Thankfully for the Cardinals, Fitzgerald and his fantasy owners, he was able to return to the game. Although he didn’t catch another pass and finished with just 22 receiving yards on the game, the fact that he was able to get back on the field likely means that he avoided serious injury.

Next week, the Cardinals face the Detroit Lions so if Fitzgerald is banged up at all, Arizona may opt to sit him. For fantasy football purposes, that would raise the value of Anquan Boldin and Steve Breaston. If Fitzgerald is able to play, expect him to have a big game against Detroit’s shaky defense.

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QB Eli Manning, New York Giants
Although the Giants lost, it wasn’t due to Eli Manning. Peyton’s little brother finished with 391 passing yards and three touchdown passes.

RB Chris Johnson, Tennessee Titans
There’s no doubt that Chris Johnson is the best player in fantasy football this season. He proved it again by scoring three more touchdowns in Week 14 while racking up the yardage.

WR Brandon Marshall, Denver Broncos
Not only was Brandon Marshall’s performance the best of the week, it was one of the best performances of all-time. He set an all-time record by catching 21 passes for 200 yards and two touchdowns.

TE Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts
Even though Dallas Clark only had five catches for 43 yards, three of those five catches were for touchdowns. That made his fantasy owners very, very happy this week.

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1. Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints
Drew Brees is a machine right now. Going against the Falcons makes him a no-brainer number one.

2. Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
The Bears on the road isn’t the greatest of matchups but Aaron Rodgers has proven to be elite.

3. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
The Broncos could make it difficult for Peyton Manning but he seems to play better when the situation is hard.

4. Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals
His recent concussion makes him a little bit risky but Kurt Warner has otherwise been rolling.

5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Carolina is one of the best pass defenses and Tom Brady is hurt. That said, he’s still very startable.

6. Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
Philip Rivers has been very consistent. He has ten touchdowns in his last five games and has nearly 700 yards in his last two contests.

7. Matt Schaub, Houston Texans
An injury risk with a dislocated non-throwing shoulder, Matt Schaub is a boom or bust this week.

8. Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
If you start Tony Romo, you better hope he doesn’t remember that the calendar switched over to December.

9. Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings
Brett Favre struggled last week and has a tough Bengals opponent this week.

10. Joe Flacco, Baltimore Ravens
Joe Flacco has been bad over the last month. But Detroit in Week 14? That should be gold.

Drew Brees is a fantasy football god this season (Image: Zuma Press)

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Kobe’s injury is being called an avulsion fracture, which is basically the best type of fracture since it only involves a small bone fragment. Against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kobe battled his way to 20 points, five rebounds and five assists despite dealing with the broken finger.

Further good news for Kobe’s fantasy basketball owners is that he has experience playing with injured fingers. An injured pinkie has bothered him in recent years — although he hasn’t let it affect his performance.

On the season, Kobe is playing very well. He’s averaging 28.8 points and is shooting a career-high 49.3% from the field. He’s also grabbing 5.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.30 steals. At 31, Kobe shows no signs of slowing down and his Lakers are the favorites to take home the franchise’s 17th championship.

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1. New Orleans Saints
With Matt Ryan unlikely to play, the New Orleans Saints should be feasting. Their defenses is built to produce in the fantasy world.

2. Baltimore Ravens
At home against the Lions? That’s music to a fantasy owner’s ears. The Ravens should put up points by the ton this week.

3. Tennessee Titans
The Titans are hosting the Rams and their improved defense will be on full display. The Rams are horrible when healthy. With Bulger injured? They are putrid.

4. New England Patriots
The Panthers have a good rushing attack but they are disaster in the passing game. The Patriots will likely take advantage of that.

5. New York Jets
Josh Freeman looks like he’s going to be a good QB down the line but a rookie against an aggressive defense like the Jets is a recipe for disaster.

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Sanchez was injured in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills. He was diagnosed with a sprained PCL. While he’s out this week, the Jets are hopeful that he can be back by Week 15.

