorite fantasy football gamble of the week.

The players chosen in this series are meant to be fliers for fantasy owners in desperate situations or those willing to take an intentional risk. No player is intended to be a lineup lock for guaranteed results, hence the name of the series.

The best fantasy football gamble for Week 12

Tracking my 2023 predictions: 4-7-0
All-time record: 23-38-3 (38.3%)

Win: Player produces ≥ 75% of projected fantasy points
Loss: Player produces >75% of projected fantasy points
Tie: Player is ejected, leaves with an injury, or is ruled out after publishing

This year, we’ll also track the accuracy on a percentage basis to show relative results, since sometimes calling a player a loss doesn’t actually hurt gamers. An example would be if a projection narrowly falls short of the 75 percent threshold, the player is still of use in a lineup.

Wk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
% 55 74.7 41.7 20.8 150.3 66.5 16.1 25.5 88 121.4 138.8
Grade E C F- F- A+ D F- F- B+ A+ A+

Last week, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley was the selection and made it three straight successful recommendation. He turned in a monster effort after failing to reach seven PPR points in three of the previous four games. Scratching and clawing my way back to getting even, this week’s choice is a former Jaguar who is trying to navigate a divisional foe to victory over a member of the NFC South.

Indianapolis Colts QB Gardner Minshew vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Minshew returns from the bye with wide receiver Josh Downs no longer on the injury report, which helps his odds. Another factor working in the quarterback’s favor is that Tampa Bay has been strong against running backs, which should lead to a bit more passing from Indy.

In addition to Downs, who is having a strong rookie campaign, Minshew will have Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce and tight end Kylen Granson available. The Bucs have given up a fair amount of work to TEs so far, and the position has been rocked by receivers not only on the year but even more so in the last few weeks. This matchup for wideouts sits 60.4% easier than the league average in the last three weeks, 33.8% over the last five, and 24.1% on the season. That kind of success rarely occurs without a strong quarterback performance.

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At home, Indianapolis battles a Bucs defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points per game (23.2) to quarterbacks in 2023. Over the last five weeks, no defense has given up more points to the position (28.2). In the past three contests, we’ve seen Brock Purdy (30.1) and C.J. Stroud (44.4) explode vs. Tampa as injuries and a lack of pressure have played major roles in the aerial success.

Every passer but rookie Will Levis posted at least 250 yards and 22 or more fantasy points following the Buccaneers’ Week 5 bye. Three of those guys went for 30 or more points, and Josh Allen is the only name on that list anyone drafted as a fantasy QB1.

As long as Minshew puts the ball up 30 times, he’s a decent bet to finish as a fantasy starter this week. The major risk at play here is he hasn’t done either of those things in the last three games.

My projection: 21-of-31 attempts, 277 yards, 2 TDs, 1 rush, 7 yards (22.6 fantasy points)

Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 12

Check out these starts and sits in fantasy football for Week 12.

With Thanksgiving behind us, the battles in fantasy football for the final spots in the playoffs officially hit the home stretch.

Three games took place Thursday and another will take place Friday afternoon in the NFL’s first Black Friday game. No teams are on a bye, though we will be hit with another six teams getting the week off in Week 13.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11), or check out our start/bench list for Week 12:

Daily Fantasy Domination: Week 12 Thanksgiving Edition

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 12 Saturday Slate DFS fantasy football

As you sit down to enjoy your holiday meal, think back on all the things for which you are thankful. For me, it’s a veritable feast of options to choose from that includes potentially having six above-average QBs and five legitimate TEs. Unfortunately, that means Sunday’s leftovers are gonna suck.

Thanksgiving Day Slate: recommended DFS lineups

DK Lineup: QB Dak Prescott ($6.8k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.7k), RB AJ Dillon ($5.4k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($8.7k), WR Michael Gallup ($3.7k), WR Curtis Samuel ($3.6k), TE George Kittle ($6.0k), FLEX Jake Ferguson ($3.9k), DST Detroit Lions ($3.2k)

FD Lineup: QB Dak Prescott ($8.5k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($9.8k), RB Zach Charbonnet ($5.8k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($9.2k), WR Romeo Doubs ($6.2k), WR Brandin Cooks ($5.7k), TE Jake Ferguson ($6.1k), FLEX Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($5.4k), DST Seattle Seahawks ($3.3k)

