In fantasy football, minus 12 is the worst possible score that a DST (Defense) can put up in many standard scoring formats.
Under standard ESPN.com scoring formats, for instance, a DST will incur -5 points for giving up 46 or more points, and an additional -7 for giving up more than 550 yards in total offense.
In addition, a defense can not post any sacks, fumble recoveries or interceptions in order to end up with the elusive -12 score. -
Four teams have scored the elusive "minus 12" in the modern era of the NFL.
This includes:
-1972 Philadelphia Eagles
-1993 Detroit Lions
-2011 New York Giants
-2013 Tennessee Titans
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Finishing with a "minus 12" is much easier said than done.
In addition to giving up 46 points and 550 yards plus of offense, you also need to go an entire game without a sack, INT, blocked punt or fumble recovery.