Fantasy Football 2021 – The recap after Matchday 12

The running-back position is more key than ever in Fantasy this season, with huge performances every week, but also many injuries for the starters.

[Format utilisé : PPR]

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The perfect team

Position	Player	Team	Points
QB	Josh Allen	BUF	28.7
RB	Leonard Fournette	TB	44.1
RB	Joe mixon	CIN	32.3
WR	Jaylen waddle	MIA	28.7
WR	Tee Higgins	CIN	23.4
YOU	Jack doyle	IND	20.1
FLEX	Elijah mitchell	SF	27.8
DST	Dolphins	MIA	28.0
K	Daniel Carlson	LV	21.0

A week after Jonathan Taylor’s 5 touchdowns, Leonard Fournette offered himself a quadruple… against the Colts. The Bucs RB was excellent on the ground, with a game at 100 yards and a hat-trick, and he was also often targeted by Tom Brady in the game of short passes (7 receptions, 31 yards, 1 TD). Another running-back which is hot at the moment, Joe Mixon signed a personal best with 165 yards against the Steelers, and 2 touchdowns to the key.

The young WRs were in the spotlight again this weekend, with a rookie and a sophomore in the spotlight. The first is Jaylen Waddle, very good since the start of the season, but who has just completed his benchmark match in the elite, including a first time over 100 yards (137 yards, 1 TD). Often in the shadow of Ja’Marr Chase this year, Tee Higgins showed Sunday with 6 receptions, 114 yards and 1 touchdown.

Despite his 2 interceptions, Josh Allen signs the biggest score for a QB this week, thanks to 4 touchdowns. He finished with 260 yards in the air and 43 more on the ground. At TE, Jack Doyle surprised for Indianapolis. Little in sight this season, he has 6 receptions for 81 yards and 1 touchdown.

Decidedly in much better shape in recent weeks, the Miami defense feasted against Carolina. The Dolphins total in particular 5 sacks, 3 interceptions 1 blocked punt and 1 touchdown. Impeccable Thursday against Dallas (8/8), Daniel Carlson is the most prolific kicker of the week.

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The top 5 by position

QB	Team	Pts Fantasy	RB	Team	Pts Fantasy
Josh Allen	BUF	269.1	Jonathan taylor	IND	286.1
Jalen hurts	PHI	258.7	Austin Ekeler	LAKE	242.7
Tom brady	TB	258.4	Joe mixon	CIN	215.6
Justin herbert	LAKE	251.5	Najee harris	PIT	198.0
Patrick mahomes	KC	251.5	Leonard Fournette	TB	196.5
WR	Team	Pts Fantasy	YOU	Team	Pts Fantasy
Cooper Kupp	LAR	275.2	Travis Kelce	KC	185.5
Deebo Samuel	SF	236.9	Mark Andrews	BALL	166.1
Tyreek hill	KC	234.6	Darren waller	LV	129.3
Davante Adams	GB	218.3	TJ Hockenson	DET	128.4
Justin jefferson	MIN	206.7	Dalton schultz	DAL	124.7
DEF	Team	Pts Fantasy	K	Team	Pts Fantasy
Patriots	BORN	131.0	Nick folk	BORN	140.0
Bills	BUF	109.0	Daniel Carlson	LV	108.0
Cowboys	DAL	103.0	Justin tucker	BALL	108.0
Colts	IND	101.0	Chris Boswell	PIT	104.0
Dolphins	MIA	99.0	Greg joseph	MIN	103.0

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Waivers: Players to add this week

Quarterbacks

Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints)

On a series of 4 defeats in a row, the Saints seem to want to change things. The latest rumors from New Orleans announce that Taysom Hill is expected to start this Thursday against Dallas. If his potential as a passer remains limited, his mobility is very interesting and can lead to some good performances in Fantasy.

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins)

The Dolphins’ QB remains available in a lot of leagues and his performances over the last two games are very good. His relationship with Jaylen Waddle is starting to be particularly interesting.

Other QBs to follow: Carson Wentz (IND), Jimmy Garoppolo (SF)

Running-backs

Dontrell Hilliard (Tennessee Titans)

The situation clears up a bit on the backfield of the Titans. Adrian Peterson has been cut, Jeremy McNichols is unavailable, so D’Onta Foreman and Dontrell Hilliard remain. The two RBs were shown in the defeat of Tennessee, with more than 100 yards each on the ground. The competition is still there, but you can add Hilliard this week.

Alexander Mattison (Minnesota Vikings)

Dalvin Cook’s injury opens the door for Alexander Mattison, who has already shown his qualities when he had to replace the star RB of the Vikings. With a playing volume of number 1, he immediately became a starter in the Fantasy roster.

Chuba Hubbard (Carolina Panthers)

The information fell yesterday, Christian McCaffrey will not play the season again. Suddenly, Chuba Hubbard, who replaced him between Week 4 and 8, should once again become the number 1 RB of the Panthers. Ameer Abdullah can take a few touches from him, but if he gets close to 20 touches per game like earlier in the season, he will be an interesting player.

Jamaal Williams (Detroit Lions)

Affected in the game against Chicago, D’Andre Swift suffers from a shoulder pain, and the Lions have no interest in rushing his return. In his absence, Jamaal Williams took on the responsibilities of RB number 1 on Thursday, and he will continue to do so in future games.

Other BRs to follow: Boston Scott (PHI), Matt Breida (BUF), Tevin Coleman (NYJ)

Receivers

Kendrick Bourne (New England Patriots)

The Pats’ WR may be a risky choice given his irregularity and a game against Buffalo this weekend, but his latest performances are interesting. His relationship with Mac Jones seems to be growing stronger, and he is therefore more often targeted.

Van Jefferson (Los Angeles Rams)

The arrival of Odell Beckham Jr could have hurt him, but the injury of Robert Woods ultimately benefited him. Van Jefferson is pretty much a starter for the Rams right now, and the volume of play is enough to make him shine. He relies on his speed and explosive actions, which can make him a riskier choice.

Other WRs to follow: Russell Gage (ATL), Josh Reynolds (DET), DeSean Jackson (LV)

Tight-ends

Cole Kmet (Chicago Bears)

Sure, Jimmy Graham is still there to score a little touchdown every now and then, but the Bears’ most active TE is Cole Kmet. Evidenced by the 11 balloons thrown in his direction by Andy Dalton on Thursday.

Other TEs to follow: Foster Moreau (LV), Jack Doyle (IND)