5 best fantasy football pickups to make for Week 12

Let’s break down the five best fantasy football pickups to make for Week 12.

Week 12 of the NFL season included some breakout performances and notable storylines, some of which fantasy football owners will want to have their eyes on.

Christian Watson continued his recent tear with a two-touchdown game in Tennessee, while players like Samaje Perine, Demarcus Robinson and Austin Hooper broke out with big individual performances.

Meanwhile, key players such as Justin Fields, Joe Mixon, Kyle Pitts, and Wan’Dale Robinson suffered injuries. Here are the five best fantasy football pickups for Week 12. Every player listed is widely available in ESPN leagues.

Best fantasy football pickups for Week 12: TE Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints

Rostered: 19.2%

Johnson has now scored five touchdowns across his last five games. During that stretch, he is third among tight ends in fantasy points.

It is somewhat difficult to trust Johnson. He has not reached 50 receiving yards in a single game in his career. Nevertheless, the recent touchdown production is undeniable. In the past, Johnson has flashed potential as a red zone target. Last season, he had two touchdowns in the opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Andy Dalton has quickly formed chemistry with Johnson. This season, Johnson is averaging 4.8 fantasy points per game with Jameis Winston at quarterback, and he is averaging 10.2 fantasy points per game with Dalton under center.

Tight end is the shallowest position in fantasy football. There is a large drop-off after Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews, and it can be difficult to find consistent production. Due to his recent performance, Johnson is worth rostering in most leagues.