Week 14 Top 10 Quarterbacks

1) Kurt Warner (ARZ vs. STL)- Warner had his worst game of the year last week, throwing 3 interceptions in a loss to the Eagles. However (like I say each week), even in his bad games he still puts up good fantasy numbers. Despite the turnovers and failing to reach 300 yards, he still threw for 3 touchdowns. Warner remains a must start this week against the Rams.



2) Drew Brees (NO vs. ATL)- Like Warner, even when Brees has a "bad game" he still puts up solid fantasy stats. He threw for 422 yards and 2 touchdowns in a week 10 game against the Falcons (although he also had 3 interceptions). Expect Brees to put up his usual numbers.


3) Jay Cutler (DEN vs. KC)- Cutler threw for 357 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 13. I mentioned last week that Cutler can be a "wild-card" from game to game, but the potential is always there for him to put up huge numbers. I expect another big game from his this week against the Chiefs.





4) Peyton Manning (IND vs. CIN)- Who knows what to make of Manning's terrible performance in week 13 (15-21, 125 yards, 0 TD's, 2 INT's)? He returns home with a favorable match up, which are two great things for Peyton owners. He remains an elite fantasy quarterback.


5) Aaron Rodgers (GB vs HOU)- Rodgers has had three straight solid fantasy games, and should keep that up this week against a Texans team that is on a short week after the MNF game (they also will be on the road at Lambeau). Rodgers has at least 2 touchdowns per game during that stretch, with 8 total (7 passing, 1 rushing).



6) Matt Cassel (NE @ SEA)- Cassel had the worst outing of his career last week against the tough Pittsburgh defense, finishing the game with four turnovers (two interceptions and two lost fumbles). I knew that it would be a tough match up for him, but did not think it would go that bad. Look for Cassel to turn things around this week against a terrible Seattle defense.


7) Matt Ryan ( ATL @ NO)- Ryan remains one of the most consistent fantasy quarterbacks this year. He now has seven straight games with at least 200 yards. Ryan doesn't have those games where he explodes for 400 yards with numerous touchdowns, but you can always count on 200 yards and at least one score.


8) Eli Manning (NYG vs. PHI)- Eli is quietly putting together a "Top 10 Fantasy QB" season. He's thrown ten touchdowns in his last five games, and has been limiting his turnovers. Eli doesn't seem too affected by the Plaxico situation, and should continue to put up good numbers this week at home against divisional rival Philadelphia.

9) Tony Romo (DAL @ PIT)- Similar to Cassel last week, Romo is coming off two great games heading into a very tough match up against the Steelers. It'll be hard to bench Romo the way he has been playing lately, but the Pittsburgh defense should definitely be a concern for owners. Look for average numbers from him and hope he can limit his turnovers.




10) Brett Favre (NYJ @ SF)- Favre had an average game last week throwing 247 yards with an interception in a loss to the Broncos. The Denver pass defense is near the bottom of the league which is a concern, but lets hope it was the rainy weather that affected his throws. Look for Favre to respond with a couple TD's this week










Author: Jay VonAhn
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Hatty Waiver Wire Guru Playoff Run Week 14

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Week 14 Running Backs

1 - Adrian Peterson - MIN @ DET – All Day faces his best match-up this week facing off against the anemic Lions run defense. Look for Peterson to not only extend his rushing yardage lead this week, but to overtake Portis for the total yardage crown this week.

2 - Ladanian Tomlinson - OAK @ SD – Tomlinson against the Raiders defense that has given up over 90 yards to four of the last five running backs they have faced, with Peyton Hills being the only back under that mark. LT looks to put up great numbers rushing and receiving out of the backfield this week.

3 - Matt Forte -JAC @ CHI – Forte put up almost 100 yards against second ranked Vikings defense last week. This week he faces a Jaguars defense that just gave up 130 yards to Steve Slaton and the Texans. Forte even though Forte enters uncharted rookie territory this week, playing in his 13^th game in a single season, he will put up top tier numbers again this week.

4 - Chris Johnson - CLE @ TEN – Chris Johnson has become a beast in this, his first season in the NFL, if it was not for the play of Matt Ryan, and the dual threat of Matt Forte, he would be the front runner for Rookie of the Year honors. This week, once again, he faces a bottom tier run defense. Look for huge numbers rushing again this week as he faces off against the Browns and their 26^th ranked run defense and their third string quarterbacked offense this week.

