Fantasy Quick Hits Week 12 Edition by Mark Riley Jr

After a somewhat hiatus I'm back to bring you my picks for your waiver wire consideration. With the bye weeks gone it's time to gear up for the playoffs, make that push out of the middle of the pack or build for next year. So without further delay here are my top 5 picks for Week 12:

1. Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit Lions - He literally was signed off the street a few weeks ago and went over 200 total yards against a weak Panthers D. With his pass catching skills he'll still be able to put up some numbers against the Packers. If Best is still out, he'll have the Saints, Vikings and Raiders after the Packers.

2. Toby Gerhart, RB, Minnesota Vikings - With Adrian Peterson out with a High Ankle Sprain, Gerhart will get the start and a full load against the Falcons. Even though they sport the 2nd best run D in the league, all you need is one play to go from dud to stud in fantasy football. One thing he brings to the offense in addition to his legs is that he can catch out of the backfield too.

3. C.J. Spiller, RB, Buffalo Bills - Well the Bills straight up suck right now. Their best player is dealing with a calf injury and if the Bills are smart they'll rest Fred Jackson and let Spiller tote the rock this week. A plus to this add is that he qualifies at WR as well so you can throw him anywhere. Keep in mind they are playing the Jets so don't expect too much and Jackson's status could be a game time decision.

4. Jerome Simpson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals - He stepped up big with A.J. Green out for the week. It felt like Week 2 in Denver all over again (4 catches, 136 yards against them). Playing against the dreadful Browns will definitely give him some looks out in the open. Even if Green plays, Simpson makes a low level flex option or a WR3 on some teams.

5. Kyle Orton, QB, Broncos as of now - He was just put on waivers and there's a few teams out there that can use him. Kansas City, after losing Cassel, would be a good place to go. Another is a possible reunion in Chicago now that Jay Cutler is out for the season (the same man they traded him for!). With the Bears he definitely has a chance to win and is pretty much trying out for a contract next year. Also, how you can have Caleb Hanie lead you to the promise land?

Those are my top 5 picks. The Orton pick was more of a deep sleeper type of pick but hey you got to mix it up. If you want to send me questions, say hi, talk smack then you can reach me at:

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