Welcome in week 12 of the football season and week 12 of
your fantasy season. Like last week I will go over the top five waiver wire
acquisitions as well, the top three matchups I like that could potentially help
you get a win over your opponent.
The
first player I see jumping off the boards this week is Tampa Bay Buccaneers
running back Bobby Rainey, who is owned in just over 37 percent of leagues.
Rainey ran wild last week against the Atlanta Falcons after a solid performance
in relief during the Miami Dolphins contest. Back-to-back strong performances
has me buying Rainey. I like Rainey as a second running back option or a flex
from here on out.
The
second player I like this week is Chicago Bears quarterback Josh McCown, who is
owned in just over four percent of leagues. Jay Cutler is on the mend, and is
scheduled to start next week, but this week McCown gets the start as the Bears
face off with the St. Louis Rams. I like McCown for the start, and would be a
good handcuff for Cutler owners going forward if he happens to get injured
again.
The
third player I see coming off the boards this week is Houston Texans tight end
Garret Graham, who is owned in just over 23 percent of leagues. The Texans
offense has been dysfunctional but Graham has been picking up where Owen
Daniels left off. I like Graham this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars who
have their own issues on both sides of the ball.
The
fourth player I like this week is actually a defense, the Cowboys defense, who
is owned in just over 35 percent of leagues. The Cowboys defense has allowed
major points in a few games this year, but this week against the New York
Giants I see a great game by the defense. I like the Cowboys this week as a
spot start.
The
fifth player I would take a shot on this week is Detroit Lions wide receiver
Nate Burleson, who is owned in just over two percent of leagues. Coming off an
injury where the wideout has not played since week three tempts me for all the
wrong reasons. What can Burleson add to the Lions offense? I like Burleson as a
spot start for a flex this week, and could be a solid contributor for the rest
of the season if he picks up where he left off.
Now
that I have gone over the top five waiver wire pickups I will go over the top
three matchups I think you could benefit from starting players in to get a jump
on your opponent this week.
The
first matchup I like this week is the Minnesota Vikings at the Green Bay
Packers. Divisional matchups are always fun, and this Vikings and Packers matchup
is no different. In this pairing I see a high scoring game, at least for the
Packers. The Vikings have been struggling all year so its no wonder I only like
one player on their team, Adrian Peterson. On the Packers side I like Scott
Tolzien, Eddie Lacy and the defense.
The
second matchup I like this week is the Dallas Cowboys at the New York Giants.
Another divisional matchup. This on is also a Sunday night game when the
Cowboys travel to New York to face off with the Giants. In this game I see a
Cowboys team running all over the Giants to keep within striking range of the
Philadelphia Eagles for the playoffs. For the Cowboys I like Tony Romo, DeMarco
Murray, Jason Witten, Dez Bryant and the defense.
The
third matchup I like this week is the Denver Broncos at the New England
Patriots. When Tom Brady and Peyton Manning take the field opposite of one
another is has perennially been a good game, this week should be no exception
as the Broncos are coming off a good win and the Patriots are coming off a bad
loss. It is also the home coming for Wes Welker to face on his former team. On
the Broncos I like Manning, Knowshon Moreno, Eric Decker and Wes Welker. On the
Patriots I like Tom Brady, Stevan Ridley, Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola.
That’s
all for this week, check back next week when I go over the top five waiver wire
pick ups and the top three matchups to watch for.
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