Teams on bye Week 12,
Cardinals, Chiefs
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Carson Wentz (ESPN 56% Yahoo 49%)
From weeks 4-9 Wentz was how I like to say, putting in work. He had multiple TD passes in each of those games and was the QB7 of that time. The past 2 weeks are a tale of a different story. JT has taken the league by storm and with the blow out there was no need for Wentz to force passing. Week 12 the Colts face the Bucs who have allowed the 2nd fewest rushing yards. They have not been as efficient against the pass so this could be a bounce back week for Wentz in fantasy.
Mac Jones (ESPN 22% Yahoo 41%)
Mac Daddy cooled off somewhat Thursday night despite a favorable matchup.The Patriots emphasized the rushing game and the blow out score speaks to the Pats going away from the passing attack. In 3 of his last 6 starts he has multiple TD passes and has been the perfect fit in the Patriots offense. Week 12 presents a perfect streaming option at home against the Titans.
Taylor Heinicke (ESPN 13% Yahoo 14%)
Heinicke spoiled Cams homecoming with another win against another upper echelon defense. Heinicke needs this and those in very deep formats or 2 QB leagues loved seeing the 3 TD performance. This was his best game since week 4 and is starting to get it together after some very mediocre weeks. WFT faces the Seahawks in week 12 at home.
Rhamondre Stevenson (ESPN 51% Yahoo 59%)
2 weeks ago Stevenson stepped in for the injured Harris and looked like a stud. Thursday night Harris was given a clean bill a health and the fantasy world watched on to see what Stevensons workload would be. They ultimately split carries and both had similar numbers. If one faces injury the other will very likely take off with a heavier workload but until then Stevenson is a viable bench piece with flex value.
Devonta Freeman (ESPN 36% Yahoo 65%)
Freeman was handed his highest carries on the season as well as his best fantasy numbers in a game. He now has 4 TDs in his last 5 games and is quietly been consistent the last month. The Ravens have dealt with too many injuries but one of the brigher spots from the rushing game is this vet. He will never woo you but he can be a plug-in guy if needed.
Ty Johnson (ESPN 18% Yahoo 20%)
My guy Michael Carter went down with an ankle injury on Sunday and it looked pretty nasty at first glance. We now know he will miss a couple of weeks and Ty Johnson/Tevin Coleman will try to fill his role. Ty has been utilized as the backup to MC and has been a pleasant surprise as a pass catcher this season. One of your top adds for RB this week is right here.
Matt Breida (ESPN 1% Yahoo 2%)
Breida last week grabbed up big yardage but I did not put too much thought into it because the Jets were getting spanked and several backups were getting run. He didnt get heavy usage but he is doing a lot with what hes working with. 5 carries on 51 yards with a reception. He surprisingly led the backfield in carries and could be a sneaky add this week.
Jeff Wilson Jr. (ESPN 37% Yahoo 58%)
Wilsons performance was as disappointing as they come. We all rushed to the wire in hopes of grabbing Wilson in an easy matchup and he totally shit the bed. What made matters worse was his HEAVY workload. Not many backs had more then the 19 carries Wilson had on the day which is one of the positives we need to take from Sunday. If Mitchells absence is extended another week, Wilson could find his way into your starting lineups against the Vikings.
Latavius Murray (ESPN 27% Yahoo 36%)
Murray was thought to be the starting back for the Ravens and was so earlier in the season, Injuries got the best of him which forced him out for several week.s Murray finally made his way back and saw just as many carries as Devonta Freeman. To be honest, Ravens RBs are not my favorite RBs to roster but at the end of the day, if you are going to have a role in your offense then I am going to keep that player on my radar.
Dontrell Hilliard (ESPN 0% Yahoo 0%)
The Titans would love to forget Sundays game but unfortunately for them it happened.It was ugly all around but we can not talk about this game without touching on this dudes name. Hillard who not many people even know existed, rushed for 7 carries on 35 yards. The more notable part of his game was the 8 receptions. Where the hell did this come from? Was this the product of the Titans gameplan or did the pace of the game just play out this way? This is a name we are going to continue to dissect throughout the week but in PPR formats we have to give Hilliard some love considering the state of the Titans RB situation.
Rex Burkhead (ESPN 1% Yahoo 1%)
I advise no one to pickup a Texans RB, let alone a backup but let’s keep in mind Rex Burkhead received 18 carries in the win against the Titans. He averaged 2.2 YPC but 18 carries is 18 carries…
Elijah Moore (ESPN 41% Yahoo 56%)
Moore put on a clinic Sunday against the Dolphins. He had a career high 141 receptions yards with 8 catches and a TD. He also won me a few bucks if you saw my post on twitter. I spoke on Moore last podcast how he has surpassed Davis as the top target and boy did he show it. 4th TD in the past 3 weeks and put on one of the best performances for WRs this week. Your first claim has to be Moore this week. Dudes a stud.
Darnell Mooney (ESPN 53% Yahoo 55%)
Fields go to guy has been Mooney this year but even after Fields went down, Dalton targeted the wideout. One of those targets was a 60 yard screen pass that Mooney took to the house. An insane 16 target game and still continues to be the Bears most efficient WR (RIP ARob).
Rashod Bateman (ESPN 46% Yahoo 58%)
With Brown ruled out I really felt this was a great opportunity for Bateman to showcase himself. Unfortunately Lamar was ruled out not long before kickoff and Bateman didn’t put up the numbers we once hoped. With that said, he has now seen at least 6 targets in every game hes played and faces the Browns who have allowed the 9th most FPPG to WRs.
Van Jefferson (ESPN 47% Yahoo 47%)
The Rams desperately need efficiency from the 2nd WR spot with Woods out for the year. OBJ was brought in but I wouldt be so sure that he takes over as the guy behind Kupp. Jefferson and Stafford have flashed chemistry throughtout the season, especially in the deeper pass category. Even before the Woods injury, we have labeled Jefferson a flex play multiple times. Week 12 will be a tough test against the Packers who are coming off a loss and usually defend the pass better then what they displayed this week. The following week however the Rams face the Jags which could be a high scoring function.
Curtis Samuel (ESPN 24% Yahoo 10%)
Samuel was brought in this year to help the WFT give Terry some help in the passing game. Clearly it hasn’t worked since Samuel had only played in 2 games but is close to returning. He had ties to several coaching members and could be a nice bench piece in deeper formats as he should be returning in week 12.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (ESPN 0% Yahoo 0%)
What offense has taken more blows then the Titans? AJ Brown left his matchup against the Texans and was quickly labeled out for the game. Brown is developing a history of being often injured. Last week Marcus Johnson went off now (who also left the game with injury) this Week NWI caught 7 catches for over 100 yards. After AJ Brown I don’t feel comfortable rostering and Titan wideouts but someone has to catch the ball. Tough matchup week 12 as well.
Pat Freiermuth (ESPN 57% Yahoo 53%)
This is it for your boy on the wire. Quite frankly, he should be owned in a lot more of leagues put people would rather roster shitty tight ends then the consistent solid plays. Patty cakes caught 1 of his 4 catches for a TD marking 4 scores in as many games. He clearly has established himself as a red zone threat and is a top 12 option moving forward.
Cole Kmet (ESPN 12% Yahoo 25%)
It was ugly for Kmet as he had less Targets on the day then backup Jimmy Graham. With that said I think he’s an under the radar streaming option in deeper formats this week. Let’s face it, Andy Dalton puts the Bears in a better position to succeed then Justin Fields. Kmet who was a first round pick still flashes potential and had a better chance to do so with the ginger. 14 team formats or higher.