The Bears are "confident" WR Keenan Allen (ankle) will be able to play vs. the Vikings today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Allen is listed as questionable after dealing with what he called ankle stiffness on Friday. That adds some risk to a guy who was already an unexciting fantasy play.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirms that Bucs WR Mike Evans (hamstring) is expected to play vs. the Giants today. "He's good to go without any restrictions," Rapoport adds. There have been mixed messages on Evans' expected role throughout the week, with Bucs coaches and ESPN's Jeremy Fowler suggesting that his snaps could be limited in his first action since Week 7. Ultimately, Evans' target potential and matchup are too strong to bench for the majority of fantasy teams.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport says "it'll be close" whether TE Noah Fant (groin) will be able to play against the Cardinals today. He was a full-go in Friday's practice but is listed as questionable. Seattle elevated TE Tyler Mabry from the practice squad on Saturday, suggesting concern about Fant's ability. We won't get Seattle's inactives until a little before 3 pm ET today, making this a situation to avoid in Week 12 fantasy lineups.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirms that Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks (knee) will make his NFL debut against the Chiefs today and adds that "he won't be on a pitch count." Carolina has slow-played Brooks' return from his November 2023 ACL tear, so he should be close to 100% at this point. But we're still expecting Chuba Hubbard to operate as Carolina's clear lead back today. Coupled with the matchup against Kansas City's top-ranked RB defense, Brooks would be a very shaky Week 12 fantasy play.
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Ravens. He only got in limited practices on Friday and Saturday. McConkey played through this issue last week, and we've heard nothing to suggest that he's in danger of missing the Monday nighter. But the late kickoff obviously puts fantasy managers in a tough spot. WRs Josh Palmer and Rashod Bateman are serviceable backup options from this game if you're planning to start McConkey and he ends up inactive.
Ravens RB Justice Hill (concussion) is not listed on the final injury report. He's cleared protocol and will be ready for his usual change-of-pace role behind RB Derrick Henry in Monday night's game vs. the Chargers.
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (knee) is not listed on the final Week 12 injury report. He returned to a full practice on Saturday after sitting out on Friday. Bateman should be ready for his usual role vs. the Chargers on Monday night.
The Panthers placed RB Miles Sanders (ankle) on IR. He'll miss at least the next four games and can be dropped from all fantasy rosters. Sanders' absence locks in Jonathon Brooks as Carolina's No. 2 RB. He might not be playable in fantasy lineups behind RB Chuba Hubbard. But he's now a Hubbard injury away from a big role.
Commanders K Austin Seibert (hip) has been removed from the injury report and will play vs. the Cowboys on Sunday. Seibert still leads all kickers in fantasy points per game in most scoring systems. He's a strong Week 12 start with Washington rocking a 27.75-point implied total.
The Giants on Saturday activated Edge Kayvon Thibodeaux from IR. He missed the past five games following surgery for a wrist fracture. Thibodeaux was deemed questionable for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, but his activation indicates he's ready to play.
Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (knee) was not activated from IR and won't play against the Commanders on Sunday. We'll see if he makes it back for Week 13, but Cooks is hopefully not in your fantasy plans the rest of the way.
The Athletic's Dianna Russini hears that it's "increasingly likely" that Jets QB Aaron Rodgers will be placed on IR or benched over the next few weeks. Russini adds that "no decisions have been made yet." But it's become clear over the last month that Rodgers has no future with the Jets beyond 2024, so it wouldn't be shocking to see the team pull the plug early.
49ers HC Kyle Shanahan admitted Friday that QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) is "up in the air" for Week 13. "I don't want to say there's long-term concern," Shanahan said. "We thought he just needed some rest. Really weren't concerned about him not being good this week, but when he started up Thursday, it surprised him, surprised us how it felt, so we had to shut him down." GM John Lynch said Friday morning that Purdy's Monday MRI didn't reveal anything concerning, but it doesn't seem like Purdy was close to being able to play against Green Bay on Sunday. We'll keep you updated on his status next week.
Ravens WR Rashod Bateman (knee) was added to the injury report and did not practice on Friday. We don't have any other details on the knee issue. We'll see if Bateman gets back on the practice field tomorrow and how he's listed on the final injury report for Monday night's game vs. the Chargers.
Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (shoulder) returned to a limited practice on Friday. That should put him on track to play against the Raves on Monday night, but we'll see how McConkey is listed on the final injury report tomorrow afternoon.
Seahawks TE Noah Fant (groin) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cardinals. He was a full-go in Friday’s practice, though, so he should play. Fant ranks just 28th among TEs in PPR points per game and isn’t a recommended fantasy start against Arizona’s 12th-ranked TE defense.
49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) practiced all week and isn’t listed on the final injury report for Sunday’s game vs. the Packers. He should be ready for a full slate of snaps but downgrades to mid- to low-end TE1 status without QB Brock Purdy.
49ers QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Packers. His injured right shoulder evidently didn't progress throughout the week as the team had hoped. GM John Lynch said Friday that an MRI on the shoulder didn't show anything concerning, so we're not expecting this to be a long-term absence. But Purdy's absence this weekend leaves QB Brandon Allen as San Francisco's expected starter. Allen has been with the 'Niners since May 2023 but has not attempted a regular-season pass for them. He completed just 57% of his passes at 6.1 yards per attempt in limited action for the Broncos and Bengals from 2019-2022. Allen is clearly a significant downgrade for all San Francisco pass catchers. Expect the team to lean heavily on RB Christian McCaffrey on Sunday.
Commanders K Austin Seibert (hip) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Cowboys. He was a full-go in Friday’s practice, so we’re expecting him to play. Seibert is a nice fantasy option with Washington sporting a 27.75-point implied total.
Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (knee) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Commanders. We’ll see if Dallas activates him from IR for his first game since Week 4, but Cooks is not a recommended fantasy play in any format.
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