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2007
Season Player Matchups - Week #16 |
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*select the team's helmet to jump to their matchup
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Ben Roethlisberger |
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St. Louis blitz package is tricky, Big Ben could be flustered. |
RB |
Willie Parker |
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Typical decent yardage game with little to no chance of a TD. |
WR |
Hines Ward |
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St. Louis secondary nothing to be scared of. |
WR |
Santonio Holmes |
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Getting the looks, and should be fully healthy now. |
TE |
Heath Miller |
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Always a gamble for a TD catch. |
DEF/ST |
Steelers |
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Rams can score, just not a lot these days. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Marc Bulger |
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Looked flustered last week, Steelers won't make things easier. |
RB |
Steven Jackson |
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The game rests on his shoulders for the Rams. |
WR |
Torry Holt |
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Always finds a way to be productive. |
WR |
Isaac Bruce |
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Not someone to depend on this week. |
TE |
Randy McMichael |
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Not a good matchup, especially for an unreliable player. |
DEF/ST |
Rams |
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Pittsburgh may not score much, and Haslett's D is working. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tony Romo |
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Should bounce back against terrible D. |
RB |
Julius Jones |
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Still the 'starter' but MB3 is the only play here. |
RB |
Marion Barber III |
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Lack of run attempts hurt him last week, not here. |
WR |
Terrell Owens |
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It could get ugly for those safeties. |
WR |
Patrick Crayton |
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Hasn't been healthy or productive. |
TE |
Jason Witten |
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Even if Romo's thumb is dinged, he's the best TE right now. |
DEF/ST |
Cowboys |
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Who's playing QB for Carolina? Exactly. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Carloina QB |
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Does it matter who it is really?? |
RB |
DeShaun Foster |
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Since when does he do anything worthwhile? |
RB |
DeAngelo Williams |
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See above. |
WR |
Steve Smith |
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Only if you're desparate. |
WR |
Drew Carter |
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Hasn't been seen in weeks. |
TE |
Jeff King |
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Not a great option. |
DEF/ST |
Panthers |
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Dallas playing for home-field should come out firing. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Derek Anderson |
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Had 5 TDs last time, but check the weather. |
RB |
Jamal Lewis |
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Has been on a tear, start him without hesitation. |
WR |
Braylon Edwards |
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Even gets it done in a blizzard, nice. |
WR |
Joe Jurevicius |
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Too big of a risk. |
TE |
Kellen Winslow, Jr |
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No reason he won't get at least 100 yards. |
DEF/ST |
Browns |
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Can't say too many good things here, except that Cincy's O has been off all year. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Carson Palmer |
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Could have a good day as long as climate allows for it. |
RB |
Rudi Johnson |
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Well he certainly laid a crap this year. |
RB |
Kenny Watson |
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Split time with Rudi is keeping him from relevancy. |
WR |
Chad Johnson |
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Should have plenty of chances. |
WR |
TJ Houshmanzadeh |
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Continues to get catches. |
TE |
Reggie Kelly |
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Not a good play, ever. |
DEF/ST |
Bengals |
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They haven't been too bad lately, but Cleveland can score, lots. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Brett Favre |
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Snow, wind, rain, whatever, he'll get it done as usual. |
RB |
Ryan Grant |
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Bears rush D is lacking, Grant will have a big day. |
WR |
Donald Driver |
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More valuable in PPR leagues, but still gets the yards. |
WR |
Greg Jennings |
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TD machine! |
WR |
James Jones |
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Gets a few scraps, but too many other options. |
TE |
Donald Lee |
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Bubba Franks may be back in the mix, but that doesn't change much here. |
DEF/ST |
Packers |
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Chicago offense is in tatters and the defense plays angry. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kyle Orton |
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Not gonna get it done here. |
RB |
Adrian Peterson |
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Another tough matchup for B-drian Peterson. |
WR |
Muhsin Muhammed |
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Some passes will go his way, like the 3-4 yard variety. |
WR |
Bernard Berrian |
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Safety play for GB is spotty, could get a deep one. |
TE |
Desmond Clark |
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Orton likes Clark. |
