Thanksgiving is behind us, and as I suspected, I didn't have any of the fantasy difference makers on any of my rosters. I was against Reggie Bush, Le'Veon Bell, Emmanuel Sanders, and Torrey Smith in different leagues while I sent out Turkey Day duds Tony Romo, Antonio Brown, Jason Witten and (GULP) Matt Flynn (in my 2 QB league). Rough day for yours truly, but we can fix that with the rest of the games. If you were lucky enough to avoid the Thanksgiving studs and are having lineup questions because of the lack of depth in the remaining games, use the player ranked closest to #1 in your Sit/Start scenarios.
RB
1) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
2) Matt Forte, Chicago
3) Andre Brown, NY Giants
4) Marshawn Lynch, Seattle
5) Frank Gore, San Francisco
6) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
7) CJ Spiller, Buffalo
8) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
9) Chris Johnson, Tennessee
10) Shane Vereen, New England
11) Fred Jackson, Buffalo
12) Knowshon Moreno, Denver
13) Alfred Morris, Washington
14) Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati
15) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
16) Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
17) Zac Stacy, St. Louis
18) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
19) Steven Jackson, Atlanta
20) Ben Tate, Houston
21) Donald Brown, Indianapolis
22) Rashard Mendenhall, Arizona
23) Chris Ivory, NY Jets
24) Darren Sproles, New Orleans
25) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
26) Bobby Rainey, Tampa Bay
27) Jonathan Stewart, Carolina
28) Bilal Powell, NY Jets
29) Lamar Miller, Miami
30) Toby Gerhart, Minnesota
31) Stevan Ridley, New England
32) Brandon Bolden, New England
33) BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cincinnati
34) Chris Ogbonnaya, Cleveland
35) Mike Tolbert, Carolina
36) Montee Ball, Denver
37) Andre Ellington, Arizona (Questionable)
38) Trent Richardson, Indianapolis
39) Dennis Johnson, Houston
40) Benny Cunningham, St. Louis
When I see a favorable matchup on tap for CJ Spiller this year, I have usually ducked it, because we've seen failures multiple times. This week, however, I'm backing Spiller to be the preseason monster we all thought he could be. I expect Buffalo to be in firm control of this contest, and Spiller and Jackson should both put up beastly numbers.
Lots of injury stuff this week that ended up flaking out. Knowshon Moreno should see a normal workload, but I would expect Montee Ball to get his shot at some carries, making him a viable flex play. Ryan Mathews is listed as Probable, so I had to bump Danny Woodhead down a few spots. Zac Stacy was feared to be missing the 49ers game, but it looks like he'll go and see his usual amount of work. I don't like Benny Cunningham anyways, but that kills most of his potential value. DeAngelo Williams is out for Carolina, but I wouldn't be rushing to plug in Stewart or Tolbert.
I'm tired of chasing the Jacksonville matchup at RB, but if you're desperate, I like Chris Ogbonnaya better than the other Cleveland backs.
If you've seen the Bears play defense lately, it's been hysterical how bad they are at tackling. That being said, I'm liking the chances for Toby Gerhart this week. AP has been banged up and after he breaks the rushing record in the 1st quarter, Gerhart might see a few more carries. I'm betting on a TD for Toby on Sunday.
WR
1) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
2) AJ Green, Cincinnati
3) Josh Gordon, Cleveland
4) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
5) Demaryius Thomas, Denver
6) Andre Johnson, Houston
7) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
8) Wes Welker, Denver
9) Pierre Garcon, Washington
10) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
11) Anquan Boldin, San Francisco
12) Victor Cruz, NY Giants
13) Harry Douglas, Atlanta
14) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
15) Kendall Wright, Tennessee
16) Danny Amendola, New England
17) Keenan Allen, San Diego
18) Michael Floyd, Arizona
19) Stevie Johnson, Buffalo
20) Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
21) Eric Decker, Denver
22) Percy Harvin, Seattle
23) TY Hilton, Indianapolis
24) Marques Colston, New Orleans
25) Rueben Randle, NY Giants
26) Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville
27) Riley Cooper, Philadelphia
28) Julian Edelman, New England
29) Mike Wallace, Miami
30) Brandon LaFell, Carolina
31) Roddy White, Atlanta
32) Steve Smith, Carolina
33) Michael Crabtree, San Francisco
34) Hakeem Nicks, NY Giants
35) Golden Tate, Seattle
36) Donnie Avery, Kansas City
37) Lance Moore, New Orleans
38) Brian Hartline, Miami
39) Greg Jennings, Minnesota
40) Greg Little, Cleveland
41) Marquise Goodwin, Buffalo
42) Kenbrell Thompkins, New England
43) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
44) Marvin Jones, Cincinnati
45) Dexter McCluster, Kansas City
46) Eddie Royal, San Diego
47) Justin Hunter, Tennessee
48) Nate Washington, Tennessee
49) Andre Roberts, Arizona
50) Ted Ginn, Carolina
Anquan Boldin already got St. Louis for 90 and a score in Week 4 and I like him to outdo that this week as Michael Crabtree returns to the 49er lineup. Colin Kaepernick will be the main beneficiary here, but Boldin stands to see less double coverage and St. Louis has been carved up by physical WRs all season.
Kendall Wright is going to be a big time factor in the 2013 Fantasy Playoffs. His game matches up perfectly with Ryan Fitzpatrick's game, and I see a lot of action for Wright down the stretch starting with this huge divisional showdown with the slumping Colts. Wright is still available in a lot of leagues. Make the add and play him this week.
I have Brandon LaFell ahead of Steve Smith for a couple reasons. Darrelle Revis will likely shadow Smith as he did in their first meeting and Tampa has been getting torn up by 2's all season long. It's a gamble, but I like LaFell best out of the Carolina group if you're digging this deep.
I think Buffalo and Atlanta's WRs are all good, not great, but my lottery ticket shot this week is on Marquise Goodwin. I can see him hanging around behind the Atlanta secondary most of the afternoon.
Remember Marvin Jones? He's had 11 yards over the past two weeks, but in an underrated shootout potential game vs. San Diego, I like Jones to be viable again, if for one week only.
QB
1) Peyton Manning, Kansas City
2) Tom Brady, New England
3) Drew Brees, New Orleans
4) Cam Newton, Carolina
5) Philip Rivers, San Diego
6) Josh McCown, Chicago
7) Carson Palmer, Arizona
8) Andy Dalton, Cincinnati
9) Eli Manning, NY Giants
10) Robert Griffin III, Washington
11) Russell Wilson, Seattle
12) Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco
13) Nick Foles, Philadelphia
14) Brandon Weeden, Cleveland
15) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis
16) Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tennessee
17) EJ Manuel, Buffalo
18) Matt Ryan, Atlanta
19) Case Keenum, Houston
20) Alex Smith, Kansas City
21) Christian Ponder, Minnesota
22) Ryan Tannehill, Miami
23) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
24) Chad Henne, Jacksonville
25) Geno Smith, NY Jets
Josh McCown has been awesome for fantasy owners since taking over during Jay Cutler's injury, and I like him to have a huge game against a terrible Minnesota defense.
Carson Palmer gets a plus matchup with Philly, and I like the shootout potential of this game. Nick Foles has it a bit rougher than Palmer does from the matchup side of things, but I expect both QBs to be pretty good.
I have been a huge Andrew Luck supporter this year, but I'm down on him this week. Tennessee has been a shut down pass defense for a lot of this season, allowing only 1 opposing passer to throw for multiple TDs. I think this game is of the 17-14 variety.
Case Keenum should be throwing for a lot of the 2nd half, so he has that going for him. This is the last week I'm showing any confidence in Houston's offense.
I didn't rank Kellen Clemens on the Top 25 because there is only 26 QBs remaining after Thursday's games, and I prefer the upside turnover machine Geno Smith offers. If you're down this far, I'm sorry.
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Friday, November 22, 2013
Week 12 QB, RB & WR Rankings
The bye weeks are almost over. After this week, every player on your team will be available and hopefully you're either clinched up and still in the hunt for a playoff spot. Let's get to it for Week 12. As always, in the case of a Sit/Start problem, start the player ranked closest to #1.
