The surge of young players staling the show continued in Week 12—just in time for fantasy football owners to add surefire producers to their lineups.
Another week of breakouts across various positions can help owners compensate for injuries, reinforce shaky positions or fill gaps before the playoffs. Unlike some weeks, it is hard to shake the feeling most of these guys won't fade from their roles at this point in the season.
Whether it is a viable quarterback streamer to replace an injured option or a possible every-down back to go to work during the playoffs, the Week 12 waiver wire is one of the most varied of the season, meaning plenty of competition between owners right when things open up.