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2012-01-24T08:52:00.001-05:00

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2011 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings Conference Championships

2012-01-17T09:10:00.002-05:00

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2011 Fantasy Football Divisional Playoff Rankings

2012-01-10T11:01:00.002-05:00

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Early 2012 Fantasy Football Rankings

2012-01-05T15:36:00.001-05:00

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Early 2012 Fantasy Football Rankings

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I know, it’s early January. We’ve yet to even get into the Wild Card action that’s on tap this weekend. There are plenty of enticing matchups, as usual. In fact, I think all 4 games minus Pittsburgh vs. Denver will be decided by 7 points or less. But that’s not the topic at hand today.

Unless you’re in a postseason fantasy league, you’re fantasy fix for the 2011-2012 season has run out. And if you’re a fantasy football nut like me, you know it’s never too early to look forward to next season.

Below, I’ll take a look at the top-10 options at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end for 2012 fantasy football drafts…

Note: Rankings are for non-PPR formats

Quarterback

1. Aaron Rodgers

2. Drew Brees

3. Tom Brady

4. Cam Newton

5. Matt Stafford

6. Philip Rivers

7. Michael Vick

8. Ben Roethlisberger

9. Eli Manning

10. Matt Ryan

Honorable mention: Peyton Manning, Tony Romo, Joe Flacco, Josh Freeman

-I wouldn’t try and over-think things at the top. Rodgers and Brees are slam dunk picks at 1 and 2, as two of the game’s best passers, playing on two of the game’s best offenses. Both guys have finished in the top-5 every year since 2008…Brady isn’t far behind, still in his prime at 34 with 3 dynamic weapons...Newton excelled in his rookie year, and there’s no reason to believe his sophomore season will be a flop. Steve Smith will return for another season and he showed he has plenty left in the tank with a 17.6 YPC average in 2011. What’ll be most difficult for Cam is putting up another 14 rushing scores…With Stafford, it’s all about staying healthy. He finally put up the eye-popping numbers many believed he was capable of and it was because he finally avoided a serious injury. Calvin Johnson – with his 96-1,681-16 line – had something to do with it too. Jahvid Best – health permitting – will give him another dynamic target next season…Rivers was a puzzling guy to watch this season. But it’s hard not to love him next year, assuming Vincent Jackson – a free agent – returns. Remember, before 2011, Rivers finished among the top-5 fantasy signal callers in 2 of the past 3 seasons…Vick could be without DeSean Jackson next season and remains an injury risk. To me, his arrow is pointing downward, but rushing scores will support him in fantasy…Big Big has two dynamic pass catchers in Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown, and another one emerging in Emmanuel Sanders…Manning and Matty Ice are in similarly fantasy-friendly situations. Who would you take, Roddy White and Julio Jones, or Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz? Talk about a win-win.

Running Back

1. Ray Rice

2. Arian Foster

3. LeSean McCoy

4. Chris Johnson

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Jamaal Charles

7. Ryan Mathews

8. Darren McFadden

9. Matt Forte

10. Maurice Jones-Drew

Honorable mention: Ahmad Bradshaw, Beanie Wells, Michael Turner, Frank Gore

Rice’s involvement in the passing game gives him a huge boost in fantasy leagues. Only Darren Sproles’ 86 receptions bested his 76 this season. Oh, and he also set a career-high with 1,364 rushing yards…Foster played in 13 games this season, yet managed 12 total TDs, nearly 2,000 total yards and a top-5 fantasy finish. He’ll be in line for another monster workload in 2012…McCoy’s slight build scares me from an injury standpoint, but when you watch him play, you notice he doesn’t take many shots. He’ll be in high demand over the summer… I’m not ready to give up on CJ2K. With a fresh offseason to get in shape, I think he returns to his 2010 form…Beast Mode is for real. He finished 5^th this season among RBs in 15 games. A lack of involvement in the passing game caps his upside, though…Don’t sleep on Charles, who tore his ACL just 2 weeks into the regular season. He should be 100% by the preseason…Mathews broke out this season, performing at an elite level for fantasy owners despite sharing time with Mike Tolbert. His injury history is troublesome, but the sky-high upside is undeniable…McFadden’s season ended on a sour note, but he’s arguably the most dynamic RB in the league when healthy. The foot injury figures to be a thing of the past come September…Ditto for Forte’s bum knee. In fact, he’s pushing to play in the Pro Bowl. If Chicago retains him, he’ll be in store for that 300+ touch workload fantasy owners want…Sure, MJD finished 3^rd in standard league scoring this year, but the wheels are due to fall off any time now. He’s averaged an insane 361.3 touches over the last 3 years, and is coming off a career high 386 touches. He’s too much of an injury risk for my liking.

