Hey!
Week 12 is finally here, and before you set your fantasy lineups, here are 10 key pieces of overnight news you need to know before the games start today:
#10 Josh Jacobs is a game-time decision. If he sits, Emanuel Wilson becomes a strong Top-24 RB. If Jacobs is active, you start him as usual.
#9 Joe Burrow remains out. He’s trending to return in Week 13 and was able to practice in full. Make sure he is not sitting on waivers in your league.
#8 Chris Godwin will play on a snap limit. Godwin is not worth starting yet. I have him projected for just 5.9 points. I would rather start Jalen Coker or Tre Tucker.
#7 Bucky Irving is out but expected back Week 13. Sean Tucker is expected to see a heavy workload today and is a must-start for Week 12.
#6 Jaylen Warren will play. He practiced in full after tweaking his ankle last week. Warren is a Top-24 RB option. Kenneth Gainwell drops to RB31 for me.
#5 Jaxson Dart remains out. Jameis Winston will start again. Wan’Dale Robinson saw a 31% target share last week, but Darius Slayton returns from injury today.
#4 Aaron Rodgers is a game-time decision. He’s dealing with a fractured left wrist. If he cannot go, Mason Rudolph will start for Pittsburgh.
#3 Elic Ayomanor is OUT. Chimere Dike becomes a solid FLEX play. The Titans also activated Xavier Restrepo, who posted 1127 yards with Cam Ward last year.
#2 Brian Thomas Jr. remains OUT. He is still battling a high-ankle sprain. Jakobi Meyers becomes a strong FLEX after earning a 30% target share last week.
#1 Kenneth Walker will play. He’s battling a glute issue but is expected to suit up. He’s coming off his best fantasy day of the year with 20.1 points in Week 11.
That is everything you need to know for Week 12. Lock in those lineups.
— Sal
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