Fantasy Fortunes Top 50 Fantasy Football week 15 year 2009 for the final classification
The following rankings are based on a fantasy football player's year to end season value. If a draft or auction were to occur today this is the rank and value we place on the players based on their past performance and predicted future production. The basis for the valuations is a 10 team league starting 1 QB 2 RB 2 WR 1 TE 1 K 1 Defense with a 50% yardage and 50% TD scoring system with no points awarded for receptions. The rankings are updated every Tuesday morning, allowing players to value their teams, analyze player values for trades and plan future moves to get the most return out of your Fantasy Football players.
1 Chris Johnson Titans, RB
The love child of Jar Jar Binks and Whoopi Goldberg keeps racking up points. Great playoff schedule. $43
2 Adrian Peterson
Vikings, RB He has racked up 1519 total yards and 14 tds (tied for rushing TD lead) and apparently can grow lizard skin at will. $38
3 Maurice Jones-Drew
Jaguars, RB What Would Jones Drew? Should bring home some fantasy hardware for teams. $37
4 Ray Rice Ravens, RB
He's a top 5 guy and we get the feeling he's only scratching the surface of his potential....if only he was featured more in their offense. $35
5 Cedric Benson Bengals, RB
With his hips healthy again he should be dancing back to early season form. Almost hung a hundo on the stout Vikes run D. $28
6 Ricky Williams Miami, RB
Ever since Crockett got hurt, Tubs has taken over. Look for Miami Vice solo act Ricky "Tubs" Williams to deliver the goods championship week, against the Texans. $28
7 Steven Jackson Rams, RB
4 TD's on the year is hard to forgive. But, with 2 good playoff matchups he could redeem himself. $25
8 Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals, WR
If old man Warner can keep it together his playoff matchups look incredible..... @DET then home vs STL. Pending results of Monday Night Injury. $25
9 Ryan Grant Packers, RB
Tough 1st playoff game vs PIT. He and Packers are surging though, we are believers. $24
10 DeAngelo Williams Panthers, RB
After last years fantasy playoff run, you gotta have him in your line up. $23
11 Andre Johnson Texans,WR
He and Schaub are clicking... Rams and Dolphins make for a good playoff schedule. $22
12 Thomas Jones Jets, RB
If you seek flashy highlight reel TD replays, go elsewhere, but if you like reliable production, you've come to the right place. $21
13 Aaron Rodgers Packers,QB
Now that he is getting the playground approved 5 banana count from his O-line, he is looking better than ever. Topping the charts in most scoring formats. $21
14 Drew Brees Saints, QB
If you're a Brees owner your rooting for one of two options; Saints try to go undefeated or the start losing.... either scenario keeps him on the field. $20
15 Anquan Boldin Cardinals,WR
This won't be the last time you hear this at this site, the Cardinals fantasy playoff schedule is as good as it gets. $20
16 Randy Moss Patriots, WR
Giving body language like he's starting to check out mentally for the season, on the other hand a strong finish would not surprise us. Tough read. $19
17 Rashard Mendenhall Steelers, RB
Despite killing owners with his recent performance against CLE, he remains a strong option going forward. $19
18 DeSean Jackson Eagles, WR
Seems to be clear of the concussion. He doesn't get a ton of receptions, but 18.9 yds/catch is tops in the league (of relevant WR's)....and he returns the occasional punt for 6 as well. $19
19 Frank Gore 49ers, RB
What happened to running 3 times and then punting? Obviously, the 49ers are better off with their new pass first offense, but that is not sitting well with Gore owners. $17
20 Jamaal Charles Chiefs, RB
He's been red hot since taking over the starting role. Chiefs are not a high powered an offense, but he is getting it done on his end. $17
21 Brandon Marshall Broncos, WR
Just set the single game NFL reception record (21) and looks to be hitting his stride, rewarding owners who stuck with him. $17
22 Joesph Addai Colts, RB
Quietly having a really nice season. He has pressed the pause button on the Donald Brown era for now. $17
23 LaDainian Tomlinson Chargers, RB
He's been surprisingly consistent since coming back from injury early in the year. $16
24 Wes Welker Patriots, WR
The league leader in Receptions (105) and second in yardage (1158) gives you week in week out consistent production, any TD's are just icing on the cake. $16
25 Vincent Jackson Chargers, WR
Is to San Diego WR's what MadMen is to AMC.....both have made something completely irrelevant worth watching now. $16
26 Kurt Warner Cardinals, QB
The old man has two great matchups to bring home fantasy championships; @DET then home vs STL. $15
27 Miles Austin Cowboys,WR
Blind Melon, The Proclaimers, Chumbawumba and Hanson want to know his secret for multiple hit success. $14
28 Sidney Rice Vikings, WR
Having the prototypical wide receiver 3rd year breakout season. Expecting even bigger things next year. $14
29 Chad Ochocinco Bengals,WR
Typical streaky season for Chad OchoTweets. Faces 10th (SD) and 24th (KC) ranked pass defenses weeks 15 & 16. $14
30 Calvin Johnson Lions, WR
Looking more like a 'second tier' transforming machine to robot action figure of the 80's......Gobot in disguise! $13
31 Pierre Thomas Saints, RB
He plays Suzanne Summers in the Saints aggravating Three's Company sitcom. He is the hottest by far, yet Mike Bell in the role of the butch brunette gets far too much screen time $12
32 Matt Schaub Texans, QB
He has been a house of fire all season. Faces STL (19th) and MIA (22nd) next two weeks. $12
33 Phillip Rivers Chargers, QB
The main reason the Chargers have won 8 straight. Model of consistency; never scored more than 23 or less than 9. $11
34 Tom Brady Patriots, QB
Everyone in the AFC is rooting for a colicky Brady baby to hamper his production. $11
35 Brandon Jacobs Giants, RB
Like B Jacobs....as much as everyone likes the Cool Asian guy with the twirling kicks in Karate Kid, at the All Valley Tourney, maybe it's just time to admit he's not quite as good as we'd like him to be. $11
36 Steve Smith Giants, WR
Nothing too flashy here, just a consistent 75 yds/game and a TD mixed in every few. $10
37 Peyton Manning Colts, QB
Will you get more than 2 quarters of production out of him? If he's playing for the perfect season, we think so. $10
38 Mike Sims-Walker Jaguars, WR
Having a solid year for the Jaguar-Leopards. As long as he's healthy he could finish very strong. $9
39 Vernon Davis 49ers, TE
A monster who probably deserves to be higher. He'll be spending his off-season lobbying for equal treatment of Tight Ends. $9
40 Kevin Smith Lions, RB
Fairly consistent for such a bad offense. Hope for 8 points, anything more is gravy. $8
41 Roddy White Falcons, WR
247 yds and 2 scores in the last 4 games, not setting the world ablaze, but a strong #2 WR. $8
42 Michael Turner Falcons, RB
The Burner......if last year he was fueled by petroleum products......this year he's apparently switched to "easy bake oven" technology. $8
43 Antonio Gates Chargers, TE
Slow start, but coming on strong. He's delivered fantasy championships before, in Gates we trust. $8
44 Reggie Wayne Colts, WR
Hasn't gone over 50 yds in the last three weeks, cutting his owners deep......I'm talking like BJ Penn cutting Diego Sanchez's forehead with a head kick deep. $7
45 Marion Barber Cowboys, RB
716 yds and 4 TD's on the year....he's on the list based on potential, not for past performance. $7
46 Marques Colston Saints, WR
Marques, along with posse; Shonne, Toni, Geoff, and Alicks frequent the island of misfit name spellers. $7
47 Quinton Ganther Redskins, RB
Shined in his first start against the Raiders, now let's see how he does vs an NFL team. $7
48 Fred Jackson Bills, RB
Every other week streak means, bench next week, cash in on championship game pending your options. $7
49 Beanie Wells Cardinals, RB
Received the bulk of the carries in the Monday night game vs SF. If he continues to get the lion's share of the work, he has plenty of upside with the aforementioned AZ playoff schedule. $7
50 Greg Jennings Packers, WR
His reversal of fortune this season rivals only that of an amateur competitive eater; one minute focused and poised for a Coney Island Championship, the next he's got semi-digested wet hot dogs & buns all over his shoes. $7
The combo of QB-RB-WR top NFL 2010
Unitas-Ameche-Berry in the late 1950s and 1960s early to Bradshaw-Harris-Swann in the 1970s to Montana-Craig-rice in the 1980s to Aikman-Smith-Irvin in the 1990s to Manning-James-Harrison in 2000, there has been a history of feared combos of QB-RB-WR feeding gridiron success in the NFL. In the NFL today, with more open offenses and running backs by the Committee, having a formidable set of "triplets" triplets has become less comprehensive, but not less effective. Here is my list of the best combos QB-RB-WR in the League:
Atlanta Falcons (Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Roddy White)-the fact that the Falcons this list speaks volumes about my belief that Matt Ryan bounce a campaign of cervical in 2009. I think this guy has written QB all about him and will begin to show in 2010 elite. Also I hope to see Michael Turner more resemble the runner we saw in 2008 that plagued by injuries, we saw back to last season.While Ryan and Turner suffered from disappointing seasons in 2009, followed by Roddy White emerges as one of top wide receivers with catches of 85 League and a career best 11 touchdowns.Busque Falcons offense to light in 2010.
(Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice) Minnesota Vikings-obviously this ranking depends very much of Brett Favre decision on whether to play or not in 2010. Say, I have the suspicion of stealth show sometime in August after the rigors of training camp are nothing more than a memory for his teammates. After doubt Favre ability to challenge the age of the last two seasons, I can find no reason to expect a sharp decline in his work this season.Despite a fairly pedestrian ending his season - for my money - Adrian Peterson is still the best running back in the NFL.Los fans of Vikings had been waiting in Sidney Rice finally live up to some of its enormous potential from being taken in the second round in 2007. Well, finally got what you were looking for as he flourished with Favre as your quarterback - resulting in Pro Bowl season in 2009.
Dallas Cowboys (Tony Romo, Marion Barber, Miles Austin)-Miles Austin came from nowhere last season's team with Romo and Barber to bring back memories of the original three of cowboy triplets (Smith, Aikman and Irvin). The Boys ranked # 2 in the NFL in total yards last season and again should have no problem moving the ball in 2010.
Indianapolis Colts (Peyton Manning, Joseph Addai, Reggie Wayne)-The Colts have found towards the top of this list every year from Edgerrin James teamed up with Peyton Manning and Marvin Harrison in 1999.Eleven years later, a couple of names has been changed, but the results have been the same.Joseph Addai assumed James in 2006 and moved low Reggie Wayne shadow Marvin Harrison completely in 2009 as they, along with Manning, lead helped the Colts to a Super Bowl appearance last season.
