Week 11 Fantasy Football Matchups

The last time it seemed like a defense laid out a blueprint to slow down Cam Newton, he bounced back strong. After getting stifled by the Falcons, Newton pasted the Redskins a week later for a rushing touchdown, a passing touchdown, more than 250 yards through the air and over 50 yards on the ground. But the Titans shut down Newton last week with a strong defensive line effort and great downfield coverage, just in time for the Lions to capitalize.

There are a ton of similarities between the Lions and Titans. They have the same defensive scheme and both are anchored by talented defensive linemen capable of crashing the pocket and rushing the passer. Both also have some deficiencies against the run thanks to up-and-down linebacker play. But Detroit has been much better against the pass -- only two quarterbacks have totaled multiple touchdowns against them this season (Tony Romo, Matt Ryan) and both had at least two turnovers in the game.

The Lions have also been good about not allowing 100-yard receivers -- they've yielded two on the year and none since Week 4, proof that they should be able to contain Steve Smith, which is huge. They've been a little more suspect against tight ends -- reliable pass-catching ones have done fairly well against Motown, with Jason Witten (eight catches, 94 yards, one touchdown) the most punishing. But with Greg Olsen struggling and the Lions ultimately yielding 6.67 Fantasy points per week to opposing tight ends, he could be held up too.

And combined, Smith and Olsen make up 52 percent of Cam Newton's passing yardage and eight of 11 touchdowns through nine games. So if Newton's going to succeed, he needs those guys. The Lions are sure to take them away.

Does this mean that Newton is set to struggle in Week 11? The matchup says so, but the upside he brings as a stat producer thanks to his rushing ability and big-play potential suggests otherwise. Keep expectations in check with Newton, but if you're one of those Fantasy owners who has him and a stud, go with the stud this week.

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Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills -- Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Ralph Wilson Stadium
Miami Dolphins
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Ryan Tannehill		Bills have allowed 2+ pass TDs in 4 of last 6 but Tannehill had an even better matchup last week and botched it.
RB	Reggie Bush		RBs have scored 8 TDs (7 rush) & averaged 182.7 total yards per game over last three vs. BUF. Bush crushed the Bills last year, hopefully will get the opportunity to do it again.
RB	Daniel Thomas		Multiple running backs have 10+ Fantasy points in two of the Bills' last three games. Worth a try as a flex.
WR	Brian Hartline		Bills' secondary starting to play well -- after allowing 11 TDs to WRs in first six games, they've yielded one in last three.
TE	Anthony Fasano		Deep sleeper. Bills have allowed three TDs to tight ends over their last two games.
DST	Dolphins		DSTs vs. BUF have scored 11+ Fantasy points in four of Bills' last six with 14 sacks allowed.

Buffalo Bills
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Ryan Fitzpatrick		Should have some opportunities against a MIA defense that's been ripped for 555 yards & 4 pass TDs over last two games. Fitzpatrick threw for 316 yards with two TDs & 3 INTs in last game vs. MIA.
RB	C.J. Spiller		Fins allowed their first rush TD in eight games last week but have allowed 131.3 total yards per game to RBs over their last three. Expect close to 20 touches for Spiller.
WR	Steve Johnson		Has one TD in last four vs. Miami, has 7+ targets in 8 of 9 games, 5+ catches in 4 of last 5. Eight of 12 WRs vs. MIA with 5+ catches have had 10+ Fantasy points.
WR	Donald Jones		Jones has come alive with 9+ targets & 6 catches in two Bills' games since the bye. Should keep it up, worth using as PPR flex at the least.
TE	Scott Chandler		Miami just allowed first TD to a tight end this season vs. TEN last week. Chandler has 50+ yards in last two overall.
DST	Bills		Bills defense has been miserable over last three but DSTs vs. MIA have posted 10+ Fantasy points in five of the last seven weeks.

