Another Thanksgiving and another team walks in and beats the pants off of the Detroit Lions. Hopefully the NFL will give this game to another team soon as I’m more than tired of watching the Lions pathetic performance on Thanksgiving year after year.

Driver fly’s, Jennings Die’s

This offseason I had Greg Jennings as the fifth best receiver for fantasy football coming into this year. I believed Aaron Rodgers was ready to take another step in his career (which he has) and that would make Jennings one of the best receivers to have in fantasy.

Unfortunately, what I didn’t count on was the fact that Rodgers would be so good at finding his third, fourth and fifth option in his passing game.

Not only that but I didn’t count on the Packers placing strong emphasis on spreading the ball around to six or seven guys weekly.

This miss evaluation has killed Jennings fantasy value and has disappointed (your’s truly) fantasy owners all yearlong. Too many weeks we see another receiver like Donald Driver, James Jones or another role player getting the touchdowns and not Jennings.

For the season Jennings has a measly three touchdown scores and that is just not going to cut it in fantasy for a No.1 receiver or a No.2 receiver on your fantasy team.

This week Driver had the big game as the Lions seemed content rolling a safety over to try and stop a three time pro bowl receiver. While that is probably the dumbest thing a team can do you can leave it to the sorry Lions to do just that.

Look for Jennings to continue to be a boom or bust player and usually on the bust side for the rest of the season.

Calvin Johnson Scores

Matthew Stafford and Calvin Johnson weren’t expected to play in this game as late as Wednesday night. On Thursday both ended up playing and Johnson got an early touchdown score.

That was about the only positive thing this offense did for the entire game as Johnson was noticeably banged up for the entire game.

Look for Johnson and Stafford to come back much healthier next Sunday as they now have ten days to rest and get ready.

NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

This game had blowout written all over it as the Packers took on the win less Tampa Bay Buccaneers. By the end of the game, it would be the Buccaneers that had the last laugh as they defeated the Packers and scored 38 points.

Hey…What Happen?

This was supposed to be an easy win for the Packers and their defense was supposed to have one of the top scoring days (for fantasy football) on the week. Unfortunately, the Packers’ defense can’t control bad special teams play and poor decisions by quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

All too often the Packers’ defense was stuck in bad situations against the Buccaneers offense and rookie quarterback Josh Freeman.

As far as the Packers’ offense is concerned, they really need to look at the game film and start getting on Rodgers for his wild play.

Josh Freeman Not So Bad

I suggested that fantasy owners go out and get the Packers’ defense and start them this week. We all needed to see if Freeman was ready to play at a steady level for his team, and today he proved that.

I still believe this team will make for good matchups as we move along. One thing is for sure if you come into Tampa Bay just expecting that you will win the game, you’re in trouble.

NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

What a game it was between Chris Johnson and Maurice Jones-Drew last weekend. Both running backs had at least 175 yards rushing and both had two touchdowns of 50 yards or more.

This week Ryan Grant won’t have that kind of success, but he should have one of his best games of the season. With Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers playing on a bad foot the Pack will probably lean a bit more on their running game to beat the Buccaneers.

Below we have our survivor pool rankings split into three sections, and they are studs, mid range and poor plays.

We hope these survivor pool rankings help you choose those stud players you need this week for a successful start to the 2009 survivor fantasy season.

Quarterbacks

Studs

• Peyton Manning vs Texans
• Tom Brady vs Dolphins
• Drew Brees vs Panthers

Mid Range

• Donovan McNabb vs Cowboys
• Aaron Rodgers @ Buccaneers (Banged Up)
• Matt Ryan vs Redskins
• Matt Schaub @ Colts
• David Garrard vs Chiefs

Poor Plays

• Carson Palmer vs Ravens

Running Backs

Studs

• Maurice Jones-Drew vs Chiefs
• Ryan Grant @ Buccaneers
• Joseph Addai vs Texans
• Kevin Smith @ Seahawks

Mid Range

• Chris Johnson @ 49ers
• DeAngelo Williams @ Saints
• Frank Gore vs Titans
• Pierre Thomas vs Panthers

Poor Plays

• LaDainian Tomlinson @ Giants
• Brian Westbrook vs Cowboys (Injured)

Wide Receivers

Studs

• Devin Hester vs Cardinals
• Randy Moss vs Dolphins
• Reggie Wayne vs Texans
• Dwayne Bowe @ Jaguars
• Nate Burleson vs Lions
• DeSean Jackson vs Cowboys