Baltimore Ravens (Joe Flacco, Ray Rice, Anquan Boldin)-I know this combination is not tested as a unit with Boldin still to play a down Ravens, but I love the potential of these three 2010.flacco built in a stunning rookie campaign in 2008 season passing over 3600 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2009.Ray Rice, also in its second season of the year past, had more than 2,000 yards of scrimmage.Si Boldin can rapidly develop chemistry with Flacco, look for this group to get some very impressive totals this season.
Bird Feed - Unable to Fly
There was plenty of blame to pass around after Sunday night's home defeat to the hated Dallas Cowboys; offensive ineptitude, miscues, and penalties were the most obvious. Allow me to offer one more addition to the group. I'll agree I'm being fussy, but I expect more from an Iggle defense. Take a deep breath. There's a lot to cover here.
The most obvious reason for the Eagles' struggles on Sunday was Donovan McNabb. McNabb looked like JaMarcus "Rush"ell. He was hurried, flustered and most of his passes sailed wide, high, low, and even decapitated a few worms along the way. This is not news. McNabb has a few of these games every season. Although, if I'm Andy Reid, I take McNabb aside this week and tell him he has two weeks to get his accuracy under control before he visits the bench. While it's true that none of McNabb's mistakes DIRECTLY led to the defeat, he missed multiple receivers for first downs and failed to lead the offense on a point producing drive in the 4th quarter (garbage field goal doesn't count). Reid also deserves some blame for the offense's offensive performance. The Cowboys were in McNabb's grille for most of the first half. Usually, a coach will run the ball a little more or call quicker pass routes to slow down the rush and help out his quarterback. My preference would have been to see them run the ball last night. The running game was decently effective (3.9 yards/rush), but asking Reid to commit to a running game is about as easy as asking Allen Iverson to come off the bench.
Where were the wide receivers last night, and why didn't we take shots downfield? Glad you asked. First, let's cover the wide receivers. Both Jeremy Maclin and DeSean Jackson are fast, really fast. Unfortunately, as is the case with most speedy receivers, they aren't big or physical. If the offensive line is providing McNabb loads of time, their size is irrelevant. When McNabb is under pressure, size matters. Due to their stature, both receivers struggled to get off the line when pressed by Dallas' corners. McNabb needed them to get open in 1.5 - 2.5 seconds as opposed to the 3 - 5 seconds they've had in recent weeks. It should also be noted that Reid spends the highest percentage of the team's payroll on the O-line and yet they are this unreliable. Yes, the receivers couldn't get off the line, and yes McNabb missed them when they were open, but the ineptitude began at the offensive line and spread through the entire offense like swine flu.
As for the downfield attempts, the Cowboys executed the perfect game plan. First, pressure McNabb early. Regardless of whether you keep the heat on for the remainder of the game, McNabb has shown he responds poorly to being pressured and hit early in games. Second, don't let DeSean Jackson get behind the secondary. The Cowboys sat a safety over top and forced Jackson and the offense to make the accurate passes within 20 yards of the line of scrimmage. Three, make McNabb complete those passes within 20 yards of the line of scrimmage. The Cowboys know this is where McNabb will struggle from time to time. He struggled on Sunday night. The Cowboys took away the Eagles' bread-and-butter and forced the smaller receivers and McNabb to make plays in traffic. They weren't up to the challenge, especially McNabb.
I watch every primetime NFL game regardless if the Eagles are playing. I can honestly say that, with the exclusion of the Titans' performance against the Colts and of course the Redskins, The Eagles have performed the worst of any team. It's been ugly. Last night, Reid proved why he is the most incapable, game managing coach since Gordon Bombay briefly sabotaged the USA junior hockey team in the "Mighty Ducks" sequel. The first challenge wasn't necessary, and the field goal at the end could only be explained by a gambling problem (Reid clearly had the Eagles in a two-team tease). His play calling was again, questionable. (It should be noted that Reid's play calling is almost always questionable until December. It's almost as if he knows how to win but refuses to implement that style until absolute necessary. Maybe it's to keep his opponents off kilter, or maybe it's because he hates going home so much that he prolongs each and every game by passing 70% of the time. We may never know. All we know is that it causes migraines, stress attacks, and drunkenness across the Delaware Valley each and every fall.)
In addition to Reid's failures, the Eagles had two penalties that really affected the scoreboard. The first was the kickoff return for a touchdown coming out of the half. The impact here was limited because the offense drove the field and scored anyway. The second penalty followed Sheldon Brown's 3rd quarter interception. After Brown's return, the Eagles would have had the ball at the Dallas 35 yard line. The low-block penalty gave the Eagles possession at their own 12. Instead of field goal position, the offense was buried inside their own 20. Worst of all, both penalties were committed by rookie linebacker Moise Fokou who was replacing the injured Chris Gocong. Not the best way to make a first impression.
Now, allow me to nitpick for a moment. The defense, as usually, is good enough to make a run deep into the playoffs. However, they haven't established themselves as a unit that will win a game or two throughout the year. Think I'm wrong? Look at the schedule. The Eagles defense could have easily won the Raider game had they not missed a handful of tackles on tight end Zach Miller's 86 yard touchdown scamper. "Tight end" and "scamper" should never be used in the same sentenced unless the term "blocking" is mixed in somewhere. The Eagles also needed the best from their defense in week two against the New Orleans Saints. With McNabb out and the offense adjusting to a new quarterback, the defense responded by surrendering 421 total yards of offense and 41 points. (Yes, turnovers contributed to many of those points, but an Eagle defense always prides itself on limiting the opposition to field goals on turnovers deep in their own end.) That leads us to Sunday night. The offense was clearly struggling. Therefore, the defense would be required to keep the Eagles in the game until they forced a critical turnover or McNabb found a groove. Trent Cole and his merry man accomplished this for 3½ quarters.
Unfortunately, it all fell apart on a 3rd and 14 go-ahead touchdown pass from Tony Romo to Miles Austin with seven minutes remaining. (By the way, if you've found Sheldon Brown's jock strap, please let him know. He's been searching for it. Thanks.) How many times will Brown be burned on the double move before he learns? Even with Brown's gaffe, the defense still had an opportunity to give their offense one final shot to tie the game. On first down, when all 68,000 individuals in attendance knew the Cowboys would run, the Eagles surrendered 16 yards. On the ensuing 3rd and 4, safety Quintin Mikell decided to play 6 yards off of Dallas tight end, Jason Witten. If you handed someone $500 and asked them to bet on who Romo would go to on a 3rd and 4 pass, how many would choose Witten? 75%? 80%? The Eagles put their "best" defensive player on the most likely option, and Mikell wasn't mentally capable of making the play. On a night full of embarrassing moments, that was one of the worst.
There you have it, 1,200 words worth of Eagle failures from Sunday night. One would assume I'm jumping ship... No way. I still believe the Eagles are one of four or five teams that can win the NFC. Any Eagle fan will remind you not to judge an Andy Reid football team until the end of December. For whatever reason, Reid and his players bring their best in the final month of the year. I'm expecting the same this year.
2010 Top 5 NFL free agents
NFL 2010-2011 season can be a long way off, but this does not mean that the fans are deprived of the exciting action of gridiron. Each year sees a variety of surprising offices, selections and falls. Perhaps the most interesting of all next season is the main five NFL free agent signings. Read on to these free NFL picks!
Chad Pennington, Miami Dolphins: Pennington has been a go to guy for the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins. In spite of a minor as a stellar career in New York, showed signs of promise once the Dolphins took a bet on the fading star. He responded with excellent performances that reminds everyone why he was a superior first product. Then came the injury.The Dolphins had to put their stocks in a new according to the Center kid, and with the acquisition of the upper receiver Brandon Marshall, seems unlikely that there is enough space in the table for this veteran QB.En contrast, their chances of obtaining collected by a team like the Denver Broncos look very promising.
LenDale White Tennessee Titans: Once the terror of Tennessee, white saw their number of scree grow smaller as the season progressed.Stuck on the bench behind of the promising athlete Chris Johnson, it became clear that the Titans were not enthusiastic about the use of white on the road by delante.A regret that his days as a running back above appear to be more in the capital of the country in the world, music has no white yet. A number of teams could benefit from their powerful legs and never say die attitude.
Thousands Austin, Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys may have to pay a high price for an early season pass not to renew the Austin.El prodigy decision really showed what he could do throughout the year, with more than 1,300 yards receiving. Austin is in a position of cousins renegotiation with owner Jerry Jones and could still lead the blue and white.Millions of fans in the Lone Star State have their fingers crossed, hoping this one works in their favour.
Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos: he can no longer be a free agent, but until a short time ago, the football fans and the Organization of the Broncos, wondering where they could upload this talent. would you be in Orange and blue Bronco for another year or orange and a shade of Blue Dolphin?As things turned out, was the latter and Marshall ended as one early acquisitions of great season next. watch for him add to growing line of Miami next year.
Terrell Owens, Buffalo Bills: Owens star has faded, but this star wide receiver is still in great shape, and as he keeps his behavior costume in check - what did last year - even can have life even for him.
Is agreed or disagreed? prepared you to max out your bonus of gamblers online in the determination of the main actors for the new season!
Discouraging Unnecessary NFL Celebrations
Before continuing, let me clarify that I am not against the game winning touchdown celebrations hug-fests or general euphoria after a fantastic game that deserves recognition. In fact, generally enjoy these moments. On the other hand, I'm sick of seeing a linebacker dance around on a routine, or a tight end tackle Flex their muscles after a first down reception. -Good pal work, really nice work. Maybe next time you could return to the huddle before it expires the game clock.
While there, to some extent, excessive celebrations in all sports, football is the absolute worst. Due to the pace of the game, hockey players do not have the luxury of stop and relieved from their chests. The same is true for basketball (mostly). Baseball is full time individual face (batting, fielding, launch, instructor), so hot-dogging barely exists. In football, there are an infinite amount of time between plays.Players exploiting this time for "my time" and is obliged to observar.No more!
I would like to enter, "Remember When...,"hereby called"RW".(Yeh, sucks the name.) (Need help with a better.)The "RW" could explain better in a specific locale. Here we go...
Dallas Po, Marion Barber takes delivery and trembles in high school.Barber is met with a lobby shoulder solid from Philadelphia CB Asante Samuel.Barber goes down, the game is long. Samuel bounces until darts upfield 20 yards - away from the multitude of players - crosses his arms on his chest and head emphatically his head. Celebrates a fundamentally poor tackle after a yard 18 gain, however, is not necessary.
