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Dec
28
2011

Week 17 Player Rankings: Quarterbacks

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1. Tom Brady Vs. BUF
2. Cam Newton @ NO
3. Drew Brees Vs. CAR
4. Michael Vick Vs. WAS
5. Tony Romo @ NYG
6. Matthew Stafford @ GB
7. Eli Manning Vs. DAL
8. Ryan Fitzpatrick @ NE
9. Tim Tebow Vs. KC
10. Philip Rivers @ OAK
11. Matt Ryan Vs. TB
12. Josh Freeman @ ATL
13. Mark Sanchez @ MIA
14. Aaron Rodgers Vs. DET
15. Ben Roethlisberger @ CLE
16. Matt Moore Vs. NYJ
17. Alex Smith @ STL
18. Joe Flacco @ CIN
19. Carson Palmer Vs. SD
20. Kyle Orton @ DEN
21. Andy Dalton Vs. BAL
22. Josh Freeman @ ATL
23. Joe Webb Vs. CHI
24. Matt Flynn Vs. DET
25. John Skelton Vs. SEA
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Dec
28
2011

Week 17 Player Rankings: Running Backs

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1. LeSean McCoy Vs. WAS
2. Ray Rice @ CIN
3. Maurice Jones-Drew Vs. IND
4. Frank Gore @ STL
5. Marshawn Lynch @ ARI
6. Ryan Mathews @ OAK
7. Rashard Mendenhall @ CLE
8. Michael Bush Vs. SD
9. Reggie Bush Vs. NYJ
10. Ahmad Bradshaw Vs. DAL
11. Michael Turner Vs. TB
12. C.J. Spiller @ NE
13. Willis McGahee Vs. KC
14. Felix Jones @ NYG
15. Beanie Wells Vs. SEA
16. Shonn Greene @ MIA
17. Chris Johnson @ HOU
18. Kahlil Bell @ MIN
19. Toby Gerhart Vs. CHI
20. Darren Sproles Vs. CAR
21. Arian Foster Vs. TEN
22. Roy Helu @ PHI
23. Cedric Benson Vs. BAL
24. Jonathan Stewart @ NO
25. Steven Jackson Vs. SF
26. Ben Tate Vs. TEN
27. DeAngelo Williams @ NO
28. Peyton Hillis Vs. PIT
29. Brandon Jacobs Vs. DAL
30. Kevin Smith @ GB
31. Chris Ivory Vs. CAR
32. Donald Brown @ JAC
33. Maurice Morris @ GB
34. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Vs. BUF
35. Evan Royster @ PHI
36. Mike Tolbert @ OAK
37. Pierre Thomas Vs. CAR
38. LeGarrette Blount @ ATL
39. Stevan Ridley Vs. BUF
40. Kendall Hunter @ STL
41. Jackie Battle @ DEN
42. Joseph Addai @ JAC
43. Ryan Grant Vs. DET
44. Thomas Jones @ DEN
45. Brandon Saine Vs. DET
46. Isaac Redman @ CLE
47. Joique Bell @ GB
48. Lance Ball Vs. KC
49. Kregg Lumpkin @ ATL
50. Danny Woodhead Vs. BUF
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Dec
28
2011

