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Dec
04
2010

Week 13 Player Rankings 2.0: Running Backs

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1. Adrian Peterson Vs. BUF
2. Peyton Hillis @ MIA
3. Steven Jackson @ ARI
4. Jamaal Charles Vs. DEN
5. Michael Turner @ TB
6. Maurice Jones-Drew @ TEN
7. Chris Johnson Vs. JAC
8. Rashard Mendenhall @ BAL
9. Matt Forte @ DET
10. LaDainian Tomlinson @ NE
11. Ahmad Bradshaw Vs. WAS
12. Knowshon Moreno @ KC
13. Mike Tolbert Vs. OAK
14. Darren McFadden @ SD
15. Fred Jackson @ MIN
16. Ray Rice Vs. PIT
17. Cedric Benson Vs. NO
18. Thomas Jones Vs. DEN
19. LeGarrette Blount Vs. ATL
20. Mike Goodson @ SEA
21. Felix Jones @ IND
22. Ronnie Brown Vs. CLE
23. Brian Westbrook @ GB
24. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Vs. NYJ
25. Jonathan Stewart @ SEA
26. Brandon Jacobs Vs. WAS
27. Shonn Greene @ NE
28. Brandon Jackson Vs. SF
29. Donald Brown Vs. DAL
30. Chris Ivory @ CIN
31. Joseph Addai Vs. DAL
32. Marshawn Lynch Vs. CAR
33. Keiland Williams @ NYG
34. Reggie Bush @ CIN
35. Ricky Williams Vs. CLE
36. Beanie Wells Vs. STL
37. Maurice Morris Vs. CHI
38. Justin Forsett Vs. CAR
39. Pierre Thomas @ CIN
40. Danny Woodhead Vs. NYJ
41. Tim Hightower Vs. STL
42. Anthony Dixon @ GB
43. Tashard Choice @ IND
44. James Davis @ NYG
45. Ryan Mathews Vs. OAK
46. Cadillac Williams Vs. ATL
47. Willis McGahee Vs. PIT
48. Jason Snelling @ TB
49. Chester Taylor @ DET
50. Darren Sproles Vs. OAK
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Dec
03
2010

Week 13 Friday Mailbag

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Question 1: Asked by @derease

I have Adrian Peterson and Toby Gerhart, who would you play Sunday?  My playoff berth depends on this weekends games. Thanks

Answer

Well, I really don’t see much decision making for you to do here.  When playoffs are on the line you gotta go with the guy you trust the most.  This means, that if AP is active… and there is no indication that he will be seeing limited work then you must go with Peterson.  The injury did not look severe, but there is some minor concern that he could agitate the injury and miss extended time down the stretch.  With that said, Peterson is such an elite back that you will need to play him against the league’s worst rush defense in the league.

Question 2: Asked by @smcgraw406

Debating picking up TE Boss NYG or starting Cooley WAS. What do you guys think?

Answer

Well, this decision will largely depend on your position in your league and how important THIS week’s win is for you.  If you have clinched a playoff spot and the win isn’t hugely important… then I would keep Cooley and not waste a roster spot on Boss.  Kevin Boss only has such high value while Smith and Nicks are both inactive.  Manningham is not a big physical receiver like Nicks and doesn’t make for a great red zone target for Manning.  Kevin Boss is the best suited receiver on the Giants to get open in the end zone and he has the trust of his QB.  However, once Nicks is back… this all goes out the window.  You can see my answer and the answers of others on Fandemic.

Question 3: Asked by @Bauer2

Obomanu or Nate Washington for Week 13?

Answer

The biggest factor in this decision is still unknown.  If Kerry Collins is active, then the decision is much tougher.  With Rusty Smith at QB, the Titans offense looks inept and talentless.  Collins has been with the team long enough that he is able to run the offense efficiently.  While Mike Williams is out due to injury, Obomanu should continue to be very productive. Go with him for now, but re-evaluate this closer to game day when Collins’ status is known for sure.

