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Week 11 shall hence be known as the week that Jonathan Taylor became king of all running backs, and Austin Ekeler became the prince. Together, they combined for 319 scrimmage yards and a whopping nine touchdowns. If you roster them, congrats on your Week 11 win. If you faced them, well... sorry for your loss. It’s time we move on to Week 12 as you look to clinch your fantasy football playoffs or at least get you close as your leagues approach the post-season.
Injury news
The Browns could have their backfield back in full swing in Week 12, as Kareem Hunt will look to make his return from IR after suffering a calf injury earlier this season. Chubb returned in Week 11 from the COVID/reserve list and assumed his usual workload.
Alvin Kamara missed his second consecutive game in Week 11 as he manages a knee injury. Kamara only practiced once last week and is on a short turnaround with the Saints contest against the Bills on Thanksgiving. He seems to be trending in the wrong direction after logging yet another DNP on Monday’s estimated practice report.
Jets RB Michael Carter suffered a sprained ankle in Week 11 and is likely to miss the next couple of weeks. Tevin Coleman and Ty Johnson are likely to manage the load in his absence.
49ers RB Elijah Mitchell missed Week 11 after undergoing minor surgery for a broken finger. He was listed as doubtful heading into the game he could potentially suit up against the Vikings if he progresses well this week.
Packers RB Aaron Jones suffered a sprained MCL and missed Week 11, which was estimated to keep him sidelined around 1-3 weeks. He hasn’t yet been ruled out for Week 12, but with a Week 13 bye in place for the Packers, it seems more likely that we’ll see him make a Week 14 return.
Bye weeks
The Cardinals and Chiefs are on a Week 12 bye. Fantasy managers will be without Clyde Edwards-Helaire, who just returned from an ankle injury, and James Conner. Conner’s teammate, Chase Edmonds, remains on IR with an ankle injury.
Week 12 RB streamer
Rex Burkhead, Houston Texans vs. New York Jets
This Week 12 RB streamer pick isn’t for the faint of heart. The Texans announced the release of RB Phillip Lindsay on Tuesday, a bit of a surprise, though perhaps we should have seen it coming with Burkhead’s season-high 18 carries in Week 11. He’s been incredibly inefficient so far in the season (as have the Texans as a whole), but next up, he’ll see the Jets — the perfect cure-all for any running back’s struggles. Though we can’t go into Week 12 expecting a win for Houston, the Jets are bad enough that the game script should be right to run the ball. The Jets have allowed the third-most rushing yards and third-most receiving yards and a league-high 21 touchdowns to opposing RBs. If he sees the volume, Burkhead could provide interesting flex value for those desperate enough to dare.
Running back PPR rankings for Week 18
Rk | Name | Team | Opp |
---|---|---|---|
Rk | Name | Team | Opp |
1 | Jonathan Taylor | IND | @ JAC |
2 | Austin Ekeler | LAC | @ LV |
3 | Alvin Kamara | NO | @ ATL |
4 | Dalvin Cook | MIN | vs CHI |
5 | Nick Chubb | CLE | vs CIN |
6 | David Montgomery | CHI | @ MIN |
7 | Joe Mixon | CIN | @ CLE |
8 | Najee Harris | PIT | @ BAL |
9 | Josh Jacobs | LV | vs LAC |
10 | Elijah Mitchell | SF | @ LAR |
