Fantasy Rankings Week 12: Your Ultimate Guide to the Midseason Mashup
Hello, fantasy enthusiasts! Welcome back to our weekly rankings extravaganza. We're now cruising into Week 12, and it's time to gear up for that midseason push. Let's dive in, shall we? Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and fantasy rankings week 12.
QB Rankings: The Air Attack is Back
In the quarterback realm, Patrick Mahomes is back on top, throwing for over 400 yards and four TDs last week. He's our clear QB1 as we approach the fantasy playoffs. Justin Herbert is hot on his heels, with another impressive performance under his belt. Lamar Jackson's rushing prowess lands him at QB3, while Tom Brady's inconsistency keeps him out of the top tier.
QB1: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs - Mahomes is back, baby! He's averaging over 300 passing yards and 2.5 TDs per game since his return.
QB2: Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers - Herbert is putting up MVP-caliber numbers, throwing for 300+ yards and multiple TDs in six straight games.
QB3: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens - Jackson's rushing ability makes him a weekly QB1. He's scored a rushing TD in five consecutive games.
RB Rankings: Ground and Pound
At running back, Jonathan Taylor remains our RB1, with eight total TDs in his last four games. Derrick Henry's dominance earns him the RB2 spot, while Austin Ekeler's receiving chops keep him at RB3.
RB1: Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts - Taylor is a workhorse, averaging 25 carries and 110 yards per game over his last four contests.
RB2: Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans - King Henry is averaging 140 rushing yards and 1.5 TDs per game in his last four outings.
RB3: Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers - Ekeler is a PPR machine, catching 27 passes for 220 yards and three TDs in his last three games.
WR Rankings: The Wide Receiver Wonders
At wide receiver, Davante Adams is our clear WR1, with 100+ receiving yards in four of his last five games. Cooper Kupp's historic pace lands him at WR2, while Deebo Samuel's dual-threat ability makes him our WR3.
WR1: Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers - Adams is Aaron Rodgers' favorite target, catching 44 passes for 625 yards and five TDs in his last six games.
WR2: Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams - Kupp is on pace for an otherworldly 175 receptions, 2,400 yards, and 20 TDs. Yeah, you read that right.
WR3: Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers - Samuel is a dual-threat superstar, catching 34 passes for 418 yards and five TDs while adding 227 rushing yards and two TDs on the ground.
TE Rankings: The Tight End Tussle
At tight end, Travis Kelce is our clear TE1, with 50+ receiving yards in seven straight games. Darren Waller's inconsistency keeps him at TE2, while George Kittle's return to form lands him at TE3.
TE1: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs - Kelce is Mahomes' favorite target, catching 50 passes for 600 yards and five TDs in his last seven games.
TE2: Darren Waller, Las Vegas Raiders - Waller's target share is up, but his production has been inconsistent. He's a boom-or-bust TE1.
TE3: George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers - Kittle is back, baby! He's caught 21 passes for 250 yards and a TD in his last three games.
D/ST and Kicker Rankings: The Fantasy Finishers
At defense and special teams, the Pittsburgh Steelers are our D/ST1, with 13 sacks and five takeaways in their last two games. Younghoe Koo's consistency keeps him atop the kicker rankings as our K1.
D/ST1: Pittsburgh Steelers - The Steel Curtain is back, baby! They've forced 11 turnovers and scored two defensive TDs in their last four games.
K1: Younghoe Koo, Atlanta Falcons - Koo is automatic, making 23 of 24 field goal attempts this season. He's also added 17 extra points.
And there you have it, folks! Our fantasy rankings for Week 12. Now get out there and dominate your leagues. Until next time, stay fantastic!