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Week 12 Rankings

Christian McCaffrey Note
Christian McCaffrey photo 1. Christian McCaffrey RB - SF (at GB)
Christian McCaffrey has finished outside the top 10 in each of his two weeks since returning to action. But it is hard to complain too much given the workload. McCaffrey has been on the field for 91 percent of offensive snaps and earned 42 touches across his two games of work. As long as he is getting that level of volume, fantasy managers should continue to treat McCaffrey as an elite RB1, regardless of matchup. It is only a matter of time before the touchdowns and fantasy points follow.
4 days ago
Saquon Barkley Note
Saquon Barkley photo 2. Saquon Barkley RB - PHI (at LAR)
Saquon Barkley continued his bizarre trend of alternating top-two fantasy weeks with weeks outside the top 20. Does that mean fantasy managers should fade Barkley in Week 12? In a word, no. Barkley leads the NFL in scrimmage yards and is second among running backs in fantasy points. He faces a Rams defense in Week 12 that has performed better of late against running backs. But they are still giving up an average of 135.2 scrimmage yards per game to opposing running backs. Keep Barkley locked in as a high-end RB1 this week.
4 days ago
De'Von Achane Note
De'Von Achane photo 3. De'Von Achane RB - MIA (vs . NE)
De'Von Achane continues to thrive whenever Tua Tagovailoa is under center. Achane finished as the overall RB7 in Half-PPR leagues last week. It was the third time in four weeks that Achane finished at least that high. There is not much reason to fade Achane in Week 12 when the Dolphins host the New England Patriots. Achane is the clear-cut lead back in Miami, well ahead of both Raheem Mostert and Jaylen Wright. In the last three weeks, Achane has 58 touches. Mostert and Wright each have 17. New England has given up the 10th-most fantasy points to running backs and ranks 28th in DVOA versus the run. That makes Achane a high-upside RB1 in Week 12.
4 days ago
Joe Mixon Note
Joe Mixon photo 4. Joe Mixon RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Joe Mixon surpassed 100 rushing yards for the fifth time in six games and tacked on three rushing scores for good measure as the Houston Texans destroyed the Dallas Cowboys last Monday night. Mixon has earned at least 22 touches in five straight contests. That volume and Mixon's elite goal-line efficiency have resulted in Mixon entering Week 12 leading all non-quarterbacks in fantasy points per game this season. Even if Mixon regresses to some degree, he should continue to remain a volume-based RB1 in all matchups and formats.
4 days ago
Derrick Henry Note
Derrick Henry photo 5. Derrick Henry RB - BAL (at LAC)
Some negative regression appears to have hit Derrick Henry in recent weeks, but the Ravens' running back has kept his touchdown-scoring streak intact. Henry has found paydirt in all 11 games Baltimore has played this year. We will see strength versus strength when Baltimore travels to face the Los Angeles Chargers. Los Angeles has only given up two touchdowns to opposing running backs this year. That is the fewest in the NFL. It is hard to envision a scenario where fantasy managers should bench Henry this week, but expectations should probably be tempered a bit given the difficult matchup.
4 days ago
Kenneth Walker III Note
Kenneth Walker III photo 6. Kenneth Walker III RB - SEA (vs . ARI)
Kenneth Walker III has been keeping his head above water from a fantasy perspective recently. But the Seattle running back has not exactly dominated the landscape either. Walker III has finished outside the top 12 running backs in fantasy points in five of his last six games. The good news is that Walker III is still getting a huge chunk of the work in the Seattle backfield. He is averaging 16 carries in his last three games. In that same span, Zach Charbonnet has just nine carries for only 15 rushing yards. This week, Seattle hosts the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona has not allowed a touchdown in their last two games. But they have allowed running backs to accumulate high yardage totals against them. In their last three outings, opposing running backs have totaled 447 scrimmage yards. That might be enough to boost Walker III into the top 12 this week, especially considering that there are six NFL teams on a bye.
4 days ago
James Conner Note
James Conner photo 7. James Conner RB - ARI (at SEA)
James Conner has been a yeoman-like fantasy commodity for most of the year. He has only finished three of 10 weeks as a top-12 fantasy running back based on Half-PPR scoring. But he has finished inside the top 20 eight times. That has enabled Conner to enter Week 12 as the overall RB16. This week, Arizona faces a Seattle team that has been a slightly below-average defense against the run this year. Coming off a bye, Cardinals running back James Connor profiles as an intriguing RB1 candidate in Week 12.
4 days ago
Kyren Williams Note
Kyren Williams photo 8. Kyren Williams RB - LAR (vs . PHI)
After beginning the season with at least one touchdown in seven straight games, Kyren Williams has now failed to score in three consecutive contests. But he still has at least 82 yards from scrimmage in all three of those games. Williams also has a total of 61 opportunities across those three outings. Williams has a tough Week 12 matchup when the Philadelphia Eagles come to town for a Sunday night showdown. The Eagles have only allowed three touchdowns to opposing running backs this year. However, Williams gets enough volume to keep trusting him as an every-week starting fantasy running back.
4 days ago
Kareem Hunt Note
Kareem Hunt photo 9. Kareem Hunt RB - KC (at CAR)
Since Week 6, Hunt has been the RB16 in fantasy points per game, averaging 22.8 touches and 90 total yards per game. Among 53 qualifying backs, Hunt ranks 49th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 46th in yards after contact per attempt. With his efficiency lacking, when Pacheco does factor into this backfield heavily, it will definitely hurt Hunt's fantasy value. Since Week 6, Carolina has allowed the third-most rushing yards per game, the 14th-highest missed tackle rate, and the tenth-highest yards after contact per attempt.
2 days ago
David Montgomery Note
David Montgomery photo 10. David Montgomery RB - DET (at IND)
Montgomery is the RB12 in fantasy points per game, ranking 25th in weighted opportunities, ninth in red zone touches, and fourth in total touchdowns. He has averaged 15.8 touches and 80 total yards per game. Montgomery has finished outside the top 24 running backs in weekly scoring only once this season. Among 53 qualifying backs, Montgomery ranks 13th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 24th in yards after contact per attempt. He faces an Indy run defense that, since Week 8, has allowed the 11th-highest explosive run rate, the second-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 14th-highest yards per carry to zone runs (Montgomery 65% zone).
3 days ago
Josh Jacobs Note
Josh Jacobs photo 11. Josh Jacobs RB - GB (vs . SF)
Jacobs is the RB15 in fantasy points per game, ranking 15th in snap share, 11th in weighted opportunities, and 18th in red zone touches. He has averaged 19.9 touches and 102.4 total yards. Among 53 qualifying backs, he ranks 21st in missed tackles forced per attempt and seventh in yards after contact per attempt. The Packers should lean on Jacobs again this week. Since Week 6, the 49ers' run defense has been vulnerable, allowing the second-highest missed tackle rate, the 12th-highest yards after the contact per attempt, the 13th-highest rushing success rate, and the sixth-highest rushing success rate to gap runs (Jacobs 50.6% gap).
3 days ago
Jahmyr Gibbs Note
Jahmyr Gibbs photo 12. Jahmyr Gibbs RB - DET (at IND)
Jahmyr Gibbs flashed his elite upside in last week's blowout victory versus Jacksonville. Gibbs parlayed 12 opportunities into 123 yards and a touchdown, resulting in an RB6 weekly finish. Gibbs and David Montgomery continue to make the best running back tandem in the NFL. Fantasy managers would probably prefer if Gibbs was getting more touches, but he continues to prove he can produce in limited opportunities. That should continue to be the case in Week 12 versus a below-average Indianapolis Colts defense. Consider Gibbs an RB1 once again this week.
4 days ago
Jonathan Taylor Note
Jonathan Taylor photo 13. Jonathan Taylor RB - IND (vs . DET)
Jonathan Taylor fell short of expectations last week in a favorable matchup against the New York Jets. Taylor had the third-lowest yards per carry in his five-year NFL career. He also failed to find the end zone, while quarterback Anthony Richardson ran for two scores. Taylor has a tough task this week against the Detroit Lions. Detroit is a top-five defense versus the run this season. They have allowed seven rushing touchdowns but have given up less than 100 total yards per game to enemy backs. Taylor may be more of an RB2 than RB1 this week if the Lions keep him out of the end zone.
4 days ago
Brian Robinson Jr. Note
Brian Robinson Jr. photo 14. Brian Robinson Jr. RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
A.J. Brown Note
A.J. Brown photo 15. A.J. Brown WR - PHI (at LAR)
Some negative touchdown regression is largely to blame for A.J. Brown finishing 36th or worse among wide receivers in fantasy points in three of his last four games. A Week 12 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams could help cure Brown's recent end zone drought. The Rams have allowed 13 receiving touchdowns to opposing wide receivers this season. Only three NFL teams have allowed more. Brown is always a threat to score, and a touchdown would push him into WR1 territory this week.
4 days ago
Najee Harris Note
Najee Harris photo 16. Najee Harris RB - PIT (at CLE)
Harris is the RB26 in fantasy points per game, ranking 23rd in opportunity share, sixth in carries, and ninth in red zone touches. He has averaged 19.6 touches and 89 total yards per game. Among 53 qualifying backs, Harris ranks sixth in missed tackles forced per attempt and 22nd in yards after contact per attempt. Harris should post another nice stat line this week. Since Week 6, Cleveland has allowed the sixth-highest explosive run rate and missed tackle rate while also giving up the fifth-highest yards before contact per attempt.
3 days ago
Amon-Ra St. Brown Note
Amon-Ra St. Brown photo 17. Amon-Ra St. Brown WR - DET (at IND)
Amon-Ra St. Brown has now caught at least one touchdown in eight consecutive games. That streak and last week's overall WR1 performance have enabled St. Brown to enter Week 12 trailing only Ja'Marr Chase among wide receivers in total fantasy points. With Chase on a bye this week, St. Brown is a logical candidate to be this week's top fantasy wideout. Even if he falls short of that lofty perch, fantasy managers should continue to trust St. Brown as an elite WR1. This week's matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts should only help St. Brown, who thrives against zone coverage.
4 days ago
Aaron Jones Note
Aaron Jones photo 18. Aaron Jones RB - MIN (at CHI)
Jones is the RB22 in fantasy points per game, ranking 19th in snap share, 13th in weighted opportunities, and 13th in red zone touches. He has averaged 18.6 touches and 95.4 total yards. Among 53 qualifying backs, Jones ranks 31st in explosive run rate and 14th in yards after contact per attempt. Jones should have a nice day against a Bears run defense that, since Week 6, has allowed the 11th-highest explosive run rate, the eighth-most rushing yards per game, and the tenth-highest yards per carry to zone runs (Jones 56.1% zone).
3 days ago
Tyrone Tracy Jr. Note
Tyrone Tracy Jr. photo 19. Tyrone Tracy Jr. RB - NYG (vs . TB)
Since Week 5, Tracy Jr. has been the RB22 in fantasy points per game, averaging 18.1 touches and 98.7 total yards per game. Since Week 5, among 57 qualifying backs, Tracy Jr. has ranked ninth in explosive run rate and yards after contact per attempt and 13th in missed tackles forced per attempt. Tracy Jr. should have another strong week against a Bucs run defense that, since Week 6, has allowed the 12th-highest explosive run rate and rushing yards per game, the sixth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the 11th-highest yards per carry to zone runs (since Week 5 Tracy Jr. 51.6% zone).
3 days ago
Rhamondre Stevenson Note
Rhamondre Stevenson photo 20. Rhamondre Stevenson RB - NE (at MIA)
Stevenson is the RB24 in fantasy points per game, ranking 12th in snap share, 16th in opportunity share, and fourth in red zone touches. Since Week 8, he has played at least 70% of the snaps weekly while averaging 20.8 touches and 71.3 total yards. Among 53 qualifying backs, he ranks 28th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 32nd in yards after contact per attempt. Stevenson will have to rely upon volume and touchdown equity this week because the efficiency won't be there. Since Week 6, Miami has allowed the seventh-fewest rushing yards per game and the 13th-lowest explosive run rate while having the 12th-highest stuff rate.
