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Fantasy Sharks VIP Weekly Report

November 30, 2016 23rd

Edition, Volume 13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FANTASY STOCK EXCHANGE GARY DAVENPORT

THE RED ZONE THOMAS CASALE

THE DAILY PLANET TODD COLBURN

ASSUME THE POSITION BILL AQUAVIVA

FLEX APPEAL MICHAEL NEASE

THE BLITZ WALTON SPURLIN

GAME CAPSULES MATT WILSON

CRYSTAL BALL RANKINGS FANTASY SHARKS

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The Fantasy Stock Exchange By Gary Davenport

FANTASY STOCK EXCHANGE: Week 13

Well folks, this is it. We’ve already hit the first week of December. Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, and

with it most of the regular season in fantasy football.

In fact, while Week 13 is the final week of the regular season in many fantasy leagues, for more than a few

fantasy teams the playoffs have effectively begun. The next game they lose will be the last game they lose –

the season will be over.

Every lineup decision – every fantasy point – is critical. This is the time of year when a decision on which kicker

to start can mean the difference between moving on and having of plenty of extra time to start Christmas

shopping.

Before you ask, no I will not be offering kicker recommendations. I still have my dignity. OK, part of my dignity.

A few tattered shreds. But they are my shreds, and I like them.

I will, however, offer this piece of advice. By this point in the season, you know your team. You know your

opponent. And I’d wager you have a pretty good idea whether you enter a must-win Week 13 matchup the

favorite or the underdog.

If you’re in the latter boat, then don’t be shy. If you’re in a go for broke situation, then go for broke is exactly

what you should do. I’m not saying you should start Taylor Gabriel over Allen Robinson at wide receiver…

But if you think you need every point you can get to have any chance at victory, I also wouldn’t call you crazy if

you did. The only people who will have to live with your lineup decisions is you.

Now let’s get down to locking up some playoff spots.

QUARTERBACKS

STOCK UP: Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers: Say whatever you want about the sorry state of the 49ers

after a franchise record 10th straight loss, but the team’s woes don’t change this fact – over the past four

weeks Kaepernick is the highest-scoring player at his position in all of fantasy football. And this week he faces

the similarly reeling Chicago Bears.

STOCK DOWN: Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions: You aren’t going to hear any complaints from the first-place

Lions about Stafford’s play. But since Week 7 Stafford has barely ranked inside the top 25 fantasy

quarterbacks. Detroit’s dink-and-dunk offense is winning them football games, but it isn’t going to get you into

the fantasy playoffs.



STOCK UP: Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys: Rolling out Prescott in a Thursday night game against a desperate

Vikings defense is not a play for the faint of heart. But the rookie has answered the bell every single time this

season, and unlike most Thursday night affairs both Dallas and Minnesota will have had a full week to get

ready for this one.

STOCK DOWN: Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks: Just when it appeared Wilson was back on track along came

a no-TD, two-interception clunker against the Buccaneers that likely killed the playoff dreams of some fantasy

squads. It wasn’t an isolated fluke either – the Seahawks have now failed to find the end zone three times in

2016.

RUNNING BACKS

STOCK UP: Tim Hightower, New Orleans Saints: When the season began, I’d wager not many fantasy owners

figured to be rolling out Hightower for a crucial game. Those lucky enough to have plucked him off the waiver

wire should just be grateful and stop overthinking – last week’s win over the Rams was the third time in four

games Hightower has topped 100 total yards this season.

STOCK DOWN: Todd Gurley, Los Angeles Rams: I’m just going to say what we’re all thinking – starting Gurley

in Week 13 is begging for disaster. Not only has the second-year pro been one of fantasy’s biggest

disappointments in 2016, but this week the Rams face a New England Patriots team that specializes in taking

away their opponents’ best weapon.

STOCK UP: Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Martin hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire since returning to

Tampa’s lineup. However, in each of the last two weeks Martin has carried the ball 20+ times, and this week

the Bucs face a San Diego Chargers squad allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to running backs in

2016.

STOCK DOWN: Carlos Hyde, San Francisco 49ers: Hyde’s been solid for the 49ers when healthy this season,

and the Chicago Bears aren’t exactly a team that strikes fears into the hearts of opponents in 2016. They also

aren’t a team that’s given up many big games to tailbacks this season – only two teams have allowed fewer

fantasy points to the position.

WIDE RECEIVERS

STOCK UP: Anquan Boldin, Detroit Lions: There was plenty of discussion before the season as to whether

Marvin Jones or Golden Tate would be the wideout to own in Motown this year. Of late it’s been neither – but

Boldin has emerged as the main beneficiary of the Lions’ quick passing game. He’s a viable WR3 or flex option

in PPR scoring systems.

STOCK DOWN: Brandin Cooks, New Orleans Saints: To say that Cooks let fantasy owners down in Week 12 is

both an understatement and not entirely accurate. The goose-egg from the speedster in a game where the

Saints scored 49 was a killer, but it’s hard to blame Cooks given that he wasn’t so much as targeted in the

game. Not once.



STOCK UP: Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs: With Jeremy Maclin on the shelf Hill has had a coming out party the

past few weeks, to the tune of 23 catches for 194 yards and a pair of touchdowns (including one on the

ground). He very much fits the bill as one of those aggressive upside plays I mentioned in the intro. Nothing

ventured, nothing gained.

STOCK DOWN: Allen Robinson, Jacksonville Jaguars: Speaking of season-long funks and depressing letdowns,

that’s the working title of the Jaguars’ 2016 season lowlights video. Add in a matchup with an angry Denver

Broncos secondary this week, and Robinson’s a guy whose name will get you bounced this week. Names don’t

get you fantasy points – unless your scoring is weird.

TIGHT ENDS

STOCK UP: Tyler Eifert, Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals are in free-fall, largely due to injuries that have torn

through the team’s offense. It appeared that Eifert was set to join the void last week with a zero in the first

half against the Ravens, but his 5/68/1 stat line in the second half shows just how much upside he has as the

last man standing in the Cincy passing game.

STOCK DOWN: Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots: After much hullabaloo about his injured chest last

week, Gronk played just long enough to injure his back against the New York Jets. Given that this isn’t the first

time this season something like this happened, if you fall for the fake in a must-win game you’ll have no one to

blame but yourself.

STOCK UP: Lance Kendricks, Los Angeles Rams: Now I’m not going to sit here and say I’d feel good about

starting Kendricks in a Week 13 game I have to win. But if you’re desperate it’s worth keeping in mind that

Week 12 marked the second time in four games Kendricks has posted at least 15 fantasy points in PPR scoring

systems.

STOCK DOWN: Dennis Pitta, Baltimore Ravens: Pitta’s the poster child for the sort of low-upside fantasy play

that can come back to bite you if you’ve gotta get a W to make the postseason in Week 13. The veteran hasn’t

posted double-digit fantasy points since all the way back in Week 5 – which was also the last time he had more

than 50 receiving yards in a game.

Gary Davenport is a Senior Staff Writer at Fantasy Sharks and an NFL and Fantasy Football Analyst at Bleacher

Report. A member of the Pro Football Writers of America and Fantasy Sports Writers Association, Gary was the

winner of the 2015 FSWA award for Print Article of the Year. You can follow Gary on Twitter @IDPSharks

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The Red Zone: Week 13

Thomas Casale

Passing

Russell Wilson, Seahawks – Wilson is a top fantasy quarterback despite only having nine red zone

touchdowns this year in 43 attempts. Think about it. Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers have more than

double the red zone touchdowns. Wilson is in the same neighborhood as Carson Wentz and Brock

Osweiler. He would be an even better fantast quarterback if his red zone production improves.

Carson Wentz, Eagles – Speaking of Wentz, he’s the least productive red zone quarterback in the

NFL. He’s attempted 58 red zone passes this year. That ranks tied for sixth in the NFL but Wentz has

only thrown nine touchdown passes. We’ve discussed Wentz’s struggles in the past. Part if is play

calling and part if it is the lack of weapons in the Eagles offense. Wilson and Wentz share a common

reason for why they’re red zone numbers are down: Neither utilizes their main weapon enough in the

red zone. We discuss that further below.

Rushing

Lamar Miller, Texans – Remember back in August when DeAndre Hopkins was getting drafted in

Round 1 and Miller was going in the second? The Texans offense is struggling just to get into the red

zone right now. Miller has 21 red zone carries but has scored just three times. The bad news is those

aren’t the kind of numbers Miller owners were looking for when they drafted him high. The good news

is compared to Hopkins’ red zone numbers, Miller looks like a fantasy stud.

Latavius Murray, Raiders – It’s a shame Murray hasn’t gotten a few more goal line carries this year

or he could be leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns. As it is, Murray’s eight red zone touchdowns

ranks tied for third in the NFL. That’s impressive when you consider his 23 attempts ranks far below

LeGarrette Blount, Melvin Gordon, David Johnson and Ezekiel Elliott. Murray is receiving 70 percent

of the Raiders red zone carries. The problem is Oakland throws near the goal more than most teams.

Murray is one of the best short yardage runners playing behind an elite offensive line. The Raiders just

opt to throw in the red zone a lot because they have David Carr. He’s not a bad option either.

Spencer Ware, Chiefs – We’re going to hammer Ware every week. It’s now four games in a row

without a touchdown. He’s averaging 17 touches a game and he’s only scored two touchdowns all

season. Both have come in the red zone on 20 carries. Ware and Charcandrick West basically split

snaps last week. Does anyone else really miss Jamaal Charles?

Receiving – WR

Chris Conley, Chiefs – Last Monday during the Broncos/Chiefs game the announcers said Kansas

City struggles in the red zone. One of the reasons for those struggles is that Conley has been targeted

12 times. He’s caught three passes with no touchdowns. His catch percentage of 25 is one of the lowest



in the NFL. Last week we said it’s time for the Eagles to stop throwing the ball to Nelson Agholor and

he was inactive. It’s time for the Chiefs to stop throwing the ball to Conley. You’re welcome.

Terrelle Pryor, Browns – Pryor has been targeted in the red zone seven times and has scored four

touchdowns. Last week against the Giants the Browns had a first and goal and ran the ball up the

middle twice. On third down they threw a fade to Pryor that the entire world knew was coming.

Everyone is making excuses for Hue Jackson. If he doesn’t want to go 0-16, maybe he should be more

imaginative with his play calling and throw on first down.

DeAndre Hopkins, Texans – It’s hard to comprehend Hopkins’ overall numbers but his red zone

numbers are even more mind-boggling. Hopkins has been targeted just five times in the red zone with

one touchdown. He’s only seen 12.8 percent of the Texans red zone targets this year. Congratulations

Brock Osweiler, you’ve made one of the most dangerous offensive weapons in the NFL irrelevant.

Receiving – TE

Jimmy Graham, Seahawks – Above we stated that Wilson had just nine red zone touchdowns.

Graham continues to be under-utilized in the red zone. He’s only been targeted nine times in the red

zone but converted three of those into scores. Graham is one of the biggest red zone mismatches in the

league. He should lead the NFL in red zone targets every year. Instead he has fewer targets than Hunter

Henry, Jacob Tamme, Coby Fleener and Cameron Brate.

Zach Ertz, Eagles – Ertz missed a couple of games but his red zone numbers are still staggering given

the Eagles lack of receivers. He’s been targeted just three times with one touchdown. As mentioned

above, Wentz is the least effective quarterback in the NFL. He would benefit by using Ertz and the rest

of the Eagles more down near the goal line.



THE DAILY PLANET BY TODD COLBURN

The Daily Planet – Week 13

By Todd Colburn

Well I can’t say that Week 12 was a prolific cashing week for The Daily Planet, although there were a

few lineups that brought home a little bit of bacon. Hopefully you used Drew Brees early and often

and stayed away from Russell Wilson (I’m so over this offense!). Please tell me you went with

Jonathan Stewart and passed on Thomas Rawls (have I mentioned how OVER this offense I am?)!

I’m praying that you got some use out of Terrelle Pryor, but ignored my love for Larry Fitzgerald

(speaking of another dead offense). But be careful not to draw too many conclusions. What we

glimpsed in Week 12 is the reality that things are about to change on us. What we think we know

about the NFL in 2016 is getting ready to be frozen out. As December rolls in, it’s time to consider

how weather will affect offenses, and make sure we’re taking venue into account. Let’s have a look at

the matchups this week and see where we can earn a buck…

BYES in Week 13: Cleveland, Tennessee

VEGAS-SOURCING

Vegas-sourcing is the term I use for the strategy of using the knowledge of the wise guys to inform

your daily fantasy decisions. Each week you’ll want to build a base of information around the

matchups. Vegas bookmakers have an uncanny ability to project what teams are going to put up on the

scoreboard. The over/unders and the spread give you a free look at what the experts think each team is

going to produce. So instead of “crowdsourcing,” we present: “Vegas-sourcing.” You just extrapolate

the projected points scored by a team by looking at the Over/Unders and cross-referencing the spreads.

Keep in mind that the numbers all change throughout the week, so don’t get too worked up if the line

has moved based on what you see below. The takeaway is the same whether Vegas is projecting 28 or

29 points scored by a team at different points throughout the week.

High Scorers: New Orleans 29.75

Low Scorers: Houston 19.5

New England 28.75

Carolina 19

Pittsburgh 27.5

Miami 18.5

Atlanta 26.25

Jacksonville 18.25

Oakland 26.25

Los Angeles 15.75

Notable: Arizona 26.25

Kansas City 22.75

Tampa Bay 21.75

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowdsourcing



I’m not sure Vegas has figured Miami out yet, as they drop out of the Top 5 and into the Bottom 5 this

week, though they do have a tough matchup against Baltimore. I think there is still another big game

lurking for Jay Ajayi, though he’s had a rough couple of weeks. There are really no surprises in the

Top 5 – each one of those teams seems capable of uncorking a 40-point outing at any time. Note

Carolina is now in the Bottom 5, despite putting up 32 points on Oakland last week. I’m not sure how

much fight they’ll have in them though, at 4-7 and more or less out of contention for the division.

Make note of Arizona and their 26.25 point projection. They have averaged just over 18 points a

game over the last 5 weeks, and though they are playing at home against a weary Washington team,

I’m not feeling an outburst of points here. They are another team that seems dead in the eyes. Lastly,

be wary of Tampa Bay this week against San Diego. Granted, Tampa has to travel a great distance to

get to San Diego; Vegas believes that Tampa will be among the lowest point totals this week. That

may not keep you from using Mike Evans, but like last week, it might make you second guess using

Jameis Winston.

