Aldon Smith @ Seahawks - It took Aldon Smith a few games into his rookie year to make an impact for the 49ers, but since his breakout game week four against the Eagles, Smith has gone on to post 13 sacks in the past 11 games. In that time, Smith has only failed to post a sack in three games, and he has five and a half sacks in his last three games. A hobbled Ben Roethlisberger felt the wrath of Smith, and h ...

What started out as a "fluky" breakout season for Victor Cruz has turned into a full-blown top five fantasy performance this year, as the Giants "No.3 receiver" is on fire of late. With Mario Mannigham possibly out for the season, it's well past the time for all fantasy annalists and owners to consider Cruz a legit WR-1 option for the rest of the season. Audio: Week 13 Fantasy Podcast On Friday, Packers cor ...

Start'em DL : Cullen Jenkins vs Bears - If you've paid attention at all to how the Eagles are playing in recent weeks, it's clear to see they've corrected many of their early-season problems, and are ready to make a run in the NFC East. If not for a blow coverage play for a 70-yard touchdown to Laurent Robinson, the Eagles had a chance to pitch a shutout against a healthy Cowboys offense. Philadelphia's def ...

Daryl Washington vs Steelers - The Cardinals second year linebacker was slowed down early in the year with an injury, but it appears, he healthy and ready to produce like a regular starter. Last week middle linebacker Paul Posluzny had a monster game against the Steelers and I expect Washington to have success as Rashard Mendenhall will likely get over 20 carries again. Arizona has a long history of product ...

Patrick Willis / Navarro Bowman @ Eagles - If you're a little little disappointed by Patrick Willis thus far, you may continue to be throughout the year as fellow inside linebacker Navarro Bowman is making his presence felt in the 49ers defense. Still a worthy LB-1 play, Willis should continue to be a top ten linebacker through the entirely of the season, but Bowman is going to eat up some opportunities. Ro ...

As we get ready for the first week of the IDP fantasy football season, it's time to look at some star players and other options you may not know about, that are worthy of starting or sitting this week. More Week 1 Rankings - QB | RB | WR | TE | K/D | DL | LB | DB | IDP Waiver Wire Start'em Chris Clemons @ 49ers - The 49ers offensive line is atrocious and Chris Clemons should be good for a sack in this game ...

Another year of IDP fantasy football is getting started and star Patrick Willis is ready to dominate as he gets to face one of his favorite teams in the Seahawks. Look to Seattle quarterback situation as that helpless wounded fish in the water that can get away from a great white shark who's circling its prey. Willis will dominate in this one and should find his way to a sack as the 49ers should have succes ...

The linebacker position has to be the funnest position to talk about in IDP fantasy football, as players at this spot on the field, tend to be in the mix all over the field. When given an opportunity to shine at the middle linebacker spot, you can find option that may not have been fantasy relevant turn into late round gold and I believe that will be the case with Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga in 2011. In ...

It looks like the main players are signed an in camp as the dust starts to clear from what has been a wild and crazy free agent frenzy over the past few weeks. With all the changes has come the inevitable re-rankings for IDP player values as we get set to march into another full year of IDP fantasy football. Defensive end, Charles Johnson was listed as the top lineman to acquire via free agency but ultimate ...

Moving closer to another NFL season, we have our IDP tier cheat sheet available to help you break down the top options at all three main positions for draft day. Our tiers are broken down in a color scheme which is simple to understand, as the colors change a new tier begins. Come back throughout the preseason to see updates on this cheat sheet, as re-rankings are constantly going on. I expect to have a new ...