NFL Week 12 DFS Picks For Fanduel

The Week 11 NFL main slate on Fanduel was one of the more difficult ones on the season thus far. Our lineup was in the money right up until a late Justin Jefferson touchdown in the second set of games, and we ultimately finished about two points short in 50-50s. That loss ended our three week streak of cashing, but you can't win them all. The great thing about DFS is that you can bounce right back on the next slate. Anyways, the Week 12 slate is shaping up to be one that should have a good amount of variety, while there also being chalky plays like Hines and Hill. Even with the variety, I am a fan of many of the players that project to draw low ownership tomorrow, which means that there is a lot of potential to cash. Let's dive into the breakdown of the Week 12 NFL main slate on Fanduel!

Injury News:

QB OUT:

Drew Brees, Jimmy Garoppolo, Joe Burrow

QB Questionable:

Gardner Minshew, Tua Tagovailoa (doubtful), Phillip Rivers

RB OUT:

Christian McCaffrey, Joe Mixon, Raheem Mostert, Todd Gurley, Jonathan Taylor, Salvon Ahmed

RB Questionable:

Austin Ekeler, Myles Gaskin, Giovani Bernard, Kalen Ballage

WR OUT:

Adam Thielen, Brandon Aiyuk, DJ Chark, John Brown, Julian Edelman, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Humphries, Chris Conley, Preston Williams

WR Questionable:

Julio Jones, Jerry Jeudy, N'Keal Harry, Zach Pascal

TE OUT:

George Kittle

TE Questionable:

Hayden Hurst, Tyler Higbee, Irv Smith (doubtful), Jordan Reed

Top Play:

Nyheim Hines - $5,700:

With Jonathan Taylor being placed on the COVID-19 reserve list, there is a big opening for carries in the Colts backfield this week. Hines was already seeing the majority share of the receiving work out of the backfield, but when you mix him in more carries with Jordan Wilkins, he becomes a terrific play at just $5,700. The Titans allow a good amount of FD points per game to opposing running backs, so the match-up is pretty favorable for Hines as well. He is a high-ceiling play with a relatively safe floor due to his work as a receiver, so I will have him in my lineup at this price point.

Best Value:

Brian Hill - $5,100:

Like Nyheim Hines, an injury to the starting running back, Todd Gurley, is opening up some volume for Brian Hill to take advantage of. The Falcons are not a run heavy team, but anytime I can get a starting running back with receiving capabilities on a decent offense for this cheap, I want to take advantage of it. Ito Smith could take some of his work in this game, but he only has 20 touches all year, so it shouldn't be a major concern. Also, the Raiders are averaging the fourth most fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, so a favorable match-up is certainly there. I am not as high on Hill as I am Hines, but I still like him quite a bit. Other great value options include Wayne Gallman, Cole Beasley, Sterling Shepard, Laviska Shenault, and Kyle Rudolph.

Fade:

James Robinson - $7,400:

James Robinson has been one of the most consistent fantasy producers all season, but he isn't someone that I am interested in rostering this week, especially since he is projected to be one of the higher owned running backs. With Mike Glennon in at quarterback, I think the Jaguars will fail to have much success in the passing game, and I don't trust the Jaguars defense to contain Chubb and Hunt. I see many scenarios where the Jags go stale on offense and are forced to throw from behind, limiting Robinson's touches overall. There is a chance that he finds the end zone and reaches his targeted value, but I think he has a capped ceiling, which isn't good for a running back priced in the $7,000s. I would much prefer to target the running backs priced higher, or guys in his range such as Mike Davis.

Main Player Pool:

Quarterback:

Patrick Mahomes - $9,000

Josh Allen - $8,600

Justin Herbert - $8,400

Other great plays: Kyler Murray - $9,100, Cam Newton - $7,700, Matt Ryan, $7,600, Ryan Fitzpatrick - $7,400, Derek Carr - $7,100, Jared Goff - $7,000, Teddy Bridgewater - $7,000

Running Back:

Dalvin Cook - $11,000

Nyheim Hines - $5,700

Brian Hill - $5,100

Other great plays: Alvin Kamara - $8,600, Nick Chubb - $8,400, Derrick Henry - $8,300, Josh Jacobs - $8,000, Mike Davis - $7,200, Kareem Hunt - $6,600, Wayne Gallman - $5,700

Wide Receiver:

Stefon Diggs - $7,900

Justin Jefferson - $7,000

Cole Beasley - $5,400

Other great plays: Tyreek Hill - $8,600, Keenan Allen - $8,200, Julio Jones - $8,100, Cooper Kupp - $6,700, Devante Parker - $6,500, Curtis Sameul - $5,900, Jakobi Meyers - $5,800, Sterling Shepard - $5,400, Laviska Shenault - $5,000

Tight End:

Travis Kelce - $8,000

Darren Waller - $7,100

Kyle Rudolph - $4,600

Other great plays: Hunter Henry - $5,900, Evan Engram - $5,600, Austin Hooper - $5,100

D/ST:

Rams - $4,500

Giants - $3,800

Jets - $3,000

Other great plays: Dolphins - $5,000, Saints - $4,800, Patriots - $3,700

Core/Lineup: My core 3 are Nyheim Hines, Brian Hill, and Travis Kelce.

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