Fantasy Phenoms - Your all access pass to information, strategies and techniques http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/ Copyright Fantasy Phenoms 2008 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:25:00 +0000 en-us The Playoffs are upon us.  It doesn't get much better than the NFL Playoffs, does it?  Phazerline finished another successful season against Vegas at 130-99-9.  31 games above .500 gets you into the playoffs in my book.  You all know the story lines, so let’s jump into the games.   Bengals (+3) @ Texans:  A couple things scare me about the Texans.  The first is obviously their injured 3rd string quarterback.  The second is their play down the stretch of the regular season.  The one thing Houston has going for them is they are at home.  The Texans running game has not been what it should be and they'll need it to win this game.  The Bengals are a pretty good team and these two teams played a very close game a few weeks ago.  I expect the same thing this week.  With both teams relying on the run to take pressure of their rookie quarterbacks, I think this is a close one, so I want the points.       Lions @ Saints (-10½):  The Lions secondary gave up a million yards last week to Matt Flynn.  Sure, maybe it was some kind of ploy by the Lions to make the Packers spend a ton of money to secure Flynn as their back-up after this season, but probably not.  The Lions playoff seed was on the line last week after all.  Now, they go to N'awlins to face Drew Brees and the Saints who are really hot right now.  I think the Saints will carve up the Lions secondary and will play enough defense to cover this spread.  Sorry Detroit, its not your year yet.      Steelers (-8½) @ Broncos:  A lot of points for a road playoff team here, don't ya think?  There's a reason for that.  The Broncos offense looked absolutely putrid last week against the Chiefs and have been shut down the.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2258 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2258 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:25:00 +0000 The Playoffs are upon us.  It doesn't get much better than the NFL Playoffs, does it?  Phazerline finished another successful season against Vegas at 130-99-9.  31 games above .500 gets you into the playoffs in my book.  You all know the story lines, so let’s jump into the games.   Bengals (+3) @ Texans:  A couple things scare me about the Texans.  The first is obviously their injured 3rd string quarterback.  The second is their play down the stretch of the regular season.  The one thing Houston has going for them is they are at home.  The Texans running game has not been what it should be and they'll need it to win this game.  The Bengals are a pretty good team and these two teams played a very close game a few weeks ago.  I expect the same thing this week.  With both teams relying on the run to take pressure of their rookie quarterbacks, I think this is a close one, so I want the points.       Lions @ Saints (-10½):  The Lions secondary gave up a million yards last week to Matt Flynn.  Sure, maybe it was some kind of ploy by the Lions to make the Packers spend a ton of money to secure Flynn as their back-up after this season, but probably not.  The Lions playoff seed was on the line last week after all.  Now, they go to N'awlins to face Drew Brees and the Saints who are really hot right now.  I think the Saints will carve up the Lions secondary and will play enough defense to cover this spread.  Sorry Detroit, its not your year yet.      Steelers (-8½) @ Broncos:  A lot of points for a road playoff team here, don't ya think?  There's a reason for that.  The Broncos offense looked absolutely putrid last week against the Chiefs and have been shut down the.... Where has the season gone?  Somehow we've made it to the regular season finale, and it should be a good one! Phazerline is 121-93-8 on the season after a 7-8 record last week, and looking to finish strong.  We have all 16 NFL games on Sunday sandwiched in between 11 College Bowl games... This is going to be a good weekend. While almost all of the playoff spots have been claimed there a bunch of good match-ups.  So let's get to them! Titans (-2½) @ Texans: The Texans really don't have anything to play for in this game and if they lose to the Titans could face them again next week in the playoffs.  Oddly enough, in 1993 the Houston Oilers (now the Titans) needed to beat the Bills to get into the playoffs...and play the Bills the following week.  What followed was the greatest game ever played, so, let's hope for the rematch next week!  I'll take the Titans and give the points. Bears(+1) @ Vikings:  Very tough loss for the Vikings last week.  Sure, they won the game but they lost their best player and the NFL's best running back Adrian Peterson for a long time.  I know the Bears have been terrible since losing Cutler and Forte , but I like the Bears defense and special teams ability to beat the Vikings by themselves.  As long as the Bears offense doesn't give this one away, I like the Bears here. Lions (-3) @ Packers:  This game exemplifies why week 17 is so tough to predict.  The Packers are the better team and are playing at home, but, they have nothing to play for.  The Lions' playoff position on the other hand could be drastically altered with a loss.  If Detroit wins they will play the winner of the Giants and Cowboys, while if.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2257 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2257 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +0000 Where has the season gone?  Somehow we've made it to the regular season finale, and it should be a good one! Phazerline is 121-93-8 on the season after a 7-8 record last week, and looking to finish strong.  We have all 16 NFL games on Sunday sandwiched in between 11 College Bowl games... This is going to be a good weekend. While almost all of the playoff spots have been claimed there a bunch of good match-ups.  So let's get to them! Titans (-2½) @ Texans: The Texans really don't have anything to play for in this game and if they lose to the Titans could face them again next week in the playoffs.  Oddly enough, in 1993 the Houston Oilers (now the Titans) needed to beat the Bills to get into the playoffs...and play the Bills the following week.  What followed was the greatest game ever played, so, let's hope for the rematch next week!  I'll take the Titans and give the points. Bears(+1) @ Vikings:  Very tough loss for the Vikings last week.  Sure, they won the game but they lost their best player and the NFL's best running back Adrian Peterson for a long time.  I know the Bears have been terrible since losing Cutler and Forte , but I like the Bears defense and special teams ability to beat the Vikings by themselves.  As long as the Bears offense doesn't give this one away, I like the Bears here. Lions (-3) @ Packers:  This game exemplifies why week 17 is so tough to predict.  The Packers are the better team and are playing at home, but, they have nothing to play for.  The Lions' playoff position on the other hand could be drastically altered with a loss.  If Detroit wins they will play the winner of the Giants and Cowboys, while if.... Quarterback Starts Matt Ryan- The Falcons are heading for the post-season and a win Monday night against  the Saints could have them talking divisional title and all that goes with it. Although that is a long-shot, this is still a major game and Matty Ice should have another solid outing against the Saints 28th ranked pass defense.  Start him with the utmost faith. Josh Freeman- Freeman has not had a good season, nor has the Bucs. With two games left, these young Bucs need to prove that this year is the fluke and not last year. Freeman and his crew gets a Panthers defense that is among the league’s bottom barrel, so expect some points on Tampa’s end. Although he hasn’t had a multi-TD pass day since pre-Thanksgiving (11/20), I think he breaks that streak today. Andy Dalton- The Cardinals have an improving defense in terms of ground control, so Cedric Benson may be held to a pedestrian day.  