Fantasy Football Rankings & Tiers. Week 12
It is time to make those tough lineup decisions for Week 12 of the fantasy football season.
Below you’ll find positional rankings, player analysis, betting totals, and implied points for every game on the slate.
Find all of our positional rankings here.
Fantasy Football Rankings & Tiers – Week 12
Last updated: 11 pm, Friday, November 25th Please refer to our Rankings page for updates!
Quarterback
| Tier | Pos Rank | Player | Opp | Game Total | Spread | Team Total | PPG |
| 1 | QB1 | Josh Allen | at DET | 54.5 | -9.5 | 32.00 | 25.8 |
| 1 | QB2 | Patrick Mahomes II | vs LAR | 42.0 | -16.0 | 29.00 | 26.9 |
| 1 | QB3 | Jalen Hurts | vs GB | 46.5 | -6.5 | 26.50 | 24.3 |
| 2 | QB4 | Tua Tagovailoa | vs HOU | 47.0 | -14.0 | 30.50 | 20.4 |
| 2 | QB5 | Joe Burrow | at TEN | 43.5 | -2.5 | 23.00 | 23.4 |
| 2 | QB6 | Lamar Jackson | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 21.9 |
| 3 | QB7 | Kyler Murray | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 20.1 |
| 3 | QB8 | Justin Herbert | at ARI | 48.0 | -2.5 | 25.25 | 17.2 |
| 3 | QB9 | Justin Fields | at NYJ | 38.5 | 6.0 | 16.25 | 21.4 |
| 3 | QB10 | Dak Prescott | vs NYG | 45.5 | -9.5 | 27.50 | 17.2 |
| 3 | QB11 | Geno Smith | vs LV | 47.5 | -3.5 | 25.50 | 18.7 |
| 4 | QB12 | Jimmy Garoppolo | vs NO | 43.0 | -9.5 | 26.25 | 17.0 |
| 4 | QB13 | Tom Brady | at CLE | 42.5 | -3.0 | 22.75 | 15.5 |
| 4 | QB14 | Kirk Cousins | vs NE | 42.5 | -2.5 | 22.50 | 16.3 |
| 5 | QB15 | Daniel Jones | at DAL | 45.5 | 9.5 | 18.00 | 17.5 |
| 5 | QB16 | Trevor Lawrence | vs BAL | 43.5 | 3.5 | 20.00 | 16.7 |
| 5 | QB17 | Aaron Rodgers | at PHI | 46.5 | 6.5 | 20.00 | 15.6 |
| 5 | QB18 | Marcus Mariota | at WAS | 41.0 | 4.0 | 18.50 | 16.3 |
| 5 | QB19 | Derek Carr | at SEA | 47.5 | 3.5 | 22.00 | 15.9 |
| 6 | QB20 | Matt Ryan | vs PIT | 39.0 | -2.5 | 20.75 | 14.9 |
| 6 | QB21 | Jacoby Brissett | vs TB | 42.5 | 3.0 | 19.75 | 16.0 |
| 6 | QB22 | Taylor Heinicke | vs ATL | 41.0 | -4.0 | 22.50 | 13.5 |
| 6 | QB23 | Russell Wilson | at CAR | 36.0 | -1.5 | 18.75 | 14.7 |
| 6 | QB24 | Jared Goff | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 15.4 |
| 6 | QB25 | Ryan Tannehill | vs CIN | 43.5 | 2.5 | 20.50 | 13.9 |
| 6 | QB26 | Kenny Pickett | at IND | 39.0 | 2.5 | 18.25 | 13.3 |
| 6 | QB27 | Andy Dalton | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 15.6 |
| 7 | QB28 | Mike White | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 0.0 |
| 7 | QB29 | Bryce Perkins | at KC | 42.0 | 16.0 | 13.00 | 3.4 |
| 7 | QB30 | Mac Jones | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 10.9 |
| 7 | QB31 | Kyle Allen | at MIA | 47.0 | 14.0 | 16.50 | 0.0 |
| 7 | QB32 | Sam Darnold | vs DEN | 36.0 | 1.5 | 17.25 | 0.0 |
Tier 1 – Josh Allen
Allen scored a season-low 12.6 fantasy points in Week 11 against the Browns.
Since his elbow injury, the team has eased his designed-rushing workload to 4% and 6% in the last two games – far below his pre-injury 23% average. Last week the team dropped back to pass a season-low 49% of plays – also well below their season average of 67% – possibly in an attempt to save his elbow. Allen practiced in a limited fashion all week and was removed from the injury report.
The Lions allow the fifth-most non-overtime passing yards per game (273) and won’t have their No. 1 CB in Jeff Okudah. No team carries a higher implied points total in Week 12 than Buffalo (32).
Look for the Bills passing game to operate with high efficiency, but we could see a more balanced attack and less running from Allen as the team focuses on a healthy playoff run.
Tier 2 – Kyler Murray
Murray was removed from the injury report after three full practices and should be near 100%.
The Cardinals square off against the Chargers in a game with shootout potential (48-point game total), and Murray should have DeAndre Hopkins and Marquise Brown on the field together for the first time in 2022.
The veteran QB has underperformed compared to the elite options, but he averages 38.9 rushing yards per game, which keeps him in the mid-range QB1 conversation.
Murray is the QB7 this weekend.
Tier 3 – Justin Fields
Fields will be a game-time decision due to a non-throwing-shoulder injury he suffered in Week 11. He wasn’t able to get in a full practice this week, and Trevor Siemian will start if Fields can’t play.
The Jets are the second-best coverage unit and fifth-best run defense according to PFF grades, which already made this a tricky spot for the second-year QB. If he plays, he could be limited and carries the risk of re-injury.
Fields moves out of the top-three options down to QB9.
Tier 3 – Dak Prescott
Since his injury, Prescott averaged 250 yards and 2 TDs in four games. In a league where passing is down across the board, those are solid QB1 numbers.
Dallas is dialing up pass plays only 51% of the time and relying on play-action 36% of the time over the four-game span – nine percentage points above the NFL average. Unlike some run-centric teams, they don’t seek to drain the clock. The Cowboys rank No. 2 in average time remaining on the play clock (11.5 seconds).
