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Week 12 Rankings and Playoff Picture
By The Commissioner Wed Nov 26 1:45am CT
Updated by The Commissioner Wed Nov 26 1:51am CT
Updated by The Commissioner Wed Nov 26 1:51am CT
Week 12 MVP
Week 12 delivered one of the wildest scoring swings of the season, with multiple teams exploding past the 150- and 200-point marks while others stumbled at the worst possible time. Silent But Deadly held steady among the elite with another win, while Diesel 44 Express continued its historic run despite a rare down week. The playoff race tightened significantly in the middle tier--teams like Holden's Heros, Detroit Football Dream, and 4th N Long all posted important performances that keep the battle for seeding (and survival) razor-close. Meanwhile, several struggling squads finally showed signs of life, playing spoiler and shaking up projections. With only a few games left before the postseason, every lineup decision now carries real weight--one hot streak or one bad injury could swing the entire playoff picture.
1. Diesel 44 Express--39.2. Diesel 44 Express, already playoff-clinched and historically consistent, finally showed a hint of vulnerability. The team posted a respectable 130.20, but this was the first time all year the lineup lacked its usual explosiveness. The quarterbacks struggled, Jonathan Taylor was held in check, and the scoring punch primarily came from Michael Wilson, Puka Nacua, and another solid Ravens D/ST performance. It wasn't enough to keep pace with A God Amon Men's receiver eruption, but at 10-2, Diesel remains firmly in control of the top seed--this loss barely dents the armor.
2. Silent But Deadly--33.0. Silent But Deadly added another win to their juggernaut campaign, but this one didn't come with their usual fireworks. With Aaron Rodgers putting up a zero, the pressure shifted to the rest of the lineup--and they delivered. Christian McCaffrey and James Cook combined for over 50 points, powering the ground game, while Caleb Williams tossed three touchdowns to steady the QB production. Rashee Rice erupted for 26.1, providing the week's biggest spark, and D.K. Metcalf chipped in both as a rusher and receiver. Even with the Lions defense posting a rare negative performance, the overall roster strength was more than enough to push SBD to 10-2 and keep them firmly among the league's elite.
3. Holden's Heroes--29.7. Holden's Heros, meanwhile, came out firing and never slowed down, erupting for 180.79--one of their best performances of the season. The QB duo of Stafford and Goff combined for nearly 47 points, Chase Brown ran wild, and DeVonta Smith chipped in with a strong game. But the real star was Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who exploded for 167 yards and two touchdowns, showing the elite upside for this squad. Add in a monster performance from the Rams defense, and Holden's Heros rolled to a dominant win that pulls them back to .500 and firmly into the playoff race conversation.
4. 4th N Long--25.7. For 4th N Long, this was simply a flat week at the wrong time. The team put up only 111.03, weighed down by uncharacteristic struggles from Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs, both of whom were quiet in tough matchups. Drake Maye and Kenneth Gainwell were the bright spots, with Gainwell turning in one of his best performances of the season, but it wasn't enough to offset the lack of explosiveness elsewhere. At 8-4, 4th N Long is still firmly in playoff position, but this loss tightens the race--and leaves little margin for another off week.
5. Lawrence Lions--22.9. For the Lawrence Lions, this matchup was simply an impossible hill to climb. Despite solid showings from Etienne, Bijan, Jeanty, and another strong outing from Trey McBride, the team couldn't keep up with the avalanche of points coming from the other sideline. The Lions posted a respectable 147.40, but quarterback struggles and muted games from their star receivers prevented any chance of matching Big Johnson's eruption. At 5-7, the postseason window is narrowing--but not closed--and the Lions will need to stack wins quickly to stay alive.
6. A God Amon--18.4. A God Amon Men snapped back with one of their strongest outings of the season, putting up 153.58 behind massive performances from the wide receivers. Amon-Ra St. Brown torched the Giants for 149 yards and a score, and Wan Dale Robinson delivered a stunning 156 yards and a touchdown, easily his best game of the year. Chris Olave added steady production, and Breece Hall flashed his dual-threat upside with big receiving yards. Even with minimal help from the running backs and a quiet day from Mark Andrews, the WR trio was so dominant that the team cruised comfortably.
7. Big Johnson--15.5. Big Johnson finally put everything together and delivered one of the most explosive performances of the entire season, erupting for 207.29 points. Jalen Hurts set the tone with a massive dual-threat day, but the real headline was Jahmyr Gibbs, who went absolutely nuclear: 219 rushing yards, three total touchdowns, and over 64 fantasy points on his own. Strong contributions from Tyrone Tracy Jr., Quinshon Judkins, and a surprisingly efficient day from Daniel Jones rounded out a lineup that simply didn't miss. It was the kind of week that reminds everyone this roster still has scary upside, even in a lost season.
