Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates:
- Alshon Jeffery (ankle) is now officially out for this week.
- Jordan Howard (shoulder) is out against the Seahawks.
- Brandin Cooks (concussion) has been cleared but still may not play on MNF.
- Mohamed Sanu (ankle) is not expected to play this week.
- Phillip Dorsett (concussion) is likely to miss Week 12.
- George Kittle (ankle, knee) is expected to return this week.
- Emmanuel Sanders (ribs) is questionable, but expected to play.
- Deebo Samuel (shoulder) is expected to suit up.
- Tom Brady (elbow) is good to go.
- Tyler Lockett (leg) will be active for Week 12.
- Sterling Shepard (concussion) has been cleared to return this week.
- Adam Thielen (hamstring) is hoping to make his return next week.
- James Conner (shoulder) is officially out again this week.
- JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion, knee) is officially out.
- Diontae Johnson (concussion) is slated to play against the Bengals.
- T.J. Hockenson (shoulder) has been downgraded to questionable.
- Devonta Freeman (foot) has been ruled out for Week 12 against the Buccaneers.
- Adrian Peterson (toe) didn't practice all week but is expected to play.
- Nelson Agholor (knee) is expected to miss Week 12.
- David Njoku (wrist) will not make his return this week.
- A.J. Green (ankle) will not play in Week 12.
- Mitch Trubisky (hip) is expected to play this week.
- Evan Engram (foot) and Rhett Ellison (concussion) are unlikely to play.
- Tyreek Hill (hamstring) has a minor injury and is not expected to miss time.
These rankings are a consensus from four of our lead fantasy football columnists - Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Dominick Petrillo - who have all analyzed the NFL matchups and game slates for Week 12.
And in case you weren't aware, our very own Nick Mariano was ranked #11 overall last year out of ~120 industry experts, and was ranked #9 overall the year before. So be sure to follow his rankings every week!
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Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings (PPR)
You can also see our Week 12 ranks for Half-PPR and Standard scoring.
Note that quarterbacks, defenses and kickers are all grouped separately towards the bottom. Each of those positions is ranked on their own. This is to allow owners to compare running backs, wide receivers and tight ends for their FLEX spot (without seeing QB, DEF, K mixed in).
Last updated on Sunday 11/24 at 10:00 am ET
Tier | Rank | Player Name | Pos |
1 | 1 | Christian McCaffrey | RB |
1 | 2 | Michael Thomas | WR |
1 | 3 | Julio Jones | WR |
1 | 4 | Alvin Kamara | RB |
1 | 5 | Nick Chubb | RB |
1 | 6 | Saquon Barkley | RB |
1 | 7 | Josh Jacobs | RB |
1 | 8 | DeAndre Hopkins | WR |
2 | 9 | Derrick Henry | RB |
2 | 10 | Ezekiel Elliott | RB |
2 | 11 | Chris Godwin | WR |
2 | 12 | Mike Evans | WR |
2 | 13 | Tyler Lockett | WR |
2 | 14 | Odell Beckham Jr. | WR |
2 | 15 | Le'Veon Bell | RB |
2 | 16 | Aaron Jones | RB |
2 | 17 | Julian Edelman | WR |