Additionally, the 29-year-old signal-caller has been more active on the ground, accounting for 10% of designed rushing attempts.
The Cowboys carry the third-highest team total on the slate, and the Giants have the second-worst PFF coverage grade (49.1).
Look for Prescott to keep things rolling as a mid-range QB1 this weekend.
Additional QB Notes & Movers:
- Tier 4 – Kirk Cousins will face off against New England's No. 1 EPA pass defense. The Patriots allow the fifth-fewest passing yards per game in non-overtime play. However, Cousins has the weapons to overcome any defense – he averaged 284 yards and 1.7 TDs before his brutal outing against Dallas. The veteran QB remains a high-end QB2, but don’t be afraid to pivot.
- Tier 5 – Daniel Jones has two top-five outings in his last four games. His 345-yard passing outburst is sure to regress, but he has shown it is in the range of outcomes. And that is enough, given his 43.2 rushing yards per game. The Giants carry a lowly 18-point team total and are 9.5 point dogs against the second-stingiest pass defense. Jones is a mid-range QB2.
Running Back
| Tier | Pos Rank | Player | Opp | Game Total | Spread | Team Total | PPG |
| 1 | RB1 | Austin Ekeler | at ARI | 48.0 | -2.5 | 25.25 | 23.0 |
| 1 | RB2 | Christian McCaffrey | vs NO | 43.0 | -9.5 | 26.25 | 20.2 |
| 1 | RB3 | Saquon Barkley | at DAL | 45.5 | 9.5 | 18.00 | 18.5 |
| 1 | RB4 | Derrick Henry | vs CIN | 43.5 | 2.5 | 20.50 | 20.3 |
| 1 | RB5 | Josh Jacobs | at SEA | 47.5 | 3.5 | 22.00 | 19.4 |
| 2 | RB6 | Jonathan Taylor | vs PIT | 39.0 | -2.5 | 20.75 | 14.0 |
| 2 | RB7 | Kenneth Walker III | vs LV | 47.5 | -3.5 | 25.50 | 14.3 |
| 2 | RB8 | Travis Etienne Jr. | vs BAL | 43.5 | 3.5 | 20.00 | 13.9 |
| 2 | RB9 | Dalvin Cook | vs NE | 42.5 | -2.5 | 22.50 | 15.7 |
| 2 | RB10 | Rhamondre Stevenson | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 16.4 |
| 2 | RB11 | Nick Chubb | vs TB | 42.5 | 3.0 | 19.75 | 18.8 |
| 2 | RB12 | Tony Pollard | vs NYG | 45.5 | -9.5 | 27.50 | 16.3 |
| 2 | RB13 | Alvin Kamara | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 16.3 |
| 2 | RB14 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | vs HOU | 47.0 | -14.0 | 30.50 | 11.2 |
| 2 | RB15 | Rachaad White | at CLE | 42.5 | -3.0 | 22.75 | 6.0 |
| 2 | RB16 | Aaron Jones | at PHI | 46.5 | 6.5 | 20.00 | 15.7 |
| 2 | RB17 | James Conner | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 12.3 |
| 3 | RB18 | David Montgomery | at NYJ | 38.5 | 6.0 | 16.25 | 10.5 |
| 3 | RB19 | Dameon Pierce | at MIA | 47.0 | 14.0 | 16.50 | 13.8 |
| 3 | RB20 | Najee Harris | at IND | 39.0 | 2.5 | 18.25 | 12.5 |
| 3 | RB21 | Antonio Gibson | vs ATL | 41.0 | -4.0 | 22.50 | 12.7 |
| 3 | RB22 | Miles Sanders | vs GB | 46.5 | -6.5 | 26.50 | 12.8 |
| 3 | RB23 | Samaje Perine | at TEN | 43.5 | -2.5 | 23.00 | 8.0 |
| 3 | RB24 | Jamaal Williams | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 15.4 |
| 3 | RB25 | Devin Singletary | at DET | 54.5 | -9.5 | 32.00 | 12.0 |
| 3 | RB26 | Latavius Murray | at CAR | 36.0 | -1.5 | 18.75 | 9.9 |
| 3 | RB27 | Isiah Pacheco | vs LAR | 42.0 | -16.0 | 29.00 | 4.7 |
| 3 | RB28 | D'Onta Foreman | vs DEN | 36.0 | 1.5 | 17.25 | 7.8 |
| 4 | RB29 | Cordarrelle Patterson | at WAS | 41.0 | 4.0 | 18.50 | 13.1 |
| 4 | RB30 | D'Andre Swift | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 13.4 |
| 4 | RB31 | Ezekiel Elliott | vs NYG | 45.5 | -9.5 | 27.50 | 11.9 |
| 4 | RB32 | Michael Carter | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 9.8 |
| 4 | RB33 | Brian Robinson Jr. | vs ATL | 41.0 | -4.0 | 22.50 | 7.6 |
| 4 | RB34 | Elijah Mitchell | vs NO | 43.0 | -9.5 | 26.25 | 6.6 |
| 4 | RB35 | Kenyan Drake | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 9.9 |
| 4 | RB36 | Gus Edwards | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 12.6 |
| 4 | RB37 | Damien Harris | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 9.4 |
| 4 | RB38 | Kareem Hunt | vs TB | 42.5 | 3.0 | 19.75 | 9.6 |
| 4 | RB39 | Cam Akers | at KC | 42.0 | 16.0 | 13.00 | 3.9 |
| 4 | RB40 | Tyler Allgeier | at WAS | 41.0 | 4.0 | 18.50 | 8.1 |
| 4 | RB41 | AJ Dillon | at PHI | 46.5 | 6.5 | 20.00 | 7.3 |
| 4 | RB42 | James Robinson | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 8.8 |
| 4 | RB43 | Jerick McKinnon | vs LAR | 42.0 | -16.0 | 29.00 | 6.6 |
| 4 | RB44 | Kyren Williams | at KC | 42.0 | 16.0 | 13.00 | 6.2 |
