For most in the world of Fantasy Football this is the last week to make the run at the tops spots that will lead you to the playoffs. If you’re still in the hunt you understand how crucial your lineup is to your success. One false hope of what your player might do come Sunday could set you up for failure. There have been the consistent standouts week in and week out and there have been players who make you want to throw nachos at the t.v. In the end, the most important players are the ones you want to start, the ones you know you should start, the ones who will lead you to that all elusive fantasy football title.
Aaron Rodgers; QB Green Bay Packers, Hot: This one was a toss up for me. I also considered Drew Brees but he can be very spotty on the road and that’s exactly where they are playing this week. What can you really say about Rodgers except good things. He’s had a crazy wicked season throwing for 3,844 yards so far and 37 touchdowns. His only blemish, if you want to call it that, is his 5 interceptions and really doesn’t everyone deserve to make a couple of mistakes every now and then. Rodgers led his team to victory late in the 4th quarter last week finishing with 369 yards, 4 touchdowns, and that 1 interception no one even remembers. In 58 seconds Rodgers took his team from the brink of saying goodbye to an unbeaten season to the glory of pulling out a tough matchup with the Giants. If there is anyone I want on my team this week under center it’s Rodgers especially against an Oakland team that looked pretty horrible last week
Willis McGahee; RB Denver Broncos, Hot: The Denver Broncos are beyond lucky to have McGahee as their running back. I will try not to be a Tebow pessimist but without McGahee the Broncos are not occupying the position they currently sit in, atop the AFC West. McGahee’s performance last week was just another strong outing in his list of noteworthy games this season. McGahee has rushed for over 100 yards in 6 games and scored 4 touchdowns. Tebow relies on McGahee and together they have lead the Broncos to an almost impossible run at the playoffs. I still firmly believe every team that has even the slightest chance of winning the Superbowl must have a strong QB, but McGahee just might be able to get the Broncos deeper into the playoffs then most people think.
Percy Harvin; WR Minnesota Vikings, Hot: Percy Harvin has come alive as of late and if you have him and need him to do some something to help your team this just might be his week to do it. The Vikings are not winning any games but they do manage to somehow stay in contention due in large part to Harvin. Last week against the Broncos he had 156 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a close game. This week the Vikings play the Lions and although the Lions have enormous potential they have lost two of late and are struggling to keep pace in their division. The Lions give up a lot of points per game and Harvin is hoping they will continue that trend come Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens DST; Hot: The Ravens surprisingly didn’t do much against the underachieving Browns last week. However, the winless Colts come to town and this might be the best scenario for fantasy owners. Yes, the Colts do from time to time keep themselves in the game. Yes, there are times when you think if the game could end a little sooner the Colts could put the winless talk behind them. But, all dreams come to an end and there has been nothing dreamy about this season. The Ravens are looking to keep pace with the Steelers and they will not let the Colts stand in their way. With 41 sacks and 13 interceptions in the books this season the Ravens are set to feast on a Colts team led by a QB who had an interesting 4th quarter last week, but will undoubtedly realize very early on the Ravens Defense are not the Patriots.