2 | 18 | Chris Carson | RB |
2 | 19 | Todd Gurley | RB |
3 | 20 | Davante Adams | WR |
3 | 21 | Leonard Fournette | RB |
3 | 22 | Zach Ertz | TE |
3 | 23 | D.J. Chark | WR |
3 | 24 | Amari Cooper | WR |
3 | 25 | Cooper Kupp | WR |
3 | 26 | Calvin Ridley | WR |
3 | 27 | John Brown | WR |
3 | 28 | D.J. Moore | WR |
3 | 29 | Allen Robinson | WR |
3 | 30 | Jaylen Samuels | RB |
3 | 31 | Kenny Golladay | WR |
3 | 32 | T.Y. Hilton | WR |
3 | 33 | Mark Ingram | RB |
4 | 34 | Michael Gallup | WR |
4 | 35 | Jarvis Landry | WR |
4 | 36 | Joe Mixon | RB |
4 | 37 | Jamison Crowder | WR |
4 | 38 | Tevin Coleman | RB |
4 | 39 | Darren Waller | TE |
4 | 40 | James White | RB |
4 | 41 | Mark Andrews | TE |
4 | 42 | Courtland Sutton | WR |
4 | 43 | Phillip Lindsay | RB |
4 | 44 | Terry McLaurin | WR |
4 | 45 | Devante Parker | WR |
4 | 46 | Golden Tate | WR |
4 | 47 | Tyrell Williams | WR |
4 | 48 | Emmanuel Sanders | WR |
4 | 49 | Devin Singletary | RB |
4 | 50 | David Montgomery | RB |
5 | 51 | Carlos Hyde | RB |
5 | 52 | Deebo Samuel | WR |
5 | 53 | D.K. Metcalf | WR |
5 | 54 | Miles Sanders | RB |
5 | 55 | Curtis Samuel | WR |
5 | 56 | Kareem Hunt | RB |
5 | 57 | Jonathan Williams | RB |
5 | 58 | Marquise Brown | WR |
5 | 59 | Brian Hill | RB |
5 | 60 | Ronald Jones II | RB |
5 | 61 | Tarik Cohen | RB |
5 | 62 | Marvin Jones | WR |
5 | 64 | Derrius Guice | RB |
5 | 65 | Tyler Boyd | WR |
5 | 66 | Ryan Griffin | TE |
5 | 67 | Sony Michel | RB |
5 | 68 | Dede Westbrook | WR |
5 | 69 | Jared Cook | TE |
5 | 70 | Greg Olsen | TE |
6 | 71 | James Washington | WR |
6 | 72 | Jamaal Williams | RB |
6 | 73 | Will Fuller | WR |
6 | 74 | Vance McDonald | TE |
6 | 75 | Bo Scarbrough | RB |
6 | 76 | Darius Slayton | WR |
6 | 77 | Zach Pascal | WR |
6 | 78 | Robert Woods | WR |
6 | 79 | Dallas Goedert | TE |
6 | 80 | George Kittle | TE |
6 | 81 | Kalen Ballage | RB |
6 | 82 | Demaryius Thomas | WR |
6 | 83 | Robby Anderson | WR |
6 | 84 | Taylor Gabriel | WR |
6 | 85 | Hunter Renfrow | WR |
6 | 86 | Noah Fant | TE |
6 | 87 | Latavius Murray | RB |
6 | 88 | A.J. Brown | WR |
6 | 89 | Randall Cobb | WR |
6 | 90 | Royce Freeman | RB |
6 | 91 | Kenny Stills | WR |
7 | 92 | Adrian Peterson | RB |
7 | 93 | Chris Conley | WR |
7 | 94 | Gerald Everett | TE |
7 | 95 | J.D. McKissic | RB |
7 | 96 | Josh Gordon | WR |
7 | 97 | Nyheim Hines | RB |
7 | 98 | Cole Beasley | WR |
7 | 99 | Jacob Hollister | TE |
7 | 100 | Alshon Jeffery | WR |
7 | 101 | Jack Doyle | TE |
7 | 102 | Raheem Mostert | RB |
7 | 103 | Eric Ebron | TE |
7 | 104 | Diontae Johnson | WR |
7 | 105 | Russell Gage | WR |
7 | 106 | Duke Johnson | RB |
7 | 107 | Allen Lazard | WR |
7 | 108 | Corey Davis | WR |
7 | 110 | Danny Amendola | WR |
7 | 111 | N'Keal Harry | WR |
7 | 112 | Cameron Brate | TE |
8 | 113 | T.J. Hockenson | TE |
8 | 115 | Mike Gesicki | TE |
8 | 116 | Ted Ginn | WR |
8 | 117 | Darren Fells | TE |
8 | 118 | Sterling Shepard | WR |
8 | 119 | Giovani Bernard | RB |
8 | 120 | Jason Witten | TE |
8 | 121 | Tim Patrick | WR |
8 | 122 | Brandin Cooks | WR |
8 | 123 | Jimmy Graham | TE |