3 days ago
Nico Collins Note
Nico Collins photo 21. Nico Collins WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
After missing over a month of action due to a hamstring injury, Nico Collins returned to the lineup last week. He appeared to make an immediate impact, scoring a 77-yard touchdown on Houston's first play from scrimmage. But the play was called back due to a penalty. The Texans went on to win handily and did not need Collins to do much heavy lifting. Collins ended the night with four catches for 54 yards. Some better fortune should be in store for Houston's top wideout when the team takes on the Tennessee Titans. The Titans have been tougher against the run than the pass, which should open up opportunities for Collins in this matchup.
4 days ago
Tony Pollard Note
Tony Pollard photo 22. Tony Pollard RB - TEN (at HOU)
Pollard will revisit his workhorse status this week with Tyjae Spears out. In Weeks 7-9, with Spears out, Pollard played at least 82% of the snaps weekly while averaging 24 touches and 112 total yards. Pollard should see similar usage this week. Among 53 qualifying backs, Pollard ranks 23rd in explosive run rate and sixth in yards after contact per attempt. Pollard could surprise people this week. Houston's run defense hasn't been a shutdown unit. Since Week 7, Houston has allowed the third-highest explosive run rate, the highest yards after contact per attempt, the third-highest yards per carry to gap runs, and the eighth-highest success rate to gap runs (Pollard 57.5% gap).
2 days ago
Chuba Hubbard Note
Chuba Hubbard photo 23. Chuba Hubbard RB - CAR (vs . KC)
Hubbard is the RB13 in fantasy points per game, ranking ninth in snap share and opportunity share and 14th in red zone touches. Hubbard has averaged 19.1 touches and 94.2 total yards per game. Hubbard will lose a few snaps this week to Jonathon Brooks. Much like with Kareem Hunt, this could be a problem in a week or two for Hubbard, but it doesn't change his outlook for Week 12. Hubbard will run into brick walls all day against a Chiefs run defense that, since Week 6, has allowed the fourth-lowest explosive run rate and the lowest rushing yards per game and missed tackle rate.
3 days ago
Justin Jefferson Note
Justin Jefferson photo 24. Justin Jefferson WR - MIN (at CHI)
Justin Jefferson has underwhelmed in two straight games. But even when that is the case, he is still posting starter-level production. Jefferson has scored more than 11 points in nine of 10 games and his worst weekly finish is WR33. Jefferson has a tough Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears. The Bears have given up the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing wideouts this year. But Jefferson is about as matchup-proof as it gets at the wide receiver position. He should continue to post huge numbers once again in Week 12.
4 days ago
J.K. Dobbins Note
J.K. Dobbins photo 25. J.K. Dobbins RB - LAC (vs . BAL)
Dobbins ranks 11th in snap share, 16th in weighted opportunities, and 15th in carries as the RB14 in fantasy points per game. Since Week 3, his tackle-breaking metrics have been struggling, as he has ranked 31st in missed tackles forced per attempt and 30th in yards after contact per attempt (among 44 qualifying backs). Dobbins has averaged 17.7 touches and 84.1 total yards. Dobbins will likely need to score a touchdown this week to pay off for fantasy. Since Week 6, Baltimore has remained an elite run defense, allowing the fifth-lowest explosive run rate, the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game, and the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate.
2 days ago
Puka Nacua Note
Puka Nacua photo 26. Puka Nacua WR - LAR (vs . PHI)
Since returning to the Rams lineup last month, Puka Nacua has finished as a top-20 fantasy wideout in three of four games. His miss was notable because Nacua was ejected in that game early for throwing a punch. Nacua continues to produce whenever he is on the field. The Rams have a tough matchup in Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles. But head coach Sean McVay and quarterback Matthew Stafford are savvy enough to be able to get their wide receivers involved. I would not hesitate to start both Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp this week.
4 days ago
Tyreek Hill Note
Tyreek Hill photo 27. Tyreek Hill WR - MIA (vs . NE)
Everyone has choices to make in life. Some good and well, some not so good. We'll file the New England Patriots coaching staff's decision not to shadow Puka Nacua with Christian Gonzalez last week under not-so-good. In Week 5, Christian Gonzalez followed Tyreek Hill on 78% of his routes, limiting him to four receptions and 59 scoreless receiving yards. We'll see if they let Gonzalez shadow him or allow Hill to destroy them this week. That's also assuming that Gonzalez is active this week. He popped up on the injury report on Friday with a hip issue and has been listed as questionable. If Gonzalez is out, Hill could be off to the races. Since Tagovailoa's return, Hill has had a 20% target share, a 38.4% air-yard share, 2.03 YPRR, and a 25.6% first-read share. He has four end-zone targets across his last four games. If you have Hill, you're starting him weekly in nearly every instance. Since Week 6, New England has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game and the seventh-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
2 days ago
Cooper Kupp Note
Cooper Kupp photo 28. Cooper Kupp WR - LAR (vs . PHI)
As is the case with teammate Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp has produced in every full game he has played since returning from an early-season injury. Kupp peaked with last week's overall WR2 weekly performance and has 80 yards and/or a touchdown in five of six games this season. A matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles and rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell looks in Week 12 for Kupp and the Rams. Kupp and Nacua line up all over the formation, so it is difficult to assume one gets shut down. That means that even in a difficult draw, Kupp should continue to be an elite fantasy wide receiver in this game.
3 days ago
Bucky Irving Note
Bucky Irving photo 29. Bucky Irving RB - TB (at NYG)
Since Week 7, Irving has been the RB24 in fantasy points per game, averaging 13.5 touches and 70.5 total yards per game. He has played 39% of the snaps overall per game while averaging 50.6% of the rushing play snaps, 33.3% of the passing down snaps, and 40% of the snaps inside the ten-yard line. The Bucs have utilized him perfectly, with 54.2% of his rushing attempts coming on gap runs. Among 53 qualifying backs, he ranks seventh in explosive run rate, third in missed tackles forced per attempt, and 13th in yards after contact per attempt. Irving should post another tasty stat line in Week 12. Since Week 6, New York has allowed the highest explosive run rate, the most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the fifth-highest yards per carry to gap runs.
3 days ago
DK Metcalf Note
DK Metcalf photo 30. DK Metcalf WR - SEA (vs . ARI)
DK Metcalf returned to action last week after missing two games due to injury. Metcalf resumed his normal workload in Seattle, catching seven balls for 70 yards. He has been somewhat boom-or-bust this season from a fantasy standpoint. Metcalf has three top-10 fantasy finishes but has finished outside the top 24 in his other five games. It is hard to argue against Metcalf's upside, especially with many prominent wideouts having a Week 12 bye. Because of that, Metcalf is a borderline WR1 despite some inconsistent weekly results.
3 days ago
CeeDee Lamb Note
CeeDee Lamb photo 31. CeeDee Lamb WR - DAL (at WAS)
With Cooper Rush at quarterback over the last two games, Lamb has had a 24.7% target share, 1.50 YPRR, and a 36.8% first-read share. Last week, he had a bounceback game as the WR14 for the week. Lamb has two red zone targets and an end zone target in this sample. Lamb is a volume-infused WR2 moving forward who faces a Washington pass defense that, since Week 6, has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game and the ninth-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Mike Evans Note
Mike Evans photo 32. Mike Evans WR - TB (at NYG)
Mike Evans is scheduled to return to the lineup for the first time since aggravating a hamstring injury early in Week 7. A lack of volume seemed to be Evans' biggest issue early in the year, as he was often a touchdown-dependent starter. But Evans will return to a team that is now without Chris Godwin for the season. That could enable Evans to see more targets going forward, boosting his fantasy value. His Week 12 prospects are favorable facing a New York Giants defense that ranks 31st in DVOA versus number-one wideouts this year. Provided no setbacks, fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting Evans this week despite the layoff.
3 days ago
George Pickens Note
George Pickens photo 33. George Pickens WR - PIT (at CLE)
Pickens is the WR30 in fantasy points per game, ranking sixth in deep targets and fourth in red zone targets among wide receivers. He has a 26.9% target share, a 47% air-yard share, 2.69 YPRR, and a 35.9% first-read share. Since Week 6, Cleveland has utilized single-high at the 11th-highest rate (55.3%). Against single high, Pickens has seen his target share jump to 31.7%, his YPRR rise to 3.25, and his first-read share climb to 41.1%. Since Week 6, Cleveland has been eaten alive by perimeter wide receivers, allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game and the third-most receiving yards per game.
3 days ago
D'Andre Swift Note
D'Andre Swift photo 34. D'Andre Swift RB - CHI (vs . MIN)
Last week, Swift lost his stranglehold on the Bears' backfield, playing 54% of the snaps overall, 59% of the rushing plays, and only 29% of the snaps in the red zone. Roschon Johnson had a 71% snap rate inside the red zone. That will be problematic for Swift moving forward if it sticks. Swift is the RB19 in fantasy, averaging 18.3 touches and 87.8 total yards. Last week, Swift had 16 touches and 84 total yards. Among 53 qualifying backs, Swift ranks 22nd in explosive run rate and 34th in yards after contact per attempt. Swift will run into brick walls all day in Week 12. Since Week 6, Minnesota has allowed the second-lowest rushing yards per game and yards after contact per attempt and the 11th-lowest explosive run rate. Swift has been listed as questionable this week (groin). He didn't practice on Wednesday, but he had a limited practice session on Thursday and full practice participation on Friday.
2 days ago
Nick Chubb Note
Nick Chubb photo 35. Nick Chubb RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
Chubb has played only 30-36% of the snaps in three of his four games this season while averaging 13.8 touches and 42.3 total yards. He looks like a player coming off a major injury, with an 11% missed tackle rate and only 2.25 yards after contact per attempt. Chubb has another nice matchup on the ground incoming this week, but I don't know if he can take advantage of it. Since Week 6, Pittsburgh has allowed the ninth-highest explosive run rate, the highest yards per carry to zone runs, and the second-highest rushing success rate to zone runs (Chubb 60.4% zone).
3 days ago
Rico Dowdle Note
Rico Dowdle photo 36. Rico Dowdle RB - DAL (at WAS)
Dallas has been blown out in each of the last two games, which has led to Dowdle's final snap counts lying to an extent. In the first three-quarters of the last two games, Dowdle has played 59% of the snaps, with 81% of the rushing play snaps and 56% of the red zone snaps. Since Week 10, he has averaged 13.5 touches and 45 total yards. Since Week 9, among 32 qualifying backs, Dowdle ranks ninth in explosive run rate and seventh in yards after contact per attempt. On a per-snap basis, he has played well, but Dallas's quarterback play, the game scripts, and Mike McCarthy's insistence upon remaining pass-heavy despite the putrid quarterback play have hurt Dowdle. If Dallas can keep this game competitive, Dowdle can walk away with a nice stat line this week. Since Week 6, Washington has allowed the fourth-highest missed tackle rate, the eighth-highest yards per carry to zone runs, and the seventh-highest success rate to zone runs (since Week 9, Dowdle 55.9% zone).
3 days ago
Deebo Samuel Sr. Note
Deebo Samuel Sr. photo 37. Deebo Samuel Sr. WR - SF (at GB)
Samuel has finished as a WR2 or better in weekly fantasy scoring in four of his nine games played this season. Samuel has an 18.5% target share, 2.06 YPRR, and a 24% first-read share. He is eighth in red zone targets among wide receivers. Since Week 6, Green Bay has been 11th in two high rate (51.6%). Against two high (minimum 40 routes), in the eight games Samuel has played at least 62.7% of the snaps, he has had a 19% TPRR and 1.94 YPRR against two high. The 49ers should look to feature Samuel's dynamic run after the catch ability this week against Green Bay. The Packers have allowed the 12th-highest missed tackle rate per reception and the 14th-highest yards after the catch per reception. Among 56 qualifying receivers, Samuel ranks second in yards after the catch per reception and 15th in missed tackles forced per reception. Since Week 6, Green Bay has held perimeter wide receivers to the third-fewest receiving yards per game and the fifth-lowest PPR points per target, but Samuel's unique skillset and run-after-the-catch ability can overcome a tough matchup. With Brandon Allen at the helm this week, the 49ers could lean more on Samuel's rushing ability and easy yards after the catch ability.
