FantasyFootball Week 14 Studs & Duds
By: David Bachman
Fantasy Football Editor For WagerOnFootball.com

Here's a quick rundown of the NFL's week 14 fantasy football stars. These guys are the WagerOnFootball.com "ALL Week 14 STUD Team". After you check out these top performers surf over to our NFL sportsbooks page and see what great sponsors we have here at Wager On Football Sportsbook Review.

A quick look at the big fantasy performers from the weekend.

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Stud Of The Week

T.J. Duckett, RB, Atlanta: WE knew the Raiders were gonna blow this one. Apparently they were all our partying late on Friday night, got in for bedcheck..and then took off again. This game was doomed to be a blowout before kickoff. How bout Jim Mora for coach of the year candidate. Atlanta Running back T.J. Duckett became a hero for countless Fantasy Football owners this week, as he rushed for 65 yards on 12 carries and scored a Falcons' team-record four touchdowns in a 35-10 win over the Oakland Raiders. The former Michigan State workhorse found the end zone twice in the second quarter (28, 2), scored on a 4-yard run in the third, and then broke the record with a 1-yard score in the final stanza. The 65-yard performance was his best this season, and the four scores matched his total for the first 13 weeks combined.

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Sunday Notes I Scribbled Down

Did things go your way in week 14? If you had Carson Palmer as your starting quarterback and you play in a fantasy league that employs team quarterback, you are positively giddy. After leaving the game with a sprained knee, Palmer's backup, Jon Kitna\, threw a touchdown pass. In addition, punter Kyle Larson took a direct snap from center on a field goal attempt and rushed 11 yards for a touchdown—which will officially be scored as a quarterback rushing touchdown. Clearly, the fantasy football Gods were looking kindly upon your team in the above scenario. However, there were undeniably a number of fantasy owners that were on the short end of some of the following plays. One of these plays involved Jacksonville's Byron Leftwich. The rocket-launching quarterback may have had 242 yards and two passing touchdowns in the Jaguars' easy win over the Chicago Bears, but he was denied a third touchdown pass when a holding penalty nullified a scoring strike to tight end Todd Yoder. Later in the afternoon, St. Louis Rams' wide receiver Isaac Bruce appeared to score on a dazzling 52-yard reception, but alas, this score was called back because of a holding penalty. After this play was taken back, it reduced Bruce's statistics down to a paltry 27 receiving yards for the day. Finally, fantasy owners with Green Bay Packers' running back Ahman Green were most likely cheering wildly as they watched Ahman galloping his way into the end zone on an apparent 79-yard touchdown run. Wait just a minute…there's a flag on the play back upfield. To nobody's surprise, it was a holding penalty against Packers' offensive lineman, Adam Timmerman, eliminating the score. Because of this play, it marked the fifth consecutive game in which Ahman had failed to cross the stripe. Amazingly, Green's seven touchdowns in 2004 have been scored in just three games. This isn't the type of consistency that you're hoping for from your starting running back and is suitable fodder for why backup running back Najeh Davenport could actually be the Packers' starting tailback when the 2005 season commences. Don't laugh, it's very plausible, as those who witnessed his only start of the season—a 178-yard, one touchdown effort against the St. Louis Rams in week 12—would attest that he was impressive.

How's This for an Injury List for the Game on Monday Night??

HEAP IS BACK

Oh ya...and I started him over Wiggins in one league (just braggin)