Wide Receiver

1. Calvin Johnson

2. Andre Johnson

3. Larry Fitzgerald

4. Greg Jennings

5. Victor Cruz

6. Wes Welker

7. Steve Smith

8. Roddy White

9. Antonio Brown

10. Julio Jones

Honorable mention: Kenny Britt, Marques Colston, A.J Green, Hakeem Nicks

It’s Johnson and Johnson at the top. Calvin and Matt Stafford are an unstoppable duo, while Andre will welcome the return of Matt Schaub…Still in his prime, Fitz has shown an ability to produce top-notch numbers without top-notch QB play…Jennings is an elite talent, with an elite QB throwing him the ball. The only argument against him is that Rodgers likes to spread the ball around. It’s a pretty weak argument, considering he finished 18^th among WRs in just 13 games – with a healthy 93 targets… Cruz’s emergence is for real. And with an elite talent in Hakeem Nicks deflecting defensive attention, he’ll be a fantasy force again next season…You know what you’re gonna get with Welker by now. He’s notched 110+ catches and 1,100+ yards in 4 of his 5 seasons with New England…Smith’s chemistry with Cam Newton will only grow stronger, and Smith’s age (32) isn’t worrisome to me…Roddy benefited from the emergence of Julio Jones, posting his second 100+ catch season along with 1,296 yards and 8 TDs. I see the Falcons leaning even more on Matt Ryan’s right arm in 2012…Brown out-targeted Mike Wallace by a slim margin (113 to 108) but didn’t truly emerge until mid-season. I think he overtakes Wallace as Pittsburgh’s most productive pass catcher…Julio finished as the WR17 this season, despite playing in just 12 games. Playing alongside Roddy and Matt Ryan, the upside is undeniable.

Tight End

1. Jimmy Graham

2. Rob Gronkowski

3. Jermichael Finley

4. Antonio Gates

5. Aaron Hernandez

6. Jared Cook

7. Jason Witten

8. Tony Gonzalez

9. Fred Davis

10. Vernon Davis

Honorable mention: Owen Daniels, Brandon Pettigrew, Brent Celek, Jermaine Gresham

Consider Graham and Gronk as 1A and 1B. The only thing stopping them from another lights out year is an injury…I’ve always been amazed by Finley’s athletic ability. I think he becomes more consistent as he enters his prime years…It won’t be long before Gates is no longer among the elite TEs. But I think he enjoys one more season in top-5 territory. Playing through a foot injury and Philip Rivers’ struggles, he still managed to finish 7^th among TEs – in just 12 games...Don’t think two New England TEs can finish in the top-5? The Pats finished 2011 with two top-3 fantasy TEs (Gronk 1, Hernandez 3). Hernandez, just 22-years-old, improved each week in 2011… Cook is one of my favorite breakout picks for 2012. He’s always had the size (6’5, 250) and speed to be a seam stretcher, and now he’s got the experience under his belt. The 3-year pro caught fire down the stretch with 21 grabs, 335 yards and 1 TD over the last 3 games…Witten’s a tough guy to get excited about, but he’s a model of consistency with 7 consecutive top-10 fantasy finishes dating back to 2005…Gonzalez signed an extension last month, so he’ll remain in Atlanta for another season. While they’ve moved to a pass orientated offense, an over-the-hill Gonzo will be a poor bet to repeat his surprising 80-875-7 line…As a free agent Davis might not return to Washington next season. If he does, he’ll be slated to take over full-time TE duties with Chris Cooley likely on the outs because of his contract situation…VD finished 8^th among TEs this season, and will continue to have limited opportunities in San Francisco’s run-first offense.

