Miami Dolphins wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. should not be in fantasy lineups in Week 12 when he faces the New England Patriots at home. The LSU product has seen his snap totals rise over the previous three weeks, and his involvement in Miami's pass attack has correlated. Still, he's yet to clear 17 receiving yards or 4.5 fantasy points in any outing. Moreover, tight end Jonnu Smith has evolved into a reliable second option in the Dolphins offense behind speedster Tyreek Hill, and running back De'Von Achane remains heavily involved in the team's passing game. Despite an excellent matchup against a porous Patriots pass defense, Beckham Jr. will be tough to trust as little more than a lowly WR7. The former fantasy stalwart ranks as RotoBaller's PPR WR77 in Week 12's rankings.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has plenty of upside in a Week 12 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Johnston set a new season-high last week with eight targets, tying him for the team lead with Ladd McConkey. McConkey is questionable with a shoulder injury, and while he seems likely to play, Johnston would have even more upside if his fellow wide out were forced to miss the game. Johnston, who plays the perimeter role on the Chargers offense, could have a huge game since the Ravens secondary has allowed the most fantasy points and receiving yards to outside wide receivers. He's a fairly safe WR3 with a lot more upside than most of the guys ranked around him.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer is not a good fantasy option in Week 12 lineups despite a great matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Palmer put up a WR2 performance in Week 9 but has otherwise been outside of the top 24 fantasy wide receivers every week this season. The Ravens secondary struggles mightily against wide receivers (they've allowed the most fantasy points and the most yards to outside pass catchers), but Palmer just isn't involved enough in the passing game to be anything more than a touchdown-dependent dart throw in deep leagues.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins has a tough matchup in a Week 12 Monday Night Football contest against the Baltimore Ravens. While Dobbins ranks in the top-15 in running back fantasy points, snap share, and carries, the Ravens defense has been elite against the run and awful against the pass. In the running game, the Ravens defensive unit is top-five in almost every important metric, so Dobbins is unlikely to rack up tons of yards. In what could be a high-scoring game though, there's a chance he'll find the end zone and still put up an RB2 performance. His floor is a bit lower than usual this week, however.

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is in the midst of the least efficient season of his career. He's made just 72.7% of his field goal attempts and has gone 3-for-7 from 50 yards or further. In Week 11, he missed two of his three attempts which ended up being the difference between a win and a loss. Now, he sets his sights on the matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12. The Bolts allow the second-fewest fantasy points per contest to kickers at 5.6. That, combined with Tucker's struggles, means there are better options this week.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards is not a strong starting option in Week 12's Monday Night Football matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Edwards will face off against his former team, but he comes into the game as the clear backup to starter J.K. Dobbins. Since coming off injured reserve, Edwards has seen a 25% and 16% snap share, totaling 16 carries for 82 yards without any passing game targets. Edwards remains an important part of the Chargers offense, but it hasn't and likely won't translate to fantasy value, especially this week against an elite Ravens run defense.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell will not be in play when his team squares off against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. The 25-year-old has settled into a nice role this season, backing up his superstar teammate Saquon Barkley. Since Week 7, Gainwell is averaging 6.8 rush attempts, 31.4 yards on the ground, and one target in his appearances. He's been a solid change-of-pace option for the Eagles but holds little standalone value for fantasy managers outside of his obvious handcuff appeal. While his snap-share is decent, he has yet to score double-digit fantasy points or a touchdown in 2024. For now, he can be stashed in case Barkley is forced to miss time but is better off being left out of fantasy lineups. Gainwell is RotoBaller's PPR RB43 in this week's ranks.

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews is back to sharing time with Isaiah Likely, who is a bigger hurdle for his fantasy week than the opponent. In Week 11, he saw 61% of the offensive snaps compared to 87% the week before when Likely was sidelined. Andrews has become a touchdown-or-bust option whenever the offense is healthy. To make matters worse, the Los Angeles Chargers only allow 7.9 fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends in half-PPR leagues. This leaves Andrews as more of a TE2 at best.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson should seldom be started this weekend when his team lines up against the Seattle Seahawks in a road tilt. The Stanford alum is a strong route-runner and currently leads his fellow wideouts in snaps. However, that is mainly due to teammate Marvin Harrison Jr. missing most of one game after sustaining a concussion. While Wilson has had a few viable fantasy performances this year, they've typically only taken place when he's gotten into the end zone. The Seahawks present as a middle-of-the-road matchup regarding their pass defense, so it's not exactly one to shy away from. Still, the 24-year-old is averaging just three receptions and 30.7 yards over his ten contests, so fantasy managers can likely find a better option to slot in his place. Wilson ranks as RotoBaller's PPR WR53 for this weekend's slate of action.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill isn't carrying an injury designation heading into Week 12, so it looks like he was cleared from his concussion. With that being said, the 27-year-old hasn't been very relevant in fantasy leagues this season. Hill has registered two double-digit performances in half-PPR formats, which are his only two weeks as an RB2 or higher. His Week 12 opponent, the Los Angeles Chargers, happens to allow the third-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing backfields. Fantasy managers will want to look elsewhere for a running back this week.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers continues to possess the highest ceiling of the team's wideouts. He's averaging 7.2 targets, 4.7 receptions, and 66.1 yards per game this season and sits at the WR8 in half-PPR formats. In Week 12, he'll take on the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night. The Chargers are right in the middle of the pack against opposing receiver groups, so Flowers should be able to find some operating space. The speedy wideout hovers around a high-end WR2 for this matchup with the ceiling of a WR1.

