http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com Free Fantasy Football Information en http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/WseDPITOMYA/the-freaks-sleepers-2012-week-16http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/387The Freaks name their Sleepers for Week 16.Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:34:58 -0600
Chad Henne JAX QB
After struggling against a pair of tougher passing matchups, Henne should get back to posting big numbers against the Patriots. They give up the 3rd most points to QBs, most recently rewarding Colin Kaepernick with 26 fantasy points (standard). On average they give up 284 yards and 1.86 TDs per week. It also helps that he is clicking with both Cecil Shorts and Justin Blackmon.

Sam Bradford STL QB
He just wrapped up his best game of the year taking the Vikings for 377 yards and 3 scores. He should stay hot with his team headed into Tampa (no weather risk). The Bucs are the worst pass defense in the league allowing 322 yards and 1.93 TDs per week to QBs.

DeAngelo Williams CAR RB
The Panthers RB is only the 29th highest scoring back in the league, but you wouldn't know it based on the last two weeks where he racked up over 250 total yards and 2 scores. As long as he continues the touches, he should finish the year strong. His final two contests are against the Raiders 28th ranked run defense and the Saints 32nd ranked run defense.

Vick Ballard IND RB
Last week, there were 23 carries by Colts RB's and 18 of them belonged to Ballard. He managed to hit the century mark and give himself 200 total yards over the last 2 weeks. This Sunday he faces the Chiefs 23rd ranked run defense who have allowed 118 rushing yards per week.

Cecil Shorts JAX WR
He's coming off his 4th 100+ yard game of the year and headed into a very favorable matchup against the Patriots. They rank 26th against wide receivers allowing an average of 170 yards and 1.29 TDs per week. It also helps that the game is in Jacksonville so there shouldn't be any weather concerns.

Jeremy Maclin PHI WR
He gets another shot at the Redskins who held him without a catch in week 11. So why will he be better this time around? The absence of DeSean Jackson (IR) has been a boon for Maclin's production. Over the last 2 weeks he has 22 targets, 13 catches for 177 yards plus a score. The last matchup was Nick Foles first NFL start and he has done some maturing since then. Finally, he has had good numbers against the Redskins in the past - last year he went over 100 yards in both meetings.

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Cam Newton CAR QB
Oakland's pass D has played better as of late but are still allowing 260 yards passing and 1.79 TDs per game.

Tony Romo DAL QB
Played well against the Steelers top ranked pass defense. Gets a much more pass friendly 31st ranked Saints team on Sunday.

Andrew Luck IND QB
KC only ranks 20th vs opposing quarterbacks but has played very tough as of late allowing a low 7 and 9 points in the last 2.

Sam Bradford STL QB
Coming off his best game of 2012, should keep the good scores coming against the Bucs worst ranked pass defense (322 yards, 1.93 TDs avg)

Ben Roethlisberger PIT QB
Faces a tough Cincy pass D but managed to put up 15 fantasy points on them back in week 7.

Nick Foles PHI QB
Gets two great matchups to finish the year. First is a rematch against the Redskins 27th ranked defense vs QBs.

Russell Wilson SEA QB
Been playing great lately, but had his worst game of the year against the 49ers (122 pass yards, 1 INT, 10 rush yards, 5 points).

Reggie Bush MIA RB
With Daniel Thomas injured, he'll see even more snaps, which is great to have against the Bills 31st ranked run defense.

Knowshon Moreno DEN RB
Browns have allowed a RB to score 20 or more points (standard) in each of the last 2 weeks.

Andre Johnson HOU WR
The Vikes are giving up 160+ yards and a score to WRs. Look for Johnson to have a solid game.

Brandon Marshall CHI WR
Faces a tough secondary this week but is Cutler's primary and only reliable target.

A.J. Green CIN WR
Tough matchup with the Steelers ranked 3rd at shutting down opposing wideouts.

Bryce Brown PHI RB
Needs to work on holding the ball and gets 2 top 10 rush defenses to end the season.

Cecil Shorts JAX WR
Solid pickup if you got him this year. Nice matchup with New England giving up almost 24 fantasy points per game to WRs.

Vick Ballard IND RB
Continues to see the lion's share of carries and topped 100 yards a week ago. Good outlook vs soft KC run defense.

Jeremy Maclin PHI WR
He has 22 targets over the last 2 games and gets a terrific matchup vs the 31st ranked Redskins.

Michael Crabtree SF WR
Needs to improve upon last outing vs Seahawks where he caught 4 passes for 31 yards.

Brandon Gibson STL WR
Gets the worst pass defense in the league this week and is playing well.

Ahmad Bradshaw NYG RB
Solid matchup if he goes with Baltimore ranking 27th vs RBs.

Antonio Brown PIT WR
Played better as of late but that's mainly due to the return of Big Ben. Cincy is pretty stingy at giving up scores to wideouts.

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Sam Bradford STL QB
If you're still in the playoff hunt, then I'm sure you have your QB options well in hand, but if you somehow need some help, give Bradford a look. He's fresh off a big day of 377 yards and 3 TDs against the Vikings. Next up are the Buccaneers who were just slaughtered by the Saints and rank as one of the worst passing defenses in the league.

Vick Ballard IND RB
He's only owned in half of leagues, so you might still have a chance to grab him. The Colts RB is fresh off a 100 yard day and has been good for yardage in recent games. Week 16 sees him face off against the Kansas City Chiefs and their 23rd ranked run defense.

Curtis Brinkley SD RB
When Ryan Mathews went out with an injury, it was Brinkley who saw the most benefit. He only got 6 carries, but he made the most of them picking up 42 yards for a healthy 7.0 per carry average. He also added 3 receptions for 14 more yards. Now that Mathews is done for the year, Brinkley should have a shot to step up against some very favorable matchups the next couple of weeks. Jackie Battle is still in the mix, but given that he only recorded 2 yards on 3 carries, Brinkley has the upper hand at the moment.

Brandon Gibson STL WR
Over the last 5 weeks, Gibson has had some injury issues such as a knee and an illness, so he's only produced in 3 games. During those three, he had 3 TDs and (1) 100+ yard game. He's inconsistent, but as long as he's in the lineup against a porous Bucs defense this week, he has a lot of upside for a receiver that is only owned in 15% of leagues.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/385/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-16http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/ymZ21TR3Bxk/weekly-freaks-2012-week-15http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/384Week 15's Top Performers.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:45:20 -0600
Russell Wilson SEA QB
Take out the Cardinals game and he's been on quite a roll in the second half of the season. He decided to kick things up a notch this week. While not shocking that he had a good game against a poor Bills defense, he did surprise many by posting the highest fantasy tally in the league. The passing numbers were so so with 205 yards and a TD. It was his running that put him way over the top. He took off 9 times for 92 yards, and 3 TDs.

