I am thankful for many things this Thanksgiving, but if I had to narrow it to fantasy football, I'd like to single out Barry Sanders.
I joined my first league in 1997 (my senior year in high school). A good friend asked me to join his uncle's keeper league and I was allowed to choose from three rosters.
One of the rosters stood out in a major way. Steve McNair at quarterback. Chris Carter and Tim Brown at wide receiver. Sanders and Ricky Watters at running back.
It was an easy choice.
The Lions Hall of Famer rewarded me with his career season: 2,053 rushing yards, 305 receiving yards and 14 total touchdowns.
I won the championship. I still display the trophy on my work desk at home. I was hooked on fantasy forever.
So you can thank Barry Sanders for these start and sit recommendations.
Here's my best bets for Week 12:
