Week 13 Big Starts

Running Backs


LeGarrette Blount - Tampa Bay Buccaneers



Blount has been playing very well the past couple weeks and has put up decent fantasy numbers. He is playing the Carolina Panthers this week, who rank the worst defense against RB's. Blount's continued success should prevail for another week.


Wide Receivers


Eric Decker - Denver Broncos



Decker has established himself as the main receiver in the Broncos offense. Denver doesn't favour the pass compared to the run game but when Tim Tebow decides to throw the ball, he seems to be favouring in Decker's direction. The Broncos are up against  Minnesota Vikings defense this week who aren't very successful against opposing WR's. Look for Decker to do some damage.



Quarterbacks

Eli Manning - New York Giants




Eli Manning has had a very solid season so far this year. This week, he shouldn't slow down going up against the Green Bay Packers. The Packers statistically haven't been very successful against opposing QB's so look for Eli to to capitalize on this. This game should show both teams being very productive offensively.

Week 12 Highlights

Week 12 provided a number of players with big performances. These include:

Beanie Wells - Arizona Cardinals



Wells went off in Week 12. Period. Busting a staggering 228 yards and a touchdown, Wells was by far the most effective fantasy runner last week. Wells has struggled in the past couple weeks and seemed to have tweaked his knee during last week's game, however, after this weeks performance, he should be reliable heaidng into the future.

Laurent Robinson - Dallas Cowboys



Robinson has really developed as a quality fantasy option this season. Last week he continued his success, posting 80 recieving yards and a pair of TDs. QB Tony Romo and Robinson have solified a viable relationship and this should continue, especially without the presence of WR Miles Austin in the mix.

Jimmy Graham - New Orleans Saints 



Jimmy Graham had another successful week, catching 85 yards and scoring two touchdowns. He continues to have a very positive season as arguebly the most productive tight end in the league. Graham puts up 'reciever numbers' consistently and is proven to be one of the top rookies this season.

Hot Start for the Monday Night - Week 12

Drew Brees - New Orleans Saints

Brees is a top 5 fantasy QB this season and continues to shine as one of the best in the league. He is currently coming off a buy and is up against the New York Giants monday night. This game should be a high scoring affair with both offenses doing big things. Look for Brees to have a stellar game and continue his success as a top fantasy quarterback.

Play of the Week

WEEK 11

LeGarrette Blount - Tampa Bay Buccaneers



Blount pulls off a 54 yard TD run against the Green Bay Packers, and arguably one of the best runs of the year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz7gcadlH7Q

Start of the Week - Week 11

Marshawn Lynch - Seattle Seahawks




Lynch has been on fire lately, rushing over a 100 yards and scoring a touchdown  in each of the last two weeks. The Seahawks' offensive line is facing a couple key injuries this week but Lynch should still put up decent numbers. Seattle is facing a Rams defense that isn't particularly good so we should see 'Beast Mode' capitalize on this.

Week 10 Must Starts

Quarterbacks

Tim Tebow - Denver Broncos




This season, Tim Tebow has been very successful when starting. Last week, he played his best game of the season scoring 28.7 points and leading the Broncos to a very nice win against the Oakland Raiders. This week, he is up against a weak Kansas City defense, so look for Tebow to come out strong once again.

Running Backs


Chris Johnson - Tennessee Titans



Johnson has had a very poor season this year, only posting two games with 100+ yards. Last week was one of these performances so Johnson is starting to turn back into his normal self. The Titans are up against the Carolina Panthers Sunday who have the worst defense against opposing RB's so hopefully Johnson can keep it rolling.

Wide Receivers


Santonio Holmes - New York Jets




Touchdown wise, Holmes has been hot lately, scoring 3 in the last games. The Jets are up against a weak New England Patriots pass defense and with decent play out of QB Mark Sanchez, Holmes should take advantage of this opportunity.

Big Performances from Week 9

RB - Willis McGahee - Denver Broncos


McGahee had an impressive 162 yards and two touchdowns Sunday in a big win for the Denver Broncos against the Oakland Raiders. His performance this year hasn't been spectacular but this game definitely boosts his his value.

WR - Vincent Jackson - San Diego Chargers

Jackson began the season off putting up quality numbers as a number 1 fantasy wide receiver. The last few weeks he has struggled a bit but, after this Sunday, he seems to be back on track. Jackson posted 141 receiving yards as well as a very nice 3 touchdown performance.

Week 8 Must Starts - Wide Receivers

A.J. Green - Cincinnati Bengals

Green has been a very solid contributor for the Bengals this season. He has put up very consistent numbers all season and among the top of fantasy wideouts. The Bengals are up against a struggling Seattle Seahawks team this week. Look for Green to continue his success as a rookie standout.





