Who should I start for Week 12? Fantasy football outlooks for Tua Tagovailoa, Bo Nix, Jared Goff. Our expert fantasy football start 'em, sit 'em picks.
As we gear up for Week 12, every lineup decision counts more than ever. With six teams on bye and playoff races heating up, choosing the right quarterback can make or break your week.
Fortunately, several signal-callers are in prime positions to deliver strong performances based on their recent form and matchups. This week, let's spotlight three QBs -- Tua Tagovailoa, Bo Nix, and Jared Goff -- with promising opportunities to shine in Week 12.
Here's how you should approach these players in your fantasy lineups.
Should I Start Tua Tagovailoa for Fantasy Football?
Tua Tagovailoa had a stellar performance in Week 11, throwing three touchdowns and amassing 288 yards while connecting on 28-of-36 passes in a 34-19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Another week, another game where Tua uses his legs to extend the play and make throws on the move. This is potentially starting to become a significant development for him. pic.twitter.com/MGdvtoZwQH
— FinsCentral (@finscentral) November 18, 2024
This contest marked the 2020 draft pick's season-high in touchdown passes and his highest yardage total since way back in Week 1. With trustworthy weapons like Tyreek Hill and Jonnu Smith hauling in scores, Tagovailoa is poised for continued success.
This week, the Alabama product faces the New England Patriots, who have allowed the ninth-most passing yards and 16 touchdowns through the air this season. The Patriots have also only recorded four interceptions. Tagovailoa is in a great spot to deliver another outstanding performance, making him a confident start in Week 12.
Should I Start Bo Nix for Fantasy Football?
Quarterback Bo Nix beat up on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 11, completing 28-of-33 passes for 307 yards and four scores in a dominant 38-6 victory.
Another one. 👏
Congratulations to QB Bo Nix on being named a @FedEx Air & Ground Player of the Week!
📰 » https://t.co/4t9MsjwiYz pic.twitter.com/EfvkPyq1nv
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 20, 2024
The rookie hit career highs in passing yards and touchdowns while spreading the ball around to multiple receivers, including Marvin Mims Jr. and Troy Franklin.
Nix now sits as QB7 in fantasy football and has an enticing Week 12 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders, who allow the eighth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks. If the 24-year-old is still available in your league, add him immediately. His contest and current form make him a must-start QB1 this week.
Should I Start Jared Goff for Fantasy Football?
The quarterback of the Detroit Lions, Jared Goff, had his best fantasy outing of the season in Week 11. The California native torched the Jacksonville Jaguars with 412 passing yards and four touchdowns on an ultra-efficient 24-of-29 passing performance. His efforts propelled the Lions to a massive 52-6 victory. He even added 21 rushing yards to his stat line in that contest.
Jared Goff to Amon-Ra St. Brown for the second time today 🔥
The Lions are now the first team since the 2007 Patriots to score a touchdown on their first 7 possessions in a game pic.twitter.com/7YZGJhyQIZ
— St. Brown Podcast (@StBrownPodcast) November 17, 2024
This week, the Lions face the Indianapolis Colts, a team giving up the ninth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks. They have surrendered an average of 245.18 passing yards per game, the fifth-most passing yards in the league, and the seventh-most completions.
Goff, the NFL leader in yards per attempt, is set to keep the momentum rolling in this encouraging matchup. He is a safe start this week.
Popular Week 12 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 12 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Tua Tagovailoa, Bo Nix, Jared Goff compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
Bo Nix or Baker Mayfield
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Jordan Love or Jared Goff
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Patrick Mahomes or Bo Nix
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Tua Tagovailoa or Bo Nix
Tua Tagovailoa or Kyler Murray
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Bo Nix or Tua Tagovailoa
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Justin Herbert or Jared Goff
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Jordan Love or Tua Tagovailoa
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Jared Goff or Bo Nix
Jared Goff or Sam Darnold
Justin Herbert or Tua Tagovailoa
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Tua Tagovailoa or Baker Mayfield
Jayden Daniels or Bo Nix
Lamar Jackson or Jared Goff
Matthew Stafford or Jared Goff
Russell Wilson or Tua Tagovailoa
Anthony Richardson or Bo Nix
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Jared Goff or Jalen Hurts
Jared Goff or Jared Goff
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Brock Purdy or Jared Goff
Cj Stroud or Tua Tagovailoa
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Bo Nix or Anthony Richardson
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Joe Burrow or Jared Goff
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Jameis Winston or Tua Tagovailoa
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Kirk Cousins or Bo Nix
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Matthew Stafford or Bo Nix
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Sam Darnold or Jared Goff
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Bo Nix or Bo Nix
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