Week 12 Game Scripts to Target in Daily Fantasy Football

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills

Over/Under: 45.5

Chiefs Implied Team Total: 27.75

Bills Implied Team Total: 17.75

Let's think outside the box with some of this week's matchups. The Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills are two teams that began the season with such promise, but have sputtered recently. After blazing out of the gate with a 5-0 record, the Chiefs have dropped four of their last five games, while the Bills have lost three in a row after a 5-2 start.

As these two teams try to get back on track in a wide-open AFC playoff picture, there are a pair of runners who could be poised to carry the load this weekend.

LeSean McCoy, RB, Buffalo Bills

FanDuel Price: $8,300

LeSean McCoy is essentially the Bills' entire offense and he's thrived in that role for some time now. In Week 11, the veteran produced 126 total yards and 2 touchdowns on only 14 touches in a game his team lost by 30 points. He finds himself in a much more favorable game script this week.

Indeed, the Chiefs have permitted three rushing touchdowns over their last two contests and just allowed Orleans Darkwa to rack up 90 total yards with a score a week ago. Whether it's Tyrod Taylor or Nathan Peterman under center, McCoy will continue to be the focal point of the game plan. While he isn't an inexpensive start by any means and is a 10-point underdog, this sets up as an excellent opportunity for the veteran to make an impact as both a runner and a pass-catcher. Our models project him to score 18.4 FanDuel points (third-most among runners).

Kareem Hunt, RB, Kansas City Chiefs

FanDuel Price: $7,700

I know, I know. Kareem Hunt has been disappointing for several weeks now. Yes, he was unable to succeed in a quality matchup against the New York Giants. Yes, he hasn't eclipsed 100 total yards since Week 7 and hasn't even scored a touchdown since Week 3. So why am I telling you to start him once again? Because positive regression is coming.

It should be coming this weekend, as Hunt faces off with a Bills defense that has been obliterated in recent weeks.

The matchup is salivating and in spite of his recent struggles, Hunt has received more than 20 touches in three of his last four contests, while the Bills have allowed eight rushing touchdowns over their last two games. Hunt's uninspiring run of production has made him a reasonably priced option (RB8 cost) in spite of the fact our models project him for 17.1 FanDuel points (fourth-most among runners) against the Bills.

If he's going to get his season back on track, this is the week.

Others to Consider

Travis Kelce ($7,500) produced his fourth 100-yard performance of the season a week ago and leads all NFL tight ends in receptions (59) and yards (738). Oh, and he's received double-digit targets in two of his last three games. This week, he faces a crumbling Bills defense at home. Enough said.

Alex Smith's ($7,600) MVP buzz has taken a hit after a pair of losses, and the Chiefs' offense has stalled out a bit. Still, he could bounce back as a 10-point home favorite against a struggling defense. However, it's important to note that the Bills have only allowed nine touchdown passes to opposing quarterbacks (tied for second-fewest) this year, so tread carefully.

If Tyrod Taylor ($6,900) gets the nod to start, he could be a value in daily formats at such a low cost. Prior to holding Eli Manning in check last week, the Chiefs defense has faltered against opposing quarterbacks. Making this matchup even more appealing is the fact that the Chiefs have allowed the seventh-most rushing yards (189) to signal callers. This is a great situation for the underrated dual threat to make an impact.