November 25th 2017
Saturday Evening Edition
Week
12 Favorite Plays
It’s a critical weekend in the fantasy
world in most season-long formats, with just two weeks left before the start of
the fantasy playoffs. This Sunday’s slate of games will carry more weight and
go a long way for those teetering on the brink. And with so much riding on
Sunday, here are a few of the Not-the-Usual-Suspects to consider for those in
need of a plug-and-play;
QB-Joe
Flacco;
The Ravens signal caller has been off the starting fantasy radar most of the
season, turning in just four 200+ yards passing games and just two multiple
touchdown performances. He’s been No-Go-Joe most of this season, but Sunday
against the Texans Flacco could turn things around. The Texans have been awful
against the pass all season long and over the past four weeks they have allowed
the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks, including the most passing
yards and touchdowns. This will be a great week for Flacco to succeed.
RB-JD
McKissic; I
like the Seahawks matchup here against the Niners on Sunday and with running back
Mike Davis doubtful the backfield remains wide open. McKissic is the team’s
pass receiving specialist out of the backfield and in his last two games he’s
averaged 10 touches per game and collected 9 receptions. In PPR formats
especially, the Seahawks ball carrier will have flex appeal against a Niner’s
defense that has allowed the most receiving yards and (tied for) the 8th most
receptions to opposing running backs.
RB-Rex
Burkhead;
This pick is a little outside the box thinking in my opinion, but if you in
need and looking the Patriots running back Rex Burkhead could fill the need.
Locked in a timeshare with running back Dion Lewis, Burkhead is the more
appealing in PPR formats. Burkhead has played a significant number of offensive
snaps over the past several weeks and in his last three games he’s total 14
receptions for 116 receiving yards and a score, while adding 19 carries for 67
rushing yards. On Sunday he’ll lineup against a Dolphins defense that has
surrendered the 4th most fantasy points to opposing running backs over the past
four weeks.
WR-Jeremy
Maclin;
With Flacco expected to be highly successful this week against a struggling
Texans secondary, Maclin figures to be one of the benefactors. Maclin is easily
the team’s leading wideout in an otherwise less than impressive offense,
leading in catches (31), yards (343), and tied for team lead in touchdowns (3).
The good news, Maclin’s number is regularly called; he has 14 receptions on 19
targets in his last three games. Maclin is not looking at a monster game, but
he could find paydirt and offer some fantasy help in week 12.
WR-Kenny
Stills;
the Dolphins wide receiver erupted last week for a huge game (7 catches for 180
yards and a touchdown) with quarterback Matt Moore under center. With starter Jay
Cutler ruled out, Moore will get the nod and Stills is back in play in week 12.
The Phins take on the Patriots who have allowed the most receptions and 9th
most receiving yards to opposing receivers the past two weeks.
TE-Jared
Cook;
In what has been a down year for the Offense, the Raiders tight end Jared Cook
has been a nice addition to the passing game. He is leading the team with 535
yards receiving through 10 games, but has only scored once. That all could
change this Sunday matched up against a struggling Denver secondary. In their
first matchup the Broncos defense held Cook in check with just 3 catches for 46
yards, but in the team’s past four games they have allowed the most receiving
yards (348) and the most touchdowns (4) to opposing tight ends.
That's My Take.
~David Ortega
