Fantasy Football 2014 Week 17 Rankings

By Bobby Moodispaugh

QB:

1. Drew Brees (@TB)
2. Aaron Rodgers (DET)
3. Tony Romo (@WSH)
4. Peyton Manning (OAK)
5. Russell Wilson (STL)
6. Matt Ryan (CAR)
7. Ben Roethlisberger (CIN)
8. Cam Newton (@ATL)
9. Eli Manning (PHI)
10. Andrew Luck (@TEN)
11. Matthew Stafford (@GB)
12. Teddy Bridgewater (CHI)
13. Ryan Tannehill (NYJ)
14. Mark Sanchez (@NYG)
15. Jay Cutler (@MIN)
16. Philip Rivers (@KC)
17. Joe Flacco (CLE)
18. Colin Kaepernick (ARI)
19. Tom Brady (BUF)
20. Robert Griffin III (DAL)
21. Andy Dalton (@PIT)
22. Derek Carr (@DEN)
23. Kyle Orton (@NE)
24. Josh McCown (NO)
25. Chase Daniel (SD)

RB:

1. Le’Veon Bell (CIN)
2. Arian Foster (JAC)
3. C.J. Anderson (OAK)
4. Matt Forte (@MIN)
5. Marshawn Lynch (STL)
6. Jamaal Charles (SD)
7. LeSean McCoy (@NYG)
8. Jeremy Hill (@PIT)
9. Eddie Lacy (DET)
10. Mark Ingram (@TB)
11. Joique Bell (@GB)
12. Alfred Morris (DAL)
13. Jonathan Stewart (@ATL)
14. Justin Forsett (CLE)
15. Matt Asiata (CHI)
16. Lamar Miller (NYJ)
17. Latavius Murray (@DEN)
18. Andre Williams (PHI)
19. Fred Jackson (@NE)
20. Frank Gore (ARI)
21. Isaiah Crowell (@BAL)
22. Daniel Herron (@TEN)
23. Giovani Bernard (@PIT)
24. DeMarco Murray (@WSH)
25. Steven Jackson (CAR)
26. Toby Gerhart (@HOU)
27. Chris Ivory (@MIA)
28. Doug Martin (NO)
29. Tre Mason (@SEA)
30. Branden Oliver (@KC)
31. Chris Johnson (@MIA)
32. Jonas Gray (BUF)
33. Joseph Randle (@WSH)
34. Stepfan Taylor (@SF)
35. Reggie Bush (@GB)
36. Shane Vereen (BUF)
37. Trent Richardson (@TEN)
38. Devonta Freeman (CAR)
39. Bishop Sankey (IND)
40. Kerwynn Williams (@SF)
41. Darren Sproles (@NYG)
42. Fitzgerald Toussaint (CLE)
43. Jordan Todman (@HOU)
44. Shonn Greene (IND)
45. Lance Dunbar (@WSH)

WR:

1. Julio Jones (CAR)
2. Odell Beckham Jr. (PHI)
3. Antonio Brown (CIN)
4. Jordy Nelson (DET)
5. Dez Bryant (@WSH)
6. Alshon Jeffery (@MIN)
7. Demaryius Thomas (OAK)
8. Calvin Johnson (@GB)
9. Emmanuel Sanders (OAK)
10. A.J. Green (@PIT)
11. Kelvin Benjamin (@ATL)
12. Randall Cobb (DET)
13. DeSean Jackson (DAL)
14. Jeremy Maclin (@NYG)
15. Mike Wallace (NYJ)
16. Mike Evans (NO)
17. Torrey Smith (CLE)
18. Marques Colston (@TB)
19. Roddy White (CAR)
20. Sammy Watkins (@NE)
21. T.Y. Hilton (@TEN)
22. Kenny Stills (@TB)
23. Charles Johnson (CHI)
24. Jarvis Landry (NYJ)
25. DeAndre Jopkins (JAC)
26. Vincent Jackson (NO)
27. Golden Tate (@GB)
28. Eddie Royal (@KC)
29. Anquan Boldin (ARI)
30. Malcolm Floyd (@KC)
31. Josh Gordon (@BAL)
32. Donte Moncrief (@TEN)
33. Doug Baldwin (STL)
34. Jordan Matthews (@NYG)
35. Steve Smith Sr. (CLE)
36. Marquess Wilson (@MIN)
37. Kendall Wright (IND)
38. Greg Jennings (CHI)
39. Andre Johnson (JAC)
40. Brandon LaFell (BUF)
41. Robert Woods (@NE)
42. Pierre Garcon (DAL)
43. Eric Decker (@MIA)
44. Mohamed Sanu (@PIT)
45. Martavis Bryant (CIN)

TE:

1. Jimmy Graham (@TB)
2. Greg Olsen (@ATL)
3. Antonio Gates (@KC)
4. Delanie Walker (IND)
5. Julius Thomas (OAK)
6. Coby Fleener (@TEN)
7. Rob Gronkowski (BUF)
8. Martellus Bennett (@MIN)
9. Travis Kelce (SD)
10. Zach Ertz (@NYG)
11. Larry Donnell (PHI)
12. Charles Clay (NYJ)
13. Heath Miller (CIN)
14. Jordan Reed (DAL)
15. Jermaine Gresham (@PIT)
16. Jordan Cameron (@BAL)
17. Luke Willson (STL)
18. Mychal Rivera (@DEN)
19. Owen Daniels (CLE)
20. Kyle Rudolph (CHI)

