Some Notes:
• Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb is in concussion protocol and is doubtful for Week 12.
• Cowboys WR Amari Cooper will miss his team’s Week 12 game on the COVID list.
• Jets RB Michael Carter left his team’s Week 11 game with an ankle injury and will miss two to three weeks.
• Bears QB Justin Fields has a rib injury. Andy Dalton will start against the Lions in Week 12.
• Browns WR Jarvis Landry left his team’s Week 11 game after reinjuring his knee.
• For Titans WR A.J. Brown, his hand is the newest issue.
• Falcons QB Matt Ryan’s ankle issue is worth monitoring this week
• Saints TE Adam Trautman will miss at least a month with an MCL sprain.
• Byes: Arizona and Kansas City
• Thanksgiving games: Chicago at Detroit, Vegas at Dallas, Bills at Saints
• Monday night game: Seattle at Washington
Hot Pickups Of The Week: Ty Johnson, Tevin Coleman, Van Jefferson, Qadree Ollison, Latavius Murray, Cedrick Wilson Jr.
Last Week: Dan Arnold, Cam Newton, Darnell Mooney, Logan Thomas, Mac Jones, Wayne Gallman
You Can Drop: Any Buffalo, Seattle or Tennessee running back
Trade For (Buy Low): David Montgomery, Ezekiel Elliott, DK Metcalf, Tee Higgins
Trade Away (Sell High): Jarvis Landry, Devonta Freeman, Jalen Hurts, Myles Gaskin, Elijah Moore, Brandon Aiyuk
Studs Of The Week:
Quarterback: Justin Herbert, Aaron Rodgers
Running Back: Jonathan Taylor, Austin Ekeler
Wide Receiver: Justin Jefferson, Elijah Moore, Davante Adams
Tight End: Zach Ertz
Duds Of The Week:
Quarterback: Russell Wilson, Dak Prescott
Running Back: Jeff Wilson, D’Onta Foreman
Wide Receiver: DK Metcalf, Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman
Tight End: Dan Arnold 0.0!
Fantasy Football Half-PPR Leaders For The Last FIVE Weeks (Points Per Game):
Quarterbacks: Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford, Kirk Cousins, Cam Newton, Tua Tagovailoa, Taylor Heinicke, Trevor Siemian, Ryan Tannehill
Running Backs: Jonathan Taylor, Joe Mixon, Austin Ekeler, Alvin Kamara, Nick Chubb, James Conner, Christian McCaffrey, D’Andre Swift, Najee Harris, Dalvin Cook, Michael Carter, Elijah Mitchell, Damien Harris, Melvin Gordon Devonta Freeman, Cordarrelle Patterson, Ezekiel Elliott, Rhamondre Stevenson, Darrel Williams, Myles Gaskin, Leonard Fournette, Jordan Howard, AJ Dillon, Darrell Henderson, Aaron Jones, Antonio Gibson, James Robinson, Mark Ingram, Josh Jacobs, Ty Johnson, Javonte Williams
Wide Receivers: Cooper Kupp, Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Justin Jefferson, Stefon Diggs, Elijah Moore, Keenan Allen, Devante Adams, Tyreek Hill, Ja’Marr Chase, Michael Pittman, Terry McLaurin, Darnell Mooney, A.J. Brown, Marquise Brown, Adam Thielen, Diontae Johnson, DeVonta Smith, CeeDee Lamb, DK Metcalf, Amari Cooper, DeAndre Hopkins, Hunter Renfrow, Jaylen Waddle, Kendrick Bourne, Tyler Lockett, DeAndre Carter, Brandon Aiyuk, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Christian Kirk
Tight Ends: George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz, Pat Freiermuth, Darren Waller, Mark Andrews, Tyler Conklin, Hunter Henry, C.J. Uzomah, Kyle Pitts, Mike Gesicki, Dallas Goedert, Dan Arnold, Evan Engram
Kickers: Nick Folk, Jake Elliott, Chris Boswell, Joey Slye, Evan McPherson, Greg Joseph, Zane Gonzalez, Robbie Gould, Mike Badgley, Dustin Hopkins, Graham Gano, Harrison Butker, Matt Gay, Justin Tucker
Defenses: Patriots, Titans, Giants, Buccaneers, Eagles, Colts, Packers, Cowboys, Dolphins, Texans, Chiefs, Broncos, 49ers, Panthers
Sleepers Of The Week:
Quarterback: Taylor Heinicke
Running Back: Ty Johnson
Wide Receiver/Tight End: Kendrick Bourne
Defense: Eagles
Busts Of The Week:
Quarterback: Ryan Tannehill
Running Back: Myles Gaskin
Wide Receiver/Tight End: Chase Claypool
Defense: Broncos
NFL Picks For Week 12
Five Games I Like Against The Spread (Season Record: 25-27)
Cowboys -7 vs. Raiders
Rams +1 vs. Packers
Vikings +3 vs. 49ers
Buccaneers -2.5 vs. Colts
Bills -4 vs. Saints
Four Over-Under Totals I Like (Season Record: 21-23)
Bears-Lions UNDER 42
Ravens-Browns UNDER 46.5
Jets-Texans OVER 44
Patriots-Titans UNDER 44
Three Straight-Up Locks Of The Week (Season Record: 24-8)
Cowboys
Eagles
Chargers
Two UNDERDOG Player Props (Season Record: 11-10)
David Montgomery OVER 91.5 total yards
Justin Jefferson OVER 77.5 receiving Yards
One Bold Pick Of The Week:
Week 1: Tua Tagovailoa throws three touchdown passes (miss)
Week 2: Najee Harris scores two touchdowns (miss)
Week 3: Mark Andrews scores two touchdowns (miss)
Week 4: Patrick Mahomes throws five touchdowns passes (got one)
Week 5: Ezekiel Elliott scores two rushing touchdowns (miss)
Week 6: Melvin Gordon and Javonte Williams both score touchdowns (miss)
Week 7: Rashod Bateman catches a touchdown pass (miss)
Week 8: James Robinson, Joe Mixon and Josh Allen all score rushing touchdowns (miss)
Week 9: Jonathan Taylor scores three touchdowns (so close)
Week 10: Najee Harris and Dalvin Cook both score two touchdowns (miss)
Week 11: Cam Newton, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson all score rushing touchdowns (miss)
Week 12: Tim Boyle and Andy Dalton will both have a touchdown pass and an interception
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