Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 12: Wide receiver rankings

Terry McLaurin and Darnell Mooney
Terry McLaurin and Darnell Mooney

NFL Week 12 Fantasy Football Wide Receivers: Sit 'Em

DJ Moore - Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos

Carolina Panthers WR DJ Moore
Carolina Panthers WR DJ Moore

DJ Moore has been one of the most disappointing wide receivers during the 2022 Fantasy Football season so far. It hasn't necessarily been his fault as the Carolina Panthers have some of the worst quarterback production in the NFL. Baker Mayfield and PJ Walker each failed to captialize on their opportunities.

The Panthers are now heading back to Sam Darnold to once again take over as their starting quarterback. While this may help Moore for the rest of the season, he should still be avoided in Week 12. The Denver Broncos allow the second-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers.

Darnell Mooney - Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets

Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney
Chicago Bears WR Darnell Mooney

Darnell Mooney is a solid streaming wide receiver in the right matchups. He has finished within the top 30 wide receivers in PPR points five times this season. Week 12 doesn't provide him with a favorable situation. The New York Jets allow the third-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers.

Further complicating Mooney's outlook in Fantasy Football for Week 12 is an unfortunate injury to Justin Fields. With the uncertainty at the quarterback position, Mooney is better off being avoided this week.

Diontae Johnson - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts

Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Diontae Johnson

Diontae Johnson is having a frustrating 2022 Fantasy Football season. He currently ranks eighth in total targets this year, but hasn't been able to do much with his high volume. He currently ranks just 42nd in total fantasy points among wide receivers.

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While Johnson should be expected to be heavily involved in the Pittsburgh Steelers' passing game again in Week 12, he faces a challenging situation to get more out of his usage. The Indianapolis Colts are the top-ranked fantasy defense against wide receivers.

Top 10 Fantasy Football WRs in NFL Week 12

  1. Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions
  2. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans
  3. Davante Adams, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Seattle Seahawks
  4. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants
  5. DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Chargers
  6. Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Tennessee Titans
  7. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings vs. New England Patriots
  8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills
  9. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons
  10. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans

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