Enjoy the playoffs, and good luck to those of you playing in postseason fantasy leagues!

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2011 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings Wild Card

2012-01-02T20:42:00.000-05:00

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Fantasy Football Sites to Checkout Before Sunday's Games

2011-12-28T13:17:00.001-05:00

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Every week before you set your line-up there are a number of articles and sites to check out to better equip you for the win.

I will have links here for your Week 17 games and also for Playoff Challenges.

The first article I would recommend you read is an article about the Playoff Challenges coming up next week. Fantasy Knuckleheads has a solid read: http://fantasyknuckleheads.com/week-17-fantasy-playoffs-special-strategies-you-should-consider/

Junkyard Jake's match-up article is always a great place to go for your Week 17 line-ups. I really like how RC uses stars to rank the players. http://www.junkyardjake.com/Matchup/

Chet's thefakefootball.com has a really nice article on defenses to exploit and some player recommendations: http://thefakefootball.com/2011/12/27/defenses-against-running-backs-week-17/

Ryan at lesterslegends.com has some solid rankings. Let's start with his WR rankings: http://lesterslegends.com/2011-fantasy-football-wr-rankings-week-17/ but you can find more rankings on his site.

You also need to go and join a Playoff Challenge league. I have a free one going on and the winner gets a draft guide for next year: http://www.hattywaiverwireguru.com/2011/12/hatty-waiver-wire-guru-nfl-playoff.html

Good luck! I will have Playoff weekly rankings for you.

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2011 Fantasy Football Week 17 Waiver Wire

2011-12-27T14:16:00.004-05:00

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In 2012 I will not be doing videos. I have found that articles tend to get much more traction and people can more easily access them at work, on the go, and via mobile as videos take up a ton of bandwidth.

I am going to break down the key positions for Week 17 and who I recommend you grab, watch, and use as a spot starter.

Grabs = players you should absolutely add to your team
Watch = these are players that I am keeping an eye on but not necessarily pick-up
Spot Starters = players that can be used to fill the gap for injuries or under performing players

Quarterbacks:

Grab: none this week

Watch:

Dan Orlovsky (QB, IND) - Dan Orlovsky has been playing rather well every week and if your current QB isn't cutting the mustard then you can gamble on Orlovsky. I would bet he puts up 200+ yards and 2 TD's with a couple interceptions this week.

Spot Starter:

Matt Moore (QB, MIA) - Matt Moore has been playing very well, but keep in mind this last week he drew the New England pass defense, which is not all that great. So, I am not sure we will see another performance like that in Week 17, but if you current QB isn't putting up the points you need and the waiver wire is where you must turn then look to Moore this week.

Running backs:

Grab:

Toby Gerhart (RB, MIN) - Toby is a must add for all leagues as Adrian Peterson is now done for a while with an ACL and MCL tear. I am not even sure we will see AP at the beginning of the 2012 season so Toby becomes a dynasty league add this week even if you are not in the playoff hunt.

Kahlil Bell (RB, CHI) - one of the only bright spots in Chicago these days, but Bell put up great numbers in Week 16 and I don't expect that trend to stop with Week 17. I would add him in all leagues and in PPR leagues he is a monster.

Watch:

Evan Royster (RB, WAS) - very sneaky last minute play last week and he produced rather well with Helu out. The issue is we may not see Royster in Week 17 if Helu returns. If Helu is out again I do think we will see heavy use of Royster again in Week 17. He is a gamble but he is available in most leagues.

Sammy Morris (RB, DAL) - If Felix is out this week, which I doubt he will be then Morris should draw the start. He has injury issues but is a big back that can produce and is also a fine PPR play in Week 17, but only if Jones is out.

