New York Giants 5-9 at Detroit Lions 7-6

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Matthew Stafford

#15 Ranked QB

The Lions have fallen apart in the last two weeks. It can’t happen again, right? This is where we just hold on tight and wait for a huge game for Stafford, one for the record books. Please!! Stay with the guys that got you here. Even with his last two weeks being absolutely awful, Stafford still scored the 6^th highest fantasy points on the season for all QBs. Unless you have Peyton Manning, you are playing Stafford.

Calvin Johnson

#1 Ranked WR

Megatron is human. We wish he didn’t decide to show us that in the playoffs but he still ended last week’s game with over 9 fantasy points. This is not going to be an easy game for Johnson going up against the Giants that give up the 9^th fewest fantasy points to opposing WRs. If he doesn’t continue to drop the ball he should have a bounce back game and lead you into victory. Must Start!

Reggie Bush

#6 Ranked RB

Bush is back and racked up 16.10 fantasy points for your fantasy team last week. He scored a TD in each of the last two games he has played. The Giants Defense is better than their offense, for sure, but Reggie can do it all and that is what he should do for you in Week 16. He’s only scored less than 10 fantasy points in one of the last six weeks he played.

Gut Calls

Detroit Defense

#5 Ranked DEF

Detroit plays the Giants this week and although Detroit’s Defense is nothing to write home about and only scored 2.00 fantasy points against Baltimore, the Giants give up the most fantasy points to DEFs.

Bench Warmers

Everyone else is on the Bench. No Burleson, no Bell, no Durham, and no Pettigrew or Fauria. One of them will get a TD but no one knows who.

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Baltimore Ravens at Detroit Lions

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Matthew Stafford

#5 Ranked QB

24, 26, 26, 18, 22, 16, 20 and…5 fantasy points! So it turns out that the only thing that can slow Stafford down this year is an act of God. Anyone who watched the game in Philadelphia this weekend could see why Stafford had such a bad game. Although he plays a tough Baltimore Ravens Defense this week, he will be at home and in a dome. It’s the fantasy playoffs and he’s the 4^th best QB in fantasy. You’re starting Stafford.

Calvin Johnson

#1 Ranked WR

If he hadn’t scored you 20 plus fantasy points in five games this year, two of which were for 30 plus points, you would feel guilty for calling him a bum. The fact is Johnson is the top WR in the league and there should be no question that he is a Must Start. You always start your studs.

Joique Bell

#35 Ranked RB

Having the RB spot to himself on Sunday, Bell rushed for 69 yards and a TD. He also caught four passes for 58 yards. The man is a beast. In three of his last four games he scored over 15 fantasy points. Baltimore does give up the 4^th fewest fantasy points to RBs so don’t expect huge numbers but he should get his typical 15 points.

Gut Calls

Reggie Bush

#23 Ranked RB

Bush was hurt during pre-game warm-ups in Philadelphia, leaving fantasy owners completely screwed if they started him. Currently he is day-to-day and it’s up to you if you want to risk playing a guy who gets injured during warm-ups.

Bench Warmers

Nate Burleson

#52 Ranked WR

Two catches for 18 yards in his last two games, almost not worth mentioning. You’re not starting him; if he’s on your roster consider dumping him and adding depth at another position.

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Detroit Lions 7-5 at Philadelphia Eagles 7-5

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Matthew Stafford

#3 Ranked QB

Stafford put together a nice game on Thanksgiving rewarding fantasy owners with a 20 point performance. This week he faces the Eagles who give up the 9^th most fantasy points to opposing QBs. If RG3 can put up 23 fantasy points against the Eagles, imagine what Stafford can do. Must Start.

Calvin Johnson

#1 Ranked WR

The Eagles give up the most fantasy points to opposing WRs and it’s Megatron. This match-up has “huge game” written all over it. Start Calvin. As if there was a question.

