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Week 1 Player Recommendations (Sun 9/9/12)

Sunday, September 9th, 2012

Dallas at New York Giants (Wednesday night) – Sherpa Says: New York 27, Dallas 24.

Dallas
- Start: QB Tony Romo, RB DeMarco Murray, WRs Dez Bryant & Miles Austin
- Neutral: WR Kevin Ogletree, K Dan Bailey, DEF
- Sit: RB Felix Jones, TEs Jason Witten (Doubtful-spleen) & Jason Phillips
New York
- Start: QB Eli Manning, RB Ahmad Bradshaw, WRs Hakeem Nicks & Victor Cruz, TE Martellus Bennett
- Neutral: RB David Wilson, K Lawrence Tynes, DEF
- Sit: WRs Rueben Randle & Domenick Hixon

Indianapolis at Chicago (Sunday early) – Sherpa says: Chicago 34, Indianapolis 24.

Indianapolis
- Start: QB Andrew Luck, WR Reggie Wayne, TE Coby Fleener
- Neutral: WR Austin Collie (Probable-concussion), K Adam Vinatieri
- Sit: RBs Donald Brown, Vick Ballard, & Delone Carter (Questionable-chest); WR Donnie Avery, TE Dwayne Allen, DEF
Chicago
- Start: QB Jay Cutler, RB Matt Forte, WR Brandon Marshall, K Robbie Gould
- Neutral: RB Michael Bush, DEF
- Sit: WRs Devin Hester, Alshon Jeffrey, & Earl Bennett (Probable-hand); TE Kellen Davis

New England at Tennessee – Sherpa says: New England 35, Tennessee 17.

New England
- Start: QB Tom Brady, RB Stevan Ridley, WRs Wes Welker & Brandon Lloyd, TEs Rob Gronkowski & Aaron Hernandez, K Stephen Gostkowski, DEF
- Neutral: N/A
- Sit: RBs Shane Vereen (Out-ankle) & Danny Woodhead, WR Julian Edelman
Tennessee
- Start: RB Chris Johnson
- Neutral: WR Nate Washington
- Sit: QB Jake Locker, RB Javon Ringer, WRs Kendall Wright & Kenny Britt (Out-suspension); TEs Craig Stevens & Jared Cook, K Rob Bironas, DEF

Buffalo at New York Jets – Sherpa says: NY Jets 28, Buffalo 27.

Buffalo
- Start: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, RB Fred Jackson
- Neutral: RB C.J. Spiller, WRs Steve Johnson (Questionable-groin), Donald Jones, & David Nelson; K Rian Lindell, DEF
- Sit: WR Brad Smith (Probable-groin), TE Scott Chandler
NY Jets
- Start: RB Shonn Greene, WR Santonio Holmes (Probable-ribs)
- Neutral: QB Tim Tebow, TE Dustin Keller (Questionable-hamstring), K Nick Folk, DEF
- Sit: QB Mark Sanchez, RBs Bilal Powell & Joe McKnight (Probable-hamstring), WR Stephen Hill (Probable-calf)

Washington at New Orleans – Sherpa says New Orleans 41, Washington 24.

Washington
- Start: QB Robert Griffin III, WRs Pierre Garcon & Santana Moss, TE Fred Davis
- Neutral: WRs Josh Morgan & Leonard Hankerson, K Billy Cundiff
- Sit: RBs Alfred Morris, Evan Royster, & Roy Helu; DEF
New Orleans
- Start: QB Drew Brees, RB Mark Ingram, WRs Devery Henderson & Lance Moore, TE Jimmy Graham, K Garrett Hartley
- Neutral: RBs Pierre Thomas & Darren Sproles, WR Marques Colston (Questionable-foot), DEF
- Sit: RB Chris Ivory

Jacksonville at Minnesota - Sherpa says: Minnesota 21, Jacksonville 14.

Jacksonville
- Start: RB Maurice Jones-Drew, TE Marcedes Lewis, DEF
- Neutral: RB Rashad Jennings, WRs Laurent Robinson & Justin Blackmon (Probable-ankle)
- Sit: QB Blaine Gabbert, K Josh Scobee
Minnesota
- Start: RB Toby Gerhart, WR Percy Harvin, TE Kyle Rudolph, DEF
- Neutral: QB Christian Ponder
- Sit: RB Adrian Peterson (Questionable-knee), WRs Jerome Simpson (Out-suspension), Jarius Wright (Out-ankle), Stephen Burton, Michael Jenkins, & Devin Aromashodu; TE John Carlson (Probable-knee); K Blair Walsh

Atlanta at Kansas City – Sherpa says Kansas City 24, Atlanta 21.

Atlanta
- Start: WRs Roddy White & Julio Jones; TE Tony Gonzalez
- Neutral: QB Matt Ryan, RB Michael Turner, DEF
- Sit: RBs Jacquizz Rodgers & Jason Snelling (Probable-calf); K Matt Bryant
Kansas City
- Start: RBs Jamaal Charles & Peyton Hillis; WR Dwayne Bowe, DEF
- Neutral: QB Matt Cassel, WR Jonathan Baldwin
- Sit: WRs Steve Breaston & Dexter McCluster; TEs Kevin Boss & Tony Moeaki; K Ryan Succop

Philadelphia at Cleveland – Sherpa says: Philadelphia 31, Cleveland 17.

Philadelphia
- Start: QB Michael Vick, RB LeSean McCoy, WRs DeSean Jackson & Jeremy Maclin, TE Brent Celek, K Alex Henery, DEF
- Neutral: WR Jason Avant
- Sit: RB Dion Lewis (Questionable-hamstring), WR Riley Cooper (Out-collarbone)
Cleveland
- Start: N/A
- Neutral: QB Brandon Weeden, TE Ben Watson (Questionable-thigh)
- Sit: RBs Trent Richardson (Questionable-knee), Montario Hardesty, & Brandon Jackson; TE Jordan Cameron (Questionable-groin), K Phil Dawson, DEF

St. Louis at Detroit – Sherpa says: Detroit 35, St. Louis 24.

St. Louis
- Start: QB Sam Bradford, RB Steven Jackson, WR Danny Amendola, TE Lance Kendricks, K Greg Zuerlein
- Neutral: WR Steve Smith
- Sit: RB Isaiah Pead, WRs Brandon Gibson & Brian Quick, DEF
Detroit
- Start: QB Matthew Stafford, WR Calvin Johnson, TE Brandon Pettigrew, K Jason Hanson
- Neutral: RB Keiland Williams, WRs Nate Burleson, Titus Young, & Ryan Broyles; DEF
- Sit: RBs Kevin Smith, Jahvid Best (Out-concussion), & Mikel Leshoure (Out-suspension), TE Tony Scheffler

Miami at Houston – Sherpa says: Houston 24, Miami 10.

Miami
- Start: RB Reggie Bush
- Neutral: WR Davone Bess, DEF
- Sit: QB Ryan Tannehill, RBs Daniel Thomas & Lamar Miller, WRs Legedu Naanee, Brian Hartline (Probable-calf), & Anthony Armstrong, TEs Anthony Fasano & Charles Clay; K Dan Carpenter
Houston
- Start: RB Ben Tate (Probable-concussion), WR Andre Johnson (Probable-chest), TE Owen Daniels (Probable-illness), DEF
- Neutral: QB Matt Schaub, RB Arian Foster (Questionable-knee), K Shayne Graham
- Sit: WRs Kevin Walter, Keshawn Martin, Lestar Jean, & Devier Posey

San Francisco at Green Bay (Sunday late) – Sherpa says: Green Bay 31, San Francisco 21.

San Francisco
- Start: WR Michael Crabtree, TE Vernon Davis
- Neutral: QB Alex Smith, RB Frank Gore, WR Mario Manningham
- Sit: RBs Kendall Hunter, Brandon Jacobs (Questionable-knee), & LaMichael James; WRs Randy Moss & Ted Ginn Jr (Questionable-ankle), K David Akers, DEF
Green Bay
- Start: QB Aaron Rodgers, WRs Greg Jennings & Jordy Nelson, TE Jermichael Finley, K Mason Crosby, DEF
- Neutral: RB Cedric Benson, WRs James Jones, Randall Cobb, & Donald Driver
- Sit: RB James Starks (Out-turf toe), TE D.J. Williams

Seattle at Arizona – Sherpa says: Seattle 31, Arizona 28.

Seattle
- Start: QB Russell Wilson, WR Sidney Rice, TE Zach Miller, K Steven Haushcka
- Neutral: RBs Marshawn Lynch (Questionable-back) & Robert Turbin, WR Braylon Edwards, DEF
- Sit: RB Leon Washington, WRs Golden Tate (Out-knee), Doug Baldwin, & Ben Obomanu
Arizona
- Start: QB John Skelton, RB Ryan Williams, WR Larry Fitzgerald
- Neutral: RB Beanie Wells (Questionable-hamstring), WRs Andre Roberts (Probable-ankle), Early Doucet, & Michael Floyd, TE Rob Housler (Probable-hamstring), K Jay Feely
- Sit: QB Kevin Kolb, RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (Probable-groin), TEs Jeff King & Todd Heap, DEF

Carolina at Tampa Bay – Sherpa says: Tampa Bay 31, Carolina 24.

Carolina
- Start: QB Cam Newton, RB DeAngelo Williams, WRs Steven Smith (Probable-foot) & Brandon LaFell, TE Greg Olsen
- Neutral: WR Louis Murphy, K Justin Medlock
- Sit: RB Jonathan Stewart (Out-ankle), DEF
Tampa Bay
- Start: QB Josh Freeman, WRs Vincent Jackson & Mike Williams, TE Dallas Clark, K Connor Barth
- Neutral: RB Doug Martin, WR Preston Parker, DEF
- Sit: RB LeGarrette Blount, WR Arrelious Benn (Questionable-knee)

Pittsburgh at Denver (Sunday night) – Sherpa says: Pittsburgh 27, Denver 24.

Pittsburgh
- Start: QB Ben Roethlisberger, WRs Antonio Brown & Mike Wallace, TE Heath Miller
- Neutral: RB Isaac Redman (Probable-ankle) & Jonathan Dwyer, WR Emmanuel Sanders, K Shaun Suisham, DEF
- Sit: RBs Rashard Mendenhall (Doubtful-knee) & Chris Rainey
Denver
- Start: WRs Demaryius Thomas & Ed Decker
- Neutral: QB Peyton Manning, RB Willis McGahee, TEs Jacob Tamme & Joel Dreessen, K Matt Prater, DEF
- Sit: RBs Lance Ball, Ronnie HIllman, & Knowshon Moreno; WRs Andre Caldwell, Brandon Stokley, & Matthew Willis

Cincinnati at Baltimore (Monday night) – Sherpa says: Cincinnati 24, Baltimore 17.

Cincinnati
- Start: QB Andy Dalton (Probable-biceps), RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, WR A.J. Green, TE Jermaine Gresham (Probable-knee), DEF
- Neutral: K Mike Nugent
- Sit: RB Bernard Scott (Doubtful-hand), WRs Armon Binns, Ben Tate, Andrew Hawkins, Mohamed Sanu, & Marvin Jones
Baltimore
- Start: RB Ray Rice
- Neutral: QB Joe Flacco, WR Anquan Boldin, DEF
- Sit: RB Bernard Pierce, WRs Torrey Smith, Jacoby Jones, Tandon Doss, & Laquan Williams

San Diego at Oakland – Sherpa says: San Diego 34, Oakland 28.

San Diego
- Start: QB Philip Rivers, WR Malcom Floyd, TE Antonio Gates, K Nate Kaeding
- Neutral: RBs Ronnie Brown & LeRon McClain, WRs Robert Meachem & Eddie Royal, DEF
- Sit: RB Ronnie Brown (Out-Clavicle), WR Vincent Brown (Out-IR)
Oakland
- Start: QB Carson Palmer, RB Darren McFadden, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey
- Neutral: RB Mike Goodson, K Sebastian Janikowski (Probable-groin)
- Sit: RBs Taiwan Jones & Marcel Reece, WRs Denarius Moore (Questionable-hamstring), Jacoby Ford (Out-foot), Rod Streater, & Juron Criner (Questionable-ankle); TE Brandon Myers (Probable-shoulder), DEF

Good luck this weekend!

The Sherpa

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Kicking off the 2012 Fantasy Football Season (Finally) (Fri 8/24/12)

Friday, August 24th, 2012

After numerous delays of game, and a few false starts, the Fantasy Football Sherpa’s 2012 projections are finally complete! I will be updating the projections to reflect injuries, cuts, depth chart changes, etc., up until Opening Sunday (in case you’re one of those with a late draft).

Hope you’re enjoying your summer, and happy drafting/auctioning!

