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Here’s a look at my 2011 fantasy football kicker rankings.
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1.  Nate Kaeding, San Diego Chargers:  I’m expecting a much better showing out of Kaeding this year.
2. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders: Seabass tied for the league in FGs made last year and finished second in points.
3.  Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots: So far so good, but I can’t trust him as the #1 again.
4.  David Akers, San Francisco 49ers:  The move to the Bay Area scares me a little. The Niners offense is simply not as explosive.
5.  Mason Crosby, Green Bay Packers:  Super Bowl Champs could have an even better offense in 2011.
6.  Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans:  I can see them moving the chains under Hasselbeck, but coming up short. Enter Rob Bironas.
7.  Neil Rackers, Houston Texans:  Somehow I don’t think the Texans will be as effective in the red zone.
8.  Nick Folk, New York Jets:  One of three kickers with 30+ PATs and FGs last year.
9.  Alex Henery, Philadelphia Eagles:  He may not be Akers, but he’s in a great spot.
10.  Josh Brown, St. Louis Rams:  Tied Seabass for most FGs last year.
11.  Dan Carpenter, Miami Dolphins:  Scoring TDs could be an issue in Miami.
12.  Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants:  Not a flashy pick, but a solid one.
13.  Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis Colts:  Kicking for the Colts (and indoors) has it’s perks.
14.  Matt Bryant, Atlanta Falcons:  The Dirty Birds should be even better this year.
15. David Buehler, Dallas Cowboys:  Hartley’s injury opens the door for Buehler.
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Also check out:

• 2011 Fantasy Football QB Rankings
• 2011 Fantasy Football RB Rankings
• 2011 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - PPR
• 2011 Fantasy Football WR Rankings
• 2011 Fantasy Football TE Rankings
• 2011 Fantasy Football DEF Rankings
• 2011 Fantasy Football IDP Rankings

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Here’s my Week 17 IDP rankings.

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1. Jerod Mayo (NE):  169 tackles. Had 16 tackles in first meeting with Miami.
2. Paul Posluszny (BUF):  13 tackles last week gives him 139 despite missing two games.
3. Stephen Tulloch (TEN):  Ten tackles last week to give him 155 on the season.
4. Ray Lewis (BAL):  Seven tackles would give him his highest total since 2004.
5. Dhani Jones (CIN):  121 tackles on the year. Had nine in the first meeting with Baltimore.
6. Donte Whitner (BUF):  12 tackles last week to give him 136.
7. Brian Urlacher (CHI):  120 tackles on the year, 53 in his last five games.
8. Paris Lenon (ARI):  120 tackles on the year, 46 in last five games.
9. Chad Greenway (MIN):  136 tackles. Steady tackler has slowed, but should finish strong.
10. Lawrence Timmons (PIT):  126 tackles. Had 11 in the first meeting with the Browns.
11. London Fletcher (WAS):  Quiet last week, but should respond. Has 127 tackles.
12. T.J. Ward (CLE):  116 tackles. Had 11 in the first meeting with Pittsburgh.
13. John Abraham (ATL):  13 sacks on the year, including two against the Panthers in the first meeting.
14. James Harrison (PIT):  11 tackles and two sacks in first meeting with the Browns.
15.  James Laurinaitis (STL):  26 tackles in last three games.

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• Week 17 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice
• Week 17 Fantasy QB Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy RB Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy WR Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy TE Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy K Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy DEF Rankings
• Week 17 Start/Sit Advice
• Week 17 Fantasy Sleepers

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Here’s my Week 17 team defense rankings.

