WEEK 12 RECAP

WEEK 12 RECAP

Thanksgiving Edition

In a week where we’re all thinking about what we’re thankful for, let’s not forget about a great season in fantasy football. This is the last week of the regular season with 8 teams vying for 6 remaining playoff spots. Happy Thanksgiving!

1. DC Khaleesi (9-3)

Miranda has worked hard to stay on top of the league. Peyton’s cold weather woes were salvaged by a Herculean effort by Knowshon and Jamaal Charles. Knowshon hobbling around on crutches should be a concern as the #1 seed is up for grabs in this week’s match up with Dana.

Playoff Scenario: Already clinched.

2. Think Like a Manning (8-4)

Dana has made a late push to the top tier of the league. His rostering 3 quarterbacks strategy has actually turned out well and holding onto Shane Vereen is now paying dividends. Dana is looking strong having finally found a 2nd dependable RB to play. Will he be able to chase down Miranda for the top seed?

Playoff Scenario: Already clinched.

3. Crannogmen (7-5)

Luke squeaked out the closest win of the week. Ben Tate’s lack of touches was confusing but picking up and starting Nate Burleson was smart just off his injury. Luke should be able to make the playoffs if he can figure out his RB situation.

Playoff Scenario: Win and you’re in.

4. Bukkickers (7-5)

If there were points for fantasy football enthusiasm, Billy would be leading the league with his fashionable pilgrim outfits and encyclopedic memory of NFL player first name initials. Unfortunately for him, his running backs are struggling with Ray Rice’s nightmare season in Baltimore and Chicago’s surprisingly bad defense.

Playoff Scenario: Win and you’re in.

5. Love Me Harbaughs (7-5)

It’s a bad time to be on a 2 game losing streak. Betsy’s team performed well overall, but Vincent Jackson and Bobby Rainey underperformed. Zac Stacy has been a great draft pick and continued his dominant play this week until he suffered a concussion. His status is unknown.

Playoff Scenario: Win and you’re in.

6. Double Ent-Andres (6-6)

Jon Stern’s nemesis has returned. In the most surprising move of the week, Allison came out of retirement to do what she do: beat Jon Stern. Injuries to Julius Thomas, Matt Forte, and on Kansas City’s defensive line might prompt some roster moves this week. Luckily for Jon, his team has the most points this year, so any tie breakers will be in his favor.

Playoff Scenario: Win and you’re in.

7. Tebow’s Tingle (6-6)

Moccasin-gate wasn’t the only thing Amanda was mad about this week. Victor Cruz and Frank Gore underperformed despite having great matchups, and Denarius Moore’s late scratch didn’t help the cause.

Playoff Scenario: Win and you’re in. Lose and hope Lauren & Jamie also lose.

8. Sunday Funday (6-6)

Lauren’s 2 game losing streak can be blamed on forgetting about bye weeks and the Washington professional football team’s embarrassing performance on Monday night. That being said, all bye weeks are over, so all of Lauren’s team will be back in action, and Josh Gordon may be able to keep his stellar season.

Playoff Scenario: Win and hope Jon, Amanda & Jamie lose.

9. TEAM(youbetta)TWERK (6-6)

Jamie is in a bit of a rut having lost 3 straight. Philip Rivers and the pride of WVU Tavon Austin had great weeks, but Daniel Thomas left the game early with an injury. If Cincinnati's Defense hadn’t been on bye, Jamie might have won. But they were on bye.

Playoff Scenario: Win and hope Jon, Amanda & Lauren lose.

10. Touchdown Yeezus (5-7)

Anthony is still praying for a playoff bid. He is finally cashing in on the late season play of Andre Brown and Gronky Tonk, but it may be too late. To make the playoffs, Anthony will need to win this week and hope at least 2 other 6-5 teams to lose. Luckily for him, Tony Romo loves Thanksgiving and the Oakland D.

Playoff Scenario: Win and hope Amanda, Lauren & Jamie lose.

11. Lightning McCoy (3-9)

Look who’s on a 2 game win streak. Krittika won this week despite her best player being on bye. Even though she’s out of the playoff race, Krittika’s late season win streak may mean doom for other team’s season. With Allison’s revival, the title of worst team is still on the line this week.

12. 50ShadesofRay(Lewis) (2-10)

Don’t call it a comeback! Allison gave us 2 things to be grateful for this week: she beat Jon Stern and made some pretty sweet brownies. Mike Wallace and MJD’s great performances were almost as surprising as Allison setting a full lineup. Stevan Ridley’s continued fumbling problem might slow down this win streak though.

Don’t forget that there are 3 games on Thursday, starting at 1pm. The trade deadline is this week, and trade bonuses do not transfer to the playoffs. If possible, a loser’s (aka Sacko) bracket will be created, but that is TBD.