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Arizona Cardinals at Atlanta Falcons -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Georgia Dome
Arizona Cardinals
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	John Skelton		Only two QBs have thrown multiple scores on Atlanta this year. Skelton has yet to throw 2 TDs in a game in 2012.
RB	LaRod Stephens-Howling		Has some sleeper potential given his play over last three weeks & Falcons' 123.3 total yards per game allowed to RBs with 3 TDs over last three games.
WR	Larry Fitzgerald		Of the four WRs to get 10+ Fantasy, two have been No. 1 WRs. Fitzgerald more of a No. 2; he and Skelton have hooked up once for a TD this year.
WR	Andre Roberts		Falcons have allowed 165.5 yards per game to WRs over their last four. Roberts averaging 6.0 catches & 84.7 yards in three starts with Skelton.
DST	Cardinals		Don't do it. Falcons have averaged 27.4 points & 385.2 yards per game this season. Last three DSTs have totaled 14 Fantasy points vs. ATL.

Atlanta Falcons
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Matt Ryan		Cards have allowed 7 pass TDs over their last two games. They might have re-tooled their defense during the bye but it's still a juicy matchup for Ryan.
RB	Michael Turner		Arizona has allowed 122.3 rush yards per game over their last three but Turner has 6 or fewer Fantasy points in three of his last four. Tough to trust.
RB	Jacquizz Rodgers		Has 4+ catches in each of last three games, could start taking some carries from Turner & has had 7+ carries in three blowout Falcons wins.
WR	Julio Jones		Cardinals have given up six TDs to WRs over their last two games! Jones has yet to score at home this season, bet it changes this week.
WR	Roddy White		Averaging a ridiculous 17.0 Fantasy points per home game this season with at least 11 Fantasy points per. A must vs. Arizona.
TE	Tony Gonzalez		Tight ends have only scored three times on the Cardinals this year, only high-end TE to do it was Rob Gronkowski. Gonzalez still in play as must-start.
DST	Falcons		Eight of nine DSTs vs. ARI have posted 10 or more Fantasy points. Cards have given up 40 sacks already this year! This is a great one-week option.

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Cincinnati Bengals at Kansas City Chiefs -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Arrowhead Stadium
Cincinnati Bengals
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Andy Dalton		Red Rifle was red hot last week, takes on a Chiefs team that's allowed 2+ passing scores in 7 of 9 games.
RB	BenJarvus Green-Ellis		Tough to trust: Has 70 total yards or less in five straight with one TD. Chiefs haven't allowed a rush TD in three straight.
WR	A.J. Green		Feel good about going Green: Chiefs have allowed 12 TDs to WRs this year including seven in their last four.
WR	Mohamed Sanu		Finished second in targets last week with season-best six. Not worth starting but might be worth a stash in three-WR leagues.
TE	Jermaine Gresham		Stats say Chiefs can cover tight ends: Only two have had 7+ Fantasy points in their last seven, but Gresham has had 7+ Fantasy points in 3 of last 4.
DST	Bengals		They're worth it. Every DST vs. KC has posted at least 11 Fantasy points, four have found the end zone.

Kansas City Chiefs
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Matt Cassel		Bengals pass D is Jekyll & Hyde. They have allowed 2 TDs to 3 of 4 QBs on the road but Cassel too risky to use.
RB	Jamaal Charles		Cincy allowing 136.3 total yards per game to rushers with three TDs in last four. Looks like Charles will be a regular in the offense.
WR	Dwayne Bowe		Cincy has allowed a 90+ yard receiver in three of last four but they did a nice job against the Giants' receivers last week. Bowe hasn't scored in five straight.
DST	Chiefs		Bengals held the Steelers and Giants to zero sacks in two of their last three -- but the Broncos got five. Ultimately Chiefs DST can't be trusted.

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Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Cowboys Stadium
Cleveland Browns
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Brandon Weeden		Cowboys have held all but one QB to 1 pass TD or less, only two have 250+ pass yards. Not much hope for Weeden.
RB	Trent Richardson		Dallas has allowed 100 total yards to back-to-back RBs. A rested Richardson should post big stats.
WR	Josh Gordon		Only five WRs have scored 10+ Fantasy points vs. DAL this season, but three in the last two weeks.
DST	Browns		Four of the last five DSTs to play DAL have scored under 10 Fantasy points.