WEEK 13 VALUE PLAYS

DEFENSE: Defense is where I usually like to steal some value. You can usually find some nice

inefficiencies in pricing on defense. I will often start my roster construction with defense, looking for

the best relative value, with an emphasis on low price. Some weeks, the matchup compels you to take

the high-priced options, but I like to spend my money elsewhere.

DraftKings Salary FanDuel Salary

Baltimore $3000 New England $4600

San Diego $2900 Baltimore $4600

Miami $2600 San Diego $4500

Carolina $2600 Miami $4400

Washington $2400 San Francisco $4300

Keeping Vegas’ take on Miami’s point total (18.5) in mind, I really like Baltimore at home for a

decent value. In that same vein, San Diego is interesting at a lower price point, with a cross-country

visit from Tampa Bay on tap. Tampa has scored 14 and 19 in the past two weeks. I love New

England on FanDuel; a cross-country trip from LA seems like shooting fish in a barrel. If you’re

feeling especially bold, look at Washington on the road against Arizona. I’m not a true believer in

the Cardinals at this point, and Washington is a nice punt option on DraftKings.

QUARTERBACK: Normally I like to pay up for the best QB options, as they are such a big source

of points. This week is no exception, as some of the highest-priced players project to score big this



weekend (I’m looking at you, Drew Brees). But if you want to go big at another position, here are

some values for you to consider:


Matt Ryan $6800 Matthew Stafford $8300

Aaron Rodgers $6700 Philip Rivers $8200

Derek Carr $6500 Andrew Luck $8100

Philip Rivers $6500 Derek Carr $8100

Tyrod Taylor $5700 Tyrod Taylor $7400

Matt Ryan is a great value this week on DraftKings, and Kansas City has allowed the 4th

most

fantasy points to QBs over the last five weeks. Don’t be frightened off by Derek Carr’s matchup;

Buffalo has a good(ish) defense, but they have allowed the 6th

most fantasy points to QBs over the last

five weeks, which is a trend not reflected in the season’s stats. Aaron Rodgers also has a nice salary

on DK. Over on FanDuel, there is an odd cluster of good QBs outside of the Top 5 salaries this week.

My favorite of that batch is Carr, as both Andrew Luck and Matthew Stafford have tough road

matchups (yep, New Orleans is a tough matchup these days). I’m probably apt to stick with Carr,

though I might dip a toe in the Tyrod Taylor waters here and there, now that he has Sammy Watkins

back.

RUNNING BACK: Normally, I’m looking for value at RB and paying up for top WRs. These last

few weeks though, I have found it harder and harder to find value at RB. I’m starting to pay up for the

top RBs and then looking for value at WR. With so many roles in question, it’s hard to justify going

too deep into the bargain bin, but here are some guys outside of the top tier to consider:


Theo Riddick $5800 Matt Forte $6900

Lamar Miller $5600 Latavius Murray $6700

Carlos Hyde $5300 Carlos Hyde $6700

Devontae Booker $5100 Doug Martin $6500

Tevin Coleman $4300 Devontae Booker $6400

Once again, I’m more compelled by the backs that carry Top 10 salaries this week, but there is a

diamond or two in the rough here. I like Tevin Coleman an awful lot; in his return last week, he

found the endzone. I suspect that Kansas City will be effective against Devonta Freeman, and

Coleman should get some run as the change-of-pace guy. Lamar Miller draws the best matchup,

facing a Green Bay team that has allowed 8 TDs to RBs over the last five weeks. Devontae Booker

is both compelling from a usage, valuation AND matchup standpoint. Jacksonville is Top 10 defense

for your RBs to face. I also see Doug Martin continuing to garner 20+ carries per week from here on



out. He’s the #19 RB in salary on FD this week.

WIDE RECEIVER: Most weeks, my plan will be to max out the wide receiver position. I’ll try to get

top guys for their reliability. With RB being so tight right now, I really want to find some good value

at one, maybe two WR positions. Here are some options for Week 13:


Stefon Diggs $6700 Michael Thomas $6900

Davante Adams $6300 Donte Moncrief $6700

Tyrell Williams $6100 Stefon Diggs $6500

Willie Snead $5100 Michael Crabtree $6400

Tyreek Hill $4600 Tyreek Hill $5800

First of all, I’m done with Brandin Cooks, the decoy. You’re better off chasing Willie Snead (DK) or

Michael Thomas (FD) for those wanting a piece of the Saints’ offense. If Stefon Diggs is healthy

enough to go on Thursday night, you have to like his usage. There’s no question he gets double-digit

catches IF he is good to go. My man Tyrell Williams continues to climb the salary ranks, but he still

represents value. He has scored a TD in each of his last three games. If you want a piece of

Oakland’s passing game this week, I’d look at Crabtree rather than Amari Cooper. Cooper’s targets

have been going to Crabtree as of late. If you’ve been reading, you know I’ve been on the Tyreek Hill

bandwagon (though I sadly didn’t beat that drum loudly enough last week). This guy is the real deal,

and you should not expect a letdown. He has 28 targets over the last three weeks!

TIGHT END: I’m going extreme on TE most of the time. Either it’s Gronk or Delanie Walker if the

numbers work out right (I find multiple bargains at other positions), or I might be punting TE. That

said, punting TE doesn’t mean you put a can of corn out there. You can get a quality contributor for

cheap. Here are some options:


Kyle Rudolph $4100 Kyle Rudolph $5400

CJ Fiedorowicz $3800 Zach Ertz $5300

Cameron Brate $3600 CJ Fiedorowicz $5000

Coby Fleener $3500 Vance McDonald $4900

Vance McDonald $2900 Ladarius Green $4500

I feel like the whole TE class is pretty bland. Rob Gronkowski isn’t himself, Jordan Reed is hit-and-

miss, and Greg Olsen may not be in the league anymore. We’re left with a lot of blah. This week,

I’m looking deep for a punt option with upside. Vance McDonald is averaging over 6 targets per



game over the last five weeks, with a season-high 8 targets last week. McDonald is a threat every time

the ball is in his hands, and his production is no worse than any other bland TE, such as Kyle

Rudolph. I like McDonald or perhaps Ladarius Green, who caught two 30+ yard passes last week

for Pittsburgh.

Here are a couple of sample lineups for cash game entries this week:

SAMPLE TOURNAMENT LINEUP – DRAFTKINGS

POS PLAYER SALARY

QB Philip Rivers $6500

RB Jordan Howard $6900

RB Theo Riddick $5800

WR Tyrell Williams $6100

WR Davante Adams $6300

WR Tyreek Hill $4600

TE Vance McDonald $2900

FLEX LeSean McCoy $7800

DST Baltimore $3000

SAMPLE TOURNAMENT LINEUP – FANDUEL

POS PLAYER SALARY

QB Derek Carr $8100

RB Le’Veon Bell $9300

RB Melvin Gordon $8000

WR Michael Crabtree $6400

WR Tyreek Hill $5800

WR Julio Jones $8300

TE Vance McDonald $4900

K Josh Lambo $4600

DST San Diego $4500

Thanks for reading this week, best of luck with your Daily Leagues in Week 13!

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ASSUME THE POSITION BY BILL AQUAVIVA

ASSUME THE POSITION: Week 13

Kirk Cousins continues to light up opposing defenses and his future bank account is growing

significantly with each game. Trevor Siemian, Josh McCown and Matt Barkley were unlikely fantasy

QB studs this week, Kaepernick was the third leading rusher, Blake Bortles was 9th and Russell

Wilson was 10th; not bad for a bunch of QBs, Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill will be a huge waiver wire

pickup this week, and Atlanta’s Taylor Gabriel will be too (if he’s still available). LeSean McCoy

should have hand surgery every week, Rams rookie QB Jared Goff looked more like a #1 pick this

week (although it was only the Saints he faced), and why is Brock Osweiler still playing QB in

Houston? Andrew Luck should be back this week, the Jets are starting Ryan Fitzpatrick again this

week and Derek Carr don’t need no stinkin’ pinky.

This week is the last bye scenario you have to worry about for the year and it only affects Cleveland

and Tennessee.

The weekly Assume The Position article takes a look at some of the great matchups (“Money in the

Bank”), good matchups (“Safe Bets”) and bad matchups (“Rolling the Dice”), and we give you one

player at each position (QB, RB, WR and TE) that we’ve identified for that respective performance

(great, good or bad), taking into account the player’s offensive capabilities as well as the defensive

matchup they’re facing. And remember, a bad matchup is not a suggestion to bench a player; that

decision depends on your roster and who you have available to replace that player, it’s just a caution

for you to review and consider and check for a better alternative. If you don’t have a better alternative

you should stick with that player.

MONEY IN THE BANK (Great Matchup)

Alex Smith – QB, Kansas City Chiefs (@ ATL)

Smith is normally a backup QB but he had a decent showing against one of the top pass and overall

defenses in the league last week (220 yards and 1 TD) in the Denver Broncos, and he’s facing the

league’s worst ranked pass defense and the defense that gives up the most fantasy points to QBs.

Atlanta gives up an average of 282 YPG passing and against fantasy QBs the Falcons give up the 2nd

most yards and the 3rd most TDs. Alex “Game Manager” Smith could have a huge day in Atlanta.

Jordan Howard – RB, Chicago Bears (vs. SF)

Howard is currently 10th in the league in rushing YPG with 77 but his problem has been scoring TDs;

he only has 3 scores this year (2 rushing, 1 receiving). He didn’t score last week either but had a nice

game against Tennessee with 84 yards rushing. This week he gets to face the league’s worst run

defense in the San Francisco 49ers. The ‘Niners give up a whopping 172 YPG on the ground, and they



give up the most yards, TDs and fantasy points to RBs. Howard could feast on the 49ers all day so

make sure he’s in there.

Julio Jones – WR, Atlanta Falcons (vs. KC)

Julio Jones (4-35) was outshined by several Falcons receivers last week, notably Taylor Gabriel (4-75-

2) and Mohamed Sanu (8-65), but even Justin Hardy (3-47) matched Julio’s output. That’s called an

anomaly and this week Julio Jones should return to triple digit yardage and the end zone against the

Chief’s 20th ranked pass defense that allows the 2nd most fantasy points, the 4th most receptions, the

2nd most yardage and the 6th most TDs to WRs. You never need to worry about one bad game from

Julio and this time is no different. Expect a huge week from this superstar.

Jimmy Graham – TE, Seattle Seahawks (vs. CAR)

The resurgent Graham is averaging 64 YPG receiving, 3rd best in the league for TEs and overall has

the 2nd most receiving yards for TEs. He’s also 6th in the league for receptions by a TE and tied for

7th in the league in TDs by a TE. And this week he faces the Carolina Panthers who give up the 3rd

most fantasy points to TEs including the 12th most yards and the 3rd most TDs. With the overall poor

pass defense of Carolina and the particularly bad defense against TEs, this is shaping up to be a big

week for Graham.

SAFE BETS (Good Matchup)

Russell Wilson – QB, Seattle Seahawks (vs. CAR)

Wilson is straddling the line of being a starting fantasy QB this year, and last week’s performance

certainly didn’t help anyone want to play him again this year (17-33-151-0-2), but this week Seattle is

at home and facing a Carolina Panthers team struggling in pass defense. The Panthers are the 28th

ranked pass defense in the NFL, allowing 275 YPG. They’ve given up 22 total TDs to QBs, the 6th

most in the league and they give up the 7th most fantasy points to QBs. Wilson only has 11 passing

TDs this year and obviously needs to increase that number. This week against Carolina may be just

what the doctor ordered.

Theo Riddick – RB, Detroit Lions (at NO)

Riddick only averages 39 YPG rushing and has just 1 rushing TD this year, but he’s always been more

of a threat as a receiver and averages another 39 YPG receiving but with 4 TDs receiving, and this

week he takes his nearly 80 YPG production and 5 total TDs to the New Orleans Saints who are giving

up the 3rd most fantasy points to RBs, including the 4th most rushing TDs, as well as the 4th most

receiving yards and 5th most receiving TDs to RBs. This has all the makings for a big day from

Riddick.

Sammy Watkins – WR, Buffalo Bills (@ OAK)

Watkins returned last week and hauled in 3 balls for 80 yards, which has to be a pleasant stat for his

owners who have seen him play in just 3 games so far this year. But as Rex Ryan pointed out in his



discussion with Jerry Sullivan of the Buffalo News, just Watkins’ presence is encouraging: "I know it

was a limited role, but he's such a difference-maker. We hope he can play a little more and more,

because we certainly need him and we're a different team with him." Well, the news gets even better

for owners as the Bills face the Oakland Raiders this week. Oakland is 25th in the NFL in pass

defense and against WRs they allow the 7th most fantasy points, give up the 16th most receptions, the

5th most receiving yards and the 9th most TDs to WRs. Watkins has a great opportunity to build off

last week and produce some big numbers this week.

Travis Kelce – TE, Kansas City Chiefs (@ ATL)

Kelce is 6th in YPG and 3rd in receptions for TEs, and his 3 TDs is still good for 13th among TEs and

this week he has a great matchup against the Falcons and their league worst pass defense that is also

the 7th worst defense in fantasy points allowed to TEs. Atlanta gives up the 4th most TDs, the 7th

most receptions and the 15th most receiving yards to TEs. As cbssports.com points out, “Kelce has

gone over the century mark three times in all and has at least five catches in eight of 11 games this

season, making him a top option against the generous Falcons defense next week.” I agree; Kansas

City should be able to exploit the Falcons defense and Kelce should rack up some nice points.

ROLLING THE DICE (Bad Matchup)

Blake Bortles – QB, Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. DEN)

Bortles has had a lot of problems this year and his 250 YPG passing is just 18th in the league but he

does have 20 TDs, good for 9th in the NFL, including 2 TDs against Buffalo last week. While he may

still have a hold on some people waiting for last year’s Blake to show up, this week is not one to roll

the dice and hope he goes off. Denver has the #1 ranked pass defense and gives up the fewest fantasy

points to QBs, the 2nd fewest TDs and has the 8th most INTs. Bortles has had some recent running

success; according to Hays Carlyon of jacksonville.com, “Bortles has run for over 50 yards in two of

the four games [Offensive Coordinator Nathaniel] Hackett has called”, including a career-high 81

yards last week. But even his recent ground game won’t help him against the Denver defense and

Bortles should have a very long day.

