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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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Bateman popped up on the injury report on Friday due to a knee issue. However, Bateman was removed on Saturday after getting in a full practice session. The 24-year-old was quiet last week with only two receptions for 30 yards in the loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bateman has seen five or more targets in three of his last four games. He should have some flex appeal for this Monday Night contest.

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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (shoulder) is currently considered questionable for Monday's Week 12 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie wideout is headed in the right direction after getting in a limited practice session on Friday. He continues nursing a shoulder injury he suffered during last week's win over the Cincinnati Bengals. If active, McConkey should be considered a WR2 after a strong 123-yard performance last week. Although, fantasy managers will need to find a possible replacement in case McConkey isn't cleared to play.

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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hayden Hurst (hip) has been ruled out ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Hurst was inactive last week and appeared to be in line to play this weekend until landing on the injury report on Friday. As a result, the Chargers have decided to hold out the 31-year-old for Monday's game. Will Dissly figures to serve as the primary pass-catching option for the Chargers. Last week, Dissley hauled in four of his six targets for 80 yards in the win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He'll have some TE2 appeal after seeing six targets in back-to-back games.

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Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders has been one of the most productive fantasy options at his position lately, and he'll look to extend his hot streak during Week 12 versus the New England Patriots. Sanders has posted double-digit fantasy points in back-to-back games and three of his last four contests. Over the last two weeks, he has gone 6-for-6 on extra points and 5-for-5 on field goals, including two from beyond 50 yards. This week, the 29-year-old faces a Patriots defense that has been somewhat stingy against kickers but is also quite capable of surrendering points. Thus, Sanders ranks just inside the top 12 for this week. He's worth starting in leagues with at least 12 teams, and he can even be considered in 10-team formats.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs (knee, foot) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday's game against the New York Giants. Wirfs had previously been listed as questionable after logging three consecutive limited practices. He played nearly every snap through the first nine weeks of the season before exiting early in Week 10. Even with extra time to recover during last week's bye, it sounds like the 25-year-old won't be healthy to suit up on Sunday. Justin Skule should protect Baker Mayfield's blindside for the duration of Wirfs' absence.

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Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk is worth considering as a low-end fantasy streamer in Week 12 against the Houston Texans. Although the Titans haven't given Folk a whole lot of scoring opportunities this year, he has made the most of his chances, going 14-for-15 on field goals and 18-for-18 on extra points. Despite his accuracy, he ranks 23rd among kickers in fantasy points, largely due to the Titans' aforementioned struggles on offense this season. To further complicate matters, the Texans have been somewhat stingy on special teams, holding opposing kickers to the 14th-fewest fantasy points. With that said, Houston has surrendered 0.6 field goals of at least 50 yards per game, which is the fourth-most in the NFL. Therefore, despite his tougher matchup, Folk could put himself on the fantasy radar with his accuracy and powerful leg. He's a fringe top-12 option heading into Sunday's divisional battle.

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New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux (wrist) has been activated from injured reserve ahead of Week 12 versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 23-year-old is technically listed as questionable, but he's expected to play on Sunday now that New York has elevated him to its 53-man roster. Thibodeaux, who is coming off two full practices, hasn't played since Week 5 against Seattle. Through a handful of contests earlier in the year, he registered 12 tackles and two sacks. His presence will be key as the Giants look to slow down Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers this weekend.

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Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert (right hip) has been removed from the injury report and will play in Week 12 against the Dallas Cowboys. Seibert had previously been listed as questionable, but he was trending in the right direction after logging a full practice on Friday. The 28-year-old has been one of the most productive kickers in fantasy football this season, going 25-for-27 on field goals and 22-for-22 on extra points through just eight games. He should be deployed as a high-end K1 option this week versus Dallas.

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The Carolina Panthers have placed running back Miles Sanders (ankle) on injured reserve. The veteran playmaker suffered a significant ankle injury during Week 10 in Germany. He had already been ruled out for Week 12, and now his placement on IR will hold him out for a minimum of four games. Sanders has appeared in 10 games this season, totaling 139 rushing yards, 98 receiving yards, and one touchdown in a backup role behind Chuba Hubbard. Carolina will proceed with Hubbard in the lead-back role and Jonathon Brooks (knee) slated to make his NFL debut as the No. 2 option out of the backfield.

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Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (groin, knee) and guard Zack Martin (ankle, shoulder) have both been downgraded to out ahead of Week 12 versus the Washington Commanders. Diggs had previously been listed as questionable while Martin was doubtful. Diggs has appeared in 10 games this season, making 37 tackles and intercepting two passes. Martin has also played in all 10 contests, posting a career-low 65.6 PFF grade so far. Losing both players is bad news for the Cowboys as they take on a surging divisional opponent, the Washington Commanders.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) has been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. The veteran receiver has been on injured reserve since Week 4, and he'll have to wait at least one more week before returning to the mix. Through four games earlier in the season, Cooks caught nine passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. He figures to operate as the Cowboys' No. 2 receiver once he's healthy, but until then, that role belongs to Jalen Tolbert. Cooks could struggle to deliver meaningful production while catching passes from backup quarterback Cooper Rush.

