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Episode: Week 12 Fantasy Football Reactions & Injuries + Early Week 13 Waiver Wire (Ep. 1861)
Date: November 24, 2025
Host: Seth Wilcock
Guests: Dr. Deepak Chona (Injury Analyst, Sports Med Analytics), Tara Roberts (Fantasy Football Analyst)

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the pivotal happenings from NFL Week 12, including:

The latest impactful injuries and projected recovery timelines
Top breakout performances and player disappointments
A look ahead to early Week 13 waiver wire targets
"Panic Meter" breakdowns on struggling stars
Audience Q&A with focused rest-of-season advice

The tone is energetic, informative, and highly interactive, aiming to provide actionable takeaways while maintaining FantasyPros’ signature blend of expertise and accessibility.

Injury Updates & Fantasy Fallout

(Starts ~03:00)

DK Metcalf (WR, Seahawks) – Ankle Injury

Came in and out of the game but finished it.
Dr. Deepak Chona:
"The fact that he was able to come back after the initial injury suggests that it maybe wasn’t that severe... The mechanism doesn’t look severe on video." (03:04)
- Leaning toward Metcalf being active in Week 13, barring setback.

Aaron Rodgers (QB, Steelers) – Fractured Wrist

Inactive in Week 12; close to playing.
Deepak:
"He logged two limited practices... Unless you’re going to sit him for the duration of fracture healing, which is going to be like four to six weeks, then you’re probably going to see him come back pretty soon." (03:41)
- Likely to return in Week 13.

T. Higgins (WR, Bengals) – Concussion

Will miss Thanksgiving game (Week 13) and possibly Week 14.
Deepak:
"Most players would still miss one game, come back the following. That would still be where we would lean right now." (05:17)

Josh Jacobs (RB, Packers) – Knee Contusion

Missed Week 12 but declared intent to play on Thanksgiving.
Deepak:
"That is relatively good because [contusions] recover quickly. I would expect him to be out there... plug and play him assuming no re-aggravation." (07:10)

Will Campbell (OT, Patriots) – Knee Injury

Could be major (ACL/MCL) and potentially season-ending.
Deepak:
"There’s a lot of risk here that it might be an ACL... at the least, probably looking at an MCL sprain, which would be kind of best case scenario." (08:29)

Alvin Kamara (RB, Saints) – Knee Issue

Early signs not catastrophic.
Deepak:
"He went to the tent and then put his helmet on, kind of looked like he was going to come back... that is somewhat speculative. Really going to have to watch and wait on this one." (09:48)

Drake London (WR, Falcons) – PCL Sprain

Deepak:
"Average is going to be at least two weeks out. Some of these players do come back pretty quick... If I had to guess, Week 14 to 16 or Week 14 to 15 would probably be the timeline." (11:17, 11:58)

Key Storylines: Week 12 Performances & Reactions

(Begins ~15:20)

1. Jahmyr Gibbs Goes Nuclear

Stats: 15/219/2 rushing; 11/45/1 receiving on 12 targets (55.9 PPR points)
Tara Roberts:
"It’s so hard not to rank him as the overall RB1 but in difficult matchups... his ceiling does come down a little bit." (15:52)
- Seth & Tara see Gibbs as a top-3 to top-5 rest-of-season RB.
Gibbs vs. Achan vs. Bijan Rest of Season?
- "I lean towards Gibbs just because of the ceiling." (16:50)

2. Lamar Jackson’s Ongoing Struggles

Stats: 13/23, 153 yds, 7 rush for 11 yds, 7.2 FP in prime matchup (Jets)
Tara:
"I think he’s a fine buy low... but there’s something clearly not quite right... that presents for us in general. But because of that perception... I do think it’s a very interesting buy low." (18:15)
- Hosts debate whether to sell Jackson—rest-of-season schedule is very favorable, but injury and play concerns linger.
- Seth:
  "If someone’s willing to give me a good RB2... I’m okay with doing that." (18:56)

3. WR “Donut” Disappointments

Jameson Williams: Zero points (3 targets), but Tara trusts him moving forward.
Jordan Addison: One target, trending downward; very risky.
Rashid Shaheed: Disappointing move to Seattle; waiver fodder.
Tara:
"He [Jameson] is the one that we have seen get hot in recent games... I can trust Jameson here. The other ones are a major issue." (21:55)

4. Wandale Robinson’s Massive Day

Stats: 9/156/1, 14 targets (30.6 FP)
Discussion: Is this a sell-high window?
Tara:
"I’m so in on Wandale Robinson right now... I don’t know if what you would get out of him ultimately is really going to be worth it." (25:02)
- Caution with the bye week in Week 14.
- Jackson Dart as QB could cap his ceiling, but the volume and role are stable.

