Sam Bradford (QB, MIN) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Sam Bradford just keeps on chugging along in what has been a quietly efficient season for the veteran quarterback. Bradford wasn’t spectacular against Arizona’s elite pass defense in Week 11, but held his own by finishing 20-of-28 for 169 yards and a touchdown. Bradford has thrown for a touchdown in every game this season thus far— a demonstration of consistency and reliability that makes him valuable as a QB2. There’s little doubt that streak continues when the Vikings head to Detroit in Week 12.

In a reverse situation from Bradford and his sneaky success this year, the Lions’ defense has quietly been awful. In all but one game this season, they’ve allowed either a 300-yard passer or multiple touchdown passes. In standard leagues, that amounts to the second-most fantasy points to quarterbacks, with an average of 21.20 per week. Yeah, that’s a defense you want to target. Furthermore, we’re at the point in the season where weather is becoming a big factor. Minnesota is certainly not an ideal place to play this time of year, so it’s an added bonus for Bradford the game is in the comfy indoor confines of Ford Field. Bradford is a fine QB1 streamer in Week 12 if you’re in need.