The NFL has a reputation as the "League of Fun N", so it does not address this issue. instead, home computers will have to take responsibility. If the above-mentioned scenario played at Lincoln Financial Field (Samuel Stadium), the crowd shower Samuel with praise. On the road, Samuel would become the victim of a "RW" segment in the stadium video display. Clip as this or this (actual links available at the bottom of the article) would be Michael Jackson, "do you remember time?..."
Now, here's the problem: home teams should take this approach. Obviously control displays video in the stadiums. If teams not jumping on board, the whole thing falls apart. I know what you're thinking, "what a computer host this in their own stadium?"Three reasons; money, improving the fan experience (not that really matter them) and money.
Stages of State of the art video screens have become almost as large an attraction to gemes (see Cowboys Stadium) .i have no idea how much advertising income generated these screens for a computer, but I guess that it is much. Due to the factor of comedy, "RW" when no doubt become a fan favorite. As a result, would be advertising in the "cousins" game slot.(for example, this time "Remember When" is brought to you by Burger King, home of the Whopper Wednesday.) ([Cue Michael Jackson introduction...]) Similar to the structure of TV advertising, computers could demand more for these segments.
If you think that fans not gravitate towards the "RW", you're crazy. Anything that is intended to humiliate the opposing team always will be overwhelmingly popular with the crowd home.Will be overcome Kiss, dance, even drunk uncle cam cam with no cam shirt. next time you Dre Bly suffers an opponent Stadium, a clip of "RW" treated fans routine high pass premature Bly in 2009 against the Falcons.
Once the "RW" solution is implemented, fans impatiently wait for an opponent do routine work and celebrate too. (This would be very similar to my days walking to class in a winter storm.) (Someone was going to fall; expect such anticipation was simply too exciting).Next time your tortured by "Invisible Shawne Merriman dance" in their own stadium, video display will feature an assortment of Tila Tequila footage mixed with steroids syringes... Whoa... hold on.This could be obtained from the manos.Necesitamos certain basic rules.
Without regulation, "RW" would result in lawsuits and possible depression for their víctimas.Lo started as innocent jokes could scale to verbal grenades, and culminate in chairs that occurs in the kitchen. (Who shared a House with four men during the University nodding his head now mismo.Nos we have seen this or been a part of it.)(Happens.) The goal is ashamed of the opponent be a drug, not ruin your life. Therefore, the following rules shall apply.
Rule # 1: Personal content N of any type may be included. All content must be ex works or comments (football-related) created by the individual. dating history, personal and family life, drug, murders (this one for you, Ray) or venereal diseases known are flies areas.
Rule # 2: N ° video editing.Obviously, the footage can be cut to make for more efficient and enjoyable viewing, but cannot afford the foto-compras, special effects, or creation of footage that never actually happened.
Rule # 3: NFL representative monitor RW segments should not be a fan of the competing teams.Its authority must be impartial in the determination of whether or not the celebration was unnecessary.(See more jobs.)There is also potential for teams to hire people to exterminate the Internet game film, interviews, etc... for embarrassing footage futures oponentes.Las possibilities are endless.(I want to be President.)
Very well, is a nice idea, but does not work.Perhaps it will be, perhaps no.Lo we do know is that players celebrate stupid demasiado.rutina first down Miles Austin is unbearable, like two steps of a defensive of diverting a pass lineman."RW" segments not elimination by complete these celebrations, but at least going to reduce their frequency.All in all, a player can only handle being the butt of a joke in front of 70,000 + fans as a professional athlete ego veces.Incluso cannot bear much abuse or humiliation.
Ideally, the players will grow accustomed to the ridicule associated with stupid celebrations and remove them from their repertoire of worst juego.Lo cases, day players keep their celebration for matches in casa.absoluta worse of the case, does not change anything and the fans love the additional entertainment.
The "RW" is located at lactancia.Hay much tweaking still by hacer.puede than the perfect solution, but is a comienzo.Por least fans get a good laugh. What's not to like?
* Linking absent from above due to guidelines publishers: a clip as East would be Michael Jackson, "what to remember time?..."
Will who step up to Saturday?
Nobody really stepped up last week and made plays for the Eagles. It could argue and say that made Brent Celek, but contributed to an offense that scored zero points so its hard to give too much credit. This week has to be different. If you want that the Eagles win, requiring players to step up. Is the question who is going to be?
Offensively, Donovan McNabb Gets the obvious nod. It has been the longest of this team, and really can dictate the overall success of the offensive unit. Everyone knows that can't I its A-juego last week and is something that has to change. Although the response McNabb is easy, I think that any offensive unit need to intensify this week. The line does not provide extensive coverage last week and could not open holes to running backs room to run. As regards the running backs, I think that they will get many more opportunities to make plays this week and will have to intensify when given the opportunity. The Eagles have three viable options in the backfield (four if you include Vick) and I think that each one has its own style. You saw that the success of the Cowboys had with your tandem of running back, which are two different corridors styles. This effort has to be emulated on Saturday night. If so, great things will happen for this offence. It is clear that wide receiver had a spectacular day watching the box score.What is not shown in the box score is the number of drops by the unidad.Tenemos receivers that can make plays, but they must catch the ball first.
Defensively, the team got adopted for wood shed early. Allowed the Cowboys to easily go down on her first unit and punctuation. This sets the impetus for the entire game and the Cowboys never Miró back. The Defense showed a little spunk in the second half, but it was too late. I want to see the linebackers large intensified this week and closed the running game early. We all know that lack of blitzes that were sent to Sunday and I hope to change this week. Whoever that blitzes needs to get in the face of Tony Romo and let you know that they going to be there all day.Don't be surprised to see Eagles load box to pause execution temprana.Dallas uses a lot of works of tie last week, so that the Eagles will be controlled when attacked. Over-pursuing work, stops in any position to make a tackle.
Coverage definitely needs to strengthen it. It seemed as if when Tony Romo is necessary to leave behind and completing a pass to win a large yardage piece was able to do so.Thousands Austin and Jason Witten combine for 13 catches in the day.This production has to be much more limited.These two destinations Romo is higher and you know that you will find there early and often.
The only good thing about losing last week was that does not mean that the temporada.No hold true this semana.Los Eagles need step up his game or better luggage their.
Fantasy Football News - Get the Facts About 2009 NFL Players and recent injuries
In June each year the football season really starts to heat up. The project has been completed, mini camps are finished and training camps are in full swing. Summer is when football experts begin to be strong projected value performance and team player. Injuries are one of the most talked about topics during this time, while performing the final trades and signed contracts. NFL and football injuries are common. In a report entitled "positions of players, no previous injuries, length of NFL career Predict" (May 28, 2009) of MedicalNewsToday.com, a new study on NFL injuries and the longevity of the race stands.
Study authored primarily by former rookie - year's - All defensive back and the NFL for over 30 years, Milt Davis, pH.d scout Pro. Unfortunately Davis died in September 2008, before he could present the conclusions. Said Pat Lombardi, pH.d., another author of the study, "during the course of the study, Milt showed that nearly three-quarters of all players had more than two major injuries, and that one of the two had major surgery before entering the NFL". (Source: American College of Sports Medicine)While injuries do not have to shorten the career of the player, who have a dramatic effect on value of football fantasía.Ahora 2009 draft is completed, we review some of the most recent reports of NFL injuries.
Dallas Cowboys Handle common Knee and hamstring injuries
CBSSports.com reported recently that the wide receivers Miles Austin and Isaiah Stanback are unlikely to occur at the beginning of the Cowboys training camp. According to the Dallas Morning News in Austin hamstring injury cost three weeks of practice, but expected to be healthy and ready for the start of the 2009 season.CBSSports.com confirms sleeper value of Austin will increase if you return to the healthy field.CowboysBlog.DallasNews.com reported in May that Stanback had "arthroscopic surgery" to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee doubtful is ready at the beginning of the camp, but Jerry Jones is quoted as saying, "I know that it is frustrating for him, but he has time hard suficiente.Trabaja, and he will go back there." The good omen for the Cowboys fans.
Knee injuries lead to different results for QB Brady and the Patriots WR Tate
Wide receiver Pat Brandon Tate is very likely that could end up on the PUP list (physically impossible to conduct) due to its slow recovery from surgery of knee by CBSSports.com.A regret that the surgery took place in October, its rehabilitation has been slow.With a better note, CBSSports.com reported on 9 June 2009, to the Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had been practicing in the field of rain.Brady in the full practice is a good sign of his surgery for a torn and lateral ACL interno.Brady will remain a favorite fantasy football if demonstrates his knee rebuilt can go the distance.
Raiders WR Javon Walker chooses to maintain the surgery in the Low Down
On May 9, 2009 nfl.fanhouse.com revealed that the Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker had knee surgery in April, and does not notify the Tom Cable equipo.Entrenador is quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle by saying that he believes that Walker "did the right thing to get surgery."Still not clear what holds the season Walker.
Eagles RB Brian Westbrook Ankle Surgery
According to writer NFL.fanhouse.com Michael Davis Smith, "the Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed running back Brian Westbrook will have surgery to remove bone spurs in his right ankle."Recovery time for this procedure usually 2 or 3 months by which you can ignore Westbrook camp training and the pretemporada.Smith wondered if Westbrook as an elite running back time is coming to an end.
Seattle Seahawks WR Deion Branch says "that his knee not be never felt normal again"
Wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks Deion Branch underwent reconstructive knee surgery this year. Rama was recently quoted by the Associated Press as saying: "never will be returned to normal once you have this type of procedure done."If the recovery is going well Branch will make a decent fantasy sink, but its performance may fall below for previous years.
Additional considerations for Fantasy football
There are endless stories involving injuries NFL and potential problems of fantasía.Tenga these facts in mind when choosing you fantasy project this season.
1. Pittsburgh Steelers Ben Roethlisberger Quarterback suffered a minor at the beginning of June knee injury, but according to the Associated Press was in practice a day later.
2. The Marshawn Lynch, running back for the Buffalo Bills, skipped minicamp due to a foot hinchado.Efectuada and tests show that the injury is minor according to BuffaloBills.com.Ligas fantasy should consider Fred Jackson as a necessary backup.
3. An HBO interview with Brett Favre confirmed its hombro.Se surgery take decisions with regard to Favre and Vikings at the end of July, once his health has been evaluated.
Season 2009 review - mode week nine
A week after a romping in the New York Giants the Eagles faced a great challenge in the Dallas Cowboys leader at the top of the NFC East. It was a game of prime time in Philadelphia and the Eagles could prove to be the nation that were the real deal.
