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Week 12 Fantasy Football: Prime Matchups to Target, from Jacoby Brissett to a Deep Sleeper in Shedeur Sanders
As the fantasy football playoffs loom, Week 12 victories will be secured by managers who expertly target vulnerable defensive matchups. The key is to look beyond the obvious stars and identify the situational advantages that can deliver a crucial win.At quarterback, Jacoby Brissett stands as the week's top streamer. Since Week 6, he has been the QB4 in per-game scoring, averaging 21.9 points, and he now draws a Jacksonville Jaguars defense allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to the position. Sam Darnold also presents a compelling option against a Tennessee Titans secondary that is the league's worst at covering outside receivers, boasting a 71.1% completion rate allowed. For those seeking a rebound, Bryce Young is set up for success against a San Francisco 49ers defense that is last in both sacks and quarterback pressure rate, a weakness that has allowed four straight QBs to top 20 fantasy points.In deep formats, consider the ultimate sleeper: Shedeur Sanders. Despite a poor debut, his arm talent is evident, and he faces a Las Vegas Raiders pass rush that has generated the second-lowest pressure rate in the NFL.The running back position offers several exploitable situations. Alvin Kamara, if healthy, faces an Atlanta Falcons defense that gives up the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs and is second-worst in yards after contact allowed.Rhamondre Stevenson, even in a timeshare, is a strong flex play against a Cincinnati Bengals unit that allows the most fantasy points, the most touchdowns, and has the worst run stuff rate in the league. With Jaylen Warren banged up, Kenneth Gainwell could see increased work against a Chicago Bears defense that is notoriously weak against outside runs, surrendering 6.01 yards per carry on such attempts. At wide receiver, the matchups are equally promising.Cedric Tillman is a prime candidate for a breakout against a Raiders secondary that has been torched by outside receivers for the fourth-most fantasy points. His chemistry with Shedeur Sanders on in-breaking routes could be the key.Jalen Coker is a intriguing play in the slot against a 49ers defense that has allowed the most fantasy points per game to inside receivers. With Marvin Harrison Jr.out, Michael Wilson becomes a primary target once more against a Jacksonville Jaguars secondary that has struggled with outside receivers all season. Rashid Shaheed's deep-threat ability is perfectly suited to attack a Tennessee Titans defense that is second-worst in yards per pass attempt allowed to outside receivers and has given up five deep passing touchdowns.For tight ends, Hunter Henry is the clear streaming target. The Cincinnati Bengals have been a fantasy goldmine for the position, allowing the most points per game with eight different tight ends scoring double-digit PPR points in their last eight games. In Week 12, the path to victory is paved by strategically attacking these specific defensive weaknesses.
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