5. Emerging Waiver Wire WRs

Chimere Dike: 5/44/1 on 7 targets + punt return TD (second of season). 16+ FP in 3 of last 5.
John Metchie: 6/65/1 on 7 targets (18.5 FP); back-to-back useful weeks.
Isaiah Hodgins: 2/42/1 on 6 targets (12.2 FP); strong rapport with Giants coaches.

Tara’s rank: "DK is like my guy... I think he should and can be the WR1 moving forward... Metchie... Good upcoming schedule as well... Hodgins, if I need a streamer."
- All are high-priority speculative adds, especially Dike and Metchie due to upside and team context. (28:36)

Panic Meter: Should You Worry?

(Starts ~31:57)

Scale: 1 (No Panic) to 10 (Full Panic)

CeeDee Lamb:
- Tara: "It's like a five. I am panicked that Pickens... takes away from CD Lamb’s upside... but at the end of the day, he is far better than a lot of low-end guys." (32:33)
- Seth: "Probably not top five value anymore, but still a low-end WR1... I’d put it like a three." (32:55)
Brock Bowers (TE, Raiders):
- Tara: "Mild panic here... rest-of-season schedule is so disgusting, it’s bad... might not be our tight end two or three here." (34:17)
Justin Jefferson & Vikings WRs:
- Tara: "I’m at an 8. I won’t put it quite at a 10, but it’s in a bad place right here... Addison unfortunately is boom/bust; the bust is just a bad area..." (35:40)
- Seth: "Opportunity is there... just the efficiency has not been right... at this point, I am worried that maybe this is a little bit of a lost season." (36:11)
DeAndre Swift (RB, Bears):
- Tara: "Interesting one... hot hand situation... the tops, the upside is capped now unfortunately for him." (37:56)
- Seth: "Do not panic too much, but he’s a floor RB2, not a ceiling play anymore." (38:47)

Rapid-Fire Q&A Highlights

(Begins ~40:38)

Kenneth Gainwell vs. Ollie Gordon II
- Tara: "Gainwell has legitimate split value... can't drop for Ollie."
Jets’ Rest-of-Season QB
- Likely Tyrod Taylor; "far more competent quarterback" (41:19)
Drake London vs. Bucky Irving Trade?
- Both recommend keeping London; Bucky likely stuck in a committee.
Rome Odunze Angst
- Concern about recent inefficiency and spreading the ball around; rest-of-season ranking falling but likely a hold.
  - "It's frustrating because... only three out of nine targets caught... we have a ton of evidence that that's just what their chemistry is." (43:14)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Gibbs' Breakout:
"He’s so electric. Been spectacular. The receiving upside is incredible. It’s just been wonderful watching him play this year and really hitting that ceiling." — Tara, (16:02)
On Lamar’s Troubles:
"If someone’s willing to give me a good RB2... I’m okay with doing that." — Seth, (18:56)
On Trusting "Donut" Receivers:
"[Jameson] is the one that we have seen get hot in recent games... The other ones are a major issue." — Tara, (21:55)
On the Vikings WRs:
"I'm at an 8. I won’t put it quite at a 10, but it’s in a bad place right here." — Tara, (35:40)
Fan-Driven Donut Debate:
Lighthearted digression about Krispy Kreme vs. Shipley’s; Tara remains loyal to Krispy Kreme. (20:42–27:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Injury Roundup Begins: 03:00
Gibbs’ Huge Week: 15:20
Lamar Jackson Struggles: 18:15
WR Donut Discussion: 20:50
Wandale Robinson Breakout: 24:54
Waiver Wire WRs: 27:34
Panic Meter: 31:57
Audience Q&A: 40:38

Closing Notes

Tara and Seth emphasize the importance of trade deadline moves, monitoring injury news, and making smart waiver pick-ups.
Dr. Chona remains your go-to for injury outlooks: "You can find me at sportsmedanalytics.com as well as Twitter and Instagram and of course here weekly on the show." (12:11)
Strong engagement with the FantasyPros Discord and YouTube communities encouraged for real-time advice.

For listeners: This episode is packed with actionable insights, up-to-date injury news, and roster construction wisdom as the fantasy playoffs approach. The hosts’ analyses blend expert data with relatable humor and fan-focused Q&A, making it essential listening for fantasy managers seeking their league’s edge.

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Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the pivotal happenings from NFL Week 12, including:

The latest impactful injuries and projected recovery timelines
Top breakout performances and player disappointments
A look ahead to early Week 13 waiver wire targets
"Panic Meter" breakdowns on struggling stars
Audience Q&A with focused rest-of-season advice

The tone is energetic, informative, and highly interactive, aiming to provide actionable takeaways while maintaining FantasyPros’ signature blend of expertise and accessibility.

