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2007
Season Player Matchups - Week #14 |
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*select the team's helmet to jump to their matchup
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Rex Grossman |
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Always a chance for a big game. |
RB |
Adrian Peterson |
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Total yard numbers will be helped by his receiving skills. |
WR |
Muhsin Muhammed |
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Somewhere around 50-60 yards here. |
WR |
Bernard Berrian |
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Gets plenty of looks, but not many high percentage ones. |
TE |
Desmond Clark |
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Rex likes to aim his way. |
TE |
Greg Olsen |
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Olse having trouble staying in the mix with Clark there. |
DEF/ST |
Bears |
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Where did their D go? Hester bumps them up 1 $. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jason Campbell |
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He can throw it on the Bears all day if he wants. |
RB |
Clinton Portis |
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FB Sellers back in means a solid day. |
WR |
Santana Moss |
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Always a risky proposition. |
WR |
Antwaan Randle El |
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Health is still a concern. |
TE |
Chris Cooley |
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Number one receiving threat for the 'Skins. |
DEF/ST |
Redskins |
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Sexy Rexy likes to turn it over. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Vinny Testaverde |
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Bad QB versus bad pass D... |
RB |
DeShaun Foster |
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Not good enough to succeed without a QB. |
RB |
DeAngelo Williams |
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See above. |
WR |
Steve Smith |
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What a sad story the QB situation is when they can't get Steve Smith the ball. |
WR |
Drew Carter |
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The SF defense isn't any good, upgrade accordingly. |
TE |
Jeff King |
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Not really worth a look. |
DEF/ST |
Panthers |
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With Gore turning it on, could be a bad day. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
David Garrard |
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Dial him in for 200 yards, a TD and no INT's. |
RB |
Maurice Jones-Drew |
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Didn't get many rush attempts last week, but makes up for it in the return game and goal line. |
RB |
Fred Taylor |
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Indy defense will keep him out of the end zone. |
WR |
Dennis Northcutt |
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Measure your expectations. |
WR |
Reggie Williams |
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Most upside of the Jags' receivers. |
WR |
Matt Jones |
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Least upside. |
TE |
Marcedes Lewis |
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Not a good matchup, not a good player. |
DEF/ST |
Jaguars |
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They're good, but so are Manning and Addai. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tony Romo |
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Uh, yeah, he'll do ok... |
RB |
Julius Jones |
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Setting them up for Barber nicely, but that doesn't mean he gets that much yardage. |
RB |
Marion Barber III |
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Mop up duty falls to him here. |
WR |
Terrell Owens |
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No reason he won't destroy Detroit's secondary. |
WR |
Patrick Crayton |
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Can get some looks, but 3rd or 4th in Romo's progression. |
TE |
Jason Witten |
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Witten may score multiple times here. |
DEF/ST |
Cowboys |
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Martz's offense has sputtered, O-line getting Kinta killed, no running game, yeah, they're a good play. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jon Kitna |
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Yardage will be there by default, but TDs are another story. |
RB |
Kevin Jones |
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Not a starter, probably not worthy of a roster slot now. |
WR |
Roy Williams |
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Out for season most likely. |
WR |
Calvin Johnson |
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Moves to the #1 spot, and gets bumped up a $. |
WR |
Mike Furrey |
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Great play in PPR leagues, 70-80 yards. |
WR |
Shaun McDonald |
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Staying in the slot, expect similar production for him. |
DEF/ST |
Lions |
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D has been better than expected, but 'Boys offense is rolling. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
John Beck |
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Not this rookie. |
RB |
Jesse Chatman |
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Ankle still bothering him, check back on him Sunday. |
RB |
Samkon Gado |
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Someone has to suit up at RB. If he plays expect 60-70 yards. |
WR |
Marty Booker |
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Not making it happen. |
WR |
Ted Ginn |
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Could have an ok day, but depends on weather. |
TE |
David Martin |
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Well someone will get some yards for the Fins, but not him. |
DEF/ST |
Dolphins |
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Bills offense not great, but neither is the Fins D. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Trent Edwards |
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Now 5-1 as the starter, good play here. |
RB |
Marshawn Lynch |
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May see the field this week, stay posted. |
RB |
Fred Jackson |
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Tough runner, good receiver, but Lynch may play. |
WR |
Lee Evans |
