{"id":6944,"date":"2016-11-26T11:31:07","date_gmt":"2016-11-26T16:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=6944"},"modified":"2016-11-26T11:31:07","modified_gmt":"2016-11-26T16:31:07","slug":"week-12-fantasy-spotlight-dfs-value-plays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2016\/11\/26\/week-12-fantasy-spotlight-dfs-value-plays\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 12 Fantasy Spotlight: DFS Value Plays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Another week, another fantasy spotlight. This week in the spotlight the focus is put on your <strong>DFS<\/strong> (daily fantasy sports) teams. If you play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.draftkings.com\/r\/BallsDeep35\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>DraftKings<\/strong><\/a> or <strong>FanDuel<\/strong> you know a huge part in making a lineup is looking for that standout value play. The spotlight this week will highlight five players that can be your difference makers in week 12. These players could have low ownership with high potential. The fantasy spotlight is officially turned on for week 12 as we look for those DFS value plays.<\/p>\n<h2>Week 12 Fantasy Spotlight: DFS Value Plays<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TaylTy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrod Taylor<\/a> QB Buffalo Bills<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: DraftKings $5,900 FanDuel $7,700<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TaylTy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tyrod Taylor<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong>Buffalo Bills<\/strong> host the <strong>Jacksonville Jaguars<\/strong> in week 12. Buffalo currently sits at 5-5 and are on the outside looking in for the playoffs. If Buffalo has any hopes of being a playoff team, this is a game they need to win. Taylor has been good at home. Seven of his 14 touchdowns this\u00a0season have come in Buffalo&#8217;s four home games. The mobility of the Bills quarterback makes him a very intriguing play against the Jaguars 22nd ranked rush defense. Although Jacksonville has fared well against the pass, they rank 25th in points allowed (25.3). More good news for Taylor and the Bills is star wide receiver <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WatkSa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sammy Watkins<\/a><\/strong> is expected to play for the first time since week two. Watkins will most likely be on a snap count however the threat of him being there will open up the field for Taylor. In a week in which there aren&#8217;t too many can&#8217;t miss DFS quarterback plays, Taylor offers both potential and value.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HydeCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carlos Hyde<\/a> RB San Francisco 49ers<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: DraftKings $4,800 FanDuel $6,800<\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>San Francisco 49ers<\/strong> take their nine-game losing streak into Miami week 12. While it&#8217;s unlikely that streak ends, it is highly likely <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HydeCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carlos Hyde<\/a><\/strong> has a good game. Hyde is in his second game back from injury and ran for 86 yards against the <strong>New England Patriots <\/strong>last week. At times he looked very determined running the football. Look for that determined running to continue this week against the <strong>Miami Dolphins<\/strong>. Miami comes into this week off an improbable win last week against the <strong>Los Angeles Rams<\/strong>. Two touchdowns in the final four and a half minutes propelled Miami to their sixth win of the season. However, Miami also brings the league&#8217;s 30th ranked rushing defense. Hyde, <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KaepCo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Colin Kaepernick<\/a><\/strong>, and the 49ers will look to expose the Dolphins with their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfl.com\/stats\/categorystats?tabSeq=2&amp;offensiveStatisticCategory=RUSHING&amp;conference=ALL&amp;role=TM&amp;season=2016&amp;seasonType=REG&amp;d-447263-s=RUSHING_YARDS_PER_GAME_AVG&amp;d-447263-o=2&amp;d-447263-n=1\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fifth-ranked rushing attack<\/a>. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HydeCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carlos Hyde<\/a> offers tremendous upside in week 12 and will most certainly be less than 10% owned in most fantasy contests.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MattRi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rishard Matthews<\/a> WR Tennessee Titans<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: DraftKings $5,800 FanDuel $6,200<\/h4>\n<p>Over the past few weeks <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MattRi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rishard Matthews<\/a><\/strong> has emerged as the #1 wide receiver for the <strong>Tennessee Titans<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MariMa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marcus Mariota<\/a><\/strong> has targeted Matthews <a href=\"http:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/gamelog\/_\/id\/15102\/rishard-matthews\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">28 times<\/a> over the past three games. The two have connected on 18 of those and converted three for touchdowns. On paper this a great matchup for the Titans against the <strong>Chicago Bears<\/strong> who rank dead last in the league against fantasy wide receivers. The Titans still have hopes of winning the <strong>AFC South<\/strong> and with the losses on Monday and Thursday night by the <strong>Houston Texans<\/strong> and <strong>Indianapolis Colts<\/strong> respectively, those hopes are still alive. Look for Mariota to continue to target Matthews in Chicago leading to a solid DFS stat line at a value price.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BarnGa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gary Barnidge<\/a> TE Cleveland Browns<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: DraftKings $3,600 FanDuel $4,800<\/h4>\n<p>Nothing is going right on the field for the <strong>Cleveland Browns<\/strong>. It has been a carousel of quarterbacks and lack of wins all season. For week 12 the carousel stops on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/McCoJo01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Josh McCown<\/a><\/strong>. While this doesn&#8217;t excite many in Cleveland, it does excite tight end <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BarnGa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gary Barnidge<\/a><\/strong>. Last Season with McCown under center most of the year, Barnidge went from no name to going to the <strong>Pro Bowl<\/strong>. Even last week in a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nfl.com\/gamecenter\/2016112001\/2016\/REG11\/steelers@browns#menu=gameinfo%7CcontentId%3A0ap3000000743058&amp;tab=recap\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">loss to the <strong>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong><\/a>, McCown and Barnidge hooked up for the only Browns touchdown of the game. While no one expects the Browns to beat the <strong>New York Giants<\/strong>, Barnidge will play a key role in what Cleveland does offensively. The Giants rank 21st against opposing tight ends. There is extremely good DFS value here. Use it.<\/p>\n<h3>Baltimore Ravens Defense<\/h3>\n<h4>Salary: DraftKings $3,100 FanDuel $4,500<\/h4>\n<p>With the Pittsburgh Steelers win on Thanksgiving night, the <strong>Baltimore Ravens<\/strong> need a win to keep pace in the <strong>AFC North<\/strong>. Baltimore faces beat up division rival the <strong>Cincinnati Bengals<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GreeA.00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A.J. Green<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BernGi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giovani Bernard<\/a> <\/strong>are both out long-term after suffering injuries last week against the Bills. The Ravens will be out to take full advantage of the Bengals depleted offense. Baltimore Ranks seventh against the pass and first against the run. It could be a very long day for the Bengals. Take full advantage of the undervalued Ravens defense in week 12.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Main Photo:<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/625614738\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 62.121212% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/625614738?et=l_R8SZKBRApfoaD2nHlaxA&amp;viewMoreLink=off&amp;sig=_UKeETgR0BfIvJ4uGp712ohFWde0yOgqY1lrE9Xzqgo=&amp;caption=true\" width=\"594\" height=\"369\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These players could have low ownership with high potential. 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