8. Detroit Football Dream--12.7. Detroit Football Dream put up a strong fight with 131.43, led by a massive outing from Dak Prescott, who piled up 354 yards and three total touchdowns. Sam Darnold complemented him with an efficient two-score performance, and Emanuel Wilson was the surprise star of the week with 28.5 points on 107 yards and two touchdowns. George Kittle added his usual dose of reliability, and the Texans D/ST went wild with eight sacks and multiple turnovers. It wasn't quite enough to topple a top team, but this was a performance that reinforces Detroit Football Dream's status as a legitimate playoff threat heading into the final stretch.
9. BOB'S TEAM--9.8. BOB'S TEAM put together a solid outing with 122.72 points, powered by big passing days from both quarterbacks. Jacoby Brissett topped 300 yards, Mahomes threw for 352, and Davante Adams delivered the team's only true explosion with a pair of touchdowns. The supporting cast, however, didn't offer much juice--Aaron Jones and Sean Tucker were quiet, and the receiver depth produced only modest numbers outside of Adams. The Steelers D/ST did manage a defensive touchdown, but ultimately it wasn't enough to keep pace with an opponent having a massive week.
10. Green Machine--7.2. Green Machine finally grabbed their second win of the season, and they earned it with a surprisingly balanced showing. Derrick Henry bulldozed his way to two touchdowns, Dylan Sampson flashed real playmaking with a long receiving score, and George Pickens detonated for 146 yards and a TD, giving the team the high-end WR punch they've been missing most of the year. The Packers D/ST also delivered a monster outing with five sacks and two interceptions. Despite rough days from Mayfield, Kamara, and Godwin, the stars who did hit carried the roster to a solid 114.57--a rare bright spot in a long season.
Week 12 MVP: Jahmyr Gibbs--64.40 points.
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Projected Playoff Standings
1. Diesel 44 Express: 10-2
2. Silent But Deadly: 10-2
3. 4th N Long: 8-4
4. Detroit Football Dream: 8-4
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5. Holden's Heroes: 6-6
6. Lawrence Lions: 5-7
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Playoff Scenarios:
Diesel 44 Express has clinched a playoff berth
Silent But Deadly has clinched a playoff berth
4th N Long can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN and Holden's Heroes LOSS
Detroit Football Dream can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN and Holden's Heroes LOSS
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Projected Draft Order:
1. Green Machine--1685.95
2. BOB'S TEAM--1844.09
3. Detroit Football Dream--1869.23
4. Big Johnson--2041.67
5. A God Amon Men--2048.93
6. 4th N Long--2136.36
7. Lawrence Lions--2230.55
8. Holden's Heroes--2282.41
9. Silent But Deadly--2313.26
10. Diesel 44 Express--2414.26
1. Diesel 44 Express--39.2. Diesel 44 Express, already playoff-clinched and historically consistent, finally showed a hint of vulnerability. The team posted a respectable 130.20, but this was the first time all year the lineup lacked its usual explosiveness. The quarterbacks struggled, Jonathan Taylor was held in check, and the scoring punch primarily came from Michael Wilson, Puka Nacua, and another solid Ravens D/ST performance. It wasn't enough to keep pace with A God Amon Men's receiver eruption, but at 10-2, Diesel remains firmly in control of the top seed--this loss barely dents the armor.
2. Silent But Deadly--33.0. Silent But Deadly added another win to their juggernaut campaign, but this one didn't come with their usual fireworks. With Aaron Rodgers putting up a zero, the pressure shifted to the rest of the lineup--and they delivered. Christian McCaffrey and James Cook combined for over 50 points, powering the ground game, while Caleb Williams tossed three touchdowns to steady the QB production. Rashee Rice erupted for 26.1, providing the week's biggest spark, and D.K. Metcalf chipped in both as a rusher and receiver. Even with the Lions defense posting a rare negative performance, the overall roster strength was more than enough to push SBD to 10-2 and keep them firmly among the league's elite.
3. Holden's Heroes--29.7. Holden's Heros, meanwhile, came out firing and never slowed down, erupting for 180.79--one of their best performances of the season. The QB duo of Stafford and Goff combined for nearly 47 points, Chase Brown ran wild, and DeVonta Smith chipped in with a strong game. But the real star was Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who exploded for 167 yards and two touchdowns, showing the elite upside for this squad. Add in a monster performance from the Rams defense, and Holden's Heros rolled to a dominant win that pulls them back to .500 and firmly into the playoff race conversation.
