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After a disappointing return last week, if you happened to make it to the Super Bowl this week, it’s hard to sit Adrian Peterson this week. For what it’s worth, while other players like Sam Bradford and Ben Roethlisberger are likely out after playing on ankle injuries, Peterson seemed to come out of the loss fine and according to Vikings beat-writer Tom Pelissero’s on Tuesday; Peterson is now considered close to 100 percent. Audio: Week 16 Fantasy Podcast While the Giants struggled in the passing game last week, they did have success on the ground with Ahmad Brashaw, when he was used, so if Peterson is up for taking up to 20 carries this week, he should be good for over 100 yards and a score. Where he will likely struggle is in the passing game, as I suspect that you will see the coaching staff use Toby Gerhart on passing downs to give Peterson’s ankle some rest, throughout. Hopefully, we will see Peterson gash the Redskins defense early, as it’s likely that Peterson’s ankle will give him some trouble as we get deeper into the game. For more help as we get set for Super Bowl weekend, take a listen to the podcast on this page, as I talk with Matt De Lima about players like Michael Vick, Vincent Jackson, Kyle Orton, Felix Jones, Chris Johnson and Darrius Heyward-Bey. Good luck this weekend and have a happy holidays.

In the four games, Kevin Smith has played in this year, he has a yard per carry average of no lower than 4.8 yards in any contest. While Smith has been highly productive, his health and overall workload have been a problem as he’s carried the football only one game for more than seven times. Audio: Week 15 Fantasy Podcast As of Friday, Smith is expected to play against the Raiders, and IF he can stay on the field for a throughout, Smith will likely put up respectable RB-2 numbers, especially for PPR leagues. I’m not so sure that will happen, and fantasy owners should view Smith as more of a high upside flex play, but a roll of the dice, because of his bum ankle. For more playoff help, please listen to the podcast as we talk about players like Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, James Jones and the other Packer receivers, Dwayne Bowe and Roy Helu. 2011 Weekly Lineup Help Player Rankings | Waiver Wire | Start/Bench | Podcasts

Michael Vick is expected back just in time for the fantasy playoffs to begin but will he perform as a worthy top ten play? On talent alone, Vick should be a no-brainer to use, but with Jeremy Maclin returning from an injury, and DeSean Jackson acting like he’s taking the season off, it’s hard to trust Vick with your season on the line. Audio: Week 14 Fantasy Podcast This week the Eagles head down to Miami and face a tough front seven that consistently pushed the Raiders offensive line back into Carson Palmer’s face, forcing errant passes from the veteran. While Vick is a hard play this week and next week against the Jets, at some point we have to account for the talent around Vick, his skill set and the friendly offense he plays in for fantasy success. With all that said, look to Vick as a border line starter in ten team leagues, and if you have another option like Carson Palmer on your bench, with a respectable matchup, you might want to consider sitting Vick and seeing how he plays in his first game back. For more advice, please listen to our podcast found on this page. Updated Week 14 Position Rankings For Standard Leagues Please Note: Brown and Steeler players have been taken off the lists because they played on Thursday. Quarterbacks 1 Aaron Rodgers Raiders 2 Cam Newton Falcons 3 Matthew Stafford Vikings 4 Eli Manning @ Cowboys 5 Drew Brees @ Titans 6 Tom Brady @ Redskins 7 Tony Romo Giants 8 Philip Rivers Bills 9 Tim Tebow Bears 10 Michael Vick (I) @ Dolphins 11 Carson Palmer @ Packers 12 Matt Ryan @ Panthers 13 Matt Moore Eagles 14 Alex Smith @ Cardinals 15 Joe Flacco Colts 16 Andy Dalton Texans Running Backs 1 Ray Rice Colts 2 Marshawn Lynch Rams 3 Arian Foster @ Bengals 4 Chris Johnson Saints 5 LeSean McCoy (I) @ Dolphins 6 Maurice Jones-Drew Buccaneers 7 Reggie Bush Eagles 8 C.J. Spiller @ Chargers 9 Michael Turner (I) @ Panthers 10 Shonn Greene Chiefs 11 Ryan Mathews Bills 12 Roy Helu Patriots 13 Michael Bush @ Packers 14 Frank Gore @ Cardinals 15 DeMarco Murray Giants 16 LeGarrette Blount @ Jaguars 17 Toby Gerhart @ Lions 18 Willis McGahee (I) Bears 19 BenJarvus Green-Ellis (I) @ Redskins 20 Jonathan Stewart Falcons 21 Marion Barber @ Broncos 22 Beanie Wells (I) 49ers 23 Darren Sproles @ Titans 24 Cedric Benson Texans 25 DeAngelo Williams Falcons 26 Steven Jackson @ Seahawks 27 Maurice Morris Vikings 28 Mike Tolbert Bills 29 Pierre Thomas @ Titans 30 Brandon Jacobs (I) @ Cowboys 31 Daniel Thomas Eagles 32 Ahmad Bradshaw (I) @ Cowboys 33 Ryan Grant Raiders 34 Felix Jones (I) Giants 35 Donald Brown @ Ravens 36 Joe McKnight Chiefs 37 Ben Tate @ Bengals 38 Ricky Williams Colts 39 Kendall Hunter @ Cardinals Wide Receivers 1 Calvin Johnson Vikings 2 Steve Smith Falcons 3 Greg Jennings Raiders 4 Victor Cruz @ Cowboys 5 A.J. Green Texans 6 Percy Harvin @ Lions 7 Wes Welker @ Redskins 8 Roddy White @ Panthers 9 Hakeem Nicks @ Cowboys 10 Jordy Nelson Raiders 11 Dez Bryant Giants 12 Michael Crabtree @ Cardinals 13 Brandon Marshall Eagles 14 Steve Johnson @ Chargers 15 Anquan Boldin Colts 16 Marques Colston @ Titans 17 Jeremy Maclin (I) @ Dolphins 18 Vincent Jackson Bills 19 Miles Austin (I) Giants 20 Santonio Holmes Chiefs 21 Darrius Heyward-Bey @ Packers 22 Mike Williams (TB) @ Jaguars 23 Julio Jones (I) @ Panthers 24 Nate Burleson Vikings 25 Torrey Smith Colts 26 Santana Moss Patriots 27 Larry Fitzgerald 49ers 28 Brandon Lloyd @ Seahawks 29 Mario Manningham (I) @ Cowboys 30 Laurent Robinson (I) Giants 31 Demaryius Thomas Bears 32 Eric Decker Bears 33 DeSean Jackson @ Dolphins 34 Chaz Shilens (I) @ Packers 35 Plaxico Burress Chiefs 36 Deion Branch @ Redskins 37 Lance Moore @ Titans 38 Reggie Wayne @ Ravens 39 Vincent Brown Bills 40 Pierre Garcon @ Ravens 41 Dwayne Bowe @ Jets 42 James Jones Raiders Tight Ends 1 Rob Gronkowski @ Redskins 2 Jimmy Graham @ Titans 3 Jason Witten Giants 4 Antonio Gates Bills 5 Tony Gonzalez @ Panthers 6 Aaron Hernandez @ Redskins 7 Jermichael Finley Raiders 8 Vernon Davis @ Cardinals 9 Brandon Pettigrew Vikings 10 Ed Dickson Colts 11 Dustin Keller Chiefs 12 Jermaine Gresham Texans 13 Jake Ballard @ Cowboys 14 Anthony Fasano Eagles 15 Brent Celek @ Dolphins 16 Kellen Winslow @ Jaguars Flex Play (RB,WR) 1 Ray Rice Colts 2 Marshawn Lynch Rams 3 Arian Foster @ Bengals 4 Chris Johnson Saints 5 LeSean McCoy (I) @ Dolphins 6 Maurice Jones-Drew Buccaneers 7 Calvin Johnson Vikings 8 Steve Smith Falcons 9 Greg Jennings Raiders 10 Reggie Bush Eagles 11 C.J. Spiller @ Chargers 12 Michael Turner (I) @ Panthers 13 Victor Cruz @ Cowboys 14 A.J. Green Texans 15 Percy Harvin @ Lions 16 Wes Welker @ Redskins 17 Shonn Greene Chiefs 18 Ryan Mathews Bills 19 Roy Helu Patriots 20 Michael Bush @ Packers 21 Frank Gore @ Cardinals 22 DeMarco Murray Giants 23 Roddy White @ Panthers 24 Hakeem Nicks @ Cowboys 25 LeGarrette Blount @ Jaguars 26 Jordy Nelson Raiders 27 Dez Bryant Giants 28 Michael Crabtree @ Cardinals 29 Brandon Marshall Eagles 30 Toby Gerhart @ Lions 31 Willis McGahee (I) Bears 32 Steve Johnson @ Chargers 33 Anquan Boldin Colts 34 BenJarvus Green-Ellis (I) @ Redskins 35 Jonathan