Ravens vs. Chargers MNF Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Justin Herbert, Zay Flowers, Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey, J.K. Dobbins, Mark Andrews, Will Dissly

All of a sudden, we're already onto Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season. If you're one of many fantasy managers in a must-win situation this week, read our Monday Night Football matchups analysis article for the Ravens vs. Chargers game to help make any fantasy football lineup decisions for both season-long and DFS.

The "Harbaugh Bowl" is upon us, as Jim's Chargers take on John's Ravens in an important game for the AFC playoff picture. This should be one of the best Monday Night games this season.

Let's waste no more time and dive into the fantasy football matchups for Justin Herbert, Zay Flowers, Quentin Johnston, Ladd McConkey, J.K. Dobbins, Mark Andrews, Will Dissly, and more. Read our fantasy football breakdowns for this game -- the recommended starts, sits, and matchups we love heading into the Week 12 matchups. Good luck, RotoBallers!

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Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers - 8:15 PM ET

Spread: Ravens -2.5

Matchups We Love

QB Justin Herbert 

Justin Herbert is a top-5 quarterback option in Week 12. Not only has Herbert finished as a top-12 fantasy quarterback in four straight games, but this matchup against Baltimore's secondary couldn't be any better for him. The Ravens have given up the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks, and six different quarterbacks have scored at least 21 fantasy points against this secondary this year.

WR Quentin Johnston 

All Chargers wideouts get a boost in this game against a Ravens secondary that can't stop the pass. Baltimore is allowing the most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts this season, and that's certainly good news for Quentin Johnston's fantasy value in Week 12. Given that Johnston has scored in three straight games and saw eight targets a week ago, he is a sneaky flex option this weekend.

Quentin Johnston TOUCHDOWN

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— NFL (@NFL) September 15, 2024

WR Zay Flowers 

Zay Flowers should be in most lineups this week as a solid WR2 play. Although he has scored under 12 PPR fantasy points in three of the past five games, this is a great matchup for him against the Chargers. Los Angeles has allowed the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing slot wideouts this season.

Matchups We Hate

RB J.K. Dobbins

It's best to sit your fantasy running backs against this Ravens defense. Opposing backs are averaging only 3.3 yards per carry, and only Najee Harris has rushed for over 55 yards against this front seven this year. J.K. Dobbins will still likely come in as a low-end RB2 this week, but expectations should be tempered. Only three running backs have finished top-14 at the position against Baltimore this year.

the flip into the endzone is crazy, j.k.

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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) September 15, 2024

TE Mark Andrews

Mark Andrews didn't get involved much in last week's loss, catching only two passes for 22 yards. That now marks the second time in three weeks that Andrews has scored less than 4.7 PPR fantasy points. As a result, he'll be a low-end TE1 option in 14-plus team leagues this weekend against a Chargers defense that hasn't allowed a top-14 fantasy tight end in six straight games.

Other Matchups

QB Lamar Jackson 

Lamar Jackson will remain a must-start in Week 12. While the Chargers do have a top defense, they have allowed a top-10 fantasy quarterback in four of the past six games. Quarterbacks like Bo Nix and Kyler Murray have also rushed for over 60 yards against Los Angeles this year, so Jackson is a strong QB1 play again.

RB Derrick Henry 

The Chargers have been one of the best teams against fantasy running backs this year. They have given up the third-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season while allowing only one top-12 running back through 11 weeks. Nonetheless, you're still starting Derrick Henry in all formats this week.

DERRICK FREAKIN' HENRY!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/xhYv0apEQu

— NFL (@NFL) September 30, 2024

WR Ladd McConkey 

Ladd McConkey should be started in most leagues this week. He'll be a strong WR2 option against a Ravens defense that has allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing wideouts. Although Baltimore is giving up only 11 PPR fantasy points per game to slot wideouts, McConkey should be in for a strong game. He saw a career-high nine targets in last week's win.

TE Will Dissly 

Will Dissly has become a sneaky TE1 option for fantasy managers in recent weeks. He has scored at least eight PPR fantasy points in three of the past four games while playing over 50% of the team's offensive snaps in six straight weeks. Dissly will be a potential play in 12-plus team leagues in Week 12 against a Ravens defense that has allowed a top-12 fantasy tight end in seven of the past 10 weeks.

Notable Injuries

• Ladd McConkey (shoulder) - QUESTIONABLE

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