Adrian Peterson MIN RB
We can't say enough about this guy and what he's been able to do this season, but we can bestow upon him a third consecutive Freak of the Week title. After 364 rushing yards and 3 rushing scores in the last two weeks, he went off again vs the Rams. This time the stat sheet read 24 carries for 212 yards and 1 TD. For those of you keeping track, he needs 294 yards over the last two weeks, to set a new single season rushing record. If you did the math on his last 3 games, he has averaged enough to get the job done - can he keep it going against the Texans and Packers?

James Jones GB WR
The Packers recorded an important victory over the division rival Bears by a score of 21-13. The 3 Extra points aside, all of the scoring came courtesy of Aaron Rodgers to James Jones. With 5 catches and 60 yards, he made a major impact getting 3 of those catches in the end zone.

Dennis Pitta BAL TE
The Ravens TE came up big on Sunday helping secure a win which coupled with a Steelers loss helped Baltimore secure their spot in the playoffs. He did it by hooking up with Joe Flacco for 7 catches which netted him 125 yards and 2 TDs, easily his best game of the season.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/384/weekly-freaks-2012-week-15http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/UEI8cZOOpng/the-freaks-sleepers-2012-week-15http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/383The Freaks name their Week 15 Sleepers.Wed, 12 Dec 2012 15:11:45 -0600
Colin Kaepernick SF QB
If you find yourself scrambling for a QB at this point in the season, it probably isn't a good sign, but you do have some options. Kaepernick has put up decent fantasy scores for a rookie backup turned starter. What he lacks in passing numbers he makes up for with his legs (164 yards and 2 TDs over the last 3 games). This week he heads to New England to face the 29th ranked pass defense, so you could get the best of both worlds. Keep in mind that his best game of the season came against a similarly pathetic Saints secondary.

Josh Freeman TB QB
This is the time of year where you have to consider the weather - that is unless your guys will be playing indoors. Freeman and company are headed to New Orleans and don't have to worry about the elements. He also won't have to worry much about the opposition. The Saints allow the most points to QBs and are already responsible for Freeman's best game of the year back in week 7. He finished that round with 420 passing yards, 3 TDs, and 0 INTs.

Knowshon Moreno DEN RB
He has come up big for the Broncos while covering for the injured McGahee, especially last week against Oakland where he racked up 167 total yards and a score. Next up are the Ravens and that matchup would normally make you think twice, but not this season. Thanks to some key injuries on defense, the Ravens rank 24th against the run. They surrender around 118 yards and .77 TDs per week.

Reggie Bush MIA RB
He isn't playing like the 2011 version, but he's still a top 20 running back on the season. Despite Daniel Thomas dipping into the touches, Bush is still receiving about 70% of the carries. He is also coming off a respectable effort against the 49ers where he accrued over 100 total yards (65 rushing, 38 receiving). Having said all that, I like him against the Jaguars 30th ranked run defense. Jacksonville has allowed 5 running backs to post double digit scores (standard) in the last 3 weeks.

Lance Moore NO WR
I'm expecting a shootout in New Orleans with the Buccaneers coming to town. No weather concerns in this game and Tampa has allowed the most points to wide receivers on the year. These two met back in week 7 in what finished as a 35-28 Saints win. Moore did his part with 9 catches for 121 yards. I like him to be targeted early and often again this time around.

Josh Gordon CLE WR
Over the last 4 weeks, he's been targeted at least 7 times every game. Because of that attention, he leads all Browns receivers in the major categories. Now, we get to see what he can do against one of the worst passing defenses in the league. The Redskins have allowed 199 yards and 1.15 TDs per week to WR. The only possible concern here is if the conditions in Cleveland turn wintery, so keep an eye on those weather reports.

Dallas Clark TB TE
He's coming off a one catch week, but things are bound to turn around in New Orleans. The Saints rank 27th against TE averaging 60 yards and .46 TDs per week to the position. This contest is a rematch of the week 7 Saints victory. The first time around, Clark caught 5 passes for 51 yards and a score.

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Cam Newton CAR QB
That's better! Great schedule to finish the season against the 21st, 28th and 32nd worst pass defenses.

Andrew Luck IND QB
Disappointed last week against the Titans and faces the Texans for the first time this season. Houston ranks 15th vs QBs.

Philip Rivers SD QB
Has two top 10 pass defenses coming up. Thank goodness for Danario Alexander to keep him productive.

Matthew Stafford DET QB
Cardinals continue to be tough on QBs allowing only 1 as high as 16 points in the last 4 weeks. Good thing Stafford is well above average.

Ben Roethlisberger PIT QB
Has 3 tough games to finish the season, starting with Dallas. The Cowboys rank 8th vs QBs allowing an avg of 14 fantasy points.

Russell Wilson SEA QB
Will bounce back after struggling vs Arizona. The Bills average 241 yards and 1.7 TDs per week.

Tony Romo DAL QB
Owners are in a tough spot. Romo has been average and is tasked with facing the 1st ranked Steelers pass defense possibly without Bryant.

Brandon Weeden CLE QB
Has a 3 game winning streak going and recent QBs have put solid numbers against a soft Washington secondary.

Vincent Jackson TB WR
Had a field day against the Saints back in week 7 with 7 catches, 216 yards, 1 TD.

A.J. Green CIN WR
His production has dropped off the last few games but gets a great matchup this week.

Nick Foles PHI QB
Took advantage of the Bucs poor pass defense. Expecting a return to low end results with a tougher Bengals secondary (7th best in NFL).

Alfred Morris WAS RB
Playing great and faces the 21st ranked rush defense in the league.

Brandon Marshall CHI WR
Putting up solid fantasy points but hasn't helped the team pull out many wins as of late. Avg matchup but only scored 2 on them back in wk 2

C.J. Spiller BUF RB
Should see more touches with Jackson out but Seattle ranks 3rd vs running backs allowing a low .46 TDs per game.

Bryce Brown PHI RB
Huge disappointment vs TB last week. Faces a Cincy defense who has been playing tough against the run.

Marques Colston NO WR
He's scored twice in his last 3 games versus Tampa. Most recently was back in week 7. He finished with 7 catches for 73 yards with a score.

Shonn Greene NYJ RB
Splitting touches with Powell, but his numbers have actually been increasing. Great matchup vs the Titans 29th ranked run defense.

Knowshon Moreno DEN RB
No need to be scared of Baltimore, they're 24th against the run and average 118 yards and .77 TDs per week.

