Week 12 Gut Check Players

A list of guys who may have bad match ups, have under produced, or may have better options but give you that nagging feeling you should play them.

MARION BARBER DAL: Felix Jones is hampered by a hip injury and has been taking it light this short week. Dallas is going to need to run the ball vs New Orleans since they have one of the better secondaries and so they can keep the ball out of Brees' hands. Barber has a very good shot at a goal line score and helps get the Cowboys a Thanksgiving day upset.

RYAN FITZPATRICK BUF: Nobody has a chance at running on Pittsburgh but they are very weak vs the pass. Fitzpatrick has burned better secondaries and will throw close to 40 times this week unless Fred Jackson somehow becomes the first back to make the Steelers pay. Both Johnson and Evans have been solid plays because of the pass game so Fitz is almost a lock for 15 fantasy points or more.

CHAD OCHOCINCO CIN: The Bengals face one of the best pass defenses this week and Palmer's favorite target TO will be taking a trip to Revis island. Revis has shut down better receivers and TO decided it would be a good week to call Revis "average". This after admitting he and his team stink. As if Revis needed extra incentive, TO should all but be shut down this game and Carson knows better than to try it. Which leaves Ocho facing Cromartie who has proven to be beatable vs talented WR's. Expect Ocho to see more targets and make the most of them.

KELLEN WINSLOW JR. TB: He has caught heat the last few weeks after barely being involved the first six games and looks healthy finally. Freeman will have his hands full against a very balanced and effective defense which will limit his options. We've seen teams like Buffalo and Cinci have success through the air against the Ravens and Winslow has more speed than any of the Raven LB's. Look for him to get a score and be very involved.

LEGADU NAANEE SD: He is set to make his return this week and will be needed after Floyd tweaked his hamstring again. Even if Floyd plays, VJax returns as will Gates possibly. Naanee should see some great match ups and the Colts solid secondary took a big hit losing Safety Bob Sanders for this game. Naanee has great end zone potential and will get some extra looks if both Floyd and Gates are held out.

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