The Athletic's Dianna Russini writes that viewers should expect to see a "heavy dose" of Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Sean Tucker in his team's Week 12 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday Night Football. The 24-year-old had a breakout game in Week 11, recording 140 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns against the Buffalo Bills. With Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving (shoulder, toe) out for at least one more week, Tucker and Rachaad White will handle the backfield work for Tampa Bay in Week 12. Based on Tucker's recent performance and Russini's reporting, it appears that White may be fading into more of a complementary role. Tucker profiles as a high-end RB3/flex option for fantasy managers in a tough matchup against the Rams.

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyler Lockett has carved out a meaningful role in the offense after signing with the team on October 27. Lockett began the season with the Tennessee Titans and didn't make an impact with just 10 catches (21 targets) for 70 yards in seven games. The 33-year-old has shown he still has something left in the tank in Las Vegas, totaling more receiving yards (77) in three games with the team. The fantasy upside is still very limited as the third option behind Brock Bowers and Tre Tucker for a Raiders passing attack led by Geno Smith, who has struggled mightily this season. Lockett has some appeal in Week 12 against the Browns in deeper formats, but is best left on the waiver wire in 12-team leagues.

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Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Xavier Restrepo will be active for Sunday's matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, according to Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com. Restrepo will make his NFL debut after being on the practice squad for the first 11 weeks of the season. He will get his first opportunity as a result of Calvin Ridley (leg) being out for the season and rookie Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) being ruled out for Week 12. The undrafted free agent out of the University of Miami will look to make an impact as he takes the field with his college quarterback, Cameron Ward. Restrepo had a monster final season at Miami with Ward, leading the ACC with 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns and being named a first-team All-American. It remains to be seen how much playing time the rookie will see on Sunday, but he is an intriguing stash candidate in deeper formats and dynasty leagues.

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Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter saw a spike in targets during Week 11, with a season high of seven targets in Sunday's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. He finished with six yards on two rushing attempts while catching five of seven targets for 22 yards in Week 11. The 26-year-old will remain the change of pace back with teammate Bam Knight (ankle) suiting up in Week 12 despite battling an ankle injury all week. Carter is RotoBaller's 43rd-ranked running back in PPR Leagues heading into a tough Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars have allowed the fewest rushing yards and the fourth fewest rushing touchdowns this season. In a limited role, Carter will need to see a heavy workload in the passing attack to stay fantasy-relevant for fantasy managers. Carter is a desperation flex option in deeper PPR Leagues in Week 12.

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker scored his first touchdown since Week 3 in last week's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, finishing with four catches for 47 yards on eight targets. Tucker has served as the No. 2 option in the Raiders' passing game following the team's trading Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars at the deadline. The Raiders offense still flows through superstar tight end Brock Bowers, along with rookie Ashton Jeanty, but Tucker has made plays in his limited opportunities. The 24-year-old has a tough matchup against a stout Cleveland Browns defense in Week 12. Tucker projects as a risky start as a WR3/flex option in 12-team leagues.

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is a set-and-forget type of player, even in a tougher matchup against the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. Bowers has been dominant when healthy this season. He returned from a three-game absence in Week 9 against the Jaguars and put up the second-most fantasy points (43.3) in a game this season. The superstar tight end followed it up with a dud performance on Thursday night in Week 10, but bounced back with a solid performance last week against the Cowboys, catching seven of 12 targets for 72 yards. With that performance, Bowers has the most receptions (151) by a tight end in their first two seasons in NFL history, and still has seven games remaining. The Raiders have moved him all around the field in an effort to get him advantageous looks, and he should be in all lineups in Week 12 against the Browns.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant has enjoyed an uptick in production of late. He scored a touchdown in two of his previous four appearances. The 28-year-old is also coming off his second five-catch game of the season. With that said, Mike Gesicki (pectoral) was activated from the Injured Reserve list and is set to make his return for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots. With Ja'Marr Chase sidelined for that one in order to serve a one-game suspension, there will be additional targets up for grabs behind Tee Higgins. Although Gesicki is reportedly in line for a more prominent role in Week 12, it appears Fant has a good thing going with Joe Flacco, meaning the duo may continue to connect. While Gesicki's presence significantly lowers Fants' ceiling, it's hard to imagine he'll go away completely, giving him some upside for desperate, deep-league fantasy managers.

