Love/Hate Lists for Week 16
Love
Randy Moss (NE) – Jaguars allow the 6th most yards per game in the air, and Moss is coming off a good game against a really good secondary. Moss is set to have a great game for your Super Bowl match-up.
Aaron Rodgers (GB) - Oh, what it must be like to have one of the hottest QB’s in the league go against the worst ranked passing defense in the league. You’ve been looking at this match-up hoping it would be relevant, and if it is congrats!
Vincent Jackson (SD) – He has been an elite guy all year until his brief cold streak, and boy has he bounced back (Just in time to get you into the Super Bowl too). The Titans passing defense has its wholes and has been burned by the big play all year, although less since they found an offense in week 6 or so. Rivers loves his favorite target and should be set to have a big game this week.
Drew Brees (NO) - If there is any team you want to play after your first loss it’s the Bucs. The Saints are going to let a little frustration out against this two win ball club.
Adrian Peterson (MIN) – He only had 35 rushing yards last week but with his long passing play in junk time he was able to get a very respectable fantasy total last week. The Bears are not as good as the Panthers, and the Vikes have a chip on their shoulder with the media TOTALLY OVER-REACTING about a sideline conversation that was “heated” although for the life of me it looks like they are talking normally to me… We all need to remember these are two passionate guys trying to win a game… will they get carried away when talking to people? Yup! Do we all get carried away when discussing what we are passionate about? YUP! With the hits that Favre took Peterson will get his chance to establish the run in order to slow the pass rush.
Frank Gore (SF) – The 49ers offense has been striving for balance lately and they have a really soft defense to practice on this week. Anyone you have from the 9ers is worth a start and an upgrade from how you would normally use them.
Cedric Benson (CIN) - Jerome Harrison just had the third biggest rushing performance in NFL history and Benson had been one of the most often used backs in the league despite missing two games with an injury. He is set to have a great game this week and could possibly top 200 yards himself.
Beanie Wells (ARI) – Wells broke a hundred yards last week and might well do it again as they face the terrible Rams.
Ryan Grant (GB) – Two weeks ago he had a breakout game, and last week he held his own against a very stout rush defense. This week its the struggling Lions that might be without Stafford, which means that the offense wont even be able to allow their defense to rest.
Fred Jackson (BUF) - With the Bills turning their failed hopes and dreams to a new QB this week there is no downside here. Either he is inconsistent and can’t often utilize all the offensive weapons, or Brian Brohm’s mobility helps him extend plays and make positives out of negatives. Early in this game you have to expect them to try to get going on the ground. This would help Brohm find a rhythm and get going at his own pace. Freddie just eeked out a top 20 spot this week, or will have once my updated ranks come out against the 20th ranked rushing defense allowing 118 yards per game! (Oh and you faithful few actually reading during the very beginning… you remember? just read the Terrell Owens section)
Jason Snelling (ATL) – I don’t see Turner rushing back after a third straight ankle injury, so the guy that is proven to get the most carries in his absence is Snelling. This Bills defense is the worst in the league against the run, and they are very picky through the air. I don’t have any idea why you would drop back to pass unless you absolutely had to against the Bills.
Michael Crabtree (SF) - He’s been more and more a part of the offense since he came onto the team, and there will be plenty of yards to be shared this Sunday.
Steve Smith (CAR) - Ever since Matt Moore has started taking the snaps Smith has been relevant again. All them INTs clearly had Delhomme too afraid to take a chance and let that stud
Brent Celek (PHI) – The Broncos have a strong enough defense that they can limit DeSean Jackson’s chances deep. In order to do this they are going to have to drop 3 back deep almost every play and Celek should have a big day over the middle.
Vernon Davis (SF) – Davis is making a bid to be considered the top TE in football this season. He’s among the top TD catchers in the league and is facing the Lions, gotta love it!
Hate
Visanthe Shaincoe – I’ve said it before, Bears linebackers are very good at covering TE’s.
Matt Ryan – Bills shut down Brady fantasy-wise.
Ray Rice – Tone down expectations given the match-up.
Rashard Mendenhall – Tone down expectations given the match-up.
Kyle Orton – I would have a tough time starting Orton this week with the ball hawks in the secondary for Philly.
