The Ringer NFL Draft 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.
Concussion Protocol Creates QB Start Uncertainty
- CJ Stroud remaining in concussion protocol increases the chance Davis Mills starts another game on short rest.
- Thursday games raise timing risks; teams often opt for extra rest when feasible.
Fields' Bench Shows Rushing Isn't Enough
- Justin Fields' benching reveals limits of valuing rushing ability over passing competence in starting QBs.
- Fields may become a short-yardage specialist or high-upside backup rather than a true long-term starter.