It was a roller coaster of a week for the quarterback position in Week 11 of fantasy football. Weekly standouts like Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson put up duds, relatively speaking. However, upstart rookie Bo Nix had the best passing day of his young career against the Falcons, putting up 300+ yards and four touchdowns. Some of Nix’s most fantasy-friendly games have come with plenty of rushing production, but all of his significant damage was done through the air in this one.
While the Lions pulled off an epic comeback against the Texans last week, Jared Goff inexplicably threw four interceptions. He shook that off in a major way against the overmatched Jaguars in a 52-6 blowout. Goff was so efficient that the Lions scored a touchdown on each of their first seven drives of the game. The Jags are a bad defensive unit, but that’s still a remarkable accomplishment.
But perhaps the biggest surprise of the week came from Taysom Hill. While it’s hard to imagine any fantasy managers playing Hill in the QB position of their fantasy teams, he is both QB- and TE-eligible in some leagues, including Yahoo!. Ironically, he did throw an interception on one of his two throws, but he also hauled in eight catches for 50 yards and 138 rushing yards on seven carries. Whether he was played as a QB or TE, that is massive fantasy production.
Who are the best fantasy QBs for Week 12?
Looking ahead to Week 12, can the studs return to form? Jayden Daniels encountered a tough test last Thursday night against a suddenly stout Eagles defense. And that came after facing the always-tough Steelers in Week 10. This week, things get much softer against the Cowboys. Dallas is coming off a bye and getting healthier, but the team is in disarray right now. With Dak Prescott out for the year and CeeDee Lamb dealing with a back injury, Daniels will likely be itching to shake off the Philly loss. Expect him to pepper Terry McLaurin with targets after the Eagles shut down his favorite receiver.
Jalen Hurts didn’t have his best game against Washington, missing some open receivers and being off-target on others. However, with A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert all healthy, he should have plenty of opportunities to bounce back against the Rams on Sunday Night Football.
Speaking of wanting to get the taste of last week out of his mouth, Lamar Jackson is another top candidate to rebound this week. Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have given the reigning MVP fits, but Jackson typically has the answers for just about every other defense. He’ll face a tough test against the Chargers in the Harbaugh Bowl, but we’re betting on a redemption game here.
Who are the QBs on byes in Week 12?
As we prepare for Week 12, let’s not forget about the quarterbacks on bye:
- Atlanta Falcons: Kirk Cousins and company are on bye this week, but they should return in good health to take on the Chargers in what should be a tough matchup.
- Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen gets Week 12 off, which is probably a good thing since it will give his banged-up receivers some time to heal. Keon Coleman just missed his second straight game, and Amari Cooper is still dealing with a wrist issue.
- Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow has been red hot lately, so having to sit him with the bye this week is a tough pill to swallow. The week off will likely do Tee Higgins some good, though, as he’s been dealing with a quad injury.
- New Orleans Saints: The Saints did put up 35 against the Browns in Week 11, but they are banged up and can use the time to get healthy. Taysom Hill stepped up in a big way against the Browns, but the break should help the Saints come out strong against the Rams in Week 13.
- New York Jets: The Jets are in shambles right now. It looked as though Aaron Rodgers and company were going to escape Week 11 with a win over the Colts, but they fell short.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence has been dealing with an injured non-throwing shoulder, so Mac Jones has been under center for Jacksonville the last couple of weeks. There is some optimism that Lawrence may return following the bye.
Who are the best fantasy QB waiver pickups Week 12?
If you’re looking to bolster your roster, consider these waiver wire pickups. Anthony Richardson is still rostered in just 47 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but don’t expect that to be the case following this week. He was 20-for-30 for 272 yards and a touchdown against the Jets, adding 32 yards on 10 carries, including two more scores. If he can stay healthy, his athletic gifts will give him a chance to be productive each week.
Drake Maye continues to go overlooked, rostered in just 14% of Yahoo! leagues. He can be very productive in favorable matchups despite a lack of potent offensive weapons. Against the Rams in Week 11, Maye compiled 282 yards and connected on two touchdowns, adding 28 yards on three carries. In games where Maye uses his legs more, he should have plenty of opportunities to return value.
Who are the best fantasy QB sleepers Week 12?
Both of our sleepers come from the same game, and it’s a little risky considering the AFC North battles can often devolve into defensive struggles. Jameis Winston is fearless, and while that could lead to interceptions, it could also result in scoring as he develops chemistry with his receivers.
If Winston is throwing, Russell Wilson will likely need to take to the air to keep pace. The Browns have given up points this season, and Wilson will look to connect with George Pickens in what could be a surprisingly high-scoring affair.
What are the biggest QB injuries Week 12?
Trevor Lawrence continues to deal with an injured non-throwing shoulder. The Jaguars are on bye in Week 12, but there’s optimism he may return in Week 13.
The Giants have decided to bench Daniel Jones coming out of their bye week. Although Jones is healthy, he’s been demoted to QB3. Head coach Brian Daboll has opted for Tommy DeVito over Drew Lock due to DeVito’s previous success in this system. However, we don’t see him having much success in terms of fantasy performances.
As we gear up for Week 12, keep an eye on these developments. The fantasy landscape is always changing, and every decision counts!