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Dec
01
2010

Week 13 Player Rankings: Running Backs

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

Week 12 Player Rankings 2.0: Running Backs

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1. Adrian Peterson @ WAS
2. Chris Johnson @ HOU
3. Frank Gore @ ARI
4. Peyton Hillis Vs. CAR
5. Arian Foster Vs. TEN
6. Rashard Mendenhall @ BUF
7. Steven Jackson @ DEN
8. Darren McFadden Vs. MIA
9. Jamaal Charles @ SEA
10. Michael Turner Vs. GB
11. Ray Rice Vs. TB
12. Maurice Jones-Drew @ NYG
13. LeSean McCoy @ CHI
14. Ahmad Bradshaw Vs. JAC
15. Matt Forte Vs. PHI
16. Knowshon Moreno Vs. STL
17. Thomas Jones @ SEA
18. LeGarrette Blount @ BAL
19. Fred Jackson Vs. PIT
20. Keiland Williams Vs. MIN
21. Mike Tolbert @ IND
22. Joseph Addai Vs. SD
23. Brandon Jackson @ ATL
24. Fred Jackson Vs. PIT
25. Mike Goodson @ CLE
26. Ryan Mathews @ IND
27. Ronnie Brown @ OAK
28. Brandon Jacobs Vs. JAC
29. Jonathan Stewart @ CLE
30. Donald Brown Vs. SD
31. Willis McGahee Vs. TB
32. Ryan Torain Vs. MIN
33. Beanie Wells @ KC
34. Justin Forsett Vs. KC
35. Ricky Williams @ OAK
36. Tim Hightower Vs. SF
37. Marshawn Lynch Vs. KC
38. Michael Bush Vs. MIA
39. Mewelde Moore @ BUF
40. Mike Hart Vs. SD
41. Chester Taylor Vs. PHI
42. Carnell Williams @ BAL
43. Darren Sproles @ IND
44. Javarris James Vs. SD
45. Jason Snelling Vs. GB
46. John Kuhn @ ATL
47. Jerome Harrison @ CHI
48. Derrick Ward Vs. TEN
49. Leon Washington Vs. KC
50. Marcel Reese Vs. MIA
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Nov
24
2010

Week 12 Player Rankings: Running Backs

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

Love and Hate Lists for Week 12

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Love

Drew Brees, QB, NO - Madden curse be damned… Brees finally looked like the elite QB you drafted when they came off their week 10 bye and beat up on a weak opponent in the dome.  This week, the Saints play the rebounding Cowboys in Dallas and are heavy favorites.  The Cowboy secondary is young, inexperienced and while they have been playing well… we are talking about the Super Bowl champions.

Adrian Peterson, RB, MIN - With how much the Vikings offense has struggled lately and the new head coach being charged with the responsibility of trying to provide a stability to the team, it appears as if we can expect a heavy dose of the league’s best running back… Adrian Peterson.  More recently, Favre has suggested simplifying the play book to help the Vikings get back to fundamentals and playing sound, error-proof football.  All of these signs point to Peterson carrying the load for the rest of the season.

Calvin Johnson, WR, DET - Many of the elite WRs from draft day have under-performed.  Megatron is not one of them.  The Patriots allow over 25 points per game to the WR position and Johnson has been a beast in the red zone this season.  He remains a must-start, regardless of the QB situation… especially against the young and inexperienced Patriots secondary.

Tom Brady, QB, NE – The Patriots’ signal caller is an elite fantasy QB, he doesn’t care who his receivers are and his owners shouldn’t care about bad match-ups when starting him.  After a big game against the Steelers two weeks ago, you can’t get caught with him out of your lineup against the Lions.

Rashard Mendenhall, RB, PIT - Even though Mendenhall has only managed to top 90 yards ONCE since the return of Big Ben, you start your running backs against the Bills.  Buffalo, despite their success recently, is 32nd against the run.

Mario Manningham, WR, NYG – With the news that both Smith and Nicks will be out this week and Nicks for longer than that… Manningham is about to have a HUGE second half of the season.  The Giants have fumbling issues and are going to need to give Brandon Jacobs more carries.  Since this is not a recipe for success in my book, the emphasis will be placed on the passing game for their week 12 match-up against the surging Jaguars.

