Fantasy Football 2019 Week 12 Potential Breakout Players

Check out these five players if you are looking for someone with the potential to break out for a big fantasy football performance.

The fantasy football regular season is almost over. With two weeks left until the playoffs, fantasy owners are making their last push. If you need a win to stay alive, this post is for you. These players listed will be ones with the potential for a big scoring game and are still widely available in most leagues.

You likely already made your moves to fill in the void left by any player you have on a bye this week. But, those players may either have bad matchups or the potential to put up a stinker. With no wiggle room to make a mistake, you can’t risk starting those players.

In this piece, I will list one quarterback, one running back, one wide receiver, one tight end and one defense. All five players will be owned in less than 50 percent of ESPN leagues. Anyone owned in more leagues already has a lot of owners believing in their potential.

Mason Rudolph, @CIN

Putting the past in the past, Rudolph has a great matchup heading into week 12. The Bengals have one of the worst defenses in the league, allowing 22.7 fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks.

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The last time Rudolph and the Steelers faced Cincinnati, he threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns. While James Conner and JuJu Smith-Schuster have been ruled out for this game, the Steelers still have enough weapons to score against Cincy.

James Washington, Vance McDonald and Diontae Johnson are the top-three pass catchers with Jaylen Samuels coming out of the backfield. Rudolph is a solid pick for 2QB and deeper leagues.

Other considerations: Jeff Driskel, @WSH; Sam Darnold, vs. OAK

Bo Scarbrough, @WSH

Scarbrough was the Lions’ lead back last week. With Ty Johnson and J.D. McKissic both healthy, we could see a three-headed monster in this game. However, looking at the snap and carry counts, Scarbrough may have taken over the starting job.

Scarbrough, barely a week into the Lions system, carried the ball for 55 yards and a touchdown on 14 attempts. The Redskins allow 27.2 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season. The passing game may be taking a back seat with Jeff Driskel under center, so expect another high-volume game from Scarbrough.

Other considerations: Kalen Ballage, @CLE; Raheem Mostert, vs. GB

Randall Cobb, @NE

On paper, this may be the worst matchup for the Cowboys passing game. The Patriots are the best against quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers and seventh against the tight end.

However, when you’re the No. 3 wide receiver, you could fly under the radar. Cobb has seen eight, eight and seven targets in his last three games. He has a touchdown and at least 21.5 fantasy points in back-to-back games.

Amari Cooper looks to be close to 100 percent. Michael Gallup is also becoming a top-20 wide receiver. Cobb, especially in PPR leagues, can have a decent game as a flex play.

Other considerations: Deebo Samuel, vs. GB; Hunter Renfrow, @NYJ

Dallas Goedert, vs. SEA

Goedert is the 21st-ranked tight end in PPR scoring this season. I’m not sure if that’s more telling of Goedert’s performance or the weak tight end position. He’s been productive over the last month, scoring a touchdown in three of the last four games.

With the Eagles receivers banged up, more on that below, Goedert may be in line for another productive Sunday. He has at least four targets in each of his last five games.

Other considerations: Jacob Hollister, @PHI; Ryan Griffin, vs. OAK

Seahawks, @PHI

Now I know I just recommended an Eagles tight end but looking at the Philadelphia offense, there just isn’t much to be worried about. Zach Ertz will be targeted early and often. The receiving corps has been a letdown for most of the season.

The team just promoted Greg Ward. With the status of Alshon Jeffery and Nelson Agholor in question, the Seahawks secondary may not have much to worry about. Plus, the running back situation is still in flux between Jordan Howard, Miles Sanders and returning Jay Ajayi.

Other considerations: Raiders, @NYJ; Falcons, vs. TB

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These five players have the potential to put up big numbers, relative to others on the waiver wire. Though, there is also the chance of a bust. That’s the risk you’re taking, especially at this point in the season. Go big or go home.

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