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We head into Week 12 of the 2025 fantasy football season with every matchup being magnified in importance. There are only four weeks of the regular season left in many fantasy football leagues, and the must-win adrenaline is flowing as we watch live scoring on Sundays and Mondays.

You will have to deal with bye weeks again as four teams are off in Week 12: Denver, Washington, Miami and the Los Angeles Chargers. We help you construct the ideal lineups while dealing with the byes and injuries. Analysis leans to PPR formats.

NFL Week 12: Running Backs To Start

START Kenneth Walker III: in Week 11 against the Rams, Walker totaled 111 yards from scrimmage, showing some of his best form. He made defenders miss and accelerated to gain extra yardage when needed. Afterward, Mike Macdonald indicated that Walker may have earned more work going forward. Tennessee ranks 25th in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs this season.

Walker displayed his versatility against Los Angeles, and he rushed for his fourth TD of the year. As you make a fantasy football playoff push, more receiving work to add to his rushing numbers can only make Walker a more important option down the stretch.

START Aaron Jones: In his ninth NFL season, Jones is still admirably showing off his blend of elusiveness and power. He carried the ball a season-high 16 times last week and rushed for 70 yards. This week, Minnesota takes on Green Bay, which ranks 26th in rushing yards allowed to RBs over the past four weeks. Jones should carry enough again to help ease some pressure on J.J. McCarthy.

START Woody Marks: The Houston rookie has flashed some potential at times this season, and he might be an essential performer for the Texans vs. Buffalo. The Bills are highly vulnerable to opposing RBs, and Houston will want to control the ball as much as possible against the Bills. Buffalo ranks second in Fantasy Points Per Game allowed to RBs. Consider Marks as a flex play or fill-in RB if you need one.

START Alvin Kamara: The longtime Saints star can still provide respectable fantasy totals at times. Before New Orleans' bye, Kamara totaled 115 scrimmage yards in Week 10. New Orleans faces Atlanta this week. The Falcons have allowed the second-most receiving yards to RBs over the past four weeks. Start Kamara for a decent statistical floor as a flex or bye week lineup plugger.

More Fantasy Football RBs To Start In Week 12: Quinshon Judkins vs. Las Vegas, Travis Etienne vs. Arizona, Kareem Hunt vs. Indianapolis, Devin Singletary vs, Detroit.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Power Rankings: Week 12 Running Backs

1. Sean Tucker: His huge three-TD game in Week 11 makes him the No.1 add of the week, and he could be a regular starter until Bucky Irving returns.
2. Bhayshul Tuten: Monitor the status of his ankle injury, but Tuten should become more of a factor in the Jacksonville backfield in the weeks ahead.
3. Emanuel Wilson: Might be needed to start for the Packers in Week 12 as Josh Jacobs is dealing with a knee injury.
4. Kenneth Gainwell: Caught seven passes for 81 yards last week and could be in line for more shared work in the Pittsburgh backfield.
5. Devin Singletary: Rushed for two TDs last week and should continue to be a goal-line finisher for the Giants.
6. Chris Rodriguez Jr.
7. Ollie Gordon
8. Jaleel McLaughlin

NFL Week 12: Wide Receivers To Start

START Jameson Williams: The Detroit speedster is a fine upside play for Week 12. Williams is making a case that he should be started every week with his recent performances. He has caught TD passes in three consecutive games and totaled 207 receiving yards in his past two. The Giants rank 29th in yards allowed to WRs.

START DK Metcalf: The Ravens have won four straight games and are threatening to break the Steelers' hold on the AFC North lead. Pittsburgh must keep winning, and to do that, the ball needs to frequently get in the hands of its best playmaker. Chicago ranks 26th in FFPG allowed to WRs over the past four weeks.

START Rome Odunze: Caleb Williams is doing a good job of spreading the ball around. He is progressing as a passer and showing more mobility, too. This week against the Steelers, Williams should be prioritizing his WRs and can also escape the pocket and hit them when some plays break down. The Steelers allow the most FFPG to WRs.

