NFL DFS Bargain Bin: Week 12 Sunday Slates
NFL DFS Bargain Bin: Week 12 Sunday Slates Running Backs
Kareem Hunt, CLE at JAX ($5,600-DK/$6,600-FD)
Hunt has undoubtedly lost appeal in the eyes of some with the Week 10 return of Nick Chubb, but what is at least a slightly reduced role is already accounted for in his shrinking salaries on both sites. Moreover, it’s worth noting Hunt still logged 22 (38 snaps) and 14 touches (36 snaps) against the Texans and Eagles, respectively, in Chubb’s first two games back, posting a 32-115-1 line on the ground and a 4-38 tally through the air on five targets over that span.
The matchup versus the Jaguars run defense isn’t as appealing as it was earlier in the season, as Jacksonville has given up just 97.7 rushing yards per contest over the last three, and also boasts top-half-of-the-league rankings in adjusted line yards (3.97) and RB yards (4.09) surrendered per carry on the season. However, Hunt has certainly overcome tough matchups before, and he often has a chance to capitalize on a front seven Chubb has already softened up with his hard running certainly works in his favor. Additionally, Hunt’s clear-cut passing game role takes his upside to the next level, while the fact Jacksonville has given up a robust 62-441-2 line through the air to RBs dovetails perfectly with that aspect of his offensive profile.
Wayne Gallman, NYG at CIN ($5,000-DK/$5,700-FD)
Gallman is still set to split early-down carries with Alfred Morris in Week 12, but it’s the former that seems to have a clear red-zone role, making him particularly appealing on a week when there are relatively sparse options in terms of value running backs. Gallman officially has 13 red-zone touches (10 rushing, three receiving) this season, with all of them occurring from the 10-yard line in. He also has five rushing scores over his last four games and has logged multiple targets in three of those contests to boot.
The Bengals’ work against the run has also been highly suspect most of the season, as Cincy is allowing the fourth-most rushing yards per game (136.2) along with an NFL-high 4.93 adjusted line yards per carry and the second-most RB yards per tote (5.24). Granted, the Giants’ offensive line has been one of the worst at opening up running lanes (bottom-three rankings in adjusted line yards and RB yards per carry facilitated), but that may be begin to change in Week 12 due to a combination of a change at O-Line coach and the highly favorable matchup.