CLICK HERE FOR DAILY FANTASY SPORTS LEAGUES! – WIN $$ TODAY AT DRAFTSTREET.COM!!!<\/a><\/h3>\nFor some of you, the regular season of your Fantasy league has come to an end. Hopefully you were not depending on Frank Gore of Matt Stafford this week and good for you is you gambled on Chris Johnson and Beanie Wells.<\/p>\n
As per usual, this week was characterized by some truly terrific performances. Unfortunately, there were some terrible efforts as well. All have been broken down in this week\u2019s Hot and Not list.<\/p>\n
Studs of the Week:<\/h3>\n
Tom Brady – New England Patriots \u2013<\/strong> Welcome back to the Stud column Mr. Brady! He was
\nMasterful in a blowout win over the Eagles. Brady was 24 of 35 for 361 yards and three touchdowns on the day.<\/p>\nBeanie Wells \u2013 Arizona Cardinals \u2013<\/strong> Wow \u2013 we knew that he should have had an OK game against the Rams brutal defense but 228 yards and a touchdown is insane. Congratulations Beanie \u2013 you are a deserving recipient of Stud of the Week honours.<\/p>\nOther Studs:<\/strong><\/p>\nQBs<\/strong><\/p>\nAaron Rodgers \u2013 Green Bay Packers \u2013<\/strong> Rodgers was the best of the Thanksgiving Day QBs. Although he didn\u2019t have to do all that much, Rodgers was still a Stud. He passed for 307 yards and two touchdowns in an easy win over the Lions.<\/p>\nMatt Ryan \u2013 Atlanta Falcons \u2013<\/strong> Matt Ryan was efficient and effective in Week 12. He went 27 of 34 for 262 yards and three touchdowns in a Studly effort against Minnesota.<\/p>\nHonourable Mention:<\/strong> Ryan Fitzpatrick, Mark Sanchez, Vince Young<\/p>\nRBs<\/strong><\/p>\nMaurice Jones-Drew \u2013 Jacksonville Jaguars \u2013<\/strong> MJD failed to find the end zone but he led his team in rushing and receiving on Sunday. Jones-Drew had 99 yards rushing and 67 yards receiving in a loss to Houston.<\/p>\nCedric Benson \u2013 Cincinnati Bengals \u2013<\/strong> Benson was solid in a tough AFC North clash with Cleveland. He ran for 106 yards and a touchdown and added 24 yards on 4 catches. 25 touches, 130 yards and a score make Benson a Stud this week.<\/p>\nChris Johnson \u2013 Tennessee Titans \u2013<\/strong> Another unlikely Stud emerged on Sunday. Chris Johnson rumbled for 190 yards against Tampa to become the second unlikely Stud.<\/p>\nHonourable Mention:<\/strong> Roy Helu, Willis McGahee, Ryan Matthews, Marshawn Lynch<\/p>\nWRs<\/strong><\/p>\nWes Welker \u2013 New England Patriots \u2013<\/strong> Welker continued his insane season and landed on the Stud list once again in Week 12. Welker had 8 catches, 115 yards and two scores on the afternoon.<\/p>\nRoddy White \u2013 Atlanta Falcons \u2013<\/strong> White has been inconsistent this season but on Sunday he rewarded his owners for their patience. White had 10 catches for 120 yards and a touchdown Sunday and narrowly missed being named Stud of the Week. [ad-8469823]<\/p>\nLaurent Robinson \u2013 Dallas Cowboys \u2013<\/strong> Robinson is sizzling for the Boys and Turkey Day didn\u2019t slow him down one bit! Robinson had two more touchdowns on 79 yards receiving. Robinson is a Stud again this week \u2013 I hope the return of Miles Austin doesn\u2019t harsh his vibe!<\/p>\nBrandon Marshall \u2013 Miami Dolphins \u2013<\/strong> Marshall made one of the catches of the Week on Thursday and lands on the Stud list because of a 5 catch, 103 yards, 1 touchdown performance.<\/p>\nHonourable Mention:<\/strong> Percy Harvin, Reggie Wayne, Stevie Johnson, Deion Branch, Johnny Knox, Jason Avant<\/p>\nDuds of the Week:<\/h3>\n
Julio Jones \u2013 Atlanta Falcons \u2013<\/strong> Jones was shut out on Sunday \u2013 Zero, bubkiss, zilch!<\/p>\nJordy Nelson \u2013 Green Bay Packers \u2013<\/strong> Nelson was the hottest WR going into Week 12 but on Thanksgiving he was a turkey! Nelson managed just 4 catches for 26 yards in his worst performance since October.<\/p>\nVincent Jackson \u2013 San Diego Chargers \u2013<\/strong> Vjax is either a Stud or a Dud \u2013 there is no middle ground! On Sunday, Jackson managed just 2 catches for 25 yards in yet another loss by the San Diego Chargers and became an all-too-frequent Dud.<\/p>\nOther Duds:<\/strong><\/p>\nQBs<\/strong><\/p>\nMatthew Stafford \u2013 Detroit Lions \u2013<\/strong> Most of us were expecting a huge afternoon from Stafford after his 5 touchdown performance in Week 11. Instead, Stafford passed for 276 yards, only one touchdown and three costly interceptions.<\/p>\nJoe Flacco \u2013 Baltimore Ravens \u2013<\/strong> The Ravens were supposed to focus on the passing game on Thanksgiving night as San Fran\u2019s run defense was simply too tough. Flacco threw for just 161 yards and one touchdown in an unexpected Dud performance.<\/p>\nPhilip Rivers \u2013 San Diego Chargers \u2013<\/strong> Ugh! Rivers was a Dud once again \u2013 too many times to count! Rivers didn\u2019t throw an interception but he only managed 188 yards passing and a touchdown in a game that went nearly a full overtime period. Brutal!<\/p>\nDishonourable Mention:<\/strong> Ben Roethlisberger<\/p>\nRBs<\/strong><\/p>\nFrank Gore \u2013 San Francisco 49ers \u2013<\/strong> Gore had a good chance to tear up a Baltimore defense that was without Ray Lewis. He had just 39 yards on 14 carries on Thursday \u2013 definitely worthy of this week\u2019s Dud list.<\/p>\nMichael Turner \u2013 Atlanta Falcons \u2013<\/strong> Turner had a rare off game. On Sunday, Turner barely ran for 3.0 yards per carry on his way to just 60 yards against the Minnesota Vikings.<\/p>\nSteven Jackson \u2013 St. Louis Rams \u2013<\/strong> Jackson has hit the skids since reeling off four consecutive 100+ yard game. On Sunday against a very vulnerable Cardinals run defense, Jackson ran for only 64 yards on 17 carries \u2013 not nearly good enough for the best player on the Rams!<\/p>\nWRs<\/strong><\/p>\nDez Bryant – Dallas Cowboys \u2013<\/strong> On National Television, most expected Bryant to break out of Thursday but he delivered a Dud! Bryant has just 3 catches for 35 yards \u2013 Yuk!<\/p>\nAndre Johnson \u2013 Houston Texans \u2013<\/strong> Poor Andre! In his first game in seven weeks he was forced to catch passes from Matt Leinart. When Leinart went down with injury, TJ Yates was his quarterback. Valid excuses indeed but there is absolutely no denying that 2 catches for 22 yards is still a Dud!<\/p>\nMike Wallace \u2013 Pittsburgh Steelers \u2013<\/strong> Come on man! People needed you this week and you come up with 2 catches and 17 yards? 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