The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Week 12 Waivers, Penix Out, Rodgers’s Wrist, and Rex’s Socks
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Nov 18, 2025 Dive into the latest NFL injury updates, including Michael Penix Jr. and Aaron Rodgers, and their implications for fantasy rosters. Get the scoop on top waiver wire targets across positions, featuring Kenneth Gainwell, Christian Watson, and AJ Barner. The hosts explore strategies for navigating Week 12 bye weeks and offer streaming advice for QBs and defense. Plus, enjoy a light-hearted segment with listener stories about mispronounced names and amusing family anecdotes.
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Penix's Injury Threatens Falcons' Gamble
- Michael Penix Jr.'s recurring knee injuries create serious long-term career and franchise risk for the Falcons.
- The Falcons paid heavily for quarterback certainty and now face unclear returns given recurring knee issues.
Falcons' Quarterback Investments Clash With Reality
- The Falcons' roster construction (top pick for Penix, big Cousins contract) looks inconsistent with current 3-7 competitiveness.
- Competing now may be more front-office inertia than realistic contention optimism.
Play Rodgers Over Rudolph Despite Wrist Injury
- Prefer Aaron Rodgers playing with a broken non-throwing wrist over Mason Rudolph as QB for the Steelers.
- Expect Rodgers to play through injury given his short remaining career motivation.