Ahmad Bradshaw NYG RB
Good matchup if he goes. Monitor his status as game time gets closer.

Reggie Bush MIA RB
Bush is getting 3x more carries than Thomas and has some great matchups over the next 2 weeks. The Jaguars allow 127 yards and 1 TD on avg.

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Colin Kaepernick SF QB
He hasn't been terribly productive as a passer with a season high 243 passing yard mark and only 3 passing TDs over the last 4 weeks, but he only has 1 INT over that run and he has something else that you love to get with your QB. That is an ability to run the ball. He just did it again, showing off with a 50 yard dash to pay dirt against the Dolphins. If you are in need of a QB, then he's worth a look because his legs will help to mitigate the risk of a bad passing game.

Montell Owens JAX RB
The Jags have dropped all the way down to their 4th string option at RB, but he provided enough production to make him an option for your lineup. On 14 carries he took the Jets for 91 yards and a score. The big play was a 32 yard run early in the second half. The Jags continued injury issues with Jennings and MJD make Owens worth snagging since he has a good chance to start again in week 15.

Bilal Powell NYJ RB
While Shonn Greene is still the starter, Powell (who had been poaching touches) split the workload pretty evenly against the Jaguars and had nearly identical stats (19 touches, 77 yards, and a TD - Greene had 1 more carry and 1 less yard). That gives him 4 TDs in the last 4 weeks.

Danario Alexander SD WR
The Steelers were the top ranked pass defense coming into the week, but Danario obviously didn't get the memo. He caught 7 balls for 88 yards and 2 scores. That gives him 5 TDs over the last 5 weeks. Being Rivers' favorite target has allowed him to have success against any opponent. Even though the schedule remains tough down the stretch, he's emerged as a top notch receiver and is still available in nearly half of all leagues.

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Joe Flacco BAL QB
The Ravens QB has had a tough go lately, mostly because he faced the Steelers twice in the last three weeks. Luckily, he has the right matchup to bounce back. He's taking his team into Washington to face the Redskins 30th ranked pass defense. Look for a return to respectable numbers with 250+ yards and a pair of scores.

Josh Freeman TB QB
Freeman has a really nice schedule down the stretch. First up he gets a home game against an Eagles team in turmoil. Lately, they have been entirely unable to stop opposing QBs. Over the last three weeks Romo, Griffin, and Newton have all scored at least 25 fantasy points against them (standard).

Knowshon Moreno DEN RB
History has proven him hard to trust long term, but with McGahee hurt, he's seen an increased workload and managed 20 carries in back to back weeks. He's also seen action in the passing game with 4 catches each week which boosts his PPR outlook. So for the time being, he's worth slotting in your lineup. He makes even more sense this week against the Raiders and their 29th ranked run defense allowing 112 yards and over 1 TD per week on average.

Vick Ballard IND RB
So he isn't exactly an RB1, but he should be able to help you out in a pinch this weekend. Even with Donald Brown back in the lineup, Ballard is receiving twice as many touches and sporting a better yards per carry average. The Colts are about to square off against the Titans for the second time in 2012. They rank 30th against the run giving up 116 yards and .83 TDs per week. The first time around, Ballard managed 4.6 yards per carry and 1 receiving TD.

Torrey Smith BAL WR
For Flacco to be successful this week, he will need some help from his deep threat. Smith is another player who has played in line with the matchups. He's struggled against tougher passing defenses and put up big numbers against weaker ones. This week he gets the latter. The Redskins rank dead last against receivers. To date they have surrendered over 200 yards and 1.08 TDs per week to the position.

Martellus Bennett NYG TE
The Giants TE just came off a scoring drought with his first TD since week 3. He's averaged just over 6 targets per game over the last 3 weeks and now he gets a very favorable matchup against the Saints. Over their last 3 games, they have allowed a TE to score 9 points or more (standard scoring) every week.

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Andrew Luck IND QB
He's giving up to many INTs this year but is playing very good scoring 21+ fantasy points in 5 of his last 7 games.

Cam Newton CAR QB
He's returned to his old form but can he do it against the stellar Falcons defense? Atlanta is only allowing .92 TDs per game vs QBs.

Josh Freeman TB QB
The Eagles have allowed huge points to QBs recently. They are a team in turmoil that Freeman can take advantage of.

Andy Dalton CIN QB
Don't expect a great game from Dalton against a very solid Dallas pass defense but he should get 200+ yards and a score.

Joe Flacco BAL QB
Has been down lately thanks to tough competition, the Redskins offer some relief with their 30th ranked pass defense.

Ahmad Bradshaw NYG RB
Washington is solid against the run this year but he managed 13 points on them back in week 7.

Bryce Brown PHI RB
Wow! Brown has stepped up big time in McCoy's absence. Should have a solid game against the 13th ranked Bucs rush defense.

A.J. Green CIN WR
By far their favorite target and gets an average matchup this week.

Chris Johnson TEN RB
His numbers have decreased each of the last 4 games but should get things back on track this week vs Indy. 100 yards and a score!

Steven Jackson STL RB
You have to like the workhorse against the Bills 31st ranked run defense. They average 118 yards and 1.17 TDs per week to RBs.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN RB
3 100-yard games in a row and Dallas is allowing on average 103 yards per game to opposing running backs.

Chad Henne JAX QB
His numbers may be down slightly this week going against a top 5 pass defense in the Jets.

Alfred Morris WAS RB
Solid play this year and put up 14 on the Giants earlier this season. Should get decent yardage but the Giants are quite stingy on the TDs.

Roddy White ATL WR
After being shutdown by the Saints, we like him for a major turnaround against a Panthers team that he dominated in week 4 (169 yds, 2 TD).

Knowshon Moreno DEN RB
Has had 20 carries each of the last 2 weeks. If he gets that many touches against Oakland, he should put up big numbers.

Nick Foles PHI QB
Aside from his fumble issues (6 in 4 games) he's making progress. Has a chance to put up some good numbers against the 31st ranked Bucs.

Torrey Smith BAL WR
Giants have a hard time stopping the deep threats and Smith has played well against weak pass defenses ('skins rank dead last against WR).

Pierre Garcon WAS WR
Griffin connected with him for over 200 yds and 2 TDs the last 2 weeks. Ravens will make it tougher on them, but he belongs in your lineup.

Michael Turner ATL RB
True he's losing touches to Rodgers, but he owns Carolina. In week 4, he had 171 total yards and a TD against them.

