Congrats if your team even slightly resembles the one you drafted. And even more kudos if you’re winning with one that looks entirely different. Hopefully we’ve helped you weather the storm. This is the fantasy fallout going into week 12:

 

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Colts vs Falcons

 

• Donte Moncrief was the target leader (8) for interim QB Matt Hasselbeck. Not sure if was just a matchup thing, but Moncrief should at least retain WR3 consideration while Luck is out.

 

• Ahmad Bradshaw will have a considerable role in the running and passing game if Frank Gore sits this coming week, which is likely. Make him a high waiver priority.

 

• DeVonta Freeman is moving through the concussion protocol nicely, and is on track to play in Week 12. Should there be a hiccup, Tevin Coleman will be a RB2 versus the Vikings, if he can hang onto the ball.

 

Rams vs Ravens

 

• If anything can be said for Case Keenum it’s that he can take a hit. He stunk it up against one of the best QB matchups in the league. We may have a pitiful mockery of a QB controversy in St. Louis this week.

 

• Crockett Gillmore deserves TE1 consideration for the remainder of the season as a candidate to lead the Ravens in targets and redzone looks from here on out.

 

• Matt the “manager” Schaub will take over as the QB for the Ravens for the rest of the season will Flacco down for the count. A turnover machine in recent years, Schaub will make the Ravens a team to target for streaming defenses.

 

• To add insult to injury, Justin Forsett broke his forearm on Sunday. Buck Allen will start for the foreseeable future. A reasonable talent, Allen is a top priority waiver add due to the fact that he’s going to get a ton of action. It might be prudent to add Raheem Mostert in deeper leagues in the case Allen doesn’t work out. Mostert is SPARQ freak who could do some damage if given the chance – he went bananas just this very preseason. 

 

Redskins vs Panthers

 

• Time for Jordan Reed owners to add Derek Carrier again. Apparently the MCL sprain Reed suffered is “minor”, but there really isn’t such a thing as a minor injury when Reed is concerned. You need to have Carrier in tow to sleep soundly.

 

• The Devin Funchess train is starting to chug along nicely. It took over half the season, but it’s finally happening. He needs to be owned across formats. Now if he could just talk to Nelson Agholor. 

 

Broncos vs Bears

 

• Brock Osweiler is no Peyton Manning, but that is actually a compliment these days. He turned the ball over 0 times against the Bears, and that’s a marked improvement. He has approximately 1 more game to be serviceable, before teams get enough tape on him to expose his weaknesses.

 

• If anything, the Osweiler move is a boon for Ronnie Hillman owners as the Broncos will run the ball a lot more. CJ Anderson is even worth rostering.

 

• Should Emmanuel Sanders miss more time, both Owen Daniels and Vernon Davis are streaming TE options.

 

• Marquess Wilson finally made an impact in a game absent of Alshon Jeffery. It’s a short week for the Bears, so it’s worth holding onto him in case Jeffery can’t play on Thursday.

 

Raiders vs Lions

 

• Just when you thought it was safe to start Derek Carr…

 

• Amari Cooper is the best WR in Oakland, but Carr is not going to force him the ball with so many viable receiving options at his disposal. That makes a Cooper a dicey play in tough matchups.

 

• The three headed rushing attack is back in Detroit. With this development, Theo Riddick becomes the best bet for risky fantasy points as he’s used in every aspect of the offense. 

 

Jets vs Texans

 

• Chris Ivory only got 8 carries, and the Jets lost to the Texans. Coincidence? I doubt it. They’re going to feed him the ball this week.

 

• Yates was surprisingly effective against the Jets, but Hoyer should be back in week 12 in what should be a juicy matchup against the Saints.

 

Cowboys vs Dolphins

 

• False alarm. Darren Mcfadden is fine… for now.

 

• The return of Tony Romo brings Terrance Williams back into the WR 3 conversation.

 

• Seems like the Dolphins offense is regressing, or it could just be that the Cowboys defense is shaping into form now that they’re not on the field as often.

 

Buccaneers vs Eagles

 

• Winston threw 5 TDs against the Eagles and more importantly, no INTs. His receiving corps is getting healthy, and he’s going to be a top streaming option versus Indy.

 

• New QB, same suck. The Chip Kelly experiment is floundering.

 

• Should Jordan Reed sit, and you don’t have faith in Carrier, take a shot on Brent Celek this coming week. He’s going to feast on Thanksgiving if Ertz can’t get cleared.

 

• Ryan Mathews missed Monday practice and is highly questionable for week 12.

 

Chiefs vs Chargers

 

• Looks like Spencer Ware is the guy, should Charcandrick West miss time. He’s a violent runner who can catch the ball well. Knile Davis = irrelevant.

 

• What is up with K.C.’s defense? They’ve gone from zero to hero like a lightswitch. They need to be owned in all formats.

 

• The Chargers seem intent on giving Melvin Gordon considerable carries, even though they keep on losing horribly. Danny Woodhead owners are so mad they could cuss.

 

• Javontee Herndon? Ok, no thank you. The big mystery is why did Antonio Gates only get 3 targets on the day? He could be hurting pretty badly.

 

Packers vs Vikings

 

• It’s pretty sad when we’re shocked that fat Eddie Lacy hit 100 yards on the ground. Could be the start of a late season run though…maybe.

 

• Face it. James Starks is a change-up back at heart.

 

• Hopefully Aaron Rodgers takes a winning effort predicated on getting James Jones the ball as a sign. I was this close to dropping him.

 

• Kyle Rudolph came close to matching his season total in yards on Sunday. I don’t see him gaining TE1 status, but he’ll be a nice streamer this week against Atlanta.

 

Seahawks vs 49ers

 

• Marshawn may need hernia surgery, and the ‘Hawks aren’t hurting with Rawls in the backfield. Rawls will start Week 12 and maybe more.

 

• Tyler Lockett is no weekly lock, but he’s an interesting dart throw in DFS tournaments.

 

• Shaun Draughn could put up RB2 numbers in plus matchups. Keep running him out there.

 

Bengals vs Cardinals

 

• Take away Hill’s two goal line scores, and he disappears. Start him against the Rams at your own peril.

 

• For those of you who took a chance on Ellington after his big week 10, I hope you learned your lesson. His lack of volume cannot sustain fantasy production.

 

• Michael Floyd is not guaranteed to return in week 12. Why should he be rushed? J.J. Nelson filled in just fine and should do so again against the 49ers.