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Fantasy Football Week 12 Cheat Sheet: Deep Sleepers to Grab on Waiver Wire
Paul Sancya/Associated PressIt’s Week 12 of the 2019 NFL season, which means that the fantasy playoffs are on the immediate horizon for most season-long leagues—if they haven’t arrived already.Now is not the time to free roll your starting lineup.With one final round of byes on the schedule—the Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers…
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It's Week 12 of the 2019 NFL season, which means that the fantasy playoffs are on the immediate horizon for most season-long leagues—if they haven't arrived already.
Now is not the time to free roll your starting lineup.
With one final round of byes on the schedule—the Arizona Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers and Minnesota Vikings are off—the waiver wire will be the friend of many a fantasy manager in Week 12.
Here, we'll examine some of the top waiver-wire options likely to be available in your fantasy league. They might not outright replace a Patrick Mahomes or a Dalvin Cook, but they should help survive the bye-week blues and potential provide valuable depth for the postseason.
First, though, you'll find a look at the top 25 flex options to help you determine where your weak spots may actually lie.
Week 12 Fantasy Football Flex Rankings, PPR
1. Christian McCaffrey, RB, Carolina Panthers
2. Michael Thomas, WR, New Orleans Saints
3. Alvin Kamara, RB, New Orleans Saints
4. Julio Jones, WR, Atlanta Falcons
5. Nick Chubb, RB, Cleveland Browns
6. Josh Jacobs, RB, Oakland Raiders
7. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Dallas Cowboys
8. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Houston Texans
9. Chris Godwin, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
10. Saquon Barkley, RB, New York Giants
11. Mike Evans, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12. Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans
13. Leonard Fournette, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
14. Aaron Jones, RB, Green Bay Packers
15. Odell Beckham Jr., WR, Cleveland Browns
16. DJ Chark Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
17. Davante Adams, WR, Green Bay Packers
18. Tyler Lockett, WR, Seattle Seahawks
19. Le'Veon Bell, RB, New York Jets
20. Amari Cooper, WR, Dallas Cowboys
21. Julian Edelman, WR, New England Patriots
22. Cooper Kupp, WR, Los Angeles Rams
23. D.J. Moore, WR, Carolina Panthers
24. Zach Ertz, TE, Philadelphia Eagles
25. Chris Carson, RB, Seattle Seahawks
Fantasy Football Week 12 Top Adds
Nick Foles, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Ryan Tannehill, QB, Tennessee Titans
Jonathan Williams, RB, Indianapolis Colts
Nyheim Hines, RB, Indianapolis Colts
Darius Slayton, WR, New York Giants
Robby Anderson, WR, New York Jets
Demaryius Thomas, WR, New York Jets
Hunter Renfrow, WR, Oakland Raiders
Vance McDonald, TE, Pittsburgh Steelers
Noah Fant, TE, Denver Broncos
Darius Slayton, WR, New York Giants
While New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton doesn't have the most favorable matchup in Week 12—he'll be going up against the Chicago Bears and their 10th-ranked pass defense—he's a must-add unless you're already loaded at receiver.
Slayton has emerged as one of Daniel Jones' favorite targets in recent weeks. The rookie fifth-round pick has caught 13 passes for 177 yards and four touchdowns in his last three games. He caught 10 for 121 and two scores last week against the New York Jets.
It's worth starting Slayton if you're in a bind this week because of his projected volume. Sterling Shepard remains in concussion protocol, though he is potentially getting closer to a return.
“They’re still going through it, so we’ll see what the week brings,” head coach Pat Shurmur said, per Peter Botte of the New York Post.
If you're looking for long-term fantasy depth, Slayton is a top option. He's currently available in 75 percent of Yahoo leagues, according to FantasyPros.
Demaryius Thomas and Robby Anderson, WRs, New York Jets
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If you're only looking for a bye-week fill-in at receiver, New York Jets wideouts Demaryius Thomas and Robby Anderson are worth looking into. The Jets are hosting the Oakland Raiders, who have given up an average of 262.2 passing yards per game this season.
Anderson brings big-play ability and may be the better option in standard-scoring formats, though he is a boom-or-bust player. He's had just one reception in each of his last two games, though he did find the end zone in Week 11.
Thomas, meanwhile, is a better PPR option, though his upside is limited. He had 10 receptions for 128 yards over his last two games.
While Oakland has shown improved pass defense over the last two weeks—Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Ryan Finley, for example, passed for just 115 yards—the cross-country trip for the Raiders could take its toll. The result could be a solid outing for both Anderson and Thomas.
Anderson is available in 47 percent of Yahoo leagues, according to FantasyPros, while Thomas is available in 90 percent of Yahoo leagues.
Nick Foles, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
If you need a bye-week substitute for Mahomes or Kyler Murray, Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller Nick Foles is a solid target. He'll be starting his second game back from injured reserve and should be a little more comfortable than he was during last week's loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
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Former #Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio on ESPN about his former team: “The Jaguars have issues. Nick Foles is not one of them.”
Foles wasn't terrible statistically against Indianapolis either, passing for 296 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
This week, Foles and the Jaguars travel to take on the Tennessee Titans. Tennessee has allowed an average of 256 passing yards per game this season.
Foles is currently available in 69 percent of Yahoo leagues, according to FantasyPros.
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