RB
1) Matt Forte, Chicago
2) Frank Gore, San Francisco
3) Zac Stacy, St. Louis
4) Ben Tate, Houston
5) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
6) Reggie Bush, Detroit
7) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
8) Andre Brown, NY Giants
9) Eddie Lacy, Green Bay
10) Chris Johnson, Tennessee
11) Knowshon Moreno, Denver
12) Alfred Morris, Washington
13) DeMarco Murray, Dallas
14) Stevan Ridley, New England
15) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
16) Bobby Rainey, Tampa Bay
17) Chris Ivory, NY Jets
18) Shane Vereen, New England
19) Rashad Jennings, Oakland
20) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh
21) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
22) Ray Rice, Baltimore
23) DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
24) Andre Ellington, Arizona
25) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
26) Rashard Mendenhall, Arizona
27) Chris Ogbonnaya, Cleveland
28) Donald Brown, Indianapolis
29) Lamar Miller, Miami
30) Montee Ball, Denver
31) Trent Richardson, Indianapolis
32) Shonn Greene, Tennessee
33) Brian Leonard, Tampa Bay
34) Mike Tolbert, Carolina
35) Joique Bell, Detroit
36) Dennis Johnson, Houston
37) James Starks, Green Bay
38) Kendall Hunter, San Francisco
39) Daniel Thomas, Miami
40) Bilal Powell, NY Jets
A matchup with the Chicago Bears defense is indeed a "get right" matchup for RBs, proven by Ray Rice rising from the dead last week and 5 of the last 6 RBs to face the Bears scoring 20 or more fantasy points. Zac Stacy should see extensive work, and barring injury, should be a Top 5 performer. There are very few RBs I'd rather have this week than Stacy.
The Houston Texans have settled on Case Keenum as their QB and this week, I think they go back to what made them successful the last few seasons: a strong running game and play action passing. Ben Tate is healthy and Houston should have no problem running the ball agains tthe bottom ranked run defense of the Jaguars. I even like Dennis Johnson to see enough work to be a Hail Mary flex play this week.
Bobby Rainey's performance in Week 11 may have been a fluke, but when you look at it, he showed great vision, good burst, and followed his blocking successfully. If he scores half of what he did last week, the numbers are still staggering. Trust Rainey as a legit RB2.
Shane Vereen was not eased back in on Monday Night. He saw a full compliment of snaps and led the Patriots in targets, catches and receiving yards. In a can't fail shoot out with the Denver Broncos, Vereen is a great play this week.
The Miami Dolphin run defense is atrocious. Unfortunately, a matchup with the Carolina Panthers this week doesn't give fantasy owners a clear point of exploitation. I have DeAngelo Williams at #23 and Mike Tolbert at #34 because of the matchup, but I don't think either of them are more than a flex play at best. I suggest playing better options if you have them, but know that this is a matchup to exploit.
WR
1) Calvin Johnson, Detroit
2) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
3) Demaryius Thomas, Denver
4) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
5) Dez Bryant, Dallas
6) Andre Johnson, Houston
7) Victor Cruz, NY Gaints
8) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
9) Wes Welker, Denver
10) Danny Amendola, New England
11) Josh Gordon, Cleveland
12) Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
13) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
14) Anquan Boldin, San Francisco
15) Eric Decker, Denver
16) Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
17) Pierre Garcon, Washington
18) TY Hilton, Indianapolis
19) Keenan Allen, San Diego
20) Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville
21) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
22) Torrey Smith, Baltimore
23) Kendall Wright, Tennessee
24) Hakeem Nicks, NY Giants
25) Michael Floyd, Arizona
26) Jarrett Boykin, Green Bay
27) Santonio Holmes, NY Jets
28) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
29) Jerricho Cotchery, Pittsburgh
30) Steve Smith, Carolina
31) Mike Wallace, Miami
32) James Jones, Green Bay
33) Aaron Dobson, New England
34) Greg Jennings, Minnesota
35) Nate Washington, Tennessee
36) Rueben Randle, NY Giants
37) Terrance Williams, Dallas
38) Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh
39) Eddie Royal, San Diego
40) Miles Austin, Dallas
41) Julian Edelman, New England
42) Rod Streater, Oakland
43) Nate Burleson, Detroit
44) Brian Hartline, Miami
45) Dexter McCluster, Kansas City
46) Brandon LaFell, Carolina
47) Greg Little, Cleveland
48) Chris Givens, St. Louis
49) Donnie Avery, Kansas City
50) Ted Ginn Jr., Carolina
Wes Welker is probable off a concussion. He plays his former employer in a Prime Time showdown on Sunday Night. I love revenge games, and Welker is primed to have a big game.
Anquan Boldin is also in Prime Time with a tasty matchup against Washignton's porous secondary. I trust Colin Kaepernick to shine in a plus matchup, and Boldin should be the beneficiary.
Dwayne Bowe is back as a major presence in the low powered Kansas City passing game, and with back to back double digit target games already under his belt, I look for KC to get right against a terrible San Diego defense.
A lot of people are higher on Torrey Smith this week then I am, and I don't quite know why. I think he's a locked in WR2, but I'm looking for a low scoring affair with two resurgent defenses looking for a win. Smith will be an OK WR2 play, but I'm not expecting a huge game.
Jerricho Cotchery is a legit red zone threat in Pittsburgh's offense and Big Ben looks for him in these pressure spots. He is slippery, runs good routes, and won't have Joe Haden in his back pocket. I think Cotchery keeps up his recent pace this week and is a great fill in for those missing DeSean Jackson or AJ Green this week.
QB
1) Matthew Stafford, Detroit
2) Peyton Manning, Denver
3) Tom Brady, New England
4) Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco
5) Tony Romo, Dallas
6) Robert Griffin III, Washington
7) Cam Newton, Carolina
8) Case Keenum, Houston
9) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis
10) Eli Manning, NY Giants
11) Josh McCown, Chicago
12) Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tennessee
13) Carson Palmer, Arizona
14) Philip Rivers, San Diego
15) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
16) Scott Tolzien, Green Bay
17) Alex Smith, Kansas City
18) Joe Flacco, Baltimore
19) Christian Ponder, Minnesota
20) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
21) Ryan Tannehill, Miami
22) Chad Henne, Jacksonville
23) Kellen Clemens, St. Louis
24) Geno Smith, NY Jets
25) Jason Campbell, Cleveland
Matthew Stafford owners have been drooling for a week like this. You're set to clinch a playoff spot or you're trying to lock up your seeding and your QB is set to face the brutal Tampa Bay secondary indoors coming off a devastating loss where he threw for over 300 yards and 2 scores. You're starting Stafford every week, but this is one of those weeks where he can go berzerk.
Manning vs. Brady will be a shootout. You have no worries with either QB this week.
RG3 seems to be trending downwards, but at home on Monday Night, I expect Griffin to put up enough of a line to be Top 10.
If Eli Manning can't get it together against Dallas's leaky defense, I don't know that he will this season.
Josh McCown and Ryan Fitzpatrick are great streamer options for those missing out on bye week QBs Russell Wilson or Nick Foles, or others who are still missing Aaron Rodgers. I like McCown especially because his offensive system sets him up for great success.
Big Ben comes back to earth after his 4 TD performance last week. Cleveland vs Pittsburgh will be a slug fest with some inclement weather possible. Take the under.
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RB
1) Matt Forte, Chicago
2) Frank Gore, San Francisco
3) Zac Stacy, St. Louis
4) Ben Tate, Houston
5) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
6) Reggie Bush, Detroit
7) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
8) Andre Brown, NY Giants
9) Eddie Lacy, Green Bay
10) Chris Johnson, Tennessee
11) Knowshon Moreno, Denver
12) Alfred Morris, Washington
13) DeMarco Murray, Dallas
14) Stevan Ridley, New England
15) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
16) Bobby Rainey, Tampa Bay
17) Chris Ivory, NY Jets
18) Shane Vereen, New England
19) Rashad Jennings, Oakland
20) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh
21) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
22) Ray Rice, Baltimore
23) DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
24) Andre Ellington, Arizona
25) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
26) Rashard Mendenhall, Arizona
27) Chris Ogbonnaya, Cleveland
28) Donald Brown, Indianapolis
29) Lamar Miller, Miami
30) Montee Ball, Denver
31) Trent Richardson, Indianapolis
32) Shonn Greene, Tennessee
33) Brian Leonard, Tampa Bay
34) Mike Tolbert, Carolina
35) Joique Bell, Detroit
36) Dennis Johnson, Houston
37) James Starks, Green Bay
38) Kendall Hunter, San Francisco
39) Daniel Thomas, Miami
40) Bilal Powell, NY Jets
A matchup with the Chicago Bears defense is indeed a "get right" matchup for RBs, proven by Ray Rice rising from the dead last week and 5 of the last 6 RBs to face the Bears scoring 20 or more fantasy points. Zac Stacy should see extensive work, and barring injury, should be a Top 5 performer. There are very few RBs I'd rather have this week than Stacy.
The Houston Texans have settled on Case Keenum as their QB and this week, I think they go back to what made them successful the last few seasons: a strong running game and play action passing. Ben Tate is healthy and Houston should have no problem running the ball agains tthe bottom ranked run defense of the Jaguars. I even like Dennis Johnson to see enough work to be a Hail Mary flex play this week.
Bobby Rainey's performance in Week 11 may have been a fluke, but when you look at it, he showed great vision, good burst, and followed his blocking successfully. If he scores half of what he did last week, the numbers are still staggering. Trust Rainey as a legit RB2.
