Loc’d In Start Em’ Sit Em’ Week 12: your top QBs like Kyler Murray, Patrick Mahomes, Russell Wilson, etc are excluded from this. We’re going to key in on the other guys. Beginning with 3 start QBs and 1 Dart throw QB based on matchups, opportunities, weapons, and build from there. 💯
Last week we would have had a chance to be 100% on starts had it not been for the gruesome Joe Burrow. 3 of 4 is good as well, 75%. Lock in!
START: Derek Carr vs ATL
After going toe to toe with Patrick Mahomes, Derek Carr was having an amazing day with the passing game. Involving the entire offense and spreading the ball almost to perfection before the game sealing INT. This week he has the Falcons that allow the most points to opposing quarterbacks. They allowed a 76% completion rate to Taysom Hill last week and should leave plenty of room for the Raiders through the air off the play action. Great start here for Carr and Gruden to build on the passing game while fighting for the wild card spot in the AFC.
START: Cam Newton vs ARI
In a losing effort last week Cam proved he can still throw the ball. This week facing Kyler Murray and co. the patriots are expected to be playing from behind Cam is going to have to do Superman things this week to compete against the Cardinals defense who have given up 2 passing touchdowns each in the past 3 games. With the additional rushing upside at the goal line, look for Cam to be responsible for most of not all of the Patriots scores this week in an offensive game. START
START: Taysom Hill vs DEN
Listed as a sleeper last week, Hill proved to be a viable option at quarterback if not long term atleast for the rest of his starts until Brees gets back with matchups against the Broncos & Falcons in the next two weeks. When usually a QB would check down Hill had the mobility to get out the pocket and extend plays which equals rushing yards. With two rushing touchdowns and a big passing touchdown called back by penalty in his first start, look for Hill to add on to his fantasy breakout in a game that Vegas totals at 43.5 against a defense that gave up 30+ points in 4 of their last 5 games.
DART THROW OF THE WEEK: Baker Mayfield vs JAX
Usually starting Baker Mayfield is never a good idea but there are things to consider heading into the matchup against the Jaguars this week. Here’s 5 reasons why you’d be justified taking a shot on Mayfield this week.
1) It’s the Jaguars ranked bottom of the league against opposing quarterbacks and not only that, but they’re without 3 defensive coaches this week including Defensive Coordinator Todd Wash.
2) Although he hasn’t scored a touchdown in 3 games he’s also played in poor weather conditions throughout all three games and this will be the first time clear skies and next to no wind will be in his favor.
3) He has something to prove if he wants to continue being a starter in this league and this could serve as a “I belong here” statement game for those who still doubt the Browns belong in the playoffs.
4) His receivers are getting separation on the outside which means the opportunity is right there in front of him.
5) The run game will be dominant in this fair weather and open up play action where Baker has found most of his success with Stefanski thus far.
Now obviously this is only in desperation or in DFS, but if you need a win this week and you just lost Burrow or didn’t get a chance to pick up Taysom Hill. It may be worth a shot to start him.
Sleepers: Alex Smith vs DAL, Matthew Stafford vs HOU, and Matt Ryan vs LV
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