Jay Ajayi – RB, Miami Dolphins (@ BAL)

After just an 18 rush, 45 yard and 1 TD performance last week, you’re likely hoping for and maybe

even expecting a better showing from Ajayi this week, but the matchup isn’t a favorable one as he

travels to Baltimore to face the Ravens’ #1 ranked rush defense in the NFL. The recent Ajayi decline

has more to do with offensive lineman injuries than Ajayi suddenly sucking. Cbssports.com points out

“the Dolphins badly missed their three offensive linemen, even against a defense [San Francisco] as

bad as this one.” Giving up just 75 YPG rushing, the Ravens are giving up the fewest fantasy points,

yards and TDs to RBs. That makes for a very risky start for Ajayi and his depleted offensive line.

Davante Adams – WR, Green Bay Packers (vs. HOU)

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http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/chiefs-travis-kelce-tops-100-yards-in-win-over-broncos/

http://jacksonville.com/sports/2016-11-27/inside-game-jaguars-should-accept-qb-blake-bortles-more-runner-passer-right-now

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Adams is playing very well this year, and many consider this to be a breakout season for him. Last

week he destroyed the Eagles with 5 catches for 113 yards and 2 scores, but two weeks ago against

Washington he was a bust so there’s still some inconsistency to deal with. Unfortunately for Adams’

owners this week, against the very tough Houston Texans pass defense (ranked 4th in the NFL) it looks

like it could be another tough outing, maybe not as bad as his performance against the Redskins, but

still concerning. Houston gives up the 3rd fewest fantasy points to WRs and allows the second fewest

TDs, the 4th fewest receptions and the third fewest receiving yards to WRs.

Jordan Reed – TE, Washington Redskins (@ ARZ)

So, after an incredible 10 catch, 95 yard, 2 TD performance last week against the Cowboys, you’d

think there was nothing that could show up as a bad matchup for Reed, well, maybe there’s nothing but

this matchup that could appear to be a bad matchup for him. The Cardinals .not only have the #2

ranked pass defense in the league, they also have the best defense against TEs and allow the fewest

fantasy points to TEs at under 3 points per game. They allow the fewest yards, the fewest receptions

and the fewest TDs to TEs. And by the fewest TDs I mean none. The only team in the NFL not to

allow a TD by a TE this year. I would never say bench Jordan Reed but you need to know this is a

very, very tough matchup.



FLEX APPEAL BY MICHAEL NEASE

Flex Appeal —Week 13 By: Mike Nease, Senior Writer

My goal each and every week is to help you fill that wild card slot in your lineup, the flex position,

with some viable, practical solutions.

In a typical fantasy football lineup we have one position dedicated to a flex player, that being an extra

RB, WR, or TE. Many people just take a lower tier RB or WR and slap them into the lineup. Following

that haphazard strategy can cost you games on a regular ongoing basis.

You can turn the challenging flex position in your lineup into one of strength, rather than an

afterthought. Typically the selection pool here in a 12-team league includes those players ranked

beyond RB24, WR36 and TE12. I will use several rankings sources to obtain a healthy consensus.

Marriage Material

This could be either an available free agent pickup, or a player you already have on your roster that

you would take home to meet your folks. This is a likely keeper that you can use more often than not

throughout the rest of the season. He has a flair for consistency and the ability to light up the

scoreboard with big numbers some weeks.

RB James Starks, GB

The Green Bay Packers have added James Starks beck to the lineup so they now actually have a RB

playing RB, instead of rotating WRs. Averaging 14.4 FPPG over the last three games he has compiled

a stat line with 33-99-0///13-84-2 numbers. When we are looking for steady scoring in the last few key

weeks, Starks is a great choice.

We expect him to score 9-10 FP in Week 13 vs the Texans in Green Bay.

WR Willie Snead, NO

Buried publicity wise behind Drew Brees, Brandin Cooks, Michael Thomas, Mark Ingram and Tim

Hightower, you might think there are not enough passes to support a 6th

offensive star in New Orleans.

Wrong! Willie Snead is a strong WR3 in New Orleans. Over the last three games he has averaged

almost 15 FPPG and had stats totaling 14-88-2. In addition, he threw a 50 yard TD pass in Week 12.

Against the Lions this week in a key game, Look for about 9-10 FP from Snead.



WR Dontrelle Inman, SD

There seems to be a reluctance to play Dontrelle Inman of the Chargers, but he is a solid Flex choice,

Averaging 16.6 FPPG, he has compiled a 15-109-1 set of numbers over the last three games. You can

trust Inman, he has the Philip rivers stamp of approval.

Watch for him to give you a solid 9-10 FPPG, with an upside, vs the Bucs this week.

WR Tyler Boyd, Cin

In the last two games with A.J. Green out and that absence expected to continue, Tyler Boyd has

stepped up and has averaged 14.3 FPPG, acquiring a nice 11-116-1 stat line. Expect his increase in

targets to continue.

We expect Boyd to score about 9-9 FP this week vs the Eagles at home.

Love ‘em and Leave ‘em

A player here has some flex appeal, but you really only want him because of a favorable matchup this

week. You will likely see some red warning flags as you approach. A background check may alert you

to injury risks, his coach may favor someone else that is not even suiting up this week, etc., etc. But

hey, you don’t want to consider marriage. A one week stand is all you need him for now. But over the

long-haul, maybe, just maybe he could fit the bill for something long-term.

RB Terrance West, Bal

Having a quiet, but consistent season in Baltimore, Terrance West has compiled a 42-155-1///5-39-0

stat line over his last three games. While a 10.1 FPPG like he has over that span is not sensational, with

RBs in short supply he gives you a solid Flex player if you need one. The last time he played Miami he

scored five FP.

Expect West to get about 8-9 FP for you this week when the Ravens play the Dolphins at home.

RB Bilal Powell, NYJ

In his last two games, Bilal Powell has averaged 13.6 FPPG with a 12-73-0///8-59-1 stat line. He has a

much stronger yards/carry stat and is generally outplaying Matt Forte. Amazingly, this seems to

happen every year and the Jets keep giving the RB1 job to someone else.

Count on Powell to have about 7-8 FRP against the Colts this week at home.

WR Quincy Enunwa, NYJ

With a revolving wheel at QB and injuries to WRs, somebody still has to catch passes on this team.

Quincy Enunwa is playing well again after a bit of a slump. In Week 12 he used five targets to carve a



nice 5-109-1 stat line. He matches up well against the Indianapolis Colts and will be a good Flex

choice this week.

We expect Enunwa to be good for about 8-9 FP against the Colts in Week 13.

TE Cameron Brate, TB

After an initial stir about Cameron Brate this season, he has kind of been put on that fantasy shelf in

the corner and has been gathering dust. Teams like Tampa Bay can operate in almost complete

anonymity unless your name is Mike Evans. With a 13-156-1 stat line in his last three games resulting

in an 11.3 FPPG average over that time, Brate has been effective and would be a good solution for

filling that Flex spot in your lineup.

You should be able to get about 7-8 FP from Brate this week against the Chargers in San Diego.

Last Call

The bar is closing and you are so, so desperate. We have all been there at one time or another. A

wasted draft choice is a scratch once again. Who can I add to my roster? Here we will give you a guy

to start. He won’t be great and very seldom will he be even good. But this week this mutt of a player

will give you at least something from the flex position.

WR Sammy Watkins, Buf

Play him while he’s healthy! Sammy Watkins returned in Week 12 and scored 11 FP. While his three

targets yielding a 3-80-0 stat line was not too impressive, it certainly makes him an unexpected and

welcome flex option this week vs the Raiders in Oakland.

We expect him to score about 9-10 FP for you against the Raiders in Week 13.

Adrian Balboa

To Rocky, she was the greatest, prettiest woman in the world. To the rest of us with discerning tastes

perhaps not so much. In fantasy football there are players like that available all the time. While others

are running away from a player and completely overlooking them is the time for you to swoop in and

snap them up.

TE Vernon Davis, Was

I know, he disappeared from the fantasy horizon a long time ago. But with a QB who loves to throw to

TEs and with Jordan reed at least impaired by a Grade 3 shoulder separation, if not out entirely,

Vernon Davis is a good Flex play this week. With a 9.1 FPPG average (8-134-1 stats) over the last

three games, he should do well with Reed being injured.



Expect Davis to garner you about 8-9 FP vs the Cardinals on a trip to the desert.

And there you have it—the Week 13 Flex player recommendations. When you look at your lineup,

view it as a combination of players designed to give you enough points not only to win this week, but

enough to win each and every week and ultimately to win the league championship.

So, one more time—work hard each week to have the strongest lineup possible. Use your judgment to

maximize your points based on the players you have. Work the waiver wire and seek out trades to give

you the strongest roster you can have. Outwork your opponents and keep building your team from

week to week, even as the end of the regular season draws closer.

Good luck! Have fun!

__________________________________________________________________________________

Mike Nease is a member of the FSWA and has been playing the game since 1985, while also writing

about it since 2001. Over the years he has sampled about all the playing scenarios that fantasy football

offers, including re-drafter, keeper, dynasty, auction, IDP and salary cap leagues. He and his wife

Bonnie reside in West Chicago, IL You can contact Mike at [email protected] anytime and during

the football season follow him @mikeinsights.



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GAME CAPSULES

WEEK 13 By

Matt Wilson FantasySharks.com Senior Writer

BYE WEEK: Cleveland Browns

Tennessee Titans



DALLAS COWBOYS (10-1)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (6-5)

THURSDAY DECEMBER 1 S T 8:25 PM ET U.S . B A NK STA D IUM | M I NNE A P OLI S , MN

L I NE : DA L –3 .5 OV E R / UNDE R : 44.0

TEAM OFFENSIVE & DEFENSIVE MATCHUPS

UNIT OVERALL SCORING POINTS RUSH RUSH RUSH PASS PASS PASS

RANK RANK PER GM RANK YPG TD RANK YPG TD

DAL OFFENSE 4 3 28.7 2 157.3 19 16 250.4 18

MIN DEFENSE 3 2 17.5 14 100.2 5 4 206.8 13

MIN OFFENSE 32 24 19.8 32 71.1 7 24 223.8 12

DAL DEFENSE 21 5 19.4 3 81.8 5 31 280.4 19



DALLAS COWBOYS INJURIES TO MONITOR: None

A Minnesota Vikings defense that has rediscovered its mojo usually plays its best at home, but that’s

not going to stop you from starting the fantasy stars on a Dallas Cowboys offense that has scored at

least 27 points in seven straight outings. Well…there is one concern: Vikings top cornerback Xavier

Rhodes is expected to shadow Dez Bryant, which will depress his numbers and Dak Prescott’s

passing stats. With Bryant drawing Minnesota’s best cover guy, Cole Beasley, who has amassed 50-

something receiving yards in six of his last seven games, is the most likely Cowboys wideout to score.

The Vikings have been mediocre versus tight ends, aside from their Thanksgiving Day goose egg

treatment of Eric Ebron (Lions), but Jason Witten hasn’t scored or eclipsed the 60-yard mark in three

straight outings. Ezekiel Elliott is a must-start as usual.

WEEK 13 PLAYER PROJECTIONS

PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Dak Prescott 243 1 25 1

RB Ezekiel Elliott

99 1 2 26 0

RB Alfred Morris

15 0 0 0 0

WR Dez Bryant

5 71 0

WR Terrance Williams

2 33 0

WR Cole Beasley

5 58 1

WR Brice Butler

1 10 0

TE Jason Witten

5 45 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Dan Bailey 1 1 3 3 5

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Cowboys 20 2 1 1 0



Dallas Cowboys Notes:

Previous matchup: The last regular-season duel between the Cowboys and the Vikings took place

three years ago. Dallas downed Minnesota 27-23.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Stefon Diggs (knee), Sam Bradford (ankle), Adam

Thielen (shoulder)

The sputtering Minnesota Vikings offense hasn’t scored more than 20 points in a game since Week 5.

Since the Dallas Cowboys defense ranks third in fantasy points allowed to running backs, there’s little

reason to get excited about Jerick McKinnon and Matt Asiata as usual. At last check, Stefon Diggs,

who sat out his team’s Thanksgiving Day loss to the Detroit Lions, was expected to return and looks

like a great start versus a banged up Cowboys secondary. Diggs and Sam Bradford playing pitch and

catch is really all this offense has going for it. The return of Diggs puts a dent in Adam Thielen’s

value, but he’s the Vikings’ second-most targeted wideout. Even though Dallas has yielded the sixth-

most fantasy points to opposing tight ends, the inconsistent Kyle Rudolph is a dicey play. His week-

to-week numbers have been up and down lately. The Minnesota team defense is a low-end starting

option. The Dallas offense has surrendered the third-fewest sacks and has committed just nine

turnovers all season.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Sam Bradford 272 2 0 0

RB Jerick McKinnon

40 0 2 16 0

RB Matt Asiata

22 0 2 14 0

WR Stefon Diggs

8 96 1

WR Cordarrelle Patterson

3 30 0

WR Adam Thielen

5 55 0

WR Charles Johnson

1 16 0



TE Kyle Rudolph

4 45 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Kai Forbath 2 2 2 2 8

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Vikings 24 2 1 1 0

Minnesota Vikings Notes:

Previous matchup: The last meaningful clash between the Vikings and the Cowboys occurred

during the 2013 regular season. Minnesota fell to Dallas 27-23.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (8-3)

ATLANTA FALCONS



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SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 1:00 PM ET GE OR GIA D OME | A TL A NT A , GA

L I NE : A TL –3 .5 OV E R / UNDE R : 49.0




KC OFFENSE 27 16 22.9 23 96.5 7 23 231.7 13

ATL DEFENSE 27 29 27.5 10 98.8 9 32 282.2 25

ATL OFFENSE 3 1 32.5 15 108.4 12 3 303.1 26

KC DEFENSE 28 8 19.5 29 121.4 4 20 260.5 20

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Jeremy Maclin (groin)

The Kansas City Chiefs offense looks primed for a productive game versus an Atlanta Falcons

defense that ranks in the bottom five in fantasy points allowed to the quarterback, running back and

tight end positions, but the Chiefs could have a letdown after their hard-fought Sunday night overtime

victory over the Denver Broncos. The Falcons have lost top cornerback Desmond Trufant, which

clearly hurts their secondary. Even if Jeremy Maclin returns (he hasn’t played since Week 9 and

would be a dicey play), Travis Kelce and rising fantasy star Tyreek Hill are both must-starts. Game-

manager Alex Smith deserves streaming consideration. Atlanta actually has been stingy against the

run at home, allowing just one rushing score to opposing tailbacks. Spencer Ware hasn’t found the



end zone since Week 7. The Kansas City team defense will have its hands full with a high-scoring

Falcons offense.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Alex Smith 287 2 20 0

RB Spencer Ware

68 0 2 25 0

RB Charcandrick West

25 0 2 12 0

WR Jeremy Maclin - - - - - - -

WR Tyreek Hill

- - 8 90 1

WR Albert Wilson

4 40 0

WR Chris Conley

3 35 0

TE Travis Kelce

7 85 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Cairo Santos 3 3 2 2 11

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Chiefs 30 3 1 1 0

Kansas City Chiefs Notes:

Previous matchup: The last regular-season meeting between Kansas City and Atlanta took place

four years ago. The Chiefs were routed by the Falcons 40-24.