However, Dalton and the Bengals air-game should be featured since the Cards have a lower-third ranked pass-defense. Dalton has a fully healthy A.J. Green and these two could have a major fantasy Super Bowl today. Sits Carson Palmer- KC is inspired after shutting down Aaron Rodgers and the Pack. They will be playing for Romeo Crenel, and I even like the Chiefs to win this one.  Carson is in for a few picks, and it will be a Michael Bush day. Alex Smith- Love the kid in reality football, but the system and the matchup make for low-end passing stats.  Think 225 and a lone score, while the defense and Frank Gore lead them to the victory. Kyle Orton- If you want to trust Orton in your fantasy SB after this roller-coaster year…be my guest.  Running Backs Start C.J. Spiller- Spiller has the chance to become a fantasy playoff deity.  He helped.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2256 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2256 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:25:00 +0000 Quarterback Starts Matt Ryan- The Falcons are heading for the post-season and a win Monday night against  the Saints could have them talking divisional title and all that goes with it. Although that is a long-shot, this is still a major game and Matty Ice should have another solid outing against the Saints 28th ranked pass defense.  Start him with the utmost faith. Josh Freeman- Freeman has not had a good season, nor has the Bucs. With two games left, these young Bucs need to prove that this year is the fluke and not last year. Freeman and his crew gets a Panthers defense that is among the league’s bottom barrel, so expect some points on Tampa’s end. Although he hasn’t had a multi-TD pass day since pre-Thanksgiving (11/20), I think he breaks that streak today. Andy Dalton- The Cardinals have an improving defense in terms of ground control, so Cedric Benson may be held to a pedestrian day.  However, Dalton and the Bengals air-game should be featured since the Cards have a lower-third ranked pass-defense. Dalton has a fully healthy A.J. Green and these two could have a major fantasy Super Bowl today. Sits Carson Palmer- KC is inspired after shutting down Aaron Rodgers and the Pack. They will be playing for Romeo Crenel, and I even like the Chiefs to win this one.  Carson is in for a few picks, and it will be a Michael Bush day. Alex Smith- Love the kid in reality football, but the system and the matchup make for low-end passing stats.  Think 225 and a lone score, while the defense and Frank Gore lead them to the victory. Kyle Orton- If you want to trust Orton in your fantasy SB after this roller-coaster year…be my guest.  Running Backs Start C.J. Spiller- Spiller has the chance to become a fantasy playoff deity.  He helped.... WEEK 16 NFL PROJECTIONS Check out our easy to use projections tool for your WEEK 16 fantasy projections! And ALL Season, look for week-to-week rankings and stat projections for every offensive player! QB - RB - WR -TE *Projections can also be viewed by clicking the top tab labeled "NFL Player Projections" *Subject to change as per injury news*  .... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2241 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2241 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:40:00 +0000 WEEK 16 NFL PROJECTIONS Check out our easy to use projections tool for your WEEK 16 fantasy projections! And ALL Season, look for week-to-week rankings and stat projections for every offensive player! QB - RB - WR -TE *Projections can also be viewed by clicking the top tab labeled "NFL Player Projections" *Subject to change as per injury news*  .... In most fantasy football leagues, week sixteen is money week. If you are reading this, you are either insanely bored or you are a bowl team. Major kudos if it’s the latter. We hope we helped you some over the course of the season. This week’s waiver wire is skewed towards the players that have some new found upside and who might just crack your lineup if you have a weak flex spot or a new need due to injury. Obviously, you have a solid overall roster or you wouldn’t be alive, so building depth is no longer an issue. For those who need specific help, feel free to leave us a question in the forums. This goes for matchup questions later this week too. We’ll also be adding some matchup plays later today and throughout the week as we watch film. Good luck to all in week sixteen! CJ Spiller, RB, Bills He’s available in 30% of Yahoo leagues and he is a very solid RB2 option in week sixteen. Go get him if he’s there. Even if you don’t need him, you might want to keep him away from your opponent.. Kahlil Bell, RB, Bears He’s a guy to keep an eye on this week. He could be a solid RB2 option if they start him and he’s a decent flex option in large leagues already.   Lance Ball, RB, Broncos He gets the Bills in week sixteen and it’s possible that Willis McGahee sits out, so Ball is a good hedge for McGahee owners and a decent option unto himself if you have a need. Demaryius Thomas, WR, Broncos He’s available in most leagues and he can be your WR3 this week if you need one for some reason. Thomas has clearly become Tebow’s number one option and for good reason.   Jabar Gaffney, WR, Redskins He has a great matchup and he.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2255 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2255 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:24:00 +0000 In most fantasy football leagues, week sixteen is money week. If you are reading this, you are either insanely bored or you are a bowl team. Major kudos if it’s the latter. We hope we helped you some over the course of the season. This week’s waiver wire is skewed towards the players that have some new found upside and who might just crack your lineup if you have a weak flex spot or a new need due to injury. Obviously, you have a solid overall roster or you wouldn’t be alive, so building depth is no longer an issue. For those who need specific help, feel free to leave us a question in the forums. This goes for matchup questions later this week too. We’ll also be adding some matchup plays later today and throughout the week as we watch film. Good luck to all in week sixteen! CJ Spiller, RB, Bills He’s available in 30% of Yahoo leagues and he is a very solid RB2 option in week sixteen. Go get him if he’s there. Even if you don’t need him, you might want to keep him away from your opponent.. Kahlil Bell, RB, Bears He’s a guy to keep an eye on this week. He could be a solid RB2 option if they start him and he’s a decent flex option in large leagues already.   Lance Ball, RB, Broncos He gets the Bills in week sixteen and it’s possible that Willis McGahee sits out, so Ball is a good hedge for McGahee owners and a decent option unto himself if you have a need. Demaryius Thomas, WR, Broncos He’s available in most leagues and he can be your WR3 this week if you need one for some reason. Thomas has clearly become Tebow’s number one option and for good reason.   Jabar Gaffney, WR, Redskins He has a great matchup and he.... Things are about to get really, really interesting the last two weeks of the NFL Regular Season.  How about the Eagles and Chargers making late season pushes to join the dance?  For the Chargers, it looks like too little too late since Denver needs to win just 1 game (at Buffalo and Kansas City) to clinch the AFC West.  The Eagles' playoff scenario is not too far-fetched.  Phazerline is also making its late season push towards the playoffs.  After a 10-5 week last week, Phazerline is now 114-86-7 on the year.  Let's get to the games and see how these playoff scenarios are going to play out.   Giants (+3) v. Jets:  Desperation mode for both teams here. In an odd set of circumstances, if the Giants lose, they will need the Cowboys to beat the Eagles this week in order to keep their week 17 game against Dallas a "win and in" game.  The Jets are trying to play themselves out of the playoffs, but so are the rest of the teams they are fighting with.  I think this game comes down to turnovers.  