Spot Starter: none this week

Wide Receivers:

Grab: none this week

Watch:

Roy Williams (WR, CHI) - Roy is a bit of a sneaky play in Week 17 due to Chicago most likely playing from behind the entire game. McCown will need a target and Roy was able to get a number of catches in Week 16. Roy is a solid PPR start and I don't see him having trouble getting 5+ catches and 50+ yards with a potential TD.

Spot Starter:

Torrey Smith (WR, BAL) - Torrey is the WR1 in Baltimore for Week 17. The issue is Baltimore is going up against a tough defense in Cincy. My hope is that he catches a long bomb of 50+ yards for a TD and if your league rewards long TD catches then Smith could be a nice spot starter.

James Jones (WR, GB) - Jones had 2 TD catches in Week 16. My issue here is Matt Flynn maybe be the starter in Week 17 and Green Bay starts to rest starters. Jones doesn't really qualify as someone I think Green Bay will sit and in fact I think Green Bay would want to keep Jones in to get more reps. Jones is a sneaky Week 17 play.

Brandon LaFell (WR, CAR) - LaFell is now the starter opposite Steve Smith and he is a huge target with after the catch ability. Cam Newton makes all Carolina WR's players you want to pay attention to from now on. LaFell is also someone for dynasty league owners to pay attention to as well.

Andre Roberts (WR, ARZ) - Arizona has no hopes for a playoff spot in 2011, but Andre should still be a fine spot starter for Week 17 and typically is good for around 5 catches with TD upside.

Tight Ends:

Grab: none this week

Watch: none this week

Spot Starter:

Jared Cook (TE, TEN) - I have been talking about this guy every week and over the last couple weeks he is getting the job done. I don't see another 100+ yard game this week but I do see him getting in the end-zone.

Brent Celek (TE, PHI ) - another player I have been consistently talking about every week. Vick has confidence in Celek and he should put up 4+ catches 50+ yards and potentially a TD in Week 17.

Any questions? Go to facebook.com/hattywaiverwireguru and I will be sure to answer them.

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2011 Fantasy Football Rankings Week 17

2011-12-27T11:06:00.000-05:00

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Links to Check out Before Saturday's Games

2011-12-24T09:25:00.001-05:00

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Every week I strive to find solid links to check out before the game today. Good luck to everyone in your playoffs today.

Don't worry fantasy football is not over. First link to check out is my NFL.com playoff league. Winner is going to receive a 2012 Fantasy Football Draft Guide from Hatty Waiver Wire Guru. Link

Rotoworld does a pretty good job with their weekly rankings. Only issue is that it's not up to date in real-time so you will see players like Anquan Boldin on the list who is out for the rest of the season.

RC at junkyardjake.com has solid rankings that are worth considering before setting your final line-up today.

Chet started thefakefootball.com and has some solid reads to help pass the time before the first kick-off.

Rankings from fantasyknuckleheads.com would be another place to double check and make sure you have the right guys in for today's games.

Good luck in Week 16. Go to facebook.com/hattywaiverwireguru or my Google+ page to ask me questions.

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Hatty Waiver Wire Guru NFL Playoff Challenge

2011-12-23T13:02:00.000-05:00

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Every year I participate in the NFL.com playoff challenge. I am planning on giving the winner of the Hatty Waiver Wire Guru league a free 2012 Draft Guide from Hatty Waiver Wire Guru.

The good news is that it is completely free to play in the league and signing up is super easy. I am not making any money from this, it's just a simple way for me to compete with everyone who reads my site.

Here is the link: http://challengegames.nfl.com/playoffchallenge/leagues/9841?icampaign=PC_LM_email_invite

I am looking forward to playing!

Hatty

2011 Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers Week 16

2011-12-22T10:17:00.001-05:00

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Every week I do a bit of extra digging to find deep sleepers to fill in holes in my line-up. Last week Donald Driver helped me out filling in for Greg Jennings with a TD pass and Kahlil Bell filled a RB gap as well. It's deep sleepers like this that separate the good and great teams.

Kahlil Bell (RB, CHI) Kahlil Bell tore it up last week like I said he would and I don't doubt that we are in for round two. McCown who will be piloting the Bears will dump off all day to Bell and I expect him to be a PPR monster this week. There is always a bust factor here if Bears go back to Barber, which they may, so keep that in mind if you decide to start Bell this week.