2 days ago
Malik Nabers Note
Malik Nabers photo 38. Malik Nabers WR - NYG (vs . TB)
Nabers is the WR9 in fantasy points per game, ranking second in deep targets among wide receivers. He hasn't seen a red zone target since Week 4, which is more of an indictment against the offense than it is with Nabers' role within the offense. Nabers has a 33.8% target share, a 49.5% air-yard share, 2.15 YPRR, and a 43.7% first-read share. If he can get competent quarterback play from Tommy DeVito this week, he should slay the Bucs secondary. Since Week 6, Tampa Bay has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards per game and the third-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers. Nabers popped up on the injury report on Friday (groin). He has been listed as questionable.
2 days ago
Courtland Sutton Note
Courtland Sutton photo 39. Courtland Sutton WR - DEN (at LV)
Sutton is the WR34 in fantasy points per game, ranking sixth in deep targets and fourth in red zone targets among wide receivers. Since Week 5, Sutton has had a 22.1% target share, a 37.4% air-yard share, 2.21 YPRR, and a 30.6% first-read share. Since Week 7, the Raiders have moved toward more two high coverage with the fourth-highest rate (60%). Since Week 5, against two high, Sutton has had a 21.1% target share and 27.3% first-read share, but his YPRR has dropped off a table to 0.85. He'll get plenty of volume this week, but it's questionable how efficient he'll be with it. Since Week 6, the Raiders have allowed the second-fewest receiving yards per game and the third-fewest fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Zay Flowers Note
Zay Flowers photo 40. Zay Flowers WR - BAL (at LAC)
Flowers has had the breakout season that I hoped for as the WR22 in fantasy points per game. Flowers ranks 11th among wide receivers in deep targets, but he has only had two red zone looks in his last nine games. It's a big reason why he only has four touchdowns this season (18th among wide receivers). Flowers has a 24.2% target share, 2.29 YPRR, and a fantastic 29.1% first-read share. The Chargers have utilized two high at the second-highest rate (61.3%) in the NFL. Against two-high, Flowers' numbers have dropped off the table with a 20.3% target share and 1.35 YPRR while seeing his first-read share jump to 26.1%. While Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins just ripped the Chargers secondary apart, they have been a tough assignment. Since Week 6, the Bolts' secondary has allowed the eighth-fewest receiving yards per game and the fourth-lowest PPR points per target.
3 days ago
Rachaad White Note
Rachaad White photo 41. Rachaad White RB - TB (at NYG)
Since Week 7, White has been the RB7 in fantasy points per game, averaging 12.3 touches and 70.8 total yards. He has averaged 56% of the snaps overall while playing 47.2% of the rushing play snaps, 60.2% of the passing down snaps, and 65% of the snaps inside the ten-yard line. Among 53 qualifying backs, White ranks 27th in missed tackles forced per attempt and 17th in yards after contact per attempt. White has a glorious matchup this week against a Giants run defense that, since Week 6, has allowed the highest explosive run rate, the most rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the fifth-highest yards per carry to zone runs (White 62.5% zone).
3 days ago
Travis Kelce Note
Travis Kelce photo 42. Travis Kelce TE - KC (at CAR)
The Buffalo Bills put the clamps on Travis Kelce last week, holding the Chiefs star to just eight scoreless yards. It was quite the departure from Kelce's recent form. In the three games before last week, Kelce had a total of 32 receptions for 254 yards. Expect Kelce's Week 12 numbers to more closely resemble those previous stat lines when Kansas City faces Carolina. In addition to their other deficiencies on defense, the Panthers have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing tight ends this season. Keep Kelce as an elite TE1 this week.
4 days ago
Javonte Williams Note
Javonte Williams photo 43. Javonte Williams RB - DEN (at LV)
Last week, Williams remained the leader of the Denver backfield with 52% of the snaps, 13 touches, and 87 total yards. The blowout nature of last week's game is diluting Williams' role last week. In the first three-quarters of the game handled 64% of the snaps overall, 61% of the rushing play snaps, 66% of the passing down snaps, and 85% of the red zone snaps. The last time Williams matched up with the Raiders' defense, he finished with 18 touches and 111 total yards. Since Week 7, his tackle-breaking metrics haven't been great, with only a 6% missed tackle rate and 2.19 yards after contact per attempt, but the Raiders have a basement-level defense that Williams can succeed against. Since Week 6, the Raiders have allowed the seventh-highest missed tackle rate, the tenth-highest yards after contact per attempt, and the tenth-most rushing scores.
3 days ago
Terry McLaurin Note
Terry McLaurin photo 44. Terry McLaurin WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
I'm willing to toss last week in the trash for McLaurin. He has been so good this season that one game shouldn't deter us from playing him. McLaurin is the WR21 in fantasy points per game while ranking sixth in deep targets and 19th in red zone targets. Among 71 qualifying receivers, he is 13th in separation and 14th in route win rate. McLaurin has a 20.9% target share, 2.43 YPRR, and a 26.2% first-read share. McLaurin should have a strong bounceback game this week against a Dallas secondary that, since Week 6, has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game and the fifth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Jayden Reed Note
Jayden Reed photo 45. Jayden Reed WR - GB (vs . SF)
Reed is the WR16 in fantasy points per game with ten deep targets this season. He hasn't seen a red-zone look since Week 6. Overall, he has a 16.6% target share, 2.80 YPRR, and a 21.5% first-read share. Since Week 4, the 49ers have utilized Cover 3 or Cover 4 with 56.2% of their coverage snaps. Since Week 6, against these coverages, Reed has ranked third on the team in TPRR (20%) and YPRR (2.53) and second in first-read share (18.8%). This doesn't project to be a "big Reed week." Since Week 6, San Francisco has allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game and the second-lowest PPR points per target to slot receivers.
3 days ago
Ladd McConkey Note
Ladd McConkey photo 46. Ladd McConkey WR - LAC (vs . BAL)
McConkey is the WR32 in fantasy points per game, with WR3 or higher weekly finishes in five of his last seven games. He has a 22.2% target share, 2.44 YPRR, and a 26.6% first-read share. Since Week 4, he has four red zone targets. Since Week 9, Baltimore has moved to heavy two-high usage with the seventh-highest rate (58%) in the NFL. Against two high, McConkey leads the team with a 21.3% target share with 1.72 YPRR and a stellar 25% first-read share. He should roast a Baltimore secondary that has allowed the eighth-most receiving yards per game and the tenth-most fantasy points per game to slot receivers. McConkey didn't practice on Thursday (shoulder), but he did manage limited practice sessions on Friday and Saturday. This hopefully puts him on track to play this week. He has been listed as questionable.
16 hours ago
Calvin Ridley Note
Calvin Ridley photo 47. Calvin Ridley WR - TEN (at HOU)
Since Week 8, Ridley has been the WR11 in fantasy points per game, ranking 34th in separation and 24th in route win rate (among 94 qualifying wide receivers). Across his last four games, he has had a 30.4% target share, a 51.7% air-yard share, 2.69 YPRR, and a 39.1% first-read share. He has also seen two end-zone targets. Houston has two weeks this season where they have heavily deployed two high, but for most of the season, they have been based around single high coverage. In Weeks 2-10, they have utilized single-high with 61.4% of their defensive snaps. Since Week 8, against single-high, Ridley has had a 38.7% target share, 3.95 YPRR, and a 46.8% first-read share. He should crush this week if Levis can feed him catchable targets. Since Week 7, Houston has allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Brock Bowers Note
Brock Bowers photo 48. Brock Bowers TE - LV (vs . DEN)
Brock Bowers gets a Week 12 matchup with a tough Denver Broncos defense. Denver ranks third in the league in DVOA versus tight ends. However, that should not prohibit Bowers from posting huge fantasy numbers this week. That is because Bowers is the focal point of the Raiders' passing offense. The dynamic rookie tight end was targeted 16 times in last week's loss to the Miami Dolphins. Bowers already beat the Broncos once this year, when he scored his first NFL touchdown en route to an 8-97-1 line. He finished as the overall TE2 for that week, and could very well do so again this week.
4 days ago
Marvin Harrison Jr. Note
Marvin Harrison Jr. photo 49. Marvin Harrison Jr. WR - ARI (at SEA)
Harrison Jr. has stumbled to WR37 in fantasy points per game this season. Among wide receivers, he ranks tenth in deep targets, but he has only five red zone targets this season, with only one over his last six games. His splits against single high and two high coverage have been pronounced. Recently, those splits have improved some, which could lead to a better day for Harrison Jr. in Week 12 than many expect. Since Week 7, against two high, he has had a 20% target share, 2.16 YPRR, and a team-leading 33.3% first-read share. Since Week 6, Seattle has utilized two high at the 12th-highest rate (50%). This is a neutral matchup for Harrison Jr. Since Week 6, Seattle has allowed the 14th-most fantasy points per game and the 15th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Jameson Williams Note
Jameson Williams photo 50. Jameson Williams WR - DET (at IND)
After last week's monster game, Williams is the WR27 in fantasy points per game. He has eight deep targets in eight games played, but he hasn't had a red zone target since Week 2. Williams has a 17% target share, 2.51 YPRR, and a 24.4% first-read share. Since Week 9, Indy has leaned into two high with the 12th-highest rate (52.6%). Williams has destroyed two high with a 22.7% target share, 2.96 YPRR, and a 30.8% first-read share. His abilities against two high was a big reason I was so high on him last week, and he's primed to smash again. Since Week 6, Indy has allowed the 12th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Indy has also struggled to defend deep passing this season. They have allowed the fourth-most passing yards per game and the 12th-highest adjusted completion rate to deep passing. Williams leads the team in deep targets.
2 days ago
Tank Dell Note
Tank Dell photo 51. Tank Dell WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Last week, with Collins back in the lineup, Dell had a 20.6% target share, a 37.9% air-yard share, 2.0 YPRR, and a 20.8% first-read share. Dell finished as the WR41 for the week. Dell has six red zone targets in his last six games played. He has been rounding into form as the season has moved along. Since Week 6, among 76 qualifying wide receivers, Dell has ranked sixth in separation and first in route win rate. Dell should excel this week against a Tennessee secondary that, since Week 7, has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game and the ninth-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Note
Jaxon Smith-Njigba photo 52. Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR - SEA (vs . ARI)
Smith-Njigba continues to explode in his sophomore season as the WR16 in fantasy points per game. He has eight red zone targets across his last seven games played. Since Week 7, Arizona has had the 11th-highest two-high rate (50%). Smith-Njigba has been Seattle's go-to weapon against two high with a team-leading 23.5% target share, 2.19 YPRR, and a 24.3% first-read share. Since Week 6, Arizona has still struggled against slot receivers, allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game while ranking 15th in passer rating when targeted (106.1). Smith-Njigba should lead the way for Seattle's aerial assault this week.
3 days ago
Trey McBride Note
Trey McBride photo 53. Trey McBride TE - ARI (at SEA)
Trey McBride enters Week 12 as holder of a bizarre stat. The Arizona Cardinals tight end has 49 catches and 552 receiving yards without a single receiving touchdown. McBride did rush for a short score a few weeks back, but fantasy managers would sure like McBride to get some end-zone looks. Even without catching any touchdown passes, McBride has been a top-12 quarterback in six of nine games. That should inspire confidence if some positive touchdown regression comes his way in the coming weeks. Fantasy managers should keep rolling McBride out as a TE1 in 10 and 12-team leagues.
