Updated Player Rankings: Week 11

17. November 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

Here's the GSI Cheat Sheet for Week 11 (last update 11/17)...

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QUARTERBACKS
1 D. Brees-@OAK
2 P. Manning-SD
3 A. Rodgers-@DET
4 T. Brady-IND
5 M. Ryan-ARZ
6 M. Stafford-GB
7 C. Palmer-NO
8 C. Newton-TB
9 A. Luck-@NE
10 R. Griffin III-PHI

RUNNING BACKS
1 A. Foster-JAC
2 D. Martin-@CAR
3 S. Ridley-IND
4 R. Rice-@PIT
5 L. McCoy-@WAS
6 T. Richardson-@DAL
7 J. Charles-CIN 
8 A. Morris-PHI
9 W. McGahee-SD
10 S. Jackson-NYJ

WIDE RECEIVERS
1 A. Green-@KC 
2 C. Johnson-GB
3 R. Wayne-@NE 
4 D. Thomas-SD
5 R. White-ARZ
6 J. Nelson-@DET
7 V. Jackson-@CAR
8 B. Marshall-@SF
9 E. Decker-SD
10 S. Smith-TB 

TIGHT ENDS
1 J. Graham-@OAK
2 A. Gates-@DEN
3 R. Gronkowski-IND
4 T. Gonzalez-ARZ
5 J. Witten-CLE
6 G. Olsen-TB
7 +O. Daniels-JAC
8 J. Gresham-@KC
9 B. Myers-NO
10 B. Celek-@WAS

COMPLETE RANKINGS

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Game Balls: Week 10

12. November 2012  - Published by Jimmy Dinsmore

Don’t get defensive or anything, but some of the best scorers in fantasy football it seems are coming from the other side of the football. Defenses rule in 2012, and if you’re fortunate enough to grab some of these high-scoring defenses, well you’re probably in playoff position. With that being said, here’s the game ball recipients for Week 10 from the offensive side of the ball.

QB
Joe Flacco
, BAL, 341 yards, 3 passing TDs, 1 rushing TD – I’ve been very critical (and rightfully so) of the Ravens QB. He’s wildly inconsistent, but in Week 10 he exploited a weak Raiders secondary for 4 total TDs. Many of his owners likely didn’t reap the benefits however, since he probably was on the bench due to his inconsistency.

Andy Dalton, CIN, 199 passing yards, 4 TDs – The biggest stat for Dalton was ZERO interceptions as the Bengals offense clicked on all cylinders and Dalton showed he can be a viable fantasy quarterback.

RB
Fred Jackson
, BUF, 80 rushing yards, 2 TDs, 4 catches for 35 yards – Please allow me to toot my own horn here. I loved Fred Jackson this week. So much that in one league I traded for him and then started him, which paid off big for me. All the talk went to CJ Spiller, and Jackson went mostly unnoticed. So, is this a sign of Jackson now reemerging in the Buffalo backfield? That’s hard to say. I just hope you listened to the Fantasy Geek and played Jackson this week.

Stephen Jackson, SL, 101 rushing yards, 1 TD – Rumors of Stephen Jackson’s demise were greatly exaggerated. While the matchup for Jackson looked bad (on paper) against the 49ers, he managed to show flashes of his one-time greatness with a solid performance, which included 2 catches for 26 yards in addition to a 100+ yard rushing performance.

WR
Calvin Johnson
, DET, 207 yards, 1 TD – What Madden Curse? Calvin finally thrilled his owners with a stat line that was familiar to him last season. So, is this a sign of things to come for Megatron?

Golden Tate, SEA, 51 yards receiving, 1 TD, 1 passing TD – Golden Tate is looking like one of those bench players that is going to make owners have to think twice about not starting him. Tate is a red zone machine and this week he even threw a TD pass.

TE
Tony Gonzalez
, ATL, 11 catches 122 yards, 2 TDs – I had a chance to acquire Gonzalez and opted not to. Then I played that owner this week, and lost. Typical, right? Gonzalez is a fantasy force and other than Gronk and Graham, there are no better tight end options in the game. Heck, Gonzalez is a must start as a flex option even outscoring many WRs too.

