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It's not exactly breaking news that Fantasy managers need to plan to be without Mark Ingram and J.K. Dobbins on Sunday. With his production, you could argue we've been without Ingram all season long. But with James Conner's reported positive test Sunday and Lamar Jackson's earlier positive, we have to at least consider the possibility we'll be without Gus Edwards  as well.

If the Ravens and Steelers play Tuesday night as now planned, Edwards is a No. 2 running back. Benny Snell now becomes important if that game is played. But that still feels like a big if. Fortunately for Fantasy managers, there are backs available on the waiver wire we project for large roles. The first is our old friend Frank Gore

As Adrian Peterson showed on Thanksgiving, age is not a good enough reason to avoid a player. Gore has double-digit carries in all but two games this season, and with Lamical Perine on IR, Gore should be closer to 20 carries than 10. His matchup isn't a good one, but with that type of volume, Gore is a borderline top-30 back this week.

A better option may be Brian Hill, who finds himself in the top-24 range with Todd Gurley (knee) out. If Austin Ekeler is out again, Joshua Kelley or Troymaine Pope would be flexish against a bad Bills defense. 

The next best bet would be touchdown-or-bust backs like Alexander Mattison and Malcolm Brown

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Who's Out

The following players are out for Week 12:

Who's Out
Projections powered by Sportsline
ATL Atlanta • #21
Age: 29 • Experience: 7 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs LV LV -3.5 O/U 53
OPP VS RB
28th
PROJ PTS
0
RB RNK
NR
YTD Stats
RUYDS
610
REC
16
REYDS
82
TD
9
FPTS/G
13.9
KC Kansas City • #29
Age: 26 • Experience: 3 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs MIA MIA -7 O/U 44.5
OPP VS RB
22nd
PROJ PTS
0
RB RNK
NR
YTD Stats
RUYDS
202
REC
10
REYDS
49
TD
2
FPTS/G
5.2
HOU Houston • #28
Age: 33 • Experience: 11 year
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs ARI ARI -2.5 O/U 49.5
OPP VS RB
14th
PROJ PTS
0
RB RNK
NR
YTD Stats
RUYDS
274
REC
25
REYDS
192
TD
6
FPTS/G
10.8
BAL Baltimore • #27
Age: 25 • Experience: 4 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ PIT PIT -4 O/U 45
OPP VS RB
2nd
PROJ PTS
0
RB RNK
NR
YTD Stats
RUYDS
380
REC
17
REYDS
103
TD
3
FPTS/G
8.5
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Numbers to know
  • 22.9 -- Derrick Henry is averaging 22.9 rush attempts per game.
  • 101.1 -- James Robinson is averaging more than 100 total yards per game.
  • 0 -- Taysom Hill's first start was the first game of Alvin Kamara's career without a catch.
  • 9 -- James White had nine targets in Week 11. 
  • 8.4 -- Chargers running backs are averaging 8.4 targets per game.
  • 3.4 -- Damien Harris is averaging 3.4 yards before contact per attempt. That's third-best among running backs.
  • 5 -- Salvon Ahmed caught five passes in Week 11; he only caught one in the two games prior.
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Matchups that matter
Matchups that Matter
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BAL Baltimore • #33
Age: 30 • Experience: 9 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs NO NO -5.5 O/U 43.5
OPP VS RB
1st
PROJ PTS
9.6
RB RNK
30th
LAC L.A. Chargers • #35
Age: 28 • Experience: 7 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ PIT PIT -4.5 O/U 45
OPP VS RB
2nd
PROJ PTS
9
RB RNK
24th
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Waiver Wire Targets
Week 12 Adds
NYJ N.Y. Jets • #21
Age: 40 • Experience: 17 yrs.
There will be other options besides Gore, but you may have to wait until Sunday morning to figure out who they are. And they probably won't get as many touches as the veteran.
Stashes
DET Detroit • #24
Age: 26 • Experience: 5 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
vs BAL PIT -4 O/U 44.5
OPP VS RB
11th
RB RNK
NR
ROSTERED
17%
Snell has already cut into James Conner's workload enough to impact Conner. A boost in snaps could make Snell himself worthy of a flex spot.
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DFS Plays
Top Play
Projections powered by Sportsline
GB Green Bay • #8
Age: 26 • Experience: 6 yrs.
Weekly Breakdown
MATCHUP
@ ATL LV -3 O/U 55.5
OPP VS RB
9th
PROJ PTS
16.5
RB RNK
8th
FANDUEL
$8,000
DRAFTKINGS
$7,200
It's going to be very difficult to fade Dalvin Cook this week, but Jacobs is $3,000 cheaper on FanDuel in an excellent spot. The Raiders have an implied total of 29.5, which is tied with the Bills for the largest on the slate. We just have to make sure he's healthy.
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Heath's Projections

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