The Eagles were slow out of the door and the Cowboys fell to half of the first quarter 7 - 0 advantage in a Choice Tashard touchdown. This is the way it would end the quarter and the Eagles would regroup and try to find a way to put some points on the Board. Not too long in the second quarter, the Eagles finally a Board it with David Akers field goal and added another with more than 90 seconds left in the half of what the score 7-6.Of receiving the ball back, Dallas arm a fast drive on birds and got her field goal by the score of 10-6 in the entretiempo.No was a sample of strong H1 but the Eagles were right in it.
In the second half, the Eagles were able to get at the little in the third quarter when Donovan McNabb is Brent Celek for an 11-yard touchdown and their first lead of the game. This was the score only quarter but Dallas score knotted at 13 every eight seconds in the fourth quarter.
A big question for the game would be how the Eagles would just against Miles Austin, who was emerging slowly as the Cowboys best receiver.The Eagles shut down all until halfway through the room where he burned Sheldon Brown for a 49-yard touchdown that would be his only catch the game play you.20-13 Finally, the Eagles could not add something more than a field goal and lost the game 20-16.
After the apparent as an invincible squadron the week before against the Giants, the Eagles came out resembling a computer completely diferente.Donovan McNabb threw two interceptions, and could not get the works for a long time scoring fueled them week antes.Mucho Miles Austin, DeSean Jackson was essentially turned off during the day, with only two receptions for 29 yards of compensation.LeSean McCoy had 115 yards at night, but offensive performance was quite horrible other than.
The doubt which existed with this team just a few weeks ago began to resurface, and everybody knew that it would be immediately tested these doubts as the Eagles would have to travel out to San Diego to take on a team of porters hot following.
Dear Dallas
A botched 19-yard-field-goal attempt on fourth down with only 79 seconds left caused the Dallas Cowboys to be one point short and one yard short of a first down as the Seattle Seahawks hung on to advance in the 2006 NFC playoffs, beating the Cowboys 21-20 at home in Seattle.
While there was blame enough to pass around for the loss in the wild-card game, the final mistake came when "rookie" quarterback Tony Romo lost control of the ball on Martin Gramatica's 19-yard-field-goal attempt.
Romo, the holder, caught the ball cleanly but bobbled the ball when placing it down for Gramatica's attempt. Romo tried to scamper into the end zone on the play but was stopped short by Jordan Babineaux's game-saving tackle at the 2-yard line, one yard short of a first down.
Untested quarterbacks who become starters historically screw up in big games, and Romo did not disappoint. He did not make any excuses for costing Dallas the victory and advancement in the playoff game, and Romo deserves credit for shouldering the blame.
He was the holder on kicks for the Cowboys last year before replacing Drew Bledsoe this year. He blossomed into a Pro Bowl pick by winning five of his first six starts and turning the Dallas season around at that point. Romo's fast start and big statistics fell apart quickly as the season progressed.
Many money players (including myself) bet Seattle to win behind Matt Hasselbeck's experience and Romo's inexperience in the playoffs.
True to form, Hasselbeck was 18-of-36 for 240 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, both of which resulted in Dallas field goals. Matt Hasselbeck was a Pro Bowl pick last year but was bothered by injuries and a weaker offensive line this year.
Romo was 17-of-29 for 189 yards and a touchdown and no turnovers, but all it took was the botched kick attempt to mar his effort.
Pushing aside all statistics, the ball clearly bounced right for Seattle and wrong for Dallas, but that is why we play the game. As a Seattle Seahawk fan, it almost goes without saying that I love first year starting quarterbacks playing for the opposing team.
Two other big plays helped Seattle advance in the playoffs.
The first big play happened when trailing 20-13 after failing on a fourth-and-goal play with 6:40 left in the game. The Seahawks started their comeback with two points on a safety when defensive back Kelly Jennings forced Dallas receiver Terry Glenn to fumble the ball into the end zone when the Cowboys took over deep in their own territory.
The ball shot out of Glenn's arms and took one bounce into the end zone as three Seattle defenders converged on the opportunity for the Seahawk defense to score in the Cowboy's end zone.
Linebacker Lofa Tatupu, an All Pro rookie last year, dove for the ball to keep it from going out of bounds and tipped it back into play then safety Michael Boulware recovered it for what appeared to be a touchdown.
A replay showed Tatupu was out of bounds when the ball was tipped inbounds, so the Seahawks were awarded a safety and the Cowboys lost possession of the ball.
The second big play came when Seattle received the ball on a free kick following the safety. The Seahawks took the winning lead on a 37-yard touchdown pass from Matt Hasselbeck to Jerramy Stevens.
Stevens arguably had the best day of his 5-year career, catching five passes for 77 yards and two touchdowns, his first touchdown being a 15-yarder to give Seattle a 13-10 lead in the third quarter. The Seahawks could not have won without Stevens because Seattle's go-to wide receiver Darrell Jackson (D-Jack) and D. J. Hackett both left the game with injuries.
Dallas was not to be denied as Romo drove the Cowboys right back down the field and into position for the win when a pass to Jason Witten was initially ruled a first down. A replay showed the Cowboys were short.
It looked as if Dallas Coach Bill Parcells was tempted to go for it on fourth-and-1 as he left his offense on the field until Seattle called for a timeout. Then Parcells sent in Gramatica for the ill-fated field goal attempt.
This playoff game was as exciting as any wild-card game ever played.
Miles Austin, an undrafted rookie, had a 93-yard kickoff return for Dallas that became the first kickoff return for a touchdown in the Cowboys playoff history. Austin's electrifying run put Dallas up 17-13 in the third quarter only 11 seconds after the Seahawks had gone ahead.
Defending on the play were such no-names as John Howell, Rich Gardner, Ben Joppru, Oliver Celestin, Marquis Weeks and Lance Laury.
Seattle lost starters Kelly Herndon and Jimmy Williams with season-ending injuries against Tampa Bay a week before the game. Starter Marcus Trufant, one of the best tacklers at cornerback in the NFL, suffered a high ankle strain earlier in the year.
Thrust into the spotlight to defend against Terrell Owens (arguably the best current receiver in the NFL) and Terry Glenn (arguably the fastest receiver in the NFL) was rookie Kelly Jennings (who caused the fumble that resulted in Seattle's safety), safety-turned-cornerback Jordan Babineaux (who covered Terrell Owens and made the game-saving tackle on Tony Romo) and nickel back Pete Hunter (who was out of football a week prior and was working as a loan officer in Dallas).
If you are not impressed by the performance of Jennings, Babineaux and Hunter, you are most certainly a Dallas homer.
The Seahawk defensive secondary that had been decimated going into the playoff game helped hold the Cowboys to a season-low 14 first downs, its second-lowest total yards at 284, its second-lowest net yards passing at 168 and only 23% conversions on third downs.
A lot of Seahawks played tough on defense and the defensive secondary, which figured to get a lesson in what not to do against Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn, held its own like the Seattle Seahawks NFC conference championship team of a year ago that went to the Super Bowl.
Is there unfinished business in Seattle? Yes, there is. Next stop is in Chicago against the Bears, the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Seahawks come in as a 9-point underdog.
The Bears humiliated Seattle 37-6 earlier in the season on their home turf, but as a betting man, I like Seattle to upset the Bears and continue on their run to another Super Bowl appearance.
The Seahawks earlier defeat by the Bears was played with a banged-up offensive line, Shaun Alexander was unable to play because he had a cracked bone in his left foot and Michael Boulware left the game with a concussion.
Let the Seahawks try again, this time healthier, stronger, hungrier and more focused on the prize that eluded them last year when Pittsburgh beat them 21-10 to win Super Bowl 40 (XL).
To downstream of the year for the NFC East End & predictions for the year
Entering the season, this appeared to be a tough Division full of experience and firepower. The NFC East always has been seen as a physical Division and generally refers to the last weekend to decide the winner of the Division. The NFC East has suffered great success during the past two years due to the domination of the Eagles and the Giants Super Bowl running. However, this year all four teams have been mediocre at best.
My General predictions and dated today, the Cowboys sit at the top of the Division 7-3, followed by the Eagles and the Giants 6-4 and the Redskins in 3-7.Echemos look each computer individually.
Dallas Cowboys (7-3)
The Cowboys just released a victory against the humble Redskins this last Sunday.It is a whole ugly game and seemed to any computers wanted to win.The Cowboys scored a touchdown end Tony Romo transmit to Patrick Crayton to win 7-6.Este team has proven are very inconsistent and have scored a combined 14 points in the last two semanas.Las defenses appear to have found Thousands of Austin and the three-headed monster that is running the game has not been unspectacular. The Defense has become the best asset of Cowboys this season and will have to rely on this to make any kind of late season run.
Remaining games: OAK, @ NYG, SD, @ NO, @ WAS, PHI
Prediction: out of OAK and WAS, this is a rather tough program.Cowboys have struggled in December games and Romo has not won the big game in December and enero.Creo Cowboys can take 4 WINS in their last 6 games. This will put them in 10-6.
Result: Wild Card of birth
Philadelphia Eagles(6-4)
This team has been in the evening and week día.Una look as though they can compete for a Super Bowl and the next to even do not look like a playoff team. Having lost the last two weeks, the Eagles that were in a situation of "must win" Sunday night against the Chicago Bears fighting. They were capable of handling business and squeak out a win 24-20 on Sunday night.Once more, was not the most beautiful victory, but finally got the job done in the red zone and collect a victory Sunday night.The Eagles have the most talented offensive in the Division, but have been inconsistent roja.Como area many computers, the Eagles have been wounded with injuries, especially at the end of a career defensa.A failure, this equipment should be based on their talent on both sides of the ball, because lack them leadership veteran had last year.
Remaining games: WAS, @ SF, DEN, ATL, @ NYG, @ DAL
Prediction: Although this team has been up and down all season, is still one thing: this team wins in December. Look for this trend will continue. Of the three contenders in the Division, birds have remaining easier programming due to the recent fighting in the Broncos.I think the Eagles to continue their winning ways in December and reel out of five wins in the last 6 matches.That game in Dallas at the end of the season will be the Division for the Eagles on an 11-5 record.
Result: NFC East champions
New York Giants(6-4)
This team began as strong and seems poised for another Super Bowl ejecutar.Estas hopes quickly disappeared as the g-Men came out of a 4 game losing skid.Leaving a much needed bye week, the Giants were on the Atlanta Falcons in what was considered a "must win" situation to remain in the hunt for the Division. While it seemed as if the Giants can lose their fifth game in row, could get a win in overtime to improve to 6-4.Entering the season, the Giants were thought to have the best line on both sides of the ball in the Division.His defensive line that has been the number one strength of the team in recent years has struggled a little bit of this season.Offensive has really improved without Plax, but the Giants need to improve their game execution.