I think Eli will throw fewer picks than Sanchez and I want the points in what should be a close game. I'll take the G-Men.     Vikings (+6) @ Skins:  Ok, so the Skins have been playing pretty tough football the past few weeks, but, couldn't you see Adrian Peterson gashing them for 200 yards this week?  I could.  And couldn't you see Jared Allen abusing the Skins' back-up tackles and harassing Rex Grossman all day?  I could too. I think the Vikings come to play and the Skins don't have the same attitude they've had the past few weeks playing up to their competition.  I'll take the points here.   Jaguars (+7½) @ Titans:  Who knows about the AFC South anymore?  The Titans.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2254 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2254 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:42:00 +0000 Things are about to get really, really interesting the last two weeks of the NFL Regular Season.  How about the Eagles and Chargers making late season pushes to join the dance?  For the Chargers, it looks like too little too late since Denver needs to win just 1 game (at Buffalo and Kansas City) to clinch the AFC West.  The Eagles' playoff scenario is not too far-fetched.  Phazerline is also making its late season push towards the playoffs.  After a 10-5 week last week, Phazerline is now 114-86-7 on the year.  Let's get to the games and see how these playoff scenarios are going to play out.   Giants (+3) v. Jets:  Desperation mode for both teams here. In an odd set of circumstances, if the Giants lose, they will need the Cowboys to beat the Eagles this week in order to keep their week 17 game against Dallas a "win and in" game.  The Jets are trying to play themselves out of the playoffs, but so are the rest of the teams they are fighting with.  I think this game comes down to turnovers.  I think Eli will throw fewer picks than Sanchez and I want the points in what should be a close game. I'll take the G-Men.     Vikings (+6) @ Skins:  Ok, so the Skins have been playing pretty tough football the past few weeks, but, couldn't you see Adrian Peterson gashing them for 200 yards this week?  I could.  And couldn't you see Jared Allen abusing the Skins' back-up tackles and harassing Rex Grossman all day?  I could too. I think the Vikings come to play and the Skins don't have the same attitude they've had the past few weeks playing up to their competition.  I'll take the points here.   Jaguars (+7½) @ Titans:  Who knows about the AFC South anymore?  The Titans.... Week 15 is upon us with lots of playoff implications.  The AFC's top 5 spots seem pretty much set with a little jockeying around of positions, but there are 4 teams in play for the final wild card spot.  In the NFC the Packers are clearly the #1 seed, the rest is up in the air.  The Saints look like they may catch, and pass, the Niners for the #2 seed and the NFC East and wild card spots are completely up for grabs.  This will be a fun weekend!  After an 8-8 week last week, Phazerline's record for the year moves to 104-81-7.  No lead is safe against Vegas!  The Games get started early this weekend, so let's get to them.   Dallas (-6½) @ Tampa Bay:  I will be at this game, so I really hope it's competitive.  However, after seeing the Buccaneers complete collapse last week against the Jaguars, I don't know if that's going to happen.  The Cowboys are better than the Bucs and they really need this game to keep up with the Giants in the NFC East Race.  The Cowboys need to right their ship and Tampa is a great place to do it.  I'll give the points here.     Redskins @ Giants (-6½):  This is a tough one to breakdown.  The Giants are playing really good football (even in their losses) and Eli is a serious MVP Candidate (if it weren't for that A-Rod guy), but this could be one of those patented Giants let down games, right?  The Skins are playing tough despite their injuries, drug suspensions and no playoff potential.  However, I think the Giants get this one done at home.  They have the momentum after beating the Cowboys last week, they need to capitalize on it. I'll give the points here too.     Panthers (+6½) @ Texans:  This one scares me a little bit.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2252 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2252 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:54:00 +0000 Week 15 is upon us with lots of playoff implications.  The AFC's top 5 spots seem pretty much set with a little jockeying around of positions, but there are 4 teams in play for the final wild card spot.  In the NFC the Packers are clearly the #1 seed, the rest is up in the air.  The Saints look like they may catch, and pass, the Niners for the #2 seed and the NFC East and wild card spots are completely up for grabs.  This will be a fun weekend!  After an 8-8 week last week, Phazerline's record for the year moves to 104-81-7.  No lead is safe against Vegas!  The Games get started early this weekend, so let's get to them.   Dallas (-6½) @ Tampa Bay:  I will be at this game, so I really hope it's competitive.  However, after seeing the Buccaneers complete collapse last week against the Jaguars, I don't know if that's going to happen.  The Cowboys are better than the Bucs and they really need this game to keep up with the Giants in the NFC East Race.  The Cowboys need to right their ship and Tampa is a great place to do it.  I'll give the points here.     Redskins @ Giants (-6½):  This is a tough one to breakdown.  The Giants are playing really good football (even in their losses) and Eli is a serious MVP Candidate (if it weren't for that A-Rod guy), but this could be one of those patented Giants let down games, right?  The Skins are playing tough despite their injuries, drug suspensions and no playoff potential.  However, I think the Giants get this one done at home.  They have the momentum after beating the Cowboys last week, they need to capitalize on it. I'll give the points here too.     Panthers (+6½) @ Texans:  This one scares me a little bit.... Quarterbacks   Starts   Tim Tebow- Of course…you can’t not play him, and with a dead-last NE pass-defense, look for Tebow to get substantial passing yardage (for him) as well as his standard rushing stats.  He is also starting to get more comfortable with fellow 1st round draft pick from two seasons ago, Demaryius Thomas.  Another solid day is in the cards, but I like the Pats in a very close game.   Andy Dalton- With three straight INT free games, Dalton is looking to finish his remarkable rookie year strong, and hopefully for Cincinnati, get them into the playoffs. With that much meaning in a soft matchup against St. Louis, look for Dalton to stay clean, and get a few scoring passes with 250+ yards. The Bengals should run all over the.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2253 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2253 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:01:00 +0000 Quarterbacks   Starts   Tim Tebow- Of course…you can’t not play him, and with a dead-last NE pass-defense, look for Tebow to get substantial passing yardage (for him) as well as his standard rushing stats.  He is also starting to get more comfortable with fellow 1st round draft pick from two seasons ago, Demaryius Thomas.  Another solid day is in the cards, but I like the Pats in a very close game.   Andy Dalton- With three straight INT free games, Dalton is looking to finish his remarkable rookie year strong, and hopefully for Cincinnati, get them into the playoffs. With that much meaning in a soft matchup against St. Louis, look for Dalton to stay clean, and get a few scoring passes with 250+ yards. The Bengals should run all over the.... Welcome to the Week 15 waiver wire, and props to you for being alive! In most leagues, it’s semifinals time and we have the best free agent options for you, just in case you lost a player last week or have a need you are looking to fill. If you play in a deeper league, feel free to check us out at Rotobahn.com later today, when we will be expanding the wire with more options. We’ll be adding kickers and defenses, too. Good luck this week in your quest for fantasy football glory! Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets Available in more than a third of Yahoo! leagues, Sanchez is playing better these days and he gives you more foot-points than the average quarterback. He is a high-quality QB2 at this point and he has a solid matchup this weekend in Philadelphia.   Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals He has two good matchups to close out the year, so pick him up if you need a QB as a starter or for injury protection. He’s available in nearly half of Yahoo! leagues and he is throwing to a healthy receiving corps now.   Jake Locker, QB, Titans Locker may be forced into a starting role due to Matt Hasselbeck’s injury, and while that may be bad for the Titans, it could be a plus for your fantasy team. If you lack a quality backup, Locker’s fantasy potential is very high due to his running ability. If this kid learns some accuracy, he has a huge fantasy future for the long term. He should be owned in most long-term formats. The rookie is unowned in 98 percent in Yahoo! leagues.   Felix Jones, RB, Cowboys Your basic no-brainer. Felix is a RB2 again and he is available in a good many leagues, so go after him with vigor. Jones is going to get a huge workload for as long.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2251 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2251 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:45:00 +0000 Welcome to the Week 15 waiver wire, and props to you for being alive! In most leagues, it’s semifinals time and we have the best free agent options for you, just in case you lost a player last week or have a need you are looking to fill. If you play in a deeper league, feel free to check us out at Rotobahn.com later today, when we will be expanding the wire with more options. We’ll be adding kickers and defenses, too. Good luck this week in your quest for fantasy football glory! Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets Available in more than a third of Yahoo! leagues, Sanchez is playing better these days and he gives you more foot-points than the average quarterback. He is a high-quality QB2 at this point and he has a solid matchup this weekend in Philadelphia.   Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals He has two good matchups to close out the year, so pick him up if you need a QB as a starter or for injury protection. He’s available in nearly half of Yahoo! leagues and he is throwing to a healthy receiving corps now.   Jake Locker, QB, Titans Locker may be forced into a starting role due to Matt Hasselbeck’s injury, and while that may be bad for the Titans, it could be a plus for your fantasy team. If you lack a quality backup, Locker’s fantasy potential is very high due to his running ability. If this kid learns some accuracy, he has a huge fantasy future for the long term. He should be owned in most long-term formats. The rookie is unowned in 98 percent in Yahoo! leagues.   Felix Jones, RB, Cowboys Your basic no-brainer. Felix is a RB2 again and he is available in a good many leagues, so go after him with vigor. Jones is going to get a huge workload for as long.... Quarterbacks Start It’s December, so that means that San Diego and Philip Rivers are about to collectively wake up.  Rivers and the Bolts started off 2011’s December with a MNF shellacking of the Jaguars last week, and Rivers finally gave fantasy owners a big performance.  I fully expect him to take advantage of a Bills secondary that gives up scores, and he also has a fully healthy arsenal with the return of Malcolm Floyd and improving health of Antonio Gates. Expect 300 yards and a hat-trick of TDs at least, in a must win for the Chargers to keep their slim post-season hopes alive.  He could be a top-5 QB in what is the Fantasy Quarterfinals for many. If you separate the season into two halves, one of the more impressive squads, believe it or not, has been the Miami Dolphins of late. Led by Matt Moore, he has been excellent for Miami in controlling the offense, and securing possession. While he hasn’t lit the world on fire, he has had a very impressive run over the last five weeks. He has thrown 8 TDs against just a lone INT in that span, and heads into a matchup against the deflated and un-elated Eagles. Moore could very well head into 2012 as Miami’s No.1 pending any off-season movement in South Beach, so each game is just another audition for the young QB. I like him for 275 and a pair of scores to be safe.  If you don’t like your matchup, or had been hit by an injury bug, Moore is still readily available. Tim Tebow is a must start week-in and week-out, and you must chalk up 5-10 points for rushing alone. He is a flex RB and a QB all in one, and he could blow up for 250 and 2 throwing.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2250 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2250 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:50:00 +0000 Quarterbacks Start It’s December, so that means that San Diego and Philip Rivers are about to collectively wake up.  Rivers and the Bolts started off 2011’s December with a MNF shellacking of the Jaguars last week, and Rivers finally gave fantasy owners a big performance.  I fully expect him to take advantage of a Bills secondary that gives up scores, and he also has a fully healthy arsenal with the return of Malcolm Floyd and improving health of Antonio Gates. Expect 300 yards and a hat-trick of TDs at least, in a must win for the Chargers to keep their slim post-season hopes alive.  He could be a top-5 QB in what is the Fantasy Quarterfinals for many. If you separate the season into two halves, one of the more impressive squads, believe it or not, has been the Miami Dolphins of late. Led by Matt Moore, he has been excellent for Miami in controlling the offense, and securing possession. While he hasn’t lit the world on fire, he has had a very impressive run over the last five weeks. He has thrown 8 TDs against just a lone INT in that span, and heads into a matchup against the deflated and un-elated Eagles. Moore could very well head into 2012 as Miami’s No.1 pending any off-season movement in South Beach, so each game is just another audition for the young QB. I like him for 275 and a pair of scores to be safe.  If you don’t like your matchup, or had been hit by an injury bug, Moore is still readily available. Tim Tebow is a must start week-in and week-out, and you must chalk up 5-10 points for rushing alone. He is a flex RB and a QB all in one, and he could blow up for 250 and 2 throwing.... Welcome to the week 14 edition of Phazerline. We're coming down the stretch, as they say, and there are some must win games this week. The Giants and Cowboys play in what is essentially a playoff game for both of them and the rest of the NFC Wild Card contenders need to bounce back from disappointing losses last week. On the AFC side, the Bengals, Raiders, Broncos and Titans have tough games this week while the Jets have a very winnable game which could tighten up the AFC race with only 3 weeks to go. And this is why we love the NFL! Let’s get to it.   Vikings @ Lions (NA): There's no line in this game due to the uncertain status of Adrian Peterson. I don't think it's going to matter in the long run. The Vikings had a really tough time figuring out how to run a cover two defense last week against the Broncos. I don't know what the mix-up is but between the corner and the safety, at least one of you should cover the wide receiver. This week, maybe they should both just stay with Calvin Johnson. The Lions need a win bad this week and coming home to play the Vikings should do the trick. I like the Lions even giving some points.   Eagles @ Dolphins (-3): Two teams with completely different mindsets right now. The Eagles talent scares me in this game, but, it looks like they've completely given up on the season. The Eagles got blown out on national television to the Seahawks and didn't really seem to care. The Dolphins meanwhile have nothing to play for but pride and all of a sudden can't lose. While Philly has more talent, and Vick returning, I'd much rather have the team that's playing hard.