| 5 | RB45 | James Cook | at DET | 54.5 | -9.5 | 32.00 | 4.6 |
| 5 | RB46 | Trestan Ebner | at NYJ | 38.5 | 6.0 | 16.25 | 0.9 |
| 5 | RB47 | Dontrell Hilliard | vs CIN | 43.5 | 2.5 | 20.50 | 7.6 |
| 5 | RB48 | Kenneth Gainwell | vs GB | 46.5 | -6.5 | 26.50 | 4.5 |
| 5 | RB49 | Marlon Mack | at CAR | 36.0 | -1.5 | 18.75 | 0.0 |
| 5 | RB50 | Chuba Hubbard | vs DEN | 36.0 | 1.5 | 17.25 | 3.0 |
| 5 | RB51 | Alexander Mattison | vs NE | 42.5 | -2.5 | 22.50 | 5.1 |
| 5 | RB52 | Keaontay Ingram | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 2.5 |
| 5 | RB53 | Isaiah Spiller | at ARI | 48.0 | -2.5 | 25.25 | 1.7 |
| 5 | RB54 | Zamir White | at SEA | 47.5 | 3.5 | 22.00 | 0.3 |
| 5 | RB55 | Matt Breida | at DAL | 45.5 | 9.5 | 18.00 | 3.1 |
| 5 | RB56 | Justin Jackson | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 2.9 |
| 5 | RB57 | Rex Burkhead | at MIA | 47.0 | 14.0 | 16.50 | 6.4 |
| 5 | RB58 | Caleb Huntley | at WAS | 41.0 | 4.0 | 18.50 | 4.5 |
| 5 | RB59 | Justice Hill | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 3.9 |
| 5 | RB60 | Boston Scott | vs GB | 46.5 | -6.5 | 26.50 | 2.3 |
| 5 | RB61 | Deon Jackson | vs PIT | 39.0 | -2.5 | 20.75 | 7.3 |
| 6 | RB62 | Raheem Blackshear | vs DEN | 36.0 | 1.5 | 17.25 | 3.1 |
| 6 | RB63 | Chris Evans | at TEN | 43.5 | -2.5 | 23.00 | 0.7 |
| 6 | RB64 | Travis Homer | vs LV | 47.5 | -3.5 | 25.50 | 2.4 |
| 6 | RB65 | Gio Bernard | at CLE | 42.5 | -3.0 | 22.75 | 0.0 |
| 6 | RB66 | Nyheim Hines | at DET | 54.5 | -9.5 | 32.00 | 5.5 |
| 6 | RB67 | JaMycal Hasty | vs BAL | 43.5 | 3.5 | 20.00 | 3.1 |
| 6 | RB68 | Ameer Abdullah | at SEA | 47.5 | 3.5 | 22.00 | 2.5 |
| 6 | RB69 | Ty Johnson | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 0.9 |
| 6 | RB70 | David Johnson | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 1.7 |
| 6 | RB71 | Salvon Ahmed | vs HOU | 47.0 | -14.0 | 30.50 | 0.4 |
Tier 1 – Saquon Barkley
Barkley had a rough outing against a soft Lions defense, leaving fantasy managers scratching their heads in Week 11. Sometimes great players don’t come through in choice matchups – it happens.
On a positive note, Barkley’s utilization remains pristine. He leads all RBs with an 82% snap share, ranks fourth in rush share (71%) and is No. 2 in route participation (66%). The opportunity profile doesn’t get better than that, y’all.
The Cowboys will look to build a lead and push New York to pass the ball, but the best path to a Giants victory could be through Barkley. Dallas has the fifth-worst PFF run defense grade (47.9) and fifth-best coverage unit (79.6).
Look for New York to feed Barkley early and often, he is a high-end RB1.
Tier 2 – Dalvin Cook
Cook is delivering gargantuan utilization numbers over the last five games. He ranks third in snap share (72%), fourth in rush share (69%), and eighth in route participation (54%).
| Week | Snaps | Rush Att | Routes | Targets | TPRR | SDD Snaps | i5 Att | LDD Snaps | 2MIN Snaps | PPR |
| 1 | 77% | 71% | 71% | 12% | 13% | 71% | 0% | 80% | 89% | 13.8 |
| 2 | 69% | 67% | 63% | 13% | 19% | 100% | 0% | 80% | 44% | 7.6 |
| 3 | 61% | 68% | 32% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 73% | 38% | 15.6 |
| 4 | 62% | 77% | 43% | 6% | 10% | 60% | 0% | 13% | 100% | 10.6 |
| 5 | 57% | 58% | 40% | 5% | 12% | 50% | 67% | 30% | 38% | 26.1 |
| 6 | 87% | 76% | 46% | 4% | 6% | 100% | 0% | 78% | 100% | 15.3 |
| 8 | 76% | 74% | 52% | 20% | 27% | 90% | 100% | 88% | 100% | 25.1 |
| 9 | 86% | 77% | 64% | 9% | 11% | 67% | 100% | 86% | 100% | 13.7 |
| 10 | 84% | 61% | 73% | 11% | 12% | 86% | 20% | 89% | 100% | 23.6 |
| 11 | 60% | 65% | 55% | 7% | 5% | 40% | 0% | 63% | 100% | 7.2 |
| YTD | 72% | 69% | 54% | 9% | 13% | 75% | 54% | 67% | 74% | 15.9 |
The Vikings have trailed by four-plus points on 75% of snaps over the last two outings, which has lowered the team rushing attempts, but Cook isn’t leaving the field on passing downs.
The Patriots have the No. 1 EPA run defense (-0.71), which will be a stiff test, but the veteran back is due for an eruption game. Not only is he getting the opportunities, but he has also been efficient, ranking well above the NFL average in missed tackles forced (23%), average yards after contact (3.82), and attempts of 10-plus yards (15%).
Cook ranks three spots ahead of expert consensus and is a low-end RB1 with upside.
