2012 Fantasy Football Articles

Vikings Robot model AP2K has been nothing short of incredible. Over the last 10 games, Adrian Peterson ran for 1,598 yards (which would still put him second in the league for the entire season behind only Alfred Morris) and averaged 6.8 yards per carry. What makes Peterson’s feat even more amazing is that he became the Vikings’ offense after star receiver Percy Harvin missed the rest of the season after Week 9. Harvin was on pace for a career year before being placed on injured reserve.

  Playoff Matchups: The Denver Broncos, who defeated Kansas City 38-3, clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs and a first-round bye. The New England Patriots, who defeated Miami 28-0, secured a first-round bye. The remaining AFC playoff clubs are the Houston Texans (No. 3), Baltimore Ravens (No. 4), Indianapolis Colts (No. 5) and Cincinnati Bengals (No. 6).

NFL Week 17 is problematic for fantasy football, which is why most leagues hold their championship games in Week 16. But we realize some of you are still playing, and to those of you who are, this is the most important week of the season.

As injuries pile up, all but the luckiest fantasy owners at some point need to find the proverbial diamond in the rough -- a waiver wire or bench player who is capable of putting up some points in a pinch. This weekly feature is dedicated to that part of fantasy football. It's not pretty, but it's part of the game.