Tyler Eifert working in the slot

Source: Draft Sharks

Bengals TE Tyler Eifert worked on both sides of the line and in the slot on the team's first day of rookie minicamp on Friday.  He's already noticing similarities between Cincy's offense and the one he ran at Notre Dame.  “A lot of the things I’m learning are a lot of the same plays we had in with two TEs — move me around in different positions,” he said. “Today I was out in the slot quite a bit. I think I’m picking it up pretty fast.”  A big, fluid athlete, Eifert is capable of making an immediate impact in the passing game.  Of course, fellow TE Jermaine Gresham and stud WR A.J. Green will demand their fair share of targets.  Eifert figures to be too inconsistent to be a fantasy starter in 2013.  But he'll

Bengals TE Tyler Eifert lining up here, there and everywhere

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

The Bengals showed they are not above being trendy by spending a first round pick on Notre Dame Tyler Eifert despite already having Jermaine Gresham on the roster. Now comes the matter of implementing effective two-TE sets. During the team's mini-camp, just like he was with the Golden Domers, Eifert is lining up just about all over the field. "A lot of the things I'm learning are a lot of the same plays we had in with two tight ends mdash; move me around in different positions," Eifert said on Friday. "Today I was out in the slot quite a bit. I think I'm picking it up pretty fast." FANTASY ANALYSIS: One of the real bummers of the NFL Draft is that the top-rated tight ended didn't land with a TE-needy squad, but rather one with a

Tyler Eifert - Bengals want Eifert to be difference maker

Source: The Huddle

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden said he believes TE Tyler Eifert can be a difference-maker for the team if he becomes more of a blocker. Gruden said the team will see what kind of blocker Eifert is during their rookie minicamp and work with him from there.
Huddle Up: Improved blocking would likely keep Eifert on the field over Jermaine Gresham in one-tight end sets; he's already being pegged as the "move" tight end in two-TE formations. Expect the Bengals to find ways to use Eifert to take advantage of coverages geared towards stopping A.J. Green.

Giovani Bernard to compete for 3rd-down role

Source: Draft Sharks

Bengals OC Jay Gruden told the team website that RB Giovani Bernard will compete with 6th-round pick Rex Burkhead for the 3rd-down role.  Gruden said Bernard brings 3-down size and skills but doesn't plan to use the 2nd-rounder as a workhorse. "He can be a 10-15 carry guy, catch eight balls, whatever it is, to help us out and make us more diverse," Gruden said.  Burkhead is a nice-looking player, but we don't actually expect him to push Bernard aside.  The former Tar Heel can provide the offense a dynamic presence it has long lacked outside of WR A.J. Green.  Bernard doesn't appear likely to lead the team in carries as a rookie, however.  Of course, that shouldn't keep you from drafting him in the middle rounds.

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 3-4

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

SEE ROUND 1 HERE

ROUND 3

Randall Cobb, WR,

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, RDs 1-2

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

ROUND 1

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings (PK1, RB1) – Is there even an argument for anyone else? Only a lunatic contrarian would veer away from the game's best back, coming off an all-time

The Roto Arcade Fantasy Football Mock, Rounds 1-2

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When Mr. Irrelevant, Justice Cunningham, had his name called Saturday, the fantasy football mock season officially got underway. To kick off Yahoo!'s festivities, we'll mock two rounds per day Tuesday-Friday (12-teams, PPR scoring) to help you get educated on which players will be valued/undervalued when the bulk of the draft season begins in August. Please declare a winner and/or express your general disdain for our 'stupidity' in the comments section below.

ROUND 1

Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings (PK1, RB1) – Is there even an argument for anyone else? Only a lunatic contrarian would veer away from the game's best back, coming off an all-time

Saved by the Bell! Pittsburgh RB, other rushers, to set rookie pace

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

When it comes to rookies conventional wisdom no longer applies. With a few notable exceptions, most first-year players, particularly quarterbacks, were once thought to be multi-year projects, the Steve McNair approach – observe, learn and wait.

