Week 12 Game Scripts to Target in Daily Fantasy Football

Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts

Over/Under: 44.0

Titans Implied Team Total: 23.75

Colts Implied Team Total: 20.25

There is plenty of value to be found in an AFC South showdown between the Tennessee Titans (6-4) and the Indianapolis Colts (3-7). While this matchup might not be on the marquee of this week's slate, it's projected to be a fairly close contest with a 3.5-point spread and features two struggling pass defenses facing off.

It might not be game-of-the-week material, but there are some key matchups to exploit in daily formats.

T.Y. Hilton, WR, Indianapolis Colts

FanDuel Price: $7,500

It's been a strange season for T.Y. Hilton. While the three-time Pro Bowler's 725 receiving yards rank 10th in the NFL and his incredible 20.1 yards per catch average ranks second, these numbers have been accumulated in true Jekyll and Hyde (not Carlos) fashion. Indeed, 505 of his yards and all three of his touchdowns have come from three blow-up performances, while he's been held to 220 scoreless yards in seven other contests. Hilton has actually failed to clear 30 yards in four of his last five starts.

While he faces several daunting matchups as the season winds down, there may not be a better time to play him than Week 12. Traditionally, Hilton excels in home contests, and all three of his big performances this year have come in highly favorable matchups. This week, the Colts host a Titans defense that has allowed 30.9 FanDuel points per game (fifth-most) to opposing wideouts. There won't be many prime opportunities to start Hilton during the stretch run, but he's a confident play this week.

Rishard Matthews, WR, Tennessee Titans

FanDuel Price: $6,300

This is clearly a great game to find value at wide receiver. Rishard Matthews is riding a wave of momentum heading into Week 12, having secured 14 of 20 targets for 233 yards and 2 touchdowns over his last three contests. This is all the more impressive considering these numbers have come in difficult matchups against the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, and Pittsburgh Steelers. It's undeniable that Matthews has played some of his best football over this span, yet his price tag remains criminally low.

This week, Matthews faces off with a Colts' defense that is permitting an average of 29.8 FanDuel points per contest (sixth-most) to opposing wide receivers. There's no reason to expect his hot streak to end and no reason why he should be so inexpensive. Take advantage of the situation.

Others to Consider

Marcus Mariota ($7,800) has endured a frustrating third season, as evidenced by his 8 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions through 9 contests. If there's one positive takeaway, it's that his schedule is about to soften, starting this week against a Colts' defense surrendering 19.0 FanDuel points per contest (seventh-most) to opposing passers. It's tough to trust him at this point, but the matchup is right.

In three games since Corey Davis ($5,400) returned to the Titans' lineup, the rookie has seen 22 targets. Sure, he's only secured 9 of them for 103 yards, but it's clear that the workload is there and the production is on the way. It could finally happen against the Colts' struggling pass defense, and at this cost, he could be a flier worth taking.