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DraftKings NFL 2021: Best lineup for Week 12

By Frankie Licausi

Nov 21, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) looks to pass in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) runs in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) runs in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receiver 1: Diontae Johnson, Pittsburg Steelers ($6,600)

Diontae Johnson has maintained his status as one of the highest-volume receivers in the NFL. He’s averaging 10.6 targets per game, which is tied for third in the league among receivers. He’s a bet for targets and fantasy points weekly, and a touchdown will propel him into top-10 status for that week.

Johnson plays the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 12 who allow the fifth-most passing yards per game in the NFL, and in a tough divisional matchup between two playoff-caliber teams, this game should be a shootout. Johnson may push for top-10 PPR status this week.

Wide Receiver 2: Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers ($5,700)

Mike Williams has cooled off a bit after a blazing-hot start to the season. He’s taken somewhat of a backseat to Keenan Allen, who has out-targeted him 48-22 and out-caught him 35-13 since their bye week. However, Williams is an integral part of this offense and it’s hard to lose trust in him after such a hot start to the year.

Williams and the Chargers take on the Denver Broncos who are a very middle-of-the-pack pass defense. In what should be a competitive game, Williams will see plenty of looks and provide us with a safe floor at wide receiver.

Wide Receiver 3: Elijah Moore, New York Jets ($5,600)

Since his Week 6 bye, Elijah Moore has been the WR4 in PPR leagues. I was high on Moore coming into the year as a serious sleeper player, and it looks like he’s shaping into one finally. Moore has asserted himself into every-week flex consideration, especially in PPR leagues.

This week, Moore and the Jets take on a horrible Houston Texans defense who allow the 11th-most fantasy points to wide receivers. Given that both teams aren’t good, this game will be a competitive one where Moore will see plenty of action as a rock-solid play for us.