Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald has been on fire the last three games and he is looking to stay hot against the best passing defense in the league Sunday. Fitzgerald may get the chance to do so as Jacksonville Jaguars standout rookie cornerback Jalen Ramsey will be on the sideline for the game with a hand injury. Fitzgerald now faces a one-on-one matchup with backup Aaron Colvin. The Jaguars are excellent against the pass, allowing the fewest passing yards and touchdowns in the NFL. They also have the most sacks in the league with 40.
Fantasy football Week 12: Start or Sit Larry Fitzgerald?
Arizona’s best playmaker faces a tough challenge against Jacksonville Sunday. We look at the fantasy implications.
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Fitzgerald has played lights out since Week 9. In Week 11, he caught nine passes on 10 targets for 91 yards and a touchdown versus the Houston Texans. Fitzgerald has 70 or more receiving yards in four of the last five games. He has been quiet in the red zone, scoring just four touchdowns this season.
Fantasy impact: The Cardinals got a huge gift with Ramsey out of the game. Fitzgerald has been the biggest playmaker for Arizona the last few games and now he has a much easier matchup against Colvin. The Jaguars are still the best defense in the league so this will not be an easy game by any means. Fitzgerald does have a lot more fantasy appeal now, however. His volume, talent, and a better matchup make Fitzgerald a good fantasy gamble this week.
