Fantasy Football News

The Giants are benching QB Daniel Jones heading into Week 12. (Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: The Giants took their bye week to make a decision on who would be the starting quarterback moving forward. While the team has not announced if Drew Lock or Tommy DeVito will take over, we now know Jones will head to the bench. With a 2-8 record, the Giants are protecting themselves from the $23 million injury guarantee in Jones’ contract.

The Patriots D/ST failed to record a turnover or sack while allowing 402 offensive yards and four passing touchdowns in a 28-22 Week 11 loss to the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: The defense has struggled to hold opposing offenses in check of late, allowing 20 or more points in five of the last six games. The unit will be difficult to trust ahead of a Week 12 contest against the Miami Dolphins.

Joey Slye converted all three of his field goal attempts as well as one of two extra point attempts to finish with 10 points in the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Slye has made the most of increased opportunities of late, registering 10 or more points in each of the last two games for the Patriots. The kicker will look for more success in a Week 12 contest against the Miami Dolphins.

Kendrick Bourne hauled in each of his five targets for 70 yards and one touchdown in the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Bourne has received more consistent involvement in the New England passing attack, recording four or more receptions in two of the last three games for the Patriots. The wideout will look to keep the momentum going ahead of a Week 12 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Antonio Gibson carried the ball four times for 18 yards while also catching his only target for two yards in the Patriots' 28-22 Week 11 loss to the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Gibson has struggled to find success out of the backfield of late, finishing with less than 30 rushing yards in each of the last six games for the Patriots. The running back continues to lose touches to Rhamondre Stevenson and will be difficult to trust moving forward, with a Week 12 matchup against the Miami Dolphins up next.

JaMycal Hasty carried the ball twice for two yards in the Patriots' 28-22 Week 11 loss to the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Hasty remains minimally involved in the New England offense, finishing with less than four carries in 10 of 11 games. The running back is not an option for fantasy managers in any format currently, with a Week 12 contest against the Miami Dolphins up next.

Austin Hooper hauled in all four of his targets for 35 yards in the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Hooper continues to see modest involvement in the New England passing attack, recording three or more receptions in four of the last five games. The tight end has been one of many options for rookie quarterback Drake Maye, with a Week 12 contest against the Miami Dolphins ahead.

Kayshon Boutte caught four of his six targets for 33 yards in the Patriots' 28-22 Week 11 loss to the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Boutte continues to see moderate involvement in the New England passing attack, seeing six targets in four consecutive games for the Patriots. The pass-catcher should once again remain an option for rookie quarterback Drake Maye, with a Week 12 matchup against the Miami Dolphins up next.

DeMario Douglas caught five of his seven targets for 59 yards in the Patriots' 28-22 loss to the Rams in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Douglas continues to stay involved in the New England passing attack, recording four or more receptions in each of the last three games for the Patriots. The wideout remains one of rookie quarterback Drake Maye's preferred targets, with a Week 12 matchup against the Miami Dolphins up next.

Hunter Henry hauled in six of his nine targets for 63 yards in the Patriots' 28-22 Week 11 win over the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Henry continues to maximize his role in the New England passing attack of late, recording five or more receptions in four of the last five games. The veteran tight end should once again be in line for plenty of targets in a favorable Week 12 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

Drake Maye completed 30-of-40 pass attempts for 282 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception while also rushing three times for 27 yards and losing a fumble in the Patriots' 28-22 Week 11 loss to the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Maye was able to find moderate success against the Rams Sunday, throwing multiple touchdowns for the second time in the last five games for the Patriots. The rookie signal-caller continues to grow more comfortable behind center, with a Week 12 contest against the Miami Dolphins up next.

Rhamondre Stevenson rushed 20 times for 73 yards while also catching all four of his targets for 16 yards in the Patriots' 28-22 Week 11 loss to the Rams.

Fantasy Impact: Stevenson has found more consistent success on the ground of late, rushing for over 70 yards in each of the last two games. The running back will look to keep the momentum going against the Miami Dolphins in Week 12.

The Chargers D/ST allowed 27 points while picking up three sacks in a 34-27 win over the Bengals in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: The Chargers held the Bengals to just six points in the first half but Cincinnati came to life after halftime. LA was led by Poona Ford, who notched his third sack of the season. The Chargers face another explosive offense in Week 12 when they take on the Ravens. Fantasy gamers rostering the Chargers defense should look elsewhere for their D/ST next week.

Cameron Dicker hit both of his two field-goal attempts and added four extra points in a 34-27 win over the Bengals in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Dicker was perfect on the night, converting field goals from 19 and 53 yards out. On the season, Dicker has made 21 of his 23 attempts. He will be an excellent fantasy option in Week 12 against the Ravens.

Will Dissly caught four of his six targets for 80 yards and a touchdown in a 34-27 win over the Bengals in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Dissly has emerged as a top option on the Chargers' offense as he has drawn at least six targets in four of his past five games. On the season, Dissly has caught 37 passes for 352 yards, both of which are career highs. He sets up as a low-end TE1/high-end TE2 heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Ravens.

Joshua Palmer caught two of his four targets for 23 yards in a 34-27 win over the Bengals in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Palmer has been quiet of late as he has just seven catches over his past four games. He appears to have been overtaken in the pecking order by both Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston. Palmer will take 20 catches for 365 yards and one touchdown into a plus matchup against the Ravens in Week 12.

Quentin Johnston caught two of his eight targets for 48 yards and a touchdown in a 34-27 win over the Bengals in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Johnston came down with a 26-yard touchdown pass from Justin Herbert in the second quarter. The second-year receiver has emerged as a red-zone threat for the Chargers this season as he has six touchdowns on 22 catches. He will be a flex option in Week 12's plus matchup against a leaky Baltimore pass defense.

Ladd McConkey caught six of his nine targets for 123 yards in a 34-27 win over the Bengals in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: McConkey notched his second 100-yard game over the past four contests. He survived an injury scare as he went into the blue tent with a shoulder injury in the first half. He ultimately returned to action and made two clutch catches on the Chargers' game-winning touchdown drive. The rookie has now caught 43 passes for 615 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games. He will be a fantastic fantasy option in Week 12 against a leaky Baltimore secondary.

Gus Edwards carried the ball six times for 27 yards in a 34-27 win over the Bengals in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Edwards mixed in behind J.K. Dobbins, who had 11 carries in the close win. Edwards has now logged 16 carries in his two games since being reinstated from injured reserve. He has little standalone value in fantasy at the moment but he should be rostered in all leagues as the handcuff to Dobbins. He will take on his old team, the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 12.

J.K. Dobbins carried the ball 11 times for 56 yards and two touchdowns while adding a three-yard catch in a 34-27 win over the Bengals in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact: Dobbins has now posted two multi-touchdown games in his past three contests. The veteran running back found the end zone on one and 29-yard carries, with his 29-yard touchdown going down as the game-winner with 18 seconds left on the clock. Dobbins has run for 726 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games this season and can be treated as a low-end RB1 in fantasy for the rest of the season. He will take on his old team, the Baltimore Ravens, in Week 12.