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Big play or two for him here. |
WR |
Roscoe Parrish |
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Not unless you get return yards. |
TE |
Robert Royal |
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Just not in the mix enough. |
DEF/ST |
Bills |
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Sure, they're playing the Dolphins. That means start them. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Eli Manning |
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Has been playing terrible, you just can't start him. |
RB |
Brandon Jacobs |
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May play this week. |
RB |
Derrick Ward |
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Out for the season. |
WR |
Plaxico Burress |
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Expect him to get back on track here. |
WR |
Amani Toomer |
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Philly CBs can keep him contained. |
TE |
Jeremy Shockey |
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Up and down season continues, but he'll get 80 yards. |
DEF/ST |
Giants |
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Feeley or McNabb, they'll be pestering the QB all day. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Donovan McNabb |
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Likely starting after AJ's bad week last week. |
RB |
Brian Westbrook |
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No doubt he's the best player on the field in this game. |
WR |
Reggie Brown |
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McNabb might actually make his numbers improve. |
WR |
Kevin Curtis |
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Curtis gets those yards in chunks, not here though. |
TE |
LJ Smith |
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Could see some more his way here. |
DEF/ST |
Eagles |
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Got to like their chances with Eli and the offense playing like trash. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Daunte Culpepper |
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Could be Culpepper or McCown. Don't worry about it. |
RB |
Lamont Jordan |
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He's had 7 yards in the last 2 games combined. |
RB |
Justin Fargas |
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Over 100 yards with a TD for 2 straight weeks. |
WR |
Jerry Porter |
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GB pass defense is excellent. |
WR |
Ronald Curry |
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With an uncertain QB situation and a poor matchup, stay away. |
TE |
Zach Miller |
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Not worth it. |
DEF/ST |
Raiders |
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Whether it's Favre playing all day (likely) or Rodgers coming in, they're toast. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Brett Favre |
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Only a slight downgrade because of last week's elbow injury. |
RB |
Ryan Grant |
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Has been a solid fantasy starter lately. |
WR |
Donald Driver |
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A starter, but not as good as Jennings. |
WR |
Greg Jennings |
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A TD machine lately - 4 in the last 3 games. |
WR |
James Jones |
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For a #3 receiver, has very nice potential. |
TE |
Donald Lee |
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Not consistent, but TD potential is very real in this game. |
DEF/ST |
Packers |
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Ought to be one of their better games in an easy matchup. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Philip Rivers |
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Not a great matchup, but he does have Gates and LT to catch TD's. |
RB |
LaDainian Tomlinson |
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He'll find the end zone. |
WR |
Vincent Jackson |
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Had a nice game last week, but not consistent. |
WR |
Chris Chambers |
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Didn't show last week - go with a more reliable option. |
TE |
Antonio Gates |
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Had no production last week. That won't continue. |
DEF/ST |
Chargers |
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Titans haven't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard lately. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Vince Young |
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Marginal play, but will probably get some type of TD. |
RB |
LenDale White |
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Broken finger to add to the foot injury. |
RB |
Chris Brown |
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Very big potential if he plays all game - it was the Chargers who gave up 296 to Adrian Peterson. |
WR |
Justin Gage |
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Titans pass game is not reliable. |
WR |
Roydell Williams |
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Same as for Gage. |
TE |
Bo Scaife |
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Worth about 50 yards. |
DEF/ST |
Titans |
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Upgrade them if Haynesworth plays. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Marc Bulger |
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Cleared his neurological exam, so now he can throw some TD's. |
RB |
Steven Jackson |
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Played like a monster last week, and now has a better QB in front of him. |
WR |
Torry Holt |
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Cincy D has struggled often this season. |
WR |
Isaac Bruce |
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Scoring TD's and getting 50+ yards often enough to start confidently. |
TE |
Randy McMichael |
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Got his TD last week. |
DEF/ST |
Rams |
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Bengals' offensive firepower drops them a bit. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Carson Palmer |
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Much easier matchup than last week. |
RB |
Rudi Johnson |
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Has reclaimed top Cincy fantasy RB from Watson. |
RB |
Kenny Watson |
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Probably not worth considering. |
WR |
Chad Johnson |
