This is it. It all comes down to this. You’re either in the playoffs or watching others battle for fantasy supremacy as you try to grab the consolation prize. Or perhaps you’re on the bubble?
Well then you need to make any necessary moves to grab the last playoff spot, since it’s the final week of the regular season for some leagues. We’ve got five guys that could be hidden gems this week and lead you to victory. Instead of some inspirational jumbotron-like speech, we’ll just show you our picks this week:
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Week 12 Sleepers
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Bobby Rainey RB - Tampa Bay
Rainey pretty much came out of nowhere last week as the top scorer in fantasy and looks to continue to prove he can be the featured back this week at Detroit. The Lions have given up 25 points per game and have been streaky this season, allowing the third most passing yards. Rainey should be good for at least 11 or 12 points. If you have him, play him!
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Case Keenum QB - Houston
This guy has been somewhat of an enigma this season but chances are he might be a free agent in your league if you’re desperate. First off, he plays Jacksonville, which is reason enough to consider him a Week 12 starter. Second, he’s thrown eight touchdowns and only one interception this season, though he’s coming off a week where he struggled a little. Keenum has some weapons and he knows the system, so 12 or 13 points seems very possible.
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Donald Brown RB - Indianapolis
Last week was a good one for Brown, who found the endzone twice. He might not get a ton of carries but he’s made the most of them and continues to prove he can play. This week he goes up against an Arizona defense that is playing well as of late, allowing the second fewest rushing yards per game in the NFL. Much like Austin, proceed with caution.
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Miles Austin WR - Dallas
It’s been three games since the Pro Bowl receiver played, though he hasn’t caught a pass since the end of Sept. Austin should matchup nicely against a New York Giants defense that gives up almost 26 points – and 336 yards – per game. This is a risky play since Austin could be quite rusty, but if you can grab him off waivers or are forced to play a bench receiver, he’s your man.
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Rueben Randle WR - New York Giants
Randle has played well as of late while remaining under the radar. After 37 yards receiving and a touchdown last week, he faces a Dallas team that has battled injuries on defense, a defense that has also given up the most passing yards this season. The Giants are down but not out and looking to make another late season run. We expect a big game.
