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Chicago Bears – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Brandon Marianne Lee — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 19:01:57 +0000

Chicago Bears 8-6 at Philadelphia Eagles 8-6

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Jay Cutler

#7 Ranked QB

Now that we’ve seen him play we can safely tell you that you should start Cutler. The floor is SO HIGH when you have offensive weapons like Brandon Marshall (Cutler’s boyfriend, let’s be real), Alshon Jeffery, Matt Forte… He can only be so bad if he tries. Last week he passed for 265 yards and three TDs. Look for the same numbers this week because Philadelphia gives up the 6^th most fantasy points to opposing QBs. Let him eat cake! And by the way, the Eagles also give up the absolute most points to opposing WRs so this will get ugly, as in AWESOME, if you own Cutler, Marshall or Jeffery.

Other Studs: Matt Forte (RB) #5, Brandon Marshall (WR) #4, Alshon Jeffery (WR) #6

Gut Calls

Martellus Bennett

#9 Ranked TE

Bennett is a PPR option more than a standard league option. He did catch all six of his targets last week for 71 yards, but then he fumbled… The Eagles give up the 3^rd fewest fantasy points to opposing TEs, so he is a little risky. But aren’t all TEs a little risky this year?

Bench Warmers

Chicago Defense

#25 Ranked DEF

Some people still haven’t bought in to the Foles phenomenon. Well, we have because we actually watch football. Anyway, don’t play your defense against Foles and especially don’t do that if your defense isn’t very good, a.k.a. the Bears.

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Pittsburgh Steelers – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Brandon Marianne Lee — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:58:15 +0000

Pittsburgh Steelers 6-8 at Green Bay Packers 7-6-1

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Antonio Brown

#7 Ranked WR

Okay, we get it! Antonio Brown is match-up proof! We love him! Seriously, last week they hosted Cincinnati and Brown caught five passes for 66 yards and one TD. He also had a return TD to put a cherry on top. Green Bay gives up the 6^th most fantasy points to opposing WRs so play him.

Other Studs: LeVeon Bell (RB) #9

Gut Calls

Ben Roethlisberger

#16 Ranked QB

Roethlisberger had a nice game in real football, but a crappy fantasy day last week when they played Cincinnati. He should bounce back against the Packers. Roethlisberger is the 12^th highest scoring fantasy QB on the season. If that surprised you, you are not alone.

For Your Consideration: Emmanuel Sanders (WR) #34, Jerricho Cotchery (WR) #57, Heath Miller (TE) #20

Bench Warmers

Pittsburgh Defense

#21 Ranked DEF

Once referred to as “The Steel Curtain” this defense ranks 23^rd among all fantasy DEFs on the season. Green Bay probably won’t have Rodgers, but ask the Cowboys how Flynn worked out last week. It’s just too risky, especially when the Packers get to play at home.

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Arizona Cardinals – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Brandon Marianne Lee — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:49:54 +0000

Arizona Cardinals 9-5 at Seattle Seahawks 12-2

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

No one is an automatic Must Start at Seattle. Even Drew Brees.

Gut Calls

Rashard Mendenhall

#29 Ranked RB

You have to run against Seattle to have even the slightest chance of beating them. Seattle gives up the 5^th fewest fantasy points to opposing RBs, but they give up the absolute fewest fantasy points to QBs and WRs. We keep saying it every week, but Coach Arians loves Mendenhall and he gets the majority of the work. He averaged 12.83 fantasy points over the last four weeks and that’s the 15^th highest average out of all RBs in the league. He’s the least sexy pickup imaginable, but he’s getting it done.

Arizona Defense

#16 Ranked DEF

Seattle gives up the 7^th fewest fantasy points to opposing DEFs, but Arizona seems to hold their own. They did only score 6.00 fantasy points the last time they played back in Week 7, but if that’s their floor you could do worse. Check out the waiver wire, but don’t run for the hills.

For Your Consideration: Andre Ellington (RB), Jay Feely (K)

Bench Warmers

Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd

#28 and #37 Ranked WR

Both of these players are listed as Questionable. Fitzgerald did not practice on Wednesday due to a concussion and Michael Floyd was limited in Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle injury. Seattle gives up the absolute fewest fantasy points to opposing WRs so sit both of them on the bench if you can.