But in this day and age where instant gratification is constantly sought after, time isn’t of the essence. Several players picked in April are immediately pressed into competitive situations where often times they emerge as the go-to option, evident in the rapid ascension of guys like Robert Griffin III, Doug Martin and Josh Gordon, to name a few, last year. Because nuances from the college game are commonplace

Tyler Eifert - TE Eifert goes to Bengals

Source: The Huddle

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Notre Dame TE Tyler Eifert with the 21st overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Bengals were projected by many to go with a RB or WR here but were thrilled to get the top available in Eifert, the former Notre Dame standout who will pair with veteran TE Jermaine Gresham and ideally take some defensive attention away from No. 1 WR A.J. Green.

Tiers for Beers: Dez-ire, ‘Boys WR quickly becoming fantasy fave

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

It may seem insane-ludi-ridiculously early for fantasy football ranks, but with the NFL draft beginning Thursday, it's time for a refresher. In the third part of a special four-part series, the Noise takes on WRs, and gets you a leg up on scoring extra beer money this fall. Team Huevos, shout, shout, let it all out in the comments section below.

See also: TOB Running backs,

Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu says broken foot is 100 percent

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

According to Geoff Hobson, the editor of the Bengals' official website, wide receiver Mohamed Sanu said Monday that his left foot is 100 percent. quot;No nagging pain," Sanu said. Sanu broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot while running routes in practice November 30, and he was forced to miss the rest of the season. Sanu caught four touchdowns in three games that came directly prior to his injury. He is the favorite to claim the team's No. 2 wide receiver job out of training camp, but he will compete against Marvin Jones. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Andrew Hawkins will be the slot receiver. Sanu should be a popular sleeper in his sophomore season, assuming that he wins the camp battle over Jones. He has shown a knack for getting open in the

Mohamed Sanu - Mohamed Sanu good to go

Source: The Huddle

Cincinnati Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu confirms he's 100 percent and has no nagging pain.
Huddle Up: Sanu suffered a foot injury late in 2012, just as he was emerging as a legitimate WR2 opposite A.J. Green. If healthy, Sanu has to be viewed as a definite sleeper candidate.

The Five Best Fantasy Wide Receivers In 2013 (After Calvin Johnson)

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Guest Writer

Photo By: Cary Edmondson / US PRESSWIRE

It might just be spring, but fantasy football enthusiasts are always looking at rankings and predictions for the upcoming season. With a number of teams changing up personnel, the wide receiver position looks to be a bit unclear after Calvin Johnson. Unless something pops up, Johnson will be and should be the first wide receiver off the board. If you are looking for an elite wide receiver in 2013 though, where do you turn after that?

Dez Bryant

Some might think it is crazy to take the controversial Bryant this early, but with the Tony Romo extension, he has officially arrived. Bryant finished 2012 with 1382 yards and 12 touchdown catches. He

First Down: McFabulous days ahead for McFadden, sliding Gronk and football’s Neo Gio

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Owners who invested an exorbitant pick in china doll Darren McFadden last year are still sorely regretting it. Chucking hard inflatable balls at his dome, Mike Rice-style, would be an acceptable form of cathartic release.

When not sidelined for the 10 millionth time with a lower body ailment (last year a high-ankle sprain), the disappointing rusher appeared overly timid, lacked explosiveness and was generally terrible, an ill-fit for Greg Knapp’s zone-blocking scheme. Shockingly 82 of his 216 rushing attempts (37.9 percent) went for one, zero or negative yards. His overall yards per carry average (3.3) was the lowest of his career, by a wide margin. According to

Andrew Hawkins - WR Hawkins among 3 Bengals to get tenders

Source: The Huddle

The Cincinnati Bengals made tender offers Thursday, Mar. 7. WR Andrew Hawkins and LB Vincent Rey both received exclusive-rights tenders while S Jeromy Miles received a tender offer that will make him a restricted free agent.
Huddle Up: The 5-foot-7 Hawkins stood out with 51 catches for 533 yards and 4 TDs to finish as Cincy's third-leading pass-catcher. The Bengals are searching for reliable targets outside of No. 1 WR A.J. Green, and another season of improvement out of the Hawkins could go a long way in solving the team's quest.

