Week 13 – QB Rankings

 

1. Peyton Manning – Ind = Ten

Manning hasn’t been putting up the gaudy stats we have become accustomed to, but with 309 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in their matchup earlier this season, I fully expect Manning to put up solid stats in this game. 300 passing yards and 2-3 touchdowns seem like a good bet.

 

2. Tom Brady – NE = @Mia

Brady put up just 1 touchdown in this matchup earlier in the season, but he also tallied 332 passing yards in that game as well. Considering that the Miami secondary is loaded with rookies, I fully expect Brady to have a good game in this matchup. 300 passing yards, 2-3 touchdowns.

 

3. Brett Favre – Min = @Ari

If the Cardinals defense can give up 387 passing yards to Vince Young last week, I can only imagine what the gun-slinging Favre will do against them this week. Another 300 plus passing yards is very possible in this game, as well as 2-3 touchdowns.

 

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Week 13 – RB Rankings

 

1. Chris Johnson – Ten = @Ind

Entering this week with 6 consecutive 100 plus rushing yard games, I see no reason why any fantasy football manager would want any other RB in his lineup than Johnson right now. 100 total yards is money in the bank, and an overall stat line approaching 100-150 rushing yards and 1-2 touchdowns seems reasonable to expect from Johnson this week.

 

2. Thomas Jones – NYJ = @Buf

In terms of reliability week in and week out, Jones is seemingly a poor mans version of Chris Johnson at RB for fantasy teams. Over his last 6 games, Jones hasn’t tallied less than 75 rushing yards in any one of those games, while also totaling 4 touchdowns over those 6 games as well. Combine that with the fact that Buffalo’s defense gives up an average of 165 rushing yards per game and it looks like Jones should be in store for an exceptional stat line in this game. Oh and by the way, Jones tallied 210 rushing yards and 1 touchdown in this matchup earlier in the season. I fully expect 100-150 rushing yards and 1-2 touchdowns from Jones in this game.

 

3. LaDainian Tomlinson – SD = @Cle

I’m breaking the bank this week and giving Tomlinson some credit that has been well deserved over the past three weeks, as he has tallied 5 touchdowns in the last 3 games, and 7 touchdowns over his last 5 games. And yes the total yards have not been there, but the touchdowns just seem to be raining down on Tomlinson’s stat line right now. I fully expect at least 1 touchdown in this game, with 2 very possible and 3 not out of the question. Combine that with a guaranteed 50 rushing yards, and you can expect numbers in the range of 50-100 rushing yards and 1-3 touchdowns from Tomlinson this week.

 

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Week 13 – WR Rankings

 

1. Randy Moss – NE = @Mia

Considering Moss erupted for 6 receptions, 147 receiving yards and 1 touchdown in this matchup earlier in the season, I firmly believe a similar game should be in store for Moss this week. 5-8 receptions, 100-150 receiving yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

 

2. Andre Johnson – Hou = @Jac

A matchup against a terrible Jaguars secondary that gives up an average of 242 passing yards per game this season, should lead to a great game for Johnson this week. 100-125 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

 

3. Reggie Wayne – Ind = Ten

Yes the Titans defense and secondary has played better over recent weeks, but I still like this matchup for Manning and Wayne. I’d expect 4-6 receptions, 50-100 receiving yards and 1 touchdown from Wayne in this game.

 

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Week 13 – TE Rankings

 

1. Antonio Gates – SD = @Cle

Gates finally broke out last week with 7 receptions for 118 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns. A matchup against the lowly Cleveland Browns defense should lead to another excellent game for Gates this week. 50-100 receiving yards, 1 touchdown.

 

2. Dallas Clark – Ind = Ten

Finally ceding the #1 TE ranking, Clark is still a premiere fantasy TE play this week. 50-100 receiving yards is a near guarantee, with a touchdown always possible.

 

3. Vernon Davis – SF = @Sea

Davis was very quiet in this matchup earlier in the season as he posted just 2 receptions for 32 yards. However with Shaun Hill no longer the QB and Alex Smith playing very well, I fully expect Davis to continue his TE dominance in this game. 50-100 receiving yards and 1 touchdown is possible.