-The Sherpa

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Fantasy Football Sherpa’s Week 17 Player Rankings by Position (Sat 12/31/11)

Saturday, December 31st, 2011

Quarterbacks

1. Drew Brees vs Car

2. Michael Vick vs Was

3. Philip Rivers @ Oak

4. Matthew Stafford @ GB

5. Eli Manning vs Dal

6. Matt Ryan vs TB

7. Ryan Fitzpatrick @ NE

8. Cam Newton @ NO

9. Carson Palmer vs SD

10. Tony Romo @ NYG

11. Tim Tebow vs KC

12. John Skelton vs Sea

13. Kyle Orton @ Den

14. Tarvaris Jackson @ Ari

15. Josh McCown @ Min

16. Tom Brady vs Buf

17. Rex Grossman @Phi

18. Josh Freeman @ Atl

19. Mark Sanchez @ Mia

20. Matt Hasselbeck @ Hou

21. Joe Webb vs Chi

22. Joe Flacco @ Cin

23. Dan Orlovsky @ Jac

24. Matt Moore vs NYJ

25. Matt Flynn vs Det

26. Charlie Batch @ Cle

27. Ben Roethlisberger @ Cle

28. Alex Smith @ StL

29. Aaron Rodgers vs Det

30. Blaine Gabbert vs Ind

31. T.J. Yates vs Ten

32. Andy Dalton vs Bal

33. Christian Ponder vs Chi

34. Seneca Wallace vs Pit

35. Kellen Clemens vs SF

36. Kevin Kolb vs Sea

37. Sam Bradford vs SF

38. A.J. Feeley vs SF

Running Backs

1. Rashard Mendenhall @ Cle

2. Michael Turner vs TB

3. Ahmad Bradshaw vs Dal

4. Mike Tolbert @ Oak

5. C.J. Spiller @ NE

6. Darren Sproles vs Car

7. Frank Gore @ StL

8. Ray Rice @ Cin

9. Marshawn Lynch @ Ari

10. Maurice Jones-Drew vs Ind

11. Kahlil Bell @ Min

12. Willis McGahee vs KC

13. Ben Tate vs Ten

14. Michael Bush vs SD

15. Daniel Thomas vs NYJ

16. Dexter McCluster @ Den

17. Evan Royster @ Phi

18. Donald Brown @ Jac

19. Toby Gerhart vs Chi

20. Pierre Thomas vs Car

21. Brandon Jacobs vs Dal

22. Kevin Smith @ GB

23. BenJarvus Green-Ellis vs Buf

24. Isaac Redman @ Cle

25. Stevan Ridley vs Buf

26. Chris Ivory vs Car

27. Jacquizz Rodgers vs TB

28. Jason Snelling vs TB

29. Kendall Hunter @ StL

30. DeAngelo Williams @ NO

31. Jonathan Stewart @ NO

32. John Kuhn vs Det

33. Brandon Saine vs Det

34. LeGarrette Blount @ Atl

35. Kregg Lumpkin @ Atl

36. Shonn Greene @ Mia

37. Thomas Jones @ Den

38. Steven Jackson vs SF

39. Peyton Hillis vs Pit

40. LeSean McCoy vs Was

41. Ryan Mathews @ Oak

42. Beanie Wells vs Sea

43. Felix Jones @ NYG

44. Ronnie Brown vs Was

45. Maurice Morris @ GB

46. Tashard Choice @ NE

47. D.J. Ware vs Dal

48. Armando Allen @ Min

49. Lance Ball vs KC

50. Ryan Grant vs Det

51. Ricky Williams @ Cin

52. Sammy Morris @ NYG

53. Joseph Addai @ Jac

54. Delone Carter @ Jac

55. Cedric Benson vs Bal

56. Bernard Scott vs Bal

57. Montario Hardesty vs Pit

58. Chris Ogbannaya vs Pit

59. Johnny White @ NE

60. LaDainian Tomlinson @ Mia

61. Joe McKnight @ Mia

62. Arian Foster vs Ten

63. Shane Vereen vs Buf

64. LaRod Stephens-Howling vs Sea

65. Taiwan Jones vs SD

66. Roy Helu @ Phi

67. Chris Johnson @ Hou

68. Marion Barber @ Min

Wide receivers

1. Marques Colston vs Car

2. DeSean Jackson vs Was

3. Malcom Floyd @ Oak

4. Vincent Jackson @ Oak

5. Steve Johnson @ NE

6. Roddy White vs TB

7. Victor Cruz vs Dal

8. Calvin Johnson @ GB

9. Julio Jones vs TB

10. Hakeem Nicks vs Dal

11. Michael Crabtree @ StL

12. Steve Smith @ NO

13. Brandon LaFell @ NO

14. Larry Fitzgerald vs Sea

15. Demaryius Thomas vs KC

16. Darrius Heyward-Bey vs SD

17. Denarius Moore vs SD

18. Santonio Holmes @ Mia

19. Mike Williams @ Atl

20. Torrey Smith @ Cin

21. Doug Baldwin @ Ari

22. Golden Tate @ Ari

23. Miles Austin @ NYG

24. Dez Bryant @ NYG

25. Dwayne Bowe @ Den

26. Jabar Gaffney @ Phi

27. Santana Moss @ Phi

28. Nate Washington @ Hou

29. Reggie Wayne @ Jac

30. Percy Harvin vs Chi

31. Robert Meachem vs Car

32. Devery Henderson vs Car

33. Jason Avant vs Was

34. Jeremy Maclin vs Was

35. Chad Ochocinco vs Buf

36. David Nelson @ NE

37. Antonio Brown @ Cle

38. Titus Young @ GB

39. Nate Burleson @ GB

40. Mike Wallace @ Cle

41. Roy Williams @ Min

42. Earl Bennett @ Min

43. Dane Sanzenbacher @ Min

44. Early Doucet vs Sea

45. Andre Roberts vs Sea

46. Eric Decker vs KC

47. Chaz Schilens vs SD

48. T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs SD

49. Devin Hester @ Min

50. Louis Murphy vs SD

51. James Jones vs Det

52. Donald Driver vs Det

53. Plaxico Burress @ Mia

54. Laurent Robinson @ NYG

55. Kevin Walter vs Ten

56. Jacoby Jones vs Ten

57. Mike Thomas vs Ind

58. Chastin West vs Ind

59. Jarett Dillard vs Ind

60. Davone Bess vs NYJ

61. Steve Breaston @ Den

62. Bryant Johnson vs Ten

63. Brandon Marshall vs NYJ

64. Damiam Williams @ Hou

65. Pierre Garcon @ Jac

66. Austin Collie @ Jac

67. Devin Aromashodu vs Chi

68. Jerome Simpson vs Bal

69. A.J. Green vs Bal

70. Greg Little vs Pit

71. Brandon Lloyd vs SF

72. Riley Cooper vs Was

73. Patrick Crayton @ Oak

74. Vincent Brown @ Oak

75. Naaman Roosevelt @ NE

76. Hines Ward @ Cle

77. Jerricho Cotchery @ Cle

78. Harry Douglas vs TB

79. Emmanuel Sanders @ Cle

80. Mario Manningham vs Dal

81. Eddie Royal vs KC

82. Jordy Nelson vs Det

83. Jeremy Kerley @ Mia

84. Dez Briscoe @ Atl

85. Lee Evans @ Cin

86. Sammie Stroughter @ Atl

87. Preston Parker @ Atl

88. Ben Obomanu @ Ari

89. Brian Hartline vs NYJ

90. Jonathan Baldwin @ Den

91. Andre Johnson vs Ten

92. Terrence Austin @ Phi

93. Anthony Armstrong @ Phi

94. Rich Camarillo vs Chi

95. Donte’ Stallworth @ Phi

96. Josh Cribbs vs Pit

97. Mohamed Massaquoi vs Pit

98. Brandon Gibson vs SF

99. Wes Welker vs Buf

100. Deion Branch vs Buf

101. Julian Edelman vs Buf

102. Ted Ginn @ StL

103. Kyle Williams @ StL

104. Jacoby Ford vs SD

105. Arrelious Benn @ Atl

106. Lavelle Hawkins @ Hou

107. Anquan Boldin @ Cin

Tight Ends

1. Jimmy Graham vs Car

2. Brent Celek vs Was

3. Antonio Gates @ Oak

4. Brandon Pettigrew @ GB

5. Tony Gonzalez vs TB

6. Heath Miller @ Cle

7. Vernon Davis @ StL

8. Dustin Keller @ Mia

9. Kellen Winslow @ Atl

10. Zach Miller @ Ari

11. Jason Witten @ NYG

12. Jared Cook @ Hou

13. Visanthe Shiancoe vs Chi

14. Rob Gronkowski vs Buf

15. Aaron Hernandez vs Buf

16. Jeremy Shockey @ NO

17. Greg Olsen @ NO

18. Todd Heap vs Sea

19. Kevin Boss vs SD

20. Jermichael Finley vs Det

21. Ed Dickson @ Cin

22. Dennis Pitta @ Cin

23. Owen Daniels vs Ten

24. Joel Dreessen vs Ten

25. Marcedes Lewis vs Ind

26. Anthony Fasano vs NYJ

27. Jacob Tamme @ Jac

28. Jermaine Gresham vs Bal

29. Evan Moore vs Pit

30. Scott Chandler @ NE

31. Bear Pascoe vs Dal

32. Travis Beckham vs Dal

33. Kellen Davis @ Min

34. Jeff King vs Sea

35. Rob Housler vs Sea

36. Daniel Fells vs KC

37. Leonard Pope @ Den

38. Logan Paulsen @ Phi

39. Kyle Rudolph vs Chi

40. Lance Kendricks vs SF

41. Dallas Clark @ Jac

Defenses

1. San Francisco 49ers @ StL

2. Pittsburgh Steelers @ Cle

3. Philadelphia Eagles vs Phi

4. Houston Texanas vs Ten

5. Jacksonville Jaguars vs Ind

6. Chicago Bears @ Min

7. Baltimore Ravens @ Cin

8. Tennessee Titans @ Hou

9. Indianapolis Colts @ Jac

10. New York Jets @ Mia

11. Denver Broncos vs KC

12. Detroit Lions @ GB

13. Miami Dolphins vs NYJ

14. Atlanta Falcons vs TB

15. Cincinnati Bengals vs Bal

16. Arizona Cardinals vs Sea

17. New York Giants vs Dal

18. St. Louis Rams vs SF

19. Minnesota Vikings vs Chi

20. New Orleans Saints vs Car

21. Seattle Seahawks @ Ari

22. Kansas City Chiefs @ Den

23. San Diego Chargers @ Oak

24. Green Bay Packers vs Det

25. New England Patriots vs Buf

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atl

27. Cleveland Browns vs Pit

28. Dallas Cowboys @ NYG

29. Washington Redskins @ Phi

30. Buffalo Bills @ NE

31. Oakland Raiders vs SD

32. Carolina Panters @ NO

Kickers

1. John Kasay vs Car

2. Alex Henery vs Was

3. Stephen Gostkowski vs Buf

4. Nick Novak @ Oak

5. Jason Hanson @ GB

6. Brandon Coutu @ NE

7. Matt Bryant vs TB

8. Shaun Suisham @ Cle

9. Lawrence Tynes vs Dal

10. David Akers @ StL

11. Robbie Gould @ Min

12. Olindo Mare @ NO

13. Jay Feely vs Sea

14. Matt Prater vs KC

15. Sebastian Janikowski vs SD

16. Mason Crosby vs Det

17. Nick Folk @ Mia

18. Connor Barth @ Atl

19. Shayne Graham @ Cin

20. Mike Nugent @ Cin

21. Steve Hauschka vs Bal

22. Dan Bailey @ Ari

23. Neil Rackers @ NYG

24. Josh Scobee vs Ten

25. Dan Carpenter vs Ind

26. Ryan Succop vs NYJ

27. Graham Gano @ Den

28. Rob Bironas @ Phi

29. Adam Vinatieri @ Hou

30. Ryan Longwell @ Jac

31. Phil Dawson vs Chi

32. Josh Brown vs Pit

33. Billy Cundiff vs SF

Good luck this weekend, and more importantly, best wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe 2012!The Sherpa

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Fantasy Football Sherpa’s Week 16 Player Rankings by Position (Sat 12/24/11)

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

Quarterbacks

Drew Brees vs Atl
Tom Brady vs Mia
Cam Newton vs TB
Matt Ryan @ NO
Carson Palmer @ KC
Ryan Fitzpatrick vs Den
Joe Flacco vs Cle
Aaron Rodgers vs Chi
Philip Rivers @ Det
Eli Manning @ NYJ
Michael Vick @ Dal
Tim Tebow @ Buf
Matt Moore @ NE
Rex Grossman vs Min
Kyle Orton vs Oak
Matthew Stafford vs SD
Tony Romo vs Phi
Andy Dalton vs Ari
Mark Sanchez vs NYG
T.J. Yates @ Ind
Josh Freeman @ Car
Josh McCown @ GB
Tarvaris Jackson vs SF
Matt Hasselbeck vs Jac
John Skelton @ Cin
Christian Ponder @ Was
Alex Smith @ Sea
Charlie Batch vs StL
Blaine Gabbert @ Ten
Dan Orlovsky vs Hou
Kellen Clemens @ Pit
Seneca Wallace @ Bal
Ben Roethlisberger vs StL
Kevin Kolb @ Cin
Sam Bradford @ Pit

Running Backs

Ray Rice vs Cle
Shonn Greene vs NYG
Darren Sproles vs Atl
C.J. Spiller vs Den
Arian Foster @ Ind
Maurice Jones-Drew @ Ten
Adrian Peterson @ Was
Rashard Mendenhall vs StL
Willis McGahee @ Buf
Cedric Benson vs Ari
LeSean McCoy @ Dal
Ryan Mathews @ Det
Ahmad Bradshaw @ NYJ
Reggie Bush @ NE
Frank Gore @ Sea
LeGarrette Blount @ Car
Dexter McCluster vs Oak
DeAngelo Williams vs TB
Pierre Thomas vs Atl
Jonathan Stewart vs TB
Chris Ivory vs Atl
Ricky Williams vs Cle
Khalil Bell @ GB
Mike Tolbert @ Det
James Starks vs Chi
Brandon Jacobs @ NYJ
Lance Ball @ Buf
Ryan Grant vs Chi
Ben Tate @ Ind
Marshawn Lynch vs SF
Thomas Jones vs Oak
Kevin Smith vs SD
Isaac Redman vs StL
Maurice Morris vs SD
Jackie Battle vs Oak
Donald Brown vs Hou
Michael Turner @ NO
Michael Bush @ KC
Chris Johnson vs Jac
Beanie Wells @ Cin
Felix Jones vs Phi
LaDainian Tomlinson vs NYG
Marcel Reece @ KC
Stevan Ridley vs Mia
Daniel Thomas @ NE
Ronnie Brown @ Dal
Brandon Saine vs Chi
Ryan Torain vs Min
Evan Royster vs Min
Bernard Scott vs Ari
Sammy Morris vs Phi
Toby Gerhart @ Was
Kendall Hunter @ Sea
Joseph Addai vs Hou
Steven Jackson @ Pit
Peyton Hillis @ Bal
Chris Ogbonnaya @ Bal
Mark Ingram vs Atl
Joe McKnight vs NYG
Taiwan Jones @ KC
BenJarvus Green-Ellis vs Mia
Shane Vereen vs Mia
Danny Woodhead vs Mia
Roy Helu vs Min
Marion Barber @ GB
Delone Carter vs Hou
Montario Hardesty @ Bal