Tier 2 – Rhamondre Stevenson
Stevenson has given up a few carries since the return of Damien Harris in Week 11, but he remains the clear-cut No. 1 option in New England.
| Week | Snaps | Rush Att | Routes | Targets | TPRR | SDD Snaps | i5 Att | LDD Snaps | 2MIN Snaps | PPR |
| 1 | 25% | 38% | 14% | 7% | 40% | 33% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 4.7 |
| 2 | 62% | 32% | 58% | 6% | 9% | 60% | 0% | 57% | 100% | 6.1 |
| 3 | 62% | 50% | 62% | 16% | 20% | 60% | 50% | 60% | 100% | 20.1 |
| 4 | 55% | 42% | 52% | 25% | 38% | 67% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 12.9 |
| 5 | 90% | 74% | 62% | 10% | 14% | 67% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 19.5 |
| 6 | 86% | 63% | 60% | 16% | 25% | 100% | 100% | 92% | 0% | 25.1 |
| 7 | 77% | 69% | 69% | 32% | 36% | 60% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 23.8 |
| 8 | 62% | 53% | 53% | 23% | 30% | 33% | 0% | 94% | 100% | 21.5 |
| 9 | 73% | 52% | 71% | 25% | 29% | 100% | 50% | 92% | 0% | 16.0 |
| 11 | 78% | 52% | 79% | 22% | 23% | 100% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 14.2 |
| YTD | 67% | 53% | 58% | 18% | 25% | 70% | 67% | 79% | 100% | 16.4 |
The second-year RB played 70% of the snaps in the last two outings with Harris (Weeks 9 and 11) and dominated all of the passing-down opportunities. Only Christian McCaffrey and Austin Ekeler have higher target shares than Stevenson (18%).
Against zone coverage, Stevenson’s TPRR surges to 27%, and on Thanksgiving, they will take on the Vikings – the second-heaviest zone squad in the NFL (82%).
Stevenson comes in three spots ahead of consensus as my RB10.
Tier 2 – Tony Pollard
Ezekiel Elliott returned to the lineup in Week 11 against the Vikings, which returned the Cowboys backfield to a rotation. However, an important development occurred, with Pollard posting a 59% route participation and gobbling up 100% of the two-minute offense.
The fourth-year RB has demonstrated a high-end receiving profile in the past, and it is showing up again this year with the fifth-best YPRR (1.71) of RBs with at least 100 routes.
Pollard and Elliott split the rushing workload evenly, including the work inside the five-yard line. Elliott could regain the lead in those two areas as his knee gets stronger, but Pollard has outperformed Zeke in every efficiency metric.
PFF Rush Grade | Missed Tackles Forced % | Average Yards After Contact | 10-Plus Yard Attempts % | |
| Tony Pollard | 89.9 | 22% | 4.3 | 17% |
| Ezekiel Elliott | 79.6 | 13% | 2.7 | 6% |
Jerry Jones has remained steadfast in his belief that Dallas is a better team with Elliott playing, but the door has opened for Pollard.
If the fourth-year RB can hang onto 35-40% of the rushing attempts and 60-65% of the passing downs, he has RB1 potential the rest of the way in a surging Cowboys’ attack.
The Cowboys are 9.5-point favorites over the Giants, with the fourth-highest team total. The Giants run the most man coverage (50%), which is the one cause for concern with Pollard. His target rate is only 4% against man coverage versus a robust 23% against zone.
Pollard is a high-end RB2 this weekend, but I have him three spots below consensus.
Tier 2 – Jeff Wilson Jr.
Raheem Mostert (knee) is doubtful for a juicy matchup against a Texans defense that invites a whopping 34.6 rushing attempts per game in non-overtime play. Houston ranks third-worst in PFF run defense grade (38.3).
Dolphins RBs with at least a 60% snap share are averaging 15.7 attempts and 3.2 targets per game. Miami leans to the pass more than the NFL average in trailing, close, and leading game scripts, but as 14-point favorites, there is a lot of room for Wilson to pick up touches.
Wilson ranks No. 6 in attempts of 10-plus yards (15%) and has the No. 17 PFF rush grade.
The Dolphins carry a 30.5-point team total, and Wilson should touch the ball 20+ times, making him a SMASH play as the RB14.
RB – Rachaad White
Leonard Fournette (hip) is doubtful, which means White is in line for an expanded workload. White stepped up his utilization starting in Week 4 but it stalled out, with the rookie failing to make much out of his touches.
The Buccaneers rank 31st in run blocking, and Fournette hasn’t fared much better, so there is still hope for the rookie.
Of course, volume is king at RB, and White gets a tantalizing matchup against a bewildered Browns team with the worst-graded PFF run defense (29.9). Cleveland allows the sixth-most rushing yards per game (136) in non-overtime play.
Giovani Bernard returns to action this weekend and could challenge for passing-down snaps, but White’s role as the leading runner should be safe.
White moves up to RB15.
Tier 3 – Samaje Perine
Joe Mixon (concussion) won’t play, opening the door for Perine to serve as the lead back for the Bengals in Week 12. While the volume should be there, historically, Perine isn’t a very efficient RB, and the Titans are good against the run.
Tennessee is the No. 3 PFF run defense and allows the fewest rushing yards per game (81) in non-overtime play. On the flip side, they allow the second-most passing yards at 282 and the Bengals throw the ball more than the NFL average in trailing, close, and leading game scripts.
We could see most of the Bengals’ attack channeled via the passing game. Perine has a solid 21% TPRR and collected four receptions for 54 yards and three TDs last week. However, Cincinnati was not targeting their backs as much before the Ja’Marr Chase injury.
Perine ranks as my RB23, but if Chase is out, he could perform more like a mid-range RB2.
Tier 3 – Devin Singletary
Singletary has quietly held onto all of the passing-down work despite the arrival of Nyheim Hines three weeks ago.
| Week | Snaps | Rush Att | Routes | Targets | TPRR | SDD Snaps | i5 Att | LDD Snaps | 2MIN Snaps | PPR |
| 9 | 74% | 42% | 65% | 15% | 18% | 88% | 0% | 73% | 80% | 8.8 |
| 10 | 72% | 57% | 56% | 5% | 7% | 46% | 100% | 78% | 100% | 17.7 |
| 11 | 72% | 55% | 81% | 8% | 10% | 67% | 0% | 78% | 100% | 18.9 |
| YTD | 71% | 49% | 62% | 10% | 13% | 70% | 36% | 74% | 83% | 12.5 |
Over the last two games, the Bills have reduced Josh Allen’s rushing workload since his elbow injury, and that has led to 15.5 rushing attempts per game. With Buffalo favored by 9.5 points, we could see plenty of the veteran RB again in Week 12 against the Lions.
Detroit allows a league-high 25 fantasy points per game to opponents on the ground in non-overtime play.
