Week 6 Running Backs | Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Maurice Jones-Drew | vs. STL | - |
| 2 | Adrian Peterson | vs. BAL | - |
| 3 | Chris Johnson | at NE | - |
| 4 | Matt Forte | at ATL | - |
| 5 | Cedric Benson | vs. HOU | - |
| 6 | Michael Turner | vs. CHI | - |
| 7 | Steven Jackson | at JAC | - |
| 8 | DeAngelo Williams | at TB | - |
| 9 | Brian Westbrook | at OAK | - |
| 10 | Ray Rice | at MIN | - |
| 11 | Ryan Grant | vs. DET | - |
| 12 | Steve Slaton | at CIN | - |
| 13 | Rashard Mendenhall | vs. CLE | - |
| 14 | Pierre Thomas | vs. NYG | Probable(hamstring) |
| 15 | Knowshon Moreno | at SD | - |
| 16 | Kevin Smith | at GB | - |
| 17 | Clinton Portis | vs. KC | Probable(calf) |
| 18 | Marshawn Lynch | at NYJ | - |
| 19 | Jonathan Stewart | at TB | Probable(heel) |
| 20 | Brandon Jacobs | at NO | - |
| 21 | Ahmad Bradshaw | at NO | Probable(ankle) |
| 22 | LaDainian Tomlinson | vs. DEN | - |
| 23 | Tim Hightower | at SEA | - |
| 24 | Fred Jackson | at NYJ | - |
| 25 | Thomas Jones | vs. BUF | - |
| 26 | Leon Washington | vs. BUF | - |
| 27 | Julius Jones | vs. ARZ | - |
| 28 | LeSean McCoy | at OAK | - |
| 29 | Darren Sproles | vs. DEN | - |
| 30 | Correll Buckhalter | at SD | - |
| 31 | Willis McGahee | at MIN | - |
| 32 | Mike Bell | vs. NYG | Probable(knee) |
| 33 | Reggie Bush | vs. NYG | - |
| 34 | Sammy Morris | vs. TEN | - |
| 35 | Michael Bush | vs. PHI | - |
| 36 | Jamal Lewis | at PIT | Probable(hamstring) |
| 37 | Willie Parker | vs. CLE | Probable(toe) |
| 38 | Jerome Harrison | at PIT | - |
| 39 | Derrick Ward | vs. CAR | - |
| 40 | Larry Johnson | at WAS | - |
| 41 | Carnell Williams | vs. CAR | - |
| 42 | Jamaal Charles | at WAS | - |
| 43 | Jerious Norwood | vs. CHI | - |
| 44 | Chris Wells | at SEA | - |
| 45 | Ladell Betts | vs. KC | - |
| 46 | Chester Taylor | vs. BAL | - |
| 47 | LenDale White | at NE | - |
| 48 | Rashad Jennings | vs. STL | - |
| 49 | Laurence Maroney | vs. TEN | - |
| 50 | Justin Fargas | vs. PHI | - |
| 51 | Mewelde Moore | vs. CLE | - |
| 52 | Justin Forsett | vs. ARZ | - |
| 53 | Chris Brown | at CIN | - |
| 54 | Kevin Faulk | vs. TEN | - |
| 55 | Brandon Jackson | vs. DET | Probable(ankle) |
| 56 | Edgerrin James | vs. ARZ | - |
RB Notes: DeAngelo Williams and
Jonathan Stewart aren't finding lanes to run through. The Panthers couldn't push Washington enough to get a yard in four straight plays at the goal line, which was eye opening. Stewart got the first two cracks, then Williams, then fullback
Brad Hoover. Carolina came out of their bye week using the Wildcat more, with Williams at quarterback, but it wasn't remotely effective. The division of carries between the two talented backs is close to what it was last year, but their value is much closer this year with Williams falling back to earth.
