Whether it was a breakout game, a veteran carving out a bigger role or an injury opening the door for a new opportunity elsewhere in Week 12, these early waiver wire adds can influence one’s fantasy football outlook for the rest of the season.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt barrels through the Indianapolis Colts defense for an 18-yard pick up.

Hunt carried the ball 30 times for 104 yards and a touchdown and caught all three of his targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 23-20 overtime win over the Colts.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt leaps over the entire Indianapolis Colts defensive line for a 2-yard touchdown.

After the TNF appetizer, the fantasy football main course for Week 12 is nearly here. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Indianapolis Colts in a matchup that has put the Chiefs up against the wall.

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) gains yards before being tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters (53) during a week 9 game between New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.e / Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Chiefs' comeback spoiled early defensive dominance from Indy, which picked off Mahomes on K.C.'s first offensive series after Laiatu Latu tipped and snagged a pass from No. 15. The victory snapped a two-game losing streak by the Chiefs, elevating Mahomes' squad to 6-5 on the year.

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Zaire Franklin flips Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt for a fumble in the red zone.