Injury Updates & Fantasy Fallout

(Starts ~03:00)

DK Metcalf (WR, Seahawks) – Ankle Injury

Came in and out of the game but finished it.
Dr. Deepak Chona:
"The fact that he was able to come back after the initial injury suggests that it maybe wasn’t that severe... The mechanism doesn’t look severe on video." (03:04)
- Leaning toward Metcalf being active in Week 13, barring setback.

Aaron Rodgers (QB, Steelers) – Fractured Wrist

Inactive in Week 12; close to playing.
Deepak:
"He logged two limited practices... Unless you’re going to sit him for the duration of fracture healing, which is going to be like four to six weeks, then you’re probably going to see him come back pretty soon." (03:41)
- Likely to return in Week 13.

T. Higgins (WR, Bengals) – Concussion

Will miss Thanksgiving game (Week 13) and possibly Week 14.
Deepak:
"Most players would still miss one game, come back the following. That would still be where we would lean right now." (05:17)

Josh Jacobs (RB, Packers) – Knee Contusion

Missed Week 12 but declared intent to play on Thanksgiving.
Deepak:
"That is relatively good because [contusions] recover quickly. I would expect him to be out there... plug and play him assuming no re-aggravation." (07:10)

Will Campbell (OT, Patriots) – Knee Injury

Could be major (ACL/MCL) and potentially season-ending.
Deepak:
"There’s a lot of risk here that it might be an ACL... at the least, probably looking at an MCL sprain, which would be kind of best case scenario." (08:29)

Alvin Kamara (RB, Saints) – Knee Issue

Early signs not catastrophic.
Deepak:
"He went to the tent and then put his helmet on, kind of looked like he was going to come back... that is somewhat speculative. Really going to have to watch and wait on this one." (09:48)

Drake London (WR, Falcons) – PCL Sprain

Deepak:
"Average is going to be at least two weeks out. Some of these players do come back pretty quick... If I had to guess, Week 14 to 16 or Week 14 to 15 would probably be the timeline." (11:17, 11:58)

Key Storylines: Week 12 Performances & Reactions

(Begins ~15:20)

1. Jahmyr Gibbs Goes Nuclear

Stats: 15/219/2 rushing; 11/45/1 receiving on 12 targets (55.9 PPR points)
Tara Roberts:
"It’s so hard not to rank him as the overall RB1 but in difficult matchups... his ceiling does come down a little bit." (15:52)
- Seth & Tara see Gibbs as a top-3 to top-5 rest-of-season RB.
Gibbs vs. Achan vs. Bijan Rest of Season?
- "I lean towards Gibbs just because of the ceiling." (16:50)

2. Lamar Jackson’s Ongoing Struggles

Stats: 13/23, 153 yds, 7 rush for 11 yds, 7.2 FP in prime matchup (Jets)
Tara:
"I think he’s a fine buy low... but there’s something clearly not quite right... that presents for us in general. But because of that perception... I do think it’s a very interesting buy low." (18:15)
- Hosts debate whether to sell Jackson—rest-of-season schedule is very favorable, but injury and play concerns linger.
- Seth:
  "If someone’s willing to give me a good RB2... I’m okay with doing that." (18:56)

3. WR “Donut” Disappointments

Jameson Williams: Zero points (3 targets), but Tara trusts him moving forward.
Jordan Addison: One target, trending downward; very risky.
Rashid Shaheed: Disappointing move to Seattle; waiver fodder.
Tara:
"He [Jameson] is the one that we have seen get hot in recent games... I can trust Jameson here. The other ones are a major issue." (21:55)

4. Wandale Robinson’s Massive Day

Stats: 9/156/1, 14 targets (30.6 FP)
Discussion: Is this a sell-high window?
Tara:
"I’m so in on Wandale Robinson right now... I don’t know if what you would get out of him ultimately is really going to be worth it." (25:02)
- Caution with the bye week in Week 14.
- Jackson Dart as QB could cap his ceiling, but the volume and role are stable.

5. Emerging Waiver Wire WRs

Chimere Dike: 5/44/1 on 7 targets + punt return TD (second of season). 16+ FP in 3 of last 5.
John Metchie: 6/65/1 on 7 targets (18.5 FP); back-to-back useful weeks.
Isaiah Hodgins: 2/42/1 on 6 targets (12.2 FP); strong rapport with Giants coaches.

