A pretty strange Week 12 is in the books. Many fantasy studs failed. One is lost for the season. And now we are in the final week of the regular season for fantasy leagues. Let’s get to it.

With an assist from the NFL Network research desk and the crew at @NFLfootballinfo, here’s a look at the most notable numbers and performances from Sunday’s games in Week 12.

The quarterbacks taking up the top spot of the fantasy leader board are many of the usual suspects — Patriots QB Tom Brady, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, St. Louis QB Sam Bradford…

Poor Chargers QB Philip Rivers, four touchdowns and nobody is going to bother to notice. At least not after Eagles QB Michael Vick set the bar so high. At least he’s in the mix for Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino‘s single-season passing record.

Pulling in a couple of fantasy thoughts from the Twitterverse:

Pulling in a couple of fantasy thoughts from the Twitterverse:

The Rooster is going to get his chance in Miami. The Dolphins will be turning to Tyler Thigpen – the Coastal Carolina Chanticleer — following injuries to the hanging Chads, Pennington and Henne.

Even the greatest of fantasy matchups does not always mean a big payout. And yes, that headline is totally facetious.

Find out what I’ll be watching on Friday night when the NFL’s preseason schedule continues with three games.

Dexter McCluster is a talented playmaker, but he won’t make a significant fantasy impact as a rookie.

Chiefs QB Matt Cassel is heading for a make-or-break fantasy season in 2010.

The addition of Charlie Weis in Kansas City is great news for the fantasy value of several Chief players.

The Chiefs activated WR Dwayne Bowe from the suspended list Saturday, according to the team’s official Web site, meaning he could play Sunday against the Browns.

The Kansas Chiefs have hit the dubious trifecta of offensive abandonment, losing WR Dwayne Bowe, TE Tony Gonzalez and RB Larry Johnson since last season.

Fantasy owners should look at add Chiefs WR Chris Chambers off the waiver wire.