Week 12 in the fantasy football season is a critical juncture. With six teams on bye, options are slim, and managers must make savvy lineup decisions as the playoffs loom.One misstepa "landmine" starter who underperformscould cost you a victory and potentially a playoff berth. This week, we spotlight five players who may look tempting but are unlikely to deliver the goods.If you've got better options, this is the week to deploy them. Here's why these players, despite their usual appeal, should ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring), Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin), and Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) are three key players listed on injury reports ahead of their Week 12 games. Well, Allen isn't exactly "key" to fantasy football this year, but he could be.Either way, it's always important to stay updated on injuries to your players, especially those who can make a big difference if they start for you. You also don't want to be caught ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift is shaping up to be a risky RB2 option in Week 12 as he faces one of the most formidable run defenses in the NFLthe Minnesota Vikings. Swift had an efficient Week 11 performance, rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, but big plays have buoyed mainly his fantasy value in recent weeks. With Minnesota's defense ranking 4th in points allowed per game and 1st in EPA per rush, it will be challenging for Swift to replicate those explosive moments ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) has been tagged as questionable ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Swift has been progressing throughout the week as he sat out of Wednesday's practice. Swift was limited on Thursday and was able to get through a full practice session on Friday. The fact that Swift was able to get through a full practice session on Friday should mean that he'll be ready to go this weekend. If he sits, Roschon Johnson figures to become the ...

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 12 fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint for fantasy lineups this week. It's a strange week in the NFL with six teams taking their bye week.That could mean lineups are gridlocked and fantasy managers don't have the luxury of analyzing matchups to decide their starters. Potential busts may not be able to be avoided.Below are my 10 fantasy football busts, or players who may disappoint, for Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season. Good luck, ...

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (groin) was upgraded to a limited participant during Thursday's practice after sitting out on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Friday's practice session, but this is a positive sign for his availability heading into the weekend. Last weekend, Swift enjoyed a nice bounce-back, scoring 16.4 PPR points after failing to hit double-digits during Week 10. Despite the offensive struggles the Bears have had this season, ...

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Eberflus said that running back D'Andre Swift (groin) won't practice on Wednesday. Swift is now one to watch closely as the team prepares to face off against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings this Sunday in Week 12. The Bears could just be resting the 25-year-old in the first practice of the week, but we won't know until Thursday if Swift gets back onto the field. He had 14 carries for 71 yards and his fifth rushing touchdown of the year in last week's loss to ...

For many fantasy football gamers, the end of Week 11 marked the last opportunity to make trades ahead of the fantasy playoffs. However, there are plenty of leagues that have a later deadline and some that have no deadline at all. This is especially true of dynasty leagues, and while this week's column will still focus on redraft, you can certainly keep the players featured in mind for dynasty trades if you have a contending team.Last week, I highlighted Christian McCaffrey and Calvin Ridley as ...

On Sunday, Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift turned in another strong performance in the team's Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers. Swift made the most of his 14 carries, rushing for 71 yardsan impressive 5.1 yards per carryand capped off his day with a spectacular 39-yard touchdown run. He also contributed in the passing game, adding two catches for 13 yards. The recent change at offensive coordinator, with Thomas Brown replacing Shane Waldron, seemed to spark a slight resurgence in ...

The bulk of the Week 11 fantasy football slate still lies ahead, so feel free to use these Week 11 running back projections for 2024 to set winning lineups with must-win matchups looming. Navigating rankings is a good place to start your fantasy football preparation, but projections can help you get an idea of how each of your players is expected to perform. Let's check out the projected output for key ball carriers such as Christian McCaffrey, Joe Mixon, De'Von Achane, J.K. Dobbins, Chase ...