Singletary is a low-end RB2 with RB1 upside.
Additional RB Notes & Movers:
- Tier 3 – Jamaal Williams is in a tough spot against the Bills as 9.5-point dogs. The veteran still averages 15 attempts per game in contests where the Lions trail by four-plus on 40% or more of snaps. Leading scripts have helped Buffalo subdue opposing attacks, but they are the sixth-worst run defense per PFF grades (48.3). Williams remains an RB2 this week despite the matchup.
- Tier 4 – D’Andre Swift practiced in full all week, so maybe we see him more against the Bills. The Lions will need all of their weapons to keep up with Buffalo. In recent weeks, the former first-round pick has averaged 17% of attempts with a 14% target share. He is a boom-bust RB3.
- Tier 4 – Ezekiel Elliott should be in line for about half of the rushing attempts for the Cowboys, who are a run-heavy attack. Dallas is a 9.5-point favorite, which could bode well for Elliot’s chances of punching in a score. He is a TD-dependent RB3.
Wide Receiver
| Tier | Pos Rank | Player | Opp | Game Total | Spread | Team Total | PPG |
| 1 | WR1 | Tyreek Hill | vs HOU | 47.0 | -14.0 | 30.50 | 22.2 |
| 1 | WR2 | Stefon Diggs | at DET | 54.5 | -9.5 | 32.00 | 22.7 |
| 1 | WR3 | Davante Adams | at SEA | 47.5 | 3.5 | 22.00 | 21.6 |
| 1 | WR4 | Justin Jefferson | vs NE | 42.5 | -2.5 | 22.50 | 21.6 |
| 1 | WR5 | DeAndre Hopkins | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 21.1 |
| 1 | WR6 | CeeDee Lamb | vs NYG | 45.5 | -9.5 | 27.50 | 16.4 |
| 1 | WR7 | A.J. Brown | vs GB | 46.5 | -6.5 | 26.50 | 16.2 |
| 2 | WR8 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 15.6 |
| 2 | WR9 | Jaylen Waddle | vs HOU | 47.0 | -14.0 | 30.50 | 17.5 |
| 2 | WR10 | Amari Cooper | vs TB | 42.5 | 3.0 | 19.75 | 16.1 |
| 2 | WR11 | Ja'Marr Chase | at TEN | 43.5 | -2.5 | 23.00 | 20.2 |
| 2 | WR12 | Tee Higgins | at TEN | 43.5 | -2.5 | 23.00 | 15.5 |
| 2 | WR13 | Terry McLaurin | vs ATL | 41.0 | -4.0 | 22.50 | 12.9 |
| 2 | WR14 | Chris Olave | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 14.5 |
| 2 | WR15 | Mike Evans | at CLE | 42.5 | -3.0 | 22.75 | 14.9 |
| 2 | WR16 | DK Metcalf | vs LV | 47.5 | -3.5 | 25.50 | 12.6 |
| 2 | WR17 | Christian Kirk | vs BAL | 43.5 | 3.5 | 20.00 | 16.1 |
| 2 | WR18 | Tyler Lockett | vs LV | 47.5 | -3.5 | 25.50 | 14.4 |
| 2 | WR19 | DeVonta Smith | vs GB | 46.5 | -6.5 | 26.50 | 12.4 |
| 3 | WR20 | Gabe Davis | at DET | 54.5 | -9.5 | 32.00 | 13.4 |
| 3 | WR21 | Chris Godwin | at CLE | 42.5 | -3.0 | 22.75 | 12.8 |
| 3 | WR22 | Deebo Samuel | vs NO | 43.0 | -9.5 | 26.25 | 14.4 |
| 3 | WR23 | Michael Pittman Jr. | vs PIT | 39.0 | -2.5 | 20.75 | 13.9 |
| 3 | WR24 | Keenan Allen | at ARI | 48.0 | -2.5 | 25.25 | 8.7 |
| 3 | WR25 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | vs LAR | 42.0 | -16.0 | 29.00 | 13.1 |
| 3 | WR26 | Jakobi Meyers | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 14.0 |
| 3 | WR27 | Brandon Aiyuk | vs NO | 43.0 | -9.5 | 26.25 | 13.9 |
| 3 | WR28 | Courtland Sutton | at CAR | 36.0 | -1.5 | 18.75 | 11.4 |
| 4 | WR29 | Garrett Wilson | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 11.0 |
| 4 | WR30 | Joshua Palmer | at ARI | 48.0 | -2.5 | 25.25 | 12.6 |
| 4 | WR31 | Allen Lazard | at PHI | 46.5 | 6.5 | 20.00 | 13.4 |
| 4 | WR32 | Christian Watson | at PHI | 46.5 | 6.5 | 20.00 | 10.1 |
| 4 | WR33 | Marquise Brown | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 18.3 |
| 4 | WR34 | Parris Campbell | vs PIT | 39.0 | -2.5 | 20.75 | 9.9 |
| 4 | WR35 | Darius Slayton | at DAL | 45.5 | 9.5 | 18.00 | 11.0 |
| 4 | WR36 | George Pickens | at IND | 39.0 | 2.5 | 18.25 | 9.9 |
| 4 | WR37 | Diontae Johnson | at IND | 39.0 | 2.5 | 18.25 | 10.1 |
| 4 | WR38 | Drake London | at WAS | 41.0 | 4.0 | 18.50 | 9.4 |
| 4 | WR39 | Tyler Boyd | at TEN | 43.5 | -2.5 | 23.00 | 12.4 |
| 4 | WR40 | DJ Moore | vs DEN | 36.0 | 1.5 | 17.25 | 10.4 |
| 4 | WR41 | Treylon Burks | vs CIN | 43.5 | 2.5 | 20.50 | 7.9 |
| 4 | WR42 | Donovan Peoples-Jones | vs TB | 42.5 | 3.0 | 19.75 | 10.2 |
| 4 | WR43 | Darnell Mooney | at NYJ | 38.5 | 6.0 | 16.25 | 9.2 |
| 5 | WR44 | Curtis Samuel | vs ATL | 41.0 | -4.0 | 22.50 | 12.2 |
| 5 | WR45 | Adam Thielen | vs NE | 42.5 | -2.5 | 22.50 | 10.8 |
| 5 | WR46 | Allen Robinson II | at KC | 42.0 | 16.0 | 13.00 | 8.5 |
| 5 | WR47 | Brandin Cooks | at MIA | 47.0 | 14.0 | 16.50 | 10.2 |
| 5 | WR48 | Nico Collins | at MIA | 47.0 | 14.0 | 16.50 | 9.3 |
| 5 | WR49 | Zay Jones | vs BAL | 43.5 | 3.5 | 20.00 | 10.8 |