Andy Dalton has "a long way to go"

Source: Draft Sharks

Bengals QB Andy Dalton's NFL career is off to a good start.  He's completed 60.2% of his passes with 47 TDs vs. 29 INTs over his first 2 seasons.  But OC Jay Gruden is looking for more from Dalton moving forward.  "There’s not one part of his game that he doesn’t need to improve," Gruden said. "... Your arm strength, your strength, your footwork, basically your fundamentals of football. And obviously he needs to get better with his deep ball accuracy and touch, and there’s not really one part of his game that he can’t really improve upon. He has to get better in every phase — scramble ability, foot quickness, accuracy, deep accuracy, short, anticipation. He’s got a long way to go... We feel like he has not come close to

HOT 2013 Dynasty WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Dynasty wide receiver rankings based on a 3 year window 1. Calvin 2. AJ Green 3. Dez Bryant 4. Brandon Marshall 5. Julio Jones

Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu working his way back following broken foot

Source: Fantasy Football Toolbox

Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu looked like he was breaking out until he foot broke last season. From Week 10-12, Sanu scored four touchdowns in three games. But a few days after that third game, Sanu broke a bone in his left foot and was shelved for the rest of his rookie year. The good news is that Sanu said this week he was cleared to run routes earlier this month and he is healing up well. quot;It's great. It feels good," Sanu said of his foot via the team's official website. "I've been working out and running. I've been running routes for a while and it feels good." FANTASY ANALYSIS: This is noteworthy because Sanu is in the running to begin next season as the Bengals' No. 2 wideout. In other words, he could be the player that

Mohamed Sanu running routes, feeling good

Source: Draft Sharks

Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu says he has been running routes since early February and that the foot feels good. The 2nd-round pick missed the final 5 games with a stress fracture in his left foot. The team didn't give him a ton of targets as a rookie, but coaches were working him more into the game plan when he got hurt. All 4 of Sanu's TDs came in the 3 games preceding the injury. No Bengals WR besides A.J. Green stood out last year. That means opportunity in 2013.

Mohamed Sanu - Bengals' WR Sanu back running routes

Source: The Huddle

Cincinnati Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu (foot) is running routes after getting cleared early in February. 'It's great. It feels good. I've been working out and running,' Sanu said this week during an interview about his experience at least year's NFL Scouting Combine. 'I've been running routes for a while and it feels good.' Sanu missed the last six games of 2012 with a stress fracture in his foot.
Huddle Up: Sanu was just coming on before sustaining his foot fracture in practice prior to Week 13, having caught a combined 4 TD passes in what turned out to be his final 3 games of the season. The Bengals are counting on the second-year player in 2013 as they need a threat opposite Pro Bowler A.J. Green.

Kenny Britt "could be special"

Source: Draft Sharks

When he's done playing football, Randy Moss is preparing to enter the world of talent evaluation.  Just a couple weeks after declaring himself the greatest WR in NFL history, Moss is weighing in on Tennessee's Kenny Britt.  “Britt is a young receiver who can get in that A.J. Green, Julio Jones mix if he wants to, and does the things to make it happen," Moss opined. "But his is more mental than it is physical. I hope it works out for him because he is quite a talent. That guy could be special.”  Moss is actually dead-on here.  Britt has the size, speed, and overall athleticism to be an elite WR.  But he's had trouble staying healthy on the field and out of trouble off it.  He'll be a guy worth tracking closely this offseason. 