Reggie Bush

#13 Ranked RB

After breaking his promise not to fumble again, Bush torched the Packers for 117 rushing plus a TD and 65 yards receiving. The Eagles will likely devote a lot of attention towards stopping the Detroit WRs and Bush will have plenty of room to run all over them.

Gut Calls

No gut calls.

Bench Warmers

Joique Bell

#23 Ranked RB

After putting up 18.8 fantasy points against the Packers, Bell proved that he is a roller coaster player that will be difficult to trust down the stretch. Fantasy playoffs are for players that can be trusted to produce and Bell is not a consistent producer.

Nate Burleson

#31 Ranked WR

Burleson burned fantasy owners when he scored zero fantasy points against the Packers last week. The potential is there for a big game, but with the fantasy playoffs upon us, he can’t be trusted to produce.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-8 at Detroit Lions 6-4

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Matthew Stafford

#2 Ranked QB

Stafford had 362 yards, 2 TDs and 1 INT. The first half of the game was where most of his fantasy points came from. We were all hoping for a record-breaking performance from him last week but 22.88 points is nothing to complain about. Better then Peyton, Brady and Luck. Tampa Bay has given up the 8^th most fantasy points to QBs.

Calvin Johnson

#1 Ranked WR

Calvin is the best WR in the league. You play him every week that he is playing. He had 179 yards and 2 TDs almost all in the first half. There should never be any question in your mind that he is a must start. Tampa Bay gives up the 15^th most fantasy points to WRs.

Reggie Bush

#12 Ranked RB

Last week was not Reggie’s best moment at all. He fumbled the ball in the first half, which put him on the bench. Lets all forget about the 3.40 points he gave us and move on to this week against Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers give up the 11^th fewest points to RBs. We don’t expect huge numbers from Reggie this week but he should have starting-caliber numbers.

Gut Calls

Joque Bell

#32 Ranked RB

Bell is no longer on our bench. He is questionable for week 12 after injuring his foot during the game against Pittsburgh. Bell had 49 yards rushing and a TD with another 48 yards receiving. Bell saw a lot of action after Bush had trouble holding on to the ball. Bell is a risky pick but if he is cleared to play, he might be just what the Lions need to be productive in the run game against Tampa Bay.

Nate Burleson

#49 Ranked WR

Burleson might be back after breaking his arm in a car accident. No drugs were involved, just a hungry man and a pizza box. Burleson is a really good WR. He might be a start this week seeing how he is questionable but he is only owned in 11% of leagues. Time to pick him up.

Bench Warmers

Brandon Pettigrew

#26 Ranked TE

Pettigrew is good at what he does, getting 3 points for your fantasy team. He has yet to have a game in double digits this year. Stafford has better targets and Pettigrew is dealing with an injury.

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Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Matthew Stafford

#3 Ranked QB

Stafford threw for 219 yards and 3 TDs last week against Chicago. He had trouble connecting with his receivers, only completing 18 of 35 passes. Pittsburgh is tough against opposing QBs, but the only decent QBs they played all season were Cutler and Brady.  Both the Bears and the Patriots scored 40 and 55 points to beat the Steelers. Stafford is better than Brady and Cutler this year, if you ask us. Stafford is a must start.

Calvin Johnson

#1 Ranked WR

Johnson has scored over 20 fantasy points for three games in a row. He had 83 yards receiving and 2 TDs. He could have had more but he dropped the ball a few times. Megatron is a must start no matter who he plays. Never bench your studs.

Reggie Bush

#6 Ranked RB

Bush rushed for 105 yards in addition to 8 yards receiving last week against Chicago. He also dropped passes last week that could have increased his fantasy points. Pittsburgh gives up the 9^th most fantasy points to opposing RBs. Bush is a top ten RB so he is a must start.

Gut Calls

No gut calls.