 

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Week 13 – Defense Rankings

 

 

 

1. San Diego = @Cle

 

2. Cincinnati = Det

 

3. Philadelphia = @Atl

 

4. Pittsburgh = Oak

 

5. Minnesota = @Ari

 

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Week 13 – Kicker Rankings

 

 

1. David Akers – Phi = @Atl

 

 2. Ryan Longwell – Min = @Ari

 

3. Nate Kaeding – SD = @Cle

 

4. Stephen Gostkowski – NE = @Mia

 

5. Mason Crosby – GB = Bal

 

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Week 13 – Waiver Wire Pickups

 

If you are looking for a free agent or waiver wire pickup, here are a couple of the best options likely available in your league. Pickups at every position are posted, including QB – RB – WR – TE – K – D. Each players ownership percentage in 10 team yahoo public leagues is listed after their name.

 

Pickup of the Week:

 

LeSean McCoy – Phi = @Atl 74%

 

Firmly entrenched as the starting RB in Philly, McCoy with ownership percentage at just 74% is downright absurd. So stop asking if McCoy is starter worthy in your lineup, or even if you should pick him up. It is quite obvious by now that McCoy is a must start RB2 in nearly all league formats. If he is still hanging out on your leagues waiver wire, put your claim in now and get him. 75-100 rushing yards and 1 touchdown is likely this week against a struggling Atlanta team.

Prediction: 75-100 rushing yards, 1 touchdown

 

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Week 12 – QB Rankings

 

1. Aaron Rodgers – GB = @Det

Entering week 12, Rodgers has risen from a preseason top 10 fantasy QB, to the best fantasy football QB in the entire league and a better overall better fantasy QB than Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady. I’m riding the Rodgers train into Detroit this week, as he seems like a lock for 300 passing yards and 2-4 touchdowns.

 

2. Philip Rivers – SD = KC

Yes Kansas City played the Steelers extremely well last week and even beat them, but Ben Roethlisberger’s stats in that game are exactly what fantasy teams covet. Rivers is more than capable of putting of Big Ben ‘esq. numbers this week against the Chiefs to the tune of 300 passing yards and 2-3 touchdowns.

 

3. Tom Brady – NE = @NO

Simply put, this should be an offensive shootout. And with that said, the Saints secondary hasn’t been playing as well as they did earlier in the season, and they are dealing with various injuries to their starters. Look for Randy Moss to have another exceptional day, as I do not see anyone in the Saints secondary being able to defend him one on one like Darrell Revis did last week. Brady should be the better fantasy QB in this game than Drew Brees. 300 passing yards, 2-3 touchdowns.

 

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Week 12 – RB Rankings

 

1. Chris Johnson – Ten = Ari

The hottest running back in the entire NFL right now, I don’t know why you would want to start anyone else over him. And let’s not forget, just two weeks ago the Cardinals defense struggled mightily against another small and quick RB in Justin Forsett. Expecting 100-150 total yards and 1-2 touchdowns seems like a sure bet.

 

2. Adrian Peterson – Min = Chi

The Bears defense doesn’t offer much to slow down Peterson this week. And even though this isn’t an excellent matchup for a fantasy RB, I still like Peterson’s overall fantasy reliability and touchdown potential. 80-120 rushing yards and 1-2 touchdowns.

 

3. Maurice Jones-Drew – Jac = @SF

Statistically the 49ers defense has been outstanding against the run, as they have only allowed an average of 94 rushing yards per game this season. However after watching Ryan Grant tally 129 rushing yards and 1 touchdown against them on just 21 carries for a 6.1 yard average and just a long of 26 yards, I wouldn’t rely on the paper matchup this week for the 49ers. I’m rolling with MJD as he is a good bet for 100-150 total yards and 1-2 touchdowns.

 

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Week 12 – WR Rankings

 

1. Larry Fitzgerald – Ari = @Ten

If Warner is healthy and his minor concussion doesn’t affect his playing status for this game, then I think it is safe to roll with Fitzgerald at this #1 spot among WR’s this week. If Warner isn’t able to play in this game, then I would drop Fitzgerald down to around the #5 spot. With Warner, I’d expect 100-150 receiving yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

 

2. Randy Moss – NE = @NO

In a likely offensive shootout, and with the Saints secondary not playing as well as earlier in the season and dealing with injuries, I expect Moss to have another exceptional fantasy day in this game. There is no way that anyone in the Saints secondary can defend Moss one on one like Darrell Revis did last week, so look for Moss to tally 100-150 receiving yards and 1-2 touchdowns.

