Fantasy Player Projections

Ryan Fitzpatrick

Many promoted Fitzpatrick as a wise start for Week 11, but he managed just 168 yards and couldn't find the end zone. The Colts' secondary is friendly to opposing passers, but we just don't have it in our hearts to tout Fitzpatrick anymore.

C.J. Spiller

The Bills' coaching staff promised more work for Spiller and it delivered, handing him 25 touches in last Thursday's game. Fantasy owners can count on more of the same this week, as the Colts rank near the bottom of the league in yards allowed per game and per carry.

Fred Jackson

Jackson will reportedly suit up for Week 12, but fantasy owners should expect to see limited action. He is not far removed from his concussion, plus the coaching staff may not wish to disrupt C.J. Spiller's rhythm.

Stevie Johnson

Johnson's health was questionable last week, but he saw plenty of action and performed well. In road games, Ryan Fitzpatrick looks to his primary receiver early and often (9.5 targets per game).

Donald Jones

For a brief stretch, Jones looked like his star was ready for takeoff, only to see it crash back down to earth last week. In a game in which Buffalo's running game could take over, Jones will have little to offer fantasy owners.

Scott Chandler

Chandler is one of the riskiest fantasy tight ends on the board, in large part because he operates within one of the NFL's most inconsistent passing games. It's nearly impossible to project when he will be a viable weapon.

Rian Lindell

Last week was fun for Lindell, as he scored 13 of the Bills' 19 points. For an encore, he'll get to kick against one of the worst-rated defenses in the league.

The Patriots beat up on Andrew Luck last week, but it'd be a stretch to say they "exposed" anything about the rookie quarterback. Instead, the sharp first-year signal caller will take out his frustrations on a Bills defense giving up 29.9 points per game.

Andrew Luck

This is Luck's first opportunity to bounce back following a rough outing; expect him to rise to the occasion. Buffalo ranks near the bottom in touchdown passes allowed, and the Bills have not held up well in road contests this season. Luck has thrown for more than 300 yards in three of his last four home starts.

Vick Ballard

This could be the week in which fantasy owners move Ballard from the flex to one of their two running back slots. He will see the bulk of Indianapolis' carries against the league's 32nd-ranked run defense.

Donald Brown

Brown's inability to get healthy or stay healthy has opened the door for Vick Ballard to show what he could do. Now Brown is on the outside looking in.

Reggie Wayne

It's tough to say what's more remarkable: That Wayne was targeted 18 times last week, or that he now has a league-best 130 targets for the season? Those looks don't always produce huge results for fantasy owners (just 72 yards last week), but Wayne has never really produced a dud this season, either. He's in for a big day against the Bills.

T.Y. Hilton

If there was a highlight in the loss to the Patriots, it was Hilton, who caught a pair of touchdowns and recorded his third 100-yard game of the season. But fantasy owners have been down this road before with Hilton: here one week, gone the next. Proceed with caution.

Donnie Avery

Avery is on equal footing with T.Y. Hilton, limiting the fantasy potential for both receivers. Avery has just one touchdown catch and has failed to record 50 or more yards receiving in six of 10 games. He's too inconsistent to trust.

Dwayne Allen

While Coby Fleener has been away, Allen has shown he can play, hauling in six passes (on 11 targets) last week alone. Allen has surpassed the 50-yard mark in three of the Colts' last four games.

Adam Vinatieri

Fantasy owners may view Vinatieri as an attractive play against Buffalo, but there is really nothing attractive about his 73.0-percent success rate this season. He has left points on the table in three of five road games.

A date with Ryan Fitzpatrick will feel like a picnic after getting picked apart by Tom Brady. Even so, the Colts aren't a recommended play for fantasy owners.