Dallas Cowboys
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Tony Romo		Browns have allowed one pass TD over last three (three QB scores total). Won't be a lay-up for Romo, who has three 2+ total TD games in last eight.
RB	Felix Jones		CLE allowing 166.5 total yards per game to RBs over last four. Felix has shined, topping 10+ Fantasy points in each of last two starts.
WR	Miles Austin		Though he has under 80 yards in 6 of 9 games is still a big part of Dallas offense. Browns allowing 125.3 yards to WRs since Joe Haden's return from suspension.
WR	Dez Bryant		Just three touchdowns allowed to receivers by Browns over their last four games. Dez has scored in 6 of 10 career November games.
TE	Jason Witten		Only three TE s have posted 6+ Fantasy points on the Browns, a total Witten hasn't hit in 3 of his last 4 despite getting 6+ catches in each.
DST	Cowboys		Browns haven't allowed a DST to post over 11 Fantasy points over last five games. But the Browns are averaging 11.7 points per game over last three. Should be good for the 'Boys.

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Green Bay Packers at Detroit Lions -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Ford Field
Green Bay Packers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Aaron Rodgers		Lions have allowed 2 pass TDs in 6 of last 8 games. Rodgers has 300+ yards in 5 of 7 starts, 2+ TDs in 6 of 7 starts vs. DET.
RB	James Starks		Might be the Packers' top RB after leading in carries & rush yardage in Week 9. Lions allowing 5.8 yards per carry vs. tough competition over last three games.
RB	Alex Green		Probably no better than a low-end flex option as he'll split with Starks. Averaged 3.2 yards per carry over last five.
WR	Randall Cobb		Not only has 5 scores in last three but has delivered 10+ Fantasy points in three of last four. Too valuable to sit.
WR	Jordy Nelson		Had ridiculous three-TD game vs. DET in Week 17 last year but very little in games prior. Lions have allowed 4 TDs to WRs over last three.
WR	James Jones		Lions have allowed 145.3 yards per game to WRs over their last three, Jones should get some of that.
TE	Jermichael Finley		Has a TD in 2 of last 3 vs. DET and Lions have allowed 2 TDs to TEs over last three but has just 14 targets over his last four games. Not sure he can be trusted.
DST	Packers		Four of the last five DSTs vs. DET posted 8 Fantasy points or less. Clay Matthews might not play.

Detroit Lions
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Matthew Stafford		Had 520 yards & 5 TDs in last game vs. Green Bay. Probably won't do that well but Packers have allowed back-to-back 300-yard passers.
RB	Mikel Leshoure		Last four starting RBs vs. GB have totaled 100 yards and/or totaled 10+ Fantasy points. Matchup's good but how much work will Leshoure get?
RB	Joique Bell		Has finished each of the Lions' last two games, might finish this one too if the Lions have to throw to stay in the game.
WR	Calvin Johnson		Playing unstoppable again and has scored in six of last seven against the Packers. No. 1 WRs have 11+ Fantasy points vs. GB in their last two.
WR	Titus Young		Packers allowing 195.8 yards to WRs over their last four. Young has 8+ Fantasy points in three of last four.
WR	Ryan Broyles		Still a part-time player for the Lions, hard to count on him after getting a single target last week but Lions are expected to throw a lot.
TE	Brandon Pettigrew		Packers haven't allowed 10+ Fantasy points to a tight end since Week 1, Pettigrew hasn't had 10 Fantasy points in a game this year.
DST	Lions		Packers averaging 31.8 points & 362.8 total yards over last four. Aside from some sacks, Lions DST should struggle.

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Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Reliant Stadium
Jacksonville Jaguars
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Blaine Gabbert		Only 2 QBs have 20+ Fantasy points vs. HOU in 2012. And only two have 250+ yards passing. Don't like Gabbert's chances.
RB	Rashad Jennings		HOU hasn't allowed a rush TD to a RB all year, only have allowed three 100-total-yard RBs. Jennings has under 55 total yards in two of three starts.
WR	Cecil Shorts		Risky start. Texans allowed 100+ yards to Brandon Marshall last week but just 120 yards total to Bears WRs. Giving up 105.0 yards to WRs per game over last three.
DST	Jaguars		Texans averaging 27.8 points per game, 31.2 points per home game. It would be ridiculous to use the Jaguars DST.