Wide Receivers

Steve Smith vs TB
Roddy White @ NO
Marques Colston vs Atl
Torrey Smith vs Cle
Santonio Holmes vs NYG
David Nelson vs Den
Darrius Heyward-Bey @ KC
Julio Jones @ NO
Lee Evans vs Cle
Demaryius Thomas @ Buf
A.J. Green vs Ari
Calvin Johnson vs SD
Dez Bryant vs Phi
DeSean Jackson @ Dal
Percy Harvin @ Was
Santana Moss vs Min
Brandon Marshall @ NE
Mike Williams @ Car
Miles Austin vs Phi
Jordy Nelson vs Chi
Jabar Gaffney vs Min
Dwayne Bowe vs Oak
Malcom Floyd @ Det
Roy Williams @ GB
Davone Bess @ NE
Earl Bennett @ GB
Larry Fitzgerald @ Cin
Golden Tate vs SF
Nate Washington vs Jac
Legedu Naanee vs TB
Plaxico Burress vs NYG
Chad Ochocinco vs Mia
T.J. Houshmandzadeh @ KC
Chaz Schilens @ KC
Brandon LaFell vs TB
Naaman Roosevelt vs Den
Denarius Moore @ KC
Jeremy Kerley vs NYG
Mike Wallace vs StL
Hakeem Nicks @ NYJ
Antonio Brown vs StL
Victor Cruz @ NYJ
Michael Crabtree @ Sea
Jerome Simpson vs Ari
Titus Young vs SD
Steve Breaston vs Oak
Jeremy Maclin @ Dal
Eric Decker @ Buf
Donald Driver vs Chi
Nate Burleson vs SD
Dane Sanzenbacher @ GB
Jason Avant @ Dal
Chastin West @ Ten
Kevin Walter @ Ind
Jonathan Baldwin vs Oak
James Jones vs Chi
Brian Hartline @ NE
Dez Briscoe @ Car
Jacoby Jones @ Ind
Preston Parker @ Car
Damian Williams vs Jac
Reggie Wayne vs Hou
Brandon Lloyd @ Pit
Early Doucet @ Cin
Greg Little @ Bal
Andre Roberts @ Cin
Ben Obomanu vs SF
Vincent Jackson @ Det
Steve Johnson vs Den
Wes Welker vs Mia
Laurent Robinson vs Phi
Deion Branch vs Mia
Doug Baldwin vs SF
Louis Murphy @ KC
Devin Hester @ GB
Pierre Garcon vs Hou
Austin Collie vs Hou
Devin Aromashodu @ Was
Rich Camarillo @ Was
Jarett Dillard @ Ten
Lavelle Hawkins vs Jac
Brandon Gibson @ Pit
Hines Ward vs StL
Jerricho Cotchery vs StL
Eddie Royal @ Buf
Vincent Brown @ Det
Riley Cooper @ Dal
Randall Cobb vs Chi
Robert Meachem vs Atl
Devery Henderson vs Atl
Mike Thomas @ Ten
Arrelious Benn @ Car
Josh Cribbs @ Bal
Mohamed Massaquoi @ Bal
Julian Edelman vs Mia
Braylon Edwards @ Sea
Ted Ginn Jr @ Sea
Harry Douglas @ NO
Lance Moore vs Atl
Mario Manningham @ NYJ
Andre Caldwell vs Ari

Tight Ends

Jimmy Graham vs Atl
Dustin Keller vs NYG
Rob Gronkowski vs Mia
Tony Gonzalez @ NO
Aaron Hernandez vs Mia
Antonio Gates @ Det
Jermichael Finley vs Chi
Brent Celek @ Dal
Heath Miller vs StL
Kellen Winslow @ Car
Jermaine Gresham vs Ari
Brandon Pettigrew vs SD
Jason Witten vs Phi
Visanthe Shiancoe @ Was
Vernon Davis @ Sea
Zach Miller vs SF
Ed Dickson vs Cle
Dennis Pitta vs Cle
Greg Olsen vs TB
Kevin Boss @ KC
Scott Chandler vs Den
Joel Dreessen @ Ind
Logan Paulsen vs Min
Jared Cook vs Jac
Todd Heap @ Cin
Jacob Tamme vs Hou
Lance Kendricks @ Pit
Owen Daniels @ Ind
Marcedes Lewis @ Ten
Jeremy Shockey vs TB
Daniel Fells @ Buf
Leonard Pope vs Oak
Kellen Davis @ GB
Kyle Rudolph @ Was
Rob Housler @ Cin
Jeff King @ Cin
Evan Moore @ Bal
Dallas Clark vs Hou

Defenses

Baltimore Ravens vs Cle
Pittsburgh Steelers vs StL
Houston Texans @ Ind
Arizona Cardinals @ Cin
Cincinnati Bengals vs Ari
San Francisco 49ers @ Sea
Washington Redskins vs Min
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Ten
Tennessee Titans vs Jac
Seattle Seahawks vs SF
Minnesota Vikings @ Was
Carolina Panthers vs TB
Oakland Raiders @ KC
San Diego Chargers @ Det
Philadelphia Eagles @ Dal
Green Bay Packers vs Chi
Indianapolis Colts vs Hou
New York Jets vs NYG
Buffalo Bills vs Den
New England Patriots vs Mia
Detroit Lions vs SD
Dallas Cowboys vs Phi
Chicago Bears @ GB
New York Giants @ NYJ
Denver Broncos @ Buf
Kansas City Chiefs vs Oak
Miami Dolphins @ NE
New Orleans Saints vs Atl
St. Louis Rams @ Pit
Atlanta Falcons @ NO
Cleveland Browns @ Bal
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Car

Kickers

Olindo Mare vs TB
Shayne Graham vs Cle
John Kasay vs Atl
Nick Folk vs NYG
Dave Rayner vs Den
Sebastian Janikowski @ KC
Stephen Gostkowski vs Mia
Matt Bryant @ NO
Shaun Suisham vs StL
Matt Prater @ Buf
Dan Carpenter @ NE
Nick Novak @ Det
Alex Henery @ Dal
Mason Crosby vs Chi
Neil Rackers @ Ind
Lawrence Tynes @ NYJ
Graham Gano vs Min
Connor Barth @ Car
Mike Nugent vs Ari
Ryan Succop vs Oak
Jason Hanson vs SD
Dan Bailey vs Phi
Robbie Gould @ GB
Ryan Longwell @ Was
Josh Scobee @ Ten
David Akers @ Sea
Rob Bironas vs Jac
Jay Feely @ Cin
Steve Hauschka vs SF
Adam Vinatieri vs Hou
Josh Brown @ Pit
Phil Dawson @ Bal
Billy Cundiff vs Cle

Good luck this weekend!

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Fantasy Football Sherpa’s Week 15 Player Rankings by Position (Sun 12/18/11)

