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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-43805334094513003222014-12-24T23:10:00.000-05:002014-12-24T23:10:07.368-05:00Week 17 Fantasy Football Rankings<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 17 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Cam Newton, Carolina at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay vs. Detroit ...Rodgers tweaked his calf but in this must win game have to assume he will playing with it all on the line</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Matt Ryan, Atlanta vs. Carolina ...Atlanta vs. Carolina for the NFC South</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Peyton Manning, Denver vs. Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis at Tennessee ...What an epic Week 16 fantasy football letdown from Andrew Luck. The Colts are locked in as the #4 seed in the AFC with nothing to play for in Week 17 other than getting back in a groove</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Drew Brees, New Orleans at Tampa Bay ...How will the Saints play (take out their frustrations or pack it in) after being eliminated from the playoffs last week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Russell Wilson, Seattle vs. St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Ryan Tannehill, Miami vs. N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Matthew Stafford, Detroit at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Tom Brady, New England vs. Buffalo ...Expect the Patriots starters to open the game but they have the AFC #1 seed secure and will likely sit somewhat early (although Bill Belichick has shown a tendency to play his starters in previous years)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota vs. Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Robert Griffin III, Washington vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Andy Dalton, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco vs. Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Josh McCown, Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Tony Romo, Dallas at Washington ...Dallas has won the NFC East so Romo may sit early but he could tear it up before that as Washington allows the most points to opposing QBs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Philip Rivers, San Diego at Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Arian Foster, Houston vs. Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 C.J. Anderson, Denver vs. Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City vs. San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Matt Forte, Chicago at Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle vs. St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay vs. Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Joique Bell, Detroit at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Justin Forsett, Baltimore vs. Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Mark Ingram, New Orleans at Tampa Bay ...Ingram needs 93 yards for a 1,000-yard rushing season and I bet he gets it</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Fred Jackson, Buffalo at New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Andre Williams, N.Y. Giants vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Matt Asiata, Minnesota vs. Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Jonathan Stewart, Carolina at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Alfred Morris, Washington vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Dan Herron, Indianapolis at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Latavius Murray, Oakland at Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Lamar Miller, Miami vs. N.Y. Jets ...Miller finished as the #1 RB last week, and needs 79 rushing yards to crack 1,000 for the season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Reggie Bush, Detroit at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Devonta Freeman, Atlanta vs. Carolina ...Freeman could draw the start with Steven Jackson battling a quad injury</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 DeMarco Murray, Dallas at Washington ...Expect Murray to be rested this week at some point after Dallas won the NFC East last week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Doug Martin, Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Branden Oliver, San Diego at Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Frank Gore, San Francisco vs. Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Isaiah Crowell, Cleveland at Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Joseph Randle, Dallas at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Tre Mason, St. Louis at Seattle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay vs. Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Demaryius Thomas, Denver vs. Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Randall Cobb, Green Bay vs. Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Julio Jones, Atlanta vs. Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Calvin Johnson, Detroit at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 A.J. Green, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh ...Green injured his arm last week and needs to be monitored but he should be able to go</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver vs. Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Roddy White, Atlanta vs. Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Dez Bryant, Dallas at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Golden Tate, Detroit at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago at Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Kenny Stills, New Orleans at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Mike Wallace, Miami vs. N.Y. Jets ...Wallace is 138 yards away from a 1,000-yard season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Charles Johnson, Minnesota vs. Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 DeSean Jackson, Washington vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Andre Johnson, Houston vs. Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston vs. Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Marques Colston, New Orleans at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Brandon LaFell, New England vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo at New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Steve Smith, Baltimore vs. Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Josh Gordon, Cleveland at Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Eddie Royal, San Diego at Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Torrey Smith, Baltimore vs. Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Greg Jennings, Minnesota vs. Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 Robert Woods, Buffalo at New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 Julian Edelman, New England vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Jarvis Landry, Miami vs. N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Pierre Garcon, Washington vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco vs. Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 Marqise Lee, Jacksonville at Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco vs. Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 Doug Baldwin, Seattle vs. St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 Malcom Floyd, San Diego at Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Donte Moncrief, Indianapolis at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Marquess Wilson, Chicago at Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Riley Cooper, Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Stedman Bailey, St. Louis at Seattle</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Greg Olsen, Carolina at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Rob Gronkowski, New England vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Martellus Bennett, Chicago at Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Julius Thomas, Denver vs. Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Delanie Walker, Tennessee vs. Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Antonio Gates, San Diego at Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Travis Kelce, Kansas City vs. San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Jordan Cameron, Cleveland at Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Zach Ertz, Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Charles Clay, Miami vs. N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Mychal Rivera, Oakland at Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Jason Witten, Dallas at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Coby Fleener, Indianapolis at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Eric Ebron, Detroit at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Luke Willson, Seattle vs. St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Randy Bullock, Houston vs. Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Steven Hauschka, Seattle vs. St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Connor Barth, Denver vs. Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Stephen Gostkowski, New England vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Matt Bryant, Atlanta vs. Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Mason Crosby, Green Bay vs. Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Justin Tucker, Baltimore vs. Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Graham Gano, Carolina at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Blair Walsh, Minnesota vs. Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Matt Prater, Detroit at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Caleb Sturgis, Miami vs. N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Dan Bailey, Dallas at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Shayne Graham, New Orleans at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Cairo Santos, Kansas City vs. San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Josh Brown, N.Y. Giants vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Nick Novak, San Diego at Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Dan Carpenter, Buffalo at New England</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Houston DT, vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Seattle DT, vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Baltimore DT, vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 New England DT, vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Miami DT, vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Minnesota DT, vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 New York Giants DT, vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Green Bay DT, vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 San Francisco DT, vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Indianapolis DT, at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Dallas DT, at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Denver DT, vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Kansas City DT, vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Pittsburgh DT, vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Carolina DT, at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Arizona DT, at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Philadelphia DT, at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 San Diego DT, at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 New Orleans DT, at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Buffalo DT, at New England </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Please check out <a href="http://fantasyfootballwarehouse.com/">Fantasy Football Warehouse</a> for my full Week 17 fantasy football rankings. </span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-42382258969324758532014-12-18T11:49:00.000-05:002014-12-18T11:49:13.163-05:00Week 16 Fantasy Football Rankings<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 16 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Drew Brees, New Orleans vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis at Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Matt Ryan, Atlanta at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Peyton Manning, Denver at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Matthew Stafford, Detroit at Chicago ...Stafford's point totals bounce around more than you'd like but no one allows more fantasy points to opposing QBs than the Bears (Stafford passed for 390 yards and 2 TDs in Week 12 against the Bears and had 3 TDs last year at Chicago)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Tom Brady, New England at N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Tony Romo, Dallas vs. Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Russell Wilson, Seattle at Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Ryan Tannehill, Miami vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Robert Griffin III, Washington vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Cam Newton, Carolina vs. Cleveland ...This ranking assumes Cam returns this week after last week's scary-looking car accident</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants at St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Josh McCown, Tampa Bay vs. Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Philip Rivers, San Diego at San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Teddy Bridgewater, Minnesota at Miami ...Against the Jets and Lions, Bridgewater comes into Week 16 with a two-game streak of 300-yard games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">19 Joe Flacco, Baltimore at Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">20 Kyle Orton, Buffalo at Oakland</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 C.J. Anderson, Denver at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City at Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Arian Foster, Houston vs. Baltimore ...Foster and the Texans square off against former Head Coach Gary Kubiak now with the Ravens, although Baltimore allows the least fantasy points to opposing running backs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Matt Forte, Chicago vs. Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Joique Bell, Detroit at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle at Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 DeMarco Murray, Dallas vs. Indianapolis ...Murray has a broken bone in his non-carrying hand, his status for Week 16 is TBD </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Justin Forsett, Baltimore at Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati vs. Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia at Washington ...Sheesh - three rushing TDs last week and none of them could go McCoy's way (he has just 4 TDs on the season)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Mark Ingram, New Orleans vs. Atlanta ...Ingram is splitting a lot of work but Atlanta allows the most fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Tre Mason, St. Louis vs. N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Fred Jackson, Buffalo at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Steven Jackson, Atlanta at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Jonathan Stewart, Carolina vs. Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Doug Martin, Tampa Bay vs. Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Pierre Thomas, New Orleans vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Latavius Murray, Oakland vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Joseph Randle, Dallas vs. Indianapolis ...Randle will likely draw the start (and should be effective) if DeMarco Murray can't go but either way he should have an expanded role</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Dan Herron, Indianapolis at Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Matt Asiata, Minnesota at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Shane Vereen, New England at N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Alfred Morris, Washington vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati vs. Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Toby Gerhart, Jacksonville vs. Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Andre Williams, N.Y. Giants at St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Lamar Miller, Miami vs. Minnesota ...Miller needs 171 yards rushing over the last two games to join the 1K club</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 LeGarrette Blount, New England at N.Y. Jets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Calvin Johnson, Detroit at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants at St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Demaryius Thomas, Denver at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Julio Jones, Atlanta at New Orleans ...Jones (hip) missed last week but the Falcons say he will play in Week 16</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Dez Bryant, Dallas vs. Indianapolis ...Dez will likely go against Vontae Davis but it's talent versus talent</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 A.J. Green, Cincinnati vs. Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Randall Cobb, Green Bay at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay vs. Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis at Dallas ...Hilton (mild hamstring tweak) will need to be monitored but he sounds to be okay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Julian Edelman, New England at N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Golden Tate, Detroit at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Roddy White, Atlanta at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina vs. Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago vs. Detroit ...Jeffery has scored now in five straight games and has a new career high with 9 TDs on the season, can he keep that going with Jimmy Clausen under center?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay vs. Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Marques Colston, New Orleans vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Kenny Stills, New Orleans vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia at Washington ...Going to give Matthews some benefit of the doubt but he is off an ugly zero-catch game</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Charles Johnson, Minnesota at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Steve Smith, Baltimore at Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Mike Wallace, Miami vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston vs. Baltimore ...Hard to not ding Hopkins with the Texans' quarterback options signed off the street after all these injuries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Josh Gordon, Cleveland at Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Brandon LaFell, New England at N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 DeSean Jackson, Washington vs. Philadelphia ...Jackson (fibula) will need to be monitored for Week 16, you have to like the match-up for Jackson against his former team will always be added incentive</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Nate Washington, Tennessee at Jacksonville ...Over the last month, Washington has quietly been the 24th best fantasy receiver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Jarvis Landry, Miami vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Andre Johnson, Houston vs. Baltimore ...Johnson (concussion) is expected to return this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Pierre Garcon, Washington vs. Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets vs. New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 Malcom Floyd, San Diego at San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco vs. San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Harry Douglas, Atlanta at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Donte Moncrief, Indianapolis at Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Torrey Smith, Baltimore at Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 Stedman Bailey, St. Louis vs. N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Eddie Royal, San Diego at San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 Percy Harvin, N.Y. Jets vs. New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 Robert Woods, Buffalo at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco vs. San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Allen Hurns, Jacksonville vs. Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Greg Jennings, Minnesota at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Marqise Lee, Jacksonville vs. Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati vs. Denver</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Rob Gronkowski, New England at N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Greg Olsen, Carolina vs. Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Martellus Bennett, Chicago vs. Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Julius Thomas, Denver at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Travis Kelce, Kansas City at Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis at Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Delanie Walker, Tennessee at Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Antonio Gates, San Diego at San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Eric Ebron, Detroit at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Coby Fleener, Indianapolis at Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants at St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Jared Cook, St. Louis vs. N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Jason Witten, Dallas vs. Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Mychal Rivera, Oakland vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Jordan Cameron, Cleveland at Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati vs. Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Owen Daniels, Baltimore at Houston</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis at Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Mason Crosby, Green Bay at Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Stephen Gostkowski, New England at N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Connor Barth, Denver at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Steven Hauschka, Seattle at Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Matt Prater, Detroit at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Shayne Graham, New Orleans vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Justin Tucker, Baltimore at Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Dan Bailey, Dallas vs. Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Graham Gano, Carolina vs. Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Matt Bryant, Atlanta at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Dan Carpenter, Buffalo at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Caleb Sturgis, Miami vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Greg Zuerlein, St. Louis vs. N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Josh Brown, N.Y. Giants at St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Cairo Santos, Kansas City at Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Blair Walsh, Minnesota at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Phil Dawson, San Francisco vs. San Diego</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Baltimore DT, at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Seattle DT, at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Detroit DT, at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 New England DT, at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Philadelphia DT, at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Carolina DT, vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Buffalo DT, at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Green Bay DT, at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Miami DT, vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 St. Louis DT, vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Houston DT, vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Minnesota DT, at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 New York Giants DT, at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Jacksonville DT, vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Tennessee DT, at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Arizona DT, vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Pittsburgh DT, vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Cleveland DT, at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Indianapolis DT, at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Denver DT, at Cincinnati </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Please check out <a href="http://fantasyfootballwarehouse.com/">Fantasy Football Warehouse</a> for my full Week 16 fantasy football rankings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Fantasy Super Bowl week is here in many leagues so hopefully you are ready to roll with an impenetrable lineup for the title but there still could be a missing piece to fill in - here are the potential pickups heading into Week 16. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The waiver wire pickup of the week has to be <b>Joseph Randle</b> (Dallas). It's still up in the air however if star DeMarco Murray will be able to play or not after fracturing a bone in his hand (non-carrying). The latest update is Murray will try to go and he can't make the injury worse. Either way, Randle is an important addition this week, particularly if you have Murray. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>C.J. Spiller </b>(Buffalo) is cleared to return from the in-season Injured Reserve tag. Who knows how much he will be used - you would think he would get eased in - although at Oakland is tempting and Spiller will have fresh legs. If he's on the field, Spiller could be a flier and either way is worth adding this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Toby Gerhart</b> (Jacksonville) was a popular pick before the start of the season based on his opportunity. The season-ending injury to Denard Robinson has made Gerhart somewhat relevant again, and he could be a surprisingly decent play in Week 16 against the porous Titans' defense. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Kerwynn Williams</b> (Arizona) has shown some quickness his first two weeks in live NFL action, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. He would be a desperation play though still this week against the Seahawks plus with the Cardinals down to Ryan Lindley at quarterback. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The chances on hitting certainly aren't great, but <b>Chris Polk</b> (Philadelphia) is off a 2-TD game (and all he had was two carries). Polk could hit for a score again this week and maybe he gets some junk-time work if Philadelphia gets up big against Washington. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now with both Zach Mettenberger and Jake Locker done for the season in Tennessee, <b>Charlie Whitehurst</b> will be called into action. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">At Jacksonville might provide a fair fantasy day leaving </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Whitehurst to deliver some value in two-quarterback leagues. Whitehurst has been relatively efficient this season, passing for 967 yards with 5 TDs to just 2 INTs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sticking with Tennessee, <b>Nate Washington</b> is likely undervalued this week and could be on waivers in your league. The Titans are down to Washington as their prime option at receiver (Washington had 10 targets last week) and over the last month, Washington has quietly been the 24th best fantasy receiver. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Harry Douglas</b> (Atlanta) is on the waiver-wire in some leagues and he will be a great option this week if Julio Jones is out again. This week's game will be a dome match-up at New Orleans in what should be a shoot-out. In what was a low-scoring Week 15, Douglas finished as the 4th best fantasy receiver. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Andre Holmes</b> (Oakland) has settled into a main role (although starting a Raiders' receiver in Week 16 is a different story, especially after seeing how Buffalo shut down Green Bay this past week). Holmes has 33 targets over the last four games. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Rookie <b>Paul Richardson</b> (Seattle) scored his first NFL touchdown this week and should continue to see his involvement in the offense grow some. At Arizona this week, the Cardinals rank 29th against the pass while 6th against the run so perhaps Richardson sneaks in another touchdown. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Albert Wilson</b> (Kansas City) barley registered a blip on the radar through the first 14 weeks, receiving a total of four targets during that time. However, Wilson has started the last two weeks and received 13 targets. He's a low end option but Wilson made a couple of nice plays last week and is carving out a role in the slot for the Chiefs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Nick Toon</b> (New Orleans) last week and he continues to stay involved. Toon now has 13 receptions for 147 yards and one touchdown over the last three weeks. The Saints will go against Atlanta this week with the division on the line – and Atlanta is dead last in passing yards against this season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>Panthers Defense</b> could be a sneaky add this week – and for local Panther fans who wouldn't want extra incentive to root for the Panthers defense this week. Getting to go against Johnny Manziel has to feel enticing at least after his debacle debut as a starter. I admit, I thought Manziel would generate some fantasy stats but that game was over before it got started. The Browns ran just 38 offensive plays, the fewest by any team this season and the fewest for a Browns team since 1999. Statistically it was the worst first career start for any quarterback in the last five years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Jeremy Hill</b> (Cincinnati) delivered on his sleeper status last week with 152 total yards and 2 TDs. In the three games that the Bengals have featured Hill as their primary back, Hill has averaged 25.3 carries per game and delivered 151 rushing yards per game with 4 TDs. Hill needs 133 yards to crack 1,000 as a rookie and remains a must start (although against Denver this week who rank 2nd against the run is a tough draw). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It will be hard to trust the Bears' passing game after the showing on Monday Night, but <b>Alshon Jeffery</b> has scored now in five straight games and has a new career high with 9 TDs on the season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Are we about to see the end of two legends at running back? Both <b>Frank Gore</b> (San Francisco) and <b>Steven Jackson</b> (St. Louis) will be 32 years old before next season. Gore is in the final year of his contract while Jackson has one year left (but he could be a cap casualty). Jackson is the NFL active leading rushing leader with 11,379 career rushing yards (16th all-time) while Gore is the 2nd active leading rusher with 10,771 rushing yards (21st best all-time). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How will these remarkable rookie receivers end up will be an interesting sub-plot over the final two weeks. This week the Giants' <b>Odell Beckham Jr.</b> (972), Panthers' <b>Kelvin Benjamin</b> (952) and Bucs' <b>Mike Evans</b> (948) should all pass 1,000 receiving yards for their rookie season. In the last 20 years, only 8 receivers have reached the 1,000 mark in their first NFL season (most recently Keenan Allen last year and A.J. Green in 2011). There have never been two receivers to do it, let alone three (and there is an outside chance that the Bills' Sammy Watkins makes it four, although he needs 150 yards in two games). </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-7407333136269777932014-12-11T13:13:00.000-05:002014-12-11T13:13:52.360-05:00Week 15 Fantasy Football Rankings<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 15 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis vs. Houston ...Luck is averaging 334 yards per game and is on pace for 5,348 yards – Luck needs to average an extra 33 yards per game to break the single-season record of 5,477 Peyton Manning set last year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Peyton Manning, Denver at San Diego ...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Drew Brees, New Orleans at Chicago ...Chicago allows the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay at Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Jay Cutler, Chicago vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Matt Ryan, Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh ...Pittsburgh has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks over the last three weeks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Tom Brady, New England vs. Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Tony Romo, Dallas at Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Russell Wilson, Seattle vs. San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Philip Rivers, San Diego vs. Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Johnny Manziel, Cleveland vs. Cincinnati ...The Johnny Manziel era is set to start</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Josh McCown, Tampa Bay at Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Joe Flacco, Baltimore vs. Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Ryan Tannehill, Miami at New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Kyle Orton, Buffalo vs. Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Ryan Fitzpatrick, Houston at Indianapolis</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh at Atlanta ...Bell has had the best three-game stretch since Walter Payton while Atlanta allows the most fantasy points to opposing running backs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Matt Forte, Chicago vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Arian Foster, Houston at Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City vs. Oakland ...It's a dream match-up, although Charles left Week 14 with an ankle injury and will need to be monitored</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 DeMarco Murray, Dallas at Philadelphia ...Murray needs to average 144 rushing yards in his last five games for a 2,000-yard season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 C.J. Anderson, Denver at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Joique Bell, Detroit vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Justin Forsett, Baltimore vs. Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay at Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle vs. San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Mark Ingram, New Orleans at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Isaiah Crowell, Cleveland vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Fred Jackson, Buffalo vs. Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 LeGarrette Blount, New England vs. Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati at Cleveland ...This is some speculation from Bengals' camp that Hill will get a bigger workload</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Latavius Murray, Oakland at Kansas City ...Can Murray replicate what he did just two weeks ago against the Chiefs?!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Jonathan Stewart, Carolina vs. Tampa Bay ...Stewart has averaged over 7 yards per carry the last two weeks although losing Cam Newton this week could make Stewart less effective</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Rashad Jennings, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Dan Herron, Indianapolis vs. Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Tre Mason, St. Louis vs. Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Chris Johnson, N.Y. Jets at Tennessee ...Johnson gets a huge grudge re-match going back to Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Steven Jackson, Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Darren Sproles, Philadelphia vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Alfred Morris, Washington at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Shane Vereen, New England vs. Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Pierre Thomas, New Orleans at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Doug Martin, Tampa Bay at Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Terrance West, Cleveland vs. Cincinnati</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants vs. Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis vs. Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Demaryius Thomas, Denver at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Calvin Johnson, Detroit vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay at Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay at Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Dez Bryant, Dallas at Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Randall Cobb, Green Bay at Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Julio Jones, Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh ...Jones injured his hip last week and will likely be questionable for Week 15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 A.J. Green, Cincinnati at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina vs. Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo vs. Green Bay ...Green Bay allows the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers over the last three weeks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Julian Edelman, New England vs. Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston at Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay at Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Roddy White, Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Golden Tate, Detroit vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Keenan Allen, San Diego vs. Denver ...Allen is a notorious Broncos' killer</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Kenny Stills, New Orleans at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Josh Gordon, Cleveland vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Charles Johnson, Minnesota at Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Steve Smith, Baltimore vs. Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Donte Moncrief, Indianapolis vs. Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 DeSean Jackson, Washington at N.Y. Giants ...Jackson (fibula) will need to be monitored for Week 15 and he missed Week 14</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Marques Colston, New Orleans at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Jarvis Landry, Miami at New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Brandon LaFell, New England vs. Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 Pierre Garcon, Washington at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 Robert Woods, Buffalo vs. Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 Malcom Floyd, San Diego vs. Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Marquess Wilson, Chicago vs. New Orleans ...Wilson is set to replace Brandon Marshall as the starter with Marshall out for the year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Eddie Royal, San Diego vs. Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Nate Washington, Tennessee vs. N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 Davante Adams, Green Bay at Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona at St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 Stedman Bailey, St. Louis vs. Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco at Seattle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 Kamar Aiken, Baltimore vs. Jacksonville ...Aiken will likely get the start if Torrey Smith (knee) can't go</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Doug Baldwin, Seattle vs. San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Andre Johnson, Houston at Indianapolis ...Johnson left Week 14 due to a concussion and will need to be monitored</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Marqise Lee, Jacksonville at Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville at Baltimore</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Rob Gronkowski, New England vs. Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Martellus Bennett, Chicago vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Greg Olsen, Carolina vs. Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Julius Thomas, Denver at San Diego ...Thomas (ankle) was active last week but didn't play</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Delanie Walker, Tennessee vs. N.Y. Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Antonio Gates, San Diego vs. Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Travis Kelce, Kansas City vs. Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis vs. Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota at Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Jordan Reed, Washington at N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Jared Cook, St. Louis vs. Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Jordan Cameron, Cleveland vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Coby Fleener, Indianapolis vs. Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Mychal Rivera, Oakland at Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Jason Witten, Dallas at Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Charles Clay, Miami at New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh at Atlanta</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis vs. Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Justin Tucker, Baltimore vs. Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Stephen Gostkowski, New England vs. Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Matt Prater, Detroit vs. Minnesota</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Steven Hauschka, Seattle vs. San Francisco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Connor Barth, Denver at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Shayne Graham, New Orleans at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Mason Crosby, Green Bay at Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Greg Zuerlein, St. Louis vs. Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Cairo Santos, Kansas City vs. Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Dan Bailey, Dallas at Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Robbie Gould, Chicago vs. New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Graham Gano, Carolina vs. Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh at Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Mike Nugent, Cincinnati at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Josh Brown, N.Y. Giants vs. Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Matt Bryant, Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Billy Cundiff, Cleveland vs. Cincinnati</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">20 Nick Novak, San Diego vs. Denver</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Baltimore DT, vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Detroit DT, vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 St. Louis DT, vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Green Bay DT, at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Seattle DT, vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Arizona DT, at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 New York Giants DT, vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Minnesota DT, at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 New England DT, vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Kansas City DT, vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Cleveland DT, vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Philadelphia DT, vs. Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Carolina DT, vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Indianapolis DT, vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 New York Jets DT, at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Cincinnati DT, at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Tampa Bay DT, at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Denver DT, at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Tennessee DT, vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Houston DT, at Indianapolis </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-84880400459203460872014-12-09T07:00:00.000-05:002014-12-09T07:00:04.162-05:00Week 15 fantasy football moves to make now<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's hard to believe but playoff fantasy season is here in full throttle. Most likely, you are playing with what got you here so far but I will hit on a few potential pickups heading into Week 15. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Kerwynn Williams</b> (Arizona) will likely be the hot pickup of the week after collecting 100 yards this past week. I was actually a fan of Williams in dynasty rankings when he came of Utah State last year as a 5th rounder for the Colts thinking he could be a nice third-down back alongside Andrew Luck. Williams didn't make the cut in Indianapolis but he made the most of his opportunities this week after being called up from the practice squad by Arizona. Andre Ellington is done for the season so the opportunity is there for Williams (and he and Ellington are similar-type backs). However, I would pass on Williams mainly based on the match-ups on the horizon (against the Rams, Seahawks and 49ers - that is about as brutal as it can get).</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Latavius Murray</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (Oakland) should be an attractive option for this week. Murray averaged just 3.3 yards per carry last week but the more enticing statistic is that he received 23 carries (versus just five carries for Darren McFadden). At Arrowhead this week has its challenges, but Murray gets to go against a defense he smoked for 112 yards and two touchdowns on just four carries just three weeks ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Andre Williams</b> (N.Y. Giants) last week and had him on last week's sleeper list. Rashad Jennings should be back more in a full role this week and the match-up isn't as attractive (at Washington) as it was last week but Williams nonetheless is a solid flex this week and a definite pickup if he happens to be on your waivers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Charles Johnson</b> (Minnesota) was spotlighted last week and he looks like the real deal. Johnson scored his first NFL touchdown in Week 12, and he added two more this past week. Coming out of Grand Valley State, Johnson wasn't invited to last year's NFL Combine, but he has plenty of raw talent. At the Grand Valley State Pro Day last year, Johnson ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash and also posted a 39.5" vertical and 11'1" broad jump all of which are elite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Marquess Wilson</b> (Chicago) will replace Brandon Marshall in the starting lineup for the rest of 2014. Wilson holds plenty of sleeper value mainly because Chicago is a pass-heavy team and Cutler looks heavily to his starting receivers. Wilson has fantastic body control and goes up to get the ball above defenders and was a dangerous playmaker at college (Washington State) before leaving after his junior season. Wilson was Washington State's Offensive MVP in 2011 when he set school single-season records for receptions (82) and receiving yards (1,388) as a sophomore. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You would be hard-pressed to have to start <b>Nick Toon</b> (New Orleans) but he is getting on the fantasy radar. Toon has 9 receptions for 104 yards and one touchdown over the last three weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It is still yet to be decided, but Cleveland Head Coach Mike Pettine looks to be leaning toward (finally) going with </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Johnny Manziel</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">. It sure would be exciting to see Johnny Football on the field and get your popcorn ready. I believe Manziel will be a fantasy star at times (not necessarily this season) with his running ability and throwing to Josh Gordon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Quarterback Zach Mettenberger (Tennessee) is done for the season after re-injuring his throwing shoulder and the team will turn its lonely eyes back to <b>Jake Locker</b>. If you are in a two-quarterback league Locker has some appeal (especially in what should be decent-weather games this week in Nashville, at Jacksonville next week, and then at home again in Week 17) but otherwise Locker is best left for the waiver wire given the state of the Titans' receiving corps. Locker though has incentive to play well as he will hit free agency after this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Other fantasy notes </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Owners of the 2nd and 4th overall quarterbacks/fantasy scorers this season (<b>Peyton Manning</b> and <b>Drew Brees</b>) were rudely reminded that even the best can have really off days. Manning and Brees combined for 13 total standard league points. Manning also snapped a touchdown passing streak that went back 51 games (three games short of the all-time record). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Le'Veon Bell</b> (Pittsburgh) eclipsed 200 all-purpose yards for the third straight game has joined the immortal Walter Payton as the only players to ever achieve this feat in the NFL. Bell’s 711 combined yards in three games is the best three-game total since Walter Payton had 746 in 1977. Bell also has set a personal new career best yardage game in three straight back-to-back weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Jonathan Stewart</b> (Carolina) was a FanDuel target of mine last week and those on board joined in a 155-yard explosion including a 69-yard touchdown run - the score was the longest of Stewart's career. Stewart will remains a solid start this week with a home game against Tampa Bay. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-57686893862934606672014-12-04T07:00:00.000-05:002014-12-05T13:15:36.283-05:00Week 14 Fantasy Football Rankings<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 14 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Drew Brees, New Orleans vs. Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis at Cleveland ...Luck is averaging 334 yards per game and is on pace for 5,348 yards – Luck needs to average an extra 33 yards per game to break the single-season record of 5,477 Peyton Manning set last year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Peyton Manning, Denver vs. Buffalo ...Oddly enough, 6 of Peyton's 12 games this year he has had less than 300 yards passing</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Jay Cutler, Chicago vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Russell Wilson, Seattle at Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Tony Romo, Dallas at Chicago ...Many were burned by Romo last week, but nonetheless it's a favorable match-up here</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Tom Brady, New England at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Philip Rivers, San Diego vs. New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Ryan Tannehill, Miami vs. Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Cam Newton, Carolina at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati ...Over his last five games against Cincinnati, Roethlisberger averages just 227 yards and 1.2 TDs per game</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Matt Ryan, Atlanta at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia vs. Seattle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Ryan Fitzpatrick, Houston at Jacksonville ...Wow, Fitzpatrick off 6-TD game last week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Joe Flacco, Baltimore at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Kyle Orton, Buffalo at Denver ...Returning to Denver could provide added incentive for Orton</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 DeMarco Murray, Dallas at Chicago ...Murray needs to average 144 rushing yards in his last five games for a 2,000-yard season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Matt Forte, Chicago vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Arian Foster, Houston at Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 C.J. Anderson, Denver vs. Buffalo ...Anderson has been the number one running back over the last three weeks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Mark Ingram, New Orleans vs. Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Justin Forsett, Baltimore at Miami ...Forsett has 13 runs of 20 or more yards on the season, most in the NFL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Tre Mason, St. Louis at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle at Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Isaiah Crowell, Cleveland vs. Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City at Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Joique Bell, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Dan Herron, Indianapolis at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Fred Jackson, Buffalo at Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Frank Gore, San Francisco at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia vs. Seattle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Andre Williams, N.Y. Giants at Tennessee ...I am assuming Rashad Jennings (ankle) misses this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Shane Vereen, New England at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Lamar Miller, Miami vs. Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Ryan Mathews, San Diego vs. New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Denard Robinson, Jacksonville vs. Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Jonathan Stewart, Carolina at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Alfred Morris, Washington vs. St. Louis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Marion Grice, Arizona vs. Kansas City ...If Andre Ellington (hip pointer) can't go (and maybe not), Grice will draw the start this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Trent Richardson, Indianapolis at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Carlos Hyde, San Francisco at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Pierre Thomas, New Orleans vs. Carolina</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Calvin Johnson, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Demaryius Thomas, Denver vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Josh Gordon, Cleveland vs. Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 A.J. Green, Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Randall Cobb, Green Bay vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston at Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Dez Bryant, Dallas at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Julio Jones, Atlanta at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay at Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Brandon Marshall, Chicago vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Golden Tate, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago vs. Dallas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Kenny Stills, New Orleans vs. Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Kendall Wright, Tennessee vs. N.Y. Giants ...Wright should see more looks with Justin Hunter out for the rest of the season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Roddy White, Atlanta at Green Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Brandon LaFell, New England at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Julian Edelman, New England at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Andre Johnson, Houston at Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Torrey Smith, Baltimore at Miami ...Torrey Smith (knee) will need to be monitored for Week 14</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Jarvis Landry, Miami vs. Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia vs. Seattle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Keenan Allen, San Diego vs. New England ...Allen will presumably be on Revis Island this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Robert Woods, Buffalo at Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Mike Wallace, Miami vs. Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Marques Colston, New Orleans vs. Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Donte Moncrief, Indianapolis at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Steve Smith, Baltimore at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo at Denver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia vs. Seattle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 DeSean Jackson, Washington vs. St. Louis ...Jackson (fibula) probably won't practice this week but "should play" Sunday but there is high injury risk here</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay at Detroit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Stedman Bailey, St. Louis at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Davante Adams, Green Bay vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 John Brown, Arizona vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 Michael Floyd, Arizona vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville vs. Houston</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona vs. Kansas City ...Fitzgerald (sprained MCL) will be questionable for Week 14 but he should be able to play this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Eddie Royal, San Diego vs. New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Malcom Floyd, San Diego vs. New England</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans vs. Carolina ...Zero catches last week, you have think the Saints get Graham going again this week (Graham averages 7/85/1 in his career against the Panthers)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Rob Gronkowski, New England at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Martellus Bennett, Chicago vs. Dallas ...Bennett faces the team that drafted him</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Greg Olsen, Carolina at New Orleans</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Antonio Gates, San Diego vs. New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Julius Thomas, Denver vs. Buffalo ...Thomas (ankle) should be able to go this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Delanie Walker, Tennessee vs. N.Y. Giants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota vs. N.Y. Jets ...The Jets have allowed 12 touchdowns to tight ends, worst in the NFL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Coby Fleener, Indianapolis at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Jordan Reed, Washington vs. St. Louis ...Reed has caught 16 passes for 163 yards in Colt McCoy’s two starts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Jason Witten, Dallas at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis at Cleveland ...Allen (ankle) has returned to practice this week and is expected to make his return</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Travis Kelce, Kansas City at Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Jordan Cameron, Cleveland vs. Indianapolis ...Cameron (concussion) should be able to go this week and is slotted as such in the rankings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Vernon Davis, San Francisco at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Tim Wright, New England at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Scott Chandler, Buffalo at Denver</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Mason Crosby, Green Bay vs. Atlanta</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Matt Prater, Detroit vs. Tampa Bay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Randy Bullock, Houston at Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Justin Tucker, Baltimore at Miami</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis at Cleveland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Stephen Gostkowski, New England at San Diego</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Dan Bailey, Dallas at Chicago</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Steven Hauschka, Seattle at Philadelphia</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Greg Zuerlein, St. Louis at Washington</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia vs. Seattle</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Shayne Graham, New Orleans vs. Carolina</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Phil Dawson, San Francisco at Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Connor Barth, Denver vs. Buffalo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Mike Nugent, Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Caleb Sturgis, Miami vs. Baltimore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Josh Brown, N.Y. Giants at Tennessee</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Nick Novak, San Diego vs. New England</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Chandler Catanzaro, Arizona vs. Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Robbie Gould, Chicago vs. Dallas</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Minnesota DT, vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Detroit DT, vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Green Bay DT, vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Houston DT, at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 San Francisco DT, at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 St. Louis DT, at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Arizona DT, vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Seattle DT, at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Denver DT, vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Baltimore DT, at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Indianapolis DT, at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 New York Giants DT, at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Miami DT, vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Pittsburgh DT, at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Philadelphia DT, vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 New Orleans DT, vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Tampa Bay DT, at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 New England DT, at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Jacksonville DT, vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Dallas DT, at Chicago</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We are in crunch season as teams are either jockeying to make the playoffs or some leagues may start this week, or perhaps you play in a total point format sprinting hard for the last quarter of the season. We will hit on a few targets, some we spotlighted last week (like Stedman Bailey and the St. Louis defense), and if you followed my FanDuel recommendations last week you again likely crushed it: Rashad Jennings, Tre Mason, Antonio Brown and Kenny Stills all paid off handsomely (and Mason did collect the long score and two TDs as well!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Johnny Manziel</b> (Cleveland) saw his first significant action of his rookie season when he replaced the struggling Brian Hoyer in the fourth quarter of Cleveland's loss to Buffalo. The game was well out of hand by that point, but Manziel did guide Cleveland to their lone TD of the game and seemed to provide an offensive spark. Head Coach Mike Pettine has yet to declare Manziel the week 14 starting quarterback but assuming Manziel starts he has fantasy appeal with his running ability and throwing to Josh Gordon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned last week to make sure no one cut <b>Donte Moncrief</b> (Indianapolis) and if he's available in your league Moncrief is likely the top waiver wire add this week. Moncrief continues to be the third or fourth option in the passing game, but his Week 13 performance (three receptions, 134 yards, 2 TDs) should bump him up the pecking order. Moncrief has a ton of upside and appears ready to become a regular in the Colts offense and on the best passing team in the NFL. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Marqise Lee</b> (Jacksonville) saw the 2nd-most targets of his rookie season (eight) in Week 13, leading the team with six receptions for 75 yards and one TD. With the season-ending injury to Allen Robinson, Lee figures to continue to see an expanded role in the Jacksonville passing game. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Stedman Bailey</b> (St. Louis) last week and he remains a strong add. Bailey has become an important cog in the St. Louis passing game, seeing a combined 15 targets in the last two weeks (turning them into 189 yards and one TD). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In PPR scoring, if you are in a pinch <b>Cole Beasley</b> (Dallas) continues to see significant snaps and can be productive in this offense. Beasley has collected 107 yards in his last two games with a score and this week's game at Chicago should be a high-scoring one. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Other fantasy notes </span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Andrew Luck</b> (Indianapolis) is this year's first 4,000 yard passer, averaging 309 yards per game and on pace for a season-best 4,936 yards. Luck's 10th 300-yard passing game of the season broke the franchise record previously held by Peyton Manning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Peyton Manning</b> (Denver) was held under 200 yards this week. That Manning has less than 300 yards passing in 6 of 12 games this year is a bit of a surprising stat. Denver should be welcoming tight end <b>Julius Thomas</b> back to the starting lineup this week while <b>C.J. Anderson</b> is easily the No. 1 running back over the last three weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Le'Veon Bell</b> (Pittsburgh) is flat out fantasy gold - Bell is on pace for 2,252 combined yards from scrimmage (which would be the 13th best season in NFL history). </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-66840785594757661172014-11-26T15:30:00.000-05:002014-11-26T15:30:43.286-05:00Week 13 fantasy football rankings<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 13 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Tony Romo, Dallas vs. Philadelphia ...No team allows more fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks and Romo is on fire</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay vs. New England ...Call it a hunch, but I will take the under in the Green Bay-New England game with an over/under of 58.5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Peyton Manning, Denver at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Drew Brees, New Orleans at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Tom Brady, New England at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Ryan Tannehill, Miami at N.Y. Jets ...Since Week 6, Tannehill has been the 5th best fantasy quarterback behind only Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Andrew Luck</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Cam Newton, Carolina at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Philip Rivers, San Diego at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Joe Flacco, Baltimore vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Josh McCown, Tampa Bay vs. Cincinnati ...Cincinnati has allowed a league-low 11 TD passes this year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Matt Ryan, Atlanta vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Drew Stanton, Arizona at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Zach Mettenberger, Tennessee at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Jay Cutler, Chicago at Detroit</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 DeMarco Murray, Dallas vs. Philadelphia ...Murray needs to average 129 rushing yards in his last five games for a 2,000-yard season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 C.J. Anderson, Denver at Kansas City ...Anderson has been the number one running back over the last three weeks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Arian Foster, Houston vs. Tennessee ...Foster (groin) is expected back this week and this ranking assumes so</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Rashad Jennings, N.Y. Giants at Jacksonville ...As an added bonus, Jennings began his career with Jacksonville</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Matt Forte, Chicago at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Justin Forsett, Baltimore vs. San Diego ...Forsett is on pace for 1,619 yards from scrimmage and is currently 6th-best running back in PPR formats </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Andre Ellington, Arizona at Atlanta ...Over the last three games Ellington averages just 1.9 yards per carry, although this is a tempting match-up as Atlanta allows the most fantasy points to opposing running backs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Tre Mason, St. Louis vs. Oakland ...All in on Mason this week, great cheaper FanDuel #2 running back </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati at Tampa Bay ...Bernard made his return last week, although he averaged just 2.6 yards per attempt but should find it easier sledding this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Denard Robinson, Jacksonville vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Isaiah Crowell, Cleveland at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Mark Ingram, New Orleans at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 LeGarrette Blount, New England at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Alfred Morris, Washington at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Joique Bell, Detroit vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Shane Vereen, New England at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Dan Herron, Indianapolis vs. Washington ...One week in, but Herron averaged 5.4 yards per carry last week to 3.2 for Trent Richardson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Latavius Murray, Oakland at St. Louis ...Wow, what a game in 4 carries - Murray (concussion) will need to be monitored for Week 13, also St. Louis has been tough of late and at home</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Bishop Sankey, Tennessee at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Jerick McKinnon, Minnesota vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Darren Sproles, Philadelphia at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Trent Richardson, Indianapolis vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Ryan Mathews, San Diego at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Lamar Miller, Miami at N.Y. Jets</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Dez Bryant, Dallas vs. Philadelphia ...Over his last four games vs. the Eagles, Bryant averages 6 receptions, 99 yards and 1 TD</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Demaryius Thomas, Denver at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 A.J. Green, Cincinnati at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Calvin Johnson, Detroit vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis vs. Washington ...Hilton has his first 1,000-yard season and is on pace to finish 2014 with 1,575 receiving yards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants at Jacksonville ...What a catch last week - starting in Week 5 when Beckham made his NFL debut he has been the #9 WR in PPR scoring</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Josh Gordon, Cleveland at Buffalo ...Welcome back Josh Gordon - who instantly got 16 targets last week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Randall Cobb, Green Bay vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay vs. Cincinnati ...Evans has now scored in four straight games, although Cincinnati has been 2nd-stingest allowing fantasy points to receivers this year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Golden Tate, Detroit vs. Chicago ...Tate has already notched his first-ever 1,000-yard season of his NFL career with five weeks still to go</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Julio Jones, Atlanta vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston vs. Tennessee ...Hopkins gets Ryan Fitzpatrick back at quarterback, Hopkins was far more effective with Fitzpatrick than Ryan Mallet under center</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Brandon Marshall, Chicago at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Brandon LaFell, New England at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Julian Edelman, New England at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Roddy White, Atlanta vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Steve Smith, Baltimore vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 DeSean Jackson, Washington at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Michael Floyd, Arizona at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Kenny Stills, New Orleans at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 John Brown, Arizona at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Torrey Smith, Baltimore vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Andre Johnson, Houston vs. Tennessee ...Johnson has just one measly touchdown this year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Marques Colston, New Orleans at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 Keenan Allen, San Diego at Baltimore ...Without their top corner, Baltimore allows the 2nd-most fantasy points to opposing receivers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 Kendall Wright, Tennessee at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Jarvis Landry, Miami at N.Y. Jets ...Landry has at least three receptions in every game since Week 2 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Robert Woods, Buffalo vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Justin Hunter, Tennessee at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 Mike Wallace, Miami at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 Terrance Williams, Dallas vs. Philadelphia ...Williams has less than 20 yards in three straight games, although this could be a good match-up</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Pierre Garcon, Washington at Indianapolis ...Garcon makes his first return to Indianapolis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Charles Johnson, Minnesota vs. Carolina ...Johnson was targeted a team-high 12 times against the Packers, catching a touchdown and 2-point conversion</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Kenny Britt, St. Louis vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Percy Harvin, N.Y. Jets vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville vs. N.Y. Giants</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Rob Gronkowski, New England at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Julius Thomas, Denver at Kansas City ...Thomas (ankle) should be able to go this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Greg Olsen, Carolina at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Martellus Bennett, Chicago at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Delanie Walker, Tennessee at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Travis Kelce, Kansas City vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Antonio Gates, San Diego at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Jason Witten, Dallas vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Jordan Cameron, Cleveland at Buffalo ...Cameron (concussion) should be able to go this week and is slotted as such in the rankings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Coby Fleener, Indianapolis vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Charles Clay, Miami at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Vernon Davis, San Francisco vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Tim Wright, New England at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Zach Ertz, Philadelphia at Dallas ...Dallas has allowed the most points to opposing tight ends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Mychal Rivera, Oakland at St. Louis </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Matt Prater, Detroit vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Dan Bailey, Dallas vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Randy Bullock, Houston vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Stephen Gostkowski, New England at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Justin Tucker, Baltimore vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Chandler Catanzaro, Arizona at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Greg Zuerlein, St. Louis vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Caleb Sturgis, Miami at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Mason Crosby, Green Bay vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Mike Nugent, Cincinnati at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Josh Brown, N.Y. Giants at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Connor Barth, Denver at Kansas City ...Brandon McManus is out in Denver, Connor Barth is in</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Phil Dawson, San Francisco vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Dan Carpenter, Buffalo vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Steven Hauschka, Seattle at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Matt Bryant, Atlanta vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Blair Walsh, Minnesota vs. Carolina</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Miami DT, at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Detroit DT, vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Houston DT, vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Indianapolis DT, vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Arizona DT, at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Minnesota DT, vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 New York Giants DT, at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Baltimore DT, vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Buffalo DT, vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 St. Louis DT, vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Cincinnati DT, at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Cleveland DT, at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Philadelphia DT, at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 San Francisco DT, vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Dallas DT, vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Seattle DT, at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Chicago DT, at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Carolina DT, at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Pittsburgh DT, vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Tennessee DT, at Houston</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-35154915594329474162014-11-25T15:28:00.000-05:002014-11-25T15:28:07.540-05:00Week 13 fantasy football moves to make now<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The BYE weeks have come and gone, and Thanksgiving week is here. Happy Thanksgiving, and I hope you are giving thanks to some good fantasy times amongst the obviously more important things in life. If you snagged Latavius Murray (Oakland) and C.J. Anderson (Denver) who were featured in last week's article you likely are coming off a strong week, and if you followed my FanDuel recommendations last week you likely crushed it: Demaryius Thomas, Josh Gordon, Odell Beckham Jr. and Isaiah Crowell all paid off handsomely. Let's keep it coming, just five weeks remain in the regular season – and likely only one or two more weeks before most leagues start their fantasy playoffs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>C.J. Anderson </b>(Denver) is likely long gone, but if not add him of course. Anderson has been the number one running back over the last three weeks. As well as he has played, it is hard to imagine Denver turning back to Montee Ball or Ronnie Hillman, plus those guys probably won't even be back anytime soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I featured <b>Latavius Murray</b> (Oakland) last week and he is likely the top waiver claim after an incredible 126-yard performance with 2 rushing touchdowns...on four carries. Unfortunately, a concussion ended his night or who knows what he may have done. Murray will likely be questionable for Week 13. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Dan Herron</b> (Indianapolis) looks as though he will fill the role of injured Ahmad Bradshaw, while Trent Richardson will continue in his role. Herron out-touched Richardson 17 to 13 this week, and he certainly was far more effective. Richardson posted another game at around 3.2 yards per carry, while Herron averaged 5.4 yards per carry. Any part of the Colts' offense is worth adding and arguably Herron has more value than Richardson going forward. Speaking of the Colts, someone may have cut rookie receiver <b>Donte Moncrief </b>and if so, scoop him up. Moncrief is a particularly important handcuff if you have T.Y. Hilton. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Lost in the shuffle of the epic rookie receiver class has been the play of <b>Jarvis Landry</b> (Miami). Over his last three games, Landry has 19 receptions and three touchdowns. Landry led the team with 11 targets last week and while he hasn't had huge yardage games (he averges 45 yards per game since Week 2), Landry has been highly consistent. Landy has at least three receptions in every game since Week 2 and he averages 4.9 receptions per game over that time frame. He's turning into a solid number three receiver in point-per-reception formats.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Stedman Bailey</b> (St. Louis) has been virtually non-existent through the first 11 games of the year, but he may have earned a bump in playing time after this week. Bailey was targeted nine times (after 10 targets in Weeks 1-11) and he converted seven of those into receptions for 89 yards and his first NFL receiving TD. Look for Bailey to continue to line up opposite Kenny Britt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Charles Johnson</b> (Minnesota) was a favorite target of Teddy Bridgewater again in week 12, seeing 11 passes thrown his way. Johnson was only able to convert three, but his volume may make him a serviceable addition going forward. Johnson also scored his first NFL touchdown this week. Coming out of Grand Valley State, Johnson wasn't invited to last year's NFL Combine, but he has plenty of raw talent. At the Grand Valley State Pro Day last year, Johnson ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash and also posted a 39.5" vertical and 11'1" broad jump all of which are elite. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After struggling with injuries and inconsistency the first half of 2014, tight end <b>Eric Ebron</b> (Detroit) seems to finally be gaining the trust of Matthew Stafford. Ebron has four or more targets in each of his last five games played. Ebron is still a clear fantasy backup but he has upside with his raw skill set (Ebron was selected with the 10th pick in this year's NFL Draft). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>St. Louis Rams Defense</b> likely have been long-since dropped in your league. They are heating up. They have 21 sacks over the last five games and notched a defensive touchdown last week. The Rams' defense are second in the NFL in sacks over the last five weeks. They have some favorable match-ups coming up and in the fantasy playoffs to make note of. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Golden Tate</b> (Detroit) has notched his first-ever 1,000-yard season of his NFL career here with five weeks still to go. NFL 2014: there are six receivers over 1,000 yards receiving but just one running back (DeMarco Murray) with 1,000 yards rushing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After 861 yards as a rookie, <b>T.Y. Hilton</b> (Indianapolis) has his first 1,000-yard season after his 5th game of 100+ yards this week - Hilton is averaging 98 yards per game and is on pace to finish 2014 with 1,575 receiving yards. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Andre Johnson</b> (Houston) has one lonely touchdown this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Andre Ellington</b> (Arizona) has really faded of late - over the last three games Ellington averages 1.9 yards per carry, with 89 rushing yards on 47 attempts (although he's good for 4-5 receptions pretty much every week). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What has gotten into <b>Justin Forsett</b> (Baltimore) and how in the world could Jacksonville have cut him this summer? Forsett (29 years of old) is having an inspirational season. Forsett is on pace for 1,619 yards from scrimmage and is currently 6th-best running back in PPR formats – he has more points than Jamaal Charles!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Want a good reason to never draft a defense early? The <b>Seattle Defense</b> were almost universally agreed upon to be in their own tier in this year's fantasy drafts. Somewhat surprisingly, they are just the 16th best fantasy defense on the season - on pace for just 23 sacks this year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Please be sure to check out <a href="http://fantasyfootballwarehouse.com/">Fantasy Football Warehouse</a> for more insights and strategies and you can follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Speedkills_FFW">here</a>. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-29460610636157819972014-11-21T21:07:00.000-05:002014-11-21T21:07:09.458-05:00Week 12 fantasy football rankings <br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 12 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Peyton Manning, Denver vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Drew Brees, New Orleans vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Tom Brady, New England vs. Detroit ...Strength versus strength - Detroit gives up the fewest points per game to opposing quarterbacks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Tony Romo, Dallas at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Jay Cutler, Chicago vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Josh McCown, Tampa Bay at Chicago ...McCown makes his return to Chicago, who give up the 2nd-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Ryan Tannehill, Miami at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Matthew Stafford, Detroit at New England ...Stafford cracked 20,000 yards last week in 71 games, the fastest quarterback ever (Dan Marino had held the record at 74 games)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Russell Wilson, Seattle vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants vs. Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Philip Rivers, San Diego vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Matt Ryan, Atlanta vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Zach Mettenberger, Tennessee at Philadelphia ...Philadelphia gives up the most points to opposing quarterbacks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Joe Flacco, Baltimore at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Andy Dalton, Cincinnati at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Brian Hoyer, Cleveland at Atlanta ...Hoyer and Browns' fans welcome Josh Gordon at wide receiver this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Robert Griffin III, Washington at San Francisco</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 DeMarco Murray, Dallas at N.Y. Giants ...Murray is now on pace for 1,973 rushing yards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Matt Forte, Chicago vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 C.J. Anderson, Denver vs. Miami ...Anderson should be very busy with Montee Ball and Ronnie Hill both likely out</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Justin Forsett, Baltimore at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Trent Richardson, Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville ...With the season-ending injury to Ahmad Bradshaw, T-Rich has a chance for a much more significant workload (and in a great match-up)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Mark Ingram, New Orleans vs. Baltimore ...Baltimore gives up the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing running backs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Andre Ellington, Arizona at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Rashad Jennings, N.Y. Giants vs. Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Arian Foster, Houston vs. Cincinnati ...Foster's status for Week 12 is TBD (groin) - if he starts move him up to around RB6</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Denard Robinson, Jacksonville at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Tre Mason, St. Louis at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati at Houston ...Giovani Bernard should be back this week, and the split between he and Hill is TBD but expect both to get plenty of work</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Frank Gore, San Francisco vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Steven Jackson, Atlanta vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Isaiah Crowell, Cleveland at Atlanta ...Cleveland has released Ben Tate</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Lamar Miller, Miami at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Jonas Gray, New England vs. Detroit ...Wow - Gray's 4 touchdowns last week were the most in a single game in Patriot history, although Detroit sports the league's top run defense</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati at Houston ...Bernard (hip) is back at practice and is expected to return to action this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Charles Sims, Tampa Bay at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Darren Sproles, Philadelphia vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Alfred Morris, Washington at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Bishop Sankey, Tennessee at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Joique Bell, Detroit at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Shane Vereen, New England vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Alfred Blue, Houston vs. Cincinnati ...Arian Foster's status for Week 12 is TBD - I am assuming a time share with Blue</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Fred Jackson, Buffalo vs. N.Y. Jets ...Jackson should make his return this week</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Demaryius Thomas, Denver vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Dez Bryant, Dallas at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 A.J. Green, Cincinnati at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Randall Cobb, Green Bay at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Brandon Marshall, Chicago vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Josh Gordon, Cleveland at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Calvin Johnson, Detroit at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Julio Jones, Atlanta vs. Cleveland ...Jones has now gone seven games in a row without a touchdown</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants vs. Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Roddy White, Atlanta vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Torrey Smith, Baltimore at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants vs. Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver vs. Miami ...Sanders (concussion) will need to be monitored for Week 12 - move him up to the Top 10 if starting on Sunday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Steve Smith, Baltimore at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 DeSean Jackson, Washington at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Keenan Allen, San Diego vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Golden Tate, Detroit at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Kenny Stills, New Orleans vs. Baltimore ...Brandin Cooks will be out for the rest of the season, which is a huge boost to Stills' 2014 potential going forward</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Andre Johnson, Houston vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Julian Edelman, New England vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Mike Wallace, Miami at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Kendall Wright, Tennessee at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 Jarvis Landry, Miami at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 Doug Baldwin, Seattle vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Marques Colston, New Orleans vs. Baltimore ...Colston should get more looks with Brandin Cooks out for the year</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Percy Harvin, N.Y. Jets at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Brandon LaFell, New England vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Andrew Hawkins, Cleveland at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 Allen Hurns, Jacksonville at Indianapolis ...Hurns will start with Allen Robinson out for the season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 Pierre Garcon, Washington at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 Michael Floyd, Arizona at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Kenny Britt, St. Louis at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Terrance Williams, Dallas at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona at Seattle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Rob Gronkowski, New England vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants vs. Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Antonio Gates, San Diego vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Travis Kelce, Kansas City at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Coby Fleener, Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville ...Fleener gets a major boost with the Week 11 injury to Dwayne Allen</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Martellus Bennett, Chicago vs. Tampa Bay ...Like last year, Bennett has really cooled off after a hot start to the season - just 1 TD in his last seven games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Jason Witten, Dallas at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Tampa Bay at Chicago ...Chicago gives up the most fantasy points to opposing tight ends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Mychal Rivera, Oakland vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Charles Clay, Miami at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Delanie Walker, Tennessee at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Julius Thomas, Denver vs. Miami ...Thomas (ankle) will be questionable for Week 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Vernon Davis, San Francisco vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Owen Daniels, Baltimore at New Orleans ...New Orleans give up the fewest points to opposing tight ends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota vs. Green Bay ...Rudolph make his return last week, but he only played in passing downs and wasn't targeted </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Eric Ebron, Detroit at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Jared Cook, St. Louis at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Jace Amaro, N.Y. Jets at Buffalo </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Phil Dawson, San Francisco vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Stephen Gostkowski, New England vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Dan Bailey, Dallas at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Mason Crosby, Green Bay at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Cairo Santos, Kansas City at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Steven Hauschka, Seattle vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Robbie Gould, Chicago vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Billy Cundiff, Cleveland at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Justin Tucker, Baltimore at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Randy Bullock, Houston vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Nick Novak, San Diego vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Matt Bryant, Atlanta vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Brandon McManus, Denver vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Shayne Graham, New Orleans vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Patrick Murray, Tampa Bay at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Caleb Sturgis, Miami at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Mike Nugent, Cincinnati at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Ryan Succop, Tennessee at Philadelphia </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 San Francisco DT, vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Buffalo DT, vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Philadelphia DT, vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Green Bay DT, at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Houston DT, vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Indianapolis DT, vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Seattle DT, vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 San Diego DT, vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 New England DT, vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Kansas City DT, at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Chicago DT, vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Denver DT, vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 New York Jets DT, at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Baltimore DT, at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Dallas DT, at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Arizona DT, at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Detroit DT, at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Cleveland DT, at Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 St. Louis DT, at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 New York Giants DT, vs. Dallas </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's coming up on Week 12, also known as welcome to <b>Josh Gordon</b> reactivation week! Gordon is likely long gone in your league and hopefully you have some shares. He's a legit must-start this week right out of the gate. Gordon was the second best fantasy receiver in the NFL last year despite missing two games and was easily the best receiver on a per game basis last year. Cleveland won't be passing as much as the insane levels they were at last year when they led the league, but Gordon is an elite fantasy option regardless. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For pickups this week, there has to be a full-blown case of <b>Jonas Gray</b> fever. Gray was the No. 1 fantasy player this week - regardless of position - after racking up 199 yards on 38 carries with four touchdowns (which set the Patriots' record for most touchdowns in a game ever). It was a bit out of nowhere (Gray averaged 44 yards per game the three games prior and he had never scored in the NFL) but it's hard not to bite here. Heading toward the playoffs, New England would be well-served to lean more on the run-game. It's also hard to trust the New England running back rotation although you have to think Gray will continue to be given a chance to contribute significantly. This weekend against Detroit is not the most attractive of draws, but you could imagine New England getting up on this one and leaning on Gray regardless. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have mentioned <b>Charles Sims</b> (Tampa Bay) the last few weeks and will do so one last time. Sims shouldn't be on your waiver and if he is there then grab him. Sims is set to take over as Tampa's starting running back and he is a lock for three-plus receptions each week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Latavius Murray</b> (Oakland) is on the radar, and if you are in need of a running back then I would take a shot here. Murray only had 4 carries this week, but he turned them into 43 yards, and Murray also tacked on 3 receptions for 16 yards. His 23-yard run this week was actually the longest run by a Raider this season. For Oakland, why not give Murray a chance? They are 0-10 and let's see what Murray can do (we know what Darren McFadden can do – and that's not much, McFadden is averaging 3.5 yards per carry this year). Murray has nice athleticism and is built like a starting NFL running back. Murray wasn't invited to the Combine last year but he got on the NFL radar almost out of nowhere after a remarkable performance at the Central Florida Pro Day where Murray ran a 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash and put up elite metrics in all the athletic drills. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Montee Ball hope sure didn't last long. Returning from a groin injury this past week, Ball is already out again. I mentioned <b>C.J. Anderson </b>last week and he remains a must-own even more so now. Anderson has the backfield basically all to himself with Ball and Ronnie Hillman both injured. Over the last two weeks, Anderson is averaging 5.4 yards per carry and he's collected 12 receptions. Feel confident about starting Anderson for the next few weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also with Denver, Emmanuel Sanders left with a concussion while Julius Thomas suffered a sprained ankle. We'll need to monitor their status. It's possible both will be fine and ready to go this week. It's also possible they will be out. If that's the case, look for <b>Andre Caldwell</b> to get a chance to start, or it's possible that the Broncos will finally let rookie <b>Cody Latimer</b> get on the field. If Thomas is out, <b>Jacob Tamme</b> will be worth a look for a spot start. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In Jacksonville, standout rookie receiver Allen Robinson is out for the year which should mean more opportunities for both <b>Cecil Shorts</b> and <b>Allen Hurns</b>. Both should be added if you are looking for depth at receiver. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Brandin Cooks (New Orleans) may miss time up to a month with a broken thumb. <b>Kenny Stills</b> is going to be an attractive sleeper down the stretch and should see much more targets as a result. Stills was a favorite of mine coming into the season. No player had a higher yards per target average last season than Stills. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Dwayne Allen (Indianapolis) left Week 11 with an ankle sprain. His status for Week 12 remains TBD but regardless, <b>Cody Fleener</b>'s performance this past week (7 receptions, 144-yards) was enough to draw interest for sure. Fleener had the best game of his NFL career and made some exceptional catches. Even with Allen around, Fleener is worth a start. For the season, Fleener is on pace for 702 yards and 6 touchdowns. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also for Indianapolis, Ahmad Bradshaw has a broken ankle will likely shelf him for the season. <b>Trent Richardson</b> should be much busier, but <b>Dan Herron</b> is worth a look as well. Herron is arguably more explosive and he will have opportunity to get involved going forward in this 2-back offense. Any part of one of the league's best offenses is worth a look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Josh McCown</b> (Tampa Bay) again had a good showing this week, passing for 288 yards and 2 TDs (McCown has thrown 2 TDs in three of his four full games this season). Throwing to Mike Evans has its privileges. McCown makes for a nice sleeper play this week against Chicago and their 25th-ranked pass defense, and McCown gets bonus consideration as he has a unique opportunity to go up against his former team. Looking to the future, McCown may also be worth stashing for the fantasy playoffs as Tampa will play the Panthers in Week 15. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Houston Texans turned to <b>Ryan Mallett</b> last week looking for a spark and he delivered to the tune of 211 yards and two TDs with just one INT and leading the team to a win. Mallett has good weapons in the receiving game and should produce respectable numbers, although he's more of a target for those in two starting quarterback leagues. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-21201117770812507322014-11-13T16:12:00.000-05:002014-11-14T15:41:22.219-05:00Week 11 fantasy football rankings<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 11 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay vs. Philadelphia ...The Packers have scored 30+ points in every home game this season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Drew Brees, New Orleans vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Peyton Manning, Denver at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Tom Brady, New England at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Matthew Stafford, Detroit at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Philip Rivers, San Diego vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Cam Newton, Carolina vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Robert Griffin III, Washington vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Matt Ryan, Atlanta at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Russell Wilson, Seattle at Kansas City ...Kansas City is ranked #1 against the pass</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Josh McCown, Tampa Bay at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Jay Cutler, Chicago vs. Minnesota ...Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan had 3 TDs against Minnesota, but the others had just 8 TDs in 7 games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Ryan Tannehill, Miami vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Andy Dalton, Cincinnati at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Derek Carr, Oakland at San Diego</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Mark Ingram, New Orleans vs. Cincinnati ...Ingram will go for his 4th-straight one-yard rushing game in a row</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Matt Forte, Chicago vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Ahmad Bradshaw, Indianapolis vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Alfred Morris, Washington vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Andre Ellington, Arizona vs. Detroit ...Detroit have allowed the 2nd fewest rushing yards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Shane Vereen, New England at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati at New Orleans ...This ranking assumes Giovani Bernard will be sidelined again which is being reported by local insiders</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Ryan Mathews, San Diego vs. Oakland ...Mathews is set to make his return this week and start for the Chargers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Trent Richardson, Indianapolis vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Frank Gore, San Francisco at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Montee Ball, Denver at St. Louis ...Ball looks set to make his return this week, but likely in a time share</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Lamar Miller, Miami vs. Buffalo ...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Rashad Jennings, N.Y. Giants vs. San Francisco ...This ranking assumes Jennings (knee) makes his return this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Steven Jackson, Atlanta at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Alfred Blue, Houston at Cleveland ...Arian Foster (groin) is not expected to play this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 C.J. Anderson, Denver at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Jerick McKinnon, Minnesota at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Terrance West, Cleveland vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Darren Sproles, Philadelphia at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Bishop Sankey, Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Tre Mason, St. Louis vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Charles Sims, Tampa Bay at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Bryce Brown, Buffalo at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Joique Bell, Detroit at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Devonta Freeman, Atlanta at Carolina</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Demaryius Thomas, Denver at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Randall Cobb, Green Bay vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Calvin Johnson, Detroit at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Julio Jones, Atlanta at Carolina ...He's got to be due - Jones has now gone six games in a row without a touchdown</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina vs. Atlanta ...FYI, Benjamin has outscored Greg Olsen 4-1 in the last five games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 A.J. Green, Cincinnati at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Golden Tate, Detroit at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Brandon Marshall, Chicago vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Brandin Cooks, New Orleans vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Roddy White, Atlanta at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Julian Edelman, New England at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 DeSean Jackson, Washington vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Brandon LaFell, New England at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Mike Wallace, Miami vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Keenan Allen, San Diego vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Pierre Garcon, Washington vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Andre Johnson, Houston at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 James Jones, Oakland at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 John Brown, Arizona vs. Detroit ...Stanton has thrown 3 TDs this year, and Brown has caught them all</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Marques Colston, New Orleans vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Greg Jennings, Minnesota at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 Kendall Wright, Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Malcom Floyd, San Diego vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 Jarvis Landry, Miami vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 Kenny Stills, New Orleans vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Davante Adams, Green Bay vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Justin Hunter, Tennessee vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Michael Floyd, Arizona vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Taylor Gabriel, Cleveland vs. Houston</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Rob Gronkowski, New England at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Julius Thomas, Denver at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Antonio Gates, San Diego vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Greg Olsen, Carolina vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Mychal Rivera, Oakland at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Martellus Bennett, Chicago vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Travis Kelce, Kansas City vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Charles Clay, Miami vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Jordan Reed, Washington vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Kyle Rudolph, Minnesota at Chicago ...It looks like Rudolph make his return this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Vernon Davis, San Francisco at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Tampa Bay at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Coby Fleener, Indianapolis vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Jared Cook, St. Louis vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Brent Celek, Philadelphia at Green Bay</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Mason Crosby, Green Bay vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Nick Novak, San Diego vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Stephen Gostkowski, New England at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Shayne Graham, New Orleans vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis vs. New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Caleb Sturgis, Miami vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Brandon McManus, Denver at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Kai Forbath, Washington vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Billy Cundiff, Cleveland vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Steven Hauschka, Seattle at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Dan Carpenter, Buffalo at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Phil Dawson, San Francisco at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Matt Prater, Detroit at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Graham Gano, Carolina vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Blair Walsh, Minnesota at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Chandler Catanzaro, Arizona vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Randy Bullock, Houston at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Matt Bryant, Atlanta at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia at Green Bay </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span><span style="font-family: '\'Trebuchet MS\'';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Detroit DT, at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Cleveland DT, vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Pittsburgh DT, at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Arizona DT, vs. Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Denver DT, at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Minnesota DT, at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Seattle DT, at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Miami DT, vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Buffalo DT, at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Houston DT, at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 New Orleans DT, vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 San Diego DT, vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Washington DT, vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 San Francisco DT, at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Green Bay DT, vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Carolina DT, vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Chicago DT, vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Tampa Bay DT, at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 New York Giants DT, vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Tennessee DT, vs. Pittsburgh </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-91980290361212795582014-11-11T13:34:00.001-05:002014-11-11T19:19:53.863-05:00Week 11 Fantasy Football moves to make now<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Arizona Cardinals fans, get ready for the <b>Drew Stanton </b>era. The Cardinals leave Week 10 with an 8-1 record, but quarterback Carson Palmer suffered a torn ACL - and on Friday the team had signed him to a 3-year, $50M extension, too. Stanton is a journeyman quarterback who has just 8 career touchdowns to 9 interceptions. Unless you are desperate, look elsewhere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If he’s available, Carson Palmer owners will want to try to add <b>Robert Griffin III</b> (Washington). RG3 looked good throwing and running in his Week 9 return and coming off the BYE week at home against Tampa is about as good of a draw as you can hope for. The Buccaneers are the 27th-ranked fantasy defense against quarterbacks. Week 12 is a tough draw against San Francisco, but then RG3 gets 4 straight games against bottom-13 units. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Michael Vick </b>last week as a legit fantasy starter and Vick delivered as the 11th best quarterback this week. Vick remains out there in leagues and provides solid depth and maybe a spot start. In three games, Vick has stabilized the position for the Jets (he has three passing touchdowns and just one interception), and helped the team get their second win of the season over the Steelers this week. Quite frankly, I am not sure why Vick wasn't staring Week 1. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ronnie Hillman will be out in Denver for multiple weeks it is reported. <b>Montee Ball </b>is the back to own in Denver, and he reportedly has lost nearly 15 lbs in an effort to be lighter and more quick on his feet (that worked wonders for another Big Ten back in Le'Veon Bell). <b>C.J. Anderson </b>is also a must own, and who knows what the split will be or who will start. Anderson sure was impressive this past week after being called into action. He had 90 yards rushing on 13 attempts and added 73 yards receiving on four receptions, including a 2014 highlight-of-the-year type play on a 51-yard screen he took to the house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Theo Riddick </b>(Detroit) has started to eat into the touches of both Joique Bell and Reggie Bush, and has carved out a role in the Detroit offense. Riddick has a receiving TD in each of his last three games.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Charles Sims </b>(Tampa Bay) last week. He didn't do a ton in this game, but Sims did successfully make his NFL debut with 10 total touches, tying him with Bobby Rainey. Sims is the guy you want to gamble on in this offense for the rest of the season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Is it time to finally feed the Crow? <b>Isaiah Crowell </b>(Cleveland) scored his 5th rushing touchdown on the season last week, but the problem is Ben Tate and Terrance West also scored. This is going to remain a true "3-headed monster" for now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Carlos Hyde </b>(San Francisco) looked quick on his feet and showed real burst this week. Hyde probably isn't on your waiver wire but if he is he should be owned. If Hyde ever became the starter he would easily have Top 10 upside and San Francisco very well may start to get him more involved down the stretch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Marshawn Lynch is locked in as the starting running back in Seattle of course, but <b>Christine Michael </b>should get mixed in more. He is the best running back in the league not starting, likely by far. It was garbage time but Michael showed what he can do with an explosive 45-yard run this past week. Michael is a must own if you have Lynch. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Jarvis Landry </b>(Miami) continues to be a fairly solid number three fantasy receiver. The rookie led the Dolphins this week with 10 targets and he had a season-best 7 receptions for 53 yards. Landry has had at least 3 receptions in every game since Week 2.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Josh Gordon </b>(Cleveland) a few weeks ago, but as a reminder Gordon is set to return in Week 12. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I also have mentioned tight end <b>Kyle Rudolph </b>(Minnesota). If you need help at tight end, or want to block someone else, make sure he isn't on the waiver wire. Rudolph should return this week and the Vikings could really use his services. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The change to Josh McCown at quarterback in Tampa Bay may be the best thing for tight end <b>Austin Seferian-Jenkins</b>. McCown utilized Martellus Bennett in Chicago last year, and Seferian-Jenkins is of similar stature. Seferian-Jenkins saw a season-high in targets in week 10 (nine) and found the end zone for the second time in three weeks. Seferian-Jenkins may be rounding into an every-week consideration at TE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Other fantasy notes </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Andy Dalton</b>'s QB rating this week was 2.0 on 10 of 33 passing - literally if Dalton threw all 33 passes into the stands or spiked it 33 straight times, his rating would have been 39.6! It was the worst game by a quarterback statistically since 1960. The <b>New Orleans Defense </b>will be worth a play this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <b>Cleveland Browns defense </b>helped to limit Andy Dalton and the Bengals to just 3 points this week. They are a very attractive fantasy defense down the stretch, including this week as they get Ryan Mallett in his first pro start for the Texans at Cleveland. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Suffice to say <b>Odell Beckham Jr.</b> looks like the real deal: since making his NFL debut in Week 5, Beckham's full-season pace is 80 receptions, 1,184 yards and 10 TDs</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Justin Forsett </b>(Baltimore) added another 23.2 fantasy points this week and he is quietly the 7th best fantasy running back on the season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since Week 7 and over the last four weeks since being named the Jacksonville starting running back, <b>Denard Robinson </b>has 389 rushing yards (behind only DeMarco Murray and Mark Ingram). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Finally, </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">what another legendary week of quarterback play this past week. </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Aaron Rodgers </b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">completely undressed the Chicago Bears defense for six touchdowns...in the first half. Send that footage straight to Canton. It was a clinic of amazing throws, one after another. In that game, Rodgers threw his 16th TD pass of 70+ yards, an NFL record (at age 30 and in his prime, Rodgers is going to demolish that somewhat arbitrary but impressive record by the time he's done). Meanwhile, </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Peyton Manning </b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">set yet another new NFL record, now with nine games of 5 or more passing TDs in his career. </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Russell Wilson </b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">rushed for his third 100-yard game of the season. Wilson is on pace to rush for 889 yards (Michael Vick owns the single-season rushing record by a quarterback at 1,039). Lastly, </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Michael Vick </b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">became the first quarterback in NFL history to rush for 6,000 yards in their career on Sunday. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-58970513352262966322014-11-06T11:06:00.000-05:002014-11-06T11:06:46.521-05:00Week 10 fantasy football rankings<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 10 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Peyton Manning, Denver at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets ...Big Ben off unprecedented 12 TDs in two games, while no team has allowed more points to opposing quarterbacks this season on a per game basis than the Jets</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Drew Brees, New Orleans vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Matt Ryan, Atlanta at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Carson Palmer, Arizona vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Jay Cutler, Chicago at Green Bay ...Historically, Cutler has struggled against the Packers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Russell Wilson, Seattle vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Cam Newton, Carolina at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Mark Sanchez, Philadelphia vs. Carolina ...Welcome to your new Philadelphia Eagle starter with Nick Foles having suffered a broken collar bone</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco at New Orleans ...It may not seem so, but Kaepernick is actually on pace to set career highs in passing yards and passing TDs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Joe Flacco, Baltimore vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Tony Romo, Dallas at Jacksonville ...Romo (back) is expected to return this week at the Cowboys make the trip to London to face the Jaguars</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Andy Dalton, Cincinnati vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Kyle Orton, Buffalo vs. Kansas City ...Chiefs have been fantasy stingy against quarterbacks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Ryan Tannehill, Miami at Detroit ...Detroit has allowed the fewest points to opposing quarterbacks on a per game basis this season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Derek Carr, Oakland vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Michael Vick, N.Y. Jets vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Zach Mettenberger, Tennessee at Baltimore</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 DeMarco Murray, Dallas at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Matt Forte, Chicago at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay vs. Chicago ...Lacy has never not scored against the Bears in his NFL career to-date</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Andre Ellington, Arizona vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati vs. Cleveland ...Hill is expected to make another start with Giovani Bernard slated to be out</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Ronnie Hillman, Denver at Oakland ...Oakland has allowed the 3rd-most points to opposing running backs on a per game basis</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City at Buffalo ...Charles is a stud, but at Buffalo has the makings of a below-average week </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Bobby Rainey, Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta ...Atlanta has been the most fantasy-friendly team to opposing running backs this season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Justin Forsett, Baltimore vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Denard Robinson, Jacksonville vs. Dallas ...Robinson has 329 yards rushing the last three weeks with 2 rushing TDs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Mark Ingram, New Orleans vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Chris Ivory, N.Y. Jets vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Lamar Miller, Miami at Detroit ...Miller left last week's game with a shoulder injury but he is expected to be able to go this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Reggie Bush, Detroit vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Darren Sproles, Philadelphia vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Frank Gore, San Francisco at New Orleans ...Gore hasn't rushed for more than 50 yards or scored in the last three games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Terrance West, Cleveland at Cincinnati ...West led the Browns in carries last week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Lorenzo Taliaferro, Baltimore vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Darren McFadden, Oakland vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Joique Bell, Detroit vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Steven Jackson, Atlanta at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Devonta Freeman, Atlanta at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Tre Mason, St. Louis at Arizona ...Mason looks to be the clear lead back but no team has been more stingy to running backs for fantasy than Arizona</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Andre Williams, N.Y. Giants at Seattle ...Williams will continue to start for the Giants with Rashad Jennings still out</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Jonathan Stewart, Carolina at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Bishop Sankey, Tennessee at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Peyton Hillis, N.Y. Giants at Seattle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Demaryius Thomas, Denver at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Calvin Johnson, Detroit vs. Miami ...Calvin is set to return this week, and is a good bet to tee off</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Julio Jones, Atlanta at Tampa Bay ...Jones has torn the Bucs up his career, averaging 5.6 receptions and 111 yards per game against them</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 A.J. Green, Cincinnati vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Randall Cobb, Green Bay vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Brandon Marshall, Chicago at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Golden Tate, Detroit vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Dez Bryant, Dallas at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Roddy White, Atlanta at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Steve Smith, Baltimore vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Percy Harvin, N.Y. Jets vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Michael Floyd, Arizona vs. St. Louis ...Call it a hunch, but Floyd is so overdue for a score</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Brandin Cooks, New Orleans vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Mike Wallace, Miami at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Justin Hunter, Tennessee at Baltimore ...Off a BYE, look for Hunter to be a sleeper - the Ravens have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in the NFL</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Torrey Smith, Baltimore vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Andre Holmes, Oakland vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 Terrance Williams, Dallas at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 Doug Baldwin, Seattle vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 Davante Adams, Green Bay vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Andrew Hawkins, Cleveland at Cincinnati ...Hawkins (thigh/knee) will be a game-time decision this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Allen Robinson, Jacksonville vs. Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Kendall Wright, Tennessee at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 John Brown, Arizona vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Marques Colston, New Orleans vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 James Jones, Oakland vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Kenny Stills, New Orleans vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Kenny Britt, St. Louis at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Robert Woods, Buffalo vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Tavon Austin, St. Louis at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville vs. Dallas</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Julius Thomas, Denver at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Martellus Bennett, Chicago at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Greg Olsen, Carolina at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Travis Kelce, Kansas City at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Mychal Rivera, Oakland vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Jason Witten, Dallas at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Owen Daniels, Baltimore vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Vernon Davis, San Francisco at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Charles Clay, Miami at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Delanie Walker, Tennessee at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Zach Ertz, Philadelphia vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Jace Amaro, N.Y. Jets vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Jared Cook, St. Louis at Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Clay Harbor, Jacksonville vs. Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Eric Ebron, Detroit vs. Miami</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Justin Tucker, Baltimore vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Mason Crosby, Green Bay vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Dan Bailey, Dallas at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Steven Hauschka, Seattle vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Chandler Catanzaro, Arizona vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Matt Bryant, Atlanta at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Brandon McManus, Denver at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Dan Carpenter, Buffalo vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Mike Nugent, Cincinnati vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Phil Dawson, San Francisco at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Matt Prater, Detroit vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Shayne Graham, New Orleans vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Caleb Sturgis, Miami at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Graham Gano, Carolina at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Cairo Santos, Kansas City at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Billy Cundiff, Cleveland at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Robbie Gould, Chicago at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Patrick Murray, Tampa Bay vs. Atlanta </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span><span style="font-family: '\'Trebuchet MS\'';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Arizona DT, vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Seattle DT, vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Denver DT, at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Baltimore DT, vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Pittsburgh DT, at N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Detroit DT, vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Buffalo DT, vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Dallas DT, at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Philadelphia DT, vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Green Bay DT, vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Kansas City DT, at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Miami DT, at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 New Orleans DT, vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Cincinnati DT, vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Atlanta DT, at Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Tampa Bay DT, vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 San Francisco DT, at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Cleveland DT, at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Tennessee DT, at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Carolina DT, at Philadelphia</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-15783761221121390902014-11-04T14:35:00.000-05:002014-11-04T14:35:52.191-05:00Week 10 Fantasy Football moves to make now<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another week of football is in the books, which means of course another six passing touchdowns for Pittsburgh's <b>Ben Roethlisberger</b>. What a two-week span it has been. Last week Roethlisberger became the first quarterback in the history of the NFL to have two 500+ yard passing games and this week he became the first quarterback to pass for 12 TDs in two games. We are living in a golden era of NFL history with so many sure-fire future NFL Hall of Fame inductees in Roethlisberger, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, and Peyton Manning, all likely first-ballot inductees, plus Aaron Rodgers, and probably Andrew Luck someday when it is all said and done. On to the waiver advice we go. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, at quarterback, Nick Foles was taken down hard to the ground and the end result is a cracked clavicle. Foles could be done for the year, or at least the next month. <b>Mark Sanchez</b> played very well in relief Sunday completing 15 of 22 passes with two touchdowns and he will be a high-priority add this week. Foles was the 14th-best fantasy quarterback on a per game basis coming into the week and there's no reason why Sanchez can't be as effective in his second chance at starting in the NFL in this offense. Sanchez signed a 1-year deal with Philadelphia so he is also playing for a bigger payday in 2015. Sanchez's first start as an Eagle will be this Monday against the Panthers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Is it possible – could <b>Adrian Peterson</b> be reinstated? Who knows but he is worth the risk of adding that's for sure if you have roster space. Peterson is reportedly seeking a deal to plead guilty to a misdemeanor (he was charged with a felony), which could be finalized today. However, it's unknown if Peterson would be suspended from here or if the first eight games missed would be counted as time served, nor do we know if Minnesota would want to reactivate him this season (but they have recently softened their stance on him publicly). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At wide receiver, it is hard to believe that <b>Josh Gordon</b> (Cleveland) is available in 1 of 4 leagues still on waivers. Add him ASAP if he's available in your league. As a reminder, Gordon was the 2nd-best fantasy receiver last year. He is set to return in Week 12. Gordon has been at the team's facilities and in shape, ready to roll. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you are desperate for a wide receiver, <b>Corey Washington</b> (N.Y. Giants) should see his role increased. Corey who? Washington went undrafted out of tiny Newberry College and looks to have slipped through the cracks a bit. He has tremendous size at 6-4, 212 lbs and with tremendous 4.5 type speed, plus the Giants need a third receiver with Victor Cruz out for the season. Washington was a star in pre-season hauling in four touchdown catches and finally got some playing time this week and scored in junk-time on Monday night. If you are the Giants, why not put him in the lineup in lieu of Preston Parker (who caught just 1 of 6 targets this week). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's hard to trust any St. Louis Rams running backs, but <b>Tre Mason</b> looks like he is settling in as their primary back (Mason had 20 touches this week). He should, Mason is far more talented than Benny Cunningham or Zac Stacy. Mason is decisive and accelerates to top speed quickly, plays with a ton of heart and he has a nose for the end zone (although the Rams scoring chances won't be so great). Mason was the 2013 SEC Offensive Player of the Year and he broke Bo Jackson's single-season Auburn rushing record last year with 1,816 yards. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned Buffalo's <b>Bryce Brown</b> a few weeks back and he could have been dropped after having a 7-carry, 15-yard game in Week 8 and then with the Bills on a BYE last week. Fred Jackson though still will not be ready to go this week when the Bills face the Chiefs. Coming off the BYE week, Buffalo has had extra time to get Brown ready for an increased role. Brown is way more talented than Anthony Dixon. Even when Fred Jackson comes back, Brown should move into the role C.J. Spiller used to play. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Only two teams this year are running more than they are passing – Dallas is running it 50.4% of the time and Houston is running it 52.4% of the time. If Arian Foster (groin) has to miss any time, <b>Alfred Blue</b> would be a viable fantasy start in Week 11 when the Texans come out of their BYE. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Charles Sims</b> (Tampa Bay) last week. Although he didn't play Sunday, Sims was activated from Injured Reserve this past week and he should make his NFL debut this week. Sims draws Matt Forte comparisons and Sims in particular is an exceptional receiving running back (Sims averaged 10.4 yards per catch in college, an exceptionally high number for a running back, and on 142 receptions). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Atlanta Falcons' season is in the dumps at 2-6. Why not see what <b>Devonta Freeman</b> can do in more of a full-time role? He is definitely worth adding if you have roster space and he's out on you waiver wire. I also think <b>Antone Smith</b> is due for one of those 4-touches with a super long touchdown type of a game if you are really desperate this week with six more teams on a BYE. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned this last week, but if you are in need of a spark a tight end take a look to make sure <b>Kyle Rudolph</b> (Minnesota) hasn't been cut and is on waivers in your league. Minnesota is on BYE next week but Rudolph is trending to return in Week 11. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also at tight end, <b>Mychal Riveria</b> (Oakland) is worth a look, especially this coming week if you have Dwayne Allen, Antonio Gates, or Rob Gronkowski on a BYE. Rivera quietly has 15 receptions in the Raiders' last two games and he scored two 1-yard touchdowns this past Sunday. Rookie Derek Carr is going to continue to dump off to Rivera and the Raiders will quickly be in catch-up mode against Denver this week. Also, no team is passing at a higher rate in the NFL than the Raiders (67.2% of plays). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">At defense, I have seen the <b>Denver Broncos</b> dropped in some leagues, and some may do so after the Patriots dropped 43 on them this week. Scoop them up. The Broncos are still a top fantasy defense option most weeks and they will get back to playing with a big lead this week at Oakland. Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware remain one of the league's premier 1-2 combos at rushing the quarterback. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's hard to believe, but <b>Mark Ingram</b> this week became the first Saints' running back since Deuce McAllister in 1986 to have back-to-back 100-yard rushing games. Unfortunately, head coach Sean Payton has said Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson will share the running responsibilities with Ingram when they return. Regardless, Ingram is the top running back for the Saints and he will get plenty of work, including a ton of scoring chances in this offense which Ingram has been very effective at converting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Michael Crabtree</b> has seemingly turned into just another guy. Crabtree is still seeking his first 100-yard game this year, and he is on pace for misdemeanor 724-yard season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Speaking of the 49ers, wow what an unbelievable loss it was this week – off the BYE, at home, the city celebrating a World Series win, and against the Rams who had just lost their best lineman and best wide receiver. This is why you steer clear of divisional rivalries in suicide pools. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Carson Palmer</b> and the Cardinals are tearing it up. Palmer has thrown at least 2 TDs in every game he's played in this year (he had three this past week) and Palmer is unbeaten on the season at 5-0 (while the Cardinals move to an NFC-best 7-1). Now if he can just get one to <b>Michael Floyd</b>. Maybe this week, Floyd is well overdue. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Speaking of the Cardinals, it's hard to believe but if the NFL season ended today they would be your number one seed in the NFC (at 7-1). The Eagles would win the NFC East (no surprise there), the Detroit Lions would win the NFC North and join the Cardinals earning a first round BYE (Detroit is tied with Philadelphia at 6-2, but the Lions have the better winning percentage in the NFC), and the Saints would win the dreadful NFC South right now with a .500 winning percentage. The AFC right now is the toast of the NFL. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Want more fantasy coverage? Check out <a href="http://fantasyfootballwarehouse.com/">Fantasy Football Warehouse</a>, where we start the week with the "Monday Morning Fantasy Jolt", Tuesday is "Hot off the Wire", Wednesday sees us covering the Fantasy Football Stock Market, rankings for the week come out Thursday, Friday is the release of the "Dream Team" for the week, Saturday has both "The Daily Space" and "Fantasy Futures and on the Bubble" and Sunday wraps up the week with our "Ask the Experts" article and an updated rookie profile after the some of the day's games. Good luck this week! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-49759712594895486102014-10-30T16:28:00.000-04:002014-10-30T17:09:50.213-04:00Week 9 fantasy football rankings<br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Below are Week 9 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Peyton Manning, Denver at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Tom Brady, New England vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Drew Brees, New Orleans at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Cam Newton, Carolina vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Nick Foles, Philadelphia at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Philip Rivers, San Diego at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Russell Wilson, Seattle vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Carson Palmer, Arizona at Dallas ...Palmer has now thrown 2 TDs in each of his four starts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Ryan Tannehill, Miami vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants vs. Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Alex Smith, Kansas City vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Michael Vick, N.Y. Jets at Kansas City ...Michael Vick is set to make his first start as a Jet this week - he added 69 yards rushing in three quarters last week so don't automatically dismiss some fantasy appeal here</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Robert Griffin III, Washington at Minnesota ...RG3 is set to make his return</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Andy Dalton, Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Brandon Weeden, Dallas vs. Arizona ...Tony Romo (back) probably is out this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Joe Flacco, Baltimore at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Ryan Fitzpatrick, Houston vs. Philadelphia </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Arian Foster, Houston vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 DeMarco Murray, Dallas vs. Arizona ...Murray is now on pace for 2,108 rushing yards which would set the all-time single season record just barely over Eric Dickerson (2,105)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore ...Bell is on pace for 2,172 yards </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Ronnie Hillman, Denver at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Andre Ellington, Arizona at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Ahmad Bradshaw, Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants ...Bradshaw makes his return to face his former team</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Mark Ingram, New Orleans at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville ...This ranking assumes that Hill gets the start this week with Bernard (hip) either out or significantly limited</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Shane Vereen, New England vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Lamar Miller, Miami vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Frank Gore, San Francisco vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Branden Oliver, San Diego at Miami ...It's TBD if Ryan Mathews will return this week </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Jerick McKinnon, Minnesota vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Ben Tate, Cleveland vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Justin Forsett, Baltimore at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Alfred Morris, Washington at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Denard Robinson, Jacksonville at Cincinnati ...Robinson has rushed for more than 100 yards in back-to-back contests</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Trent Richardson, Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants ...Richardson (hamstring) needs to be monitored but should be able to return this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Andre Williams, N.Y. Giants vs. Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 Chris Ivory, N.Y. Jets at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Darren McFadden, Oakland at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Lorenzo Taliaferro, Baltimore at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Travaris Cadet, New Orleans at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Darren Sproles, Philadelphia at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Bobby Rainey, Tampa Bay at Cleveland ...Rainey (or Charles Sims if activated) should start this week with Doug Martin either out or limited</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Jonas Gray, New England vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville ...Bernard (hip) could be limited and may be inactive this week; if Bernard starts move him up to around 12</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Demaryius Thomas, Denver at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Dez Bryant, Dallas vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants vs. Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Mike Wallace, Miami vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Steve Smith, Baltimore at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 A.J. Green, Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville ...Green looks to (finally) make his return this week but he will need to be monitored up until kickoff</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 DeSean Jackson, Washington at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Andre Johnson, Houston vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Brandin Cooks, New Orleans at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Brandon LaFell, New England vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">21 Keenan Allen, San Diego at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">22 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants vs. Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">23 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">24 Andrew Hawkins, Cleveland vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">25 Pierre Garcon, Washington at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">26 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">27 Allen Robinson, Jacksonville at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">28 Michael Floyd, Arizona at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">29 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">30 Doug Baldwin, Seattle vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">31 Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">32 Terrance Williams, Dallas vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">33 Marques Colston, New Orleans at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">34 Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">35 John Brown, Arizona at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">36 Percy Harvin, N.Y. Jets at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">37 Donte Moncrief, Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">38 Martavis Bryant, Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">39 Julian Edelman, New England vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">40 Kenny Stills, New Orleans at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">41 Torrey Smith, Baltimore at Pittsburgh ...Smith needs to pass his concussion protocol testing but should be good to go this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">42 Wes Welker, Denver at New England ...Welker returning to New England has to be motivating</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">43 Malcom Floyd, San Diego at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">44 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">45 James Jones, Oakland at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">46 Greg Jennings, Minnesota vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">47 Andre Holmes, Oakland at Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">48 Jarvis Landry, Miami vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">49 Eddie Royal, San Diego at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">50 Kenny Britt, St. Louis at San Francisco ...With the season-ending injury to Brian Quick, Britt in theory becomes the Rams #1 WR</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Rob Gronkowski, New England vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Julius Thomas, Denver at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Greg Olsen, Carolina vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Travis Kelce, Kansas City vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Antonio Gates, San Diego at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants vs. Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Vernon Davis, San Francisco vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Jason Witten, Dallas vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Jordan Reed, Washington at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Zach Ertz, Philadelphia at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Tampa Bay at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Charles Clay, Miami vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Jace Amaro, N.Y. Jets at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Crockett Gillmore, Baltimore at Pittsburgh ...With Owen Daniels out for the next few weeks, Gillmore is set to get the start</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Clay Harbor, Jacksonville at Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Jared Cook, St. Louis at San Francisco</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 Steven Hauschka, Seattle vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Phil Dawson, San Francisco vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Dan Bailey, Dallas vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Justin Tucker, Baltimore at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Stephen Gostkowski, New England vs. Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Chandler Catanzaro, Arizona at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Graham Gano, Carolina vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Shayne Graham, New Orleans at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Caleb Sturgis, Miami vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Cairo Santos, Kansas City vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 Mike Nugent, Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Randy Bullock, Houston vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Blair Walsh, Minnesota vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 Billy Cundiff, Cleveland vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Nick Novak, San Diego at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 Brandon McManus, Denver at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span><span style="font-family: '\'Trebuchet MS\'';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">1 San Francisco DT, vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">2 Seattle DT, vs. Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">3 Kansas City DT, vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">4 Minnesota DT, vs. Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">5 Cleveland DT, vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6 Cincinnati DT, vs. Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">7 Houston DT, vs. Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">8 Pittsburgh DT, vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">9 Philadelphia DT, at Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">10 Indianapolis DT, at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11 Arizona DT, at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">12 Washington DT, at Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13 San Diego DT, at Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">14 Miami DT, vs. San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">15 Dallas DT, vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">16 New Orleans DT, at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">17 Baltimore DT, at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">18 New York Jets DT, at Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">19 Tampa Bay DT, at Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">20 Carolina DT, vs. New Orleans</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For full Week 9 rankings, click <a href="http://fantasyfootballwarehouse.com/warehouse-week-9-fantasy-rankings/">here</a> to access at <a href="http://fantasyfootballwarehouse.com/">Fantasy Football Warehouse</a>.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-715022652179177312014-10-28T10:21:00.000-04:002014-10-28T10:21:20.017-04:00Week 9 fantasy football moves to make now<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">An exciting story-line from Week 8 is the remarkable play of the 2014 rookie wide receiver class. I called this before the season, and this is going to be true in a landslide - we are watching the greatest rookie wide receiver class in "fantasy history" and it sure does look like the greatest receiver class ever at this pace. <b>Sammy Watkins </b>(Buffalo), <b>Kelvin Benjamin </b>(Carolina), <b>Brandin Cooks </b>(New Orleans) and <b>Allen Robinson </b>(Jacksonville) are all in the Top 25 among receivers this season, and several more rookie receivers made their mark this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First up, and I mentioned him as a player to add last week, <b>Donte Moncrief </b>(Indianapolis) clearly made the most of his opportunity this week with Reggie Wayne out. Moncrief is likely your top waiver claim this week if he is still available after racking up 113 yards and a score on 7 receptions. Moncrief led the Colts in targets as well (12). Bear in mind that Reggie Wayne will be back soon, but Moncrief is too big of a play-maker for the Colts to not get on the field. Moncrief reminds me of Dez Bryant and Moncrief is a true “physical specimen”. For you Combine fans, Moncrief ran a 4.40 in the 40-yard dash this year (3rd-best among receivers), he also finished 3rd in the Vertical Jump among receivers (with a 39.5" jump) and Moncrief had the best Broad Jump of anyone at the Combine (an impressive 11'0"). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The next rookie receiver, former Clemson and now Pittsburgh Steeler receiver <b>Martavis Bryant </b>looked mighty impressive Sunday catching two touchdowns, and he has three scores over the last two weeks. Bryant was considered raw coming out of college (he had just 34 receptions last year) but he is making a solid contribution with 12 targets over the last two weeks. Bryant gives Ben Roethlisberger something none of the team's other receivers can offer - size. Bryant may be a little hit or miss on any given week but he is clear-cut must add. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Rounding up the rookie call-out, Arizona's <b>John Brown </b>is also a must add too if he's available. Brown has seen 6+ targets in four of his past five games and he should be more consistent as the season wears on (assuming Carson Palmer can stay healthy).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Jonas Gray </b>(New England) last week and he in fact looks to have locked down the power back role for New England with Stevan Ridely out for the season. Although Gray had 86 yards this week, he's still more of a low-end option at the end of the day who won't add to this total in the passing game. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">No Reggie Bush this week, no problem. <b>Theo Riddick </b>(Detroit) stepped in and collected 8 receptions. Bush will likely be back however after the Lions' Week 9 BYE week although Riddick still is worth adding in deeper leagues. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In somewhat of a surprise move, Bernard Pierce was a healthy scratch this week as the Ravens fired up <b>Lorenzo Taliaferro </b>instead. Taliaferro got the call around the end-zone and delivered two scores. Especially in touchdown-heavy scoring formats, Taliaferro is worth adding. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In St. Louis, Brian Quick will be out for the season leaving <b>Kenny Britt </b>to slide into the team’s #1 receiver role and <b>Stedman Bailey </b>will likely start on the other side. Bailey had his moments last year as a rookie and can add some depth as a potential flex. I mentioned <b>Tavon Austin </b>last week. Austin is still the top Rams' fantasy receiver to own. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Take a look and make sure no one has cut tight end <b>Kyle Rudolph </b>(Minnesota). He should be back soon, maybe this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last - and anything but least - add running back <b>Charles Sims </b>(Tampa Bay). Sims is set to be reactivated from Injured Reserve this week. Doug Martin has under-whelmed and with a 1-6 record it is time for the Buccaneers to starting turning to the future. Sims draws Matt Forte comparisons and Sims in particular is an exceptional receiving running back (Sims averaged 10.4 yards per catch in college, an exceptionally high number for a running back, and on 142 receptions in college). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Other fantasy notes </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's pretty amazing - <b>Ahmad Bradshaw </b>(Indianapolis) is on pace for a cool 16 TDs. Bradshaw returns to face his former team the N.Y. Giants on Monday Night Football this coming week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Geno Smith has been benched (after yet three more interceptions - in the first quarter). <b>Michael Vick </b>(35) will make his first start as a Jet although at Arrowhead doesn't sound too inviting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Antonio Brown </b>(Pittsburgh) simply didn't get enough love on fantasy draft day. Brown is currently the No. 1 fantasy receiver, and in a runaway. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Mark Ingram </b>(New Orleans) was finally unleashed this week with a career-best 24 carries and he responded with a lethal career-best 172 yards rushing. Perhaps head coach Sean Payton will finally let the former Heisman Trophy winner be a franchise back for the Saints. Ingram is in the final year of his contract and playing for a big payday down the stretch. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-44898856449072267892014-10-23T11:00:00.000-04:002014-10-23T11:00:03.703-04:00Week 8 fantasy football rankings<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">1 Peyton Manning, Denver vs. San Diego </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">2 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay at New Orleans </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">3 Drew Brees, New Orleans vs. Green Bay </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">4 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis at Pittsburgh </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">5 Tony Romo, Dallas vs. Washington ...Romo has had multiple TDs passing in five straight games</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">6 Nick Foles, Philadelphia at Arizona ...Foles returns to Arizona, the state where he played college ball, off a BYE and the passing game is where to attack the Cardinals defense</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">7 Tom Brady, New England vs. Chicago </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">8 Philip Rivers, San Diego at Denver </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">9 Matthew Stafford, Detroit at Atlanta </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">10 Russell Wilson, Seattle at Carolina ...Wilson became the first quarterback ever last week to throw for 300+ yards and run for 100+ in a game last week</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">11 Cam Newton, Carolina vs. Seattle </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">12 Jay Cutler, Chicago at New England </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">13 Ryan Tannehill, Miami at Jacksonville </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">14 Carson Palmer, Arizona vs. Philadelphia ...Palmer faced the Eagles late last year and threw for 302 yards with 3 TDs</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">15 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs. Indianapolis ...The Colts allow the second fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">16 Matt Ryan, Atlanta vs. Detroit ...Ryan struggles on the road (how about in London?) while Detroit allows the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">17 Alex Smith, Kansas City vs. St. Louis ...St. Louis allows the second most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">18 Joe Flacco, Baltimore at Cincinnati </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">19 Kyle Orton, Buffalo at N.Y. Jets ...The Jets allow the most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks</span></span></div>
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<st1:state><st1:place><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">20 Andy Dalton, Cincinnati vs. Baltimore</span></span></st1:place></st1:state></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">1 Matt Forte, Chicago at New England </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">2 Arian Foster, Houston at Tennessee </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">3 DeMarco Murray, Dallas vs. Washington ...Murray is on pace to finish the season with 2,087 rushing yards</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">4 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City vs. St. Louis </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">5 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh vs. Indianapolis </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">6 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia at Arizona </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">7 Shane Vereen, New England vs. Chicago </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">8 Ronnie Hillman, Denver vs. San Diego </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">9 Joique Bell, Detroit at Atlanta ...Joique Bell is easily the healthiest Detroit running back and gets a soft match-up (no teams allows more fantasy points to running backs than Atlanta)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">10 Andre Ellington, Arizona vs. Philadelphia </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">11 Lamar Miller, Miami at Jacksonville </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">12 Jerick McKinnon, Minnesota at Tampa Bay ...Tampa allows the 4th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in the NFL</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">13 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle at Carolina </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">14 Ben Tate, Cleveland vs. Oakland </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">15 Ahmad Bradshaw, Indianapolis at Pittsburgh </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">16 Branden Oliver, San Diego at Denver </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">17 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay at New Orleans </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">18 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati vs. Baltimore ...Bernard has faced the Ravens three times and did little on the ground, although he has 19 receptions in those three games</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">19 Doug Martin, Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">20 Mark Ingram, New Orleans vs. Green Bay </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">21 Trent Richardson, Indianapolis at Pittsburgh ...Richardson (hamstring) needs to be monitored</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">22 Alfred Morris, Washington at Dallas </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">23 Tre Mason, St. Louis at Kansas City </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">24 Chris Ivory, N.Y. Jets vs. Buffalo </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">25 Darren McFadden, Oakland at Cleveland ...McFadden looks to be setting in as the Raiders' starting running back</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">26 Denard Robinson, Jacksonville vs. Miami ...Robinson got the start and performed well enough for sure to get another shot this week</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">27 Reggie Bush, Detroit at Atlanta ...Bush (ankle) says he will play but he may be a limited</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">28 Justin Forsett, Baltimore at Cincinnati </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">29 Anthony Dixon, Buffalo at N.Y. Jets ...Dixon will join Bryce Brown as the new 1-2 tandem in Buffalo with Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller sidelined</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">30 Bishop Sankey, Tennessee vs. Houston</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">1 Dez Bryant, Dallas vs. Washington </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">2 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay at New Orleans ...New Orleans allows the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">3 Demaryius Thomas, Denver vs. San Diego ...Thomas has caught 26 passes for 521 yards and 5 TDs in his last three games</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">4 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh vs. Indianapolis ...You don't sit Antonio Brown, but Indianapolis is allowing the fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers in the NFL</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">5 Randall Cobb, Green Bay at New Orleans </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">6 Golden Tate, Detroit at Atlanta ...Tate is on pace for 109 reception, 1,483 yards</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">7 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis at Pittsburgh </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">8 Julio Jones, Atlanta vs. Detroit </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">9 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago at New England ...Will Darrelle Revis be on Jeffery or Brandon Marshall?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">10 Michael Floyd, Arizona vs. Philadelphia </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">11 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina vs. Seattle </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">12 Mike Wallace, Miami at Jacksonville ...Wallace has scored a touchdown in 5 of 6 games</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">13 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia at Arizona </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">14 Brandon Marshall, Chicago at New England ...Marshall has finished under 50 yards in five of his last six games</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">15 Steve Smith, Baltimore at Cincinnati </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">16 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">17 Andre Johnson, Houston at Tennessee </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">18 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver vs. San Diego </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">19 Mike Evans, Tampa Bay vs. Minnesota ...Fresh off a BYE, great match-up - look for Evans to outperform</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">20 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo at N.Y. Jets </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">21 Marques Colston, New Orleans vs. Green Bay </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">22 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston at Tennessee </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">23 Terrance Williams, Dallas vs. Washington </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">24 Keenan Allen, San Diego at Denver </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">25 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets vs. Buffalo </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">26 Doug Baldwin, Seattle at Carolina </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">27 Pierre Garcon, Washington at Dallas ...Boom or bust - Garcon has four games over 13 PPR points, three games under 5 PPR points</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">28 Brandin Cooks, New Orleans vs. Green Bay </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">29 Roddy White, Atlanta vs. Detroit </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">30 A.J. Green, Cincinnati vs. Baltimore ...Green's status for Week 8 (toe) needs to be monitored</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">31 DeSean Jackson, Washington at Dallas ...Dallas is allowing the 2nd-fewest fantasy points to opposing receivers in the NFL</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">32 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona vs. Philadelphia </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">33 Julian Edelman, New England vs. Chicago </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">34 Kenny Stills, New Orleans vs. Green Bay </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">35 Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota at Tampa Bay ...If ever there was a week - Tampa allows the 2nd-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">36 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati vs. Baltimore </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">37 Brandon LaFell, New England vs. Chicago </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">38 Wes Welker, Denver vs. San Diego </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">39 Kendall Wright, Tennessee vs. Houston ...Oddly, Wright has been scoring in bunches this year (4), but has just 32 receptions</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">40 Torrey Smith, Baltimore at Cincinnati </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">41 Allen Robinson, Jacksonville vs. Miami </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">42 Jordan Matthews, Philadelphia at Arizona ...Coming off a BYE, I like Matthews to outperform some this week</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">43 Percy Harvin, N.Y. Jets vs. Buffalo ...Will be interesting, Harvin will make his N.Y. Jets debut although expect him to start slow as he learns the new offense</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">44 Andrew Hawkins, Cleveland vs. Oakland </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">45 Justin Hunter, Tennessee vs. Houston ...Getting rookie QB Zach Mettenberger under center should help Hunter connect with some longer passes given Mettenberger's strong arm</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">46 Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City vs. St. Louis </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">47 Malcom Floyd, San Diego at Denver </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">48 Davante Adams, Green Bay at New Orleans </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">49 James Jones, Oakland at Cleveland </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">1 Julius Thomas, Denver vs. San Diego </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">2 Rob Gronkowski, New England vs. Chicago </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">3 Greg Olsen, Carolina vs. Seattle ...Seattle is allowing the 3rd-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in the NFL</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">6 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis at Pittsburgh </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">9 Jordan Reed, Washington at Dallas ...Dallas is allowing the 2nd-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in the NFL</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">11 Owen Daniels, Baltimore at Cincinnati ...Cincinnati is allowing the most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in the NFL</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">15 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh vs. Indianapolis </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">10 Blair Walsh, Minnesota at Tampa Bay </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">13 Billy Cundiff, Cleveland vs. Oakland </span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-12508455207161572822014-10-21T13:00:00.000-04:002014-10-21T15:19:50.857-04:00Week 8 fantasy football moves to make now<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Week 7 brought us some great, close games with dramatic endings, new injuries that will re-shape the fantasy football landscape, some familiar faces continuing to do extraordinary things, and a record-breaking clinic in Denver. Major congratulations to <b>Peyton Manning </b>who has set the all-time NFL record for most passing TDs in a career. When Manning is done, it's seems unlikely we will see that record touched in our lifetime. Like Jerry Rice on touchdowns scored, Manning will be in his own stratosphere where he's done. For me, I have been playing fantasy football for 25 years and not only cheered or jeered for all of Brett Favre's then record 508 TD passes but now all of Peyton Manning's 510. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before we even get into the action, the week started off with a bang as <b>Percy Harvin </b>was suddenly traded from Seattle to the N.Y. Jets. Despite a hefty price to acquire Harvin (including a 1st round pick) and paying him a ton of money (including a $12M signing bonus), the Seahawks has had enough. <b>Doug Baldwin </b>is a high-target free agent pickup if he's available. Baldwin was miscast as a perimeter receiver. He's much more comfortable in the slot and we saw this week with a 7-catch, 100+ yard game and a score. Rookie <b>Paul Richardson </b>also should be on the radar. Richardson quietly had 4 receptions this week and he should be a benefactor of more playing time with the Harvin trade. At Colorado in college, amazingly, Richardson average length of touchdown exceeded 40 yards on 21 scores. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Buffalo Bills came into the day with a tandem of starting running backs in one of the league's most run-centric offenses. What the Bills left with is a lot of uncertainty and the icing on the bitter cake for C.J. Spiller's disappointing season. The Bills lost both Fred Jackson (groin) and Spiller (broken collarbone) in a short span Sunday, and both were removed from the field on carts. Jackson will likely be out about a month while Spiller is done for the year. Journeyman <b>Anthony Dixon </b>filled in and may start but <b>Bryce Brown</b> (4.6 yards per carry career average) has more upside (Brown had two straight games of 160+ rushing yards back in 2012). Both should be owned. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jacksonville continues to look for a spark to help their ground game and for a week they found one in former Michigan quarterback <b>Denard Robinson </b>who darted through the Cleveland defense for 127 yards and a touchdown. I don't personally expect this performance to be the norm, especially considering Jacksonville's upcoming schedule, but nonetheless Robinson made a big statement and is a also must add if you are looking for running back help. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Jonas Gray </b>looks to be New England’s #2 RB for now. He had just three carries last week but Brandon Bolden had zero, and Gray played on 12 snaps. It's hard to guess New England running back splits on any given week but if you are desperate Gray is worth a look with Stevan Ridely out for the season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The Rams backfield may finally becoming clearer as <b>Tre Mason</b> (St. Louis) looks to have taken the reigns. Mason got the start this week and played very well helping the Rams to defeat the Seahawks at home (averaging 4.7 yards per carry against Seattle). Mason touched the ball 18 times versus 7 for Benny Cunningham, while Zac Stazy didn't even log a carry. Mason has big-time upside and he should hands-down be the #1 waiver claim if he is available. Mason gets to top speed quickly and despite his size he has a nose for the endzone (Mason scored 24 times for Auburn last year and he broke Bo Jackson's single-season Auburn rushing record last year with 1,816 yards en route to being named 2013 SEC Offensive Player of the Year). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Sticking with the Rams, <b>Tavon Austin </b>has been a major disappointment thus far in the NFL, especially as Austin was the first receiver selected in the 2013 NFL Draft as the 8th overall pick (who St. Louis traded up to get). Austin hasn't done a ton but he is getting consistent touches at least (including 8 carries the last two weeks). He's worth a deep roster stash. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Donte Moncrief</b> (Indianapolis) played more snaps than <b>Hakeem Nicks </b>this week (23-19), perhaps setting the stage for Moncrief to get more snaps in the second half of the season. Moncrief has a tremendous amount of upside and it looks as though Reggie Wayne will miss a few weeks. Definitely take a flier on Moncrief if he is available in your league. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In Cleveland, wide receiver <b>Andrew Hawkins </b>collected his first-ever 100-yard game in the NFL. Hawkins remains a solid fantasy asset (although he has yet to score a touchdown this season). <b>Josh Gordon </b>shouldn't be on your waiver wire, and if he is on a roster in your league you may be able to acquire him from a team needing fantasy production now. Gordon is eligible to return Week 12. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Robert Griffin III</b> (Washington) is close to returning to the field from his dislocated ankle. Make sure he isn't on the waiver wire as he could be a nice boost and still has upside. RG3 was back on the practice last week and there is a chance he could return for this week's game against Dallas on Monday Night Football. Washington's offense remains littered with a lot of offensive weapons to make noise. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I don't see <b>Geno Smith </b>(N.Y. Jets) as a fantasy starter, but he has to get a significant positive bump with the Percy Harvin trade. Smith does come off a game where he failed to turn the ball over for the first time this season, he's adding to the bottom line with some rushing yards (Smith is on pace for 318 yards rushing this season) and Smith now has a nice collection of pass-catchers in Harvin, Eric Decker and Jace Amaro.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you're looking for a better tight end option, <b>Gavin Escobar </b>(Dallas) could offer some upside down the stretch. Escobar comes off a 2-touchdown game and now has three scores on the season (versus one score for Jason Witten). However, Escobar still is going to be a hit or miss in terms of workload as Escobar isn't likely to overtake Witten this season. It's may seem odd, but Witten doesn't really need to be owned right now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Also, major congratulations to <b>DeMarco Murray </b>who has run for 100+ yards in seven straight games to start the season, breaking a Jim Brown record that had lasted for 56 years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Your scoring leader for the week was none other than <b>Russell Wilson </b>of the (surprise!) .500 Seattle Seahawks. Wilson overcame a slow start against a rejuvenated Rams front seven to throw for 313 yards and two touchdowns, while again rushing for over 100 yards (106) and another touchdown. The 300-yard passing and 100-yard rushing performance was the first in NFL history!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Ronnie Hillman </b>(Denver) again looked excellent on the ground. I don't see any way Montee Ball gets his job back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I have been talking about the uniquely gifted rookie receiver class of 2014 all off-season and this year. They are having tremendous impact. <b>Sammy Watkins </b>(Buffalo) and <b>Odell Beckham Jr. </b>(N.Y. Giants) both had two scores this week while <b>Allen Robinson </b>(Jacksonville) found the end zone for the first time in his career against the Browns. Robinson is averaging 8.3 targets per game since Week 2 has quickly become a solid low-end #3 starting fantasy receiver. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-68424834465891915452014-10-16T11:00:00.000-04:002014-10-18T11:12:15.335-04:00Week 7 fantasy football rankings<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;">Below are Week 7 fantasy football rankings based on potential performance in this week's games for quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, kicker and team defense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Peyton Manning, Denver vs. San Francisco ...Manning needs just 3 TDs to set the NFL record for most passing TDs in a career (Brett Favre in lead at 508, Manning at 506)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Philip Rivers, San Diego vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Cam Newton, Carolina at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Jay Cutler, Chicago vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;">8 Drew Brees, New Orleans at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. New Orleans ...Detroit offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi goes against his former Saints</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Tony Romo, Dallas vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Matt Ryan, Atlanta at Baltimore ...Matt Ryan and the Falcons are now 0-3 on the road, travel to Baltimore this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Joe Flacco, Baltimore vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Tom Brady, New England vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Carson Palmer, Arizona at Oakland ..."Revenge game" - Palmer returns to Oakland</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Russell Wilson, Seattle at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Andy Dalton, Cincinnati at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Ryan Tannehill, Miami at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Kirk Cousins, Washington vs. Tennessee </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 DeMarco Murray, Dallas vs. N.Y. Giants ...Murray has now tied Jim Brown's NFL record opening the season with six </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;">straight 100-yard games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Matt Forte, Chicago vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Arian Foster, Houston at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Andre Ellington, Arizona at Oakland ...Carson Palmer targeted Ellington 9 times last week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Branden Oliver, San Diego vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Reggie Bush, Detroit vs. New Orleans ...Big "revenge match-up" - Bush faces his former Saints team</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Justin Forsett, Baltimore vs. Atlanta ...Forsett is averaging an amazing 6.4 yards per carry this season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Lamar Miller, Miami at Chicago ...It's all Lamar Miller with Knowshon Moreno out for the season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Alfred Morris, Washington vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Ben Tate, Cleveland at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Ahmad Bradshaw, Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Jerick McKinnon, Minnesota at Buffalo ...McKinnon looks to have taken over as starter, although Minnesota has said they want to give Matt Asiata more work than they did last week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Andre Williams, N.Y. Giants at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Ronnie Hillman, Denver vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Joique Bell, Detroit vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">21 Fred Jackson, Buffalo vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">22 Shane Vereen, New England vs. N.Y. Jets ...With Stevan Ridley out for the season, will Vereen get more work?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">23 Pierre Thomas, New Orleans at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">24 Frank Gore, San Francisco at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">25 Bishop Sankey, Tennessee at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">26 Trent Richardson, Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">27 Antone Smith, Atlanta at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">28 Isaiah Crowell, Cleveland at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">29 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">30 Chris Ivory, N.Y. Jets at New England </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Brandon Marshall, Chicago vs. Miami ...Grudge match - Marshall gets to go against Miami this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina at Green Bay ...Call it a hunch but Benjamin is due for a 2-TD game against banged up Green Bay secondary (assuming Benjamin passes his concussion protocal but it looks likely)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Julio Jones, Atlanta at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Demaryius Thomas, Denver vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Dez Bryant, Dallas vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Steve Smith, Baltimore vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Golden Tate, Detroit vs. New Orleans ...The Tate ranking is assuming Calvin Johnson is out again this week </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Randall Cobb, Green Bay vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 DeSean Jackson, Washington vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Brandin Cooks, New Orleans at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Michael Floyd, Arizona at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Mike Wallace, Miami at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Andre Johnson, Houston at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">21 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">22 Odell Beckham Jr. , N.Y. Giants at Dallas ...Beckham will take over for Victor Cruz (out for the year)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">23 Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">24 Keenan Allen, San Diego vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">25 Roddy White, Atlanta at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">26 Terrance Williams, Dallas vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">27 Marques Colston, New Orleans at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">28 Pierre Garcon, Washington vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">29 Torrey Smith, Baltimore vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">30 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">31 James Jones, Oakland vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">32 Julian Edelman, New England vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">33 Andre Holmes, Oakland vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">34 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">35 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">36 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">37 Justin Hunter, Tennessee at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">38 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">39 Doug Baldwin, Seattle at St. Louis ...Baldwin should have a more prominent role with Percy Harvin traded</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">40 Davante Adams, Green Bay vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">41 Kendall Wright, Tennessee at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">42 Allen Robinson, Jacksonville vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">43 Wes Welker, Denver vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">44 Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">45 Andrew Hawkins, Cleveland at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">46 Brandon LaFell, New England vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">47 Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">48 Brian Quick, St. Louis vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">49 Markus Wheaton, Pittsburgh vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">50 Robert Woods, Buffalo vs. Minnesot</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;">a</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Julius Thomas, Denver vs. San Francisco ...Thomas is on pace to break Randy Moss' single-season record of 23 receiving TDs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Rob Gronkowski, New England vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Jordan Cameron, Cleveland at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Greg Olsen, Carolina at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Martellus Bennett, Chicago vs. Miami ...After scoring 4 TDs in the first three games, Bennett has gone three straight games without a TD</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Jordan Reed, Washington vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Travis Kelce, Kansas City at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Delanie Walker, Tennessee at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Antonio Gates, San Diego vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Jason Witten, Dallas vs. N.Y. Giants ...Witten is on pace for a meager 637 yards receiving</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Vernon Davis, San Francisco at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Jace Amaro, N.Y. Jets at New England ...Amaro comes into Week 7 comes off a 10-catch game</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Clay Harbor, Jacksonville vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Owen Daniels, Baltimore vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Tim Wright, New England vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Eric Ebron, Detroit vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Jared Cook, St. Louis vs. Seattle </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Justin Tucker, Baltimore vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Stephen Gostkowski, New England vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Chandler Catanzaro, Arizona at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Dan Bailey, Dallas vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Nick Novak, San Diego vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Steven Hauschka, Seattle at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Robbie Gould, Chicago vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Dan Carpenter, Buffalo vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Mason Crosby, Green Bay vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Matt Prater, Detroit vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Billy Cundiff, Cleveland at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Brandon McManus, Denver vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Graham Gano, Carolina at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Matt Bryant, Atlanta at Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Phil Dawson, San Francisco at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Caleb Sturgis, Miami at Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Blair Walsh, Minnesota at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Shayne Graham, New Orleans at Detroit </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Seattle DT, Seattle at St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 New England DT, New England vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Cleveland DT, Cleveland at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Buffalo DT, Buffalo vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Arizona DT, Arizona at Oakland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Denver DT, Denver vs. San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 San Diego DT, San Diego vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Chicago DT, Chicago vs. Miami </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Houston DT, Houston at Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Washington DT, Washington vs. Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Baltimore DT, Baltimore vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Detroit DT, Detroit vs. New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Minnesota DT, Minnesota at Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Tennessee DT, Tennessee at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Dallas DT, Dallas vs. N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Green Bay DT, Green Bay vs. Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 New Orleans DT, New Orleans at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Jacksonville DT, Jacksonville vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Pittsburgh DT, Pittsburgh vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Miami DT, Miami at Chicago </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;">For full Week 7 rankings, click <a href="http://fantasyfootballwarehouse.com/warehouse-week-7-fantasy-rankings/">here</a> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;">to access at Fantasy Football Warehouse...</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-64832634363798855942014-10-14T07:00:00.000-04:002014-10-15T11:09:26.661-04:00Week 7 fantasy football moves to make now<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week I highlighted new running backs bursting onto the scene of major fantasy football relevance last week and that they did. This week, we have our first real big season-ending injuries as Victor Cruz and Stevan Ridley both go down for the season. Below are some of the top pickup options if available in your leagues. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Branden Oliver</b> (San Diego) draws his final spotlight here if he is still somehow available (he was only 78 percent owned in Yahoo leagues coming into the week). Oliver ignited for another 124 yards this past week. Going forward, I don't see much rationale why the Chargers would bench Oliver when Ryan Mathews comes back. Oliver is a big-time hold. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Ronnie Hillman</b> (Denver) got the start and left no question as to who is the main back for the Broncos this week. Hillman had 24 attempts to just 8 for Juwan Anderson (and C.J. Anderson didn’t get a touch). Hillman gets a tough draw this week against the 49ers but he will be hard to bench. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another week, another long, sudden <b>Antone Smith</b> touchdown for the Falcons - it's unreal. Smith is a Top 7 or so running back on the season depending on your rules, and he's touched the ball just 23 times. I recommend Smith a few weeks back and I will keep playing him as a flex in leagues until he stops scoring 50-yard touchdowns every week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I recommended getting <b>Storm Johnson</b> (Jacksonville) on the radar last Tuesday and he drew the start. Pretty uneventful as it turned out, just 21 yards on ten attempts (although he scored). Still, Johnson will probably start again this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Is it time to "Feed the Crow" in Cleveland? Rookie <b>Isaiah Crowell</b> continues to look like he could be an elite running back and would be a good trade target. Crowell averages 5.4 yards per carry with 4 touchdowns on the season. This week, at Jacksonville, maybe they see what he can do with 15-20 carries (Crowell collected 77 yards on 11 carries this past week). It sure would be fun to see what he can do with a full workload. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With Steven Ridley out for the year in New England, opportunity comes a-knocking for some running back. Perhaps Shane Vereen gets more involved, but I doubt it as he’s really disappointed on the season. I would put fliers out on <b>Brandon Bolden</b> and <b>James White</b>. Bolden will be the more popular pickup but give me White to have a chance to surprise here. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">New York Giant rookie receiver <b>Odell Beckham Jr.</b> became a must add last week after breaking out in his first game of action, and Beckham becomes an even whiter hot prospect this week with Victor Cruz (knee) now out for the year. Beckham instantly slides into the Victor Cruz slot for the Giants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Last week, <b>Davante Adams</b> (Green Bay) was spotlighted as a rookie who has not really busted out yet, but could on any given week - that has happened. Adams posted a career-best six receptions and 77 yards this past week. Adams is a legit fantasy option on any given week as a weapon for the Packers in the passing game, who play mainly in three wide receiver sets. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Andre Holmes</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> (Oakland) should be a high-priority target this week. Since the Raiders fired Dennis Allen as head coach, Holmes has been spotlighted in the offense and collected 3 TDs on 9 receptions over the last two games. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's hard to ignore the stats that ex-Panther <b>Brandon LaFell</b> (New England) put up this week, and delivering a few really nice plays. That's two out of three weeks that LaFell has hit for big fantasy production. He is probably going to be really unpredictable, but LaFell has some WR3 appeal. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If <b>Carson Palmer</b> (Arizona) was dropped in your leagues, he becomes an instant waiver-wire target. Palmer has on-going risk with the nerve damage that sidelined him, but Palmer has low-end QB1 potential on any given week if he’s starting.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jimmy Graham (New Orleans) will be sidelined for a few weeks with a shoulder injury. Both <b>Ben Watson</b> and <b>Josh Hill</b> have some short-term value while Graham is sidelined. The Saints will also get <b>Mark Ingram</b> back this week and perhaps they get <b>Kenny Stills</b> more involved to help pick up the slack with Graham is out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Is <b>DeMarco Murray</b> (Dallas) one of the greatest running backs in the history of the NFL? The statistics certainly would suggest it. Murray leaves Week 6 with 100-plus yards rushing in six straight games to the start season – only he and Jim Brown can say that. Murray goes for the NFL record Sunday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Julius Thomas</b> (Denver) is on pace for a ridiculous 28.8 TDs this season, while <b>Matt Forte</b> (Chicago) is on pace for 123 receptions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Malcolm Floyd</b> (San Diego) easily leads all receivers at 21.3 yards per completion (minimum 10 receptions). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Steve Smith</b> (Baltimore) continues his torrid pace (another touchdown, another 100-yard game) - Smith is on pace for a 93/1528/11 season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How about that <b>Cam Newton</b> (Carolina), who roared back onto the scene in a big way this week, finally dusting off his legs and putting together the highest single fantasy output of the week. Cam remains a must start this week in an attractive and interesting match-up at Green Bay. Check back Thursday for Week 7 rankings! </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-82522971187749231862014-10-07T13:08:00.000-04:002014-10-07T13:08:58.591-04:00Week 6 fantasy football moves to make now<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What a Week 6 with Peyton Manning setting personal bests, Tom Brady and the Patriots re-grouping and standing tall against Cincinnati on prime time, the Panthers pushing to 3-2 and alone atop the chaotic NFC South and new running backs bursting onto the scene of major fantasy football relevance. Let's start with the prime new running backs you will want to aggressively try to add in your waivers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First, welcome <b>Branden Oliver</b> (San Diego) who was the top fantasy running back this week. Especially if you are in need of a running back shot to the arm, I would say go all in with waiver dollars more or less to acquire Oliver. This kid is for real. I spotlighted him two weeks ago to pick up. The undrafted free agent out of Buffalo racked up 114 rushing yards off just 19 carries, caught four passes for 68 yards and scored two touchdowns this week. Donald Brown went down with a concussion and Ryan Mathews is still out for a few more games. Oliver has drawn comparisons to Darren Sproles because he's short and wears the same number, but Oliver is more powerful than the former Charger.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Rashad Jennings was bound to suffer some sort of injury due to his workload and that happened Sunday, although Jennings avoided major injury (sprained MCL). He will be out a few weeks leaving <b>Andre Williams</b> to be the lead back in the meantime for the Giants, including a nice match-up this week at Philadelphia. Williams is a downhill runner with tremendous power and he can deliver punishment. Williams was the recipient of the 2013 Doak Walker Award as the nation's top running back last year at Boston College with 2,177 rushing yards, the 5th-most in a season in FBS history. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Montee Ball (Denver) was knocked out with a groin injury against the Cardinals, and fantasy GMs are probably glad they won't need to play him anytime soon. <b>Ronnie Hillman</b> will get the start and he is a priority add for this week as well. Hillman rushed for 64 yards after becoming the featured back this past week after Ball left the game. If nothing else, Hillman has a lot more speed and wiggle. <b>C.J. Anderson </b>was a healthy scratch this past week (mainly as he doesn't play special teams) but he will figure heavily as well and Anderson could end up as the starter down the road (and Anderson arguably has more upside). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Another week, another long, sudden <b>Antone Smith</b> touchdown for the Falcons - I also spotlighted Smith two weeks ago for pick-up and will do so again this week. Smith now has four long touchdowns and he is one of the top fantasy running backs in any scoring format (especially touchdown-heavy formats of course), and despite the fact that he's touched the ball just 17 times! How does Atlanta not give this guy more work and just sees what happens at this point? It's unreal. Falcons' Head Coach Mike Smith did say after Sunday’s game that, "We need to have more plays designed for Antone."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Get <b>Storm Johnson</b> (Jacksonville) on your radar. Jacksonville needs all the offensive sparks it can get and Johnson was easily their best back this last week albeit on limited touches (27 yards rushing on four carries). Johnson runs hard and has a nice combination of vision and quick feet, and he also is solid out of the backfield as a receiver. As an added plus, Johnson was a teammate of Blake Bortles at the University of Central Florida. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Zac Stazy (St. Louis) left the game against the Eagles in the third quarter with a calf injury and was immediately shut down for the rest of the game. <b>Benny Cunningham</b> filled in just fine collecting 71 total yards on ten touches and a rushing touchdown. Stacy however is not expected to miss Week 6 (but Cunningham remains a good addition). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">If you miss out on all those guys, <b>George Winn</b> could get the start in Detroit pending the status of Reggie Bush (ankle) and Joique Bell (concussion). Winn took his 11 carries for 48 yards against a tough Bills run defense on Sunday, although Bush is expected to be available for Week 6. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Turning to other positions, New York Giant rookie receiver <b>Odell Beckham Jr.</b> is a must add if available as well. Beckham has a ton of talent (he was the 12th pick in this year's NFL Draft), and it was just a matter of getting over a hamstring injury to show it. In his NFL debut this week against Atlanta, Beckham caught four passes for 44 yards and caught the game-winning touchdown. The rapport between Beckham and Eli Manning should only improve as they get more time together on the field. Beckham missed nearly all of the summer and the first four games with the hamstring issues.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Speaking of rookie wide receivers, one that has not really busted out yet, but certainly could on any given week is <b>Davante Adams</b> (Green Bay). Adams scored his first NFL touchdown on Thursday night. While he caught just 1 of 4 targets, it was a blowout in which Aaron Rodgers threw just 17 times. Adams has the #3 wide receiver job for Green Bay locked down and Adams is just one injury away to either Randall Cobb or Jordy Nelson from major fantasy production. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It looks like it is time to start taking quarterback <b>Austin Davis</b> (St. Louis) a little more seriously. Davis turned in his second-straight 300-yard, 3-TD game on Sunday. He has good weapons and is slinging it. The only negative is the Rams have San Francisco and Seattle as their next two opponents. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tight ends <b>Luke Willson</b> (Seattle) and <b>Tim Wright</b> (New England) are your top two grabs at that position for the week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">There were three note-worthy NFL accomplishments this week as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In addition to throwing a career-best 477 yards this week, <b>Peyton Manning</b> collected his 500th, 501st, 502nd and 503rd career passing touchdowns. Only Manning and Brett Favre are in the 500-touchdown club. Favre currently leads the NFL record books at 508. Manning is going to demolish that record. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Tom Brady</b> re-grouped and led the Patriots to a nice win over the then-undefeated Cincinnati Bengals. Along the way, Brady passed the 50,000-yard plateau and is now at 50,232. Only six quarterbacks in NFL history can make that claim (Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, Drew Brees, John Elway and now Brady). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Wes Welker</b> collected seven receptions this week giving him 854 for his career. With it, Welker passed Rod Smith and Welker is now the leader for most receptions by an undrafted player in NFL history. Welker hasn't really got going in his two games back, but he remains a solid start in this Bronco offense (13 receptions, 118 yards and no touchdowns in two games). </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-88016529261295253252014-10-05T11:40:00.000-04:002014-10-05T11:40:41.927-04:00Week 5 fantasy football tips for your lineup<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Week 5 is here with just two teams on a BYE (Miami and Oakland who played in London last week), and off a week where the (once) great <b>Tom Brady</b> looked like he is swiftly ready for the fantasy football waiver wire (Brady is under 60 percent for the season on completion percentage and averaging a paltry 197.8 yards passing per game). I called this last week saying the heyday for Tom Brady has come and gone (and start <b>Blake Bortles</b> instead). So, let's continue to work to stay one step ahead! Here's a look at tips for Week 5 and sleepers to consider for your lineup. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>DeMarco Murray</b> has opened with four straight games to start the season with 100 rushing yards and score a rushing touchdown - it is truly rarified air. Jim Brown owns the record at 6 games, followed by O.J. Simpson (5), and then Emmitt Smith and now Murray at 4. Murray remains the top back in fantasy for Week 5. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Eli Manning</b> is finding his groove. It's not surprising that Manning started slow as the team installed a completing new offense new Ben McAdoo. Manning completed just 61% of his passes in Weeks 1 and 2 (that’s darn near Tom Brady levels!), but he’s completed 73% the last two weeks. He’s on fire and impossible not to start this week at home against the Falcons. Manning threw his 238th career touchdown last week, passing Jim Kelly and moving into 20th all-time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Staying with the Giants, I have running back <b>Rashad Jennings</b> as a Top 3 option this week. The Atlanta Falcons have been an absolute sieve on defense against the run (ranked 28th, including getting shredded for 241 yards last week at Minnesota). Jennings had just 13 carries in the Giants’ last game, but that was mainly due to that game being out of hand and letting rookie Andre Williams get some game action. Prior to that Jennings was averaging 25.3 touches per game. A full 10 days to rest since their last game is a plus as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Everything adds up here for <b>Matthew Stafford</b> to tear it up this week. Buffalo has been super stout against the run (4th against) while weak against the pass (27th against) - if Detroit is going to do damage, it will be via the air (especially with Joique Bell likely out with a concussion). Perhaps most importantly, Calvin Johnson should be back healthy, while Lions look to move to 4-1. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Look for <b>Cam Newton</b> to get his act together fantasy-wise a little this week. His ribs are another week healed and his ankle is reportedly feeling better as well - head coach Ron Rivera has said they plan to let Cam be Cam a little bit more this week. They need to after getting demolished last week against Steve Smith and the Baltimore Ravens. The Panthers have fallen to 2-2 and need to come out and get a win. I think they do so this week. <b>Kelvin Benjamin</b> is on pace for 84 receptions, 1,316 yards and 12 TDs for the season. Benjamin could have a 2-TD game in this one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Giovani Bernard</b> is simply a super safe elite back - he was the 14th-best running back in Week 1, the 3rd-best running back in Week 2, and the 8th-best running back in Week 3. He is also due to take one to the house. The Bengals are off a BYE and have had plenty of time to devise a gameplan, and did you see the way Jamaal Charles abused the Patriots defense last week? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Nick Novak</b> has now made 27 field goals in a row and is the number one kicker heading into Week 5. Keep him locked in your lineup – the Chargers don’t have their BYE week until Week 10. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Daily fantasy football</b>: My lineup from last week was a little middle-of-the-pack (Donald Brown was a brown banana in particular) so let’s work on a winner here. My Week 5 lineup is: QB Eli Manning ($7,300), RB DeMarco Murray ($9,000), RB Rashad Jennings ($7,200), WR Percy Harvin ($7,600), WR Kelvin Benjamin ($7,100), WR Sammy Watkins ($6,600), TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins ($4,700), K Steven Hauschka ($5,200), Philadelphia Defense ($5,300). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Percy Harvin</b> isn't a sleeper per se, but I think he is a sneaky play for a Top 10 week on Monday Night Football. The Seahawks have had a week off to prepare for this one and face a Washington team whose strength on defense is stopping the run. Look for Russell Wilson to Harvin to have a strong game. Washington has allowed 300-plus yards in back-to-back games and 82 points in their last two games. Harvin is also from Virginia so this is a bit of a homecoming game for him as an added wild card factor. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">With Mike Evans out for a few weeks there is an opportunity for targets for someone in Tampa. <b>Louis Murphy</b> should draw the start in his absence. Murphy saw 11 targets last week and converted six of them for 99 yards. He and Mike Glennon had a chance to work together on the reserve team. The other sleeper is tight end <b>Austin Seferian-Jenkins</b>, who saw 7 targets last week and played in all 71 snaps. This week’s game could be a shootout against the Saints, and they rank 30th against the pass. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am adding <b>Joe Flacco</b> here. Joe Flacco? Sleeper? Flacco has two 300-yard games on the season, and 7 touchdowns to just 2 interceptions - the Ravens likely will need to keep up with the Colts in the dome. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">St. Louis wide receiver (and former Appalachian State star) <b>Brian Quick</b> has come into his own here in his third year. He’s posted between 14-17 fantasy points every game this season and should be good for another solid game. He and Austin Davis have developed a nice rapport and the Rams will likely have plenty of snaps in this game playing against the Eagles and their up-tempo approach. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Someone has to carry the ball this week in Carolina and it looks like undrafted rookie <b>Darrin Reaves</b> will have to carry the bulk of the load this week. I certainly would prefer to have better options but if you are in a bind somehow Reaves should be available on your waiver wire. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Starting Cleveland Brown receivers may not sound super attractive but <b>Miles Austin</b> and <b>Andrew Hawkins</b> are both legit #3 fantasy receivers. Austin comes into Week 5 with touchdowns in back-to-back games and Hawkins is ranked 19th in targets among receivers (and despite already having had his BYE week). </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-90512641332418901002014-10-02T08:00:00.000-04:002014-10-02T08:00:09.747-04:00Week 5 fantasy football rankings<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Peyton Manning, Denver vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Drew Brees, New Orleans vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Matthew Stafford, Detroit vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Philip Rivers, San Diego vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Russell Wilson, Seattle at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Nick Foles, Philadelphia vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Jay Cutler, Chicago at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Matt Ryan, Atlanta at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Cam Newton, Carolina vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Tony Romo, Dallas vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Andy Dalton, Cincinnati at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Alex Smith, Kansas City at San Francisco ... Alex Smith makes his first return back to San Francisco since being traded to Kansas City</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Blake Bortles, Jacksonville vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Tom Brady, New England vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Joe Flacco, Baltimore at Indianapolis </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 DeMarco Murray, Dallas vs. Houston ... Murray has 100 yards rushing and a rushing TD in each of the first four games, only Jim Brown, O.J. Simpson and Emmitt Smith and now DeMarco Murray can make that claim </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Rashad Jennings, N.Y. Giants vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Matt Forte, Chicago at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Jamaal Charles, Kansas City at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Marshawn Lynch, Seattle at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Andre Ellington, Arizona at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Reggie Bush, Detroit vs. Buffalo ... Joique Bell (concussion is likely going to be out in Week 5)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Eddie Lacy, Green Bay vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Montee Ball, Denver vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Matt Asiata, Minnesota at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Zac Stacy, St. Louis at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Arian Foster, Houston at Dallas ... Foster remains less than 100% and questionable</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Ahmad Bradshaw, Indianapolis vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Darren Sproles, Philadelphia vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Frank Gore, San Francisco vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 C.J. Spiller, Buffalo at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Chris Ivory, N.Y. Jets at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">21 Doug Martin, Tampa Bay at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">22 Ben Tate, Cleveland at Tennessee ... Tate projects to make his return this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">23 Justin Forsett, Baltimore at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">24 Trent Richardson, Indianapolis vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">25 Bishop Sankey, Tennessee vs. Cleveland ... Sankey will reportedly get much more work this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">26 Fred Jackson, Buffalo at Detroit </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">27 Shane Vereen, New England vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">28 Alfred Morris, Washington vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">29 Pierre Thomas, New Orleans vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">30 Jeremy Hill, Cincinnati at New England </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Dez Bryant, Dallas vs. Houston ... Bryant has scored a TD in three straight games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Calvin Johnson, Detroit vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 A.J. Green, Cincinnati at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Jordy Nelson, Green Bay vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Demaryius Thomas, Denver vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Julio Jones, Atlanta at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Randall Cobb, Green Bay vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Kelvin Benjamin, Carolina vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Brandon Marshall, Chicago at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Emmanuel Sanders, Denver vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Alshon Jeffery, Chicago at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Percy Harvin, Seattle at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Victor Cruz, N.Y. Giants vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Steve Smith, Baltimore at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Michael Floyd, Arizona at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Jeremy Maclin, Philadelphia vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Wes Welker, Denver vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Andre Johnson, Houston at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">21 Keenan Allen, San Diego vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">22 Julian Edelman, New England vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">23 DeAndre Hopkins, Houston at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">24 Golden Tate, Detroit vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">25 Michael Crabtree, San Francisco vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">26 T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">27 Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">28 Brandin Cooks, New Orleans vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">29 Sammy Watkins, Buffalo at Detroit ... Kyle Orton under center should be an upgrade for Watkins</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">30 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">31 Roddy White, Atlanta at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">32 Andrew Hawkins, Cleveland at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">33 Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">34 Eric Decker, N.Y. Jets at San Diego </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">35 Terrance Williams, Dallas vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">36 Brian Quick, St. Louis at Philadelphia </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">37 Anquan Boldin, San Francisco vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">38 Markus Wheaton, Pittsburgh at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">39 Allen Robinson, Jacksonville vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">40 Marques Colston, New Orleans vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">41 Allen Hurns, Jacksonville vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">42 Eddie Royal, San Diego vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">43 Rueben Randle, N.Y. Giants vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">44 Pierre Garcon, Washington vs. Seattle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">45 Greg Jennings, Minnesota at Green Bay ... Grudge match opportunity for Jennings</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">46 Miles Austin, Cleveland at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">47 Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">48 John Brown, Arizona at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">49 Mohamed Sanu, Cincinnati at New England ... Marvin Jones was slated to return although he tweaked his ankle Wednesday and is TBD</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">50 Davante Adams, Green Bay vs. Minnesota </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Jimmy Graham, New Orleans vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Julius Thomas, Denver vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Martellus Bennett, Chicago at Carolina ... Wow, Bennett is the #1 tight end in fantasy after 4 weeks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Greg Olsen, Carolina vs. Chicago ... Olsen faces his former team</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Larry Donnell, N.Y. Giants vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Rob Gronkowski, New England vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Delanie Walker, Tennessee vs. Cleveland </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Travis Kelce, Kansas City at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Jordan Cameron, Cleveland at Tennessee ... The BYE week came at a good time for Cameron who should be back to full strength this week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Heath Miller, Pittsburgh at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Antonio Gates, San Diego vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Vernon Davis, San Francisco vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Jason Witten, Dallas vs. Houston ... Witten is on pace for just 624 yards</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Zach Ertz, Philadelphia vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Jordan Reed, Washington vs. Seattle ... Reed (hamstring) has a fair chance to return this week but a Monday night call makes him an iffy gamble</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Eric Ebron, Detroit vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Dwayne Allen, Indianapolis vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Tampa Bay at New Orleans </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Clay Harbor, Jacksonville vs. Pittsburgh </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Owen Daniels, Baltimore at Indianapolis </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Steven Hauschka, Seattle at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 Nick Novak, San Diego vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis vs. Baltimore </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Cody Parkey, Philadelphia vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Shaun Suisham, Pittsburgh at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Dan Bailey, Dallas vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Justin Tucker, Baltimore at Indianapolis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Phil Dawson, San Francisco vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 Mason Crosby, Green Bay vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Mike Nugent, Cincinnati at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 Stephen Gostkowski, New England vs. Cincinnati </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Chandler Catanzaro, Arizona at Denver </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Blair Walsh, Minnesota at Green Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Josh Brown, N.Y. Giants vs. Atlanta </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Brandon McManus, Denver vs. Arizona ... Arizona has allowed one field goal all year long for what it's worth</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Shayne Graham, New Orleans vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 Robbie Gould, Chicago at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Alex Henery, Detroit vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 Matt Bryant, Atlanta at N.Y. Giants </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Dan Carpenter, Buffalo at Detroit </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">1 Seattle DT, Seattle at Washington </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">2 San Diego DT, San Diego vs. N.Y. Jets </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">3 Philadelphia DT, Philadelphia vs. St. Louis </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">4 Denver DT, Denver vs. Arizona </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">5 Cleveland DT, Cleveland at Tennessee </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">6 Detroit DT, Detroit vs. Buffalo </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">7 Pittsburgh DT, Pittsburgh at Jacksonville </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">8 Buffalo DT, Buffalo at Detroit ... Jim Schwartz will return to Detroit as the Bills defensive coordinator</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">9 San Francisco DT, San Francisco vs. Kansas City </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">10 Cincinnati DT, Cincinnati at New England </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">11 New York Giants DT, N.Y. Giants vs. Atlanta ... The Giants lead the league with 7 INTs, and Atlanta lost two starting offensive lineman last week</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">12 Carolina DT, Carolina vs. Chicago </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">13 Chicago DT, Chicago at Carolina </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">14 Green Bay DT, Green Bay vs. Minnesota </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">15 Dallas DT, Dallas vs. Houston </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">16 Kansas City DT, Kansas City at San Francisco </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">17 New Orleans DT, New Orleans vs. Tampa Bay </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">18 Houston DT, Houston at Dallas </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">19 New England DT, New England vs. Cincinnati ... Andy Dalton has yet to take a sack this season</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: medium;">20 Tennessee DT, Tennessee vs. Cleveland </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: medium;"> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8649397302531343400.post-73092519311994383302014-09-30T12:17:00.000-04:002014-09-30T12:17:43.919-04:00Week 5 fantasy moves to make now<br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It is already officially that time of the season - coaches are being fired (Dennis Allen is out in Oakland) and quarterbacks are being benched (Kyle Orton will take over for an ineffective E.J. Manuel in Buffalo). Likewise, you may need to shake things up on your fantasy team. Let's take a look at some top targets heading into Week 5.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First let's take a look at quarterback. I spotlighted <b>Teddy Bridgewater</b> (Minnesota) and <b>Blake Bortles</b> (Jacksonville) last week so hopefully you already made the move. Rookies or not, they both look exceptional. If somehow they are still on your waiver wire, they are the prime quarterbacks to target. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Kyle Orton </b>will get the start in Buffalo. You had to see this one coming after Buffalo surprisingly signed Orton to a 2-year, $11M deal in late August, plus E.J. Manuel just doesn't look like a starting NFL quarterback. Through two seasons, Manuel has a career 58.6 completion percentage. Orton is worth adding for desperate teams. He was the 14th best fantasy quarterback in 2009 - still, I am saying only for desperate teams. The move should really help rookie receiver Sammy Watkins however. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Who is next to get benched? It could be Jets' quarterback Geno Smith, who threw his 5th interception of the season this week (and lost a fumble) in a 7-point home loss to the Lions. <b>Michael Vick</b> seems likely to get the nod at some point. This is football blasphemy and I am not saying this is anywhere near on the horizon, but Tom Brady looks washed up. In the later part of the season, it is possible the Patriots turn to rookie <b>Jimmy Garoppolo</b> - crazier things have happened. In Philadelphia, Nick Foles' job is safe, but he is taking a beating. <b>Mark Sanchez</b> could find himself with the keys to the Philadelphia offense at some point. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Jerick McKinnon</b> finally got some touches in Minnesota, and he looked exceptional. His athletic skills are on a completely different level than that of Matt Asiata. McKinnon carried the ball 18 times for 135 yards (7.5 yards per carry) and showed why he was a third-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft. That said, Asiata will still start (for now) but expect the workload to move closer to a 50/50 split. McKinnon is likely your top waiver wire claim this week if he is available in your league. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I mentioned <b>Lorenzo Taliaferro</b> last week and he remains a priority add if Taliaferro is still available (or he is a good trade target). Justin Forsett had the better fantasy game, but I would much rather have Taliaferro for the rest of the season based on his upside. Taliaferro led the Ravens with 15 carries and he scored a 1-yard TD this week. Bernard Pierce didn't see a single touch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The war of attrition that has decimated Carolina's backfield has left <b>Darrin Reaves</b> as the last man standing. Reaves has good size (5'10", 220 lbs.), but was unimpressive in Week 4 totaling just 26 yards on 12 carries (2.2 yards per carry). Games against Chicago next week and Green Bay in week seven might help the running game, but it's hard to get excited about a running back on a team that has yet to surpass 75 rushing yards in a game. Reaves is an emergency BYE week cover play at best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Marvin Jones</b> (Cincinnati) is slated to make his 2014 debut after recovering from a broken foot in pre-season. It's not the same offense as last year, but Jones scored 10 TDs last season. He is worth adding if on your waiver wire. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It's hard to know what the Raiders offense will look now that Dennis Allen is out (offensive line coach Tony Sparano is expected to be the interim head coach but there are some rumors that they are trying to woo Jon Gruden to come back), plus Derek Carr left Week 4 with a sprained MCL and a high-ankle sprain, but wide receiver <b>Andre Holmes</b> is a good deep sleeper. Rod Streater (foot surgery) is out and could be miss the season while Holmes got the start this week and collected 74 yards with a TD. Holmes has big-play potential. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In Tampa, Mike Evans injured his groin and he will be out a few weeks. <b>Louis Murphy</b> should draw the start in his absence. Murphy seemed to quickly earn the trust of quarterback Mike Glennon this week (they likely have been practicing together as backups), seeing 11 targets and converting six of them for 99 yards. Murphy is worth adding if you need BYE week help. The Evans injury, should also mean more targets for tight end <b>Austin Seferian-Jenkins </b>(he saw 7 pass targets against the Steelers and he played in 71-of-71 snaps this week). Give it a week to sink in, but Mike Evans will make for a good buy low target if an impatient owner doesn't want to wait this one out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Based on ownership numbers, fantasy owners are leery of trusting <b>Eddie Royal</b> (San Diego) after his torrid start in 2013 (10 receptions, 114 yards, five TDs in weeks one and two) led to diminishing returns as the season progressed. In 2014, Royal has done more of the same in weeks three and four with 13 receptions for 147 yards and four TDs. Royal should remain a viable target for Philip Rivers, but don't expect the TDs to continue to come in bunches. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><b>Jarius Wright</b> (Minnesota) showed to have a good rapport with Teddy Bridgewater (they also have been practicing together as backups). Wright was targeted 10 times this week and converted eight for 132 yards. Rookie QBs tend to rely on the short and intermediate receivers as they get acclimated to the speed of the NFL, playing right into the wheelhouse of Wright as Minnesota's slot receiver. Wright has appeal as a BYE week filler or occasional flex starter but he’s only really a target for deeper leagues. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Carson Palmer (shoulder) could be back soon. Most importantly, that would be good news for <b>Michael Floyd</b>. Through three games Floyd is averaging a lethal 22.9 yards per catch but he has no touchdowns yet. You might be able to target Floyd in a trade at some discount. Regardless of who starts this week for the Cardinals, Floyd is a good buy-low target. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Now might be a good time to try to trade <b>Andre Johnson</b> (Houston) based on name value. Through four games, Johnson is on pace for 88 receptions, 1,048 yards but zero touchdowns. Meanwhile, his teammate DeAndre Hopkins has 3 TDs on the season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Speaking of moving a player with solid name value, consider dealing Jets running back <b>Chris Johnson</b>. Chris Ivory simply looks like the better back (in fact, Ivory looks like a poor man’s Marshawn Lynch). Johnson scored a 35-yard TD run this week and that might also help to create some added buzz to move him and get a decent return. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">During Monday Night Football, I was engaged with several people saying how they would not trade tight end <b>Travis Kelce</b> for Rob Gronkowski straight up, and how Kelce is the new Gronk. Good points - Kelce does look like the new Gronk. You might want to try to work a trade like this if you own Gronkowski (and maybe you can still get something extra in return). For those on Twitter, you can follow me at <a href="https://twitter.com/Speedkills_FFW">@Speedkills_FFW</a>. </span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16244246923742227498noreply@blogger.com1