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2011 Fantasy Football K Rankings – Week 17

29 December 2011

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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 17 2011 fantasy football kicker rankings.
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1. David Akers @ St. Louis
2. John Kasay vs. Carolina
3. Stephen Gostkowski vs. Buffalo
4. Matt Bryant vs. Tampa Bay
5. Robbie Gould @ Minnesota
6. Mason Crosby vs. Detroit
7. Dan Bailey @ New York Giants
8. Alex Henery vs. Washington
9. Mike Nugent vs. Baltimore
10. Steven Hauschka @ Arizona
11. Jason Hanson @ Green Bay
12. Nick Novak @ Oakland
13. Sebastian Janikowski vs. San Diego
14. Rob Bironas @ Houston
15. Ryan Succop @ Denver
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David Akers set the NFL record last week with his 42nd field goal of the year. He has 18 more points (even more in fantasy) than the next closest kicker. There really isn’t a debate as to who the top kicker in the league is this year.
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Some other kickers that should be solid this week are from high-powered offenses. Kasay, Gostkowski, and Bryant will likely have their offenses score 30+ points. They are nice options because their floor is low. Even if they only kick one FG, they should have multiple PATs to give them a solid number.
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Arizona (33), Denver (32), Washington (32), and Minnesota (31) are the four teams that have allowed 30+ FGs. Having allowed an average of 2+ FGs per game makes them solid options for opposing kickers.
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2011 Fantasy Football Team Defense Rankings – Week 17

28 December 2011

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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 17 2011 fantasy football defense rankings.
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1. San Francisco @ St. Louis
2. Pittsburgh @ Cleveland
3. Atlanta vs. Tampa Bay
4. Baltimore @ Cincinnati
5. Philadelphia vs. Washington
6. Chicago @ Minnesota
7. Seattle @ Arizona
8. Denver vs. Kansas City
9. Indianapolis @ Jacksonville
10. New York Jets @ Miami
11. Houston vs. Tennessee
12. New England vs. Buffalo
13. Miami vs. New York Jets
14. San Diego @ Oakland
15. Arizona vs. Seattle
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The top three ranked defenses this week feature battles of the have and the have nots. The Niners and Steelers, especially have stout defenses and face inefficient offenses. Tampa Bay has been disappointing all year, and has been even worse of late, averaging 16.7 points during their nine-game losing streak.
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Denver has struggled of late, but they return home. I’m expecting the defense to rally behind Tebow as he squares off against Kyle Orton.
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The Eagles are red hot and NFC teams are fortunate that they missed the playoffs. They put serious pressure on the quarterback (league high 49 sacks). Look for Rex Grossman to be hurried all day.
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Finally, the Colts are peaking at the right time (or wrong time if you wanted them to get Andrew Luck). The Jags struggle mightily to put points on the board (14.9 ppg) and rank dead last with 259.2 total yards per game. If you were relying on Green Bay or Houston this year, who have nothing to play for, the Colts could be a solid plug and play.
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2011 Fantasy Football TE Rankings – Week 17

28 December 2011

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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 17 2011 fantasy football tight end rankings.
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1. Rob Gronkwoski vs. Buffalo: He hasn’t scored in two weeks. He scored twice the last time he faced Buffalo.
2. Jimmy Graham vs. Carolina: Up to double-digit TDs after scoring in consecutive weeks.
3. Aaron Hernandez vs. Buffalo: Averaging 83.0 yards the past three weeks.
4. Antonio Gates @ Oakland: He isn’t putting up his typical numbers, but he remains a top TE threat.
5. Tony Gonzalez vs. Tampa Bay: Averaging 61.2 yards in his past five games, but hasn’t scored. Good chance to this week though.
6. Jared Cook @ Houston: With 17 catches for 272 yards in his past two games, there isn’t a TE more on fire right now. He is a slight risk, but ride the hot hand.
7. Brent Celek vs. Washington: Averaging 82.3 yards the past three games with two TDs.
8. Brandon Pettigrew @ Green Bay: Averaging 6.7 catches for 62.0 yards with two TDs in his past three games.
9. Vernon Davis @ St. Louis: Averaging five catches for 63 yards in his past two games.
10. Jason Witten @ New York Giants: Averaging just 40.6 yards without a score in his past five games.
11. Jermichael Finley vs. Detroit: Likely won’t be playing a full game, which compromises his potential.
12. Kellen Winslow @ Atlanta: Averaging 5.0 catches for 60.5 yards in his past six games.
13. Dustin Keller @ Miami: Averaging 75.0 yards in his past two games.
14. Jermaine Gresham vs. Baltimore: Averaging 44.4 yards with two TDs in his past five games.
15. Jeremy Shockey @ New Orleans: Returns to his old stomping grounds having scored in three straight games.
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2011 Fantasy Football WR Rankings – Week 17