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Arizona Cardinals running back Bam Knight (ankle) was a full participant in Friday's practice and will play in their Week 12 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Knight had been battling an ankle injury all week, but will lead the Cardinals' backfield with teammate Emari Demercado (ankle) being ruled out for Sunday with an ankle injury. Trey Benson (knee) was also ruled out, despite having his 21-day practice window opened earlier this week. Heading into Week 12, Knight is RotoBaller's 31st-ranked running back in PPR Leagues against a stout Jaguars run defense. The Jaguars have allowed the fewest rushing yards and the fourth fewest rushing touchdowns this season. Knight is a touchdown-dependent flex option in a tough matchup against the Jaguars.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki (pectoral) practiced in full all week and was activated from the Injured Reserve list heading into Sunday's meeting with the New England Patriots. The 30-year-old wasn't having a productive season before going down with an injury, catching only eight passes (16 targets) for 61 yards while failing to find the end zone. With that said, Ja'Marr Chase won't be available versus the Pats in order to serve a one-game suspension, meaning Gesicki's return comes at a perfect time. The veteran is reportedly in line for "a big role." Still, fantasy managers have heard this about other players countless times over the years, so he shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a risky, high-upside streaming option, considering his production can go in either direction in the matchup with a tough Patriots defense. It's also somewhat important to remember that Noah Fant has scored in two of his last four appearances.

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The Dallas Cowboys signed running back Malik Davis to the active roster ahead of their Week 12 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to Nick Harris of the Star-Telegram. Davis has been active for the Cowboys' past four games as rookie Jaydon Blue has fallen out of favor as the team's No. 2 running back. The 26-year-old Davis has handled seven carries for 26 yards while playing just 8.4% of the snaps behind starter Javonte Williams. He can be left on the waiver wire in most redraft leagues.

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Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty has consistently been bottled up on the ground this season. That in part led to the Raiders abandoning the run in their Week 11 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, as Jeanty has just six carries for seven yards, but stayed involved as a receiver with six receptions (eight targets) for 27 yards. The sixth overall pick in this past year's draft has averaged over four yards per carry in just two of 10 games this season. The poor play of the Raiders' offensive line has derailed any hope of a massive fantasy ceiling for Jeanty, and now he draws a matchup on Sunday against a Cleveland Browns defense that is allowing just 3.9 yards per carry (fourth best) and the fourth fewest PPR points per game to opposing running backs. Jeanty will rank as a volume-based RB2 for Week 12.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas hasn't done much to benefit fantasy managers this season. It's safe to say he was a little more productive in his sophomore year. Unfortunately, that production hasn't followed him into the 2025 campaign. Iosivas ended last season with six touchdowns. However, he has only one trip to the end zone through the first 11 weeks. With that said, the 26-year-old has an excellent opportunity to get something going in Sunday's matchup with the New England Patriots. Ja'Marr Chase won't suit up in order to serve his one-game suspension, leaving Tee Higgins to fill most of the void. That means there should still be extra targets up for grabs. While Iosivas isn't the safest fantasy option, especially based on his track record throughout the year, his ceiling is considerably higher in Week 12. Fantasy managers can view him as a risky, high-upside streaming option.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had an underwhelming game in Week 11 against the Dallas Cowboys, completing 27 of 42 pass attempts for 238 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Across 10 games, the 35-year-old has completed 66.3% of his pass attempts for 2,082 yards, 12 touchdowns, and a league-high 13 interceptions. Smith has also been sacked on 9.1% of his drop-backs as he plays with a Raiders offensive line that has been hit hard by both injuries and underperformance. The job won't get any easier for Smith in Week 12, as he'll take on star edge rusher Myles Garrett and the Cleveland Browns. Through 11 weeks, the Browns have allowed the fewest passing yards (1,874) and recorded the fifth most sacks (32) in the NFL. Even in two-quarterback formats, Smith profiles as a player for fantasy managers to avoid in Week 12.