Greg Olsen, CAR, 9 catches, 102 yards, 2 TDs – Again, I will admit when I’m wrong. On Twitter I recommended an Olsen owner steer clear of him because he had just been so underperforming all year. I was wrong, in a big way. Olsen was a fantasy stud this week with 9 catches and 100+ yards and two scores. Now, where has that been the rest of the year? Olsen hadn’t scored a TD since September and didn’t top 100 yards all year.


GAME-USED SOCK AWARD

Eli Manning
, NYG, 215 yards passing, 2 INTs, 1 Fumble – He won this award last week, and he’s back for an encore this week. Manning had a great matchup against a vulnerable Bengals secondary, and absolutely stunk it up (again). It’s time to be concerned now and maybe slide Eli to your bench until the Giants pull out of this slump. Until then Eli, here’s now a matching pair of Game Used Socks. Enjoy.

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Fantasy Live Chat: Week 10

11. November 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

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Updated Player Rankings: Week 10

10. November 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

Here's the GSI Cheat Sheet for Week 10 (last update 11/10)...

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QUARTERBACKS
1 M. Ryan-@NO
2 T. Brady-BUF
3 D. Brees-ATL
4 P. Manning-@CAR
5 M. Stafford-@MIN
6 B. Roethlisberger-KC
7 C. Newton-DEN
8 J. Freeman-SD 
9 E. Manning-@CIN
10 C. Palmer-@BAL

RUNNING BACKS
1 R. Rice-OAK
2 A. Peterson-DET
3 D. Martin-SD
4 S. Ridley-BUF
5 M. Lynch-NYJ
6 A. Foster-@CHI
7 L. McCoy-DAL
8 W. McGahee-@CAR
9 R. Mathews-@TB
10 R. Bush-TEN 

WIDE RECEIVERS
1 A. Green-NYG 
2 J. Jones-@NO
3 V. Jackson-SD
4 R. White-@NO
5 M. Wallace-KC 
6 C. Johnson-@MIN
7 D. Thomas-@CAR
8 V. Cruz-@CIN
9 B. Marshall-HOU
10 W. Welker-BUF

TIGHT ENDS
1 R. Gronkowski-BUF
2 J. Graham-ATL
3 A. Hernandez-BUF
4 A. Gates-@TB
5 T. Gonzalez-@NO
6 H. Miller-KC
7 J. Witten-@PHI
8 V. Davis-STL
9 +O. Daniels-@CHI
10 G. Olsen-DEN

COMPLETE RANKINGS

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Gametime Decisions: Week 10

10. November 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

Here's a quick look at some injuries that could impact your fantasy lineup this week…

QB
Jake Locker (shoulder) – expected to start vs. MIA after missing last five games

RB
Darren McFadden (ankle) – along with backup Mike Goodson out for Week 10
Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) – unable to practice Friday and will be GTD vs. CIN (1PM)
Demarco Murray (foot) – not going to return this week; Felix Jones remains starter
Darren Sproles (hand) – will miss second straight game following hand surgery
Rashard Mendenhall (Achilles) – not expected to play Monday night vs. KC
Ben Tate (hamstring) – out of action for second consecutive contest for Texans

WR
Percy Harvin (ankle) – appears to be long shot to play; will be GTD vs. DET (1PM)
Calvin Johnson (knee) – practiced on Friday and will start versus the Vikings
Stevie Johnson (thigh) – told reporters Friday that he will play in Week 10 vs. NE
Brandon Lloyd (knee) – limited in practice all week, but expected to play vs. BUF
Wes Welker (ankle) – still nursing ankle, but will be ready to go against BUF
Antonio Brown (ankle) – considered doubtful for Monday night’s tilt with KC
Danny Amendola (shoulder) – expected to return to lineup after missing last three
Titus Young (knee) – was back at practice on Friday and should suit up vs. MIN

TE
Owen Daniels (back) – still dealing with sore back and will be GTD vs. CHI (8PM)
Rob Gronkowski (hip) – playing at high level despite injury and will repeat vs. BUF
Aaron Hernandez (ankle) – will be back in mix for Pats for first time since Week 7

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Play Fantasy Five: Week 10

10. November 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

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Studs, Duds, and Sleepers: Week 10

9. November 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

QUARTERBACKS
Stud – Matthew Stafford (DET)
: Just when it appeared that Stafford had broken out of his rut by ripping off 353 yards and three passing TD’s in Week 8, he went without a scoring pass for the second time this season in Week 9 versus Jacksonville. Much can be attributed to the team building a big early lead though as Stafford still looked good. The Vikings have allowed the ninth most fantasy points to QB’s on the season and have struggling of late. Start him with confidence and expect one of his top performances of the season.