4 days ago
DJ Moore Note
DJ Moore photo 54. DJ Moore WR - CHI (vs . MIN)
Since Week 8, Moore has had a 19.8% target share, 0.94 YPRR, and a 27.3% first-read share. Last week, Moore had a 22.6% target share, 1.68 YPRR, and he was third on the team with a 25.9% first-read share. 57.1% of his targets were designed (no other wide receiver had above a 12.5% designed target rate. Moore's aDOT was only 0.9 yards. Thomas Brown was feeding him underneath designed looks which will help his PPR value, but it could hurt his ceiling weekly. Since Week 6, Minnesota has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points per game and the sixth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Moore's underneath role won't be great this week, though. Since Week 6, Minnesota has also given up the sixth-lowest yards after contact per reception and the tenth-lowest missed tackle rate per reception (ninth-lowest yards after the catch). Moore will have issues creating after the catch this week.
3 days ago
Jauan Jennings Note
Jauan Jennings photo 55. Jauan Jennings WR - SF (at GB)
Since his return, Jennings has been amazing, averaging 20.7 fantasy points per game while soaking up a 32.8% target share and a 41.3% first-read share with 2.71 YPRR and 92 receiving yards per game. Jennings has seven deep targets and nine red zone looks in his eight games played. Since Week 6, Green Bay has been 11th in two high rate (51.6%). Against two high (minimum 40 routes), Jennings has led the team in TPRR (29%) and YPRR (3.29). Jennings should be a focal point of the passing attack again this week. Jennings will have to deal with Green Bay's talented secondary that, since Week 6, has held perimeter wide receivers to the third-fewest receiving yards per game and the fifth-lowest PPR points per target. Jennings still likely has a strong target volume floor, but Brandon Allen, as quarterback, might limit his ceiling this week.
2 days ago
DeAndre Hopkins Note
DeAndre Hopkins photo 56. DeAndre Hopkins WR - KC (at CAR)
Hopkins route share has now trended downward for three straight games, from 62% to 51.4% last week. His first-read share has also taken a nosedive from 28% in Week 9 to only 11.1% last week. These trends are nightmare fuel for a player who looked like he was trending toward a high-volume role in the Chiefs offense weekly. Last week, Hopkins had a 12.1% target share, 1.61 YPRR, and 29 receiving yards. He has become a volatile flex quickly. Since Week 6, Carolina has allowed the 14th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers while sitting at 18th in fantasy points per game given up to the position.
3 days ago
Quentin Johnston Note
Quentin Johnston photo 57. Quentin Johnston WR - LAC (vs . BAL)
Last week, Johnston saw a season-high eight targets while producing a familiar two receptions, 48 receiving yards, and a score stat line. Last week, Johnston tied McConkey for the team lead in first-read share (31.8%). Overall, as the WR36 in fantasy points per game, Johnson has a 17.3% target share with 2.01 YPRR and a 24.1% first-read share. Johnston has only two red zone targets across his last six games. Since Week 9, Baltimore has moved to heavy two-high usage with the seventh-highest rate (58%) in the NFL. Against two high, ranks third on the team in target share (12.1%) and first-read share (19.6%) while leading the way with 2.18 YPRR. Johnston is a high-upside flex this week against a Ravens secondary that has allowed the most fantasy points per game and receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Josh Downs Note
Josh Downs photo 58. Josh Downs WR - IND (vs . DET)
There's no slowing down or stopping Downs' breakout season as the WR17 in fantasy points per game. Downs has finished outside the top 31 fantasy wide receivers in weekly scoring only once since Week 4. He is 11th in red zone targets among wide receivers. Downs has a 24.9% target share, 2.58 YPRR, and a 31.4% first-read share. Since Week 6, the Lions have had the fourth-highest rate of single-high (60%). Against single-high, Downs has seen his YPRR increase to 2.76. Downs should have another banner day against a secondary that, since Week 6, has allowed the tenth-most fantasy points per game and the most receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
3 days ago
George Kittle Note
George Kittle photo 59. George Kittle TE - SF (at GB)
George Kittle missed last week's loss due to a hamstring injury, but he practiced on Wednesday. That means he should be trending in the right direction in anticipation of a Week 12 meeting with the Green Bay Packers. As long as Kittle is available on Sunday, fantasy managers should not hesitate to reinsert him into starting lineups. Kittle has finished all eight games he has played as a top 10 weekly fantasy tight end. That trend is very likely to continue against a Packers defense that ranks 28th in the NFL in DVOA versus opposing tight ends this year.
4 days ago
Austin Ekeler Note
Austin Ekeler photo 60. Austin Ekeler RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
Last week, Ekeler played 52% of the snaps while playing 59% of the passing down snaps. Ekeler could see his snaps drop some this week if Washington is in positive game script more and with Brian Robinson Jr. healthier. In Weeks 1-2, Ekeler averaged 8.5 touches and 73.5 total yards, with Robinson Jr. playing his usual role. Among 53 qualifying backs, Ekeler ranks 45th in yards after contact per attempt and 47th in missed tackles forced per attempt. Ekeler is a strong flex play this week against a leaky Dallas run defense. Since Week 6, Dallas has allowed the second-highest explosive run rate, the fourth-most rushing yards per game, and the third-highest gap rushing success rate (Ekeler 56.9% gap).
3 days ago
Christian Watson Note
Christian Watson photo 61. Christian Watson WR - GB (vs . SF)
Watson is coming off a game where he led the team with a 23.5% target share and 33.3% first-read share. He had a 76.1% air-yard share and 150 receiving yards. Overall, Watson has an 11.5% target share, 2.68 YPRR, and a 13.8% first-read share. He has three red zone targets in his last five games. Since Week 4, the 49ers have utilized Cover 3 or Cover 4 with 56.2% of their coverage snaps. Since Week 6, against these coverages, Watson has ranked second in TPRR (22%), first in YPRR (3.91), and third in first-read share (16.7%). We'll see if Watson can continue his otherworldly efficiency against these coverages this week. He'll need to if he wants to walk away from Week 12 with a strong game against a tough opponent. Since Week 6, the 49ers have been shutting down perimeter wide receivers, allowing the 12th-fewest fantasy points per game and the seventh-lowest PPR points per target to the position.
3 days ago
Jakobi Meyers Note
Jakobi Meyers photo 62. Jakobi Meyers WR - LV (vs . DEN)
Since Week 4, Meyers has been the WR27 in fantasy points per game, commanding a 24.6% target share with 1.78 YPRR and a 32.5% first-read share. He has two end zone targets in his last five games played. In his last meeting with Denver, Patrick Surtain followed him on 50% of his routes. With Surtain on him, he had only two targets, securing one with 18 scoreless receiving yards. Meyers finished with nine targets, six receptions, and 72 scoreless receiving yards. Surtain only followed Drake London on 50% of his routes last week, so we might see Surtain in Meyers' back pocket at a similar clip as their last meeting. Since Week 6, Denver has ranked 16th in PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Rome Odunze Note
Rome Odunze photo 63. Rome Odunze WR - CHI (vs . MIN)
Last week, Odunze led the team with a 32.3% target share, a 53.6% air-yard share, 2.17 YPRR, and a 32.3% first-read share. Odunze's takeover has been slowly coming since after the bye. I've discussed his first-read share leading the way in various games since Chicago's bye. Since Week 8, Odunze has been tied for second on the team with a 27.3% first-read share and tied for the team lead with two end-zone targets. Since Week 6, Minnesota has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points per game and the sixth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. If Williams can have a productive game in Week 12, Odunze could smash.
3 days ago
Cam Akers Note
Cam Akers photo 64. Cam Akers RB - MIN (at CHI)
Cade Otton Note
Cade Otton photo 65. Cade Otton TE - TB (at NYG)
Most NFL teams look forward to their bye weeks to ease the wear and tear on players' bodies. But fantasy managers were probably not happy about having to bench Cade Otton last week. Otton had posted three top-five fantasy finishes in four weeks before Tampa Bay's Week 11 bye. While Otton should be able to pick up where he left off, it is worth noting that his hot streak coincided with injuries to wide receivers Chris Godwin and Mike Evans. Evans should be back this week. Monitor Otton's volume this week with Evans back, but do not let Evans' return prevent you from starting Otton. The New York Giants rank 27th in the league in DVOA versus opposing tight ends.
4 days ago
Jaylen Waddle Note
Jaylen Waddle photo 66. Jaylen Waddle WR - MIA (vs . NE)
Since Tagovailoa's return, Waddle has only had a 13.1% target share, 1.30 YPRR, and a 14.4% first-read share. I don't know why Miami refuses to throw Waddle the ball, but it's not happening. Could that change this week if Gonzalez shadows Hill? Sure, it is a possibility. If Tagovailoa does feed Waddle, he should have plenty of success against a secondary that, since Week 6, has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points per game and the seventh-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Cedric Tillman Note
Cedric Tillman photo 67. Cedric Tillman WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
With Winston under center, Tillman has been the WR8 in fantasy points per game. He has commanded a 20.1% target share and 23.8% first-read share with four end-zone targets (team-leading) and 73.7 receiving yards per game. Since Week 6, the Steelers have had the highest single-high rate in the NFL (73.5%). Since Week 8, against single-high, Tillman has ranked second on the team with a 24.6% target share, 2.46 YPRR, and a 25.5% first-read share. The question for Tillman and Jerry Jeudy this week is, "Who will Joey Porter Jr. shadow?" Porter Jr. has followed six receivers this season on at least 65.2% of their routes. In his primary coverage, only one receiver surpassed 50 receiving yards, and he allowed only one receiving touchdown. The possible shadow coverage adds some volatility to Tillman's projection this week. Whoever avoids shadow coverage should eat this week. Since Week 6, Pittsburgh has allowed the sixth-most receiving yards per game and the 11th-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Dallas Goedert Note
Dallas Goedert photo 68. Dallas Goedert TE - PHI (at LAR)
Godert has remained a steady option despite Philly's run-heavy offense. He is the TE7 in fantasy points per game and has at least 10.5 PPR points in four of his last five games. Goedert has a 17.9% target share, has averaged 55.3 receiving yards per game, has 2.32 YPRR, and has a 21.1% first-read share. Among 34 qualifying tight ends, Goedert ranks eighth in separation and sixth in route win rate. He should be a strong TE1 again this week against a Rams secondary that has allowed the fifth-most receiving yards per game and the sixth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. With DeVonta Smith ruled out, the passing tree gets more consolidated. Hurts could hyper-target A.J. Brown and Goedert this week, as both have plus matchups.
2 days ago
David Njoku Note
David Njoku photo 69. David Njoku TE - CLE (vs . PIT)
Njoku has been the TE7 in fantasy points per game, with Winston slinging the rock. He has had a 17.2% target share with 1.47 YPRR and a 14.3% first-read share. He hasn't seen a red zone or end zone target with Winston as the starter. It's worth considering streaming options this week over Njoku. The Steelers have allowed the 14th-fewest fantasy points per game and the ninth-fewest yards per reception to tight ends.
3 days ago
Romeo Doubs Note
Romeo Doubs photo 70. Romeo Doubs WR - GB (vs . SF)
Doubs is the WR52 in fantasy points per game with three weeks as a WR3 or higher in weekly fantasy scoring. He has seven deep targets this season, but he has had a red zone target since Week 7. Overall, he's had a 17.4% target share, 1.82 YPRR, and a 22.3% first-read share. Since Week 4, the 49ers have utilized Cover 3 or Cover 4 with 56.2% of their coverage snaps. Since Week 6, against these coverages, Doubs has led the team with a 27% TPRR while ranking second in YPRR (2.61) and first in first-read share (29.2%). Doubs should lead the way through the air for Green Bay this week. Since Week 6, the 49ers have been shutting down perimeter wide receivers, allowing the 12th-fewest fantasy points per game and the seventh-lowest PPR points per target to the position.
