Fantasy Football News
Zach Allen Questionable To Face Raiders
Denver Broncos defensive end Zach Allen (heel) is listed as questionable to play on Sunday for a divisional clash against the hosting Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. Allen was limited in practices on Wednesday and Friday while he put in a full practice on Thursday. The Broncos were giving Allen some extra rest, so he's likely on the right side of questionable to play this weekend for the team's top-five defensive unit. The 27-year-old former third-round pick by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 out of Boston College has five sacks in 11 games in 2024 and needs just one more to set a new career high. He's also added 42 tackles (24 solo), 12 tackles for loss and 21 QB hits for the Broncos. It's been a great year for Allen, and he should be considered in play as a starter in IDP leagues this weekend if he's active against a Raiders team that has allowed 33 sacks, which is tied for fifth-most in the NFL.
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Zack Martin Doubtful To Play In Week 12
Dallas Cowboys right guard Zack Martin (ankle, shoulder) is listed as doubtful to suit up for the Week 12 contest against the division-rival Washington Commanders on Sunday in D.C. In addition, offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (toe) and left guard Tyler Smith (ankle, knee) are questionable to suit up. Martin, a seven-time All-Pro, suffered an ankle injury in the Monday night loss to the Houston Texans and will likely be unavailable on Sunday. Smith also suffered his ankle injury in Week 11 and may have to sit out to heal up. It's more bad news for a Cowboys offense that is now being led by quarterback Cooper Rush for the third straight game with Dak Prescott (hamstring) out for the rest of the season. It's great news for a Commanders defense that ranks ninth in the NFL this year with 29 team sacks.
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Daniel Jones Unlikely To Be Claimed Off Waivers
The New York Giants granted quarterback Daniel Jones' request to be released on Friday, and the sixth-year QB will now be subject to waivers. However, any team claiming him would be responsible for the remaining $11,833,333 he's guaranteed this year, which makes it highly unlikely any team will claim him off waivers. NFL teams interested in signing Jones can do so after 4 pm ET on Monday, although a signing is more likely to happen on Tuesday or Wednesday. The 27-year-old former first-rounder might choose to wait for a quarterback-needy team to emerge later in the season, though. Jones should land on his feet somewhere else eventually, but he won't be guaranteed a starting job after another disappointing season with the G-Men in which he completed 63.3% of his passes for 2,070 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions in 10 starts.
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Mike Evans Not Concerned With Aggravating Hamstring Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), who is expected to play in Week 12 against the New York Giants despite a questionable tag on the final injury report, said he had no concerns about aggravating his right hamstring in his return this Sunday. Evans sustained the injury in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens while he was already dealing with a hamstring injury in the same leg but in a different location of the muscle. The future Hall of Famer has missed the last three games, tied for the longest absence in his amazing career. Head coach Todd Bowles did leave open the possibility of pulling Evans on Sunday if needed, but fantasy managers shouldn't hesitate to put Evans back in their starting lineups this weekend as quarterback Baker Mayfield's clear top target in the passing game. Evans needs to average 95 receiving yards per game the rest of 2024 to tie Jerry Rice's NFL-record 11 straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons.
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Aaron Rodgers Could Be Placed On IR Or Benched
The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has lost confidence in quarterback Aaron Rodgers' ability to lead the team to their first playoff berth in 14 years, according to sources. No decisions have been made yet, but it's increasingly likely that Rodgers, who isn't 100% healthy, could be placed on Injured Reserve or benched over the next few weeks. Some around the NFL wouldn't be surprised if Rodgers is cut mid-season. The four-time MVP's relationship with Johnson has been strained for months, and sources with the team and around the league think Rodgers wants to play in 2025, just not for the Jets. The 40-year-old tore his Achilles in Week 1 of 2023, and while he hasn't been terrible in 2024, he hasn't been very good, either, throwing for 2,442 yards, 17 TDs and seven interceptions in 11 starts. It appears Rodgers' tenure with the Jets will come to an end soon.
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Jake Bates Offers High Fantasy Floor And Reliability In Week 12
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates aims to maintain his consistent scoring as the team faces the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12. In the Lions' 52-6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bates converted his sole field goal attempt and all seven extra points. This season, Detroit's offense has been prolific, scoring over 40 points in four of ten games and never falling below 20 points, providing Bates with ample scoring opportunities. He leads the league with 39 extra points made on 40 attempts and remains perfect on field goals, hitting all 15 attempts. Bates has scored at least eight fantasy points in seven games and achieved double-digit points in five, making him a reliable fantasy option heading into the matchup against Indianapolis.
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Jameson Williams Offers Explosive Upside In Week 12
Wide receiver Jameson Williams aims to sustain his momentum as the Detroit Lions face the Colts in Indianapolis for Week 12. Williams showcased his big-play ability in the previous game against the Jaguars, recording 124 yards and a touchdown on four receptions, marking his highest yardage total this season. The second-year wideout has been a boom-or-bust option this year, with two games under 10 yards while also exceeding 50 receiving yards in his other six appearances. However, Williams' target share may decrease with tight end Sam LaPorta expected to return after missing last week due to a shoulder injury. Despite this, Williams' knack for explosive plays keeps him in the flex conversation, especially against a Colts defense that has allowed the 12th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers since Week 6.