Sunday, December 18th, 2011

Quarterbacks

1. Drew Brees @ Min

2. Tom Brady @ Den

3. Tony Romo @ TB

4. Aaron Rodgers @ KC

5. Matthew Stafford @ Oak

6. Eli Manning vs Was

7. Rex Grossman @ NYG

8. Michael Vick vs NYJ

9. Jake Locker @ Ind

10. Philip Rivers vs Bal

11. Tim Tebow vs NE

12. Ryan Fitzpatrick vs Mia

13. Christian Ponder vs NO

14. Dan Orlovsky vs Ten

15. Josh Freeman vs Dal

16. Seneca Wallace @ Ari

17. Matt Hasselbeck @ Ind

18. Matt Ryan vs Jac

19. Andy Dalton @ StL

20. Carson Palmer vs Det

21. Mark Sanchez @ Phi

22. Tarvaris Jackson @ Chi

23. Kyle Orton vs GB

24. J.P. Losman @ Buf

25. Charlie Batch @ SF

26. Tyler Palko vs GB

27. Caleb Hanie vs Sea

28. Kellen Clemens vs Cin

29. Ben Roethlisberger @ SF

30. Matt Moore @ Buf

31. John Skelton vs Cle

32. Joe Flacco @ SD

33. T.J. Yates vs Car

34. Cam Newton @ Hou

35. Blaine Gabbert @ Atl

36. Alex Smith vs Pit

37. Joe Webb vs NO

38. Kevin Kolb vs Cle

39. Sam Bradford vs Cin

Running Backs

1. Chris Johnson @ Ind

2. Cedric Benson @ StL

3. Felix Jones @ TB

4. LeSean McCoy vs NYJ

5. Roy Helu @ NYG

6. Darren Sproles @ Min

7. Arian Foster vs Car

8. Ray Rice @ SD

9. Marshawn Lynch @ Chi

10. Reggie Bush @ Buf

11. Michael Bush vs Det

12. Marion Barber vs Sea

13. Michael Turner vs Jac

14. Beanie Wells vs Cle

15. Shonn Greene @ Phi

16. Willis McGahee vs NE

17. Adrian Peterson vs NO

18. Maurice Jones-Drew @ Atl

19. Pierre Thomas @ Min

20. Brandon Jacobs vs Was

21. Ryan Grant @ KC

22. BenJarvus Green-Ellis @ Den

23. Maurice Morris @ Oak

24. Ahmad Bradshaw vs Was

25. Keiland Williams @ Oak

26. Ben Tate vs Car

27. Dexter McCluster vs GB

28. DeAngelo Williams @ Hou

29. Peyton Hillis @ Ari

30. Donald Brown vs Ten

31. Joseph Addai vs Ten

32. Jonathan Stewart @ Hou

33. Delone Carter vs Ten

34. James Starks @ KC

35. Chris Ivory @ Min

36. Stevan Ridley @ Den

37. Sammy Morris @ TB

38. Bernard Scott @ StL

39. D.J. Ware vs Was

40. Da’Rel Scott vs Was

41. Ronnie Brown vs NYJ

42. Jason Snelling vs Jac

43. Jacquizz Rodgers vs Jac

44. Daniel Thomas @ Buf

45. LaRod Stephens-Howling vs Cle

46. Lance Ball vs NE

47. LaDainian Tomlinson @ Phi

48. Joe McKnight @ Phi

49. Ricky Williams @ SD

50. Rashard Mendenhall @ SF

51. Isaac Redman @ SF

52. Jackie Battle vs GB

53. Thomas Jones vs GB

54. Khalil Bell vs Sea

55. C.J. Spiller vs Mia

56. Tashard Choice vs Mia

57. Johnny White vs Mia

58. Toby Gerhart vs NO

59. Ryan Mathews vs Bal

60. Mike Tolbert vs Bal

61. LeGarrette Blount vs Dal

62. Chris Ogbonnaya @ Ari

63. Frank Gore vs Pit

64. Kendall Hunter vs Pit

65. Steven Jackson vs Cin

66. Danny Woodhead @ Den

67. Brandon Saine @ KC

68. Kevin Smith @ Oak

69. Taiwan Jones vs Det

70. Montario Hardesty @ Ari

Wide Receivers

1. Marques Colston @ Min

2. Hakeem Nicks vs Was

3. Miles Austin @ TB

4. Calvin Johnson @ Oak

5. Santana Moss @ NYG

6. Dez Bryant @ TB

7. Jordy Nelson @ KC

8. Victor Cruz vs Was

9. A.J. Green @ StL

10. Jabar Gaffney @ NYG

11. Damian Williams @ Ind

12. Nate Burleson @ Oak

13. Roddy White vs Jac

14. Larry Fitzgerald vs Cle

15. Brandon Marshall @ Buf

16. Percy Harvin vs NO

17. Demaryius Thomas vs NE

18. Anquan Boldin @ SD

19. Santonio Holmes @ Phi

20. Darrius Heyward-Bey vs Det

21. Mike Wallace @ SF

22. Doug Baldwin @ Chi

23. Reggie Wayne vs Ten

24. Steve Johnson vs Mia

25. Dwayne Bowe vs GB

26. Chaz Schilens vs Det

27. Vincent Jackson vs Bal

28. Steve Smith @ Hou

29. Mike Williams vs Dal

30. Greg Little @ Ari

31. Brandon Lloyd vs Cin

32. Nate Washington @ Ind

33. Titus Young @ Oak

34. Jerome Simpson @ StL

35. Lance Moore @ Min

36. Donald Driver @ KC

37. Jason Avant vs NYJ

38. Lavelle Hawkins @ Ind

39. Riley Cooper vs NYJ

40. James Jones @ KC

41. Davone Bess @ Buf

42. Antonio Brown @ SF

43. Eric Decker vs NE

44. Julio Jones vs Jac

45. Torrey Smith @ SD

46. Jacoby Jones vs Car

47. Plaxico Burress @ Phi

48. Louis Murphy vs Det

49. Pierre Garcon vs Ten

50. Steve Breaston vs GB

51. Austin Collie vs Ten

52. David Nelson vs Mia

53. Early Doucet vs Cle

54. Johnny Knox vs Sea

55. Malcom Floyd vs Bal

56. Golden Tate @ Chi

57. Andre Roberts vs Cle

58. Devin Aromashodu vs NO

59. Jeremy Kerley @ Phi

60. Earl Bennett vs Sea

61. Kevin Walter vs Car

62. Harry Douglas vs Jac

63. Naaman Roosevelt vs Mia

64. Roy Williams vs Sea

65. Greg Camarillo vs NO

66. Michael Crabtree vs Pit

67. Jason Hill @ Atl

68. Dez Briscoe vs Dal

69. Mohamed Massaquoi @ Ari

70. Wes Welker @ Den

71. Laurent Robinson @ TB

72. Jeremy Maclin vs NYJ

73. Devin Hester vs Sea

74. Josh Cribbs @ Ari

75. Robert Meachem @ Min

76. Devery Henderson @ Min

77. Chad Ochocinco @ Den

78. Randall Cobb @ KC

79. Anthony Armstrong @ NYG

80. Terrence Austin @ NYG

81. Donte’ Stallworth @ NYG

82. Andre Caldwell @ StL

83. Mario Manningham vs Was

84. DeSean Jackson vs NYJ

85. Mike Williams @ Chi

86. Ben Obomanu @ Chi

87. Brian Hartline @ Buf

88. T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs Det

89. Patrick Turner @ Phi

90. Lee Evans @ SD

91. Hines Ward @ SF

92. Jerricho Cotchery @ SF

93. Eddie Royal vs NE

94. Jonathan Baldwin vs GB

95. Legedu Naanee @ Hou

96. Brandon LaFell @ Hou

97. Chastin West @ Atl

98. Jarett Dillard @ Atl

99. Kassim Osgood @ Atl

100. Brandon Gibson vs Cin

101. Austin Pettis vs Cin

102. Julian Edelman @ Den

103. Denarius Moore vs Det

104. Braylon Edwards vs Pit

Tight Ends

1. Rob Gronkowski @ Den

2. Jimmy Graham @ Min

3. Jermichael Finley @ KC

4. Jason Witten @ TB

5. Jake Ballard vs Was

6. Brandon Pettigrew @ Oak

7. Jermaine Gresham @ StL

8. Jared Cook @ Ind

9. Tony Gonzalez vs Jac

10. Owen Daniels vs Car

11. Dustin Keller @ Phi

12. Antonio Gates vs Bal

13. Visanthe Shiancoe vs NO

14. Kellen Winslow vs Dal

15. Vernon Davis vs Pit

16. Jacob Tamme vs Ten

17. Heath Miller @ SF

18. Zach Miller @ Chi

19. Aaron Hernandez @ Den

20. Brent Celek vs NYJ

21. Greg Olsen @ Hou

22. Lance Kendricks vs Cin

23. Ed Dickson @ SD

24. Logan Paulsen @ NYG

25. Marcedes Lewis @ Atl

26. Kevin Boss vs Det

27. Evan Moore @ Ari

28. Dennis Pitta @ SD

29. Anthony Fasano @ Buf

30. Joel Dreessen vs Car

31. Jeff King vs Cle

32. Todd Heap vs Cle

33. Daniel Fells vs NE

34. Rob Housler vs Cle

35. Leonard Pope vs GB

36. Kellen Davis vs Sea

37. Kyle Rudolph vs NO

38. Jeremy Shockey @ Hou

39. Dallas Clark vs Ten

Defenses

1. Cincinnati Bengals @ StL

2. Atlanta Falcons vs Jac

3. Dallas Cowboys @ TB

4. Arizona Cardinals vs Cle

5. Pittsburgh Steelers @ SF

6. Houston Texans vs Car

7. Tennessee Titans @ Ind

8. Green Bay Packers @ KC

9. Seattle Seahawks @ Chi

10. Miami Dolphins @ Buf

11. New Orleans Saints @ Min

12. Baltimore Ravens @ SD

13. Jacksonville Jaguars @ Atl

14. New England Patriots @ Den

15. Carolina Panthers @ Hou

16. Chicago Bears vs Sea

17. Buffalo Bills vs Mia

18. Detroit Lions @ Oak

19. Cleveland Browns @ Ari

20. San Diego Chargers vs Bal

21. San Francisco 49ers vs Pit

22. Indianapolis Colts vs Ten

23. St. Louis Rams vs Cin

24. Washington Redskins @ NYG

25. Philadelphia Eagles vs NYJ

26. New York Jets @ Phi

27. New York Giants vs Was

28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dal

29. Oakland Raiders vs Det

30. Kansas City Chiefs vs GB

31. Denver Broncos vs NE

32. Minnesota Vikings vs NO

Kickers

1. John Kasay @ Min

2. Stephen Gostkowski @ Den

3. Dan Bailey @ TB

4. Mason Crosby @ KC

5. Jason Hanson @ Oak

6. Graham Gano @ NYG

7. Rob Bironas @ Ind

8. Mike Nugent @ StL

9. Lawrence Tynes vs Was

10. Alex Henery vs NYJ

11. Matt Bryant vs Jac

12. Neil Rackers vs Car

13. Steve Hauschka @ Chi

14. Dan Carpenter @ Buf

15. Sebastian Janikowski vs Det

16. Jay Feely vs Cle

17. Nick Folk @ Phi

18. Shaun Suisham @ SF

19. Ryan Longwell vs NO

20. Billy Cundiff @ SD

21. Matt Prater vs NE

22. Adam Vinatieri vs Ten

23. Ryan Succop vs GB

24. Robbie Gould vs Sea

25. Nick Novak vs Bal

26. David Rayner vs Mia

27. Adi Kunalic @ Hou

28. Connor Barth vs Dal

29. Phil Dawson @ Ari

30. David Akers vs Pit

31. Josh Brown vs Cin

32. Josh Scobee @ Atl

33. Olindo Mare @ Hou

Good luck this weekend!

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Week 15 Player Recommendations (Thu 12/15/11)

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Jacksonville at Atlanta (Thursday night) – MJD will find it tough to run against the Falcon defense, but Blaine Gabbert should have plenty of opportunities to complete passes to wide-open receivers, if any of them are healthy enough to actually make it out on the field. Atlanta is dealing with a number of injuries of its own to key players, but they’ll still have enough firepower to stay in the playoff hunt. Atlanta 24, Jacksonville 17.

Jacksonville
- Start: N/A
- Neutral: RB Maurice Jones-Drew, WR Jason Hill, TE Marcedes Lewis, DEF
- Sit: QB Blaine Gabbert, WRs Mike Thomas (Out-concussion), Chastin West, Jarett Dillard, & Kassim Osgood, K Josh Scobee (Questionable-groin)
Atlanta
- Start: RB Michael Turner (Probable-groin), WR Roddy White, TE Tony Gonzalez, DEF
- Neutral: QB Matt Ryan, WRs Julio Jones (Probable-back) & Harry Douglas (Probable-groin), K Matt Bryant
- Sit: RBs Jason Snelling & Jacquizz Rodgers

Dallas at Tampa Bay (Saturday night) – No DeMarco Murray? No problem, Dallas will still win easily. Against most teams fill-in running back Felix Jones would be a risky start this week, but against Tampa Bay he could well be a top-5 running back. Even if the Cowboys get out to a big lead early, don’t expect much fantasy production from the recently-signed Sammy Morris. Be wary of starting LeGarrette Blount this week - he doesn’t play much in passing situations, which should describe the Bucs’ predicament early and often. Dallas 30, Tampa Bay 17.

Dallas
- Start: QB Tony Romo, RB Felix Jones, WRs Miles Austin & Dez Bryant, TE Jason Witten, DEF, K Dan Bailey
- Neutral: WR Laurent Robinson (Questionable-shoulder)
- Sit: RB Sammy Morris
Tampa Bay
- Start: QB Josh Freeman (Probable-shoulder), WR Mike Williams, TE Kellen Winslow
- Neutral: WR Dez Briscoe
- Sit: RB LeGarrette Blount, WR Arrelious Benn (Out-concussion), DEF, K Connor Barth

Carolina at Houston (Sunday early) – It’s an odd coincidence that in a season where their team slogan could easily be “Next man up” the Texans have qualified for the playoffs for the first time. Don’t count on T.J. Yates throwing for 300 yards again this week; expect Houston to rely heavily on Arian Foster with Andre Johnson out once again. Cam Newton should be a shoo-in for Rookie of the Year, but you still shouldn’t start him this week against Houston’s #1-ranked defense. Houston 24, Carolina 20.

Carolina
- Start: WR Steve Smith
- Neutral: RBs DeAngelo Williams & Jonathan Stewart, TE Greg Olsen (Probable-back), DEF
- Sit: QB Cam Newton, WRs Legedu Naanee & Brandon LaFell, TE Jeremy Shockey, K Olindo Mare or K Adi Kunalic (whoever starts)
Houston
- Start: RB Arian Foster, TE Owen Daniels, DEF
- Neutral: RB Ben Tate, WRs Jacoby Jones & Kevin Walter (Probable-knee), TE Joel Dreessen (Questionable-knee), K Neil Rackers
- Sit: QB T.J. Yates (Probable-elbow), WR Andre Johnson (Out-hamstring)

Tennessee at Indianapolis – No matter whether it’s Matt Hasselbeck or Jake Locker starting at quarterback for Tennessee, they should be able to post huge offensive totals against the Colts’ defense. However, the Colts’ offense under Dan Orlovsky has improved just enough to make this an interesting game for the curious. Chris Johnson has looked like a new man the last few weeks; expect that to continue for at least another week. Tennessee 27, Indianapolis 21.

Tennessee
- Start: QB Matt Hasselbeck (Questionable-calf) or QB Jake Locker (Probable-chest) (whoever starts), RB Chris Johnson, WR Damian Williams, TE Jared Cook, DEF
- Neutral: WRs Nate Washington & Lavelle Hawkins, K Rob Bironas
- Sit: RB Javon Ringer (Out-hand)
Indianapolis
- Start: QB Dan Orlovsky, WR Reggie Wayne, TE Jacob Tamme
- Neutral: RBs Joseph Addai, Donald Brown & Delone Carter; WRs Pierre Garcon & Austin Collie, DEF
- Sit: TE Dallas Clark (Questionable-neck), K Adam Vinatieri

Green Bay at Kansas City – The Chiefs will be the latest team to attempt to knock the Packers from their unbeaten perch, but even if Kyle Orton is able to make his debut as the Chiefs’ starting quarterback, that’s unlikely to happen. Jonathan Baldwin has been a disappointment for the Chiefs - he’s not even the best rookie wide receiver named Baldwin. The Green Bay offensive machine will continue to merrily roll along, but they still need to improve their defense if they’re going to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Green Bay 30, Kansas City 21.

Green Bay
- Start: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Jordy Nelson, TE Jermichael Finley, DEF, K Mason Crosby
- Neutral: RBs James Starks (Questionable-knee) & Ryan Grant, WRs Donald Driver & James Jones
- Sit: RB Brandon Saine (Questionable-concussion), WRs Greg Jennings (Out-knee) & Randall Cobb
Kansas City
- Start: WR Dwayne Bowe
- Neutral: QB Tyler Palko or QB Kyle Orton (Probable-finger) (whoever starts), RB Dexter McCluster, WR Steve Breaston
- Sit: RBs Jackie Battle & Thomas Jones, WR Jonathan Baldwin, TE Leonard Pope, DEF, K Ryan Succop

Seattle at Chicago - Chicago had a game to forget last week in Denver, although Brian Urlacher’s post-game line about Tim Tebow (”He’s a good running back”) was one of the best lines of the year. Marshawn Lynch has been the top running back in football the last half dozen games, and he’ll continue operating in Beast Mode this weekend. Caleb Hanie is showing that he’s not the long-term answer for the Bears as a back-up, much less as a starter. Matt Forte and Jay Cutler will both watch the game from the sidelines. Seattle 24, Chicago 21.

Seattle
- Start: RB Marshawn Lynch, WR Doug Baldwin (Probable-ankle), TE Zach Miller, DEF
- Neutral: QB Tarvaris Jackson (Probable-pectoral), WR Golden Tate, K Steve Hauschka
- Sit: WRs Mike Williams & Ben Obomanu
Chicago
- Start: RB Marion Barber
- Neutral: QB Caleb Hanie, WRs Devin Hester (Questionable-ankle), Johnny Knox, Roy Williams, & Earl Bennett; DEF
- Sit: QB Jay Cutler (Out-thumb), RBs Matt Forte (Out-knee) & Khalil Bell, TE Kellen Davis, K Robbie Gould

Miami at Buffalo – Miami fired its head coach this week; Buffalo didn’t. Still, the two teams have one important trait in common - they’re both heading in the wrong direction. Unfortunately, neither will get a shot at Andrew Luck next Spring, but both are likely to have one of the top ten picks in the draft. Reggie Bush has been one of the few bright spots for the Dolphins this season, and this week should be no exception. Ryan Fitzpatrick will give the Bills’ faithful even more reason to question why the team decided to sign him to a long-term contract during the middle of this season. Miami 24, Buffalo 21.

Miami
- Start: RB Reggie Bush, WR Brandon Marshall, DEF
- Neutral: QB Matt Moore (Questionable-concussion) or QB J.P. Losman (whoever starts), WR Davone Bess, TE Anthony Fasano (Questionable-ribs), K Dan Carpenter
- Sit: RB Daniel Thomas, WR Brian Hartline
Buffalo
- Start: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, WR Steve Johnson
- Neutral: WRs David Nelson & Naaman Roosevelt, DEF
- Sit: RBs C.J. Spiller, Tashard Choice, & Johnny White; TE Scott Chandler (Out-ankle), K David Rayner (Probable-groin)

New Orleans at Minnesota – If any team in the NFC looks capable of beating Green Bay at its own game, it’s the Saints. Mark Ingram will miss another game, but New Orleans has more than enough depth to cover for him. Adrian Peterson is likely to play, but if the Saints get out to a big, early lead, as expected, then Christain Ponder will spend a lot of time throwing the football, in all likelihood to someone other than Peterson. New Orleans 41, Minnesota 21.

New Orleans
- Start: QB Drew Brees, RB Darren Sproles, WR Marques Colston, TE Jimmy Graham (Probable-back), DEF, K John Kasay
- Neutral: RB Pierre Thomas, WR Lance Moore
- Sit: RBs Mark Ingram (Out-toe) & Chris Ivory, WRs Robert Meachem & Devery Henderson
Minnesota
- Start: QB Christian Ponder (Probable-hip), RB Adrian Peterson (Probable-ankle), WR Percy Harvin, TE Visanthe Shiancoe
- Neutral: WR Greg Camarillo (Probable-concussion) & Devin Aromashodu, K Ryan Longwell
- Sit: QB Joe Webb, RB Toby Gerhart, TE Kyle Rudolph, DEF

Cincinnati at St. Louis – The fact that Kellen Clemens (yes, him) will likely start this game for St. Louis tells you everything you need to know about what kind of season 2011 has been for them. On the other side of the field rookie quarterback Andy Dalton and rookie wide receiver A.J. Green are showing signs of becoming a very good tandem. Cincinnati 27, St. Louis 14.

Cincinnati
- Start: RB Cedric Benson (Probable-back), WR A.J. Green, TE Jermaine Gresham, DEF
- Neutral: QB Andy Dalton, WR Jerome Simpson, K Mike Nugent
- Sit: RB Bernard Scott, WR Andre Caldwell
St. Louis
- Start: WR Brandon Lloyd
- Neutral: QB Kellen Clemens, TE Lance Kendricks, DEF
- Sit: QBs A.J. Feeley (Out-thumb) & Sam Bradford (Doubtful-ankle), RB Steven Jackson, WRs Brandon Gibson & Austin Pettis, K Josh Brown

Washington at New York Giants – Both teams are relatively healthy, but even so, stay away from Giants’ running back Ahmad Bradshaw this weekend. Eli Manning and Rex Grossman should both have a field day against the opposing secondary; the one big difference between the two is that Grossman may still be available on your league’s waiver wire. Washington 28, New York 27.

Washington
- Start: QB Rex Grossman, RB Roy Helu, WRs Santana Moss & Jabar Gaffney
- Neutral: TE Logan Paulsen, DEF, K Graham Gano
- Sit: WRs Donte’ Stallworth (Probable-ankle), Anthony Armstrong, & Terrence Austin
New York
- Start: QB Eli Manning, WRs Hakeem Nicks & Victor Cruz, TE Jake Ballard
- Neutral: RBs Ahmad Bradshaw (Probable-foot) & Brandon Jacobs, DEF, K Lawrence Tynes
- Sit: RBs D.J. Ware & Da’Rel Scott, WR Mario Manningham

Detroit at Oakland (Sunday late) – Both these teams can be high-scoring and fun to watch, but Detroit is a lot healthier right now than Oakland, and the game’s final score will probably reflect that. Matthew Stafford has remained healthy, so Detroit hasn’t missed injured running back Kevin Smith too much. Meanwhile, Oakland has been without Darren McFadden most of the season and has had a quarterback change and a rotating cast of characters at wide receiver. Somehow, they’re still 7-6, just one game behind the Denver ~~Tebows~~ Broncos. Detroit 30, Oakland 24.

Detroit
- Start: QB Matthew Stafford, WRs Calvin Johnson & Nate Burleson, TE Brandon Pettigrew, K Jason Hanson
- Neutral: RBs Maurice Morris & Keiland Williams, WR Titus Young, DEF
- Sit: RB Kevin Smith (Questionable-ankle)
Oakland
- Start: RB Michael Bush, WRs Darrius Heyward-Bey (Probable-heel) & Chaz Schilens (Probable-foot)
- Neutral: QB Carson Palmer, WR Louis Murphy (Probable-hip), TE Kevin Boss, K Sebastian Janikowski
- Sit: RBs Darren McFadden (Out-foot) & Taiwan Jones (Questionable-hamstring), WR Denarius Moore (Questionable-foot), Jacoby Ford (Out-foot) & T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Cleveland at Arizona – Unless you’re a fan of either team (not likely) or have players from either team on your fantasy roster (only slightly more likely), you probably won’t watch this game. You won’t miss much: fill-in quarterback John Skelton will do just enough to beat fill-in quarterback Seneca Wallace. Arizona 24, Cleveland 17.

