Fantasy Football Week 12 Injury Report: Crawling Towards Playoffs

The 2025 NFL Week 12 brought us a few injuries that will impact our fantasy teams. I will continue to update the injury tracker and post any updates as team reports come out. Be sure to bookmark the 4for4 2025 Injury Tracker for continuous weekly updates.

Joe Flacco, QB Cincinnati Bengals

Injury: Right Index or Middle Finger Dislocation

Projected Timetable: Week 13 (backup)

Initial Thoughts:

Flacco is one tough dude. He dislocated either the index or middle finger on his throwing hand, relocated it, then returned to the game. It will likely swell post-game, but not sure it will matter for week 13. Joe Burrow is expected to return as starter for Thanksgiving, reverting Flacco back to backup duties.

Baker Mayfield, QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Injury: Left Shoulder

Projected Timetable: Week 13-15

Initial Thoughts:

Via video, I did not see too much concerning issue regarding his left shoulder but he was in visible pain when attempting a high velocity deep throw downfield just before halftime and then was deemed doubtful to return coming out of half. I am hoping that this is not an issue with his previously repaired labrum that was performed back in 2022. If there is any joint instability, that would be more concerning, but if just muscle strain, then it would come down to pain and ability to generate rotational force into his throws for viable return to play. There is a chance this leads to a few weeks missed, but hopefully we get good news early in the week regarding his status.

Alvin Kamara, RB New Orleans Saints

Injury: Right MCL Sprain

Projected Timetable: Week 15-TBD

Initial Thoughts:

Kamara now adds a knee sprain to his prior ankle injury that he had been nursing for several weeks. He attempted to return to the game but was clearly in pain and unable to cut. If on the mild side, I would anticipate 2-3 weeks missed, but if more concerning then it could lead to a 4-6 week timeframe. Considering the Saints record, we also need to be concerned that the team elects to shut him down to avoid further injury. For now, Devin Neal is next man up with Taysom Hill and Audric Estime likely to get some backfield touches.

Ashton Jeanty, RB Las Vegas Raiders

Injury: Left Ankle

Projected Timetable: Week 13-15

Initial Thoughts:

By video, my primary concern is a high ankle sprain but there is just enough hope that he wasn't fully pinned and may have avoided the worst after the defender slid from behind and rolled up on him. If this was more than a mild low ankle sprain, it also would not surprise me if we see a report that he suffered a "mild" high ankle sprain. Depending on reports early this week, as of right now there is optimism that he plays week 13 or if he misses time, that it may only be 1-2 weeks.

Bam Knight, RB Arizona Cardinals

Injury: Right Knee

Projected Timetable: Week 14-17

Initial Thoughts:

After being ruled out quickly and unable to return to the game, I suspect a multi-week absence for Knight. Trey Benson has a chance to return to his RB1 role immediately once he is back.

Tee Higgins, WR Cincinnati Bengals

Injury: Concussion

Projected Timetable: Week 14

Initial Thoughts:

Considering the Bengals play on Thursday night, Higgins will likely miss at least one game with hopes to return week 14. He suffered a concussion, but my hope is that he did not suffer a neck injury on the play. Monitoring for more news, but for now plan on him missing at least one week.

DK Metcalf, WR Pittsburgh Steelers

Injury: Left Ankle

Projected Timetable: Week 14-16

Initial Thoughts:

Concern for a left high ankle sprain after he got rolled up on while blocking during a run. He hopped off of the field, attempted to return, but it was too painful and knocked him out of the game again. I expect this to lead to missed time, with the amount of time dependent on severity. For now, plan for 2-3 weeks missed just in case.

Rashee Rice, WR Kansas City Chiefs

Injury: Hamstring

Projected Timetable: Week 13-14

Initial Thoughts:

I am not overly concerned about Rice, though multiple people have mentioned a hamstring injury. He seemed okay after the game, but I will add him here just in case he winds up missing time. For now, plan as if he will play week 13.

Michael Mayer, TE Las Vegas Raiders

Injury: Ankle Sprain

Projected Timetable: Week 15-17

Initial Thoughts:

Suspecting high ankle sprain, he was unable to return to the game and ruled out fairly quickly. Possible short-term IR stint or at least several weeks missed.