AJ Green wants more touches

Source: FFToday

Bengals' star WR frustrated over lack of action in postseason

A.J. Green had fun in last Sunday's Pro Bowl with three touchdowns, but he admitted that the disappointment over the Bengals' 19-13 loss to the Texans in the first round of the playoffs still stings, even more so than last year. "It's more disappointing because we had the team and we could have won that game if we put the plays together. We knew with that game we played one of our worst games," Green said on Thursday after making an appearance for Gatorade. "Last year no one expected us to make the playoffs." He also admitted that there was frustration over not being targeted or

Bengals | A.J. Green disappointed with use in playoff game

Source: Footballguys.com

Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green said he was disappointed that he was not targeted in the first half of the team's playoff game. 'It's tough in a big game and you're the go to guy and you don't get the ball in the first half. It's all frustrating,' Green said. 'They had a game plan that had a matchup problem with [TE Jermaine Gresham] and they felt like they could go to him. Things happen like that. All games aren't perfect. That's one thing we need to build on. We just need to capitalize. Not only getting me the ball, but just making some of the big plays.' Green finished the game with four catches for 80 yards.

Andy Dalton (QB)

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by George Rev

Andy Dalton quietly put together a very nice year in Cincinnati throwing for 3,669 yards and 27 touchdowns. Now Dalton doesn’t get much praise from the fantasy world, but I believe Dalton can be a low QB1 or high QB2 in 2013. Who do you think throws A.J Green all of those touchdowns?

Don’t forget Dalton is only entering his 3rd year, and the connection between Green and Dalton will continue to grow, as they were drafted in the same class. Dalton isn’t going to go too high in the draft, and could potentially put up QB1-esk numbers for you. If you find yourself drafting RBs and WRs early and you feel like you missed the ship when it comes to starting QBs check out Dalton, as he could easily be a top 10 QB next year.

Getting a healthy Mohammad Sanu will help Dalton’s numbers out and Cincinnati should add some offensive talent in the upcoming rookie draft. Dalton had his fair share of stellar performances during the year, putting up 20 plus points 6 times last year. Look for Dalton as a bail out QB for your team, and a surprise QB1. He’s a great backup and bye week filler, and should be the starter in Cincinnati with an elite weapon in A.J. Green for a long time to come.

Early Top 200 for the 2013 Fantasy Football Season

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by FFAdvantage

Here’s an early look at my Top 200 for the 2013 fantasy football season. There are a number of factors that will certainly be changing over the next several months so expect to see big changes. Use the comments section at the bottom of this article to tell me where you agree or disagree.

2013 Top 200

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Arian Foster

3. Calvin Johnson

4. CJ Spiller

5. Marshawn Lynch

6. Ray Rice

7. Jamaal Charles

8. Doug Martin

9. Aaron Rodgers

10. Tom Brady

11. AJ Green

12. LeSean McCoy

13. Trent Richardson

14. Drew Brees

15.

Breakfast Table: Field Turf of Dreams

Source: Roto Arcade by Scott Pianowski

For the last decade or so, Michael Salfino and Scott Pianowski have been putting together an email exchange centered around (but not limited to) the NFL. You might enjoy listening to them haggle. You might prefer a swift kick into the stomach. The Table isn't for everyone; we hope some of you enjoy it.

From: scott pianowski
Date: Wed, Jan 2, 2013 at 3:52 AM
Subject: something wild breakfast
To: Michael Salfino

So here we are, the playoffs. I'm excited for the tournament as a whole, but the Wild Card slate doesn't seem that interesting to me.

You'll really have to sell me on the AFC matchups, given that I can't imagine anyone other than Denver or New

2012 Playoff Rankings – Tavaner

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

The NFL Playoffs are now set after 17 grueling weeks of play! There are a ton of story lines to follow. Among the more intriguing are three rookie quarterbacks, one of whom is guaranteed to win a playoff game in their first year; a second year quarterback who took over in week ten; a Colt’s team who went from worst last year to a playoff team this year, riding an emotional high after the return of their head coach from a successful bout against leukemia; and a team that went from the favorite for a first round bye to the number three seed in a few short weeks.

