Fantasy football players have plenty to juggle heading into Week 12, not the least of which is the ever-important flex decision.
However, a rash of injuries across the league and the three Thanksgiving games that will force earlier lineup decisions muddle things after Week 11. A number of surefire starters and candidates to fill the flex role will be out or playing at less than 100 percent.
Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said wide receiver A.J. Green won't play in Week 12 with a hamstring injury, while running back Giovani Bernard is done for the season with a torn ACL, per Paul Dehner Jr.