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Dec
18
2010

Week 15 Player Rankings 2.0: Tight Ends

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1. Jason Witten Vs. WAS
2. Jacob Tamme Vs. JAC
3. Tony Gonzalez @ SEA
4. Chris Cooley @ DAL
5. Marcedes Lewis @ IND
6. Kellen Winslow Vs. DET
7. Owen Daniels @ TEN
8. Kevin Boss Vs. PHI
9. Benjamin Watson @ CIN
10. Brandon Pettigrew @ TB
11. Todd Heap Vs. NO
12. Zach Miller Vs. DEN
13. Aaron Hernandez Vs. GB
14. Dustin Keller @ PIT
15. Tony Moeaki @ STL
16. Bo Scaife Vs. HOU
17. Anthony Fasano Vs. BUF
18. Rob Gronkowski Vs. GB
19. Greg Olsen @ MIN
20. Jermaine Gresham Vs. CLE
21. Heath Miller Vs. NYJ
22. Visanthe Shiancoe Vs. CHI
23. Jimmy Graham @ BAL
24. Daniel Fells Vs. KC
25. Fred Davis @ DAL
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Dec
18
2010

Week 15 Player Rankings 2.0: Wide Receivers

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1. Andre Johnson @ TEN
2. Reggie Wayne Vs. JAC
3. Roddy White @ SEA
4. DeSean Jackson @ NYG
5. Calvin Johnson @ TB
6. Marques Colston @ BAL
7. Dwayne Bowe @ STL
8. Hakeem Nicks Vs. PHI
9. Wes Welker Vs. GB
10. Miles Austin Vs. WAS
11. Larry Fitzgerald @ CAR
12. Jeremy Maclin @ NYG
13. Terrell Owens Vs. CLE
14. Pierre Garcon Vs. JAC
15. Mike Wallace Vs. NYJ
16. Santonio Holmes @ PIT
17. Mike Williams (TB) Vs. DET
18. Anquan Boldin Vs. NO
19. Sidney Rice Vs. CHI
20. Deion Branch Vs. GB
21. Kenny Britt Vs. HOU
22. Steve Johnson @ MIA
23. Greg Jennings @ NE
24. Derrick Mason Vs. NO
25. Mario Manningham Vs. PHI
26. Chad Ochocinco Vs. CLE
27. Percy Harvin Vs. CHI
28. Johnny Knox @ MIN
29. Brandon Marshall Vs. BUF
30. Hines Ward Vs. NYJ
31. Mike Thomas @ IND
32. Brandon Lloyd @ OAK
33. Santana Moss @ DAL
34. Austin Collie Vs. JAC
35. Steve Breaston @ CAR
36. Lance Moore @ BAL
37. Mike Williams (SEA) Vs. ATL
38. Braylon Edwards @ PIT
39. Steve Smith Vs. ARI
40. Blair White Vs. JAC
41. Danny Woodhead Vs. GB
42. Mike Sims-Walker @ IND
43. Roy Williams Vs. WAS
44. Earl Bennett @ MIN
45. Robert Meachem @ BAL
46. Jacoby Ford Vs. DEN
47. Arrelious Benn Vs. DET
48. Michael Jenkins @ SEA
49. Davone Bess Vs. BUF
50. Mohamed Massaquoi @ CIN
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Dec
18
2010

Week 15 Player Rankings 2.0: Running Backs

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1. Michael Turner @ SEA
2. Arian Foster @ TEN
3. Maurice Jones-Drew @ IND
4. Darren McFadden Vs. DEN
5. Chris Johnson Vs. HOU
6. Peyton Hillis @ CIN
7. Adrian Peterson Vs. CHI
8. Jamaal Charles @ STL
9. Steven Jackson Vs. KC
10. Ray Rice Vs. NO
11. Ahmad Bradshaw Vs. PHI
12. LeSean McCoy @ NYG
13. Rashard Mendenhall Vs. NYJ
14. Knowshon Moreno @ OAK
15. Matt Forte @ MIN
16. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Vs. GB
17. Brandon Jacobs Vs. PHI
18. Jonathan Stewart Vs. ARI
19. LeGarrette Blount Vs. DET
20. Thomas Jones @ STL
21. Fred Jackson @ MIA
22. Cedric Benson Vs. CLE
23. Tim Hightower @ CAR
24. Ryan Torain @ DAL
25. Felix Jones Vs. WAS
26. Ronnie Brown Vs. BUF
27. LaDainian Tomlinson @ PIT
28. Mike Goodson Vs. ARI
29. Jahvid Best @ TB
30. Pierre Thomas @ BAL
31. Tashard Choice Vs. WAS
32. Javarris James Vs. JAC
33. Danny Woodhead Vs. GB
34. Shonn Greene @ PIT
35. Marshawn Lynch Vs. ATL
36. Ricky Williams Vs. BUF
37. Brandon Jackson @ NE
38. Donald Brown Vs. JAC
39. Reggie Bush @ BAL
40. Rashad Jennings @ IND
41. James Starks @ NE
42. Chris Ivory @ BAL
43. Beanie Wells @ CAR
44. CJ Spiller @ MIA
45. Michael Bush Vs. DEN
46. Maurice Morris @ TB
47. Willis McGahee Vs. NO
48. Keiland Williams @ DAL
49. Isaac Redman Vs. NYJ
50. Mewelde Moore Vs. NYJ
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Dec
18
2010

