Week 12 Fantasy WR Rankings: Must-starts, sleepers, potential busts at wide receiver

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.

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Week 12 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues.

WEEK 12 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em