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Fantasy studs end up as both winners and losers in Week 12
Sunday had some winners, and some losers … here's a look at the teams that made your week, and the ones who broke your heart.
I was putting together my rankings last week and I had Brady below Cam Newton. And then I shook myself, saying that Brady is part of the "Automatic Three" and he needs to be started every week, regardless of matchup. Sunday's three-touchdown performance against the Eagles showed why.
Freeman's performance is just another in a disappointing season for the once-promising Bucs quarterback. Freeman had 199 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Fantasy owners still playing him feel shame.
More fantasy "start/sit" questions come in about Wells seemingly more than any other running back. Those who started Wells this week were rewarded with 26.80 fantasy points.
There was a movement afoot on Sunday for people to put McKnight in their starting lineups. But McKnight managed only four fantasy points despite the awesome matchup.
There is a commandment I live by: Always start your fantasy studs. But with the Patriots facing Nnamdi Asomugha, I benched Welker for A.J. Green -- not my finest moment. Those who played Welker were the true winners.
But sometimes sticking with your studs can have a negative impact, like for those who started Wallace. The Steelers stud had just 17 receiving yards. But losing with Wallace underperforming would be easier to stomach than losing because you benched Welker.
Keller started the season with promise before fading in recent weeks. His two-touchdown performance against the Bills should have him as a hot name on the waiver wire this week.
I was excited for Daniels' fantasy possibilities with Matt Leinart as quarterback. But Daniels will struggle to find consistency with T.J. Yates as quarterback. In fact, I would drop Daniels for Keller.
Your 2010 fantasy MVP. I don't always draft a kicker prior to the last round. But when I do, I make sure it's Janikowski.
You gave up that many points to Ryan Fitzpatrick? Even the typically stable Darrelle Revis allowed a touchdown pass to Stevie Johnson, who would have had the winning touchdown too if he didn't shoot himself in the foot with a drop.
If you were counting on a big performance from one of your studs on Monday, you probably got it. Drew Brees accounted for five total touchdowns. Jimmy Graham cemented his status as the best fantasy tight end. Eli Manning loves garbage time. And let's not forget Victory Cruz.