 

3. Vincent Jackson – SD = KC

Just a great matchup for Jackson and the Chargers passing attack in this game. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if Jackson puts up 100-150 receiving yards and 1-2 touchdowns this week.

 

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Week 12 – TE Rankings

 

1. Dallas Clark – Ind = @Hou

Down game last week, but still managed a TD. Clark is too reliable, healthy, and teamed with too good of a QB and offense not to want as your #1 TE in fantasy football. 50-100 receiving yards and a touchdown always possible.

 

2. Antonio Gates – SD = KC

With a matchup at home against Kansas City, it is very tempting to put Gates as the #1 TE this week. 50-100 receiving yards is a near guaranteed, with a touchdown very possible as well.

 

3. Vernon Davis – SF = Jac

Davis managed to put up his stats against the Packers defense last week, and a matchup against a weak pass covering Jaguars defense this week, should result in great numbers for Davis once again. Right now there is no doubt that Davis is Alex Smith’s #1 option. 50-100 receiving yards and 1 touchdown is possible.

 

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Week 12 – Waiver Wire Pickups

 

If you are looking for a free agent or waiver wire pickup, here are a couple of the best options likely available in your league. Pickups at every position are posted, including QB – RB – WR – TE – K – D. Each players ownership percentage in 10 team yahoo public leagues is listed after their name.

 

Pickup of the Week:

 

Michael Crabtree – SF = Jac / 73%

 

The Jaguars pass defense has been atrocious this year, and Crabtree is just starting to come into his own. I expect a full blown breakout game from him this week, and 49er fans should be excited to watch this game. It may seem like a stretch, but 100-125 receiving yards and 1-2 touchdowns is very possible from Crabtree in my book this week.

Prediction: 80-125 receiving yards, 1-2 touchdowns

 

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Week 12 – Defense Rankings

 

 

1. Cincinnati = Cle

 

2. Minnesota = Chi

 

3. Philadelphia = Was

 

4. Green Bay = @Det

 

5. San Diego = KC

 

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Week 12 – Kicker Rankings

 

 

1. Stephen Gostkowski – NE = @NO

 

2. Ryan Longwell – Min = Chi

 

3. Mason Crosby – GB = @Det

 

4. Nate Kaeding – SD = KC

 

5. David Akers – Phi = Was

 

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Week 11 – Shocker Specials

 

Over at Roto Arcade on Yahoo, Flames/Lames expert Brad Evans shares his picks for fantasy players that will be sleepers and busts each week. So going with that theme, here are my Shocker Special picks. All Shocker Special eligible players must be owned in 10% or less, or started in 5% or less, of standard yahoo leagues according to Yahoo Fantasy Football league percentages. Feel free to share your Shocker Special picks below.

 

 

Shocker Specials:

 

Jermichael Finley, GB, 4 receptions, 50 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 18% owned, 4% started

 

Matthew Stafford, Det, 20-27, 225 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 16% owned, 3% started

 

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Buf, 28-38, 280 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 4% owned, 1% started

 

 

Deep Deep Shocker Specials:

 

Mohamed Massaquoi, Cle, 6 receptions, 80 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 14% owned, 2% started

 

James Casey, Hou, 3 receptions, 40 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 1% owned, 0% started

 

Chris Jennings, Cle, 18 rushing attempts, 80 rushing yards, 1 touchdown, 2% owned, 0% started

 

Danny Ware, NYG, 7 rushes, 35 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 15 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, 1% owned, 0% started

 

 

Week 11 – QB Rankings

 

1. Aaron Rodgers – GB = SF

Combine a Packers offense that would rather throw the ball than run in, and a 49ers defense that is 4^th worst in the NFL against the pass (248 passing yards allowed per game) and 3^rd best in the NFL against the run (87 rushing yards allowed per game), and you have the perfect recipe for an air attack from Rodgers and the Packers offense in this game. 300-350 passing yards and 2-3 touchdowns.