28 December 2011

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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 17 2011 fantasy football wide receiver rankings.
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The Best
1. Calvin Johnson @ Green Bay: Has an outside chance of averaging 100 yards and a TD per game.
2. Roddy White vs. Tampa Bay: Tampa’s secondary is so bad (24th in ypg allowed and tied for 30th in TDs allowed) that White should have a field day.
3. Victor Cruz vs. Dallas: Eli is putting up monster numbers this year, and it’s Cruz (1358 yards, eight TDs) that is doing the most damage.
4. Stevie Johnson @ New England: Averaging 83.4 yards with two TDs in his past five games. The Pats can’t defend the pass.
5. Wes Welker vs. Buffalo: 115 yards away from a top ten single-season receiving yards season. Caught 16 passes for 217 yards and two TDs the last time they met.
6. Steve Smith @ New Orleans: Smith was a disaster in Week 16 but has the fourth most receiving yards in the league. He caught three passes for 79 yards and a score in the first meeting.
7. Marques Colston vs. Carolina: It’s pick your poison with all of New Orleans’ weapons. Colston has been one of the top poisons of late.
8. Larry Fitzgerald vs. Seattle: Averaging 106.3 yards with two TDs in his past three games. Ranks fifth in the league in receiving yards.
9. Julio Jones vs. Tampa Bay: The Bucs are terrible and Julio has it easy with Roddy, Gonzo, and Turner taking up so much attention.
10. Percy Harvin vs. Chicago: Game on for Percy. He is so much more productive when Adrian Peterson is out.
11. Demaryius Thomas vs. Kansas City: Averaging 103.5 yards with three TDs in his past four games.
12. Miles Austin @ New York Giants: Has scored in three straight games since his return.
13. Hakeem Nicks vs. Dallas: Should have a much better time away from Revis Island.
14. Dez Bryant @ New York Giants: Has scored in three of his past four games and five of his past seven.
15. Brandon Marshall vs. New York Jets: Tough match-up, but he had 109 yards the last time he faced the Jets. He’s also scored in three straight games.
16. Laurent Robinson @ New York Giants: Was invisible last week, but has been one of the top fantasy WRs since Week 4 with a nose for the end zone.
17. DeSean Jackson vs. Washington: He’s been solid in two of the past three games and I anticipate he finishes strong.
18. Malcom Floyd @ Oakland: Averaging 82.0 yards with three TDs in his past four games.
19. Jeremy Maclin vs. Washington: Scored last week and could be asked to do more with Shady banged up.
20. Darrius Heyward-Bey vs. San Diego: Averaging 101.0 yards in the past three games.
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The Rest
21. Reggie Wayne @ Jacksonville
22. Mike Wallace @ Cleveland
23. Antonio Brown @ Cleveland
24. A.J. Green vs. Arizona
25. Jordy Nelson vs. Detroit
26. Santonio Holmes @ Miami
27. Nate Washington @ Houston
28. Vincent Jackson @ Oakland
29. Santana Moss @ Philadelphia
30. Nate Burleson @ Green Bay
31. Dwayne Bowe @ Denver
32. Michael Crabtree @ St. Louis
33. Mario Manningham vs. Dallas
34. Brandon Lloyd vs. San Francisco
35. Jabar Gaffney @ Philadelphia
36. Mike Williams @ Atlanta
37. Torrey Smith @ Cincinnati
38. Andre Johnson vs. Tennessee
39. Andre Roberts vs. Seattle:
40. Pierre Garcon vs. Houston
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2011 Fantasy Football RB Rankings – Week 17

27 December 2011

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Here’s the LestersLegends’ Week 17 2011 fantasy football running back rankings.
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The Best
1. Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Indianapolis: Should wrap up his rushing title in style against Indy’s 29th ranked run defense (140.9 ypg allowed).
2. Marshawn Lynch @ Arizona: If he can run one in on San Francisco, what isn’t he able to do. He’s scored in his last 11 games.
3. Ray Rice @ Cincinnati: Averaging 140.0 total yards in his past six games with five TDs.
4. Michael Turner vs. Tampa Bay: The Bucs have allowed four more rushing TDs (23) than any other team. They are also yielding 149.7 ypg (31st).
5. Frank Gore @ St. Louis: Gore has scored in three straight games and has a date with the league’s worst run defense (154.5 ypg).
6. Rashard Mendenhall @ Cleveland: Continues his soft schedule against the Browns’ 30th ranked run defense (146.5 ypg).
7. Ryan Mathews @ Oakland: Cooled a bit last week, but should finish strong against Oakland’s 27th randed run defense (135.0 ypg).
8. Arian Foster vs. Tennessee: He’s a risk to be limited, but is good enough to do the damage early against Tennessee’s 24th ranked run defense.
9. Willis McGahee vs. Kansas City: Should carry a bigger load next week as the Chiefs (23rd ranked run defense) won’t change their style like the Pats did.
10. LeSean McCoy vs. Washington: He’s limited so he’s a little risky, but Shady has been a force this year.
11. C.J. Spiller @ New England: Averaging 152.5 ypg the past two weeks. If Reggie Bush (139 total yards) is an indication, he should be solid.
12. Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Dallas: Has three TDs in his past two games. Picking a good time to come on again.
13. Reggie Bush vs. New York Jets: Tough match-up, but Reggie is playing out of his mind with an average of 144.5 total yards in four straight 100+ yard games.
14. Michael Bush vs. San Diego: Darren McFadden could play this week, but I’ll believe it when I see it.
15. Shonn Greene @ Miami: If the Jets can keep it close, which I assume is possible, Greene should have ample opportunity to produce.
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The Rest
16. Beanie Wells vs. Seattle
17. Chris Johnson @ Houston
18. Darren Sproles vs. Carolina
19. Steven Jackson vs. San Francisco
20. Toby Gerhart vs. Chicago
21. Donald Brown @ Jacksonville
22. Kevin Smith @ Green Bay
23. Peyton Hillis vs. Pittsburgh
24. Jonathan Stewart @ New Orleans
25. Cedric Benson vs. Baltimore
26. DeAngelo Williams @ New Orleans
27. Kahil Bell @ Minnesota
28. Ryan Grant @ Detroit
29. Jackie Battle @ Denver
30. LeGarrette Blount @ Atlanta
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