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SPOTLIGHT SLACKERS - WEEK 16
QUARTERBACKS
1.
Shaun Hill, 49ERS - Get those stars out of your eyes. Hill is not a week 16 fantasy play what-so-ever! And yes, people did send us email on this one!
Shaun Hill, 49ERS - Get those stars out of your eyes. Hill is not a week 16 fantasy play what-so-ever! And yes, people did send us email on this one!2.Eli Manning, GIANTS - Even with playing one of league's worst defenses (Buffalo), Manning is too much of gamble at this point in the fantasy season with his inconsistent play.
Eli Manning, GIANTS - Even with playing one of league's worst defenses (Buffalo), Manning is too much of gamble at this point in the fantasy season with his inconsistent play. 3.Sage Rosenfels, TEXANS - Indy has best pass defense in NFL. Not a good match-up.
Sage Rosenfels, TEXANS - Indy has best pass defense in NFL. Not a good match-up.RUNNING BACKS
1.Denver Running Backs, BRONCOS - Don't hate the players or the game, hate Head Coach Mike Shanahan....he is the Darth Vader of the fantasy football world.
Denver Running Backs, BRONCOS - Don't hate the players or the game, hate Head Coach Mike Shanahan....he is the Darth Vader of the fantasy football world.2.Rudi Johnson, BENGALS - Hamstring is bothering him again, put him on the shelf.
Rudi Johnson, BENGALS - Hamstring is bothering him again, put him on the shelf.3.LaMont Jordan, RAIDERS - In for Justin Fargas but not to be relied upon in week #16.
LaMont Jordan, RAIDERS - In for Justin Fargas but not to be relied upon in week #16.WIDE RECEIVERS
1.Santana Moss, REDSKINS - Always has some excuse why his play is so inconsistent. This week it's the stomach flu. Moss is such a skirt!
Santana Moss, REDSKINS - Always has some excuse why his play is so inconsistent. This week it's the stomach flu. Moss is such a skirt!2.Bernard Berrian, BEARS - Are you serious?!? The guy has freakin Kyle Orton as his QB! What a shame.
Bernard Berrian, BEARS - Are you serious?!? The guy has freakin Kyle Orton as his QB! What a shame.3.Javon Walker, BRONCOS - Knee injury has really limited his play despite his claim of being healthy enough to play. Do not rely on him for fantasy league championship.
Javon Walker, BRONCOS - Knee injury has really limited his play despite his claim of being healthy enough to play. Do not rely on him for fantasy league championship.4.Reggie Williams, JAGS - Jags will running ball non-stop vs. OAK. No need to pass.
Reggie Williams, JAGS - Jags will running ball non-stop vs. OAK. No need to pass.DEFENSE
1.Miami DOLPHINS
Miami DOLPHINS2.Carolina PANTHERS
Carolina PANTHERS3.Philadelphia EAGLES
Philadelphia EAGLES4.Denver BRONCOS
Denver BRONCOS5.Houston TEXANS
Houston TEXANSWHO SCREWED THE POOCH
IN WEEK 15?
* denotes consecutive week of under performance
QB Tony Romo - 214 PaYd, 3 PaInt, 15 RuYd
QB Tom Brady - 140 PaYd, PaInt, 9 RuYd
RB Kolby Smith - 12 RuYd, -2 ReYd, Recpt
WR Lee Evans - 36 ReYd, 4 Recpt
WR Terrell Owens* - 37 ReYd, 2 Recpt
TE Tony Gonzalez - 17 ReYd, 3 Recpt
DL Osi Umenyiora - No Stats
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STARTERS & SLACKERS
SPOTLIGHT STARTERS - WEEK 16
QUARTERBACKS
LOCKS: Peyton Manning & Tom Brady
1.Ben Roethlisberger, STEELERS – Coming off two straight losses, look for Big Ben to get the Steelers on track vs. St. Louis. NFL Channel on Thursday night. 250+ 2-3 TDs.
Ben Roethlisberger, STEELERS – Coming off two straight losses, look for Big Ben to get the Steelers on track vs. St. Louis. NFL Channel on Thursday night. 250+ 2-3 TDs.2.Derek Anderson, BROWNS – Facing state rival Cincy Bengals and having AFC North Division up for grabs should motivate Anderson for a big game!
Derek Anderson, BROWNS – Facing state rival Cincy Bengals and having AFC North Division up for grabs should motivate Anderson for a big game!3.Jon Kitna, LIONS – We know Kitna has been down as of late but playing a Chiefs team that has lost 7 in a row should present an interesting match-up. If you need a fantasy QB for your league championship and Kitna is available, give him a shot.
Jon Kitna, LIONS – We know Kitna has been down as of late but playing a Chiefs team that has lost 7 in a row should present an interesting match-up. If you need a fantasy QB for your league championship and Kitna is available, give him a shot.RUNNING BACKS
LOCKS: Joseph Addai & LaDainian Tomlinson
1.Fred Taylor, JAGS – Pro Bowl snub AGAIN and taking on a Raider Defense that horrible against the run. Start with utmost confidence!
Fred Taylor, JAGS – Pro Bowl snub AGAIN and taking on a Raider Defense that horrible against the run. Start with utmost confidence!2.Brandon Jacobs, GIANTS – With Shockey out and Plex still hurting, Big Blue will look to Jacobs to carry load against one of league's worst defenses.
Brandon Jacobs, GIANTS – With Shockey out and Plex still hurting, Big Blue will look to Jacobs to carry load against one of league's worst defenses. 3.Lendale White, TITANS - Tennessee still in playoff hunt will pound the ball against a weak Jets Defense (that gave up 100 & TD last week).
Lendale White, TITANS - Tennessee still in playoff hunt will pound the ball against a weak Jets Defense (that gave up 100 & TD last week). WIDE RECEIVERS
LOCKS: Braylon Edwards, Randy Moss, Reggie Wayne & Chad Johnson
1.Hines Ward, STEELERS – Look for the Steelers to turn toward Mr. Hines Ward. In times of trouble, Ward always comes through. Start him on your fantasy squad and expect a big week #16!
Hines Ward, STEELERS – Look for the Steelers to turn toward Mr. Hines Ward. In times of trouble, Ward always comes through. Start him on your fantasy squad and expect a big week #16!2.Donald Driver, PACKERS – Evan though Favre has been targeting WR Jennings, it will be Driver who will come up often vs. Chicago.
Donald Driver, PACKERS – Evan though Favre has been targeting WR Jennings, it will be Driver who will come up often vs. Chicago.3.Anthony Gonzalez, COLTS - 2nd straight week, keep Gonzo active. he has played superb in place of injured WR Harrison.
Anthony Gonzalez, COLTS - 2nd straight week, keep Gonzo active. he has played superb in place of injured WR Harrison.TIGHT ENDS
LOCKS: Jason Whitten & Tony Gonzalez
1.Kellen Winslow, BROWNS – Once again snubbed by Pro Bowl voters, Winslow will make a pathetic Bengal secondary pay!
Kellen Winslow, BROWNS – Once again snubbed by Pro Bowl voters, Winslow will make a pathetic Bengal secondary pay!DEFENSE
LOCKS: Green Bay Packers