Also Do Not Play: Carson Palmer (QB) #22, Rob Housler (TE) Not Ranked – doubtful with a groin injury

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New York Jets – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Brandon Marianne Lee — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:35:45 +0000

Cleveland Browns 4-10 at New York Jets 6-8

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

No Must Starts.

Gut Calls

New York Jets Defense

#17 Ranked DEF

Cleveland gives up the 7^th most fantasy points to opposing DEFs. If Mr. Interception Campbell shows up, it could be a nice outing for the Jets. But if Josh Gordon shreds them for another amazing fantasy performance, the Jets could cook your goose. It’s a gamble.

Bench Warmers

Everyone else. Everyone is too risky. Last week only Geno Smith and Jeff Cumberland scored double-digit fantasy points with 13.08 and 11.00 for each. It’s not good enough for the fantasy championship. Not even close.

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Dallas Cowboys – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Brandon Marianne Lee — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:33:07 +0000

Dallas Cowboys 7-7 at Washington Redskins 3-11

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

DeMarco Murray

#3 Ranked RB

Washington gives up the 3^rd most fantasy points to opposing RBs and Murray is a stud. Dance with the one who brought you and feel lucky to have Murray while he’s hot. Over the last four games Murray averaged 19.40 points per game, second in the league only behind Jamaal Charles.

Other Studs: Dez Bryant (WR) #5, Jason Witten (TE) #4

Gut Calls

Tony Romo

#18 Ranked QB

Stop me if you’ve heard this story… two TDs and two INTs. This guy will drive you crazy. He hasn’t scored over 20 fantasy points since November 3 when they played the Vikings. This should be a good match-up, but Romo proves time and time again that he will squander a good fantasy match-up. Where does that leave you? Well, if you are in the championship and you rode him all the way there, you can keep hoping the rest of your team will pull their weight. But if you on in a consolation bracket and you need more, look for Alex Smith, Ryan Fitzpatrick or Ryan Tannehill.

Bench Warmers

Dallas Defense

#20 Ranked DEF

Don’t get cute and pretend that Kirk Cousins will somehow implode and Dallas will suddenly grow a defense. Last week, the whole defensive squad pretty much didn’t show up for the second half of the game against Green Bay. And the week before that, Dallas scored a whopping -3.00 fantasy points at Chicago. The Cowboys have scored zero or less fantasy points four times this year. Don’t think about it.

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Kansas City Chiefs – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Brandon Marianne Lee — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:29:44 +0000

Indianapolis Colts 9-5 at Kansas City Chiefs 11-3

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Alex Smith

#8 Ranked QB

Five out of Smith’s seven home games yielded 20 or more fantasy points. You will hear that Smith doesn’t throw down field and you will hear that Jamaal Charles did almost all of the work last week. And that is true, but by hook or by crook, Alex Smith is the 2^nd highest scoring fantasy QB in the league over the last four weeks, and the 8^th highest on the season. At some point we need to give credit where credit is due.

Jamaal Charles

#1 Ranked DEF

Last week Jamaal Charles had the 6^th best fantasy performance by a RB since 1960. If five TDs in one game didn’t sell you, nothing will. Fantasy MVP.

Kansas City Defense

#3 Ranked DEF

They’re back, baby!!! Two weeks ago they sacked RGIII six times, leading to some remote justification of his benching (and we stress the word “remote”). Then last week they picked off Matt McGloin five times. Andrew Luck has all the talent in the world, but if there’s no running game and your offensive line resembles Swiss cheese there’s only so much you can do. Play the Chiefs.

Gut Calls

There are three fantasy starters on this team (see above) and everyone else is on the bench.

Bench Warmers

Dwayne Bowe

#30 Ranked WR

Bowe has yet to acquire more than 70 passing yards in a game this season and he’s only scored four TDs. You need more from your starting WR in the championship round.

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Tennessee Titans – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Brandon Marianne Lee — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:25:40 +0000

Tennessee Titans 5-9 at Jacksonville Jaguars 4-10

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Delanie Walker

#7 Ranked TE

Hopefully you listened to the show last week and started our sleeper Mr. Walker. Last week he caught eight passes for 53 yards and one TD against Arizona, the team that gives up the absolute most fantasy points to opposing TEs. And now he goes up against the Jaguars who give up the 2^nd most fantasy points to opposing TEs. Look for a repeat!