ATLANTA FALCONS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: None

The Atlanta Falcons offense has scored at least 30 points in four straight home contests, and the

Falcons will sniff the 30-point threshold in this matchup. Since the Kansas City Chiefs defense has

hemorrhaged the second-most fantasy points to the wideout position, it’s no mystery how the Atlanta



offense will attack. Matt Ryan and Julio Jones, who will bounce back from his Patrick Peterson

treatment last week, are must-start options as always. Taylor Gabriel has racked up 322 total yards

and five total touchdowns on just 16 touches in his last four games played. While Gabriel is a boom-

or-bust option, it’s hard not to start him. Mohamed Sanu has been more consistent lately and

deserves flex consideration in PPR leagues. The Kansas City defense ranks fourth in fantasy points

allowed to tight ends, so don’t expect much from Austin Hooper for the third game in a row. Since

the Chiefs have been solid overall versus the run, dial down your expectations for Devonta Freeman

and Tevin Coleman. Tailbacks have had success against the Chiefs in the passing game.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Matt Ryan 316 3 0 0

RB Devonta Freeman

60 0 4 32 1

RB Tevin Coleman

28 0 3 35 0

WR Julio Jones

7 114 1

WR Mohamed Sanu

5 50 0

WR Taylor Gabriel

4 65 1

TE Austin Hooper

2 20 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Matt Bryant 3 3 3 3 12

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Falcons 23 2 1 0 0

Atlanta Falcons Notes:

Previous matchup: The last meeting between the Falcons and the Chiefs happened during the 2012

regular season. Atlanta pounded Kansas City 40-24.



DETROIT LIONS (7-4)

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (5-6)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 1:00 PM ET ME R C ED E S -B ENZ S UP E RD OME | NE W OR L EA NS , LA

L I NE : N O –5 .0 OV E R / UND ER : 53.5




DET OFFENSE 26 19 22.5 30 80.8 4 17 248.7 19

NO DEFENSE 26 30 27.9 12 99.1 13 27 271.4 17

NO OFFENSE 1 2 30.4 9 114.6 10 1 319.5 31



DET DEFENSE 15 15 21.6 16 102.5 5 14 250.9 22

DETROIT LIONS


Since the New Orleans Saints defense has quietly shown some modest improvement, this probably

won’t be the big Detroit Lions scoring festival that you may have expected. Even though New Orleans

has allowed only one quarterback to throw for more than two scores at the Superdome (oddly, it was

Jared Goff last week), Matthew Stafford will still have a nice outing and has a nice change to rack up

three himself. Golden Tate is Detroit’s most productive wideout. The struggling Marvin Jones’ four

catches for 54 yards versus the Minnesota Vikings last week was his best outing in a month. Even

though we haven’t projected a touchdown for Anquan Boldin, it wouldn’t be a surprise for him to hit

pay dirt in this matchup. The New Orleans Saints rank just 21st in fantasy points allowed to the tight

end position, so Eric Erbon, who usually has his best fantasy outings on the road, will bounce back

from his Thanksgiving Day goose egg. Since the Saints defense remains weak against running backs

(fifth-most fantasy points yielded to the position), Theo Riddick is a solid play. It’s hard to imagine

the Lions team defense containing the high-octane New Orleans passing attack.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Matthew Stafford 288 3 0 0

RB Theo Riddick

75 0 5 42 1

RB Dwayne Washington

25 0 1 10 0

WR Marvin Jones

4 56 0

WR Golden Tate

8 85 1

WR Anquan Boldin

5 40 0

TE Eric Ebron

5 55 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Matt Prater 2 2 3 3 9



P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Lions 31 2 1 0 0

Detroit Lions Notes:

Previous matchup: Last season (Week 15), the Lions defeated the Saints 35-27 at the Superdome.

In that game, Matthew Stafford passed for 254 yards and three touchdowns.

Ameer Abdullah (foot) amassed a 9-77-1 rushing line and a 2-12-0 receiving line.

Theo Riddick compiled a 2-3-0 rushing line and a 2-27-0 receiving line.

Joique Bell (free agent) rushed for a score.

Golden Tate logged six grabs for 45 yards and two touchdowns.

Eric Ebron caught four passes for 79 yards.

Fullback Michael Burton hauled in Stafford’s third scoring strike.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Mark Ingram (toe)

Everybody knows the potent New Orleans Saints offense, aside from a super-tough Week 8 matchup

against the Seattle Seahawks, has been money in the bank at the Superdome. Drew Brees and leading

receiver Michael Thomas are both must-start options. Look for New Orleans to do everything

possible to get Brandin Cooks back on track after he logged a doughnut on zero targets last week. If

you toss out Willie Snead’s two-score outing from Week 10, he has been stuck on between 30-

something and 50-something receiving yards per game since Week 8. The Detroit Lions have

hemorrhaged the most fantasy points to the tight end position, but Coby Fleener is still a risky play

because of his inconsistency and timeshare with Josh Hill. The Lions have yielded the fifth-fewest

fantasy points to running backs, but Mark Ingram will still cobble together a solid outing thanks to

volume. Tim Hightower will do the same and deserves flex consideration in deeper leagues.




PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Drew Brees 316 4 0 0

RB Mark Ingram

62 0 3 22 1

RB Tim Hightower

30 0 3 32 0

WR Brandin Cooks

6 80 1

WR Michael Thomas

6 85 1

WR Willie Snead

5 54 0

TE Coby Fleener

5 43 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Wil Lutz 1 1 4 4 7

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Saints 27 2 1 1 0

New Orleans Saints Notes:

Previous matchup: Last season (Week 15), New Orleans lost to Detroit 35-27 at the Superdome.

In that contest, Drew Brees threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns.

Tim Hightower compiled a 13-54-0 rushing line and a 3-31-0 receiving line.

Mark Ingram missed the game due to a shoulder injury.

Brandin Cooks reeled in 10 balls for 124 yards and one score.

Willie Snead made 10 grabs for 76 yards.

Ben Watson (Ravens) and Marques Colston each caught a touchdown pass.

LOS ANGELES RAMS



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NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (9-2)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 1:00 PM ET GI LL E T T E S TAD I UM | F OX B OR OUGH, MA

L I NE : NE –1 3 .5 OV E R / UNDE R : 44.5




LA OFFENSE 31 32 15.5 29 83.1 5 29 212.0 12

NE DEFENSE 14 3 17.9 13 99.5 6 18 253.6 16

NE OFFENSE 6 6 26.6 7 115.8 13 6 270.4 22

LA DEFENSE 9 12 21.5 20 112.3 8 7 227.5 20

LOS ANGELES RAMS


The Los Angeles Rams’ decision to switch to rookie Jared Goff two weeks ago hasn’t turned their

offense into a fantasy dumpster fire like many had expected. Goff, flashing a strong arm, looked



largely solid while tossing three scoring strikes against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12, but we all

know the New England Patriots defense loves to torment young quarterbacks. Goff obviously isn’t

starter material in this matchup. Kenny Britt, Tavon Austin and Lance Kendricks have stayed afloat

statistically so far. Britt, who seems to be Goff’s favorite target, is the most likely one to score, but all

Los Angeles Rams receivers are very risky starts. Since Goff took over, Brian Quick has amassed just

four catches for 24 yards. The struggling Todd Gurley has either scored or compiled more than 70

yards just once since Week 6. New England’s defense will focus on him like a laser.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Jared Goff 226 1 0 0

RB Todd Gurley

60 0 4 35 0

RB Benny Cunningham

5 0 1 10 0

WR Tavon Austin

20 5 52 0

WR Kenny Britt

5 64 1

WR Brian Quick

2 20 0

TE Lance Kendricks

4 45 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Greg Zuerlein 3 3 1 1 10

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Rams 34 2 0 1 0

Los Angeles Rams Notes:

Previous matchup: The last clash between the Rams and the Patriots took place during the 2012

regular season. Los Angeles was shellacked by New England 45-7.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS



INJURIES TO MONITOR: Rob Gronkowski (back), Tom Brady (knee), Julian

Edelman (foot), Martellus Bennett (ankle)

The Los Angeles Rams defense has played very poorly on the road, which is why most folks

reasonably think the New England Patriots offense can get by without the services of a very banged-

up Rob Gronkowski this week. Tom Brady and Julian Edelman are the mandatory starts here as

usual (yes, they’ll both play). The kneejerk reaction to Gronkowski’s likely absence is to start

Martellus Bennett, but the struggling backup has caught just four passes for 36 yards in his last two

outings. Bennett is clearly a dicey play. Brady has been spreading his passes around among receivers

not named Edelman, which makes Malcolm Mitchell and Chris Hogan both risky starts. However,

they both deserve flex consideration versus a leaky Rams secondary. LeGarrette Blount is the

safest start in the New England backfield, but James White and Dion Lewis have been playing in a

timeshare. The Patriots team defense is a solid start.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Tom Brady 345 3 0 0

RB LeGarrette Blount

82 1 1 10 0

RB James White

15 0 4 32 1

RB Dion Lewis

22 0 4 34 0

WR Julian Edelman

8 84 1

WR Chris Hogan

3 50 1

WR Malcolm Mitchell

5 65 0

WR Danny Amendola

2 20 0

TE Rob Gronkowski - - - - - - -

TE Martellus Bennett

5 50 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Stephen Gostkowski 2 2 4 4 10

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Patriots 16 3 2 0 0

New England Patriots Notes:

Previous meeting: The last regular-season Patriots/Rams contest happened four years ago. New

England pounded Los Angeles 45-7.



DENVER BRONCOS (7-4)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (2-9)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 1:00 PM ET E V E RB A NK F IE L D | JA CKS ONV IL L E , FL

L I NE : D E N –5 .0 OV E R / UNDE R : 41.5






DEN OFFENSE 19 13 24.2 19 99.8 8 22 237.5 17

JAC DEFENSE 6 27 26.6 24 116.6 13 3 204.3 15

JAC OFFENSE 23 26 19.5 24 96.3 4 21 237.9 20

DEN DEFENSE 4 9 19.9 27 120.0 10 1 193.9 10

DENVER BRONCOS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Trevor Siemian (foot)

A Denver Broncos squad that’s coming off a heartbreaking Sunday night loss to the Kansas City

Chiefs should be able to cobble together enough points to pull out a win here, but it looks like the

Jacksonville Jaguars defense is still giving a solid effort despite the team’s 2-9 mark. While the Jaguars

rank just 18th in fantasy points allowed to the running back position, the struggling Devontae Booker

is compiling barely average weekly rushing numbers and hasn’t scored since Week 8. Jacksonville has

been stingy versus the pass, so don’t expect big numbers from Demaryius Thomas, Emmanuel

Sanders and Trevor Siemian. The Jaguars gave up two scores to tight ends last week, which is why I

like A.J. Darby’s chances to hit pay dirt. The Broncos team defense is a must-start as always.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Trevor Siemian 214 2 10 0

RB Devontae Booker

65 0 3 20 0

RB Kapri Bibbs

8 0 0 0 0

WR Demaryius Thomas

6 72 1

WR Emmanuel Sanders

5 67 0

WR Bennie Fowler

2 20 0

TE A.J. Derby

4 35 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Brandon McManus 3 3 2 2 11



P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Broncos 13 4 2 1 0

Denver Broncos Notes:

Previous matchup: They played the last regular-season Broncos/Jaguars contest three years ago.

Denver thrashed Jacksonville by a final of 35-19.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Chris Ivory (hamstring), T.J. Yeldon (ankle), Julius

Thomas (back), Allen Hurns (hamstring)

It’s very difficult to trust any Jacksonville Jaguars fantasy stars on an offense that likely will be short-

handed and going up against the Denver Broncos defense. Everybody knows the Broncos secondary is

elite, so Blake Bortles, Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns (assuming he plays) and Marqise Lee are all

weak plays. Even if Julius Thomas returns, he isn’t a reliable option. Thomas had been struggling

before he went down with a back injury. Chris Ivory wasn’t expected to suit up, so Jacksonville will

use T.J. Yeldon (assuming he plays) and Denard Robinson in a timeshare. If Ivory and Yeldon both

sit, Robinson is the lead dog in the backfield. The Denver Broncos rank only 21st in fantasy points

allowed to opposing tailbacks, but the Jaguars ground game is one of the weakest in the NFL. This

looks like a buffet of desperation fantasy plays.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Blake Bortles 202 1 40 0

RB Chris Ivory - - - - - - -

RB T.J. Yeldon

40 0 4 35 1

RB Denard Robinson

45 0 2 12 0

WR Allen Robinson

4 55 0

WR Allen Hurns - - - - - - -



WR Marqise Lee

4 50 0

WR Bryan Walters

2 20 0

TE Julius Thomas - - - - - - -

TE Ben Koyack

3 30 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Jason Myers 2 2 1 1 7

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Jaguars 23 2 1 0 0

Jacksonville Jaguars Notes:

Previous matchup: The last meeting between Jacksonville and Denver happened during the 2013

regular season. The Broncos won handily, 35-19.

