Fantasy WNBA Week 12: Top Risers and Fallers
With injuries shaking up the league and a busy week ahead, there are plenty of opportunities to add viable fantasy contributors -- though some players may be trending in the wrong direction.
Top Fantasy WNBA Risers for Week 12
Emma Meesseman, New York Liberty: Meesseman made her New York debut Sunday, Aug. 3, and she has now logged 31 minutes in back-to-back games after initially joining the team on a minutes restriction. The 32-year-old center has provided much-needed relief for the injury-riddled Liberty, who are expected to be without Breanna Stewart and Nyara Sabally in Week 12 due to knee injuries. It also remains uncertain when Kennedy Burke will return from a calf injury. Meesseman has scored in double figures in all four of her appearances so far, finishing with at least 18 ESPN fantasy points in each outing. During that span, she has averaged 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks across 25.8 minutes per game.
Elizabeth Williams, Chicago Sky: Williams has seen somewhat of an inconsistent role throughout the season but has stepped up while Angel Reese has been sidelined due to a back injury. While Reese is considered day-to-day, there's currently no timetable for her return. That opens the door for Williams to maintain her increased role. Over her last five appearances (four starts), the veteran center has averaged 12.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks, shooting 49.1 percent from the
Fantasy WNBA Week 12: Top Risers and Fallers
With injuries shaking up the league and a busy week ahead, there are plenty of opportunities to add viable fantasy contributors -- though some players may be trending in the wrong direction.
Top Fantasy WNBA Risers for Week 12
Emma Meesseman, New York Liberty: Meesseman made her New York debut Sunday, Aug. 3, and she has now logged 31 minutes in back-to-back games after initially joining the team on a minutes restriction. The 32-year-old center has provided much-needed relief for the injury-riddled Liberty, who are expected to be without Breanna Stewart and Nyara Sabally in Week 12 due to knee injuries. It also remains uncertain when Kennedy Burke will return from a calf injury. Meesseman has scored in double figures in all four of her appearances so far, finishing with at least 18 ESPN fantasy points in each outing. During that span, she has averaged 12.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks across 25.8 minutes per game.
Elizabeth Williams, Chicago Sky: Williams has seen somewhat of an inconsistent role throughout the season but has stepped up while Angel Reese has been sidelined due to a back injury. While Reese is considered day-to-day, there's currently no timetable for her return. That opens the door for Williams to maintain her increased role. Over her last five appearances (four starts), the veteran center has averaged 12.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 blocks, shooting 49.1 percent from the field in 29.0 minutes per game. Williams remains a valuable fantasy asset and should continue to play a meaningful role, especially if Reese remains on the shelf in Week 12.
Julie Allemand, Los Angeles Sparks: Allemand has been a mainstay in Los Angeles' starting lineup since early July, and she has been consistently contributing across categories of late. Over her last five appearances, the 29-year-old guard has averaged 7.6 points, 6.8 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals while shooting 44.4 percent from the field across 34.4 minutes per game. She has also scored at least 19 ESPN fantasy points in all five of those appearances and continues to provide fantasy value -- especially in deeper leagues.
Key Fantasy WNBA Fallers to Avoid This Week
Tiffany Mitchell, Seattle Storm: Mitchell had seen consistent playing time in the seven outings following the All-Star break, during which she averaged 19.1 minutes per game. However, the arrival of Brittney Sykes has shifted the Storm's backcourt, with Mitchell logging fewer than seven minutes in back-to-back games. With Sykes moving into the starting five, Erica Wheeler slid to the bench in Sunday's loss to the Sparks. However, Wheeler will likely continue to command a significant role for the club, meaning Mitchell's playing time could continue to remain limited unless injuries arise.
Nia Coffey, Atlanta Dream: Coffey logged double-digit minutes in three consecutive appearances in early August, though that trend may be coming to an end. Following a 10-game absence due to a knee injury, Rhyne Howard returned to action in Sunday's win over the Mercury and should continue to see an increase in minutes as the club eases her back into action. Brittney Griner also returned Sunday after a three-game absence due to a neck injury. As a result, Coffey logged just five minutes and didn't attempt a single shot. With Howard and Griner gradually ramping up to their normal roles, Coffey's minutes may remain limited.
JJ Quinerly, Dallas Wings: Quinerly started 13 consecutive games before being moved to the bench in Friday's loss to the Liberty. During the first of those six starts, she averaged 16.0 points, 4.8 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 30.3 minutes per game. However, the rookie has struggled since the All-Star break and now appears to be trending in the wrong direction. Over her last three appearances (one start), Quinerly has totaled 15 points in just 24 minutes. Meanwhile, Haley Jones has emerged as a viable starting option, and Quinerly faces increasing competition for backcourt minutes from Jones, Aziaha James and Grace Berger behind stars like Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.
Fantasy WNBA Player to Watch in Week 12
Lexie Hull, Indiana Fever: Hull struggled in her first eight games following the All-Star break, averaging 3.1 points and 2.8 rebounds while shooting an abysmal 18.8 percent from the field across 20.6 minutes per game. However, she delivered her best fantasy performance of the season when Caitlin Clark (groin), Sydney Colson (knee) and Aari McDonald (foot) were sidelined in Friday's win over Chicago. During the win, Hull posted 17 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals across 32 minutes. The 25-year-old guard has the opportunity to step up for an injury-riddled Fever if Clark remains sidelined, as Colson and McDonald have both been ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 campaign.
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