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Wil Lutz Should Be In Starting Lineups In Week 12
Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz is as close to a must-start in fantasy this weekend as he'll be all year as he takes on the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders in Week 12. The Broncos' offense is peaking right under rookie quarterback Bo Nix after putting up a season-high 38 points in the Week 11 win over the Atlanta Falcons, and the Raiders have allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers. Back in the Week 5 win over Vegas, Lutz converted on both of his field-goal attempts (one from 50-plus yards) and made all four of his extra points. The 30-year-old veteran has missed only three of his 22 field-goal attempts this year, with one being blocked and another coming from over 60 yards out. Lutz's 81 fantasy points on the year rank him as the No. 9 fantasy kicker, and his 22 field-goal attempts are tied for eighth. Lutz is easily a top-10 fantasy kicker heading into Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Lil'Jordan Humphrey Looking For Another Strong Game Against Raiders
Denver Broncos wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey had his best game of 2024 in the Week 11 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons, catching all four of his targets for a season-high 52 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Humphrey will be looking for a second straight strong game this Sunday against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders and their beat-up secondary. The 26-year-old played only 44% of the offensive snaps last week, though, and faces plenty of competition for targets alongside Courtland Sutton, Marvin Mims Jr. and rookies Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin. Rookie QB Bo Nix has been spreading the ball around all year to wideouts not named Sutton, too, making it mostly a crapshoot for which receiver might have the best game behind Sutton. Fantasy managers playing him as a WR5/flex in deep leagues are merely hoping for a couple big plays and potentially another TD.
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Devaughn Vele A Shaky Flex Play With Good Matchup In Week 12
Denver Broncos rookie wide receiver Devaughn Vele should be considered a WR5/flex for fantasy managers heading into a plus matchup against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders on the road in Week 12. Vele, a seventh-rounder back in April, has taken on a bigger role in Denver's passing attack ever since Josh Reynolds (hand) landed on Injured Reserve. The 26-year-old had his second-highest receiving yardage total (66 yards) in the Week 11 blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons and also came up 12 yards shy of Courtland Sutton's yardage total. However, Vele has also been under 40 receiving yards in five of his seven games in his rookie season. The Raiders secondary will be missing several key pieces on Sunday, which is good news, but Denver's offense may not need to throw the ball much in this one to win easily. Vele profiles as more of a desperation flex option for fantasy managers in deeper leagues.
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Joshua Karty Not A Dependable Fantasy Kicker For Week 12
Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty does not rank among the top fantasy options heading into Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles. For starters, the rookie has delivered below-average production so far this season, going 16-for-20 on field goals and 21-for-25 on extra points. Outside of an explosive Week 10 game in which he made five field goals, he hasn't scored double-digit fantasy points since Week 4. Additionally, this weekend, he faces the Eagles, who have surrendered the seventh-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers in 2024. There's always a chance Karty drills a couple long kicks and rewards fantasy managers, but the numbers suggest otherwise. After all, the Eagles have allowed the second-fewest field goals from beyond 50 yards.
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Davis Allen Tough To Trust Between Matchup, Competition
Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen falls outside the top 24 fantasy options heading into Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles. While Allen impressed with five catches and 34 yards back in Week 10, he was less productive and less involved against the New England Patriots last Sunday, failing to catch a pass. Not only was he out-produced by fellow tight end Colby Parkinson (one catch, 19 yards, one touchdown), but he also saw his snap share drop to 65 percent. Further complicating Allen's status is a tough matchup against the Eagles. Philadelphia has defended tight ends quite well this season, allowing the third-fewest fantasy points and second-fewest touchdowns to the position. Between the presence of Parkinson and a tougher opponent in Philadelphia, Allen should be benched in most fantasy leagues this week.
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Jake Elliott Looks To Rebound After Poor Performance
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott will go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. The veteran has had a rough season for fantasy purposes. After being passed up multiple times this season on fourth down in favor of going for it, the team finally decided to try and take the points often last week against Washington. Elliott proceeded to miss two of four field goals and also missed one of his three extra-point attempts. Playing in Los Angeles is favorable for him, but it will be interesting to see what direction head coach Nick Sirianni will go when in field goal range on fourth down after last week's poor performance. Even with six teams on bye, Elliott remains tough to trust in Week 12.
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Dallas Goedert A Top-10 Option In Week 12
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert will go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12 on Sunday night. The 29-year-old has finished as a top 12 fantasy option the past two weeks since returning from injury and should see an increased target share with No. 2 wide receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out. The matchup with the Rams is great, as they allow the seventh-most fantasy points per game to tight ends and will have their hands full trying to slow down Saquon Barkley and the Eagles run game. Receivers Jahan Dotson and Johnny Wilson will see their roles increase as well, but they have not shown anything special in 2024 and Goedert is averaging six targets per game in ones he has not left early due to injury. Fire up the veteran with confidence in Week 12.