HOUSTON TEXANS (6-5)



GREEN BAY PACKERS (5-6)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 1:00 PM ET L A MB E A U F I EL D | GR E E N BA Y , WI

L I NE : GB –6 .0 OV E R / UND ER : 45.5




HOU OFFENSE 29 29 17.6 5 121.0 4 31 195.9 12

GB DEFENSE 13 25 26.3 7 90.2 9 21 260.6 22

GB OFFENSE 11 11 24.9 22 98.2 4 7 266.7 27

HOU DEFENSE 5 12 21.5 19 107.5 10 5 209.2 14

HOUSTON TEXANS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Lamar Miller (ankle), Alfred Blue (calf), Jaelen

Strong (ankle)

It’s going to be tough sledding for a Houston Texans offense that very rarely plays well on the road. A

banged-up Green Bay Packers defense is slowly getting healthy again, and the Packers, despite their

injuries, usually put up a fight at Lambeau Field. Lamar Miller, thanks to his regular high volume of

touches, is an okay start versus a Green Bay defense that ranks 15th in fantasy points ceded to the



tailback position. Brock Osweiler’s struggles in road venues are common knowledge in the fantasy

universe, but his top-two targets, DeAndre Hopkins and C.J. Fiedorowicz, are still moderate starts

versus a Packers secondary that played much better Monday night thanks to the return of cornerback

Damarious Randall. Will Fuller looked solid last week, but he should be considered a dart-throw

fantasy WR4 start. The Houston team defense has struggled big time away from home.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Brock Osweiler 221 1 0 0

RB Lamar Miller

70 0 3 20 0

RB Alfred Blue - - - - - - -

RB Akeem Hunt

12 0 1 6 0

WR DeAndre Hopkins

5 68 0

WR Will Fuller

4 55 0

WR Braxton Miller

2 20 0

WR Jaelen Strong - - - - - - -

TE C.J. Fiedorowicz

5 52 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Nick Novak 2 2 1 1 7

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Texans 30 1 0 1 0

Houston Texans Notes:

Previous matchup: The last clash between the Texans and the Packers happened during the 2012

regular season. Houston was on the losing side of a 42-24 blowout.

GREEN BAY PACKERS INJURIES TO MONITOR: Aaron Rodgers (hamstring)



Since the Houston Texans defense hasn’t travelled well all season, this is a great week to start your

Green Bay Packers fantasy stars. Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Davante Adams

are all strong plays. Even though Nelson likely will draw shadow coverage from Jonathan Joseph,

Nelson will still do enough to make a worthwhile play. Since the Texans have been very stingy to the

tight end position regardless of the venue, this isn’t the week to gamble on either Jared Cook or

Richard Rodgers. Don’t expect mediocre James Starks to erupt against a Houston defense that has

yielded the 10th-most fantasy points to the running back position, but Starks, a three-down back,

should cobble together a solid outing in PPR leagues. Christine Michael isn’t receiving enough

touches to be trusted in starting lineups right now. The Packers team defense is a nice streaming

option.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Aaron Rodgers 295 3 10 0

RB James Starks

60 0 4 38 0

RB Christine Michael

10 0 0 0 0

WR Jordy Nelson

5 60 1

WR Randall Cobb

6 65 1

WR Davante Adams

7 87 1

WR Ty Montgomery

5 0 2 15 0

TE Jared Cook

3 30 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Mason Crosby 3 3 3 3 12

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Packers 13 4 2 1 0

Green Bay Packers Notes:

Previous matchup: The last regular-season Packers/Eagles duel took place in 2012. Green Bay

shellacked Houston 42-24.



PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (5-6)

CINCINNATI BENGALS (3-7-1)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 1:00 PM ET P A UL B R OW N S T A DI UM | C INC I NNA T I , OH

L I NE : P H I –1 .5 OV E R / UNDE R : 42.5




PHI OFFENSE 20 15 23.1 8 114.9 11 27 221.1 11



CIN DEFENSE 23 17 22.3 28 120.5 8 13 246.0 20

CIN OFFENSE 10 27 19.4 14 108.8 11 10 259.5 12

PHI DEFENSE 8 5 19.4 17 102.8 6 11 236.5 17

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Jordan Matthews (ankle), Ryan Mathews (knee),

Darren Sproles (ribs)

The poor performance by the Philadelphia Eagles offense (a season-low 13 points scored) versus a

banged up Green Bay Packers defense this past Monday night was a surprise, but don’t expect huge

rebound outings from any of the Eagles fantasy stars. The Cincinnati Bengals defense ranks 22nd in

fantasy points allowed to running backs, but the Bengals have been tougher at home. Look for just

moderate outings from the timeshare of Darren Sproles and Wendell Smallwood, with Sproles the

more likely of the two to score. Ryan Mathews was expected to miss his second straight game.

Cincinnati has yielded only three touchdown passes since Week 3 and ranks fifth in fantasy points

ceded to opposing wideouts, so don’t expect big numbers from Carson Wentz, Jordan Matthews and

Dorial Green-Beckham. The Bengals have coughed up the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends,

but the struggling Zach Ertz is a risky start.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Carson Wentz 254 2 20 0

RB Darren Sproles

30 0 6 50 1

RB Ryan Mathews - - - - - - -

RB Wendell Smallwood

40 0 2 22 0

WR Jordan Matthews

6 65 0

WR Dorial Green-Beckham

4 55 0

WR Nelson Agholor - - - - - - -

WR Bryce Treggs

1 10 0

TE Zach Ertz

5 52 1



FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Caleb Sturgis 2 2 2 2 8

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Eagles 23 2 1 1 0

Philadelphia Eagles Notes:

Previous matchup: The last Philadelphia/Cincinnati clash went down during the 2012 regular

season. The Bengals routed the Eagles 34-13.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: A.J. Green (hamstring)

Last week we got to see life for the Cincinnati Bengals offense without A.J. Green (hamstring) and

Giovani Bernard (torn ACL), and it wasn’t pretty to say the least (just 12 offensive points). Even

though the Philadelphia Eagles defense isn’t very scary on the road, don’t expect the Bengals offense

to erupt. It’s hard to see Andy Dalton passing for more than one touchdown since an Eagles defense

that ranks second in fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends will still have success containing

Tyler Eifert despite the road matchup. Philadelphia has yielded the eighth-most fantasy points to

opposing wideouts. Tyler Boyd, who has been targeted 17 times in the last two weeks, is the leading

candidate for a scoring grab. Brandon LaFell, with just seven catches in the last two weeks, has been

a non-factor and hard to trust. The Eagles rank seventh in fantasy points allowed to opposing tailbacks,

but Jeremy Hill, who is operating as a three-down back in Bernard’s absence, usually runs well at

home.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Andy Dalton 246 1 20 0

RB Jeremy Hill

72 1 4 36 0



RB Rex Burkhead

40 0 3 20 0

WR A.J. Green - - - - - - -

WR Brandon LaFell

4 58 0

WR Tyler Boyd

6 75 1

TE Tyler Eifert

5 57 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Mike Nugent 3 3 2 2 11

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Bengals 20 2 1 1 0

Cincinnati Bengals Notes:

Previous matchup: The last Bengals/Eagles duel took place during the 2012 regular season.

Cincinnati pounded Philadelphia by a final of 34-13.

MIAMI DOLPHINS (7-4)



BALTIMORE RAVENS (6-5)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 1:00 PM ET M& T BA NK S TA D IUM | B AL T IMOR E , MD

L I NE : BA L –3 .5 OV E R / UNDE R : 41.0




MIA OFFENSE 25 17 22.6 6 116.0 12 28 216.4 15

BAL DEFENSE 2 4 18.3 1 74.9 4 6 222.9 20

BAL OFFENSE 23 24 19.8 28 87.8 6 18 246.4 11

MIA DEFENSE 20 16 21.8 30 132.2 8 9 229.7 17

MIAMI DOLPHINS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: DeVante Parker (back)

Don’t expect the Miami Dolphins bread-and-butter ground game, which is led by Jay Ajayi, to do

much versus a Baltimore Ravens defense that has surrendered the fewest fantasy points to the running

back position. Ajayi hasn’t scored in a road contest so far this season, and it’s very unlikely to happen

here. The Dolphins offense obviously will sink or swim on Ryan Tannehill’s right arm this week. A

Ravens secondary that has yielded the sixth-most fantasy points to enemy wideouts likely will be



missing standout cornerback Jimmy Smith (back), which will make things easier for DeVante Parker

(assuming he plays), who would have matched up on Smith. Baltimore also has struggled against slot

receivers on occasion, so a moderate outing from Jarvis Landry is likely. Kenny Stills remains a

boom-or-bust fantasy WR4 play.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Ryan Tannehill 240 2 10 0

RB Jay Ajayi

69 0 3 20 0

RB Damien Williams

12 0 1 10 0

WR Jarvis Landry

7 70 1

WR DeVante Parker

4 65 1

WR Kenny Stills

3 52 0

TE Dion Sims

3 23 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Andrew Franks 2 2 2 2 8

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Dolphins 23 2 1 1 0

Miami Dolphins Notes:

Previous matchup: Last season (Week 13), the Dolphins beat the Ravens 15-13 at Sun Life Stadium.

In that game, Ryan Tannehill threw for 86 yards and one touchdown.

Jay Ajayi, in a backup role, toted the rock four times for 12 yards.

Lamar Miller (Texans) amassed a 20-113-0 rushing line and a 1-5-0 receiving line.

DeVante Parker caught three passes for 63 yards and one touchdown.

Jarvis Landry made two grabs for five yards.



BALTIMORE RAVENS INJURIES TO MONITOR: None

The Baltimore Ravens want to run the football, but they haven’t been doing it well lately. The Miami

Dolphins defense, which ranks 12th in fantasy points ceded to the running back position, has been

softer against the run in road venues. On top of that, Baltimore has been using Terrance West and

Kenneth Dixon in a timeshare. The struggling West is still receiving the bulk of the touches, but he

has scored just once in the last five weeks. Even though West could go off, Dixon could receive

enough touches to limit his upside. Consider both runners very marginal flex plays. The Miami

secondary is beatable, but Joe Flacco hasn’t exploited great matchups all season. Maybe he’ll do it

here, but Flacco has tossed multiple touchdown passes in just one of his last nine games. Steve Smith

and Mike Wallace are the best bets for yardage and scores in the receiver corps. Dennis Pitta still

hasn’t scored this season. The Baltimore team defense is a solid play.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Joe Flacco 265 2 10 0

RB Terrance West

62 0 3 20 0

RB Kenneth Dixon

45 0 4 32 0

WR Steve Smith, Sr.

6 65 1

WR Mike Wallace

4 64 1

WR Kamar Aiken

1 12 0

WR Breshad Perriman

2 30 0

TE Dennis Pitta

5 42 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Justin Tucker 3 3 2 2 11

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Ravens 20 3 1 0 0

Baltimore Ravens Notes:



Previous matchup: Last season (Week 13), Baltimore lost to Miami 15-13 at Sun Life Stadium.

Joe Flacco missed the game due to a knee injury.

Matt Schaub passed for 308 yards and one score.

Terrance West compiled an 8-31-0 rushing line and a 1-5-0 receiving line.

Javorius “Buck” Allen amassed a 17-63-0 rushing line and a 12-107-1 receiving line.

Steve Smith missed the contest because of an Achilles’ tendon injury.

Kamar Aiken made six grabs for 48 yards.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (1-10)

CHICAGO BEARS (2-9)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 1:00 PM ET S OL DI E R F I ELD | C H IC A GO, I L

L I NE : C HI –2 .5 OV E R / UNDE R : 43.5






SF OFFENSE 28 22 20.7 4 126.5 11 30 198.2 15

CHI DEFENSE 11 18 24.0 18 103.4 9 12 239.8 17

CHI OFFENSE 16 31 16.2 21 98.5 5 15 251.7 13

SF DEFENSE 32 32 31.3 32 171.8 14 15 252.6 26

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Quinton Patton (concussion)

The San Francisco 49ers offense is slowly becoming more than just the must-start Carlos Hyde show.

Colin Kaepernick’s play has quietly improved. Last week he racked up the bulk of his 296 passing

yards and three touchdown passes, and 113 rushing yards against the Miami Dolphins when it

mattered. Consider Kaepernick a solid streaming option versus a sagging Chicago Bears defense that

ranks just 15th in fantasy points allowed to the quarterback position. The Bears also rank just 22nd in

fantasy points ceded to opposing wideouts, but – here’s the problem – Kaepernick doesn’t have a

favorite target right now. The touchdown pass projected for the inconsistent Jeremy Kerley could just

as easily go to Torrey Smith or Quinton Patton (assuming he plays). Vance McDonald, however,

has been solid with Kaepernick under center. In the last month, McDonald has either scored or

amassed 60 receiving yards in three of four games played. Chicago ranks 13th in fantasy points

allowed to tight ends.




PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Colin Kaepernick 260 2 55 1

RB Carlos Hyde

70 0 5 45 1

RB DuJuan Harris

10 0 1 10 0

WR Torrey Smith

3 45 0

WR Quinton Patton - - - - - - -

WR Jeremy Kerley

5 55 1

WR Rod Streater

3 30 0

TE Vance McDonald

5 50 0

TE Garrett Celek

2 25 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Phil Dawson 2 2 3 3 9

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT 49ers 30 2 1 1 0

San Francisco 49ers Notes:

Previous matchup: Last season (Week 13), the 49ers downed the Bears 26-20 at Soldier Field.

In that contest, Blaine Gabbert threw for 196 yards and one score, and amassed a 6-75-1 rushing

line.

Carlos Hyde missed the game due to a foot injury.

Shaun Draughn compiled a 13-36-1 rushing line and a 5-50-0 receiving line.

Torrey Smith made two grabs for 76 yards and one touchdown.

Vance McDonald caught two balls for 18 yards.