11 | Rashaad Penny | SEA | @ ARI |
12 | Devin Singletary | BUF | vs NYJ |
13 | Darrel Williams | KC | @ DEN |
14 | Sony Michel | LAR | vs SF |
15 | D'Andre Swift | DET | vs GB |
16 | Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | @ MIA |
17 | D'Onta Foreman | TEN | @ HOU |
18 | Antonio Gibson | WAS | @ NYG |
19 | Javonte Williams | DEN | vs KC |
20 | Boston Scott | PHI | vs DAL |
21 | Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | @ PHI |
22 | Saquon Barkley | NYG | vs WAS |
23 | Melvin Gordon III | DEN | vs KC |
24 | James Conner | ARI | vs SEA |
25 | Chase Edmonds | ARI | vs SEA |
26 | Damien Harris | NE | @ MIA |
27 | Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL | vs NO |
28 | Devonta Freeman | BAL | vs PIT |
29 | Dare Ogunbowale | JAC | vs IND |
30 | Rex Burkhead | HOU | vs TEN |
31 | Patrick Taylor Jr. | GB | @ DET |
32 | Tony Pollard | DAL | @ PHI |
33 | Jamaal Williams | DET | vs GB |
34 | Tevin Coleman | NYJ | @ BUF |
35 | Jeff Wilson Jr. | SF | @ LAR |
36 | Duke Johnson Jr. | MIA | vs NE |
37 | Kareem Hunt | CLE | vs CIN |
38 | Ronald Jones II | TB | vs CAR |
39 | Michael Carter | NYJ | @ BUF |
40 | Ke'Shawn Vaughn | TB | vs CAR |
41 | Ty Johnson | NYJ | @ BUF |
42 | Mike Davis | ATL | vs NO |
43 | AJ Dillon | GB | @ DET |
44 | Chuba Hubbard | CAR | @ TB |
45 | Devontae Booker | NYG | vs WAS |
46 | Le'Veon Bell | TB | vs CAR |
47 | Jordan Howard | PHI | vs DAL |
48 | Aaron Jones | GB | @ DET |
49 | Justin Jackson | LAC | @ LV |
50 | Derrick Gore | KC | @ DEN |
51 | Jaret Patterson | WAS | @ NYG |
52 | Nyheim Hines | IND | @ JAC |
53 | Jeremy McNichols | TEN | @ HOU |
54 | Mark Ingram II | NO | @ ATL |
55 | Latavius Murray | BAL | vs PIT |
56 | Alexander Mattison | MIN | vs CHI |
57 | Craig Reynolds | DET | vs GB |
58 | Kenneth Gainwell | PHI | vs DAL |
59 | Dontrell Hilliard | TEN | @ HOU |
60 | Ameer Abdullah | CAR | @ TB |
61 | Phillip Lindsay | MIA | vs NE |
62 | Austin Walter | NYJ | @ BUF |
63 | Zack Moss | BUF | vs NYJ |
64 | DeeJay Dallas | SEA | @ ARI |
65 | Peyton Barber | LV | vs LAC |
66 | Cam Akers | LAR | vs SF |
67 | Brandon Bolden | NE | @ MIA |
68 | Myles Gaskin | MIA | vs NE |
69 | Samaje Perine | CIN | @ CLE |
70 | D'Ernest Johnson | CLE | vs CIN |
71 | David Johnson | HOU | vs TEN |
72 | Khalil Herbert | CHI | @ MIN |
73 | Alex Collins | SEA | @ ARI |
74 | JaMycal Hasty | SF | @ LAR |
75 | Jonathan Williams | WAS | @ NYG |
76 | Royce Freeman | HOU | vs TEN |
77 | Kyle Juszczyk | SF | @ LAR |
78 | Ryquell Armstead | JAC | vs IND |
79 | Michael Burton | KC | @ DEN |
80 | Benny Snell Jr. | PIT | @ BAL |
81 | Damien Williams | CHI | @ MIN |
82 | Eno Benjamin | ARI | vs SEA |
83 | Joshua Kelley | LAC | @ LV |
84 | Wendell Smallwood | WAS | @ NYG |
85 | Kene Nwangwu | MIN | vs CHI |
86 | Wayne Gallman Jr. | MIN | vs CHI |
87 | Travis Homer | SEA | @ ARI |
88 | Jalen Richard | LV | vs LAC |
89 | Ty Montgomery | NO | @ ATL |
90 | Corey Clement | DAL | @ PHI |
91 | Reggie Bonnafon | CAR | @ TB |
92 | Jake Funk | LAR | vs SF |
93 | Demetric Felton | CLE | vs CIN |
94 | Nathan Cottrell | JAC | vs IND |
95 | Elijhaa Penny | NYG | vs WAS |
96 | Keith Smith | ATL | vs NO |
97 | Deon Jackson | IND | @ JAC |
98 | Jakob Johnson | NE | @ MIA |
99 | Godwin Igwebuike | DET | vs GB |
100 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | KC | @ DEN |