RUNNING BACK RANKINGS - WEEK 14

2. Michael Turner - Atl = @NO
Expect Turner to get his 20 carries and a couple of goal line chances as well this week. 100-125 rushing yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

3. Matt Forte - Chi = Jac
He’s been money all year, and after Slaton’s rumbling on the Jaguars defense last week, Forte should post 100-125 rushing yards and 1-2 touchdowns.

4. Chris Johnson - Ten = Cle
After last weeks explosion, another favorable matchup for Johnson this week makes him a good bet to post 100-125 total yards and 1-2 touchdowns.

5. Thomas Jones - NYJ = @SF
Jones is the key to the Jets offense, and a matchup against the 49ers defense should make him good for 100-125 total yard and 1-2 touchdowns,

6. LaDainian Tomlinson - SD = Oak
His talent is too immense to rank him lower, but its hard to count on him for fantasy stats no matter how bad the opponent is. 80 total yards, maybe 1 touchdown on the low end; 125 total yards, 1-2 touchdowns on the high end.

7. Steve Slaton - Hou = @GB
The Green Bay defense hasn’t been able to stop anyone the past two weeks, and Slaton is the clear #1 running back now that Ahman Green is out for the year. 100-125 total yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

8. Marshawn Lynch - Buf = Mia
With quarterback questions this week, Lynch should get a full workload at home this week. 100 total yards, 1 touchdown.

9. LenDale White - Ten = Cle
As usual, LenDale has a great chance to post a touchdown or two this week. 50-75 rushing yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

10. Larry Johnson - KC = @Den
Excellent matchup for Johnson, finally has him in the top 10 again. Anything less than 100 rushing yards and 1 touchdown would be a huge disappointment this week.
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QUARTERBACK - (QB Rankings Week 13)

RUNNING BACK - (RB Rankings Week 13)

START: Marshawn Lynch, Thomas Jones, DeAngelo Williams, Chris Johnson, Ronnie Brown, Maurice Jones-Drew, Marion Barber
BENCH: Peyton Hillis, Willie Parker, Willis McGahee, Kevin Smith, Cedric Benson, Julius Jones

WIDE RECEIVER - (WR Rankings Week 13)

START: Reggie Wayne, Roddy White, Lee Evans, Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, Dwayne Bowe
BENCH: Santana Moss, TJ Houshmandzadeh, Donald Driver, Kevin Curtis, Torry Holt, Chad Johnson

TIGHT END - (TE Rankings Week 13)

START: Tony Gonzalez, Dallas Clark, Antonio Gates, Bo Scaife, Dustin Keller
BENCH: Owen Daniels, Jeremy Shockey, Tony Scheffler, Greg Olsen, Ben Watson

KICKER - (Kicker Rankings Week 13)

START: Adam Vinatieri, Rob Bironas, Nick Folk, Rian Lindell, Neil Rackers
BENCH: Matt Prater, Kris Brown, Josh Brown, Jason Hanson, Shayne Graham

DEFENSE - (Defense Rankings Week 13)

START: Tennessee, Baltimore, New York Giants, Pittsburgh, Miami
BENCH: Green Bay, Carolina, New England, Philadelphia, San Diego

Week 13 - Free Agent Pickups

Week 13 - Start & Bench Picks

QUARTERBACK RANKINGS - WEEK 11

1. Drew Brees - NO = @KC
Even with the interceptions, Brees is a near lock to post 350-400 passing yards and 2-3 touchdowns. Fantasy owners simply cannot pass up those stats.

2. Kurt Warner - Ari = @Sea
Warner looks like the Warner we knew in the good old days in St. Louis. 300 passing yards, 2-3 touchdowns.

3. Peyton Manning - Ind = Hou
Peyton has posted back to back good fantasy weeks against New England and the NY Giants D. A matchup at home against the Texans this week means you shouldn’t even consider benching Peyton. 250-300 passing yards, 2-3 touchdowns.

4. Donovan McNabb - Phi = @Cin
Excellent matchup for McNabb makes him a must play this week. 250-300 passing yards, 2-3 touchdowns.

5. Jay Cutler - Den = @Atl
With essentially no running game, Cutler could throw nearly 50 times this game. And even if he has an interception or two, his passing yards and touchdowns should trump the turnovers. 350 passing yards, 2 touchdowns.

6. Ben Roethlisberger - Pit = SD
If Big Ben is healthy, he should post a great fantasy week against the worst passing defense in the NFL. 250-300 passing yards, 2 touchdowns.

