2011 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: NFL Week 12

There were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.

Rex Grossman, QB, Washington Redskins

Grossman threw for 289 yards and two TDs (one INT) and ran for 10 yards and another score. I still don’t have faith in the Redskins offense.

Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Matt Moore, QB, Miami Dolphins

Moore only threw for 160 yards, but he tossed three TD passes. That’s the second time in three weeks with a trio of scores. He’s only useful in two-quarterback leagues though with the byes over.

Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers

Smith threw for 267 yards and two TDs (one INT) and ran for 17 yards. The Cardinals are a bad defensive team. He won’t likely repeat.

Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Toby Gerhart, RB, Minnesota Vikings

Depending on how long Adrian Peterson is out, Gerhart becomes a necessary addition. He had just 25 yards (18 rushing, seven receiving), but that’s partly because the Raiders got up early.

Ruling: Get ‘em.

Joe McKnight, RB, New York Jets

He replaced the injured Shonn Greene in the Thursday Night Football game and had 59 yards rushing and 62 yards receiving (six catches, seven targets). Greene has extra time to recover, but McKnight should be owned considering Greene has been underwhelming this year.

Ruling: Get ‘em.

Chris Ogbonnaya, RB, Cleveland Browns

Ogbonnaya did damage with 115 yards rushing, 19 yards receiving (two catches, three targets) and a score. Two solid weeks in a row.

Ruling: Get ‘em. 

Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit Lions

Smith ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns. He added four catches (four targets) for 61 yards and another TD. How can’t you endorse a player after a game like that?

Ruling: Get ‘em.

Jabar Gaffney, WR, Washington Redskins

Gaffney caught seven passes (10 targets) for 115 yards and a touchdown. He has played better with Grossman this year and is decent for WR depth.

Ruling: Get ‘em.

Johnny Knox, WR, Chicago Bears

Knox caught three passes (five targets) for 97 yards and a score. He had one catch in each of his previous two games. He’s not worth a roster spot.

Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Jerome Simpson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

Simpson abused Baltimore with eight catches (13 targets) for 152 yards. He went catchless in Week 10, but has been solid four of the past five games.

Ruling: Get ‘em.

Anthony Fasano, TE, Miami Dolphins

Fasano caught both of his targets for eight yards and a score. That’s three solid weeks in a row for Fasano, but he still isn’t a steady fantasy option.

Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em.

Also check out:

• Week 12 Fantasy Football QB Rankings
• Week 12 Fantasy Football RB Rankings
• Week 12 Fantasy Football WR Rankings
• Week 12 Fantasy Football TE Rankings
• Week 12 Fantasy Football Sit/Start Advice