Dollar Free Agents 2017 Week 12

By Matthew Cherrin
Matthew Cherrin

Aaron Rodgers- QB- Packers
While the future hall of famer Aaron Rodgers won’t give fantasy owners that much of an edge the rest of the regular season, he might be a huge addition to your team in the playoffs since he is on track to return week 15. Whether the Packers have a chance to make the playoffs may be the decider to whether he sits or plays when he is eligible to come back. He’s worth taking a risk though if you are a fantasy owner who is likely to make the playoffs. You might be able to get him for a buck this week and stash him on your bench until week 15 of the playoffs.

Cameron Artis-Payne- RB- Panthers
Jonathan Stewart owners might want to take a hard look at Cameron Artis-Payne after his performance in week 10. The previous game against the Dolphins, Artis-Payne had seven carries for 68 yards and one touchdown. Christian McCaffrey will be the main running back in the passing game, but Artis-Payne may start to steal some carries away from Stewart in the next couple weeks. Artis-Payne is at least a good handcuff in case Stewart goes down with an injury. You can get him this week for a buck.

Andre Ellington- RB- Texans
The former Cardinal Andre Ellington got picked up by the Texans this week after rookie running back D’Onte Foreman suffered an injury last weekend. Lamar Miller will remain the first string back in Houston but Ellington should see some opportunities as the third down back. While playing in eight game this year, he has 33 receptions for 297 yards. He’s player that fantasy owners might want to target in full PPR leagues. Get him this week for a buck.

Kenny Golladay- WR- Lions
The Lions’ rookie wide receiver Kenny Golladay is finally healthy and starting to make a contribution to Detroit’s offense. In the last two games, he has four receptions for 116 yards. He’s a big-time play maker. In his first game of his career back in week 1, he scored two touchdowns. The Lions face the Vikings on Thanksgiving, and I expect Golladay to see his most targets since week 1. He’s definitely a player you want to pick up in dynasty and keeper leagues, and he just may be a good third wide receiver play this week if you are in desperate need of a player.

Kenny Stills- WR- Dolphins
Miami Wide receiver Kenny Still is still available in many fantasy leagues surprisingly. Last week against the Buccaneers, he had his best game of the season recording seven receptions for 180 yards and a score. Part of the reason for Stills success is due to quarterback Matt Moore. After Cutler left with a concussion, Moore and Stills connected for six receptions, 154 yards and a touchdown. In fact, most of the Stills’ success in the last two years have come when Moore is the quarterback. Miami faces the Patriots, and their defense has given up the third most fantasy points to wide outs this season. The Dolphins are guaranteed to be playing from behind, so expect Stills to see plenty of targets this Sunday.

O.J. Howard- TE- Buccaneers
The former Alabama rookie tight end O.J. Howard had a good fantasy week last Sunday against the Dolphins. He recorded three receptions for 52 yards and a score. Howard may not be a viable fantasy option this year but he’s definitely a player that fantasy owners in keeper and dynasty leagues need to have on their team. He’s was drafted in the first round by Tampa Bay, which tells you the Buccaneers see him as their future starting tight end. Current starting tight end Cameron Brate has barely made a dent on the field the last three weeks, only recording one reception in each game. Pick up Howard this week and he may give you a couple solid fantasy performances by the end of the season.