Heath Miller, TE, PIT – Much like you start your running backs against the Bills, you start your tight ends against them as well. With all the injuries to top-end TEs this season, many fantasy owners have to turn to the waiver wire on a weekly basis to try and rotate out people with good matchups.  The Bills have allowed the most touch downs to opposing TEs (8) and playing the top guy that faces them each week is a pretty solid strategy.

Hate

Fred Jackson, RB, BUF – He has been huge for fantasy owners that held him on their bench for the first half of the season and I like him down the stretch.  Not this week however!  The Steelers have not allowed a 75 yard rusher this season and I do not expect that to change against a team that lost 8 straight games to start the season.  Production in the passing game is his only chance at a decent game, but the blitzing scheme of the Steelers should beat the shaky o-line of the Bills.

Carson Palmer, QB, CIN - I feel like he has made this list a lot this year, but with the Jets as his opponent… he deserves to be here again.  A team that can’t hold a 21 point lead against the Bills is not likely to have a strong outing against an elite defense.  We don’t know which receiver will be on Revis island for this game, so stay away from ALL Bengals wherever possible this week.

Matt Ryan, QB, ATL – Even though Ryan is typically a stud at home, the Packers defense is playing great lately. Clay Matthews is likely to be the defensive player of the year for the 2010 season and should limit the production of Ryan and the Falcons offense.  Lower expectations for everyone, but start your studs in Michael Turner and Roddy White.  Ryan is not a stud, so look elsewhere if you have a decent option to replace him.

Donald Brown, RB, IND – The Chargers come to town this week and have played some inspired defense so far this season.  Brown has yet to have a break out performance and the chances that we see that in this game is very slim.  Look elsewhere unless you are desperate.

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Nov
19
2010

Week 11 Player Rankings 2.0: Running Backs

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1. Chris Johnson Vs. WAS
2. Adrian Peterson Vs. GB
3. Frank Gore Vs. TB
4. Peyton Hillis @ JAC
5. Michael Turner @ STL
6. Jamaal Charles Vs. ARI
7. Arian Foster @ NYJ
8. Steven Jackson Vs. ATL
9. Ray Rice @ CAR
10. Maurice Jones-Drew Vs. CLE
11. Rashard Mendenhall Vs. OAK
12. Ahmad Bradshaw @ PHI
13. LeSean McCoy Vs. NYG
14. Cedric Benson Vs. BUF
15. Darren McFadden @ PIT
16. Ladainian Tomlinson Vs. HOU
17. Fred Jackson @ CIN
18. Knowshon Moreno @ SD
19. Shonn Greene Vs. HOU
20. LeGarrette Blount @ SF
21. Thomas Jones Vs. ARI
22. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Vs. IND
23. Felix Jones Vs. DET
24. Jahvid Best @ DAL
25. Ryan Mathews Vs. DEN
26. Brandon Jackson @ MIN
27. Donald Brown @ NE
28. Mike Tolbert Vs. DEN
29. Mike Goodson Vs. BAL
30. Keiland Williams @ TEN
31. Danny Woodhead Vs. IND
32. Reggie Bush Vs. SEA
33. Willis McGahee @ CAR
34. Joseph Addai @ NE
35. Beanie Wells @ KC
36. Marshawn Lynch @ NO
37. Tim Hightower Vs. BAL
38. Justin Forsett @ NO
39. Mike Hart @ NE
40. Brandon Jacobs @ PHI
41. Marion Barber Vs. DET
42. Michael Bush @ PIT
43. Christopher Ivory Vs. SEA
44. Jerome Harrison Vs. NYG
45. Javarris James @ NE
46. Bernard Scott Vs. BUF
47. Mewelde Moore Vs. OAK
48. Jason Snelling @ STL
49. Julius Jones Vs. SEA
50. Marcel Reese @ PIT
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Nov
17
2010