D/ST:

1. Seattle (STL)
2. Houston (JAC)
3. Baltimore (CLE)
4. San Francisco (ARI)
5. Denver (OAK)
6. Buffalo (@NE)
7. Minnesota (CHI)
8. New England (BUF)
9. Indianapolis (@TEN)
10. Miami (NYJ)
11. Green Bay (DET)
12. Arizona (@SF)
13. Philadelphia (@NYG)
14. Dallas (@WSH)
15. San Diego (@KC)
16. Jacksonville (@HOU)
17. St. Louis (@SEA)
18. Pittsburgh (CIN)
19. New Orleans (@TB)
20. Kansas City (SD)

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 17 Waiver Wire

By Bobby Moodispaugh

There’s really nothing out there at this point, but teams who could rest players: New England, Indianapolis, Dallas. Essentially, guys on these teams who are banged up or just really valuable to the team may be limited. I’m not saying you automatically sit Tom Brady, but looking at T.Y. Hilton and DeMarco Murray, they could be riskier than normal.

Notes:

• Had Matt Asiata on the list last week and he performed. Probably your safest bet on the waiver wire this week.
• Rueben Randle showed up for seemingly the first time since Victor Cruz’s injury. Odell Beckham Jr. is still leagues above him, but maybe Randle uses last week’s performance as motivation.
• Greg Jennings had a TD last week. There’s a ton of options in that Minnesota passing game (Charles Johnson, Jarius Wright, Kyle Rudolph), but someone has to catch touchdowns.
• Eddie Royal took advantage of Keenan Allen being out (so did Malcolm Floyd). Wouldn’t be surprised to see that happen again.
• You probably have a tight end, but Zach Ertz and Charles Clay both surpassed the century mark last week.
• Defenses to add are Houston, Miami, Indianapolis, and Minnesota
• Kicker love of the week: Randy Bullock

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 16 Rankings

By Bobby Moodispaugh

QB:

1. Aaron Rodgers (@TB)
2. Drew Brees (ATL)
3. Andrew Luck (@DAL)
4. Tom Brady (@NYJ)
5. Matt Ryan (@NO)
6. Peyton Manning (@CIN)
7. Matthew Stafford (@CHI)
8. Tony Romo (IND)
9. Ben Roethlisberger (KC)
10. Cam Newton (CLE)
11. Russell Wilson (@ARI)
12. Mark Sanchez (@WSH)
13. Ryan Tannehill (MIN)
14. Alex Smith (@PIT)
15. Eli Manning (@STL)
16. Philip Rivers (@SF)
17. Andy Dalton (DEN)
18. Joe Flacco (@HOU)
19. Kyle Orton (@OAK)
20. Robert Griffin III (PHI)
21. Teddy Bridgewater (@MIA)
22. Colin Kaepernick (SD)
23. Josh McCown (GB)
24. Jimmy Clausen (DET)
25. Shaun Hill (NYG)

RB:

1. Le’Veon Bell (KC)
2. Jamaal Charles (@PIT)
3. Eddie Lacy (@TB)
4. DeMarco Murray (IND)
5. C.J. Anderson (@CIN)
6. Arian Foster (BAL)
7. Joique Bell (@CHI)
8. Justin Forsett (@HOU)
9. Mark Ingram (ATL)
10. Matt Forte (DET)
11. LeSean McCoy (@WSH)
12. Marshawn Lynch (@ARI)
13. Alfred Morris (PHI)
14. Jonathan Stewart (CLE)
15. Jeremy Hill (DEN)
16. Steven Jackson (@NO)
17. Lamar Miller (MIN)
18. Fred Jackson (@OAK)
19. Tre Mason (NYG)
20. Matt Asiata (@MIA)
21. Daniel Herron (@DAL)
22. Carlos Hyde (SD)
23. Ryan Mathews (@SF)
24. Latavius Murray (BUF)
25. Doug Martin (GB)
26. Andre Williams (@STL)
27. Giovani Bernard (DEN)
28. Chris Ivory (NE)
29. Isaiah Crowell (@CAR)
30. LeGarrette Blount (@NYJ)
31. Toby Gerhart (TEN)
32. Kerwynn Williams (SEA)
33. Shonn Greene (@JAC)
34. Chris Johnson (NE)
35. Jonas Gray (@NYJ)
36. Terrence West (@CAR)
37. Pierre Thomas (ATL)
38. Shane Vereen (@NYJ)
39. Trent Richardson (@DAL)
40. Joseph Randle (IND)
41. Darren Sproles (@WSH)
42. Stepfan Taylor (SEA)
43. Knile Davis (@PIT)
44. Reggie Bush (@CHI)
45. James Starks (@TB)

WR:

