{"id":98754,"date":"2020-11-28T13:07:12","date_gmt":"2020-11-28T18:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=98754"},"modified":"2020-11-28T13:07:12","modified_gmt":"2020-11-28T18:07:12","slug":"week-12-draftkings-plays-dalvin-cook-darren-waller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/11\/28\/week-12-draftkings-plays-dalvin-cook-darren-waller\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 12 DraftKings Plays: Dalvin Cook, Darren Waller, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>That makes back-to-back winning weeks, can you believe it? One of my favorite aspects of fantasy football has become playing on DraftKings. Every week is like a new puzzle to figure out. Whether you are more of a cash game player or a tournament player, each presents a unique challenge. Let\u2019s take a look at my favorite Week 12 DraftKings plays.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>DraftKings Plays for Week 12<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Week 11 Recap<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s always good to be completely transparent and demonstrate accountability. That\u2019s what I like to do with everything I do and that goes for fantasy football as well. Whether it\u2019s bold takes or DraftKings recommendations, I always like to keep track of wins and losses. It\u2019s not only good for the readers to know, but also helps me learn from mistakes moving forward.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8RECAP THREAD\ud83d\udea8<br \/>For full transparency each week I&#39;ll recap my suggested <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DraftKings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#DraftKings<\/a> plays to see if they hit the 2.5x we generally shoot for each week!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FantasyFootball?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#FantasyFootball<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Fantasy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#Fantasy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FantasyFootballAdvice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#FantasyFootballAdvice<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFL<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NFLTwitter?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#NFLTwitter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DFS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#DFS<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BlazedRTs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BlazedRTs<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MyFantasyLeague?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MyFantasyLeague<\/a><br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2yGMhxQQvT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/2yGMhxQQvT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; \u2734\ufe0fRob Norton\u2734\ufe0f (@norton0723) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/norton0723\/status\/1330873574379433984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Looking back at Week 11, I bounced back. This week 46.7% of my recommendations hit the 2.5x value we look for in cash game lineups. This time the quarterback, wide receiver, and tight end groups all tied as the best group at a 50% success rate. Meanwhile, the running back group brought up the rear down at a 37.5% success rate. For me personally, I had a nice week. We\u2019ll look to keep the momentum going with the Week 12 DraftKings plays.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Week 11<\/strong> \u2013 $395 \u2192 $784 <span style=\"color: #00ff00;\"><strong>($389 PROFIT)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Year<\/strong> <strong>Total<\/strong> \u2013 $4,017 \u2192 $3,273 <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>($744 LOSS)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Week 12 DraftKings Plays<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Quarterbacks<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HerbJu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Herbert<\/a> (LAC) \u2013 $7,200 @ BUF<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that Justin Herbert is having one of the best rookie seasons by any quarterback in the history of the NFL. Herbert is currently on pace for 37 touchdowns. The rookie record is 27 touchdowns. Herbert also didn\u2019t start the first game either. He\u2019s averaging 26.7 fantasy points per game this season which is the best by any rookie quarterback in the history of the NFL. Anyone who has watched him play can see he makes all the throws and is smooth in doing so. This kid is special. This matchup is a nice one against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Bills<\/a>. The Bills allow the second-most DraftKings points to quarterbacks on the season. This game is also one of the fastest-paced matchups on the slate and one of the highest O\/U as well. This should be a fun one and Herbert should be slinging it all over the place and a great play this weekend.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Justin Herbert is on pace to be the best rookie QB in NFL history. He\u2019s on pace for <\/p>\n<p>397 completions (1st all time)<br \/>4,498 pass yards (1st all time)<br \/>37 passing TDs (1st all time) <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6Gen482L0E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/6Gen482L0E<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jasrifootball\/status\/1331261154732150785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 24, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MahoPa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Patrick Mahomes<\/a> (KC) \u2013 $8,000 @ TB<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>At first glance it might look like this is not a great matchup against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/buccaneers\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>. Tampa has allowed the second-fewest DraftKings points to quarterbacks this season. Tampa is also extremely stingy against the run, however, and that\u2019s their true strength is limiting opposing running backs. Ultimately when you\u2019re Patrick Mahomes the matchup doesn\u2019t matter. Mahomes is on his way to another MVP campaign this season with over 3,000 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, and only two interceptions. This matchup should be one of the highest-scoring on the slate. It seems as though the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_self\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> have realized they need to throw as often as possible with Mahomes as their best way of moving the ball. He\u2019s attempted at least 42 passes in three straight games now and has at least 348 passing yards in all three as well.