The ultimate fantasy football sit-and-start advice is always specific to your league and relative to your players. Keep in mind that some players are better targeted for daily fantasy sports (DFS). Best of luck with your Week 12 lineups!
Unleash Rashid Shaheed and Drake London this week. Shaheed will benefit from a larger role in light of Michael Thomas’ IR designation and faces a Falcons pass-funnel defense that struggles against slot receivers. London, fully healthy after the bye, will thrive in Marshon Lattimore’s absence against the Saints.
Jaylen Warren and Joe Mixon are must-starts. Warren could easily finish as a top-10 RB, while Mixon’s workload against the Steelers’ backup QB and a depleted receiving corps sets him up for success.
Christian Kirk and C.J. Stroud are prime starts. Kirk benefits from lining up predominantly in the slot against the Texans, while Stroud is poised for a big game against the Jaguars’ secondary.
Get ready to shine with Cade Otton and Josh Downs. Otton is a deep sleeper against the Colts, with a favorable matchup for tight ends, while Downs, healthy and ready to go, could have a standout performance against the Bucs’ banged-up secondary.
Bet on the Patriots D/ST and Giants D/ST. With Tommy DeVito’s tendencies and Mac Jones’ potential struggles against the Giants’ defense, both New England and New York are set for success.
Don’t take a chance on Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders, but do take a chance on Derrick Henry. With the Titans’ offensive and defensive strengths, Henry is poised for a big game, while both Hubbard and Sanders are sitting on the bench.
Kyren Williams and Trey McBride are definite starts. Williams’ return to a full workload and a matchup against the Cardinals make him a top RB option, while McBride’s role on the Cardinals and Marquise Brown’s struggles make him a top TE start.
Avoid Amari Cooper and Russell Wilson this week. Cooper faces a tough matchup and uncertain quarterback situation, while Wilson faces a tough Browns defense and low offensive output.
Start Rashee Rice and Jakobi Meyers with confidence. Rice’s target rate and route efficiency make him a solid option, while Meyers has a favorable matchup against the Raiders’ secondary.
Get ready for Gabe Davis and D’Andre Swift to shine. Davis is poised for a bounce-back performance against the Eagles and their pass-funnel defense, while Swift is set to exploit the Bills’ defense and rack up fantasy points.