Shane Vereen was not eased back in on Monday Night. He saw a full compliment of snaps and led the Patriots in targets, catches and receiving yards. In a can't fail shoot out with the Denver Broncos, Vereen is a great play this week.
The Miami Dolphin run defense is atrocious. Unfortunately, a matchup with the Carolina Panthers this week doesn't give fantasy owners a clear point of exploitation. I have DeAngelo Williams at #23 and Mike Tolbert at #34 because of the matchup, but I don't think either of them are more than a flex play at best. I suggest playing better options if you have them, but know that this is a matchup to exploit.
WR
1) Calvin Johnson, Detroit
2) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
3) Demaryius Thomas, Denver
4) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
5) Dez Bryant, Dallas
6) Andre Johnson, Houston
7) Victor Cruz, NY Gaints
8) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
9) Wes Welker, Denver
10) Danny Amendola, New England
11) Josh Gordon, Cleveland
12) Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
13) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
14) Anquan Boldin, San Francisco
15) Eric Decker, Denver
16) Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
17) Pierre Garcon, Washington
18) TY Hilton, Indianapolis
19) Keenan Allen, San Diego
20) Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville
21) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
22) Torrey Smith, Baltimore
23) Kendall Wright, Tennessee
24) Hakeem Nicks, NY Giants
25) Michael Floyd, Arizona
26) Jarrett Boykin, Green Bay
27) Santonio Holmes, NY Jets
28) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
29) Jerricho Cotchery, Pittsburgh
30) Steve Smith, Carolina
31) Mike Wallace, Miami
32) James Jones, Green Bay
33) Aaron Dobson, New England
34) Greg Jennings, Minnesota
35) Nate Washington, Tennessee
36) Rueben Randle, NY Giants
37) Terrance Williams, Dallas
38) Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh
39) Eddie Royal, San Diego
40) Miles Austin, Dallas
41) Julian Edelman, New England
42) Rod Streater, Oakland
43) Nate Burleson, Detroit
44) Brian Hartline, Miami
45) Dexter McCluster, Kansas City
46) Brandon LaFell, Carolina
47) Greg Little, Cleveland
48) Chris Givens, St. Louis
49) Donnie Avery, Kansas City
50) Ted Ginn Jr., Carolina
Wes Welker is probable off a concussion. He plays his former employer in a Prime Time showdown on Sunday Night. I love revenge games, and Welker is primed to have a big game.
Anquan Boldin is also in Prime Time with a tasty matchup against Washignton's porous secondary. I trust Colin Kaepernick to shine in a plus matchup, and Boldin should be the beneficiary.
Dwayne Bowe is back as a major presence in the low powered Kansas City passing game, and with back to back double digit target games already under his belt, I look for KC to get right against a terrible San Diego defense.
A lot of people are higher on Torrey Smith this week then I am, and I don't quite know why. I think he's a locked in WR2, but I'm looking for a low scoring affair with two resurgent defenses looking for a win. Smith will be an OK WR2 play, but I'm not expecting a huge game.
Jerricho Cotchery is a legit red zone threat in Pittsburgh's offense and Big Ben looks for him in these pressure spots. He is slippery, runs good routes, and won't have Joe Haden in his back pocket. I think Cotchery keeps up his recent pace this week and is a great fill in for those missing DeSean Jackson or AJ Green this week.
QB
1) Matthew Stafford, Detroit
2) Peyton Manning, Denver
3) Tom Brady, New England
4) Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco
5) Tony Romo, Dallas
6) Robert Griffin III, Washington
7) Cam Newton, Carolina
8) Case Keenum, Houston
9) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis
10) Eli Manning, NY Giants
11) Josh McCown, Chicago
12) Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tennessee
13) Carson Palmer, Arizona
14) Philip Rivers, San Diego
15) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
16) Scott Tolzien, Green Bay
17) Alex Smith, Kansas City
18) Joe Flacco, Baltimore
19) Christian Ponder, Minnesota
20) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
21) Ryan Tannehill, Miami
22) Chad Henne, Jacksonville
23) Kellen Clemens, St. Louis
24) Geno Smith, NY Jets
25) Jason Campbell, Cleveland
Matthew Stafford owners have been drooling for a week like this. You're set to clinch a playoff spot or you're trying to lock up your seeding and your QB is set to face the brutal Tampa Bay secondary indoors coming off a devastating loss where he threw for over 300 yards and 2 scores. You're starting Stafford every week, but this is one of those weeks where he can go berzerk.
Manning vs. Brady will be a shootout. You have no worries with either QB this week.
RG3 seems to be trending downwards, but at home on Monday Night, I expect Griffin to put up enough of a line to be Top 10.
If Eli Manning can't get it together against Dallas's leaky defense, I don't know that he will this season.
Josh McCown and Ryan Fitzpatrick are great streamer options for those missing out on bye week QBs Russell Wilson or Nick Foles, or others who are still missing Aaron Rodgers. I like McCown especially because his offensive system sets him up for great success.
Big Ben comes back to earth after his 4 TD performance last week. Cleveland vs Pittsburgh will be a slug fest with some inclement weather possible. Take the under.
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Friday, November 15, 2013
Week 11 QB, RB & WR Rankings
On paper, Week 11 looks like a really tough week at every position. In fact, this week features 13 of the 14 games with over/under numbers in the 40s, so Vegas is not expecting a ton of offense. My rankings will definitely reflect the only game with an over/under in the 50s (Washington at Philadelphia), as I am extremely high on the prospects of the weapons in that game. Let's get to it...in the case of a Sit/Start issue, start the player ranked closest to #1.
RB
1) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
2) Marshawn Lynch, Seattle
3) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
4) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
5) Reggie Bush, Detroit
6) Matt Forte, Chicago
7) Frank Gore, San Francisco
8) Eddie Lacy, Green Bay
9) Alfred Morris, Washington
10) Knowshon Moreno, Denver
11) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh
12) Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati
13) Andre Ellington, Arizona
14) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
15) Andre Brown, NY Giants
16) Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
17) Stevan Ridley, New England
18) Chris Ivory, NY Jets
19) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
20) Fred Jackson, Buffalo
21) Ben Tate, Houston
22) Darren Sproles, New Orleans
23) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
24) Lamar Miller, Miami
25) CJ Spiller, Buffalo
26) Shane Vereen, New England
27) Ray Rice, Baltimore
28) Rashad Jennings, Oakland
29) Steven Jackson, Atlanta
30) Rashard Mendenhall, Arizona
31) DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
32) Brian Leonard, Tampa Bay
33) Bernard Pierce, Baltimore
34) BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cincinnati
35) Roy Helu, Washington
36) Joique Bell, Detroit
37) Jacquizz Rodgers, Atlanta
38) James Starks, Green Bay
39) Jonathan Stewart, Carolina
40) Bobby Rainey, Tampa Bay
I don't really buy coach-speak, so when Bruce Arians said that Andre Ellington's 13 touches were "plenty", I'm not necessarily a believer. Arians will learn very quickly that to win consistently in the NFL, you need your best weapons to touch the ball as much as possible. Even with the possibility of 12-15 touches as it stands, I like Ellington as a strong RB2 this week against a porous Jacksonville Jaguars defense.
Andre Brown got 31 touches in his first week back from a broken leg when he was supposed to be a snap count. Fire him up if you have him. Your only fear with Brown rest of season is re-injury. You can't predict that though, and with the Giants pass game struggling mightily, Brown should settle the game down for Eli Manning.
I really like Chris Ivory this week despite a less than stellar matchup on paper with Buffalo's run defense.
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jim Harbaugh hinted that the hot hand will get backfield touches going forward. Ray Rice has what looks like a "get-right" matchup against a suddenly bad and injury depleted Chicago defense, but I don't trust that he's healthy. If Bernard Pierce gets it going early, he could take over duties on a full time basis. A situation worth monitoring.
Owners struggled with who to add in the Tampa Bay running game with Mike James breaking his ankle last Monday Night. I suggest that Brian Leonard is the one to own due to a higher floor, but Bobby Rainey possesses the type of upside you look for in a back. Watch this situation unfold, but if you're missing DeMarco Murray or Zac Stacy this week, Leonard is my recommended plug in.