Clinton Portis had big holes a few times during last week's game, but didn't hit them fast enough. He reminds me of
Edgerrin James in his last year with the Colts. He can pick up the three-to-four yard gains, but isn't going to put up anything big. He would need the perfect situation to be any better than a low-end RB2, and Washington is far from perfect. Even with a cupcake like Kansas City coming to town. … It will be interesting to see how the Saints use
Mike Bell this week.
Pierre Thomas should be first in line, but it wouldn't be surprising if New Orleans mixes and matches. That makes Pierre's value very risky in a tough matchup like the Giants. We're too respectful of the Saints offense and Thomas' talent to bench him, but Bell could continue to be a thorn in owner's sides. This is the truest test of New Orleans' improved running game.
Tom Coughlin isn't going to hand the offense over to
Ahmad Bradshaw.
Brandon Jacobs should get it going, but his lack of production is worrisome because the schedule gets tougher. With no receiving value, his margin for error is smaller than most top-20 options. He needs touchdowns, and Eli/Bradshaw are stealing too many. … Tampa's offensive line has been a big disappointment. Perhaps the return of center
Jeff Faine will help this week, but it's hard to trust Cadillac or
Derrick Ward as flex options, even in neutral matchups. … The Cardinals have continued to stop the run well, so this isn't a week to use
Julius Jones.
The Chargers are a great matchup for opposing running backs, so
Knowshon Moreno and
Correll Buckhalter are options this week, if Buckhalter plays. … Because of the matchups, we're going to keep
Rashard Mendenhall as a RB2. Even if
Willie Parker starts, will he finish? More importantly, he's not likely to match Mendenhall's effectiveness. … I haven't seen
Brian Westbrook make anyone miss yet, not that he got the ball that much last week. He's still an awesome receiver, but it's not a great sign
LeSean McCoy is getting the snaps out of the Wildcat over him. Both players should have plus weeks with the matchup in Oakland.
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Rotoworld's Season Pass.Week 6 Wide Receivers | Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Larry Fitzgerald | at SEA | - |
| 2 | Randy Moss | vs. TEN | Probable(shoulder) |
| 3 | Andre Johnson | at CIN | - |
| 4 | Roddy White | vs. CHI | - |
| 5 | Greg Jennings | vs. DET | - |
| 6 | Steve Smith | at TB | Probable(knee) |
| 7 | Vincent Jackson | vs. DEN | - |
| 8 | Chad Ochocinco | vs. HOU | - |
| 9 | Marques Colston | vs. NYG | - |
| 10 | Steve Smith | at NO | - |
| 11 | Brandon Marshall | at SD | - |
| 12 | Anquan Boldin | at SEA | - |
| 13 | DeSean Jackson | at OAK | - |
| 14 | Wes Welker | vs. TEN | - |
| 15 | Mike Sims-Walker | vs. STL | - |
| 16 | Braylon Edwards | vs. BUF | - |
| 17 | Hines Ward | vs. CLE | - |
| 18 | Santonio Holmes | vs. CLE | - |
| 19 | Dwayne Bowe | at WAS | - |
| 20 | Nate Burleson | vs. ARZ | Probable(back) |
| 21 | Donald Driver | vs. DET | - |
| 22 | Kevin Walter | at CIN | - |
| 23 | T.J. Houshmandzadeh | vs. ARZ | - |
| 24 | Derrick Mason | at MIN | - |
| 25 | Santana Moss | vs. KC | - |
| 26 | Percy Harvin | vs. BAL | Questionable(shoulder) |
| 27 | Mario Manningham | at NO | - |
| 28 | Antonio Bryant | vs. CAR | Probable(knee) |
| 29 | Bernard Berrian | vs. BAL | - |
| 30 | Terrell Owens | at NYJ | - |
| 31 | Eddie Royal | at SD | - |
| 32 | Devin Hester | at ATL | - |
| 33 | Mohamed Massaquoi | at PIT | - |
| 34 | Donnie Avery | at JAC | - |
| 35 | Torry Holt | vs. STL | - |
| 36 | Earl Bennett | at ATL | - |
| 37 | Jeremy Maclin | at OAK | - |
| 38 | Steve Breaston | at SEA | Questionable(knee) |
