Week 12 of the 2026 NFL season runs Nov 24 – Nov 30. Rankings below are matchup-adjusted PPR projections: every player's own weekly baseline moved by the defense he faces and the offense he plays in. The injury section is a contingency board — what each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the touches if he cannot go.
Week 12 takeaways
- Saquon Barkley is the week's top-ranked running back at 21.4 projected points, drawing @ DAL.
- Ja'Marr Chase heads the receiver board at 20 projected points.
- Biggest matchup swing: Saquon Barkley gains about 3.5 points on a normal week @ DAL.
- Hardest spot on the slate: CeeDee Lamb loses roughly 2.1 points vs PHI.
- No teams are on bye this week, so the waiver pool stays shallow.
Week 12 player rankings by position
Matchup-adjusted PPR projections. Swing is the difference from that player's own normal week.
Quarterback rankings — Week 12
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | @ DAL | 26.3 | +4.3 |
| 2 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | @ ARI | 25.7 | +3.2 |
| 3 | Joe Burrow (CIN) | vs NO | 21.8 | +0.6 |
| 4 | Josh Allen (BUF) | vs KC | 21.7 | -1.6 |
| 5 | Kyler Murray (ARI) | vs WAS | 21.3 | +1.7 |
| 6 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | @ BUF | 21 | -0.5 |
| 7 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | @ HOU | 20.6 | -2.4 |
| 8 | Baker Mayfield (TB) | vs CAR | 20.2 | -0.3 |
| 9 | Justin Fields (NYJ) | @ MIA | 19.5 | +0.6 |
| 10 | Trevor Lawrence (JAX) | vs TEN | 19 | +1.9 |
| 11 | Jordan Love (GB) | @ LAR | 18.7 | -1.3 |
| 12 | Bo Nix (DEN) | @ PIT | 18.7 | +0.1 |
Running back rankings — Week 12
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | @ DAL | 21.4 | +3.5 |
| 2 | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | vs CHI | 18.6 | +1.2 |
| 3 | De'Von Achane (MIA) | vs NYJ | 18 | +2 |
| 4 | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | @ MIN | 17 | -1.7 |
| 5 | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | vs NYG | 14.9 | +0.4 |
| 6 | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | @ CLE | 14.7 | -0.5 |
| 7 | Bucky Irving (TB) | vs CAR | 14 | -0.2 |
| 8 | Chase Brown (CIN) | vs NO | 13.8 | +0.4 |
| 9 | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | vs SEA | 13.6 | -1.6 |
| 10 | Kyren Williams (LAR) | vs GB | 12.6 | -0.6 |
| 11 | Alvin Kamara (NO) | @ CIN | 12.4 | +1.1 |
| 12 | Josh Jacobs (GB) | @ LAR | 12.2 | -0.9 |
Wide receiver rankings — Week 12
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | vs NO | 20 | +0.5 |
| 2 | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | vs ATL | 18.3 | +0.1 |
| 3 | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | vs CHI | 17.6 | +1.1 |
| 4 | A.J. Brown (PHI) | @ DAL | 17.5 | +2.9 |
| 5 | Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | vs TEN | 17.2 | +1.8 |
| 6 | Malik Nabers (NYG) | @ IND | 16.4 | +0.2 |
| 7 | Puka Nacua (LAR) | vs GB | 16 | -0.7 |
| 8 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | vs PHI | 15.5 | -2.1 |
| 9 | Nico Collins (HOU) | vs BAL | 15 | -0.6 |
| 10 | Tee Higgins (CIN) | vs NO | 14 | +0.4 |
| 11 | Garrett Wilson (NYJ) | @ MIA | 13.7 | +0.4 |
| 12 | Terry McLaurin (WAS) | @ ARI | 13.7 | +1.6 |
Tight end rankings — Week 12
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trey McBride (ARI) | vs WAS | 14.3 | +1.1 |
| 2 | Brock Bowers (LV) | @ CLE | 13.4 | -0.5 |
| 3 | Sam LaPorta (DET) | vs CHI | 12.2 | +0.7 |
| 4 | George Kittle (SF) | vs SEA | 10.8 | -1.3 |
| 5 | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | @ DAL | 10.7 | +1.8 |
| 6 | Travis Kelce (KC) | @ BUF | 10.6 | -0.3 |
| 7 | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | vs ATL | 10.1 | +0.1 |
| 8 | Evan Engram (DEN) | @ PIT | 9.6 | +0.1 |
| 9 | Mark Andrews (BAL) | @ HOU | 9.4 | -1.1 |
| 10 | Colston Loveland (CHI) | @ DET | 8.3 | +0.2 |
| 11 | Tucker Kraft (GB) | @ LAR | 8 | -0.6 |
| 12 | David Njoku (CLE) | vs LV | 7.4 | +0.1 |
Week 12 risers
- Saquon Barkley (RB) @ DAL grades smash spot — worth about 3.5 points above a normal week.
- A.J. Brown (WR) @ DAL grades smash spot — worth about 2.9 points above a normal week.
- De'Von Achane (RB) vs NYJ grades smash spot — worth about 2 points above a normal week.
- Brian Thomas Jr. (WR) vs TEN grades smash spot — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
- Dallas Goedert (TE) @ DAL grades smash spot — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
- Terry McLaurin (WR) @ ARI grades smash spot — worth about 1.6 points above a normal week.
Week 12 fallers
- CeeDee Lamb (WR) vs PHI grades nightmare — about 2.1 points below a normal week.
- Bijan Robinson (RB) @ MIN grades nightmare — about 1.7 points below a normal week.
- DK Metcalf (WR) vs DEN grades nightmare — about 1.7 points below a normal week.
- Christian McCaffrey (RB) vs SEA grades nightmare — about 1.6 points below a normal week.
- Drake London (WR) @ MIN grades nightmare — about 1.4 points below a normal week.
- Derrick Henry (RB) @ HOU grades nightmare — about 1.4 points below a normal week.
Week 12 injury report and contingency plans
What each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the work if he cannot go.
Saquon Barkley · RB · PHI17.9 pts/week at stake
With Saquon Barkley out you lose about 17.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
De'Von Achane · RB · MIA16 pts/week at stake
With De'Von Achane out you lose about 16 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Ashton Jeanty · RB · LV15.2 pts/week at stake
With Ashton Jeanty out you lose about 15.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Christian McCaffrey · RB · SF15.2 pts/week at stake
With Christian McCaffrey out you lose about 15.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Jonathan Taylor · RB · IND14.5 pts/week at stake
With Jonathan Taylor out you lose about 14.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Justin Jefferson · WR · MIN18.2 pts/week at stake
With Justin Jefferson out you lose about 18.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
CeeDee Lamb · WR · DAL17.6 pts/week at stake
With CeeDee Lamb out you lose about 17.6 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Malik Nabers · WR · NYG16.2 pts/week at stake
With Malik Nabers out you lose about 16.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.