Week 12 Waiver Wire Possibilities

QB:

There really isn't anybody worth picking up that I haven't mentioned before. I only mention players once in the week they should be picked up, or at least that's how I've been writing these articles. Late bloomers such as Tyler Thigpen, fairly reliable QB2s such as Shaun Hill, and recovered QBs such as Matt Hasselbeck should all be owned.

RB:

Warrick Dunn - Dunn might have been cut after his neck stinger a couple weeks ago, but with Earnest Graham's season-ending ankle injury, Dunn becomes a featured RB once again. He posted mediocre rushing stats last week, but that's because he faced the monstrous MIN run D. He padded his stats with an excellent receiving line, and he gets the Lions in week 12. He's the top add this week.

Antonio Pittman - Pittman has emerged as the clear top option in the STL backfield with Steven Jackson injured, and his two non-injured starts in weeks 8 and 11 have produced solid rushing numbers. This team is going to struggle to score, and the loss of Pace hurts the line, but Pittman can be a RB2 in the right match up.

Pierre Thomas - He's more of an add for Bush owners, and he's not going to be worth using if Bush returns in week 12. Thomas took McAllister's production in week 11 by looking far better and producing a great overall game. Non-Bush owners cannot rely on him this week, but he would be worth a RB2 start if Bush fails to suit up again.

Ahmad Bradshaw - Another speculative add here. Should Jacobs miss week 12, Bradshaw will split work with Derrick Ward. Ward seems highly likely to take the goal line carries, but Bradshaw could be a lower RB2 if he's evenly splitting time. He's not a great option since he's dependent on Jacobs missing week 12, but he's an interesting stash.

WR:

Justin Gage - Where the hell did that come from? Collins has come alive the past two weeks as opposing defenses are looking to hold down the potent TEN rushing attack, but don't expect Collins to keep tossing multiple TDs. This was a fluke week, and Brandon Jones remains the better bet over the rest of the season.

TE:

Dustin Keller - Simply put, I was dead wrong about Keller last week. Instead of going back into hibernation, Keller exploded again for 8 catches, 87 yards, and a TD that he dropped in the end zone. With Coles and Cotchery demanding outside attention and no Jets WR claiming the middle of the field, Keller has responded by assuming that role. Pick him up if he's still there, and he's worth starting as a lower level TE1 at this point. This week's match up against TEN is very rough, so keep expectations in check.

Ben Watson - Watson exploded with an 8 catch performance in week 12 as Matt Cassel exploded for 400 passing yards. Now his week 12 opponent, the Jets, are a great run D, and the Patriots altered their gameplan to go pass heavy as it presented them their best chance for success. Watson undoubtedly has the talent to put up TE1 production, but his role in the offense varies by week and by game plan. You could stash him, but making him your weekly option would be a desparate move.