Week 17 Player Rankings: Wide Receivers

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1. Calvin Johnson @ GB
2. Wes Welker Vs. BUF
3. Steve Smith @ NO
4. Larry Fitzgerald Vs. SEA
5. Hakeem Nicks Vs. DAL
6. Roddy White Vs. TB
7. Miles Austin @ NYG
8. Victor Cruz Vs. DAL
9. Steve Johnson @ NE
10. Dez Bryant @ NYG
11. Brandon Marshall Vs. NYJ
12. A.J. Green Vs. BAL
13. Percy Harvin Vs. CHI
14. Marques Colston Vs.CAR
15. Mike Wallace @ CLE
16. Brandon Lloyd Vs. SF
17. Malcom Floyd @ OAK
18. Antonio Brown @ CLE
19. Dwayne Bowe @ DEN
20. Santonio Holmes @ MIA
21. DeSean Jackson Vs. WAS
22. Julio Jones Vs. TB
23. Jordy Nelson Vs. DET
24. Jeremy Maclin Vs. WAS
25. Laurent Robinson @ NYG
26. Demaryius Thomas Vs. KC
27. James Jones Vs. DET
28. Reggie Wayne @ JAC
29. Michael Crabtree @ STL
30. Torrey Smith @ CIN
31. Nate Washington @ HOU
32. Jabar Gaffney @ PHI
33. Reggie Wayne @ JAC
34. Vincent Brown @ OAK
35. Andre Johnson Vs. TEN
36. Santana Moss @ PHI
37. Denarius Moore Vs. SD
38. Pierre Garcon @ JAC
39. Titus Young @ GB
40. Mike Williams @ ATL
41. Darrius Heyward-Bey Vs. SD
42. Plaxico Burress @ MIA
43. Nate Burleson @ GB
44. Randall Cobb Vs. DET
45. Deion Branch Vs. BUF
46. Damian Williams @ HOU
47. Lance Moore Vs. CAR
48. Doug Baldwin @ ARI
49. Robert Meachem Vs. CAR
50. Steve Breaston @ DEN
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Dec
28
2011

Week 17 Player Rankings: Tight Ends

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1. Rob Gronkowski Vs. BUF
2. Jimmy Graham Vs. CAR
3. Antonio Gates @ OAK
4. Vernon Davis @ STL
5. Jason Witten @ NYG
6. Tony Gonzalez Vs. TB
7. Aaron Hernandez Vs. BUF
8. Jermichael Finley Vs. DET
9. Brent Celek Vs. WAS
10. Jared Cook @ HOU
11. Brandon Pettigrew @ GB
12. Kellen Winslow @ ATL
13. Dustin Keller @ MIA
14. Greg Olsen @ NO
15. Owen Daniels Vs. TEN
16. Jermaine Gresham Vs. BAL
17. Heath Miller @ CLE
18. Ed Dickson @ CIN
19. Marcedes Lewis Vs. IND
20. Scott Chandler @ NE
21. Todd Heap Vs. SEA
22. Dallas Clark @ JAC
23. Kyle Rudolph Vs. CHI
24. Evan Moore Vs. PIT
25. Joel Dreessen Vs. TEN
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Dec
28
2011

Week 17 Player Rankings: Kickers

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1. David Akers @ STL
2. Stephen Gostkowski Vs. BUF
3. John Kasay Vs. CAR
4. Mason Crosby Vs. DET
5. Dan Bailey @ NYG
6. Sebastian Janikowski Vs. SD
7. Rob Bironas @ HOU
8. Mike Nugent Vs. BAL
9. Billy Cundiff @ CIN
10. Matt Bryant Vs. TB
11. Robbie Gould @ MIN
12. Matt Prater Vs. KC
13. Jason Hanson @ GB
14. Nick Novak @ OAK
15. Dan Carpenter Vs. NYJ
16. Nick Folk @ MIA
17. Olindo Mare @ NO
18. Alex Henery Vs. WAS
19. Lawrence Tynes Vs. DAL
20. Steven Hauschka @ ARI
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Dec
28
2011

Week 17 Player Rankings: Defense and Special Teams

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1. 49ers @  STL
2. Steelers @ CLE
3. Bears @ MIN
4. Ravens @ CIN
5. Falcons Vs. TB
6. Eagles Vs. WAS
7. Jets @ MIA
8. Seahawks @ ARI
9. Texans Vs. TEN
10. Broncos Vs. KC
11. Bengals Vs. BAL
12. Lions @ GB
13. Dolphins Vs. NYJ
14. Jaguars Vs. IND
15. Packers Vs. DET
16. Titans @ HOU
17. Cardinals Vs. SEA
18. Vikings Vs. CHI
19. Colts @ JAC
20. Chiefs @ DEN
21. Chargers @ OAK
22. Cowboys @ NYG
23. Giants Vs. DAL
24. Chiefs @ DEN
25. Patriots Vs. BUF
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Dec
23
2011

Week 16 Friday Mailbag

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Question 1: Asked by Ray

I need 3 of the 5 wide receivers.  Fitzgerald, Wallace, Brown, L Robinson, D. Jackson.  My gut says Fitz, Wallace and Robinson. What would you do?

