Well last week had a few good games but many of the games were boring or blowouts. The Monday Night game did not live up to the expectations for viewers and many fantasy owners. It seems like the only Patriots player to show up was Maroney. Tom Brady, Randy Moss and Wes Welker were huge disappointments but on the flip side almost every Saints player had great fantasy value. The most exciting game of the week was the Ravens vs. Steelers game on Sunday night. Once again the NFL has scheduled a Thursday Night game, with the Jets traveling to Buffalo to take on the Bills. For some leagues this is the last week before the playoffs so good luck to all and make those last minute moves to get into the playoffs or for seeding.
STUDS
QB Donovan McNabb- McNabb may be without Jackson who has a concussion but the Falcons have a weak pass defense. Avant has been pretty good over the couple of weeks so the Eagles wont suffer too much if Jackson is out. Celek, Avant and Maclin will fill in just fine as the Eagles continue their playoff run.
QB Jay Cutler- This is a risky pick but come on he is playing the Rams. Cutler has to break out of this slump at some point and Rams have to be that. If Cutler can not produce this week, then there is no hope for the rest of the year and you might need to find other quarterback options if you haven't already.
RB Thomas Jones- Last time Jones faced the Bills he rushed for over 200 yards so this is a must start. Jones only has two games this year where he managed less than 10 fantasy points. Jones is the only shot the Jets have at sneaking into the playoffs with the erratic play of Sanchez. The Jets will hand the ball off to Jones all night and don't expect the Bills rush defense to stop him.
RB LeSean McCoy- With some of the wide outs hurt McCoy is the answer. If McNabb isn't having success with the passing game, coach Andy Reid will hand the ball off to McCoy. McCoy has benefited from Westbrook's head injury and who knows if Westbrook will make it back for the rest of the season.
WR Michael Crabtree- Many expected a little more out of Crabtree last week against the Jags but it still wasn't a terrible game. Crabtree faces a questionable Seahawks secondary and should put up good numbers. Crabtree and Alex Smith have made quite a connection so expect Smith to look his way the rest of the year.
WR Vincent Jackson- The last three weeks have not been kind to Jackson owners as his best game was 5 fantasy points. Rivers will look Jackson's way and he will have a great game against a terrible Browns team.
TE Tony Gonzalez- Gonzalez is one of the best tight ends in the league. With Matt Ryan out this week backup quarterback Chris Redman will be looking Gonzalez way all game to bail him out.
FLEX Ray Rice- Rice is as much of a running threat as he is a receiving threat. The Ravens have another tough game this week against the Packers on MNF. Since the Ravens bye week during week 7, Rice's lowest point total is 13 so consider him a start this week.
DUDS
QB Eli Manning- News came out this week of problem with his other foot but Eli is going to play this week against the Cowboys. The Giants have been hurt by injuries and the running backs have not opened up the passing game. If the Giants lose this week it could put them on the outside of the playoff race.
QB Kurt Warner- Warner is coming off a head injury and now faces one of the best defenses in the NFL in primetime. The Vikings will bring everything they have at Warner like they did against Cutler last week. This is not a good match up for Warner.
RB Brandon Jacobs- What a disappointment this year has been for Jacobs. Jacobs was coming off his best year as an NFL player. The last time the Giants faced the Cowboys he managed only five fantasy points and I would expect a similar game from him.
RB Jerious Norwood- Norwood will be the starter this week with Turner suffering a setback last week. Norwood could have wished for a better match up this week as he faces a tough Eagle run defense.
WR Terrell Owens- Owens is coming off his two best weeks as a Bill but this week is not a good for Owens. Owens will be cover by Darrelle Revis, who has shut down Randy Moss (twice) and Steve Smith last week. This will not be a good week for Owens.
WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh- Housh has been a hit or miss player this season, most of the time he is a miss. He is not a huge threat for touchdowns so unless you're in a PPR league I would look for a different option.
TE Zach Miller- Miller faces a tough defense in the Steelers this week. The Steelers are out for blood and with Miller being the top target for the Raiders offense; it doesn't look good for him or the Raiders this week.
FLEX Kevin Smith- Except for the great game against the Browns Smith has not done much for his fantasy owners. Smith faces the Bengals this week that will once again shut down Smith.
SLEEPERS
QB Alex Smith- I am not so sure he is considered a sleeper at this point any more. Smith is coming off a good week against the Jags and now faces the Seahawks. The 49ers need him to play well as they make their playoff run. If your quarterback has a bad match up this week take a look at Smith.
WR Jason Avant- Avant has had a few solid weeks and with Jackson probably out this week look for Avant as a sleeper start this week.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009