Mid Range

• Greg Jennings @ Buccaneers
• Larry Fitzgerald @ Bears
• Andre Johnson @ Colts
• Roddy White vs Redskins
• Marques Colston vs Panthers
• Miles Austin @ Eagles
• Vincent Jackson @ Giants
• Michael Crabtree vs Titans

Poor Plays

• Anquan Boldin @ Bears (May Not Play)

Tight Ends

Studs

• Dallas Clark vs Texans
• Vernon Davis vs Titans
• Brent Celek vs Cowboys

Mid Range

• Antonio Gates @ Giants
• Jason Witten @ Eagles
• Jeremy Shockey vs Panthers

Kickers

Studs

• Mason Crosby @ Buccaneers
• Stephin Gostkowski vs Dolphins
• Rob Bironas @ 49ers
• Joe Nedney vs Titans

Mid Range

• Nick Folk @ Eagles
• David Akers vs Cowboys
• Jason Elam vs Redskins
• Shayne Graham vs Ravens
• Robbie Gould vs Cardinals

Defense/ ST

Studs

• Packers @ Buccaneers
• Falcons vs Redskins

Mid Range

• 49ers vs Titans
• Seahawks vs Lions
• Jaguars vs Chiefs

Poor Plays

• Cowboys @ Eagles
• Broncos vs Steelers
• Ravens @ Bengals

NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

This coming week has to be the worst schedule for fantasy defenses for the entire season. Teams like the Browns, Rams, Raiders and Bills are all on bye weeks and that means fantasy owners can’t start defenses against them.

This week we have our weekly section on wounded warriors, as well as our top rankings for top position players. We have the top 16 ranked QB, TE, K and D/ST ranked. We also have the top 30 RB’s and top 35 WR’s as well.

Every week we will start off with our wounded warrior’s section. These are the key players that are on the injury report that you need to pay attention too before games begin.

Wounded Warriors

Quarterbacks

Packers- Aaron Rodgers- After the Packers’ loss to the Vikings’, quarterback Aaron Rodgers was seen limping badly. When Rodgers was questioned about his foot, he said that in a few days he would be ok.

This is the same foot problem that has landed Rodgers on the injury report for the past few weeks. While this is a concern, Rodgers is slated to play this week and should produce well against the Buccaneers.

Panthers- Jake Delhomme- Delhomme had a good first half against the Cardinals before he had to leave early because of a chest injury. The injury required that Delhomme go to the hospital and get tested.

On Monday Delhomme didn’t seem to suffer any major ill effects and looks to be a go week nine against the Saints.

Running Backs

Eagles- Brian Westbrook- Philadelphia’s star running back is slated to practice on Wednesday after missing the Eagles’ contest against the Giants. While Brian Westbrook will practice, he will not engage in physical contact.

We will find out more by the week’s end if Westbrook will be a go for the Eagles tilt against the Cowboys.

Wide Receivers

Lions- Calvin Johnson- Megatron practice on Thursday and Friday in limited fashion last week. At one point John Clayton of ESPN thought Johnson would be a go against the Rams this past Sunday.

As it turned out the Lions kept Johnson out of the lineup, and hopefully he will have a better week of practice this coming week. If he can practice all week than I would expect him to play this coming week in Seattle.

Cardinals- Anquan Boldin- One of the biggest problems with having Anquan Boldin on your fantasy team is that he is injury prone. This season Boldin has failed to stay healthy for the entire year and his production has suffered on the field.

Boldin’s continued ankle issue has led his head coach to consider sitting him down for this coming week against the Bears. If he does, in fact, not play than Steve Breaston will get the start.

Tight Ends

Texans- Owen Daniels- The Texans suffered a major blow to their offense when they lost tight end Owen Daniels for the season this past weekend. Daniels tore his acl and is done for the season.

Look for the Texans to use receiver Kevin Walter and Jacoby Jones more often as they need them to step up their production.

