Your weekend fantasy playbook for Week 12

The latest fantasy football news, rankings, start/sit advice, and more to help you avoid misery on Sunday.

Thanks again for being a loyal reader and subscriber! Keep reading for the latest fantasy football rankings, news, players trending up and down, and more. Best of luck in Week 12!

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🤕 Fantasy pain index

🚫 Nope: Jake Ferguson (concussion), Isiah Pacheco (ankle), Brock Purdy (shoulder), Josh Reynolds (hand), DeVonta Smith (hamstring), Tyjae Spears (concussion)

🏴‍☠️ Not bloody likely: Alexander Mattison (ankle), Zamir White (quadriceps)

🫤 Looking iffy: Rashod Bateman (knee), Mike Evans (hamstring), Adam Thielen (hamstring)

🙏 Cautiously optimistic: Keenan Allen (ankle), Noah Fant (groin), Justice Hill (head), Ladd McConkey (shoulder), Malik Nabers (groin),

✅ Good to go: Jonathon Brooks (knee), Jalen Hurts (ankle), Sam LaPorta (shoulder)

Note: The above are estimates based on the latest news and injury reports. Always double-check your own rosters before Sunday kickoff!

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🫰 Oh, snaps: RB risers and fallers

I’m keeping tabs on some ongoing backfield battles and what the fantasy implications might be looking ahead. Also, check out the RB snap count analysis chart above for more insights.

Denver Broncos

📈 Javonte Williams — I probably should have waited a week to highlight the rise of Audric Estime in Week 10, as Williams restored his place at the head of Denver’s backfield last weekend. He out-snapped Estime 32-14, and while Williams’ touch percentage was 41% to Estime’s 64%, Williams put up 16.7 fantasy points (half-ppr) compared to 4 for Audric. Long story short, avoid this backfield if you can. But if you’re stuck with starting Williams (as I am in one league), this is encouraging.