Houston Texans
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Matt Schaub		Jags have allowed 2 TDs to QBs in each of last three road games, but Schaub hasn't had to throw much vs. JAC. Last 2 TD game vs. Jags: November 2010.
RB	Arian Foster		Jags have yet to allow a TD or 100-yard game to running back. Just kidding! Foster has at least 60 total yards & a TD in each of last four vs. Jags.
WR	Andre Johnson		Has TDs in 2 of last 3 vs. Jaguars, elite WRs have done mostly well against the Jaguars. Tough to sit him.
TE	Owen Daniels		Jags have been surprisingly good vs. tight ends, Daniels coming back from hip/back injury.
DST	Texans		Yes please. Each of last seven DSTs to play Jaguars have had 11+ Fantasy points.

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New York Jets at St. Louis Rams -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Edward Jones Dome
New York Jets
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Mark Sanchez		Rams have allowed 11 total TDs to TE s over last four games but the Jets' passing game is impossible to trust.
RB	Shonn Greene		It's a good matchup: Rams have allowed 264 rushing yards to RBs over their last two games with starting RBs getting 100+ total yards & a TD.
WR	Jeremy Kerley		Rams have given up six TDs to WRs in last three games. Just not sure if Kerley can be counted on.
TE	Dustin Keller		Rams have been all right vs. tight ends except for Gronk in Week 8. Keller has 17 catches over last three games.
DST	Jets		Three of the last four DSTs vs. STL have posted single-digit Fantasy points including the 49ers last week.

St. Louis Rams
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Sam Bradford		Jets got beat up for three passing TDs last week (6 in last three games). With Amendola back, Bradford is a good sleeper this week.
RB	Steven Jackson		When's the last time S-Jax was a must-start? He is -- Jets allowing 113.4 rush yards per game over last five with 3 rush TDs. Looks like Jackson back in primary rusher's role.
RB	Daryl Richardson		Might see around 10 touches and be a candidate for 40 total yards.
WR	Danny Amendola		The Jets' awesome streak vs. WRs was decimated last week. Amendola's return delivered 102 yards -- and he left about that many on the field due to STL penalties, too.
DST	Rams		The last three DSTs vs. NYJ have scored 18+ Fantasy points. Rams' unit has been awful over last three weeks but they're worth a shot in Week 11.

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Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, FedExField
Philadelphia Eagles
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Nick Foles		The rookie's in the right place at the right time: Washington has allowed 21+ Fantasy points to 7 of 9 QBs they've faced.
RB	LeSean McCoy		Redskins allowing 125.0 total yards per game to RBs over last four with four total TDs. Has 15+ Fantasy points in each of last three vs. WAS.
WR	DeSean Jackson		WRs have scored at least one TD in 8 of 9 games vs. WAS this seasonbut QB issue could limit Jackson, plus he's struggled in first game vs. Skins each of last two years.
WR	Jeremy Maclin		Maclin has 10+ Fantasy points in each of last three vs. WAS. In nine games, 13 WRs have had 10+ Fantasy points on the Redskins.
TE	Brent Celek		Washington has given up seven TDs to TEs & 6+ Fantasy points to 8 TEs in nine games. But Celek had just two targets from Foles last week, has under 50 yards in four straight.
DST	Eagles		Only three DSTs have topped 10 Fantasy points vs. WAS all year -- but they've come over the Redskins' last five games. Eagles a desperation option.

