There are no byes and very few notable wide receiver injuries...so why do our Week 12 fantasy WR rankings feel a bit lacking? Matchups are a big reason, as several top receivers will be facing tough opponents, and shaky QB play could affect a few more wideouts. Of course, when there are bad matchups in some spots, there are favorable matchups in others, so there are still plenty of sleepers to consider for your start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
Fantasy owners don't need to worry about Tyreek Hill (@ Buccaneers), DeAndre Hopkins (vs. Patriots) or Davante Adams (vs. Bears) in tough matchups, but A.J. Brown (@ Colts), Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods (vs. 49ers), Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb (vs. Washington), Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Antonio Brown (vs. Chiefs), Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk (@ Rams), and JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chase Claypool, and Diontae Johnson (vs. Ravens) are all legitimate question marks when setting your lineup. (Update: Aiyuk isn't expected to play in Week 12.)
WEEK 12 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
You will probably still start many of those guys, as they're all talented and have proven they can put up stats in any matchup, but at least a few will disappoint. Fortunately, borderline/sleeper WRs like Travis Fulgham and Jalen Reagor (vs. Seahawks), Brandin Cooks (@ Lions), Marvin Jones (vs. Texans), Cole Beasley (vs. Chargers), Rashard Higgins (@ Jaguars), Michael Pittman and T.Y. Hilton (vs. Titans), Nelson Agholor and Henry Ruggs (@ Falcons), Keelan Cole (vs. Browns), and Tim Patrick and KJ Hamler (vs. Saints) are ready to step up and take their places. (Update: The Broncos WRs take a serious hit in value considering they won't have an actual NFL quarterback throwing them the ball this week.)
WEEK 12 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
It's important to note that with no byes, the sheer volume of WRs available this week is almost overwhelming. Just because someone is ranked 29th and someone else is ranked 46th doesn't mean there's a big difference between their outlooks. This is one of the tougher weeks to decide on your WR3 and flex (and maybe even WR2), especially when you factor in the recent QB changes in New Orleans, Jacksonville, and Cincinnati.
WEEK 12 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
At this point in the season, name value only means so much. It's all about looking at recent trends, weighing the matchups, and deciding if your team is more in need of a safe floor or high ceiling. There are plenty of worthwhile options, so even if that means trusting a receiver off the waiver wire over a guy you've been starting most weeks, it might be the right move.
WEEK 12 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Note: Check back all week leading up to kickoff, as we'll continue to update our WR rankings based on the latest news and injuries.
MORE WEEK 12 DFS: Best stacks | Best values | Lineup Builder
Week 12 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)
These rankings are for non-PPR leagues.
WEEK 12 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Calvin Ridley, ATL vs. LV |