8 | 124 | Adam Humphries | WR |
8 | 125 | Benjamin Watson | TE |
8 | 126 | Rex Burkhead | RB |
8 | 127 | Peyton Barber | RB |
8 | 128 | Dawson Knox | TE |
8 | 129 | Alex Erickson | WR |
8 | 130 | Kendrick Bourne | WR |
8 | 131 | Tyler Eifert | TE |
8 | 132 | Allen Hurns | WR |
9 | 133 | Geronimo Allison | WR |
9 | 136 | Josh Reynolds | WR |
9 | 137 | Ross Dwelley | TE |
9 | 138 | Anthony Miller | WR |
9 | 139 | Frank Gore | RB |
9 | 140 | Auden Tate | WR |
9 | 141 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR |
9 | 142 | Jaeden Graham | TE |
9 | 143 | Jalen Richard | RB |
9 | 144 | Tre'Quan Smith | WR |
9 | 145 | Foster Moreau | TE |
9 | 146 | Zay Jones | WR |
9 | 147 | Paul Richardson | WR |
9 | 148 | Jonnu Smith | TE |
9 | 149 | Albert Wilson | WR |
9 | 150 | Jordan Wilkins | RB |
9 | 151 | Gus Edwards | RB |
9 | 152 | Ty Johnson | RB |
10 | 153 | Demetrius Harris | TE |
10 | 154 | Nick Boyle | TE |
10 | 155 | Tony Pollard | RB |
10 | 156 | O.J. Howard | TE |
10 | 157 | Chester Rogers | WR |
10 | 158 | Jeremy Sprinkle | TE |
10 | 159 | Willie Snead | WR |
10 | 160 | Scott Miller | WR |
10 | 161 | Jakeem Grant | WR |
10 | 162 | Jordan Akins | TE |
10 | 163 | Patrick Laird | RB |
10 | 164 | Dion Lewis | RB |
10 | 165 | Ben Braunecker | TE |
10 | 166 | Benny Snell Jr. | RB |
10 | 167 | Blake Jarwin | TE |
10 | 168 | Trey Quinn | WR |
10 | 169 | Trey Edmunds | RB |
10 | 170 | Hayden Hurst | TE |
10 | 171 | Marcus Johnson | WR |
10 | 172 | Isaiah McKenzie | WR |
11 | 173 | Kelvin Harmon | WR |
11 | 174 | Rashard Higgins | WR |
11 | 175 | Scott Simonson | TE |
11 | 176 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB |
11 | 177 | Jeff Wilson | RB |
11 | 178 | Boston Scott | RB |
11 | 179 | Malcolm Brown | RB |
11 | 180 | Qadree Ollison | RB |
11 | 181 | Jay Ajayi | RB |
11 | 182 | Mack Hollins | WR |
11 | 183 | Jakobi Meyers | WR |
11 | 184 | Keke Coutee | WR |
11 | 185 | Breshad Perriman | WR |
11 | 186 | Tyler Higbee | TE |
11 | 187 | Jake Kumerow | WR |
11 | 188 | Jordan Matthews | WR |
11 | 189 | Josh Hill | TE |
11 | 190 | Bilal Powell | RB |
11 | 191 | Deandre Washington | RB |
11 | 192 | Jarius Wright | WR |
11 | 193 | Keelan Cole | WR |
11 | 194 | C.J. Uzomah | TE |
11 | 195 | Kenjon Barner | RB |
11 | 196 | Daesean Hamilton | WR |
11 | 197 | Miles Boykin | WR |
11 | 198 | J.J. Arcega-Whiteside | WR |
11 | 199 | Marquise Goodwin | WR |
11 | 200 | Justin Hardy | WR |
11 | 201 | Rashaad Penny | RB |
11 | 202 | Deandre Carter | WR |
11 | 203 | Stanley Morgan Jr. | WR |
11 | 204 | Richie James | WR |
11 | 205 | Ryquell Armstead | RB |
11 | 206 | Luke Stocker | TE |
11 | 207 | Cordarrelle Patterson | WR |
11 | 208 | Ben Koyack | TE |
11 | 209 | Tevin Jones | WR |
11 | 210 | Tavon Austin | WR |
12 | 211 | Wayne Gallman | RB |
12 | 212 | Tajae Sharpe | WR |
12 | 213 | Kaden Smith | TE |
12 | 214 | Johnny Holton | WR |
12 | 215 | Darrell Henderson | RB |
12 | 216 | Nick O'Leary | TE |
12 | 217 | Troy Fumagalli | TE |
12 | 218 | Wendell Smallwood | RB |
12 | 219 | Kyle Juszczyk | RB |