T.Y. Hilton IND WR
Didn't fare too well last time vs the Titans, but has picked up his game since then and is Luck's most productive target recently.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/379/the-freaks-projections-and-ratings-2012-week-14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/Fx94TkJ9DU0/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-14http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/378This group of players can help bolster your lineup as the fantasy regular season draws to a close.Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:29:58 -0600
Russell Wilson SEA QB
There's no denying that he has done a heck of a job over his last 5 games. The passing yardage numbers may only average out to a little over 200, but he has thrown 11 TDs compared to only 1 INT. He's also averaged over 30 yards per game rushing. He's going to face a couple of top 10 passing defenses in the next 3 weeks (Arizona and San Francisco), but a bottom tier team is also in the mix (Buffalo). He makes more sense in deeper leagues, but consider him as a backup option if you need the depth.

T.Y. Hilton IND WR
The Colts rookie has been excelling along with and with the help of fellow first year standout Andrew Luck. He just recorded his 3rd 100+ yard effort in his last 5 games. Over that stretch he also contributed 4 receiving touchdowns and scored another on a punt return.

Danario Alexander SD WR
We warned that he would be heading into a difficult stretch, but he has proven he can handle the pressure. It's been a while since the Bengals allowed a WR to score 10 or more fantasy points (even the Giants couldn't field such a player a few weeks ago), but Alexander just did it with 6 catches for 102 yards. The schedule stays on the tough side with Pittsburgh up next, but he has been Rivers' favorite target since joining the team.

Chris Givens STL WR
He's been on our radar for a while, but he's starting to get hot after averaging around 100 receiving yards over the last 2 weeks along with a score. Most recently, he grabbed 11 passes for 92 yards against the 49ers. In 2 of the next 3 weeks, he'll be seeing bottom 10 pass defenses, so he is worth a flier if you lack more proven options. He's more enticing in PPR formats.

Brandon Myers OAK TE
Oakland's TE has been making waves for the last few weeks, but he just proved he can kick things up a notch. Facing the Browns, Myers caught 14 passes for 130 yards and a score. That gives him 4 touchdowns in his last 5 games and an average of 68 yards per game. Next up are the Broncos who allow some of the most points to TE.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/378/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-14http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/2j4FiGcvpNI/the-freaks-sleepers-2012-week-13http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/377If you need some help as you push for the Playoffs, here are some sleepers that could help your cause.Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:56:09 -0600
Ryan Fitzpatrick BUF QB
The Bills QB is in desperate need of a big game and he looks good to have one against the Jaguars who fall in the bottom 10 of pass defenses. This contest will also be played at home, where he generally puts up better numbers. Jacksonville has been averaging 282 yards and 1.36 TDs per game to QBs.

Michael Bush CHI RB
With Matt Forte banged up and unlikely to play thanks to an ankle injury, Bush will be pressed into an expanded role for at least another week. He managed a pair of scores after taking over against the Vikings. He'll see the Seahawks this time around. They currently rank 5th against RBs, but Bush makes his money around the goal line and will get his shots at the end zone.

Ryan Broyles DET WR
The young wideout took a big step forward in week 12, hauling in 6 passes for 126 yards. It was his first game cracking the century mark and he did it against the Texans. Over the last 3 weeks, he has been the 2nd most productive receiver in Detroit behind Megatron. He looks even more appealing now that Nate Burleson might be done for the year and the next couple of weeks feature bottom 10 pass defenses (Colts and Packers).

Davone Bess MIA WR
Bess has been playing great in recent weeks. Over the last 3, he had 17 catches for 232 yards and a TD. He picked the right time to get hot with a matchup against the Patriots this Sunday. The Pats rank 27th against receivers, and they have given up very favorable numbers to Bess in the past. Dating back to 2009, he has faced them 6 times, going for 90+ yards 3 times and scoring a TD in 4 of those contests.

Dallas Clark TB TE
The Bucs TE is starting to pick up the numbers. He has 2 scores in the last 3 weeks. Over the last 2 weeks, Freeman has targeted him 15 times which resulted in 11 catches. I like the momentum headed into an important game against the Broncos, especially since Denver has allowed the most fantasy points to TE on the year. To date they have averaged 64 yards and .73 TDs per week.

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Peyton Manning DEN QB
He's been as steady as they come this season, not hard to imagine a 300 yard 3 TD effort against the Bucs 29th ranked pass defense.

Aaron Rodgers GB QB
He's not playing like an MVP so far this year, but opposing QBs have scored 20+ fantasy points on the Vikes in 4 of the last 6 games.

Cam Newton CAR QB
Finally had a huge game for fantasy owners. KC is giving up 230+ yards and 2 scores per game to QBs.

Tony Romo DAL QB
Expecting him to improve upon his week 16 matchup in Philly when he threw for 209 yards and 2 TDs.

Colin Kaepernick SF QB
He's played very solid with Smith out with a concussion. Expect him to start week 13 against the Rams who he scored 16 points on 3 wks ago.

Andy Dalton CIN QB
Take advantage of his matchup this week since his schedule gets much tougher in weeks 14 and 16.

Carson Palmer OAK QB
Played poorly last week in the loss to Cincy but should rebound this week against a below average Cleveland D.

Chad Henne JAX QB
Solid play and a good matchup this week.

A.J. Green CIN WR
He's scored 11+ fantasy points in 9 of 11 games and gets an average matchup.

Ryan Tannehill MIA QB
Faces 4 bottom 10 pass defenses down the stretch. First up the 30th ranked Patriots who average 302 yards and 2 TDs per week.

Andre Johnson HOU WR
Has a great schedule for the rest of the year and should keep racking up fantasy points.

Alfred Morris WAS RB
He's played solid this year. Gets a tough matchup, but did manage 120 yards on 22 carries back in week 7 against the Giants.

Rashad Jennings JAX RB
With Parmele injured, Jennings will once again be the feature back in Jacksonville. Worth a play against the Bills 32nd ranked run defense.

Knowshon Moreno DEN RB
With McGahee out, Moreno should get the starts, but will still share the carries.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis CIN RB
Ellis should manage to put up decent yardage this week against the Chargers, but they are quite stingy on giving up TDs.

Beanie Wells ARI RB
Had a nice game in his return from IR and gets another good matchup this week with the Jets ranking 27th against RBs.

Nick Foles PHI QB
Failed to find the end zone vs Carolina and the Cowboys 8th ranked secondary won't make things any easier if he gets another start.

Pierre Garcon WAS WR
Had a big return to the lineup after missing 5 games. Griffin will continue to look for him against the division rival Giants.

Ryan Broyles DET WR
Great matchups the next couple of weeks and has been the 2nd most productive wideout in Detroit behind Megatron the last few weeks.