3 days ago
Jerry Jeudy Note
Jerry Jeudy photo 71. Jerry Jeudy WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
In his three games with Winston under center, Jeudy has been the WR10 in fantasy points per game. He has drawn a 21.6% target share and 25.7% first-read share (team-leading) with 2.18 YPRR and 98 receiving yards per game. Jeudy has earned two end-zone targets and one red-zone target during this stretch. Since Week 6, the Steelers have had the highest single-high rate in the NFL (73.5%). Since Week 8, against single-high, Jeudy has had a 29.8% target share, 3.93 YPRR, and a 34% first-read share. The question for Tillman and Jerry Jeudy this week is, "Who will Joey Porter Jr. shadow?" Porter Jr. has followed six receivers this season on at least 65.2% of their routes. In his primary coverage, only one receiver surpassed 50 receiving yards, and he allowed only one receiving touchdown. The possible shadow coverage adds some volatility to Jeudy's projection this week. Whoever avoids shadow coverage should eat this week. Since Week 6, Pittsburgh has allowed the sixth-most receiving yards per game and the 11th-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Hunter Henry Note
Hunter Henry photo 72. Hunter Henry TE - NE (at MIA)
In Maye's five full starts, Henry has had a 17.6% target share, 1.67 YPRR, and a team-leading 22.6% first-read share. He has finished as a TE1 in four of those games (TE7, TE6, TE10, TE7). He has eight red zone targets in this small five-game sample. Henry should flirt with low-end TE1 value again this week against a defense that has allowed the 13th-most receiving yards per game to tight ends.
3 days ago
Xavier Worthy Note
Xavier Worthy photo 73. Xavier Worthy WR - KC (at CAR)
Last week, Worthy saw his role change again with a 15.2% target share, a 32.4% air-yard share, 2.44 YPRR, and a 22.2% first read share. His aDOT, which had rested between 17-23 yards in the previous two weeks, fell to 14.2. His role more closely resembled the one he was playing in Week 8 and the few games after Rashee Rice's injury. The Kansas City passing attack seems in flux as Andy Reid is moving players around to different roles to see how all the pieces fit. It wouldn't shock me if Worthy moved back into the MVS role in Week 12 and was back to running clearouts for most of the game. Like Hopkins, Worthy is a volatile flex this week. Since Week 6, Carolina has allowed the 14th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers while sitting at 18th in fantasy points per game given up to the position.
3 days ago
Jonnu Smith Note
Jonnu Smith photo 74. Jonnu Smith TE - MIA (vs . NE)
Since Week 8, Smith has had a 17.7% target share, 2.21 YPRR, two end zone targets, and a 20% first-read share. He is the TE8 in fantasy points per game with three TE1 weeks this season. He ranks fifth in deep targets and 15th in red zone targets among tight ends. Smith has run 53% of his routes from the slot this season. New England has allowed the 14th-highest PPR points per target to slot receivers.
3 days ago
Will Dissly Note
Will Dissly photo 75. Will Dissly TE - LAC (vs . BAL)
Since Week 6, Dissly has been the TE15 in fantasy points per game with two TE1 weeks. He has had a 20.4% target share, 2.02 YPRR, and a 21.2% first-read share while seeing five red zone targets. Since Week 9, Baltimore has moved to heavy two-high usage with the seventh-highest rate (58%) in the NFL. Since Week 6, against two high, Dissly has led the team with a 22.5% target share and 25.9% first-read share while ranking second in YPRR (2.07). Dissly should cook again this week against a defense that has allowed the fourth-most receiving yards per game and the 11th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
3 days ago
Michael Pittman Jr. Note
Michael Pittman Jr. photo 76. Michael Pittman Jr. WR - IND (vs . DET)
Since Week 4, Pittman hasn't had more than 63 receiving yards in any game. He hasn't hit double-digit fantasy points or seen a red zone target since Week 6. It's been a tough season for Pittman, and he has struggled to stay healthy. Pittman has a 21.1% target share, 1.51 YPRR, and a 23.5% first-read share. Since Week 6, the Lions have had the fourth-highest rate of single-high (60%). Against single-high, Pittman has seen his YPRR drop to 1.37 and his first-read share fall to 21.5%. He's a must-sit this week against a secondary that, since Week 6, has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game and receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Jordan Addison Note
Jordan Addison photo 77. Jordan Addison WR - MIN (at CHI)
Addison is the WR43 in fantasy points per game with ten deep targets and four red zone targets in his eight games played. He has three red zone targets in his last three games. Addison has a 17% target share, 1.65 YPRR, and a 21.2% first-read share. Since Week 4, Chicago has utilized single high at the third-highest rate (62.4%). Against single high, Addison's first-read share has increased to 23.6%, but his YPRR has dropped to 1.34. Since Week 6, Chicago has ranked 16th in fantasy points per game and allowed the 13th-fewest receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Don't expect a massive Addison stat line in Week 12.
3 days ago
Jaylen Warren Note
Jaylen Warren photo 78. Jaylen Warren RB - PIT (at CLE)
Warren has finished as an RB3 or higher in three of his last four games (RB34, RB25, RB22). He has averaged 13.5 touches and 70.3 total yards per game. Since Week 7, he has looked closer to his usual self with a 23% missed tackle rate. Warren should be a solid flex play again this week. Since Week 6, Cleveland has allowed the sixth-highest explosive run rate and missed tackle rate while also giving up the fifth-highest yards before contact per attempt.
3 days ago
Sam LaPorta Note
Sam LaPorta photo 79. Sam LaPorta TE - DET (at IND)
LaPorta has practiced in full all week (shoulder) and doesn't carry an injury designation into Week 12. LaPorta is the TE15 in fantasy points per game this season, ranking fifth in deep targets and 12th in red zone targets among tight ends. He has an 11.6% target share, 2.01 YPRR, and a 12.8% first-read share. LaPorta should have a strong game against a pass defense that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points per game and the tenth-most receiving yards per game to tight ends.
2 days ago
Keenan Allen Note
Keenan Allen photo 80. Keenan Allen WR - CHI (vs . MIN)
Last week, Allen had a 25.8% target share (second on the team) with a 30.3% air-yard share, 1.32 YPRR, and a 29.6% first-read share (tied for first). Allen has only one red zone target over his last four games. Allen remains a decent but not awesome flex play weekly. Since Week 6, Minnesota has ranked 15th in PPR points per target and 17th in passer rating when targeted to slot receivers.
3 days ago
DeMario Douglas Note
DeMario Douglas photo 81. DeMario Douglas WR - NE (at MIA)
In his four full games played with Maye, Douglas has had a 66.3% route share, a 20.1% target share, 2.11 YPRR, and a 24.2% first-read share. He has zero end-zone targets and only one red-zone target in those four games. His chances of scoring a touchdown are slim weekly. Douglas is a PPR flex play only. Since Week 6, Miami has allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game to slot receivers.
3 days ago
T.J. Hockenson Note
T.J. Hockenson photo 82. T.J. Hockenson TE - MIN (at CHI)
Since his Week 9 return, Hockenson has had one TE1 finish and two red zone targets. He has had a 57.1% route share, a 15.2% target share, 1.65 YPRR, and a 14.5% first-read share. Hockenson should flirt with low-end TE1 value in Week 12. Chicago has allowed the 12th-most receiving yards per game and the sixth-highest yards per reception to tight ends.
3 days ago
Xavier Legette Note
Xavier Legette photo 83. Xavier Legette WR - CAR (vs . KC)
Since Week 8, Legette has had a 19.1% target share, a 30.9% air-yard share, 1.47 YPRR, and a 22.1% first-read share. In that small stretch, Legette finished as a WR3 twice (WR33, WR28) in weekly scoring and saw two red zone targets. The Chiefs have the third-highest two high rate in the NFL (60.1%). Since Week 8, against two high, Legette's target share has fallen to 17.1% and his YPRR has dropped to 1.32. Sit Legette this week. Since Week 6, Kansas City has allowed the ninth-fewest fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Rashod Bateman Note
Rashod Bateman photo 84. Rashod Bateman WR - BAL (at LAC)
Bateman is the WR44 in fantasy points per game with four weeks as a WR3 or higher in weekly fantasy scoring (WR19, WR35, WR2, WR12). He has a 14.9% target share, 1.82 YPRR, and a 15% first-read share. He is third on the team in end-zone targets (four). The Chargers have utilized two high at the second-highest rate (61.3%) in the NFL. Against two-high, Bateman ranks second on the team with a 16.3% target share, first in YPRR (2.79), and second in first-read share (15.9%). Bateman could lead the way against the Bolts' pass defense this week. Despite it being a tough matchup, Bateman's efficiency and talent could overcome the matchup. Since Week 6, the Bolts' secondary has allowed the eighth-fewest receiving yards per game and the fourth-lowest PPR points per target. Bateman popped up on the injury report on Friday with a knee issue that forced him to miss practice. He practiced in full on Saturday and isn't listed with an injury designation for Week 12. He should be good to go.
16 hours ago
Audric Estime Note
Audric Estime photo 85. Audric Estime RB - DEN (at LV)
Just when we all thought it was safe to play Estime, Payton pulled the rug out from under us. Last week, the talented rookie only played 23% of the snaps while handling nine touches and producing 25 total yards. Most of that work came late in the game. Estime is a hold if you have the bench space as Javonte Williams' backup, but he's an easy-cut candidate if you don't have the room.
3 days ago
Mark Andrews Note
Mark Andrews photo 86. Mark Andrews TE - BAL (at LAC)
Last week, Andrews saw his route share drop back into a familiar area (57.1%) that he has lived at for much of the season. Since Week 5, he has seen seven red zone targets, a 14.1% target share, and a 15.3% first-read share while producing 2.23 YPRR and 22.9 receiving yards per game. Andrews is only a low-end TE1 this week with a horrible matchup. Los Angeles has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. The Chargers remain the only defense in the NFL that hasn't allowed a receiving touchdown to a tight end.
3 days ago
Tyler Lockett Note
Tyler Lockett photo 87. Tyler Lockett WR - SEA (vs . ARI)
Lockett is the WR50 in fantasy points per game with nine deep targets and seven red zone targets in his ten games played. He has five red zone targets in his last five games. Lockett has a 13.1% target share, 1.40 YPRR, and a 17.3% first-read share. Since Week 6, Arizona has allowed the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers. Sit Lockett this week.
3 days ago
Noah Brown Note
Noah Brown photo 88. Noah Brown WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
Brown is the WR72 in fantasy points per game with two WR3 or higher weekly finishes this season (WR23, WR35). In his nine games played, he has six deep targets and three red zone targets. Since Week 3, Brown has had a 15.9% target share, 1.57 YPRR, and a 19.6% first-read share. Since Week 3, Dallas has ranked eighth in single high rate (56.9%). During that same timeframe, against single-high, Brown has had a 16.9% target share, 1.69 YPRR, and a 21.3% first-read share. Brown is a viable flex play this week against a Dallas secondary that, since Week 6, has allowed the seventh-most fantasy points per game and the fifth-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Alec Pierce Note
Alec Pierce photo 89. Alec Pierce WR - IND (vs . DET)
Ok, we're back for another edition of "Is it time to flex Alec Pierce." Is the team bad against deep passing? Ok, let's check. Detroit has allowed the second-lowest passer rating and the ninth-lowest deep completion rate. Well, it's definitely not time to flex Pierce, then. 46.5% of his target volume this season has come via deep passing. Sit him this week, and thanks for coming to my Pierce talk.
