Fantasy Football Thanksgiving Recaps: Studs, Duds, and Sleepers

Baltimore Ravens 22, Pittsburgh Steelers 20

Studs: The Ravens came out the winner in this low-point slugfest behind a solid game from Joe Flacco but only with a single touchdown. That touchdown came from Torrey Smith caught five passes for 83 yards. The Pittsburgh offense was headlined by Le’Veon Bell who scored a touchdown and finished with over 100 total yards (73 rushing, 63 receiving) on 7 catches before a hit at the goal line may have caused a concussion. Ben Roethlisberger started slow but finished with a solid 257 yards and a pair of touchdown passes. Duds: With a quiet game, Antonio Brown disappointed owners with five catches and 59 yards. Once again, Ray Rice struggled with just 32 yards on 12carries although he did haul in six passes saving a decent day in PPR leagues while adding 38 yards receiving. Sleepers:  The Steelers leading receiver was Heath Miller with eight catches on 9 targets for 86 yards, and Emmanuel Sanders had a solid game with six catches, 43 yards, and a touchdown although he’ll mostly be remembered in this game for failing to catch the two-point conversion. It also looks like Jacoby Jones is back and ready to make plays with a long kickoff return to go with his four catches for 53 yards.