Answer

I think Fitz and Wallace are no-brainers so stick with them for sure. The third option that you should consider is Brown.  With Mendenhall not performing up to expectations this season, Pittsburgh has looked to the passing game on offense.  They have really turned to both Wallace and Brown and each of them have responded in a big way. Assuming Ben plays, he will have a better time against the Rams defense as opposed to the last game against the 49ers and Brown gets too many targets to not play against that secondary.  With Laurent Robinson playing in a fair number of two-receiver sets, he is bound to see more attention than most slot receivers.

Question 2: Asked by Eric

I am playing for the championship.  I have to start one of the following.  Marshawn Lynch, Victor Cruz, or Dez Bryant.  I have to start two of them if Chris Johnson is not able to play.  Could you rank them for me?

Answer

I rank em Cruz, Bryant, Lynch. It is tough to sit Lynch after the last 5 weeks he has put together but I don’t think has hardly any chance at success in this one. He faced the Bears last week, a top 10 rush defense, and managed just 40 yards.  This week he plays the 49ers, who are by far the best rush defense in the league.  What saved Lynch’s fantasy value last week was two short TD’s but San Fran has yet to allow a rushing TD at all this season.

Question 3: Asked by @Steel_Thoughts

WR, Pick 2. D.Bryant(Vs PHI), Wallace(Vs STL), S.Moss(Vs MIN) or D.Thomas(@ BUF)? NonPPR

Answer

Wallace has a great match up and is a great start.  Demaryius Thomas is very likely the guy I would go with.  He isn’t as proven or consistent as Bryant and it is a VERY close call but he has had a string of really good games and I think he is sure to have a decent yardage total this week against the Bills. Targets are being spread thin in Dallas this week and against the Eagles in town, Dallas is going to focus on the run a bit more than usual.  Trust your gut though, this is a VERY close call. They are right next to each other in my rankings and both in the top 20.

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Dec
21
2011

Love and Hate Lists for Week 16

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Rashard Mendenhall, RB, PIT – Pittsburgh has had issues on the offensive line this season and Mendenhall’s stats have suffered as well as Roethlisberger’s health.  Ben is not even close to 100% and the match up is especially soft for Mendenhall and the running game.  It has been a while since you’ve been able to use him as an RB1 but he snuck into my top 10 this week and has to be in your lineup this week.

A.J. Green, WR, CIN – The rookie battle between Patrick Peterson and Green might be spoiled by an injury as Green is currently listed as questionable for this week but he is tough and should they start him, you have to as well.  The deck was stacked against Green this season with a fellow rookie QB and shortened off-season but he has been unbelievable and the match up isn’t really that scary as Peterson has gotten beat often enough.

Tim Tebow, QB, DEN – The Bills defense gives up a lot of yardage on the ground and with the number of carries Tebow gets, he is among the safest options at QB this week. I wouldn’t even be too surprised if he got up over 100 if the game gets out of hand, which isn’t too likely.

Shonn Greene, RB, NYJ  - The Jets are currently clinging to a playoff spot tied at an 8-6 record with Cincinnati and playing against the Giants, who have been weak to the ground game this season. Greene is also playing the best football of his career and the offense plays much better when the ground game is effective.

Demaryius Thomas, WR, DEN – Thomas has clearly over-taken Decker as Tebow’s top receiving threat and going on the road to Buffalo means that there will be a a fair amount of yardage to be gained for the Bronco offense.  The run game will be the focus but that means that with 8 men in the box, you can’t double cover Thomas very often.

DeAngelo Williams, RB, CAR – Williams has scored in 2 straight weeks and with Tampa Bay being the 3rd worst rush defense in the NFL, the chances are better than ever that Williams AND Stewart are able to put together another nice game.  Don’t overreact too much though, you have to the play the guys that got you to the playoffs and he certainly wasn’t very helpful this year. But, you could consider him in your flex if you’ve had an injury over the past couple weeks.

Victor Cruz, WR, NYG – Darrelle Revis will be locked on Hakeem Nicks, who has been the top threat over the past few weeks by far. Cruz will be the more targeted of the two and is more likely to have a big game in what can barely be considered a home game for the Jets.

Hate

Anquan Boldin, WR, BAL – Joe Haden has been shutting down elite receivers all season and Boldin has been on the slide recently too. Boldin might pull in a TD but he has so little upside, I think you could sit him down easily this week.