Cleveland
- Start: QB Seneca Wallace, WR Greg Little
- Neutral: RB Peyton Hillis, WRs Josh Cribbs (Questionable-groin) & Mohamed Massaquoi, TE Evan Moore, DEF
- Sit: QB Colt McCoy (Out-concussion), RBs Montario Hardesty (Questionable-calf) & Chris Ogbannaya, TE Ben Watson (Out-on IR with concussion), K Phil Dawson
Arizona
- Start: RB Beanie Wells (Probable-knee), WR Larry Fitzgerald, DEF
- Neutral: WRs Early Doucet & Andre Roberts, K Jay Feely
- Sit: QB John Skelton or QB Kevin Kolb (Questionable-concussion) (whoever starts), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling, TEs Jeff King, Todd Heap, & Rob Housler (Probable-shoulder)

New England at Denver – Much has been made of the contrasting quarterbacking styles in the Tom Brady vs. Tim Tebow match-up, but the match-up that will actually determine the game is Brady vs. the Bronco defense. If the Broncos hold Brady and his injured receiver corps in check, they’ll have a shot to win this game. If not (and I don’t think they will), then I believe that Tim Tebow’s fourth-quarter “luck” finally runs out. New England 31, Denver 24.

New England
- Start: QB Tom Brady, TE Rob Gronkowski, K Stephen Gostkowski
- Neutral: RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, WR Wes Welker (Questionable-knee), TE Aaron Hernandez, DEF
- Sit: RBs Danny Woodhead (Questionable-abdomen), Shane Vereen (Out-hamstring) & Stevan Ridley; WRs Deion Branch (Out-groin), Julian Edelman (Questionable-back) & Chad Ochocinco
Denver
- Start: QB Tim Tebow, RB Willis McGahee, WRs Demaryius Thomas & Eric Decker
- Neutral: K Matt Prater
- Sit: RB Lance Ball, WR Eddie Royal (Probable-concussion), TE Daniel Fells, DEF

New York Jets at Philadelphia – Both teams wear green. Both were once coached by Rich Kotite. Both have head coaches who will never be accused of having moves like Jagger. And both were heavily hyped as Super Bowl contenders coming into the season but may not even make the playoffs. At least the Jets still have a fairly good shot to do so. Don’t buy Mark Sanchez’ 4-touchdown performance last week (2 rushing, 2 passing) as a sign of things to come - he’s one of the most maddeningly inconsistent fantasy quarterbacks around. The Eagles should continue their good game-bad game pattern with a winning effort here. Philadelphia 27, New York 24.

New York
- Start: RB Shonn Greene (Probable-rib), WR Santonio Holmes, TE Dustin Keller
- Neutral: QB Mark Sanchez, WRs Plaxico Burress & Jeremy Kerley, DEF, K Nick Folk
- Sit: RBs LaDainian Tomlinson & Joe McKnight (Probable-elbow), WR Patrick Turner
Philadelphia
- Start: QB Michael Vick (Probable-ribs), RB LeSean McCoy
- Neutral: WRs Jeremy Maclin (Questionable-hamstring), Jason Avant, & Riley Cooper (Probable-groin), TE Brent Celek, DEF, K Alex Henery
- Sit: RB Ronnie Brown (Probable-hamstring), WR DeSean Jackson

Baltimore at San Diego (Sunday night) – With two consecutive wins the 6-7 Chargers are staging their annual late-season run at the playoffs. Keep in mind, however, that the two teams they beat (Jacksonville and Buffalo) have a combined total of nine victories on the season. Also keep in mind that they’re playing a Ravens’ defense that may be getting their emotional leader, Ray Lewis, back this week. Philip Rivers and company could be in for a long afternoon, but the Chargers’ defense will keep the game close. Baltimore 24, San Diego 21.

Baltimore
- Start: RB Ray Rice, WR Anquan Boldin, DEF
- Neutral: WR Torrey Smith, TEs Ed Dickson & Dennis Pitta, K Billy Cundiff (Questionable-calf)
- Sit: QB Joe Flacco, RB Ricky Williams, WR Lee Evans
San Diego
- Start: QB Philip Rivers, WR Vincent Jackson, TE Antonio Gates
- Neutral: WR Malcom Floyd, DEF
- Sit: RBs Ryan Mathews & Mike Tolbert, K Nick Novak

Pittsburgh at San Francisco (Monday night) – Both of these teams are playoff-bound, but both still have something to play for. San Francisco can still grab the second-seed in the NFC (and the first-round playoff bye that comes with it), while the Steelers are still in a four-way fight with Baltimore, New England, and Houston for homefield advantage in the AFC playoffs. With his team essentially down a game to the Ravens in the AFC North standings, you can almost guarantee that Ben Roethlisberger will at least try to play. Pittsburgh 24, San Francisco 17.

Pittsburgh
- Start: WR Mike Wallace, TE Heath Miller, DEF
- Neutral: QB Ben Roethlisberger (Questionable-ankle) or QB Charlie Batch (whoever starts), WR Antonio Brown, K Shaun Suisham
- Sit: RBs Rashard Mendenhall & Ike Redman, WRs Hines Ward, Emmanuel Sanders (Out-foot), & Jerricho Cotchery
San Francisco
- Start: TE Vernon Davis
- Neutral: WR Michael Crabtree, DEF
- Sit: QB Alex Smith, RBs Frank Gore & Kendall Hunter, WR Braylon Edwards (Questionable-knee), K David Akers

Good luck this weekend!

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Fantasy Football Sherpa’s Week 14 Player Rankings by Position (Sun 12/11/11)