1. Antonio Brown (KC)
2. Julio Jones (@NO)
3. Odell Beckham Jr. (@STL)
4. Calvin Johnson (@CHI)
5. Jordy Nelson (@TB)
6. Dez Bryant (IND)
7. Demaryius Thomas (@CIN)
8. A.J. Green (DEN)
9. Jeremy Maclin (@WSH)
10. Randall Cobb (@TB)
11. T.Y. Hilton (@DAL)
12. Mike Evans (GB)
13. Emmanuel Sanders (@CIN)
14. Kelvin Benjamin (CLE)
15. Julian Edelman (@NYJ)
16. Roddy White (@NO)
17. Alshon Jeffery (DET)
18. DeSean Jackson (PHI)
19. Mike Wallace (MIN)
20. Brandon LaFell (@NYJ)
21. Marques Colston (ATL)
22. Steve Smith (@HOU)
23. Sammy Watkins (@OAK)
24. Golden Tate (@CHI)
25. Charles Johnson (@MIA)
26. DeAndre Hopkins (BAL)
27. Kenny Stills (ATL)
28. Josh Gordon (@CAR)
29. Jordan Matthews (@WSH)
30. Torrey Smith (@HOU)
31. Vincent Jackson (GB)
32. Jarvis Landry (MIN)
33. Anquan Boldin (SD)
34. Malcolm Floyd (@SF)
35. Eric Decker (NE)
36. Martavis Bryant (KC)
37. Marquess Wilson (DET)
38. Andre Johnson (BAL)
39. Doug Baldwin (@ARI)
40. Stedman Bailey (NYG)
41. Eddie Royal (@SF)
42. Kendall Wright (@JAC)
43. Allen Hurns (TEN)
44. Larry Fitzgerald (SEA)
45. Greg Jennings (@MIA)

TE:

1. Rob Gronkowski (@NYJ)
2. Jimmy Graham (ATL)
3. Greg Olsen (CLE)
4. Julius Thomas (@CIN)
5. Martellus Bennett (DET)
6. Travis Kelce (@PIT)
7. Delanie Walker (@JAC)
8. Antonio Gates (@SF)
9. Dwayne Allen (@DAL)
10. Jason Witten (IND)
11. Heath Miller (KC)
12. Larry Donnell (@STL)
13. Coby Fleener (@DAL)
14. Owen Daniels (@HOU)
15. Jordan Reed (PHI)
16. Kyle Rudolph (@MIA)
17. Jared Cook (NYG)
18. Charles Clay (MIN)
19. Zach Ertz (@WSH)
20. Mychal Rivera (BUF)

D/ST:

1. Buffalo (@OAK)
2. Seattle (@ARI)
3. Detroit (@CHI)
4. New England (@NYJ)
5. St. Louis (NYG)
6. Baltimore (@HOU)
7. Philadelphia (@WSH)
8. Green Bay (@TB)
9. Carolina (CLE)
10. San Francisco (SD)
11. Arizona (SEA)
12. Miami (MIN)
13. Houston (BAL)
14. Denver (@CIN)
15. Tennessee (@JAC)
16. Minnesota (@MIA)
17. Jacksonville (TEN)
18. New York Giants (@STL)
19. Cleveland (@CAR)
20. San Diego (@SF)

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 16 Waiver Wire

By Bobby Moodispaugh

Matt Asiata (MIN): As expected, the pickings are going to be slim at this point in the season. Asiata is currently owned in 26.5 of ESPN leagues, so there is a good chance that he will be available in your league. With Jerick McKinnon on IR, Asiata has been the only running back to have any impact in Minnesota and doesn’t have to worry about losing any goal line carries.

Joseph Randle/Lance Dunbar (DAL): The Cowboys have announced that they expect DeMarco Murray to play in this week’s game against Indianapolis. With that being said, JUST IN CASE Murray can’t go, all Murray-owners should own one or both of the other Dallas running backs, Randle and Dunbar. Just for reference, on Sunday, Randle had 2 carries for 13 yards and Dunbar had 5 carries for 22 yards. They have pretty evenly split backup duties, so if Murray can’t go, follow the Cowboys to see who they announce as the starter. It could end up being a situation where they go with the hot hand.

Carlos Hyde (SF): Frank Gore left Sunday’s game with a concussion and Hyde took over….for about one series. Hyde injured his ankle and left the game allowing the third string back, Alfonso Smith, to see the field. Hyde has done well when Gore has rested and even with the struggles of Colin Kaepernick, Hyde will be a good option this week.