Tara’s rank: "DK is like my guy... I think he should and can be the WR1 moving forward... Metchie... Good upcoming schedule as well... Hodgins, if I need a streamer."
- All are high-priority speculative adds, especially Dike and Metchie due to upside and team context. (28:36)

Panic Meter: Should You Worry?

(Starts ~31:57)

Scale: 1 (No Panic) to 10 (Full Panic)

CeeDee Lamb:
- Tara: "It's like a five. I am panicked that Pickens... takes away from CD Lamb’s upside... but at the end of the day, he is far better than a lot of low-end guys." (32:33)
- Seth: "Probably not top five value anymore, but still a low-end WR1... I’d put it like a three." (32:55)
Brock Bowers (TE, Raiders):
- Tara: "Mild panic here... rest-of-season schedule is so disgusting, it’s bad... might not be our tight end two or three here." (34:17)
Justin Jefferson & Vikings WRs:
- Tara: "I’m at an 8. I won’t put it quite at a 10, but it’s in a bad place right here... Addison unfortunately is boom/bust; the bust is just a bad area..." (35:40)
- Seth: "Opportunity is there... just the efficiency has not been right... at this point, I am worried that maybe this is a little bit of a lost season." (36:11)
DeAndre Swift (RB, Bears):
- Tara: "Interesting one... hot hand situation... the tops, the upside is capped now unfortunately for him." (37:56)
- Seth: "Do not panic too much, but he’s a floor RB2, not a ceiling play anymore." (38:47)

Rapid-Fire Q&A Highlights

(Begins ~40:38)

Kenneth Gainwell vs. Ollie Gordon II
- Tara: "Gainwell has legitimate split value... can't drop for Ollie."
Jets’ Rest-of-Season QB
- Likely Tyrod Taylor; "far more competent quarterback" (41:19)
Drake London vs. Bucky Irving Trade?
- Both recommend keeping London; Bucky likely stuck in a committee.
Rome Odunze Angst
- Concern about recent inefficiency and spreading the ball around; rest-of-season ranking falling but likely a hold.
  - "It's frustrating because... only three out of nine targets caught... we have a ton of evidence that that's just what their chemistry is." (43:14)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Gibbs' Breakout:
"He’s so electric. Been spectacular. The receiving upside is incredible. It’s just been wonderful watching him play this year and really hitting that ceiling." — Tara, (16:02)
On Lamar’s Troubles:
"If someone’s willing to give me a good RB2... I’m okay with doing that." — Seth, (18:56)
On Trusting "Donut" Receivers:
"[Jameson] is the one that we have seen get hot in recent games... The other ones are a major issue." — Tara, (21:55)
On the Vikings WRs:
"I'm at an 8. I won’t put it quite at a 10, but it’s in a bad place right here." — Tara, (35:40)
Fan-Driven Donut Debate:
Lighthearted digression about Krispy Kreme vs. Shipley’s; Tara remains loyal to Krispy Kreme. (20:42–27:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

Injury Roundup Begins: 03:00
Gibbs’ Huge Week: 15:20
Lamar Jackson Struggles: 18:15
WR Donut Discussion: 20:50
Wandale Robinson Breakout: 24:54
Waiver Wire WRs: 27:34
Panic Meter: 31:57
Audience Q&A: 40:38

Closing Notes

Tara and Seth emphasize the importance of trade deadline moves, monitoring injury news, and making smart waiver pick-ups.
Dr. Chona remains your go-to for injury outlooks: "You can find me at sportsmedanalytics.com as well as Twitter and Instagram and of course here weekly on the show." (12:11)
Strong engagement with the FantasyPros Discord and YouTube communities encouraged for real-time advice.

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Week 12 Fantasy Football Reactions & Injuries + Early Week 13 Waiver Wire (Ep. 1861)

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Summary

FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode Overview

Injury Updates & Fantasy Fallout

Key Storylines: Week 12 Performances & Reactions

1. Jahmyr Gibbs Goes Nuclear

2. Lamar Jackson’s Ongoing Struggles

3. WR “Donut” Disappointments

4. Wandale Robinson’s Massive Day

5. Emerging Waiver Wire WRs

Panic Meter: Should You Worry?

Rapid-Fire Q&A Highlights

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Important Segments

Closing Notes

Summary

FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode Overview

Injury Updates & Fantasy Fallout

Key Storylines: Week 12 Performances & Reactions

1. Jahmyr Gibbs Goes Nuclear

2. Lamar Jackson’s Ongoing Struggles

3. WR “Donut” Disappointments

4. Wandale Robinson’s Massive Day

5. Emerging Waiver Wire WRs

Panic Meter: Should You Worry?

Rapid-Fire Q&A Highlights

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Important Segments

Closing Notes