Washington Redskins
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Robert Griffin III		Six of last seven QBs to play PHI have 2+ TDs against them. Game sets up nicely for Griffin to get back to his old self.
RB	Alfred Morris		Eagles allowing 120.7 rush yards per game to running backs over last three. Expect a big game from Morris.
WR	Santana Moss		Sleeper because of his size/speed combination that no one else in Washington really has. Might put up some stats.
WR	Leonard Hankerson		Sleeper because of his size/speed combination that no one else in Washington really has. Might put up some stats.
TE	Logan Paulsen		Has played a ton since Fred Davis' injury but Eagles have allowed just four TEs to land 6+ Fantasy points all year.
DST	Redskins		Very risky pick: Eagles have allowed 20+ Fantasy points to last two opposing DSTs but Redskins have 12 total Fantasy points over last three games.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers -- Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, Bank of America Stadium
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Josh Freeman		Not a slam dunk. Panthers have allowed last five QBs (including Peyton) to four total TDs with one pass TD per game. Only Matt Ryan has thrown multiple TDs vs. CAR all year, but Freeman's on a five-game hot streak.
RB	Doug Martin		Had 118 total yards in Week 1 game vs. CAR. Panthers allowing 105.3 total yards per game over last three to RBs, but RBs have scored in each game.
WR	Vincent Jackson		Panthers have allowed just 3 TDs to WRs in last six overall but have allowed 90+ yards to No. 1 WRs in 3 of last 4.
WR	Mike Williams		How bad has it been for non-No. 1 WRs vs. CAR? Brandon Stokley was the first to get over 50 yards this season! Williams still big red-zone threat.
DST	Buccaneers		Panthers have yielded 10+ Fantasy points to 4 of last 5 DSTs they've faced including 31 points to Denver last week. Bucs DST was awesome last week.

Carolina Panthers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Cam Newton		Bucs have allowed 250+ yards to 8 of 9 opposing QBs, 3 of last 4 have thrown 3+ TDs! Cam had 300 pass yards but just one TD at TB in Week 1. Crushed the Bucs in '11.
RB	Jonathan Stewart		Bad news: Bucs have allowed just four RBs to total 90+ yards. Worse news: Stew doesn't have a 90+ yard game this season and is losing snaps again.
RB	DeAngelo Williams		TB has allowed a TD to RB in 6 of last 8 (five rushing). Williams leads RBs with three touchdowns on the year.
WR	Steve Smith		Had a 100-yard game vs. TB in Week 1, his first against them since '08. WRs averaging 208.4 yards per game in last 5 against TB with 1+ TD in each.
WR	Brandon LaFell		Deep sleeper after knocking some rust off last week vs. tough Broncos secondary. Bucs DBs aren't as tough. Not a bad desperation grab.
TE	Greg Olsen		Bucs have yielded three TDs to TEs in the last two weeks. Cam found Olsen last week, can hopefully keep it up.
DST	Panthers		Bucs have scored 28+ points in each of last five, totaled 400+ yards in four of five. Aside from a sack or two, tough to trust Panthers defense.

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New Orleans Saints at Oakland Raiders -- Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, O.co Coliseum
New Orleans Saints
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Drew Brees		Raiders have allowed 5 pass TDs, 294.5 pass yards per game over last two. Expect Brees to pass with ease.
RB	Chris Ivory		Saints say they'll give Ivory a look, I say they have to. He has three plays of 10+ yards in last two games. Ingram has four in nine games.
RB	Mark Ingram		Still a candidate for 10 carries along with goal-line work, so he carries some value. More excitement for Ivory than Ingram this week.
RB	Darren Sproles		His return could make things messy for the Saints but he could see his reps slightly cut because of improved running back corps.
WR	Marques Colston		Raiders have allowed 750 yards & 7 TDs to WRs over their last five games. Expect a good game from Colston.
WR	Lance Moore		Has 60+ yards in five of last six. Raiders have allowed 60+ yards to seven WRs in their last five. Lots of upside with Moore.
TE	Jimmy Graham		After Dennis Pitta gashed the Raiders last week, the sky is the limit for Graham, who has at least 1 TD in each of last three.
DST	Saints		Don't know if they're worth using. Raiders have totaled 340+ yards, scored 20+ points in each of last five games.

Oakland Raiders
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Carson Palmer		Five of last six QBs vs. NO have topped 300 yards, all five also had 2+ TDs. Palmer has 2+ total TDs in each of last four with 322.3 yards per game in that span.
RB	Marcel Reece		Saints in Top 10 in receiving yards allowed to RBs (47.2 per game) & have allowed all but one opponent to have at least one 10+ Fantasy RB. Reece is worthy.
RB	Taiwan Jones		You saw what kind of playing time he had last week. Maybe he gets more vs. Saints, who have allowed 5.5 yards per carry to RBs in their last three.
WR	Denarius Moore		A must. Saints giving up 207.0 yards to WRs over last three. Nine receivers have 90+ yards against them on the year.
WR	Darrius Heyward-Bey		Has at least 7 Fantasy points in each of last four games including season-best 14 Fantasy points last week. Saints have allowed 12 TDs to WRs in their last six.
DST	Raiders		Last six DSTs to play the Saints have posted single-digit Fantasy points. Don't even think about using them.