Remaining games: @ DEN, DAL, PHI @ WAS, Central African Republic, @ MIN
Prediction: This equipment is really struggling at the wrong time.Do not look too impressive against the Falcons and I am not sure if they have enough to get to the playoffs this year.If you can beat the Broncos must earn 4 more WINS and put them into 10-6.Sin however, I believe that lost Broncos and end up going 3-3 in the final 6 juegos.Esto them would to a 9-7 record.
Result: out of the playoffs
Washington Redskins(3-7)
Once more Mr. Snyder's made a big splash in free agency with the acquisition of DT Albert Haynesworth. do not sure when the spending spree ends in Washington, but these acquisitions never seem to go for plan.Con computer sitting on 3-7, the ' Skins will be watching the playoffs from home again this temporada.Jason Campbell and the offense have struggled mightily this temporada.Espero that large changes in the offseason for this computer and must begin with the coach, Jim Zorn.Con a pretty decent class (QB) that coming out project, I hope that this team take a field marshal superior.Los Redskins play spoiler the rest of the temporada.Si this team wants to compete at anytime soon, serious changes must be made on both sides of the ball. Defense has been decent this season, but the offensive has sprayed throughout the temporada.No is a good football team, and it seems that they have already booked their holiday plans preseason.?
Remaining games: @ PHI, NO, @ OAK, NYG, DAL, @ SD
Prediction: Don't expect much from this computer during the last 6 partidos.Las lesions are mounting on offense and know that it is a change on the horizon coaching this computer team only dará.Esperan to fight, but let's be honest that this computer is not very buena.Espero than the 1-2 victories depending on whether SD has locked into the last semana.Voy give Division the ' Skins 2 WINS that ends this miserable 5 - 11 season.
Result: out of the playoffs.
NFL - 2010 Predictions Dallas Cowboys
Expectations have been high in Dallas during the last 3 seasons of NFL picks and not yet of the Super Bowl appearances. The Cowboys won the NFC East last year, and defeated the Philadelphia Eagles of the Division, in the first round of the playoffs NFL 2010 before losing badly in the second round to the Minnesota Vikings rival. Dallas finished the regular season with an 11-5 record and went 9-7 against the spread, passing on all-in probabilities 6 times and less than 10 times. Dallas owner Jerry Jones says coach Wade Phillips job is safe but this Predictor sports not that at all, I think that this is a year mark or jump to Phillips. The offense of cowboy was very productive ranking 2009-10 on the top of the NFL in many categories. The Cowboys had ranked 2nd in the NFL in total offense 399.4 average yards per game, sixth in passing yards and 7 yards rushing, scoring also ranked 14th team with 22.6 points per game. The defence was equally as good and can have the best global talent in all football, particularly the defence of execution which averaged a little more than 90 yards per game, the unit also ranked second in points allowed, renounce only 15.6 yards per game, second in the NFL.
The 2010 Dallas Cowboys will not meet with nothing less than a Super Bowl victory but the franchise will be disappointed again. The wide receiver Dez Bryant out of Oklahoma State University editorial team and was a great move, but boy throwing the ball will cost once again in the game of large and mid season Dallas will have to run the football plus. Marion Barber and Felix Jones is a very good running back tandem, offensive line is massive and very talented. Tight end Jason Witten is a pro all the wide receivers are good, Miles Austin had a breakout season and Roy Williams is able, depending on how hard you work. Throughout this tutorial Romo will still be average, Dallas has to find a Marshal field that can be taken to the next level. On the other side of the ball to the Cowboys are just flat out with DeMarcus Ware, becoming the best outside linebacker in the League, the rest of this unit is also very productive Bradie James, Keith Brookings and Anthony Spencer. The defensive line is decent and the defensive backs are talented but suspicious.Terrance Newman and mike Jenkins cornerbacks might be one of the best tandems in the League, but the safeties need an upgrade. the Cowboys will finish in 2nd place in the East of AFC behind the surprise of the Washington Redskins.
The best NFL teams to see this year
Every football fan has its favourite team and players. Based on some research among fans and the industry of NFL here are teams top ten to inspect win the Super Bowl 2010 / 2011.
Baltimore Ravens. As a powerful defensive team, the Ravens have given high power offenses that can handle.Now that the Ray Flacco quarterback has Anqoin Boldin is a receiver should be interesting ver.Potente running back Ray Rice is consistent and expected to be among the best ten running backs this season.
Houston Texans.The Texans had a strong season with many nearby strong losses amateur oponentes.Muchos expect that them to improve next season and a strong playoff career. Quarterback Matt Schaub and receiver Andre Johnson had a great season in 2009 and should make a couple of drums to highlight once again this year.
New Inglaterra.Con Bill Belichick Patriots at the helm, the Patriots have been one of the NFL excellence standards. The Patriots have an excellent quarterback Tom Brady, star running back power with the likes of Laurence Maroney and receiver stars as Randy Moss. Locate the Patriots continue his strong work this year.
Dallas Cowboys. Quarterback Tony Romo is as solid as any in the League and will be to continue his successful move to Austin Miles. The offensive of the Cowboys is balanced with its defensive players stars such as opponents of exploitation DeMarcus Ware and Marcus Dixon in check.The Cowboys have comprehensive and eccentric team owner Jerry Jones will be sure to encourage the success of the deeper team to the playoffs this year.
San Diego Chargers.The Chargers often frustrate fans with slow starts, but are rewarded with gutsy performances are more importantes.Mariscal field Philip Rivers had an exceptional year in 2009 / 2010 and looks to maintain their status in the League. LaDanian Tomlinson output door is open for strong players running back Darren Sproles to assume some offensive talents.
Washington Red skins. Acquisition of quarterback Donovan McNabb and Chief Mike Shanahan coach Mark a new era for the Redskins. With excellent running backs such as Clinton Portis, Larry Parker, Willie Parker Redskins running game must be great to see.
New York Jets.The combination of the brand new coach Matt Ryan and huge expectations for the Jets fans quality quarterback Mark Sanchez.The addition of running back LaDanian Tomlinson and the threat of passing Santonio Holmes as the Jets a genuine threat to the last title this year.
Indianapolis Colts.With the Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is always a contender in the superbowl.A strong running game with Joseph Addai and past recipients as Austin Collie and Pierre Garcon pose a formidable threat to opponents.To add to the list also have one of the fundamental best defensive League to deal with.
Minnesota.La issue superstar quarterback Brett Favre Vikings is one for fans of the Vikings to figura.No doubt Adrian Peterson will be one of the ten best running backs in the League this year, backed by a defense with Jared Allen and Husain Abdullah.Los Vikings fans are determined to be looking to enhance great finishing 2009 / 2010.
Saints of New Orleans.Los defending champs world definitely have something to show for their loyal fans and the world of the Drew Brees deporte.Quarterback will try to to follow an excellent, with a strong offensive to apoyarlo.Reggie Bush as a running line season back and Marques Colston as receiver of looking to continue its offensive against opponents skill.
It should be a great season for all fans of the NFL and we are ready to get it started! visit superfootballjerseys.com for all your Favorites NFL jerseys.
Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Redskins
Back to arguably that fiercest rivalry in the NFL history meet tonight in the capital of the country, as the Dallas Cowboys meet at the Washington Redskins game teams which are aimed at two very different directions. Weekend passed, the Cowboys have some leading demons as physically dominated to the previously undefeated New Orleans Saints in the Superdome scored a major victory in December.
Going into that game were in the midst of his streak of annual December, the Cowboys lost back-to-back games close to the Giants and porters. In danger of falling out of the playoff, Dallas image together what was his best performance of the season.With this victory, Dallas currently is occupying one of the two remaining Wild Card.Mientras spot both the Washington in Washington are on the opposite end of the spectrum of fortune, in the middle of a totally disappointing season he recently saw get blasted by the Giants at home Monday Night Football.
It was the worst defeat at home in the franchise, as new general manager Bruce Allen Miró to his new team look as inert as posible.Temporada Washington is long, but have the opportunity to play the role of spoiler his hated enemies. Dallas needs the game too, so expect a difficult game as it was evidenced by his previous meeting this season, where the Cowboys regained an exhausting issue 6-3.
What the Cowboys successful Dallas last weekend against the Saints was nothing below of a miracle.They were scolded all week about his habit of fade in the stretch of season, particularly in December and got quite was his most important victory of the temporada.Los Cowboys had abused the Saints in a win 24-17 that was only close in the fourth quarter. Now one could argue that all that win did was to maintain in the operation of a Wild Card spot color, but the meaning of what that meaning victory for them on the psychological level was monumental. Inject confidence in this group, which is the last time we checked, very talented.
Particularly quarterback Tony Romo, who has just played his ass during the last three games, if not the season as a 2009 TODO.en Romo has launched to 3,886 yards and 23 touchdowns barely seven interceptions, while driving the most prolific offense third League, producing an average of 394.5 yards per game. The pair of Marion Barber and Felix Jones so far has been very productive and was the center of the stage against New Orleans, as the combined 120 yards and two scores on the ground. The offensive line remains one of the most massive in the League and can create huge holes for any back to exploit through. Receiver receiving game Miles Austin and tight end Jason Witten have been the main objectives, as the former leads the team with 1,138 yards, while this last has published a best team 82 catches.
Defensively, Dallas won a huge lift of his pase-corredor star DeMarcus Ware, who made life hell for New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees throughout the night, in spite of spraining his neck anterior.Cerámica week has eleven sacks in the season, and won two of them against New Orleans, while his counterpart Anthony Spencer added a couple as well. Wade Phillips crew ' held a Saints which has been a year-round season of 336 yards and 17 points minimum machine offensive. It should be noted that most of these yards came in the fourth quarter, when they were down 24-3. Implementation of Dallas defense occupies the sixth overall, since they are holding a paltry 97.7 yards per game equipment. Washington will attempt to run the ball tonight maintain that pass from quarterback Jason Campbell fever, but Dallas has shown that it can take it away from any equipment, making its three-dimensional one, which will be opposition the passed tonight.
In the middle of a very forgettable season that has seen the Washington Redskins amass only four victories, the loss to the Giants in New York last week on Monday Night Football must have felt like the bottom of the rock. At least that is what appeared.Washington appeared soon inspired in the competition, as the Giants quickly jumped to a 21-0 before half lead. At any given time the ' skins had only accounted for three works on half way during the second quarter, how the Giants became a beatdown 45-12.Sin embargo, what exactly the Redskins have to play in the?His coach was a lame duck from the third week of the season, has fought for his quarterback play behind a depleted offensive line, while productive players like Clinton Portis and Chris Cooley has been for more than half of the campaign.
