Week 14 Fantasy Football Player Projections
DR U RECOMMENDED MUST START QUARTERBACKS
1. Carson Palmer, Cincinnati Bengals Vs Cleveland Browns…Over the last three games, Palmer is averaging 288 passing yards and over two TDs per game.
2. Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars…Since coming of his bye in Week 8, Manning is averaging 283 passing yards and nearly three TDs per game.
3. Drew Brees, San Diego Vs Miami Dolphins…Over the last four games, the Dolphins secondary has yielded nearly two TDs per game.
4. Kurt Warner, Arizona Cardinals Vs Washington Redskins…Over the last three games, Warner is averaging 318 and two TDs per game.
5. Tom Brady, New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills…Over the last four weeks, the Bills defense is giving up 284 passing yards and nearly two passing TDs per game.
DR U RECOMMENDED FANTASY SLEEPERS QUARTERBACKS
1. Brad Johnson, Minnesota Vs St. Louis Rams…Over the last two games, Johnson has thrown for an average of over two TDs per game. Meanwhile, the Rams secondary has been victimized to the tune of 245 passing yards and over two passing TDs per game. DIAGNOSIS – Johnson has healed the Vikings season and could revive your fantasy team this week as well.
2. Marques Tuiasosopo, Oakland Raiders at New York Jets…Tuiasosopo is getting the start as the Raiders have benched Kerry Collins. In Week 12, The Jets secondary gave up three passing TDs to Aaron Brooks. DIAGNOSIS – The doc is going to be accused of malpractice for recommending a player with zero career touchdowns.
DR U RECOMMENDED SHOULD BENCH QUARTERBACKS
1. Kerry Collins, Oakland Raiders at New York Jets…Collins should be benched in fantasy, because Oakland has benched him in real life. DIAGNOSIS – The doc’s advice is to find another option to be your starting fantasy quarterback.
2. Chris Simms, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers…Over their last four games, Carolina has yielded a mere 151 passing yards per game on average and have given up just one passing touchdown, during that entire span. DIAGNOSIS – The doc has seen the symptoms before and the Carolina pass defense is just sick.
DR U RECOMMENDED MUST START RUNNING BACKS
1. Shaun Alexander, Seattle Seahawks Vs San Francisco 49ers…Since coming off his bye in Week 8, Alexander is averaging 122 yards and two TDs per game.
2. Mike Anderson, Denver Broncos Vs Baltimore Ravens…Over the last four games, Anderson is averaging one TD, and the Ravens are giving up 112 rushing yards per game.
3. Larry Johnson, Kansas City Chiefs at Dallas Cowboys…Over his last three games, Johnson is averaging an eye-popping 157 rushing yards and nearly two TDs per game.
4. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers Vs Miami Dolphins…Over his last three games, L.T. has averaged a humble 112 yards and nearly two TDs per game.
5. Rudi Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals Vs Cleveland Browns…Over the last three games, Rudi is averaging 96 rushing yards and two TDs per game.
DR U RECOMMNEDED FANTASY SLEEPERS RUNING BACKS
1. Samkon Gado, Green Bay Packers Vs Detroit Lions…Over the last two weeks, Gado has averaged 93 rushing yards and one TD per game. Meanwhile, over the last three weeks, the Detroit run defense is giving up an average of 142 yards and over one rushing TD per game. DIAGNOSIS – A dose of the Lions run defense is all Gado will need to put up some healthy numbers.
2. Reuben Droughns, Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals…Over his last three games, Droughns is averaging 109 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile in that same stint, the Bengals have given up 99 rushing yards and nearly two rushing TDs per game. DIAGNOSIS – The X Rays are in and there was a hole found in the Bengals defense…look for Droughns to find the hole.
DR U RECOMMNEDED SHOULD BENCH RUNNING BACKS
1. Curtis Martin, New York Jets Vs Oakland Raiders…Martin is banged up and his status of even playing this week is still in question. Even if C Mart can play, he is only averaging 51 rushing yards and 0 TDs, in his last four games. DIAGNOSIS – Martin might not be able to play this week and probably should be benched this week in fantasy.
2. Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers Vs Chicago Bears…Parker has not had a rushing touchdown since Week 7. Over his last three games, he is averaging a mere 58 rushing yards per game. DIAGNOSIS – DR U will give you a doctors’ note this week, just so you have an excuse to bench Parker.
DR U RECOMMENDED MUST START WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars…Over his last two games, Harrison is averaging 95 receiving yards and one TD per game.
2. Chad Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals Vs Cleveland Browns…Over the last three games, Johnson is averaging 110 receiving yards and nearly one TD per game.
3. Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals Vs Washington Redskins…Over the last three games, Bolding is averaging 125 receiving yards and nearly one TD per game.
4. Torry Holt, St. Louis Rams at Minnesota Vikings…Over the last three games, Holt is averaging nine receptions, 111 yards, and nearly one TD per game.
5. Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins…Over his last five games, Fitgerald is averaging 105 receiving yards per game.
DR U RECOMMENDED FANTASY SLEEPERS WIDE RECEIVERS
1. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati Bengals Vs Cleveland Browns…Over his last two games, Houshmandzadeh is averaging seven receptions, 118 yards, and over one TD per game. Meanwhile, in that time frame, the Browns secondary is allowing opposing wideouts an average of 108 receiving yards and two TDs per game. DIAGNOSIS – This week, the top line of the eye chart reads: H O U S H M A N D Z A D E H.
2. Koren Robinson, Minnesota Vikings Vs St. Louis Rams…Brad Johnson has found a new deep threat. In Week 13, Robinson had 148 receiving yards and one touchdown. DIAGNOSIS – No MRI needed to see how susceptible the Rams are in giving up huge chunks of yards, via the air.
DR U RECOMMENDED SHOULD BENCH WIDE RECEIVERS
1. Roy Williams, Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers…Over his last three games, Williams is averaging just 54 yards receiving per game. Meanwhile, the Packers secondary has stymied opposing receivers, yielding an average of only 65 receiving yards and 0.25 TDs per game. DIAGNOSIS – The doc is not declaring Roy a must-bench player this week, but do not look for him to rack up too many yards.
2. Kevin Curtis, St. Louis Rams at Minnesota Vikings…Over his last two games, Curtis is averaging just 31 receiving yards and under two receptions per game. In that same time frame, the Vikings secondary have allowed opposing wideouts an average of just 82 receiving yards per game. DIAGNOSIS – If you want to start Curtis this week, you are going to have to seek a second opinion elsewhere.
DR U RECOMMENDED FREE AGENTS TO PICK UP
1. RB Ryan Moats, Philadelphia Eagles…Moats will likely see the bulk of the carries now that Brian Westbrook is out for the season.
2. QB Marques Tuiasosopo, Oakland Raiders…Kerry Collins has been benched and Tuisasosopo has been named the starter, at least for now.
3. RB Shawn Bryson, Detroit Lions…Bryson will see his production increase with Kevin Jones being injured
4. Koren Robinson, Minnesota Vikings…Robinson just might end up being the go-to guy for Brad Johnson.
Week 14 NFL Injury Report
WEEK 14 PLAYERS CLEARED TO PLAY BY DR U
RB Marcel Shipp-Arizona Cardinals- PROBABLE (neck)-This week, Shipp has sailed through practices and should be able to play.
RB Rudi Johnson- Cincinnati Bengals- PROBABLE (knee)- Johnson has been sitting out of practice, but he will likely be able to start.
QB Trent Dilfer- Cleveland Browns- PROBABLE (knee)- Dilfer will likely be able to play, but rookie, Carlie Frye will likely get the nod as starter.
RB Reuben Droughns- Cleveland Browns- PROBABLE (knee)- Droughns has been practicing and expects to play.
RB Shawn Bryson- Detroit Lions- PROBABLE (foot)- Bryson has been practicing and is slated to be the starter with Kevin Jones being injured.
QB Brett Favre- Green Bay Packers- PROBABLE (hand/forearm)- There are not too many injuries that can keep Favre out of the game, let alone a number one draft pick.
RB Domanick Davis-Houston Texans- PROBABLE (knee)- Davis was held out of practice on Wednesday, but is expected to play.
PK Mike Vanderjagt- Indianapolis Colts- PROBABLE (calf/groin)- Vanderjagt is healthy enough to play.
RB Fred Taylor-Jacksonville Jaguars- PROBABLE (ankle)- Taylor is still recovering from the ankle injury, but has now been declared the starter for this week.
WR Marty Booker- Miami Dolphins- PROBABLE (calf)- Booker has been practicing and he was recently upgraded from questionable to probable, which normally means the player will play.
RB Michael Bennett- Minnesota Vikings- PROBABLE (ankle)- Bennett is trying to hold onto playing time, so he will play, despite the ankle injury.
RB Mewelde Moore-Minnesota Vikings- PROBABLE (quadriceps)- The injury is being described as mild, he should be ready to go.
QB Tom Brady- New England Patriots- PROBABLE (shoulder)- Brady will play despite having a shoulder injury.