CHICAGO BEARS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Jay Cutler (shoulder)



The San Francisco 49ers defense still ranks in the bottom four in fantasy points allowed to the

quarterback, running back and wide receiver positions, so a ton of in-depth analysis isn’t necessary

here. Jordan Howard is a must-start. Matt Barkley, who is coming off a 300-yard, three-touchdown

Week 12 outing, is expected to start again in place of the injured Jay Cutler. It’s a great matchup for

Barkley and his receivers, but they should all be treated as risky starts. The inexperienced Barkley

could just as easily flop. Alshon Jeffery (suspended) obviously won’t play. Last week Barkley

targeted Marquess Wilson and Cameron Meredith the most, and it looks like Wilson (8-125-1 last

week) is Barkley’s favorite. Meredith logged just two catches despite being targeted nine times. He’s

the more dicey start of the two. Eddie Royal caught just one ball from Barkley in Week12. The other

Bears pass catchers are fantasy dart throws.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Jay Cutler - - - - - - -

QB Matt Barkley 282 2 0 0

RB Jordan Howard

100 1 4 32 0

RB Ka’Deem Carey

35 0 2 10 0

WR Alshon Jeffery (SUSP) - - - - - - -

WR Cameron Meredith

5 75 1

WR Eddie Royal

1 10 0

WR Josh Bellamy

3 30 0

WR Marquess Wilson

7 85 1

TE Daniel Brown

4 40 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Connor Barth 3 3 3 3 12

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Bears 27 2 1 1 0

Chicago Bears Notes:

Previous matchup: Last season (Week 13), Chicago lost to San Francisco 26-20 at Soldier Field.

In that game, Jay Cutler threw for 202 scoreless yards.

Matt Forte (Jets) amassed a 21-84-1 rushing line and a 5-39-0 receiving line.



Jeremy Langford compiled a 12-59-0 rushing line and a 2-9-0 receiving line.

Ka’Deem Carey carried five times for 17 yards and one touchdown but didn’t catch any passes.

Alshon Jeffery hauled in four balls for 85 yards.

Eddie Royal missed the game because of a knee injury.

Marc Mariani caught two passes for 33 yards.

Zach Miller (foot surgery) snagged one ball for six yards.

BUFFALO BILLS (6-5)

OAKLAND RAIDERS (9-2)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 4:05 PM ET O.C O C OL I S E UM | OA KL A ND , C A

L I NE : OA K –3 .0 OV E R / UNDE R : 49.5




BUF OFFENSE 18 8 25.5 1 157.4 20 32 182.5 11



OAK DEFENSE 29 23 25.0 26 116.9 12 28 273.5 20

OAK OFFENSE 5 5 27.9 10 112.3 12 4 278.6 22

BUF DEFENSE 10 12 21.5 21 114.2 13 8 227.7 13

BUFFALO BILLS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Robert Woods (knee), Sammy Watkins (foot), Percy Harvin (illness)

The Oakland Raiders defense is still struggling against the run, yielding the eighth-most fantasy points

to the tailback position. However, you’re smart enough to know that LeSean McCoy is a must-start.

Mike Gillislee will return after spending last week on the injury shelf, but he isn’t expected to see

enough action to have standalone value. The Raiders defense remains soft against the pass, too, but the

Tyrod Taylor-led aerial attack isn’t going to light it up. How often has that actually happened?

Sammy Watkins, according to media reports, had a setback with his bum foot and looks very iffy to

play, and so does Robert Woods. Marquise Goodwin is the team’s healthiest wideout, but the boom-

or-bust Goodwin is a dart throw. The struggling Charles Clay has been held below 30 receiving yards

in every game played since Week 6. Consider the Bills team defense a fringe starting option.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Tyrod Taylor 230 1 45 0

RB LeSean McCoy

100 1 3 25 0

RB Mike Gillislee

15 0 1 10 0

WR Sammy Watkins

5 75 0

WR Robert Woods - - - - - - -

WR Marquise Goodwin

4 55 1

WR Percy Harvin - - - - - - -

WR Justin Hunter

3 30 0

TE Charles Clay

4 35 0



FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Dan Carpenter 3 3 2 2 11

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Bills 27 3 1 0 0

Buffalo Bills Notes:

Previous matchup: The last meaningful contest between the Bills and the Raiders took place during

the 2014 regular season. Buffalo lost to Oakland 26-24.

OAKLAND RAIDERS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Derek Carr (finger, throwing hand)

The Oakland Raiders offense has racked up at least 27 points in seven of its last eight outings. The big

bad Buffalo Bills defense isn’t as scary when it plays on the road, so don’t be afraid to start your

Raiders. The Bills rank 17th in fantasy points allowed to opposing tailbacks and have yielded four

rushing scores in their last four away contests, so Latavius Murray looks like a solid start. Jalen

Richard operates in a fantasy irrelevant breather-back role. DeAndre Washington was a healthy

scratch last week. Statistically Buffalo has been solid against quarterbacks and wideouts, but the Bills

haven’t faced many above-average players at those positions. Consider Derek Carr, Amari Cooper

and Michael Crabtree good but not great plays.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Derek Carr 276 2 0 0

RB Latavius Murray

64 1 4 38 0

RB Jalen Richard

10 0 3 20 0

WR Amari Cooper

5 65 0

WR Michael Crabtree

6 75 1

WR Seth Roberts

3 35 1



TE Clive Walford

2 20 0

TE Mychal Rivera

2 23 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Sebastian Janikowski 2 2 3 3 9

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Raiders 23 1 1 1 0

Oakland Raiders Notes:

Previous matchup: The Raiders and the Bills met during the 2014 regular season. Oakland nipped

Buffalo 26-24.

NEW YORK GIANTS (8-3)



PITTSBURGH STEELERS (6-5)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 4:25 PM ET HE I NZ F I E LD | P I T T S B UR GH, P A

L I NE : P I T –6 .0 OV E R / UNDE R : 49.5




NY OFFENSE 21 21 21.0 31 79.5 5 12 256.5 20

PIT DEFENSE 18 10 20.2 9 95.3 10 23 263.5 13

PIT OFFENSE 12 13 24.2 18 100.9 8 8 263.9 24

NY DEFENSE 16 5 19.4 5 89.1 9 24 264.7 10

NEW YORK GIANTS


The New York Giants offense hasn’t travelled well all season, and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense

usually plays above its pay grade at home. That’s why I’m expecting just moderate production from

the Big Blue fantasy stars. Odell Beckham is a must-start as always despite a matchup versus a

Steelers defense that ranks fourth in fantasy points allowed to the wideout position. With the Pittsburgh

secondary focusing on Beckham, look for Sterling Shepard to get back on track. Eli Manning



apologized to Shepard for no targets last week, which snapped Shepard’s three-game scoring streak.

Pittsburgh has yielded the fourth-most fantasy points to running backs, but Rashad Jennings is a risky

start after he pulled a no-show against the Cleveland Browns last week. Paul Perkins isn’t receiving

enough touches to trust in starting lineups.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Eli Manning 240 2 0 0

RB Rashad Jennings

54 0 3 28 0

RB Paul Perkins

30 0 2 15 0

WR Odell Beckham, Jr.

7 82 1

WR Sterling Shepard

6 65 1

WR Victor Cruz

1 20 0

TE Will Tye

3 30 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Robbie Gould 3 2 2 2 8

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Giants 27 3 1 0 0

New York Giants Notes:

Previous matchup: Four years have passed since the last Giants/Steelers regular-season clash, which

Pittsburgh won by a final of 24-20.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: DeAngelo Williams (knee), Darrius Heyward-Bey

(foot)



With at least 24 points scored in three straight games, it looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers offense is

back to its high-scoring ways. Even though the vastly improved New York Giants defense has been

solid against all the offensive positions, Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger are

all must starts, and we all know that Roethlisberger plays his best at Heinz Field. However, Eli

Rogers, after posting a 100-yard game in Week 9 and a solid outing with a score in Week 10, has been

stuck between 20-something and 30-something receiving yards in the last two weeks. The Steelers

keep promising to get Ladarius Green more involved, but that has yet to happen. Take a wait-and-see

approach with him.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Ben Roethlisberger 290 2 10 0

RB Le’Veon Bell

84 1 7 65 1

RB Fitzgerald Toussaint

10 0 0 0 0

RB DeAngelo Williams - - - - - - -

WR Antonio Brown

8 95 1

WR Eli Rogers

4 45 0

WR Cobi Hamilton

2 20 0

WR Sammie Coates

0 0 0

WR Darrius Heyward-Bey - - - - - - -

TE Jesse James

2 20 0

TE Ladarius Green

3 45 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Chris Boswell 2 2 3 3 9

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Steelers 20 3 1 1 0

Pittsburgh Steelers Notes:

Previous matchup: The last meaningful contest between Pittsburgh and New York happened during

the 2012 regular season. The Steelers prevailed 24-20.



WASHINGTON (6-4-1)

ARIZONA CARDINALS (4-6-1)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 4:25 PM ET UNI V ER S I TY OF P HOE NI X S TA D IUM | GL E ND AL E , A Z

L I NE : AR Z –2 .5 OV E R / UNDE R : 49.5






WAS OFFENSE 2 9 25.5 11 111.5 9 2 314.8 20

ARI DEFENSE 1 11 20.7 11 98.9 13 2 195.1 9

ARI OFFENSE 9 20 22.3 17 106.8 11 9 262.3 17

WAS DEFENSE 25 18 24.0 25 116.7 16 16 252.9 14

WASHINGTON

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Jordan Reed (shoulder)

The Washington offense has been red hot during the last month, but it looks like the party will end

here. Even though the Arizona Cardinals defense hasn’t been as dominant as it was last season, this

stop unit still plays solidly at home. Washington likely will be without the services of Jordan Reed

(shoulder), and DeSean Jackson likely will draw shadow coverage from Patrick Peterson. Those are

the two reasons why Kirk Cousins, who has averaged 386 passing yards and 2.5 touchdown passes

per contest since Week 9, will post what for him are moderate numbers. Arizona has been soft against

slot guys, so Jamison Crowder should have a nice game. The Cardinals, however, have yielded the

fewest fantasy points to enemy tight ends, so Vernon Davis isn’t a safe streaming option. Rob Kelley

is a weak play versus an Arizona defense that has allowed the second-fewest fantasy points to running

backs and only one rushing score to the position at home all season.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Kirk Cousins 277 2 15 0

RB Rob Kelley

50 0 1 10 0

RB Chris Thompson

25 0 3 25 1

WR DeSean Jackson

3 45 0

WR Pierre Garcon

6 52 0

WR Jamison Crowder

8 85 1

WR Maurice Harris

2 20 0



TE Jordan Reed - - - - - - -

TE Vernon Davis

4 40 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Dustin Hopkins 3 3 2 2 11

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Washington 24 3 1 1 0

Washington Notes:

Previous matchup: They played the last Washington/Arizona regular-season game two years ago.

Washington lost 30-20 at University of Phoenix Stadium.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: John Brown (sickle cell/hamstring)

The sputtering Arizona Cardinals offense hasn’t scored more than 24 points in a game since Week 6.

The Washington defense has been soft against the run, so it’s a no-brainer for Arizona to pound the

rock early and often with the must-start David Johnson. Even though the Burgundy and Gold haven’t

yielded more than one passing touchdown in a road contest all season, Carson Palmer should be an

exception. Look for depressed numbers from Larry Fitzgerald since Josh Norman likely will shadow

him. It’s hard to trust Michael Floyd since he has tallied more than 65 yards in a game just once this

season. Floyd also hasn’t scored since Week 6. Jermaine Gresham has hit pay dirt in two straight

contests and could make it three in a row versus a Washington defense that has yielded the 10th-most

fantasy points to tight ends, but he’s clearly a risky play. The Cardinals team defense is a decent

starting option.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Carson Palmer 265 2 0 0



RB David Johnson

85 1 7 65 1

RB Andre Ellington

10 0 0 0 0

WR Larry Fitzgerald

4 55 0

WR J.J. Nelson

2 20 0

WR Michael Floyd

5 65 0

WR John Brown - - - - - - -

TE Jermaine Gresham

5 50 1

TE Darren Fells

1 10 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Chandler Catanzaro 1 1 3 3 6

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Cardinals 23 3 1 1 0

Arizona Cardinals Notes:

Previous matchup: The last clash between Arizona and Washington took place during the 2014

regular season. The Cardinals won 30-20 at University of Phoenix Stadium.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS



(6-5)

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (5-6)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 4:25 PM ET QUA LC OMM S TA D IUM | SA N D I E GO, C A

L I NE : S D –4 .0 OV E R / UND E R : 47.5




TB OFFENSE 13 17 22.6 16 107.1 5 13 256.4 23

SD DEFENSE 19 26 26.5 6 89.8 15 26 271.3 16

SD OFFENSE 8 4 28.5 20 99.7 9 5 271.5 23

TB DEFENSE 24 18 24.0 22 115.8 9 17 253.5 20

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Jacquizz Rodgers (foot)

After watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense score only 19 points and 14 points in the last two

weeks, respectively, look for this score unit to light up what’s still a suspect San Diego Chargers



defense. The Buccaneers’ triplets – the must-start Mike Evans, Jameis Winston and Doug Martin –

are all strong plays. Evans leads the NFL in targets, and he gashed the Legion of Boom for two scores

last week. Trevor Siemian (Broncos) was the only quarterback to visit San Diego and not pass for at

least two touchdowns so far this season. The Chargers have coughed up the sixth-most fantasy points

to the running back position, so Martin, who continues to operate as a three-down workhorse, should

have a nice outing. The other Tampa Bay wideouts are dice rolls as usual. Cameron Brate could

surprise against a San Diego defense that remains suspect versus the tight end position. Consider the

Buccaneers team defense a streaming option.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Jameis Winston 315 2 20 0

RB Doug Martin

70 1 3 25 0

RB Jacquizz Rodgers

10 0 2 15 0

RB Peyton Barber

5 0 0 0 0

WR Mike Evans

8 115 1

WR Russell Shepard

3 35 0

WR Adam Humphries

5 55 0

WR Cecil Shorts

3 30 0

TE Cameron Brate

4 40 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Roberto Aguayo 2 2 3 3 9

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Buccaneers 31 3 1 1 0

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Notes:

Previous matchup: Four years have passed since the last Buccaneers/Chargers regular-season duel,

which Tampa Bay won 34-24.



SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Tyrell Williams (shoulder), Travis Benjamin (knee)

Statistically the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense looks improved, but the Buccaneers’ Week 12 home

performance versus the Seattle Seahawks screams “fluke” to me. In other words, don’t be afraid to

start your Chargers. Philip Rivers, Tyrell Williams (if he suits up) and Dontrelle Williams are all

strong plays. Travis Benjamin was quiet last week, which was his first game played after a knee

injury layoff. He’ll have to do more if Williams sits. Antonio Gates should rebound from his Week 12

goose egg since Tampa Bay has been soft against the tight end. Hunter Henry has scored in two

straight but hasn’t compiled more than 20 yards in a game since Week 6. Melvin Gordon is a must-

start as usual.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Philip Rivers 310 3 0 0

RB Melvin Gordon

72 1 4 35 0

RB Kenneth Farrow

5 0 0 0 0

WR Travis Benjamin

3 45 0

WR Tyrell Williams

6 75 1

WR Dontrelle Inman

6 85 1

TE Antonio Gates

4 40 1

TE Hunter Henry

2 30 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Josh Lambo 1 1 4 4 7

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Chargers 27 2 1 1 0

San Diego Chargers Notes:

Previous matchup: The last San Diego/Tampa Bay contest took place during the 2012 regular

season. The Chargers lost 34-24.