Sammy Morris (RB, DAL) Felix Jones is officially "making me nervous" and I could see Jones missing this week. If that is the case then Morris is the feature back in Dallas and can be counted on to fill any holes in your line-up for Week 16.

Randall Cobb (WR, GB) Randall Cobb is getting his opportunity to show what he can do with Greg Jennings out. I believe we will see a solid performance from Cobb this week. Keep in mind Driver and Nelson will be Rodgers top targets but there will be enough leftovers for Cobb to make a solid dent this week.

Jabaar Gaffney (WR, WAS) Mr. Gaffney will perform yet again this week and I fully expect him to be a solid PPR league start with TD upside.

Brent Celek (TE, PHI) Did I not tell you about Celek last week? Can lighting strike twice in a row? Well he won't do as well as he did last week but I am expecting 4 catches for 50 yards and TD upside.

TJ Yates (QB, HOU) Yates draws the Colts this week and I wouldn't doubt that he puts up 200 yards and two TDs along with an interception or two of course.

Rex Grossman (QB, WAS) Rex Grossman is a boom or bust pick this week, but has a nice match-up and should be good for 200 yards and two TD's with interceptions too.

Lance Ball (RB, DEN) If McGahee happens to miss the game this week then Ball will put up very solid numbers. I wouldn't start him if McGahee plays, but Ball is a stashable player that you should look towards if McGahee is out.

Darrius Heyward-Bey (WR, OAK) I will have you know that Oakland WR's drive me nuts. DHB could put up awesome numbers or he could totally wipe out. A healthy DHB should be a reliable fantasy starter if your WRs aren't performing.

OK, that should be enough players to fill gaps in your line-up and help you bring home a championship.

Questions, go to www.facebook.com/hattywaiverwireguru

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2011 Fantasy Football Rankings Week 16

2011-12-20T10:15:00.000-05:00

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2011 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Week 16

2011-12-19T14:36:00.000-05:00

Hatty Waiver Wire Guru goes through the top picks at QB, RB, WR, and TE for Week 16 of the 2011 Fantasy Football Season.

Links to Checkout Before the Games

2011-12-16T13:21:00.002-05:00

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I always enjoy reading additional content around the net to see what other professional fantasy footballers have to say. Here are some of the links I recommend you visit as soon as you can for some additional insight:

RC at junkyardjake.com has some excellent rankings for Week 15, http://www.junkyardjake.com/Rankings/Season/ I would compare what he has to my rankings if you are having a hard time deciding who to start.

Do you use an RSS reader like Google Reader to keep up with websites? I highly recommend you keep up with sites this way so you stay up to date on what's going on. Another thing to do is check out Sara's site http://www.fflibrarian.com/ daily for other great links.

http://lesterslegends.com/ has excellent rankings and articles to review while deciding on your lineups.

Do you ever check out target reports? It can help you see what WR's are being most utilized from week to week. Check out Fantasy Knuckleheads for their target report: http://fantasyknuckleheads.com/week-15-target-report-laurent-robinson-still-valued/

How about some week 15 picks from the Hazean: http://thehazean.com/2011/12/15/the-backdoor-cover-week-15-nfl-picks-2/

I will be continuing Hatty Waiver Wire Guru into the playoffs and providing playoff rankings for those of you who compete in playoff challenges. I have back to back years on nfl.com playoff challenge where I was top 1000 overall.

2011 Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers Week 15

2011-12-14T10:55:00.000-05:00

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Everyone should be in there play-off hunt right now and with all the injuries in fantasy football now you better be looking for those deep sleeper fill-ins for week 15.

Most of these players should be available on waiver wires and all should be considered deep sleepers for week 15.

T.J. Yates (QB, HOU) - T.J. has been finding the end-zone and has a solid group of RB's around him to keep the ball moving down-field. 250 yards and 2 TD's is a fairly safe estimate for week 15.

Jake Locker (QB, TEN) - available in most leagues and with Matt Hasselbeck most likely out for week 15 and the Titans going up against Indy make Jake a super deep sleeper for solid production.

