The Los Angeles Rams team is fighting to stay in the NFC playoff mix. It’s Week 12, the stakes are tightening, and both offenses come into Sunday night with fantasy-relevant pieces trending in different directions. With injuries shaping Tampa Bay’s depth chart and L.A. stabilizing behind Matthew Stafford, this matchup presents one of the more intriguing fantasy scripts of the week.

Weather Outlook

While the game is indoors, the outdoor conditions shouldn’t disrupt player preparation. Sunday in Inglewood brings sunny skies, a light 5-mph breeze, and temperatures in the low 60s to mid-50s. Expect clean footing, fast turf, and no environmental drag on passing volume.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Offensive Snapshot

Baker Mayfield enters Week 12 as the consensus-ranked QB14 in half-PPR formats, projected for 16.9 points in what FantasyPros labels as a C+ matchup. Mayfield’s steady floor and controlled style have kept Tampa competitive, but injuries continue to narrow their offensive funnel.

Chris Godwin (lower leg) remains questionable, while Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan are on IR. That shifts the burden onto Emeka Egbuka, who is now ranked WR7 this week with an A matchup and 13.3 projected points, alongside Tez Johnson (WR35, C+ matchup). The running back room is a mess for fantasy at the moment. Rachaad White carries a C matchup and just 7.9 projected points (RB32). Sean Tucker sits at RB28 with a C matchup. Neither offers much upside as Bucky Irving’s return is still in question for Sunday night, but if he does return, the room could turn into an RBBC as the fantasy playoffs approach.

Trends & Consistency

• Mayfield continues to operate in the tight QB2 range with minimal volatility.
• Egbuka dominates priority targets when Godwin is limited.
• Otton provides a dependable mid-TE2 floor and is graded TE12 entering the week.
• The running back room is as much of a toss-up as it’s been this season, with three potential ball carriers from here on out, barring injuries or setbacks.

Injury Report

Chris Godwin (WR, Q): If he sits, Egbuka becomes the offense’s entire intermediate engine. Either Johnson or Otton will have to pick up the slack.

Bucky Irving (RB, Q): White and Tucker could maintain full access to the backfield, or it could be a combination of all three as Irving works back into the backfield from injury.

Ben Bredeson (G, Q): Interior instability could force quicker passing windows.Tampa’s offensive health remains week-to-week, but their volume-heavy core consisting of Mayfield, White/Tucker, Egbuka, and Otton still carries reliable fantasy roles, even if ceilings are capped.

Los Angeles Rams: Offensive Snapshot

Matthew Stafford heads into SNF ranked QB6 with an A- matchup and 19.9 projected points, giving him a clear edge over Mayfield. Stafford’s precision, along with the comfort of home turf, plays directly into fantasy confidence this week.

The Rams boast three premium fantasy weapons at the top of the board:

Puka Nacua — WR1, A+ matchup, 17.6 points projectedDavante Adams — WR8, A matchup, 13.3 points projectedKyren Williams — RB9, A matchup, 14.1 projected points

With Tutu Atwell still on IR and Tyler Higbee (ankle) questionable, L.A.’s passing script condenses beautifully around its superstars. Rookie Terrance Ferguson enters the week as TE33 with an F matchup, minimizing tight-end appeal.

Trends & Consistency

Fantasy Takeaway

• Stafford has resumed stable QB1 form behind a strong pocket rhythm.
• Nacua is matchup-proof and carries the highest projected score of any player in this game.
• Adams provides WR1 upside in a game that leans pass-heavy by default.
• Kyren Williams faces a Tampa front missing multiple pieces and owns one of the best RB scripts of the week.

Injury Impact

Tyler Higbee (TE, Q): Red-zone usage funnels more toward Kyren, Nacua, and Adams.Xavier Smith (WR, Q): Minimal impact unless emergency depth is required.Tutu Atwell (IR): Consolidates the passing tree even further.The Rams hold the offensive advantage entering Sunday night, both in health and fantasy projection strength.

The weekly scoring paints a clear picture going into Sunday night. The Rams are the steady offense. The Buccaneers are the volatile one. Matthew Stafford sits over 20 points per game and has multiple weeks in the mid-20s, rarely dipping below the teens. Kyren Williams brings the same dependable rhythm with four games above 17 points, giving L.A. a stable fantasy core you can trust.

Tampa’s production is far more up-and-down. Baker Mayfield’s 18.3 average comes with real dips. Rachaad White has struggled to stack strong weeks, and Sean Tucker is mostly unpredictable outside of one major spike. Even Emeka Egbuka, who is clearly the Bucs’ most reliable weapon, shows those highs and lows depending on game flow and health around him.

The edge goes to the Rams. They bring confidence and predictability. The Bucs bring opportunity and hope the game breaks their way. Sunday night should play out the same way.

That difference in consistency is what shapes this matchup. The Rams know exactly who they are. Stafford runs the show, Kyren keeps them balanced, and Puka Nacua is the matchup-proof play every week. Tampa relies on volume and adjustments, which makes their fantasy outlook less stable.

FantasyPros Consensus Rankings (Half-PPR — Week 12)

QBsLAR Matthew Stafford — QB6TB Baker Mayfield — QB14

RBsLAR Kyren Williams — RB9TB Sean Tucker — RB28TB Rachaad White — RB32LAR Blake Corum — RB37

WRsLAR Puka Nacua — WR1TB Emeka Egbuka — WR7LAR Davante Adams — WR8TB Tez Johnson — WR35

TEsTB Cade Otton — TE12LAR Terrance Ferguson — TE33

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs vs Rams: Week 12 Offensive Fantasy Preview