| 39 | Andre Caldwell | vs. HOU | - |
| 40 | Devery Henderson | vs. NYG | - |
| 41 | Sidney Rice | vs. BAL | - |
| 42 | Dennis Northcutt | at GB | - |
| 43 | Lee Evans | at NYJ | - |
| 44 | Lance Moore | vs. NYG | - |
| 45 | Johnny Knox | at ATL | - |
| 46 | Kenny Britt | at NE | - |
| 47 | Nate Washington | at NE | - |
| 48 | Mike Wallace | vs. CLE | - |
| 49 | Hakeem Nicks | at NO | - |
| 50 | Jordy Nelson | vs. DET | - |
| 51 | Mark Clayton | at MIN | Probable(shoulder) |
| 52 | Mark Bradley | at WAS | - |
| 53 | James Jones | vs. DET | - |
| 54 | Bryant Johnson | at GB | - |
| 55 | Justin Gage | at NE | - |
| 56 | Bobby Wade | at WAS | - |
| 57 | Julian Edelman | vs. TEN | - |
| 58 | Antwaan Randle El | vs. KC | - |
| 59 | Deion Branch | vs. ARZ | - |
| 60 | Jabar Gaffney | at SD | - |
| 61 | Kelley Washington | at MIN | - |
WR Notes: Rowdy
Roddy White's breakout was no fluke. With
Matt Ryan now a top-five quality quarterback, White still has a chance to finish the season at or near the top of the wide receiver rankings. … This is
Steve Smith of the Panthers' fantasy Super Bowl. If he can't bust a big play against the Bucs, his owners have to wonder when it will happen. We bet it will. …
Chad Ochocinco also is due for a vertical catch. He's playing consistent football, but
Carson Palmer has been inaccurate and Ocho has been well covered when they have tried to go deep. …
Laveranues Coles was not on the field for most of the second half against the Ravens.
Chris Henry and
Andre Caldwell both have value in this week's matchup if that continues, and it should. Drop Coles, who has quietly been among the biggest busts in all of fantasy and reality.
Antonio Bryant did not struggle to get separation last week against the Eagles. He's produced fairly well with
Josh Johnson in the lineup, and he would have had a big game if not for the drops last weeks. He's a reasonable WR3. … The end of the no huddle in Buffalo can't be bad news for
Terrell Owens and
Lee Evans, because it's hard to imagine their passing attack getting worse. Buffalo's offensive line may be the worst in football. Even Cleveland was getting pressure immediately last week on
Trent Edwards …
Mike Sims-Walker is back to being a solid WR2 considering the plus matchup against St. Louis. He can bring home all the ladies he wants with the game in Jacksonville.
I'm not overly worried about
Derrick Mason's bagel, although the Vikings play a similar defense to the Bengals in that they keep plays in front of them. Still, the Vikings are giving up 7.8 yards per pass this year. The problem for the Ravens is protection. The team is better when
Michael Oher is at right tackle. …
Jerricho Cotchery's status is shaky, but we have him and
Braylon Edwards ranked as if Cotchery will play. One concern for both players is that the Jets may not need to throw much to win against Buffalo.
Nate Burleson is one of the surprise stories of the year and there isn't a lot of reason to think he can't keep it going as long as he stays healthy. …
Eddie Royal owners in PPR leagues could use him as a WR3 against San Diego. … Jacksonville's secondary has struggled against speedy wideouts, so
Donnie Avery is a decent option with
Marc Bulger back in the lineup. … The Jaguars may feed the ball to
Torry Holt so he can have a nice day against his former team. … At this point, there isn't a lot of separation between the three top Bears receivers or the three top Vikings receivers. It's hard to predict who will step up in a given week.
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The Vikings and Ravens game isn't the defensive battle that we would have expected at the beginning of the season.
