Many people associate Thanksgiving week with food or family gatherings, but fantasy football players know it means one thing—crunch time.
The fantasy football playoffs are rapidly approaching, and every game is magnified as teams fight for positioning and seeding. One timely waiver-wire pickup or change to the flex position can mean the difference between a spot in the playoffs and an offseason of disappointment.
With that in mind, here is a look at some potential waiver-wire pickup candidates before Week 12 as well as rankings and stat projections for the top options at different positions.
A player was considered a waiver-wire candidate if he was owned in less than 20 percent of ESPN.