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Dalton poised for big week against Texans

Here are my picks to roll, and get rolled, in Week 12: Watch 'em roll Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals at Texans. Yeah, I'm probably crazy for recommending Dalton, despite his unexpected rebound in New Orleans last week. But with a healthy A.J. Green anchoring a salty receiving corps, and the Texans' porous secondary on tap, Dalton will have every opportunity to continue his road heroics.

Here are my picks to roll, and get rolled, in Week 12:

Watch 'em roll

Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals at Texans. Yeah, I'm probably crazy for recommending Dalton, despite his unexpected rebound in New Orleans last week. But with a healthy A.J. Green anchoring a salty receiving corps, and the Texans' porous secondary on tap, Dalton will have every opportunity to continue his road heroics.

Trent Richardson, RB, Colts vs. Jaguars. Even with Ahmad Bradshaw on IR, Richardson is no sure thing as the bell cow in Indy. What makes him attractive this week is the matchup against the Jags' lowly run defense. At long last, T-Rich is finally worth starting again. At least for one week.

Isaiah Crowell, RB, Browns at Falcons. The newly crowned starter in Cleveland had a so-so debut last week against the Texans, but look for Crowell to return to the end zone at least once against a Falcons defense that has surrendered an NFL-worst 13 rushing scores to date.

Marques Colston, WR, Saints vs. Ravens. With rookie phenom Brandin Cooks out for a month or more, Colston and Kenny Stills will get more frequent looks in the passing game. The veteran has had a very disappointing season, but his arrow is pointing up with the vulnerable Ravens secondary heading to the Big Easy.

Anquan Boldin, WR, 49ers vs. Redskins. Boldin is the most targeted receiver in San Francisco, so he can produce even when Colin Kaepernick struggles. They both will enjoy facing one of the league's most generous secondaries when the Redskins travel cross-country. In PPR leagues, Boldin's value is especially high this week.

Roll 'em back

Philip Rivers, QB, Chargers vs. Rams. He has just one TD pass, three interceptions, and a pathetic 331 passing yards over his last two games. The bloom has come off Rivers' rose. Squaring off against a pass defense that just knocked Peyton Manning off his stride, Rivers can't be trusted.

Jerick McKinnon, RB, Vikings vs. Packers. Green Bay has been holding quality RBs in check recently, while McKinnon is struggling against lesser opponents. Add newly acquired Ben Tate to the mix, and this backfield is best avoided altogether on Sunday.

Fred Jackson, RB, Bills vs. Jets. Jackson claims that his team is at a disadvantage because it has been unable to practice in the relentless snowfall in Buffalo. It's hard to argue with that. Add his nagging groin injury, the likelihood of a committee approach with Anthony Dixon and Bryce Brown, and a quirky travel schedule and all bets are off for this running game.

Pierre Garcon, WR, Redskins at 49ers. Robert Griffin III is struggling again, and he appears to be losing the confidence of his teammates. Garcon has been virtually invisible since Griffin's return, and the road gets tougher in San Francisco. DeSean Jackson is tough to sit, but Garcon isn't worth the risk.

Percy Harvin, WR, Jets at Bills. There's no telling how this star-crossed game will unfold. But given the Bills' stingy secondary, and the still-developing chemistry between Harvin and Michael Vick, Harvin's best chance of producing will likely be as a runner.