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Fantasy Football, Week 12: High value plays for FanDuel

By Dylan Broady

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass during the first quarter in the game against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass during the first quarter in the game against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field on November 8, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 14: Tight end Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates his touchdown as teammate wide receiver Ryan Grant #11 looks on against the New York Jets during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 14: Tight end Eric Ebron #85 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates his touchdown as teammate wide receiver Ryan Grant #11 looks on against the New York Jets during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

Eric Ebron, Indianapolis Colts, $5,500

Stats: 463 receiving yards, 9 touchdowns, 1 rushing touchdown

Eric Ebron was used a decoy all game long against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11. We don’t see one of Andrew Luck’s favorite targets being used in such a way going forward. Ebron has helped this offense churn all season long. We project Ebron to have a significant role in this Week 12 homestand against what we have already mentioned in a very poor Miami Dolphins defense. Ebron has caught nine touchdowns and rushed for another in 10 games played this season.

His touchdown per game average is the best in the league among tight ends this season. The simple fact that Ebron has managed to still be highly useful with the return of Jack Doyle speaks volumes in the fantasy football world. He will be heavily utilized going forward. We have no doubts in his on field presence week in and week out. Ebron has an amazing opportunity to get back to his high scoring ways. Don’t let one week of him being used as a sitting duck fool you.

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His price tag on FanDuel this week among tight ends is fantastic and one we need to jump on and take advantage of. Ebron is tied for the ninth-most expensive tight end heading into Week 12. The Dolphins are 20th against the pass this season. Andrew Luck will have no problems carving up this defense and using his big time tight end in the process. Don’t fade on Ebron this week. The Colts have proven they can beat you with multiple offensive packages and playmakers.

Prediction: 85 receiving yards, 1 touchdown