Week 15 Player Rankings 2.0: Quarterbacks

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1. Peyton Manning Vs. JAC
2. Michael Vick @ NYG
3. Tom Brady Vs. GB
4. Drew Brees @ BAL
5. Matt Ryan @ SEA
6. Joe Flacco Vs. NO
7. Matt Schaub @ TEN
8. Josh Freeman Vs. DET
9. Ben Roethlisberger Vs. NYJ
10. Jay Cutler @ MIN
11. Eli Manning Vs. PHI
12. Jon Kitna Vs. WAS
13. Matt Cassel @ STL
14. Ryan Fitzpatrick @ MIA
15. Kerry Collins Vs. HOU
16. Sam Bradford Vs. KC
17. Kyle Orton @ OAK
18. Jason Campbell Vs. DEN
19. David Garrard @ IND
20. Carson Palmer Vs. CLE
21. Matt Hasselbeck Vs. ATL
22. Mark Sanchez @ PIT
23. Colt McCoy @ CIN
24. Drew Stanton @ TB
25. Tavaris Jackson Vs. CHI
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Dec
17
2010

Week 15 Friday Mailbag

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Question 1: Asked by @NYLivinCAMind

Can’t believe im asking but: pick 3 NON-PPR: Arrelious Benn, Sidney Rice, Joe Webb(no joke), Greg Jennings or Larry Fitzgerald.

Answer

Well KJ, being playoff time… it is not a good idea to take a big risk on this decision.  It looks more and more like Rodgers is not going to be able to go in this game, so I will assume he does not for this answer.  I would start Sidney Rice, Greg Jennings and Larry Fitzgerald.  I have seen a lot of chatter about using Joe Webb in leagues that allow him to be started as a WR.  I want to caution everyone about this: DON’T DO IT! It seems like a really good idea, but mostly because it feels like you are cheating the system.  It’s just not worth it worth the risk. In last week’s game Webb was 2 for 5 with just 8 yards passing, despite adding a 16 yard scramble we did not see enough good to think he can be a valuable fantasy-option and the playoffs is the worst time to get “cute” and make a mistake.  Same thing with Arrelious Benn, despite a big game he just hasn’t proven he can provide value on a consistent basis… maybe after this week if he does well he will be worth the risk.

Question 2: Asked by @Beave623

RB help..I have Turner, Hillis, Foster & DMac…can play 3…heard Foster having hip issue. Advice?

Answer

To my other readers, me and Clyde talked some on twitter about his lineup.  He also has Andre Johnson and Roddy White! I made a comment about trading one of these stud RBs for a WR.  In most cases, this is the right decision.  It is very difficult to make the right call when trying to decide between 3 of 4 running backs all ranked in the top 5 and trading one for a WR will help you spread out your talent to the other positions you may be weaker.  Clyde however has elite talent at every position and has no need for a trade, so on to the tough decision! I would sit Hillis here and I will be updating my rankings to show this later today or tomorrow morning.  The reason is, with Colt McCoy at QB the Browns have extra options for their offense.  McCoy was a very smart game-manager in his previous starts and I expect him to play at a high level again.  The Bengals are their opponents for the week and their secondary is what is ailing at this time and through the air is how I expect the Browns to challenge them.