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2249 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2249 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:13:00 +0000 Welcome to the week 14 edition of Phazerline. We're coming down the stretch, as they say, and there are some must win games this week. The Giants and Cowboys play in what is essentially a playoff game for both of them and the rest of the NFC Wild Card contenders need to bounce back from disappointing losses last week. On the AFC side, the Bengals, Raiders, Broncos and Titans have tough games this week while the Jets have a very winnable game which could tighten up the AFC race with only 3 weeks to go. And this is why we love the NFL! Let’s get to it.   Vikings @ Lions (NA): There's no line in this game due to the uncertain status of Adrian Peterson. I don't think it's going to matter in the long run. The Vikings had a really tough time figuring out how to run a cover two defense last week against the Broncos. I don't know what the mix-up is but between the corner and the safety, at least one of you should cover the wide receiver. This week, maybe they should both just stay with Calvin Johnson. The Lions need a win bad this week and coming home to play the Vikings should do the trick. I like the Lions even giving some points.   Eagles @ Dolphins (-3): Two teams with completely different mindsets right now. The Eagles talent scares me in this game, but, it looks like they've completely given up on the season. The Eagles got blown out on national television to the Seahawks and didn't really seem to care. The Dolphins meanwhile have nothing to play for but pride and all of a sudden can't lose. While Philly has more talent, and Vick returning, I'd much rather have the team that's playing hard.... It’s Thursday Night and Week 14 is upon us. This means that we are at the beginning of the Fantasy Playoffs. In most cases, this is an elimination week for many, and even if your league is not within its tournament until Week 15, there are many owners vying for those last few spots in their respective post-seasons. So with an AFC North matchup kicking off a most crucial week in fantasy, the Steelers host the Browns, in what could be another Ohio-style slaying at the hands of the Black and Yellow.   Last week the Steelers had their way with Cincinnati, and we expect no different here this week. It could however be an old school style whooping by Pittsburgh via the ground. The Browns have the league’s 31st ranked rush defense, and Rashard Mendenhall is heating up. This could be the game he truly pays off for fantasy owners who stuck with their drafted RB1 or RB2. Patience is a virtue, and if you still have Mendy in your lineup, you will receive your reward tonight. As for the Steelers passing game, believe it or not, the Browns boast the league’s stingiest pass defense, leading the NFL with just 173.3 yards per game through the air. So with guys like Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Wallace, curb expectations this week. Joe Haden will stick to Wallace like glue, and he is the reason the Browns have that number one ranked pass defense in terms of yards allowed. Wallace will still get his, but don’t ink in 15+ points. As for Antonio Brown, he could be a great play, as he has been mostly all season. He could be a PPR gem and even a fine standard play since the majority of the attention will be on Wallace and Mendy. In terms of the.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2248 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2248 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000 It’s Thursday Night and Week 14 is upon us. This means that we are at the beginning of the Fantasy Playoffs. In most cases, this is an elimination week for many, and even if your league is not within its tournament until Week 15, there are many owners vying for those last few spots in their respective post-seasons. So with an AFC North matchup kicking off a most crucial week in fantasy, the Steelers host the Browns, in what could be another Ohio-style slaying at the hands of the Black and Yellow.   Last week the Steelers had their way with Cincinnati, and we expect no different here this week. It could however be an old school style whooping by Pittsburgh via the ground. The Browns have the league’s 31st ranked rush defense, and Rashard Mendenhall is heating up. This could be the game he truly pays off for fantasy owners who stuck with their drafted RB1 or RB2. Patience is a virtue, and if you still have Mendy in your lineup, you will receive your reward tonight. As for the Steelers passing game, believe it or not, the Browns boast the league’s stingiest pass defense, leading the NFL with just 173.3 yards per game through the air. So with guys like Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Wallace, curb expectations this week. Joe Haden will stick to Wallace like glue, and he is the reason the Browns have that number one ranked pass defense in terms of yards allowed. Wallace will still get his, but don’t ink in 15+ points. As for Antonio Brown, he could be a great play, as he has been mostly all season. He could be a PPR gem and even a fine standard play since the majority of the attention will be on Wallace and Mendy. In terms of the.... After a .500 week last week, Phazerline didn't gain any ground on Vegas, but, we also didn't lose any ground either! Phazerline is 96-73-7 on the season. Thursday's game will get us one step closer to the century mark, so let's get to it. Browns @ Steelers (-14): Both teams look to be finally settling into their own this season. The Steelers are positioning themselves for a Super Bowl run while the Browns are positioning themselves for a top-ten draft pick. The Browns laid an egg last week against the Ravens and displayed how bad their offense can be. Look for that trend to continue this week. Without a solid running game, Colt McCoy doesn't scare anyone, especially not the Steelers. Pittsburgh looked really, really good in all phases last week while blowing out the Bengals, so this should be more of the same. It's a lot of points to give in a divisional game, but, I'll give them here. Enjoy the game and look for Phazerline's Week 14 picks on Friday. .... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2247 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2247 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:10:00 +0000 After a .500 week last week, Phazerline didn't gain any ground on Vegas, but, we also didn't lose any ground either! Phazerline is 96-73-7 on the season. Thursday's game will get us one step closer to the century mark, so let's get to it. Browns @ Steelers (-14): Both teams look to be finally settling into their own this season. The Steelers are positioning themselves for a Super Bowl run while the Browns are positioning themselves for a top-ten draft pick. The Browns laid an egg last week against the Ravens and displayed how bad their offense can be. Look for that trend to continue this week. Without a solid running game, Colt McCoy doesn't scare anyone, especially not the Steelers. Pittsburgh looked really, really good in all phases last week while blowing out the Bengals, so this should be more of the same. It's a lot of points to give in a divisional game, but, I'll give them here. Enjoy the game and look for Phazerline's Week 14 picks on Friday. .... Welcome to the Week 14 waiver wire. At this point, if you are still reading, you are a playoff team. Congrats, but there’s obviously still work to be done. Here, we have assembled some of the better free agent options that we are seeing in our leagues. We’ll be watching more games today and adding names to the list for you folks that play in deeper formats, so feel free to join us at Rotobahn.com if you are looking for even more options. We’re also available if you are in need of a second opinion, so please feel free to leave a question in our forums and we’ll get you and answer as quickly as possible.     