The famed Williams Wall remains solid, but the Vikings are giving up 3.8 yards per carry and 124 yards from scrimmage to opposing running backs each week, numbers that don't scare you. If the Vikings ever played from behind, the total yardage could soar. Don't be afraid of starting
Ray Rice if
Steven Jackson was able to carve out 109 yards against them.
The Vikings do a great job getting to the quarterback, but they still give up 7.5 yards per pass attempt. The Ravens are giving up 8 yards per pass, and
Carson Palmer had way too much time in the pocket last week against them. Palmer,
Tom Brady, and
Philip Rivers have all arguably played their best games against Baltimore.
I wouldn't be afraid to use
Joe Flacco or
Brett Favre this week, yet they still didn't crack Rotoworld's top-12 quarterbacks below. That illustrates how easy it easy to find a quality starting quarterback in fantasy leagues this week, like most weeks.
Borderline starters to open the year like
Ben Roethlisberger,
Matt Ryan, and
Jay Cutler have stepped their games up a notch.
Matt Schaub is playing too well to sit, and
Eli Manning is playing the best football of his career.
Donovan McNabb and
Matt Hasselbeck have quickly bounced back from injuries to top form.
In a given week – like this one - there are 14 quality quarterbacks to start. Then there are players like
Jake Delhomme and
David Garrard who I wouldn't hesitate to use if necessary because the defenses for Tampa and St. Louis are so dreadful. By the time I get to
Kyle Orton, who won't kill you, we're almost out of the top-20 .
Owning
Peyton Manning has been huge this season, but the relative difference between the top-five quarterbacks and the ones ranked 10-20 most weeks isn't that large. Fantasy leagues will be won at running back and wide receiver, just like they usually are. Even though there are far more busts at those positions, it was still worth investing your early picks there. It was hard to make a bad pick at quarterback, much less two, no matter when you took them.
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Week 6 Quarterbacks | Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Aaron Rodgers | vs. DET | - |
| 2 | Tom Brady | vs. TEN | Probable(-) |
| 3 | Matt Schaub | at CIN | - |
| 4 | Ben Roethlisberger | vs. CLE | - |
| 5 | Drew Brees | vs. NYG | - |
| 6 | Donovan McNabb | at OAK | Probable(ribs) |
| 7 | Kurt Warner | at SEA | - |
| 8 | Matt Ryan | vs. CHI | - |
| 9 | Philip Rivers | vs. DEN | - |
| 10 | Carson Palmer | vs. HOU | Probable(thumb) |
| 11 | Matt Hasselbeck | vs. ARZ | Probable(ribs) |
| 12 | Jay Cutler | at ATL | - |
| 13 | Eli Manning | at NO | Probable(foot) |
| 14 | Joe Flacco | at MIN | - |
| 15 | Jake Delhomme | at TB | - |
| 16 | Brett Favre | vs. BAL | - |
| 17 | David Garrard | vs. STL | - |
| 18 | Kyle Orton | at SD | - |
| 19 | Matt Cassel | at WAS | - |
| 20 | Jason Campbell | vs. KC | - |
| 21 | Josh Johnson | vs. CAR | - |
| 22 | Marc Bulger | at JAC | - |
| 23 | Mark Sanchez | vs. BUF | - |
| 24 | Trent Edwards | at NYJ | - |
| 25 | Daunte Culpepper | at GB | - |
| 26 | Derek Anderson | at PIT | - |
| 27 | Kerry Collins | at NE | - |
| 28 | JaMarcus Russell | vs. PHI | - |
QB Notes: In a league without any quality running quarterbacks,
Josh Johnson holds some long-term intrigue. He is staring down receivers and has no clue where blitzes are coming from, but he also would have had a 300-yard passing day against the Eagles if it wasn't for a ton of dropped passes. 81 rushing yards in two weeks from a quarterback can make a big difference in fantasy leagues. Johnson put up 20 fantasy points last week despite three picks. …
Carson Palmer played his best game of the season against Baltimore. His pass protection was surprisingly awesome. That gives hope that he can be a difference-maker in fantasy leagues, at least when he has lay-up matchups like this one against Houston.