Donald Driver/James Jones (WR, GB) - Donald Driver is the one to own here with Jennings out. I realize Driver is not as deep a sleeper and may not be available but James Jones should be out there on waiver wires and has tons of upside with Jennings out. Green Bay will be sure to utilize both of these WR's and I see them each good for three to six catches in week 15 with touchdown potential.

Andre Roberts (WR, ARZ) - Andre sees single man coverage for most of the game and is always capable of lighting up fantasy numbers. He can get many catches and also has touchdown potential.

Keiland Williams (RB, DET) - both Maurice Morris and Kevin Smith have to be out for Keiland to make any sense at starting. He will have minimal production if either of those backs start but if he gets the start he is a solid PPR RB fill-in.

Kahlil Bell (RB, CHI) - I like Bell in PPR formats due to his potential to get dump-off passes from Hanie. Bell had five catches last week and I look for that trend to continue. I am seeing total yards at 50 with 3 catches at a minimum.

Questions? Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hattywaiverwireguru

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2011 Fantasy Football Rankings Week 15

2011-12-13T09:48:00.000-05:00

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2011 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Week 15

2011-12-12T13:42:00.000-05:00

Hatty Waiver Wire Guru goes through the top picks at QB, RB, WR, and TE for Week 15 of the 2011 Fantasy Football Season.

2011 Fantasy Football Rankings Week 14

2011-12-06T09:32:00.001-05:00

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2011 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Week 14

2011-12-05T14:25:00.001-05:00

Hatty Waiver Wire Guru goes through the top picks at QB, RB, WR, and TE for Week 14 of the 2011 Fantasy Football Season.

Fantasy Football Sites to Checkout Before Sunday's Game

2011-12-02T10:50:00.001-05:00

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I love working on Hatty Waiver Wire Guru and there are a number of other sites out there that I highly recommend spending time with when making waiver choices and starting line-up choices.

Fantasy Football Librarian (fflibrarian.com) is one of the first sites I would recommend heading over to when deciding on your starting line-up. Sara is well known for picking great articles to read before Sunday.

Junkyard Jake (junkyardjake.com) I love checking out RC's column on match-ups and really appreciate his star scoring system. http://www.junkyardjake.com/Matchup/

Fantasy Knuckleheads (fantasyknuckleheads.com) Kurt and Greg run a wonderful site chuck full of great rankings to gander at before setting you weekly line-up. http://fantasyknuckleheads.com/week-13-running-back-rankings-its-going-to-be-a-gore-y-weekend/

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Play this Guy (playthisguy.com) Ron over at playthisguy.com has a wonderful tool to help you set your lineups and also looks at consensus rankings when you have a difficult choice to make on who to start.

The Bid Lead (thebiglead.com) if you are into multiple fantasy sports then The Big Lead is a solid choice for your weekly reading pleasure.

The Hazean (thehazean.com) The Hazean always has solid waiver wire recommendations, check him out: http://thehazean.com/2011/11/29/daily-haze-late-week-13-waiver-wire-adds/

Razzball (http://football.razzball.com/) Chet and the fella's over at Razzball always have compelling articles to read to help set your line-ups and find waiver wire gold.

Fantasy News Network (fantasynewsnetwork.com) are you looking for a fantasy football directory with tons of daily links? Look no further.

Do you ever want customized service to the custom questions you have? Well hit me up on Facebook. Go to facebook.com/hattywaiverwireguru and become a fan then ask me any question you desire.

2011 Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers Week 13

2011-11-30T10:16:00.001-05:00

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Coming into Week 13 it's time for playoff's or the last couple of games to clinch the playoffs. There are a ton of injuries out there and you have to be ready with some deep sleepers if you don't have any other options.

Vince Young (QB, PHI) - Vick won't play again this Thursday and Vince is able to throw up solid fantasy numbers due to garbage time comeback throws. I would expect 300 yards and a TD or two.

Kyle Orton (QB, KC) - Coach Haley is still saying Palko is the starter, but I don't believe it and he is crazy if he doesn't start Orton. Be ready if Orton starts and you need a QB.