12 | 220 | Vyncint Smith | WR |
12 | 221 | Malik Turner | WR |
12 | 222 | Garrett Celek | TE |
12 | 223 | Seth Roberts | WR |
12 | 224 | Nick Vannett | TE |
12 | 225 | Justice Hill | RB |
12 | 226 | Chris Thompson | RB |
12 | 227 | Dante Pettis | WR |
12 | 228 | Ty Montgomery | RB |
12 | 229 | Christian Blake | WR |
12 | 230 | Diontae Spencer | WR |
12 | 231 | Myles Gaskin | RB |
12 | 232 | Marvin Hall | WR |
12 | 233 | Daniel Brown | TE |
12 | 234 | Bennie Fowler | WR |
12 | 235 | Luke Willson | TE |
12 | 236 | Khadarel Hodge | WR |
12 | 237 | Fred Brown | WR |
12 | 238 | Ricky Seals-Jones | TE |
12 | 239 | Cody Latimer | WR |
12 | 240 | Brandon Bolden | RB |
12 | 241 | Javon Wims | WR |
12 | 242 | Reggie Bonnafon | RB |
12 | 243 | Zach Line | RB |
13 | 244 | Robert Foster | WR |
13 | 245 | C.J. Prosise | RB |
13 | 246 | Devontae Booker | RB |
13 | 247 | Tyler Kroft | TE |
13 | 248 | Ryan Nall | RB |
13 | 249 | Anthony Firkser | TE |
13 | 250 | Logan Thomas | TE |
13 | 251 | Matt LaCosse | TE |
13 | 252 | Derek Carrier | TE |
13 | 253 | Steven Sims | WR |
13 | 254 | Dontrell Hilliard | RB |
13 | 255 | Alex Armah | RB |
13 | 256 | Cam Sims | WR |
13 | 257 | David Moore | WR |
13 | 258 | Jeff Heuerman | TE |
13 | 259 | Patrick DiMarco | RB |
13 | 260 | Dan Vitale | RB |
13 | 261 | Hale Hentges | TE |
13 | 262 | Mo Alie-Cox | TE |
13 | 263 | Jordan Thomas | TE |
13 | 264 | Alec Ingold | RB |
13 | 265 | Marcedes Lewis | TE |
13 | 266 | Lamar Jackson | QB |
13 | 267 | Marcell Ateman | WR |
13 | 268 | Chris Moore | WR |
13 | 269 | Russell Wilson | QB |
13 | 270 | Matt Ryan | QB |
13 | 271 | Chris Manhertz | TE |
13 | 272 | Deshaun Watson | QB |
14 | 273 | Drew Brees | QB |
14 | 274 | Elijhaa Penny | RB |
14 | 275 | Pharaoh Brown | TE |
14 | 276 | Krishawn Hogan | WR |
14 | 277 | Ian Thomas | TE |
14 | 278 | Devlin Hodges | QB |
14 | 279 | Jesse James | TE |
14 | 280 | Aaron Rodgers | QB |
14 | 281 | Josh Allen | QB |
14 | 282 | J.P. Holtz | TE |
14 | 283 | Derek Carr | QB |
14 | 284 | Dak Prescott | QB |
14 | 285 | Jimmy Garoppolo | QB |
14 | 286 | Tom Brady | QB |
14 | 287 | Jacoby Brissett | QB |
14 | 288 | Tanner Hudson | TE |
14 | 289 | Baker Mayfield | QB |
14 | 290 | Jameis Winston | QB |
14 | 291 | Jojo Natson | WR |
14 | 292 | Carson Wentz | QB |
14 | 293 | Tommy Sweeney | TE |
14 | 294 | Dwayne Washington | RB |
14 | 295 | Sam Darnold | QB |
14 | 296 | Trevon Wesco | TE |
14 | 297 | Trayveon Williams | RB |
14 | 298 | Nick Foles | QB |
14 | 299 | Jace Sternberger | TE |
14 | 300 | Jeff Driskel | QB |
14 | 301 | Clive Walford | TE |
14 | 302 | Ryan Tannehill | QB |
14 | 303 | Jared Goff | QB |
14 | 304 | Levine Toilolo | TE |
14 | 305 | Daniel Jones | QB |
14 | 306 | Damion Willis | WR |
14 | 307 | Ryan Fitzpatrick | QB |
14 | 308 | Mason Rudolph | QB |
14 | 309 | Trevor Davis | WR |
15 | 310 | Kyle Allen | QB |
15 | 311 | Kalif Raymond | WR |
15 | 312 | Mitch Trubisky | QB |
15 | 313 | Andrew Beck | TE |
15 | 314 | Dwayne Haskins | QB |
15 | 315 | Justin Watson | WR |
15 | 316 | Ryan Finley | QB |
