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Best Fantasy Football Players in Week 13

admin — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:55:31 +0000

QB Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
That injured pinkie is now a thing of the past. Tony Romo is playing very well once again and he’s taking advantage of his powerful receiving options including Terrell Owens, Jason Witten and the newly acquired Roy Williams. Expect Romo to be a top five fantasy quarterback from here on out.

RB DeAngelo Williams, Carolina Panthers
Earlier in the season, DeAngelo Williams was almost worthless due to his running back by committee situation. But he’s now thriving with the Panthers and had four touchdowns this weekend. He has to be considered a top ten fantasy running back at the moment.

WR Mark Clayton, Baltimore Ravens
Mark Clayton was all over the field for the Ravens on Sunday. Not only did he having a receiving touchdowns and plenty of receiving yards, he also threw a touchdown pass of his own. While he’s not a great start on a weekly basis, he could be worth the gamble in upcoming weeks after seeing what he’s capable of doing.

TE Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs
Although he didn’t have a touchdown, Tony Gonzalez continues to prove he’s a fantasy football powerhouse right now. He’s undoubtedly the best fantasy tight end and should head into the 2009 fantasy football season as a top three tight end — even though he’s no longer a spring chicken.

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Jonathan Ogden to Retire? Fantasy Impact

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:16:23 +0000

Jonathan Ogden of the Baltimore Ravens is reportedly set to retire. Ogden is battling a toe injury that has been slow to heal. The 33-year-old Ogden, who stands 6-foot-9 and weighs 345 pounds, has spent all 12 of his NFL seasons as an offensive lineman on the Ravens.

If Ogden retires, it will have deep fantasy football ramifications. Even at his age, Ogden was one of the better offensive linemen in the NFL. Without Ogden, the Ravens’ offense would struggle — even more than usual.

While none of the Ravens are rated too highly in fantasy football, it’s time to lower their stocks even more. Willis McGahee isn’t as valuable as he would be if Ogden stayed around. Kyle Boller is even less valuable than before. Wide receivers Derrick Mason and Mark Clayton and tight end Todd Heap are less appealing.

Earlier in the offseason, starting quarterback Steve McNair retired. Ogden retiring would have a similar negative affect on the offense.

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Week 11: Waiver Wire Pickups

admin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:46:31 +0000

QB Matt Schaub, Houston Texans – Schaub is a forgotten man in the fantasy football world. He started off the season strong but has fizzled over the last month or so. The good news for him is his number one wide receiver Andre Johnson is schedule to return this week, which should really help his fantasy numbers. If Schaub has been dropped in your league, he’s a very good waiver wire pickup at this point.

QB Jason Campbell, Washington Redskins – Campbell finally looked comfortable throwing the ball on Sunday. He had a season-high three touchdown passes and really looked steady. Although his wide receivers are banged up, Campbell is the type of quarterback that could get hot down the stretch run of the season and carry a fantasy team.

RB Chester Taylor, Minnesota Vikings – With Adrian Peterson missing at least this coming week and possibly longer, Taylor is a very good waiver wire pickup. He’ll get the bulk of the carries for the Vikings. Since the Vikings have little passing game to speak of, he should see the ball plenty. Taylor is also a receiving threat out of the backfield, so he can get you fantasy points in that aspect, as well.

RB Maurice Morris, Seattle Seahawks – Shaun Alexander has a knee injury and has looked horrible for the most part this season. With Morris in the starting lineup and receiving the bulk of the carries, the Seahawks offense looked much improved. Morris isn’t much of a touchdown threat but he should produce while Alexander is sidelined. There is even a chance he could remain the starter when Alexander returns if the coaches decide Morris gives the team a better chance to win.

WR Javon Walker, Denver Broncos – Walker was a star fantasy wide receiver last year for the Broncos but has battled a knee injury this season. However, Walker is expected to return at some point over the next couple weeks. When he’s back in the lineup, he should become a rather good fantasy wide receiver right away. If you have an extra roster spot and Walker is on the waiver wire, consider picking him up.

WR Mark Clayton, Baltimore Ravens – Clayton was a fine fantasy wide receiver last season but has been hobbled all year this season. Although he didn’t miss any miss any games, Clayton was too injured to provide much offense. However, in Week 10, Clayton looked to be back healthy. He finished the game with eight catches and 107 yards.

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