CAROLINA PANTHERS (4-7)

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (7-3-1)

SUNDAY DECEMBER 4 T H 8:30 PM ET C E NT URYL I NK F I EL D | S EA TT L E , WA

L I NE : S E A –7 .0 OV E R / UNDE R : 44.5






CAR OFFENSE 12 10 25.1 13 109.5 14 19 243.4 15

SEA DEFENSE 7 1 17.0 14 100.2 9 10 235.5 10

SEA OFFENSE 17 23 20.4 27 88.9 9 14 253.0 13

CAR DEFENSE 17 24 25.5 2 79.4 6 29 275.2 21

CAROLINA PANTHERS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Kelvin Benjamin (shoulder)

Last week the Carolina Panthers offense, battling the Oakland Raiders defense, finally showed a

scoring pulse (32 points) with Cam Newton notching at least three total touchdowns in a game for the

first time since Week 6. However, there’s a world of difference between the Raiders defense and the

Seattle Seahawks defense. Don’t expect last week’s scoring success to carry over. We all know the

Seahawks are great against the pass, especially at home, so dial down your expectations for Newton.

Big physical wideouts like Kelvin Benjamin have had success against the Legion of Boom, but

Benjamin won’t be 100 percent if he plays. Newton has been leaning heavily on Ted Ginn in the last

two weeks, but the speedster is a weak start in this matchup. So are all Panthers wideouts. The

struggling Greg Olsen should rebound against a Seattle offense that hasn’t faced any top tight ends.

Jonathan Stewart hit pay dirt twice in each of last two matchups against the Seahawks, but I’m not to

promise a big outing from him since the Carolina offense hasn’t been clicking on all cylinders.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Cam Newton 230 1 30 0

RB Jonathan Stewart

60 1 1 10 0

RB Fozzy Whittaker

5 0 1 5 0



FB Mike Tolbert

5 0 1 8 0

WR Kelvin Benjamin

4 52 0

WR Ted Ginn

4 49 0

WR Devin Funchess

2 35 0

WR Corey Brown

1 10 0

TE Greg Olsen

6 61 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Graham Gano 3 2 2 2 8

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Panthers 27 3 1 1 0

Carolina Panthers Notes:

Previous matchup: In a 2015 season playoff contest, the Panthers defeated the Seahawks 31-24 at

Bank of America Stadium.

In that game, Cam Newton threw for 161 yards and one score, and amassed an 11-3-0 rushing line.

Jonathan Stewart compiled a 19-106-2 rushing line and a 1-5-0 receiving line.

Greg Olsen made six grabs for 77 yards and one touchdown.

Devin Funchess caught one pass for 12 yards.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

INJURIES TO MONITOR:

It goes without saying that the Seattle Seahawks offense will rebound in spades after a head-scratching

three-point flop (the defense notched a safety) in a road loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week.

We all know the Seahawks want to pound the rock as often as possible, but don’t expect Thomas

Rawls to find much running room versus a Carolina Panthers defense that ranks fourth in fantasy

points allowed to the running back position. The Panthers, however, rank in the bottom seven in



fantasy points ceded to the quarterback, wide receiver and tight end positions, which makes Russell

Wilson, Doug Baldwin and Jimmy Graham all strong plays. Jermaine Kearse and/or Tyler Lockett

could go off in this matchup, but they’re both dart throws. The Seattle team defense is a starting

option.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Russell Wilson 280 2 25 0

RB Thomas Rawls

68 1 3 32 0

RB Alex Collins

5 0 1 5 0

WR Doug Baldwin

7 85 1

WR Jermaine Kearse

3 34 0

WR Tyler Lockett

3 54 0

TE Jimmy Graham

6 70 1

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Steven Hauschka 2 2 3 3 9

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Seahawks 20 3 1 1 0

Seattle Seahawks Notes:

Previous matchup: In a 2015 season playoff duel, the Seahawks lost to the Panthers 31-24 at Bank

of America Stadium.

In that contest, Russell Wilson passed for 366 yards and three scores. He also compiled a 3-32-0

rushing line.

Marshawn Lynch (retired) carried six times for 20 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards.

Jermaine Kearse hauled in 11 passes for 110 yards and two touchdowns.

Doug Baldwin made eight grabs for 82 yards.

Tyler Lockett caught three passes for 75 yards and one touchdown.

Jimmy Graham missed the game because of a knee injury.



INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (5-6)

NEW YORK JETS (3-8)

MONDAY DECEMBER 5 T H 8:30 PM ET ME T L IF E S TA DI UM | EA S T R UT HE R F ORD , NJ

L I NE : I ND –1 .0 OV E R / UNDE R : 49.0




IND OFFENSE 15 12 24.5 25 95.4 8 11 257.0 20

NY DEFENSE 12 21 24.2 4 85.9 6 22 262.8 18

NY OFFENSE 22 28 17.8 12 111.3 8 24 223.8 12

IND DEFENSE 30 28 27.4 23 116.3 8 30 278.7 22



INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

INJURIES TO MONITOR: Andrew Luck (concussion), T.Y. Hilton (back), Donte

Moncrief (hamstring)

If you own Andrew Luck, you’ll have to keep an eye on him. As I was writing this, Luck was still in

concussion protocol. The projections were calculated on the assumption that he’ll suit up for Monday

Night Football. If Luck receives medical clearance to play, he’s a strong start against a leaky New

York Jets secondary. It looks like Luck’s No. 1 target, the must-start T.Y. Hilton will play, too. He

and Donte Moncrief are strong starts against a Jets secondary that has coughed up the 10th-most

fantasy points to opposing wideouts. New York, however, ranks 10th in fantasy points ceded to tight

ends, and Dwayne Allen and Jack Doyle continue to operate in a timeshare. Even thought the Jets

have been solid against the run, Frank Gore should compile an okay outing thanks to his usual high-

volume load.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Andrew Luck 277 2 10 0

RB Frank Gore

65 0 3 30 0

RB Robert Turbin

10 0 0 0 0

WR T.Y. Hilton

6 80 1

WR Donte Moncrief

5 65 1

WR Phillip Dorsett

2 35 0

TE Dwayne Allen

2 30 0

TE Jack Doyle

3 27 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Adam Vinatieri 3 3 2 2 11

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Colts 20 3 2 1 0

Indianapolis Colts Notes:



Previous matchup: Last season (Week 2), Indianapolis lost to New York 20-7 at MetLife Stadium.

In that game, Andrew Luck passed for 250 yards and one touchdown.

Frank Gore compiled a 15-57-0 rushing line and a 1-4-0 receiving line.

T.Y. Hilton caught four passes for 45 yards.

Donte Moncrief reeled in seven balls for 122 yards and one touchdown.

NEW YORK JETS


Even though the New York Jets offense remains broken beyond any hope of repair this season, Matt

Forte is still a safe play. You can usually count on him for good yardage, and Forte has scored in three

of his last five games. The Indianapolis Colts defense has yielded the seventh-most fantasy points to

enemy tailbacks. Bilal Powell’s role in the offense has varied from week to week, which makes him a

risky start. The Colts secondary has been torched all season, but Ryan Fitzpatrick has tossed multiple

touchdown passes in just two games this season, which includes Week 12 against the New England

Patriots. Fitzpatrick could go off here, but he probably won’t. If Indianapolis cornerback Vontae Davis

plays, look for only moderate numbers from Brandon Marshall. The touchdown projected for him

could end up with Quincy Enunwa, who also is a risk for a bad outing if he doesn’t score.


PLAYER PASS

YD

PASS

TD

RUSH

YD

RUSH

TD REC

REC

YD

REC

TD

QB Ryan Fitzpatrick 257 1 0 0

RB Matt Forte

90 1 4 28 0

RB Bilal Powell

30 0 4 30 0

WR Brandon Marshall

5 85 1

WR Quincy Enunwa

6 75 0

WR Robby Anderson

2 34 0



TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins

1 5 0

FGA FGM XPA XPM PTS

PK Nick Folk 3 2 2 2 8

P/A SK INT FUM TDs

DT Jets 23 3 1 1 0

New York Jets Notes:

Previous matchup: Last season (Week 2), the Jets downed the Colts 20-7 at MetLife Stadium.

In that contest, Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 244 yards and two touchdowns.

Bilal Powell amassed a 12-38-0 rushing line and a 4-16-0 receiving line.

Brandon Marshall logged seven catches for 101 yards and one score.

Eric Decker (hip surgery/shoulder surgery) made eight grabs for 97 yards and one touchdown.

Quincy Enunwa caught one pass for 27 yards.