Stewart Falcons 36 Marques Colston @ Titans 37 Jeremy Maclin (I) @ Dolphins 38 Vincent Jackson Bills 39 Miles Austin (I) Giants 40 Santonio Holmes Chiefs 41 Darrius Heyward-Bey @ Packers 42 Mike Williams (TB) @ Jaguars 43 Julio Jones (I) @ Panthers 44 Marion Barber @ Broncos 45 Beanie Wells (I) 49ers 46 Darren Sproles @ Titans 47 Nate Burleson Vikings 48 Torrey Smith Colts 49 Santana Moss Patriots 50 Larry Fitzgerald 49ers 51 Brandon Lloyd @ Seahawks 52 Cedric Benson Texans 53 DeAngelo Williams Falcons 54 Steven Jackson @ Seahawks 55 Maurice Morris Vikings 56 Mike Tolbert Bills 57 Pierre Thomas @ Titans 58 Brandon Jacobs (I) @ Cowboys 59 Mario Manningham (I) @ Cowboys 60 Laurent Robinson (I) Giants 61 Demaryius Thomas Bears 62 Eric Decker Bears 63 DeSean Jackson @ Dolphins 64 Chaz Shilens (I) @ Packers 65 Daniel Thomas Eagles 66 Ahmad Bradshaw (I) @ Cowboys 67 Ryan Grant Raiders 68 Plaxico Burress Chiefs 69 Deion Branch @ Redskins 70 Lance Moore @ Titans 71 Felix Jones (I) Giants 72 Donald Brown @ Ravens 73 Joe McKnight Chiefs 74 Ben Tate @ Bengals 75 Reggie Wayne @ Ravens

What started out as a “fluky” breakout season for Victor Cruz has turned into a full-blown top five fantasy performance this year, as the Giants “No.3 receiver” is on fire of late. With Mario Mannigham possibly out for the season, it’s well past the time for all fantasy annalists and owners to consider Cruz a legit WR-1 option for the rest of the season. Audio: Week 13 Fantasy Podcast On Friday, Packers corner back coach Joe Whitt went as far as to say that Cruz has passed Hakeem Nicks as the Giants top receiver. In light of Whitt’s complimentary words, it will be interesting to see how the Packers game plan for Cruz this week, as we will find out if he’s up to the challenge of teams strategizeing against him a legit No.1 receiver. With the Giants facing such a competitive schedule going forward, Eli Manning will be forced to throw the football, trying to lead his teams back to victory, late in games. Don’t expect Cruz to go away any time soon, as he could end up the top-scoring receiver for fantasy, if Calvin Johnson should suffer an injury, at some point. Check out the podcast on this page for more injury updates, and player advice as we head into what is likely to be the final regular-season week, in most leagues. 2011 Weekly Lineup Help Player Rankings | Waiver Wire | Start/Bench | Podcasts

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT WEEKLY FANTASY ADVICE Running Backs Toby Gerhart - The former Standford standout didn’t get much done on the ground after Adrian Peterson left the game, but he should have better success against the Falcons this week. A reasonable flex play start, Gerhart is a must add as Peterson is likely to miss more than just this weeks’ game with an ankle sprain. Audio: Toby Gerhart A Waiver Wire Pickup With so many injuries and poor play from the running back position this year, it never hurts to have another running back that can give you helpful points down the stretch. Kevin Smith - What a great game it was for Kevin Smith, and for those fantasy owners who paid attention to him coming back to the Lions and picked him up, you were rewarded. Smith should be the first player to target off the waiver wire this week, as his fresh legs clearly made an impact for the Lions with over 200 total yards and three touchdowns last week. You might think his up-coming matchups against the Packers, and Saints would be bad starts, but both teams have struggled against the run all year. C.J. Spiller - With the Bills getting blown out by the Dolphins, C.J. Spiller failed to get much done when Fred Jackson went down with a calf injury. Jackson has already been listed