Bench Warmers

Joique Bell

#37 Ranked RB

We like Bell; let’s start there. With Bush getting the majority of the carries and Stafford liking to air it out, Bell just isn’t ready to be in your lineup. Bell carried the ball 10 times for 41 yards. Not a bad choice to have on your bench, but not a starter.

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Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Matthew Stafford

#3 Ranked QB

The Lions are back from bye and they should be ready for fantasy gold. Chicago might be tough against QBs but we are not worried for Stafford this week. Stafford had 16.5 fantasy points against the Bears last time they played but Chicago scored 40 points against them. We expect two TDs and at least 250 yards against the Bears.

Calvin Johnson

#1 Ranked WR

Megatron can do no wrong. You never bench him. Johnson had 36.90 fantasy points the week before bye.  He might not get your team that many points this week but that man can catch anything and can out power anyone.

Reggie Bush

#5 Ranked RB

Love RBs coming off a bye. Bush put up 23.30 fantasy points against Chicago earlier this year and the Bears give up the 7^th most fantasy points to RBs and Bush is not like other RBs. He is listed as probable but he will play and he will play well.

David Akers

#4 Ranked K

Chicago gives up the 5^th most fantasy points to Kickers. Akers scored 18 fantasy points against Chicago in Week 4. He is only owned in 36% of leagues. This might be your pick up of the week.

Gut Calls

No Gut Calls this week against the Bears. Detroit has their studs and their fillers.

Bench Warmers

We like both TEs but you don’t know who is going to get the targets and who might get the TD. Because of that, we cannot put either of them in gut calls this week. Joique Bell has a good match-up but is not consistently used in the offensive and only had 2 fantasy points against Chicago the last time they met.

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Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys

This week, we made some gut calls on Matthew Stafford, Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush, Joseph Fauria, Brandon Pettigrew, and Detroit’s Defense.

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Fantasy Forecast: Lions vs. CowboysDallas Cowboys 4-3 at Detroit Lions 4-3 DALLAS COWBOYS Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em This week should prove a fantasy gold mine for Dez. His stats from last week against Philadelphia (110 yards receiving) didn’t tell the whole story. Penalties and an odd step out of bounds took away some fantasy points, so don’t worry.

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Detroit Lions vs Cincinnati Bengals

This week, we made some gut calls on Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush, Matthew Stafford, and Ryan Broyles.

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Fantasy Forecast: Lions vs. BengalsCincinnati Bengals (4-2) at Detroit Lions (4-2)) CINCINNATI BENGALS Play ‘Em If Got ‘Em Gut Calls Bench Warmers DETROIT LIONS Play ‘Em If Got ‘Em Gut Calls None. You play them or you don’t. Bench Warmers Analysis provided by the lovely ladies of Her Fantasy Football.

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Detroit Lions vs Cleveland Browns

This week, we made some gut calls on Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush, and Matthew Stafford.

Gut Calls

Matthew Stafford
#8 Ranked QB
Stafford had 262 yards and a TD without his boyfriend Megatron. Most of his fantasy points came at the end of the game. A lot of Stafford’s passes were dropped and he was sacked 5 times. Tough game to watch for Stafford owners but he still got you 14.38 points. Cincinnati has given up the 5th fewest points to QBs. If Megatron is out, Stafford might need to be out of your line-up too.

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Fantasy Foreplay: Lions vs. BrownsDetroit Lions (3-2) at Cleveland Browns (3-2) CLEVELAND BROWNS Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em Gut Calls Bench Warmers Running back Do not start anybody who is lining up in the backfield from this team. Don’t do it. In fact I would be surprised and not even impressed if you can name their running backs.

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Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers

This week, we made some gut calls on Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford, Reggie Bush, Joique Bell, and Brandon Pettigrew.

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Fantasy Foreplay: Lions v Packers PreviewDetroit Lions (3-1) at Green Bay Packers (1-2) *** DETROIT LIONS Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em Bench Warmers *** GREEN BAY PACKERS Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em Aaron Rodgers was a top pick for most of you for a reason. He is dependable.

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