Quarterbacks

• Peyton Manning vs Texans
• Tom Brady vs Dolphins
• Drew Brees vs Panthers
• Aaron Rodgers @ Buccaneers
• Donovan McNabb vs Cowboys
• Matt Schaub @ Colts
• Ben Roethlisberger @ Broncos
• Philip Rivers @ Giants
• Eli Manning vs Chargers
• Jay Cutler vs Cardinals
• Tony Romo @ Eagles
• Kurt Warner @ Bears
• Matt Ryan vs Redskins
• Matt Hasselbeck vs Lions
• Carson Palmer vs Ravens
• David Garrard vs Chiefs

Running Backs

• Maurice Jones-Drew vs Chiefs
• Chris Johnson @ 49ers
• DeAngelo Williams @ Saints
• Frank Gore vs Titans
• Ray Rice @ Bengals
• Michael Turner vs Redskins
• Ryan Grant @ Buccaneers
• Ronnie Brown @ Patriots
• Cedric Benson vs Ravens
• Matt Forte vs Cardinals
• Marion Barber @ Eagles
• Brandon Jacobs vs Chargers
• Pierre Thomas vs Panthers
• Kevin Smith @ Seahawks
• Joseph Addai vs Texans
• Rashard Mendenhall @ Broncos
• Clinton Portis @ Falcons
• LaDainian Tomlinson @ Giants
• Jonathan Stewart @ Saints
• Brian Westbrook vs Cowboys (May Not Play)
• Knowshon Moreno vs Steelers
• Julius Jones vs Lions
• Cadillac Williams vs Packers
• Jamaal Charles @ Jaguars
• Ryan Moats @ Colts
• Ahmad Bradshaw vs Chargers
• Ricky Williams @ Patriots
• Laurence Maroney vs Dolphins
• Mike Bell vs Panthers
• Steve Slaton @ Colts ( Can’t Trust Him)

Wide Receivers

• Randy Moss vs Dolphins
• Reggie Wayne vs Texans
• Andre Johnson @ Colts
• DeSean Jackson vs Cowboys
• Larry Fitzgerald @ Bears
• Marques Colston vs Panthers
• Vincent Jackson @ Giants
• Miles Austin @ Eagles
• Chad Ochocinco vs Ravens
• Roddy White vs Redskins
• Greg Jennings @ Buccaneers
• Calvin Johnson @ Seahawks (If He Plays)
• Dwayne Bowe @ Jaguars
• Santonio Holmes @ Broncos
• Devin Hester vs Cardinals
• Wes Welker vs Dolphins
• Donald Driver @ Buccaneers
• Steve Smith (NY) vs Chargers
• Nate Burelson vs Lions
• Steve Smith (Car) @ Saints
• Mike Sims-Walker vs Chiefs
• Brandon Marshall vs Steelers
• T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs Lions
• Mario Manningham vs Chargers
• Hines Ward @ Broncos
• Michael Crabtree vs Titans
• Hakeem Nicks vs Chargers
• Nate Washington @ 49ers
• Derrick Mason @ Bengals
• Steve Breaston @ Bears
• Malcom Floyd @ Giants
• Kevin Walter @ Colts
• Johnny Knox vs Cardinals
• Justin Gage @ 49ers
• Antonio Bryant vs Packers

Tight Ends

• Vernon Davis vs Titans
• Dallas Clark vs Texans
• Antonio Gates @ Giants
• Brent Celek vs Cowboys
• Jason Witten @ Eagles
• Tony Gonzalez vs Redskins
• Heath Miller @ Broncos
• Greg Olsen vs Cardinals
• Jeremy Shockey vs Panthers
• Todd Heap @ Bengals
• Fred Davis @ Falcons
• John Carlson vs Lions
• Tony Scheffler vs Steelers
• Kellen Winslow vs Packers
• Kevin Boss vs Chargers
• Joel Dreessen @ Colts

Kickers

• Mason Crosby @ Buccaneers
• Jason Elam vs Redskins
• Stephin Gostkowski vs Dolphins
• Nate Kaeding @ Giants
• Lawrence Tynes vs Chargers
• David Akers vs Cowboys
• Rob Bironas @ 49ers
• Nick Folk @ Eagles
• Joe Nedney vs Titans
• Robbie Gould vs Cardinals
• Josh Schobee vs Chiefs
• Shayne Graham vs Ravens
• Kris Browns @ Colts
• Matt Praiter vs Steelers
• Steven Hauschia @ Bengals
• Niel Rackers @ Bears

Defense/ ST

• Packers @ Buccaneers
• Falcons vs Redskins
• Steelers @ Broncos
• Ravens @ Bengals
• Broncos vs Steelers
• Seahawks vs Lions
• Saints vs Panthers
• 49ers vs Titans
• Jaguars vs Chiefs
• Eagles vs Cowboys
• Bengals vs Ravens
• Patriots vs Dolphins
• Cardinals @ Bears
• Cowboys @ Eagles
• Bears vs Cardinals
• Titans @ 49ers

NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

After all the hoopla and fan fair before this big contest, the Vikings and Packers faced off between the lines. Many thought that the Packers would give the Vikings a strong game as they were playing at home this time, and they had their safeties back and healthy.

