Week 12 – Flex Play Rankings
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Kevin Smith vs. Packers -
What a game it was for Kevin Smith as his road back to a healthy NFL career has been a long one, since he tore his ACL towards the end of the 2009 season. Last year Smith was with the Lions but clearly wasn’t the same player he was before his injury, and until injuries and poor play opened the door for Smith again in Detroit, he was out of the league, just a few weeks back.
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Two attributes I’ve always admired about Smith his big heart and determination, and that served him well in a three touchdown performance with over 200 total yards from scrimmage on only 20 touches last week.
Smith will face off against two of the better teams in the coming weeks but both the Packers and Saints have struggled against the run this year. Look to Smith as low end RB-2 going forward as he’s earned the starting job in Detroit going forward.
Mark Ingram vs. Giants –
Finally healthy from a heal injury suffered week seven, Ingram should be a worthy flex play option this week against the Giants defense. New York played well against the run last week until LeSean McCoy broke loose for a 60 yard run at the end of the game. While the Giants should play well early, I expect the same thing to happen this week, as New York has had trouble putting four quarters of solid run defense together of late.
The Saints love to run the football at the end of games, and if your in need of a third running back to start, this should be a week where we see Ingram’s rush for over 50 yards and a score. In the end, Ingram’s missed time could work in your favor down the stretch as he will have fresh legs.
Last Updated – Nov. 21st
More WK 12 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex | K/D| Waivers | Start/Sit |
| 1 | Arian Foster | @ Jaguars |
| 2 | LeSean McCoy | Patriots |
| 3 | Matt Forte | @ Raiders |
| 4 | Calvin Johnson | Packers |
| 5 | Greg Jennings (I) | @ Lions |
| 6 | Steve Smith | @ Colts |
| 7 | Rashard Mendenhall | Chiefs |
| 8 | DeMarco Murray | Dolphins |
| 9 | Maurice Jones-Drew | Texans |
| 10 | Larry Fitzgerald | @ Rams |
| 11 | Mike Wallace | @ Chiefs |
| 12 | Dez Bryant | Dolphins |
| 13 | Steven Jackson | Cardinals |
| 14 | Ray Rice | 49ers |
| 15 | Michael Bush | Bears |
| 16 | Marshawn Lynch | Redskins |
| 17 | Michael Turner | Vikings |
| 18 | Chris Johnson | Buccaneers |
| 19 | Kevin Smith | Packers |
| 20 | Marques Colston | Giants |
| 21 | Hakeem Nicks | @ Saints |
| 22 | Wes Welker (I) | @ Eagles |
| 23 | Jordy Nelson | @ Lions |
| 24 | Laurent Robinson | Dolphins |
| 25 | Antonio Brown | @ Chiefs |
| 26 | Andre Johnson (I) | @ Jaguars |
| 27 | Fred Jackson (I) | @ Jets |
| 28 | Jonathan Stewart | @ Colts |
| 29 | LeGarrette Blount | @ Titans |
| 30 | Brandon Lloyd | Cardinals |
| 31 | Vincent Jackson | Broncos |
| 32 | Roddy White | Vikings |
| 33 | Victor Cruz | @ Saints |
| 34 | Reggie Bush | @ Cowboys |
| 35 | Willis McGahee (I) | @ Chargers |
| 36 | Ryan Mathews | Broncos |
| 37 | Percy Harvin | @ Falcons |
| 38 | Anquan Boldin | 49ers |
| 39 | DeSean Jackson | Patriots |
| 40 | Frank Gore (I) | @ Ravens |
| 41 | Cedric Benson | Browns |
| 42 | Ben Tate | @ Jaguars |
| 43 | Brandon Jacobs | @ Saints |
| 44 | Chris Ogbonnaya | @ Bengals |
| 45 | Brandon Marshall | @ Cowboys |
| 46 | Mario Manningham | @ Saints |
| 47 | Jeremy Maclin (I) | Patriots |
| 48 | Santonio Holmes | Bills |
| 49 | Michael Crabtree | @ Ravens |
| 50 | Torrey Smith | 49ers |
| 51 | Mike Tolbert | Broncos |
| 52 | Shonn Greene (I) | Bills |
| 53 | Toby Gerhart | @ Falcons |
| 54 | Sidney Rice (I) | Redskins |
| 55 | Jerome Simpson | Browns |
| 56 | Denarius Moore | Bears |
| 57 | Dwayne Bowe | Steelers |
| 58 | Mike Williams (TB) | @ Titans |
| 59 | Darren Sproles | Giants |
| 60 | Beanie Wells (I) | @ Rams |
| 61 | BenJarvus Green-Ellis (I) | @ Eagles |
| 62 | DeAngelo Williams | @ Colts |
| 63 | Harry Douglas | Vikings |
| 64 | James Jones | @ Lions |
| 65 | Earl Bennett | @ Raiders |
| 66 | Mark Ingram | Giants |
| 67 | C.J. Spiller | @ Jets |
| 68 | Lance Moore | Giants |
| 69 | Damian Williams | Buccaneers |
| 70 | Eric Decker | @ Chargers |
| 71 | Vincent Brown | Broncos |
| 72 | Titus Young | Packers |
| 73 | Reggie Wayne | Panthers |
| 74 | Roy Helu | @ Seahawks |
| 75 | Jackie Battle | Steelers |
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