DAUNTING DECISIONS
If you're a member of a head to head fantasy league, this is the final week of play before your playoffs begin. While some people have probably clinched a playoff spot, numerous others are hoping to have a big week that catapults them into the playoffs. In a week as big as this, avoid showing loyalty to players, play the hot hand, and judge which matchups are most favorable to your team.
Edgerrin James- If Edgerrin James is on your team, you probably have been disappointed all season long. However, his matchup against the Rams this week could salvage his fantasy season. In their prior meeting this season, Edge had 94 yards and a TD. The Rams defense is actually worse now than it was then, so expect an even better effort this week. START.
Travis Henry- Despite the huge come from behind victory for the Titans against the Giants, Travis Henry had one of his least productive efforts in weeks. He was hardly a factor at all past the first half. This week the Titans will be focused on pounding the rock because they face a Colts team that has been absolutely shredded by the run. Last time these teams faced, Henry had over 120 yards on the ground, and the Titans almost pulled off the upset. Expect another big day this week. START.
Rex Grossman- Typically following a bad game like Grossman had last week, he bounces back for a very solid performance the following week. Going along with the favorable history, Grossman also has a very good matchup this week against Minnesota. Like most teams have in previous weeks, the Bears will most likely abandon the run if it doesn't work and chuck it down field all game against the second worst pass defense in football. Grossman won't do what Matt Leinart did last week against the Vikings in terms of yards, but he should have several TDs. START.
Santana Moss- The only question here is whether Moss is healthy or not. If it appears like Moss will play, he's a great start against the weak Falcons pass defense. The Redskins are starting to get on a roll, and Jason Campbell gives the team a better passing offense. Moss has had one good game all season, which means that he is probably more due than any WR in football. It should be Moss' best game in a long time against Atlanta. START.
Joseph Addai- Last week was the national coming out party for Joesph Addai. This week Addai gets a gift by facing the Tennessee rush defense. The only concern here is that since the Colts should win easily, they may give Dominic Rhodes an increased number of carries to lighten Addai's load. Either way Addai should have a very productive day while finding the endzone. START.
Thomas Jones- It was a bad week against New England in Chicago's last game for Jones, and it should be another difficult one against Minnesota and their number one rush defense. The approach against the Vikings in recent weeks has been to try the run early, and if it doesn't work to just go with the pass the rest of the game. Jones usually doesn't start fast, and he is also losing some carries to Cedric Benson so it shouldn't be a great day for him. However, the rest of the Bears' schedule is very favorable, so Jones is a great option following this week. SIT.
Kevin Jones- On Thanksgiving, the nation saw just how pathetic the Lions still are. They will be happy to get Kevin Jones back this week, but it still shouldn't matter against the Patriots. An injured Jones going against a stout Patriots rush defense is a recipe for disaster. There are many other better options this week that should be considered before Kevin Jones. SIT.
Andre Johnson- Believe it or not, the team with the best pass defense in all of football is the Oakland Raiders. That does not bode well for a very inconsistent Houston Texans offense. Their star WR will be going up against Nnamdi Asomugha, who is one of the most underrated defensive players in all of football. It's risky to sit Andre who has been one of the best WRs in football all season, but if there are better options on your team sit Andre this week. SIT.
Vince Young- It's becoming pretty obvious that Vince Young will be a star in this league for many years to come. However, as great as last week's performance was, Young isn't consistent enough yet to be a fantasy option at QB. The Titans go up against the Colts next week, and while that will help Young on the ground, it's not a great matchup for him passing the football. Expect Young to come back towards earth next week. SIT.
Joey Harrington- Don't be fooled by what you saw on Thanksgiving. This is the same Joey Harrington who was the QB for the Detroit Lions last season. It would be an awful idea to trust him with your fantasy season in this critical week. With Ronnie Brown out, defenses will be focused more on stopping the pass. His opponent next week is Jacksonville, who has done a very good job against the pass all season. SIT.