Notes:

• Shonn Greene and Toby Gerhart in similar situations. Both on terrible teams, but led that team in carries in Week 15. Could be valuable if you’re desperate.
• Charles Johnson with 7 or more points in 4 of the last 5 weeks.
• Defenses to add are Packers, Giants, and Titans
• Kicker love of the week: Dan Carpenter

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 15 Rankings

By Bobby Moodispaugh

QB:

1. Andrew Luck (HOU)
2. Peyton Manning (@SD)
3. Aaron Rodgers (@BUF)
4. Drew Brees (@CHI)
5. Matt Ryan (PIT)
6. Ben Roethlisberger (@ATL)
7. Tom Brady (MIA)
8. Russell Wilson (SF)
9. Matthew Stafford (MIN)
10. Jay Cutler (NO)
11. Tony Romo (@PHI)
12. Philip Rivers (DEN)
13. Eli Manning (WSH)
14. Joe Flacco (JAC)
15. Ryan Tannehill (@NE)
16. Johnny Manziel (CIN)
17. Andy Dalton (@CLE)
18. Ryan Fitzpatrick (@IND)
19. Kyle Orton (GB)
20. Jake Locker (NYJ)
21. Derek Anderson (TB)
22. Josh McCown (@CAR)
23. Alex Smith (OAK)
24. Teddy Bridgewater (@DET)
25. Blake Bortles (@BAL)

RB:

1. Le’Veon Bell (@ATL)
2. Jamaal Charles (OAK)
3. DeMarco Murray (@PHI)
4. Arian Foster (@IND)
5. Matt Forte (NO)
6. C.J. Anderson (@SD)
7. LeSean McCoy (DAL)
8. Justin Forsett (JAC)
9. Eddie Lacy (@BUF)
10. Joique Bell (MIN)
11. Marshawn Lynch (SF)
12. Mark Ingram (@CHI)
13. LeGarrette Blount (MIA)
14. Isaiah Crowell (CIN)
15. Alfred Morris (@NYG)
16. Ryan Mathews (DEN)
17. Jonathan Stewart (TB)
18. Rashad Jennings (WSH)
19. Latavius Murray (@KC)
20. Daniel Herron (HOU)
21. Steven Jackson (PIT)
22. Tre Mason (ARI)
23. Lamar Miller (@NE)
24. Jeremy Hill (@CLE)
25. Chris Ivory (@TEN)
26. Fred Jackson (GB)
27. Terrance West (CIN)
28. Andre Williams (WSH)
29. Giovani Bernard (@CLE)
30. Doug Martin (@CAR)
31. Matt Asiata (@DET)
32. Frank Gore (@SEA)
33. Kerwynn Williams (@STL)
34. Trent Richardson (HOU)
35. Stepfan Taylor (@STL)
36. Bishop Sankey (NYJ)
37. Toby Gerhart (@BAL)
38. Shane Vereen (MIA)
39. Reggie Bush (MIN)
40. James Starks (@BUF)
41. Juwan Thompson (@SD)
42. Pierre Thomas (@CHI)
43. Darren Sproles (DAL)
44. Bernard Pierce (JAC)
45. Ben Tate (@DET)

WR:

1. Antonio Brown (@ATL)
2. Julio Jones (PIT)
3. Calvin Johnson (MIN)
4. Jordy Nelson (@BUF)
5. Dez Bryant (@PHI)
6. Demaryius Thomas (@SD)
7. Alshon Jeffery (NO)
8. Odell Beckham Jr. (WSH)
9. T.Y. Hilton (HOU)
10. Emmanuel Sanders (@SD)
11. A.J. Green (@CLE)
12. Randall Cobb (@BUF)
13. Mike Evans (@CAR)
14. Jeremy Maclin (DAL)
15. Kelvin Benjamin (TB)
16. Julian Edelman (MIA)
17. Roddy White (PIT)
18. Josh Gordon (CIN)
19. DeSean Jackson (@NYG)
20. DeAndre Hopkins (@IND)
21. Steve Smith (JAC)
22. Sammy Watkins (GB)
23. Kenny Stills (@CHI)
24. Vincent Jackson (@CAR)
25. Mike Wallace (@NE)
26. Brandon LaFell (MIA)
27. Keenan Allen (DEN)
28. Martavis Bryant (@ATL)
29. Golden Tate (MIN)
30. Jarvis Landry (@NE)
31. Marques Colston (@CHI)
32. Donte Moncrief (HOU)
33. Jordan Matthews (DAL)
34. Larry Fitzgerald (@STL)
35. Marqise Lee (@BAL)
36. Marquess Wilson (NO)
37. Andre Johnson (@IND)
38. Eric Decker (@TEN)
39. Charles Johnson (@DET)
40. Kendall Wright (NYJ)
41. Robert Woods (GB)
42. Pierre Garcon (@NYG)
43. Kamar Aiken (JAC)
44. Doug Baldwin (SF)
45. Anquan Boldin (@SEA)

TE:

1. Rob Gronkowski (MIA)
2. Jimmy Graham (@CHI)
3. Martellus Bennett (NO)
4. Julius Thomas (@SD)
5. Greg Olsen (TB)
6. Travis Kelce (OAK)
7. Antonio Gates (DEN)
8. Delanie Walker (NYJ)
9. Larry Donnell (WSH)
10. Jason Witten (@PHI)
11. Coby Fleener (HOU)
12. Dwayne Allen (HOU)
13. Jordan Reed (@NYG)
14. Heath Miller (@ATL)
15. Jared Cook (ARI)
16. Kyle Rudolph (@DET)
17. Zach Ertz (DAL)
18. Jordan Cameron (CIN)
19. Owen Daniels (JAC)
20. Charles Clay (@NE)