WR
1) Pierre Garcon, Washington
2) Andre Johnson, Houston
3) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
4) Wes Welker, Denver
5) Calvin Johnson, Detroit
6) Josh Gordon, Cleveland
7) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
8) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
9) Demaryius Thomas, Denver
10) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
11) AJ Green, Cincinnati
12) Golden Tate, Seattle
13) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
14) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
15) Eric Decker, Denver
16) Keenan Allen, San Diego
17) Victor Cruz, NY Giants
18) Torrey Smith, Baltimore
19) Riley Cooper, Philadelphia
20) Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
21) Danny Amendola, New England
22) Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville
23) Percy Harvin, Seattle
24) Hakeem Nicks, NY Giants
25) Marques Colston, New Orleans
26) Mike Wallace, Miami (Questionable)
27) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
28) Anquan Boldin, San Francisco
29) Steve Smith, Carolina
30) Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh
31) Roddy White, Atlanta
32) Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
33) Jarrett Boykin, Green Bay
34) Denarius Moore, Oakland
35) Santonio Holmes, NY Jets
36) Marquise Goodwin, Buffalo
37) Lance Moore, New Orleans
38) Aaron Dobson, New England
39) Rueben Randle, NY Giants
40) Harry Douglas, Atlanta
41) Marvin Jones, Cincinnati
42) Michael Floyd, Arizona (Questionable)
43) James Jones, Green Bay
44) Donnie Avery, Kansas City
45) Doug Baldwin, Seattle
46) Rishard Matthews, Miami
47) Greg Jennings, Minnesota
48) Andre Roberts, Arizona
49) Jerricho Cotchery, Pittsburgh
50) Brian Hartline, Miami
Larry Fitzgerald has widely been a fantasy disappointment again this season, but if you have him, this is the kind of week where you plug him in and deal with it. The matchup doesn't get much better.
I am once again high on Golden Tate this week. The return of Percy Harvin, whether on a snap count or not, makes an opposing defense play honestly, and if you're getting single coverage against the Vikings secondary at home in a winnable matchup, you exploit it. Tate has only put up double digit fantasy points once at home, but the attention forced to Harvin will give Tate a great opportunity to shine.
The Riley Cooper-Nick Foles connection is for real. Despite a low target count (11 in the last two weeks), Cooper has 5 TDs and two straight 100 yard performances. Ignore these numbers in what will be the premier shoot out on the NFL this weekend.
I had Mike Wallace at #20 when I initially wrote up my rankings, but his Questionable tag forced me to drop him into the WR3 level. I was high on the prospects on Wallace breaking out of his slump against a poor San Diego defense at home, but I have calmed down on those prospects. Start him if you have to, but if I'm starting a Miami WR this weekend, I'd rather have Rishard Matthews coming off a break out performance.
I prefer Jarrett Boykin to James Jones until Aaron Rodgers returns. Similarly to Cooper-Foles, you can't overlook scout team chemistry. Jones is also too TD dependent for my liking as it is.
Buffalo is down their top two WRs this weekend, opening up a sliver of hope for rookie speedster Marquise Goodwin. I knew Robert Woods was going to be out earlier this week and I had Goodwin at #39 when my first draft came out, but with the news of Stevie Johnson sitting it out this weekend, I bumped him up to WR3 play-ability. I have him ranked under Mike Wallace by 9 spots, but I would almost rather have a lotto shot in Goodwin than a player with a middle of the road floor in Wallace.
QB
1) Robert Griffin III, Washington
2) Russell Wilson, Seattle
3) Peyton Manning, Denver
4) Drew Brees, New Orleans
5) Nick Foles, Philadelphia
6) Case Keenum, Houston
7) Philip Rivers, San Diego
8) Cam Newton, Carolina
9) Tom Brady, New England
10) Carson Palmer, Arizona
11) Matthew Stafford, Detroit
12) Ryan Tannehill, Miami
13) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
14) Eli Manning, NY Giants
15) Alex Smith, Kansas City
16) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
17) Geno Smith, NY Jets
18) Josh McCown, Chicago
19) Andy Dalton, Cincinnati
20) Colin Kaeprnick, San Francisco
21) Joe Flacco, Baltimore
22) Matt Ryan, Atlanta
23) Chad Henne, Jacksonville
24) Scott Tolzien, Green Bay
25) Jason Campbell, Cleveland
The Washington Redskins find themselves at 3-6, similarly to where they were after 9 games in 2012. Just as they did last season, Washington gets Philly in game 10, and in that game, Griffin threw for 200 yards, ran for 84 more and threw for 4 TDs. I don't know about the rushing yardage, but I think a line like this is completely feasible. You're not sitting Griffin this week.
Nick Foles and Case Keenum have thrown the same amount of INTs as I have this season. Considering I have yet to see game action this season, I'm excited about their combined prospects this weekend. Foles has the challenge of being the first Philly QB to win at home since September 30th, 2012. Keenum has the challenge of winning his first ever start. Both have winnable fantasy matchups, and that's why they're both ranked highly this week.
Carson Palmer has this shot to be a Top 10 QB and then he probably falls back into the late teens, early twenties for the rest of the season. Just as is the case with Larry Fitzgerald, the matchup is not going to get better.
I like Matthew Stafford a ton. As far as he goes this week, I don't like the fact that Pittsburgh, has allowed only 2 passing TDs at home and no passer has thrown for more than 201 yards at Heinz Field. Stafford could very easily have a good game this weekend. His offense is probably way better than any offense that has come to Pittsburgh this season. I do expect this game to be controlled on the ground, however, and Stafford probably gets you an OK fantasy line, but I'm not high on his chances.
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RB
1) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
2) Marshawn Lynch, Seattle
3) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
4) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
5) Reggie Bush, Detroit
6) Matt Forte, Chicago
7) Frank Gore, San Francisco
8) Eddie Lacy, Green Bay
9) Alfred Morris, Washington
10) Knowshon Moreno, Denver
11) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh
12) Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati
13) Andre Ellington, Arizona
14) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
15) Andre Brown, NY Giants
16) Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
17) Stevan Ridley, New England
18) Chris Ivory, NY Jets
19) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
20) Fred Jackson, Buffalo
21) Ben Tate, Houston
22) Darren Sproles, New Orleans
23) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
24) Lamar Miller, Miami
25) CJ Spiller, Buffalo
26) Shane Vereen, New England
27) Ray Rice, Baltimore
28) Rashad Jennings, Oakland
29) Steven Jackson, Atlanta
30) Rashard Mendenhall, Arizona
31) DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
32) Brian Leonard, Tampa Bay
33) Bernard Pierce, Baltimore
34) BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cincinnati
35) Roy Helu, Washington
36) Joique Bell, Detroit
37) Jacquizz Rodgers, Atlanta
38) James Starks, Green Bay
39) Jonathan Stewart, Carolina
40) Bobby Rainey, Tampa Bay
I don't really buy coach-speak, so when Bruce Arians said that Andre Ellington's 13 touches were "plenty", I'm not necessarily a believer. Arians will learn very quickly that to win consistently in the NFL, you need your best weapons to touch the ball as much as possible. Even with the possibility of 12-15 touches as it stands, I like Ellington as a strong RB2 this week against a porous Jacksonville Jaguars defense.
Andre Brown got 31 touches in his first week back from a broken leg when he was supposed to be a snap count. Fire him up if you have him. Your only fear with Brown rest of season is re-injury. You can't predict that though, and with the Giants pass game struggling mightily, Brown should settle the game down for Eli Manning.
I really like Chris Ivory this week despite a less than stellar matchup on paper with Buffalo's run defense.
Baltimore Ravens head coach Jim Harbaugh hinted that the hot hand will get backfield touches going forward. Ray Rice has what looks like a "get-right" matchup against a suddenly bad and injury depleted Chicago defense, but I don't trust that he's healthy. If Bernard Pierce gets it going early, he could take over duties on a full time basis. A situation worth monitoring.
Owners struggled with who to add in the Tampa Bay running game with Mike James breaking his ankle last Monday Night. I suggest that Brian Leonard is the one to own due to a higher floor, but Bobby Rainey possesses the type of upside you look for in a back. Watch this situation unfold, but if you're missing DeMarco Murray or Zac Stacy this week, Leonard is my recommended plug in.
WR
1) Pierre Garcon, Washington
2) Andre Johnson, Houston
3) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
4) Wes Welker, Denver
5) Calvin Johnson, Detroit
6) Josh Gordon, Cleveland
7) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
8) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
9) Demaryius Thomas, Denver
10) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
11) AJ Green, Cincinnati
12) Golden Tate, Seattle
13) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
14) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
15) Eric Decker, Denver
16) Keenan Allen, San Diego
17) Victor Cruz, NY Giants
18) Torrey Smith, Baltimore
19) Riley Cooper, Philadelphia
20) Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
21) Danny Amendola, New England
22) Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville
23) Percy Harvin, Seattle
24) Hakeem Nicks, NY Giants
25) Marques Colston, New Orleans
26) Mike Wallace, Miami (Questionable)
27) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
28) Anquan Boldin, San Francisco
29) Steve Smith, Carolina
30) Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh
31) Roddy White, Atlanta
32) Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
33) Jarrett Boykin, Green Bay
34) Denarius Moore, Oakland
35) Santonio Holmes, NY Jets
36) Marquise Goodwin, Buffalo
37) Lance Moore, New Orleans
38) Aaron Dobson, New England
39) Rueben Randle, NY Giants
40) Harry Douglas, Atlanta
41) Marvin Jones, Cincinnati
42) Michael Floyd, Arizona (Questionable)
43) James Jones, Green Bay
44) Donnie Avery, Kansas City
45) Doug Baldwin, Seattle
46) Rishard Matthews, Miami
47) Greg Jennings, Minnesota
48) Andre Roberts, Arizona
49) Jerricho Cotchery, Pittsburgh
50) Brian Hartline, Miami
Larry Fitzgerald has widely been a fantasy disappointment again this season, but if you have him, this is the kind of week where you plug him in and deal with it. The matchup doesn't get much better.