These are the overall rankings for the playoffs. Some formats require you to choose from all the teams in the playoffs, others allow you to go week to week. These

2012 Wild Card Weekend – Tavaner

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by Tavaner

Quarterbacks Russell Wilson (SEA) Aaron Rodgers (GB) Robert Griffin III (WAS) Andrew Luck (IND) Joe Flacco (BAL) Andy Dalton (CIN) Matt Schaub (HOU) Christian Ponder (MIN) Running Backs Ray Rice (BAL) Adrian Peterson (MIN) Arian Foster (HOU) Marshawn Lynch (SEA) Alfred Morris (WAS) Benjarvus Green-Ellis (CIN) Vick Ballard (IND) DuJuan Harris (GB) Ben Tate (HOU) Ryan Grant (GB) Bernard Pierce (BAL) Brian Leonard (CIN) Wide Receivers Anquan Boldin (BAL) AJ Green (CIN) Andre Johnson (HOU) Greg Jennings (GB) Reggie Wayne (IND) Torrey Smith (BAL) T.Y. Hilton (IND) Jordy Nelson (GB) Sidney Rice (SEA) James Jones (GB) Pierre Garcon (WAS) Golden Tate (SEA) Marvin Jones

Submitted for your derision: Fantasy ranks for NFL playoff leagues

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Perhaps the dumbest thing a fantasy manager can possibly do is publish player ranks on a mainstream sports site on the morning of a draft. Definitely not recommended. Poor strategy, requiring a special combination of stupidity and hubris. Far from ideal.

Nonetheless, I'm doing it today. My first fantasy playoff draft is coming up in just a few short hours, and I'm publishing ranks in advance. (Again: Unwise). Obviously I'd prefer to post this thing much later in the afternoon, after the draft, but my schedule is pretty jammed. I've blocked off eight-and-a-half hours to watch the Big Ten get mauled across five bowl games. The conference requires my full attention. So let's just rank the NFL playoff field right

Submitted for your derision: Fantasy ranks for 2013 playoff leagues

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Perhaps the dumbest thing a fantasy manager can possibly do is publish up-to-date player ranks on a mainstream sports site on the morning of a draft. Not recommended. This requires a special combination of stupidity and hubris. Far from ideal.

Nonetheless, today you're getting my NFL playoff ranks just a few hours before my first postseason draft of 2013. I'd prefer to publish this thing much later in the afternoon, post-draft, but unfortunately my schedule is pretty jammed. I've blocked off most of the day to watch the Big Ten get mauled for eight-and-a-half hours, across five games. So let's just rank the field right now.

But first, a few details about league settings...

My upcoming draft is a

First draft: Here’s a way-too-early 2013 fantasy football mock

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

So there may not be a worse time to draft a 2013 fantasy league than today, before the final week of the 2012 regular season has even kicked off. We still have dozens of injuries ahead, plus the usual off-season player movement and coaching changes. And then there's April's NFL Draft.

Thus, we begin this feature with an important warning: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.

It's fine for me to conduct a one-man 2013 mock in 2012, of course, because I'm a fully licensed fantasy professional. Ordinary citizens shouldn't think about drafting a league for another seven or eight months, however. Today's exercise is simply a guessing game, based on an incomplete picture of the league. It's theoretical fantasy football. But

2013 NFL Draft – Future Fantasy Stars

Source: Fantasy Football Xtreme by George Rev

With the NFL season winding down I figured it’s time to start looking ahead into the next crop of young bucks. Now these are the guys that will feed your fantasy football addiction. They’ll have you sneaking on fantasy sites at work, blowing off the wife to get some pivotal insight from Mel Kiper Jr., and have you waking up late night with fantasy revelations dancing through your head. You NEED to know who’s going to be the next RG3 or Doug Martin. So I’ve decided to start writing this weekly analysis on the top offensive players in the 2013 class, who could make a difference on your squad next year. Hold the applause. Now the season isn’t over yet, and a draft order hasn’t been established yet, so the projections could

Exit Interview: Watch out Megatron, A.J. Green is stalking you

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Many offensive coordinators had their head in the clouds again this season, evident in the pass-first mentality most teams portrayed. As a result, pass catchers, unsurprisingly identical to quarterbacks, experienced unprecedented fantasy success. In total, 19 wide receivers averaged at least 10.0 points per game in standard formats, up one from last year and four more than five years ago. The usual suspects dotted the landscape, but several newcomers (e.g. Randall Cobb and Eric Decker) made their mark as well. Below is our recap of this season's WR flames and lames with a quick look at what notable names could bring rags or riches in 2013. Ring out the old, ring in the

Bengals | A.J. Green could set a record

Source: Footballguys.com

Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green has recorded 160 receptions in his first two NFL seasons. The league record is 168 set by New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston.

