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The Shot Caller's Report - Quarterbacks
Your Guide To Fantasy Lineups: Week 12
11/20/14
QBs | RBs | WRs

The late season injury bug looms large this week, as injuries to major role players may have decimated your lineups and roster depth. Let’s peer into the crystal ball to see what swirls inside, and see if this week’s SCR can bring you one step closer to your fantasy playoffs.

Note: Fantasy points based on FF Today’s standard scoring system.

Bye Weeks: Panthers, Steelers

Jay Cutler

Jay Cutler has thrown at least two touchdowns in seven out of ten games this season.


Grab a Helmet

Jay Cutler v. TB: RGIII at home against Tampa in this spot failed miserably last week, but second times the charm! Cutler and the Bears offense showed life last week against the Vikes. Despite throwing two more interceptions to up his total to 12, Cutler had just about his best game of the season with a 330-3 line, good for 30.6 fantasy points. Despite taking most of the heat for his team’s failings, Cutler has been a QB1 all year long, and should continue to be one this week against Tampa. The Bucs are giving up the 11th most points to QBs (22.5 ppg), and despite beating up on the dysfunctional Redskins last week, still aren’t a good team. Take the good with the bad, and roll Cutler out there with confidence.

Tony Romo @ NYG: Interesting Romo stat: After 9 games in 2013 Romo had attempt 30+ passes in all but one game. After 9 games in 2014, Romo has attempted 30 or more passes only 3 times. The dip in attempts has taken Romo from a QB1 to a mid-range QB2. But with a week to get his back healthier, Romo makes for an interesting stream option for teams that might have a lower tier starter. Romo has averaged 264 yards and 2-plus scores a game in his last three outings against the Giants. The New York defense nearly won despite 5 interceptions from Eli Manning, and while they are game at home, the mauling Dallas run game should give Romo chances to abuse the play action to great success.

Colin Kaepernick vs. WAS: If it seems this year’s QB class has underwhelmed as a whole, you’re not alone. Other than Luck, Rodgers, and Manning, there has been a group of QBs yo-yoing between great and mediocre. I’ve been playing QB carousel in several of my leagues, and trying to base starts on match-ups. Kaepernick has been one of those QBs hovering right on the border of QB1/2 status. His incredibly high floor is bolstered by the fact he has a passing touchdown in every game and is always going to get you rushing yards. This week he gets a Redskin squad allowing the 3rd most fantasy points to QBs. It’s mind boggling Kaepernick doesn’t have a rushing touchdown yet this year, but expect that to change soon. If you have Colin, this is a great week to get him in your lineup.

Grab a Headset

Drew Stanton @ SEA: After a sterling start against the team that drafted him, Stanton struggled to generate points over the last three quarters against the Lions. His final line of 306 yards and 2 scores looks good for fantasy purposes and his 65.5 competition percentage was a huge improvement. Despite being only a shadow of their former dominant selves, the Seahawks will be amped for a home game they simply have to win. Stanton will likely be without Larry Fitzgerald (or at least a very hobbled version) because of an MCL sprain, and I expect a run-heavy game plan for the Cardinals, similar to the one the Chiefs employed last week. Stanton would only be desperation option in 2 quarterback leagues.

Teddy Bridgewater v. GB: With a banged up WR corps, a very conservative game plan, and a red-hot defense coming to town, Bridgewater makes for a poor starting option this week. Minnesota has only scored 20+ points twice in Teddy’s seven starts, and they simply lack any offensive identity. They don’t have anyone to game plan around, and it shows in some of the close loses they have had lately. They will be pressured to score to keep up with Green Bay, and that could be a recipe for a mess.

Ryan Mallett v. CIN: My senior year of high school football was a confounding one. We seemed to play poorly, sometimes inexplicably poorly, only to come back a week or two later and put it all together. This year’s Bengals team reminds me a lot of my 1995 squad. They’ve been pitiful in recent weeks, and then came back to dominate the Saints on the road in Week 11. Mallett, in line for his second NFL start, faces up against the Cincinnati Scrooges, as they have yielded a league low 11 touchdown passes. Expect the Texans to lean on the run game, and let Mallett take calculated chances. None of these outlooks make me excited to have Mallet in my line-up, although I would have taken him in a heartbeat for our high school team!

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