3 days ago
Gus Edwards Note
Gus Edwards photo 90. Gus Edwards RB - LAC (vs . BAL)
While a Gus Edwards revenge game narrative is quite fun, it isn't likely to lead to droves of fantasy points this week. Over the last two games, Edwards has played 16-25% of the snaps while averaging only eight carries and 41 rushing yards. This isn't the matchup to consider flexing a back in a part-time early-down only role. Since Week 6, Baltimore has remained an elite run defense, allowing the fifth-lowest explosive run rate, the sixth-fewest rushing yards per game, and the fourth-lowest missed tackle rate.
3 days ago
Elijah Moore Note
Elijah Moore photo 91. Elijah Moore WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
With Winston under center, Moore has been the WR28 in fantasy points per game. He has seen a 20.9% target share with 1.57 YPRR and a 22.9% first-read share. Moore has had two end-zone targets. Since Week 6, the Steelers have had the highest single-high rate in the NFL (73.5%). Since Week 8, against single-high, Moore has seen a 17.5% target share and 19.1% first-read share with 1.70 YPRR. Moore could see a target bump with one of the Browns' receivers receiving the Joey Porter Jr. treatment this week, but the Steelers have turned into a tough matchup for slot receivers over the last few weeks. Since Week 6, Pittsburgh has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game and the tenth-fewest receiving yards per game to slot receivers.
3 days ago
Zach Ertz Note
Zach Ertz photo 92. Zach Ertz TE - WAS (vs . DAL)
Ertz is the TE12 in fantasy points per game, ranking sixth among tight ends in red zone targets. He has finished as a TE1 in 55% of his games this season. Ertz has an 18.1% target share, 1.54 YPRR, and an 18.2% first-read share. Among 43 qualifying tight ends, Ertz ranks third in separation and second in route win rate. It has been an impressive season for the veteran. He should flirt with TE1 value again this week against a Dallas defense that has allowed the highest yards per reception and the 13th-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
3 days ago
Joshua Palmer Note
Joshua Palmer photo 93. Joshua Palmer WR - LAC (vs . BAL)
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Note
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine photo 94. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine WR - TEN (at HOU)
Westbrook-Ikhine has been on a touchdown heater with five scores in his last six games, but this isn't the week to chase that flukey touchdown production. Houston has two weeks this season where they have heavily deployed two high, but for most of the season, they have been based around single high coverage. In Weeks 2-10, they have utilized single-high with 61.4% of their defensive snaps. Since Week 8, against single-high, Westbrook-Ikhine has had an 11.3% target share, 0.79 YPRR, and an 8.5% first-read share. Keep Westbrook-Ikhine on the bench this week.
3 days ago
Devaughn Vele Note
Devaughn Vele photo 95. Devaughn Vele WR - DEN (at LV)
Since Week 5, Vele has had an 11.8% target share, 1.98 YPRR, and a 14.8% first-read share. He could lead the way for Denver's passing attack this week. Since Week 7, the Raiders have moved toward more two high coverage with the fourth-highest rate (60%). Since Week 5, against two high, his target share has risen to 12.9% with a whopping 3.44 YPRR and a 17.6% first-read share. Since Week 6, the Raiders have allowed the most fantasy points per game and the sixth-most receiving yards per game to slot receivers. Vele is a very strong flex play this week.
3 days ago
Wan'Dale Robinson Note
Wan'Dale Robinson photo 96. Wan'Dale Robinson WR - NYG (vs . TB)
Since Week 5, Robinson has been the WR55 in fantasy points per game. With Theo Johnson factoring into the passing game more, Robinson has seen his target share dip some with a 19.3% target share, 1.01 YPRR, 32.8 receiving yards per game, and a 24.2% first-read share. Across his last six games, he has seen four red zone targets and zero end-zone targets. Robinson is a decent flex play this week, especially in PPR formats. Since Week 6, Tampa Bay has allowed the fifth-most fantasy points per game and the second-highest PPR points per target to slot receivers.
3 days ago
Tucker Kraft Note
Tucker Kraft photo 97. Tucker Kraft TE - GB (vs . SF)
Kraft is the TE10 in fantasy points per game while ranking sixth among tight ends in red zone targets. He has a 12.2% target share, 1.61 YPRR, and an 11.5% first-read share. This is a week to consider streaming a tight end over Kraft. The 49ers have held tight ends to the fourth-lowest receiving yards per game, the lowest yards per reception, and the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game.
3 days ago
Kayshon Boutte Note
Kayshon Boutte photo 98. Kayshon Boutte WR - NE (at MIA)
Jerome Ford Note
Jerome Ford photo 99. Jerome Ford RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
Michael Wilson Note
Michael Wilson photo 100. Michael Wilson WR - ARI (at SEA)
Wilson is a low-end flex not worth worrying about this week. He has been a fringe flex option all year as the WR70 in fantasy points per game. He hasn't had more than 31 receiving yards in any game since Week 5. Since Week 6, Seattle has utilized two high at the 12th-highest rate (50%). Since Week 7, against two high, Wilson has had only a 12.7% target share, 0.67 YPRR, and a 15.2% first-read share. Since Week 6, Seattle has allowed the 14th-most fantasy points per game and the 15th-most receiving yards per game to perimeter wide receivers. Leave Wilson on the waiver wire or the bench for Week 12.
3 days ago
Trey Benson Note
Trey Benson photo 101. Trey Benson RB - ARI (at SEA)
Darius Slayton Note
Darius Slayton photo 102. Darius Slayton WR - NYG (vs . TB)
In the seven games Darius Slayton has played alongside Malik Nabers, he has had an 11.8% target share, 1.34 YPRR, and an 8.9% first-read share. In that sample, he has only once finished higher than WR36 in weekly fantasy scoring. The matchup is fantastic for Slayton this week, but as the third or maybe fourth option in a Tommy DeVito offense, he's a thin play that is only reserved for extremely deep leagues and the most desperate fantasy GMs. Since Week 6, Tampa Bay has allowed the ninth-most receiving yards per game and the third-most fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Justice Hill Note
Justice Hill photo 103. Justice Hill RB - BAL (at LAC)
Demarcus Robinson Note
Demarcus Robinson photo 104. Demarcus Robinson WR - LAR (vs . PHI)
Robinson has come back down to earth over the last two weeks. Since Week 10, he has had a 9.6% target share, 0.71 YPRR, and a 10.4% first-read share. He has seen two end-zone targets, but he has only managed 21 receiving yards per game with zero touchdowns. Robinson is a must-sit this week against a Philly secondary that, since Week 6, has allowed the fewest receiving yards per game and fantasy points per game to perimeter wide receivers.
3 days ago
Roschon Johnson Note
Roschon Johnson photo 105. Roschon Johnson RB - CHI (vs . MIN)
Tre Tucker Note
Tre Tucker photo 106. Tre Tucker WR - LV (vs . DEN)
Ricky Pearsall Note
Ricky Pearsall photo 107. Ricky Pearsall WR - SF (at GB)
With Jauan Jennings back, Pearsall has had a 10.9% target share, 1.52 YPRR, 36.5 receiving yards per game, and a 15.2% first-read share. Since Week 6, Green Bay has been 11th in two high rate (51.6%). Against two high (minimum 40 routes), Pearsall has ranked fourth on the team with a 16% TPRR and only 1.0 YPRR. Pearsall is a must-sit this week. Since Week 6, Green Bay has held perimeter wide receivers to the third-fewest receiving yards per game and the fifth-lowest PPR points per target.
3 days ago
Isaiah Likely Note
Isaiah Likely photo 108. Isaiah Likely TE - BAL (at LAC)
Last week, Likely had a 51.4% route share with an insane 28% TPRR, which resulted in a 15.2% target share. The route share is replicable moving forward, but the target earning rate isn't. I don't want to roll the dice with Likely against a defense that has allowed the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends. The Chargers remain the only defense in the NFL that hasn't allowed a receiving touchdown to a tight end.
3 days ago
Dalton Schultz Note
Dalton Schultz photo 109. Dalton Schultz TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
Schultz couldn't get it done again last week with another nice matchup. He's been droppable in all formats. He has a 14.3% target share, 1.14 YPRR, and a 14.2% first-read share as the TE24 in fantasy. Tennessee has allowed the fifth-fewest receiving yards per game and the seventh-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends.
3 days ago
Cole Kmet Note
Cole Kmet photo 110. Cole Kmet TE - CHI (vs . MIN)
Since Week 8, Kmet has been squeezed out of the target pie with only a 6.3% target share, 0.62 YPRR, 17.3 receiving yards per game, and a 7.8% first-read share. Minnesota has allowed the 13th-fewest receiving yards per game and the 13th-lowest yards per reception to tight ends. Sit Kmet this week. He is getting close to being droppable in all redraft formats.
3 days ago
Zach Charbonnet Note
Zach Charbonnet photo 111. Zach Charbonnet RB - SEA (vs . ARI)
Jalen McMillan Note
Jalen McMillan photo 112. Jalen McMillan WR - TB (at NYG)
McMillan practiced in full all week (hamstring) and doesn't have an injury designation entering Week 12. In his last game action in Week 8, he had a 14% target share, a 30.4% air-yard share, 0.83 YPRR, and a 21.2% first-read share. McMillan could have a big week against a Giants secondary that, since Week 6, has allowed the fourth-highest PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers and struggled to defend deep passing. McMillan is second on the team in deep targets, behind only Mike Evans. The Giants have allowed the eighth-most deep passing yards per game, a perfect passer rating to deep passing (158.3), and the highest adjusted completion rate to deep passing.
2 days ago
Ameer Abdullah Note
Ameer Abdullah photo 113. Ameer Abdullah RB - LV (vs . DEN)
With Alexander Mattison and Zamir White each listed as doubtful, Abdullah should be the team's main back this week. Dylan Laube will likely factor in but likely play a supporting role. Last week, Abdullah played 34% of the snaps and finished with four touches and 17 total yards. Over the last two seasons, across 32 carries and 36 receptions, he hasn't put up impressive stats, with only 2.37 yards after contact per attempt and 0.80 YPRR. Abdullah is a volume-driven and touchdown-dependent flex. Denver has shut down backs since Week 6; they have allowed the seventh-lowest explosive run rate, the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game, and the tenth-lowest rushing success rate.
2 days ago
Raheem Mostert Note
Raheem Mostert photo 114. Raheem Mostert RB - MIA (vs . NE)
Jaylen Wright Note
Jaylen Wright photo 115. Jaylen Wright RB - MIA (vs . NE)
Kendrick Bourne Note
Kendrick Bourne photo 116. Kendrick Bourne WR - NE (at MIA)
Ja'Tavion Sanders Note
Ja'Tavion Sanders photo 117. Ja'Tavion Sanders TE - CAR (vs . KC)
Sanders lands on the tight-end streaming radar this week. Since Week 6, he has had a 14.5% target share with 2.14 YPRR and a 12.4% first-read share. The matchup is glorious. The Chiefs have the third-highest two high rate in the NFL (60.1%). Since Week 6, Sanders has led the team with 2.65 YPRR and a 28% TPRR against two high (minimum ten routes). Kansas City has also allowed the most receiving yards per game and the fifth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
3 days ago
Jalen Tolbert Note
Jalen Tolbert photo 118. Jalen Tolbert WR - DAL (at WAS)
Jonathon Brooks Note
Jonathon Brooks photo 119. Jonathon Brooks RB - CAR (vs . KC)
Luke Schoonmaker Note
Luke Schoonmaker photo 120. Luke Schoonmaker TE - DAL (at WAS)
Pat Freiermuth Note
Pat Freiermuth photo 121. Pat Freiermuth TE - PIT (at CLE)
Freiermuth has disappointed this season as the TE21 in fantasy points per game. He has only three TE1 finishes this season. He has only two red zone targets since Russell Wilson has had the starting job. Since Week 7, he has had only a 7.4% target share, 1.11 YPRR, and an 8.5% first-read share. Cleveland is 16th in receiving yards per game and yards per reception allowed to tight ends. Freiermuth is droppable.
