Fantasy Football NFL Week 12-Star Watch

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:00:31 +0000

What a great week 12 Sunday in the NFL. It had a little of everything from runaways (Patriots over Eagles) to nail-biters (Tebows over Chargers) and even Mark Sanchez throwing for 4 TDs (the biggest upset of all). We saw some seasons end (sorry Houston, but you have a problem), and others finally begin (if Chris Johnson is on your team and you aren’t out of it yet, congratulations).

In today’s edition of the star watch we’re seeing double, and since the NBA and its players took care of the “one for the money,” we’re here to give you “two for the show.” For each and every game this week I’ll give you a 2 word headline (with explanation if needed) 2 guys you wish you owned (star performers), 2 players who underachieved, 2 Overachievers (players who did better than expected), and bring you up-2-date on any injuries that may have unfortunately happened to someone on your team. So without any further delay, let’s get right 2 it…

Patriots 38, Eagles 20

It seems appropriate that it was Vince Young who got sacked by Mark Anderson and the rest of the Patriots virtually ending the Young-christened "Dream Team's" nightmare of a season. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

2 word headline: “Eagles Cooked”-Philly appears done after getting wasted by Brady and the Pats after opening up an early 10-0 lead.

2 Guys you wish you owned: Tom Brady-He’s the obvious choice here throwing for 361 yards and 3 TDs. On the receiving end of 2 of those score was the other star… Wes Welker-he bounced back from his absentee last week by catching 8 for 115 yards and 2 TDs. He’s an elite WR option no matter who the Pats have starting opposite him.

2 Underachievers: LeSean McCoy-only had 31 yards on the ground on 10 carries as the Eagles went pass-happy even with Vince Young in the game. He did get a TD and 4 catches for 30 yards so his week wasn’t a total washout but owners were hoping for big numbers against this suspect Pats D… DeSean Jackson-Another victim of high expectations who continued his underwhelming season catching only 4 of his 10 targets but taking them for 73 yards. Again, not a horrible day, but if you started him you expected more. His real-life coach Andy Reid sure did and benched him as a “coach’s decision” in the 4th quarter. He’s benchable by fantasy owners too until he shows something if you’ve got a better option.

2 Overachievers: Deion Branch-responded to the extra work (10 targets) without Ochocinco active catching 6 for 125 yards and looking like a fine option across the field from Welker… Jason Avant-the leading receiver for the Eagles scoring a junk-time TD and catching 8 of his 14 targets for 110 yards.

2 the trainer: No new significant fantasy injuries.

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