Sunday, December 11th, 2011

Quarterbacks

1. Aaron Rodgers vs Oak

2. Drew Brees @ Ten

3. Tony Romo vs NYG

4. Matthew Stafford vs Min

5. Philip Rivers vs Buf

6. Joe Flacco vs Ind

7. Tom Brady @ Was

8. Matt Ryan @ Car

9. Cam Newton vs Atl

10. Tim Tebow vs Chi

11. Carson Palmer @ GB

12. Eli Manning @ Dal

13. Rex Grossman vs NE

14. Michael Vick @ Mia

15. Matt Hasselbeck vs NO

16. Kevin Kolb vs SF

17. Mark Sanchez vs KC

18. Blaine Gabbert vs TB

19. Alex Smith @ Ari

20. Matt Moore vs Phi

21. Caleb Hanie @ Den

22. Andy Dalton vs Hou

23. Ben Roethlisberger vs Cle

24. Tarvaris Jackson vs StL

25. Christian Ponder @ Det

26. Sam Bradford @ Sea

27. Vince Young @ Mia

28. T.J. Yates @ Cin

29. Ryan Fitzpatrick @ SD

30. Tyler Palko @ NYJ

31. Josh Johnson @ Jac

32. Dan Orlovsky @ Bal

33. Colt McCoy @ Pit

34. Josh Freeman @ Jac

Running Backs

1. DeMarco Murray vs NYG

2. Ray Rice vs Ind

3. Rashard Mendenhall vs Cle

4. Michael Turner @ Car

5. Roy Helu vs NE

6. LeSean McCoy @ Mia

7. Maurice Jones-Drew vs TB

8. Frank Gore @ Ari

9. Michael Bush @ GB

10. Shonn Greene vs KC

11. Chris Johnson vs NO

12. Reggie Bush vs Phi

13. Arian Foster @ Cin

14. Toby Gerhart @ Det

15. C.J. Spiller @ SD

16. Dexter McCluster @ NYJ

17. Marion Barber @ Den

18. Marshawn Lynch vs StL

19. LeGarrette Blount @ Jac

20. Pierre Thomas @ Ten

21. Darren Sproles @ Ten

22. Maurice Morris vs Min

23. Ryan Mathews vs Buf

24. Mike Tolbert vs Buf

25. Ricky Williams vs Ind

26. BenJarvus Green-Ellis @ Was

27. Isaac Redman vs Cle

28. Ahmad Bradshaw @ Dal

29. Brandon Jacobs @ Dal

30. Thomas Jones @ NYJ

31. Cedric Benson vs Hou

32. Donald Brown @ Bal

33. Willis McGahee vs Chi

34. Ryan Grant vs Oak

35. Brandon Saine vs Oak

36. Felix Jones vs NYG

37. Keiland Williams vs Min

38. Stevan Ridley @ Was

39. Jason Snelling @ Car

40. Jacquizz Rodgers @ Car

41. Ronnie Brown @ Mia

42. DeAngelo Williams vs Atl

43. Jonathan Stewart vs Atl

44. Lance Ball vs Chi

45. Kendall Hunter @ Ari

46. Marcel Reece @ GB

47. D.J. Ware @ Dal

48. Da’Rel Scott @ Dal

49. LaDainian Tomlinson vs KC

50. Javon Ringer vs NO

51. Daniel Thomas vs Phi

52. Ben Tate @ Cin

53. LaRod Stephens-Howling vs SF

54. Tashard Choice @ SD

55. Johnny White @ SD

56. Beanie Wells vs SF

57. Jackie Battle @ NYJ

58. Bernard Scott vs Hou

59. Steven Jackson @ Sea

60. Delone Carter @ Bal

61. Joseph Addai @ Bal

62. Chris Ogbonnaya @ Pit

63. Montario Hardesty @ Pit

64. Danny Woodhead @ Was

65. Peyton Hillis @ Pit

Wide Receivers

1. Greg Jennings vs Oak

2. Jordy Nelson vs Oak

3. Marques Colston @ Ten

4. Dez Bryant vs NYG

5. Calvin Johnson vs Min

6. Nate Burleson vs Min

7. Vincent Jackson vs Buf

8. Malcom Floyd vs Buf

9. Anquan Boldin vs Ind

10. Mike Wallace vs Cle

11. Deion Branch @ Was

12. Wes Welker @ Was

13. Roddy White @ Car

14. Santana Moss vs NE

15. Jabar Gaffney vs NE

16. Santonio Holmes vs KC

17. DeSean Jackson @ Mia

18. Riley Cooper @ Mia

19. Mike Thomas vs TB

20. Jason Hill vs TB

21. Steve Smith vs Atl

22. Eric Decker vs Chi

23. Demaryius Thomas vs Chi

24. Michael Crabtree @ Ari

25. Darrius Heyward-Bey @ GB

26. Hakeem Nicks @ Dal

27. Victor Cruz @ Dal

28. Chaz Schilens @ GB

29. Damian Williams vs NO

30. Brandon Marshall vs Phi

31. Larry Fitzgerald vs SF

32. Steve Johnson @ SD

33. Percy Harvin @ Det

34. Doug Baldwin vs StL

35. Mike Williams @ Jac

36. A.J. Green vs Hou

37. Brandon Lloyd @ Sea

38. Lance Moore @ Ten

39. Titus Young vs Min

40. Torrey Smith vs Ind

41. Antonio Brown vs Cle

42. Julio Jones @ Car

43. Harry Douglas @ Car

44. Anthony Armstrong vs NE

45. Plaxico Burress vs KC

46. Jason Avant @ Mia

47. Legedu Naanee vs Atl

48. Brandon LaFell vs Atl

49. Jerome Kerley vs KC

50. Jeremy Maclin @ Mia

51. Mario Manningham @ Dal

52. Lavelle Hawkins vs NO

53. Davone Bess vs Phi

54. Jacoby Ford @ Cin

55. Devin Aromashodu @ Det

56. Early Doucet vs SF

57. Andre Roberts vs SF

58. David Nelson @ SD

59. Brad Smith @ SD

60. Dwayne Bowe @ NYJ

61. Steve Breaston @ NYJ

62. Johnny Knox @ Den

63. Devin Hester @ Den

64. Roy Williams @ Den

65. Earl Bennett @ Den

66. Ben Obomanu vs StL

67. Golden Tate vs StL

68. Jerome Simpson vs Hou

69. Brandon Gibson @ Sea

70. Austin Pettis @ Sea

71. Reggie Wayne @ Bal

72. Greg Little @ Pit

73. Josh Cribbs @ Pit

74. Miles Austin vs NYG

75. Laurent Robinson vs NYG

76. Kevin Walter @ Cin

77. Donald Driver vs Oak

78. James Jones vs Oak

79. Devery Henderson @ Ten

80. Robert Meachem @ Ten

81. Vincent Brown vs Buf

82. Lee Evans vs Ind

83. Hines Ward vs Cle

84. Jerricho Cotchery vs Cle

85. Patrick Turner vs KC

86. Louis Murphy @ GB

87. T.J. Houshmandzadeh @ GB

88. Ramses Barden @ Dal

89. Terrence Austin vs NE

90. Brian Hartline vs Phi

91. Greg Camarillo @ Det

92. Naaman Roosevelt @ SD

93. Jonathan Baldwin @ NYJ

94. Mike Williams vs StL

95. Arrelious Benn @ Jac

96. Preston Parker @ Jac

97. Dez Briscoe @ Jac

98. Andre Caldwell vs Hou

99. Andrew Hawkins vs Hou

100. Pierre Garcon @ Bal

101. Austin Collie @ Bal

102. Mohamed Massaquoi @ Pit

103. Eddie Royal vs Chi

104. Braylon Edwards @ Ari

105. Nate Washington vs NO

Tight Ends

1. Jermichael Finley vs Oak

2. Jimmy Graham @ Ten

3. Jason Witten vs NYG

4. Brandon Pettigrew vs Min

5. Antonio Gates vs Buf

6. Rob Gronkowski @ Was

7. Aaron Hernandez @ Was

8. Tony Gonzalez @ Car

9. Heath Miller vs Cle

10. Dustin Keller vs KC

11. Brent Celek @ Mia

12. Vernon Davis @ Ari

13. Marcedes Lewis vs TB

14. Jared Cook vs NO

15. Anthony Fasano vs Phi

16. Owen Daniels @ Cin

17. Visanthe Shiancoe @ Det

18. Zach Miller vs StL

19. Kellen Winslow @ Jac

20. Jermaine Gresham vs Hou

21. Ben Watson @ Pit

22. Ed Dickson vs Ind

23. Dennis Pitta vs Ind

24. Greg Olsen vs Atl

25. Brandon Myers @ GB

26. Kevin Boss @ GB

27. Joel Dreessen @ Cin

28. Lance Kendricks @ Sea

29. Jacob Tamme @ Bal

30. John Phillips vs NYG

31. Logan Paulsen vs NE

32. Jeremy Shockey vs Atl

33. Daniel Fells vs Chi

34. Kyle Rudolph @ Det

35. Jeff King vs SF

36. Rob Housler vs SF

37. Leonard Pope @ NYJ

38. Kellen Davis @ Den

39. Evan Moore @ Pit

40. Todd Heap vs SF

41. Dallas Clark @ Bal

Defenses

1. Baltimore Ravens vs Ind

2. Jacksonville Jaguars vs TB

3. Houston Texans @ Cin

4. Seattle Seahawks vs StL

5. New York Jets vs KC

6. Denver Broncos vs Chi

7. St. Louis Rams @ Sea

8. New Orleans Saints @ Ten

9. Philadelphia Eagles @ Mia

10. Cincinnati Bengals vs Hou

11. Detroit Lions vs Min

12. San Francisco 49ers @ Ari

13. San Diego Chargers vs Buf

14. Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cle

15. New England Patriots @ Was

16. Kansas City Chiefs @ NYJ

17. Miami Dolphins vs Phi

18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Jac

19. Atlanta Falcons @ Car

20. Chicago Bears @ Den

21. Arizona Cardinals vs SF

22. Green Bay Packers vs Oak

23. Dallas Cowboys vs NYG

24. Cleveland Browns @ Pit

25. Washington Redskins vs NE

26. Carolina Panthers vs Atl

27. Indianapolis Colts @ Bal

28. Minnesota Vikings @ Det

29. Buffalo Bills @ SD

30. Tennessee Titans vs NO

31. New York Giants @ Dal

32. Oakland Raiders @ GB

Kickers

1. Mason Crosby vs Oak

2. John Kasay @ Ten

3. Dan Bailey vs NYG

4. Jason Hanson vs Min

5. Nick Novak vs Buf

6. Shaun Suisham vs Cle

7. Stephen Gostkowski @ Was

8. Matt Bryant @ Car

9. Graham Gano vs NE

10. Nick Folk vs KC

11. Alex Henery @ Mia

12. Josh Scobee vs TB

13. Olindo Mare vs Atl

14. Matt Prater vs Chi

15. David Akers @ Ari

16. Sebastian Janikowski @ GB

17. Lawrence Tynes @ Dal

18. Billy Cundiff vs Ind

19. Rob Bironas vs NO

20. Daniel Carpenter vs Phi

21. Neil Rackers @ Cin

22. Ryan Longwell @ Det

23. Jay Feely vs SF

24. Dave Rayner @ SD

25. Ryan Succop @ NYJ

26. Robbie Gould @ Den

27. Steve Hauschka vs StL

28. Connor Barth @ Jac

29. Mike Nugent vs Hou

30. Josh Brown @ Sea

31. Adam Vinatieri @ Bal

32. Phil Dawson @ Pit

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Fantasy Football Sherpa’s Week 13 Player Rankings by Position (Sun 12/4/11)

Sunday, December 4th, 2011

Quarterbacks

1. Tom Brady vs Ind

2. Aaron Rodgers @ NYG

3. Drew Brees vs Det

4. Eli Manning vs GB

5. Tony Romo @ Ari

6. Matthew Stafford @ NO

7. Cam Newton @ TB

8. Vince Young @ Sea

9. Carson Palmer @ Mia

10. Ben Roethlisberger vs Cin

11. Matt Hasselbeck @ Buf

12. Tim Tebow @ Min

13. Philip Rivers @ Jac

14. Kyle Orton @ Chi

15. Ryan Fitzpatrick vs Ten

16. Mark Sanchez @ Wash

17. Andy Dalton @ Pit

18. Matt Moore vs Oak

19. Dan Orlovsky @ NE

20. Christian Ponder vs Den

21. Rex Grossman vs NYJ

22. John Skelton vs Dal

23. Kevin Kolb vs Dal

24. Josh Johnson vs Car

25. Alex Smith vs StL

26. Caleb Hanie vs KC

27. Tyler Palko @ Chi

28. Joe Flacco @ Cle

29. Tarvaris Jackson vs Phi

30. Matt Ryan @ Hou

31. T.J. Yates vs Atl

32. Blaine Gabbert vs SD

33. Colt McCoy vs Bal

34. Sam Bradford @ SF

Running Backs

1. DeMarco Murray @ Ari

2. Frank Gore vs StL

3. BenJarvus Green-Ellis vs Ind

4. Matt Forte vs KC

5. DeAngelo Williams @ TB

6. Mark Ingram vs Det

7. Darren Sproles vs Det

8. Chris Johnson @ Buf

9. Ray Rice @ Cle

10. Michael Bush @ Mia

11. Willis McGahee @ Min

12. LeGarrette Blount vs Car

13. Donald Brown @ NE

14. Reggie Bush vs Oak

15. Maurice Jones-Drew vs SD

16. Roy Helu vs NYJ

17. Maurice Morris @ NO

18. James Starks @ NYG

19. Pierre Thomas vs Det

20. Marion Barber vs KC

21. Jonathan Stewart @ TB

22. Kendall Hunter vs StL

23. Ryan Grant @ NYG

24. Marshawn Lynch vs Phi

25. Beanie Wells vs Dal

26. Rashard Mendenhall vs Cin

27. Mike Tolbert @ Jac

28. C.J. Spiller vs Ten

29. Shonn Greene @ Wash

30. Ryan Mathews @ Jac

31. Toby Gerhart vs Den

32. Dexter McCluster @ Chi

33. Javon Ringer @ Buf

34. Daniel Thomas vs Oak

35. Deji Karim vs SD

36. LeSean McCoy @ Sea

37. Stevan Ridley vs Ind

38. Chris Ivory vs Det

39. Felix Jones @ Ari

40. Ronnie Brown @ Sea

41. Keiland Williams @ NO

42. Brandon Jacobs vs GB

43. D.J. Ware vs GB

44. Da’Rel Scott vs GB

45. Isaac Redman vs Cin

46. Jackie Battle @ Chi

47. Thomas Jones @ Chi

48. Marcel Reece @ Mia

49. Lance Ball @ Min

50. Ricky Williams @ Cle

51. Tashard Choice vs Ten

52. Johnny White vs Ten

53. Joe McKnight @ Wash

54. LaDainian Tomlinson @ Wash

55. LaRod Stephens-Howling vs Dal

56. Delone Carter @ NE

57. Bernard Scott @ Pit

58. Jason Snelling @ Hou

59. Jacquizz Rodgers @ Hou

60. Lex Hilliard vs Oak

61. Cedric Benson @ Pit

62. Ryan Torain vs NYJ

63. Evan Royster vs NYJ

64. Arian Foster vs Atl

65. Ben Tate vs Atl

66. Steven Jackson @ SF

67. Cadillac Williams @ SF

68. Chris Ogbonnaya vs Bal

69. Peyton Hillis vs Bal

70. Danny Woodhead vs Ind

71. Shane Vereen vs Ind

72. Kevin Smith @ NO

73. Ahmad Bradshaw vs GB

74. Joseph Addai @ NE

75. Michael Turner @ Hou

76. Montario Hardesty vs Bal

Wide Receivers

1. Wes Welker vs Ind

2. Jordy Nelson @ NYG

3. Marques Colston vs Det

4. Steve Smith @ TB

5. Dez Bryant @ Ari

6. Calvin Johnson @ NO

7. Deion Branch vs Ind

8. Greg Jennings @ NYG

9. Laurent Robinson @ Ari

10. DeSean Jackson @ Sea

11. Victor Cruz vs GB

12. Riley Cooper @ Sea

13. Hakeem Nicks vs GB

14. Johnny Knox vs KC

15. Nate Burleson @ NO

16. Jason Avant @ Sea

17. Mike Wallace vs Cin

18. Vincent Jackson @ Jac

19. Steve Johnson vs Ten

20. Larry Fitzgerald vs Dal

21. Roddy White @ Hou

22. Brandon Marshall vs Oak

23. Damian Williams @ Buf

24. Santonio Holmes @ Wash

25. Eric Decker @ Min

26. A.J. Green @ Pit

27. Dwayne Bowe @ Chi

28. Reggie Wayne @ NE

29. Doug Baldwin vs Phi

30. Nate Washington @ Buf

31. Mike Williams vs Car

32. Darrius Heyward-Bey @ Mia

33. Brandon Lloyd @ SF

34. Mike Thomas vs SD

35. Michael Crabtree vs StL

36. Lance Moore vs Det

37. Ramses Barden vs GB

38. Legedu Naanee @ TB

39. Roy Williams vs KC

40. Brandon LaFell @ TB

41. Earl Bennett vs KC

42. Titus Young @ NO

43. Harry Douglas @ Hou

44. Pierre Garcon @ NE

45. Louis Murphy @ Mia

46. Antonio Brown vs Cin

47. Greg Camarillo vs Den

48. Austin Collie @ NE

49. Early Doucet vs Dal

50. Plaxico Burress @ Wash

51. Malcom Floyd @ Jac

52. David Nelson vs Ten

53. Steve Breaston @ Chi

54. Chaz Schilens @ Mia

55. Vincent Brown @ Jac

56. Andre Roberts vs Dal

57. Preston Parker vs Car

58. Davone Bess vs Oak

59. Arrelious Benn vs Car

60. Ben Obomanu vs Phi

61. Lavelle Hawkins @ Buf

62. Jabar Gaffney vs NYJ

63. Austin Pettis @ SF

64. Santana Moss vs NYJ

65. Jason Hill vs SD

66. Greg Little vs Bal

67. Josh Cribbs vs Bal

68. Percy Harvin vs Den

69. Braylon Edwards vs StL

70. Chad Ochocinco vs Ind

71. James Jones @ NYG

72. Donald Driver @ NYG

73. Devery Henderson vs Det

74. Robert Meachem vs Det

75. Devin Hester vs KC

76. Jerricho Cotchery vs Cin

77. Hines Ward vs Cin

78. Jonathan Baldwin @ Chi

79. T.J. Houshmandzadeh @ Mia

80. Demaryius Thomas @ Min

81. Anquan Boldin @ Cle

82. Torrey Smith @ Cle

83. Lee Evans @ Cle

84. Emmanuel Sanders vs Cin

85. Mike Williams vs Phi

86. Brad Smith vs Ten

87. Patrick Turner @ Wash

88. Devin Aromashodu vs Den

89. Naaman Roosevelt vs Ten

90. Jeremy Kerley @ Wash

91. Dez Briscoe vs Car

92. Andre Caldwell @ Pit

93. Andrew Hawkins @ Pit

94. Brian Hartline vs Oak

95. Jerome Simpson @ Pit

96. Anthony Armstrong vs NYJ

97. Kevin Walter vs Atl

98. Jacoby Jones vs Atl

99. Jarett Dillard vs SD

100. Brian Robiskie vs SD

101. Terrence Austin vs NYJ

102. Donte` Stallworth vs NYJ

103. Andre Johnson vs Atl

104. Mohamed Massaquoi vs Bal

105. Julian Edelman vs Ind

106. Julio Jones @ Hou

107. Eddie Royal @ Min

108. Mario Manningham vs GB

Tight Ends

1. Rob Gronkowski vs Ind

2. Jimmy Graham vs Det

3. Jermichael Finley @ NYG

4. Brandon Pettigrew @ NO

5. Aaron Hernandez vs Ind

6. Jason Witten @ Ari

7. Vernon Davis vs StL

8. Greg Olsen @ TB

9. Jake Ballard vs GB

10. Brent Celek @ Sea

11. Antonio Gates @ Jac

12. Scott Chandler vs Ten

13. Dustin Keller @ Wash

14. Jermaine Gresham @ Pit

15. Tony Gonzalez @ Hou

16. Heath Miller vs Cin

17. Kellen Winslow vs Car

18. Zach Miller vs Phi

19. Anthony Fasano vs Oak

20. Fred Davis vs NYJ

21. Owen Daniels vs Atl

22. Ben Watson vs Bal

23. Marcedes Lewis vs SD

24. Jacob Tamme @ NE

25. Visanthe Shiancoe vs Den

26. Kevin Boss @ Mia

27. Eric Dickson @ Cle

28. Jared Cook @ Buf

29. Dennis Pitta @ Cle

30. Lance Kendricks @ SF

31. Joel Dreessen vs Atl

32. Jeremy Shockey @ TB

33. Delanie Walker vs StL

34. Kellen Davis vs KC

35. Leonard Pope @ Chi

36. Daniel Fells @ Min

37. Jeff King vs Dal

38. Rob Housler vs Dal

39. Evan Moore vs Bal

40. Kyle Rudolph vs Den

41. Todd Heap vs Dal

Defenses

1. Baltimore Ravens @ Cle

2. San Francisco 49ers vs StL

3. New York Jets @ Wash

4. San Diego Chargers @ Jac

5. Atlanta Falcons @ Hou

6. New England Patriots vs Ind

7. Carolina Panthers @ TB

8. Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cin

9. Houston Texans vs Atl

10. Oakland Raiders @ Mia

11. Philadelphia Eagles @ Sea

12. Tennessee Titans @ Buf

13. Washington Redskins vs NYJ

14. Denver Broncos @ Min

15. Dallas Cowboys @ Ari

16. Buffalo Bills vs Ten

17. Seattle Seahawks vs Phi

18. Cincinnati Bengals @ Pit

19. Chicago Bears vs KC

20. Miami Dolphins vs Oak

21. Minnesota Vikings vs Den

22. Cleveland Browns vs Bal

23. Jacksonville Jaguars vs SD

24. Kansas City Chiefs @ Chi

25. Green Bay Packers @ NYG

26. St. Louis Rams @ SF

27. New Orleans Saints vs Det

28. Detroit Lions @ NO

29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Car

30. Arizona Cardinals vs Dal

31. New York Giants vs GB

32. Indianapolis Colts @ NE

Kickers

1. Stephen Gostkowski vs Ind

2. Mason Crosby @ NYG

3. John Kasay vs Det

4. Olindo Mare @ TB

5. Dan Bailey @ Ari

6. Alex Henery @ Sea

7. David Akers vs StL

8. Jason Hanson @ NO

9. Robbie Gould vs KC

10. Lawrence Tynes vs GB

11. Rob Bironas @ Buf

12. Shaun Suisham vs Cin

13. Ryan Succop @ Chi

14. Matt Prater @ Min

15. Billy Cundiff @ Cle

16. Nick Novak @ Jac

17. Sebastian Janikowski @ Mia

18. Steve Hauschka vs Phi

19. Dave Rayner vs Ten

20. Nick Folk @ Wash

21. Ryan Longwell vs Den

22. Jay Feely vs Dal

23. Adam Vinatieri @ NE

24. Connor Barth vs Car

25. Mike Nugent @ Pit

26. Matt Bryant @ Hou

27. Dan Carpenter vs Oak

28. Neil Rackers vs Atl

29. Rob Bironas vs SD

30. Josh Brown @ SF

31. Phil Dawson vs Bal

32. Graham Gano vs. NYJ

Good luck this weekend!

