The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the Los Angeles Rams 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 RB Rachaad White.
Is Rachaad White Playing in Week 12?
White is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Buccaneers’ 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 White in Week 12?
Rachaad White can’t run the ball, and that’s an issue when “running back” is your profession.
For his career, he averages just 3.8 yards per carry and is more than twice as likely to get stopped at or behind the line of scrimmage than he is to pick up 10+ yards. His 3.9 yards per carry this season show no signs of growth and after the Sean Tucker explosion effort against the Bills, his carry equity is low.
That said, if Bucky Irving misses another game, White projects as a flex piece in a game where we expect the Bucs to be playing from behind. He’s hauled in 28-of-32 targets this season, and given the offensive injuries that Baker Mayfield is navigating, I have no issue in penciling him in for a handful of targets.
I don’t think it’ll be a work of art, but five catches and 50 total yards is a low bar to clear and really all he needs to be in the PPR flex mix.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
White’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 12
White is projected to score 12.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project White to rush for 41 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 25 receiving yards and 0.2 receiving touchdowns.
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.