Sleeper Potential

Devery Henderson - New Orleans Saints

Henderson doesn't put up significant numbers consistently  but he has potential to have a big game every once in a while. Henderson began the first two weeks of the season, putting up quality fantasy points but ever since then, he's struggled. Henderson is due for a big game and is up against a St. Louis Rams defense that suffers a lot. Perhaps this is the one.

Week 8 Must Starts - Running Backs

Darren Sproles - New Orleans Saints

Darren Sproles has been nothing but impressive this season. He came into the season being a limited role player for the Saints offense and now has become a very prominent target for New Orleans. The Saints play a very weak St.Louis Rams team this week that has made opposing teams look very dominant. Look for Sproles to capitalize on this and put up stellar numbers.





DeMarco Murray - Dallas Cowboys

DeMarco who? Before last week, no one knew who DeMarco Murray was. But, after posting 250+ yards and a touchdown against the Rams last week, he seems to be a quality producer. With starting RB Felix Jones out for another week, Murray should be a solid start, up against a Philadelphia Eagles run defense that has been below-average.

Week 8 Must Starts - Quarterbacks

Mathew Stafford - Detroit Lions

Stafford is coming off his worse performance this season last week, throwing under 200 passing yards. He is the general behind a very impressive Detroit Lions offense this season so look for Stafford to unlikely repeat this performance and post a 200+ yard game like normal. The Lions face the Denver Broncos this week who have suffered to opposing quarterbacks so Stafford is most likely to bounce back.

Week 7 Starts - Running Backs

Running Backs

Jackie Battle had a great game last week against the Colts and now faces a Oakland Raiders defense that has struggled against the run. Battle has the chance to continue a performance like this as the number one back for the KC Chiefs this week.

Week 7 Starts - Quarterbacks

Quarterbacks

Ben Roethlisberger - Pittsburgh Steelers

The Arizona Cardinals are weak at defense. Watch for Roethlisberger to take advantage. The numbers for Big Ben are have been good the last couple weeks and for the division of the AFC North, this is a key game for the Pitssburgh Steelers.

Peterson Torches Vikings, Inspired Victory for Raiders

The Minnesota Vikings have won their first game of the season this week,  scorching the Arizona Cardinals 34-10. The Vikings effort was lead by running back star Adrian Peterson, posting 122 yards and an impressive 3 touchdowns. Fantasy wise this season, Peterson has produced his standard dose of numbers but this weeks performance really boosts his value as an elite running back in the league.

The day after Oakland Raider's owner Al Davis passed away, the Raiders put together a thrilling victory over the Houston Texans today, screeching out a 25-20 win. The game came down to the last play, resulting in Texans QB Matt Schaub throwing an interception to the Raider's defense. Inspired by events that occurred yesterday or not, the Oakland Raiders move to a 3-2 record and continue to compete in the AFC West division.

Big Starts for Week 5

Big Starts

Arian Foster 

After coming off his 2011 breakout performance, Foster faces the 29th ranked team in rushing yards allowed, the Oakland Raiders. This is a very favourable match-up for Arian, considering that Andre Johnson will be out and the Houston Texans should place a lot of attention on the run game.


Calvin Johnson

Why wouldn't you start someone whose scoring two touchdowns a week? You should have full confidence playing Megatron as a number one WR this week, based on his play this season. He is up against a tough Chicago defense but nothing seems to be stopping in his way.

Aaron Rodgers

Who else? Rodgers is continually proving that he is the best quarterback in the NFL. After torching the Denver Broncos last week, he is up against the Atlanta Falcons this week. Only thing that seems to slow him down would be an injury or bad weather. Playing in the Georgia Dome Sunday, neither seem to be happening so count on Rodgers to put up big numbers. Again.

Stay Away from...

Nate Washington 

After the injury to Kenny Britt, Nate Washington has taken over the role. Last week was Washington's first start without Britt, and resulted in putting up a mere 6.2 points These definitely aren't Britt numbers and it doesn't look too promising for Washington this week, against a very tough Pittsburgh Steelers pass defense.



Sleeper...


Mike Williams

Mike Williams hasn't done much this season but he does have the potential to have a breakout game. This week, he is up against the San Francisco 49ers and this may be his chance to put up big numbers. He is still young and very capable of being an elite receiver. Considering the fact that the 49ers aren't doing very well against the pass this year, Williams has a very favourable opportunity.

Week of the Running Back

This week, many running backs broke out of their shells and put up big fantasy points... 

Arian Foster seems like he's recovered from his hamstring injury, posting a season-high 155 yards and a touchdown.

Matt Forte posted another successful week, scoring a touchdown and having an impressive 205 yards.

Chris Johnson and Frank Gore, both have posted their first 100 yard games of the season.