Week 11 Player Rankings: Running Backs

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

Week 10 Player Rankings 2.0: Running Backs

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1. Chris Johnson @ MIA
2. Adrian Peterson @ CHI
3. Frank Gore Vs. STL
4. Arian Foster @ JAC
5. Rashard Mendenhall Vs. NE
6. Maurice Jones-Drew Vs. HOU
7. Steven Jackson @ SF
8. LeSean McCoy @ WAS
9. Ahmad Bradshaw vs. DAL
10. Jamaal Charles @ DEN
11. Jahvid Best @ BUF
12. Cedric Benson @ IND
13. Peyton Hillis Vs. NYJ
14. Ladainian Tomlinson @ CLE
15. Matt Forte Vs. MIN
16. LeGarrette Blount Vs. CAR
17. Knowshon Moreno Vs. KC
18. Marshawn Lynch @ ARI
19. Donald Brown Vs. CIN
20. Fred Jackson Vs. DET
21. Thomas Jones @ DEN
22. Beanie Wells Vs. SEA
23. Ronnie Brown Vs. TEN
24. Mike Goodson @ TB
25. Ryan Torain Vs. PHI
26. Justin Forsett @ ARI
27. Shonn Greene @ CLE
28. Danny Woodhead @ PIT
29. Brandon Jacobs Vs. DAL
30. Ricky Williams Vs. TEN
31. BenJarvus Green-Ellis @ PIT
32. CJ Spiller Vs. DET
33. Felix Jones @ NYG
34. Clinton Portis Vs. PHI
35. Javarris James Vs. CIN
36. Kevin Smith @ BUF
37. Tim Hightower Vs. SEA
38. Marion Barber @ NYG
39. Carnell Williams Vs. CAR
40. Chester Taylor Vs. MIN
41. Bernard Scott @ IND
42. Keiland Williams Vs. PHI
43. Rashad Jennings Vs. HOU
44. Laurence Maroney Vs. KC
45. Leon Washington @ ARI
46. LaRod Stephens-Howling Vs. SEA
47. Mewelde Moore Vs. NE
48. Fred Taylor @ PIT
49. Derrick Ward @ JAC
50. Javon Ringer @ MIA
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Nov
10
2010

Week 10 Player Rankings: Running Backs

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1. Chris Johnson @ MIA
2. Frank Gore Vs. STL
3. Adrian Peterson @ CHI
4. Arian Foster @ JAC
5. Rashard Mendenhall Vs. NE
6. Ray Rice @ ATL
7. Maurice Jones-Drew Vs. HOU
8. Michael Turner Vs. BAL
9. Steven Jackson @ SF
10. LeSean McCoy @ WAS
11. Ahmad Bradshaw vs. DAL
12. Jahvid Best @ BUF
13. Peyton Hillis Vs. NYJ
14. Jamaal Charles @ DEN
15. Cedric Benson @ IND
16. Ladainian Tomlinson @ CLE
17. DeAngelo Williams @ TB
18. Matt Forte Vs. MIN
19. LeGarrette Blount Vs. CAR
20. Marshawn Lynch @ ARI
21. Beanie Wells Vs. SEA
22. Knowshon Moreno Vs. KC
23. Fred Jackson Vs. DET
24. Joseph Addai Vs. CIN
25. Thomas Jones @ DEN
26. Ronnie Brown Vs. TEN
27. Ryan Torain Vs. PHI
28. Willis McGahee @ ATL
29. Justin Forsett @ ARI
30. Shonn Greene @ CLE
31. Danny Woodhead @ PIT
32. Brandon Jacobs Vs. DAL
33. Clinton Portis Vs. PHI
34. Ricky Williams Vs. TEN
35. BenJarvus Green-Ellis @ PIT
36. CJ Spiller Vs. DET
37. Felix Jones @ NYG
38. Donald Brown Vs. CIN
39. Kevin Smith @ BUF
40. Tim Hightower Vs. SEA
41. Marion Barber @ NYG
42. Carnell Williams Vs. CAR
43. Chester Taylor Vs. MIN
44. Bernard Scott @ IND
45. Keiland Williams Vs. PHI
46. Jason Snelling Vs. BAL
47. Rashad Jennings Vs. HOU
48. Laurence Maroney Vs. KC
49. Leon Washington @ ARI
50. LaRod Stephens-Howling Vs. SEA
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