Davone Bess MIA WR
Playing well, great matchup, usually means good fantasy production.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/376/the-freaks-projections-and-ratings-2012-week-13http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/59an7pZYC6k/weekly-freaks-2012-week-12http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/375The Thanksgiving holiday was loaded with firepower, providing all of this weeks Freaks!Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:16:57 -0600
Tom Brady NE QB
Brady has done well against the Jets historically, but he turned in one of his finest performances against the divisional rivals on Thanksgiving evening. With 323 passing yards and 3 passing TDs, he would have made any fantasy owner happy, but he went a few steps further (literally) to notch his 3rd rushing TD of the season.

Robert Griffin III WAS QB
The rookie QB continues to impress week after week with his production and also his versatility. Whatever the situation calls for, he seems to have an answer. In weeks past, he's proven he can use his legs to make a play. This week, he proved he can succeed with his arm alone. While he did have 6 carries for 29 yards, he did all of the serious damage through the air with 311 passing yards and 4 passing TDs.

Dez Bryant DAL WR
His numbers had been trending higher, but they just added up to the best fantasy day of his career. He took advantage of the Thanksgiving day spotlight to haul in 8 passes for 145 yards and 2 Touchdowns against the division rival Redskins. He's hotter than ever having capped off his best 3 game run ever.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/375/weekly-freaks-2012-week-12http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/6NMoSYJs_9A/the-freaks-projections-and-ratings-2012-week-12http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/374We're heading down the stretch and every win is more critical than ever, so be sure to follow our projections and ratings to ensure you set the right lineup!Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:21:15 -0600
Doug Martin TB RB
He's overtaken Arian Foster as the #1 scoring RB in the league. Should hold the line against the Falcons 27th ranked run defense.

Chad Henne JAX QB
Gets another well earned start in week 12. The Titans rank 21st against the pass allowing 259 yards and 1.8 TDs per week.

Colin Kaepernick SF QB
Figures to get a second start and you couldn't ask for a much better matchup than the Saints 32nd ranked pass defense.

Stevan Ridley NE RB
Didn't fare too well vs the Jets in week 7 (17 carries, 65 yards), but still getting more work than Vereen and Jets rank 23rd against RBs.

Andre Johnson HOU WR
Huge game against the Jags. At least one wideout has racked up double digits on Detroit in all but 2 games this year.

Demaryius Thomas DEN WR
He's scored 10+ fantasy points in 7 of 10 games so far this year. Average matchup.

Alex Smith SF QB
Kaepernick figures to get at least one more start while Smith recovers (concussion).

Jordy Nelson GB WR
Should have a big game against the 30th ranked Giants pass D vs wideouts.

Cecil Shorts JAX WR
Blackmon had the biggest highlights last week, but Shorts went for 80 yards and a score and has been more consistent on the year.

Justin Blackmon JAX WR
Showed incredible chemistry with Henne and gets him back at QB against the Titans. Worth a play to see if they can keep it going.

Danario Alexander SD WR
He's been stellar the last couple weeks, now we get to see just how good he is with 5 straight top 10 pass defenses.

Vick Ballard IND RB
Gets the bottom of the barrel this week against Buffalo, who is giving up 25+ fantasy points to opposing RBs.

Shonn Greene NYJ RB
Had 88 total yards and a score against the Pats in week 7. It's hard to believe that game included 9 targets and 6 receptions.

James Jones GB WR
He's been Rodgers' 2nd most productive receiver behind Cobb and should be played here against the Giants 3rd worst secondary in the league.

Jermaine Gresham CIN TE
Good matchup for the 10th ranked TE. The Raiders allow 51 yards and .6 TDs per week to the position.

Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK WR
Not the best game to start Oakland receivers with Cincy ranking 5th at shutting down wideouts and giving up a low .6 TDs.

Brandon Lloyd NE WR
Receivers haven't fared that well at getting in the end zone against the Jets this year.

Fred Jackson BUF RB
Follow the injury report, but he is on track to return after a concussion against Miami.

Donald Brown IND RB
Gets a great matchup if he can make the most of his touches, since splitting time with Ballard and Carter.

Brandon Myers OAK TE
Looks promising with another bottom 5 ranked TE defense and has 3 scores in his last 3 games.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/374/the-freaks-projections-and-ratings-2012-week-12http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/0rQ3Z6gTstg/weekly-freaks-2012-week-11http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/373Check out the top performers from week 11.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:59:34 -0600
Matt Schaub HOU QB
We all know that Arian Foster usually dominates the Texans highlight reels, but Matt Schaub proved that he can make plenty of big plays himself. He did it against a surprisingly threatening Jaguars team, turning in the best QB performance of the week gaining an incredible 527 passing yards and 5, count 'em, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Touchdowns.

Andre Johnson HOU WR
If Schaub has a big day, odds are that Johnson is doing his part, and that's exactly what happened here. Schaub threw for over 500 yards and Johnson was on the receiving end for more than half of that total. This freak pulled in 14 catches for a ridiculous 273 yards and a score.

Justin Blackmon JAX WR
Go figure, all this kid needed was Chad Henne slinging the rock. Going into week 11, Blackmon had only 250 receiving yards and 1 TD with Gabbert under center. This week he can boast a 236 yard effort plus a score. That's right, he nearly doubled his season numbers in one day thanks to this breakout performance.

Rob Gronkowski NE TE
Nevermind that Questionable tag, this guy always comes ready to play. Despite some trouble with his hip, he showed up in a big way as the Pats obliterated the Colts. With Hernandez still out and Gronk getting some extra attention (as if he needs it), he recorded 7 catches and made the most of them, finishing the day with 137 yards and 2 TDs. Of course there is a downside here as he broke his forearm in the 4th quarter, so we're waiting on more info about how long that will have him sidelined.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/373/weekly-freaks-2012-week-11http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/M1UI_WMqSwU/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-12http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/372Need to strengthen your roster down the stretch? Here are some players that can bolster your lineup.Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:12:06 -0600
LaRod Stephens-Howling ARI RB
The diminutive Cardinals RB is getting more difficult to ignore each week. He has scored in 3 of his last 4 games - the only one he didn't find the end zone in was against the 49ers and we're going to give him a pass on that one. He also just recorded his second 100+ yard game. He's getting plenty of touches with at least 17 carries in all but the 49ers game and his schedule is workable the next couple of weeks.

James Starks GB RB
A familiar face is once again the front man for the Packers run attack. Over the last 2 weeks, he has 42 carries. That may be a healthy number of touches, but it only amounted to 136 yards and 0 TDs. Given that he plays for Green Bay, you should recognize him as a desperation play at RB. The workload will probably be there most weeks and he could break off a big run, but you definitely can't count on it.