I am once again high on Golden Tate this week. The return of Percy Harvin, whether on a snap count or not, makes an opposing defense play honestly, and if you're getting single coverage against the Vikings secondary at home in a winnable matchup, you exploit it. Tate has only put up double digit fantasy points once at home, but the attention forced to Harvin will give Tate a great opportunity to shine.
The Riley Cooper-Nick Foles connection is for real. Despite a low target count (11 in the last two weeks), Cooper has 5 TDs and two straight 100 yard performances. Ignore these numbers in what will be the premier shoot out on the NFL this weekend.
I had Mike Wallace at #20 when I initially wrote up my rankings, but his Questionable tag forced me to drop him into the WR3 level. I was high on the prospects on Wallace breaking out of his slump against a poor San Diego defense at home, but I have calmed down on those prospects. Start him if you have to, but if I'm starting a Miami WR this weekend, I'd rather have Rishard Matthews coming off a break out performance.
I prefer Jarrett Boykin to James Jones until Aaron Rodgers returns. Similarly to Cooper-Foles, you can't overlook scout team chemistry. Jones is also too TD dependent for my liking as it is.
Buffalo is down their top two WRs this weekend, opening up a sliver of hope for rookie speedster Marquise Goodwin. I knew Robert Woods was going to be out earlier this week and I had Goodwin at #39 when my first draft came out, but with the news of Stevie Johnson sitting it out this weekend, I bumped him up to WR3 play-ability. I have him ranked under Mike Wallace by 9 spots, but I would almost rather have a lotto shot in Goodwin than a player with a middle of the road floor in Wallace.
QB
1) Robert Griffin III, Washington
2) Russell Wilson, Seattle
3) Peyton Manning, Denver
4) Drew Brees, New Orleans
5) Nick Foles, Philadelphia
6) Case Keenum, Houston
7) Philip Rivers, San Diego
8) Cam Newton, Carolina
9) Tom Brady, New England
10) Carson Palmer, Arizona
11) Matthew Stafford, Detroit
12) Ryan Tannehill, Miami
13) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
14) Eli Manning, NY Giants
15) Alex Smith, Kansas City
16) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
17) Geno Smith, NY Jets
18) Josh McCown, Chicago
19) Andy Dalton, Cincinnati
20) Colin Kaeprnick, San Francisco
21) Joe Flacco, Baltimore
22) Matt Ryan, Atlanta
23) Chad Henne, Jacksonville
24) Scott Tolzien, Green Bay
25) Jason Campbell, Cleveland
The Washington Redskins find themselves at 3-6, similarly to where they were after 9 games in 2012. Just as they did last season, Washington gets Philly in game 10, and in that game, Griffin threw for 200 yards, ran for 84 more and threw for 4 TDs. I don't know about the rushing yardage, but I think a line like this is completely feasible. You're not sitting Griffin this week.
Nick Foles and Case Keenum have thrown the same amount of INTs as I have this season. Considering I have yet to see game action this season, I'm excited about their combined prospects this weekend. Foles has the challenge of being the first Philly QB to win at home since September 30th, 2012. Keenum has the challenge of winning his first ever start. Both have winnable fantasy matchups, and that's why they're both ranked highly this week.
Carson Palmer has this shot to be a Top 10 QB and then he probably falls back into the late teens, early twenties for the rest of the season. Just as is the case with Larry Fitzgerald, the matchup is not going to get better.
I like Matthew Stafford a ton. As far as he goes this week, I don't like the fact that Pittsburgh, has allowed only 2 passing TDs at home and no passer has thrown for more than 201 yards at Heinz Field. Stafford could very easily have a good game this weekend. His offense is probably way better than any offense that has come to Pittsburgh this season. I do expect this game to be controlled on the ground, however, and Stafford probably gets you an OK fantasy line, but I'm not high on his chances.
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Friday, November 8, 2013
Week 10 QB, RB & WR Rankings
The bye weeks don't hurt so bad from here as 4 teams sit this week, 2 next week, and 4 in Week 12. This week is one of the easier bye weeks to navigate because you probably aren't relying heavily on any of the teams sitting out this week. This week features some deeper lists than the last few weeks, so if you're dealing with some tougher Sit/Starts, choose whomever is closest to #1 and let's take some chances this week:
RB
1) Matt Forte, Chicago
2) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
3) Chris Johnson, Tennessee
4) Reggie Bush, Detroit
5) Eddie Lacy, Green Bay
6) Marshawn Lynch, Seattle
7) Knowshon Moreno, Denver
8) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh
9) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
10) DeMarco Murray, Dallas
11) Frank Gore, San Francisco
12) Zac Stacy, St. Louis
13) Fred Jackson, Buffalo
14) Mike James, Tampa Bay
15) Lamar Miller, Miami
16) Steven Jackson, Atlanta
17) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
18) CJ Spiller, Buffalo
19) Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
20) Andre Ellington, Arizona
21) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
22) Ben Tate, Houston
23) Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati
24) Trent Richardson, Indianapolis
25) Darren Sproles, New Orleans
26) Shonn Greene, Tennessee
27) BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cincinnati
28) Ray Rice, Baltimore
29) Rashad Jennings, Oakland
30) Mike Tolbert, Carolina
31) Peyton Hillis, NY Giants
32) Joique Bell, Detroit
33) Daniel Thomas, Miami
34) Donald Brown, Indianapolis
35) James Starks, Green Bay
36) DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
37) Andre Brown, NY Giants
38) Jacquizz Rodgers, Atlanta
39) Dennis Johnson, Houston
40) Montee Ball, Denver
I love the way Matt Forte is playing the running back position right now, and I think he visits the end zone multiple times on Sunday. Reggie Bush isn't going to get shown up too much though, so let the fireworks in that game commence.
San Diego will likely be in catch up mode at some point on Sunday, and when that starts, Danny Woodhead stays on the field. If you have Woodhead on your roster, he needs to be in your lineup every week, but none more than this week.
I liked what Mike James showed two Thursdays ago against Carolina before the game got out of hand, and I obviously loved what he did last week IN Seattle. With Doug Martin placed on IR Friday, James is going to get a legit audition. I think he takes advantage.
I dislike Ray Rice. I am hoping that dropping him out of the Top 25 is some sort of reverse jinx, but I am starting to think Rice might not be that good anymore. He runs behind a brutal offensive line, he has a hip injury, and his coaching staff refuses to game plan around him. You can do better this week.
I have Tolbert higher than his teammates because I think he is the only Panther RB who can score a TD and be effective against a physical 49ers defense. I am not excited that Stewart is back, as an already sucky situation gets suckier.
Peyton Hillis gets the start for the Giants with Andre Brown getting worked back in. It won't take long for Brown to be the starter, but he's going to need a TD this week to be worth a lineup spot, because I'm projecting him at 30-35 yards.
WR
1) Wes Welker, Denver
2) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
3) Victor Cruz, NY Giants
4) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
5) Keenan Allen, San Diego
6) Demaryius Thomas, Denver
7) Calvin Johnson, Detroit
8) Dez Bryant, Dallas
9) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
10) TY Hilton, Indianapolis
11) Eric Decker, Denver
12) Golden Tate, Seattle
13) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
14) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
15) Torrey Smith, Baltimore
16) AJ Green, Cincinnati
17) Andre Johnson, Houston
18) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
19) Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville
20) Denarius Moore, Oakland
21) Doug Baldwin, Seattle
22) Riley Cooper, Philadelphia
23) Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
24) Hakeem Nicks, NY Giants
25) Terrance Williams, Dallas
26) Kendall Wright, Tennessee
27) Harry Douglas, Atlanta
28) Anquan Boldin, San Francisco
29) Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh
30) Mike Wallace, Miami
31) Lance Moore, New Orleans
32) Marques Colston, New Orleans (Questionable)
33) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
34) James Jones, Green Bay
35) Roddy White, Atlanta (Questionable)
36) Steve Smith, Carolina
37) Rueben Randle, NY Giants
38) Marvin Jones, Cincinnati
39) Vincent Brown, San Diego
40) Stevie Johnson, Buffalo
41) Michael Floyd, Arizona
42) Nate Washington, Tennessee
43) Mike Brown, Jacksonville
44) Marlon Brown, Baltimore
45) Chris Givens, St. Louis
46) Brian Hartline, Miami
47) Kenny Stills, New Orleans
48) Eddie Royal, San Diego
49) Kris Durham, Detroit
50) Jermaine Kearse, Seattle
I have 3 Broncos WRs in the Top 11. Trust me, if you have 1 or more of the 3, you're not considering benching them at any point going forward. I just happen to believe they all get theirs this weekend.