The playoffs were not a possibility as another lost season is almost over, with a myriad of changes certainly on the horizon.Without however, hey, still have a rivalry with the Dallas Cowboys, and still get to play the role of spoiler which could only be sufficient to get these guys for a Sunday for a cambio.Como mentioned above, has fought for the aforementioned Campbell, throwing for 3,138 yards and 18 touchdowns and 14 interceptions, but has had to play without the benefit of a consistent offensive line, which has begun to ten different player this season, two of whom are novice 2.08.Aid in the backfield has been difficult to achieve, as coach in Chief Jim Zorn is once again in his third starting tailback, while the receiving body has underachieved (as is a surprise.).
The defense-in-hand, has been one of the best in the NFL, in spite of being too often in the field.Defensive ends Andre Carter and rookie Brian Orakpo have been tenacious, each record of eleven sacks, while tackle massive nose that Albert Haynesworth has done very well, playing in an acute injury tobillo.El problem here is that this unit has just not taken the ball away, forcing only 15 volumes so far, which is linked to the last in the Liga.Por so hot as in the quarterback do not make many works in the back-end to spoil his nemesis playoff push successfully end.Con have to find a way to play defense, because the Lord knows that they have not been able to do so on the other side of the ball.
Fantasy football 2010 rankings with the values of the auction and humor
The following rankings are based on a fantasy football player's year to end season value. If a draft or auction were to occur today this is the rank and value we place on the players based on their past performance and predicted future production. The basis for the valuations is a 10 team league starting 1 QB 2 RB 2 WR 1 TE 1 K 1 Defense with a 50% yardage and 50% TD scoring system with no points awarded for receptions. The rankings are updated every Tuesday morning, allowing players to value their teams, analyze player values for trades and plan future moves to get the most return out of your Fantasy Football players.
RANK PLAYER DESCRIPTION AUCTION $
1 Chris Johnson Titans, RB
Faster than a speeding Usain Bolt, more powerful than a locomotive, able to jump tall lineman on a 4th down, it's a Falcon it's a Jet, it's Chris Johnson. $44
2 Adrian Peterson Vikings, RB
Despite having some erratic games and fumbling issues, if anyone's going to have a record setting year in '10, it feels like it could be AP. $40
3 Maurice Jones-Drew Jaguars, RB
2009 stats feel like it could be his ceiling, even so, no complaints.....offense remains stable and a repeat performance very likely. $35
4 Ray Rice Ravens, RB
His weekly production is as reliable as Rush Limbaugh's 4th donut of the day. $34
5 Micheal Turner Falcons, RB
The Burner......if in the '08 season he was fueled by petroleum products......he apparently switched to "easy bake oven" technology '09.....he'll get it back on track in '10. $30
6 Frank Gore 49ers, RB
The forecast calls for high weekly averages with spotty nagging injuries all season. $27
7 Steven Jackson Rams, RB
This much potential hasn't been squandered since Matt Damon turned down Famke Jannsen in Rounders. $25
8 Andre Johnson Texans, WR
2009 receiving yards leader by over 200 yds. Potential for even more TD's, but his performance is tied to Schuab staying healthy. $24
9 Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals, WR
If Warner retires, the Cardinals WR's are going to be like Rage Against the Machine trying to go on without Zach de la Rocha. $23
10 Cedric Benson Bears, RB
The question is....does his deal with the devil extend into the 2010 season? Or does he go back to the Cedric we know and hate? $22
11 Ryan Grant Packers, RB
Not the sexiest RB in terms of flash, but he does his job well......oddly the exact opposite can be said of Megan Fox. $21
12 Jamaal Charles Chiefs, RB
The Chiefs miserable team is not doing him any favors, but he is the kind of guy that is going to find a way to get his. $21
13 DeAngelo Williams Panthers,RB
The perks at a time share pitch are all fun and games, but make sure you know what the Panthers are selling before you buy...basically, a full split of two great backs. $21
14 Vincent Jackson Chargers, WR
Is to San Diego WR's what MadMen is to AMC.....both have made something completely irrelevant worth watching now. $20
15 Rashard Mendenhall Steelers,RB
Although we don't expect him to be unbelievable in '10; being the lead RB in PIT guarentee's a certain level of scoring. $19
16 Reggie Wayne Colts, WR
Like Charlize Theron, were not sure what we'll get out of Reggie next; the hottie in The Italian Job or the psycho in Monster that murders your fantasy season. He killed fantasy owners down the stretch of '09. $19
17 Aaron Rodgers Packers,QB
If his offensive line continues to give him the sandlot approved 5 banana count again next year like they did the second half of '09, we expect him to be the top rated fantasy QB again. $19
18 Drew Brees Saints, QB
In each of the past 4 years he's put up a minimum of 4,300 yds and 26 tds. Not too bad of numbers to build a fantasy team around. $19
19 DeSean Jackson Eagles, WR
Despite the fact that is was a turbulent ride with big swings in production....he had the highest average pts/game among Fantasy WR's last year. $19
20 Brandon Marshall Broncos, WR
It seems like every year leading up to Fantasy Drafts/Auctions, there are a lot of questions and reasons not to go after #15...for now we remain very optimistic on his '10 season. $19
21 Peyton Manning Colts, QB
Is he pimping any insurance companies on TV yet? If not he should, because when he's your FF QB, you always feel like your in good hands. $18
22 Miles Austin Cowboys, WR
We found out that his 200 yd game was not a one hit wonder last year....now we're curious if his '09 season was....if it's not, look for Blind Melon, The Proclaimers, Chumbawumba and Hanson to be knocking on his door for advice. $18
23 Randy Moss Patriots, WR
Don't get me wrong, its not that we don't like Moss' '09 numbers, its just we're kind of left with a bad taste in our mouths with how he went out in his last few games. $18
24 Thomas Jones Jets, RB
If you seek flashy highlight reel TD replays, go elsewhere, but if you like reliable production, you've come to the right place...assuming Father Time doesn't finally take him down. $17
25 Ronnie Brown Miami, RB
He's still young and we love him when healthy, but how many times can he bounce back from injury and be his old self. $17
26 Calvin Johnson Lions, WR
Looking more like a 'second tier' transforming action figure of the 80's......Gobot in disguise! $15
27 Beanie Wells Cardinals, RB
The trend at the end of 2009 season was Wells finally started getting the bulk of the carries over Hightower. If that continues into 2010, Wells will post solid numbers. $15
28 Knowshon Moreno Broncos, RB
With just under 1000 yds rushing and 9 total td's in 2009, he didn't exactly blow us away, but it wasn't a disaster either. Entering his second year he'll be counted on more and should deliver. $14
29 Anquan Boldin Cardinals, WR
If it's not too late, someone call Jeff Probst, Boldin would absolutely destroy the competition in an "injury bug" challenge on Survivor. $14
30 Joesph Addai Colts, RB
Addai's only 26...apparently he, Danny Almonte and Greg Oden all get their fake id's from the same place. $13
31 Kevin Smith Lions, RB
If you can talk yourself into a Detroit Lions RB not named Barry Sanders, then by all means. $12
32 Pierre Thomas
Saints, RB
He plays Suzanne Summers in the Saints aggravating Three's Company sitcom. He is the hottest by far, yet Mike Bell in the role of the butch brunette gets far too much screen time $12
33 Tom Brady Patriots, QB
Like DeNiro/Pacino in Godfather II & Heat...Brady/Moss had some incredible highs, lets hope 2010 doesn't turn into a collect the paycheck year and pump out a 'Righteous Kill' type season. $12
34 Sidney Rice Vikings, WR
He'd still be good, but if Favre retires, we're not as bullish on Rice with T Jack or Gus throwing to him. $10
35 Greg Jennings Packers, WR
His reversal of fortune last season rivals only that of an ameteur competitive eater; one minute focused and poised for a Coney Island Championship, the next he's got semi-digested wet hot dogs & buns all over his shoes. $10
36 Roddy White Falcons, WR
Seriously, Mr. White....Mr. Blonde wants to know, "are you going to bark all day little doggie, or are you gonna bite?" $10
37 Steve Smith Carolina, WR
He's still near the front of the plane, it just feels like he's moved from first class to businees class after last year. $10
38 Matt Schaub Texans, QB
The under appreciated girl in high school who you knew was hot and now you're too late to the party. $9
39 Dallas Clark Colts, TE
Dallas International Airport is the nation's 3rd busiest, Dallas Clark is our #1 ranked TE. Suck it airport. $9
40 Antonio Gates Chargers, TE
No signs of SD going back to a run heavy offense with the aging LT-Style Electric Slider (he don't like that call) $9
41 Vernon Davis 49ers, TE
Has all the physical gifts to be in the movie Avatar, he just couldn't learn how to speak Na'Vi. $8
42 Chad Ochocinco Bengals, WR
He's never been a TD machine; it was always the consistent big yards & receptions that made him special, but with declining numbers in those areas, he starts to look more ordinary. $7
43 Phillip Rivers Chargers,QB
Trending well; since 2007 he's increased Yardage and TD totals while reducing INT's every year. $7
44 Owen Daniels Texans, TE
This ranking assumes a full recovery and return to 2009 form, when he was a top TE. $7
45 Matt Forte Bears, RB
The teen equivalent of going from Prom King to Chess Club in one year. High School can be so cruel. $7
46 Jonathon Stewart Panthers, RB
Would love him if he was the workhorse back in this offense, but might have to wait a little while longer for that scenario to play out. $7
47 Marques Colston Saints, WR
That's Marcus with a "Q". Oh, of course it is Mrs. Colston, what a lovely child. $6
48 Steve Smith Giants, WR
A great #2 Fantasy WR that will give you week in week out receptions and yardage. $6
49 Santonio Holmes Steelers, WR
If Santonio Holmes career parallels Larry Holmes career we believe next season could be the Gerry Cooney fight where Holmes really finds his stride. $6
50 Tony Romo Cowboys, QB
Tony Romo does a little too much peacocking to be a true Cowboy. He fell flat in the final game. He has been a bit streaky but with Austin, Witten and Jones their offense looks to be dangerous. $6
2010 NFC East Preview
Dallas Cowboys
Registration projected: 12-4
Last year the Cowboys won their first playoff game since 1996 by absolutely embarrassing Eagles. What is more significant is the fact that the Cowboys had just beaten the Eagles easily the previous week. Dallas last year gave also the Super Bowl champion Santos their first loss.Even in two losses against the giants of the Cowboys acquired outside and to some extent outplayed NY. What does all this? Means that the Cowboys are one of the best teams in the NFC and week in week out give themselves a chance to win most games.