| 2 | Tyreek Hill, KC @ TB |
| 3 | DeAndre Hopkins, ARI @ NE |
| 4 | Davante Adams, GB vs. CHI |
| 5 | Terry McLaurin, WAS @ DAL |
| 6 | Stefon Diggs, BUF vs. LAC |
| 7 | Keenan Allen, LAC @ BUF |
| 8 | Julio Jones, ATL vs. LV |
| 9 | Michael Thomas, NO @ DEN |
| 10 | DeVante Parker, MIA @ NYJ |
| 11 | DK Metcalf, SEA @ PHI |
| 12 | Justin Jefferson, MIN vs. CAR |
| 13 | Allen Robinson, CHI @ GB |
| 14 | Tyler Lockett, SEA @ PHI |
| 15 | Will Fuller V, HOU @ DET |
| 16 | Robby Anderson, CAR @ MIN |
| 17 | D.J. Moore, CAR @ MIN |
| 18 | Sterling Shepard, NYG @ CIN |
| 19 | Chris Godwin, TB vs. KC |
| 20 | Cooper Kupp, LAR vs. SF |
| 21 | A.J. Brown, TEN @ IND |
| 22 | Travis Fulgham, PHI vs. SEA |
| 23 | Jalen Reagor, PHI vs. SEA |
| 24 | Robert Woods, LAR vs. SF |
| 25 | Antonio Brown, TB vs. KC |
| 26 | Amari Cooper, DAL vs. WAS |
| 27 | Brandin Cooks, HOU @ DET |
| 28 | Marvin Jones, DET vs. HOU |
| 29 | Keelan Cole, JAX vs. CLE |
| 30 | Chase Claypool, PIT vs. BAL |
| 31 | Nelson Agholor, LV @ ATL |
| 32 | Jakobi Meyers, NE vs. ARI |
| 33 | Tyler Boyd, CIN vs. NYG |
| 34 | Tee Higgins, CIN vs. NYG |
| 35 | Mike Evans, TB vs. KC |
| 36 | Curtis Samuel, CAR @ MIN |
| 37 | JuJu Smith-Schuster, PIT vs. BAL |
| 38 | Diontae Johnson, PIT vs. BAL |
| 39 | Kendall Hinton, DEN vs. NO |
| 40 | Christian Kirk, ARI @ NE |
| 41 | CeeDee Lamb, DAL vs. WAS |
| 42 | Cole Beasley, BUF vs. LAC |
| 43 | Deebo Samuel, SF @ LAR |
| 44 | Mike Williams, LAC @ BUF |
| 45 | Darius Slayton, NYG @ CIN |
| 46 | Michael Pittman Jr., IND vs. TEN |
| 47 | Henry Ruggs III, LV @ ATL |
| 48 | Emmanuel Sanders, NO @ DEN |
| 49 | Rashard Higgins, CLE @ JAX |
| 50 | Jamison Crowder, NYJ vs. MIA |
| 51 | Gabriel Davis, BUF vs. LAC |
| 52 | Laviska Shenault, JAX vs. CLE |
| 53 | T.Y. Hilton, IND vs. TEN |
| 54 | Jarvis Landry, CLE @ JAX |
| 55 | Marquise Brown, BAL @ PIT |
| 56 | Marvin Hall, DET vs. HOU |
| 57 | Willie Snead, BAL @ PIT |
| 58 | Keke Coutee HOU @ DET |
| 59 | Jakeem Grant, MIA @ NYJ |
| 60 | A.J. Green, CIN vs. NYG |
| 61 | Breshad Perriman, NYJ vs. MIA |
| 62 | Allen Lazard, GB vs. CHI |
| 63 | Sammy Watkins, KC @ TB |
| 64 | Josh Reynolds, LAR vs. SF |
| 65 | Russell Gage, ATL vs. LV |
| 66 | Hunter Renfrow, LV @ ATL |
| 67 | Mohamed Sanu, DET vs. HOU |
| 68 | Damiere Byrd, NE vs. ARI |
| 69 | Richie James, SF @ LAR |
| 70 | Greg Ward Jr., PHI vs. SEA |
| 71 | Cam Sims WAS @ DAL |
| 72 | Zach Pascal, IND vs. TEN |
| 73 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling, GB vs. CHI |
| 74 | Corey Davis, TEN @ IND |
| 75 | Michael Gallup, DAL vs. WAS |
| 76 | Mecole Hardman, KC @ TB |
| 77 | Demarcus Robinson, KC @ TB |
| 78 | Andy Isabella, ARI @ NE |
| 79 | Darnell Mooney, CHI @ GB |
| 80 | Jerry Jeudy, DEN vs. NO |
| 81 | Tim Patrick, DEN vs. NO |
| 82 | KJ Hamler, DEN vs. NO |
| 83 | Anthony Miller, CHI @ GB |
| 84 | Golden Tate, NYG @ CIN |
| 85 | Tre'Quan Smith, NO @ DEN |
| 86 | David Moore, SEA @ PHI |
| 87 | Olamide Zaccheaus, ATL vs. LV |
| 88 | Denzel Mims, NYJ vs. MIA |
| 89 | Jalen Guyton, LAC @ BUF |
| 90 | N'Keal Harry, NE vs. ARI |
| 91 | Miles Boykin, BAL @ PIT |
| 92 | Kendrick Bourne, SF @ LAR |
| 93 | Trent Sherfield, ARI @ NE |
| 94 | James Washington, PIT vs. BAL |
| 95 | Scotty Miller, TB vs. KC |