Calvin Johnson at #7? Here's his receiving stat lines against the Bears in Chicago since he came into the league (receptions-yards-TDs): 2-44-0, 8-94-1, 8-133-0, 4-45-0, 7-81-0, 3-34-0. He has had two relevant fantasy performances in Soldier Field since coming into the NFL. In a revenge game, I expect the Bears and Charles Tillman to make Johnson's day extremely difficult. He's still at #7 and you're not benching him against a Bears defense that has been terrible lately. Just temper your expectations.
I like Seattle's passing game this weekend against an Atlanta defense that just doesn't generate any pressure. Russell Wilson is going to have clean pockets to work with, and I like the spot that Tate and Baldwin are in. Kearse is a great long shot flier for a longer TD if you're desperate.
AJ Green has never scored a TD against Baltimore and he averages 40.7 yards per game against them. I'm not suggesting he'll do that this weekend, but his lack of prior success gives me great backup for placing him outside my Top 10. I'm actually expecting 6-64-0. But you won't have options with more upside than Green.
The Green Bay WRs are heading for rough sledding. Nelson is the most talented and will get his targets. Jones is a product of the respect defenses paid to Aaron Rodgers and his surrounding WRs. The sort of space Jones has been afforded is no longer available. Jarrett Boykin isn't playable, and I think he can be outright dropped.
Marques Colston and Roddy White both carry the questionable tag and I would actually feel OK with Colston, but he's playing Sunday Night. This is such a strong matchup for New Orleans and a great chance for Colston to break out of his season long slump, but it's risky. I'm not crazy about Roddy White, but if he is ACTIVE, his rankings reflects my respect for his upside.
QB
1) Peyton Manning, Denver
2) Drew Brees, New Orleans
3) Russell Wilson, Seattle
4) Matthew Stafford, Detroit
5) Philip Rivers, San Diego
6) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis
7) Tony Romo, Dallas
8) Jay Cutler, Chicago
9) Nick Foles, Philadelphia
10) Eli Manning, NY Giants
11) Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco
12) Andy Dalton, Cincinnati
13) Cam Newton, Carolina
14) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
15) Joe Flacco, Baltimore
16) Terrelle Pryor, Oakland
17) Jake Locker, Tennessee
18) Matt Ryan, Atlanta
19) Ryan Tannehill, Miami
20) Case Keenum, Houston
21) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
22) Carson Palmer, Arizona
23) Chad Henne, Jacksonville
24) EJ Manuel, Buffalo
25) Seneca Wallace, Green Bay
Matthew Stafford is going to have a big number in the yardage column. He usually struggles to avoid mistakes playing in Chicago. I think his Top 5 day is built through the screen game. Bush and Bell can be big contributors with strong YAC, and Stafford will benefit.
In that same game, Jay Cutler has always put up useful fantasy lines against the Lions. The health of his groin tear will scare potential suitors, but if Marc Trestman is putting Cutler out there, it means he is medically cleared. Coach Trestman has pushed all the right buttons this year on offense for the Bears this year, and sometimes you have to feel the groove a coach is in to fully understand a situation. I believe in Cutler this week and if you have Matt Ryan or Terrelle Pryor as your QB and Cutler is available on the Wire, make the move!
A Green Bay QB at #25? Wow.
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RB
1) Matt Forte, Chicago
2) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
3) Chris Johnson, Tennessee
4) Reggie Bush, Detroit
5) Eddie Lacy, Green Bay
6) Marshawn Lynch, Seattle
7) Knowshon Moreno, Denver
8) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh
9) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
10) DeMarco Murray, Dallas
11) Frank Gore, San Francisco
12) Zac Stacy, St. Louis
13) Fred Jackson, Buffalo
14) Mike James, Tampa Bay
15) Lamar Miller, Miami
16) Steven Jackson, Atlanta
17) Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
18) CJ Spiller, Buffalo
19) Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
20) Andre Ellington, Arizona
21) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
22) Ben Tate, Houston
23) Giovani Bernard, Cincinnati
24) Trent Richardson, Indianapolis
25) Darren Sproles, New Orleans
26) Shonn Greene, Tennessee
27) BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Cincinnati
28) Ray Rice, Baltimore
29) Rashad Jennings, Oakland
30) Mike Tolbert, Carolina
31) Peyton Hillis, NY Giants
32) Joique Bell, Detroit
33) Daniel Thomas, Miami
34) Donald Brown, Indianapolis
35) James Starks, Green Bay
36) DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
37) Andre Brown, NY Giants
38) Jacquizz Rodgers, Atlanta
39) Dennis Johnson, Houston
40) Montee Ball, Denver
I love the way Matt Forte is playing the running back position right now, and I think he visits the end zone multiple times on Sunday. Reggie Bush isn't going to get shown up too much though, so let the fireworks in that game commence.
San Diego will likely be in catch up mode at some point on Sunday, and when that starts, Danny Woodhead stays on the field. If you have Woodhead on your roster, he needs to be in your lineup every week, but none more than this week.
I liked what Mike James showed two Thursdays ago against Carolina before the game got out of hand, and I obviously loved what he did last week IN Seattle. With Doug Martin placed on IR Friday, James is going to get a legit audition. I think he takes advantage.
I dislike Ray Rice. I am hoping that dropping him out of the Top 25 is some sort of reverse jinx, but I am starting to think Rice might not be that good anymore. He runs behind a brutal offensive line, he has a hip injury, and his coaching staff refuses to game plan around him. You can do better this week.
I have Tolbert higher than his teammates because I think he is the only Panther RB who can score a TD and be effective against a physical 49ers defense. I am not excited that Stewart is back, as an already sucky situation gets suckier.
Peyton Hillis gets the start for the Giants with Andre Brown getting worked back in. It won't take long for Brown to be the starter, but he's going to need a TD this week to be worth a lineup spot, because I'm projecting him at 30-35 yards.
WR
1) Wes Welker, Denver
2) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
3) Victor Cruz, NY Giants
4) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
5) Keenan Allen, San Diego
6) Demaryius Thomas, Denver
7) Calvin Johnson, Detroit
8) Dez Bryant, Dallas
9) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
10) TY Hilton, Indianapolis
11) Eric Decker, Denver
12) Golden Tate, Seattle
13) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
14) Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
15) Torrey Smith, Baltimore
16) AJ Green, Cincinnati
17) Andre Johnson, Houston
18) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
19) Cecil Shorts, Jacksonville
20) Denarius Moore, Oakland
21) Doug Baldwin, Seattle
22) Riley Cooper, Philadelphia
23) Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
24) Hakeem Nicks, NY Giants
25) Terrance Williams, Dallas
26) Kendall Wright, Tennessee
27) Harry Douglas, Atlanta
28) Anquan Boldin, San Francisco
29) Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh
30) Mike Wallace, Miami
31) Lance Moore, New Orleans
32) Marques Colston, New Orleans (Questionable)
33) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
34) James Jones, Green Bay
35) Roddy White, Atlanta (Questionable)
36) Steve Smith, Carolina
37) Rueben Randle, NY Giants
38) Marvin Jones, Cincinnati
39) Vincent Brown, San Diego
40) Stevie Johnson, Buffalo
41) Michael Floyd, Arizona
42) Nate Washington, Tennessee
43) Mike Brown, Jacksonville
44) Marlon Brown, Baltimore
45) Chris Givens, St. Louis
46) Brian Hartline, Miami
47) Kenny Stills, New Orleans
48) Eddie Royal, San Diego
49) Kris Durham, Detroit
50) Jermaine Kearse, Seattle
I have 3 Broncos WRs in the Top 11. Trust me, if you have 1 or more of the 3, you're not considering benching them at any point going forward. I just happen to believe they all get theirs this weekend.
Calvin Johnson at #7? Here's his receiving stat lines against the Bears in Chicago since he came into the league (receptions-yards-TDs): 2-44-0, 8-94-1, 8-133-0, 4-45-0, 7-81-0, 3-34-0. He has had two relevant fantasy performances in Soldier Field since coming into the NFL. In a revenge game, I expect the Bears and Charles Tillman to make Johnson's day extremely difficult. He's still at #7 and you're not benching him against a Bears defense that has been terrible lately. Just temper your expectations.
I like Seattle's passing game this weekend against an Atlanta defense that just doesn't generate any pressure. Russell Wilson is going to have clean pockets to work with, and I like the spot that Tate and Baldwin are in. Kearse is a great long shot flier for a longer TD if you're desperate.
