The Los Angeles Rams will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding QB Matthew Stafford.
Is Matthew Stafford Playing in Week 12?
Stafford is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Rams’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Stafford in Week 12?
Asking the Bucs to go from chasing Josh Allen all over the place to defending the precision-based Stafford is an interesting dynamic, but not all that new.
In Week 4, Tampa Bay faced Jalen Hurts, and they got Sam Darnold the next week: Darnold went 28-of-34 for 341 yards and four scores.
I’m not projecting that stat line for Stafford this week, but with 12 red zone TD passes over his past four games and 59.3% of his targets being funneled to Puka Nacua or Davante Adams, the floor is plenty high enough to justify starting this statue in all formats.
Stafford has multiple touchdown tosses in eight of his last nine games and I think he makes it nine of 10, potentially in the first half against a defense that is much stronger against the run than the pass.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Stafford’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
Stafford is projected to score 20.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Stafford to throw for 317 yards and 2.0 passing touchdowns with 1.0 interceptions. Stafford could also add 3 rushing yards on the ground.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 12 Weather Impact: Buccaneers at Rams
Since the Rams play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 12 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