Concerns that the Seahawks would go run-heavy haven't really come to pass this season.
Matt Hasselbeck threw at least 30 passes in both of Seattle's blowout victories. Hasselbeck was lucky to miss some tough early games on the Seattle schedule. He leads the league in touchdowns per throw, and should keep it going against a Cardinals pass defense that is third-worst in giving up fantasy points to quarterbacks. … FootballOutsiders compared
Matt Cassel to a poor man's
Ben Roethlisberger this week. I like the comparison. Cassel is learning to make plays on his own behind a terrible offensive line. His seven touchdown throws in four games are fortunate, but they are partly the product of Kansas City's terrible running game. The Chiefs aren't going to score running the ball in the red zone.
There are legitimate questions about what exactly we're going to get from the Saints offense this year now that the running game and defense has improved this much. They don't need
Drew Brees to throw for 5,000 yards. This week's test against the Giants should be telling. The schedule has certainly helped New York out, but their defensive numbers are insane. If Brees puts up a big day against them, there isn't much reason for concern. If he's so-so for the third straight week, it's fair to wonder if he's come back to the quarterback pack. And there is a big one of legitimate QB1s this year. … The Browns don't have a pass rush that can get to
Ben Roethlisberger or the cornerbacks to stay with the Steelers receivers. Expect a huge day.
Kurt Warner and the Cardinals passing attack aren't remotely consistent within a game, but they have put up numbers in two plus matchups this year. The Seahawks should be another one, despite their two shutouts. … The Bucs defense is bad enough to make
Jake Delhomme a useful option.
Week 6 Running Backs | Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Maurice Jones-Drew | vs. STL | - |
| 2 | Adrian Peterson | vs. BAL | - |
| 3 | Chris Johnson | at NE | - |
| 4 | Matt Forte | at ATL | - |
| 5 | Cedric Benson | vs. HOU | - |
| 6 | Michael Turner | vs. CHI | - |
| 7 | Steven Jackson | at JAC | - |
| 8 | DeAngelo Williams | at TB | - |
| 9 | Brian Westbrook | at OAK | - |
| 10 | Ray Rice | at MIN | - |
| 11 | Ryan Grant | vs. DET | - |
| 12 | Steve Slaton | at CIN | - |
| 13 | Rashard Mendenhall | vs. CLE | - |
| 14 | Pierre Thomas | vs. NYG | Probable(hamstring) |
| 15 | Knowshon Moreno | at SD | - |
| 16 | Kevin Smith | at GB | - |
| 17 | Clinton Portis | vs. KC | Probable(calf) |
| 18 | Marshawn Lynch | at NYJ | - |
| 19 | Jonathan Stewart | at TB | Probable(heel) |
| 20 | Brandon Jacobs | at NO | - |
| 21 | Ahmad Bradshaw | at NO | Probable(ankle) |
| 22 | LaDainian Tomlinson | vs. DEN | - |
| 23 | Tim Hightower | at SEA | - |
| 24 | Fred Jackson | at NYJ | - |
| 25 | Thomas Jones | vs. BUF | - |
| 26 | Leon Washington | vs. BUF | - |
| 27 | Julius Jones | vs. ARZ | - |
| 28 | LeSean McCoy | at OAK | - |
| 29 | Darren Sproles | vs. DEN | - |
| 30 | Correll Buckhalter | at SD | - |
| 31 | Willis McGahee | at MIN | - |
| 32 | Mike Bell | vs. NYG | Probable(knee) |
| 33 | Reggie Bush | vs. NYG | - |
| 34 | Sammy Morris | vs. TEN | - |
| 35 | Michael Bush | vs. PHI | - |
| 36 | Jamal Lewis | at PIT | Probable(hamstring) |
| 37 | Willie Parker | vs. CLE | Probable(toe) |
| 38 | Jerome Harrison | at PIT | - |
