NFL fantasy football managers jostling for playoff positioning need a successful Week 12 to keep their championship aspirations intact. Many gamers are already facing a notable lead or deficit after big Thanksgiving performances.
Philip Rivers, Case Keenum, Keenan Allen, Marvin Jones Jr., Jamison Crowder, Kyle Rudolph and Hunter Henry were among the top contributors in a Thursday slate stuffed with big fantasy outings. Although every team has had its bye week, the updated rankings lost some major star power after the holiday's three games.
With Week 12 already underway, managers are still scrambling for the optimal starting lineup—a process complicated by the weekly batch of injuries.