Ryan Fitzpatrick

#6 Ranked RB

Fitzpatrick struggled against Denver, but that was his only game in which he scored less than 15 fantasy points since Week 10. This guy is a fantasy stud. If you can’t ride the Romo roller coaster anymore, or if you lost RGIII but didn’t get Kirk Cousins on waivers, you want Fitzpatrick. Jacksonville gives up the 3^rd most fantasy points to opposing QBs. This should be fun.

Chris Johnson

#13 Ranked RB

He’s one of the only true featured RBs in the league. You have to start him and you will be pleased.

Kendall Wright

#18 Ranked WR

Welcome back, Kendall! Not only did Wright catch 12 passes for 150 yards last week, but he looked good doing it. Play with ease.

Gut Calls

Nate Washington

#61 Ranked RB

In desperation mode? Looking for an upside WR? Here’s your guy. Last week Washington caught seven passes for 92 yards. Speaking of last week, did you know that Ryan Fitzpatrick threw the ball 61 times? That’s what you call “a lot of opportunities.” Maybe this week he can get into the end zone….

Tennessee Defense

#10 Ranked DEF

This looks like a good matchup, but Jacksonville has been better lately and Tennessee scored ZERO or less fantasy points in three of their last four games. That’s not good.

Bench Warmers

Consider starting everyone. Seriously.

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Carolina Panthers – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Brandon Marianne Lee — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 18:17:27 +0000

New Orleans Saints 10-4 at Carolina Panthers 10-4

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Here are some defensive numbers that may come as a surprise to you: New Orleans gives up the 4^th fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs, the 13^th fewest to RBs, the 6^th fewest to WRs, the 9^th fewest to TEs and the 4^th fewest to opposing DEFs. Oh, and for good measure, they give up the 5^th fewest fantasy points to opposing Kickers as well. This game will be a defensive battle, so the chance of fantasy gold is slim.

Gut Calls

Cam Newton

#13 Ranked QB

The last time these two teams played (in other words, two weeks ago) Cam scored 15.20 fantasy points. That was an away game, but we still think he’ll be in the 15 to 17 point range at home. Last week he played against the Jets at home and Cam scored 16.12 fantasy points. Are you smelling what we’re stepping in? Those numbers won’t lose your match-up for you, but they won’t put you over the top either. He’s a stud, but maybe not the studliest in this match up.

Carolina Defense

#11 Ranked DEF

The Panthers Defense is superb. However, their worst game of the season was against the Saints two weeks ago when they only garnered 1.00 fantasy points for their owners. Ouch. We think they will fare better at home, but you can’t count on a double-digit fantasy outing when your defense goes up against Brees. But don’t fear. If you play fantasy in Week 17, the Panthers play the Falcons. Whoopie!

Bench Warmers

Steve Smith

#33 Ranked WR

This is the championship. Steve Smith only scored double-digit fantasy numbers in three games this entire season. You’re better off taking a chance on a Cordelle Patterson from the Vikings or Ace Saunders from the Jaguars than taking the five or so fantasy points you know Steve Smith will get you.

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Cleveland Browns – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Ashley Williams — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 16:51:23 +0000

Cleveland Browns at New York Jets

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Josh Gordon

#2 Ranked WR

If you watched this game you know that he didn’t get you your points until very late in the game, but points are points and it doesn’t matter when in the game they get them. Gordon has bee a rock star for you all season and he will be up against the Jets who give up the 7^th most point sot WRs. Stick with your guy.

Browns DEF

#7 Ranked DEF

The Browns DEF scored 14 points against Chicago, a far superior offensive juggernaut in comparison to the Jets. The Jet’s are turnover machine and give up the 2^nd most points to DEFs. PLAY THE BROWNS!

Gut Calls

Jordan Cameron

#5 Ranked TE

Well…I guess Cameron isn’t back to baller status. Sad. He only had 3 catches for 2 points last week and his ribs aren’t doing too well either. The only reason he is a Gut Call is because of the match-up. The Jets give up the 7^th most points to TEs and maybe Cameron can send you off in style.

Bench Warmers

Edwin Baker

#32 Ranked RB

Don’t take a flyer on Baker. He was just signed from the practice squad and had a nice little game with 13 points, but the Browns backfield is a nightmare and beyond inconsistent.

Other Notables:

Jason Campbell #20 and any other Running back.

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Detroit Lions – Fantasy Forecast – Week 16

Courtney Kirby — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 16:38:57 +0000

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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