Breakout Performance

This weeks breakout performance belongs to the #2 running back for the Washington Redskins, Ryan Torain. He had a very solid game, establishing 135 yards and a touchdown. Lead back, Tim Hightower, is out with a shoulder injury, but with a bye next week for the Skins, he may be back. But don`t count out Torain if Hightower is back. His week 4 performance should get some favourable attention going forward from head coach Mike Shanahan.

Consistency at its Finest

Darren Sproles doesn't have outstanding numbers this season but his consistent play week by week this year has been very consistent and beneficial. Averaging about 13.5 points a week and not scoring less than 10 fantasy points each week, Darren Sproles is beginning to turn into a very conservative back. He doesn`t produce enough numbers to be a number 1 RB but he seems to be trusted as a low-end number 2 and an excellent choice for a flex option.

Hot Pick for Week 4

Eli Manning - New York Giants


Eli Manning began this season off kind of slow, recording the first two weeks of the season with less than 20 points. Last week showed an example of the old Manning, as he had a stellar performance against the rival Philadelphia Eagles, with 250 + yards and 4 touchdowns. Look for Eli to repeat his favourable play this week against the Arizona Cardinals. The defense of the Cards hasn't been too successful against opposing quarterbacks so expect Eli to take advantage of this. Especially with the return of Mario Manningham back in the mix, the New York Giants add another key target to their offensive weapons.

Big Stories from Week 3

Buffalo Undefeated

This weeks main story is of course the surprising play of the Buffalo Bills. This week, they have successfully beaten Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 34-31 with a come from behind thriller, trailing 21-0 . Their defensive effort and disciplined play-making has been the key to their success and this new look Buffalo team, under new head coach Chan Gailey, has been quite the entertainment.

Fantasy wise, for a team that started the season off not having any players with significant fantasy value, the Bills have definitely developed a promising future for a few players this season. The consistent play of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Fred Jackson, and Steve Johnson has grabbed the attention of fantasy owners. Will this success continue? Only time will tell, but it will be interesting to see how this season will unfold for the Buffalo Bills and the new AFC division leaders.  

Rob Gronkowski: Tight End or Receiver?

There is no doubt that Gronkowski is the new tight end (maybe even receiver) to watch this season. He has put up spectacular numbers so far this year, scoring 20+ points in the last two games. There seems to be no stopping him, especially under the helm of veteran Tom Brady. This New England offense has many weapons but Rob Gronkwoski seems to be Brady`s favourable target. Look for Gronkowski to continue his high level play and and become a top target in the NFL.


End to a Very Anticipated Season

During the Tennessee Titans loss to the Denver Broncos sunday, wide receiver Kenny Britt of the Titans suffered an ACL/MCL tear to his knee. He unfortunately will miss the rest of the 2011 NFL season. This is a devastation for fantasy owners since he has become one of the top wide receiver success stories thus far this season. All attention steers toward secondary WR Nate Washington. Feel free to pick him up off waivers if nobody owns him since he has potential to put up quality numbers.

Week 3 Must-Starts

Quarterbacks


Ryan Fitzpatrick - Fitzpatrick has been on fire this season after two straight wins, going up against New England this week. Both teams remain unbeaten and this AFC East battle should be interesting. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem to be cooling his flame, especially against a Pats defense who haven't been too successful this season against opposing qbs.







Running Backs


Beanie Wells - You can't argue with the consistent play Beanie Wells has been producing this season. He has been a solid RB for both weeks and against a weak Seattle defense this one, he should be a safe bet for quality play.

Wide Receivers

Steve Smith - 

Who else? With the stellar play from rookie QB Cam Newton, why not trust the wide receiver who has had two appreciated weeks and is going up against a Jaguar's questionable secondary. We are definitely seeing flashes of the old Steve Smith right now, especially well having good chemistry with the potential superstar Newton.

Week 2 Highlights

Is Cam Newton the real deal?

After two successful weeks putting up 25+ points, can Newton become a reliable fantasy qb? Only time will tell but he seems to be turning doubters into believers. His team isn't winning games but he has put the Carolina Panthers on his back to compete in both weeks so far. Hopefully this holds up and he becomes a rookie standout in the NFL.






Jamaal Charles Out

The biggest story this week is the injury to Jamaal Charles. Unfortunately, he has suffered an ACL tear in his knee and has been put on injury reserve for the KC Chiefs. This is a huge lost for fantasy owners who have invested their first round pick on this potential superstar.







Under the Gun

One whiteout who has been consistent throughout the first two weeks of the 2011 season is Kenny Britt. His performance in Week 2 has been disguised by standout fantasy play from Vincent Jackson and Miles Austin, but for the second straight week in a row he's had a 100+ yard game, adding another touchdown to his count. He currently is the second leader in points for a fantasy WR and doesn't seem to be slowing down.