Dollar Free Agents 2016 Week 12

By Matthew Cherrin
Matthew Cherrin
Colin Kaepernick- QB- 49ers
Even though the 49ers have been arguably the worst team in football this year, Colin Kaepernick has been a good fantasy asset in 2016. Since he started in week 6. Kaepernick has thrown for 1144 yards and seven touchdowns, and has run for 260 yards and one score. The 49ers are constantly trying to come from behind in every game this year, which means Kaepernick will have plenty of opportunities to get garbage-time fantasy points for fantasy owners. The 49ers face the Dolphins this week, and if you have a quarterback on a bye week, you might want to get Kap for a dollar.

Tajae Sharpe- WR- Titans
Titans’ rookie wide receiver Tajae Sharpe has found the end-zone in his last two games, while also recording seven receptions for 136 yards through the air. So far on the season, he has 34 receptions for 453 yards. Sharpe had a lot of hype at the beginning of the season but his stat line has been mostly flat until week 10. The Titans face the Bears on Sunday, a defense that has given up the most fanatsy points to wide outs all year. In standard leagues, you might want to pick up and start Sharpe for a dollar. In keeper and dynasty leagues, if he isn’t already taken on someone’s team, you need to pick him up this week and stash him on your bench.

Tyler Boyd- WR- Bengals
The former Pittsburg Panther wider receiver Tyler Boyd took over for A.J. Green when he left with a hamstring injury on Sunday. Boyd posted a good stat line, recording six receptions for 54 yards and one score. Depending on how long Green will be out, Boyd is a must pick up in all leagues. The Bengals face the Ravens this weekend, whom have given up the 9th most fantasy points to wide receivers this year. Boyd should be picked up already in dynasty and keeper leagues, but you might be able to pick him up for a dollar this week in standard leagues.

Vance McDonald- TE- 49ers
With Colin Kaepernick playing well for fantasy owners, so is Vance McDonald who posted another productive game against the Patriots last week. McDonald recorded three receptions for 46 yards and a score on Sunday, and in his last three games, he has 10 receptions for 180 yards and two scores. McDonald is not a regular starter for fantasy owners, but he might be a good option if you have a tight end on a bye week or if you own a tight end like Rob Gronkowski who is questionable for week 12. Pick him up this week for a dollar.

Jalen Richard- RB- Raiders
While the former Southern Miss running back Jaelen Richard has been a hit or miss player each week for the Raiders, he might be someone fantasy owners want to pick up for a dollar this week. Richard doesn’t get the most opportunities, but last Monday night against the Texans, he recorded three receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown. In the game before against the Broncos, Richard had eight rushes for 62 yards. Richard is actually averaging 6.1 yards per carry and 8.2 yards per catch this season. He also handles the kickoff and punt returns responsibilities. Pick up Richard this week for a buck.

Wendell Smallwood- RB- Eagles
With Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles leaving the game last week against the Seahawks, Wendell Smallwood had a nice game against one of the best defenses in the league. Last week he recorded 13 rushes for 48 yards and caught five passes for 31 yards. This week the Eagles face the Packers who have been on a downward spiral in the last few weeks. Even if Mathews plays Monday night, Smallwood should see an increased load. Pick him up for a buck.