Fantasy football waiver wire for Week 12: Bo Nix is really a QB1?
charles curtis
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Nov 17, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin (16) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Bo Nix (10) in the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881031 ORIG FILE ID: 20241117_tbs_ac4_431.JPG
Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season is over after a thrilling weekend of football.
And if you play fantasy football, you’re already planning ahead with waivers after a busy slate of games.
That’s what we’re here for, a roundup of some of the players you could be targeting ahead of Week 12.
Some of the names below might be taken already, but if not, there are a bunch of dudes who could change your fantasy fortunes this season. Let’s run through them, in no particular order, and we’ve updated this after the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans played on Monday Night Football
1. WR Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) celebrates with wide receiver Christian Watson (9) after catching a touchdown pass against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 34-13. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Sigh. We're doing this again? We're doing this again. He had four catches for 150 yards against the Bears, so maybe he'll catch on as a WR3 weekly. Or maybe he'll be a yo-yo who sometimes delivers big weeks.
2. QB Bo Nix, Denver Broncos
Oct 27, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
He's giving you some really good weeks with a smattering of rushing yards. Good enough for streaming nearly every week.
3. QB Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts
Oct 27, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs with the ball during the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
The benching seems to have helped. He might have some good weeks ahead.
4. TE Will Dissly, Los Angeles Chargers
Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers tight end Will Dissly (81) celebrates after scoring on a 29-yard touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881034 ORIG FILE ID: 20241117_tbs_al2_235.JPG
An 80-yard game along with a touchdown will get you on this list.
5. RB Cam Akers, Minnesota Vikings
Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Ronald Darby (25) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers (27) during the fourth quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-881016 ORIG FILE ID: 20241110_jcd_es0_0613.JPG
Second straight week with double-digit carries. Very noteworthy.
6. RB Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins
Nov 11, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright (25) runs the ball against Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
If De'Von Achane goes down with an injury, Wright could be a league-winner. Stash him.
It's Thursday and 'Fantasy Film Room' is back with Nate Tice and Matt Harmon. To start the show, Harmon introduces our brand new 'Fantasy Bros Trust Meter' that will determine how much we can trust certain fantasy players down the stretch of the season. The two look at 10 key fantasy contributors that have not proven their worth for a whole season and if we can trust them for the rest of the fantasy season.
Scott Pianowski revives his latest On Target column, examining the lack of receiving TDs for Trey McBride, what's up with the new Bears offense and more.
Week 11 has come and gone. Time to set our sights for Week 12. Matt Harmon and Sal Vetri are back for another 'Data Dump Wednesday' by sharing 10 data points you need to know for Week 12 to maximize your fantasy lineups. To end the show, Sal identifies two RBs that you need to stash on your bench that have contingent upside heading into the stretch run of the fantasy football regular season and playoffs.
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