| 39 | Derrick Ward | vs. CAR | - |
| 40 | Larry Johnson | at WAS | - |
| 41 | Carnell Williams | vs. CAR | - |
| 42 | Jamaal Charles | at WAS | - |
| 43 | Jerious Norwood | vs. CHI | - |
| 44 | Chris Wells | at SEA | - |
| 45 | Ladell Betts | vs. KC | - |
| 46 | Chester Taylor | vs. BAL | - |
| 47 | LenDale White | at NE | - |
| 48 | Rashad Jennings | vs. STL | - |
| 49 | Laurence Maroney | vs. TEN | - |
| 50 | Justin Fargas | vs. PHI | - |
| 51 | Mewelde Moore | vs. CLE | - |
| 52 | Justin Forsett | vs. ARZ | - |
| 53 | Chris Brown | at CIN | - |
| 54 | Kevin Faulk | vs. TEN | - |
| 55 | Brandon Jackson | vs. DET | Probable(ankle) |
| 56 | Edgerrin James | vs. ARZ | - |
RB Notes: DeAngelo Williams and
Jonathan Stewart aren't finding lanes to run through. The Panthers couldn't push Washington enough to get a yard in four straight plays at the goal line, which was eye opening. Stewart got the first two cracks, then Williams, then fullback
Brad Hoover. Carolina came out of their bye week using the Wildcat more, with Williams at quarterback, but it wasn't remotely effective. The division of carries between the two talented backs is close to what it was last year, but their value is much closer this year with Williams falling back to earth.
Clinton Portis had big holes a few times during last week's game, but didn't hit them fast enough. He reminds me of
Edgerrin James in his last year with the Colts. He can pick up the three-to-four yard gains, but isn't going to put up anything big. He would need the perfect situation to be any better than a low-end RB2, and Washington is far from perfect. Even with a cupcake like Kansas City coming to town. … It will be interesting to see how the Saints use
Mike Bell this week.
Pierre Thomas should be first in line, but it wouldn't be surprising if New Orleans mixes and matches. That makes Pierre's value very risky in a tough matchup like the Giants. We're too respectful of the Saints offense and Thomas' talent to bench him, but Bell could continue to be a thorn in owner's sides. This is the truest test of New Orleans' improved running game.
Tom Coughlin isn't going to hand the offense over to
Ahmad Bradshaw.
Brandon Jacobs should get it going, but his lack of production is worrisome because the schedule gets tougher. With no receiving value, his margin for error is smaller than most top-20 options. He needs touchdowns, and Eli/Bradshaw are stealing too many. … Tampa's offensive line has been a big disappointment. Perhaps the return of center
Jeff Faine will help this week, but it's hard to trust Cadillac or
Derrick Ward as flex options, even in neutral matchups. … The Cardinals have continued to stop the run well, so this isn't a week to use
Julius Jones.
The Chargers are a great matchup for opposing running backs, so
Knowshon Moreno and
Correll Buckhalter are options this week, if Buckhalter plays. … Because of the matchups, we're going to keep
Rashard Mendenhall as a RB2. Even if
Willie Parker starts, will he finish? More importantly, he's not likely to match Mendenhall's effectiveness. … I haven't seen
Brian Westbrook make anyone miss yet, not that he got the ball that much last week. He's still an awesome receiver, but it's not a great sign
LeSean McCoy is getting the snaps out of the Wildcat over him. Both players should have plus weeks with the matchup in Oakland.