Bengals | A.J. Green nearing record

Source: Footballguys.com

Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green has 160 receptions in his first two seasons. The record is held by New Orleans Saints WR Marques Colston with 168.

Andy Dalton - Bengals not planning to rest starters

Source: The Huddle

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said he will not rest his starters in Week 17 because the team wants to be playing well going into the playoffs.
Huddle Up: Great news for Dalton, A.J. Green and BenJarvus Green-Ellis fantasy owners who are looking to field reliable championship-week lineups.

Cincinnati Bengals won't rest starters Week 17

Source: Draft Sharks

Bengals HC Marvin Lewis says he won't rest his starters in Week 17, despite being locked into the #6 seed.  Lewis rested his starters 2 previous times, and Cincy was eliminated in its first playoff game on both occasions.  "How'd that turn out for us?" Lewis asked rhetorically.  "I think it's important for our team to play well. We are going to play to win the football game. [We're playing for] improvement."  Andy Dalton, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, A.J. Green, and Jermaine Gresham will be safe to use in fantasy this weekend.

Dez Bryant delivers again (and again), torching the Saints

Source: Roto Arcade by Andy Behrens

Just two weeks ago, we were all concerned that Dez Bryant's season might end before the fantasy playoffs began. He was meeting with hand specialists, contemplating surgery on his fractured left index finger.

Today, however, Dez is looking like the MVP of the fantasy postseason. He embarrassed the Saints defense on Sunday afternoon, hauling in nine balls for 224 yards on 12 targets, finding the end zone twice. Both of his scores were 58-yarders, with corner Patrick Robinson getting roasted each time.

Week 16 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Michael Ivins / USA TODAY Sports

If you happened to draft Brandon Lloyd this past summer like I did, you’ve probably been shaking your head when watching the Patriots play on prime-time television the past two weeks as the veteran has looked like a Pro Bowl star. In that time Lloyd has been targeted a whopping 25-times, hauling in 17-receptions for 279-yards a score and even picking up a fumble recovery in the end zone for another touchdown.

Problem is, many of you didn’t have him in your lineup let alone on your team at this point, after Lloyd struggled throughout the season and was demoted out of two receiver sets against the Dolphins and Colts.

Outside of Wes Welker  and Lloyd

Steelers | Keenan Lewis says he will follow A.J. Green

Source: Footballguys.com

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Keenan Lewis said that he will follow Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green in Week 16.

Bengals | Big game for Marvin Jones?

Source: Footballguys.com

Cincinnati Bengals WR Marvin Jones might be in line for a big game in Week 16 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers blanketed WR A.J. Green in the first meetings, limiting him to one catch. Jones said Tuesday, Dec. 18, he isn't sure if the Steelers are going to blanket Green again, trying to let others beat them, but he is ready. 'It's a possibility,' Jones said. 'We're not in this league by default. We can make the plays.'

Week 16 – WR Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: Cary Edmondson / USA TODAY Sports

While many have made the case for Michael Crabtree being a first round bust, it appears the 4th year receiver is starting to come into his own. Early signs in the off-season suggested this could be a breakout year for Crabtree, if for no other reason than he finally overcame his problematic foot issues.

For the first-time Crabtree actually played in a preseason game this August, and thankfully his foot ailments appear to be a thing of the past.

The best thing that ever happened for Crabtree was Alex Smith’s demotion in the middle of the season. It’s not that Crabtree and Smith weren’t having success together, but more that Colin Kaepernick has the

Ike Taylor - Steelers' CB Taylor to sit out again

Source: The Huddle

Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor (ankle) will miss his third straight game in Week 16. CB Keenan Lewis (hip) is expected to play against the Cincinnati Bengals, although he'll be limited in practice early in the week. CB Cortez Allen (groin) is also expected to return to practice this week after missing Week 15.
Huddle Up: This is nothing but good news for A.J. Green's fantasy's owners, who saw the WR limited to a career-low one catch (an 8-yard scoring grab) in the team's first meeting in Week 7.