TE |
Greg Olsen |
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Had a good game last time they matched up. |
DEF/ST |
Bears |
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Hester always makes them an option to play. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Sage Rosenfels |
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Has been ok in Schaub's absence, at least in throwing it to Johnson. |
RB |
Ron Dayne |
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Ankle still giving problems, look elsewhere. |
RB |
Darius Walker |
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If Dayne is hurting, Walker is the guy. |
WR |
Andre Johnson |
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No matter the matchup, he is automatic. |
WR |
Kevin Walter |
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Could see some more action is Indy starts pulling their starters. |
TE |
Owen Daniels |
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Has been getting 60 yards a game, same here. |
DEF/ST |
Texans |
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Indy can drop some points on them, but their D has been playing well. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Peyton Manning |
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Could have a big day, but will he play the entire game? |
RB |
Joseph Addai |
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See above. With their spot already locked up Dungy might give Keith more of his carries. |
WR |
Marvin Harrison |
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Saving it up for the playoffs. |
WR |
Reggie Wayne |
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Same as Manning and Addai. |
WR |
Anthony Gonzalez |
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One starter who will certainly be in there the entire game. |
TE |
Dallas Clark |
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Clark is the X-factor here. |
DEF/ST |
Colts |
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Might be a little relaxed since this game doesn't meanmuch. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Brodie Croyle |
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Detroit's D is not scary. At all. |
RB |
Kolby Smith |
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He's a good play this week against a team that has given up a lot of points. |
WR |
Dwayne Bowe |
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Big day for D-Bowe. |
WR |
Sammie Parker |
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Not worth it. |
WR |
Eddie Kennison |
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Never. |
TE |
Tony Gonzalez |
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Good opportunity for a TD. |
DEF/ST |
Chiefs |
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Lions O-line gives up a LOT of sacks. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jon Kitna |
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KC's defense hasn't been playing well lately, either. |
RB |
Kevin Jones |
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Inconsistent play calling limits his potential. |
WR |
Calvin Johnson |
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Playing well lately, not competing for pass attempts to Roy Williams. |
WR |
Mike Furrey |
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A decent second option or for a flex spot. |
WR |
Shaun McDonald |
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Found the end zone last week, may do so again. |
DEF/ST |
Lions |
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Will be much easier without facing LT. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Eli Manning |
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Has looked awful lately, and he'll probably get bad weather again. |
RB |
Brandon Jacobs |
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Giants will have to pound the ball with Jacobs all day. |
WR |
Plaxico Burress |
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Lack of practice, and Eli's awfulness, is showing up. |
WR |
Amani Toomer |
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Not with Eli sucking. |
TE |
Kevin Boss |
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With Shockey out, he may get a lot of looks instead. |
DEF/ST |
Giants |
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Buffalo was shut out last week. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Trent Edwards |
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In bad weather, against a defense not named Miami, I don't think so. |
RB |
Marshawn Lynch |
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Has been most consistently good player on their roster. |
RB |
Fred Jackson |
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This is Lynch's team. |
WR |
Lee Evans |
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Decent shot at 50-70 yards. |
WR |
Roscoe Parrish |
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Nonexistent. |
TE |
Robert Royal |
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Flash in the pan 2 weeks ago will not be repeated. |
DEF/ST |
Bills |
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Will probably get some turnovers from Eli. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Josh McCown |
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May give way to JaMarcus Russell at some point. |
RB |
Lamont Jordan |
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Odds are not good after he asked for his release. |
RB |
Domenic Rhodes |
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Best shot at doing anything. |
WR |
Jerry Porter |
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Horrible matchup with a poor QB. |
WR |
Ronald Curry |
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See above comment. |
TE |
Zach Miller |
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Same as for Porter. |
DEF/ST |
Raiders |
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Jacksonville is playing very well. Oakland is not. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
David Garrard |
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A solid start. |
RB |
Maurice Jones-Drew |
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May make a comeback after Pro Bowl voting is over. |
RB |
Fred Taylor |
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Over 100 yards the last 4 weeks, with 3 TD's. |
WR |
Dennis Northcutt |
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Good matchup this week. |