3 days ago
Dontayvion Wicks Note
Dontayvion Wicks photo 122. Dontayvion Wicks WR - GB (vs . SF)
Adam Thielen Note
Adam Thielen photo 123. Adam Thielen WR - CAR (vs . KC)
Thielen has practiced on a limited basis all week (hamstring). Dave Canales has stated that he will play this week, but the question is how much. I don't feel comfortable plugging Thielen into any lineup, even with the number of teams on bye this week. It's not only a question of role and effectiveness, but it's also a question of playing time.
2 days ago
Devin Singletary Note
Devin Singletary photo 124. Devin Singletary RB - NYG (vs . TB)
Lil'Jordan Humphrey Note
Lil'Jordan Humphrey photo 125. Lil'Jordan Humphrey WR - DEN (at LV)
Marvin Mims Jr. Note
Marvin Mims Jr. photo 126. Marvin Mims Jr. WR - DEN (at LV)
John Metchie III Note
John Metchie III photo 127. John Metchie III WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Troy Franklin Note
Troy Franklin photo 128. Troy Franklin WR - DEN (at LV)
Calvin Austin III Note
Calvin Austin III photo 129. Calvin Austin III WR - PIT (at CLE)
Noah Gray Note
Noah Gray photo 130. Noah Gray TE - KC (at CAR)
Adonai Mitchell Note
Adonai Mitchell photo 131. Adonai Mitchell WR - IND (vs . DET)
Theo Johnson Note
Theo Johnson photo 132. Theo Johnson TE - NYG (vs . TB)
Since Week 5, Johnson has had a 10.5% target share, 1.08 YPRR, averaged 30.6 receiving yards per game, and seen a 13.3% first-read share. He doesn't have an end-zone or red-zone target during this span, so his chances of scoring a touchdown are slim. Johnson makes the low end of the tight-end streaming list for Week 12 because the matchup is quite nice. Tampa Bay has allowed the second-most receiving yards per game and the fourth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends.
3 days ago
Blake Corum Note
Blake Corum photo 133. Blake Corum RB - LAR (vs . PHI)
Kenneth Gainwell Note
Kenneth Gainwell photo 134. Kenneth Gainwell RB - PHI (at LAR)
Justin Watson Note
Justin Watson photo 135. Justin Watson WR - KC (at CAR)
Ezekiel Elliott Note
Ezekiel Elliott photo 136. Ezekiel Elliott RB - DAL (at WAS)
Mike Williams Note
Mike Williams photo 137. Mike Williams WR - PIT (at CLE)
Last week, Mike Williams only played 32% of the snaps and didn't draw a target. I need a prove-it game from Williams before I'm willing to stick him in a flex spot in a lineup. It has been a tough season for Williams, who has only eclipsed 40 receiving yards in a game once this season.
3 days ago
Jaleel McLaughlin Note
Jaleel McLaughlin photo 138. Jaleel McLaughlin RB - DEN (at LV)
Sterling Shepard Note
Sterling Shepard photo 139. Sterling Shepard WR - TB (at NYG)
Shepard has only had an 8.1% target share and a 9.4% first-read share this season. He hasn't eclipsed 60 receiving yards in any game this season and has only one red zone target across his last six games. Shepard is in the Darius Slayton level of flex desperation this week. Since Week 6, the Giants have allowed the fourth-highest PPR points per target to slot receivers, so the matchup is glorious, but Shepard's profile should leave everyone questioning whether he can take advantage of it in Week 12.
3 days ago
Chig Okonkwo Note
Chig Okonkwo photo 140. Chig Okonkwo TE - TEN (at HOU)
Dylan Laube Note
Dylan Laube photo 141. Dylan Laube RB - LV (vs . DEN)
Chris Brooks Note
Chris Brooks photo 142. Chris Brooks RB - GB (vs . SF)
Jahan Dotson Note
Jahan Dotson photo 143. Jahan Dotson WR - PHI (at LAR)
JuJu Smith-Schuster Note
JuJu Smith-Schuster photo 144. JuJu Smith-Schuster WR - KC (at CAR)
Antonio Gibson Note
Antonio Gibson photo 145. Antonio Gibson RB - NE (at MIA)
Diontae Johnson Note
Diontae Johnson photo 146. Diontae Johnson WR - BAL (at LAC)
Mike Tomlin wasn't wrong. You have to be part of the game plan and on the field for an opposing coach to worry about you. The same can be said for Fantasy GMs. Until Johson sees his playing time ramp up more, he's unplayable for fantasy. Last week, he had a 17.1% route share, which is a fancy way to say he ran six routes. That isn't going to cut it.
3 days ago
Samaje Perine Note
Samaje Perine photo 147. Samaje Perine RB - KC (at CAR)
Jalen Nailor Note
Jalen Nailor photo 148. Jalen Nailor WR - MIN (at CHI)
Emanuel Wilson Note
Emanuel Wilson photo 149. Emanuel Wilson RB - GB (vs . SF)
Tim Patrick Note
Tim Patrick photo 150. Tim Patrick WR - DET (at IND)
Odell Beckham Jr. Note
Odell Beckham Jr. photo 151. Odell Beckham Jr. WR - MIA (vs . NE)
KaVontae Turpin Note
KaVontae Turpin photo 152. KaVontae Turpin WR - DAL (at WAS)
Davis Allen Note
Davis Allen photo 153. Davis Allen TE - LAR (vs . PHI)
Allen isn't worth a roster spot at this point. Since Week 10, he has had a 74% route share, an 8.2% target share, only 0.60 YPRR, and 17 receiving yards per game. That type of volume only has a pulse in fantasy in a wonderful matchup. Allen definitely doesn't have that this week. Philly has shut down tight ends, allowing the seventh-fewest receiving yards per game and the third-fewest fantasy points per game.
3 days ago
Jordan Mason Note
Jordan Mason photo 154. Jordan Mason RB - SF (at GB)
David Moore Note
David Moore photo 155. David Moore WR - CAR (vs . KC)
Tyler Boyd Note
Tyler Boyd photo 156. Tyler Boyd WR - TEN (at HOU)
Julius Chestnut Note
Julius Chestnut photo 157. Julius Chestnut RB - TEN (at HOU)
Austin Hooper Note
Austin Hooper photo 158. Austin Hooper TE - NE (at MIA)
AJ Barner Note
AJ Barner photo 159. AJ Barner TE - SEA (vs . ARI)
Jeremy McNichols Note
Jeremy McNichols photo 160. Jeremy McNichols RB - WAS (vs . DAL)
Olamide Zaccheaus Note
Olamide Zaccheaus photo 161. Olamide Zaccheaus WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
Malik Washington Note
Malik Washington photo 162. Malik Washington WR - MIA (vs . NE)
Sean Tucker Note
Sean Tucker photo 163. Sean Tucker RB - TB (at NYG)
Adam Trautman Note
Adam Trautman photo 164. Adam Trautman TE - DEN (at LV)
Nelson Agholor Note
Nelson Agholor photo 165. Nelson Agholor WR - BAL (at LAC)
Dameon Pierce Note
Dameon Pierce photo 166. Dameon Pierce RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Emari Demercado Note
Emari Demercado photo 167. Emari Demercado RB - ARI (at SEA)
Kalif Raymond Note
Kalif Raymond photo 168. Kalif Raymond WR - DET (at IND)
Darnell Washington Note
Darnell Washington photo 169. Darnell Washington TE - PIT (at CLE)
Lucas Krull Note
Lucas Krull photo 170. Lucas Krull TE - DEN (at LV)
Carson Steele Note
Carson Steele photo 171. Carson Steele RB - KC (at CAR)
JaMycal Hasty Note
JaMycal Hasty photo 172. JaMycal Hasty RB - NE (at MIA)
Ja'Lynn Polk Note
Ja'Lynn Polk photo 173. Ja'Lynn Polk WR - NE (at MIA)
DJ Turner Note
DJ Turner photo 174. DJ Turner WR - LV (vs . DEN)
Greg Dortch Note
Greg Dortch photo 175. Greg Dortch WR - ARI (at SEA)
Van Jefferson Note
Van Jefferson photo 176. Van Jefferson WR - PIT (at CLE)
Mecole Hardman Jr. Note
Mecole Hardman Jr. photo 177. Mecole Hardman Jr. WR - KC (at CAR)
Cordarrelle Patterson Note
Cordarrelle Patterson photo 178. Cordarrelle Patterson RB - PIT (at CLE)
Tutu Atwell Note
Tutu Atwell photo 179. Tutu Atwell WR - LAR (vs . PHI)
Trey Sermon Note
Trey Sermon photo 180. Trey Sermon RB - IND (vs . DET)
Luke McCaffrey Note
Luke McCaffrey photo 181. Luke McCaffrey WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
Brock Wright Note
Brock Wright photo 182. Brock Wright TE - DET (at IND)
Dyami Brown Note
Dyami Brown photo 183. Dyami Brown WR - WAS (vs . DAL)
Dare Ogunbowale Note
Dare Ogunbowale photo 184. Dare Ogunbowale RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Keaton Mitchell Note
Keaton Mitchell photo 185. Keaton Mitchell RB - BAL (at LAC)
Michael Mayer Note
Michael Mayer photo 186. Michael Mayer TE - LV (vs . DEN)
Tyler Goodson Note
Tyler Goodson photo 187. Tyler Goodson RB - IND (vs . DET)
Jalen Reagor Note
Jalen Reagor photo 188. Jalen Reagor WR - LAC (vs . BAL)
Xavier Hutchinson Note
Xavier Hutchinson photo 189. Xavier Hutchinson WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Sincere McCormick Note
Sincere McCormick photo 190. Sincere McCormick RB - LV (vs . DEN)
Rakim Jarrett Note
Rakim Jarrett photo 191. Rakim Jarrett WR - TB (at NYG)
Tyler Johnson Note
Tyler Johnson photo 192. Tyler Johnson WR - LAR (vs . PHI)
Ryan Flournoy Note
Ryan Flournoy photo 193. Ryan Flournoy WR - DAL (at WAS)
Robert Woods Note
Robert Woods photo 194. Robert Woods WR - HOU (vs . TEN)
Pierre Strong Jr. Note
Pierre Strong Jr. photo 195. Pierre Strong Jr. RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
Josh Whyle Note
Josh Whyle photo 196. Josh Whyle TE - TEN (at HOU)
Kyle Juszczyk Note
Kyle Juszczyk photo 197. Kyle Juszczyk RB - SF (at GB)
Kylen Granson Note
Kylen Granson photo 198. Kylen Granson TE - IND (vs . DET)
Hassan Haskins Note
Hassan Haskins photo 199. Hassan Haskins RB - LAC (vs . BAL)
Brevyn Spann-Ford Note
Brevyn Spann-Ford photo 200. Brevyn Spann-Ford TE - DAL (at WAS)
Hunter Luepke Note
Hunter Luepke photo 201. Hunter Luepke RB - DAL (at WAS)
Isaac Guerendo Note
Isaac Guerendo photo 202. Isaac Guerendo RB - SF (at GB)
