When a player shines in a standout performance before a bye week, don't hesitate to pick him up even though he'll sit idle on the bench for your upcoming fantasy matchup.
On Sunday, an unheralded running back had a top-10 fantasy performance in standard and point-per-reception leagues. He won't take the field for Week 13 because of a bye, but managers should put in a free-agent acquisition bid or claim for him because of his potential opportunities going forward.
Don't forget about all the action from the Thanksgiving games. In those contests, two wide receivers emerged as contributors who can establish some consistency with their respective offenses.