Matchup Ratings

Julian Edelman broke the 100-yard barrier against the Titans in one of the lone bright spots of the Patriots embarrassing loss prior to the bye week but should come back with a vengeance against their rivals, the Jets, in Week 12, who have found themselves wholly unable to cover underneath receivers, a role Edelman relishes.

Michael Thomas has been as hot as any receiver in the league with 373 yards and four touchdowns over the past three weeks, so the sky's the limit for him on Thanksgiving in Week 12, when a Falcons team allowing 284.1 passing yards per game pays a visit to New Orleans.

Mike Evans is 43 receiving yards away from topping 1,000 for the fifth consecutive season to open his career, and his average of 95.7 per game suggests he should have no problem racking up the necessary yardage when Tampa Bay hosts the 49ers in Week 12.

Julio Jones has over 100 yards and a touchdown in each of his past three games ahead of a Week 12 Thanksgiving clash between his Falcons and a Saints defense that's allowed a league-high 2,029 yards to wide receivers this season.

With Indianapolis' offensive line protecting Andrew Luck -- no sacks in his last 214 attempts -- he has a 17:4 TD:INT ratio and a four-game winning streak heading into Week 12 against Miami's 19th-ranked pass defense.

Justin Tucker hit all three of his field goals and his extra point attempt last week, and he should have plenty of opportunities in Week 12 when the Ravens take on the Raiders, who give up the third-most points per game.

George Kittle has posted at least 83 yards in three of the 49ers' last four games, and he'll have a great Week 12 matchup against the Bucs, who have allowed the second-most points per game to TEs.

Tom Brady will look to break out of his recent slump, throwing just five touchdown passes in his last five games, against a Jets defense in Week 12 that allowed Matt Barkley to look like Drew Brees prior to the bye week.

Alvin Kamara has been seeing a near-even split with Mark Ingram recently, but there's more than enough room in the Saints' explosive offense for both running backs to thrive, as evidenced by Kamara's 1,127 scrimmage yards and 15 touchdowns coming into this Week 12 matchup with the Falcons.

Josh Gordon saw 12 targets against the Titans, but mustered just four receptions; however, he should find plenty of opportunities against a Jets defense in Week 12 that's allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing receivers including a pair of receivers who broke 90 yards on the Bills with their third-string quarterback.

Kirk Cousins and the Vikings face a Packers defense in Week 12 that ranks fifth against the pass, allowing just 223 yards per game, but they've allowed six multi-touchdown pass games and Cousins had a season-high 425 yards and four scores against them in an earlier meeting.

Zach Ertz was held to season lows last game for the Eagles but has a favorable matchup in Week 12 versus a Giants defense allowing 256 passing yards per contest, which is 22nd in the NFL.

Michael Badgley missed an extra point in Sunday's loss to the Broncos, his first missed kick of the year, but he could get plenty of opportunities for redemption in Week 12 as the Chargers host a Cardinals defense allowing 24.8 points per game, 17th in the league.

Lamar Miller went over 100 yards from scrimmage for the third time in four games and is the main beneficiary of Houston's run-oriented attack heading into Week 12 against the Titans' 11th-ranked run defense.

Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a pair of FGAs, but managed 11 points last week and leads the NFL with 27 FGA entering Week 12 when Houston squares off against a stingy Tennessee defense in Week 12.

Cam Newton went through an injury scare with his ankle last week but was able to come back in and throw for a season-high 357 yards, so the dual-threat quarterback should be deployed as usual when his Panthers host the Seahawks in Week 12.

Dalvin Cook found little room to run last week behind the Vikings struggling offensive line, but played a career-high 59 snaps and should bounce back in Week 12 against a Packers defense that ranks 26th against the run, allowing 126.1 yards per game.

Keke Coutee returned from injury last week to lead Houston with nine targets and 77 yards and will play a significant role Week 12 against Tennessee, which ranks 25th in YPG allowed to wide receivers.

Jacksonville's 21st-ranked offense didn't get deep downfield much last week, enabling three Josh Lambo field goals, and he could be productive again Week 12 against Buffalo, which allows 8.1 PPG to kickers (27th).

Carson Wentz is coming off his worst game of the season for the Eagles but will face a Giants defense in Week 12 that he carved up in October for 278 yards and three scores.

Nick Vannett has scored two TDs over the last three games, and he'll have a great Week 12 matchup when the Seahawks face the Panthers, who allow the most fantasy points per game to opposing TEs.

James Conner had his second-worst fantasy performance last week, compiling less than 50 total yards, but in Week 12, he'll have a good chance to bounce back when the Steelers take on the Broncos, who give up the sixth-most rushing yards per game.

JuJu Smith-Schuster had his fifth game over 100 yards receiving last week when he caught eight of his 10 targets for 104 yards, and in Week 12, the Steelers face the Broncos, who give up the 12th-most receiving yards per game.

Tre'Quan Smith delivered a 10-catch, 157-yard effort along with a touchdown last week, but the rookie wide receiver's week-to-week fluctuations in a Saints offense with a few high-profile mouths to feed keep him out of the automatic starter range despite a juicy Week 12 matchup with a Falcons team allowing 284.1 passing yards per game.