Cade Stover Note
Cade Stover photo 203. Cade Stover TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
Tylan Wallace Note
Tylan Wallace photo 204. Tylan Wallace WR - BAL (at LAC)
Tommy Tremble Note
Tommy Tremble photo 205. Tommy Tremble TE - CAR (vs . KC)
Jonathan Mingo Note
Jonathan Mingo photo 206. Jonathan Mingo WR - DAL (at WAS)
Trey Palmer Note
Trey Palmer photo 207. Trey Palmer WR - TB (at NYG)
Colby Parkinson Note
Colby Parkinson photo 208. Colby Parkinson TE - LAR (vs . PHI)
Bo Melton Note
Bo Melton photo 209. Bo Melton WR - GB (vs . SF)
Jake Bobo Note
Jake Bobo photo 210. Jake Bobo WR - SEA (vs . ARI)
Jordan Akins Note
Jordan Akins photo 211. Jordan Akins TE - CLE (vs . PIT)
Zay Jones Note
Zay Jones photo 212. Zay Jones WR - ARI (at SEA)
Johnny Wilson Note
Johnny Wilson photo 213. Johnny Wilson WR - PHI (at LAR)
Johnny Mundt Note
Johnny Mundt photo 214. Johnny Mundt TE - MIN (at CHI)
Eric Saubert Note
Eric Saubert photo 215. Eric Saubert TE - SF (at GB)
Ashton Dulin Note
Ashton Dulin photo 216. Ashton Dulin WR - IND (vs . DET)
Ryan Miller Note
Ryan Miller photo 217. Ryan Miller WR - TB (at NYG)
Ty Chandler Note
Ty Chandler photo 218. Ty Chandler RB - MIN (at CHI)
Mo Alie-Cox Note
Mo Alie-Cox photo 219. Mo Alie-Cox TE - IND (vs . DET)
Jalen Brooks Note
Jalen Brooks photo 220. Jalen Brooks WR - DAL (at WAS)
Jalin Hyatt Note
Jalin Hyatt photo 221. Jalin Hyatt WR - NYG (vs . TB)
Derius Davis Note
Derius Davis photo 222. Derius Davis WR - LAC (vs . BAL)
Grant Calcaterra Note
Grant Calcaterra photo 223. Grant Calcaterra TE - PHI (at LAR)
Will Shipley Note
Will Shipley photo 224. Will Shipley RB - PHI (at LAR)
Elijah Higgins Note
Elijah Higgins photo 225. Elijah Higgins TE - ARI (at SEA)
Ainias Smith Note
Ainias Smith photo 226. Ainias Smith WR - PHI (at LAR)
Julian Hill Note
Julian Hill photo 227. Julian Hill TE - MIA (vs . NE)
Nate Adkins Note
Nate Adkins photo 228. Nate Adkins TE - DEN (at LV)
Craig Reynolds Note
Craig Reynolds photo 229. Craig Reynolds RB - DET (at IND)
Michael Burton Note
Michael Burton photo 230. Michael Burton RB - DEN (at LV)
Tucker Fisk Note
Tucker Fisk photo 231. Tucker Fisk TE - LAC (vs . BAL)
Travis Homer Note
Travis Homer photo 232. Travis Homer RB - CHI (vs . MIN)
Trent Sherfield Sr. Note
Trent Sherfield Sr. photo 233. Trent Sherfield Sr. WR - MIN (at CHI)
Sione Vaki Note
Sione Vaki photo 234. Sione Vaki RB - DET (at IND)
Nick Vannett Note
Nick Vannett photo 235. Nick Vannett TE - TEN (at HOU)
Brandon Powell Note
Brandon Powell photo 236. Brandon Powell WR - MIN (at CHI)
Charlie Kolar Note
Charlie Kolar photo 237. Charlie Kolar TE - BAL (at LAC)
Bryce Oliver Note
Bryce Oliver photo 238. Bryce Oliver WR - TEN (at HOU)
Deven Thompkins Note
Deven Thompkins photo 239. Deven Thompkins WR - CAR (vs . KC)
Britain Covey Note
Britain Covey photo 240. Britain Covey WR - PHI (at LAR)
Durham Smythe Note
Durham Smythe photo 241. Durham Smythe TE - MIA (vs . NE)
Drew Ogletree Note
Drew Ogletree photo 242. Drew Ogletree TE - IND (vs . DET)
Ronnie Rivers Note
Ronnie Rivers photo 243. Ronnie Rivers RB - LAR (vs . PHI)
Eric Gray Note
Eric Gray photo 244. Eric Gray RB - NYG (vs . TB)
Patrick Ricard Note
Patrick Ricard photo 245. Patrick Ricard RB - BAL (at LAC)
Ben Sims Note
Ben Sims photo 246. Ben Sims TE - GB (vs . SF)
Kenny McIntosh Note
Kenny McIntosh photo 247. Kenny McIntosh RB - SEA (vs . ARI)
Dalvin Cook Note
Dalvin Cook photo 248. Dalvin Cook RB - DAL (at WAS)
Tyreik McAllister Note
Tyreik McAllister photo 249. Tyreik McAllister RB,WR - LV (vs . DEN)
C.J. Ham Note
C.J. Ham photo 250. C.J. Ham RB - MIN (at CHI)
Stone Smartt Note
Stone Smartt photo 251. Stone Smartt TE - LAC (vs . BAL)
John Bates Note
John Bates photo 252. John Bates TE - WAS (vs . DAL)
Alec Ingold Note
Alec Ingold photo 253. Alec Ingold RB - MIA (vs . NE)
Raheem Blackshear Note
Raheem Blackshear photo 254. Raheem Blackshear RB - CAR (vs . KC)
Ben Skowronek Note
Ben Skowronek photo 255. Ben Skowronek WR - PIT (at CLE)
Jha'Quan Jackson Note
Jha'Quan Jackson photo 256. Jha'Quan Jackson WR - TEN (at HOU)
DeAndre Carter Note
DeAndre Carter photo 257. DeAndre Carter WR - CHI (vs . MIN)
Gerald Everett Note
Gerald Everett photo 258. Gerald Everett TE - CHI (vs . MIN)
Hunter Long Note
Hunter Long photo 259. Hunter Long TE - LAR (vs . PHI)
Ramel Keyton Note
Ramel Keyton photo 260. Ramel Keyton WR - LV (vs . DEN)
Ben Sinnott Note
Ben Sinnott photo 261. Ben Sinnott TE - WAS (vs . DAL)
Pharaoh Brown Note
Pharaoh Brown photo 262. Pharaoh Brown TE - SEA (vs . ARI)
Peyton Hendershot Note
Peyton Hendershot photo 263. Peyton Hendershot TE - KC (at CAR)
Malik Heath Note
Malik Heath photo 264. Malik Heath WR - GB (vs . SF)
Javon Baker Note
Javon Baker photo 265. Javon Baker WR - NE (at MIA)
Terrell Jennings Note
Terrell Jennings photo 266. Terrell Jennings RB - NE (at MIA)
Tip Reiman Note
Tip Reiman photo 267. Tip Reiman TE - ARI (at SEA)
Jamari Thrash Note
Jamari Thrash photo 268. Jamari Thrash WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
Chris Conley Note
Chris Conley photo 269. Chris Conley WR - SF (at GB)
Joshua Kelley Note
Joshua Kelley photo 270. Joshua Kelley RB - TEN (at HOU)
Allen Robinson II Note
Allen Robinson II photo 271. Allen Robinson II WR - DET (at IND)
Payne Durham Note
Payne Durham photo 272. Payne Durham TE - TB (at NYG)
Dan Chisena Note
Dan Chisena photo 273. Dan Chisena WR - CAR (vs . KC)
MyCole Pruitt Note
MyCole Pruitt photo 274. MyCole Pruitt TE - PIT (at CLE)
Shane Zylstra Note
Shane Zylstra photo 275. Shane Zylstra TE - DET (at IND)
Daniel Bellinger Note
Daniel Bellinger photo 276. Daniel Bellinger TE - NYG (vs . TB)
DeeJay Dallas Note
DeeJay Dallas photo 277. DeeJay Dallas RB - ARI (at SEA)
Cody White Note
Cody White photo 278. Cody White WR - SEA (vs . ARI)
Blake Watson Note
Blake Watson photo 279. Blake Watson RB - DEN (at LV)
Jordan Whittington Note
Jordan Whittington photo 280. Jordan Whittington WR - LAR (vs . PHI)
J.J. Taylor Note
J.J. Taylor photo 281. J.J. Taylor RB - HOU (vs . TEN)
Kimani Vidal Note
Kimani Vidal photo 282. Kimani Vidal RB - LAC (vs . BAL)
Zach Pascal Note
Zach Pascal photo 283. Zach Pascal WR - ARI (at SEA)
Isiah Pacheco Note
Isiah Pacheco photo 284. Isiah Pacheco RB - KC (at CAR)
Princeton Fant Note
Princeton Fant photo 285. Princeton Fant TE - DAL (at WAS)
D'Onta Foreman Note
D'Onta Foreman photo 286. D'Onta Foreman RB - CLE (vs . PIT)
Jaheim Bell Note
Jaheim Bell photo 287. Jaheim Bell TE - NE (at MIA)
DJ Chark Jr. Note
DJ Chark Jr. photo 288. DJ Chark Jr. WR - LAC (vs . BAL)
Kadarius Toney Note
Kadarius Toney photo 289. Kadarius Toney WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
River Cracraft Note
River Cracraft photo 290. River Cracraft WR - MIA (vs . NE)
Connor Heyward Note
Connor Heyward photo 291. Connor Heyward TE - PIT (at CLE)
John FitzPatrick Note
John FitzPatrick photo 292. John FitzPatrick TE - GB (vs . SF)
Ko Kieft Note
Ko Kieft photo 293. Ko Kieft TE - TB (at NYG)
Teagan Quitoriano Note
Teagan Quitoriano photo 294. Teagan Quitoriano TE - HOU (vs . TEN)
Rasheen Ali Note
Rasheen Ali photo 295. Rasheen Ali RB - BAL (at LAC)
Justin Shorter Note
Justin Shorter photo 296. Justin Shorter TE,WR - LV (vs . DEN)
Jaelon Darden Note
Jaelon Darden photo 297. Jaelon Darden WR - CLE (vs . PIT)
Nick Muse Note
Nick Muse photo 298. Nick Muse TE - MIN (at CHI)
Hayden Hurst Note
Hayden Hurst photo 299. Hayden Hurst TE - LAC (vs . BAL)
Terrace Marshall Jr. Note
Terrace Marshall Jr. photo 300. Terrace Marshall Jr. WR - LV (vs . DEN)
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Note
Chris Rodriguez Jr. photo 301. Chris Rodriguez Jr. RB - FA (BYE)
Ronnie Bell Note
Ronnie Bell photo 302. Ronnie Bell WR - SF (at GB)
Marcedes Lewis Note
Marcedes Lewis photo 303. Marcedes Lewis TE - CHI (vs . MIN)
Collin Johnson Note
Collin Johnson photo 304. Collin Johnson WR - CHI (vs . MIN)
Ihmir Smith-Marsette Note
Ihmir Smith-Marsette photo 305. Ihmir Smith-Marsette WR - NYG (vs . TB)
C.J. Uzomah Note
C.J. Uzomah photo 306. C.J. Uzomah TE - PHI (at LAR)
Xavier Smith Note
Xavier Smith photo 307. Xavier Smith WR - LAR (vs . PHI)
Parris Campbell Note
Parris Campbell photo 308. Parris Campbell WR - PHI (at LAR)
Miles Sanders Note
Miles Sanders photo 309. Miles Sanders RB - CAR (vs . KC)
Chris Manhertz Note
Chris Manhertz photo 310. Chris Manhertz TE - NYG (vs . TB)
Jordan Franks Note
Jordan Franks photo 311. Jordan Franks TE - FA (BYE)
Jake Tonges Note
Jake Tonges photo 312. Jake Tonges TE - SF (at GB)
Tyler Mabry Note
Tyler Mabry photo 313. Tyler Mabry TE - SEA (vs . ARI)
Robert Tonyan Note
Robert Tonyan photo 314. Robert Tonyan TE - MIN (at CHI)
Blake Whiteheart Note
Blake Whiteheart photo 315. Blake Whiteheart TE - CLE (vs . PIT)
Jack Westover Note
Jack Westover photo 316. Jack Westover TE - NE (at MIA)
Devontez Walker Note
Devontez Walker photo 317. Devontez Walker WR - BAL (at LAC)
Dareke Young Note
Dareke Young photo 318. Dareke Young WR - SEA (vs . ARI)
Brayden Willis Note
Brayden Willis photo 319. Brayden Willis TE - SF (at GB)