D/ST:

1. Baltimore (JAC)
2. St. Louis (ARI)
3. Seattle (SF)
4. Detroit (MIN)
5. Arizona (@STL)
6. New York Giants (WSH)
7. New England (MIA)
8. Philadelphia (DAL)
9. Denver (@SD)
10. Green Bay (@BUF)
11. Buffalo (GB)
12. Kansas City (OAK)
13. Carolina (TB)
14. San Francisco (@SEA)
15. Cleveland (CIN)
16. New York Jets (@TEN)
17. Tennessee (NYJ)
18. Minnesota (@DET)
19. Tampa Bay (@CAR)
20. Miami (@NE)

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 15 Waiver Wire

By Bobby Moodispaugh

Johnny Manziel (CLE): Well, it’s that time in Cleveland. Manziel was officially named the starter on Tuesday and I’m sure many Browns fans are celebrating through the roof. I personally don’t really like Manziel, but I know that he’s going to be the most popular quarterback add of the week, which is why he makes the list. He obviously has the ability to run, but I think that the NFL is much more adept at adjusting to a mobile quarterback than in college. Sure Russell Wilson has had a few 100-yard games, but Wilson is also more talented and experienced than Manziel. Playoffs are well underway, so you probably aren’t still alive if you have like Eli Manning as your quarterback. But in case you miraculously survived, Manziel will most likely be between #15-20 in my rankings this week.

Kerwynn Williams (ARI): Who is Kerwynn Williams?! Well he’s a rookie out of Utah State who saw the first carries of his career on Sunday. With Andre Ellington out for the year, it looked like Marion Grice or Stepfan Taylor was going to be next in line. I mean, they even signed Michael Bush who could have vultured some touchdowns. Head coach Bruce Arians said that he simply stuck with the hot hand which is why Williams received so many carries and said that Taylor is still the starting running back. All that does is make our jobs more difficult. Will Williams or Taylor be the biggest factor this week? It’s tough to say right now. But you can’t ignore Williams’ performance.

Notes:

• Don’t really want to put this above since he’s owned in 47.4 of ESPN leagues, but Jonathan Stewart had a season-best 155 yards on Sunday. With DeAngelo Williams out and Cam Newton possibly held back by his car accident (hope he gets well soon), Stewart could be in line for another good week.
• Doug Martin still the starter in Tampa Bay. Obviously not a great option, but hey, starters are starters.
• Going off of Williams, Taylor would be a nice add in case Arians sticks to what he said Monday.
• Latavius Murray is still relevant (still only owned in 31.1 of ESPN leagues).
• With injuries at receiver, Titans turned to Derek Hagan this past week who caught 6 balls for 62 yards. Not pretty, but sufficient.
• A lot going on in Minnesota these days, Charles Johnson and Jarius Wright both had big games. However, Greg Jennings and Kyle Rudolph could always have big games next week leaving Johnson and Wright in the dust.
• If Torrey Smith is held back again, Kamar Aiken could have another big role in the Ravens offense.
• Defenses to pick up are Ravens, Giants, Chiefs, and Panthers.

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 14 Rankings

By Bobby Moodispaugh

QB:

1. Aaron Rodgers (ATL)
2. Andrew Luck (@CLE)
3. Peyton Manning (BUF)
4. Drew Brees (CAR)
5. Tom Brady (@SD)
6. Russell Wilson (@PHI)
7. Matthew Stafford (TB)
8. Jay Cutler (DAL)
9. Tony Romo (@CHI)
10. Philip Rivers (NE)
11. Ben Roethlisberger (@CIN)
12. Ryan Tannehill (BAL)
13. Matt Ryan (@GB)
14. Colin Kaepernick (@OAK)
15. Colt McCoy (STL)
16. Cam Newton (@NO)
17. Ryan Fitzpatrick (@JAC)
18. Eli Manning (@TEN)
19. Mark Sanchez (SEA)
20. Joe Flacco (@MIA)
21. Zach Mettenberger (NYG)
22. Andy Dalton (PIT)
23. Shaun Hill (@WSH)
24. Blake Bortles (HOU)
25. Teddy Bridgewater (NYJ)

RB:

1. Le’Veon Bell (@CIN)
2. Arian Foster (@JAC)
3. DeMarco Murray (@CHI)
4. Matt Forte (DAL)
5. Justin Forsett (@MIA)
6. C.J. Anderson (BUF)
7. Jamaal Charles (@ARI)
8. Eddie Lacy (ATL)
9. Rashad Jennings (@TEN)
10. Marshawn Lynch (@PHI)
11. LeSean McCoy (SEA)
12. Mark Ingram (CAR)
13. Alfred Morris (STL)
14. Ryan Mathews (NE)
15. Lamar Miller (BAL)
16. Isaiah Crowell (IND)
17. Joique Bell (TB)
18. Tre Mason (@WSH)
19. Daniel Herron (@CLE)
20. Jeremy Hill (PIT)
21. Frank Gore (@OAK)
22. Denard Robinson (HOU)
23. Fred Jackson (@DEN)
24. Giovani Bernard (PIT)
25. LeGarrette Blount (@SD)
26. Jerick McKinnon (NYJ)
27. Latavius Murray (SF)
28. Doug Martin (@DET)
29. Steven Jackson (@GB)
30. Chris Ivory (@MIN)
31. Bishop Sankey (NYG)
32. Marion Grice (KC)
33. Jonathan Stewart (@NO)
34. Shane Vereen (@SD)
35. Trent Richardson (@CLE)
36. Terrance West (IND)
37. Chris Johnson (@MIN)
38. Andre Williams (@TEN)
39. Darren Sproles (SEA)
40. Carlos Hyde (@OAK)
41. Darren McFadden (SF)
42. Pierre Thomas (CAR)
43. Michael Bush (KC)
44. Charles Sims (@DET)
45. James Starks (ATL)

WR:

1. Jordy Nelson (ATL)
2. Dez Bryant (@CHI)
3. Demaryius Thomas (BUF)
4. Antonio Brown (@CIN)
5. Calvin Johnson (TB)
6. Emmanuel Sanders (BUF)
7. Randall Cobb (ATL)
8. Julio Jones (@GB)
9. Alshon Jeffery (DAL)
10. Odell Beckham Jr. (@TEN)
11. A.J. Green (PIT)
12. T.Y. Hilton (@CLE)
13. Josh Gordon (IND)
14. DeAndre Hopkins (@JAC)
15. Brandon Marshall (DAL)
16. Mike Evans (@DET)
17. DeSean Jackson (STL)
18. Kelvin Benjamin (@NO)
19. Jeremy Maclin (SEA)
20. Mike Wallace (BAL)
21. Brandon LaFell (@SD)
22. Torrey Smith (@MIA)
23. Kenny Stills (CAR)
24. Keenan Allen (NE)
25. Anquan Boldin (@OAK)
26. Julian Edelman (@SD)
27. Golden Tate (TB)
28. Jarvis Landry (BAL)
29. Marques Colston (CAR)
30. Jordan Matthews (SEA)
31. Roddy White (@GB)
32. Sammy Watkins (@DEN)
33. Steve Smith (@MIA)
34. Andre Johnson (@JAC)
35. Kendall Wright (NYG)
36. Martavis Bryant (@CIN)
37. Stedman Bailey (@WSH)
38. John Brown (KC)
39. Vincent Jackson (@DET)
40. Robert Woods (@DEN)
41. Mohamed Sanu (PIT)
42. Doug Baldwin (@PHI)
43. Larry Fitzgerald (KC)
44. Michael Crabtree (@OAK)
45. Eric Decker (@MIN)

TE:

1. Rob Gronkowski (@SD)
2. Jimmy Graham (CAR)
3. Julius Thomas (BUF)
4. Martellus Bennett (DAL)
5. Greg Olsen (@NO)
6. Antonio Gates (NE)
7. Dwayne Allen (@CLE)
8. Delanie Walker (NYG)
9. Jordan Reed (STL)
10. Travis Kelce (@ARI)
11. Jason Witten (@CHI)
12. Coby Fleener (@CLE)
13. Kyle Rudolph (NYJ)
14. Larry Donnell (@TEN)
15. Heath Miller (@CIN)
16. Charles Clay (BAL)
17. Jordan Cameron (IND)
18. Zach Ertz (SEA)
19. Owen Daniels (@MIA)
20. Scott Chandler (@DEN)

D/ST:

1. San Francisco (@OAK)
2. Houston (@JAC)
3. Detroit (TB)
4. Minnesota (NYJ)
5. St. Louis (@WSH)
6. Green Bay (ATL)
7. Arizona (KC)
8. New York Giants (@TEN)
9. Denver (BUF)
10. Kansas City (@ARI)
11. Miami (BAL)
12. Philadelphia (SEA)
13. Indianapolis (@CLE)
14. Baltimore (@MIA)
15. Cincinnati (PIT)
16. Buffalo (@DEN)
17. New England (@SD)
18. New Orleans (CAR)
19. Pittsburgh (@CIN)
20. Washington (STL)

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 14 Waiver Wire

By Bobby Moodispaugh

Daniel Herron (IND): I had Herron here last week and he performed! I’m putting him here again because he’s going to be the biggest pickup. He only had 8 carries on Sunday, but was able to turn them into 88 yards and a touchdown (but also a fumble). His counterpart, Trent Richardson, received 8 carries as well, but being Trent Richardson, he only mustered 12 yards. The Colts surprisingly didn’t run the ball very much against Washington, but they’re still a high-powered offense, so the carries will increase. Herron certainly proved himself over Richardson and the Colts would be silly to not take advantage of it.

Stedman Bailey (STL): I’m putting Bailey on here just because it’s hard to ignore two good weeks in a row (14 and 10 respectively). When Brian Quick first got injured, I thought Kenny Britt was going to be next in line (and he was for the first couple weeks), but his production has tailed off and Bailey’s has certainly risen. It might be tough for any Rams receiver to clearly put himself above the rest of the pack, but in deeper leagues, Bailey might be worth a look. I’m assuming that teams in 10 and 12-team leagues already have established receivers, so you most likely won’t need Bailey unless you REALLY need a safety net.

