Overview
- Four teams are off in Week 12 — Broncos, Chargers, Dolphins and Commanders — removing several regular fantasy starters from lineups.
- Injury concerns are reshaping projections, with reports that Michael Penix Jr. may have a season-ending knee injury, Aaron Rodgers managing a wrist issue, and multiple quarterbacks in concussion protocol, so late-week updates remain critical.
- Top waiver targets highlighted across outlets include Kenneth Gainwell, Michael Wilson, Sean Tucker, Emanuel Wilson and Juwan Johnson, with roles tied to the statuses of Jaylen Warren, Marvin Harrison Jr., Bucky Irving and Josh Jacobs.
- USA TODAY’s start/sit recommends starting Jacoby Brissett against the Jaguars and Brock Purdy against the Panthers, and sitting Dak Prescott versus the Eagles and Daniel Jones at the Chiefs.
- Updated rankings peg Jalen Hurts as a top QB and Jahmyr Gibbs as a top RB for the week, while analysts flag Sean Tucker as a one-week riser whose value hinges on Bucky Irving’s availability and a tough matchup with the Rams.