FB Lineup: QB Dak Prescott ($6.9k), RB Christian McCaffrey ($8.8k), RB AJ Dillon ($5.0k), WR CeeDee Lamb ($8.2k), WR Romeo Doubs ($4.7k), WR Brandin Cooks ($4.1k), TE George Kittle ($6.3k), FLEX Jake Ferguson ($4.3k), FLEX Brock Purdy ($6.2k)

Quarterback

Player DraftKings FanDuel
Dak Prescott $6,800 $8,500
Jared Goff $6,300 $7,800
Sam Howell $6,200 $7,300
Brock Purdy $6,100 $7,700
Geno Smith $5,600 $6,600
Jordan Love $5,500 $7,200
Drew Lock $5,000 $6,600

Weekly strategy – Dak Prescott gets the easiest matchup. He is the easy QB1 choice. That said, only Sam Howell‘s matchup concerns me. Whoever starts for Seattle would be my favorite punt play.

Pay to Play

Dak Prescott, Cowboys vs. WAS ($6,800 DK, $8,500 FD) Washington just allowed Tommy DeVito to throw for three TDs. When that happens, you should just fold your franchise. The Commanders also have allowed multiple scores to “studs” like Desmond Ridder, Geno Smith, and Tyrod Taylor. Over his last four games, Prescott has 14 TDs. He will add four more here.

Stay Away

Sam Howell, Commanders @ DAL ($6,200 DK, $7,300 FD) Many articles have highlighted that Howell has more passing yards than any other QB. These articles artificially inflate this number since he has not yet had his bye, and since many QBs have missed games because of injury. Still, he has seven games with greater than 250 passing yards. That will be his ceiling this week as only one QB has topped that mark versus Dallas. He will still account for a pair of TDs, but he is the worst option on this slate.

value play

Brock Purdy, Niners @ SEA ($6,100 DK, $7,700 FD) The return of Trent Williams has coincided with back-to-back three TD performances for Purdy. Seattle’s pass defense ranks in the middle of the pack, but the only competent QBs that they have faced are Jared Goff, Sam Howell, and Lamar Jackson. Purdy will chew them up.

Running Back

Player DraftKings FanDuel
Christian McCaffrey $8,700 $9,800
Jahmyr Gibbs $6,800 $8,200
Tony Pollard $6,700 $7,200
David Montgomery $6,300 $7,800
Kenneth Walker III $6,200 $6,500
Aaron Jones $6,000 $6,600
Brian Robinson Jr. $5,900 $6,700
AJ Dillon $5,400 $6,600
Zach Charbonnet $5,300 $5,800
Chris Rodriguez Jr. $4,600 $4,700
Rico Dowdle $4,600 $5,100
Antonio Gibson $4,600 $5,200
DeeJay Dallas $4,400 $4,800
Elijah Mitchell $4,200 $4,900

Weekly strategy – Christian McCaffrey is expensive, but he is a must-own RB1. Both Detroit backs are the pivots. You may just want to choose one of them for RB2. The only other options to consider for RB2 are AJ Dillon and Brian Robinson, Jr. This is clearly the weakest position on the slate, so spend up here.

Pay to Play

Christian McCaffrey, Niners @ SEA ($8,700 DK, $9,800 FD) McCaffrey took only one week off on his TD streak. Last week, he returned to the end zone against an elite Tampa defense; Seattle is not an elite defense. They are barely a competent defense. Over their last three games, the Seahawks have allowed six RB scores. This is not a, “Will CMAC score game?” This is a, “How many times will CMAC score game?”

Stay Away

Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks vs. SF ($5,300 DK, $5,800 FD) At a discount price, many owners will flock to Charbonnet. He will see a lead back’s volume with Kenneth Walker III (knee) likely out, but good luck running against this defense. Charbonnet’s best hope is that he continues to get peppered with targets.

Value Play

Brian Robinson, Jr., Commanders @ DAL ($5,900 DK, $6,700 FD) The injury to Antonio Gibson (toe) allowed Robinson to post a second-consecutive 100-yard game. His bell-cow role will probably continue in the short week. You probably think that Dallas is strong against the run. They are, but they have slipped as their linebacker injuries continue to mount.