Tony Romo will appear in the corner converted and ready to ascend to elite level.Blunt has a new target to work with first round election Dez Bryant.Como Miles Austin receiver and veteran tight end Jason Witten, all they do is get open and make plays.The trio of running back Jones, Barber and Choice is formidable and should be effective provided remain healthy. The offensive line needs Doug Free or Alex Barron to intensify and replace left tackle Flozell Adams.
DeMarcus Ware is the better player and leading a front seven Cowboys that perhaps the best defensive Liga.Liniero Anthony Spencer and linebacker James Brady and Keith Brookings are solid veterans who always make routine works and preventing the espectaculares.Mike Jenkins is a star in the making in corner.
There is optimism that season the Cowboys would be the first team to play Super Bowl in their Stadium. If you stay healthy and pick up where they left out of last season, see no reason to bet against them.
New York Giants
Registration projected: 9-7
The Giants began last season 5-0. Then gathered the Saints in week 6 in what was billed as a possible preview of NFC Championship game.Instead ended up being a preview to the destruction of the Giants season.The Giants were humiliated in that game and preceded to lose 7 of their ten games to finish at 8-8.
Year past Giants struggled rushing the passer, reason why they spent their first round pick of Jason Pierre Paul, an exciting defensive end begin atlética.Él is a bit crude, but he will learn from veterans in the line of the Giants, Justin Tuck, and Osi Uemnoyria also looking to rebound from injuries and recover its shape from a couple of season hace.Los Giants also signed Antrel Rolle to help a child who fought strongly against the agent healthy libre.Una Kenny Phillips pass security will also help the Giants defense.
Eli Manning set career highs in yardage and touchdowns throw a pass catchers youth group led by Steve Smith and Hakeem nicknames pasado.Todos year they should get better this year so expect the Giants passing game to remain productive. The big question is whether or not, Brandon Jacobs can retrieve as bruising and help the Giants set an execution that fear you computers attack.Without a healthy and productive Jacobs Giants are just an average offense.
The Giants are moved to a new stadium, so expectations are high, but again play in New York (figuratively speaking) so there is always pressure.Eli Manning and the game pass will continue to improve, but the running game and the defence should return to the form if they wish that the Giants to be playing for something in January.
Washington Redskins
Registration projected: 9-7
Talk about an off-season face lift.Head coach Mike Shanahan and quarterback Donovan McNabb headline some more important than the facts Redskins acquisitions during the out of season.There were also significant changes in management with Vinny Cerrato execution step down and former Buccaneers GM Bruce Allen stepping.
The Eagles do not think that McNabb is no longer much in the tank after sending the 100 miles to the South of it to rival the Washington Division.Donovan will look to test the Eagles and the rest of his critics wrong while he launches pass to Santana Moss and Chris Cooley.Los Redskins picked up tackle talent Trent Williams in the project to protect the backs of McNabb as well as open holes for running back Clinton Portis.
100 Million dollars, Albert Haynesworth, man has been resist the proposition of touching the nose in 3-4, but has agreed to report to time training camp.Rocky McIntosh and Brian Orakpo are both outstanding playmakers on a defence that was formidable sometimes last temporada.Laron Landry is the leader in the Redskins secondary.Hard hitting, and aggressive play style mark tone for the defense of Washington.
Washington, has certainly taken heed Einsteins perspective on insanity, but will be enough to make a playoff run? if the McNabb is kept healthy and works of Haynesworth level is able to I would say Yes.
Philadelphia Eagles
Registration projected: 7-9
Donovan mcnabb.Brian Westbrook.Brian Dawkins.estos are the three names that were always associated with Philadelphia near of long decade of appearances of playoff games and the campeonato.La part of football business separate, veteran leadership does not grow in the árboles.Los Eagles may have gotten younger, but I don't know if they are better.
Pressure is definitely on Kevin Kolb to produce but the closet not oso.El trio Desean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Brent Celek gives Kolb many places to go if you're in time when it comes to describing euphemisms with selection of football. contrasting styles of execution Lesean McCoy and Leonard Weaver played the part of lightening and thunder, Vick respectivamente.Michael returns as the backup and will see action if Kolb fights or is injured.
Philly was much younger and faster at the end defensa.Defensive Brandon Graham is a corridor pass youth who fit well with the aggressive Eagles.Nathaniel Allen's plans might be Brian Dawkins in seguridad.Veteranos long-term replacement Trent Cole, Mike Patterson continue defensive Eagles anchor and round corner Asante Samuel will continue to make life difficult for quarterbacks in the secondary line.
Philadelphia has a lot of young talent, and there are a lot of upside to this computer.If develops Kolb and players to start young defence to gel I think Philly could look for another run of dominance in the coming years. However, this year Philly growing pains will be keeping them out of the playoffs.
Fantasy Football Playoff Challenge Forecast
The NFL's regular season is over, but the fantasy football season continues. Hopefully your fantasy football team was successful this season, but if not, one more chance for redemption awaits you. And even if you tasted success, and won your league, the playoffs allow you one more opportunity for fantasy football glory. And to help you achieve that exaltation, here are our player rankings.
Player 1
1) Peyton Manning: Despite playing less than a full game in each of his final two contests, Manning was second in the NFL in completions, completion percentage, passing yards and passing touchdowns (tied with Brett Favre). All that and his team was working on an undefeated season before essentially forfeiting their final two games.
2) Drew Brees: Brees set the NFL record for single-season completion percentage and led the NFL with 34 touchdown passes despite sitting out Week 17. If you believe the Saints' late-season struggles were just a blip on the radar, Brees is an excellent option.
3) Philip Rivers: Rivers never seems to get mentioned when the top quarterbacks in the league are mentioned, but fantasy football enthusiasts know plenty about him. His 104.4 quarterback rating for the season was third in the league, and he was in the top-10 in both passing yards and touchdown throws.
4) Tony Romo: Romo had a great season, coming in third in the NFL in passing yards, and he happens to be playing his best football right now. Dallas is the No. 3 seed in the NFC, and many pundits like them to make a run at the Super Bowl.
5) Aaron Rodgers: Rodgers was fourth in passing yards, passing scores and quarterback rating for this season, so there's no doubt he is one of the best in the game. Green Bay is the fifth seed as well, which means it's unlikely they'd be playing any home games. He's the ultimate boom-or-bust candidate in this group.
6) Brett Favre: Favre had a remarkable year in every way, and he ended the regular season with a flourish. You have to wonder, however, if the Vikings will gear up the running game more in the playoffs than they did towards the end of the regular season.
Player 2
1) Kurt Warner: We all saw what Warner could do last season if he got hot in the playoffs, and despite the Cards getting waxed by the Packers last week, it didn't seem like they gave their full effort, did it?
2) Donovan McNabb: McNabb was worse than his pedestrian numbers (20-of-36, no touchdowns, no interceptions) indicated last week against the Cowboys, as he missed a number of open receivers. That and the fact that Philly is the No. 6 seed in the NFC will lead some to be pessimistic about him for a postseason fantasy football run, but remember that Philly had won six in a row, and McNabb has led his team on a number of deep playoff runs.
3) Tom Brady: While we certainly believe the Patriots can make an extended playoff run, Brady is dealing with a plethora of problems. First and foremost are his busted bones - he reportedly has three cracked ribs and a broken index finger on his right (throwing) hand. Not to mention the fact that Brady has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three of his last four games, and his leading pass-catcher, Wes Welker, tore up his knee and will miss the playoffs.
4) Joe Flacco: If you're looking for a sleeper candidate, Flacco may be your man. He doesn't put up huge numbers, but the Ravens have the running game and defense necessary to allow them to make an extended push in the playoffs, with Flacco doing enough to give you decent fantasy points along the way.
5) Carson Palmer: Really, Palmer and Mark Sanchez should be 6A and 6B, as neither is much of an option. Palmer was horrendous against the Jets last week, completing one of his 11 throws, for zero yards. New York is No. 1 in the NFL against the pass, but even if Cincy does beat them, Palmer won't give you much.
6) Mark Sanchez: Sanchez is the poorest passer among quarterbacks whose teams made it to the playoffs, and he should be treated as such here. Even a Super Bowl run for him may not produce equal numbers equal to two games from other quarterbacks in the playoffs.
Player 3
1) Adrian Peterson: Peterson led the NFL in rushing scores, and despite the fact he didn't have a 100-yard rushing game in the playoffs, his fantasy football value is beyond doubt, and there's reason to think that if the Vikings advance to the Super Bowl, he'll have a lot to do with it.
2) Ray Rice: Rice has huge value in this scoring format due to his pass-catching acumen, and if you believe that the Ravens can win at least one game, he may be worth choosing.
3) Joseph Addai: Addai doesn't rack up huge yards, but he was tied for ninth in the league with 10 rushing scores, catches the ball quite a bit, and also is on a team many think is the favorite to win the Super Bowl.
4) Thomas Jones: Jones has a tough go of it in the first round, against the Bengals' seventh-ranked run defense, and though he ran for two scores against them last week, he gained just 78 yards on 27 carries.
5) Ryan Grant: Grant is an excellent runner, and the Packers blew away the Cardinals last week, but his lack of receptions really hurts his value.
6) Cedric Benson: Benson will have to be most of the offense if Cincinnati is to advance in the postseason, but the Jets are a tough defense and there is no frame of reference for how he'll do against them because he sat out last week in their contest.
Player 4
1) LaDainian Tomlinson: Tomlinson has the advantage of being the lead back on a team that very well could wind up in the Super Bowl. Still, he had just one game with at least 75 rushing yards this season and two games with more than two receptions.
2) Pierre Thomas: Thomas had a bruised rib which was part of the reason he didn't suit up last week, but it's not a serious injury. He's a do-it-all back whose only question mark is how many carries he'll get.
3) Marion Barber: Barber had a solid season, though he carried the ball 20 times just once, and not more than 17 in any of his last six games. On a positive note, he did manage 91 yards last week against the Eagles.
4) Reggie Bush: Bush is more of a slot receiver than a running back, but the Saints clearly have the ability to make the Super Bowl, and he could catch enough passes to make him a worthwhile option.
5) Beanie Wells: Wells is now the lead back on a Cardinals team that we all know is dangerous considering what they did last season, and that was without a running game that Wells now provides them.
6) Brian Westbrook: Westbrook is a real wild card, and though we're not high on him due to what could be limited usage, if the Eagles wind up making a solid postseason run, Westbrook could be a big part of that, especially catching the ball.
Player 5
1) Felix Jones: Jones' explosiveness is what makes him an attractive option in this group. He averaged 5.9 yards per carry this season, tying Jamaal Charles for the highest average of any back with at least 100 carries. He also catches a decent amount of passes and received at least 10 carries in each of his last four games.