Jalen Parmele JAX RB
So we don't know exactly what we have here yet, but if you really need a RB or want to take a flier then he's showing all the right signs. With MJD still injured and Rashad Jennings struggling, Parmele's number was called and he toted the rock 24 times for 80 yards against the Texans. In case you didn't know, the Texans are a stout run defense. They recently held Ray Rice to 42 yards. We'll see what happens, but Parmele is worth a look for at least week 12 unless something dramatic happens with MJD's recovery.

Pierre Garcon WAS WR
Injuries have caused him to land on the waiver wire in half of all leagues, but he's making a recovery. He finally returned to the field in week 11, albeit with an abysmal performance recording 3 catches for ... 5 yards, but we know that he is a playmaker and it is only a matter of time before he is 100% healthy and performing.

Justin Blackmon JAX WR
The Jags rookie just had a monster day against the Texans. The outburst came a bit unexpectedly after Chad Henne came in to sub for an injured Blaine Gabbert. In this single game, he came up with 14 fewer yards (236) than he had recorded the rest of the season (250). If Gabbert misses any time then Blackmon's outlook is looking brighter thanks to the chemistry he appears to have with Henne.

Danario Alexander SD WR
We've been talking him up for a few weeks, but it may not have fully taken until now. He just turned in another big day with 7 catches, 96 yards, and 2 TDs against the Broncos. So that's 230 yards and 3 TDs in the last 2 weeks. I'm sure that sounds a heck of a lot better than someone else on your bench.

Brandon Myers OAK TE
The Raiders TE has come on strong the last 3 weeks. Over that stretch he has 19 catches, 171 yards, and 3 TDs. Palmer is seriously looking for him and it is driving up his fantasy value.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/372/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-12http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/HmFGeTKmabk/the-freaks-sleepers-2012-week-11http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/371Get your week 11 Sleeper options here!Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:39:10 -0600
Carson Palmer OAK QB
He has been on fire lately, and it doesn't look like he is going to cool off any in week 11. That's because he gets his chance against the Saints. You know, the team that has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing QBs. In his last 3 games, Palmer has thrown for nearly 1,000 yards and 8 TD passes. Look for him to put up another good looking stat sheet and continue the streak that has him ranked as a Top 10 QB on the season.

Cam Newton CAR QB
After an incredible 2011 season, it's hard to believe he's made this list. The reality is that he hasn't been putting up the same gaudy numbers as last years model. His matchup this week, however, features tremendous potential for a performance that will remind us all just what he is capable of. He has some history against Tampa. Last season, in 2 games, he threw for 4 touchdowns, ran for over 100 yards, and ran for 4 more TDs.

Reggie Bush MIA RB
Bush has vowed to bounce back after a first quarter fumble got him benched a week ago. The damage doesn't appear to be too severe, since Daniel Thomas only went on to record 5 carries of his own in that game (Bush finished with 4). The duo has nearly split touches 50/50 over the last 3 weeks and that trend is likely to continue. I think Bush is worth another look for the Thursday night game against the Bills. Over the last 3 weeks, only Oakland has allowed more fantasy points to RB than Buffalo and no one has allowed more points on the season. I think Bush and Thomas can both put up numbers in this one, but I'm looking to Reggie to lead the charge.

Shonn Greene NYJ RB
His scores have fallen for each of the last 3 weeks, and a good amount of that can be tied right back to a sputtering passing game that no defense respects right now. That will be his biggest challenge this week as well. However, this is a matchup where Greene can be successful. Over the last 3 weeks, the Rams have allowed the 3rd most points to RBs and that's just the kind of opponent this guy needs to rebound.

Darrius Heyward-Bey OAK WR
He currently sits as the 48th highest scoring WR, but he has been making a better run of it over the last 4 weeks. Last Sunday, he turned in his biggest game of the year with 5 grabs for 82 yards and a TD. I like him to keep up production against the Saints who rank 31st against WR. Over the last 3 weeks, they've allowed 4 wideouts to climb into double digit points (standard) and both Heyward-Bay and Denarius Moore have a good shot to add their names to the list.

Brandon Myers OAK TE
The Raiders TE has come on strong as of late, averaging 58 yards and a TD over the last 2 weeks. What's really impressive is how Palmer looked for him 20 times over that span. Anyone catching passes for Oakland this week has some extra appeal as they face off against the Saints. Over the last 3 weeks they have allowed the 4th most points to the TE position.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/371/the-freaks-sleepers-2012-week-11http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/7JDApZBJFwE/the-freaks-projections-and-ratings-2012-week-11http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/370Get your week 11 projections and ratings here!Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:02:52 -0600
Cam Newton CAR QB
Easy schedule for the rest of the year, starting with Tampa Bay who are allowing 330+ yards and 1.78 TDs per game.

Andrew Luck IND QB
Hasn't played well on the road but gets a vulnerable New England secondary giving up almost 300 yards and 2+ TDs per game.

A.J. Green CIN WR
Has scored a TD in 8 straight games and gets a slew of middle tier secondaries starting with KC.

Steven Jackson STL RB
After his first 100 yard effort of the season, there is some hope for a repeat against a Jets team ranking 25th against RBs.

Demaryius Thomas DEN WR
He's playing very good and should get more targets this go around against San Diego.

C.J. Spiller BUF RB
Tough matchup with Miami pretty stingy at giving up touchdowns but Spiller will see lots of action with Jackson out.

Frank Gore SF RB
Will have a tough go of it Monday night against the 3rd ranked Bears rush defense. Fighting injuires as of late.

Shonn Greene NYJ RB
Can't get going with no respect for Sanchez and the passing game, but Rams can't stop the run lately.

Brandon Marshall CHI WR
Can't sit Marshall but gets a very tough matchup and Cutler may not start!

Mark Sanchez NYJ QB
The matchup is appealing, this guy is not.

Dez Bryant DAL WR
He's been up and down this year but should keep things rolling with a soft matchup.

Alex Smith SF QB
Monitor his status but gets a brutal matchup against Chicago. Beware.

Danny Amendola STL WR
Return to action with a nice 100-yd game against a tough D. Will be tested again this week.

Felix Jones DAL RB
Running backs have been able to run on the Browns but they do get stingier the closer you get to the red zone.

Tony Gonzalez ATL TE
Don't expect a repeat of last week. Arizona ranks 6th against TE, only allowing .33 TD per week.

Owen Daniels HOU TE
If he plays, keep in mind that Jacksonville hasn't allowed a TD to a TE yet, since they offer up so many other ways to be beaten.

Brandon Pettigrew DET TE
Finally found the end zone last week. Put up 13 on Green Bay week 17 of last year.

Brent Celek PHI TE
Good shot this week for Celek to pick up his production against the 31st ranked Washington D.

