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Early Week 12 Starts and Sits |
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Fantasy Football Insider Ralph Mancini delivers his weekly start'em/sit'em for week 12.
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DAVONE BESS (MIA-WR): Bess is slowly, but surely growing into Miami’s most reliable weapon at wide receiver. The slot receiver’s short-area quickness, agility, and vice-grip hands make him a steady safety valve for quarterback Chad Henne, who has no dependable tight end to throw to. An injury-ravaged Bills defense shouldn’t pose much of a challenge to Miami’s offense.
JASON SNELLING (ATL-RB): The big bruiser has a very inviting matchup versus a reeling Buccaneer defense this Sunday. Things are in such disarray with Raheem Morris’ defense that the head coach has decided to take over playing calling duties from coordinator Jim Bates and plans on going back to the Cover-2 scheme. Clearly, this change of philosophy is an act of desperation on the part of a man who’s out of answers. With Michael Turner still nursing a high ankle sprain, Snelling should power his way to another productive afternoon.
JUSTIN FORSETT (SEA-RB): The diminutive game-breaker found a way to be productive versus a powerhouse Minnesota defense last week, which gives you hope for Seattle’s upcoming matchup versus the lowly Rams. While lead runner Julius Jones is reportedly preparing to return from his rib/lung injury, Seattle’s coaching staff will probably err on the side of caution by letting him sit out another week. Forsett is an ultra-quick, shifty back that can do damage on the ground and has the hands to serve as an effective pass catcher.
FELIX JONES (DAL-RB): Dallas has finally begun giving the electrifying Jones more touches, and the former Razorback is the type of performer that doesn’t need a lot of looks to put up yardage. This week’s opponent, the Oakland Raiders, have given up a league-high 16 touchdowns on the ground, which makes Jones a nice reach flex play.
MICHAEL CRABTREE (SF-WR): The rookie shouldn’t have a big problem getting open on a number of shallow routes that he’ll look to covert into big plays versus a Jacksonville secondary allowing the likes of Ryan Fitzpatrick to complete 99-yard touchdown passes against them. In addition, Jack Del Rio’s bunch has no pass rush to speak of, which explains why opposing quarterbacks are completing over 66-percent of their throws versus the Jags.
DAVE THOMAS (NO-TE): If Lance Moore misses his fourth straight game this week, Thomas could see a number of throws go his way once again. Thomas has sort of taken over as Drew Brees’ primary slot target over the past two games. Anticipate Brees putting the ball in the air early and often in what should be a Monday night shootout versus New England. Thomas, a former Patriot, has the ability to stretch the field.
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JAY CUTLER (CHI-QB): The talented, but undisciplined triggerman is just simply lost right now and is difficult to recommend against just about any defense, let alone a menacing Minnesota unit. Cutler is having problems connecting with wide-open targets right now and should be kept on the shelf.
ROCK CARTWRIGHT (WASH-RB): This week’s waiver-wire wonder will have a rough go of it versus Philadelphia’s top-ten run defense that’s very stingy when it comes to allowing opposing backs to cross the goal line. Additionally, Cartwright isn’t used to being a feature back and the fact that he plays in an offense that doesn’t score many points makes his chances of helping your fantasy team very slim.
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