Welcome everyone to the twelfth regular season installment to the Rookie Report. In case you missed the report earlier this season, the report will cover topics, trends and a game by game analysis of notable performances by the NFL’s 2007 Rookie Class to assist in your pursuit of dynasty championship gold.

With numerous different happenings occurring this week, this week’s report will provide a recap of rookie related news and offer analysis into each situation.

So sit back, but don’t get too comfortable because here we go with our twelfth regular season week’s installment of this report.…

RB Adrian Peterson – Minnesota Vikings

Adrian Peterson injured his knee in last week’s game versus the Packers.According to Dr. Andrews, Peterson suffered a Grade 2 sprain/tear of his LCL tendon in his knee, and that his status will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis. Peterson returned to the practice field with a brace on the knee, which is a good sign for him returning to the field sooner than expected; however, he is still unlikely for him to play before Week 13 at the earliest and he must be cleared medically by Dr. Andrews before returning to game action. Peterson was upgraded to questionable late in the week, and Vike’s management indicates he could play if this were a playoff game in Week 12.

RB Marshawn Lynch – Buffalo Bills

Marshawn Lynch suffered a sprained ankle in last week’s game, and he missed the Week 11 matchup versus the Patriots. According to Coach Dick Jauron, due to the nature of the sprain, Lynch could miss multiple weeks of action. In Week 12, the diagnosis on Lynch’s ankle was that it is in fact the dreaded high ankle sprain. This likely could keep Lynch out for up to a month depending on the severity, and fantasy owners will continue to have to monitor the situation.

RB Kolby Smith – Kansas City

With Larry Johnson potentially being out for the season and backup Priest Holmes retiring this week due to a neck injury, RB Kolby Smith finds himself as the only healthy running back active on the Chiefs roster before Week 12 started. Smith has an excellent opportunity to handle the entire running load in a Herm Edwards offense that is focused on establishing the running game.Despite this opportunity, one must temper their enthusiasm on Smith based on his performance in the preseason and the regular season before this week. In the preseason, Smith averaged a putrid 3.5 yards per carry, while in the regular season, Smith has averaged 1.9 yards per carry in limited carries. Kolby Smith performed well against the Raiders in Week 12 to begin his tenure as the starting running back and no competition in the near term.

QB John Beck – Miami Dolphins

QB John Beck made his first start in a Dolphins uniform this Sunday, and is expected to start the remainder of 2007. Beck struggled against Philadelphia in windy conditions only completing 40.9% of his passes for 109 yards and lost a fumble. Beck should continue to struggle in 2007 as his supporting cast is awful.

RB Michael Bush – Oakland Raiders

Micheal Bush’s season ended before it started in Week 12 as the Raiders decided not to activate him from the PUP list by the deadline. Bush remains a sleeper candidate for the 2008 season.

RB Chris Henry – Tennessee Titans

Chris Henry finally dropped his appeal for his four game drug suspension after playing in Week 12. He will not be eligible to return until Week 16; however, it is unlikely that he will provide any help to fantasy owners for the remainder of the 2007 season.

CB Eric Wright – Cleveland Browns

Eric Wright is expected up to the next month with a knee injury. This is disappointing to IDP fantasy owners as Wright has been a tackling machine so far this year. With Wright out, Cleveland’s mediocre secondary becomes even worse, and opposing wide receivers become must starts.

The following section of the rookie report will recap performances by rookies each week for each game.

Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers

Packers WR James Jones caught 5 passes for 75 yards. PK Mason Crosby went 3 for 3 on field goal attempts and connected on all 4 of his extra point attempts.

Lions WR Calvin Johnson was targeted early and often as he caught 7 passes for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets

Cowboys PK Nick Folk connected on 2 field goal attempts and all 4 of his extra point attempts.

Indianapolis Colts vs. Atlanta Falcons

Colts WR Anthony Gonzalez caught 6 passes for 105 yards filling in for the ever absent Marvin Harrison.

Falcons RB Jason Snelling rushed 4 times for 6 yards.

New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers

Saints RB Pierre Thomas rushed 12 times for 32 yards.

Panthers QB Matt Moore completed 8 of 14 passes for 66 yards and 1 interception.

Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

There were no notable rookie performances in this game.

Washington Redskins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

There were no notable rookie performances in this game.

Seattle Seahawks vs. St. Louis Rams

Rams RB Antonio Pittman rushed 5 times for 11 yards. RB Brian Leonard caught 2 passes for no gain.

Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants

Vikings RB Adrian Peterson warmed up on the sidelined before the game; however, he was held out until atleast next week. WR Sidney Rice caught 3 passes for 82 yards, including a 60 yard touchdown catch.

Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw rushed 4 times for 29 yards. TE Michael Matthews caught 1 pass for 3 yards.

Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs RB Kolby Smith had an impressive debut against one of the weakest run D’s in the league. Smith finished the game with 31 rushes for 150 yards and 2 touchdowns. WR Dwayne Bowe caught 4 passes for 63 yards.

Raiders TE Zach Miller caught 4 passes for 38 yards.

Tennessee Titans vs. Cincinnati Bengals

There were no notable rookie performances in this game.

Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns

Texans WR Jacoby Jones caught 1 pass for 14 yards and rushed 1 time for an 8 yard loss.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals TE Ben Patrick caught 2 passes for 19 yards and a touchdown.

Baltimore Ravens vs. San Diego Chargers

Ravens FB Le’Ron McClain caught 1 pass for 13 yards and a touchdown.

Chargers WR Legedu Naanee caught 1 pass for 8 yards. WR Craig Davis caught 1 pass for 4 yards.

Denver Broncos vs. Chicago Bears

Bears RB Garrett Wolfe rushed 3 times for 29 yards. TE Greg Olsen caught 1 pass for 10 yards.

Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots

There were no notable rookie performances in this game.

Due to the timing of this report, a recap of Monday night games will not be included in the Rookie Report.