7. Matt Ryan - Atl = Den
Ryan has been absolutely unbelievable this year. A matchup against the poor Denver defense shouldn’t slow him down this week. 250 passing yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

8. Aaron Rodgers - GB = Chi
After last weeks terrible outing, expect Rodgers and the GB offensive line to get it back together at home against the division rival. 250 passing yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

9. Philip Rivers - SD = @Pit
Tough matchup for Rivers, but so far this year he has proven he will get his yards and touchdowns no matter who the defense is. 250 passing yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

10. Tony Romo - Dal = @Was
Assuming Romo is healthy, this is actually a decent matchup for him against a so-so Washington secondary. 200-250 passing yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

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1. Frank Gore - SF = @Ari
Gore is probably the safest bet at RB this week. 125 total yards and 1 touchdown is nearly a given.

2. LaDainian Tomlinson - SD = KC
Tomlinson could easily be ranked #1, but Gore has produced on a more consistent basis. Still the potential for a big game from Tomlinson is there. 125 total yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

3. Adrian Peterson - Min = GB
Good matchup for Peterson on paper, but the Packer defense has shown before they can bottle up AP. 80-100 rushing yards, 1 touchdown on Peterson’s potential….but its not a sure thing.

4. Michael Turner - Atl = NO
After last week’s 139 rushing yard performance, Turner should post another 100 rushing yards this week. Lets hope he notches that TD this week as well.

5. Maurice Jones-Drew - Jac = @Det
Well MJD got a touchdown last week, but the total yardage was terrible considering he was going against the Cincinnati defense. I guess considering every other running back who has gone against Detroit this year has done exceptional…why cant MJD? 125 total yards, 1-2 touchdowns on pure potential only…he’s no safe bet though.

6. Ronnie Brown - Mia = Sea
Looks like a decent matchup for Brown, as he should rack up 100 total yards and 1 touchdown.

7. Brian Westbrook - Phi = NYG
This will be a tough, tough, matchup for Westbrook, but he is still the main component of the Eagles offense. 100 total yards is likely, but a TD will be hard to come by.

8. Brandon Jacobs - NYG = @Phi
Jacobs should get plenty of carries as the bruiser this week. 80-100 rushing yards, maybe 1 touchdown.

9. Marshawn Lynch - Buf = @NE
Came up sick last week, but assuming he is healthy, Lynch is a good play this week. 80-100 total yards, 1 touchdown.

10. Jamal Lewis - Cle = Den
Excellent matchup for Jamal, and with Brady Quinn at QB, Lewis should have no problem notching 100 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.
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1. Brian Westbrook - Phi = @Sea
Came back last week with a bang. Another 100 rushing yards and 1-2 touchdowns is likely again this week.

2. Adrian Peterson - Min = Hou
Good matchup at home for AP should result in a very good fantasy week. 100 rushing yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

3. Matt Forte - Chi = Det
Excellent matchup for Forte. He is a must start option this week. 125 total, 1-2 touchdowns.

4. Ronnie Brown - Mia = @Den
The Denver D hasn’t been able to stop any opponents running game, which means Ronnie should be in for a Halloween treat this week. 125 total yards, 1-2 touchdowns.

5. Michael Turner - Atl = @Oak
As the line with Turner goes…bench him against the tough defenses, start him against the soft defenses. Oakland is a soft defense.

6. Clinton Portis - Was = Pit
After three straight weeks taking over the #1 spot, Portis should have his work cut out for him this week. 100 total yards, maybe 1 touchdown.

7. Earnest Graham - TB = @KC
Another RB with a very good matchup this week, Graham should post 100 total yards and 1 touchdown.

8. Willis McGahee - Bal = @Cle
Disappointed somewhat last week in terms of yardage, but at least he scored a touchdown. Expect another TD this week.

9. Marshawn Lynch - Buf = NYJ
Mr. Reliable so far this season should be good for around 100 total yards and 1 touchdown this week.

10. Maurice Jones-Drew - Jac = @Cin
At this point, Jones-Drew is simply frustrating to fantasy owners. He has another good matchup this week, but last week’s good matchup didn’t mean squat. So if you can stomach the possible famine of 40 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns or the feast of 125 total yards and 1-2 touchdowns, then take a chance on starting him this week. Otherwise…go with a SAFER option. Jones-Drew has been all TRICK and no TREAT.

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