out for Wednesday’s practice, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s out this week. At this time Spiller should be viewed as nothing more than a desperate start in standard leagues, but if he should get the nod as a starter this week, he’s a worthy flex play in PPR leagues. Bottom line, the Bills have been running the football well this year, and if Spiller should get a chance to run for a stretch, he could start running better, so at least put him on your depth chart. More WK 12 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex | K/D| Start/Sit | Quarterback Vince Young - After a slow start, Vince Young got things going down the stretch as he led the Eagles down the field for a game-winning drive that was finished off with a touchdown pass to Riley Cooper. Young threw for 258 yards on the game and a couple touchdown passes, but he did throw three interceptions. If Vick can’t go this week, Young should be a respectable play against the Patriots at home, but it would be nice to see Young use his feet more as he only totaled five rushing yards last week. Wide Receivers Jerome Simpson – A knee injury kept A.J. Green out of last weeks’ game against the Ravens, and he will likely be out again this week. With Green out, rookie quarterback Andy Dalton clearly favored Jerome Simpson in the passing game as he was the third highest targeted (13) pass catcher in the NFL last week. Simpson went on to roll up 152 yards on eight receptions against the Ravens, and he should continue to be the Bengals top receiver until Green proves he’s recovered from his knee injury. Consider Simpson a solid WR-3 play against the Browns this week. Nate Burleson - A disappointing start from Nate Burleson made him a trendy drop in many leagues throughout October. In recent weeks Burleson’s targets have been one of the top on the team, and he is out playing rookie Titus Young of late. Last week Burleson posted seven receptions for 63 yards and a score and should help you in the coming weeks, when the Lions square off against the Packers and Saints. Riley Cooper – Targeted over ten times by Vince Young Riley Cooper posted five receptions for 75 yards and a score. With Jeremy Maclin out, Cooper filled in well as a possession receiver opposite DeSean Jackson, and while it’s unknown if Maclin will be back this week, Cooper should be owned off the waiver wire, especially in PPR leagues. 2011 Weekly Lineup Help Player Rankings | Waiver Wire | Start/Bench | Podcasts

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT WEEKLY FANTASY ADVICE Kevin Smith vs. Packers - What a game it was for Kevin Smith as his road back to a healthy NFL career has been a long one, since he tore his ACL towards the end of the 2009 season. Last year Smith was with the Lions but clearly wasn’t the same player he was before his injury, and until injuries and poor play opened the door for Smith again in Detroit, he was out of the league, just a few weeks back. Audio: Kevin Smith’s Breakout Game Two attributes I’ve always admired about Smith his big heart and determination, and that served him well in a three touchdown performance with over 200 total yards from scrimmage on only 20 touches last week. Smith will face off against two of the better teams in the coming weeks but both the Packers and Saints have struggled against the run this year. Look to Smith as low end RB-2 going forward as he’s earned the starting job in Detroit going forward. Mark Ingram vs. Giants – Finally healthy from a heal injury suffered week seven, Ingram should be a worthy flex play option this week against the Giants defense. New York played well against the run last week until LeSean McCoy broke loose for a 60 yard