Fantasy Football, Week 12: High value plays for DraftKings

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 28:Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) turns back to hand off the ball to Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (25) during the game between the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the O.Co Stadium in Oakland, California. (Photo by Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 21: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Vikings defeated the Jets 37-17. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings, $5,500

Stats: 2,947 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 86 rushing yards, 1 touchdown

Kirk Cousins comes into Week 12 at a crazy value. He is the 18th-most expensive quarterback on DraftKings. A completely insane value for a guy who can light up the scoreboard. The Packers are fifth-ranked against the pass, but 26th-ranked against the rush. This is a recipe for disaster against a Vikings offense that has two reliable runners at their disposal.

Cousins is seventh-ranked in passing yards heading into this big divisional showdown. This game should be a back-and-forth affair, boasting two quarterbacks who can score at will. Cousins needs to be utilized this week in every lineup, as his value is insanely high. Cousins has averaged 295 passing yards and two touchdowns per game in his first season as the Vikings quarterback. His 289 completions is ranked No.1.

Although the Packers defense is ranked in the top five against the pass, they are extremely vulnerable on the ground. They have allowed 350 overall yards, 126 rushing yards, 223 passing yards and 24 points per game this season. Cousins has multiple weapons at his disposal and we can’t say enough how much he needs to be utilized in your lineups this week. His current price tag will open up your whole lineup.

Prediction: 325 passing yards, 3 touchdowns