DraftKings NFL 2017: Week 12 Lineup
By Joe Romano
High Value Quarterbacks
Matt Ryan – Atlanta Falcons ($6,400) – The Atlanta Falcons seemed to have shaken off that Super Bowl hangover. They’re coming off two impressive wins against NFC playoff contenders. quarterback Matt Ryan is rounding out to his form from a season ago. He is the sixth highest scoring quarterback over the last four weeks. The Falcons get to stay home for Thanksgiving and welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
The Buccaneers defense has played better as of late but they’ve still surrendered the fourth most passing yards over the last four weeks. They have been saved by five interceptions. However those quarterbacks were Jay Cutler, Matt Moore, and Josh McCown. It’s safe to say that Ryan, DraftKings eighth ranked quarterback, could be in line for a big game in this divisional battle.
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Marcus Mariota – Tennessee Titans ($6,300) – Coming off a dud on Thursday night, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota may look unappealing to fantasy owners. Even in his four-interception game he managed double-digit points. He’s struggled in a season many thought would be his best yet.
This week the Titans travel to Indianapolis to challenge the Colts. This Colts defense started the season as an abysmal pass defense. They’ve played better, ranking 20th in points to opposing quarterbacks over the last four weeks. However, Mariota and the Titans will be looking to bounce back from that stinker on Thursday. I like him to out play his ninth placed ranking on DraftKings. The Titans will be able to run and throw on this defense despite it’s ranking the last four weeks. Mariota’s floor is always higher than most because of his rushing ability.