run at the end of the game. While the Giants should play well early, I expect the same thing to happen this week, as New York has had trouble putting four quarters of solid run defense together of late. The Saints love to run the football at the end of games, and if your in need of a third running back to start, this should be a week where we see Ingram’s rush for over 50 yards and a score. In the end, Ingram’s missed time could work in your favor down the stretch as he will have fresh legs. Last Updated – Nov. 21st More WK 12 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex | K/D| Waivers | Start/Sit | 1 Arian Foster @ Jaguars 2 LeSean McCoy Patriots 3 Matt Forte @ Raiders 4 Calvin Johnson Packers 5 Greg Jennings (I) @ Lions 6 Steve Smith @ Colts 7 Rashard Mendenhall Chiefs 8 DeMarco Murray Dolphins 9 Maurice Jones-Drew Texans 10 Larry Fitzgerald @ Rams 11 Mike Wallace @ Chiefs 12 Dez Bryant Dolphins 13 Steven Jackson Cardinals 14 Ray Rice 49ers 15 Michael Bush Bears 16 Marshawn Lynch Redskins 17 Michael Turner Vikings 18 Chris Johnson Buccaneers 19 Kevin Smith Packers 20 Marques Colston Giants 21 Hakeem Nicks @ Saints 22 Wes Welker (I) @ Eagles 23 Jordy Nelson @ Lions 24 Laurent Robinson Dolphins 25 Antonio Brown @ Chiefs 26 Andre Johnson (I) @ Jaguars 27 Fred Jackson (I) @ Jets 28 Jonathan Stewart @ Colts 29 LeGarrette Blount @ Titans 30 Brandon Lloyd Cardinals 31 Vincent Jackson Broncos 32 Roddy White Vikings 33 Victor Cruz @ Saints 34 Reggie Bush @ Cowboys 35 Willis McGahee (I) @ Chargers 36 Ryan Mathews Broncos 37 Percy Harvin @ Falcons 38 Anquan Boldin 49ers 39 DeSean Jackson Patriots 40 Frank Gore (I) @ Ravens 41 Cedric Benson Browns 42 Ben Tate @ Jaguars 43 Brandon Jacobs @ Saints 44 Chris Ogbonnaya @ Bengals 45 Brandon Marshall @ Cowboys 46 Mario Manningham @ Saints 47 Jeremy Maclin (I) Patriots 48 Santonio Holmes Bills 49 Michael Crabtree @ Ravens 50 Torrey Smith 49ers 51 Mike Tolbert Broncos 52 Shonn Greene (I) Bills 53 Toby Gerhart @ Falcons 54 Sidney Rice (I) Redskins 55 Jerome Simpson Browns 56 Denarius Moore Bears 57 Dwayne Bowe Steelers 58 Mike Williams (TB) @ Titans 59 Darren Sproles Giants 60 Beanie Wells (I) @ Rams 61 BenJarvus Green-Ellis (I) @ Eagles 62 DeAngelo Williams @ Colts 63 Harry Douglas Vikings 64 James Jones @ Lions 65 Earl Bennett @ Raiders 66 Mark Ingram Giants 67 C.J. Spiller @ Jets 68 Lance Moore Giants 69 Damian Williams Buccaneers 70 Eric Decker @ Chargers 71 Vincent Brown Broncos 72 Titus Young Packers 73 Reggie Wayne Panthers 74 Roy Helu @ Seahawks 75 Jackie Battle Steelers 2011 Weekly Lineup Help Player Rankings | Waiver Wire | Start/Bench | Podcasts

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT WEEKLY FANTASY ADVICE LeGarrette Blount @ Titans -  The Buccaneers haven’t been the same since LeGarrette Blount suffered a knee injury against the 49ers, but with his first 100-yard performance against the Packers, since his injury, the Buccaneers played a close game in Green Bay. It’s hard to know what to expect from the Titans as they look good one week and then bad the next, but expect Blount to perform like a RB-2 this week. Audio: Blount Breaks Out Against The Packers Last weeks’ performance was just a nice stat line, but the second year tail back out of Oregon flashed his trademark physical running when he broke six tackles on his way to a 54-yard touchdown run. Look for anther head cracking performance from Blount this week. Jonathan Stewart / DeAngelo Williams @ Colts – The Panthers backfield has been a disappointment this year, as Cam Newton has been the star of the offense. Look for Williams and Stewart to be start-worthy options this week as the Panthers should have no problems rolling up a