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Every week, I will examine some of the more obscure top performers in Fantasy Football. Here are the names I came across in Week 12.

Author: Alex Martinez

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Every week, I will examine some of the more obscure top performers in Fantasy Football. Here are the names I came across in Week 12:

QB’s

Vince Young, Tennessee Titans – 249 pass yds, 69 rush yds, 3 Total TD’s (2 passing, 1 rushing)

Down 21-0 in the 4th quarter, Vince Young led an incredible comeback against the New York Giants in a stunning 24-21 victory. Young did it all, throwing & rushing, as he accounted for 318 total yards and 3 touchdowns. This isn’t the first time Young has shown flashes of brilliance, but it certainly is the most impressive. He still shouldn’t be counted on as a fantasy starter just yet due to the fantasy playoffs approaching very quickly & a shaky schedule the rest of the way. When 2007 rolls around though, you’ll definitely want to keep him on your radar come draft day. PASS

Brad Johnson, Minnesota Vikings – 271 pass yds, 3 TD’s

The Minnesota offense finally came alive on Sunday, as did Brad Johnson, throwing for 271 yards & 3 TD’s. Johnson makes an interesting pickup due to some favorable games coming up (Detroit, Green Bay), but he’s been far too inconsistent to rely upon this point in the season. Plus, if Minnesota falls out of the playoff hunt then he could be replaced by rookie Tarvaris Jackson. There is too much risk involved to warrant a pickup. PASS

Joey Harrington, Miami Dolphins – 213 pass yds, 3 TD’s, 1 INT

Joey Harrington was brilliant in his return to Detroit, completing 65% of his passes for 213 yards & 3 TD’s in Miami’s Thanksgiving victory. However, with Jacksonville, New England & Indianapolis still on the schedule, his usefulness down the stretch will be very limited. Mark this off as a good performance against a very poor Lions team and leave him on the waiver wire for someone else. PASS

RB’s

Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants – 54 rush yds, 14 rec yds, 2 TD’s

Despite the New York Giants blowing a 4th quarter lead, Brandon Jacobs was one of the few fantasy standouts. He only rushed the ball 9 times, but had 54 yards and 2 TD’s. Jacobs is primarily a goal line & short yardage back, so he is a risk/reward type of back. With the fantasy playoffs approaching, you probably would want someone else as your number 2 back. But if you are in desperate need for a running back, there isn’t much else out there. BUY if you are in desperate need of a running back

Ladell Betts, Washington Redskins – 104 rush yds

It looks like Joe Gibbs learned his lesson from last week’s meltdown against Tampa Bay. Gibbs went back to the run, giving the ball to Ladell Betts 24 times for 104 yards. Any ideas about T.J. Duckett stealing the starting job went out the window when he received only 7 carries. I mentioned earlier that Betts could become a decent number 2 running back down the stretch. Washington doesn’t have very many tough run defenses on the schedule, which makes Betts a sleeper down the stretch. If Gibbs continues to run the ball with a young QB at the helm, then you will be pleasantly surprised with Betts production. Pick him up if available. BUY

WR’s

Marty Booker, Miami Dolphins – 115 rec yds, 2 TD’s

Marty Booker appeared back on the fantasy radar screen with an impressive 7 catch, 115 yard, 2 touchdown game. The bad news is that it was against the Detroit Lions. There aren’t very many favorable matchups the rest of the way for Booker, and his production has been sporadic. With Harrington at the helm, the risk outweighs the reward come fantasy playoff time. PASS

Devery Henderson, New Orleans – 158 rec yds, 1 TD

When Marques Colston was ruled out for Sunday’s game against Atlanta, Devery Henderson received another start & was once again VERY impressive. He hauled in 4 catches for 158 yards & a touchdown. There is no doubting Henderson’s talent, it’s the opportunities that are getting in the way of him & fantasy stardom. He is still listed as the number 3 receiver and will only start if Colston or Joe Horn can’t play due to injury. The schedule isn’t favorable down the stretch, but with Drew Brees throwing the ball it shouldn’t matter as much. If Henderson is starting, he should be starting on your team as well. Pay very close attention to the injury situation in New Orleans. BUY

Chris Henry, Cincinnati Bengals – 41 rec yds, 2 TD’s

Troubled yet talented wide receiver Chris Henry had 5 catches for 41 yards & 2 touchdowns in Cincinnati’s 30-0 beat down against Cleveland. Henry is one of the few number 3 wide receivers you would consider starting because of all the offensive talent surrounding Cincinnati. For the rest of the season however, the schedule does not favor Henry or any other Cincinnati wide outs. The fantasy playoffs are approaching, so it’s best to find another wide out option elsewhere. PASS

Marcus Robinson, Minnesota Vikins – 82 rec yds, 1 TD

The Minnesota Vikings passing attack came alive on Sunday. One of the beneficiaries was Marcus Robinson, who had 7 catches for 82 yards & a TD. After this next week against Chicago, Robinson has a fairly easy schedule. Should you trust him? Not at all. Robinson hasn’t stayed healthy all season & even bruised his ankle in Sunday’s win over Arizona. Even when healthy, Brad Johnson hasn’t been a very good quarterback this year and struggles to get Robinson the ball down the field. Let someone else take the risk. PASS

Do you have questions regarding your Fantasy Team? Send them to Alex The Great at http://sports.enterto.com/ask_alex.html. Every week I will answer a couple questions and post them directly at http://sports.enterto.com

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Alex Martinez is a fantasy sports writer for http://Enterto.com . Alex has been following sports & playing fantasy sports since he was a kid.

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Buy, Watch or Pass - Week 12