Week 14 Studs
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| Peyton looks better than ever this season. |
It almost goes without saying at this point - you're starting Peyton Manning every single week. He's a stud. I'm just putting him here to reiterate this. Oh, and I guess I could mention that he's going up against the Raiders tonight, who have given up 24 touchdowns through the air along with over 250 passing yards a game.
Andrew Luck QB Indianapolis Colts
This kid is coming off of a huge game against Detroit, and I expect the same type of performance against a weak Titans pass defense. They have given up the eighth most fantasy points to quarterbacks, and have given up the same number of passing touchdowns as the Raiders. Luck also averages over 300 passing yards a game inside of domes. That's a nice little stat nugget seeing as the Colts will be playing at home.
Josh Freeman QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In case you haven't been paying attention, the Eagles punched their time cards weeks ago to start their off-season early. The Eagles have given up over 25 fantasy points per week to opposing quarterbacks the last three weeks. Plug him in with confidence.
Ahmad Bradshaw RB New York Giants
With Andre Brown out for the season, Bradshaw has received an even bigger bulk of the backfield workload with the Giants. The Giants will likely run the ball a lot to try and control the clock and keep Drew Brees and the Saints offense off the field. Plus, if you didn't know guys, the Saints are still the 32nd ranked run defense. They give up 150 yards a game, and have surrendered 11 touchdowns on the ground.
Alfred Morris RB Washington Redskins
Man, is this kid good. He is coming off a 124 yard performance against the Giants (yes, I know he fumbled in that game...so what), and has a great match-up against the Ravens this weekend. Ray Lewis still won't be on the field, and T Sizzle might not be either. The Ravens are still giving up huge rushing numbers (125 yards per game), and will get smoked by this rookie.
Chris Johnson RB Tennessee Titans
As bad and inconsistent as CJ2K has been this season, he did rush for 99 yards the last time he played the Colts, and he averages over 100 yards from scrimmage against them. Also, the Colts have allowed 12 rushing touchdowns this season. Hard to put your trust in him, I know, but it shouldn't backfire on you this time.
Eric Decker WR Denver Broncos
We all know Demaryius Thomas has been a stud, and that Decker's production has dropped off in recent weeks. BUT, I think Decker is due for a bounce back game, and what better time to bounce back than against the Raiders - whom he scored 13 fantasy points against in the previous match-up this season. Also, see: Peyton Manning.
Randall Cobb WR Green Bay Packers
If you haven't jumped on this bandwagon yet, where the hell have you been? With Jordy Nelson looking like he will miss Sunday night's game, and Greg Jennings only in his second game back from injury, Randall Cobb should see an abundance of targets. The Lions pass defense isn't so hot, either.
T.Y. Hilton WR Indianapolis Colts
Hilton has had double digit fantasy points in four of the last five games, and is a big play threat both on offense and on special teams. See: Andrew Luck.
Martellus Bennett TE New York Giants
Nice to see you again, Martellus! The Black Unicorn posted his first double digit fantasy point game since Week 3 last week against the Redskins. He also got in the end zone for the first time in that same span. He's got a good chance to get there again this Sunday, the Saints have allowed a tight end to score a touchdown in each of their last four games.
Kyle Rudolph TE Minnesota Vikings
I hate to do it, since I wrote this dude off a few weeks ago, but I have to put him in here. He's been on a hot streak the last three games, catching a touchdown and posting double digit fantasy points in each game. He has become Christian Ponder's favorite red zone target, and should be getting more targets elsewhere on the field in the absence of Percy Harvin. Don't make me regret putting you in here Kyle.
Buccaneers D/ST
This just in; the Eagles are terrible. Okay, maybe not just in...
Browns D/ST
Cleveland has averaged more than 10 fantasy points per game on their home field. Oh, and [insert defense playing Kansas City here].
Week 14 Duds
Joe Flacco QB Baltimore Ravens
I don't care that Fluke-o is going up against the Redskins secondary. This guy is too inconsistent to trust, and trust is what you must have in your fantasy team in the playoffs.
Philip Rivers QB San Diego Chargers
Here's another guy that has just proven he cannot be trusted this season. Not to mention, he plays the Steelers this week, who have given up the second fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.
Ryan Matthews RB San Diego Chargers
It almost goes without saying at this point, you shouldn't be starting Matthews. Ever. No matter what the match-up is. I've had him in my Duds section in almost every article I've written this year. Things aren't changing any time soon.
Reggie Bush RB Miami Dolphins
He has scored six or fewer fantasy points three of his past four games, and is still losing carries to Daniel Thomas. I think he has a tough match-up this week, too. Those 49ers guys are kind of good at defending the run.
Larry Fitzgerald WR Arizona Cardinals
I feel so bad for this guy. His infinite talent is going to waste in Arizona. None of the quarterbacks on that roster can get him the ball, hell, none of them can get anyone the ball. John Skelton starting at quarterback and Seattle cornerback Brandon Browner being suspended aren't even enough to help this situation. What's the theme this week? You just can't trust that Fitzgerald can get you the points you need at this point.
Denarius Moore WR Oakland Raiders
Single digit fantasy points in his last three games, and he'll be matched up against Champ Bailey tonight. Don't expect anything crazy here.
Brian Hartline WR Miami Dolphins
Single digit points in his last FOUR games in a row now. Also, the 49ers. Can't trust it.
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| Vernon Davis owners have been crying much of this season. |
What a disappointment this guy has been. I wrote about him in one of my recent articles, can't remember which one. Anyway, there is absolutely ZERO trust here. He'll be lucky to get two receptions. If you're chasing a championship do not start him.
Texans D/ST
The Texans have proven they can be thrown on in recent weeks, and they're pretty banged up. Going up against Tom Brady and the Patriots offense? No thanks.
Eagles D/ST
You weren't seriously considering starting this defense, were you? I didn't think so. Literally ANY other defense will be a better play.
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