He played well in Bettsrsquo absence yesterday

Matthew Stafford threw five touchdowns after a slow start and tight end Brandon Pettigrew caught the game winner.Phil Dawson registered double digits in the kicking department. However, the Lions’ defense gave up a ton of points, mostly via Brady Quinn’s arm (four touchdown passes).If you traded for Greg Jennings last week in preparation for the fantasy playoffs, congrats. He made a few big plays yesterday reminiscent of the Jennings we all loved last season and this past summer in fantasy rankings. The schedule remains relatively favorable for Jennings and the Packers.Last week’s waiver wire adds came up big in Week 11, most of whom were filling in for injured fantasy starts Jason Snelling scored twice in Michael Turner’s stead.

Justin Forsett had trouble on the ground but made up for it with a short rushing touchdown and 80 yards receiving. And Bernard Scott topped 100 yards in the Bengals loss to the Raiders.Ben Roethlisberger QB, SteelersFrom ProFootballTalk :On the first drive of overtime against the Chiefs, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger took a knee to the head while running with the ball after the pocket broke down.It was the worst possible time for the Steelers to lose Big Ben. After he left, Charlie Batch came in and was unable to drive Pittsburgh far enough into Kansas City territory for the chance at a game-winning field goal.So Pittsburgh punted, and the rest is history as Matt Cassel and Chris Chambers led the Chiefs to victory.Roethlisberger’s owners should be concerned about the seriousness of the injury to Big Ben. Keep a close watch for comments out of Pittsburgh early this week regarding Roethlisberger’s status.Brandon Jacobs RB, GiantsFrom RotoWorld :Brandon Jacobs said after Sunday’s win that his knee injury is not an issue, and he could have gone back in the game if necessary.Jacobs got dinged up in yesterday’s win against Atlanta but was able to punch in a touchdown before leaving the game. His fantasy owners at least had that before he retreated to the sidelines for the rest of the affair.The Giants play on Thursday night this week, so the Giants will have to issue an injury report sometime later today. See how Jacobs’ status is listed and prepare for the use of a replacement if necessary.

If he cannot practice by Wednesday, Jacobs would be a risky play against Denver.Ladell Betts RB, RedskinsFrom ProFootballTalk :Betts left the game with an injury to his left knee on the team’s second possession, and coach Jim Zorn told reporters after the game that the running back tore his MCL.So much for using Betts any longer during Clinton Portis’ absence.Betts is done for fantasy purposes this year and is a safe drop. Fantasy owners could add Redskins’ third-string running back Rock Cartwright off the waiver wire this week if there are no other options. He played well in Betts’ absence yesterday.Clinton Portis RB, RedskinsFrom RotoWorld :The Redskins have already ruled out Clinton Portis (concussion) for Week 12, coach Jim Zorn revealed Sunday.No Portis and no Betts next week will mean more Rock Cartwright, as mentioned above. He is the appropriate add for fantasy owners this week.Meanwhile, the Redskins have given no timetable for Portis’ return year. Chances are good that Washington will bring in a free agent running back or two this week to fill out the roster behind Cartwright.Marshawn Lynch RB, BillsFrom ProFootballTalk :Marshawn Lynch was carted off the field Sunday after injuring his shoulder in the second quarter.Lynch apparently was upbeat after the game, which could be a good sign for his status going forward.If he is unable to get back on the practice field this week, however, Fred Jackson becomes an interesting commodity once again.