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Every weekend during the NFL season, fantasy football players must stay on top of the latest news. This especially matters on Sundays, when the league releases the injury and inactive reports for every game.
International NFL games are done, which means the earliest Sunday kickoff window shifts back to 1 p.m. ET. This should give US fantasy players ample time to set their lineups even after a lazy breakfast.
Still, don't get complacent even if you're staring at a playoff spot. Lock in your toughest lineup decisions to ensure your optimal finish and postseason seed; you still could nab a first-round bye if you finish strong.
Scroll down for our latest news updates and start-sit strategy tips to help you set your Week 12 fantasy lineups.
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Who should I start in fantasy Week 12?
Click to read Vinnie Iyer's full Week 12 Start 'Em Sit 'Em for expanded lineup analysis.
Fantasy lineup Week 12 questions answered for half-PPR start-sit lineup tips for Sunday and Monday action:
Fantasy Football Week 12 Must-Starts
QB: Jalen Hurts, Eagles (at DAL); Drake Maye, Patriots (at CIN); Lamar Jackson, Ravens (vs. NYJ); Matthew Stafford, Rams (vs. TB); Jared Goff, Lions (vs. NYG)
RB: Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions (vs. NYG); Christian McCaffrey, 49ers (vs. CAR); Jonathan Taylor, Colts (vs. KC); Bijan Robinson, Falcons (at NO); Derrick Henry, Ravens (vs. NYJ); Kyren Williams, Rams (vs. TB); Saquon Barkley, Eagles (at DAL); TreVeyon Henderson, Patriots (at CIN); Travis Etienne Jr., Jaguars (if he plays at ARI); James Cook, Bills (at HOU); Javonte Williams, Cowboys (vs. PHI); Jaylen Warren, Steelers (If he plays at CHI); Josh Jacobs, Packers (If he plays vs. MIN); Rico Dowdle, Panthers (at SF); Breece Hall, Jets (at BAL); Quinshon Judkins, Browns (at LV); D'Andre Swift, Bears (vs. PIT); Kareem Hunt, Chiefs (vs. IND); David Montgomery, Lions (vs. NYG); Chase Brown, Bengals (vs. NE)
WR: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks (at TEN); Puka Nacua, Rams (vs. TB); Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions (vs. NYG); CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys (vs. PHI); Davante Adams, Rams (vs. TB); Tee Higgins, Bengals (vs. NE); Justin Jefferson, Vikings (at GB); Tetairoa McMillan, Panthers (at ATL); Jameson Williams, Lions (at PHI); George Pickens, Cowboys (vs. NE); Rome Odunze, Bears (vs. PIT); Emeka Egbuka, Buccaneers (at LAR); Stefon Diggs, Patriots (at CIN); Zay Flowers, Ravens (vs. NYJ); Rashee Rice, Chiefs (at DEN); Michael Pittman Jr., Colts (at KC); DK Metcalf, Steelers (at CHI)
TE: Trey McBride, Cardinals (vs. JAX); George Kittle, 49ers (vs. CAR); Travis Kelce, Chiefs (vs. IND); Brock Bowers, Raiders (vs. CLE); Tyler Warren, Colts (at KC); Mark Andrews, Ravens (at CLE); Jake Ferguson, Cowboys (vs. PHI)
D/ST: Seattle Seahawks (at TEN); Cleveland Browns (at LV); Green Bay Packers (vs. MIN); New England Patriots (at CIN); Las Vegas Raiders (vs. CLE); Los Angeles Rams (vs. TB); Detroit Lions (vs. NYG); Baltimore Ravens (vs. NYJ); Atlanta Falcons (at NO); Philadelphia Eagles (vs. DAL); Kansas City Chiefs (vs. IND); New Orleans Saints (vs. ATL)
Fantasy Football Week 12 Start 'Em
QB: Brock Purdy, 49ers (vs. CAR); Caleb Williams, Bears (vs. PIT); Darnold, Seahawks (at TEN); Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs (vs. IND); Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals (vs. JAX); Dak Prescott, Cowboys (vs. PHI)
RB: Ashton Jeanty, Raiders (vs. CLE); Sean Tucker, Buccaneers (at LAR); Kenneth Walker III (if he plays) and Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks (at TEN); Alvin Kamara, Saints (vs. ATL)
