It’s week 12 of the 2022 NFL season, and we’re bringing you all the action and the biggest storylines throughout the day. The Week 12 slate features fantastic matches and storylines, and we’re here to help you watch it unfold. Check back often to find out everything you need to know.
Week 12 program
Thursday
Bills 28, Lions 25 (takeout)
Cowboys 28, Giants (Takeout)
Vikings 33, Patriots 26 (takeout)
Sunday
Bengals at Titans, 1 p.m. ET (Gametracker)
Buccaneers at Browns, 1 p.m. ET (Gametracker)
Falcons at Commanders, 1 p.m. ET (Gametracker)
Bears at Jets, 1 p.m. ET (Gametracker)
Ravens at Jaguars, 1 p.m. ET (Gametracker)
Broncos vs. Panthers, 1 p.m. ET (Gametracker)
Dolphin Texans, 1 p.m. ET (Gametracker)
Chargers at Cardinals, 4:05 p.m. ET (preview)
Raiders at Seahawks, 4:05 p.m. ET (preview)
Rams at Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. ET (preview)
Saints at 49ers, 4:25 p.m. ET (Preview)
Packers at Eagles, 8:20 p.m. ET (preview)
Monday
Steelers at Colts, 8:15 p.m. ET (preview)
Rookie RBs continue to rise
If you watched the NFL’s first-ever game against Germany a few weeks ago, you know Rachaad White. The Buccaneers rookie running back made his first career start and carried the ball 22 times for 105 yards, a heap of which came on the final offensive drive to seal a win at Tampa Bay.
Arizona State’s third-round pick should also get a lot of work on Sunday. Leonard Fournette, who was RB1 all season apart from the previous game, suffered a hip injury in Germany and was ruled out for Week 12 against the Browns. The Buccaneers activated pass return Giovani Bernard from injured reserve on Saturday, but expect plenty of volume (and subsequent success) from White against Cleveland’s 24th run defense (135.1 yards allowed per game) .
White is the latest rookie to show he’s capable of running a ground attack. Let’s review the playmakers.
- The Jets’ Breece Hall (round 2, 36th pick) was on course to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year before a season-ending ACL and meniscus tear.
- Seahawks’ Kenneth Walker III (Round 2, 41st pick) is now the favorite for the award after suffering a tear since replacing the injured Rashaad Penny in Week 6.
- Brian Robinson Jr. of the Commanders (3rd round, 98th pick), despite being shot twice during the preseason, has started five of the seven games he has played since returning from injury. He averages more than 15 runs per game.
- Dameon Pierce of the Texans (round 4, 107th pick) was the only rookie to start the year as his team’s clear starter, and he was the only bright spot in Houston with 780 rushing yards (leading all rookies) and four total touchdowns. .
- Isiah Pacheco of the Chiefs (round 7, 251st pick) appears to be the steal of the draft at this position. Since being named the starter in Week 7, he’s averaged nearly 5.4 yards per carry. The results have been even better the past two weeks: 31 carries and 189 yards (6.1 yards per carry).
These youngsters have been integral to their team’s success, and that’s not even including Tyler Allgeier of the Falcons, James Cook of the Bills and Kyren Williams of the Rams – who all look set to have bigger roles over the course of the season. the home stretch of the 2022 campaign. The running back position is surely in good hands.