RB Kevin Faulk-New England Patriots- PROBABLE (foot)- Faulk missed some of Thursday’s practice, so his injury will make him another Patriots game time decision.
RB Brandon Jacobs- New York Giants- PROBABLE (illness)- Jacobs has an undisclosed illness, but is expected to play.
WR Randy Moss- Oakland Raiders- PROBABLE (ribs/groin)- Moss practiced on Thursday and should be able to start.
RB Lamar Gordon-Philadelphia Eagles- PROBABLE (ankle)- Gordon is practicing and should be able to play and split carries with Ryan Moats and Reno Mahe.
PK Davis Akers-Philadelphia Eagles- PROBABLE (hamstring)- Akers will be the kicker for the Eagles, even though he is ailing with his hamstring injury.
QB Ben Roethlisberger- Pittsburgh Steelers- PROBABLE (thumb)-Roethlisberger might have a broken thumb, but he is expected to wear a protective splint and play through the pain.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson- San Diego Chargers-QUESTIONABLE (chest)- Tomlinson was held out of practice, but he says he will play, despite the chest injury.
RB Steven Jackson- St. Louis Rams-PROBABLE (ankle)- Jackson does have a minor ankle injury, but he appears healthy enough to play this week.
PK Matt Bryant- Tampa Bay Buccaneers- QUESTIONABLE (hamstring) -Bryant was able to practice ans is expected to handle all of the kicking duties this week.
QB Steve McNair- Tennessee Titans-QUESTIONABLE (back/ankle)- The injured McNair practiced some on Friday and is expected to play.
WR Drew Bennett-Tennessee Titans- QUESTIONABLE (knee)- Bennett has been practicing, and his knee injury is not expected to keep him out this week.
WR Santana Moss-Washington Redskins- PROBABLE (hamstring)- Moss practiced on Friday and appears to be able to play, despite nuring an injured hamstring.
WEEK 14 GAME TIME DECISIONS
PK Neil Rackers- Arizona Cardinals-QUESTIONABLE (calf)- Rackers did not practice on Thursday, but may be able to work on some kicking drills on Friday.
RB Cedric Benson- Chicago Bears- DOUBTFUL (knee)- Benson has been held out of practice this week and is not expected to play.
TE Bubba Franks-Green Bay Packers- DOUBTFUL (neck/back)- Franks will likely miss this week and could miss extended time with his neck injury.
WR Jabar Gaffney- Houston Texans- QUESTIONABLE (ankle)- Gaffney has returned to practice and should be able to play, despite the ankle injury.
RB Corey Dillon-New England Patriots- PROBABLE (calf)- Dillon missed a portion of practice on Thursday and will be a game time decision.
RB Curtis Martin- New York Jets- PROBABLE (knee)- Martin could miss his first game in seven years. He also is considering have sugery soon, which would make him miss the remainder for the season.
RB Kevan Barlow- San Francisco 49ers- QUESTIONABLE (knee)- It appears that Barlow will be able to play, but it has not been determined if he will be the starter.
WR Darrell Jackson- Seattle Seahawks-QUESTIONABLE (knee)- Jackson was not able to practice Thursday, and his status will not be determined until right before game time.
RB Chris Brown-Tennessee Titans -QUESTIONABLE (ankle)- Brown has been able to practice with his ankle injury and is expected to play.
WEEK 14 PLAYERS DECLARED OUT BY DR U
QB Byron Leftwich-Jacksonville Jaguars-OUT (ankle)- Leftwich is still having trouble putting weight on his ankle and could end up missing the rest of the season.
RB Derrick Blaylock- New York Jets DOUBTFUL (ankle)- Blaylock has not been able to practice and but has bee declared as out for Week 14.
QB Marc Bulger-St. Louis Rams-OUT (shoulder)- Bulger did not practice this week and his shoulder injury will keep him out for Week 14.
QB Jay Fiedler-New York Jets-OUT (shoulder)- Fiedler is having surgery on his shoulder and is out for the year.
Week 14 NFL Picks
DR U Last Week’s Record-13-3
DR U Overall Record-93-37
NFL WEEK PICK EM GAMES
Chicago Bears @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh
Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati
Houston Texans @ Tennessee Titans
Tennessee
Indianapolis Colts @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis
New England Patriots @ Buffalo Bills
New England
Oakland Raiders @ New York Jets
New York Jets
St. Louis Rams @ Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
Carolina
New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles
New York Giants
San Francisco 49ers @ Seattle Seahawks
Seattle
Washington Redskins @ Arizona Cardinals
Washington
Baltimore Ravens @ Denver Broncos
Denver
Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys
Dallas
Miami Dolphins @ San Diego Chargers
San Diego
Detroit Lions @ Green Bay Packers
Green Bay
New Orleans Saints @ Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta
Week 13 Fantasy Football Player Projections
QUARTERBACKS RECOMMENDED BY DR U
Mark Brunell, Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams…Brunell has not thrown a pick in three out of his last four games. This week, Brunell faces a Rams secondary, that over the last three weeks, has allowed opposing quarterbacks to average 274 passing yards and over two passing touchdowns a game. SCRIP – The best medicine for a quarterback is facing a struggling secondary, consider Brunell healed.