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Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots -- Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Gillette Stadium
Indianapolis Colts
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Andrew Luck		Pats have allowed 2+ pass TDs in five of last seven with five QBs getting 300+ yards in that span. Can Luck finally get 20+ Fantasy points on the road?
RB	Donald Brown		Bills RBs blew up Pats run defense for 246 total yards & 2 TDs last week on 33 touches. Brown might not get a big workload, has two games this year with 10+ Fantasy points.
RB	Vick Ballard		Ballard has at least 13 touches in each of three games since Brown's been back. His only TD came on a catch. Tough to trust.
WR	Reggie Wayne		Must start. Has 10+ targets in 7 of 9 games. Four of five WRs with 10+ targets vs. NE have had at least 12 Fantasy points.
WR	Donnie Avery		Has 7+ targets in 7 of 9 games. Patriots have allowed 183.0 yards & 5 TDs in last four to WRs.
WR	T.Y. Hilton		Let us down last week after playing less than half of the team's snaps last week but Colts should throw plenty and he has good speed.
TE	Dwayne Allen		There's a chance here. Pats have allowed TD and 60+ yards to primary TEs in 2 of last 3.
DST	Colts		No DST has posted more than 10 Fantasy points vs. NE this year, and that shouldn't change this week.

New England Patriots
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Tom Brady		Colts' pass D stats look good: 7 pass TDs & 245.0 pass yards per game in last five, but they haven't played a top quarterback in that span.
RB	Stevan Ridley		Expect big numbers. Colts' run defense has allowed just 70.0 rush yards per game over last three but they've faced weak run offenses in two of those games.
RB	Danny Woodhead		Has 4+ catches in each of last four games. Colts allowing 42.0 receiving yards per game to RBs over last three.
WR	Wes Welker		Eight WRs have had 8+ Fantasy points vs. IND in their last six games. Welker too valuable to sit outright but expectations seem tempered.
WR	Brandon Lloyd		After averaging 9.2 targets per game in Pats' first seven, Lloyd has 5.0 targets per game in Pats' last two.
TE	Rob Gronkowski		Colts have allowed just one TD to a TE all year, none to 10 Fantasy points, but it's not like they've faced tight ends like Gronk.
DST	Patriots		None of the last four DSTs to play the Colts have posted 10+ Fantasy points. Pats' secondary will get tested with Aqib Talib joining them.

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San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos -- Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Sports Authority Field at Mile High
San Diego Chargers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Philip Rivers		Three of the last four QBs vs. DEN have tossed 2 TDs but none have 300+ yards (two over 250 yards). That includes Rivers, who had four INTs to go with those scores in Week 6.
RB	Ryan Mathews		Of the 309 total yards the Broncos have allowed to RBs over their last three, just 163 have come on the ground. With Mathews sharing with Brown, he could be in for another single-digit Fantasy point week.
RB	Ronnie Brown		Good PPR flex or one-week replacement thanks to his receiving role.
WR	Malcom Floyd		Floyd has a pretty good history vs. DEN but Broncos have held all but two WRs to under 80 yards with two TDs allowed in their last six.
WR	Danario Alexander		Don't expect another long touchdown but do expect him to stay involved in Chargers offense -- he missed just seven snaps last week
TE	Antonio Gates		Broncos have allowed 10+ Fantasy points to the last four TEs they've faced. Gates is a must.
DST	Chargers		No DST has more than 13 Fantasy points vs. DEN, only three have 10+ points. Can't lean on the Chargers.

