Week 12 of the 2025 fantasy football season delivered explosive performances, unexpected dips and a few worrying injury concerns. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs produced an unforgettable display, while several star players — including Jonathan Taylor, Justin Jefferson and Lamar Jackson — posted surprisingly low totals.

Here is a detailed breakdown of the biggest winners and losers from Week 12 across the league.

 Week 12 Fantasy Winners

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB – Detroit Lions

Detroit’s star running back produced the best fantasy performance of the 2025 season so far.

Key Highlights:

• Scored 55.4 fantasy points, the highest single-game score this year.

• Delivered a 69-yard game-winning touchdown in overtime vs the New York Giants.

• Rushed for 145 more yards than expected, according to Next Gen Stats.

• Now has three games of 36+ points in the past five weeks.

• Averaging 6.1 yards per carry, his best season yet.

Gibbs is shaping up to be a league-winning player for managers heading into the fantasy playoffs.

2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR – Seattle Seahawks

Smith-Njigba dominated the early Sunday window with an elite showing.

Week 12 Output:

• 37.1 fantasy points

• 8 receptions on 10 targets

• 167 yards, 2 touchdowns

• A spectacular 63-yard scoring play

He now has seven straight games with 20+ points and remains a top-tier WR1 heading into Week 13.

3. Jalen Hurts, QB – Philadelphia Eagles

Hurts bounced back with a confident performance against the Dallas Cowboys.

Stats:

• 30.86 fantasy points

• Season-high 289 passing yards

• 2 rushing touchdowns

• 110 of his yards went to A.J. Brown

With the Eagles playing again on Friday against Chicago, Hurts stays locked in as a top-five fantasy quarterback.

4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR – Detroit Lions

St. Brown returned to form after a quiet Week 11 outing.

Performance:

• 29.9 fantasy points

• 9 out of 13 catches completed

• Season-high 149 receiving yards

• 1 touchdown

He remains a top-five WR option heading into the Thanksgiving Day game against Green Bay.

5. Dak Prescott & George Pickens – Dallas Cowboys

Both players were crucial in Dallas’ shock win over the Eagles.

Pickens:

• A superb 29.6 fantasy points

• Caught all 9 targets

• Delivered back-to-back weeks with 29+ points

Prescott:

• Scored 27.06 fantasy points

• His seventh game this year with 22+ points

Week 13 against the Chiefs will be difficult, but their strong chemistry bodes well.

6. Emanuel Wilson, RB – Green Bay Packers

Wilson stepped up brilliantly with Josh Jacobs sidelined.

Highlights:

• 26.5 fantasy points — a career best

• Two rushing touchdowns

• Four explosive runs

• 30 more rushing yards than expected

If you roster Jacobs, Wilson is must-have insurance.

7. Wan’Dale Robinson, WR – New York Giants

Robinson and temporary QB Jameis Winston found great rhythm in the overtime thriller.

Key Stats:

• Career-best 30.6 points

• 9 catches on 14 targets

• Early 39-yard touchdown

• Nearly pulled off a late deep catch in OT

With Jaxson Dart expected to return soon, Robinson remains a WR3/flex candidate for Week 13.

8. Hunter Henry, TE – New England Patriots

Henry excelled in a favourable matchup vs Cincinnati.

Performance:

• 24.5 fantasy points

• 7 catches on 10 targets

• 115 yards and a touchdown

He continues to profile as a reliable low-end TE1.

 Week 12 Fantasy Losers

1. Jonathan Taylor, RB – Indianapolis Colts

Taylor struggled badly against a tough Chiefs defence.

What went wrong:

• Just 8.6 fantasy points

• Held under 10 points for the second time in three weeks

• Failed to break free, with 5 of his 16 carries stuffed

Still, Taylor remains a top-three weekly RB due to his proven late-season strength.

2. Lamar Jackson, QB – Baltimore Ravens

Jackson’s fantasy dip continued for a second week.

Concerns:

• Only 7.22 fantasy points

• 153 passing yards, 11 rushing yards

• Lacks his usual explosiveness

• Playing through ankle concerns

He’ll attempt to bounce back on Thanksgiving against Cincinnati.

3. Justin Jefferson, WR – Minnesota Vikings

Jefferson’s productivity has taken a noticeable hit due to QB struggles.

Summary:

• Only 8.8 points in Week 12

• J.J. McCarthy’s inconsistent play remains a problem

• Averages just 11.1 PPG since McCarthy’s return

For Week 13, Jefferson sits as a WR2 rather than a guaranteed WR1.

4. Josh Allen, QB – Buffalo Bills

Allen endured a rare off-night against a relentless Houston defence.

Key Issues:

• Just 8.12 fantasy points

• 2 interceptions

• Sacked a career-high eight times

• Experienced shoulder numbness early in the game

The good news? His upcoming schedule is much easier: PIT, CIN, NE.

5. D’Andre Swift, RB – Chicago Bears

A worrying trend continued for Swift as he ceded more work to rookie Kyle Monangai.

Stats:

• Season-low 1.9 points

• Played just 43% of snaps

• Outperformed again by Monangai

Both players are only weak flex considerations for Week 13.

6. Nico Collins, WR – Houston Texans

After weeks of strong play, Collins hit a quiet patch.

Performance:

• 8.5 points

• Only 3 targets

• Snapped a four-game streak of 10+ targets

A bounce back could come with CJ Stroud potentially returning.

7. Jameson Williams, WR – Detroit Lions

Williams was overshadowed by Amon-Ra St. Brown in Week 12.

Key Details:

• 0 receptions on 3 targets

• His performance continues to fluctuate week by week

He faces the Packers next — a team he scored 6.6 points against earlier this season.

 Injury Impact: Week 12

Tee Higgins, WR – Cincinnati Bengals

• Suffered a concussion after a hard fall in the fourth quarter.

• Entered concussion protocol immediately.

• Likely to miss Thanksgiving vs Ravens.

With Ja’Marr Chase back from suspension, Andrei Iosivas becomes a sleeper stash option.

Alvin Kamara, RB – New Orleans Saints

• Left the game early with a knee injury.

• Totaled just 3.5 points before exiting.

If Kamara misses Week 13:
Devin Neal becomes the starting RB and a top waiver wire pickup ahead of a favourable matchup against the Dolphins.

Sources

• ESPN Fantasy Analysis

• Next Gen Stats

• NFL Week 12 Game Reports

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