Dud – Michael Vick (PHI):  Vick failed to take advantage of a terrific matchup on Monday Night Football against the Saints and looked terrible in the process. Now he gets to face a Dallas defense that bring a tremendous pass rush and has lockdown corners. With Philly fading quickly, owners can no longer trust Vick is going to make it through a game. Only the 49ers and Steelers have allowed fewer fantasy points to quarterbacks this season than the 15.8 points per game Dallas has surrendered.

Sleeper – Ryan Fitzpatrick (BUF)
: Over the past four games Fitzpatrick has been held under 200 yards and scoreless three times. Still he has eclipsed 20 fantasy points five times in eight games this year, including the 350-yard, 4-TD effort against New England in Week 4. Though he’s likely to have multiple turnovers owners can count at least 250 yards and a pair of scores as the Bills will be forced to keep pace with the Pats.

RUNNING BACKS
Stud – Stevan Ridley (NE)
: No team has allowed more rushing touchdowns to running backs this season than the Bills, who have allowed 12 scores on the ground and one through the air to the position this season in just eight games. Ridley rolled to 106 yards and picked up two scores on the ground versus Buffalo in Week 4 and could easily top those numbers this time around.

Dud – Jamaal Charles (KC): After breaking out for 81 touches and 560 total yards and three TD’s in a three-week stretch (Weeks 4-6) early this year, Charles has registered only 37 touches for 123 yards and no scores in the three games since. This week he’s set to face a Steelers’ D that is only giving up less than 79 yards per game to running backs on the ground. Look for better options in Week 10.

Sleeper – Marcel Reece (OAK): With both Darren McFadden and Mike Goodson ruled out for Week 10 with high-ankle sprains, the Raiders will turn to Reece, and converted wide receiver, along with Taiwan Jones to fill the void in the backfield. Reece caught at least four passes in three of four games before last week and came away with eight receptions after the fact. Look for the Raiders to throw it early and often and substitute short passes to him rather than lining up and running the football.  He’s flex worthy in any PPR format.

WIDE RECEIVERS
Stud – Vincent Jackson (TB)
:  Revenge games always catch my attention and this one should be circled with loud red marker. Jackson has likely had it circled his calendar for months as he faces a San Diego team that he had a bitter breakup with after a tumultuous relationship. The new Bucs’ wideout has scored and/or hit 100-yards in five of his last seven outings and has four TD’s over his last three games. Jackson is averaging a whopping 22.3 yards per catch and should find success against a San Diego secondary that had ceded 11 touchdowns to receivers this season, including seven in the last four weeks.

Dud – Andre Johnson (HOU):  It’s to recommend sitting the veteran after his recent hot stretch, but expectations should be tempered heading into Sunday night’s matchup versus Chicago. Johnson hasn’t scored since Week 1, but he has been targeted 32 times over the last three games while averaging 8 receptions for 93 yards per game in that span. The Bears’ defense has scored more touchdowns of their own then they’ve given up through the air while yielding just 161 yards per game to wideouts.

Sleeper – Kenny Britt (TEN): Jake Locker returns under center for the Titans this week and that could mean good things for Britt. He’s finally nearing 100 percent health and the matchup with the Dolphins is juicy. Miami has given up the fourth-most play of 20-plus yards (35) in the league and those are Britt’s specialty. Last week the Fish saw two receivers break the 100-yard mark on them, look for Britt to do that for the first time this season in this contest.

TIGHT END
Stud – Aaron Hernandez (NE)
: After a minor setback Hernandez used Week 9’s bye to get closer to 100 percent. He appears to be set to start this weekend against the Bills. While putting him in the lineup seems like a no-brainer, some nervous fantasy owners still seem reluctant. At a position lacking fantasy producers, Hernandez is poised to make a run at the top week of any player at the position against a Buffalo defense that allows nearly 250 passing yards per game and watched two tight ends score against them a week ago.

Dud – Dustin Keller (NYJ)
: Since Week 7, only six tight ends have put up more fantasy points than Keller. He is clearly at full healthy and remains a valuable dump-off option for Mark Sanchez. Yet this week’s trip to Seattle has me nervous. The Seahawks have stymied some much more potent passing attacks at home already this season and have allowed just two scores to tight ends all season.