At this point in the season, there’s really not a lot out there. Herron is a must along with Kenny Stills (mentioned below). Every league is different, so if there’s someone out there I haven’t mentioned because they’re owned in more than 50% of leagues, just send me a tweet and I’ll help you work through it.

Notes:

• Jonathan Stewart turned in double digits for the second time in three weeks, while DeAngelo Williams only gave owners 2 fantasy points.
• With Bishop Sankey’s struggles, Shonn Greene might become more than just a touchdown vulture as the season winds down.
• KENNY STILLS (would have put him up top, but what more can I say about him that I haven’t already said previously?)
• Donte Moncrief and Davante Adams are in similar situations. Both coming off good games, both in high-powered offenses, but both are still the third or fourth options. They’re extremely risky and similar to Bailey, only add if you REALLY need a safety net.
• In a world where tight ends are terrible, Jordan Reed could have actually become relevant again.
• Defenses to pick up are Vikings and Ravens. Not a lot, but most of the owned defenses are the ones poised to have good weeks.

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 13 Rankings

By Bobby Moodispaugh

QB:

1. Aaron Rodgers (NE)
2. Peyton Manning (@KC)
3. Andrew Luck (WSH)
4. Drew Brees (@PIT)
5. Tony Romo (PHI)
6. Tom Brady (@GB)
7. Matthew Stafford (CHI)
8. Ben Roethlisberger (NO)
9. Russell Wilson (@SF)
10. Ryan Tannehill (@NYJ)
11. Eli Manning (@JAC)
12. Mark Sanchez (@DAL)
13. Jay Cutler (@DET)
14. Joe Flacco (SD)
15. Cam Newton (@MIN)
16. Philip Rivers (@BAL)
17. Matt Ryan (ARI)
18. Alex Smith (DEN)
19. Colin Kaepernick (SEA)
20. Drew Stanton (@ATL)
21. Josh McCown (CIN)
22. Andy Dalton (@TB)
23. Kyle Orton (CLE)
24. Zach Mettenberger (@HOU)
25. Colt McCoy (@IND)

RB:

1. DeMarco Murray (PHI)
2. Le’Veon Bell (NO)
3. Arian Foster (TEN)
4. Jamaal Charles (DEN)
5. Matt Forte (@DET)
6. Justin Forsett (SD)
7. Eddie Lacy (NE)
8. C.J. Anderson (@KC)
9. Marshawn Lynch (@SF)
10. LeSean McCoy (@DAL)
11. Mark Ingram (@PIT)
12. Alfred Morris (@IND)
13. Rashad Jennings (@JAC)
14. Jeremy Hill (@TB)
15. Andre Ellington (@ATL)
16. Denard Robinson (NYG)
17. Isaiah Crowell (@BUF)
18. Ryan Mathews (@BAL)
19. Giovani Bernard (@TB)
20. Lamar Miller (@NYJ)
21. Jerick McKinnon (CAR)
22. Latavius Murray (@STL)
23. Tre Mason (OAK)
24. Daniel Herron (WSH)
25. Fred Jackson (CLE)
26. Joique Bell (CHI)
27. Trent Richardson (WSH)
28. LeGarrette Blount (@GB)
29. Steven Jackson (ARI)
30. Chris Ivory (MIA)
31. Bishop Sankey (@HOU)
32. Frank Gore (SEA)
33. Jonathan Stewart (@MIN)
34. Shane Vereen (@GB)
35. Doug Martin (CIN)
36. Darren Sproles (@DAL)
37. Terrance West (@BUF)
38. Anthony Dixon (CLE)
39. Reggie Bush (CHI)
40. Jonas Gray (@GB)
41. Charles Sims (CIN)
42. Andre Williams (@JAC)
43. Pierre Thomas (@PIT)
44. Alfred Blue (TEN)
45. Chris Johnson (MIA)

WR:

1. Demaryius Thomas (@KC)
2. Dez Bryant (PHI)
3. Antonio Brown (NO)
4. Jordy Nelson (NE)
5. Emmanuel Sanders (@KC)
6. A.J. Green (@TB)
7. Josh Gordon (@BUF)
8. Randall Cobb (NE)
9. T.Y. Hilton (WSH)
10. Calvin Johnson (CHI)
11. Odell Beckham Jr. (@JAC)
12. Mike Evans (CIN)
13. Brandon Marshall (@DET)
14. Julio Jones (ARI)
15. Jeremy Maclin (@DAL)
16. Alshon Jeffery (@DET)
17. Kelvin Benjamin (@MIN)
18. Golden Tate (CHI)
19. Mike Wallace (@NYJ)
20. Julian Edelman (@GB)
21. Jordan Matthews (@DAL)
22. Sammy Watkins (CLE)
23. Torrey Smith (SD)
24. Brandon LaFell (@GB)
25. Anquan Boldin (SEA)
26. Roddy White (ARI)
27. DeSean Jackson (@IND)
28. Martavis Bryant (NO)
29. Kenny Stills (@PIT)
30. Keenan Allen (@BAL)
31. Marques Colston (@PIT)
32. Vincent Jackson (CIN)
33. DeAndre Hopkins (TEN)
34. Jarvis Landry (@NYJ)
35. Steve Smith (SD)
36. Reggie Wayne (WSH)
37. Mohamed Sanu (@TB)
38. John Brown (@ATL)
39. Kenny Britt (OAK)
40. Andre Johnson (TEN)
41. Rueben Randle (@JAC)
42. Eric Decker (MIA)
43. Terrance Williams (PHI)
44. Michael Floyd (@ATL)
45. Kendall Wright (@HOU)