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Through 10 games this season, Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo (foot) has recorded 32 catches for 337 yards on 42 targets. Okonkwo was limited in practice by a foot injury this week, but he is off the injury report and will be active for Tennessee's Week 12 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Titans will be without wide receivers Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) and Calvin Ridley (leg) against Seattle, which could open up more target opportunities for Okonkwo. However, Okonkwo has failed to play more than 68% of his team's offensive snaps in any game since Week 4 as he splits reps with rookie tight end Gunnar Helm, limiting the upside for both players. Additionally, the Seahawks have one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. Through 11 weeks, Seattle is allowing the third-fewest yards per pass attempt (6.2) in the league. Even with the potential for an increased target share, Okonkwo remains tough for fantasy managers to trust as a starting tight end option in Week 12.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson had another impressive performance against the Panthers in Week 10, recording four receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown in the victory. Over his last four contests, he has 17 receptions for 255 yards and two touchdowns. The Saints are operating without receiver Rashid Shaheed, who was traded at the deadline, and Brandin Cooks, whom the team agreed to waive. This leaves a clear path forward for Johnson, who is eighth in targets among tight ends, to establish an even larger role in the offense. He and former college teammate Tyler Shough have a strong connection, and he will remain a low-end TE1 option against a Falcons defense that has allowed only one touchdown to tight ends on the season.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has had a quality season. While the volume isn't always there, he's at least made up for it by finding the end zone seven times. Interestingly enough, he has scored at least once in all of the Bengals' home contests this season, with six of his seven touchdowns occurring in Cincinnati. With Paycor Stadium the site of Sunday's meeting with the New England Patriots, it's widely expected that the wideout will be given plenty of chances to keep the streak going. That's even more true, considering Ja'Marr Chase will sit this one out due to suspension. Despite a challenging matchup on the horizon, most fantasy managers were already planning on starting Higgins in Week 12. However, his ceiling is much higher with Chase sidelined. It's logical to assume Higgins will be a focal point of the Pats defense. Still, he's talented enough to get open even if he sees expanded coverage, giving him the potential to finish the week as a top fantasy receiving option.

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele has yet to carve out a significant role in the Big Easy, recording just six receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown on the season. However, with the team set to waive veteran Brandin Cooks, there will be additional opportunity for Vele to contribute in the offense. He has received eight targets in his last two contests and was on the field for a season-high 87% of snaps in the Week 10 win against the Panthers. With the Saints lacking a clear-cut WR2 behind Olave, Vele will compete with Mason Tipton for targets, though Tipton played just 34% of snaps in their last game. Given the potential increase in role, he's worth monitoring in deep leagues.

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Through 10 games this season, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Van Jefferson has recorded 17 catches for 189 yards and a touchdown on 33 targets. While those numbers don't jump off the page, Jefferson has seen an expanded role in his team's offense in recent weeks, earning 19 targets over his last three games played. The 29-year-old also played a season-high 92% of Tennessee's offensive snaps in Week 11 against the Houston Texans. With Titans wideouts Calvin Ridley (leg) and Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) both out, Jefferson could continue to see targets and playing time in Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. However, Seattle is a tough matchup for opposing passing games. Through 11 weeks, Seattle is allowing the third-fewest yards per pass attempt (6.2) in the NFL. Expected playing time alone may not be enough to carry Jefferson's fantasy production against the Seahawks. He profiles as a desperation flex option for deep-league fantasy managers in Week 12.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike (chest) is off the injury report and good to go for his team's Week 12 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Dike has a major opportunity to expand his role in the Titans' passing game, as Tennessee wideouts Elic Ayomanor (hamstring) is out for Week 12, and Calvin Ridley (leg) was lost for the season in Week 11. Still, Dike faces a tough test in the Seahawks' defense. Through 11 weeks, Seattle is allowing the third-fewest yards per pass attempt (6.2) in the NFL. Across 10 games this season, Dike has provided modest production with 23 catches for 208 yards and one touchdown on 36 targets. Still, with Ridley and Ayomanor sidelined, Dike could emerge as the number one option for Titans quarterback Cameron Ward. Dike profiles as a low-end WR4/flex option for fantasy managers in Week 12.

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to lead the NFL in passing touchdowns ahead of Week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His elite passing productivity has made up for his lack of rushing upside, allowing him to rank as the sixth-highest-scoring quarterback in fantasy football this season. He has a whopping 22 touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last seven games, and now, he takes on a Bucs defense allowing the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in 2025. Stafford is playing the best football of his career and has kept himself in the running for the MVP award. He continues to look like a potential league-winner in fantasy football and remains firmly in the mix as a mid-to-high QB1 option in fantasy football as he takes on the Bucs. To be precise, Stafford ranks as the overall QB5 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings and should be started in all leagues.

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