WR |
Reggie Williams |
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Good shot at scoring another TD this week. |
WR |
Matt Jones |
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Garbage. |
TE |
Marcedes Lewis |
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Garbage on a good day. |
DEF/ST |
Jaguars |
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Start them, for sure. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Donovan McNabb |
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Marginal at best. |
RB |
Brian Westbrook |
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Best fantasy player on the field in this game. |
WR |
Reggie Brown |
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Usually good for either yards or a TD, but not both. |
WR |
Kevin Curtis |
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Hot and cold, but the Saints are weak in the secondary. |
TE |
LJ Smith |
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Not worth a second look. |
DEF/ST |
Eagles |
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Held Dallas to 6 points last week. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Drew Brees |
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Definitely a tougher matchup this week. |
RB |
Reggie Bush |
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Still out. |
RB |
Aaron Stecker |
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Very solid play. |
WR |
Marques Colston |
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17 receptions in the last 2 games. |
WR |
Devery Henderson |
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Might be a tough day against an Eagles team playing well. |
WR |
David Patten |
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193 yards and 2 TD's in the last 2 weeks, but against poor defenses. |
TE |
Eric Johnson |
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Nowhere man. |
DEF/ST |
Saints |
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Eagles haven't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Chris Redman |
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Not worth it. |
RB |
Warrick Dunn |
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Going nowhere lately. |
WR |
Michael Jenkins |
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Moderate shot at putting up numbers. |
WR |
Roddy White |
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Much better matchup this week. |
TE |
Alge Crumpler |
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Hasn't been up to much for the last month. |
DEF/ST |
Falcons |
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Falcons are great at getting scored upon. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kurt Warner |
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Even if Atlanta could stop him, they'd get free first downs courtesy of DeAngelo Hall's bonehead ego. |
RB |
Edgerrin James |
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Could go for 100 yards, if the Cardinals get up early. |
WR |
Larry Fitzgerald |
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5 TD's in the last 4 games, but watch out for his injury status, though. |
WR |
Anquan Boldin |
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Expected to play, and he'll have a great matchup. |
WR |
Bryant Johnson |
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Marginal at best. |
TE |
Leonard Pope |
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Don't expect much, even against Atlanta. |
DEF/ST |
Cardinals |
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If you ever start them, this is the week. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jeff Garcia |
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Garcia is a nice safe play this weekend versus the niners |
RB |
Earnest Graham |
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Graham will lhelp carry your team to the chip' |
WR |
Joey Galloway |
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Numbers have been down lately but shoudl play well here |
WR |
Ike Hilliard |
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Solid but unspectacular play |
TE |
Alex Smith |
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Will be limited |
DEF/ST |
Buccaneers |
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Great play for week 16 |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Shaun Hill |
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Hill will be minced meat |
RB |
Frank Gore |
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Tampa should shut down Gore |
WR |
Darrell Jackson |
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Not a chance |
WR |
Arnaz Battle |
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Stakes are too high to use Battle here |
TE |
Vernon Davis |
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VD should see some looks with the Terps connection at QB |
DEF/ST |
49ers |
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Since Tampa doesn't turn the ball over, I'd refrain |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kyle Boller |
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Baltimore would do better if they kneeded the ball down on every play |
RB |
Willis McGahee |
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Only player of value for B-more this weekend |
WR |
Derrick Mason |
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Has done ok lately but not here |
WR |
Mark Clayton |
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Clayton can't be depended on |
TE |
Todd Heap |
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Soft as butter... |
DEF/ST |
Ravens |
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Will get torched yet again... |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Matt Hasselbeck |
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Disregard Baltimore's historical numbers...Hass should play at a high level |
RB |
Shaun Alexander |
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Got his paycheck and has effectively thrown in the towel |
RB |
Maurice Morris |
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Should be the primary ballcarrier |
WR |
Deion Branch |
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A great start |
WR |
Bobby Engram |
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Should see ample looks |
WR |
DJ Hackett |
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The Hacket-man should see the endzone |
TE |
Marcus Pollard |