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He'll either get 3 TD's or none, but the yards will be there. |
WR |
TJ Houshmanzadeh |
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Has been dropping off quite a bit lately. |
TE |
Reggie Kelly |
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Nobody owns him, and nobody should. |
DEF/ST |
Bengals |
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Lackluster season means they never start. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jeff Garcia |
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After a back injury to an old QB, be careful. He should be ok to start, though. |
RB |
Earnest Graham |
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Watching this guy makes me thankful to be a football fan. |
WR |
Joey Galloway |
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Temper expectations after a great week against a poor New Orleans secondary. |
WR |
Ike Hilliard |
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Has been a real letdown lately. |
TE |
Alex Smith |
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Not a starter. |
DEF/ST |
Buccaneers |
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Rosenfels doesn't have a chance. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Sage Rosenfels |
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A downgrade from Schaub. |
RB |
Ron Dayne |
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Played great with Rosenfels in last week, but has an injured ankle. |
RB |
Ahman Green |
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Limited in practice yet again this week. |
WR |
Andre Johnson |
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Great production no matter who is at QB. |
WR |
Kevin Walter |
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Rosenfels couldn't find him last week. |
TE |
Owen Daniels |
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A solid player with TD potential. |
DEF/ST |
Texans |
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Tampa will get yards, but may end up with a lot of FG's. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kurt Warner |
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Seattle's D is marginal, and not good enough to stop him. |
RB |
Edgerrin James |
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One of the better RB's Seattle has seen in weeks. |
WR |
Larry Fitzgerald |
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Claims to feel better in practice, and the loss of Boldin means more looks. |
WR |
Anquan Boldin |
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Probably out for the season. |
TE |
Leonard Pope |
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His only quality is size. Other than that, he's useless. |
DEF/ST |
Cardinals |
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Hasselbeck has been playing too well lately. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Matt Hasselbeck |
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250 yards and a couple TD's is reasonable. |
RB |
Shaun Alexander |
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The mid-season break definitely helped him. |
RB |
Maurice Morris |
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His value goes down as Alexander's goes up, but he's still a decent play if you're short on RB's. |
WR |
Deion Branch |
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Marginal and streaky, but this game could turn into a shootout. |
WR |
Bobby Engram |
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Worth a look at starting this week after a string of decent games. |
WR |
DJ Hackett |
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Definite big game potential. |
TE |
Marcus Pollard |
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No way. |
DEF/ST |
Seahawks |
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Not a great matchup, but the rest of the season is very favorable. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tarvaris Jackson |
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Actually has a good matchup here and is a decent play |
RB |
Adrian Peterson |
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You have to have him in there every week |
RB |
Chester Taylor |
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Taylor will still get carries in a run heavy offense |
WR |
Bobby Wade |
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Not seeing enough passes to warrant a start |
WR |
Troy Williamson |
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Off the radar for now |
WR |
Sydney Rice |
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Has been making some strides towards fantasy relevancy |
TE |
Visanthe Shiancoe |
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Nice matchup and a fair play |
DEF/ST |
Vikings |
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Trent Dilfer scares no one |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Trent Dilfer |
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Simply not capable of producing week-in and week-out |
RB |
Frank Gore |
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Don't expect much againsta tough run D |
WR |
Darrell Jackson |
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Looking past his prime |
WR |
Arnaz Battle |
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Not a guy to count on for the playoffs |
TE |
Vernon Davis |
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Dilfer has been getting him more action |
DEF/ST |
49ers |
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Vikings have been scoring a ton lately |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Derek Anderson |
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He's putting up quality numbers every week |
RB |
Jamal Lewis |
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Should see 20+ carries and a TD |
WR |
Braylon Edwards |
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Rookie DB will have his hands full |
WR |
Joe Jurevicius |
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Consistent play but limited upside |
TE |
Kellen Winslow, Jr |
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KWII should go to war on the Jets |
DEF/ST |
Browns |
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Jets may allow some TOs and sacks |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kellen Clemens |
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Cleveland's pass D is not good so Clemens may have a nice day |
RB |
Thomas Jones |
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He actually had a TD last week...miracles do happen |
WR |
Laveranues Coles |
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Nice play against a weak secondary |
WR |
