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Fantasy Football Week 16: Best and Worst performers

ByZachary Thompson|
Dec 22, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gives a thumbs up to cheering fans against the Houston Texans during the second half at Reliant Stadium. The Broncos won 37-13. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gives a thumbs up to cheering fans against the Houston Texans during the second half at Reliant Stadium. The Broncos won 37-13. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 22, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Brandon Thompson (98) and defensive end Michael Johnson (93) in the first quarter of the game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowksi-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Brandon Thompson (98) and defensive end Michael Johnson (93) in the first quarter of the game at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowksi-USA TODAY Sports

Biggest Under-performers at RB

Darren Sproles-New Orleans Saints: Sproles only managed 20 all-purpose yards with 18  yards receiving on three catches and two yards rushing.

Adrian Peterson-Minnesota Vikings: While you have to start your studs, this was worst-case scenerio for Peterson owners. He was active and played but only managed 45 yards on 11 carries before the game got away from Minnesota. He had fewer yards this week than even Trent Richardson, James Starks, and Stevan Ridley.

Matt Forte-Chicago Bears: The Bears were behind early and never got their running game going leaving Forte with just nine carries for 29 yards and four catches for 25 more yards and no touchdowns

Dennis Johnson-Houston Texans: Johnson’s breakout didn’t happen as he ran for just 29 yards on 12 carries and added a yard on two catches. He was a solid sleeper but gave up too much work to Deji Karim before the Texans got too pass-happy down the stretch as they tried to keep up with the Broncos.

Pierre Thomas-New Orleans Saints: Thomas had just eight yards rushing on four carries and seven yards receiving on five catches for New Orleans as their offense struggled to get anything going against the Panthers.

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