Sleeper – Brandon Myers (OAK)
: With the Raiders’ running attack decimated by injuries, look for Carson Palmer to air it out early and often leaving Brandon Myers in line for plenty of targets. He’s been targeted 10 times or more in two of his last three games and scored his first two TD’s of the year last week. Over the last three games the Ravens have allowed 9.1 fantasy points per game to the position. Double digits are easily within reach on Sunday for the Raiders’ tight end.

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Fantasy Links: Lineup Advice

7. November 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

Here's a look at some great fantasy reads from around the web for Week 10:

Weekly Average Cheatsheet (FantasySportsCentral.com) - average weekly cheatsheet with many sites included.

Weekly Projections (FOXSports.com) - Weekly stat projections, projected fantasy points and rankings by position. Powered by WhatIfSports.

Fantasy Trade Value Chart - (CBSSports.com) Dave Richard unveils his Trade Value Chart to help owners make the best deal possible.

2012 Strength of Schedule (FFToolbox.com) - Ranking each player's schedule broken down by week.

Player History (FFToday.com) - Game-by-game lifetime player fantasy points against the team they are playing this week including all game logs

Fantasy Football Sleepers (KFFL.com) - They break down the fantasy football sleepers of the week

NFL Skinny (Yahoo.com) - The Skinny will provide an early look at the matchups for the coming week.

Matchup Reports - (JunkyardJake.com) - Game-by-game look at each player including a star ranking.

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Waiver Wire: Week 10

6. November 2012  - Published by Jimmy Dinsmore

With your fantasy season hanging in the balance and probably only about 5-6 weeks of games left until the postseason, you have to look at your team and decide what you are. Are you a buyer or a seller? If you’re a buyer, it’s time to make moves. And this includes waiver moves that could help you down the stretch. If you’re a seller, and in a keeper league, it’s time to go prospecting. Here are some options for both scenarios.

QB
Jake Locker
, TEN – He is probably on your waiver wire due to a recent injury, and some sub-par performances. But, if you’re looking for a longer term project, then pick up Locker. He is probably not the right type of acquisition for those playing for this season however, as the Titans offense, other than Chris Johnson, looks lost.

Nick Foles, PHI – I touting him a few weeks ago, and I am still touting him now. I am not a subscriber to the theory that the Eagles should bench Mike Vick. But I am a subscriber to what my eyes see and that is that Vick is going to get hurt sooner than later with the horrendous offensive line play from Philly. When that happens, Foles steps in.

RB
Marcel Reese
, OAK – In PPR formats, Reese is a must-grab player. He in fact is a much better option for the owner in the win-now mentality, as Reese will have very little long-term value. In non-PPR leagues, I would not bother with Reese, but maybe target his team mate Taiwan Jones.

Evan Royster, WAS – This is more of a gut call than anything. Royster could be a contributor late in your fantasy season. Mike Shanahan has not played too many games yet with his backfield, as Alfred Morris has been solid, but Royster did vulture a TD last week. Is this a sign of Shanahan’s Shenanigans going on in the near future? Only grab Royster if you have endless moves and the roster space for him. But he could be a nice stash.

WR
Golden Tate
, SEA – Tate is the perfect pickup this week for any owner. He has great short-term and long-term value. He has five TDs this season and seems to be a nice red zone target for Russell Wilson. Tate is also a nice long-term keeper possibility too.

Laurent Robinson, JAX – Now that he’s back from an injury, Robinson received 9 targets last week, catching 6 balls for 49 yards. Not stellar numbers, but as Robinson starts to integrate himself into the playbook, he could get hot down the stretch as the Jags have an easy fantasy playoff schedule. Remember what Robinson did last year for the Cowboys last year in November and December?

TE
Dwayne Allen
, IND – If you must start a tight end, Allen is a great one-week fill-in (with little long-term value). Allen had 7 targets last week and caught 6 passes for 75 yards. This week the Colts play Jacksonville on Thursday night. So, Allen could be a great bye-week fill-in or injury replacement.

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Video: Waiver Wire Advice

6. November 2012  - Published by GetSports Desk

GSI.com's Stefanie Theobald offers a few names for you to consider adding to your fantasy team...



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