WR: DeVonta Smith, Eagles (at DAL); A.J. Brown, Eagles (at DAL); Chris Olave, Saints (vs. ATL); Rashid Shaheed, Seahawks (at TEN); Darnell Mooney, Falcons (at NO); Wan'Dale Robinson, Giants (at DET); Michael Wilson, Cardinals (vs. JAX); Jerry Jeudy, Browns (at LV)
TE: Hunter Henry, Patriots (at CIN); Cade Otton, Buccaneers (at LAR); Dallas Goedert, Eagles (at DAL);T.J. Hockenson, Vikings (at GB); Colston Loveland, Bears (vs. PIT)
Fantasy Football Week 12 Sit 'Em
QB: Jordan Love, Packers (vs. MIN); Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers (at LAR); Daniel Jones, Colts (at KC); Bryce Young, Panthers (at SF); Joe Flacco, Bengals (vs. NE); Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (at ARI)
RB: Bam Knight, Cardinals (vs. JAX); Rachaad White, Buccaneers (at LAR); Jordan Mason and Aaron Jones, Vikings (at GB); Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, Titans (vs. HOU); Tyrone Tracy Jr., and Devin Singletary, Giants (at DET)
WR: Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall, 49ers (vs. CAR); Jakobi Meyers and Parker Washington, Jaguars (at ARI); Jordan Addison, Vikings (at GB); Xavier Worthy, Chiefs (vs. IND); Christian Watson, Packers (vs. MIN); Alec Pierce, Colts (at KC); DJ Moore, Bears (vs. PIT)
TE: Kyle Pitts, Falcons (at NO); Theo Johnson, Giants (at DET); Harold Fannin Jr., Browns (at LV); Juwan Johnson, Saints (vs. ATL); Mason Taylor, Jets (at BAL)
NFL Fantasy Week 12 Inactives
Inactive fantasy players OUT or not expected to play in Week 12
These fantasy names are among either those listed on injured reserve, listed as OUT, or not expected to play this week. Remove them from your Week 10 lineups once confirmed.
To check every player practice report and health designation every week, bookmark our NFL injuries tracker.
QB Joe Burrow - OUT - not activated from IR yet
QB Jaxson Dart - OUT
QB Dillon Gabriel - OUT
QB Michael Penix Jr. - Out for season)
RB Bucky Irving - OUT
RB Emari Demercado - OUT
RB Isiah Pacheco - OUT
RB Trey Benson – OUT - not activated from IR yet
WR Drake London - OUT
WR Marvin Harrison Jr - OUT
WR Brian Thomas Jr. - OUT
WR Jayden Reed - OUT - practice window from IR-R not opened
WR Rashod Bateman - OUT
WR Tory Horton - OUT
WR Elic Ayomanor - OUT
TE Hunter Long - OUT
K Eddy Pineiro - OUT
NFL Fantasy Week 12 Players QUESTIONABLE or EXPECTED TO PLAY
These fantasy names are expected to play in Week 10, but confirm their status before locking them into your lineups.
QUESTIONABLE for fantasy Week 12
QB Aaron Rodgers
RB Josh Jacobs
RB Kenneth Walker – NEW INJURY FRI
RB Alvin Kamara
WR Emeka Egbuka
WR Xavier Worthy
EXPECTED TO PLAY in fantasy Week 12
QB Lamar Jackson
QB Daniel Jones
RB Travis Etienne/Bhayshul Tuten
RB Jaylen Warren
RB Rhamondre Stevenson
WR Chris Godwin
WR Kayshon Boutte
WR Darius Slayton
WR Chimere Dike
TE David Njoku
TE Mike Gesicki
Week 12 fantasy players on bye
Take these typical or occasional fantasy starters out of your lineups.
Denver Broncos
RB RJ Harvey
WR Troy Franklin
WR Courtland Sutton
QB Bo Nix
TE Evan Engram
WR Marvin Mims Jr.
WR Pat Bryant
Los Angeles Chargers
WR Ladd McConkey
RB Kimani Vidal
TE Oronde Gadsden II
QB Justin Herbert
WR Quentin Johnston
WR Keenan Allen
Miami Dolphins
RB De'Von Achane
WR Jaylen Waddle
QB Tua Tagovailoa
RB Ollie Gordon II
TE Greg Dulcich
Washington Commanders
QB Jayden Daniels/Marcus Mariota
WR Deebo Samuel
WR Terry McLaurin
TE Zach Ertz
RB Chris Rodriguez
RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RB Jeremy McNichols
Top Week 12 fantasy news
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Week 12 fantasy rankings: player updates
This week's fantasy football rankings were updated Saturday overnight ET.
We've based these fantasy football rankings on full-point PPR scoring except where otherwise noted.
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