In the end, Brett Favre and the Vikings were too much as Favre threw four touchdown passes and beat his old team for the second time this year.

Favre Has a Great Game

I didn’t think Favre would play a flawless game against his old team in Lambeau this week. Favre has always been an emotional player, and many times he comes into big games and has a tough time early on.

However, Favre didn’t have a slow start and was strong for the entire game. At the end of the day, Favre was 17 of 28 for 244 yards passing and four touchdown passes.

The Vikings now have a commanding lead in the NFC Central and should run away with the division and wrap it up early in December.

Favre truly makes this team better as he is the final piece of the puzzle for this strong team.

Look for the Vikings to be a major player in the post season this year.

Aaron Rodgers Not Good Enough

Part of Aaron Rodgers problems against the Vikings (and every week) is that he isn’t getting the greatest pass protection and is under lots of pressure.

While the offensive line has struggled this season, Rodgers hasn’t helped them much as he likes to hold onto the football.

Because he holds onto the ball a long time he will always take more sacks and hits by opposing defenses. Rodgers isn’t the only quarterback in football that plays this way as Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger does the exact same thing.

Because of this Rodgers will make more plays down the field, but he will also be an injury risk.

Greg Jennings Finally Produces

It’s been awhile since fantasy owners could feel good about the way Greg Jennings has performed on the football field. At times it almost seems that Jennings has been a forgotten target in this high octane offense.

Today Jennings had eight receptions for over 80 yards and a touchdown catch. Hopefully, Jennings can have a strong second half of the fantasy season and help fantasy owners to the playoffs.

NFL Fantasy Football Player Rankings writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

Last week we talked about Rashard Mendenhall being a hot waiver pickup because Willie Parker would be out with turf toe. If you happened to pick him up and start him, you enjoyed a fabulous day from the second year running back.

This week marks the second bye week for the NFL football season, and if you have players on the Bears, Packers, Saints of Chargers they are off. No doubt fantasy football owners will be hurting as top end quarterbacks are off this weekend.

Below we have the top players you might want to pay attention to, for waiver pickups. Even if you don’t select a waiver (or have already done so) it’s good to keep these names in mind for the future weeks.

Quarterbacks

Jaguars- David Garrard- Bye Week 7

David Garrard had a fabulous day against the Titans, and he now has a budding fantasy star receiver in Mike Sims-Walker. Look for Garrard to continue his solid play as the Jaguars get set for a clash with the Seahawks secondary.

Last week Peyton Manning picked this secondary apart, and I expect Garrard to have a successful day as well.

Redskins- Jason Campbell- Bye Week 8

Excuse me one second……

Now that I’m done throwing up from the thought of suggesting this player to you, we can move on.

Jason Campbell actually had a good fantasy game two weeks ago against the Lions. Not only that but his connection with Santana Moss is one of the hottest going in all of football.

This week the Redskins go down to Carolina and face off against the Panthers shaky defense. If you need a starter in a pinch then you might want to pick Campbell up and give him a one week try.

Running Backs

Steelers- Rashard Mendenhall- Bye Week 8

I know many of you probably didn’t pay much attention to our recommendation of Mendenhall a week ago. This is understandable seeing that he was benched the week before. If for some reason, Mendenhall is still available in your league, I would pick him up right away.

This situation between Mendenhall and Parker reminds me of Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush a season ago.

You could see that what the team needed is what a guy like Mendenhall or Thomas have to offer. They run hard between the tackles and have explosion through the hole.

Bush and Parker, on the other hand, can’t stay healthy and are not effective full time runners.

Mendenhall should put up strong numbers again this week against the Lions as he will get the bulk of the work.

Browns- Jerome Harrison- Bye Week 9

Jerome Harrison should be the starting tailback in Cleveland for the rest of the year. Jamal Lewis is washed up and rookie James Davis is on injured reserve.

Last week Harrison had over 150 total yards from scrimmage and makes for a good starter this week against the Bills.