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1. Atlanta vs. CAR:  Motivated by clinching home field throughout the playoffs.
2. Pittsburgh @ CLE:  Should crush Cleveland to lock up the division.
3. Philadelphia vs. DAL:  Should be in the hunt for a first round bye.
4. Baltimore vs. CIN:  Fired up at chance to win the division.
5. San Diego @ DEN:  Missed the playoffs, but should go out in style.
6. New York Giants @ WAS:  Defense should be able to stop the bleeding.
7. Miami @ NE:  Patriots have nothing to play for.
8. New York Jets vs. BUF:  Last chance to get defense back on track.
9. Indianapolis vs. TENN:  Colts put Titans out of their misery.
10. St. Louis @ SEA:  Rams looking to wrap up division title.
11. San Francisco vs. ARI:  Niners honor Singletary with a win.
12. Detroit vs. MN:  Vikes aren’t used to playing Sundays. Lions put end to nightmare season.
13. New England vs. MIA:  Belichick could go all out since they’ll have a bye.
14. Chicago @. GB:  I see one of the defenses (I’m guessing the Bears) make a huge impact.
15. Green Bay vs. CHI:  See above. It could be Packers rather than Bears.

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Also check out:

• Week 17 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice
• Week 17 Fantasy QB Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy RB Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy WR Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy TE Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy K Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy IDP Rankings
• Week 17 Start/Sit Advice
• Week 17 Fantasy Sleepers

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Here’s my Week 17 kicker rankings.

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1. David Akers (PHI):  Will likely reclaim scoring lead in the first half tonight.
2. Sebastian Janikowski (OAK):  Seven FGs, six PATs in past two games.
3. Josh Brown (STL):  14 FGs in past five games.
4. David Buehler (DAL):  13 FGs in past five games.
5. Jay Feely (ARI):  15 FGs in past six games.
6. Nick Folk (NYJ):  Six FGs in past three games.
7. Mason Crosby (GB):  Nine points in each of his past two games.
8. Adam Vinatieri (IND):  Six FGs in past three games.
9. Neil Rackers (HOU):  Six FGs in past three games.
10. Billy Cundiff (BAL):  Five FGs in past two games.
11. Nate Kaeding (SD):  12 FGs in past five games.
12. Matt Bryant (ATL):  Mostly PATs against Panthers?
13. Dan Carpenter (MIA):  4-9 on FGs in December, but misses have been long attempts.
14. Robbie Gould (CHI):  Five FGs, nine PATs in past two games.
15. Shayne Graham (NE):  Hard to gauge the Pats this week.

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Also check out:

• Week 17 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice
• Week 17 Fantasy QB Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy RB Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy WR Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy TE Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy DEF Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy IDP Rankings
• Week 17 Start/Sit Advice
• Week 17 Fantasy Sleepers

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Here’s my Week 17 tight end rankings.

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1. Jason Witten @ Philadelphia
2. Jacob Tamme vs. Tennessee
3. Vernon Davis  vs. Arizona
4. Kellen Winslow @ New Orleans
5. Brent Celek vs. Dallas
6. Kevin Boss @ Washington
7. Marcedes Lewis @ Houston
8. Chris Cooley vs. New York Giants
9. Rob Gronkowski vs. Miami
10. Owen Daniels vs. Jacksonville
11. Zach Miller @ Kansas City
12. Brandon Pettigrew vs. Minnesota
13. Dustin Keller vs. Buffalo
14. Benjamin Watson vs. Pittsburgh
15. Heath Miller @ Cleveland
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Inside the numbers:

• I’m going to keep riding Witten’s hot hand. He’s averaging 74.0 yards with five touchdowns (including two against Philly in Week 14) in his past four games.
• Kellen Winslow is averaging 65.3 yards and a touchdown in his past three games.
• Owen Daniels has 17 catches for 209  yards in his past three games (69.7 per game).
• Benjamin Watson caught six passes for 88 yards and a touchdown the last time he faced the Steelers.
• Dustin Keller scored two touchdowns in the first meeting with the Bills this year.

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Also check out:

• Week 17 Get ‘em or Don’t Sweat ‘em Waiver Wire Advice
• Week 17 Fantasy QB Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy RB Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy WR Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy K Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy DEF Rankings
• Week 17 Fantasy IDP Rankings
• Week 17 Start/Sit Advice
• Week 17 Fantasy Sleepers