4. 4th N Long--25.7. For 4th N Long, this was simply a flat week at the wrong time. The team put up only 111.03, weighed down by uncharacteristic struggles from Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs, both of whom were quiet in tough matchups. Drake Maye and Kenneth Gainwell were the bright spots, with Gainwell turning in one of his best performances of the season, but it wasn't enough to offset the lack of explosiveness elsewhere. At 8-4, 4th N Long is still firmly in playoff position, but this loss tightens the race--and leaves little margin for another off week.
5. Lawrence Lions--22.9. For the Lawrence Lions, this matchup was simply an impossible hill to climb. Despite solid showings from Etienne, Bijan, Jeanty, and another strong outing from Trey McBride, the team couldn't keep up with the avalanche of points coming from the other sideline. The Lions posted a respectable 147.40, but quarterback struggles and muted games from their star receivers prevented any chance of matching Big Johnson's eruption. At 5-7, the postseason window is narrowing--but not closed--and the Lions will need to stack wins quickly to stay alive.
6. A God Amon--18.4. A God Amon Men snapped back with one of their strongest outings of the season, putting up 153.58 behind massive performances from the wide receivers. Amon-Ra St. Brown torched the Giants for 149 yards and a score, and Wan Dale Robinson delivered a stunning 156 yards and a touchdown, easily his best game of the year. Chris Olave added steady production, and Breece Hall flashed his dual-threat upside with big receiving yards. Even with minimal help from the running backs and a quiet day from Mark Andrews, the WR trio was so dominant that the team cruised comfortably.
7. Big Johnson--15.5. Big Johnson finally put everything together and delivered one of the most explosive performances of the entire season, erupting for 207.29 points. Jalen Hurts set the tone with a massive dual-threat day, but the real headline was Jahmyr Gibbs, who went absolutely nuclear: 219 rushing yards, three total touchdowns, and over 64 fantasy points on his own. Strong contributions from Tyrone Tracy Jr., Quinshon Judkins, and a surprisingly efficient day from Daniel Jones rounded out a lineup that simply didn't miss. It was the kind of week that reminds everyone this roster still has scary upside, even in a lost season.
8. Detroit Football Dream--12.7. Detroit Football Dream put up a strong fight with 131.43, led by a massive outing from Dak Prescott, who piled up 354 yards and three total touchdowns. Sam Darnold complemented him with an efficient two-score performance, and Emanuel Wilson was the surprise star of the week with 28.5 points on 107 yards and two touchdowns. George Kittle added his usual dose of reliability, and the Texans D/ST went wild with eight sacks and multiple turnovers. It wasn't quite enough to topple a top team, but this was a performance that reinforces Detroit Football Dream's status as a legitimate playoff threat heading into the final stretch.
9. BOB'S TEAM--9.8. BOB'S TEAM put together a solid outing with 122.72 points, powered by big passing days from both quarterbacks. Jacoby Brissett topped 300 yards, Mahomes threw for 352, and Davante Adams delivered the team's only true explosion with a pair of touchdowns. The supporting cast, however, didn't offer much juice--Aaron Jones and Sean Tucker were quiet, and the receiver depth produced only modest numbers outside of Adams. The Steelers D/ST did manage a defensive touchdown, but ultimately it wasn't enough to keep pace with an opponent having a massive week.
10. Green Machine--7.2. Green Machine finally grabbed their second win of the season, and they earned it with a surprisingly balanced showing. Derrick Henry bulldozed his way to two touchdowns, Dylan Sampson flashed real playmaking with a long receiving score, and George Pickens detonated for 146 yards and a TD, giving the team the high-end WR punch they've been missing most of the year. The Packers D/ST also delivered a monster outing with five sacks and two interceptions. Despite rough days from Mayfield, Kamara, and Godwin, the stars who did hit carried the roster to a solid 114.57--a rare bright spot in a long season.
Week 12 MVP: Jahmyr Gibbs--64.40 points.
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Projected Playoff Standings
1. Diesel 44 Express: 10-2
2. Silent But Deadly: 10-2
3. 4th N Long: 8-4
4. Detroit Football Dream: 8-4
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5. Holden's Heroes: 6-6
6. Lawrence Lions: 5-7
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Playoff Scenarios:
Diesel 44 Express has clinched a playoff berth
Silent But Deadly has clinched a playoff berth
4th N Long can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN and Holden's Heroes LOSS
Detroit Football Dream can clinch a playoff berth with:
WIN and Holden's Heroes LOSS
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Projected Draft Order:
1. Green Machine--1685.95
2. BOB'S TEAM--1844.09
3. Detroit Football Dream--1869.23
4. Big Johnson--2041.67
5. A God Amon Men--2048.93
6. 4th N Long--2136.36
7. Lawrence Lions--2230.55
8. Holden's Heroes--2282.41
9. Silent But Deadly--2313.26
10. Diesel 44 Express--2414.26
