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QUARTERBACKS
LIKE ‘EM
Carson Palmer
The Saints‘ defense has allowed opposing quarterbacks 24+ points six times this season. Palmer has put up 15+ points in all but one game. That sounds like a recipe for success. Palmer’s numbers could be ridiculous in this track meet.
Projection: 26 points
Ryan Tannehill
Tannehill has struggled of late, but I think he figures things out against the Bills’ questionable secondary.
Projection: 17 points
Andy Dalton
With A.J. Green on the outside, you know Dalton is going to throw at least one touchdown. I expect Cincinnati to pick up where they left off last week, and Dalton’s touchdown numbers are benefitting from Green-Ellis’ lack of production.
Projection: 19 points
Matthew Stafford
Stafford is playing well, and will now be taking on an injury-depleted Packer defense at home that will not be featuring Clay Matthews rushing on the edge.
Projection: 20 points
Sleeper: If Jason Campbell plays for Chicago Monday night, I do believe he is a viable option, even against the 49ers’ stout defense. Though he was rough last week, Cutler was not much better in the first half. Also, let’s remember, Campbell was pretty good in Oakland before his injury.
DISLIKE ‘EM
Joe Flacco
Flacco was crucial in Baltimore’s explosion last week against the Raiders, but the Ravens-Steelers battles are traditionally defensive battles, and the Steelers’ defense is hitting its stride.
Projection: 13 points
Matt Schaub
The last time Schaub took on Jacksonville, he came up with just seven points. I expect similar results in this one, as the Jaguars should see a heavy dose of Arian Foster. I would be surprised to see Schaub throw for more than one touchdown.
Projection: 11 points
RUNNING BACKS
LIKE ‘EM
C.J. Spiller
Remember how scary Spiller was at the beginning of the year when he was getting the full work load in Buffalo? Well he gets the same opportunity Thursday against a Dolphin defense that was gashed by CJ2K last week. Spiller is my number two back.
Projection: 20 points
Marcel Reece
Reece is the clear number one receiving option out of Oakland’s backfield. That’s a very good thing for a team putting the ball in the air 53 times per game over their last two.
Projection: 12 points
Felix Jones
Jones has been effective in all facets of the game in the starting role. He should continue his impressive play against a so-so Cleveland run defense.
Projection: 15 points
Sleeper: Daniel Thomas got a lot of work following Bush’s benching last week. If Thomas can see similar action against a shaky Buffalo defense, he could be a sneaky flex play.
DISLIKE ‘EM
Rashad Jennings
Jennings has been surprisingly ineffective in the starting role, which only emphasizes the greatness of Maurice Jones-Drew. It will be tough sledding for Jennings again this week in Houston.
Projection: 7 points
BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Don’t be fooled by the matchup. Green-Ellis hasn’t rushed for 70 yards since week two.
Projection: 6 points
WIDE RECEIVERS
LIKE ‘EM
Denarius Moore
13 receivers have had double-digit fantasy performances in the Saints’ nine games. Moore has scored in five of his last seven games. Moore is a top-ten receiver this week.
Projection: 19 points
Eric Decker
Fear not, Decker owners. He will rebound this week. Decker put up 90 yards and a touchdown earlier this year against the Chargers.
Projection: 14 points
Danny Amendola
After going over 100 yards in his first game back from his collarbone injury, Amendola should be in your starting lineup almost every week. Bradford clearly trusts him and will give him opportunities, and you have to expect Amendola will continue to cash in.
Projection: 13 points
Mike Wallace
It’s tough to love a receiver with Byron Leftwich as his quarterback going up against Baltimore, but I have this feeling that Leftwich is going to unleash his rocket arm for a deep ball to Wallace
Projection: 15 points
Sleeper: Darrius Heyward-Bey has been effective when healthy this year. One thing is for sure, if he is healthy, there will be plenty to go around in Oakland’s passing game against the Saints on Sunday.
DISLIKE ‘EM
Malcom Floyd
Philip Rivers has been shaky of late, and Floyd should draw the undesirable matchup with Champ Bailey in Denver.
Projection: 5 points
Andre Johnson
See Schaub post. The Texans just don’t put the ball in the air very much against inferior competition. Johnson is outside of my top 20 this week.
Projection: 7 points
Torrey Smith
Great week last week but the Steelers have not allowed a 100 yard receiver since week one.
Projection: 7 points
TIGHT ENDS
LIKE ‘EM
Jason Witten
Cleveland is generally very good against tight ends, but with Joe Haden likely shutting down whichever Cowboy receiver he lines up against, Tony Romo could be looking to Witten early and often.
Projection: 14 points
Jermaine Gresham
Kansas City has given up four touchdowns to opposing tight ends this season and Gresham seems to have a nose for the end zone.
Projection: 10 points
Sleeper: It’s hard to believe, but Jermichael Finley may have actually entered sleeper territory. Kyle Rudolph had a solid game against the Lions last week, and with Jordy Nelson likely returning for the Packers, Detroit will have enough to worry about on the outside.
DISLIKE ‘EM
Brent Celek
Celek has been less than spectacular all year, and I expect Foles to have issues in Washington.
Projection: 4 points
DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS
LIKE ‘EM
Cincinnati
From here on out, playing any defense that’s going up against Kansas City is probably a safe bet.
