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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 22, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End: Rob Gronkowski, Tampa Bay Buccaneers ($4,400)

Gronk is back. In Tampa Bay’s Monday night beatdown of the Giants, he caught 6-of-8 targets for 71 yards, and has seemingly returned to being a solid fantasy tight end again.

This week, the Bucs get the Colts who have been stingy on defense in 2021, but just allowed Dawson Knox to catch 6-of-10 targets for 80 yards. Gronk should return solid points for us this week.

Flex: Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos ($5,200)

Javonte Williams is still stuck in a dreaded timeshare with Melvin Gordon, but by just watching Broncos games, you can tell Williams is a better rusher. Perhaps the bye week prompted Denver to make Williams more of a lead back than a timeshare back.

Regardless, Williams has still been a steady fantasy contributor, and going up against the last-ranked rush defense should give him plenty opportunity to score points for our lineup.

D/ST: Philadelphia Eagles ($3,200)

While the Eagles’ offense has seen a recent resurgence, so has their defense. They’re currently the eighth-ranked fantasy football defense, and get a great matchup this week against the New York Giants, who allow the 12th-most fantasy points to defenses so far in 2021.

The Eagles’ defense came cheap and they have plenty of upside, so it’s a solid get for our lineup.