If you're a member of a head to head fantasy league, this is the final week of play before your playoffs begin. While some people have probably clinched a playoff spot, numerous others are hoping to have a big week that catapults them into the playoffs. In a week as big as this, avoid showing loyalty to players, play the hot hand, and judge which matchups are most favorable to your team.
Edgerrin James- If Edgerrin James is on your team, you probably have been disappointed all season long. However, his matchup against the Rams this week could salvage his fantasy season. In their prior meeting this season, Edge had 94 yards and a TD. The Rams defense is actually worse now than it was then, so expect an even better effort this week. START.
Travis Henry- Despite the huge come from behind victory for the Titans against the Giants, Travis Henry had one of his least productive efforts in weeks. He was hardly a factor at all past the first half. This week the Titans will be focused on pounding the rock because they face a Colts team that has been absolutely shredded by the run. Last time these teams faced, Henry had over 120 yards on the ground, and the Titans almost pulled off the upset. Expect another big day this week. START.
Rex Grossman- Typically following a bad game like Grossman had last week, he bounces back for a very solid performance the following week. Going along with the favorable history, Grossman also has a very good matchup this week against Minnesota. Like most teams have in previous weeks, the Bears will most likely abandon the run if it doesn't work and chuck it down field all game against the second worst pass defense in football. Grossman won't do what Matt Leinart did last week against the Vikings in terms of yards, but he should have several TDs. START.
Santana Moss- The only question here is whether Moss is healthy or not. If it appears like Moss will play, he's a great start against the weak Falcons pass defense. The Redskins are starting to get on a roll, and Jason Campbell gives the team a better passing offense. Moss has had one good game all season, which means that he is probably more due than any WR in football. It should be Moss' best game in a long time against Atlanta. START.
Joseph Addai- Last week was the national coming out party for Joesph Addai. This week Addai gets a gift by facing the Tennessee rush defense. The only concern here is that since the Colts should win easily, they may give Dominic Rhodes an increased number of carries to lighten Addai's load. Either way Addai should have a very productive day while finding the endzone. START.
Thomas Jones- It was a bad week against New England in Chicago's last game for Jones, and it should be another difficult one against Minnesota and their number one rush defense. The approach against the Vikings in recent weeks has been to try the run early, and if it doesn't work to just go with the pass the rest of the game. Jones usually doesn't start fast, and he is also losing some carries to Cedric Benson so it shouldn't be a great day for him. However, the rest of the Bears' schedule is very favorable, so Jones is a great option following this week. SIT.
Kevin Jones- On Thanksgiving, the nation saw just how pathetic the Lions still are. They will be happy to get Kevin Jones back this week, but it still shouldn't matter against the Patriots. An injured Jones going against a stout Patriots rush defense is a recipe for disaster. There are many other better options this week that should be considered before Kevin Jones. SIT.
Andre Johnson- Believe it or not, the team with the best pass defense in all of football is the Oakland Raiders. That does not bode well for a very inconsistent Houston Texans offense. Their star WR will be going up against Nnamdi Asomugha, who is one of the most underrated defensive players in all of football. It's risky to sit Andre who has been one of the best WRs in football all season, but if there are better options on your team sit Andre this week. SIT.
Vince Young- It's becoming pretty obvious that Vince Young will be a star in this league for many years to come. However, as great as last week's performance was, Young isn't consistent enough yet to be a fantasy option at QB. The Titans go up against the Colts next week, and while that will help Young on the ground, it's not a great matchup for him passing the football. Expect Young to come back towards earth next week. SIT.
Joey Harrington- Don't be fooled by what you saw on Thanksgiving. This is the same Joey Harrington who was the QB for the Detroit Lions last season. It would be an awful idea to trust him with your fantasy season in this critical week. With Ronnie Brown out, defenses will be focused more on stopping the pass. His opponent next week is Jacksonville, who has done a very good job against the pass all season. SIT.
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