Christian Ponder, QB, Vikings He’s been in this space for a while now, but if he is still around, and you need QB help, go get him. He is a fine young quarterback, and he played a great game last week without Adrian Peterson to lean on. Ponder is a quality backup in all formats.     Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets It’s often less than pretty, but Sanchez is a reasonable option in deeper fantasy leagues and makes for a solid backup if you need one. The Jets are playing better offense these days if only by degrees.     Matt Moore, QB, Dolphins He has been too solid to ignore and he is using all of the Dolphins offensive weapons and getting the ball out of his owns hands quickly. Moore can be your backup in a deep league if you need him. If you are suffering from injuries at QB, he can even start for you.     Kyle Orton, QB, Chiefs He’s a guy to pay attention to if not a guy to pick up right away. We like him very much in deeper fantasy leagues if his finger injury ends up being minor and if he.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2246 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2246 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:55:00 +0000 Welcome to the Week 14 waiver wire. At this point, if you are still reading, you are a playoff team. Congrats, but there’s obviously still work to be done. Here, we have assembled some of the better free agent options that we are seeing in our leagues. We’ll be watching more games today and adding names to the list for you folks that play in deeper formats, so feel free to join us at Rotobahn.com if you are looking for even more options. We’re also available if you are in need of a second opinion, so please feel free to leave a question in our forums and we’ll get you and answer as quickly as possible.     Christian Ponder, QB, Vikings He’s been in this space for a while now, but if he is still around, and you need QB help, go get him. He is a fine young quarterback, and he played a great game last week without Adrian Peterson to lean on. Ponder is a quality backup in all formats.     Mark Sanchez, QB, Jets It’s often less than pretty, but Sanchez is a reasonable option in deeper fantasy leagues and makes for a solid backup if you need one. The Jets are playing better offense these days if only by degrees.     Matt Moore, QB, Dolphins He has been too solid to ignore and he is using all of the Dolphins offensive weapons and getting the ball out of his owns hands quickly. Moore can be your backup in a deep league if you need him. If you are suffering from injuries at QB, he can even start for you.     Kyle Orton, QB, Chiefs He’s a guy to pay attention to if not a guy to pick up right away. We like him very much in deeper fantasy leagues if his finger injury ends up being minor and if he.... START   MATT MOORE (MIA-QB): Give Moore credit for knowing where his bread is buttered. He makes a point of zeroing in on Brandon Marshall, who was targeted 10 times versus Dallas. This week’s opponent, Oakland, isn’t much better at defending the pass given the fact that they’ve given up two touchdowns to every quarterback they’ve faced over the past four weeks. Also, while Moore isn’t the most accurate passer around, he hasn’t been picked off in his last two games.   LeGARRETTE BLOUNT (TB-RB): While many were skeptical about Blount earlier in the year, the second-year man just seems to be getting stronger during the latter stages of the season. He looks more instinctive and is also getting some opportunities to catch the ball out of the backfield. He shouldn’t have any issues trampling Carolina’s defense that has never recovered from its early season injuries to DT Ron Edwards and linebackers Jon Beason and Thomas Davis. The Panthers are giving up 4.8 yards per carry.     PERCY HARVIN (MIN-WR): Although Champ Bailey will be waiting for Harvin on the other side of the line, the former Gator is an ultra-versatile weapon who lines up at multiple positions. Look for Harvin to be the focal point of the offense again with Adrian Peterson already ruled out this week. Over the past three weeks, the electrifying receiver has consistently averaged 8 targets per game and has scored in each of his last two contests.   ERIC DECKER (DEN-WR):  The young wideout is making a comeback to his old stomping grounds in Minnesota, which means he’ll be extra motivated this Sunday. Decker has produced three touchdowns in his last four games and the Vikings are banged up in the secondary, as both Husain Abdullah and Tyrell Johnson have both been placed on injured reserve and Chris Cook remains suspended.   ANTONIO GATES.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2245 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2245 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:36:00 +0000 START   MATT MOORE (MIA-QB): Give Moore credit for knowing where his bread is buttered. He makes a point of zeroing in on Brandon Marshall, who was targeted 10 times versus Dallas. This week’s opponent, Oakland, isn’t much better at defending the pass given the fact that they’ve given up two touchdowns to every quarterback they’ve faced over the past four weeks. Also, while Moore isn’t the most accurate passer around, he hasn’t been picked off in his last two games.   LeGARRETTE BLOUNT (TB-RB): While many were skeptical about Blount earlier in the year, the second-year man just seems to be getting stronger during the latter stages of the season. He looks more instinctive and is also getting some opportunities to catch the ball out of the backfield. He shouldn’t have any issues trampling Carolina’s defense that has never recovered from its early season injuries to DT Ron Edwards and linebackers Jon Beason and Thomas Davis. The Panthers are giving up 4.8 yards per carry.     PERCY HARVIN (MIN-WR): Although Champ Bailey will be waiting for Harvin on the other side of the line, the former Gator is an ultra-versatile weapon who lines up at multiple positions. Look for Harvin to be the focal point of the offense again with Adrian Peterson already ruled out this week. Over the past three weeks, the electrifying receiver has consistently averaged 8 targets per game and has scored in each of his last two contests.   ERIC DECKER (DEN-WR):  The young wideout is making a comeback to his old stomping grounds in Minnesota, which means he’ll be extra motivated this Sunday. Decker has produced three touchdowns in his last four games and the Vikings are banged up in the secondary, as both Husain Abdullah and Tyrell Johnson have both been placed on injured reserve and Chris Cook remains suspended.   ANTONIO GATES.... Welcome back Phazerline Phans.  I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend and the Turkey Hangover has worn off.  You know what Thanksgiving means, right.  The push for the playoffs in the NFL.  A lot is on the line this week so lets jump right into the games.   Falcons (-2½) @ Texans:  I have no idea how this spread is so low.  Who is playing QB for the Texans again?  Yeah, I don't know either.  Just kidding, but this kid Yates is in for a long day against the Falcons.  The Texans defense will have to play their tails off to keep this one close.  I don't think they can do it.  Look for big games out of Tony Gonzalez and Michael Turner here.  I'll take the Falcons.     Raiders (+3) @ Dolphins:  The Dolphins have been playing very good football lately, but, lets not get crazy.  The Raiders are primed for a playoff run and a loss to the Dolphins will hurt those chances a lot.  The Raiders dominate on both the offensive and defensive lines and that's a recipe Charlie Sheen can get behind...a Winning Recipe!  I like the Raiders getting points here.   Panthers (+3½) @ Bucs:  The Bucs are in a free fall right now and I can easily see them blowing this game.  They are a young team whose hopes for this season have been dashed.  That's hard to bet on, right?  If nothing else, I want Cam Newton getting the points against the Bucs.  I'll take the Panthers here.     Titans (+1½) @ Bills:  Speaking of free falls....My Bills are done.  