This late in the season, it’s odd to see so many NFL teams changing quarterbacks. But whether it’s an injury (Dak Prescott), a team needing a spark (Anthony Richardson) or a team looking to change directions completely (Daniel Jones), it seems there’s been more than the usual amount of turnover under center lately.
Throw in six teams on bye this week (and six more in Week 14), fantasy managers could be doing some scrambling of their own as the playoffs approach.
Here are some players whose values are trending upward (or downward) as a result of their performances in Week 11:
Fantasy football players to buy for Week 12
QB Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers: Coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman like a run-heavy offense. But Herbert’s success with his arm has helped open up the attack, and he has found a connection with young WRs Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey.
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WR Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns: Jeudy caught six passes 142 yards, including a stunning 89-yard touchdown from QB Jameis Winston. It was his first 100-yard game since January 2023 when he was with Denver.
Fantasy football players to sell for Week 12
WR Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers: The rookie racked up four receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown in Week 10, but with Jauan Jennings at full health and Deebo Samuel looking good, Pearsall was targeted just twice on Sunday, posting zero catches.
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kansas City Chiefs: Smith-Schuster looked like he could reemerge as a valuable fantasy option in Kansas City … until the team traded for DeAndre Hopkins. Now, JuJu is behind Hopkins and Xavier Worthy, and he is fighting for scraps with Mecole Hardman.