Aaron Brooks, New Orleans Saints Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Over the last two games, Brooks has averaged 262 passing yards and over two passing touchdowns per game. SCRIP – The doc has seen the symptoms before, the Saints will fall behind and Brooks will get the opportunity to pad his stats as they will have to throw the ball.
OTHER QUARTERBACKS RECOMMENDED BY DR U
Kurt Warner- St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers
Peyton Manning- Indianapolis Colts Vs Tennessee Titans
Carson Palmer- Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers
QUARTERBACKS NOT RECOMMENDED BY DR U
Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles…Over the last three games, Hasselbeck is averaging one interception per game. Meanwhile, in that same stint, the Eagles secondary is only allowing an average of 195 passing yards. SCRIP – The doc is not recommending that Hasselbeck be benched in fantasy necessarily, but just take in account that this week his stats will be flirting with mediocrity.
Drew Bledsoe, Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants… Bledsoe has averaged 179 passing yards and one interception per game, in that last three weeks. Over the last four weeks, the G-Men on defense have yielded only 198 passing yards and under a touchdown pass per game. SCRIP -Bledsoe is having a solid year, but this week in fantasy football, he belongs in the waiting room.
RUNNING BACKS RECOMMENDED BY DR U
Domanick Davis, Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens…Over the last four weeks, the Ravens defense has given up an average of 253 all-purpose yards, to opposing running backs, per game. With as many touches as Davis gets on the ground, and through the air, he should be able to at least match that total. SCRIP – Domanick is finally starting to shake his injuries and should put up healthy numbers this week.
Thomas Jones, Chicago Bears Vs Green Bay Packers…Over the last two games, Jones is averaging 80 rushing yards per game. The Packers in their last three games, are giving up an average of 82 yards and one touchdown per game. At worst, Jones should be able to mirror those numbers. SCRIP – The doc was unable to find a pulse in this Packers team, and Jones just might help put the final nail in the coffin on their season.
OTHER RUNNING BACKS RECOMMENDED BY DR U
Shaun Alexander- Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles
LaDainian Tomlinson- San Diego Chargers Vs Oakland Raiders
Larry Johnson- Kansas City Chiefs Vs Denver Broncos
Clinton Portis- Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams
Tiki Barber- New York Giants Vs Dallas Cowboys
RUNNINGBACKS NOT RECOMMENDED BY DR U
Rudi Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers…Over the last two games, Johnson is averaging 95 yards and two touchdowns per game. The problem is, that is that same time frame, the Steelers are yielding a mere 59 rushing yards and no touchdowns per contest. SCRIP – The doc is not telling you to bench Johnson, but he won’t exactly save an ailing fantasy team this week either.
Rueben Droughns, Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars…Over the last two games, Droughns has averaged 120 yards per game. Meanwhile in that same stint, the Jags are allowing only 61 yards per game on the ground. SCRIP – The X Rays are in and there was no consistency in Droughns’ game to be found.
WIDE RECEIVERS RECOMMENDED BY DR U
Chad Johnson, Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers…Over his last two games, Johnson has put up an average of 139 receiving yards and has dented the scoreboard once per game. SCRIP – If you need a doc, he will be out of the office this weekend, tuning in to watch Chad Johnsons’ touchdown celebration.
Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers…Over the last two games, Boldin is averaging 110 yards per game. In that same time frame, the 49ers defense, if I may call it a defense, has given up 178 receiving yards and one touchdown per game to opposing wideouts. SCRIP – Not even an MRI could spot a 49ers pass defense.
OTHER WIDE RECEIVERS RECOMMENDED BY DR U
Marvin Harrison- Indianapolis Colts Vs Tennessee Titans
Joey Galloway- Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints
Reggie Wayne- Indianapolis Colts Vs Tennessee
Torry Holt- St. Louis Rams Vs Washington Redskins
Roy Williams- Detroit Lions Vs Minnesota Vikings
Larry Fitzgerald- Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers
Donte’ Stallworth- New Orleans Saints Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WIDE RECEIVERS NOT RECOMMNEDED BY DR U
Steve Smith, Carolina Panthers Vs Atlanta Falcons…Smith has had an MVP-like year. However, he will not be the MVP because of he has had some off-games. In the four off-games, he has averaged a mere 34 yards receiving and no touchdowns per game (Weeks 2, 4, 10, and 12). SCRIP – The doc prescribes that you still start Smith, but just take in account that Atlanta does have the defense that can contain him.
