By Mike Cannici
QB Rankings
1. Peyton Manning vs. JAX
2. Drew Brees @ BAL
3. Tom Brady vs. GB
4. Michael Vick @ NYG
5. Matt Schaub @ TEN
6. Matt Ryan @ SEA
7. Eli Manning vs. PHI
8. Josh Freeman vs. DET
9. Jon Kitna vs. WAS- Kitna should be in for a big day as the Redskins only trail the Texans for the worst pass defense.
10. Joe Flacco vs. NO
11. David Garrard @ IND
12. Jay Cutler @ MIN
13. Jason Campbell vs. DEN- Has been solid since taking over for Gradkowski, expect solid numbers once again, he’s a borderline starter.
14. Ben Roethlisberger vs. NYJ
15. Matt Cassel @ STL- Should return from his appendectomy and have a big game, in a big game.
16. Kerry Collins vs. HOU- Interesting fact, except for Rusty Smith, every QB that’s faced the Texans has had either two pass touchdowns or thrown for 400 yards, just saying.
17. Carson Palmer vs. CLE
18. Shaun Hill @ TB- Assuming he plays; he’s not a bad option against a weak Bucs pass defense.
19. Sam Bradford vs. KC
20. Mark Sanchez @ PIT- The Steelers can be thrown on, but the way he’s been playing, bench him.
21. Kyle Orton @ OAK- he may not play with a forearm issue. Either way, leave him on benches.
22. Ryan Fitzpatrick @ MIA
23. Matt Hasselback vs. ATL
24. Colt McCoy @ CIN
25. Drew Stanton @ TB- Will start if Hill can’t go.
26. Tim Tebow @ OAK- Could make his first career start, but not in your lineup. BENCH!
27. Matt Flynn @ NE- Likely to make first career start with Rodgers out. Bad matchup against surging Pats defense. If Rodgers plays, he’s a must start obviously.
28. Chad Henne vs. BUF
29. Joe Webb vs. CHI- Tough matchup for the rookie, but he is receiver eligible in some league’s so may not be a bad start in standard scoring leagues.
30. Rex Grossman @ DAL- I know McNabb has been less than stellar this season, but c’mon, Grossman? You really think he gives you a better chance to win?
31. John Skelton @. CAR
32. Jimmy Clausen vs. ARI
RB Rankings
1. Arian Foster @ TEN
2. Michael Turner @ SEA
3. Peyton Hillis @ CIN
4. Maurice Jones-Drew @ IND
5. Chris Johnson vs. HOU
6. Darren McFadden vs. DEN- Has been shredding defenses as of late and Denver gives up the fourth most points to RB.
7. Knowshon Moreno @ OAK
8. Ray Rice vs. NO
9. LeSean McCoy @ NYG
10. Ahmad Bradshaw vs. PHI
11. Steven Jackson vs. KC
12. Jonathan Stewart vs. ARI- The Cards allow the most points to opposing backs. Stewart has been running well, if this is a tight game, Stewart will have a huge day.
13. Jamaal Charles @ STL
14. Adrian Peterson vs. CHI
15. Felix Jones vs. WAS
16. Tim Hightower @ CAR- Has had two straight big games, Panthers are bad against the run and have allowed 3 rushing touchdowns in each of the last three games. START!!!
17. LaGarette Blount vs. DET- The lions are terrible against the run, should have a big day.
18. BenJarvus Green-Eliis vs. GB- Had a solid game against a very good Bears rush defense, should do the same at least against the Pack.
19. Matt Forte @ MIN
20. Rashard Mendenhall vs. NYJ
21. Cedric Benson vs. CLE
22. Ryan Torain @ DAL- Coming off a 172 yard effort against the Bucs, looks healthy, solid #2.
23. Brandon Jacobs vs. PHI- The 1-2 punch of Jacobs and Bradshaw appears to be back, at least one score and about 60 yards.
24. Ronnie Brown vs. BUF
25. Fred Jackson @ MIA
26. Javarris James vs. JAX- Appears to be the workhorse now and should get goal line carries as well. Solid flex play at worst this week.
27. Pierre Thomas @ BAL- Looked good last week and with Ivory likely to be on the shelf, he’ll have a good game. Upgrade slightly in PPR leagues.