Anquan Boldin BAL WR
Risky play against the top ranked Steelers pass D against wideouts.

Vick Ballard IND RB
Carries are reduced with Brown back in the lineup. He'll still get some touches and can make a play if you're shallow at RB.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/370/the-freaks-projections-and-ratings-2012-week-11http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/cU0BCV5eQJo/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-10http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/369Some Waiver targets heading into Week 10.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:48:50 -0600
Josh Freeman TB QB
His ownership has climbed about 15-20% over the last couple of weeks, but he remains unclaimed in nearly 30% of leagues, so we'll make the case one more time to bring him aboard as your backup QB - at minimum. He has 11 passing TDs over the last 4 weeks compared to only 1 interception. Thanks in large part to Vincent Jackson and the maturing process of Mike Williams, he's finally showing some consistency. Finally, the remaining schedule is soft with only 1 Top 10 passing defense lined up the rest of the way.

Isaac Redman PIT RB
Redman had a terrific day against the Giants picking up 147 rushing yards and a TD. That kind of production should have you salivating at the prospect of trotting him out against the Kansas City Chiefs who average 142 yards per week. The problem here is that the Steelers backfield has been like shifting sand with a different back shouldering the load from week to week because of injuries. Right now, Redman is the healthiest RB in Pittsburgh, but we'll all have to keep tabs on practice to see how Dwyer and Mendenhall are coming along.

Danny Amendola STL WR
Amendola was released by a lot of teams after suffering his injury (clavicle), and could return to the field against the 49ers with special protective gear. He may be limited, but it is a step in the right direction. Even if you don't want to take the risk in this one, you may want to grab him early before someone else gets the same idea.

Brian Hartline MIA WR
He returned from injury on Sunday in a big way, recording his 3rd 100+ yard effort of the season. He's Tannehill's favorite target, he's healthy, and he has some good matchups coming up. While he has value in all formats, he is especially valuable in PPR.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/369/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-10http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/cZKxzjApeXE/all-pro-leagues-opens-free-leagueshttp://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/368All Pro Leagues is looking for users to give feedback on their salary games and they are willing to make it worth your while.Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:25:56 -0500
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Arian Foster HOU RB
You already know he's a stud, but he's even more appealing than usual against the Bills worst ranked run defense.

Robert Griffin III WAS QB
The Steelers made him look human, don't expect Carolina to do the same. Their soft run defense will be exposed again in this one.

Michael Vick PHI QB
Vick is the starter and I expect him to come up big. The Saints can't stop the run or pass, Vick should hit them with a bit of both.

Matt Ryan ATL QB
Despite Dallas' struggles they are the 2nd best QB defense in the league, but Ryan has the weapons so treat like any other week.

LeSean McCoy PHI RB
Shady is coming off his best game of the year. It's not hard to imagine him taking another step forward vs the Saints 31st ranked run def.

Ryan Mathews SD RB
Love the matchup against the Chiefs. He had his best game of 2012 against this squad, 149 total yards and 2 rushing TDs.

Josh Freeman TB QB
With 3 straight 20+ point efforts (standard), he can be started the next couple of weeks with back to back bottom 12 pass defenses.

Eli Manning NYG QB
The Giants rank 6th against QBs and have yet to allow a 20 point effort (standard). Expect an average day from the Giants signal caller.

Doug Martin TB RB
The rookie is on fire coming off a 200 yard day against a solid Vikings defense. Raiders rank 21st against the run so keep riding him.

Demaryius Thomas DEN WR
Tough matchup, but ride the hot hand. He's compiled (3) 100 yard efforts in his last 4 and 2 scores in his last 2.

Alfred Morris WAS RB
He only has 2 games with a carry average under 4.5 yards. The Panthers offer a bottom 10 rush defense, so expect boosted numbers and a score

Trent Richardson CLE RB
Injuries have crippled the Ravens run defense (rank 29th). Trent topped 100 total yards and a score against them in week 4.

Brandon Marshall CHI WR
He's hot right now with 41 targets over the last 3 weeks, 27 converted into receptions. He also has 3 TDs in the last 4 weeks.

Calvin Johnson DET WR
Battling a knee issue and owner frustration. The Jags are no cake walk either only allowing 4 players to score 10+ points (standard) so far.

A.J. Green CIN WR
He was underused before the bye. Expect a bigger focus on him this week as they try to keep pace with Manning and company.

Matt Hasselbeck TEN QB
Expected to start week 9, probably shouldn't start for most lineups. The Bears are 5th against QBs, never allowing more than 16 pts

Steve Smith CAR WR
After 38 targets the last 3 weeks, I really like him against the Redskins 31st ranked secondary averaging 227 yards and 1.25 TDs to WR.

Jamaal Charles KC RB
Change his last name to FRUSTRATION! You have to start him in the Chargers rematch. Round 1 he recorded 115 total yards and 2 TDs.

Marques Colston NO WR
4 straight games with 10+ targets and 5 TDs in the last 4. Gives him reliable production to go with what I view as a big upside on Monday.

Matt Cassel KC QB
Quinn is dinged up so Cassel is back in as the starter at San Diego. They met in week 4 which yielded 251 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/367/the-freaks-projections-and-ratings-2012-week-9http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/1JSlcv6_dfA/weekly-freaks-2012-week-8http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/366We highlight the biggest stars of the weekend with Week 8's Freaks of the Week.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:36:33 -0500
Doug Martin TB RB
Martin has been hot lately, but he really turned on the burners against Minnesota to record the best game of his young career. The Vikings feature a solid run defense, but he obviously didn't get the memo. He had his way with them en route to over 200 total yards and a pair of scores, one on the ground and one through the air.

Titus Young DET WR
What questionable tag? His knee is just fine! After all, someone needs to pick up the slack with opponents giving Calvin Johnson all he can handle. This time it was the sophomore wideout that Matthew Stafford found 9 times. He made the most of the attention with his first ever 100 yard effort and his 2nd multi-TD game with 2 scores, easily the best point tally of his career.

Rob Gronkowski NE TE
It looks like Gronk has finally hit his stride and is starting to turn in performances like those of 2011. He just turned in his best game since last season's playoffs, feasting on the Rams who couldn't do anything to stop him. In the end he pulled down 8 passes for a hefty 146 yards and not one, but two TDs.

]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/366/weekly-freaks-2012-week-8http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/-vAa2d4Ltc8/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-9http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/365At this point in the season, it can be hard to find quality on the waiver wire, but here are a few options that are still available in most leagues.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:36:17 -0500
Josh Freeman TB QB
We recommended him last week and his ownership went up slightly, but he just made a stronger case for himself in a nice win over the Vikings. Freeman managed his 3rd consecutive game with 3 passing TDs. Consequently, he's turned in 3 straight scores of more than 20 fantasy points (standard). During that stretch he only has 1 interception and things are clicking with his receivers. His schedule remains favorable the rest of the way with only 1 Top 10 passing defense the rest of the way.

