Week 13: Box Score Bandit

Fantasy owners across the country feasted on the strong numbers that the NFL served up during Thanksgiving weekend. Big games from several players highlighted the holiday as Brett Favre started things off on Thursday, and players like Kurt Warner and Chad Johnson kept it going on Sunday.

The long weekend of games nearly ended with a major upset, but Wes Welker burned the Eagles defense to carry the Pats offense and improve their record to 11-0.

Don't have time to scour the box scores? No need to worry, the Bandit is here every week to break down all of the games for owners - fantasy style. Check out the latest quick hits on the studs, bench plays, sleepers, and injuries from the week that was.

New England Outlasts Philadelphia, 31-28
Fantasy Stud: WR-Wes Welker (NE) was all over the field, catching 13 passes for 149 yards.
Bench Play: TE-Ben Watson (NE) was contained in this one with 3 catches for just 17 yards.
Sleeper: QB-AJ Feeley (PHI) may have played his way into the starter's role, at least for a couple more weeks. He threw for 345 yards and tossed 3 TDs in the near upset.

Bears Comeback to Beat Broncos, 37-34 OT
Fantasy Stud: QB-Jay Cutler (DEN) posted strong numbers on the road. He finished with 302 yards and 2 TDs.
Bench Play: WR-Muhsin Muhammad (CHI) was of no help for his owners, grabbing only 2 balls for 26 yards.
Sleeper: RB-Adrian Peterson (CHI) came off the bench to become an immediate fantasy option as he totaled 86 yards, scored 1 TD, and caught 5 passes.
Injuries: RB-Cedric Benson (CHI) got carted off the field with an ankle injury.

San Francisco Recovers Arizona Mistake, 37-31 OT
Fantasy Stud: RB-Frank Gore (SF) put together his biggest game of the season with 214 total yards, 2 TDs, and 11 receptions.
Bench Play: The Arizona D/ST was unable to take advantage of this good match-up. They had 3 sacks, but had 0 INTs and allowed 37 PA.
Sleeper: QB-Kurt Warner (ARI) has established himself as a low-end #1 QB. He had a league-high 484 yards and 2 TDs.

Packers Feast on Lions, 37-26
Fantasy Stud: QB-Brett Favre (GB) put together another great performance with 381 yards and 3 TDs.
Bench Play: WR-Roy Williams (DET) didn't find much room in the secondary as he was held to 3 catches for 32 yards.
Sleeper: RB-Ryan Grant (GB) had become a hot commodity in this offense. He gained 132 total yards with 1 TD and 6 receptions.

Vikings Pick off Giants, 41-17
Fantasy Stud: The Minnesota D/ST dominated the game as the unit scored 3 DTDs, collected 3 sacks, and picked off Eli Manning 4 times.
Bench Play: QB-Eli Manning (NYG) had a miserable game with 273 yards, 1 TD, and 4 INTs (3 of which got returned for TDs).
Sleeper: WR-Amani Toomer (NYG) is a solid #3-4 WR for owners looking for more options at the position. He had 4 catches for 83 yards.

Cincinnati Routs Fading Tennessee, 35-6
Fantasy Stud: WR-Chad Johnson (CIN) had a huge outing and rewarded owners with a whopping 12 receptions, 103 yards, and 2 TDs.
Bench Play: RB-LenDale White (TEN) has been unable to maintain his solid production. He was limited to just 27 rushing yards and lost goal line looks.
Sleeper: WR-Justin Gage (TEN) is emerging as the team's best WR option. He grabbed 4 balls for 98 yards.

Raiders Stun Chiefs, 20-17
Fantasy Stud: RB-Justin Fargas (OAK) is giving owners terrific #2 RB production. He tore through the Chiefs defense, totaling 157 yards and scoring 1 TD.
Bench Play: QB-Dante Culpepper (OAK) should only be used as an emergency option. His 170 yards with 0 TDs are not starting material.
Sleeper: RB-Kolby Smith (KC) stepped into the lineup to log 150 rushing yards and 1 TD.