Fantasy Football: Ten Players Who’ll Out/Underperform Projections in NFL Week 12
Week 12 of the NFL season is upon us, and fantasy football managers are scrambling to make the right lineup decisions. With so many players to choose from, it can be difficult to know who will produce and who will disappoint. To help you make the best choices, here are ten players who are projected to either out- or underperform their projections in Week 12:
Quarterbacks
Outperform: Justin Fields, Chicago Bears
Fields has been on a tear in recent weeks, and he’s projected to have another big game in Week 12 against the New York Jets. The Jets have allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season, and Fields should be able to put up big numbers through the air and on the ground.
Underperform: Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
Murray has been struggling all season, and he’s projected to have another tough game in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have a strong pass rush, and they’re likely to put a lot of pressure on Murray. He’s also dealing with a hamstring injury, which could limit his mobility.
Running Backs
Outperform: Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots
Stevenson has been a workhorse for the Patriots this season, and he’s projected to have a big game in Week 12 against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have allowed the most fantasy points to running backs this season, and Stevenson should be able to take advantage of that.
Underperform: Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys
Elliott has been a disappointment this season, and he’s projected to have another tough game in Week 12 against the New York Giants. The Giants have a strong run defense, and they’re likely to make it difficult for Elliott to get going.
Wide Receivers
Outperform: Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers
Watson has emerged as a star for the Packers this season, and he’s projected to have a big game in Week 12 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have allowed the most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, and Watson should be able to take advantage of that.
Underperform: DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals
Hopkins has been a disappointment this season, and he’s projected to have another tough game in Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers have a strong secondary, and they’re likely to make it difficult for Hopkins to get open.
Tight Ends
Outperform: Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars
Engram has been a pleasant surprise for the Jaguars this season, and he’s projected to have a big game in Week 12 against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens have allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends this season, and Engram should be able to take advantage of that.
Underperform: Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Kelce is one of the best tight ends in the NFL, but he’s projected to have a tough game in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have a strong defense, and they’re likely to make it difficult for Kelce to get open.
Defense/Special Teams
Outperform: New York Jets Defense
The Jets defense has been playing well all season, and they’re projected to have a big game in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears. The Bears have allowed the most fantasy points to defenses this season, and the Jets should be able to take advantage of that.
Underperform: Dallas Cowboys Defense
The Cowboys defense has been a disappointment this season, and they’re projected to have another tough game in Week 12 against the New York Giants. The Giants have a strong offense, and they’re likely to put up a lot of points against the Cowboys.
These are just a few of the players who are projected to either out- or underperform their projections in Week 12. Be sure to do your own research and make the best lineup decisions for your team. Good luck!