5 - Michael Turner - ATL @ NO – Turner has emerged as a top tier runner this year. Against a Saints team allowing over 110 yards per game on the ground. Turner put up almost 100 yards and a score the last time he faced New Orleans. Look for a repeat performance this week.

6 - DeAngelo Williams - TB @ CAR – So how do you pick against a player with over 400 yards and 8 touchdowns in the last four games. You don’t, but remember that three of those four performances were against bottom five run defenses. So this week=2 0against a top ten run defense, look for more realistic numbers from him, but you can’t pick against the hot hand.

7 - Peyton Hillis - KC @ DEN – Before four weeks ago, the most Hillis was known for was clearing the way for a couple of other rookie running backs in the league, McFadden and Felix Jones. Now with all the Broncos running backs on the IR, Hillis has become the running back by default in Denver. He has made the most of his opportunity, putting up almost 300 yards and 4 scores in three games since becoming the starter. Against the chiefs even a player still listed as the Fullback on the Broncos roster becomes, not just a viable option, but a must start against the Chiefs and their 31^st ranked run defense.

8 – Steve Slaton – HOU @ GB – Steve Slaton coming off a stellar performance against the Jags looks to build on that against a Packers defense ranked eight slots worse against the run. Especially on the frozen tundra of Lambeau field were the ability to run is paramount. Look for another top performance from Slaton this week.

9 - Steven Jackson - STL @ ARI – Jackson is finally back and healthy. He plays for a really bad team. With Bulger and Holt under performing and Avery still too raw to count on, Jackson is really the only option at playmaker for the Rams. His performance last week against the Dolphins showed how much the Rams rely on him, accounting for 40% of the total offense.

10 - Larry Johnson - KC @ DEN – Two must starts in one game? When they both play for teams with run defenses among the worst in the league, yes. Johnson is not the fantasy beast he once was, but with this match-up, he will put numbers like the LJ of old.

Hatty Waiver Wire Guru Week 14

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Week 13 Running Backs

1 - Chris Johnson – TEN @ DET – Johnson running against the Lions defense isn’t just unfair, it’s borderline criminal. Lendale will soften up the 32d ranked rush defense and Johnson will put them away. Johnson has a burst of speed that will leave the lions defenders nothing to tackle this week.

2 - Ronnie Brown – MIA @ STL – Brown has been one of the stories of the year at running back in a year that the rookies have stolen the show. His return from the injured list to a place among the top running backs in the league is something Hollywood couldn’t have wr itten any better. He faces a Rams defense that spends a lot of time on the field and rapidly wears down. Brown and Williams will wear them down early just like Matt Forte and the Bears did last week.

3 - Adrian Peterson – CHI @ MIN – The phrase “throw the records out in this one” is well overused, but seems to fit this match up. The Bears give up less than 90 yards per game on the ground, yet every time Peterson plays the Bears he puts up big numbers. Look for the trend to continue this week with Peterson on the carpet at home.

4 - Joseph Addai – IND @ CLE – As Manning and the Colts start to fire on all cylinders, they get a match-up made in heaven for them, the hapless Cleveland Browns. Brady Quinn seemed to be their savior, but he’s gone for the year so the Browns are back to being the Browns. Look for Indy to go up early and pound Addai inside during the entire second half.

5 - Matt Forte – CHI @ MIN – Forte and the Bears go to Minnesota to face the Vikings and their 2d ranked run defense, so why is Forte in the top 10 with a bad match-up. He keeps getting better and better each week and not only does he put up solid rushing numbers, he’s one of the best pass caching running backs in the league, ranked 4^th in receiving by running backs a nd 3^rd in yards from scrimmage.

6 - Frank Gore – SF @ BUF – as frank Gore goes so does the 49ers offense, 5^th in yards from scrimmage among running backs, facing a mediocre Bills run defense, but a Bills teams still without quality win in over 5 weeks. Gore is the security outlet for Shaun Hill and shows no signs of slowing down due to his age.

7 - DeAngelo Williams – CAR @ GB – Green Bay got eaten alive by Pierre Thomas and an injured Deuce McAllister on Monday night. Okay so some guy named Brees had something to do with it also, but the Panthers have shown the ability to run on anyone. Line them up against a 27^th ranked Packers run defense and it’s more of the same from DeAngelo.