Note: For complete projections for every player ranked above, check out
Rotoworld's Season Pass.Week 6 Wide Receivers | Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Larry Fitzgerald | at SEA | - |
| 2 | Randy Moss | vs. TEN | Probable(shoulder) |
| 3 | Andre Johnson | at CIN | - |
| 4 | Roddy White | vs. CHI | - |
| 5 | Greg Jennings | vs. DET | - |
| 6 | Steve Smith | at TB | Probable(knee) |
| 7 | Vincent Jackson | vs. DEN | - |
| 8 | Chad Ochocinco | vs. HOU | - |
| 9 | Marques Colston | vs. NYG | - |
| 10 | Steve Smith | at NO | - |
| 11 | Brandon Marshall | at SD | - |
| 12 | Anquan Boldin | at SEA | - |
| 13 | DeSean Jackson | at OAK | - |
| 14 | Wes Welker | vs. TEN | - |
| 15 | Mike Sims-Walker | vs. STL | - |
| 16 | Braylon Edwards | vs. BUF | - |
| 17 | Hines Ward | vs. CLE | - |
| 18 | Santonio Holmes | vs. CLE | - |
| 19 | Dwayne Bowe | at WAS | - |
| 20 | Nate Burleson | vs. ARZ | Probable(back) |
| 21 | Donald Driver | vs. DET | - |
| 22 | Kevin Walter | at CIN | - |
| 23 | T.J. Houshmandzadeh | vs. ARZ | - |
| 24 | Derrick Mason | at MIN | - |
| 25 | Santana Moss | vs. KC | - |
| 26 | Percy Harvin | vs. BAL | Questionable(shoulder) |
| 27 | Mario Manningham | at NO | - |
| 28 | Antonio Bryant | vs. CAR | Probable(knee) |
| 29 | Bernard Berrian | vs. BAL | - |
| 30 | Terrell Owens | at NYJ | - |
| 31 | Eddie Royal | at SD | - |
| 32 | Devin Hester | at ATL | - |
| 33 | Mohamed Massaquoi | at PIT | - |
| 34 | Donnie Avery | at JAC | - |
| 35 | Torry Holt | vs. STL | - |
| 36 | Earl Bennett | at ATL | - |
| 37 | Jeremy Maclin | at OAK | - |
| 38 | Steve Breaston | at SEA | Questionable(knee) |
| 39 | Andre Caldwell | vs. HOU | - |
| 40 | Devery Henderson | vs. NYG | - |
| 41 | Sidney Rice | vs. BAL | - |
| 42 | Dennis Northcutt | at GB | - |
| 43 | Lee Evans | at NYJ | - |
| 44 | Lance Moore | vs. NYG | - |
| 45 | Johnny Knox | at ATL | - |
| 46 | Kenny Britt | at NE | - |
| 47 | Nate Washington | at NE | - |
| 48 | Mike Wallace | vs. CLE | - |
| 49 | Hakeem Nicks | at NO | - |
| 50 | Jordy Nelson | vs. DET | - |
| 51 | Mark Clayton | at MIN | Probable(shoulder) |
| 52 | Mark Bradley | at WAS | - |
| 53 | James Jones | vs. DET | - |
| 54 | Bryant Johnson | at GB | - |
| 55 | Justin Gage | at NE | - |
| 56 | Bobby Wade | at WAS | - |
| 57 | Julian Edelman | vs. TEN | - |
| 58 | Antwaan Randle El | vs. KC | - |
| 59 | Deion Branch | vs. ARZ | - |
| 60 | Jabar Gaffney | at SD | - |
| 61 | Kelley Washington | at MIN | - |
WR Notes: Rowdy
Roddy White's breakout was no fluke. With
Matt Ryan now a top-five quality quarterback, White still has a chance to finish the season at or near the top of the wide receiver rankings. … This is
Steve Smith of the Panthers' fantasy Super Bowl. If he can't bust a big play against the Bucs, his owners have to wonder when it will happen. We bet it will. …
Chad Ochocinco also is due for a vertical catch. He's playing consistent football, but
Carson Palmer has been inaccurate and Ocho has been well covered when they have tried to go deep. …
Laveranues Coles was not on the field for most of the second half against the Ravens.
Chris Henry and
Andre Caldwell both have value in this week's matchup if that continues, and it should. Drop Coles, who has quietly been among the biggest busts in all of fantasy and reality.
