The Week 12 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts is a matchup between division rivals which is shaping up to be relatively one-sided. We've got the fantasy projections for you courtesy of numberFire.
Denard Robinson, Andrew Luck offer best opportunity for fantasy owners in Colts-Jaguars
We break down the Week 12 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
It looks like veteran wide receiver Cecil Shorts III could turn out to be a CPR machine the rest of the season given that teammate Alan Robinson is out for the rest of the year with a foot injury. Shorts has seen at least seven targets in all but one game that he's played in 2014 and that target number has often reached double digits. Shorts is definitely worth starting in leagues that reward receptions but in a game against the Colts that will probably feature a lot of touchdowns, he might have a big day regardless of how many catches are next to his name in the box score.
If Shorts can't get going, it will likely mean a heavy workload for running back Denard Robinson. Robinson only rushed for 60 yards last week but two of his carries went for touchdowns, which definitely saved his fantasy day. Since taking over as the team's starter in Week 7, he's been the most consistent offensive player the team has. If there is such a thing as an automatic starter on the Jaguars, it would be Robinson. He should have lots of room to run against the Colts, who gave up four touchdowns and over 200 rushing yards to the Patriots' Jonas Gray last week.
Indianapolis Colts
For those who want to find some fantasy value in the Colts’ lineup this week, look no further than the team’s passing game. Quarterback Andrew Luck has been on point the entire season and although his team lost to the Patriots last week, Luck still threw for 303 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns. It was by no means his best effort, but he should be able to put up big numbers against the Jaguars this week. The last time these two teams played, Luck threw four touchdowns and posted 370 passing yards.
A big chunk of his production this week will likely end up in the hands of wide receiver T.Y. Hilton. Hilton is the team's best downfield threat. He caught only a trio of passes last week for just 24 yards, but the Jaguars don't really have cornerbacks who are of the same caliber as Brandon Browner or Darrelle Revis. If there was any particular game that would help Hilton pose the bounce-back week, it would be a game against the lowly Jaguars. Getting Hilton in the lineup in Week 12 should be a top priority.
