Week 12 Starter Help: NFL Fantasy Football | PPR and Standard Leagues

Sean E. DouglasNov 25, 2009

Week 12 in the NFL is all about the Monday night contest between the Saints and Patriots . No doubt we should see a shootout that should rival the Patriots vs. Colts game we saw a few weeks ago.

This week we have our weekly section on wounded warriors, as well as our top rankings for top position players. We have the top 16 ranked QB, TE, K, and D/ST. We also have the top 30 RBs and top 35 WRs as well.

Wounded Warriors

Quarterbacks

Lions—Matthew Stafford

Unfortunately, Matthew Stafford injured his collarbone in the Lions' come from behind victory against the Browns . Even more disappointing for Stafford is that he was just starting to find his grove with over 400 yards passing and five touchdowns in that game.

It looks like Stafford will miss this week's early contest on Thanksgiving, but he will hopefully be back for week 13.

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Broncos—Kyle Orton

The Broncos ' starting quarterback Kyle Orton didn't start the game against the Chargers , but he did finish it. On Monday Orton practiced with the team and should play on Thanksgiving against the Giants.

Steelers—Ben Roethlisberger

The Steelers' star quarterback suffered a concussion in overtime against the Chiefs . So far, signs look good for Ben Roethlisberger's odds of playing this week at Baltimore.

If he is unable to go, then Dennis Dixon will get the start because Charlie Batch is out for the next six weeks.

Cardinals—Kurt Warner

The Cardinals lost Kurt Warner to a mild concussion against the Rams in the first half. It looks like Warner should play against the Titans, but if he is unable to go, then Matt Leinart would start.

Rams—Marc Bulger

Just as the Rams were starting to play some solid football, they lose their starting quarterback for three to six weeks with a fractured tibia. This will probably end Marc Bulger's season, as the team will look to Kyle Boller the rest of the way.

Running Backs

Falcons—Michael Turner

The Falcons are still playing mind games about Michael Turner's status. At this time, I would say he won't be a go unless he can practice in full at some point this week. The likelihood of him playing or practicing this week is not strong.

Look for Turner to probably not play, as Jason Snelling will have a great start this week against the Buccaneers.

Bengals—Cedric Benson

It's unknown if Cedric Benson will play this week against the division rival Cleveland Browns . Just like Turner's situation, I believe we will need to see Benson practice in order for him to play.

If Benson doesn't play this week, then Bernard Scott should have another productive day against the Browns.

Seahawks—Julius Jones

The news on Monday from Seattle is that Julius Jones is supposed to come back to practice this week. Being able to practice and handling contact are two separate things for Jones in his situation.

Against the Cardinals, he injured his ribs and had been bleeding in his lung.

Look for Jones to practice, but don't be surprised if he doesn't play this weekend. If he does suit up this week, I would be very surprised if he starts over Justin Forsett .

Bills—Marshawn Lynch

The Bills lost their starting running back in the middle of last week's game against the Jaguars. For now, the Bills are saying that Marshawn Lynch is day to day with a shoulder injury.

I wouldn't be surprised if Lynch plays this week against the Dolphins, but check his status before their early game on Sunday.

Wide Receivers

Lions—Calvin Johnson

This is probably the most unfortunate injury of the week, as Calvin Johnson was just getting his groove back. In Johnson's great performance against the Browns, he injured his hand and knee again.

Right now, it is believed that he is very doubtful to play in the Lions' early Thursday game on Thanksgiving. Hopefully, the Lions and fantasy football owners will get Johnson back for week 13.

Quarterbacks