There are a lot of potentially explosive matchups in week 12. You don’t need me to tell you that DeAndre Hopkins is a great play this week, so these are all value plays under $6k. This week, I am highlighting all GPP receivers, guys I like in tournaments for their high ceiling, but not necessarily your best options for 50/50 or double ups.

Sammy Watkins – $5,200

This is a hit or miss play, as Watkins has not put up numbers on the road this year, where he has just 7 receptions and 0 touchdowns. However, those stats are deceptive seeing as in 3 road games, he got hurt early in the first one, he was shadowed by Darrelle Revis in the second, and shadowed by Malcolm Butler (who has been excellent this season) in the third. Kansas City has no such corners, as they have allowed the 2nd most points to wide receivers this season. I think its safe to say the Bills are going to make a very concerted effort to target Watkins and get the ball in his hands a lot more often this week. Watkins has legit 30 point potential, so at this price I will definitely take my shots with him in tournaments.

Vincent Jackson – $4,700

After missing several weeks with an injury, Jackson returned last week, played 61 snaps and even got into the end zone. Jackson is another guy that has legitimate 30 point potential, a ceiling that is very difficult to find for $4,700. While the chances of a mediocre output are certainly greater than that for a monster game, these are the type of risks you need to take to cash high up in a big GPP. The Bucs are at Indy this week, who have allowed the 8th most points at the position. With Vontae Davis likely to shadow Mike Evans, it could lead to Jackson seeing a high volume or targets, which could lead to a 5-6x value day.

DeSean Jackson – $5,100

DeSean Jackson is yet another guy who is realistically capable of dropping 30 points on anyone, yet sits before us dirty cheap in a great matchup. Jackson showed us last week he is fully healthy as he caught 5 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. Now, he faces the Giants in what is a great matchup for multiple reasons. First, the Giants have a capable offense and the Redskins defense stinks, so its fair to project the Redskins will have to throw the ball a lot to try and keep pace. Second, when they do throw, they will do so against a Giants D which has surrendered the 6th most points at the position.

Travis Benjamin – $5,300

Benjamin is another big play guy who comes with a cheap price tag. I only list him last on this list because he plays in a game which looks like it could be a rock fight. With Joe Flacco and Justin Forsett both hurt, its difficult to envision Cleveland being in a position where they really need to air it out. However, even with a mediocre number of targets, Benjamin still has the potential to make huge plays in the passing game against a Ravens secondary allowing the 4th most points at the position.