AJ Green has never scored a TD against Baltimore and he averages 40.7 yards per game against them. I'm not suggesting he'll do that this weekend, but his lack of prior success gives me great backup for placing him outside my Top 10. I'm actually expecting 6-64-0. But you won't have options with more upside than Green.
The Green Bay WRs are heading for rough sledding. Nelson is the most talented and will get his targets. Jones is a product of the respect defenses paid to Aaron Rodgers and his surrounding WRs. The sort of space Jones has been afforded is no longer available. Jarrett Boykin isn't playable, and I think he can be outright dropped.
Marques Colston and Roddy White both carry the questionable tag and I would actually feel OK with Colston, but he's playing Sunday Night. This is such a strong matchup for New Orleans and a great chance for Colston to break out of his season long slump, but it's risky. I'm not crazy about Roddy White, but if he is ACTIVE, his rankings reflects my respect for his upside.
QB
1) Peyton Manning, Denver
2) Drew Brees, New Orleans
3) Russell Wilson, Seattle
4) Matthew Stafford, Detroit
5) Philip Rivers, San Diego
6) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis
7) Tony Romo, Dallas
8) Jay Cutler, Chicago
9) Nick Foles, Philadelphia
10) Eli Manning, NY Giants
11) Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco
12) Andy Dalton, Cincinnati
13) Cam Newton, Carolina
14) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
15) Joe Flacco, Baltimore
16) Terrelle Pryor, Oakland
17) Jake Locker, Tennessee
18) Matt Ryan, Atlanta
19) Ryan Tannehill, Miami
20) Case Keenum, Houston
21) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
22) Carson Palmer, Arizona
23) Chad Henne, Jacksonville
24) EJ Manuel, Buffalo
25) Seneca Wallace, Green Bay
Matthew Stafford is going to have a big number in the yardage column. He usually struggles to avoid mistakes playing in Chicago. I think his Top 5 day is built through the screen game. Bush and Bell can be big contributors with strong YAC, and Stafford will benefit.
In that same game, Jay Cutler has always put up useful fantasy lines against the Lions. The health of his groin tear will scare potential suitors, but if Marc Trestman is putting Cutler out there, it means he is medically cleared. Coach Trestman has pushed all the right buttons this year on offense for the Bears this year, and sometimes you have to feel the groove a coach is in to fully understand a situation. I believe in Cutler this week and if you have Matt Ryan or Terrelle Pryor as your QB and Cutler is available on the Wire, make the move!
A Green Bay QB at #25? Wow.
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Friday, November 1, 2013
Week 9 QB, RB & WR Rankings
So we've got another brutal bye week on our hands with 6 teams sitting it out this week. This is likely the week where your backup QB or WRs will finally see action. In the instance of a Sit/Start Question, take the player ranked closer to #1:
RB
1) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
2) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
3) Ray Rice, Baltimore
4) Alfred Morris, Washington
5) Eddie Lacy, Green Bay
6) DeMarco Murray, Dallas
7) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
8) Marshawn Lynch, Seattle
9) Darren McFadden, Oakland
10) Stevan Ridley, New England
11) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
12) Chris Johnson, Tennessee
13) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh
14) Matt Forte, Chicago
15) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
16) Fred Jackson, Buffalo
17) Arian Foster, Houston (Questionable)
18) Trent Richardson, Indianapolis
19) Darren Sproles, New Orleans
20) Zac Stacy, St. Louis
21) Ben Tate, Houston (Questionable)
22) Chris Ivory, NY Jets
23) Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
24) Steven Jackson, Atlanta
25) DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
26) Willis McGahee, Cleveland
27) Mike Tolbert, Carolina
28) Mike James, Tampa Bay
29) Roy Helu, Washington
30) Bilal Powell, NY Jets
31) CJ Spiller, Buffalo (Probable)
32) Brandon Bolden, New England
33) James Starks, Green Bay
34) Donald Brown, Indianapolis
35) Jacquizz Rodgers, Atlanta
36) Chris Ogbonnaya, Cleveland
37) Joseph Randle, Dallas
38) Jonathan Stewart, Carolina
39) Bryce Brown, Philadelphia
40) Fozzy Whittaker, Cleveland
Baltimore has a history of feeding their RBs early and often following their bye week. I like Rice, who has proclaimed himself completely healthy, to see a full workload this week in Cleveland.
Marshawn Lynch had a terrible outing on national television on Monday Night. With Sidney Rice on the shelf due to a torn ACL, look for Beast Mode to be fully unleashed against a Tampa Bay defense (and team for that matter) that has seemingly given up on their head coach.
Two San Diego RBs in the Top 15? I expect a full blown shoot out in our nation's capital this Sunday and I expect both Mathews and Woodhead to be extremely active.
Houston's RB situation is a little up in the air this weekend with Foster listed as a full blown game time decision and Tate listed as questionable, but planning to play. Unless you own both, I'm advising to sit both. If you have them both, plan on Foster until you hear whether or not he's playing.
I like players who are matching up against former teams, which explains why I have Chris Ivory in my Top 25. I expect a TD at some point in this game either early on or after New Orleans already has a healthy advantage.
I'm starting to analyze the late season lotto ticket possibilities out there in Fantasyland, and the more I see him, the more I like Fozzy Whittaker as a potential stash. I suggest grabbing him on deeper rosters and waiting out his situation.
WR
1) Dez Bryant, Dallas
2) Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
3) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
4) Pierre Garcon, Washington
5) Keenan Allen, San Diego
6) Josh Gordon, Cleveland
7) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
8) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
9) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
10) Andre Johnson, Houston
11) Terrance Williams, Dallas
12) Denarius Moore, Oakland
13) James Jones, Green Bay (Questionable)
14) Golden Tate, Seattle
15) Torrey Smith, Baltimore
16) Danny Amendola, New England
17) Nate Washington, Tennessee
18) Steve Smith, Carolina
19) TY Hilton, Indianapolis
20) Harry Douglas, Atlanta
21) Darrius Heyward-Bey, Indianapolis
22) Kendall Wright, Tennessee
23) Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
24) Jarrett Boykin, Green Bay
25) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
26) Eddie Royal, San Diego (Questionable)
27) Marques Colston, New Orleans (Questionable)
28) Greg Jennings, Minnesota
29) Lance Moore, New Orleans
30) Roddy White, Atlanta (Questionable)
31) Doug Baldwin, Seattle
32) Brandon LaFell, Carolina
33) Vincent Brown, San Diego
34) Donnie Avery, Kansas City
35) Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh
36) Stevie Johnson, Buffalo
37) Ted Ginn, Carolina
38) Julian Edelman, New England
39) Kenny Stills, New Orleans
40) Rod Streater, Oakland
41) Riley Cooper, Philadelphia
42) Austin Pettis, St. Louis
43) Drew Davis, Atlanta
44) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
45) Jacoby Jones, Baltimore
46) Jerricho Cotchery, Pittsburgh
47) Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota
48) Cole Beasley, Dallas
49) Kenbrell Thompkins, New England
50) Jermaine Kearse, Seattle
I think Josh Gordon might be a QB-proof fantasy option. Baltimore allows the 2nd most 40+ yard passing plays in the NFL. Do the math.
Vincent Jackson is at #9 because he is frankly a better option than those listed behind him. However, I'm tempering my expectations overall with no help in the passing game and a brutal matchup against Seattle's secondary. You can't ignore the possibility of 15+ targets though.
If James Jones plays, I expect him to be able to fully contribute. In a matchup with an all of a sudden porous Chicago secondary, Green Bay stands to turn this into a route. Jarrett Boykin is still viable whether Jones plays or not.
Marques Colston didn't practice Friday and looks to be a game time decision, similarly to Roddy White. If they play, I have them as upside WR3s.
No Percy Harvin and no Sidney Rice leaves the door open for Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse to get some playing time. I prefer Baldwin, but I love Kearse's upside as the deep threat.
Rod Streater is a bit of a deep sleeper for me. He is definitely boom or bust in a run first offense, but Philadelphia can't stop anyone from imposing their will against them, so if you're in a pinch due to the byes, Streater is a great option.
QB
1) Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
2) Cam Newton, Carolina
3) Drew Brees, New Orleans
4) Philip Rivers, San Diego
5) Tony Romo, Dallas
6) Robert Griffin III, Washington
7) Terrelle Pryor, Oakland
8) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis
9) Jake Locker, Tennessee
10) Russell Wilson, Seattle
11) Alex Smith, Kansas City
12) Matt Ryan, Atlanta
13) Josh McCown, Chicago
14) Tom Brady, New England
15) Nick Foles, Philadelphia
16) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
17) Joe Flacco, Baltimore
18) Christian Ponder, Minnesota
19) Case Keenum, Houston
20) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
21) Geno Smith, NY Jets
22) Jason Campbell, Cleveland
23) Kellen Clemens, St. Louis
24) Whoever starts at QB for Buffalo
Cam Newton is catching fire the way I thought he could when the season started. I had him as my preseason #1, but with Peyton Manning set to destroy records left and right, Newton can still be #2. Atlanta is allowing QBs to do pretty much whatever they want.