Wide Receiver

Player DraftKings FanDuel
CeeDee Lamb $8,700 $9,200
Amon-Ra St. Brown $8,500 $8,500
Brandon Aiyuk $7,000 $7,800
DK Metcalf $6,500 $7,000
Tyler Lockett $6,000 $6,600
Deebo Samuel $5,900 $6,700
Terry McLaurin $5,400 $6,500
Romeo Doubs $5,000 $6,200
Jahan Dotson $4,600 $5,700
Brandin Cooks $4,500 $5,700
Christian Watson $4,300 $5,600
Jayden Reed $4,200 $5,900
Jaxon Smith-Njigba $4,100 $5,400
Michael Gallup $3,700 $5,200
Curtis Samuel $3,600 $5,600
Josh Reynolds $3,500 $5,500
Jameson Williams $3,400 $5,300
Dontayvion Wicks $3,300 $5,000
Jauan Jennings $3,300 $4,800
Jamison Crowder $3,200 $4,600
Jalen Tolbert $3,100 $4,700
Byron Pringle $3,000 $4,700
Donovan Peoples-Jones $3,000 $4,300
Dyami Brown $3,000 $4,700
Jake Bobo $3,000 $4,600
Kalif Raymond $3,000 $4,600
KaVontae Turpin $3,000 $4,500

Weekly strategy – CeeDee Lamb is the top WR1 option. The only other WR1 option is Amon-Ra St. Brown. Unfortunately, it will be hard to afford both of them. WR2 is much deeper. Choose between Romeo Doubs, Brandin Aiyuk, DK Metcalf, or Brandin Cooks. You also may want to use one of them at WR3. If not, you can use Jaxon Smith-Njigba or one of the reserve Commanders or Packers.

Pay to Play

CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. WAS ($8,700 DK, $9,200 FD) Even on a down week, Lamb posted his ninth double-digit PPR game of the year. He also added his fifth TD in his last four games. Stack this powerhouse duo and run it back with either Curtis Samuel or Jahan Dotson at WR3.

Stay Away

Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ DAL ($5,400 DK, $6,500 FD) WR1s have struggled vs. this defense. Only five have reached double-digit PPR points against Dallas. Despite a ton of targets, McLaurin has failed to reach that plateau in his last two games. There are better options at this price point.

Value Play

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. SF ($4,100 DK, $5,400 FD) Smith-Njigba has five or more targets in eight of 10 games. This week, the Seahawks will need to throw the ball. Expect JSN to rack up short-yardage receptions as they realize they can’t move the ball on the ground. He may see even more dump-off passes if Drew Lock starts.

Tight End

Player DraftKings FanDuel
George Kittle $6,000 $7,200
Sam LaPorta $5,200 $6,500
Jake Ferguson $3,900 $6,100
Logan Thomas $3,500 $5,200
Luke Musgrave $3,300 $5,000
Noah Fant $2,700 $4,700
Colby Parkinson $2,500 $4,400
Josiah Deguara $2,500 $4,300
Tucker Kraft $2,500 $4,300
Will Dissly $2,500 $4,500

Weekly strategy – George Kittle has been white hot. He is the top option here. Luke Musgrave and Jake Ferguson are the top pivots. Sam LaPorta feels like a trap.

Pay to Play

George Kittle, Niners @ SEA ($6,000 DK, $7,200 FD) Over his last four starts, Kittle is averaging 6-108-0.5. Last week, the Seahawks kept Tyler Higbee in check. That said, over their prior three games, they allowed an average of 8.6-89 to the position. 

Stay Away

Sam LaPorta, Lions vs. GB ($5,200 DK, $6,500 FD) LaPorta has posted back-to-back duds. He also has topped five receptions only three times. Typically, at a thin position, he is a TE1. However, on a loaded slate, his performance doesn’t match his price. Let other owners overpay for his eight points while you pivot elsewhere. 

Value Play

Jake Ferguson, Cowboys vs. WAS ($3,900 DK, $6,100 FD) Last week, Ferguson was vultured of a TD by Luke Schoonmaker. This was a fluke as Ferguson has more targets over the last two weeks than Schoonmaker has on the year. Prior to last week, Ferguson had scored in three straight. He gets back on the horse here. 

The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 203

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Fantasy football waiver wire: Week 12 free-agent forecast

Check out the top waiver wire targets in fantasy football for Week 12.

The fantasy football playoffs are right around the corner, and managers will need to utilize all aspects of the waiver wire entering Week 12 with most trade deadlines arriving this week.

After four teams were on a bye in Week 11, there will be no teams getting the week off. Keep in mind, though, that six teams will be on a bye in Week 13, so some moves may need to be made ahead of time.

We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in Yahoo leagues, using the 75% rostered mark as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11). Your questions and comments are always welcome!

We also will be taking a look at some deeper players to stash and the top streaming options for the upcoming week.

Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.

Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.