28. Ricky Williams vs. BUF- The Bills are terrible vs. the run so the Miami tandem should both post solid flex numbers.
29. Michael Bush vs. DEN
30. Marshawn Lynch vs. ATL
31. Thomas Jones @ STL
32. LaDainian Tomlinson @ PIT- Very tough matchup vs. league’s best run defense.
33. Mike Goodson vs. ARI
34. Reggie Bush @ BAL
35. Jahvid Best @ TB
36. Brandon Jackson @ NE
37. Danny Woodhead vs. GB
38. Tashard Choice vs. WAS
39. Rashad Jennings @ IND- Scored in two straight games, could pick up a third this week.
40. Donald Brown vs. JAX
41. Chris Ivory @ BAL- Not likely to play with hamstring issue, if he does bump up about 8-10 spots.
42. Shonn Greene @ PIT
43. Maurice Morris @ TB
44. James Starks @ TB- Can’t trust him to get carries at this point.
45. Justin Forsett vs. ATL
46. Willis McGahee vs. NO
47. Chester Taylor @ MIN
48. Beanie Wells @ CAR
49. Keiland Williams @ DAL
50. C.J. Spiller @ MIA
WR Rankings
1. Andre Johnson @ TEN
2. Roddy White @ SEA
3. Reggie Wayne vs. JAX
4. Calvin Johnson @ TB
5. Dwayne Bowe @ STL- Due for a bounce back however Cassel not playing would definitely hinder that. Your starting Bowe regardless as the Rams pass defense is not like the Chargers or Broncos whom shut Bowe out the last two weeks.
6. Kenny Britt vs. HOU- Second game back and the Texans pass D is horrific. Start with confidence.
7. Marques Colston @ BAL
8. Wes Welker vs. GB
9. Hakeem Nicks vs. PHI
10. Miles Austin vs. WAS- Gets back in the big game column this week against Skins.
11. Mike Williams vs. DET
12. Brandon Marshall vs. BUF
13. Desean Jackson @ NYG- Assuming he plays which is very likely at this point, he’s a must start due to his big play ability.
14. Terrell Owens vs. CLE
15. Pierre Garcon vs. JAX- Coming off three scores in his last two games, solid # 2 this week
16. Larry Fitzgerald @ CAR
17. Anquan Boldin vs. NO
18. Johnny Knox @ MIN
19. Mike Wallace vs. NYJ
20. Jeremy Maclin @ NYG- Move up significantly if DJax doesn’t play.
21. Joe Webb vs. CHI- If he’s receiver eligible in your league (yahoo for sure) he’s got big time potential especially in non-ppr leagues this week.
22. Mike Thomas @ IND
23. Steve Johnson @ MIA- The undisputed top receiver there now with Lee Evans on IR.
24. Brandon Lloyd @ OAK
25. Santonio Holmes @ PIT
26. Deion Branch vs. GB
27. Chad OchoCinco vs. CLE
28. Greg Jennings @ NE- Still have to roll him their even with Rodgers likely to sit.
29. Mario Manningham vs. PHI- Much better fit as a #2 receiver than being a #1 like he’s been the last few weeks.
30. Robert Meachem @ BAL
31. Sidney Rice vs. CHI- It remains to be seen what Joe Webb can do but Rice is just too talented to sit.
32. Mike Sims-Walker @ IND
33. Earl Bennett @ MIN
34. Derrick Mason vs. NO
35. Mike Williams vs. ATL
36. Davone Bess vs. BUF- I like him a lot this week, especially for PPR
37. Brandon Gibson vs. KC
38. Steve Smith vs. ARI
39. Nate Washington vs. HOU
40. Braylon Edwards @ PIT
41. Percy Harvin vs. CHI
42. Santana Moss @ DAL- Has to be dropped with McNabb out and Grossman in.
43. Hines Ward vs. NYJ
44. Louis Murphy vs. DEN
45. Steve Breaston @ CAR
46. Austin Collie vs. JAX- The only thing that scares me is this rash of concussions he’s been suffering that he will be unable to finish the game; otherwise he’d be in my top 30.
47. Arrelious Benn vs. DET- Really came on last week and what better team to post an encore against than the Lions at home.
48. Lance Moore @ BAL
49. Nate Burleson @ TB
50. Mohammed Massaquoi @ CIN
TE Rankings
1. Jason Witten vs. WAS
2. Jacob Tamme vs. JAX
3. Tony Gonzalez @ SEA
4. Rob Gronkowski vs. GB- The Pack have given up a ton of pts to TE and Brady loves this kid, especially in the red zone.
5. Chris Cooley @ DAL
6. Marcedes Lewis @IND
7. Owen Daniels @ TEN- Finally returned last week 5-91 and should increase that by adding at least a touchdown.
8. Zach Miller vs. DEN
9. Kellen Winslow vs. DET
10. Kevin Boss vs. PHI
11. Ben Watson @ CIN
12. Brandon Pettigrew @ TB
13. Dustin Keller @ PIT
14. Tony Moeaki @ STL
15. Anthony Fasano vs. BUF
16. Greg Olsen @ MIN
17. Jermaine Gresham vs. CLE
18. Bo Scaife vs. HOU
19. Brent Celek @ NYG
20. Visanthe Shiancoe vs. CHI
21. Aaron Hernandez vs. GB
22. Andrew Quarless @ NE- Could have a solid game if Flynn can’t get the ball down field, could see a lot of dump offs and short passes.
23. Jimmy Graham @ BAL
24. Daniel Fells vs. KC
25. John Carlson vs. ATL
26. Dante Rosario vs. ARI
27. Jeremy Shockey @ BAL
28. Ed Dickson vs. NO
29. Tony Scheffler @ TB
30. Bear Pascoe vs. PHI
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