2) Darren Sproles: Speaking of explosive, Sproles fits right into that category, and he's also a very good receiver out of the backfield, but he doesn't receive the amount of carries Jones gets.
3) Chester Taylor: Taylor is a solid player who totes the rock between 5-10 times per game with 2-4 catches per. He could have good value if you think the Vikings are Super Bowl-bound.
4) Willis McGahee: We all saw what McGahee could do in Baltimore's last game of the season, and it may surprise you to know that he tied for fifth in the NFL with 12 touchdown runs.
5) Donald Brown: If the Colts weren't as good as they were, Brown would be last on this list, but he can pick up points based simply on the fact he may play more games. But he's clearly second fiddle to Joseph Addai, and has battled injuries all year.
6) Tim Hightower: Hightower received double-digit carries just once in his final five games, and he isn't explosive with the ball in his hands. What he does bring is potential fantasy points due to his ability to catch the ball.
Player 6
1) Dallas Clark: Clark was fifth in the NFL in receptions this season, tying teammate Reggie Wayne with 100 passes caught. He also tied Wayne for seventh in the league in touchdown grabs with 10, and is the most reliable pass-catching tight end in football.
2) Reggie Wayne: Wayne's numbers nearly mirrored Clark's in every way but receiving yards, where he picked up 158 more. Yet he's behind Clark due to his slow end to the year. He had fewer than 50 receiving yards in five of his final six games.
3) Sidney Rice: Rice broke out this season to place fourth in the NFL in receiving yards with 1,312 on 83 receptions for a robust average of 15.8 yards per catch. But with receptions so valuable in this fantasy football scoring format, he ranks behind both Indy players.
4) Antonio Gates: Gates is one of the best pass-catching tight end in the game, and arguably number one. He ended the season on a great note, catching a touchdown in each of his final four contests.
5) Vincent Jackson: Jackson started hot, slowed down, then got hot again, racking up 100 yards in two of his final three games. His inconsistency is a concern, especially with so few games in the postseason to make his mark.
6) Marques Colston: There's nothing wrong with selecting Colston, it's just that the Saints have so many weapons, you never can tell who will be the player Drew Brees goes to in any specific game.
Player 7
1) Randy Moss: Moss tied for the league lead in touchdown catches with 13, and without Wes Welker, the onus to do big things in the New England passing game falls squarely on him.
2) Miles Austin: No receiver is currently playing better than Austin right now, who is physically dominating his opponents. He gained 90 or more receiving yards in five of his last six games, and wound up third in the league in that statistic.
3) Larry Fitzgerald: One of the players tied with Moss for the most touchdown catches in the NFL was Fitzgerald, though all things considered, he had a bit of a disappointing season, especially where receiving yards are concerned - he ranked 17th in the NFL with 1,092.
4) DeSean Jackson: Jackson is capable of pretty much anything, but he ended the season with two games of fewer than 50 receiving yards, and plays a Cowboys team that held him in check in Week 17.
5) Greg Jennings: Jennings' four touchdowns on the season was a huge disappointment to fantasy football owners across the land, though he still gained over 1,100 yards. But it's hard to ignore his lack of trips to the end zone and the fact that he caught fewer than 70 passes on the year.
6) Chad Ochocinco: Ochocinco will have to go up against Darrelle Revis in the Bengals' opening playoff game, and Revis, combined with a knee bruise, held Ochocinco to zero catches and zero yards in Week 17.
Player 8
1) Jason Witten: Witten's 94 catches this season were ninth in the NFL, though he only scored twice - once in Week 2, and again in Week 17 - against the very same Eagles team he'll be facing this week.
2) Brent Celek: Celek has become a trusted option for Donovan McNabb, and has proven that all season, but especially in the final weeks. He's the only one that didn't seem to have the dropsies in Week 17 against the Cowboys, a game in which he had seven receptions for 97 yards.
3) Percy Harvin: Harvin is a home run hitter who can find the end zone any time he touches the ball. He'll also run the ball at least once per game, giving him further value. By no means is he a bad option, it's just that he may not get as many looks as some other players in this group. Unless you think the Vikings are headed to the Super Bowl; then, by all means, insert him in your lineup.
4) Anquan Boldin: Boldin is suffering from injuries to both his knee and ankle, and may not suit up for Arizona's initial playoff game, so check his status before employing him in your fantasy football lineup.
5) Donald Driver: Driver had six receptions for 65 yards in Week 17 against Arizona, but he hasn't had a big game since Thanksgiving, and ended the season with fewer than 80 receiving yards in nine of his last 10 games
6) Derrick Mason: Mason is as reliable as they come, but Baltimore will win by running the ball, and their prospects for going deep into the playoffs seem remote.
Player 9
1) Julian Edelman: Edelman takes over the Wes Welker role in the New England offense, and that means big things in this scoring format. For example, in Week 17 he was targeted a whopping 15 times and came up with 10 catches for 103 yards.
2) Jermichael Finley: Finley is on his way to becoming one of the league's elite tight ends, and he finished the season with a bang, gaining 80 receiving yards or scoring a touchdown (or both) in each of his final five games.
3) Pierre Garcon: Garcon battled a hand injury late in the year that stunted what was seemingly excellent growth throughout the season. He was really playing well in the middle of the year before this injury caught up to him, and he can be effective on a team that has Super Bowl aspirations.
4) Robert Meachem: Meachem was extremely hot in the middle of the year, catching a touchdown in five straight games from Weeks 9-13. He's only scored once since then, however, and gained at least 70 yards just once in his final seven contests.
5) Jeremy Maclin: Maclin, Philly's first-round pick this year, has had a very good rookie season, but he's behind both Brent Celek and DeSean Jackson on the depth chart, and had fewer than 50 yards in both of his meetings with Dallas this season, the team the Eagles will face in the first round of the playoffs.
6) Jerricho Cotchery: The Jets pound the rock on the ground to win their games, and despite the fact that Cotchery and Mark Sanchez clearly have a solid chemistry, he's really not worth using.
Player 10
1) Devery Henderson: It's a gamble placing Henderson here, but one that could really pay off. He gained 804 yards this season on 51 receptions, and is always a threat to make one or two huge plays per game.
2) Bernard Berrian: Berrian had a highly disappointing season for his fantasy football owners, but he's on a Vikings team that isn't afraid to use all of their options, and one that could make a significant postseason run.
3) Jeremy Shockey: Shockey has been battling an injury, and hasn't caught a pass since Week 14. Still, it's possible he comes up with a solid postseason effort, because everyone on the Saints is capable of doing so considering how much they spread the ball around.
4) Braylon Edwards: Edwards gained less than 50 receiving yards in six of his final seven games, but he has the capability to deliver. Still, it's difficult to believe in him, especially considering the Jets are the lowest seed in the AFC, and win by running the ball and defense.
5) Roy Williams: If Williams gets the opportunity, he's shown he can make some things happen, but whether he does or not is anyone's guess. He's extremely frustrating to fantasy football owners, and can't be trusted, even if his talent says he can.
6) Steve Breaston: Breaston has ceded catches and yards to Early Doucet, so unless it's found out that Anquan Boldin's injury is a serious one, you should leave him be.
Player 11
1) Austin Collie: With Pierre Garcon out, Collie flourished, catching a touchdown in three consecutive games from Weeks 13-15. He also had nearly 100 yards in Week 16 and is a promising threat to, at the minimum, give you fantasy points with receptions, if not huge yards.
2) Malcolm Floyd: Floyd actually picked up 776 receiving yards on the season, which was more than players like Pierre Garcon, Jeremy Maclin and Robert Meachem. The problem was he did it on just 45 catches, which hurts in this scoring format, and he found the end zone only one time.
3) Patrick Crayton: Crayton is option three or four on the Dallas depth chart, depending on if Roy Williams actually shows up. But he had a big game against the Eagles in Week 17, and shouldn't be completely discounted because of his low spot on the pecking order.
4) James Jones: Jones did more than you might think by the Packers this season. He caught just 32 passes, but gained 440 yards, and more importantly, caught five touchdowns, which was one more than teammate Greg Jennings.
5) Todd Heap: Heap caught two touchdowns in each of his game during Week 15 and 16, and while that meant gold if you had the cajones to use him during your fantasy football playoffs, it was a rare feat for him, and he's just as likely to pick up 30 yards on two catches.
6) Dustin Keller: Keller is a middling option who didn't catch more than three passes or gain even 35 yards in any of his final five games.
Player 12
1) Nate Kaeding: Kaeding tied David Akers for the league lead in field goals, and was one of just two players who made 25 or more kicks to make at least 90 percent of his tries. He's the best kicker on a team with realistic Super Bowl expectations.
2) Ryan Longwell: Longwell has the benefit of kicking indoors until/if he reaches the Super Bowl, which is a nice bonus. He also plays on a high-scoring team and led the NFL in extra points made.
3) Garrett Hartley: Hartley only played five games this season, and though he was 9-for-11 in field goals, he only attempted one kick from 40 yards and beyond, and missed that kick. Still, he's on a team with a potent offense, and could be kicking in three games, which means plenty of points.
4) David Akers: As mentioned, Akers was tied for the league lead in field goals made. But he's on the sixth-seeded team in the NFC, and it may be difficult for the Eagles to advance deep into the postseason. Still, they very well could win a game or two, possibly making Akers a worthwhile selection.
5) Stephen Gostkowski: Gostkowski is on a team that can put up a lot of points, and has at least one home game, but his problem is long-distance kicking - he made only seven of his 11 kicks from 40 yards or beyond.
6) Jay Feely: Feely wasn't always accurate, making just over 83 percent of his field goal tries, but he was tied for third in the league in kicks made. Still, there are other options in this group that are better simply because they are on better teams.
7) Mason Crosby: Crosby made only 75 percent of his kicks this season, which is the worst percentage in this group. And he was only 6-of-13 from 40 yards or beyond.
8) Shaun Suisham: Suisham is a solid kicker, but he and Hartley are the only ones in this group not to have made a 50 yarder, and Suisham played nine more games than Hartley.
Player 13
1) Colts: The defensive group is the most subjective, and essentially boils down to which team you believe will go the furthest, thereby offering you the most opportunity to rack up points. For that reason, we've simply ranked the teams by their playoff seed.
2) Chargers:
3) Patriots:
4) Bengals:
5) Jets:
6) Ravens:
Player 14
1) Saints: The defensive group is the most subjective, and essentially boils down to which team you believe will go the furthest, thereby offering you the most opportunity to rack up points. For that reason, we've simply ranked the teams by their playoff seed.
2) Vikings:
3) Cowboys:
4) Cardinals:
5) Packers:
6) Eagles:
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