Several popular fantasy football options were injured in Week 11, including Drake London and Josh Jacobs, and we've highlighted replacements off the waiver wire for Week 12
11:01 ET, 18 Nov 2025
Drake London has picked up a knee injury
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Drake London has picked up a knee injury(Image: Getty Images)
After another wild week of NFL action, there is plenty of work to be done on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead of Week 12.
Four teams are on bye this week, including the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, and Washington Commanders, and several high-profile fantasy players were injured in Week 11, including Aaron Rodgers, Michael Penix Jr., Drake London, and Josh Jacobs.
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Simply put, consider yourself lucky if no changes are needed to fill out your fantasy lineup for Week 12. Here are five players you should consider adding off the waiver wire before your next matchup.
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Emanuel Wilson, RB, Green Bay Packers
If Josh Jacobs, who left Green Bay's win over the New York Giants with a left knee injury, can’t play in Week 12, then Wilson is a full go. The backup running back will be a popular waiver pick, so you may be lucky to get your hands on him.
Wilson has shown pop in limited opportunities this season, and scored his first touchdown of the year in relief of Jacobs on Sunday. The Packers face divisional foe the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.
Christian Watson, WR, Green Bay Packers
Another Packer who found the end zone (twice) against the Giants, Watson is rounding into form after returning from a torn ACL in Week 8.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker rushes with the ball
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Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker has rushed 40 times for 201 yards and three touchdowns in his last three games(Image: Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
The fourth-year wide out caught two touchdowns from Jordan Love in Green Bay’s win, including an impressive diving grab to give the Packers the lead late in the fourth quarter.
If Watson keeps it up, he will be one of Love’s favorite targets the rest of the season, which bodes very well for his fantasy value.
Sean Tucker, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tucker exploded for three touchdowns in the Bucs’ Week 11 loss to the Bills, amassing 34 PPR fantasy points.
Lead running back Bucky Irving (foot, shoulder) looks close to a return, which would move Tucker down the depth chart. Still, his performance means he is worth a flier on off waivers for Week 12 against the Rams.
Brock Purdy, QB, San Francisco 49ers
Purdy’s return from injury in Week 11 flew under the radar, and the 49ers QB was fantastic (200 yards, 3 TD) in San Francisco’s blowout win over the Cardinals.
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Rostered in just 62 percent of Sleeper leagues, Purdy is a premier option off waivers, especially with so many first-choice quarterbacks out injured.
Darnell Mooney, WR, Atlanta Falcons
Mooney is the logical replacement for the Falcons if Drake London, who is considered week-to-week with a knee injury, can’t go in Week 12 against the Saints.
Don’t expect Mooney to replicate London’s fantasy production, although the Atlanta wideout is capable of putting up a huge game. He will have Kirk Cousins throwing him the ball in Week 12 with Michael Penix Jr. (knee) on injured reserve.