We’re looking for another solid DFS performance with our DraftKings Week 12 tournament lineup. There’s enough value on the table to pick a good mix among those with high ceilings (even if some have low floors). Of course, we’ll also base a compelling stack with an “all for nothing” vibe. Byes and five indie games take away some of the key everyday fantasy football studs, but our picks feature a great mix of stars and those who enjoy playing boom or bust in wide range, this is usually the combination you want in GPP competitions.
Before we break down our picks, here are the most notable scoring rules for DraftKings contests: Full point PPR, TDs pass four points, three point bonus for 100 yards, 100 yards receive, and 300 yards pass.
DraftKings Week 12 Picks: NFL DFS Lineups for GPP Tournaments
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QB Matt Ryan, Falcons @ Jaguars ($5,500). We’re not going to appreciate it: Ryan has been on a slump since Week 8. He delivered a superb 31.5-point DraftKing performance in Week 9, but his output for the remaining three weeks hit the mark. a total of 14.9 DK points. His recent poor play will likely see him play more; an added benefit of having him in the squad. Ryan will benefit from the alleged return of Cordarrelle Patterson, and Kyle Pitts will be able to open doors more often without Bill Belichick trying to stop him.
RB Saquon Barkley, Giants vs. Eagles ($6,300). We’re not going to act as if Barkley was electrified on his return from an ankle injury – he brought in a modest 11.6 DK in 12 touchdowns. However, we hope the firing of Jason Garrett and promotion to coach Freddie Kitchens in the final games will spark this offense. The Giants’ offensive line will have trouble blocking a Twitter troll, but sometimes a change in coaching staff can be the change a team needs to achieve more success. In the end, the price increase combined with the affordable price makes Barkley worth the gamble.
RB James Robinson, Jaguars vs. Falcons ($6,200). Robinson has cooled a bit since shooting four straight games with at least 19.1 DK points, but the Jaguars will host what appears to be an even team on paper. Robinson bets hard to make an impact on the ground, in the air and in the red zone. Wide receiver Jamal Agnew (hip) has been out of action for the season, so some of his short-zone goals will likely be redistributed to Robinson, perhaps helping him get a high DK score .
WR Diontae Johnson, Steelers @ Bengals ($6,600). Johnson has dominated goals in recent weeks, drawing 13 in five of his past seven games. Nor was he limited by the low-performance looks he saw in his first two seasons – he averaged 12.7 yards per catch in that span. If he continues to act as the clear No 1 we will lock him into our squad. Price is also good.
WEEK 12 PPR RANKING:
Midfielder | Run back | Wide receiver | Tight ending | VND / ST | Kicker
WR Brandin Cooks, Texans vs. Jets ($5,800). Our pick of Cooks draws the line between crazy and enduring. He’s burned us a few times this season, but there’s still reason to like him here. The erratic last week can be explained by bad weather and dominant approach. We are still intrigued by his four-match double-digit goal and what should be a favorable match. With his attractive target and friendly salary, Cooks is still favored by us. He has scored 20 DK points plus four more times this season.
WR Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers vs Vikings ($5,300). It’s been a beautiful journey for Aiyuk so far, but he seems to have ended up as firmly entrenched as one-third of the 49ers’ three-headed monster alongside George Kittle and Deebo Samuel. While Aiyuk will share the pie with those two dominant characters, he (and Samuel for that matter) offers enough flexibility that he can still get a lot of chances in a given match. .
WEEK 12 STANDARD RANKING:
Midfielder | Run back | Wide receiver | Tight ending | VND / ST | Kicker
TE Kyle Pitts, Falcons @ Jaguars ($6,100). The good news is that the Pitts won’t have to face a defense led by Bill Belichick that has pledged to vacate him. The better news is that he will be returning to Florida State, where he hit 26.3 DK points on his most recent visit – a 30-28 Falcons win over the Dolphins. The Falcons have been humiliated in head-to-head matches and there will be more to play than just tally in the victory column.
FLEX (RB) AJ Dillon, Packers vs. Rams ($5,900). It wasn’t the 2021 breakout we hoped for from Dillon, but he played better than his imaginary line, averaging 4.8 yards per take and reeling in all six entries. his spending. He is expected to lead the backyard once again and is a solid bet to boost his tangible fantasy output this time around.
DEF Texans vs Jets ($2,300). Picking the jet was an obvious tactic, but the Texans played tight defensively late into the game. They surrendered just 30 points while making six sacks and 10 points in their past two games. Manufacturing hit 31 DK points during that time period.