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Week 13 Player Recommendations (Fri 12/2/11)

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Philadelphia at Seattle (Thursday night) – Both teams are 4-7 heading into the “Battle of the Birds”. Even with LeSean McCoy potentially hampered by a toe injury, the emergence of QB Vince Young and wide receiver Riley Cooper as viable threats in the Eagles’ offense should give them a decisive edge in this contest. Philadelphia 28, Seattle 20.

Philadelphia
- Start: QB Vince Young, WRs DeSean Jackson, Jason Avant, & Riley Cooper; TE Brent Celek, DEF
- Neutral: RB LeSean McCoy (Questionable-toe), K Alex Henery
- Sit: RB Ronnie Brown, WR Jeremy Maclin (Out-hamstring)
Seattle
- Start: WR Doug Baldwin, TE Zach Miller
- Neutral: RB Marshawn Lynch, WR Ben Obomanu, DEF
- Sit: QB Tarvaris Jackson (Probable-pectoral), WR Mike Williams, K Steve Hauschka

Tennessee at Buffalo (Sunday early) – This game features two teams headed in opposite directions. Depending on how effective T.J. Yates is at quarterback for Houston, Tennessee still has a shot at winning the AFC South, even though they’re currently two games behind with five to play. At 5-6 Buffalo is now in third, a game behind the Jets in the AFC East. Chris Johnson has been better lately, but he’s going to need to string together a series of top-notch performances (starting this weekend) for the Titans to overcome the recent struggles of quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Bills’ quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has also struggled lately after having success earlier in the season. Tennessee 24, Buffalo 21.

Tennessee
- Start: QB Matt Hasselbeck, RB Chris Johnson, WRs Nate Washington & Damian Williams, DEF
- Neutral: RB Javon Ringer, WR Lavelle Hawkins, TE Jared Cook (Probable-concussion), K Rob Bironas
- Sit: N/A
Buffalo
- Start: WR Steve Johnson, TE Scott Chandler
- Neutral: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, RB C.J. Spiller, WR David Nelson, DEF
- Sit: RBs Tashard Choice & Johnny White, WRs Brad Smith & Naaman Roosevelt (Probable-shoulder), K Dave Rayner

Indianapolis at New England – For some inexplicable reason NBC decided several weeks ago that this game was no longer worthy of the Sunday night time slot. Go figure. Dan Orlovsky becomes the Colts’ third contestant this season in everybody’s favorite reality show “Who Wants to Be a Quarterback?” (note: Andrew Luck was contacted, but through his representatives, declined to be a contestant this season). Orlovsky should have some success against the Pats’ pathetic pass defense, but it won’t be nearly enough to prevent an ugly blowout that won’t be nearly as “close” as the final score indicates. New England 38, Indianapolis 20.

Indianapolis
- Start: RB Donald Brown, WR Reggie Wayne
- Neutral: QB Dan Orlovsky, WRs Pierre Garcon & Austin Collie, TE Jacob Tamme
- Sit: RBs Joseph Addai (Questionable-hamstring) & Delone Carter, DEF, K Adam Vinatieri
New England
- Start: QB Tom Brady, RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, WRs Wes Welker & Deion Branch, TEs Rob Gronkowski & Aaron Hernandez, DEF, K Stephen Gostkowski
- Neutral: N/A
- Sit: RBs Danny Woodhead (Questionable-abdomen), Stevan Ridley, & Shane Vereen (Questionable-hamstring); WRs Chad Ochocinco (Probable-hamstring) & Julian Edelman (Questionable-back)

New York Jets at Washington – So, Redskins’ head coach Mike Shanahan says that it’s finally time to take the training wheels of rookie running back Roy Helu. You know what that means - Evan Royster, recently promoted from the practice squad, will almost surely start and get 30+ carries this weekend while Helu watches from the comfort of the bench. Rex Grossman looks to be in for a tough day against Darelle Revis and company (unless Steve Johnson gets cut by Buffalo and signs with Washington before Sunday), but Helu (or whoever gets the majority of the snaps at running back) should be in for a big game. Mark Sanchez will continue to prove Pete “He Should Have Stayed In School for Another Year” Carroll correct, but he’ll connect with Dustin Keller just often enough to snatch victory out of the jaws of defeat. New York 21, Washington 17.

New York
- Start: WR Santonio Holmes, TE Dustin Keller, DEF
- Neutral: QB Mark Sanchez, RB Shonn Greene (Probable-rib), WR Plaxico Burress
- Sit: RBs LaDainian Tomlinson (Probable-knee) & Joe McKnight, WRs Jeremy Kerley (Probable-knee) & Patrick Turner, K Nick Folk
Washington
- Start: RB Roy Helu, TE Fred Davis, DEF
- Neutral: QB Rex Grossman (Probable-shoulder), WRs Jabar Gaffney (Probable-foot) & Santana Moss
- Sit: RBs Ryan Torain & Evan Royster, WRs Terrence Austin (Probable-hamstring), Anthony Armstrong, & Donte’ Stallworth (Probable-foot)

Carolina at Tampa Bay – Cam Newton has cooled off some since his consecutive 400+ passing yard games to start his career, but he could put up astounding numbers yet again this week against one of the league’s worst overall defenses. Expect DeAngelo Williams to continue his resurgence, and expect Josh Freeman to continue his season-long struggle if he’s even healthy enough to start. Carolina 31, Tampa Bay 20.

Carolina
- Start: QB Cam Newton, RB DeAngelo Williams, WR Steve Smith, TE Greg Olsen, DEF, K Olindo Mare
- Neutral: RB Jonathan Stewart, WRs Legedu Naanee & Brandon LaFell
- Sit: TE Jeremy Shockey
Tampa Bay
- Start: RB LeGarrette Blount, WR Mike Williams, TE Kellen Winslow
- Neutral: QB Josh Johnson, WRs Preston Parker & Arrelious Benn
- Sit: QB Josh Freeman (Out-shoulder), WR Dez Briscoe, DEF, K Connor Barth

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh - If you’re asking yourself, “Hey, didn’t these two teams play each other just a few weeks ago?”, the answer is “yes”. Not much has changed in the last three weeks, except that both teams lost to Baltimore, giving the Ravens control of the AFC North. Cincinnati rookies Andy Dalton and A.J. Green are unquestionably the top first-year quarterback-wide receiver tandem in the league, but with Jermain Gresham the only other viable offensive weapon against the Steeler defense, the Bengals will come up just short once again. Rashard Mendenhall won’t do much against the Bengals’ defense, but Ben Roethlisberger will yet again rely heavily on the pass and lead his team to victory. Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 20.

Cincinnati
- Start: WR A.J. Green, TE Jermaine Gresham
- Neutral: QB Andy Dalton, DEF
- Sit: RBs Cedric Benson (Probable-foot) & Bernard Scott, WRs Jerome Simpson (Probable-knee), Andre Caldwell, & Andrew Hawkins, K Mike Nugent
Pittsburgh
- Start: QB Ben Roethlisberger (Probable-thumb), WR Mike Wallace, TE Heath Miller, DEF
- Neutral: RB Rashard Mendenhall, WR Antonio Brown, K Shaun Suisham
- Sit: RB Isaac Redman, WRs Jerricho Cotchery, Hines Ward, & Emmanuel Sanders (Probable-foot)

Kansas City at Chicago – The storyline couldn’t be better - Kyle Orton returns to face the team that traded away to get Jay Cutler and gets the Chiefs’ playoff march back on track by leading his new team to an upset victory on the road against his former team. The only thing wrong with this scenario is that it won’t happen. Orton may serve another week as Tyler Palko’s clipboard caddy, but even if Orton starts, he’ll be at a major disadvantage because Jackie Battle and the Chiefs’ running game have been missing in action for several weeks now. Bears’ fans and fantasy owners are concerned about the drop-off in Matt Forte’s production after a great start to the season, but chances are very good that Forte will get back on track against what passes for the Chiefs’ run defense. Chicago 27, Kansas City 24.

Kansas City
- Start: QB Kyle Orton (if he starts), WR Dwayne Bowe
- Neutral: RB Dexter McCluster, WR Steve Breaston, DEF, K Ryan Succop
- Sit: QB Tyler Palko (if he starts), RBs Jackie Battle & Thomas Jones, WR Jonathan Baldwin, TE Leonard Pope
Chicago
- Start: RB Matt Forte, WR Johnny Knox
- Neutral: RB Marion Barber, WRs Roy Williams & Earl Bennett, DEF, K Robbie Gould
- Sit: QB Caleb Hanie, WR Devin Hester, TE Kellen Davis

Atlanta at Houston – Houston has a two-game cushion over Tennessee in the AFC South, which is a good thing given that T.J. Yates is now their starting quarterback. It’s almost as if the football fates are teasing the Texan faithful and conspiring to keep the franchise from making its first playoff appearance yet again. At least Houston’s NFL-leading defense is still largely intact, so that should keep the game close, but even with Michael Turner hobbled, Atlanta should generate just enough offense to win. Atlanta 20, Houston 17.

Atlanta
- Start: WR Roddy White, TE Tony Gonzalez, DEF
- Neutral: WR Harry Douglas
- Sit: QB Matt Ryan, RBs Michael Turner (Questionable-groin), Jason Snelling, & Jacquizz Rodgers; WR Julio Jones (Questionable-hamstring), K Matt Bryant
Houston
- Start: TE Owen Daniels (Probable-knee), DEF
- Neutral: TE Joel Dreessen (Probable-neck)
- Sit: QB T.J. Yates, RBs Arian Foster & Ben Tate, WRs Andre Johnson (Probable-knee), Kevin Walter, & Jacoby Jones; K Neil Rackers

Oakland at Miami – Miami’s bubble burst in its Thanksgiving Day game against the Cowboys as they lost on a last-second field goal (somewhere Leon Lett was smiling). Still, the Dolphins are much better than their 0-7 record to start the season indicated, and they’ll be competitive in this game too. The Raiders have suffered some injuries to key players, and there’s still no timetable for Darren McFadden’s return, but the offense has been much improved since the trade for Carson Palmer. Michael Bush will continue to pick up the slack on the ground for Oakland, and they’ll maintain their lead in the AFC West. Oakland 24, Miami 20.

Oakland
- Start: QB Carson Palmer, RB Michael Bush, WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, DEF
- Neutral: WRs Chaz Schilens & Louis Murphy, TE Kevin Boss, K Sebastian Janikowski (Questionable-hamstring)
- Sit: RBs Taiwan Jones (Out-hamstring), Darren McFadden (Out-foot), & Marcel Reece; WRs Denarius Moore (Out-ankle), Jacoby Ford (Out-foot), & T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Miami
- Start: RB Reggie Bush, WR Brandon Marshall, TE Anthony Fasano
- Neutral: QB Matt Moore, RB Daniel Thomas, WR Davone Bess, DEF
- Sit: RB Lex Hilliard, WR Brian Hartline, K Dan Carpenter (Probable-groin)

Denver at Minnesota – Tim Tebow going against a quarterback named Christian - perhaps not the stuff game promos are made of, but interesting nonetheless. Tim Tebow should have the more useful day fantasy-wise and lead his team to victory. Willis McGahee should also have a good day against a run defense that isn’t as intimidating as it was earlier in the season, and Eric Decker is worth starting too, even though Tebow may not throw 20 passes the entire game. With Adrian Peterson declared out for the game, the Vikings will spend most of the game throwing, so expect a big game out of Percy Harvin. Denver 24, Minnesota 21.

Denver
- Start: QB Tim Tebow, RB Willis McGahee, WR Eric Decker, DEF
- Neutral: K Matt Prater
- Sit: RB Lance Ball, WRs Eddie Royal (Questionable-toe) & Demaryius Thomas, TE Daniel Fells (Probable-hand)
Minnesota
- Start: N/A
- Neutral: QB Christian Ponder, RB Toby Gerhart, WRs Percy Harvin (Questionable-illness) & Greg Camarillo, TE Visanthe Shiancoe (Probable-hamstring), DEF
- Sit: RB Adrian Peterson (Out-ankle), WR Devin Aromashodu, TE Kyle Rudolph (Questionable-quad), K Ryan Longwell

Baltimore at Cleveland (Sunday late) – At first blush this seems like a game Baltimore should win easily, but keep in mind that all three of their defeats this season have come at the hands of inferior teams when the Ravens have been on the road (Jacksonville, Tennessee, Seattle). Cleveland would seem to fit that bill as well, but knowing that they’ll win the division if they can stay at least tied with Pittsburgh record-wise (by virtue of their two wins over Pittsburgh), the Ravens won’t stumble this time. Cleveland may be lucky to score as many points as I’m projecting, so don’t start any of their offensive players this week unless you absolutely have to. Baltimore 24, Cleveland 10.

Baltimore
- Start: RB Ray Rice, DEF
- Neutral: TEs Eric Dickson & Dennis Pitta, K Billy Cundiff
- Sit: QB Joe Flacco, RB Ricky Williams, WRs Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith, & Lee Evans
Cleveland
- Start: TE Ben Watson
- Neutral: WRs Josh Cribbs & Greg Little, DEF
- Sit: QB Colt McCoy (Probable-elbow), RBs Peyton Hillis (Probable-hamstring), Montario Hardesty (Questionable-calf), & Chris Ogbannaya; WR Mohamed Massaquoi, TE Evan Moore, K Phil Dawson

St. Louis at San Francisco – Many pundits were picking St. Louis to win the NFC West handily this season. Of course that hasn’t happened, and Sam Bradford’s health woes have played a major part in that. Of course, some of Bradford’s health woes may be attributed to his offensive line’s ability to keep him upright and in one piece. There’s a good chance that with Bradford still ailing the Rams will go back to A.J. Feeley at quarterback this week; either way, San Francisco and its strong defense/just-good-enough offense will win the game handily. San Francisco 28, St. Louis 14.

St. Louis
- Start: WR Brandon Lloyd
- Neutral: WR Austin Pettis, TE Lance Kendricks, DEF
- Sit: QB Sam Bradford (Questionable-ankle), RBs Steven Jackson & Cadillac Williams, K Josh Brown
San Francisco
- Start: RB Frank Gore (Probable-ankle), TE Vernon Davis, DEF
- Neutral: RB Kendall Hunter, WRs Michael Crabtree & Braylon Edwards (Questionable-shoulder), K David Akers
- Sit: QB Alex Smith, TE Delanie Walker

Green Bay at New York Giants – I picked the Giants to give the Saints a run for their money last Monday night, and that obviously didn’t happen. So, why am I picking the Giants to keep another game close against a superior opponent? As good as Green Bay’s offense has been this season, their pass defense leaves a lot to be desired. Anyone who thinks that Eli Manning has been the cause of the Giants’ recent woes should watch what he does to the Packers’ secondary - 350+ passing yards is not out of the realm of possibility. Unfortunately, the Giants’ running game is in such disarray that they won’t be able to keep the Packer defense from using extra men in coverage and producing a game-clinching interception. Green Bay 34, New York 27.