| 5 | WR50 | Michael Gallup | vs NYG | 45.5 | -9.5 | 27.50 | 6.6 |
| 5 | WR51 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | vs LAR | 42.0 | -16.0 | 29.00 | 7.9 |
| 5 | WR52 | Demarcus Robinson | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 6.6 |
| 5 | WR53 | Terrace Marshall Jr. | vs DEN | 36.0 | 1.5 | 17.25 | 7.9 |
| 5 | WR54 | Jarvis Landry | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 8.8 |
| 5 | WR55 | Mack Hollins | at SEA | 47.5 | 3.5 | 22.00 | 9.5 |
| 6 | WR56 | Isaiah McKenzie | at DET | 54.5 | -9.5 | 32.00 | 8.2 |
| 6 | WR57 | Devin Duvernay | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 9.4 |
| 6 | WR58 | Julio Jones | at CLE | 42.5 | -3.0 | 22.75 | 8.5 |
| 6 | WR59 | Jahan Dotson | vs ATL | 41.0 | -4.0 | 22.50 | 9.5 |
| 6 | WR60 | Alec Pierce | vs PIT | 39.0 | -2.5 | 20.75 | 7.6 |
| 6 | WR61 | Van Jefferson | at KC | 42.0 | 16.0 | 13.00 | 6.3 |
| 6 | WR62 | Chase Claypool | at NYJ | 38.5 | 6.0 | 16.25 | 7.9 |
| 6 | WR63 | Noah Brown | vs NYG | 45.5 | -9.5 | 27.50 | 7.8 |
| 6 | WR64 | Robert Woods | vs CIN | 43.5 | 2.5 | 20.50 | 6.8 |
| 6 | WR65 | K.J. Osborn | vs NE | 42.5 | -2.5 | 22.50 | 6.3 |
| 6 | WR66 | Marvin Jones Jr. | vs BAL | 43.5 | 3.5 | 20.00 | 7.6 |
| 6 | WR67 | Corey Davis | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 9.4 |
| 6 | WR68 | Chris Moore | at MIA | 47.0 | 14.0 | 16.50 | 7.6 |
| 6 | WR69 | Skyy Moore | vs LAR | 42.0 | -16.0 | 29.00 | 2.5 |
| 6 | WR70 | D.J. Chark Jr. | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 5.7 |
| 6 | WR71 | Kalif Raymond | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 6.1 |
| 6 | WR72 | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | vs CIN | 43.5 | 2.5 | 20.50 | 6.1 |
| 6 | WR73 | Randall Cobb | at PHI | 46.5 | 6.5 | 20.00 | 8.1 |
| 6 | WR74 | Olamide Zaccheaus | at WAS | 41.0 | 4.0 | 18.50 | 6.6 |
| 6 | WR75 | Kendall Hinton | at CAR | 36.0 | -1.5 | 18.75 | 5.1 |
| 7 | WR76 | Damiere Byrd | at WAS | 41.0 | 4.0 | 18.50 | 6.3 |
| 7 | WR77 | DeAndre Carter | at ARI | 48.0 | -2.5 | 25.25 | 7.8 |
| 7 | WR78 | Elijah Moore | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 4.4 |
| 7 | WR79 | Laviska Shenault Jr. | vs DEN | 36.0 | 1.5 | 17.25 | 6.7 |
| 7 | WR80 | Justin Watson | vs LAR | 42.0 | -16.0 | 29.00 | 4.0 |
| 7 | WR81 | Ben Skowronek | at KC | 42.0 | 16.0 | 13.00 | 6.0 |
| 7 | WR82 | Tyquan Thornton | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 5.4 |
| 7 | WR83 | Tre'Quan Smith | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 6.2 |
| 7 | WR84 | DeVante Parker | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 6.3 |
| 7 | WR85 | Greg Dortch | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 7.0 |
| 7 | WR86 | Rashid Shaheed | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 5.6 |
| 7 | WR87 | Quez Watkins | vs GB | 46.5 | -6.5 | 26.50 | 4.6 |
| 7 | WR88 | Sammy Watkins | at PHI | 46.5 | 6.5 | 20.00 | 4.8 |
| 7 | WR89 | Jauan Jennings | vs NO | 43.0 | -9.5 | 26.25 | 4.4 |
| 7 | WR90 | Josh Reynolds | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 10.5 |
| 7 | WR91 | Trent Sherfield | vs HOU | 47.0 | -14.0 | 30.50 | 5.3 |
| 7 | WR92 | Richie James Jr. | at DAL | 45.5 | 9.5 | 18.00 | 5.3 |
| 7 | WR93 | Kenny Golladay | at DAL | 45.5 | 9.5 | 18.00 | 1.8 |
| 7 | WR94 | Marquise Goodwin | vs LV | 47.5 | -3.5 | 25.50 | 7.0 |
| 7 | WR95 | Dante Pettis | at NYJ | 38.5 | 6.0 | 16.25 | 4.1 |
| 7 | WR96 | David Bell | vs TB | 42.5 | 3.0 | 19.75 | 3.4 |
| 7 | WR97 | Equanimeous St. Brown | at NYJ | 38.5 | 6.0 | 16.25 | 3.9 |
| 7 | WR98 | Denzel Mims | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 4.7 |
| 7 | WR99 | Nelson Agholor | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 5.4 |
| 7 | WR100 | A.J. Green | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 4.6 |
| 7 | WR101 | Isaiah Hodgins | at DAL | 45.5 | 9.5 | 18.00 | 6.0 |
| 7 | WR102 | Robbie Anderson | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 4.8 |
| 7 | WR103 | James Proche II | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 1.9 |
| 7 | WR104 | Marquez Callaway | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 4.7 |
| 7 | WR105 | Lawrence Cager | at DAL | 45.5 | 9.5 | 18.00 | 3.2 |
| 7 | WR106 | Braxton Berrios | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 4.3 |
Tier 1 – Stefon Diggs
Diggs ranks No. 4 in the NFL with a 29% target share (101), and he will face off against Detroit, the worst-graded PFF coverage unit (47.2).