In recent weeks, Kyle Boller's fantasy statistics have blossomed more than former "Life Goes On" actress Kellie Martin (Corky's sister). If you haven't seen her lately, trust us—it's all good. Real good. What were we talking about again? Oh yes, the Ravens' passing offense. It seems that tight end Todd Heap's presence on the gridiron was all Boller needed to post the most prolific touchdown-passing day of his young career. Actually, Boller probably also needed the porous New York Giants' defense in order to turn in the game that he did, but you get the point. Be that as it may, it was still impressive, nonetheless, how Boller was able to guide the Ravens' offense to an easy victory, keeping Baltimore alive in the competitive AFC playoff race. Heap, who returned to the field in week 13 after missing eight games, had modest statistics: three receptions for 22 yards. In week 14, however, he was a force to reckon with, catching five passes for 76 yards and two touchdowns. One of the best tight ends in football, Heap could, in the final three games of the season, become to the Ravens' offense what Antonio Gates has meant to the San Diego Chargers' offense. With All Pro running back Jamal Lewis still not 100% (with the Ravens up 20 at halftime, Jamal didn't have a single touch in the second half) and splitting carries with Chester Taylor, Heap's importance to the Baltimore offense cannot be understated. To boot he has regained his top form for his owners just in time for the most important part of the fantasy playoff schedule.

Double D

While many owners don't consider him an elite back, Davis has quietly been posting fine numbers recently. Davis has scored at least once in each game since Week 9, and he is clearly the most dependable player on the Houston roster. Right now, Davis is a must-start player, because he shows up every week and delivers good numbers, regardless of the opposition. Many owners debate every week whether to start another top RB, or Davis. Unless your other RB is Shaun Alexander or LaDainian Tomlinson, you shouldn't bench Davis.

By the Numbers

Two pairs of quarterback brothers started today — the first time that has happened in NFL history. Everyone knows about the Mannings — Peyton in Indianapolis and Eli with the New York Giants. The lesser-known duo is the McCowns. Josh returned to his starting spot for Arizona, and Luke will made his second straight start for Cleveland. I'd give the nudge right now to brothers Manning....but only because of BIG BRO.

Top 10 Week 14 Fantasy Football Studs

1. T.J. Duckett, RB, Falcons (12 carries, 65 yards, 4 TDs): Atlanta has its running game going nicely, and Duckett finally lived up to those hopes that he'd be pile up TDs at the goal line. He did that Sunday, as well as running over Raiders en route to a 28-yard score. Just imagine what he might do if he got the 25 carries Warrick Dunn got. Personally I think its BUNK that he doesn't. Dunn is old.

2. Domanick Davis, RB, Texans (23 carries, 128 yards, 1 TD; 6 catches, 73 yards): Over the last 6 weeks he's quietly emerging as one of fantasy's top players. Davis helped expose the spotty Colts' defense, and he is coming on nicely down the stretch. Then again, he might not have so many receiving yards (at least this week) if David Carr looked to Andre Johnson more.

3. Kyle Boller, QB, Ravens (18-34, 219 yards, 4 TDs; 4 carries, 19 yards, 1 lost fumble): After a couple of bad outings, Boller found his groove again, although playing the Giants will do that to you; not to mention the return of the Todd Heap of old. He might be worth watching if you're desperate for a QB next week as he takes on the Colts. Heating up just in time for the fantasy playoffs.

4. Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seahawks (23-34, 334 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs; 1 carry, 13 yards): This game and the Monday nighter against Dallas are showing that the old Hasselbeck may be back. He is a flat our streaky passer, and for the last 8 quarters, man he's been on a streak. I'd stick him in the lineup for the next game for sure. But watch the weather in New York on Sunday.

5. Tatum Bell, RB, Broncos (17 carries, 123 yards, 2 TDs; 1 catch, -6 yards): Another week, another running back eating up yards behind Denver's offensive line. Bell was going to be worked into the offense slowly this week after a nice outing against the Chargers, but then he erupted after an early Reuben Droughns fumble. But Bell injured his shoulder late, so there may not be a passing of the torch just yet.

6. Brian Griese, QB, Buccaneers (36-50, 392 yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs; 1 carry, 3 yards, 1 lost fumble): The interceptions would eventually doom him, but Griese did put up a ton of passing yards to make for last week's so-so statistical game in the rout of the Falcons. He still finds ways to put up stats, though, and he even got Joey Galloway involved again. With Clayton cooling off Griese and Galloway seem to be catching on at a good time.

