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          First look at fantasy football for NFL Week 12: All eyes on rookie running backs

          • Eric Karabell, ESPN Senior WriterNov 23, 2020, 10:52 AM
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          Rookie running backs receive considerable attention in the fantasy football world because managers tend to overreact to individual outings and cling to hope that a positive performance means a reliable starting option has emerged. Week 12 begins on Thanksgiving Day, and several first-year running backs will be on display, though each of their situations seems a bit different.