Plaxico Burress (NYJ, WR) - Burress is still available in many leagues, but he is borderline deep sleeper. I expect a TD this week.

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Johnny Knox (CHI, WR) - Knox is a boom or bust target, but Caleb Hanie is targeting him. Buyer beware with Knox, but he is capable of throwing up solid numbers this week.

Brad Smith (BUF, WR) - QB turned WR Smith is looking sharp and will be used in the Buffalo offense going forward. Stevie Johnson draws a ton of coverage, so Smith should see many targets and be a good PPR option.

Doug Baldwin (SEA, WR) - Sidney Rice is out this week and Baldwin is a very nice deep sleeper for Week 13. I am going to start him in a couple leagues.

Jason Avant (PHI, WR) - Young looks Avant's direction and Avant is a solid PPR option for Week 13.

Toby Gerhart (MIN, RB) - Peterson will miss another week and Gerhart will start again. He shouldn't be on waivers, but if you grabbed him then you can feel free to start him again this week.

Marion Barber (CHI, RB) - with Hanie as the starting QB Chicago is running more often. I expect Barber to see 15 carries and a potential TD this week.

Mike Tolbert (SD, RB) - Tolbert is going to see 10+ touches this week and I expect him to find the end zone in Week 13.

Scott Chandler (BUF, TE) - I keep talking this TE up as a solid sleeper every week if you are hurting at TE. Chandler should see 4 to 5 receptions a TD in Week 13.

Jake Ballard (NYG, TE) - Ballard always gets between 3 and 5 receptions and has the chance to see the endzone. If your current TE is driving you nuts then give Ballard a gamble.

Questions? Ask me on Facebook: facebook.com/hattywaiverwireguru

2011 Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings

2011-11-29T07:27:00.001-05:00

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2011 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups Week 13

2011-11-28T18:02:00.001-05:00

Hatty Waiver Wire Guru discusses the top pickups for Week 13 for QB's, RB's, WR's, and TE's.

2011 Fantasy Football Deep Sleepers Week 12

2011-11-23T10:27:00.001-05:00

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Moving into week 12 it's time to start thinking about who to start for your injured players.

Let's dig deep here, I am assuming all the top waiver claims are gone.

Matt Moore (QB, MIA) - Matt Moore is a super boom or bust start for Week 12. If you are hurting at QB due to injury and there aren't many options Moore's upside is there and is worth a gamble.

Matt Leinart (QB, HOU) - Andre Johnson is coming back this week and Houston is coming off a bye so hopefully some chemistry has been made. Leinart has upside and is worth a gamble start.

Kyle Orton (QB, ???) - This is a pick for the future, I expect Orton to be a Bear in no time and should be starting soon. Orton has upside for future weeks and is a nice stash right now.

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Remember we are digging deep here to find some production:

Marion Barber (RB, CHI) - with Cutler down the Bears will rely more heavily on the run. If you are in a TD league or in dire straights then look for Barber to get in the end-zone this week.

Bernard Scott (RB, CIN) - I have no doubt the Scott gets 10+ touches this week and going against the Browns I expect the Bengals to keep a lead and stay on the ground this week.

Shane Vereen (RB, NE) - Shane will get a couple goal line chances and I am hoping to see a TD from him this week.

CJ Spiller (RB, BUF) - if Fred Jackson doesn't go you can find Spiller on the waiver wire. He is a boom or bust candidate but worth a gamble in week 12.

Harry Douglas (WR, ATL) - Julio Jones will remain out another week and I if you are in a PPR league then give Douglas a chance if you are hurting at WR.

Josh Cribbs (WR, CLE) - If you are in a TD only league and looking for someone to snake a TD this year, I would turn to Cribbs.

Denarius Moore (WR, OAK) - he was a bust last week, but this is the week he will show his upside and is worth the gamble, but take note he could give you minimal production.

Scott Chandler (TE, BUF) - if you are in a PPR league or just need a TE to fill in then look to Chandler to give you some production.

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2011 Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings

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