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CarrDe02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Derek Carr<\/a> (LV) \u2013 $5,700 @ ATL<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>On the other side of that game is Derek Carr who is playing some of the best ball of his career right now. I featured Carr in my <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/11\/25\/fantasy-football-week-12-stream-team-derek-carr-sterling-shepard-and-more\/\" target=\"_self\">Stream Team<\/a> <\/strong>article\u00a0this week as well considering how juicy the matchup is. Carr hasn\u2019t been spectacular from a fantasy standpoint by any means but he\u2019s been solid more weeks than not. He\u2019s scored at least 20 DraftKings points in five games so far this year and really only had one bad game. This week against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/falcons\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a> is about as good as it gets. The Falcons allow the fourth-most DraftKings points to quarterbacks this year. The Falcons can also score points which should allow Carr to continue to throw more often. This game is also one of the highest O\/U on the slate and in a dome. Carr looks like one of the best salary-saving options on the slate this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Others to Consider:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MurrKy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyler Murray<\/a><\/strong> (ARI) \u2013 $8,200 @ NE,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=NewtCa00,NewtCa20&amp;search=Cam+Newton&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cam Newton<\/a><\/strong> (NE) \u2013 $6,400 v ARI,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RyanMa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matt Ryan<\/a><\/strong> (ATL) \u2013 $5,900 v LV<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Running Backs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/CookDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dalvin Cook<\/a> (MIN) \u2013 $9,500 v CAR<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Another week, another big Dalvin Cook game incoming. What\u2019s not to like this week? Cook has seen at least 22 carries in every game since Week 3 outside of the game against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/seahawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a> in which he left with an injury. He\u2019s scored at least 29 DraftKings points in every game besides for the Seahawks game and one other game. Cook is currently averaging 28.7 DraftKings points per game. Looking at the matchup, the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Panthers<\/a> are allowing the third-most DraftKings points to running backs this season. This game is also at home as a favorite. Cook is pricey but well worth paying up for this week.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ChubNi00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nick Chubb<\/a> (CLE) \u2013 $7,100 @ JAX<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Nick Chubb is often a fade for me on DraftKings and it has nothing to do with his talent. This guy might be the best pure runner in the NFL. The fade generally has to do with a lack of pass-game usage and the usual projected game script. This week, however, it\u2019s likely that the game script should be heavily in his favor against the hapless <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_self\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>. Since returning from injury two weeks ago Chubb has seen 19 and 20 carries and turned them into 126 and 114 yards. He looks fully healthy and it\u2019s unlikely that Jacksonville is going to be the team that slows him down.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Nick Chubb goes beast mode \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n<p>(via <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NFL<\/a>)<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/4dUo89f64I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/4dUo89f64I<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BleacherReport\/status\/1330612108950720512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 22, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/B\/BallKa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kalen Ballage<\/a> (LAC) \u2013 $5,800 @ BUF<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>That\u2019s now three straight weeks of at least 14 DraftKings points for Kalen Ballage. It\u2019s almost as if 2020 has been a little weird and a bit off. As strange as it is, Ballage needs to be taken seriously as a viable option until <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/EkelAu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Ekeler<\/a><\/strong> returns, which may be soon. Ballage has seen at least 15 carries and seen his targets increase for three straight weeks now as he\u2019s operated as the clear lead back for the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/chargers\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>. \u00a0During that stretch, Ballage has scored at least 14 DraftKings points in every game so far. This matchup against the Buffalo Bills is a nice one as well. This should be one of the faster-paced, higher-scoring matchups on the slate. The Bills also allow the tenth-most DraftKings points to running backs this season. As long as Ekeler misses this game, Ballage should be a good volume play.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RobiJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">James Robinson<\/a> (JAX) \u2013 $6,300 v CLE<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>James Robinson has been the waiver wire hero of the 2020 season. As an undrafted free agent rookie, he\u2019s been truly incredible. It\u2019s a bit surprising he was priced down this week after a solid showing against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> elite defense last week, he gets a matchup against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Browns<\/a>. The Browns are not a great matchup for running backs, but also not one to be scared of either. Robinson has been the model of consistency this season. He\u2019s scored double-digit DraftKings points in every single game this year. Robinson has also posted at least 94 total yards in four straight games now. The only concern was that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=ThomCh03,ThomCh05,ThomCh24&amp;search=Chris+Thompson&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chris Thompson<\/a><\/strong> was stealing targets and third-down snaps from him but with Thompson on the IR, Robinson is back to being a true three-down workhorse.