START Christian Watson: He is healthy again, and Watson is re-emerging as a viable playmaking target for Jordan Love, especially when he looks to gun downfield. Watson is averaging 19.5 yards per reception in his four games played this season, and he caught two TD passes last week. Minnesota ranks 19th in receiving yards allowed to WRs over the past four weeks.

More Fantasy Football WRs To Start In Week 12: Chris Olave vs. Atlanta, Zay Flowers vs. New York Jets, Rashid Shaheed vs. Tennessee, DeMario Douglas vs. Cincinnati, Jerry Jeudy vs. Las Vegas, Jakobi Meyers vs. Arizona.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Power Rankings: Week 12 Wide Receivers

1. Alec Pierce: With Daniel Jones breaking out at QB, Pierce is more of a reliable fantasy option.
2. Michael Wilson: He is coming off a 15-reception, 185-yard outing, and with more impressive outings, he can become a consistent fantasy starter.
3. Tre Tucker: The best downfield target for the Raiders, he has five TD receptions this season.
4. Parker Washington: In the three games prior to last week, Washington was targeted a total of 26 times.
5. Andrei Iosivas: Consider him as a one-week play for Week 12, as Iosivas might start against New England.
6. Pat Bryant.
7. Xavier Legette
8. Greg Dortch
9. Mack Hollins
10. Tyrell Shavers

NFL Week 12: Quarterbacks To Start

START Matthew Stafford: The Seahawks defense held Stafford to season lows in passing yards (130) and completion percentage in a game (53.6) last week. Look for him to bounce back with a good fantasy outing in a fun matchup vs. Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield. Stafford had passed for four-plus TDs in three consecutive games prior to facing the Seahawks.

START Jared Goff: Here is another veteran QB set for a rebound performance. Goff passed for 320 yards and three TDs in Week 10 vs. Washington, and he can recapture that form at home against the Giants. New York ranks 28th in FFPG allowed to QBs.

More Fantasy Football QBs To Start In Week 12: Sam Darnold vs. Tennessee, Brock Purdy vs, Carolina, Caleb Williams vs. Pittsburgh, Jacoby Brissett vs. Jacksonville.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Power Rankings: Week 12 Quarterbacks

1. Jacoby Brissett
2. Kirk Cousins
3. Bryce Young

NFL Week 12: Tight Ends To Start

START Dallas Goedert: The Philadelphia TE has caught a career-high seven TD passes this season. Dallas ranks 23rd in FFPG allowed to TEs over the past four weeks. The Cowboys' pass rush looked improved in Week 11, so Jalen Hurts may look to Goedert in several key situations, and when he needs to get rid of the ball quickly.

START Hunter Henry: Cincinnati is always a prime matchup for opposing TEs. The Bengals have allowed 12 TD receptions to the position, and the next closet team has allowed seven. Henry is always a threat to catch a TD pass near the goal line.

More Fantasy Football TEs To Start In Week 12: Kyle Pitts vs. Philadelphia, Theo Johnson vs. Detroit, Colston Loveland vs. Pittsburgh.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Power Rankings: Week 12 Tight Ends

1. Juwan Johnson
2. Dalton Schultz
3. AJ Barner
4. Mason Taylor

Fantasy Football Week 12 Defenses To Stream: Cleveland Browns (vs. Las Vegas), Baltimore Ravens (vs. NY Jets), Atlanta Falcons (vs. New Orleans), Detroit Lions (vs. NY Giants).

The Seahawks' defense is more than a streamer. You can start the unit consecutively over the next three weeks vs. Tennessee, Minnesota and Atlanta. They are a top start against the Titans. Uchenna Nwosu is adding more pressure up front and Riq Woolen is shining in pass coverage. Sacks and turnovers may be plentiful in Week 12.