The 12th Sunday of the 2024 NFL season has come and gone. Hopefully, you woke up on Monday morning feeling very good about how your matchup went. However, this week's slate of games was certainly stress-inducing for many fantasy football managers.Part of that stress was caused by a group of players who drastically underachieved in Week 12. These players simply did not meet fantasy expectations this week, and it cost their managers in a big way.Let's take a look at the biggest busts from Week 12,...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs was limited to just three catches for 27 yards in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions. Downs, who had been the Colts' most reliable pass catcher over the course of the season, tied Michael Pittman Jr. for a team-high seven targets, but couldn't translate it into production. Richardson completed only 39.3% of his passes (11-for-28), so there wasn't much fantasy goodness to be had and blame should probably be placed on the QB and some untimely penalties ...

The wide receiver position is volitile, and WRs that aren't clear must-start studs are largley matchup dependent. If you need help with your start-or-sit calls ahead of the important Week 12 slate, we're here to assist with our NFL team's updated Week 12 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024.Let's dig into the rankings below to find out where key WRs on the start-sit bubble like Xavier Worthy, Jauan Jennings, Quentin Johnston, Calvin Ridley, and DJ Moore stand, among others. Our wide ...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs leads his team in targets (71) and yards per game (63.0). Quarterback Anthony Richardson looked his way five times in Week 11 and Downs caught all five balls for 84 yards and a touchdown. Coming into the contest with a 44.4% completion rate, there were concerns about Richardson's ability to get his receivers the ball, but he proved that he could still do it, even against a strong Jets pass defense (20-for-30, 66.7%). The Colts are seven-point underdogs...

Deciding who to start in your fantasy football lineup can make or break your week, especially for players outside the usual household names.Knowing when to roll the dice on these players is crucial whether you're dealing with bye weeks, injuries, or just looking for an edge. Wide receivers like Jauan Jennings, Josh Downs, and Quentin Johnston all bring intriguing potential but come with varying levels of risk based on matchups, target shares, and team dynamics.Should you start Jennings, Downs, ...

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team LeaguesPOSITIONAL VALUE: WR2ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs should be viewed as a WR2 with upside heading into his Week 12 matchup against a weak Detroit Lions secondary.Last weekend, with Anthony Richardson back under center, the sophomore wideout caught all five of his targets for 84 yards a score. This was his best fantasy output since Week 8.Josh Downs is still really good. CBS pic.twitter.com/Umel6l7jrY Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) ...

At the wide receiver spot especially, bye weeks and injuries are major factors in Week 12. If you don't have an excess of must-start WRs and need help identifying the top available options, we're here to help with our Week 12 TNF fantasy football wide receiver rankings for 2024. Let's dive in below to see where key WRs like Cedric Tillman, Jauan Jennings, Josh Downs, Jerry Jeudy, and DJ Moore stand in the rankings for the upcoming slate.Our wide receiver fantasy football rankings for Week 12 are...

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 ...

Welcome to the first bye-pocalypse of the season. We have the Bengals, Bills, Falcons, Jaguars, Jets, and Saints all on bye. Do not panic; there are always great WRs to start!Last week, none of our selections found the end zone. However, they put up decent yardage. Highlighted by CeeDee Lamb going eight receptions for 93 yards and George Pickens having eight receptions for 89 yards, both were a touchdown away from a big game.This week, we have a lot fewer players to select from, but hopefully, ...

Many fantasy managers are facing must-win situations this week, and six teams out of action on a bye will not make things easier. If you need assistance setting optimal lineups this week, our half-PPR fantasy football rankings for Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season are here to help.As always, we will update the rankings as the latest injury reports come out and if there are any expected changes in a player's role. Below you will see where Christian McCaffrey, Isiah Pacheco, Mike Evans, Kyren ...