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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has an excellent matchup in Week 12 and will look to continue his ascent into consistent QB1 rankings. Herbert started the season with six straight games outside of the top-15 fantasy quarterbacks, but he's been a fantasy QB1 every week since. In Week 12's edition of Monday Night Football, Herbert will face the Baltimore Ravens defense, a unit that has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season. In what should be a relatively high-scoring game, Herbert is a good bet to finish in the QB1 rankings once again.

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Tim Patrick will not be a recommended fantasy option this Sunday when his team takes on the Indianapolis Colts in a road matchup. The former Denver Bronco is far and away the third-leading snap-getter in Detroit's WR corps, though it has yet to amount to much in the production department. In fact, despite participating in 120 more snaps than fellow wideout Kalif Raymond, Raymond has out-targeted, out-received, and out-gained him by one. Additionally, running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs are more involved in the Lions' passing attack. Even in an excellent matchup, the 31-year-old is nothing more than a desperation dart throw in Week 12. The veteran is RotoBaller's PPR WR73 in this week's ranks.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry cooled off a bit over the last couple of weeks compared to his huge outputs through the first nine weeks. He's gone up against solid defensive units and will try to find some running room against even better ones over the next two weeks. In Week 12, the Ravens take on the Los Angeles Chargers who are the third toughest team against backfields. They only allow 14.6 fantasy points per game to opposing running back groups in half-PPR formats. While Henry remains a must-start, fantasy managers may want to temper expectations in this matchup since he could end up around a low-end RB1.

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson put up his worst game of the season against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11. Despite the down week, Jackson put up around 15 fantasy points depending on league settings, and it was only his second week finishing as a QB2. In Week 12, the Ravens go on the road to face the Los Angeles Chargers who allow 16.5 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks. The Ravens have a 3-3 record on the road this season, but Jackson has thrown 14 touchdowns compared to one interception, and 263.3 yards per game. While the Chargers have a solid defense, Jackson and company should be able to get back on track in primetime.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. ranks as a WR2 in the Cardinals' divisional matchup against the Seahawks in Week 12. Harrison Jr. has been inconsistent in fantasy this season, which has made starting him a tough decision for fantasy managers. The silver lining is that he has still been targeted a decent amount, receiving over five targets in each of his last four games. The Seahawks rank 22nd in opposing wide receiver fantasy points this season and have been prone to allowing big plays to wide receivers. With it being a divisional matchup, the Cardinals will rely on all of their playmakers, and it is reasonable to expect Harrison Jr. to be involved in the passing attack. Harrison Jr. is valued as a WR2 and should be played in deep leagues.

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Trey McBride is valued as a high-end TE1 in Week 12 when the Cardinals travel to Seattle to take on the Seahawks. McBride has solidified himself as one of the premier tight ends in fantasy football this season, ranking as the fourth-best tight end overall. Despite his lack of touchdown production, McBride has still been a strong fantasy asset and a mainstay at the position. The Cardinals often target McBride on key third downs, and in this divisional matchup, they are expected to rely on him in the passing game. The Seahawks rank 18th in opposing TE fantasy points allowed, and fantasy managers should continue to start McBride in Week 12.

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Denver Broncos LB Zach Cunningham and OG Nick Gargiulo were elevated from the practice squad for Week 12 on Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Minnesota Vikings defensive back Akayleb Evans has been waived by the organization on Saturday. This seems like a bit of an odd move considering Evans was a full-time starter last season. He finished with 65 tackles, three fumbles forced, and one interception in 15 games with the Vikings in 2023. Since then, Evans has mainly been playing on special teams this season and has only two tackles in seven games. The former fourth-round pick will look to catch on elsewhere. There should be another organization willing to give the 25-year-old a chance to earn a spot on a roster.

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) is currently listed as questionable ahead of the Monday Night matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Smith was forced to exit early during last week's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a hamstring issue. The stud linebacker has been unable to practice all week, which puts his status in doubt for Week 12. The loss of Smith would certainly hurt given he has 110 tackles on the season. Chris Board is listed as the second string linebacker, so he figures to get the start if Smith is unable to play.

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