Wide Receivers

Browns- Mohamed Massaquoi- Bye Week 9

Rookie Mohamaed Massaquoi had himself a great game last week with eight receptions for 148 yards against the Bengals. This week Braylon Edwards may be disciplined by the league because he allegedly punched a man at a night club on Monday mourning.

If Edwards should be suspended than Massaquoi will continue to be the top dog in Cleveland this week.

Tight Ends

Packers- Jermichael Finley- Bye Week 5

The Packers are on a bye week this week but Jermichael Finley is clearly a tight end that is coming on in fantasy football. On Monday night, he had a fabulous day against the Vikings with six catches for 128 yards and a very nice touchdown.

Green Bay is having protection problems on the offensive line and Aaron Rodgers is looking towards his tight ends more often. If you can stash Finley away this week or even pick him up next week he is a good bet for points.

Panthers- Daunte Rosario- Bye Week 4

Click here to see our wright up last week on Daunte Rosario.

Week 4 Waivers

Kickers

Jaguars- Josh Schobee- Bye Week 7

The Jaguars are playing some solid football and Josh Schobee has been a solid kicker for fantasy this year. Look for Schobee to continue his solid play this week against the Seahawks.

Defense / Special Teams

Dolphins- Miami Dolphins- Bye Week 6

The Dolphins’ defense had a very solid game last week against the Bills. This week the Jets come to town and rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez was exposed by the Saints a week ago.

Look for the Dolphins to play another spirited game against the Jets this week in Miami.

NFL Fantasy Football Information writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

This was the night Brett Favre has waited on for more than a year now. The game he would finally get to stick it to his old team and lead the Vikings to a victory. For the night Favre had a strong game as he threw for three touchdown passes.

It’s Brett Favre’s Night

Favre was on point with most of his throws tonight going 24-of-31 for 271 yards and the three touchdown scores. The Vikings beat the Packers 30-to-23 as the Pack made it close at the end.

While Favre had a strong game it was nice to see Bernard Berrian have a good game as he’s had a very slow start to the season. Berrian had six catches for 75 yards and a touchdown.

It looks like Berrian is healthy right at the same time Favre has his timing down in the offense.

Expect a solid season from Berrian from this point forward.

Vikings Defense Sacks Rodgers Eight Times

Jared Allen led the Vikings tonight with 4.5 sacks and one of his sacks went for a safety. The Packers offensive line continued their problems on the edge, and they lost another tackle to injury during the game.

If the Packers are going to keep Aaron Rodgers healthy this season, they need to step up their pass protection moving forward. Green Bay has a bye this coming week, hopefully they can correct some things for protection in that time off.

NFL Fantasy Football Information writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

Last week the Bengals lost a heart breaker to the Broncos at the end of the game. This week they had a tall order as they played the Packers, on the road.

Carson Palmer has Four Touchdowns

I expected to see the Bengals fold up and lose this game as they played a team that should go to the playoffs. Unfortunately, for the Packers, Carson Palmer and the Bengals were up to the task of playing good football.

Palmer spread the ball around and threw one touchdown to all three of his top receivers. Chad Ochocinco made the final touchdown catch and delivered on his promise to do the Lambeau leap.

The Bengals quarterback also added a touchdown run of his own, bringing his touchdown total for four on the day.

Cedric Benson Runs Well Again

Last week Cedric Benson had a nice running day against the Broncos and this week he was strong again. In this contest, he had 29 rushes for 141 yards rushing. Expect the Bengals to continue giving Benson the ball twenty plus times a week.

Benson is clearly the feature back on the Bengals, and it looks like he is now the runner we expected to see coming out of Texas.

This running back and the Bengals offense is in line for a very successful fantasy season.

Rodgers Sacked Six Times

Aaron Rodgers was sacked six times (5 by Antwan Odom) and if the Packers are going to make the playoffs, they need better protection. Not only did Rodgers get beat up but top receiver Greg Jennings didn’t get a reception.

Next week the Packers should get back on track against the Rams. Hopefully, fantasy owners will be happy in that game.

NFL Fantasy Football Information writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

Last week Adrian Peterson was a total stud as he had 180 rushing and three touchdowns. If you used Peterson last week, it was a good game to use him for the season, as many running backs had down weeks.

While Peterson was strong other runner were more valuable this week like Thomas Jones or Julius Jones. If you happened to start either of these runners, you got great value for the one time you could use them all year.

This week a lot of big name running backs have great matchups but quarterbacks and receiver do not.

Below we have our survivor pool rankings split into three sections, and they are studs, mid range and poor plays.

