If you ask any real NFL fan, the most wonderful time of year is not Christmas, it is Thanksgiving. Because unlike Christmas, Thanksgiving gives us something to do when our stomachs are full and we are fed up with company. Thanksgiving gives us the gift that Christmas can not, the NFL. Tomorrow, we will get that gift three times. So make sure you set your fantasy rosters accordingly, and if your mind is too preoccupied with turkey to make sound decisions, then maybe these guidelines will leave you full on points by the end of the day tomorrow.
Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions
Injures: Ryan Grant (Probable), Matthew Stafford (Doubtful), Calvin Johnson (Questionable), Kevin Smith (Probable).
Packers: Aaron Rodgers should be solid as usual, however the passing game is not the one that should get your attention. Ryan Grant has been gradually gaining momentum the past couple of weeks and, assuming the Packers won't have to throw to win, he should see plenty of carries tomorrow.
Lions: This is going to be ugly. Last time the Lions played the Packers they failed to score a point. Thanksgiving will fail to give Detroit much more to be thankful about. Stafford will probably not play and even if he did, Calvin Johnson is also banged up. Don't expect much offense coming from the home team tomorrow.
Oakland Raiders @ Dallas Cowboys
Injuries: Jason Witten (Questionable), Marion Barber (Probable), Tony Romo (Probable)
Raiders: This could be interesting, for once Oakland could give us something good to talk about. Bruce Gradkowski has brought the most talent under center since Rich Gannon. Now coming off of a thrilling win over the heavily favored Bengals, the Raiders feel good about their chances against the stumbling Cowboys. Gradkowski could have decent numbers if you need a quick backup. Louis Murphy could also be of use to you if your flex spot is in a tough spot.
Cowboys: Quite possibly the most inconsistent team in the NFL. One day they can be putting up 30+ points, the next they can barely be scoring one touchdown against the Redskins. So which offense will show up against Oakland? Considering it's Thanksgiving and Tony Romo needs to start earning his paycheck, I think it is safe to bet on a good day for 'Boys. Miles Austin might finally start hauling in some yards again, and Tashard Choice could even hit pay dirt.
New York Giants @ Denver Broncos
Injuries: Ahmad Bradshaw (Out), Brandon Jacobs (Probable), Eli Manning (Probable), Kyle Orton (Probable)
Giants: The Broncos defense was impossible to get by for the first six games, but that defense has been seen in the last four weeks. Since going on a bye, the Broncos defense has been absolutely torched in the second half of every game, Eli Manning should be able to pick them apart. With the amount of weapons he has in the passing game, Denver's secondary will be tripping over themselves. Both Mario Manningham and Steve Smith have big game potential for Thursday night.
Broncos: At this point, any news is good news. The news this week is that Kyle Orton is finally practicing again and is planning on starting. This will help the over all flow of the Broncos offense and will help them get into a rhythm early on if they are to get in any rhythm at all. When Orton has played he has been solid so both Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal should be valuable to your team tomorrow. Knowshon Moreno on the other hand is a complicated case. All though talented, Coach Josh McDaniels still has not shown much trust in the rookie, and Moreno's goal line fumble last week does not give him much more credibility.