Question 3: Asked by Chevis420

What 2 should I start out of these 4: Benson, Goodson, Hightower, PT. Really torn between benson and goodson…

Answer

Well, I actually like Hightower here!  It is tough to make a gutsy call and shy away from someone that got you this far, but the Panthers have the 25th ranked rush defense and are allowing 132 yards per game.  After such a dominant performance last week, I think it is reasonable to expect something in the area of 80 yards and a TD.  Wells clearly is not the x-factor that I thought he would be this season.  It has become clear that Hightower is the guy they trust the most as people try and save their jobs. You can see my answer and the answers of others on Fandemic.

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Dec
16
2010

Week 15 Preview: Key Matchups and Their Fantasy Relevance

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49ers at Chargers

The playoff dreams of two teams hang in the balance tonight as the 9ers travel to San Diego to take on Rivers and the Chargers.  Neither team is playing perfect football this season, but each still clings to hopes of a division title and playoff berth going into this game.  Rivers has been the best and most consistent QB in the NFL this season and the issues with them have been almost entirely on special teams.  There have been a staggering number of special teams turnovers from the Chargers this year and it has almost destroyed the season for the top ranked defense and 2nd ranked offense.  The outcome of this game will come down to turnovers and if the Chargers are able to minimize their mistakes and play sound football… then there are VERY few teams capable of beating them.  Lower expectations for Westbrook and Crabtree against this incredibly consistent defense and after all the work that Ryan Mathews got late last week, there is little chance of a big game from Tolbert here as well.  I still think that Tolbert is the lead back and should see a fair few carries (at least enough that he remains a top 25 RB and a very solid flex starter).  Vincent Jackson has come back from his injury and has the potential to explode back to his top 10 form with Philip Rivers throwing the ball, but he is too risky to crack the top 30 at his position. However, if you’re gambling, he is a pretty good risk to take as he still has the pro-bowl talent he had before holding out of his contract.  I expect the Chargers to get the win at home, with the playoffs on the line.

Eagles at Giants

The Giants have been the team to come the closest to shutting down the Eagles’ top ranked offense.  They pride themselves on pressuring the QB with just their front four and have a wide variety of talent on the D-line.  Michael Vick is by far the best QB in the league at evading pressure and making defenses account for every inch of the field.  The Giants are another team that has killed themselves with turnovers at times, but their punishing running game has taken over games in recent weeks and the Eagles are without Stewart Bradley.  Bradley missed time at the end of last season and the Eagles D was never quite the same, but it looks as if Asante Samuel will return and if Eli Manning can’t protect the football, then turnovers will cost the Giants the division.  I personally think that the two-headed monster of Jacobs and Bradshaw will be too much for the Eagles without Bradley… but I do not see the Giants being able to shut down Vick.  In order to get the win the Giants will need to control the clock with the run game to limit the chances for Vick, but still be able to stretch the field with Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham by using the play action pass. Lower your expectations of LeSean McCoy, but he is still a must start as he is so involved in the passing game and has been such a reliable player for fantasy owners this season.  Despite the quality of the opposing defense, Maclin and Jackson are still must-starts as well as Hakeem Nicks.

Jets at Steelers

The Jets offense has completely collapsed in recent weeks and it has been two games in a row without scoring a touchdown.  The worst opponent to have when you are struggling on offense is the Steelers, who have allowed an average of 60 rushing yards per game.  Every player involved in this game should be downgraded and the only players worth the risk are Big Ben, Mike Wallace and Santonio Holmes… but the likelihood of a big game is very low, so don’t expect it.  This should be a game of field goals and I expect the Steelers to win it. On paper, the Jets have little chance of success because they pride themselves on their running game and the Steelers seem to stop the run with little emphasis.  Lately, Troy Polamalou has been back to his old game-breaking self and should be able to capitalize on the recently poor decision-making of Sanchez. I expect the Steelers to have the edge and continue the collapse of what looked to be a Super Bowl contender.