We hope these survivor pool rankings help you choose those stud players you need this week for a successful start to the 2009 survivor fantasy season.

Survivor Quarterback Rankings

Studs

• Drew Brees vs @ Eagles
• Aaron Rodgers vs Bengals
• Brett Favre vs @ Lions

Mid Range

• Peyton Manning vs @ Dolphins
• Matt Hasselback vs @ 49ers
• Matt Ryan vs Panthers
• Tom Brady vs @ Jets
• Trent Edwards vs Buccaneers
• Kurt Warner vs @ Jaguars
• Tony Romo vs Giants

Poor Plays

• Ben Roethlisberger vs @ Bears
• Matt Schaub vs @ Titans
• Carson Palmer vs @ Packers
• Jay Cutler vs Steelers

Running Backs

Studs

• Adrian Peterson vs @ Lions
• Frank Gore vs Seahawks
• Clinton Portis vs Rams
• Ryan Grant vs Bengals
• Larry Johnson vs Raiders
• Maurice Jones-Drew vs Cardinals

Mid Range

• Michael Turner vs Panthers
• Brian Westbrook vs Saints
• DeAngelo Williams vs @ Falcons
• Brandon Jacobs vs @ Cowboys
• Marion Barber vs Giants
• Julius Jones vs @ 49ers
  

Poor Plays

• Cedric Benson vs @ Packers
• Matt Forte vs Steelers
• Kevin Smith vs Vikings
• LaDainian Tomlinson vs Ravens
• Steven Jackson vs @ Redskins
• Thomas Jones vs Patriots
  

Wide Receivers

Studs

• Greg Jennings vs Bengals
• Terrell Owens vs Buccaneers
• Lee Evans vs Buccaneers
• Braylon Edwards vs @ Broncos
• Santana Moss vs Rams
• Bernard Berrian vs @ Lions

Mid Range

• Calvin Johnson vs Vikings
• Marques Colston vs @ Eagles
• Roy Williams vs Giants
• Steve Smith vs @ Falcons
• Chad Ochocinco vs @ Packers
• Reggie Wayne vs @ Dolphins
• Larry Fitzgerald vs @ Jaguars
• Dwayne Bowe vs Raiders
• Randy Moss vs @ Jets

Poor Plays

• Andre Johnson vs @ Titans
• Vincent Jackson vs Ravens

Tight Ends

Studs

• John Carlson vs @ 49ers
• Chris Cooley vs Rams
• Visanthe Shancoe vs @ Lions
• Zach Miller vs @ Chiefs

Mid Range

• Jason Witten vs Giants
• Dustin Keller vs Patriots
• Jeremy Shockey vs @ Eagles
• Kellen Winslow vs @ Bills
• Dallas Clark vs @ Dolphins

Poor Plays

• Owen Daniels vs @ Titans
• Antonio Gates vs Ravens
• Ben Watson vs @ Jets

Kickers

Studs

• Nick Folk vs Giants
• Ryan Longwell vs @ Lions
• Joe Nedney vs Seahawks
• Rob Bironas vs Texans
• Stephin Gostkowski- @ Jets

Mid Range

• Ryan Succop vs Raiders
• Steven Hauschka vs @ Chargers
• Nate Kaeding vs Ravens
• Matt Prater vs Browns
• Josh Scobee vs Cardinals

Poor Plays

• Mason Crosby vs Bengals (Injured)

Defense/ Special Teams

Studs

• Vikings vs @ Lions
• Steelers vs @ Bears
• Redskins vsRams

Mid Range

• Giants vs @ Cowboys
• Cowboys vs Giants
• Steelers vs @ Bears
• Bears vs Steelers
• Packers vs Bengals
• Ravens vs @ Chargers
• Chargers vs Ravens
• Titans vs Texans

Poor Plays

• Dolphins vs Colts
• 49ers vs Seahawks
• Jets vs Patriots

Fantasy Football Information writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com

Week one of the fantasy football schedule is already behind us. Hopefully, your fantasy team got off to a good start to begin the year.

This week we have our weekly section on wounded warriors, as well as our top rankings for top position players. We have the top 16 ranked QB, TE, K and D/ST ranked. We also have the top 30 RB’s and top 40 WR’s as well.

Every week we will start off with our wounded warrior’s section. These are the key players that are on the injury report that you need to pay attention too before games begin.

