Fantasy Football Studs & Duds

QB Reports - Week 15 - I'm not sure what fountain of youth Mark Brunell is drinking out of, but I'd like a taste. Dude was playing out of his shoes on Sunday, and threw three TD passes to TE Chris Cooley. Wow. The Redskins if the season ended today would be in the playoffs. 2 Weeks to go Snyder!!!

Down in Nashville Matt Hasselbeck lived up to his nickname Mr. December again throwing for another 3 TD passes, to Stevens, Jackson and Juro. He's only had 1 turnover on the road in 7 games now this year. His offense is clicking even more so now with DJack back in the fold. All 007 Brady did on Saturday was lead his team to another HUGE win at home. New England is flying under the radar and appear poised for playoff success. They'll be hosting a playoff game in the wildcard round, and we all know Brady hasn't lost in the playoffs...EVER.

Palmer had a steady game against the Lions although he'll want his two picks back I'm sure. The Bengals are in a race with the Broncos for that first round bye week. Against the Hawks the OLE MVP tossed up over 300 yds, thru 2 TD's to Drew Bennett and just missed Bennett for a third, in a loss to the Seahawks.

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Running Backs Report: Week 15 - Stud Of The Week: Tiki Barber (NYG) - Facing the #8 defense against running backs this week in a must-win game, Barber merely reeled off 220 yards on 29 carries with two scores and 29 more yards on five receptions. That makes Barber as the only runner this season with two 200+ rushing yard games. That'll win a few fantasy playoff games.

On the other side of the field the guy that would win the NFL rushing title if he played every game Larry Johnson put up 184 yds and 2 TD's. Great effort in a losing battle. The Giants took a huge jump towards winning their division and the Chiefs all but buried their playoff hopes.

Rudi Johnson killed me in one league. All Marvin had to do was take Rudi out in the 4th QTR with a 21 pt lead...but no...he leaves him in and Rudi kills me, in addition the the Bears D Sunday night. Brutal!!! I hate the Bengals even more now. Dominick Davis missed another game this year and Jonathon Wells came in for him and put up solid numbers against a pathetically banged up Cardinals Defense.

On Saturday Mike Anderson carried for 101 yds and put up 2 rushing touchdowns to carry Denver past the Buffalo Bills on the road. Shanahan is really pushing some running back buttons again....like usual. The Titans couldn't stop Alexander on Sunday and he went off for 170+ yards in a great effort. He now has 24 TD's, and is 3 away from tying Priest Holmes season TD record. How do you spell M-V-P?

Wideouts Report: Week 15 - Gone from this list are Torry Holt, T.O., the 2 week breakout guy Chris Chambers, and Randy Moss (although he did have 1 TD on Sunday). In our the new cream of the crop of the NFL Wide Receivers.

Steve Smith was awesome yet again and once more is back in the running for NFL MVP. He is carrying the Carolina Offense this year. If there were any doubts surrounding Chad Johnson following a two-catch, 22-yard performance in Week 14, he quickly erased them. The exciting Cincinnati wideout caught 11 passes for 99 yards and a TD in a rout of Detroit.

I nearly benched Chris Chambers for Drew Bennett because I know the Hawks secondary has problems thru injury. I should have followed my gut instinct, if I had started Bennett I'd of won in my big $ league. I didn't...I'm out. He's a nice 2 week sleeper for the playoffs now that he's healthy. Plus the Titans aren't mailing the season in. They play hard for Fisher.

Tight Ends Report - Week 15 - Gates was held in check, Gonzo the same, so was Shockey for that matter. It was the emerging Chris Cooley who stole the show in the nations capital on Sunday. He was on the receiving end of 3 Brunell TD passes. Cooley not only enjoyed a career best game, he doubled his amount of touchdowns on the year. Great game by a breakout talent. Jets tight end Doug Jolley finally looked like the player the Jets traded a first-round pick for last offseason. He reached the 100-yard mark for just the second time in his career and caught his first scoring pass as a Jet.

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Fantasy Dud News: Dud Of the Week: Hines Ward (hands down). He's teased you guys all year, and when us FFL players need him most he does this. 2 catches 11 yards. Thanks Hines.

Other Duds

QB
Drew Bledsoe, Cowboys: 16-29, 153 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs
Michael Vick, Falcons: 13-32, 122 yards, 2 INTs; 6 carries, 35 yards
Todd Bouman, Saints: 17-34, 193 yards, 1 TD, 4 INTs; 3 carries, 10 yards
David Carr, Texans: 22-33, 150 yards, 1 INT; 1 carry, 2 yards
Charlie Frye, Browns: 21-32, 198 yards, 1 INT; 6 carries, 12 yards
Jeff Garcia, Lions: 13-21, 138 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs; 1 carry, 2 yards
Brad Johnson, Vikings: 16-30, 143 yards, 2 INTs; 1 carry, 6 yards
Mike McMahon, Eagles: 15-28, 97 yards, 1 TD, 3 INT; 7 carries, 17 yards
Chris Simms, Buccaneers: 21-34, 155 yards; 1 carry, -1 yard
Alex Smith, 49ers: 8-24, 123 yards, 1 INT

RB
T.J. Duckett, Falcons: 8 carries, -2 yards
Edgerrin James, Colts: 13 carries, 25 yards, 1 TD; 2 catches, 20 yards
Antowain Smith, Saints: 10 carries, 25 yards
Carnell Williams, Buccaneers: 14 carries, 23 yards; 3 catches, 4 yards

WR/TE
Deion Branch, Patriots: 2 catches, 27 yards
Isaac Bruce, Rams: 2 catches, 16 yards
Plaxico Burress, Giants: 2 catches, 34 yards
Lee Evans, Bills: 2 catches, 5 yards
Joey Galloway, Buccaneers: 4 catches, 38 yards
Terry Glenn, Cowboys: 2 catches, 25 yards
Torry Holt, Rams: 3 catches, 16 yards, 1 TD
Joe Horn, Saints: 1 catch, 6 yards
Eddie Kennison, Chiefs: 3 catches, 21 yards
Brandon Lloyd, 49ers: 1 catch, 6 yards
Hines Ward, Steelers: 2 catches, 11 yards

Conclusion:

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For many owners, the best players are only as good as their current game. Even if a guy has run for 20,000 yards and 150 touchdowns throughout the season, if he goes for just 25 yards and zero TD's in the fantasy playoffs, he's crap. So not only do you want your studs to produce all season long, you want them to produce when it counts, the fantasy playoffs.

With only two games left before the NFL playoffs, you won't see Manning, James, Harrison and Wayne play full games, and there's a very good chance they might only play for limited periods if they do start. Tony Dungy likely doesn't want his best guys going into the postseason on too much rest. But Indianapolis' big four now all become very shaky fantasy starters for Week 16, and there's an excellent possibility you might not see much of them at all in Week 17. We might be pointing out the obvious here, but it's definitely worth noting that you must begin to consider other starting options for the final weeks of your fantasy playoffs.

Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson left Sunday's game with bruised ribs, the same injury he has been battling the past couple weeks. RB Michael Turner broke off a long run in relief to ensure victory for San Diego, demonstrating he could be a valuable fantasy option if pressed into starting duty. Tomlinson's injury hasn't held him out of games yet, but keep an eye on him this week, as Turner could have some value if he plays in Week 16.

It'll be Christmas before I write this again, so everyone have a happy holiday and hopefully you get something cool from your wife, husband or kids.

DaveB