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson should not be relied upon in any fantasy format this weekend when the Chiefs face the Carolina Panthers. Even with Rashee Rice (knee) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) both missing time, Watson has been unable to enjoy any consistency in the Kansas City offense. Since Week 7, Watson has averaged just 2.4 targets per game with an average of 4.5 PPR points per game during this span. In addition, this past weekend, during their loss to the Buffalo Bills, Watson saw his snap count drop significantly as he saw 49 in Week 10 but a mere 30 in Week 11. Until Watson can see stable targets and opportunities, fantasy managers should continue to leave Watson on the waiver wire.

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Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet is expected to remain in his limited role in the Seattle offense, making him a low-end RB3 in Week 12 facing the Arizona Cardinals. While Kenneth Walker III has continued to dominate snaps in the Seattle backfield, Charbonnet has operated as the clear No.2 option. Last weekend, he saw just four carries and two targets. Since Week 8, Charbonnet has averaged just 3.0 rushing attempts per game. In addition, during this span, Walker logged more than 20 more offensive snaps than Charbonnet on two occasions. As a result, fantasy managers should continue to view Charbonnet as a high-upside handcuff with little to no standalone value while Walker is healthy. This weekend, facing the Cardinals, fantasy managers should view him as a desperation flex option in 14+ team formats.

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New York Giants running back Devin Singletary could produce solid flex value this weekend facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since returning from a groin injury, the veteran running back has slowly been eased into action but has continued to see an uptick in carries in each contest. Even though rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. has shown flashes of high potential, he surrendered a costly fumble in their most recent loss to the Carolina Panthers, which may cause Singletary to return to his "1A" role in the backfield. Earlier in the season, when the veteran was in the lead role, he averaged an impressive 15.5 PPR points through the first three weeks of the season. Facing a weak Tampa Bay defense that has allowed the fifth-most PPR points to opposing RBs this season could open the door for a solid bounce-back showing for Singletary.

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The San Francisco 49ers D/ST unit is in Green Bay for a Week 12 matchup against the Packers. Those who started the Niners in Week 11 were rewarded with decent production, holding the Seattle Seahawks to 20 points while sacking Geno Smith four times and picking him off once. Green Bay on the road offers a much taller task. Although the Packers are eighth-worst in the NFL at avoiding turnovers, they are elite at protecting their quarterbacks, tied for the No. 1 slot with only 13 sacks allowed. They are the fourth-ranked offense in the NFL by yards per game, eighth by points scored, and are at full strength. San Francisco will be without their big-ticket edge rusher Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) while CB Charvarius Ward (personal) remains out for the third straight game. The 49ers are best left out of Week 12 fantasy lineups, occupying the 17th position in RotoBaller's rankings.

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks should be left on all benches in Week 12 when the Packers face the San Francisco 49ers. Wicks has not caught a pass in each of the past two games and has averaged just 2.0 targets during this span. Wicks has only surpassed double-digit PPR points on three occasions this season but fell below 7.0 PPR points in each of the other seven contests. Playing in a crowded Green Bay wide receiver room, Wicks has shown flashes of potential at times but has been unable to see a consistent dose of targets. As a result, fantasy managers in all formats should keep Wicks on their bench. However, managers in deeper formats should continue to stash Wicks on their roster as he could find a path to fantasy stardom if he can find his way toward the top of the depth chart down the stretch.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson should be viewed as a risky flex option heading into a Week 12 tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles. Over the past two weeks, Robinson has seen at least four targets in each contest but caught a total of just three passes across both games. However, in Week 9, Robinson enjoyed his best outing of the season, bringing in six of his nine targets for 94 yards and two scores. Despite seeing a consistent target share, Robinson has been unable to produce a consistent fantasy output. In addition, the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver room remains quite crowded with Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, which will always hinder Robinson's weekly ceiling. Facing a tough Philadelphia Eagles secondary that has allowed the seventh-fewest PPR points to opposing wideouts this season, fantasy managers should view him as a risky flex option in deeper formats.

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Arizona Cardinals rookie Trey Benson has begun to slowly find a role in the offense and could be in store to see a solid workload in their Week 12 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. During Week 9, the rookie logged eight carries with one target. Then, in Week 10, Benson earned a season-high ten attempts and two targets in their decisive victory over the New York Jets. During this two-game stretch, Benson has averaged an impressive 5.5 average yards per carry. Before this, Benson saw just six rushing attempts during Weeks 6 through 8. While fantasy managers should still expect James Connor to operate as the clear leader of the backfield, Benson could be a viable low-end flex option in 14+ team formats, especially if the Cardinals are playing with a lead. In addition, given how well he is running the ball, he could produce a solid fantasy stat line, albeit in a limited role as he has in the past two games.

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