Wounded Warrior’s

Donovan McNabb vs Saints – McNabb has missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, so far this week. At this point in time, it looks like he will be a scratch. Even if he can play, the Eagles will probably run the ball and throw short passes.

Matt Cassel vs Raiders- Right now I hope you have a better option than Cassel on your team to start. However, he should make players like Dwayne Bowe more valuable, when he’s on the field.

At this point in time, it looks like Cassel may in fact play, so hopefully we can expect better production from Bowe and Larry Johnson.

Kyle Orton vs Browns- Orton is still wearing padded protection in his injured finger. Eddie Royal and Brandon Marshall may suffer a bit, while Orton is recovering. At the same time, all three players should have opportunities for success this week.

LaDainian Tomlinson vs Ravens- Tomlinson has missed practice both days this week. Right now he is wearing a protective boot on his injured ankle. Even if LT does play this week he is a poor bet for production against Baltimore.

If you have other options to start, I would bench Tomlinson this week.

Pierre Thomas vs @ Eagles- Thomas has been practicing with a heavy knee brace and his status for this week is up in the air.

Thomas did say on his twitter that he is ready to go for this week. This is a good sign, but even if he does it will probably be in a limited role.

Antonio Bryant vs @ Bills- Bryant makes for a bad play this week as he is still recovering from knee surgery. Last week he pulled himself out of the game. Look for other options this week.

Anquan Boldin vs @ Jaguars- Boldin said his hamstring is much better than last week, but it is still not 100%. Unless you have a deep receiving core, I would suggest you keep Boldin in the lineup.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh vs @ 49ers- Housh is listed as probable this week with back and rib issues. He should be fine for the game as the Seahawks and 49ers fight for first place in the division.

Brandon Marshall vs Browns- Marshall is not listed on the injury report. This is a good sign, but he will still need some time to get into playing shape. If you have good depth you might consider benching him until he proves he’s back.

Jeremy Shockey vs @ Eagles- Shockey was limited on Thursday’s practice with an ankle issue. However, he is not expected to miss the game and should be a decent start this week.

Quarterback

• 1. Aaron Rodgers- Bengals
• 2. Drew Brees- @ Eagles
• 3. Peyton Manning- @ Dolphins
• 4. Tom Brady- @ Jets
• 5. Matt Hasselbeck- @ 49ers
• 6. Kurt Warner- @ Jaguars
• 7. Tony Romo- Giants
• 8. Ben Roethlisberger- @ Bears
• 9. Philip Rivers- Ravens
• 10. Carson Palmer @ Packers
• 11. Matt Ryan- Panthers
• 12. Joe Flacco- @ Chargers
• 13. Trent Edwards- Buccaneers
• 14. Brett Favre- @ Lions
• 15. Brady Quinn- @ Broncos
• 16. Donovan McNabb- Saints (Not Likely to Play)
  

Running Backs

• 1. Adrian Peterson- @ Lions
• 2. Maurice Jones-Drew- Cardinals
• 3. Chris Johnson- Texans
• 4. Frank Gore- Seahawks
• 5. Ryan Grant- Bengals
• 6. DeAngelo Williams- @ Falcons
• 7. Michael Turner- Panthers
• 8. Clinton Portis- Rams
• 9. Brian Westbrook- Saints
• 10. Larry Johnson- Raiders
• 11. Ronnie Brown- Colts
• 12. Marion Barber- Giants
• 13. Ray Rice- @ Chargers
• 14. Brandon Jacobs- @ Cowboys
• 15. Darren McFadden- @ Chiefs
• 16. Matt Forte- Steelers
• 17. Fred Jackson- Buccaneers
• 18. Steve Slaton- @ Titans
• 19. Steven Jackson- @ Redskins
• 20. Cedric Benson- @ Packers
• 21. Kevin Smith- Vikings
• 22. Leon Washington- Patriots
• 23. Julius Jones- @ 49ers
• 24. Thomas Jones- Patriots
• 25. Mike Bell- @ Eagles
• 26. Tim Hightower- @ Jaguars
• 27. Michael Bush- @ Chiefs
• 28. LaDainian Tomlinson- Ravens (Check Injury Report)
• 29. Darren Sproles- Ravens
• 30. Carnell “Cadillac” Williams- @ Bills