 

2. Matt Schaub – Hou = Ten

Granted the Titans secondary has improved a bit over the past few week, thanks in part to the return of a healthy Cortland Finnegan, but in a matchup of a pass heavy Texans offense and a Titans secondary that gives up 270 passing yards per game, it seems reasonable to expect 300-350 passing yards and 2-3 touchdowns from Schaub in this game.

 

3. Drew Brees – NO = @TB

With a candy matchup last week against the lowly St. Louis Rams, Brees struggled mightily in that game, as he actually had less passing yards and more interceptions than Marc Bulger. Still, there is too much offensive talent and scoring potential on the Saints team, which makes Brees one of the safest and most reliable fantasy football QB’s you can have. Not to mention the Tampa Bay defense doesn’t offer anything exciting to slow Brees down this week. 250-300 passing yards, 2-3 touchdowns.

 

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Week 11 – RB Rankings

 

1. Maurice Jones-Drew – Jac = Buf

If you have the option of choosing any one RB in week 11, Jones-Drew is the guy you want. A matchup at home against the Buffalo Bills who have the worst run defense in the NFL entering this week (allow 173 rushing yards per game), should be the perfect recipe for at least 150 total yards and 2 touchdowns from MJD in this game.

 

2. Chris Johnson – Ten = @Hou

Johnson has simply been on fire rushing and receiving the ball since Vince Young took over at QB a couple of weeks ago. A matchup at Houston could be a bit tougher this week, but this game still looks very favorable for Johnson to do some damage. 100-150 total yards and 1 touchdown.

 

3. Adrian Peterson – Min = Sea

Could be ranked at #2 ahead of Chris Johnson, but given Peterson’s fumbling issues, I’m sticking with Johnson as a better fantasy play this week. Not to mention Peterson’s doesn’t offer much if any receiving yard potential like Johnson does. 100-125 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

 

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Week 11 – WR Rankings

 

1. Andre Johnson – Hou = Ten

Rested and recovered after the bye week, Johnson should be roaring to go this week against the 2^nd worst pass defense in the entire NFL. Not to mention a home game for the Texans is that much more enticing. It wouldn’t surprise me if Johnson destroys the Titans secondary to the tune of 125-150 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns.

 

2. Larry Fitzgerald – Ari = @StL

The Rams were able to shut down Marques Colston last week, but can they do it two weeks in a row? With a healthy Anquan Boldin getting some attention from defenses, there should be even more room for Fitzgerald to work this week. 100-150 receiving yards and 1-2 touchdowns isn’t out of the question for Fitzgerald in this game.

 

3. Calvin Johnson – Det = Cle

Let’s give the rookie QB some credit. Matthew Stafford held his own last week against a very tough Vikings defense, and he found Calvin for 8 receptions and 84 yards. A matchup against the lowly Browns should result in Calvin finally getting his second touchdown of the season as well as his second 100 receiving yard game this year. 80-125 receiving yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

 

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Week 11 – TE Rankings

 

1. Dallas Clark – Ind = @Bal

Reliable, healthy, great QB, pass heavy offense, scoring potential. What else could you ask for from your fantasy TE? 50-100 receiving yards and a touchdown always possible.

 

2. Antonio Gates – SD = @Den

With Denver allowing tight end Fred Davis to record the most receptions and receiving yards against them last week, and Gates tallying 5 receptions for 70 receiving yards in their matchup earlier this season, it only seems reasonable to expect another 5 catch day with 50-100 receiving yards again from Gates this week. Not to mention a touchdown is possible as well.

 

3. Tony Gonzalez – Atl = @NYG

Matt Ryan isn’t playing well, Michael Turner is injured and unlikely to play in this game, and the defense will be keying on Roddy White. I fully expect Matt Ryan to look for the crafty veteran Gonzalez at least 10 times in this game. 50-100 receiving yards is likely, with a touchdown not out of the question.

 

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Week 11 – Defense Rankings

 

 

1. Cincinnati = @Oak

 

2. Pittsburgh = @KC

 

3. Minnesota = Sea

 

4. New Orleans = @TB

 

5. Green Bay = SF

 

 

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