Marshawn Lynch, RB, SEA – I know what you are thinking, he has been really consistent over the past few weeks but look at it this way.  The 49ers are the top rush defense in the NFL and have allowed 259 yards fewer than the Ravens, who are in 2nd. Last week, Lynch faced the 8th best rush defense and only managed 40 yards. He did have 2 TDs in that game but the 9ers have yet to allow a single TD on the ground all season.  He’s improved a lot recently but the deck is stacked against him this week. Flex play at best.

Steve Johnson, WR, BUF – Johnson has been battling a groin injury all season long and just as it seemed to be behind him, he re-aggravates it.  On top of that, Champ Bailey comes to town and is one of the most under-rated shut down corners in the league. Another flex play.

Tony Romo, QB, DAL – Romo is usually a no brainer to get the start but this week he falls outside my top 10 against an Eagles secondary that has been much improved over the past couple weeks.  The Cowboys will find that they are more effective on the ground.  Romo will do OK, but I wouldn’t hold your breath for 30 points.

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Dec
21
2011

Week 16 Player Rankings: Quarterbacks

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1. Aaron Rodgers Vs. CHI
2. Drew Brees Vs. ATL
3. Tom Brady Vs. MIA
4. Cam Newton Vs. TB
5. Matthew Stafford Vs. SD
6. Michael Vick @ DAL
7. Matt Ryan @ NO
8. Tim Tebow @ BUF
9. Ben Roethlisberger Vs. STL
10. Philip Rivers @ DET
11. Tony Romo Vs. PHI
12. Eli Manning @ NYJ
13. Rex Grossman Vs. MIN
14. Matt Moore @ NE
15. Mark Sanchez Vs. NYG
16. Andy Dalton Vs. ARI
17. Josh Freeman @ CAR
18. Carson Palmer @ KC
19. Alex Smith @ SEA
20. T.J. Yates @ IND
21. Christian Ponder @ WAS
22. Ryan Fitzpatrick Vs. DEN
23. Kyle Orton Vs. OAK
24. Christian Ponder @ WAS
25. Kevin Kolb @ CIN
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Dec
21
2011

Week 16 Player Rankings: Running Backs

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1. Arian Foster @ IND
2. Ray Rice Vs. CLE
3. LeSean McCoy @ DAL
4. Maurice Jones-Drew @ TEN
5. Adrian Peterson @ WAS
6. Michael Bush @ KC
7. Michael Turner @ NO
8. Ryan Mathews @ DET
9. Frank Gore @ SEA
10. Rashard Mendenhall Vs. STL
11. Reggie Bush @ NE
12. Shonn Greene Vs. NYG
13. Willis McGahee @ BUF
14. Chris Johnson Vs. JAC
15. Cedric Benson Vs. ARI
16. LeGarrette Blount @ CAR
17. Felix Jones Vs. PHI
18. Beanie Wells @ CIN
19. C.J. Spiller Vs. DEN
20. Steven Jackson @ PIT
21. Ahmad Bradshaw @ NYJ
22. Marshawn Lynch Vs. SF
23. DeAngelo Williams Vs. TB
24. Kahlil Bell @ GB
25. Darren Sproles Vs. ATL
26. Roy Helu Vs. MIN
27. Kevin Smith Vs. SD
28. Jonathan Stewart Vs. TB
29. Ryan Grant Vs. CHI
30. BenJarvus Green-Ellis Vs. MIA
31. Donald Brown Vs. HOU
32. Brandon Jacobs @ NYJ
33. Ben Tate @ IND
34. Peyton Hillis @ BAL
35. Lance Ball @ BUF
36. Mike Tolbert @ DET
37. Marion Barber @ GB
38. Jackie Battle Vs. OAK
39. Daniel Thomas @ NE
40. Thomas Jones Vs. OAK
41. LaDainian Tomlinson Vs. NYG
42. Ricky Williams Vs. CLE
43. Chris Ivory Vs. ATL
44. Toby Gerhart @ WAS
45. Pierre Thomas Vs. ATL
46. Kendall Hunter @ SEA
47. Dexter McCluster Vs. OAK
48. Maurice Morris Vs. SD
49. Evan Royster Vs. MIN
50. Jacquizz Rodgers @ NO
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