Projection: 12 points
St. Louis
After some difficult matchups before their bye week, the Rams’ defense once again becomes a viable play this week, as they take on Mark Sanchez and the Jets at home.
Projection: 12 points
DISLIKE ‘EM
Arizona
They have struggled as of late and no defense has had an answer for the Falcons thus far this season.
Projection: 5 points
Remember you can always tweet any additional questions or concerns regarding your fantasy football team to Frederick at@SpaceJace27.
Week 11 Positional Rankings
Quarterbacks
1 |
Aaron Rodgers |
2 |
Drew Brees |
3 |
Tom Brady |
4 |
Peyton Manning |
5 |
Matthew Stafford |
6 |
Robert Griffin III |
7 |
Matt Ryan |
8 |
Carson Palmer |
9 |
Josh Freeman |
10 |
Cam Newton |
11 |
Andrew Luck |
12 |
Tony Romo |
13 |
Andy Dalton |
14 |
Phillip Rivers |
15 |
Matt Schaub |
16 |
Ryan Fitzpatrick |
17 |
Ryan Tannehill |
18 |
Joe Flacco |
19 |
Nick Foles |
20 |
Sam Bradford |
21 |
Jason Campbell |
22 |
Colin Kaepernick |
23 |
Mark Sanchez |
24 |
Brandon Weeden |
25 |
Alex Smith |
Running Backs
1 |
Arian Foster |
2 |
C.J. Spiller |
3 |
Ray Rice |
4 |
Doug Martin |
5 |
LeSean McCoy |
6 |
Alfred Morris |
7 |
Trent Richardson |
8 |
Stevan Ridley |
9 |
Jamaal Charles |
10 |
Frank Gore |
11 |
Willis McGahee |
12 |
Matt Forte |
13 |
Ryan Mathews |
14 |
Reggie Bush |
15 |
Felix Jones |
16 |
Michael Turner |
17 |
Shonn Greene |
18 |
Marcel Reece |
19 |
Steven Jackson |
20 |
Mikel LeShoure |
21 |
LaRod Stephens-Howling |
22 |
BenJarvus Green-Ellis |
23 |
Darren Sproles |
24 |
Jonathon Dwyer |
25 |
Jonathon Stewart |
26 |
Rashad Jennings |
27 |
Donald Brown |
28 |
Daniel Thomas |
29 |
Chris Ivory |
30 |
Vick Ballard |
31 |
Daryl Richardson |
32 |
Alex Green |
33 |
Mark Ingram |
34 |
Isaac Redman |
35 |
Jacquizz Rodgers |
36 |
James Starks |
37 |
Shane Vereen |
38 |
DeAngelo Williams |
39 |
Michael Bush |
40 |
Peyton Hillis |
40 |
Jacquizz Rodgers |
Wide Receivers
1 |
A.J. Green |
2 |
Calvin Johnson |
3 |
Demaryius Thomas |
4 |
Marques Colston |
5 |
Roddy White |
6 |
Reggie Wayne |
7 |
Julio Jones |
8 |
Denarius Moore |
9 |
Brandon Marshall |
10 |
Vincent Jackson |
11 |
Larry Fitzgerald |
12 |
Wes Welker |
13 |
Eric Decker |
14 |
Jordy Nelson |
15 |
Dez Bryant |
16 |
Randall Cobb |
17 |
Mike Wallace |
18 |
Miles Austin |
19 |
Danny Amendola |
20 |
Steve Smith |
21 |
Andre Johnson |
22 |
Torrey Smith |
23 |
DeSean Jackson |
24 |
Dwayne Bowe |
25 |
Steve Johnson |
26 |
Darrius Heyward-Bey |
27 |
Brian Hartline |
28 |
Brandon Lloyd |
29 |
James Jones |
30 |
Jeremy Maclin |
31 |
Mike Williams |
32 |
Malcom Floyd |
33 |
Lance Moore |
34 |
Andre Roberts |
35 |
Titus Young |
36 |
Cecil Shorts |
37 |
Donnie Avery |
38 |
Santana Moss |
39 |
Brandon LaFell |
40 |
Jeremy Kerley |
Tight Ends
1 |
Jimmy Graham |
2 |
Rob Gronkowski |
3 |
Jason Witten |
4 |
Tony Gonzalez |
5 |
Antonio Gates |
6 |
Owen Daniels |
7 |
Vernon Davis |
8 |
Heath Miller |
9 |
Greg Olsen |
10 |
Jermaine Gresham |
11 |
Scott Chandler |
12 |
Brandon Pettigrew |
13 |
Aaron Hernandez |
14 |
Dustin Keller |
15 |
Jermichael Finley |
16 |
Brent Celek |
17 |
Dennis Pitta |
18 |
Logan Paulsen |
19 |
Dwayne Allen |
20 |
Rob Housler |
Defense/Special Teams
1 |
Chicago |
2 |
Houston |
3 |
San Francisco |
4 |
Atlanta |
5 |
Denver |
6 |
Cincinnati |
7 |
Baltimore |
8 |
St. Louis |
9 |
Dallas |
10 |
New York (A) |
11 |
New England |
12 |
Pittsburgh |
13 |
Washington |
14 |
Miami |
15 |
Tampa Bay |
16 |
Green Bay |
17 |
Cleveland |
18 |
Arizona |
19 |
Kansas City |
20 |
New Orleans |