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Johnny Wilson Should See Role Increase On Sunday Night
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Johnny Wilson will go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12 on Sunday night. The rookie has had a quiet 2024 campaign but should see an increase in snaps with star receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) ruled out. The matchup against the Rams is exploitable, as they allow the 10th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers. Jahan Dotson is likely to get the first crack at filling Smith's shoes, but Wilson has the size and jump-ball skills to potentially see a couple of end-zone targets in this one. Even in a week with six teams on bye, fantasy managers will be hard-pressed to flex the 23-year-old into their lineups, but he is worth keeping an eye on heading into Sunday night.
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Jahan Dotson Could Have Role Increase In Week 12
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dotson will go on the road to face off against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12. The 24-year-old has been a non-factor for fantasy purposes in 2024 but has the chance to step in as the No. 2 option beside superstar A.J. Brown, as DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out. Dotson has just four targets over the past three weeks and is sharing playing time with rookie Johnny Wilson, but with six teams on bye and the matchup against the Rams being great, he will be on the flex radar in Week 12. Wilson should also see his role increase, making both players incredibly risky starts, but Dotson should have a slight edge over the rookie in terms of playing time.
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A.J. Brown Looks To Find End Zone For First Time In A Month
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown will go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. The 27-year-old has had great matchups over the past four weeks, but with the Eagles taking a run-heavy approach, he has failed to find the end zone since Week 7 against the New York Giants. His bad luck could turn around this week, as the Rams allow the 10th-most fantasy points per game to wide receivers this year and fellow receiver DeVonta Smith (hamstring) has been ruled out. Neither Jahan Dotson nor Johnny Wilson have made a real impact this year when given the chance, so expect Brown and tight end Dallas Goedert to see a heavy target share in a great matchup on paper.
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Cairo Santos An Unexciting Kicker Play In Week 12
Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos is a solid but somewhat unexciting fantasy option in Week 12 as he faces the Minnesota Vikings. Santos' most recent performance was a mixed bag while he successfully converted his first two field goals, he had a chance to win the game with a field goal at the buzzer, only to see it get blocked. Whether that missed opportunity will linger in Santos' mind remains to be seen, but he has generally been reliable throughout the season, making him a dependable kicker option. Minnesota's defense has been tough on passing offenses this year, ranking fourth in points per game allowed and first in EPA per play, which could mean fewer scoring opportunities for the Bears. Still, Santos has been consistent in terms of accuracy, and with the potential for field-goal attempts in a low-scoring game, he's worth considering. While there are likely higher-upside options available, Santos is a steady, if unspectacular, play for Week 12. If you're dealing with bye-week issues or injury concerns, he's a reasonable choice, but don't expect a game-changing performance.
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Cole Kmet A Desperation Streaming Option Against Minnesota’s Tough Defense
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet is a risky fantasy start in Week 12, as he faces a tough Minnesota Vikings defense and continues to be a secondary option in the Bears' inconsistent offense. While Kmet had a slight uptick in usage following the offensive coordinator change last week, finishing with just three receptions for 42 yards, he remains a volatile fantasy play. The fact that he's no longer splitting tight-end duties with Gerald Everett is a positive, but it hasn't yet translated into consistent fantasy production. Kmet has shown the ability to have spike weeks, but more often than not, he's been a disappointment, especially in tough matchups. The Vikings' defense is one of the stingiest in the league, ranking 4th in points per game allowed and 5th in EPA per pass, making it difficult for any passing game to thrive. With several teams on bye, Kmet could be a desperation streaming option if you need a tight end but expect volatility. He carries significant risk in a matchup that limits his upside.
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Rome Odunze A High-Upside WR3 Option Despite Tough Matchup In Week 12
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze is looking to build on his solid performance in Week 11 as he faces a tough Minnesota Vikings defense in Week 12. Odunze had a productive outing last week, recording 65 receiving yards against the Green Bay Packers. As the Bears' primary big-play threat, he'll be eager to continue his progression and establish himself as a reliable option in this offense. Odunze's ability to make plays downfield could be critical in Week 12, as the Vikings' defense, while challenging, blitzes at one of the highest rates in the NFL. If the Bears' offensive line can give quarterback Caleb Williams enough time, Odunze could see plenty of one-on-one opportunities. However, the Minnesota defense has proven to be one of the toughest matchups in the league, ranking 4th in points per game allowed and 5th in EPA per pass. Despite the challenging matchup, Odunze continues to come into his own and could be a sneaky WR3 with upside in Week 12, especially if he gets some downfield looks. For fantasy managers needing a high-ceiling play, he's a worthy consideration as a flex or WR3 option with big-play potential.
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