7. Deuce McAllister, RB, Saints (30 carries, 83 yards, 2 TDs; 4 catches, 37 yards): It's about time that he had a good game. Did you see the goal line carry he had?? He was not going to stopped and plowed thru a couple cowboys. I suppose his production will depend on how New Orleans does down the stretch, and you have no idea what will happen there.

8. Willis McGahee, RB, Bills (27 carries, 105 yards, 2 TDs; 2 catches, 12 yards): He may have played his college ball at Miami, but bad weather isn't going to slow him down. He is balling bigtime right now. Too bad Buffalo is starting this run so late.

9. Maurice Hicks, RB, 49ers (34 carries, 139 yards, 1 TD; 5 catches, 29 yards): He was at least a marginal choice this week with major bust Kevan Barlow out. But Hicks is proving he really wants that starting job. Don't get too high on him down the stretch, though, as he faces the tough Redskins and Bills defenses after this. Both of these teams are shutting down the run.

10. Clinton Portis, RB, Redskins (23 carries, 80 yards, 2 TDs; 4 catches, 22 yards): He's well over 1,000 yards for the season, but only in the past few weeks does it seem that he's played like an elite back. But Washington's offense is waking up a bit, so he should be good during the fantasy playoffs. At least as a #2.

Top 10 Week 14 Fantasy Football Duds

Eli Manning, QB, Giants (4-18, 27 yards, 2 TDs, 1 lost fumble): Is it just me or does he seem to get worse every week? The Ravens can do that to you. Kurt Warner came in late in the fourth quarter and played reasonably well in mop-up duty, but he probably won't be playing next week.

Marcus Robinson, WR, Vikings (1 catch, 13 yards): With Randy Moss back, you can never be too sure who will put up stats, other than No. 84 himself.

Chad Pennington, QB, Jets (17-31, 189 yards, 3 INTs; 4 carries, 16 yards): The Steelers defense can do this to even the best of quarterbacks. But I don't bet on Chad getting more than 200 passing yards ever.

Vinny Testaverde, QB, Cowboys (14-35, 167 yards, 1 INT; 1 carry, 2 yards, 1 lost fumble): So much for that decent Monday night outing. He looked 49 again.

Andre Johnson, WR, Texans (3 catches, 34 yards): He's a stud receiver. Will someone throw to him, please? Especially against the Colts. I had him in in two leagues. In both leagues I'm wishing I'd played someone else. Any pity for me?

Joey Harrington, QB, Lions (5-22, 47 yards): How long can he keep testing Detroit's patience? At this point, you're best off avoiding anyone in the Lions passing game. Even Roy Williams has cooled off. This is slowly turning into a RUNFIRST team, behind rookie Kevin Jones.

Javon Walker, WR, Packers (3 catches, 26 yards): This time, he couldn't steal a late TD catch. Donald Driver got all the big receptions late. I was excited as I started him over Jimmy Smith and Bennett in 1 league.

William Green, RB, Browns (11 carries, 5 yards, 1 lost fumble): The Bills' run defense is tough, but this is ridiculous. His longest run was 8 yards, meaning he was 10 for -3 yards on his other carries. Time to go back to your spare time habit Willy.

Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Steelers (9-19, 144 yards, 2 INTs): Pittsburgh fans may want him as the quarterback during the stretch run, but Big Ben doesn't do much for fantasy owners. Hines Ward's two-catch, 38-yard performance helps attest to that. 7 weekly NFL rookie honors won't keep him off the DUD list this week.

Chris Chandler, QB, Rams (16-29, 243 yards, 1 TD, 6 INTs): He was a calculated risk for anyone who lost Marc Bulger. Unfortunately, he ran into a Panthers defense that's finally decided to wake up. But six interceptions? 6 ? That is Brutal.

Antonio Gates, TE, Chargers (1 catch, 17 yards): One Catch? One? Come On!!! Tony whats up with that?? Oh well I guess even the best of receivers can have their off-days. He felt bad for Gonzo for taking over the tight end king's mantle.

Now get back to work!!!

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