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Samaje Perine,Latavius Murray, andCam Akerswill undoubtedly be among the top Week 12 waiver wire pickups in most leagues, but the amount of FAAB money they command will vary greatly based on your particular situation. It's po sible that an RB-needy owner throws a huge bid at one of them, but in shallower leagues, someone like Akers might net just a few dollars. Whatever the case, now's the time to shore up your depth and add guys like Demarcus Robinson, Treylon Burks, andDeshaun Watson, among others, and that could mean going all-in on a waiver claim or being aggre sive with free agents. Either way, you need to have your budget in order as we enter the stretch run.As we'll do every week this season with the help of our friends at , let'sbreak down the top pickups and project how much of your FAAB budget you should bid on them.DOMINATE YOUR LEAGUE: ! Deshaun Watson (CLE).Putting all of the off-field stuff aside, Watson is creeping up on fantasy relevance, as there is just one week left on his suspension. Watson is currently being rostered in 48 percent of Yahoo leagues, so in formats where you only have to start one Los Angeles Clippers Jersey quarterback, this is likely your last chance at grabbing him. He might be rusty, but the talent is undeniable.Projected FAAB Bid: 5-8% of total FAAB budgetKenny Pickett (PIT).Ultimately, Pickett failed to keep up withJoe Burrowand the Bengals on Sunday, but he might have looked the best he has all season. The rookie threw for just one touchdown, but he did post 265 yards on 25 completions. Perhaps most important, he looks to be building real chemistry withGeorge Pickens.Proj. FAAB Bid: 3-5%WEEK 12 FANTASY: | Latavius Murray(DEN). With Melvin Gordon waived and Chase Edmonds (ankle) on the shelf, Murray is the clear leader in the Broncos' backfield. He posted 17 carries and a touchdown last week, his third TD in the past four games. There doesn't appear to be much competition for carries, so Murray has a lot of value going forward.Projected FAAB Bid:12-15% of total FAAB budgetSamaje Perine(CIN).Without having more details onJoe Mixons status for Week 12 after he left last week in the first quarter due to a concu sion, it is hard to paint a picture of Perines value. We know that he is the Tobias Harris Jersey true handcuff, and Perine stepped in without i sue on Sunday against Pittsburgh and made an impact right away. He caught four pa ses for 52 yards and three touchdowns while also adding 30 yards on 11 carries. Things will likely be tougher for him next week against Tenne see, but there is still value nonethele s if Mixon is out.Proj. FAAB Bid:10-12%Cam Akers and Kyren Williams (LAR).As this increasingly becomes a lost season for the Rams, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Williams get more involved. After carrying the ball just one time in his career debut, Williams picked up 36 yards on seven carries last week while also catching one pa s for eight yards. While it might not look like much, the Rams will Rodney McGruder Jersey likely be increasing his workload going forward, and you will want to get in while the price is still somewhat affordable. Akers is the current leader in the backfield, so he's worth picking up, too, if you need immediate help.Proj. FAAB Bids:5-7%James Cook (BUF).Going into the season, I had some hopes for Cook, but to this point, he has yet to deliver. Playing time has been the main culprit for the rookie, but he did catch my attention on Sunday with 11 carries for 86 yards. It has become clear that Cook is the No. 2 running back for the Bills, and if he continues to produce, I could see his role increase. That could start on Thursday in a favorable matchup against Detroit.Proj. FAAB Bid:3-5% Treylon Burks (TEN).After having a four-week interruption to his season due to turf toe, Burks showed on Thursday why the Titans felt he was worthy of a first-round draft choice after trading A.J. Brown. The return ofRyan Tannehillalso helps here, but this was the first week that Burks truly made his presence felt. He is still looking for the first touchdown of his career, but that should be coming as soon as next week after Burks caught seven of his eight targets for 111 yards. Burks' injury is the only reason why talent at his level is currently available in 80 percent of Yahoo leagues.Projected FAAB Bid:12-15% of total FAAB budgetDemarcus Robinson (BAL). WhileMark Andrewsdid return this week,Rashod Bateman (foot) is out for the season, so that means there are available Kawhi Leonard Jersey targets in Baltimores receiving tree. Robinson was the clear beneficiary in what was otherwise a dull offensive game for the Ravens, catching all nine of his targets for 128 yards. With nothing set to change for Baltimore, I would expect a similar workload this coming week against Jacksonville.Proj. FAAB Bid:10-12%Jameson Williams (DET).News broke yesterday that Williamswill be returning to practice this week. Williams was a first-round pick, and had he not torn his ACL in his final college game, he likely would have been the first wide receiver to come off the board in this draft. The torn ACL did not deter the Lions from making the move, and while he doesn't figure to get a full snap share right away, the No. 2 receiver role is his to have behindAmon-Ra St. Brown. Grab him now.Proj. FAAB Bid:8-10%Terrace Marshall Jr. (CAR).For the third time in four weeks, Marshall was targeted at least six times, and it resulted in three receptions for 76 yards. WithBaker Mayfieldback, perhaps there will be a little stability under center for Carolina. That could serve to benefit the young and talented receiver.Proj. FAAB Bid:2-3%Van Jefferson (LAR).Not much is going right for the Rams, and withCooper Kupp (ankle) sidelined, things are only going to get worse here. As the Rams look to sort things out, Jefferson should see an increased role. Last Sunday, that meant he caught three pa ses (five targets) for the second straight week while picking up 41 yards. His ceiling is higher, as we should see soon.Proj. FAAB Bid:2-3% Juwan Johnson (NO).I try not to say "I told you so" too much, but this is one of those cases. Of course, it also Avery Bradley Jersey means that Johnson might not catch another touchdown pa s for the rest of the season, but we will roll the dice here. Johnson found the end zone on Sunday for the third straight week and the fifth time in the past five games. All told, he caught three pa ses