8 - Thomas Jones – DEN @ NYJ – Denver has trouble week after week with running backs, whether it’s keeping theirs healthy or keeping their opponents under 150 yards rushing. In come the resurgent Jets, Brett Favre and Thomas Jones. Cutler’s confidence ahs been shaken the last couple of weeks and it is showing in their time of possession. Jones will rack up good combined yardage as New York dominates the Time of Possession in this one.

9 - Maurice Jones-Drew – JAC @ HOU – The human bowling ball keeps knocking over defenses and a Texans defense giving up over 130 yards per game doesn’t look to put him in the gutter this week.

10 - LaDanian Tomlinson – ATL @ SD – Tomlinson continues to be relevant in the fantasy running back arena. Even in a shabby loss to the Colts last week he put up over a hundred yards of total offense. Look for the Chargers to spread the field with Chambers, Gates and Jackson to open up rushing lanes for Tomlinson this week against a mediocre Falcon's run defense.

Hatty Waiver Wire Guru Playoff Run Week 13

Author: Hatty
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Week 13 Top 10 Quarterbacks

1) Peyton Manning (IND @ CLE)- Peyton has thrown at least 2 touchdowns in his last five games, and should continue that streak this week against an average Brown's defense. He remains a must start.

2) Tony Romo (DAL vs. SEA)- Romo threw for 341 yards and 3 touchdowns in his second game back from injury. In week 12 he locked in on TO (connecting for 213 yards) and should have another HUGE game this week against Seattle's terrible pass defense. The Seahawks allow 259 yards/game through the air and only have 5 interceptions on the year.

3) Kurt Warner (ARZ @ PHI)- Warner had his second straight game with one touchdown (and also one interception). Despite the lack of TD's he's still putting up big yardage, throwing for over 328 yards in five straight games. Even in his "bad" games he won't disappoint and remains a must start.

4) Drew Brees (NO @ TB)- Brees followed up a sub-par week 11, with a monster game against the Packers on MNF. After a 323 yard/4TD game, he now leads the league in passing yards and is second in touchdowns. Brees has a tough matchup this week against the Bucs, but did put up good stats in their week one showdown (343 yards, 3 TD's).

5) Matt Ryan (ATL @ SD)- The good news: Ryan had a another solid outing in week 12 throwing for 259 yards against the Panthers. The bad news: He's now gone 2 straight games without a touchdown, after going three straight with at least 2 TD's. Look for Ryan to bounce back with a favorable match up against the leagues worst passing defense.

6) Philip Rivers (SD vs. ATL)- Rivers will have a bad game every now and then, but is still a high-end QB, as he leads the league with 23 touchdowns. He rebounded from a poor week 11 performance with 288 yards and 2 touchdowns last week against the Colts. Look for another solid outing against the Falcons.

7) Brett Favre (NYJ vs. DEN)- Favre remains a solid fantasy option as he continues to keep his turnovers down. He's thrown 5 touchdowns in his his last three games (with only one interception) and has a good match up this week against a Denver pass defense who are next to last in the league in interceptions (4 interceptions on the year).

8) Matt Cassel (NE vs. PIT)- Cassel became the first quarterback in Patriots history to throw consecutive 400 yards games, as he threw for 415 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Dolphins in week 12. He has an insanely tough match up against the Steelers this week, but it's tough to go against a guy that has been this hot. Starting Cassel this week is a bit risky, and really comes down to what your other options are.

9) Jay Cutler (DEN @ NJY)- Cutler has been s streaky quarterback this season and is currently in a bad stretch (week 11= 216yds, 1 TD, week 12= 204yds, 0TD, 1 INT). This isn't a great matchup for Cutler, but there is always that potential for him to throw for big numbers.

10) Chad Pennington (MIA @ STL)- Pennington threw for 341 yards and 3 touchdowns in week 12 after poor performances in his previous two games. He has a favorable match up in week 13 that makes his a decent option.

Author: Jay VonAhn
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Hatty's Afternoon Delight

It has been an interesting day in the fantasy world with teams scrambling to get rosters optimized for the short week. I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving holiday whether you are staying at home or traveling to visit with family. For those who have not gotten the chance be sure to check out Hatty's Waiver Wire video for Week 13 and get those requests in ASAP. He has some great recommendations this week and everyone needs to start focusing on the playoffs.

