Week 12 Fantasy Football Preview: Key Player Picks and Matchups

With six teams on bye, Week 12 presents challenges and opportunities for fantasy managers navigating critical playoff races.

Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Patrick Mahomes are highlighted as strong starts due to favorable matchups against the Patriots and Panthers, respectively.
Running backs like Austin Ekeler and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are expected to perform well against weaker run defenses, while Tony Pollard and Chuba Hubbard face tough matchups.
Rookie wide receivers such as Rome Odunze and Marvin Harrison Jr. are emerging as reliable options, with favorable matchups against the Vikings and Seahawks.
Defensive units like the Broncos, Chiefs, and Commanders are recommended for their matchups against struggling offenses in Week 12.
Fantasy managers are advised to avoid players like Matthew Stafford and D'Andre Swift due to challenging defensive opposition this week.