Ike Taylor to miss Week 16

Source: FFToday

Green to go against banged up Steelers secondary

Ike Taylor (leg) will not play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. Taylor is out of his walking boot but has not fully recovered from his hairline fracture. The Steelers need to win this week to have any shot at the playoffs. Last time the Steelers and Bengals met, Taylor held A.J. Green to one catch for eight yards and a touchdown. Keenan Lewis, who has a hip injury, will lead a rotation against Green in Week 16. (

Taylor to miss Week 16

Source: FFToday

Green to go against banged up Steelers secondary

Ike Taylor (leg) will not play in Sunday's game against the Bengals. Taylor is out of his walking boot but has not fully recovered from his hairline fracture. The Steelers need to win this week to have any shot at the playoffs. Last time the Steelers and Bengals met, Taylor held A.J. Green to one catch for eight yards and a touchdown. Keenan Lewis, who has a hip injury, will lead a rotation against Green in Week 16. (

A.J. Green - WR Green snaps scoreless streak

Source: The Huddle

Cincinnati Bengals' WR A.J. Green caught 6 passes for 57 yards and a TD Thursday night in a 34-13 Week 15 road win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Huddle Up: After seeing his 8-game TD streak end in Week 12, Green on Thursday scored for the first time since then by hauling in a 5-yard pass early in the fourth quarter, giving his fantasy owners an early Christmas gift of relief.

Over/Under: Is a Spiller spectacular on the horizon?

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Fantasy is a speculative game. Predict the future, and you look like a genius. Don't, and you're painfully human. Gazing into the crystal ball here's our view on 10 intriguing over/unders for Week 15.

C.J. Spiller, now locked in the pole position, total yards versus Seattle 109.5

Scott — OVER is the only logical way to play this. Chan Gailey is finally saved from himself, and even if the Seahawks control the game, Spiller can make hay as a receiver. The Bills are going to have to bite the bullet on Spiller as a pass blocker (something that's made the team nervous); it's sink-or-swim time.

Dalton — OVER. Spiller has averaged 92.3 yards from scrimmage on just

Goal Line Stand: Week 15 Rankings

Source: Rotoworld Football Articles

Chris Wesseling has your Week 15 ranks in Goal Line Stand. A.J. Green and Bryce Brown are excellent bounce-back candidates.

Over/Under: Is the Spiller spectacular on the horizon?

Source: Roto Arcade by Brad Evans

Fantasy is a speculative game. Predict the future, and you look like a genius. Don't, and you're painfully human. Gazing into the crystal ball here's our view on 10 intriguing over/unders for Week 15.

C.J. Spiller, now locked in the pole position, total yards versus Seattle 109.5

Scott — OVER is the only logical way to play this. Chan Gailey is finally saved from himself, and even if the Seahawks control the game, Spiller can make hay as a receiver. The Bills are going to have to bite the bullet on Spiller as a pass blocker (something that's made the team nervous); it's sink-or-swim time.

Dalton — OVER. Spiller has averaged 92.3 yards from scrimmage on just

Week 15 – Flex Play Rankings

Source: Fantasy-Info.com by Sean Douglas

Photo By: The Star Ledger / USA TODAY Sports

Finally! Dynasty owners like myself with David Wilson on their bench have been waiting for the ultra talented rookie to receive an opportunity to show case what he can do. Earlier in the season he had a long touchdown run against the Browns, but because of early fumbling issues and pass protection concerns, Andre Brown moved past Wilson on the depth chart.

Brown was placed on injured reserve a few weeks back and the Giants countered with Craig Lumpkin as added depth. Lumpkin saw a few snaps against the Redskins, but the Giants decided to use Ahmad Bradshaw as the teams feature back again as a counter to the Brown’s injury, rather than working Wilson in as a