As Week 12 of the NFL season approaches, teams face challenges such as injuries and bye weeks. Fantasy football managers need to secure strategic players to boost their lineups. Here are key recommendations for quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs, and tight ends to consider this week. The focus will be on players rostered in fewer than 50% of ESPN leagues.
Quarterback Picks: Brissett-Wilson Duo in Arizona
This week’s highlighted quarterbacks include Jacoby Brissett and his teammate, Michael Wilson. They present strong fantasy potential against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jacoby Brissett – Arizona Cardinals
- Rostered in 34.4% of ESPN leagues
- Last week: 21.9 points, 452 yards passing against the 49ers
- Averages 21.3 points per game over his five starts
- Next match: vs. Jaguars, whom he can exploit due to their weak defense against QBs
Sam Darnold – Seattle Seahawks
- Rostered in 46.1% of ESPN leagues
- Struggled with less than five points in recent games
- Potential for rebound against the Titans, a mid-tier defense
Bryce Young – Carolina Panthers
- Rostered in 10.9% of ESPN leagues
- Last week: 31.82 points, 448 yards, and three touchdowns against the Falcons
- Next match: at 49ers, who have struggled defensively recently
Wide Receiver Recommendations
Michael Wilson – Arizona Cardinals
- Rostered in 33.6% of ESPN leagues
- Last week: 33.5 points, career-high of 185 yards
- Expected to be a primary target for Brissett this week
Christian Watson – Green Bay Packers
- Rostered in 43.2% of ESPN leagues
- Recent performance: 20.6 points against the Giants
- Maintains boom/bust potential this week against the Vikings
Andrei Iosivas – Cincinnati Bengals
- Rostered in 5.7% of ESPN leagues
- Opportunity arises with Ja’Marr Chase’s absence
- Recent stats: 18.0 points in Week 9, three receptions last week
Running Backs to Consider
Devin Singletary – New York Giants
- Rostered in 33.3% of ESPN leagues
- Recent performance: 17.3 points with two rushing touchdowns
- Valuable in deeper leagues despite tough matchup against Lions
Sean Tucker – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Rostered in 42.3% of ESPN leagues
- Last week: 140 total yards and three touchdowns
- Top running back choice against Rams this Sunday
Tyjae Spears – Tennessee Titans
- Rostered in 36.2% of ESPN leagues
- Consistent involvement in passing games
- Five receptions in last match, valuable in deeper formats
Tight End Recommendation
Juwan Johnson – New Orleans Saints
- Rostered in 43.3% of ESPN leagues
- Scored 19.2 points recently, showing reliability
- Useful option against the Falcons in Week 12
Defensive Team Insight
Las Vegas Raiders
- Rostered in 18.1% of ESPN leagues
- Face rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in his first start
- Anticipate defensive opportunities against the inexperienced signal caller
With these strategic picks for Week 12, fantasy football managers can strengthen their rosters and improve their chances for success. Stay tuned to El-Balad for ongoing insights and updates in the fantasy football realm.