Wide Receivers

• 1.Greg Jennings- Bengals
  
• 2. Randy Moss- @ Jets
  
• 3. Reggie Wayne- @ Dolphins
  
• 4. Larry Fitzgerald- @ Jaguars
  
• 5. Calvin Johnson- Vikings
  
• 6. Terrell Owens- Buccaneers
  
• 7. Marques Colston- @ Eagles
  
• 8. Dwayne Bowe- Raiders
  
• 9. Steve Smith- @ Falcons
  
• 10. Andre Johnson- @ Titans
  
• 11. Roy Williams- Giants
  
• 12. Chad Ochocinco- @ Packers
  
• 13. Anquan Boldin- @ Jaguars (Check Injury Report)
  
• 14. Braylon Edwards- @ Broncos
  
• 15. Justin Gage- Texans
  
• 16. Santonio Holmes- @ Bears
  
• 17. Eddie Royal- Browns
  
• 18. Wes Welker- @ Jets (Check Injury Report)
  
• 19. Hines Ward- @ Bears
  
• 20. Lee Evans- Buccaneers
  
• 21. DeSean Jackson- Saints (Check Injury Report)
  
• 22. T.J. Houshmandzadeh- @ 49ers
  
• 23. Vincent Jackson- Ravens
  
• 24. Derrick Mason- @ Chargers
  
• 25. Brandon Marshall- Browns
  
• 26. Donald Driver- Bengals
  
• 27. Devin Hester- Steelers
  
• 28. Bernard Berrian- @ Lions
  
• 29. Josh Morgan- Seahawks
  
• 30. Torry Holt- Cardinals
  
• 31. Nate Burlson- @ 49ers
  
• 32. Santana Moss- Rams
  
• 33. Davone Bess- Colts
  
• 34. Lance Moore- @ Eagles
  
• 35. Jericho Cotchery- Patriots
  
• 36. Earl Bennett- Steelers
  
• 37. Mark Clayton- @ Chargers
  
• 38. Patrick Crayton- Giants
  
• 39. Louis Murphey- @ Chiefs
  
• 40. Ted Ginn Jr.- Colts
  

Tight Ends

• 1. Tony Gonzalez – Panthers
  
• 2. John Carlson- @ 49ers
  
• 3. Jason Witten- Giants
  
• 4. Dallas Clark- @ Dolphins
  
• 5. Antonio Gates- Ravens
  
• 6. Jeremy Shockey- @ Eagles (Check Injury Report)
  
• 7. Chris Cooley- Rams
  
• 8. Dustin Keller- Patriots
  
• 9. Greg Olsen- Steelers
  
• 10.Vernon Davis- Seahawks
  
• 11. Ben Watson- @ Jets (Check Injury Report)
  
• 12. Visanthe Shiancoe- @ Lions
  
• 13. Brent Celek- Saints
  
• 14. Zach Miller- @ Chiefs
  
• 15. Kellen Winslow- @ Bills
  
• 16. Owen Daniels- @ Titans
  

Kickers

• 1. Rob Bironas- Texans
  
• 2. Nick Folk- Giants
  
• 3. Stephin Gostkowski- @ Jets
  
• 4. Ryan Longwell- @ Lions
  
• 5. Nate Kaeding- Ravens
  
• 6. Niel Rackers- @ Jaguars
  
• 7. Lawrence Tynes- @ Cowboys
  
• 8. Josh Scobee- Cardinals
  
• 9. Kris Brown- @ Titans
  
• 10. Robbie Gould- Steelers
  
• 11. Matt Prater- Browns
  
• 12. Joe Nedney- Seahawks
  
• 13. Steven Hauschka- @ Chargers
  
• 14. Mason Crosby- Bengals (Check Injury Report)
  
• 15. Ryan Succop- Raiders
  
• 16. David Akers- Saints
  

Defense/ Special Teams

• 1. Vikings- @ Lions
  
• 2. Steelers- @ Bears
  
• 3. Redskins- Rams
  
• 4. Falcons- Panthers
  
• 5. Giants- @ Cowboys
  
• 6. Titans- Texans
  
• 7. Cowboys- Giants
  
• 8. Packers- Bengals
  
• 9. Ravens- @ Chargers
  
• 10. Patriots- @ Jets
  
• 11. 49ers- Seahawks
  
• 12. Colts- @ Dolphins
  
• 13. Cardinals- @Jaguars
  
• 14. Bills- Buccaneers
  
• 15. Chargers- Ravens
  
• 16. Raiders- @ Chiefs
  

Fantasy Football Information writer Sean E. Douglas: fantasy-info.com