They lost another starter on the Defensive line to the Injured Reserve list this week and Marcel Dareus can't stop Chris Johnson by himself.  I hope I am wrong, but, I have to take the Titans getting points here.     Lions @ Saints (-9):  Are you going to bet against the Saints after last.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2244 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2244 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 11:26:00 +0000 Welcome back Phazerline Phans.  I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend and the Turkey Hangover has worn off.  You know what Thanksgiving means, right.  The push for the playoffs in the NFL.  A lot is on the line this week so lets jump right into the games.   Falcons (-2½) @ Texans:  I have no idea how this spread is so low.  Who is playing QB for the Texans again?  Yeah, I don't know either.  Just kidding, but this kid Yates is in for a long day against the Falcons.  The Texans defense will have to play their tails off to keep this one close.  I don't think they can do it.  Look for big games out of Tony Gonzalez and Michael Turner here.  I'll take the Falcons.     Raiders (+3) @ Dolphins:  The Dolphins have been playing very good football lately, but, lets not get crazy.  The Raiders are primed for a playoff run and a loss to the Dolphins will hurt those chances a lot.  The Raiders dominate on both the offensive and defensive lines and that's a recipe Charlie Sheen can get behind...a Winning Recipe!  I like the Raiders getting points here.   Panthers (+3½) @ Bucs:  The Bucs are in a free fall right now and I can easily see them blowing this game.  They are a young team whose hopes for this season have been dashed.  That's hard to bet on, right?  If nothing else, I want Cam Newton getting the points against the Bucs.  I'll take the Panthers here.     Titans (+1½) @ Bills:  Speaking of free falls....My Bills are done.  They lost another starter on the Defensive line to the Injured Reserve list this week and Marcel Dareus can't stop Chris Johnson by himself.  I hope I am wrong, but, I have to take the Titans getting points here.     Lions @ Saints (-9):  Are you going to bet against the Saints after last.... Welcome to the Week 13 waiver wire. If you’re reading this, you are still alive, so let’s get right to it. We’ve got the top options for you, but if you play in a deep league, please feel free to join us at Rotobahn.com, where we’ll be adding players throughout the day.   Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals He’s having a great rookie campaign and now that he has AJ Green back in the fold, we are back to recommending him for fantasy purposes. Dalton is a solid backup in any league and he can start for you if you need him. Kyle Orton, QB, Chiefs He could do what Carson Palmer has done or thereabouts. If they play Tyler Palko one more week, the coach needs to be fired. Their games are still relevant. If Orton gets settled in, he could post nice numbers with Bowe, Breaston and Baldwin as his receivers. We’d add him in medium to large leagues as a QB2 or QB3. Roy Helu, RB, Redskins Finally! Why it took the Shanahans twelve weeks to figure out that Helu was their best back, I’ll never know. Now, Helu has the look of a guy who can be a RB2 for you on most weeks going forward. The matchups are not easy, otherwise we’d rate him even higher. As we’ve been saying at Rotobahn all year, he’s a great guy to own in long term formats. He is still available in many leagues, so go get him. He should be owned in all formats. CJ Spiller, RB, Bills He looked better than we anticipated. He wasn’t bad. Most importantly, they seem committed to giving him the chance to carry the load. Spiller will have some value going forward and may even become startable in plus matchups. Add him in all but the smallest of formats.     Greg Little, WR,.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2243 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2243 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:46:00 +0000 Welcome to the Week 13 waiver wire. If you’re reading this, you are still alive, so let’s get right to it. We’ve got the top options for you, but if you play in a deep league, please feel free to join us at Rotobahn.com, where we’ll be adding players throughout the day.   Andy Dalton, QB, Bengals He’s having a great rookie campaign and now that he has AJ Green back in the fold, we are back to recommending him for fantasy purposes. Dalton is a solid backup in any league and he can start for you if you need him. Kyle Orton, QB, Chiefs He could do what Carson Palmer has done or thereabouts. If they play Tyler Palko one more week, the coach needs to be fired. Their games are still relevant. If Orton gets settled in, he could post nice numbers with Bowe, Breaston and Baldwin as his receivers. We’d add him in medium to large leagues as a QB2 or QB3. Roy Helu, RB, Redskins Finally! Why it took the Shanahans twelve weeks to figure out that Helu was their best back, I’ll never know. Now, Helu has the look of a guy who can be a RB2 for you on most weeks going forward. The matchups are not easy, otherwise we’d rate him even higher. As we’ve been saying at Rotobahn all year, he’s a great guy to own in long term formats. He is still available in many leagues, so go get him. He should be owned in all formats. CJ Spiller, RB, Bills He looked better than we anticipated. He wasn’t bad. Most importantly, they seem committed to giving him the chance to carry the load. Spiller will have some value going forward and may even become startable in plus matchups. Add him in all but the smallest of formats.     Greg Little, WR,.... Quarterbacks Starts Matt Ryan has been solid as of late, and over the last four contests he is averaging 290 yards per game. He has tossed 7 TDs in that span, which is a moderate number for four games, but with a mediocre Vikings pass defense coming to town, he could easily toss for 290+ with a pair of TDs. With the Vikes rush defense being pretty stout, it may have to be more Ryan than Michael Turner today for the Falcons to get a needed win. Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers may have the best road matchup of the weekend. The Chiefs are on their second QB, who looks to be in for his final start of the season since KC claimed Kyle Orton off of waivers this week. The Steelers defense will annihilate the Chiefs, and Big Ben could toss three 1st half TDs before you blink. Mendenhall will close this out in the 2nd half, but look for the Steelers and Roethlisberger to air it out early and often, especially with the emergence of Antonio Brown, who is now locked in at the WR2 slot across from Mike Wallace. Think 275ish and a hat-trick of scores for the Pittsburgh QB. Knowing full well we aren’t the only ones this week loving us some Vince Young, he has to be on this list since he draws the New England pass defense, currently ranked dead-last in the league in terms of yardage allowed. They also share the distinction with a number of other teams as giving up the most TDs in the air to date with 18. VY has made a career of winning big games, and all games from here on out are play-off feels for the Eagles. I am not saying the Birds are in line for a 100% win here,.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2242 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2242 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 10:47:00 +0000 Quarterbacks Starts Matt Ryan has been solid as of late, and over the last four contests he is averaging 290 yards per game. He has tossed 7 TDs in that span, which is a moderate number for four games, but with a mediocre Vikings pass defense coming to town, he could easily toss for 290+ with a pair of TDs. With the Vikes rush defense being pretty stout, it may have to be more Ryan than Michael Turner today for the Falcons to get a needed win. Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers may have the best road matchup of the weekend. The Chiefs are on their second QB, who looks to be in for his final start of the season since KC claimed Kyle Orton off of waivers this week. The Steelers defense will annihilate the Chiefs, and Big Ben could toss three 1st half TDs before you blink. Mendenhall will close this out in the 2nd half, but look for the Steelers and Roethlisberger to air it out early and often, especially with the emergence of Antonio Brown, who is now locked in at the WR2 slot across from Mike Wallace. Think 275ish and a hat-trick of scores for the Pittsburgh QB. Knowing full well we aren’t the only ones this week loving us some Vince Young, he has to be on this list since he draws the New England pass defense, currently ranked dead-last in the league in terms of yardage allowed. They also share the distinction with a number of other teams as giving up the most TDs in the air to date with 18. VY has made a career of winning big games, and all games from here on out are play-off feels for the Eagles. I am not saying the Birds are in line for a 100% win here,.... START PHILIP RIVERS (SD-QB): Say what you will about his disappointing season, but Rivers has been putting up solid numbers lately, In addition to throwing for at least 274 yards over the past month, the soon-to-be 30-year-old has recorded two or more touchdown passes in each of his last three games. The fact that only three teams have surrendered more touchdowns passes this year than this week’s opponent, the Denver Broncos, is just icing on the cake. Start him.   STEVEN JACKSON (STL-RB): The Rams seemed reluctant to put the ball in SJax’s hands versus the Seahawks last week, as the 28-year-old veteran put up a paltry 42 yards on the ground. That won’t be the case in Week 12 with the Cards in town in what should be a relatively low-scoring and competitive game. The plow horse proved what he could do versus Ken Whisenhunt’s crew three weeks ago when he gashed them for 130 yards on 29 carries. The touches will be there and Arizona has allowed 12 rushing touchdowns this season; only Carolina and Tampa Bay have given up more.   RASHARD MENDENHALL (PIT-RB): There’s a good chance that the Steelers will run more than usual as Big Ben fights his way through a fractured thumb. Plus, Mendenhall has had a little more of a bounce in his step in recent games. Unfortunately for him, though, he has only been getting about 13 carries-per-game lately. The one time this year that he did carry the ball over 20 times, he put up 146 yards versus Jacksonville. This week’s matchup versus Kansas City could be another one of those weeks, as Pittsburgh will most certainly be playing with a lead. Also consider that the Illinois product has scored three times in each of his last two contests.   BEN TATE(HOU-RB): He’s a solid flex start.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2240 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2240 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:24:00 +0000 START PHILIP RIVERS (SD-QB): Say what you will about his disappointing season, but Rivers has been putting up solid numbers lately, In addition to throwing for at least 274 yards over the past month, the soon-to-be 30-year-old has recorded two or more touchdown passes in each of his last three games. The fact that only three teams have surrendered more touchdowns passes this year than this week’s opponent, the Denver Broncos, is just icing on the cake. Start him.   STEVEN JACKSON (STL-RB): The Rams seemed reluctant to put the ball in SJax’s hands versus the Seahawks last week, as the 28-year-old veteran put up a paltry 42 yards on the ground. That won’t be the case in Week 12 with the Cards in town in what should be a relatively low-scoring and competitive game. The plow horse proved what he could do versus Ken Whisenhunt’s crew three weeks ago when he gashed them for 130 yards on 29 carries. The touches will be there and Arizona has allowed 12 rushing touchdowns this season; only Carolina and Tampa Bay have given up more.   RASHARD MENDENHALL (PIT-RB): There’s a good chance that the Steelers will run more than usual as Big Ben fights his way through a fractured thumb. Plus, Mendenhall has had a little more of a bounce in his step in recent games. Unfortunately for him, though, he has only been getting about 13 carries-per-game lately. The one time this year that he did carry the ball over 20 times, he put up 146 yards versus Jacksonville. This week’s matchup versus Kansas City could be another one of those weeks, as Pittsburgh will most certainly be playing with a lead. Also consider that the Illinois product has scored three times in each of his last two contests.   BEN TATE(HOU-RB): He’s a solid flex start.... Phazerline started the week with a solid 2-1 performance on Thanksgiving. We're not going to let a little turkey hangover stop us from building on our lead on Vegas.  Let's jump right into the games this week.   Panthers (-3) @ Colts:  If the Colts are going to win a game this season, this is it.  Unfortunately for the Colts, I don't see how they can win a game this season.  It's about time I give up my fantasy of Curtis Painter actually putting together a win and just accept the 0-16ness of the Colts.  The Panthers and Cam Newton certainly aren't going to feel sorry for the Colts and I don't think the Indianapolis offense can keep up with Sir Newton in this one.  I'll give the points here.   Cardinals @ Rams (No Line):  The 49ers loss on Thursday keeps the dream alive for these teams as San Fran failed to clinch the division.  But, let's be honest with ourselves, these teams aren't going anywhere close to the playoffs.  The Rams can't keep their team healthy while the cardinals are just bad.  While Arizona was impressive in their road win at the Eagles, i don't see it happening here.  A big day from Steven Jackson gives the Rams the win here.   Bucs (+3½) @ Titans:  Tampa will not give up on their season.  Stupid penalties have seriously cost the Bucs this year and key injuries have taken the Bucs out of the Playoff hunt.  But, Tampa is still playing hard and last week really had a shot to take down the Packers.  The Titans have a shot to seize control of the AFC South with the injury to Matt Schaub, but they have to get Chris Johnson going.  The Titans may win this game, I want those points!  I'll take Tampa.     Vikings @ Falcons (-9½):   This seems like.... http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2239 http://www.fantasyphenoms.com/article.php?id=2239 Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:43:00 +0000 Phazerline started the week with a solid 2-1 performance on Thanksgiving. We're not going to let a little turkey hangover stop us from building on our lead on Vegas.  Let's jump right into the games this week.   Panthers (-3) @ Colts:  If the Colts are going to win a game this season, this is it.  Unfortunately for the Colts, I don't see how they can win a game this season.  It's about time I give up my fantasy of Curtis Painter actually putting together a win and just accept the 0-16ness of the Colts.  The Panthers and Cam Newton certainly aren't going to feel sorry for the Colts and I don't think the Indianapolis offense can keep up with Sir Newton in this one.  I'll give the points here.   Cardinals @ Rams (No Line):  The 49ers loss on Thursday keeps the dream alive for these teams as San Fran failed to clinch the division.  But, let's be honest with ourselves, these teams aren't going anywhere close to the playoffs.  The Rams can't keep their team healthy while the cardinals are just bad.  While Arizona was impressive in their road win at the Eagles, i don't see it happening here.  A big day from Steven Jackson gives the Rams the win here.   Bucs (+3½) @ Titans:  Tampa will not give up on their season.  Stupid penalties have seriously cost the Bucs this year and key injuries have taken the Bucs out of the Playoff hunt.  But, Tampa is still playing hard and last week really had a shot to take down the Packers.  The Titans have a shot to seize control of the AFC South with the injury to Matt Schaub, but they have to get Chris Johnson going.  The Titans may win this game, I want those points!  I'll take Tampa.     Vikings @ Falcons (-9½):   This seems like....