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Ben Roethlisberger Out For Week 12

Big Ben is out this week.

Due to headaches stemming from his concussion he received in Week 11, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will not compete in Week 12‘s match-up against the Baltimore Ravens.

FOX’s Jay Glazer has reported, via Twitter, that Roethlisberger will miss this week’s action due to exercise-induced headaches, which has prompted the coaching staff to give him an extra week for recovery.

Given the effects concussions have had on other stars such as Clinton Portis and Brian Westbrook this season, the Pittsburgh management chose to be extra careful with their franchise quarterback.

Fantasy Football Week 12 Player Breakdowns

Brees should shine on Monday night.

We already advised you on Thursday’s players, so now it’s time to take a look at the remaining players, their match-ups, and their value for the week.

If you haven’t had the chance, be sure to check out this week’s Start/Sit column, as well as our player rankings. For quick match-up analysis, read on for Week 12‘s player breakdowns:

NFL Fantasy Versus: Decision-Maker

Can you trust Benson this week?

Even with all the Start/Sit and Waiver Wire advice in the world, sometimes fantasy owners are left to be frantic, panicking over their decisions going into Sunday’s games.

In Fantasy Coin Flip, we take a look at three different positions and a possible match-up between two players of solid value that could be fighting it out for a spot in your team’s line-up this week. Read on for some information and analysis that could help push you in the right direction:

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 12

McNabb wasn't so hot against the 'Skins last time.

We had a decent week last week, making solid start calls with Anquan Boldin and Jermichael Finley, as well as solid sit calls with Kyle Orton and T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

We missed the target on Tony Romo, Anquan Boldin, and Kevin Boss, but our picks this week should help you forget about one so-so week.

Start your Jaguars (no, not the car) if you have them this week, as well as any Packers as you normally would play them. Read on for Week 12‘s Start/Sit column:

Week 12 NFL Picks

Can they keep up with the Saints?

Week 12 figures to be another interesting and exciting week in the 2009 NFL season, but considering our solid 12-4 record with last week’s picks, it appears we have a solid grasp on what to expect from this year’s teams.

Forgive us for not calling upset specials like Kansas City over Pittsburgh and Oakland over Cincinnati.

For all your upsets and predicted scores, read on:

Week 12 Waiver Wire Watch

Quinn looked good last week.

Every week we take a look at the best available options, due to injuries, roster status, and weekly match-ups, that could potentially be available to you in your league.

It’s important to constantly be on the watch for gems that slip through the cracks, especially with injuries knocking out key players for the season such as Owen Daniels, Ronnie Brown, and other players like Michael Turner and Cedric Benson nursing injuries.

Take a look at this week’s Waiver Wire Watch, where we show you the best options that are available in over 50% of all Yahoo! Sports leagues:

Packers Lose Aaron Kampman and Al Harris For Season

Kampman is done for 2009.

Green Bay escaped with a close 30-24 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 11, but not without some serious casualties on defense.

The Packers improving defense lost both OLB Aaron Kampman and CB Al Harris to ACL tears on Sunday, and both players are expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Both of these potentially catstrophic injuries will test the Packers new 3-4 defense, and could decimate a defense that shined in a win over the Dallas Cowboys last week.

NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Colts Remain on Top

Manning has been the man.

The Colts’ recent slew of victories over Houston, New England, and Baltimore is enough to keep them just ahead of the Saints for the top spot.

Also, a pair of major AFC North upsets has the rankings shuffling around a bit heading into Week 12.

Week 12 Tight End Rankings

Clark is No.1 this week.

After we saw some real dud performances out of the tight end position over Thanksgiving, there’s still some hope with a solid crop left for Sunday and Monday.

Read on to see where the top options rank, followed by some quick notes:

Thanksgiving Preview: Week 12 Fantasy Player Breakdowns

Can Eli keep it going?

If you haven’t had the chance, be sure to check out this week’s Start/Sit column, as well as our player rankings. For quick match-up analysis, read on for Week 12′s player breakdowns:

Fantasy Football Week 12 Player Rankings: Running Backs

Maroney could shine on Monday night.

Chris Johnson has a tougher match-up than usual against a decent Cardinals defense, but you simply can’t bet against this guy right now. He’s a must-start every week. However, outside of him, there are choices to be made:

Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings: Quarterbacks

Rodgers is tops this week.

It’s unlikely that you have the choice between Aaron Rodgers and Peyton Manning at the top two spots, but if you do, Rodgers is the guy this week. Brady Quinn destroyed this Lions pass defense for 304 passing yards and four scores. Expect the same for Rodgers.