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TEs play well against the Ravens |
DEF/ST |
Seahawks |
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Boller scares no one...except my fantasy squad |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Cleo Lemon |
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Will get crushed under the foot of Belicheck |
RB |
Jesse Chatman |
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Not likely to play again |
RB |
Samkon Gado |
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Not a good play as he will likely split time with Booker |
WR |
Marty Booker |
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See above |
WR |
Ted Ginn |
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Ginn should have never been drafted in the 1st round...he clearly is not ready for this level |
TE |
David Martin |
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Expect Martin to catch a few balls |
DEF/ST |
Dolphins |
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Unless there are 35 MPH winds, no way |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tom Brady |
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He has to make up for last week |
RB |
Laurence Maroney |
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The Pats proved they can run the ball...now they can go back to breaking records |
WR |
Randy Moss |
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3 TDs and he ties Jerry Rice's record |
WR |
Donte Stallworth |
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Did he play last week (sarcasm)... |
WR |
Wes Welker |
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Welker is a walking first down |
TE |
Benjamin Watson |
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It's all about the Benjis...my man Notorious BIG said that... |
DEF/ST |
Patriots |
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This one is like salt in the wound |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kellen Clemens |
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May miss the game due to injury |
RB |
Thomas Jones |
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BAD matchup |
WR |
Laveranues Coles |
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Titans DBs should limit WR production |
WR |
Jerricho Cotchery |
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Catherry is a better play than Coles but still not good |
TE |
Chris Baker |
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Nope |
DEF/ST |
Jets |
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Vince Young turns the ball over too much, so they actually have some value |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Vince Young |
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Should amass a good production on the ground |
RB |
LenDale White |
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Will Butterball be healthy...we'll have to wait and see |
WR |
Justin Gage |
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Not during chamionship week |
WR |
Roydell Williams |
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Nice mismatch and may produce |
TE |
Bo Scaife |
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expect 50+ but no TD |
DEF/ST |
Titans |
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If Hanesworth plays...Jets garbage offense will get torn to shreds |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Todd Collins |
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Mediocre paly at best |
RB |
Clinton Portis |
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Terrible dissapointment waiting to happen |
WR |
Santana Moss |
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If Winfield is out, get him in there |
WR |
Antwaan Randle El |
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Not getting enough looks to warrant a week 16 start |
TE |
Chris Cooley |
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Got to have Cooley in there |
DEF/ST |
Redskins |
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Depending on which Tavaris Jackson shows up...could be a decent play |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tarvaris Jackson |
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Will have problems with the Skins DBs |
RB |
Adrian Peterson |
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Primed for another big game |
RB |
Chester Taylor |
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Couple of big weeks were probably an abberation |
WR |
Bobby Wade |
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Not with Jackson at the helm |
WR |
Sydney Rice |
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I would defer to somebody else this week |
TE |
Visanthe Shiancoe |
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Don't expect more than a few catches |
DEF/ST |
Vikings |
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Should shut down Portis... |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jay Cutler |
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Nice matchup for Cutler |
RB |
Travis Henry |
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Splitting time these days with Selvin...neither is a great here |
RB |
Selvin Young |
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See Travis Henry... |
WR |
Brandon Stokley |
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Dinged so may be limited |
WR |
Brandon Marshall |
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Has been playing like a #1 lately |
WR |
Javon Walker |
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Staring to show signs of life |
TE |
Tony Scheffler |
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Chef may have another big game |
DEF/ST |
Broncos |
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LT should go crazy...no play here |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Philip Rivers |
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No way I'd play Rivers |
RB |
LaDainian Tomlinson |
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Best play of the week |
WR |
Vincent Jackson |
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Will see few opportunities |
WR |
Chris Chambers |
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Back to insignificance for Chambers |
TE |
Antonio Gates |
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Matchup problem for Denver |
DEF/ST |
Chargers |
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Not a good play but not terrible either |
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