In the fantasy football world, this news shouldn’t have much affect on your lineup. Sanchez isn’t consistent enough to be a fantasy football starter and Clemens won’t be any better. From this point forward, avoid starting a Jets QB and you’ll be better off.

On the season, Sanchez has 11 touchdowns, 17 interceptions and quarterback rating of 63.7. Clemens in his career has 5 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and a QB rating of 59.2. Stay far, far away.

Mark Sanchez won't play this week (Image: Zuma Press)

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Obviously, it’s time to waive him if he’s on your fantasy team. His usual backup, Ladell Betts, is also out for the season due to a knee injury. That leaves Rock Cartwright and Quinton Ganther as the team’s two healthy running backs.

Cartwright is currently the starter but don’t overlook Ganther. Last week against the New Orleans Saints he led the team in rushing. The Redskins may take a closer look at the 25-year-old since their playoff hopes are toast.

In dynasty fantasy football, it should be noted that Portis has started to talk retirement. If he struggles to return from his concussion, don’t be surprised if Portis decides to hang it up. Even though he’s only 28, he has taken a beating and his best days are almost definitely behind him.

Clinton Portis - Is His Career Over? (image: Zuma Press)

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QB Jason Campbell, Washington Redskins
Jason Campbell almost led the Redskins to a surprising win over the Saints. While he came up just short, Campbell had a very good fantasy day. He should be able to perform at a high level again versus the Raiders this week.

RB Ryan Moats, Houston Texans
If Steve Slaton misses another game, consider giving Ryan Moats a start on your fantasy team. He has a good matchup and, as we saw earlier this season, he’s an explosive player.

WR Davone Bess, Miami Dolphins
Davone Bess has had a ton of catches this season but he finally put it all together. He racked up 117 yards and got his first TD of the season. Expect for Bess to continue to be Miami’s lead WR.

TE David Thomas, Atlanta Falcons
If you need a home run, consider David Thomas of the Saints. They are facing a bad Saints pass defense and he’s had at least three catches in three of his last four outings.

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QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys lost to the Giants but it wasn’t Tony Romo’s fault this time. He was 41-for-55 for 392 yards and three touchdowns. Romo just didn’t get enough help.

RB Jonathan Stewart, Carolina Panthers
With DeAngelo Williams out with an injury, Jonathan Stewart showed off his potential. On 26 carries he had 120 rushing yards and a touchdown. It’s safe to say he’s healthy and a strong play down the stretch.

WR Louis Murphy, Oakland Raiders
Who? Louis Murphy had four catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns to help the Raiders beat the Steelers. Don’t expect this — well, ever again — but the Raiders are definitely in better hands now with Bruce Gradkowski at QB.

TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Jason Witten had been quiet this season. He awoke from his slumber in Week 13. He had 14 catches for 156 yards. Considering he had 15 catches in his previous three games, his production was a welcome surprise for his fantasy football owners.

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Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks
When speaking of NBA rookies, Brandon Jennings must be mentioned first. While he’s still producing at a high level, his shooting percentage has been plummeting lately. It’ll be interesting to see if he can bounce back.

Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings
With Kevin Martin out injured, Tyreke Evans has emerged as the star of the Kings. He can score, grab rebounds and dish out assists. If Jennings doesn’t heat back up, Evans may become the talk of this rookie class.

Darren Collison, New Orleans Hornets
With Chris Paul out, Darren Collison has stepped in and done a fantastic job as a starter. In his last five games, he’s averaging 16.4 points, 7.2 assists and 3.4 rebounds.

DeJuan Blair, San Antonio Spurs
When it comes to per-minute production, DeJuan Blair is a beast. He grabs more boards per minute than anyone in the NBA and he can score when he touches the ball. If he gets more minutes, watch out!

Brandon Jennings - Milwaukee Bucks (Image: Zuma Press)

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