The fantasy football schedule is heading into Week 12 and some pickups and top free agent options for owners include Kamar Aiken, Thomas Rawls, Doug Martin, Javorius Buck Allen, Shaun Draughn, Jeremy Langford, Alfred Blue, Tyler Lockett, Terrance Williams, Devin Funchess and Ted Ginn. Matt Schaub is a solid option to grab, as Joe Flacco will be out for the season with a knee injury.
Injuries continue to give players opportunities and fantasy owners can take advantage heading into next week by making some pickups. Marshawn Lynch was out this week, giving Thomas Rawls the chance to start again, while Buck Allen now takes over with Justin Forsett out with a broken arm. Jeremy Langford has continued to play well with Matt Forte dealing with a knee injury, while Spencer Ware stepped up with Charcandrick West banged up.
Rawls has been stepping up all season when he has had the chance to play while Lynch has been injured and he put in his third 100-yard game on Sunday. Rawls started with Lynch out with an abdominal injury and he had over 200 rushing yards and also added a receiving TD in the matchup. Rawls is a solid pickup until Lynch is cleared to play and he could be a solid stash option if Lynch is limited next week.
Spencer Ware is worth picking up in deep leagues, as he had a strong game coming in for West, who dealt with an injury. Ware could be an option if West has to miss any time and he comes in after rushing for 96 yards and scoring two touchdowns on Sunday against the Chargers. Doug Martin had another big game for the Buccaneers and he had over 100 yards for the first time since back in Week 7 with a 235-yard performance against the Eagles. Martin is worth starting down the stretch for the rest of the season.
Buck Allen had a strong game coming in for Justin Forsett and now he will likely take over as the starter for the Ravens with Forsett injured. Allen had 67 yards rushing and added 48 yards on five catches and he will be a focal point of the offense with Forsett out. Joe Flacco is out for the rest of the season and Kamar Aiken comes in as the top WR option with Steve Smith being injured earlier in the year. Aiken had a solid game with five catches on eight targets and a touchdown against the Rams.
Tyler Lockett had a strong game for the Seahawks, going for four catches for 48 yards and two touchdowns against the 49ers. Lockett could be a nice target down the backstretch of the season with Doug Baldwin banged up Sunday. Terrance Williams has had a down season, but he had his best game in a month with four catches for 79 yards and one touchdown.
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