15 | 317 | Lee Smith | TE |
15 | 318 | Brandon Allen | QB |
15 | 319 | Robbie Gould | K |
15 | 320 | Braxton Berrios | WR |
15 | 321 | Taysom Hill | QB |
15 | 322 | Damion Ratley | WR |
15 | 323 | Ryan Izzo | TE |
15 | 324 | Justin Tucker | K |
15 | 325 | Durham Smythe | TE |
15 | 326 | Wil Lutz | K |
15 | 327 | Younghoe Koo | K |
15 | 328 | Brandon Powell | WR |
15 | 329 | MyCole Pruitt | TE |
15 | 330 | Josh Adams | RB |
15 | 331 | Nick Folk | K |
15 | 332 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | K |
15 | 333 | Matt Gay | K |
15 | 334 | Damien Harris | RB |
15 | 335 | Jason Myers | K |
15 | 336 | Greg Zuerlein | K |
15 | 337 | Jordan Scarlett | RB |
15 | 338 | Matt Prater | K |
15 | 339 | Austin Seibert | K |
15 | 340 | Johnny Mundt | TE |
15 | 341 | Travis Homer | RB |
15 | 342 | Daniel Carlson | K |
15 | 343 | Robert Tonyan | TE |
15 | 344 | Jordan Leggett | TE |
15 | 345 | Dalton Schultz | TE |
15 | 346 | Stephen Hauschka | K |
15 | 347 | Mike Davis | RB |
15 | 348 | Jake Elliott | K |
15 | 349 | Chris Boswell | K |
15 | 350 | Buddy Howell | RB |
15 | 351 | Chase Daniel | QB |
15 | 352 | Joey Slye | K |
15 | 353 | T.J. Yeldon | RB |
15 | 354 | Josh Lambo | K |
15 | 355 | Riley Ridley | WR |
15 | 356 | Ashton Dulin | WR |
15 | 357 | Mason Crosby | K |
16 | 358 | Brett Maher | K |
16 | 359 | Eddy Pineiro | K |
16 | 360 | Andre Roberts | WR |
16 | 361 | Jaron Brown | WR |
16 | 362 | Adam Vinatieri | K |
16 | 363 | Chase McLaughlin | K |
16 | 364 | Mike Thomas | WR |
16 | 365 | Ryan Succop | K |
16 | 366 | Keelan Doss | WR |
16 | 367 | Jason Sanders | K |
16 | 368 | Deandrew White | WR |
16 | 369 | Aldrick Rosas | K |
16 | 370 | Devin Smith | WR |
16 | 371 | Sam Ficken | K |
16 | 372 | Taywan Taylor | WR |
16 | 373 | Cedrick Wilson | WR |
16 | 374 | Brandon McManus | K |
16 | 375 | Dustin Hopkins | K |
16 | 376 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST |
16 | 377 | Buffalo Bills | DST |
16 | 378 | Chicago Bears | DST |
16 | 379 | New Orleans Saints | DST |
16 | 380 | Atlanta Falcons | DST |
16 | 381 | New England Patriots | DST |
16 | 382 | Cleveland Browns | DST |
16 | 383 | Baltimore Ravens | DST |
16 | 384 | Detroit Lions | DST |
16 | 385 | Oakland Raiders | DST |
16 | 386 | Randy Bullock | K |
16 | 387 | Tennessee Titans | DST |
16 | 388 | Denver Broncos | DST |
16 | 389 | San Francisco 49ers | DST |
16 | 390 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST |
16 | 391 | New York Giants | DST |
16 | 392 | Washington Redskins | DST |
16 | 393 | New York Jets | DST |
16 | 394 | Seattle Seahawks | DST |
16 | 395 | Green Bay Packers | DST |
16 | 396 | Houston Texans | DST |
16 | 397 | Indianapolis Colts | DST |
16 | 398 | Los Angeles Rams | DST |
16 | 399 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST |
16 | 400 | Cincinnati Bengals | DST |
16 | 401 | Miami Dolphins | DST |
16 | 402 | Dallas Cowboys | DST |
16 | 403 | Carolina Panthers | DST |
16 | 404 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DST |
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