Some of the bigger news today:

FWP Down Again
For those Willie Parker owners who did not handcuff Mewelde Moore I am extremely sorry for you. It looks like if FWP plays at all this week it will be limited and MM has been huge in replacing him week after week. As an owner who personally nabbed Moore I have been impressed beyond belief at his ability to step in and put up numbers beyond that of Parker almost every week he has been the starter. This week I would recommend Mewelde for the starting lineup as he always seems to find the end zone no matter what defense they are facing.

Brian Westbrook
Westbrook is injured and likely will be through the rest of the season. He is a trooper though and will play this week. He may be limited so if you have better options he certainly has not been the Brian Westbrook fantasy owners love but you never know when he will explode. I recommend grabbing Lorenzo Booker in case BW takes a hit that he cannot come back from. Buckhalter is out so if BW goes down, Booker will inherit the job.

RIP Shaun Alexander
Released by the Redskins today this likely was his last chance at staying on a roster.

Texans Running Game
Ahman Green was placed on IR which means that Steve Slaton will once again be the primary back. For anyone who owned Green you may want to nab Ryan Moats will will serve as a backup to Slaton. Steve Slaton returns to a must start in all leagues.

Brady Quinn
It is never good when an athlete is going to visit Dr. James Andrews and that is where Quinn is heading with problems on his index finger. His fractured right index finger has caused some inaccuracy issues so for those who see Derek Anderson on the bench, grab him now in case the injury prevents Quinn from getting back on the field.

That is all for today. This week is key for playoff contenders as well as for teams locked in looking to solidify their lineups for the post season run. One of the best ways to prevent that 3rd or 4th place team from getting hot is to monitor the wire and prevent them from picking up that late addition that gets hot during the playoffs. Treat each week as though you are fighting for the playoffs and continue to make your team better.

Author: JD Dowell
Email: jdncsu350@hattywaiverwireguru.com

Author: Hatty
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Hatty's Afternoon Delight

Well Sunday proved to be a great day of football and some players had huge games and others layed an egg. What else is new is you are a fantasy football fan? This edition of the Afternoon Delight will recap some of the day's big stories as well as touch on the implications for the rest of the season as the playoff picture in most leagues should be clearer now.

Denver Running Game
Peyton Hillis has filled in admirably for a depleted Broncos running game and for fantasy owners who were benefiting from either Torain, Pittman or any other RB they have pulled off this year you were rewarded if you stuck with the system. If you are a Hillis owner nab Selvin Young as he is expected back next week and is sure to see carries in the midst of Denver posting a 3 game losing streak.

Brady Quinn
Don't drop the kid after one bad day, especially if you have him in a dynasty league. He is still the Browns starting QB. I think Romeo is starting to come apart at the seams personally after he quick trigger finger on Quinn as the starter. He will be under center again this week and if the Browns season keeps going the way it has expect Romeo to be on the hot seat.

Dunn and Done
Warrick Dunn rewarded fantasy owners with a nice outing Sunday in which he had 90 rush yards, 37 receiving yards and a Teeder. Gruden stated that he will continue to be the Bucs primary rusher with Earnest Graham out for the year. If by miracle he is still on your wire grab him NOW.

Dolphin Down
Greg Camarillo, who has been a pleasant filler this year for owners, is now out for the season after being injured Sunday. There were no details on the injury yet but he looks to be out for the year which not only hurts owners who had him but also any team who has Chad Pennington.

Da Iggles
Sorry to the Eagles fans out there but this team is in trouble. The McNabb benching was flat out weird. Kudos to Andy Reid for trying to do something to spark the team but not sure if that was the right move. Westbrook is banged up and may miss Week 13 and Correll Buckhalter sprained his MCL and is expected to miss a few weeks. Westbrook owners, do yourself a favor and stash Lorenzo Booker in case he goes down since he is the main back listed after Buckhalter.

Lendale "Jelly Donut" White
This guy is worthless in my opinion but he has put up some decent weeks along the way this year. In case you missed his post game commentary he was basically crying at only having 3 carries. His value is destined to decrease in the next few weeks.

Author: JD Dowell
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