{"id":76684,"date":"2019-11-22T07:01:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T12:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=76684"},"modified":"2019-11-22T07:01:14","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T12:01:14","slug":"fantasy-football-week-12-quarterback-start-sits-baker-mayfield-jared-goff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/11\/22\/fantasy-football-week-12-quarterback-start-sits-baker-mayfield-jared-goff\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football Week 12 Quarterback Start Sits: Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, More"},"content":{"rendered":"

Week 12 of the NFL season is right around the corner, and fantasy football owners everywhere are trying to optimize their lineups. Deciding on who to start and sit isn\u2019t easy, especially when a player like Baker Mayfield<\/a><\/strong> starts getting hot after a slow start to the season. Let\u2019s take a dive into all of the best start em\u2019, sit em\u2019 matchups of the week to put together the best possible lineup.<\/p>\n

Wide Receiver Start Sits<\/a>
\nRunning Back Start Sits<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff Highlight Fantasy Football Week 12 Quarterback Start Sits<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Start: Baker Mayfield<\/h3>\n

After an atrocious start to the season, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has steadily improved and is once more a reliable streaming option for fantasy. Over the past four week, Mayfield has thrown five touchdowns without throwing an interception while averaging 235 passing yards per game. He\u2019s taking care of the ball, and his yardage total should skyrocket when he takes on the Miami Dolphins in Week 12. He\u2019s my start of the week and should give you a strong performance in your quarterback slot.<\/p>\n

Sit: Jared Goff<\/h3>\n

Jared Goff<\/a><\/strong> is only as good as Sean McVay<\/strong> allows him to be, and the NFL figured out Sean McVay\u2019s offense. Over the past two weeks, Goff has thrown zero touchdowns, three interceptions, and averages just 208 passing yards per game. While he still has the ability to beat bad defenses (372\/2\/0 against Cincinnati three weeks ago) he faces an unfavorable matchup against a strong Baltimore Ravens defense. The Ravens have actually been a bad matchup for quarterbacks since acquiring Marcus Peters<\/a><\/strong>. Goff\u2019s going to have a bad week and you\u2019re better off leaving him on your bench.<\/p>\n

Start: Sam Darnold<\/h3>\n

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold<\/a><\/strong> has officially overcome his battles with the paranormal and is starting to play like a former third overall pick. Darnold put together a solid game two weeks ago before exploding for 293 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception against the Washington Redskins in Week 11. Washington obviously isn\u2019t a great defense, but they\u2019re not much than Darnold\u2019s Week 12 opponent, the Oakland Raiders. Oakland can\u2019t stop anything through the air, and their offense is good enough to turn this game into something of a shootout. Darnold should be a safe start with fairly high upside if this game gets out of hand.<\/p>\n

Sit: Jimmy Garoppolo<\/h3>\n

Jimmy Garoppolo<\/a><\/strong> is only good when he gets to play the Arizona Cardinals. In two games against his division rivals, Garoppolo has recorded 741 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions. In his other eight games, Garoppolo has recorded just 1,737 passing yards (217 yards per game), 10 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He\u2019s not capable of beating even an average defense, so the Green Bay Packers should be able to keep him in check. Even if George Kittle<\/a><\/strong> and Emmanuel Sanders<\/a><\/strong> make their way onto the field, you\u2019re better off looking somewhere else for quarterback help.<\/p>\n

Start: Derek Carr<\/h3>\n

Jon Gruden<\/strong> has Derek Carr<\/a><\/strong> playing his best football since 2016. So far, Carr is the QB17 in standard scoring and possesses the ability to produce a starting-caliber game any time he takes the field. The New York Jets have a bad defense and, as previously discussed, have a quarterback who can move the ball through the air. There\u2019s a very real chance this game turns into a shootout, and both quarterbacks should be good plays.<\/p>\n

Sit: Tom Brady<\/h3>\n

Predicting the demise of Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong> is never a smart thing to do, but you can probably find a better fantasy option in Week 12. Brady is in the midst of one of the worst stretches of his career thanks to a subpar offensive line and supporting cast. Over his past five games, Brady has thrown just four touchdowns to three interceptions while averaging 268 yards per game. Getting left tackle Isaiah Wynn<\/a><\/strong> back is going to help, but he probably won\u2019t have Mohamed Sanu<\/a><\/strong> or Phillip Dorsett<\/a><\/strong>. This isn\u2019t the end of Tom Brady, but you can probably find a better stream on the waiver wire.<\/p>\n

Start: Jeff Driskel<\/h3>\n

Matthew Stafford<\/a><\/strong> probably won\u2019t suit up in Week 12, which means Jeff Driskel<\/a><\/strong> is going to get another week under center. Driskel isn\u2019t a star quarterback by any means, but he loves to push the ball deep down the field. Kenny Golladay<\/a><\/strong> and Marvin Jones<\/a><\/strong> excel at winning contested catches, so Driskel always has a chance to rack up big yards on one or two plays. Additionally, Driskel\u2019s willingness to pick up yards on the ground makes him a safe floor, making him a smart play in just about any format.<\/p>\n

Sit: Daniel Jones<\/h3>\n

Daniel Jones<\/a><\/strong> has put together some solid outings, but he\u2019s also a turnover machine. The sixth overall pick is clearly trying to compensate for a bad roster by being overly aggressive, and that tends to backfire. Additionally, Jones has arguably the worst pocket presence in the league, causing him to fumble at an absurd rate. These issues aren\u2019t problems against bad defenses, but the Chicago Bears should be able to force multiple turnovers and limit Jones\u2019 big plays.<\/p>\n

Auto-Starts (Better Than Baker Mayfield, No Particular Order)<\/h3>\n

Deshaun Watson<\/a>, Drew Brees<\/a>, Russell Wilson<\/a>, Matt Ryan<\/a>, Dak Prescott<\/a>, Aaron Rodgers<\/a>, Lamar Jackson<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wide Receiver Start Sits<\/a>
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