What a perfect time to be doing my previews on this particular division! Favre and his inability to make a decision is finally not a nuisance… I am as shocked as you are.  This time yesterday this post was going to be about how the Packers were the only team that could upset the Vikings for the division title.  Now it is pretty much a coin flip as to whether they will be the front runners for the division.  Aaron Rodgers has matured to an elite Quarterback in this league and it should be fun to watch as he aims for super bowl rings.  As long as the defense can keep playing at a high level we should see the Packers make a serious playoff run (even with Favre still wearing purple on Sundays).  I love Packers players for fantasy this year because they are on a consistent offense that has all the tools it needs for success, there is very little risk.

Fantasy Relevant Players

Aaron Rodgers – This is my number one QB this year.  He will have similar passing stats to Brees but toss in a few rushing TD’s and a small handful of yardage to put Rodgers over the top.  I think you can wait on QBs till round 8 or so this year, but if he falls past the first couple of picks in the second round you’ve got to scoop him up!

Ryan Grant – I have seen him falling to early in the third round in some mock drafts.  This is a ridiculous bargain for a guy that should be top 10 in points at the end of the year.

Greg Jennings – Despite his streaky production last year, he is a value pick.  He is one of the best of the tier 2 wide outs this season and he really shouldn’t fall past the third round.

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Both last season and this upcoming one should end with similar standings.  The Vikings will be bringing Favre back and the Packers are the only team with a chance at upsetting them for the division title.  I expect the competition to be tight between the two powerhouses in this division, but I most look forward to how the Lions do this year!  I think they have made some huge steps in improving their franchise and fantasy owners should get used to the name Matthew Stafford right now.

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Nick

Ok, here is the deal. I’m having a lot of mixed emotions on who I should start this week. I don’t think I can go wrong with my options, but it is the playoffs and I need all I can get. In our league, our roster looks like this. QB WR WR RB RB TE W/T W/R. I’m set at QB with Schaub and my #1 and #2 RB are AP and MJD. My starting TE is Dallas Clark. As of now I have Greg Jennings and Robert Meachem in my WR spots. This is where I don’t know who to play. I have 2 spots to fill (W/T and W/R). I have Antonio Bryant, who I really like this week. Dwayne Bowe who has a good match-up against the Browns. Heath Miller who may see some action with Woodson on Holmes and Ward being banged up. I also have Beanie Wells and Arian Foster who have great match-ups. Which 2 players should I play in my last 2 spots? And I forgot to mention it is a PPR league. PLEASE HELP!

I would put Bryant in as the WR2 and probably play Bowe and Wells this week.  Wells isn’t a PPR threat but he has a great match-up and they seemed to cut out Hightower really early after that fumble last week.

John

gore maroney moreno charles or jacobs which 3 do i start

Gore Moreno Charles for sure Maroney is going to share too much to have a big game

Kolby R

Baltimore vs Chicago or Arizona vs Detroit
I am currently planning on starting Baltimore. They will crush the pocket and force turnovers. What do you think?

Ravens are my number 1 defense this week, good luck bud!

Matthew

hi jim. i decided to bench sims-walker last night (ugh!), and now i’ve got to go with bowe or manningham this week. what do you think?

Manningham shouldn’t be on your roster anymore so its definitely Bowe!

Quiet Time

Defense: GREEN BAY vs Steelers or ARIZONA vs Lions this week?

WR PPR league: Calvin Johnson??? or Derrick Mason?

Manningham shouldn’t be on your roster anymore so its def Bowe.  And Cardinals Defense is my 3rd, so play them.

Weez

Do I have a better chance starting Boldin/Breaston against the Lions with a banged up Fitzgerald? Or should I start Meachem over Breaston? No way I’m sitting Boldin though. Even after he cost me a win last week….*grumbles*

I like the Boldin Breaston play, and it has nothing to do with Fitz =D

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