Last week, the Bills opted for a run-heavy attack once they got the lead – a change from their traditional pass-heavy nature. That led to Diggs’ lowest target total of the year at five.
There is a chance Buffalo is managing Josh Allen’s elbow injury and we could see something similar in Week 12, with Buffalo as near double-digit favorites. Of course, Diggs could still come through on sheer efficiency – he has the second-largest endzone target share (52%) behind only A.J. Brown.
Diggs is a high-end WR1.
Tier 1 – CeeDee Lamb
Only Tyreek Hill and Davante Adams have higher target shares than Lamb (31%).
| Week | Routes | TPRR | Targets | ADOT | Air Yards | EZ Tgts | 3rd/4th Down Targets | PA Targets | PPR |
| 7 | 94% | 22% | 24% | 17.7 | 38% | 0% | 50% | 33% | 10.6 |
| 8 | 93% | 27% | 28% | 13.4 | 47% | 33% | 33% | 43% | 18.8 |
| 10 | 96% | 33% | 38% | 10.1 | 51% | 0% | 40% | 40% | 38.0 |
| 11 | 68% | 22% | 17% | 5.2 | 17% | 0% | 14% | 20% | 9.5 |
| YTD | 94% | 28% | 31% | 10.7 | 40% | 13% | 28% | 36% | 16.4 |
The third-year WR has averaged 85.5 yards and 0.75 TDs per game since the return of Dak Prescott.
This week, he gets a matchup against the Giants, who play more man coverage than any other team at 50%. Lamb has destroyed both man and zone coverages this season, but his target rate surges to 27% against man, per PFF data.
The Giants are the second-worst coverage unit per PFF grades (49.1), making Lamb a SMASH play on Thanksgiving.
Tier 2 – Ja’Marr Chase
According to head coach Zac Taylor, Chase will be a game-time decision but had a good week of practice.
The second-year WR never made it to a full practice participation this week, but Taylor indicated that doesn't preclude Chase from suiting up. Fortunately, the Bengals play in the early window, so fantasy managers will be able to act accordingly.
When Chase does return, we can expect him to perform near pre-injury levels. Of course, the wildcard is whether the Bengals put him on a snap count or not, and we might not have that information before kickoff.
Given the risk of a limited workload, Chase ranks as my WR11 and my No. 29 ranked player overall. That puts him in Tier 2 with guys like Tee Higgins, Terry McLaurin, Chris Olave, and Mike Evans and ahead of Tier 3 with guys like Deebo Samuel, Michael Pittman Jr., and JuJu Smith-Schuster.
Tier 3 – Gabe Davis
Davis hasn’t taken the step forward many fantasy fans hoped for in 2022. His 16% target share is well below historical WR3 performers.
However, the third-year WR’s target shares have popped over the last four games. He battled an ankle injury early in the season, which could be a factor.
| Week | Routes | TPRR | Targets | ADOT | Air Yards | EZ Tgts | 3rd/4th Down Targets | PA Targets | PPR |
| 1 | 100% | 13% | 16% | 16.4 | 36% | 0% | 50% | 40% | 18.8 |
| 2 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0.0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0.0 |
| 3 | 96% | 9% | 11% | 11.0 | 20% | 33% | 7% | 17% | 6.7 |
| 4 | 98% | 7% | 9% | 8.3 | 11% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2.3 |
| 5 | 85% | 18% | 18% | 28.0 | 36% | 25% | 25% | 33% | 32.1 |
| 6 | 96% | 12% | 14% | 17.6 | 31% | 0% | 33% | 20% | 16.4 |
| 8 | 88% | 27% | 30% | 13.6 | 30% | 0% | 75% | 14% | 5.5 |
| 9 | 98% | 12% | 15% | 24.4 | 31% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 5.3 |
| 10 | 98% | 20% | 25% | 15.7 | 41% | 50% | 30% | 20% | 21.3 |
| 11 | 94% | 25% | 28% | 13.6 | 46% | 0% | 33% | 14% | 11.8 |
| YTD | 85% | 15% | 16% | 16.6 | 28% | 16% | 23% | 19% | 13.4 |
Since the bye week, Davis has a 25% target share and a 37% air-yard share.
According to PFF grades, the Lions are the worst coverage unit and play the fourth-most man. Davis has enjoyed a five percent target-rate increase against man.
Davis a SMASH WR2.
Tier 4 – Marquise Brown
Brown is expected to suit up on Sunday against the Chargers.
Over the first six weeks of the season, Brown averaged 18.3 points per game with a career-high 26% target share. However, we could see a performance hit as the veteran WR gets back to full speed and the team could limit his reps.
The Cardinals are in a must-win scenario and don't have many other options right now outside of DeAndre Hopkins. Zach Ertz is out for the season, Rondale Moore is out, and Greg Dortch (thumb) is a game-time decision. As much as the coaching staff might want to limit Brown, there is a chance he plays more than we expect.
Brown is a mid-range WR3 with a boom-bust profile.
Tier 4 – Darius Slayton
Slayton took over a starting role in Week 5 with a 68% route participation and has slowly expanded his role. Last weekend, he hit a season-high at 87%, and he has a 22% target share over his last six games. Over that span, he has averaged 67 receiving yards per game and has four top-24 finishes.
Last weekend, the Giants lost Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) for the season, and Slayton saw a season-high 48% of routes from the slot. The Giants' passing offense will be under duress against Dallas, but Slayton is the centerpiece of their passing offense.
Slayton is a low-end WR3 this weekend.
Additional WR Notes & Movers:
- Tier 1 – Justin Jefferson draws a matchup against the No. 1 EPA pass defense (-0.24) in the Patriots. New England will likely focus heavily on Jefferson to take him away, but that is easier said than done. The third-year WR ranks sixth in target share (29%) and fourth in yards per route run (YPRR). He is a mid-range WR1.