Terry Glenn, Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants…Over the last three games, Glenn has only been averaging 41 receiving yards per game. The Giants, meanwhile, are stingy when it comes to sharing real estate via the air. SCRIP – The doc has spotted the symptoms and it appears Glenn is suffering from being in a huge slump.
POSSIBLE FANTASY FOOTBALL FREE AGENTS -PRESCRIBED BY DR U
RB Mike Alstott, Tampa Bay Buccaneers…Allstott has five touchdowns in his last four games. Grab him if he is available. He may not get many yards, but he sure does get the ball near the goal line.
WR Brandon Stokley, Indianapolis Colts…Stokley was limited to one reception last week. However, when you have Peyton Manning as your quarterback, you are bound to get some catches.
WR Tim Dwight, New England Patriots…Dwight snagged five passes for 76 yards in Week 12. It appears that Brady is gaining more confidence in Dwight. Dwight has the speed to take any play to the house.
Week 13 NFL Injury Report
Key Injuries
DR U CLEARED THESE FANTASY FOOTBALL PLAYERS TO PLAY
TE Todd Heap- Baltimore Ravens- PROBABLE (foot)-Heap appears able to walk off his foot injury and is expected to start.
RB William Green- Cleveland Browns-PROBABLE (ankle)-Green should be available to play Sunday, but even he is able to go, Reuben Droughns will get the bulk of the carries.
RB Tatum Bell- Denver Broncos- PROBABLE (chest)-Bell said that he is ready to play, and should be in the lineup splitting carries with Mike Anderson.
QB Jeff Garcia- Detroit Lions- PROBABLE (leg)-Garcia has been declared the starting quarterback for Week 13.
RB Domanick Davis- Houston Texans- PROBABLE (knee)-Davis has been seeing limited action in practice, but will play this week.
WR Reggie Williams- Jacksonville Jaguars- PROBABLE (thigh)-Williams has been practicing and will play.
QB Tom Brady- New England Patriots- PROBABLE (shoulder)-Brady will be in the lineup in Week 13.
RB Curtis Martin- New York Jets- PROBABLE (knee)-He has been held out of practices, but should be able to make the start.
WR Randy Moss- Oakland Raiders- PROBABLE (groin/ribs/pelvis)-Moss will be able to make the start despite nursing a few injuries.
QB Ben Roethlisberger-Pittsburgh Steelers-PROBABLE (thumb, ankle)-Roethlisberger is experiencing a lot of pain in his thumb, but he expects to start.
WR Joe Jurevicius- Seattle Seahawks- PROBABLE (illness)-The extent of the illness has not been specified, but he should be able to play.
TE Anthony Becht- Tampa Bay Buccaneers- PROBABLE (knee)-Becht has been practicing and should be able to play.
DR U LISTS THESE FANTASY FOOTBALL PLAYERS AS OUT WITH INJURIES
PK Neil Rackers- Arizona Cardinals-OUT (calf)-Rackers suffered an injury in practice that will put him on the shelf this week, and he could be out for multiple weeks.
RB Cedric Benson- Chicago Bears-OUT (knee)-Benson will likely be sidelined for at least a couple more weeks with his sprained knee.
QB Byron Leftwich- Jacksonville Jaguars- OUT (ankle)-Leftwich suffered a broken ankle in Week 12 and will miss at least 4-6 weeks.
TE Ernie Conwell- New Orleans Saints- OUT (knee)-Conwell will miss the remainder of the season after having surgery to repair his knee.
QB Jay Fiedler- New York Jets- OUT (shoulder)-Fiedler is not practicing this week and will not play in Week 13.
RB Derrick Blaylock- New York Jets- OUT (foot)-Blaylock is walking on his broken foot, but is still not ready to go.
QB Donovan McNabb- Philadelphia Eagles- OUT (sports hernia/groin)-This past week, McNabb underwent season-ending surgery.
WR Darrell Jackson- Seattle Seahawks- OUT (knee)-Jackson will miss this week, but could return to action in Week 14.
QB Mark Bulger- St. Louis Rams- OUT (shoulder)-Bulger is not practicing this week and will again be on the sidelines holding the clipboard.
Continue Reading for the list of injured players that will be a game time decision
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