10 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets Heading Into Week 12

Jameis Winston, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Yahoo Ownership Percentage 43%

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have won two games in a row without quarterback Jameis Winston. With Ryan Fitzpatrick healthy and playing to a decent standard, it might be tempting for coaches to start him again this week against the Atlanta Falcons. This would be a mistake.

If Winston has recovered from his injury and the coaches aren't swayed by an aura of Fitzmagic, then he is in a good spot moving forward. He has traditionally excelled against Atlanta. In four career starts against the Falcons, Winston has scored at least 19.5 fantasy points and has led his team to a 3-1 record.

While a potential fantasy championship matchup against the Carolina Panthers is not an exciting proposition, the Bucs still have matchups against a beaten-down Green Bay Packers, and another date with the Falcons in what would be fantasy semifinals week.

Winston works as an addition for players in a range of positions. For those with a stud under center, he's excellent insurance should an injury occur. For those with a mediocre option at quarterback, you can use Winston to help stream in his favorable matches. Either way, he's an add and should not have an ownership in the 43% range.