Donald Brown IND RB
The Colts RB returned following some work on his knee and despite not getting the starting nod, by day's end he edged out Vick Ballard for carries with 14 compared to 12 for Ballard. That's a good sign going forward. It remains to be seen what kind of time share we could be looking at the rest of the way, but for those struggling at RB he is an option again.

Cecil Shorts JAX WR
Justin who? While the rookie Blackmon has been disappointing so far, his teammate has been making some progress. Over the last 2 weeks, Gabbert has targeted Shorts 22 times, not too shabby. He converted that into 12 catches for just shy of 200 yards and 1 TD. That has contributed to his status as the leading receiver in Jacksonville with double the yardage and 3 more TDs than Blackmon. The Jaguars passing game will never be mistaken for the Packers or Saints, but his recent production is alluring as a low end WR.

Danny Amendola STL WR
He sat out week 8 with his shoulder injury and week 9 the Rams are on a bye week. This is simply a heads up that he does look likely to return to the field in week 10 on November 11. At this point in the season, waiver wire pickups can be scare, so if you have the roster space, you may want to get him while you can. His value is higher in PPR leagues.]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/365/the-freaks-waiver-wire-2012-week-9http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/vIkLNP8HESg/week-8s-most-undervalued-playershttp://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/364Each week we'll be choosing which player represents the best value at each skill position.Thu, 25 Oct 2012 08:14:43 -0500
Weekly Salary Cap Fantasy Football leagues have been rapidly gaining in popularity over the last few years and it’s easy to spot their allure. Weekly leagues offer a fresh start each week, which is often appealing to fantasy owners who have become disenchanted with their traditional league team. Like their traditional counterparts, successful salary cap teams are built by finding the best value at each position. Each week we’ll be choosing which player represents the best value at each skill position.

Tony Romo
To say Romo has been a disappointment this season would be an understatement. After finishing the 2011 season as the 9th highest scoring quarterback in the league, Romo has fallen off precipitously. Since scoring 25 points against the Giants in week 1, Romo has yet to eclipse the 20 point mark. Romo faces off against the Giants for a second time this weekend, where he hopes to repeat week 1’s success in the passing game. The Giants are giving up 8.6 passing yards per attempt, which is the third worst average in the league. Romo is valued as little as the 15th cheapest quarterback on some websites

Vick Ballard
This play depends on the health of incumbent starter Donald Brown. Brown is thought to have torn some cartilage in his knee during week 5, and he’s been sidelined ever since. If Brown is unable to go this weekend, Vick Ballard becomes a quality option, especially when considering his match up. Tennessee (the Colts’ week 8 opponent) is giving up 4.3 yards per carry, 11th worst in the league, while also allowing 7 rushing touchdowns on the season to date (tied for 8th most allowed). Ballard is valued as little as the 21st cheapest running back on some websites

Brandon Stokley
No, this article isn’t from 2004. Stokley is a relevant fantasy player all of the sudden, at least for this week. As the Broncos’ slot receiver, Stokley has experienced a resurrection of sorts, as he’s on pace to have his best season since 2004. He’s caught 3 touchdowns in his previous 4 contests, and has a chance to continue that stretch against New Orleans on Sunday night. As mentioned last week, the Saints are sporting the NFL’s worst pass defense. Stokley is valued as little as the 43rd cheapest wide receiver on some websites.]]>http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/article/364/week-8s-most-undervalued-playershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/fantasy-football-freaks/~3/J-hRkridtaY/the-freaks-sleepers-2012-week-8http://www.fantasyfootballfreaks.com/update/363Some sleeper options for week 8.Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:03:38 -0500
Sam Bradford STL QB
Bradford has been anything but stellar most of the year, but he has stepped up given the right matchups. That happens to be what we have in week 8 with the Patriots. They remain a bottom 3 pass defense which has allowed over 300 yards per week and 2.29 TDs to opposing QBs. His numbers also get a small boost thanks to RB Daryl Richardson working into the mix. Over the last 2 weeks he has 5 catches for 66 yards.

Brandon Weeden CLE QB
If you haven't been paying attention you might not realize that Weeden is the 15th highest scoring QB in the NFL through 7 weeks. His schedule gets very tricky in weeks 9 through 12, but this Sunday he still has potential. That's because the Chargers simply cannot stop the pass. Over the last 3 weeks, they rank dead last, having averaged 340 passing yards and 3.5 passing TDs per week. I don't have to tell you that's pretty ridiculous. I'm not saying Weeden hits those averages, but expect an above average day from him.

Alex Green GB RB
The Packers backfield is clearly Alex Green's. Over the last 3 weeks, he has 51 carries. The next closest is John Kuhn with 7. The workload has been there, but the production has been subpar. Last week he was only able to turn 20 carries into 35 yards. This week he should get those numbers in proper shape against the Jaguars. They continue to struggle against the run and allow 129 yards and 1 TD per week. If he gets at least 20 touches for a third straight game, then he should have a productive day. Don't forget that he hedges the running as a pass catcher. He had 4 grabs for 29 yards in week 7.

Vick Ballard IND RB
The Colts RB has filled in for the injured Donald Brown with mixed results. Two weeks ago he disappointed, but last Sunday he rebounded with a 100 yard effort against the Browns. He's getting the first shot at the work piling up 28 carries over the last 2 weeks, compared to 15 for Delone Carter. Ballard hasn't shown any scoring ability yet, but that could change this time around. The Titans have had their struggles stopping the run as evidenced by their 119 yards and .86 TDs that they've allowed.

Antonio Brown PIT WR
Brown has been a steady receiver, getting owners at least 7 points (standard scoring) in all but 1 contest, but this week he is a must start. The matchup is just too much to pass up, especially coming on the heels of a 100 yard effort against the Bengals. This week's opposition is the Redskins and they continue to sit at the bottom of the pack against receivers. Over the last 3 weeks, they've let 4 receivers hit double digit point totals.

Eric Decker DEN WR
We're looking forward to this showdown of Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, but this is a game where the Denver receivers could benefit the most. The Saints rank 31st against the run and the pass so far, providing ample fantasy points to all opponents. For wideouts, they surrender over 200 yards and 1.67 TDs per week. In recent contests, players like Robert Meachem and James Jones have had big days. Expect Demaryius Thomas to put up some healthy numbers, but Decker should see plenty of action too.

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