Last night I started talking about the fantasy playoffs and the importance of match ups. Knowing who is playing who during the pivotal week 14-16 period is critical to a championship. You can find the orginal list from Jay Clemons of SI.com here.
Bears: Packers, @Ravens, Vikings
The Bears face stout defenses during the key stretch, it is time to look towards trading or backing up Matt Forte, Devin Hester, Greg Olsen and Jay Cutler.
Bengals: @Vikings, @Chargers, ChiefsAfter the initial test from the Vikings, Cedric Benson and crew should do well against the San Diego and Kansas City. It would be a good idea to grab an alternative for week 14
Bills: @Chiefs, Patriots, @Falcons
Not that anyone on the Bills is a great fantasy option, although Marshawn Lynch might be an ok #2
Broncos: @Colts, Raiders, @Eagles
Nothing horrible here, should be ok, but the defense takes a hit agains the Colts in week 14
Browns: Steelers, @Chiefs, Raiders
Skip the Browns entirely
Buccaneers: Jets, @Seahawks, @Saints
Skip the Bucs too.
Cardinals: @49ers, @Lions, Rams
Sign up as many Cards as you can. Steve Breaston could be available in your league and the Cards D might be a nice pick up with this list of offensive jugger-NOTs...
Chargers: @Cowboys, Bengals, @Titans
The first two weeks will be tough, and I think the Titan's will have their act together. Vincent Jackson and Phillip Rivers are must starts, but temper your expectations
Chiefs: Bills, Browns, @Bengals
The Chiefs passing game bears watching, especially against the Bill and Browns
Colts: Broncos, @Jaguars, Jets
Start all Colts, against whatever defenses
Cowboys: Chargers, @Saints, @Redskins
Tony Romo and company will not slow down and I like the New Orleans match up
Dolphins: @Jaguars, @Titans, Texans
If you have either Ronnie Brown or Ricky Williams, get them ready for this group of cupcake defenses
Eagles: @Giants, 49ers, Broncos
Might want to get a solid back up for Donovan McNabb.
Falcons: Saints, @Jets, Bills
I would start Michael Turner, Matt Ryan and Roddy White, but the Saints and Jets match ups are not perfect
49ers: Cardinals, @Eagles, Lions
Frank Gore is a must start no matter what, and Vernon Davis is as wellGiants:
Eagles, @Redskins, Panthers
Eli and Steve Smith should do well during this stretch, but I would keep my eye on Brandon Jacobs
Jaguars: Dolphins, Colts, @Patriots
Not that you would ever sit MJD, he production will be limited in the finaly against the Pats
Jets: @Bucs, Falcons, @Colts
The Jets ground game has been solid and should be through the playoffs, although a shoot out with the Colts looms
Lions: @Ravens, Cardinals, @49ers
Forget the Lions, wait til next year
Packers: @Bears, @Steelers, Seahawks
The Steeler match up id tough, but the Bears and Hawks don't scare anyone, Rodgers will be solid, and the WR corp is a take-your-pick
Panthers: @Patriots, Vikings, @Giants
Even if you have DeAngelo Williams, have a back up. He won't get much against these three
Patriots: Panthers, @Bills, Jaguars
As I mentioned last time, keep an eye on the weather. None of these defenses scare anyone, but the New England (and Buffalo) weather can affect Air-Hoodie
Raiders: Redskins, @Broncos, @Browns
There aren't many fantasy options on the Raiders as it is, moving on...
Rams: @Titans, Texans, @Cardinals
Keep Stephen Jackson in your line up, and if he starts to score, watch out, forget the rest of the Lambs
Ravens: Lions, Bears, @Steelers
Ray Rice is a must start in all formats in all weeks for all opponents, think about anyone else for the Steeler match up
Redskins: @Raiders, Giants, Cowboys
Keep your Redskins on the bench for the most part
Saints: @Falcons, Cowboys, Buccaneers
Start them all, but watch the Cowboys match up, could be a tougher game than you might think
Seahawks: @Texans, Buccaneers, @Packers
Hasselbeck should be good for the Bucs game, but think twice about the Houston and especially the Green Bay match up
Steelers: @Browns, Packers, Ravens
You are good for the first round, but watch the Packers and Ravens, both tough against the run. Mendenhall is now a must start, but if you have options, consider them
Texans: Seahawks, @Rams, @Dolphins
Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson are must starts and should have favorable matchups against all three
Titans: Rams, Dolphins, Chargers
Chris Johnson is all world, and these defenses don't scare anyone
Vikings: Bengals, @Panthers, @Bears
If Favre's arm is still in tact, other than the Bengals, the Viking's offense should be a strong option for playoff time
Today's Hottie: Kris Lee
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