Jerricho Cotchery |
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Too physical for the Jets DBs |
TE |
Chris Baker |
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Limited potential with the WRs seeing a bunch of action |
DEF/ST |
Jets |
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Not a good play |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Brodie Croyle |
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Not a good matchup versus tough corners |
RB |
Kolby Smith |
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LJ is likely out again |
WR |
Dwayne Bowe |
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D-Bowe will have a tough day against Bailey |
WR |
Sammie Parker |
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His name isn't Bowe, so no. |
WR |
Eddie Kennison |
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If there were a geriatric league...then yes |
TE |
Tony Gonzalez |
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Gonzo should do well unless Denver puts Champ on him |
DEF/ST |
Chiefs |
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Mediocre play |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jay Cutler |
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Should produce 2+ TDs |
RB |
Travis Henry |
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Back from injury and potential suspension behind him |
WR |
Brandon Stokley |
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Should see good action |
WR |
Brandon Marshall |
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Should produce a TD and 80+ yards |
WR |
Javon Walker |
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Looks to still be recovering from injury |
TE |
Tony Scheffler |
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Will produce 50+ yards |
DEF/ST |
Broncos |
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Should get run on but the KC pass game should get shut down |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Ben Roethlisberger |
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The Burger should be able to navigate through the Pats D |
RB |
Willie Parker |
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Will need to play more physical |
WR |
Hines Ward |
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Should step up his game |
WR |
Santonio Holmes |
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Check to see if he will play |
WR |
Nate Washington |
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Not a play if Holmes is healthy |
TE |
Heath Miller |
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Miller may see the endzone |
DEF/ST |
Steelers |
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Not a good play against a terrific offense |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tom Brady |
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Tough matchup versus Pittsburgh but will still produce 2+ TDs |
RB |
Laurence Maroney |
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Lack of running game is letting defenses keep games close |
WR |
Randy Moss |
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Missed a second TD last week |
WR |
Donte Stallworth |
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Steelers don't give up many deep passes |
WR |
Wes Welker |
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Welker will see plenty of action |
TE |
Benjamin Watson |
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Should be important to the game plan |
DEF/ST |
Patriots |
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Steelers are not a great matchup |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Peyton Manning |
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If the Ravens of week 13 show up Peyton will have a tough day |
RB |
Joseph Addai |
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Ravens are hard to run on |
WR |
Marvin Harrison |
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Will seemingly never get healthy |
WR |
Reggie Wayne |
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Will be limited by McAllister |
WR |
Anthony Gonzalez |
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Will need to step his game up big time |
TE |
Dallas Clark |
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Should be an integral part of the scheme |
DEF/ST |
Colts |
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Have traditionally played the Ravens well |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kyle Boller |
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Looked pretty good last week... |
RB |
Willis McGahee |
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Will have his hands full here |
WR |
Derrick Mason |
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Chances of another score are minimal |
WR |
Mark Clayton |
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Not a chance with the playoffs here |
TE |
Todd Heap |
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Two words...Fred Taylor |
DEF/ST |
Ravens |
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Normally play Indy well but is still a bad matchup |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Drew Brees |
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Should produce solid numbers |
RB |
Reggie Bush |
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Should be able to exploit the Falcons D |
WR |
Marques Colston |
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Up and down player should be up here |
WR |
Devery Henderson |
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Atlanta secondary can get stretched |
WR |
David Patten |
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Should see many opportunities this weekend |
TE |
Eric Johnson |
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Nice play for week 14 |
DEF/ST |
Saints |
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Atlanta QBs love to turn the ball over |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Joey Harrington |
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Only a good play if you are comparing him to Leftwich |
RB |
Warrick Dunn |
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Should have a good day (for Warrick Dunn) |
WR |
Michael Jenkins |
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Looks to be incapable of being a #1 WR |
WR |
Roddy White |
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Clearly the go to receiver in ATL |
TE |
Alge Crumpler |
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Not the same player this season |
DEF/ST |
Falcons |
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You have to figure Reggie Bush is good for at least 3 TOs |
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