* END OF GAME CAPSULES *



RANKINGS AND WEEK 13 PROJECTIONS

By Dish Adams and Fantasy Sharks

QB Name Team Opp Yards TDs Int Rush Yards

Rush TDs

Fantasy Points

1 Brees, Drew NOS DET 322 3 1 2 0 27.3

2 Brady, Tom NEP RAM 226 3 0 7 0 24.0

3 Ryan, Matt ATL KCC 321 2 1 7 0 23.8

4 Rodgers, Aaron GBP HOU 280 2 1 19 0 22.9

5 Newton, Cam CAR SEA 221 1 1 25 1 22.6

6 Wilson, Russell SEA CAR 262 2 1 24 0 22.5

7 Rivers, Philip SDC TBB 298 2 1 2 0 22.1

8 Stafford, Matthew DET NOS 275 2 1 12 0 22.0

9 Winston, Jameis TBB SDC 253 2 1 12 0 20.9

10 Palmer, Carson ARI WAS 270 2 1 3 0 20.8

11 Cousins, Kirk WAS ARI 262 2 1 5 0 20.6

12 Tannehill, Ryan MIA BAL 241 2 1 12 0 20.3

13 Roethlisberger, Ben PIT NYG 249 2 1 3 0 19.8

14 Manning, Eli NYG PIT 243 2 1 1 0 19.3

15 Carr, Derek OAK BUF 233 2 1 3 0 19.0

16 Kaepernick, Colin SFO CHI 210 1 1 48 0 18.3

17 Taylor, Tyrod BUF OAK 181 1 0 44 0 17.5

18 Bradford, Sam MIN DAL 265 1 0 1 0 17.4

19 Smith, Alex KCC ATL 229 1 0 16 0 17.1

20 Luck, Andrew IND NYJ 257 1 2 20 0 16.9

21 Prescott, Dak DAL MIN 214 1 0 17 0 16.4

22 Wentz, Carson PHI CIN 251 1 1 7 0 16.3

23 Dalton, Andy CIN PHI 232 1 1 14 0 16.0

24 Flacco, Joe BAL MIA 234 1 1 6 0 15.3

25 Bortles, Blake JAC DEN 200 1 1 22 0 15.2

26 Barkley, Matt CHI SFO 231 1 1 4 0 15.0

27 Fitzpatrick, Ryan NYJ IND 217 1 1 11 0 15.0

28 Osweiler, Brock HOU GBP 220 1 1 9 0 14.9

29 Goff, Jared RAM NEP 217 1 1 4 0 14.3

30 Siemian, Trevor DEN JAC 171 1 1 5 0 12.1

RB Name Team Opp Rush Yards TDs Rec

Rec Yards

Rec TDs

Fantasy Points

1 Bell, Le'Veon PIT NYG 84 1 6 44 0 24.8

2 Elliott, Ezekiel DAL MIN 99 1 2 26 0 20.5



3 Johnson, David ARI WAS 55 1 4 38 0 19.3

4 McCoy, LeSean BUF OAK 77 1 3 21 0 18.8

5 Freeman, Devonta ATL KCC 60 1 3 27 0 17.7

6 Ajayi, Jay MIA BAL 69 1 2 12 0 16.1

7 Kelley, Rob WAS ARI 65 1 2 11 0 15.6

8 Howard, Jordan CHI SFO 80 0 3 30 0 14.0

9 Blount, LeGarrette NEP RAM 55 1 1 6 0 13.1

10 Hill, Jeremy CIN PHI 50 1 1 10 0 13.0

11 Gordon, Melvin SDC TBB 66 0 3 28 0 12.4

12 Forte, Matt NYJ IND 63 0 3 21 0 11.4

13 Ware, Spencer KCC ATL 68 0 2 25 0 11.3

14 Gurley, Todd RAM NEP 60 0 3 19 0 10.9

15 Martin, Doug TBB SDC 70 0 2 17 0 10.7

16 Sproles, Darren PHI CIN 30 0 4 32 0 10.2

17 Miller, Lamar HOU GBP 67 0 2 13 0 10.0

18 Gore, Frank IND NYJ 61 0 2 18 0 9.9

19 Ingram, Mark NOS DET 59 0 2 18 0 9.7

20 Hyde, Carlos SFO CHI 54 0 2 18 0 9.2

21 Rawls, Thomas SEA CAR 49 0 2 20 0 8.9

22 Starks, James GBP HOU 38 0 3 21 0 8.9

23 Yeldon, T.J. JAC DEN 40 0 3 18 0 8.8

24 Stewart, Jonathan CAR SEA 68 0 1 9 0 8.7

25 Booker, Devontae DEN JAC 50 0 2 15 0 8.5

26 Hightower, Tim NOS DET 42 0 2 20 0 8.2

27 Riddick, Theo DET NOS 25 0 3 27 0 8.2

28 Murray, Latavius OAK BUF 43 0 2 17 0 8.0

29 Powell, Bilal NYJ IND 27 0 3 23 0 8.0

30 Coleman, Tevin ATL KCC 28 0 3 21 0 7.9

31 Burkhead, Rex CIN PHI 45 0 2 12 0 7.7

32 Jennings, Rashad NYG PIT 44 0 2 13 0 7.7

33 McKinnon, Jerick MIN DAL 40 0 2 16 0 7.6

34 Lewis, Dion NEP RAM 23 0 3 22 0 7.5

35 West, Terrance BAL MIA 39 0 2 12 0 7.1

36 Mathews, Ryan PHI CIN 35 0 2 14 0 6.9

37 Thompson, Chris WAS ARI 20 0 3 19 0 6.9

38 White, James NEP RAM 7 0 3 30 0 6.7

39 Robinson, Denard JAC DEN 35 0 2 11 0 6.6

40 Dixon, Kenneth BAL MIA 31 0 2 15 0 6.6

41 Langford, Jeremy CHI SFO 29 0 2 14 0 6.3

42 Washington, DeAndre OAK BUF 26 0 2 13 0 5.9

43 West, Charcandrick KCC ATL 25 0 2 12 0 5.7

44 Asiata, Matt MIN DAL 22 0 2 14 0 5.6



45 Rainey, Bobby NYG PIT 21 0 2 12 0 5.3

46 Richard, Jalen OAK BUF 21 0 2 12 0 5.3

47 Rodgers, Jacquizz TBB SDC 34 0 1 8 0 5.2

48 Bibbs, Kapri DEN JAC 28 0 1 11 0 4.9

49 Michael, Christine GBP HOU 28 0 1 9 0 4.7

50 Williams, DeAngelo PIT NYG 26 0 1 10 0 4.6

51 Jones, Matt WAS ARI 28 0 1 8 0 4.6

52 McFadden, Darren DAL MIN 28 0 1 8 0 4.6

53 Smallwood, Wendell PHI CIN 28 0 1 7 0 4.5

54 Draughn, Shaun SFO CHI 9 0 2 15 0 4.4

55 Gillislee, Mike BUF OAK 28 0 1 4 0 4.2

56 Cunningham, Benny RAM NEP 11 0 2 11 0 4.2

57 Washington, Dwayne DET NOS 22 0 1 9 0 4.1

58 Turbin, Robert IND NYJ 9 0 2 9 0 3.8

59 Perkins, Paul NYG PIT 11 0 1 16 0 3.7

60 Artis-Payne, Cameron CAR SEA 17 0 1 9 0 3.6

61 Juszczyk, Kyle BAL MIA 1 0 2 15 0 3.6

62 Williams, Damien MIA BAL 11 0 1 14 0 3.5

63 Cadet, Travaris NOS DET 2 0 2 13 0 3.5

64 Ellington, Andre ARI WAS 16 0 1 7 0 3.3

65 Zenner, Zach DET NOS 14 0 1 8 0 3.2

66 Collins, Alex SEA CAR 12 0 1 9 0 3.1



WR Name Team Opp Rec Rec

Yards Rec TDs

Fantasy Points

1 Nelson, Jordy GBP HOU 9 85 1 23.5

2 Brown, Antonio PIT NYG 7 90 1 22.0

3 Beckham, Odell NYG PIT 7 82 1 21.2

4 Boldin, Anquan DET NOS 7 75 1 20.5

5 Evans, Mike TBB SDC 6 83 1 20.3

6 Marshall, Brandon NYJ IND 6 76 1 19.6

7 Baldwin, Doug SEA CAR 6 73 1 19.3

8 Thomas, Michael NOS DET 6 70 1 19.0

9 Jones, Julio ATL KCC 7 114 0 18.4

10 Bryant, Dez DAL MIN 5 70 1 18.0

11 Adams, Davante GBP HOU 5 62 1 17.2

12 Robinson, Allen JAC DEN 5 62 1 17.2

13 Moncrief, Donte IND NYJ 5 60 1 17.0

14 Diggs, Stefon MIN DAL 8 79 0 15.9

15 Wilson, Marquess CHI SFO 8 75 0 15.5

16 Meredith, Cameron CHI SFO 4 45 1 14.5

17 Fitzgerald, Larry ARI WAS 7 72 0 14.2

18 Cooper, Amari OAK BUF 5 74 0 12.4

19 Beasley, Cole DAL MIN 6 60 0 12.0

20 Hopkins, DeAndre HOU GBP 5 68 0 11.8

21 Tate, Golden DET NOS 6 58 0 11.8

22 Smith, Steve BAL MIA 5 67 0 11.7

23 Landry, Jarvis MIA BAL 6 57 0 11.7

24 Sanders, Emmanuel DEN JAC 5 66 0 11.6

25 Crowder, Jamison WAS ARI 5 65 0 11.5

26 Cooks, Brandin NOS DET 5 62 0 11.2

27 Thomas, Demaryius DEN JAC 5 61 0 11.1

28 Inman, Dontrelle SDC TBB 5 59 0 10.9

29 Shepard, Sterling NYG PIT 5 55 0 10.5

30 Crabtree, Michael OAK BUF 5 55 0 10.5

31 Matthews, Jordan PHI CIN 5 55 0 10.5

32 Wallace, Mike BAL MIA 4 64 0 10.4

33 Snead, Willie NOS DET 5 54 0 10.4

34 Edelman, Julian NEP RAM 5 51 0 10.1

35 Britt, Kenny RAM NEP 4 57 0 9.7

36 Benjamin, Travis SDC TBB 4 56 0 9.6

37 Enunwa, Quincy NYJ IND 4 53 0 9.3

38 Garcon, Pierre WAS ARI 4 53 0 9.3

39 Boyd, Tyler CIN PHI 4 51 0 9.1

40 Sanu, Mohamed ATL KCC 4 50 0 9.0



41 Ginn Jr., Ted CAR SEA 4 49 0 8.9

42 Fuller, Will HOU GBP 4 49 0 8.9

43 Thielen, Adam MIN DAL 4 47 0 8.7

44 Maclin, Jeremy KCC ATL 4 46 0 8.6

45 Cobb, Randall GBP HOU 4 44 0 8.4

46 Humphries, Adam TBB SDC 4 43 0 8.3

47 Stills, Kenny MIA BAL 3 52 0 8.2

48 Benjamin, Kelvin CAR SEA 3 51 0 8.1

49 Watkins, Sammy BUF OAK 3 50 0 8.0

50 Gabriel, Taylor ATL KCC 3 48 0 7.8

51 Williams, Tyrell SDC TBB 3 48 0 7.8

52 Hill, Tyreek KCC ATL 4 37 0 7.7

53 Jones, Marvin DET NOS 3 45 0 7.5

54 Jackson, DeSean WAS ARI 3 44 0 7.4

55 Parker, DeVante MIA BAL 3 44 0 7.4

56 Lee, Marqise JAC DEN 3 42 0 7.2

57 LaFell, Brandon CIN PHI 3 41 0 7.1

58 Smith, Torrey SFO CHI 3 40 0 7.0

59 Lockett, Tyler SEA CAR 3 39 0 6.9

60 Kearse, Jermaine SEA CAR 3 39 0 6.9

61 Kerley, Jeremy SFO CHI 3 35 0 6.5

62 Anderson, Robby NYJ IND 3 35 0 6.5

63 Dorsett, Phillip IND NYJ 3 33 0 6.3

64 Roberts, Seth OAK BUF 3 30 0 6.0

65 Royal, Eddie CHI SFO 3 29 0 5.9

66 Hogan, Chris NEP RAM 2 38 0 5.8

67 Perriman, Breshad BAL MIA 2 37 0 5.7

68 Nelson, J.J. ARI WAS 2 37 0 5.7

69 Wilson, Albert KCC ATL 3 27 0 5.7

70 Conley, Chris KCC ATL 3 27 0 5.7

71 Austin, Tavon RAM NEP 3 26 0 5.6

72 Floyd, Michael ARI WAS 2 34 0 5.4

73 Williams, Terrance DAL MIN 2 33 0 5.3

74 Patterson, Cordarrelle MIN DAL 3 23 0 5.3

75 Goodwin, Marquise BUF OAK 2 32 0 5.2

76 Green-Beckham, Dorial PHI CIN 2 31 0 5.1

77 Cruz, Victor NYG PIT 2 31 0 5.1

78 Funchess, Devin CAR SEA 2 30 0 5.0



TE Name Team Opp Rec Rec

Yards Rec TDs

Fantasy Points

1 Olsen, Greg CAR SEA 5 71 0 14.0

2 Reed, Jordan WAS ARI 5 50 1 13.0

3 Kelce, Travis KCC ATL 5 58 0 12.0

4 Ertz, Zach PHI CIN 5 57 0 12.0

5 Eifert, Tyler CIN PHI 4 50 1 12.0

6 Witten, Jason DAL MIN 5 48 0 11.0

7 Graham, Jimmy SEA CAR 4 53 0 11.0

8 Brate, Cameron TBB SDC 4 41 0 10.0

9 Davis, Vernon WAS ARI 4 47 0 10.0

10 Bennett, Martellus NEP RAM 4 50 0 10.0

11 Fleener, Coby NOS DET 4 43 0 10.0

12 Gates, Antonio SDC TBB 3 40 1 10.0

13 Hooper, Austin ATL KCC 3 36 0 9.0

14 Ebron, Eric DET NOS 4 43 0 9.0

15 Gronkowski, Rob NEP RAM 3 40 0 9.0

16 McDonald, Vance SFO CHI 3 41 0 9.0

17 Green, Ladarius PIT NYG 3 36 0 8.0

18 Rudolph, Kyle MIN DAL 3 33 0 8.0

19 Henry, Hunter SDC TBB 2 29 0 8.0

20 Fiedorowicz, C.J. HOU GBP 3 35 0 8.0

21 Doyle, Jack IND NYJ 3 27 0 7.0

22 Tye, Will NYG PIT 3 29 0 7.0

23 Cook, Jared GBP HOU 3 29 0 7.0

24 Pitta, Dennis BAL MIA 4 34 0 7.0

25 Kendricks, Lance RAM NEP 3 34 0 7.0

26 Green, Virgil DEN JAC 2 25 0 6.0

27 Clay, Charles BUF OAK 3 26 0 6.0

28 Walford, Clive OAK BUF 2 27 0 6.0

29 Thomas, Julius JAC DEN 2 22 0 6.0

30 Griffin, Ryan HOU GBP 3 24 0 6.0

31 Rodgers, Richard GBP HOU 2 19 0 5.0

32 Celek, Garrett SFO CHI 2 22 0 5.0

33 Allen, Dwayne IND NYJ 2 23 0 5.0

34 Donnell, Larry NYG PIT 2 19 0 5.0

35 Sims, Dion MIA BAL 2 23 0 5.0

36 Gresham, Jermaine ARI WAS 1 15 0 4.0



K Name Team Opp XP FG Miss Fantasy Points

1 McManus, Brandon DEN JAC 3 3 0 12

2 Bailey, Dan DAL MIN 3 2 0 12

3 Tucker, Justin BAL MIA 2 2 0 11

4 Santos, Cairo KCC ATL 2 2 0 11

5 Hauschka, Steven SEA CAR 2 2 0 11

6 Bryant, Matt ATL KCC 3 2 0 9

7 Hopkins, Dustin WAS ARI 3 2 0 9

8 Crosby, Mason GBP HOU 2 2 0 8

9 Nugent, Mike CIN PHI 2 2 0 8

10 Lambo, Josh SDC TBB 2 2 0 8

11 Prater, Matt DET NOS 2 2 0 8

12 Sturgis, Caleb PHI CIN 2 2 0 8

13 Boswell, Chris PIT NYG 2 2 0 8

14 Gostkowski, Stephen NEP RAM 3 1 0 6

15 Janikowski, Sebastian OAK BUF 3 2 0 6

16 Lutz, Wil NOS DET 3 2 1 6

17 Vinatieri, Adam IND NYJ 3 2 0 6

18 Barth, Connor CHI SFO 2 1 0 5

19 Folk, Nick NYJ IND 2 2 0 5

20 Zuerlein, Greg RAM NEP 2 1 0 5

21 Novak, Nick HOU GBP 2 2 0 5

22 Gano, Graham CAR SEA 2 2 0 5

23 Aguayo, Roberto TBB SDC 2 1 0 5

24 Catanzaro, Chandler ARI WAS 2 1 0 2

25 Carpenter, Dan BUF OAK 2 1 0 2

26 Myers, Jason JAC DEN 2 1 0 2

27 Forbath, Kai MIN DAL 2 1 0 2

28 Gould, Robbie NYG PIT 2 1 0 2

29 Dawson, Phil SFO CHI 2 1 0 2

30 Franks, Andrew MIA BAL 2 1 0 2



DST Name Opp TD Int Fum PTS ALL

YARD ALL

Fantasy Points

1 Broncos, Denver JAC 0 1 1 16 247 14

2 Seahawks, Seattle CAR 0 1 1 17 337 12

3 Redskins, Washington ARI 0 1 1 22 310 11

4 Steelers, Pittsburgh NYG 0 1 1 20 360 11

5 Cowboys, Dallas MIN 0 0 1 14 260 10

6 Bengals, Cincinnati PHI 0 1 0 18 339 10

7 Bears, Chicago SFO 0 1 0 21 315 10

8 Packers, Green Bay HOU 0 1 0 25 311 10

9 Ravens, Baltimore MIA 0 1 1 23 385 9

10 Buccaneers, Tampa Bay SDC 0 1 1 27 379 9

11 Eagles, Philadelphia CIN 0 1 0 22 343 9

12 Giants, New York PIT 0 1 0 24 399 9

13 Chiefs, Kansas City ATL 0 1 1 22 435 9

14 Colts, Indianapolis NYJ 0 0 0 22 337 8

15 Texans, Houston GBP 0 1 0 22 322 8

16 Dolphins, Miami BAL 0 1 0 24 387 8

17 Patriots, New England RAM 0 0 0 16 306 8

18 Vikings, Minnesota DAL 0 1 0 25 394 7

19 Saints, New Orleans DET 0 1 1 30 402 7

20 Panthers, Carolina SEA 0 1 0 28 405 7

21 Chargers, San Diego TBB 0 1 1 28 364 7

22 Jets, New York IND 0 1 0 24 360 7

23 49ers, San Francisco CHI 0 0 1 28 388 6

24 Bills, Buffalo OAK 0 0 0 27 384 6

25 Cardinals, Arizona WAS 0 0 0 27 365 6

26 Lions, Detroit NOS 0 1 0 24 428 6

27 Raiders, Oakland BUF 0 1 1 28 404 6

28 Jaguars, Jacksonville DEN 0 0 0 22 351 6

29 Rams, Los Angeles NEP 0 0 0 26 402 5

30 Falcons, Atlanta KCC 0 0 0 31 436 4

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