Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints Marching Back In Fantasy NFL's Week 12 Risers

Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints is finally ready to return from a broken leg to make a fantasy impact for or against your fantasy team. The superstar has had an interesting career thus far, but ran with more power earlier in the season than we had ever seen before. With Drew Brees as his quarterback, Bush will be catching a lot of passes out of the backfield. He should have the Saints pushing for a playoff spot as they look to defend their Super Bowl Championship.

Reggie Bush isn't the only star to return this week. Injuries have opened the doors for the new fantasy monsters to break out. Which stars are on the rise for Week 12 of the fantasy NFL season?

Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks QB

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GLENDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterack Matt Hasselback #8 of the Seattle Seahawks throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium on November 14, 2010 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Matt Hasselbeck has actually performed quite well since returning from injury.

Against the Saints Week 11, Hasselbeck completed 23 of 44 attempted passes (72.7 completion percentage) for 366 yards and a touchdown.

Hasselbeck could be without his top receiver Mike Williams, who suffered a foot injury in the contest.

Still, Hasselbeck is on the rise and has a decent matchup against the Chiefs at home this week.

Other Notable Performances and Notes

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 21: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets looks to throw a pass against the Houston Texans on November 21, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Ryan Fitzpatrick, BUF: 21 for 34 (61.8 completion percentage), 316 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT

Mark Sanchez, NYJ: 22 for 38 (57.9 completion percentage), 315 yards, 3 TD, INT

Donovan McNabb, WAS: 30 for 50 (60.0 completion percentage), 376 yards, TD, INT

Jon Kitna, DAL: 18 for 24 (75.0 completion percentage), 147 yards, 3 TD

Matt Ryan, ATL: 36 for 39 (66.7 completion percentage), 253 yards, 2 TD

Rusty Smith, TEN: Expected to start Week 12 @ Houston Texans

Last Week’s Rising QB in Week 11

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DENVER - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs heads to the bench against the Denver Bronco at INVESCO Field at Mile High on November 14, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Chiefs 49-29. (Photo by Doug Pensing

Matt Cassel, KC: 23 for 45 (55.6 completion percentage), 322 yards, TD, INT

Reggie Bush, New Orleans Saints RB

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SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints warms up against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Reggie Bush finally appears ready to return from his broken leg. He'll be out there Thursday against Dallas.

Reggie will provide much needed help to the New Orleans running game.

Bush ran with more power and determination in the beginning of the season. He could be a determining factor in the fantasy playoffs with his dual threat abilities. He will catch a ton of passes out of the Saints' backfield and open up things for the rest of the passing game.

Bush will have New Orleans and his fantasy owners eying a championship.

Other Notable Performances and Notes

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 22: Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos rushes against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on November 22, 2010 in San Diego, California. Chargers defeated the Broncos 35-14. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Knowshon Moreno, DEN: 13 carries, 58 yards, TD, 7 receptions, 62 yards

Mike Tolbert, SD: 25 carries, 111 yards, TD, 2 receptions, 42 yards

Mike Goodson, CAR: 22 carries, 120 yards, 5 receptions, 31 yards

Thomas Jones, KC: 15 carries, 71 yards, 2 TD

Matt Forte, CHI: 25 carries, 97 yards, TD, 2 receptions, 7 yards

Last Week’s Rising RB in Week 11

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CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 21: Fred Jackson #22 of the Buffalo Bills runs with the ball during NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Fred Jackson, BUF: 21 carries, 116 yards, 2 TD, 3 receptions, 13 yards

Vincent Jackson, San Diego Chargers WR

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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 17: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the ball after a catch against the New York Jets during AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Qualcomm Stadium on January 17, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo b

The Chargers have finally activated Vincent Jackson.

Philip Rivers is playing at an MVP level. Jackson should not have any trouble coming back and adjusting to the NFL. He can still jump and catch and that’s all he’ll need to do with Rivers.

Fantasy owners who held onto Vincent Jackson all along could be reaping huge rewards in the fantasy playoffs.

Other Notable Performances and Notes

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 21: Santonio Holmes #10 of the New York Jets celebrates after his fourth quarter touhdown against the Houston Texans on November 21, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the

Nate Burleson, DET: 7 receptions, 97 yards, TD

Steve Johnson, BUF: 8 receptions, 137 yards, 3 TD

Santonio Holmes, NYJ: 7 receptions, 126 yards, 2 TD

Blaire White, IND: 5 receptions, 42 yards, 2 TD

Santana Moss, WAS: 6 receptions, 106 yards, TD

Derek Hagan, NYG: Will start Week 12

Last Week’s Rising WRs in Week 11

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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 15: Mario Manningham #86 and Jason Avant #8 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrate after Manningham scored on a 33-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions on October 15, 2005 at Michigan Stadiu

Mario Manningham, NYG: 3 receptions, 24 yards

Jason Avant, PHI: 2 receptions, 39 yards

Joel Dreessen, Houston Texans TE

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HOUSTON - JANUARY 03: Tight-end Joel Dreessen #85 of the Houston Texans scores in the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Reliant Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Dreessen is a gifted receiving tight end and it is good to see him producing for the Texans as Owen Daniels is still working his way back from the knee injury he suffered last season.

Against his former team, the New York Jets, Dreessen caught four passes for 106 yards and a touchdown.

Dreessen may actually be the Texans' second best receiving option at the moment and is worth taking a chance on against the Titans Week 12.

Other Notable Performances and Notes

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 03: Brandon Pettigrew #84 of the Detroit Lions runs after a catch against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 28-26. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Imag

Michael Hoomanawanui, STL: 4 receptions, 46 yards, TD

Bo Scaife, TEN: 4 receptions, 51 yards

Brandon Pettigrew, DET: 8 receptions, 75 yards

Jimmy Graham, NO: 5 receptions, 72 yards

Todd Heap, BAL: 5 receptions, 69 yards

Last Week’s Rising TE in Week 11

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PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 14: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 14, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Rob Gronkowski, NE: 1 reception, 25 yards