- Tier 2 – Amon-Ra St. Brown averages 10 targets in games where he has played at least 70% of passing downs. The Bills are a difficult matchup on paper, but the Sun God fears no defense. He is a low-end WR1 that is due for a 30-point outburst.
- Tier 3 – Jakobi Meyers faces a Vikings secondary that allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing pass catchers in non-overtime play. The Patriots tend to spread things out more against zone coverage, but Meyers is the team’s No. 1 option. He is a mid-range WR2.
- Tier 6 – Isaiah McKenzie has taken over the primary slot duties after splitting the work earlier in the season. Last week the Bills went with more TE sets in a run-first game plan, but eventually, we will get a McKenzie spike game in his new role. It could be this week. He is a boom-bust WR5.
- Tier 6 – DJ Chark returned to action in Week 11 and should expand his route participation against the Bills. He is a boom-bust WR6.
Tight End
| Tier | Pos Rank | Player | Opp | Game Total | Spread | Team Total | PPG |
| 1 | TE1 | Travis Kelce | vs LAR | 42.0 | -16.0 | 29.00 | 22.3 |
| 1 | TE2 | Mark Andrews | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 14.9 |
| 2 | TE3 | T.J. Hockenson | vs NE | 42.5 | -2.5 | 22.50 | 12.1 |
| 2 | TE4 | Pat Freiermuth | at IND | 39.0 | 2.5 | 18.25 | 10.9 |
| 2 | TE5 | George Kittle | vs NO | 43.0 | -9.5 | 26.25 | 12.2 |
| 2 | TE6 | Dalton Schultz | vs NYG | 45.5 | -9.5 | 27.50 | 7.6 |
| 3 | TE7 | Tyler Higbee | at KC | 42.0 | 16.0 | 13.00 | 9.1 |
| 3 | TE8 | Greg Dulcich | at CAR | 36.0 | -1.5 | 18.75 | 9.1 |
| 4 | TE9 | David Njoku | vs TB | 42.5 | 3.0 | 19.75 | 10.4 |
| 4 | TE10 | Cole Kmet | at NYJ | 38.5 | 6.0 | 16.25 | 8.0 |
| 4 | TE11 | Dawson Knox | at DET | 54.5 | -9.5 | 32.00 | 8.2 |
| 4 | TE12 | Hayden Hurst | at TEN | 43.5 | -2.5 | 23.00 | 8.5 |
| 4 | TE13 | Evan Engram | vs BAL | 43.5 | 3.5 | 20.00 | 7.9 |
| 4 | TE14 | Juwan Johnson | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 8.7 |
| 4 | TE15 | Foster Moreau | at SEA | 47.5 | 3.5 | 22.00 | 7.2 |
| 4 | TE16 | Tyler Conklin | vs CHI | 38.5 | -6.0 | 22.25 | 8.6 |
| 4 | TE17 | Taysom Hill | at SF | 43.0 | 9.5 | 16.75 | 9.1 |
| 4 | TE18 | Gerald Everett | at ARI | 48.0 | -2.5 | 25.25 | 9.2 |
| 5 | TE19 | Noah Fant | vs LV | 47.5 | -3.5 | 25.50 | 6.7 |
| 5 | TE20 | Robert Tonyan | at PHI | 46.5 | 6.5 | 20.00 | 7.4 |
| 5 | TE21 | Mike Gesicki | vs HOU | 47.0 | -14.0 | 30.50 | 7.5 |
| 5 | TE22 | Austin Hooper | vs CIN | 43.5 | 2.5 | 20.50 | 5.6 |
| 5 | TE23 | Hunter Henry | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 5.2 |
| 5 | TE24 | Trey McBride | vs LAC | 48.0 | 2.5 | 22.75 | 2.1 |
| 5 | TE25 | Logan Thomas | vs ATL | 41.0 | -4.0 | 22.50 | 6.3 |
| 6 | TE26 | Isaiah Likely | at JAC | 43.5 | -3.5 | 23.50 | 5.6 |
| 6 | TE27 | Kylen Granson | vs PIT | 39.0 | -2.5 | 20.75 | 4.5 |
| 6 | TE28 | Cade Otton | at CLE | 42.5 | -3.0 | 22.75 | 6.7 |
| 6 | TE29 | Will Dissly | vs LV | 47.5 | -3.5 | 25.50 | 7.0 |
| 6 | TE30 | Harrison Bryant | vs TB | 42.5 | 3.0 | 19.75 | 5.5 |
| 6 | TE31 | Cameron Brate | at CLE | 42.5 | -3.0 | 22.75 | 4.4 |
| 6 | TE32 | Jonnu Smith | at MIN | 42.5 | 2.5 | 20.00 | 5.0 |
| 6 | TE33 | Jordan Akins | at MIA | 47.0 | 14.0 | 16.50 | 5.7 |
| 6 | TE34 | Jack Stoll | vs GB | 46.5 | -6.5 | 26.50 | 1.8 |
| 6 | TE35 | Tommy Tremble | vs DEN | 36.0 | 1.5 | 17.25 | 3.3 |
| 6 | TE36 | Mo Alie-Cox | vs PIT | 39.0 | -2.5 | 20.75 | 5.3 |
| 6 | TE37 | Brock Wright | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 3.7 |
| 6 | TE38 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | vs CIN | 43.5 | 2.5 | 20.50 | 3.4 |
| 6 | TE39 | James Mitchell | vs BUF | 54.5 | 9.5 | 22.50 | 4.2 |
Tier 2 – Dalton Schultz
Schultz projects poorly in most models based on his overall body of work this season. However, he battled an MCL injury early and has come alive over the last four games, averaging 49.8 receiving yards.
His target rates have been elite at 31%, 33%, 23%, and 23%, and he is the No. 2 option in a Cowboys passing attack averaging 250 yards over the last four games.
Schultz is a mid-range TE1.
Additional TE Notes & Movers:
- Tier 2 – T.J. Hockenson has a gaudy 83% route participation and 26% target share in his first three games with the Vikings. He has surpassed a fading Adam Thielen as the clear No. 2 option in a pass-first attack seeking a division title. The former first-round pick is a high-end TE1.
- Tier 4 – Dawson Knox posted a season-high 28% target share last week, but his season total remains low at 12%. He is a boom-bust high-end TE2.