Green Bay
- Start: QB Aaron Rodgers, WRs Greg Jennings & Jordy Nelson, TE Jermichael Finley, K Mason Crosby
- Neutral: RBs James Starks (Probable-knee) & Ryan Grant, DEF
- Sit: WRs James Jones & Donald Driver
New York
- Start: QB Eli Manning, WRs Hakeem Nicks (Probable-ribs) & Victor Cruz, TE Jake Ballard
- Neutral: WR Ramses Barden; K Lawrence Tynes
- Sit: RBs Ahmad Bradshaw (Questionable-foot), Brandon Jacobs, D.J. Ware, & Da’Rel Scott; WR Mario Manningham (Doubtful-knee), DEF

Dallas at Arizona – While the Giants are struggling against (and ultimately losing to) the Packers, the Cowboys will be 2,500 miles west adding to their NFC East lead. The calls for Tony Romo’s arm on a platter have ceased, DeMarco Murray has finally given the Cowboys a legitimate ground game, and Laurent Robinson has filled in so well that Dallas has barely missed the still-injured Miles Austin. To top that all off, the Dallas defense has played well in recent weeks too. It’s too early to say for sure, but Dallas looks to me like the team with the best shot to prevent Green Bay from getting to the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Kevin Kolb may or may not return, and Beanie Wells may or may not play; the Cowboys will still win handily. Dallas 31, Arizona 21.

Dallas
- Start: QB Tony Romo, RB DeMarco Murray, WRs Dez Bryant & Laurent Robinson, TE Jason Witten , DEF, K Dan Bailey
- Neutral: N/A
- Sit: RB Felix Jones, WR Miles Austin (Out-hamstring)
Arizona
- Start: WR Larry Fitzgerald
- Neutral: QB John Skelton or QB Kevin Kolb (Probable-toe) (whoever starts), RB Beanie Wells (Probable-knee), WRs Early Doucet & Andre Roberts
- Sit: RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (Probable-shoulder), TEs Jeff King, Todd Heap (Questionable-hamstring) & Rob Housler (Probable-groin); DEF, K Jay Feely

Detroit at New Orleans (Sunday night) – At least NBC made a good choice for a replacement game when they moved Indianapolis-New England out of the Sunday prime time slot. Don’t expect Ndamukong Suh’s two-game suspension to stomp out the Lions’ defensive intensity, but the Saints have just a bit more offensive firepower than the Lions, and that will be the difference in this game. Don’t expect Kevin Smith to have an impact for Detroit, but expect Mark Ingram to continue his return with another strong performance. New Orleans 34, Detroit 28.

Detroit
- Start: QB Matthew Stafford, WRs Calvin Johnson (Probable-ankle) & Nate Burleson, TE Brandon Pettigrew
- Neutral: RB Maurice Morris, WR Titus Young, K Jason Hanson
- Sit: RBs Kevin Smith (Questionable-ankle) & Keiland Williams, DEF
New Orleans
- Start: QB Drew Brees, RBs Darren Sproles & Mark Ingram, WR Marques Colston, TE Jimmy Graham, K John Kasay
- Neutral: RB Pierre Thomas, WR Lance Moore, DEF
- Sit: RB Chris Ivory, WRs Devery Henderson & Robert Meachem

San Diego at Jacksonville (Monday night) – With the Chargers’ season (and Norv Turner’s job) rapidly spinning down the drain, Philip Rivers and company have one last chance to pull out of their five-game tailspin. It won’t be easy because Jacksonville’s defense is better than most people give them credit for, but Jacksonville’s offense (or more to the point, rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert) is so overmatched that San Diego will get back on track with a win. San Diego 24, Jacksonville 17.

San Diego
- Start: QB Philip Rivers, WR Vincent Jackson, TE Antonio Gates, DEF
- Neutral: RBs Mike Tolbert & Ryan Mathews, WR Malcolm Floyd (Probable-hip) & Vincent Brown, K Nick Novak
- Sit: N/A
Jacksonville
- Start: RB Maurice Jones-Drew, WR Mike Thomas, TE Marcedes Lewis
- Neutral: RB Deji Karim, WR Jason Hill, DEF
- Sit: QB Blaine Gabbert, WRs Jarett Dillard & Brian Robiskie, K Rob Bironas

Good luck this weekend!

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Fantasy Football Sherpa’s Week 12 Player Rankings by Position (Sun 11/27/11)

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

Quarterbacks

Drew Brees vs NYG
Aaron Rodgers @ Det
Tom Brady @ Phi
Ben Roethlisberger @ KC
Tony Romo vs Mia
Matt Ryan vs Min
Matt Stafford vs GB
Cam Newton @ Ind
Carson Palmer vs Chi
Matt Hasselbeck vs TB
Vince Young vs NE
Eli Manning @ NO
Christian Ponder @ Atl
Philip Rivers vs Den
Joe Flacco vs SF
Josh Freeman @ Ten
Tim Tebow @ SD
Michael Vick vs NE
Mark Sanchez vs Buf
Curtis Painter vs Car
Sam Bradford vs Ari
Caleb Hanie @ Oak
Andy Dalton vs Cle
John Skelton @ StL
Matt Moore @ Dal
Rex Grossman @ Sea
Kevin Kolb @ StL
Matt Leinart @ Jac
Ryan Fitzpatrick @ NYJ
Tarvaris Jackson vs Was
Alex Smith @ Bal
Colt McCoy @ Cin
Blaine Gabbert vs Hou
Tyler Palko vs Pit

Running Backs

Rashard Mendenhall @ KC
LeSean McCoy vs NE
Steven Jackson vs Ari
Michael Bush vs Chi
Michael Turner vs Min
Darren Sproles vs NYG
DeAngelo Williams @ Ind
Ryan Grant @ Det
Chris Johnson vs TB
Arian Foster @ Jac
Cedric Benson vs Cle
Matt Forte @ Oak
Marshawn Lynch vs Was
Beanie Wells @ StL
Donald Brown vs Car
LeGarrette Blount @ Ten
Shonn Greene vs Buf
Delone Carter vs Car
Willis McGahee @ SD
DeMarco Murray vs Mia
Kevin Smith vs GB
Pierre Thomas vs NYG
BenJarvus Green-Ellis @ Phi
Mark Ingram vs NYG
Jonathan Stewart @ Ind
Ray Rice vs SF
Ryan Mathews vs Den
Reggie Bush @ Dal
Mike Tolbert vs Den
Tashard Choice @ NYJ
Ben Tate @ Jac
Marion Barber @ Oak
Joe McKnight vs Buf
Brandon Jacobs @ NO
C.J. Spiller @ NYJ
Daniel Thomas @ Dal
Frank Gore @ Bal
Jackie Battle vs Pit
Lance Ball @ SD
Keiland Williams vs GB
Ronnie Brown vs NE
Chris Ivory vs NYG
Maurice Morris vs GB
Marcel Reece vs Chi
Javon Ringer vs TB
Stevan Ridley @ Phi
Shane Vereen @ Phi
Danny Woodhead @ Phi
Jacquizz Rodgers vs Min
Phillip Tanner vs Mia
Isaac Redman @ KC
Jason Snelling vs Min
D.J. Ware @ NO
Da`Rel Scott @ NO
Ricky Williams vs SF
Bernard Scott vs Cle
LaRod Stephens-Howling @ StL
Johnny White @ NYJ
Charles Clay @ Dal
Lex Hilliard @ Dal
Kendall Hunter @ Bal
Roy Helu @ Sea
Ryan Torain @ Sea
Toby Gerhart @ Atl
Chris Ogbannaya @ Cin
Maurice Jones-Drew vs Hou
Dexter McCluster vs Pit
Thomas Jones vs Pit
Deji Karim vs Hou
Taiwan Jones vs Chi
James Starks @ Det
Cadillac Williams vs Ari
Felix Jones vs Mia
Joseph Addai vs Car
LaDainian Tomlinson vs Buf
Montario Hardesty @ Cin
Peyton Hillis @ Cin

Wide Receivers

Marques Colston vs NYG
Calvin Johnson vs GB
Mike Wallace @ KC
Greg Jennings @ Det
Dez Bryant vs Mia
Wes Welker @ Phi
DeSean Jackson vs NE
Steve Smith @ Ind
Jordy Nelson @ Det
Roddy White vs Min
Laurent Robinson vs Mia
Brandon Lloyd vs Ari
Nate Washington vs TB
Nate Burleson vs GB
Antonio Brown @ KC
Damian Williams vs TB
Brandon Marshall @ Dal
Larry Fitzgerald @ StL
Hakeem Nicks @ NO
Andre Johnson @ Jac
Victor Cruz @ NO
Santonio Holmes vs Buf
Anquan Boldin vs SF
Vincent Jackson vs Den
Sidney Rice vs Was
Jerome Simpson vs Cle
Torrey Smith vs SF
Reggie Wayne vs Car
Michael Williams @ Ten
Jabar Gaffney @ Sea
Josh Cribbs @ Cin
Michael Jenkins @ Atl
Lance Moore vs NYG
Jason Avant vs NE
Titus Young vs GB
Riley Cooper vs NE
Chaz Schilens vs Chi
Donald Driver @ Det
Brandon LaFell @ Ind
Julio Jones vs Min
A.J. Green vs Cle
Brandon Gibson vs Ari
Pierre Garcon vs Car
Johnny Knox @ Oak
Earl Bennett @ Oak
Plaxico Burress vs Buf
Roy Williams @ Oak
Kevin Walter @ Jac
Devin Hester @ Oak
Austin Pettis vs Ari
Harry Douglas vs Min
Vincent Brown vs Den
Davone Bess @ Dal
Early Doucet @ StL
Preston Parker @ Ten
Ben Obomanu vs Was
Arrelious Benn @ Ten
Andre Roberts @ StL
David Nelson @ NYJ
Mike Williams vs Was
Dwayne Bowe vs Pit
Mike Thomas vs Hou
Steve Breaston vs Pit
Santana Moss @ Sea
Eric Decker @ SD
Michael Crabtree @ Bal
Greg Little @ Cin
Legedu Naanee @ Ind
Denarius Moore vs Chi
Deion Branch @ Phi
Mario Manningham @ NO
Percy Harvin @ Atl
Robert Meachem vs NYG
Devery Henderson vs NYG
Jeremy Maclin vs NE
James Jones @ Det
T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs Chi
Emmanuel Sanders @ KC
Hines Ward @ KC
Danario Alexander vs Ari
Andrew Hawkins vs Cle
Austin Collie vs Car
Jacoby Jones @ Jac
Patrick Turner vs Buf
Jeremy Kerley vs Buf
Lee Evans vs SF
Andre Caldwell vs Cle
Steve Johnson @ NYJ
Dez Briscoe @ Ten
Brian Hartline @ Dal
Doug Baldwin vs Was
Donte’ Stallworth @ Sea
Braylon Edwards @ Bal
Eddie Royal @ SD
Anthony Armstrong @ Sea
Terrence Austin @ Sea
Demaryius Thomas @ SD
Kyle Williams @ Bal
Ted Ginn Jr @ Bal
Devin Aromashodu @ Atl
Jason Hill vs Hou
Brian Robiskie vs Hou
Jonathan Baldwin vs Pit

Tight Ends

Jimmy Graham vs NYG
Brandon Pettigrew vs GB
Jermichael Finley @ Det
Rob Gronkowski @ Phi
Brent Celek vs NE
Greg Olsen @ Ind
Jason Witten vs Mia
Tony Gonzalez vs Min
Heath Miller @ KC
Aaron Hernandez @ Phi
Jermaine Gresham vs Cle
Antonio Gates vs Den
Kellen Winslow @ Ten
Dustin Keller vs Buf
Owen Daniels @ Jac
Scott Chandler @ NYJ
Zach Miller vs Was
Anthony Fasano @ Dal
Vernon Davis @ Bal
Fred Davis @ Sea
Jared Cook vs TB
Lance Kendricks vs Ari
Jacob Tamme vs Car
Ed Dickson vs SF
Jake Ballard @ NO
Dennis Pitta vs SF
Marcedes Lewis vs Hou
Ben Watson @ Cin
Visanthe Shiancoe @ Atl
Jeremy Shockey @ Ind
Michael Hoomanawanui vs Ari
Kellen Davis @ Oak
Joel Dreessen @ Jac
Jeff King @ StL
Daniel Fells @ SD
Evan Moore @ Cin
Jake O’Connell vs Pit
Leonard Pope vs Pit
Rob Housler @ StL
Todd Heap @ StL
Kyle Rudolph @ Atl

Defense & Special Teams

Pittsburgh Steelers @ KC
Houston Texans @ Jac
Cincinnati Bengals vs Cle
San Diego Chargers vs Den
Baltimore Ravens vs SF
Seattle Seahawks vs Was
Atlanta Falcons vs Min
Dallas Cowboys vs Mia
Washington Redskins @ Sea
Tennessee Titans vs TB
St. Louis Rams vs Ari
New York Jets vs Buf
San Francisco 49ers @ Bal
Denver Broncos @ SD
Carolina Panthers @ Ind
Cleveland Browns @ Cin
Buffalo Bills @ NYJ
New Orleans Saints vs NYG
Oakland Raiders vs Chi
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Hou
Minnesota Vikings @ Atl
Miami Dolphins @ Dal
Kansas City Chiefs vs Pit
Arizona Cardinals @ StL
Philadelphia Eagles vs NE
Chicago Bears @ Oak
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Ten
Detroit Lions vs GB
Indianapolis Colts vs Car
New England Patriots @ Phi
New York Giants @ NO
Green Bay Packers @ Det

Kickers

John Kasay vs NYG
Alex Henery vs NE
Jason Hanson vs GB
Olindo Mare @ Ind
Rob Bironas vs TB
Sebastian Janikowski vs Chi
Mason Crosby @ Det
Stephen Gostkowski @ Phi
Josh Brown vs Ari
Matt Bryant vs Min
Dan Bailey vs Mia
Shaun Suisham @ KC
Billy Cundiff vs SF
Adam Vinatieri vs Car
Lawrence Tynes @ NO
Mike Nugent vs Cle
Nick Folk vs Buf
Neil Rackers @ Jac
Robbie Gould @ Oak
Nick Novak vs Den
Jay Feely @ StL
Dave Rayner @ NYJ
Connor Barth @ Ten
Steve Hauschka vs Was
Shayne Graham @ Dal
Graham Gano @ Sea
David Akers @ Bal
Ryan Longwell @ Atl
Matt Prater @ SD
Phil Dawson @ Cin
Ryan Succop vs Pit
Josh Scobee vs Hou

Good luck this weekend!

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