Denver Broncos
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Peyton Manning		Chargers have given up 2+ TDs to QBs in five of last seven games. Peyton has 2+ TDs in all but two games, had 3 TDs vs. SD in Week 6.
RB	Willis McGahee		What's good for a slump? A run defense that's allowed 128.3 total yards to RBs over its last three. That's the Bolts. McGahee had 98 total yards in Week 6 meeting.
RB	Ronnie Hillman		Start thinking about the idea of handcuffing Hillman to McGahee (or to your last bench spot). Speedy runner could see some chances if McGahee's struggles continue.
WR	Demaryius Thomas		The guy has 100+ yards and/or a TD in all but two games this season, has 6+ catches in each of last three games. Good luck trying to sit him.
WR	Eric Decker		Had six grabs for 98 yards & a TD the last time he faced the Chargers, his third game with a TD vs. SD in four career tries.
DST	Broncos		Chargers have scored 24+ points in 5 of 6 games, though DSTs put up 10+ Fantasy points in 3 of those 5. Broncos should be fine.

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Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers -- Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Heinz Field
Baltimore Ravens
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Joe Flacco		Steelers pass defense has held each of last five QBs to 1 TD or less. Perfect for Flacco, who has 2 touchdowns in just 1 of 6 career games at Pittsburgh.
RB	Ray Rice		Last time the Steelers allowed back-to-back 100-yard rushers: 2002. Rice has one 100-yard rush game in five career visits to the Burgh but does have five career double-digit Fantasy point games in his career vs. Steelers (nine matchups).
WR	Torrey Smith		No receivers have had 100+ yards vs. PIT since Week 1, only three have scored on Steelers in last five. Smith scored at Pittsburgh last year.
WR	Anquan Boldin		Has a TD in 2 of last 3 vs. PIT but both came in Baltimore (he last scored in Pittsburgh in 2003 with Cards). Steelers giving up 109.6 yards per game to WRs over last five.
TE	Dennis Pitta		Tight ends have gone scoreless vs. Steelers over their last five. Only one tight end has double-digit Fantasy points on the season.
DST	Ravens		Ravens are catching Steelers at the right time without Roethlisberger and others. They're worth a start.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Byron Leftwich		Three of last four QBs vs. BAL have thrown for 250+ yards & 2+ TDs, but Leftwich hasn't hit those marks since 2009. Expect him to hand off a bunch.
RB	Rashard Mendenhall		Use him while you can. Steelers have said all along he's their starter. Seven RBs have posted 9+ Fantasy points in the Ravens' last six.
WR	Mike Wallace		Has scored in last two games but has left a lot of stats on the field thanks to some drops. Did land 10+ Fantasy points in both games vs. BAL in '11.
WR	Emmanuel Sanders		Had seven targets last week including one in the end zone and came up empty. Tough to trust him again.
TE	Heath Miller		Scored on Ravens in 2010 postseason. Before that? 2007. Ravens have allowed one TD to tight ends all season.
DST	Steelers		DSTs have posted 10+ Fantasy points on BAL twice -- when they held them under 13 points.

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Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers -- Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET, Candlestick Park
Chicago Bears
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Jason Campbell		San Fran allowed first 2 TD passer in six games last week. Campbell has thrown 2 TDs in five of his last 19 starts.
RB	Matt Forte		Don't look now but the Niners have allowed a 100-yard rusher in three of their last four with 2 TDs. Expect the Bears to lean heavily on Forte.
WR	Brandon Marshall		Niners allowed two TDs to WRs with a 100-yard wideout last week, a huge shock given how great they've been vs. WRs. Marshall's still a good start.
DST	Bears		Seven of nine DSTs Niners have faced have scored 10 Fantasy points or less but Bears have scored 11+ Fantasy points per week. Start them.

San Francisco 49ers
Pos.	Name	Rating	Comment
QB	Colin Kaepernick		No QB has tossed 2 TDs vs. CHI this season. Kaepernick threw well last week but Bears have typically been strong vs. running QBs.
RB	Frank Gore		Bears have allowed a touchdown to RBs in back-to-back weeks. Gore should keep a heavy workload; has averaged 5.3 yards per carry over last three games.
WR	Michael Crabtree		Bears have allowed 11 WRs to 7+ Fantasy points through nine games. Crabtree's streak could come crashing down.
TE	Vernon Davis		Bears among toughest vs. TEs (only two have topped 40 yards). Davis opined about his situation last week, doesn't seem like he'll get a lot of targets.
DST	49ers		DSTs vs. the Bears have posted 13+ Fantasy points in three of their last four. The Niners should rebound after crazy tie against the Rams.

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