Antonio Bryant did not struggle to get separation last week against the Eagles. He's produced fairly well with
Josh Johnson in the lineup, and he would have had a big game if not for the drops last weeks. He's a reasonable WR3. … The end of the no huddle in Buffalo can't be bad news for
Terrell Owens and
Lee Evans, because it's hard to imagine their passing attack getting worse. Buffalo's offensive line may be the worst in football. Even Cleveland was getting pressure immediately last week on
Trent Edwards …
Mike Sims-Walker is back to being a solid WR2 considering the plus matchup against St. Louis. He can bring home all the ladies he wants with the game in Jacksonville.
I'm not overly worried about
Derrick Mason's bagel, although the Vikings play a similar defense to the Bengals in that they keep plays in front of them. Still, the Vikings are giving up 7.8 yards per pass this year. The problem for the Ravens is protection. The team is better when
Michael Oher is at right tackle. …
Jerricho Cotchery's status is shaky, but we have him and
Braylon Edwards ranked as if Cotchery will play. One concern for both players is that the Jets may not need to throw much to win against Buffalo.
Nate Burleson is one of the surprise stories of the year and there isn't a lot of reason to think he can't keep it going as long as he stays healthy. …
Eddie Royal owners in PPR leagues could use him as a WR3 against San Diego. … Jacksonville's secondary has struggled against speedy wideouts, so
Donnie Avery is a decent option with
Marc Bulger back in the lineup. … The Jaguars may feed the ball to
Torry Holt so he can have a nice day against his former team. … At this point, there isn't a lot of separation between the three top Bears receivers or the three top Vikings receivers. It's hard to predict who will step up in a given week.
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Week 6 Tight Ends | Rank | Player Name | Opponent | Notes |
| 1 | Antonio Gates | vs. DEN | - |
| 2 | Tony Gonzalez | vs. CHI | - |
| 3 | Brent Celek | at OAK | - |
| 4 | Owen Daniels | at CIN | - |
| 5 | Kellen Winslow | vs. CAR | - |
| 6 | John Carlson | vs. ARZ | - |
| 7 | Heath Miller | vs. CLE | - |
| 8 | Dustin Keller | vs. BUF | - |
| 9 | Jeremy Shockey | vs. NYG | - |
| 10 | Greg Olsen | at ATL | - |
| 11 | Todd Heap | at MIN | - |
| 12 | Chris Cooley | vs. KC | - |
| 13 | Zach Miller | vs. PHI | - |
| 14 | Marcedes Lewis | vs. STL | - |
| 15 | Jermichael Finley | vs. DET | - |
| 16 | Visanthe Shiancoe | vs. BAL | - |
| 17 | Brandon Pettigrew | at GB | Probable(hamstring) |
| 18 | Bo Scaife | at NE | - |
| 19 | Randy McMichael | at JAC | - |
| 20 | Kevin Boss | at NO | Probable(ankle) |
| 21 | Ben Watson | vs. TEN | Questionable(head) |
| 22 | Tony Scheffler | at SD | - |
TE Notes: Brent Celek is more athletic than I anticipated and has great hands. He's made a variety of tough catches and can break big plays. …
Kellen Winslow can't separate from defenders, even when he's matched up against guys like
Chris Gocong, but it doesn't matter. He is making insane grabs with defenders draped all over him. And with
Josh Johnson unable to audible when blitzes are coming, and tons of free rushers coming at Johnson, Winslow will be the hot receiver for Johnson a lot. Winslow has benefited from Johnson's ascension to the lineup despite my expectations.
Todd Heap is quietly on pace for 675 yards and six scores. He's caught at least four passes in four of five games this year and is a solid PPR option. He's not going to stretch the field like he used to, but eight touchdowns this year is a possibility. …
Heath Miller is another tight end not stretching the field, but could shatter his personal bests for yards and receptions this year. He's turned into another solid TE1, especially this week against Cleveland. … After
Mark Sanchez talked up trying to get
Dustin Keller involved, we'd stick with him for one more week, especially against an injury-plagued Buffalo linebacker unit.
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