big lead in Indianapolis, and they will run the football most of the game. Stewart should be considered a worthy RB-2 play, and Williams is a flex-play option after both posted over 100 yards from scrimmage last week against the Lions. Chris Johnson vs. Buccaneers – After a breakout game of sorts for Chris Johnson against the Panthers, he looked horrible against the Falcons running the football 12 times for only 13 yards. Johnson will be an up and down player down the stretch, but he should have a respectable RB-2 performance against a bad Tampa Bay run defense. Last Updated – Nov. 21st More WK 12 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex | K/D| Waivers | Start/Sit | 1 Arian Foster @ Jaguars 2 LeSean McCoy Patriots 3 Matt Forte @ Raiders 4 Rashard Mendenhall Chiefs 5 DeMarco Murray Dolphins 6 Maurice Jones-Drew Texans 7 Steven Jackson Cardinals 8 Ray Rice 49ers 9 Michael Bush Bears 10 Marshawn Lynch Redskins 11 Michael Turner Vikings 12 Chris Johnson Buccaneers 13 Kevin Smith Packers 14 Fred Jackson (I) @ Jets 15 Jonathan Stewart @ Colts 16 LeGarrette Blount @ Titans 17 Reggie Bush @ Cowboys 18 Willis McGahee (I) @ Chargers 19 Ryan Mathews Broncos 20 Frank Gore (I) @ Ravens 21 Cedric Benson Browns 22 Ben Tate @ Jaguars 23 BenJarvus Green-Ellis (I) @ Eagles 24 Brandon Jacobs @ Saints 25 Chris Ogbonnaya @ Bengals 26 Mike Tolbert Broncos 27 Shonn Greene (I) Bills 28 Toby Gerhart @ Falcons 29 Darren Sproles Giants 30 Beanie Wells (I) @ Rams 31 DeAngelo Williams @ Colts 32 Mark Ingram Giants 33 C.J. Spiller @ Jets 34 Roy Helu @ Seahawks 35 Ryan Grant @ Lions 36 Joe McKnight Bills 37 Kendall Hunter @ Ravens 38 Pierre Thomas Giants 39 Donald Brown Panthers 40 Delone Carter Panthers 41 Daniel Thomas @ Cowboys 42 Maurice Morris Packers 2011 Weekly Lineup Help Player Rankings | Waiver Wire | Start/Bench | Podcasts

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT WEEKLY FANTASY ADVICE Andre Johnson @ Jaguars -  It looks like Andre Johnson is ready to come back after his long absence from the Texans lineup. Now without Matt Schaub for the rest of the season, former USC great, and Cardinals first round bust Matt Leinart will take over. Like many backup quarterbacks, they tend to look for a great receiver in the offense, so expect Johnson to be targeted ten plus times weekly going forward. While the Texans don’t have a solid No.2 receiver they do have some tight ends to draw attention and Arian Foster underneath. Houston running game is top notch, so if Leinart can connect with Johnson down the field, opportunities should be available against a shaky Jaguars secondary. Vincent Jackson vs. Broncos – The up and down season continues for Vincent Jackson, and as long as he’s healthy this guy just has to be in your lineup. Sure, Jackson will have his horrible performances, but like we’ve seen in two of the Chargers last three games, Jackson can pull of monster performances that win you weeks. Audio: Vincent Jackson’s Boom / Bust Season Continues San Diego has dug themselves into a hole once again, but playing in the weakest division in football, the Chargers still have a chance to win the division and Jackson should have a solid stretch run. Last Updated – Nov. 21st More WK 12 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex | K/D| Waivers | Start/Sit | 1 Calvin Johnson Packers 2 Greg Jennings (I) @ Lions 3 Steve Smith @ Colts 4 Larry Fitzgerald @ Rams 5 Mike Wallace @ Chiefs 6 Dez Bryant Dolphins 7 Marques Colston Giants 8 Hakeem Nicks @ Saints 9 Jordy Nelson @ Lions 10 Laurent Robinson Dolphins 11 Antonio Brown @ Chiefs 12 Andre Johnson (I) @ Jaguars 13 Brandon Lloyd Cardinals 14 Vincent Jackson Broncos 15 Roddy White Vikings 16 Victor Cruz @ Saints 17 Wes Welker (I) @ Eagles 18 Percy Harvin @ Falcons 19 Anquan Boldin 49ers 20 DeSean Jackson Patriots 21 Brandon Marshall @ Cowboys 22 Mario Manningham @ Saints 23 Jeremy Maclin (I) Patriots 24 Santonio Holmes Bills 25 Michael Crabtree @ Ravens 26 Torrey Smith 49ers 27 Sidney Rice (I) Redskins 28 Jerome Simpson Browns 29 Denarius Moore Bears 30 Dwayne Bowe Steelers 31 Mike Williams (TB) @ Titans 32 Nate Burleson Packers 33 Plaxico Burriss Bills 34 Harry Douglas Vikings 35 Nate Washington Buccaneers 36 James Jones @ Lions 37 Earl Bennett @ Raiders 38 Lance Moore Giants 39 Damian Williams Buccaneers 40 Eric Decker @ Chargers 41 Vincent Brown Broncos 42 Titus Young Packers 43 Reggie Wayne Panthers 44 Josh Cribbs @ Bengals 45 Pierre Garcon Panthers 46 Greg Little @ Bengals 2011 Weekly Lineup Help Player Rankings | Waiver Wire | Start/Bench | Podcasts

CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT WEEKLY FANTASY ADVICE Matthew Stafford vs. Packers - After a horrible performance against the Bears, Matthew Stafford rebounded against the Panthers with 335 yards and five touchdown passes against the Panthers, as the Lions scored 49 points. In a huge game on Thanksgiving, I’m sure the Lions will try to run the football, but if the Lions win this game on Stafford throwing arm. Audio: Stafford Plays Well Against The Panthers With Aaron Rodgers on the other side of the field, this promises to be a back and forth game, with highlight plays throughout. That said, the Packers have struggled over the years in Detroit, but expect a high scoring as Stafford rolls up over 300 yards and two or more touchdowns. Josh Freeman @ Titans – Finally, Josh Freeman put a fantasy worthy stat line together against the Packers last week, but I don’t trust him enough to recommend him as a starter, except in deep leagues. The Buccaneers head out to Tennessee to face a suspect Titans team that looks like a playoff team one week and then one of the five worst teams in the league the next. Let’s see if Freeman can throw for up to 250 yards and a couple of scores in this one, if so, he would start to garner more attention in fantasy circles for the stretch run. In all likeliness, this will be a low scoring defensive game where LeGarrette Blount pounds the football often. Last Updated – Nov. 21st More WK 12 Rankings – QB | RB | WR | TE | Flex | K/D| Waivers | Start/Sit | 1 Aaron Rodgers (I) @ Lions 2 Cam Newton @ Colts 3 Drew Brees Giants 4 Eli Manning @ Saints 5 Ben Roethlisberger @ Chiefs 6 Matthew Stafford (I) Packers 7 Tom Brady @ Eagles 8 Tony Romo Dolphins 9 Philip Rivers Broncos 10 Tim Tebow @ Chargers 11 Carson Palmer Bears 12 Vince Young Patriots 13 Matt Ryan Vikings 14 Christian Ponder @ Falcons 15 Andy Dalton Browns 16 Josh Freeman @ Titans 17 Joe Flacco 49ers 18 Sam Bradford (I) Cardinals 19 Tarvaris Jackson Redskins 20 Alex Smith @ Ravens 2011 Weekly Lineup Help Player Rankings | Waiver Wire | Start/Bench | Podcasts

The Bears have been on the kind of hot streak that makes you believe they can do no wrong, but unfortunately the team and Bears fans received bad news, Sunday night as quarterback Jay Culter looks to be lost for at least the regulars season. A broken thumb will knock Cutler out and while he hasn’t been a weekly starter in fantasy leagues, his loss will likely impact the fantasy values of Matt Forte, Earl Bennett, Robbie Gould and the Bears defense. Audio: Week 11 Fantasy React Cutler is just one of the players discussed in our week eleven game react podcast as we look back at some of the top players from the weekend and what that future may hold for them going forward. 2011 Weekly Lineup Help Player Rankings | Waiver Wire | Start/Bench | Podcasts