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Others to Consider:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GallWa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayne Gallman<\/a> <\/strong>(NYG) \u2013 $5,000 @ CIN,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=DaviMi01,DaviMi20,DaviMi21&amp;search=Mike+Davis&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Davis<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(CAR) \u2013 $6,900 @ MIN,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HuntKa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kareem Hunt<\/a><\/strong> (CLE) \u2013 $5,600 @ JAX,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HillBr02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brian Hill<\/a><\/strong> (ATL) \u2013 $4,000 v LV<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Wide Receivers<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AlleKe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keenan Allen<\/a> (LAC) \u2013 $8,000 @ BUF<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>DraftKings finally priced Keenan Allen up where he should have been for a while now. It only took them 12 weeks to get him there. On one hand, it was starting to get egregious that they wouldn\u2019t just bump his price. On the other hand, it was something to take advantage of on a week in and week out basis. Even priced up, Allen looks like a good play. People might get worried that Allen could see shadow coverage from lockdown corner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WhitTr01.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tre\u2019Davious White<\/strong><\/a>. White, however, doesn\u2019t travel to the slot where Allen runs most of his routes, so that should ease some concern as it\u2019s likely <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=WillMi07,WillMi23,WillMi22,WillMi04,WillMi03,WillMi00,WillMi02,WillMi21&amp;search=Mike+Williams&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mike Williams<\/a><\/strong> will see a lot of White in this one. This should theoretically give Allen all the targets he can handle and that\u2019s proven to be a ton. Allen currently leads the NFL in both targets (112) and receptions (81) on the season. He\u2019s seen double-digit targets in every game except one with Justin Herbert as the quarterback and there\u2019s no reason to expect anything else in this one.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Keenan Allen vs New York<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 16 catches (career-high)<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 145 yards<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 1 TD<br \/>\ud83d\udd39 34.5 fantasy points <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iuGqQlc4ZH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/iuGqQlc4ZH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF\/status\/1330666455604539393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 23, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/P\/ParkDe01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DeVante Parker<\/a> (MIA) \u2013 $5,900 @ NYJ<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>DeVante Parker sees a nice boost in target share when <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WillPr01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preston Williams<\/a><\/strong> doesn\u2019t play. Williams is currently on the IR. That bodes well for the volume for Parker. He\u2019s now seen at least seven targets in three straight games, some of which were tough matchups. This week Parker gets to take on a terrible <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a> defense. The Jets are simply one of the worst all-around teams in the NFL. They have allowed the ninth-most DraftKings points to wide receivers so far this season. It would be nice if the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> would continue to start <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FitzRy00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Fitzpatrick<\/a><\/strong> at quarterback instead of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/T\/TagoTu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tua Tagovailoa<\/a><\/strong> as Fitzpatrick is much more aggressive in terms of getting the ball to Parker. It sounds like Tua will start, however, which is a slight downgrade to Parker. Even still, with Parker likely to see another seven targets at least, and at this price and this matchup, it\u2019s a nice spot for him to return nice value.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MimsDe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Denzel Mims<\/a> (NYJ) \u2013 $3,500 v MIA<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Let\u2019s go back to the well with Denzel Mims as a good punt play this week. Last week he came through with ten DraftKings points. He saw seven targets in the game and hauled in three of them for 71 yards. Mims has the fourth most air yards in the NFL over the last four weeks. He\u2019s been a favorite target of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FlacJo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Flacco<\/a><\/strong> but hasn\u2019t had that breakout performance yet. If he continues to see the targets and air yards that he\u2019s been seeing, it\u2019s only a matter of time before he pops. The matchup against the Miami Dolphins isn\u2019t a great one but it\u2019s not terrible either. Miami is solid against outside receivers so there is some concern but at this price, the volume plays. It sounds like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DarnSa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sam Darnold<\/a><\/strong> will start in this one so it carries a little more risk, but at this price, he still looks like a solid value play.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/J\/JoneJu02.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Julio Jones<\/a> (ATL) \u2013 $6,500 v LV<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Anytime there\u2019s a big price decrease on a player, there should be intrigue. Julio Jones saw his price fall by $1,000 from last week. It\u2019s all due to uncertainty with his injured hamstring. If Jones plays this week, this price is simply too cheap. Jones is obviously an elite receiver in terms of talent. As mentioned before, this game looks likely to be one of the most intriguing on the slate. Both teams can score and both aren\u2019t great at stopping other teams from scoring. This game has one of the highest O\/U on the slate and is being played in a dome. Keep an eye on the status of his hamstring because if he is likely to be a full-go this weekend, this price is just simply too cheap for a healthy Julio Jones.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Others to Consider:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DiggSt00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stefon Diggs<\/a> <\/strong>(BUF) \u2013 $7,600 v LAC,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DaviGa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriel Davis<\/a> <\/strong>(BUF) \u2013 $3,000 v LAC,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=override,BrowAJ00&amp;search=A.J.