Terrelle Pryor and Jake Locker are two mobile QBs in my Top 10 this week because of their matchups. If you're missing a Manning, Stafford, or Kaepernick, either of these two can help your team big time this week.
Josh McCown will perform as a product of his system this week. I expect Green Bay to score a ton, and McCown might throw 40-50 times. That kind of volume, turnovers aside, is great for fantasy purposes. Green Bay just doesn't let teams run on them, as evidenced by their 10th best output against fantasy RBs.
I dislike every option after #16 this week. Unless you're in a 2 QB league, I hope you aren't stuck with one of these options. Buffalo's situation is an absolute disaster. They want Thad Lewis to start, but if he does, he stands very little chance against the Chiefs defense. Their backups are somehow worse.
Follow me on Twitter @BernacK6 and let's beat Week 9 together.
RB
1) Jamaal Charles, Kansas City
2) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
3) Ray Rice, Baltimore
4) Alfred Morris, Washington
5) Eddie Lacy, Green Bay
6) DeMarco Murray, Dallas
7) LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
8) Marshawn Lynch, Seattle
9) Darren McFadden, Oakland
10) Stevan Ridley, New England
11) Ryan Mathews, San Diego
12) Chris Johnson, Tennessee
13) Le'Veon Bell, Pittsburgh
14) Matt Forte, Chicago
15) Danny Woodhead, San Diego
16) Fred Jackson, Buffalo
17) Arian Foster, Houston (Questionable)
18) Trent Richardson, Indianapolis
19) Darren Sproles, New Orleans
20) Zac Stacy, St. Louis
21) Ben Tate, Houston (Questionable)
22) Chris Ivory, NY Jets
23) Pierre Thomas, New Orleans
24) Steven Jackson, Atlanta
25) DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
26) Willis McGahee, Cleveland
27) Mike Tolbert, Carolina
28) Mike James, Tampa Bay
29) Roy Helu, Washington
30) Bilal Powell, NY Jets
31) CJ Spiller, Buffalo (Probable)
32) Brandon Bolden, New England
33) James Starks, Green Bay
34) Donald Brown, Indianapolis
35) Jacquizz Rodgers, Atlanta
36) Chris Ogbonnaya, Cleveland
37) Joseph Randle, Dallas
38) Jonathan Stewart, Carolina
39) Bryce Brown, Philadelphia
40) Fozzy Whittaker, Cleveland
Baltimore has a history of feeding their RBs early and often following their bye week. I like Rice, who has proclaimed himself completely healthy, to see a full workload this week in Cleveland.
Marshawn Lynch had a terrible outing on national television on Monday Night. With Sidney Rice on the shelf due to a torn ACL, look for Beast Mode to be fully unleashed against a Tampa Bay defense (and team for that matter) that has seemingly given up on their head coach.
Two San Diego RBs in the Top 15? I expect a full blown shoot out in our nation's capital this Sunday and I expect both Mathews and Woodhead to be extremely active.
Houston's RB situation is a little up in the air this weekend with Foster listed as a full blown game time decision and Tate listed as questionable, but planning to play. Unless you own both, I'm advising to sit both. If you have them both, plan on Foster until you hear whether or not he's playing.
I like players who are matching up against former teams, which explains why I have Chris Ivory in my Top 25. I expect a TD at some point in this game either early on or after New Orleans already has a healthy advantage.
I'm starting to analyze the late season lotto ticket possibilities out there in Fantasyland, and the more I see him, the more I like Fozzy Whittaker as a potential stash. I suggest grabbing him on deeper rosters and waiting out his situation.
WR
1) Dez Bryant, Dallas
2) Jordy Nelson, Green Bay
3) DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
4) Pierre Garcon, Washington
5) Keenan Allen, San Diego
6) Josh Gordon, Cleveland
7) Brandon Marshall, Chicago
8) Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh
9) Vincent Jackson, Tampa Bay
10) Andre Johnson, Houston
11) Terrance Williams, Dallas
12) Denarius Moore, Oakland
13) James Jones, Green Bay (Questionable)
14) Golden Tate, Seattle
15) Torrey Smith, Baltimore
16) Danny Amendola, New England
17) Nate Washington, Tennessee
18) Steve Smith, Carolina
19) TY Hilton, Indianapolis
20) Harry Douglas, Atlanta
21) Darrius Heyward-Bey, Indianapolis
22) Kendall Wright, Tennessee
23) Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City
24) Jarrett Boykin, Green Bay
25) Alshon Jeffery, Chicago
26) Eddie Royal, San Diego (Questionable)
27) Marques Colston, New Orleans (Questionable)
28) Greg Jennings, Minnesota
29) Lance Moore, New Orleans
30) Roddy White, Atlanta (Questionable)
31) Doug Baldwin, Seattle
32) Brandon LaFell, Carolina
33) Vincent Brown, San Diego
34) Donnie Avery, Kansas City
35) Emmanuel Sanders, Pittsburgh
36) Stevie Johnson, Buffalo
37) Ted Ginn, Carolina
38) Julian Edelman, New England
39) Kenny Stills, New Orleans
40) Rod Streater, Oakland
41) Riley Cooper, Philadelphia
42) Austin Pettis, St. Louis
43) Drew Davis, Atlanta
44) DeAndre Hopkins, Houston
45) Jacoby Jones, Baltimore
46) Jerricho Cotchery, Pittsburgh
47) Cordarrelle Patterson, Minnesota
48) Cole Beasley, Dallas
49) Kenbrell Thompkins, New England
50) Jermaine Kearse, Seattle
I think Josh Gordon might be a QB-proof fantasy option. Baltimore allows the 2nd most 40+ yard passing plays in the NFL. Do the math.
Vincent Jackson is at #9 because he is frankly a better option than those listed behind him. However, I'm tempering my expectations overall with no help in the passing game and a brutal matchup against Seattle's secondary. You can't ignore the possibility of 15+ targets though.
If James Jones plays, I expect him to be able to fully contribute. In a matchup with an all of a sudden porous Chicago secondary, Green Bay stands to turn this into a route. Jarrett Boykin is still viable whether Jones plays or not.
Marques Colston didn't practice Friday and looks to be a game time decision, similarly to Roddy White. If they play, I have them as upside WR3s.
No Percy Harvin and no Sidney Rice leaves the door open for Doug Baldwin and Jermaine Kearse to get some playing time. I prefer Baldwin, but I love Kearse's upside as the deep threat.
Rod Streater is a bit of a deep sleeper for me. He is definitely boom or bust in a run first offense, but Philadelphia can't stop anyone from imposing their will against them, so if you're in a pinch due to the byes, Streater is a great option.
QB
1) Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
2) Cam Newton, Carolina
3) Drew Brees, New Orleans
4) Philip Rivers, San Diego
5) Tony Romo, Dallas
6) Robert Griffin III, Washington
7) Terrelle Pryor, Oakland
8) Andrew Luck, Indianapolis
9) Jake Locker, Tennessee
10) Russell Wilson, Seattle
11) Alex Smith, Kansas City
12) Matt Ryan, Atlanta
13) Josh McCown, Chicago
14) Tom Brady, New England
15) Nick Foles, Philadelphia
16) Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
17) Joe Flacco, Baltimore
18) Christian Ponder, Minnesota
19) Case Keenum, Houston
20) Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay
21) Geno Smith, NY Jets
22) Jason Campbell, Cleveland
23) Kellen Clemens, St. Louis
24) Whoever starts at QB for Buffalo
Cam Newton is catching fire the way I thought he could when the season started. I had him as my preseason #1, but with Peyton Manning set to destroy records left and right, Newton can still be #2. Atlanta is allowing QBs to do pretty much whatever they want.
Terrelle Pryor and Jake Locker are two mobile QBs in my Top 10 this week because of their matchups. If you're missing a Manning, Stafford, or Kaepernick, either of these two can help your team big time this week.
Josh McCown will perform as a product of his system this week. I expect Green Bay to score a ton, and McCown might throw 40-50 times. That kind of volume, turnovers aside, is great for fantasy purposes. Green Bay just doesn't let teams run on them, as evidenced by their 10th best output against fantasy RBs.
I dislike every option after #16 this week. Unless you're in a 2 QB league, I hope you aren't stuck with one of these options. Buffalo's situation is an absolute disaster. They want Thad Lewis to start, but if he does, he stands very little chance against the Chiefs defense. Their backups are somehow worse.
Follow me on Twitter @BernacK6 and let's beat Week 9 together.
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