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Dec
16
2010

Week 15 Player Rankings: Defense and Special Teams

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1. Steelers Vs. NYJ
2. Bears @ MIN
3. Jets @ PIT
4. Chargers Vs. SF
5. Patriots Vs. GB
6. Falcons @ SEA
7. Raiders Vs. DEN
8. Eagles @ NYG
9. Packers @ NE
10. Ravens Vs. NO
11. Giants Vs. PHI
12. Saints @ BAL
13. Vikings Vs. CHI
14. Browns @ CIN
15. Buccaneers Vs. DET
16. Dolphins Vs. BUF
17. Chiefs @ STL
18. Cardinals @ CAR
19. 49ers @ SD
20. Colts Vs. JAC
21. Cowboys Vs. WAS
22. Broncos @ OAK
23. Titans Vs. HOU
24. Rams Vs. KC
25. Seahawks Vs. ATL
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Dec
16
2010

Week 15 Player Rankings: Kickers

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1. Sebastian Janikowski Vs. DEN
2. David Akers @ NYG
3. Rob Bironas Vs. HOU
4. Nate Kaeding Vs. SF
5. Dan Carpenter Vs. BUF
6. Matt Bryant @ SEA
7. Shayne Graham Vs. GB
8. Mason Crosby @ NE
9. Jay Feely @ CAR
10. Neil Rackers @ TEN
11. Adam Vinatieri Vs. JAC
12. Garrett Hartley @ BAL
13. Robbie Gould @ MIN
14. Billy Cundiff Vs. NO
15. Lawrence Tynes Vs. PHI
16. David Buehler Vs. WAS
17. Ryan Longwell Vs. CHI
18. Matt Prater @ OAK
19. Josh Brown Vs. KC
20. Shaun Suisham vs. NYJ
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Dec
16
2010

Week 15 Player Rankings: Tight Ends

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1. Vernon Davis @ SD
2. Jason Witten Vs. WAS
3. Antonio Gates Vs. SF
4. Jacob Tamme Vs. JAC
5. Tony Gonzalez @ SEA
6. Chris Cooley @ DAL
7. Marcedes Lewis @ IND
8. Kellen Winslow Vs. DET
9. Owen Daniels @ TEN
10. Kevin Boss Vs. PHI
11. Zach Miller Vs. DEN
12. Brandon Pettigrew @ TB
13. Benjamin Watson @ CIN
14. Dustin Keller @ PIT
15. Todd Heap Vs. NO
16. Aaron Hernandez Vs. GB
17. Tony Moeaki @ STL
18. Rob Gronkowski Vs. GB
19. Bo Scaife Vs. HOU
20. Anthony Fasano Vs. BUF
21. Greg Olsen @ MIN
22. Visanthe Shiancoe Vs. CHI
23. Jermaine Gresham Vs. CLE
24. Heath Miller Vs. NYJ
25. Randy McMichael Vs. SF
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Dec
16
2010

Week 15 Player Rankings: Wide Receivers

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1. Andre Johnson @ TEN
2. Reggie Wayne Vs. JAC
3. Roddy White @ SEA
4. DeSean Jackson @ NYG
5. Calvin Johnson @ TB
6. Greg Jennings @ NE
7. Marques Colston @ BAL
8. Dwayne Bowe @ STL
9. Larry Fitzgerald @ CAR
10. Wes Welker Vs. GB
11. Hakeem Nicks Vs. PHI
12. Terrell Owens Vs. CLE
13. Jeremy Maclin @ NYG
14. Miles Austin Vs. WAS
15. Mike Wallace Vs. NYJ
16. Pierre Garcon Vs. JAC
17. Santonio Holmes @ PIT
18. Mike Williams (TB) Vs. DET
19. Malcom Floyd Vs. SF
20. Anquan Boldin Vs. NO
21. Sidney Rice Vs. CHI
22. Deion Branch Vs. GB
23. Kenny Britt Vs. HOU
24. Steve Johnson @ MIA
25. Brandon Lloyd @ OAK
26. Derrick Mason Vs. NO
27. Mario Manningham Vs. PHI
28. Michael Crabtree @ SD
29. Brandon Marshall Vs. BUF
30. Santana Moss @ DAL
31. Chad Ochocinco Vs. CLE
32. Vincent Jackson Vs. SF
33. Percy Harvin Vs. CHI
34. Johnny Knox @ MIN
35. Mike Thomas @ IND
36. Hines Ward Vs. NYJ
37. Steve Breaston @ CAR
38. Lance Moore @ BAL
39. Mike Williams (SEA) Vs. ATL
40. Braylon Edwards @ PIT
41. Steve Smith Vs. ARI
42. Donald Driver @ NE
43. Blair White Vs. JAC
44. Danny Woodhead Vs. GB
45. Mike Sims-Walker @ IND
46. Roy Williams Vs. WAS
47. Anthony Armstrong @ DAL
48. Robert Meachem @ BAL
49. Jacoby Ford Vs. DEN
50. Arrelious Benn Vs. DET
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