+Brown&amp;utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A.J. Brown<\/a><\/strong> (TEN) \u2013 $6,700 @ IND,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/M\/MoorD.00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>D.J. Moore<\/strong><\/a> (CAR) \u2013 $6,200 @ MIN,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/S\/ShepSt00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sterling Shepard<\/a><\/strong> (NYG) \u2013 $5,100 @ CIN,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/A\/AndeRo04.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robby Anderson<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(CAR) \u2013 $6,100 @ MIN<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tight Ends<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/K\/KelcTr00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travis Kelce<\/a> (KC) \u2013 $7,000 @ TB<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Yes, Travis Kelce is pricey, but there\u2019s something to be said about just plugging him in at a position that\u2019s been so terribly bad. It gives such an advantage when Kelce gives a 20-point advantage at tight end that others need to make up elsewhere. That might be exaggerating a bit, but Kelce is averaging 20.9 DraftKings points per game and only <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WallDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darren Waller<\/a> <\/strong>averages more than 11.9. It\u2019s one of the biggest position advantages there is. Kelce currently leads all tight ends in targets (90), receptions (66), receiving yards (896), and touchdowns (7) this year. It\u2019s been a truly dominant year for him. This week\u2019s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is not a great one by any means, but Kelce isn\u2019t your average tight end. This game should be a high-scoring affair and that should keep Kelce involved all game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Travis Kelce: 24 rec. of 15+ yards<\/p>\n<p>No other TE has more than 13 \ud83d\ude33 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XJtg4zhYzo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/XJtg4zhYzo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; PFF (@PFF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PFF\/status\/1332369114460016643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/W\/WallDa01.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Darren Waller<\/a> (LV) \u2013 $6,000 @ ATL<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Darren Waller has become the only tight end outside of Travis Kelce that can be considered reliable. He\u2019s basically the discount version at this point since he\u2019s in an offense not as high-powered. Heading into this week, Waller was second in the NFL in targets (84), receptions (60), and receiving yards (519) among all tight ends, trailing only Kelce in every category. He\u2019s currently averaging 14.4 DraftKings points and has scored double-digits in every game besides three so far. This week\u2019s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons is premium. As mentioned before, the Falcons&#8217; pass defense has been atrocious this season. Waller is the top target for Derek Carr so expect him to be targeted heavily in this one.<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HenrHu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hunter Henry<\/a> (LAC) \u2013 $4,800 @ BUF<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Hunter Henry has been fairly consistent this season. It hasn\u2019t resulted in any big games so far but most weeks have been serviceable. There\u2019s something to be said for that when the tight end position has been so brutally awful this season. Henry has seen at least four targets in every single game this season and at least six targets in every game besides two. He has four receptions in four straight games now and is averaging over ten DraftKings points per game in that span. This week\u2019s matchup against the Buffalo Bills is a good one. As mentioned before, this should be one of the fastest-paced and highest-scoring matchups on the slate. That should bode well for all players involved including Henry. The Bills have also allowed the third-most DraftKings points to tight ends this year. If you don\u2019t have the salary to pay up for Kelce or Waller, Henry makes for a solid option in the middle range this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Others to Consider:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HoopAu00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Hooper<\/a><\/strong> (CLE) \u2013 $3,800 @ JAX,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/F\/FantNo00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Noah Fant<\/a><\/strong> (DEN) \u2013 $4,200 v NO,\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/E\/EngrEv00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan Engram<\/a><\/strong> (NYG) \u2013 $4,500 @ CIN<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Defense\/Special Teams<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In terms of choosing a defense\/special teams, it\u2019s the last spot I fill in every week. It\u2019s pretty random but there are a few areas to gain an advantage. I look to target the heavily favored teams as they usually are playing with a lead. This forces their opponent to throw it more often which can help lead to extra sacks and turnovers and hopefully a touchdown. Another aspect to target is turnover and sack-prone quarterbacks. With that being said, my advice is to fill out the rest of your lineup first and then pick your favorite D\/ST out of the remaining money.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>My Tentative Cash Game Lineup<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>QB \u2013 Derek Carr<\/li>\n<li>RB \u2013 Dalvin Cook<\/li>\n<li>RB \u2013 Brian Hill<\/li>\n<li>WR \u2013 Keenan Allen<\/li>\n<li>WR \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/R\/RidlCa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Calvin Ridley<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>WR \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/C\/ColeKe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keelan Cole<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>TE \u2013 Darren Waller<\/li>\n<li>Flex \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/G\/GranJa00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jakeem Grant<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>DST \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/nfl-teams\/broncos\/\" target=\"_self\">Denver Broncos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure to tune in next week to see the results from my Week 12 DraftKings plays and to see the best picks for Week 13. 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