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Fantasy Football, Week 12: Best lineup with start/sit advice

By Dylan Broady

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 18: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after a touch down against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 18: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates after a touch down against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns in action during their game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 30, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns in action during their game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 30, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

LINEUPS

QUARTERBACKS 

START: BAKER MAYFIELD, CLEVELAND BROWNS

Baker Mayfield is one piece of a very interesting puzzle in Cleveland. He brings a much needed electricity to the field each week. Mayfield will be playing the league’s worst defense in Week 12. His 250 yards per game and two touchdowns should help encourage you to use him as a streaming option in Week 12.

SIT: CASE KEENUM, DENVER BRONCOS 

Keenum hasn’t been a great quarterback all season long. Week 12 isn’t a good matchup against a Pittsburgh defense who is currently 6th-ranked against the pass and overall. This simply is a matchup you should avoid at all costs.

RUNNING BACKS

START: JOE MIXON, CINCINNATI BENGALS 

Joe Mixon has performed well against most teams this season. His 73 rushing yards per game and five touchdowns in eight games played is something to keep in mind this week. Mixon will play the 28th-ranked rush defense of the Cleveland Browns. Mixon at the very least is a RB2.

SIT: CHRIS CARSON, SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 

Even though Carson out touched both Penny and Davis against Green Bay, this is a running back by committe approach each week. Pete Carrol will ride the hot hand. The Seahawks draw the Panthers 8th-ranked rush defense in Week 12.

WIDE RECEIVERS 

START: ODELL BECKHAM JR, NEW YORK GIANTS 

OBJ has lit up the scoreboard as of late. We see that trend continuing against a reeling Eagles defense in Week 12. OBJ has now amassed 426 receiving yards and four touchdowns in his last four games. The Philadelphia Eagles are 26th-ranked against the pass heading into Week 12.

SIT: KEENAN ALLEN, LOS ANGELES CHARGERS 

Keenan Allen has done nothing wrong to be in a sit category. He is going up against the Arizona Cardinals 4th-ranked pass defense in Week 12. It’s a possibility even if it’s a stretch that he will be fazed out by double coverage in this matchup.

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TIGHT ENDS

START: ERIC EBRON, INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 

That’s right, we are starting the leagues touchdown leader amongst tight ends in a Week 12 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. We don’t see Ebron playing decoy going forward. He should have a nice bounce back game in Week 12.

SIT: GREG OLSEN, CAROLINA PANTHERS 

Olsen did catch a touchdown in Week 11, but was targeted only three times with two receptions. Olsen has become touchdown dependent going forward. We see a lot of great matchups in Week 12. Avoid this one if you can. Olsen serves more as a decoy than a serious fantasy threat.

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