TE:

1. Rob Gronkowski (@GB)
2. Jimmy Graham (@PIT)
3. Julius Thomas (@KC)
4. Greg Olsen (@MIN)
5. Delanie Walker (@HOU)
6. Travis Kelce (DEN)
7. Martellus Bennett (@DET)
8. Antonio Gates (@BAL)
9. Jason Witten (PHI)
10. Dwayne Allen (WSH)
11. Larry Donnell (@JAC)
12. Mychal Rivera (@STL)
13. Kyle Rudolph (CAR)
14. Heath Miller (NO)
15. Coby Fleener (WSH)
16. Tim Wright (@GB)
17. Jordan Reed (@IND)
18. Jordan Cameron (@BUF)
19. Charles Clay (@NYJ)
20. Jared Cook (OAK)

D/ST:

1. Miami (@NYJ)
2. Buffalo (CLE)
3. Arizona (@ATL)
4. Detroit (CHI)
5. New York Giants (@JAC)
6. St. Louis (OAK)
7. Seattle (@SF)
8. Houston (TEN)
9. Cincinnati (@TB)
10. San Francisco (SEA)
11. Baltimore (SD)
12. Indianapolis (WSH)
13. Minnesota (CAR)
14. Philadelphia (@DAL)
15. Denver (@KC)
16. Dallas (PHI)
17. Carolina (@MIN)
18. Atlanta (ARI)
19. Pittsburgh (NO)
20. San Diego (@BAL)

 

Fantasy Football 2014 Week 13 Waiver Wire

By Bobby Moodispaugh

Latavius Murray (OAK): Murray was able to generate 23 fantasy points on only FOUR carries on Thursday night. He did leave the game with concussion-like symptoms and will need to pass protocol before being able to play Sunday at St. Louis. In the pre-season, I had said that Murray would be the most productive Raiders running back ahead of Darren McFadden and Maurice Jones-Drew. He most likely won’t have time to surpass them in points, but based on his production, the Raiders’ coaching staff has to use him often the way their season has gone. The Kansas City defense is nothing to scoff at, so I don’t worry about his production being a one-hit wonder.

LeGarrette Blount (NE): Hmmm, just a week ago, I had Jonas Gray on here after his career performance. However, Gray showed up late to practice during the week, which Bill Belichick clearly did not take kindly to because Gray didn’t see the field once Sunday. In his stead, Blount saw the majority of the carries and scored two touchdowns in his return to New England. So what now? The Patriots’ backfield is as murky as it’s ever been and to be honest, I wouldn’t trust any of them at this point. One week, Blount will do well, the next, Gray will see 25 carries. Who knows, maybe even Shane Vereen will return from the dead! Blount can be picked up, but other than being a goal line vulture, he may not see as much action as he did Sunday.

Daniel Herron (IND): I ranked Herron 34th last week even though he hadn’t seen much playing time mainly because of Indianapolis’ matchup against the Jaguars. With Ahmad Bradshaw out with a broken ankle, I don’t know how much confidence the Colts have in Trent Richardson being the sole back in their running game. On Sunday, Richardson had 13 carries compared to Herron’s 12. However, Herron was able to outgain Richardson by 23 yards. The only savior of Richardson’s day was his touchdown. Herron could be more of a yardage back, but hey, that gets points too. It’s not too often that three decent running backs are available this late in the season, so if Blount or Murray are taken, maybe give Herron a look.

Jarvis Landry (MIA): Don’t look now, but Landry has had 4 touchdowns in 4 weeks down in Miami. He’ll be more valuable in PPR leagues as he’s also averaged 6 catches per week in that span. Mike Wallace is still the best option for Ryan Tannehill, but other than that, the passing game doesn’t offer up a lot of threats. I’m pretty sure defenses aren’t cowering in fear over Brian Hartline and Charles Clay. Ride Landry while he’s hot.

Notes:

• Charles Johnson has had two decent weeks in a row. Only really viable in deeper leagues, but in an offense that needs weapons, Johnson could be an answer.
• John Brown was the only Cardinal to do anything last week. Tough matchup, but still playing pretty consistently.
• Kenny Stills lived up to his hype from last week. He’ll get a boost in my rankings this week.
• Tim Wright requires touchdowns to do well, but if you’re desperate, you’re desperate.
• Defenses to pick up are Giants, Rams, Ravens, and Bengals.