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Must Start

1. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Stl – Things could get ugly in St. Louis.

2. Houston Texans vs. Ind – Expect a big bounce back game vs. the 1-win Colts.

3. Baltimore Ravens vs. Cle – We expect a different Ravens D to show up on Sunday.

4. San Francisco 49ers vs. Sea – The 49ers D will be prominent throughout.

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Tennessee Titans vs. Jax – This looks like a solid match-up on paper if only because of QB Blaine Gabbert.

Denver Broncos vs. Buf – Expect a Broncos rebound against a turnover prone Bills team.

Seattle Seahawks vs. SF – Seattle’s D has really stepped up over the 2^nd half of the season.

The Rest

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Arz – It gets even better if Kevin Kolb returns.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Cin – The Cards D has been stingy of late too.

Carolina Panthers vs. TB – The Bucs are a horrible offensive unit right now.

Green Bay Packers vs. Chi – If Caleb Hanie is once again the starter, the Packers then become that much more attractive of a play.

Washington Redskins vs. Min –Washington is hoping to avoid another 10-loss season.

Fantasy Sleeper

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oak – KC blanked the Raiders the last time they played. They’re a solid fantasy sleeper to once again shut down the sputtering Raiders O.

1. Jimmy Graham vs. Atl – He’s the top TE once again and will find the end zone at least once.

2. Rob Gronkowski vs. Mia – The Dolphins lack the personnel to stay with him.

3. Antonio Gates vs. Det – No. 85 will play a prominent role this week.

4. Jermichael Finley vs. Chi – He’s had big games in his career against the Bears.

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Brent Celek vs. Dal – The Cowboys don’t cover the TE position very well (receivers too).

Jason Witten vs. Phi – Dallas will enjoy greater success throwing to Witten in this one.

Vernon Davis vs. Sea – He’ll have a larger role in the game plan against a pretty good Seahawks D.

The Rest

Aaron Hernandez vs. Mia – It’s pick your poison when playing the Pats. Hernandez will thrive once again.

Dustin Keller vs. NYG – The Giants inability to cover the middle of the defense raises Keller’s value in the fantasy finals.

Jermaine Gresham vs. Arz – Green’s injury increases his importance to the passing game.

Tony Gonzalez vs. NO – He’s a candidate for a red zone TD on Monday Night.

Kellen Winslow vs. Car – Winslow will top 7 catches for 70 yards and a TD.

Brandon Pettigrew vs. SD – He’s stepped his game up since his meltdown in the Big Easy.

Fantasy Sleeper

Anthony Fasano vs. NE – The Pats secondary has all sorts of trouble defending opposing TEs. Fasano and Moore have hooked up for big games the past six weeks and he’s a good fantasy sleeper in the Finals.

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1. Calvin Johnson vs. SD – He’s coming off a MONSTER 40 point fantasy game (not PPR leagues) in the semi-finals.  Megatron is poised for another big afternoon.

2. Wes Welker vs. Mia – He caught a 99 yard TD and put up huge points in their 1^st meeting. This one should follow a similar pattern with Welker once again abusing Miami’s secondary.

3. Roddy White vs. NO – White’s stepped up big-time the past two weeks and has a great match-up on Monday Night.

4. Steve Smith vs. TB – With CB Aqib Talib out, the Bucs have no one who will stay with Smith.

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Larry Fitzgerald vs. Arz – Fitzgerald will find room to roam against the Bengals secondary.

Hakeem Nicks vs. NYJ – Nicks will look to bounce back from a rough afternoon against the Skins.

Mike Wallace vs. Stl – The speedster should get deep at least once on the Rams.

The Rest

Victor Cruz vs. NYJ – He’s a mismatch for all Jets DBs not named Darrelle Revis.

Marques Colston vs. Atl – It’ll be an old fashioned shootout on Monday Night.

Jeremy Maclin vs. Dal – The Cowboys secondary is atrocious.

Miles Austin vs. Phi – Ditto for the Eagles. Their high priced CBs have disappointed to date and Austin will slice through that pass D.

Dez Bryant vs. Phi – He’ll beat Asante Samuel downfield for a few long gains.

Santonio Holmes vs. NYG – The Giants pass D is horrendous.

Brandon Marshall vs. NE – The Pats are devoid of guys who can cover the likes of Marshall. He’ll top 100 yards with a TD this week.

Vincent Jackson vs. SD – Expect Jackson to enjoy a big afternoon against a vulnerable Lions secondary.

Jordy Nelson vs. Chi – Rodgers most reliable threat will find the end zone against Da Bears.

DeMaryius Thomas vs. Buf – He has three straight double digit fantasy point efforts which will become four straight against a weak Bills Secondary.

DeSean Jackson vs. Dal – He’s enjoyed a lot of success against Dallas but he’s hard to trust in ’11. The contract has certainly been a factor in his poor play.

Stevie Johnson vs. Den – Johnson’s a 75 yard with a TD candidate this week.

Julio Jones vs. NO – He’s been a monster down the stretch and we see no signs of slowing down this week.

Lance Moore vs. Atl – Coming off a 91-yard 2 TD effort, we expect Moore to be prominent right back.

AJ Green vs. Arz – His shoulder is an issue but it won’t be enough to slow him against a porous Cards pass D.

Santana Moss vs. Min – The Vikes pass D is not a team strength.

Doug Baldwin vs. SF – The passing game is how you hurt these Niners.

Fantasy Sleeper

Malcolm Floyd vs. Det – It could be a shootout in Detroit with both Rivers and Stafford playing well. Floyd played big on Sunday Night and is an excellent fantasy sleeper once again.

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1. Arian Foster vs. Ind – The Texans should have their way with Indianapolis on Thursday. After winning their 1^st game of the season in Week 15, the Colts can now begin planning their off-season vacations.

2. LeSean McCoy vs. Dal – The 3^rd year back is almost unstoppable. Scored his 20^th TD of the season against the Jets.

3. Adrian Peterson vs. Was – All Day should have a field day against the Redskins run D.

4. Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Ten – The Titans D is an anomaly. MJD will get his yards and find the end zone against this bunch.

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Ray Rice vs. Cle – He topped over 200 yards the last time they played.

Ryan Mathews vs. Det – The Lions run D isn’t as good as it was earlier in the season.

DeAngelo Williams / Jonathan Stewart vs. TB – EVERYONE runs on the Bucs.

The Rest

Rashard Mendenhall vs. Stl – The Steelers will likely sit Roethlisberger this week and focus on smash mouth football.

Willis McGahee vs. Buf – The Bills run D is a sieve.  Big plays are just waiting to happen.

Cedric Benson vs. Arz – The Cards run D is vulnerable.

Reggie Bush vs. NE – Bush will pose problems to the depleted Patriots D.

Felix Jones vs. Phi – The Cowboys will keep this game closer than the 1st outing and Jones will top 100 yards with a score.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. NYJ – This Jets D isn’t Rex Ryan’s finest version. Look for the Giants to make a larger commitment to the run this week.

LeGarrette Blount vs. Car – The same goes for the Panthers… they can be run on with ease.

Roy Helu vs. Min – His value will also come as a receiver out of the backfield against a stingy run D.

Michael Turner vs. NO – The Falcons will attempt to slow the game by pounding the rock with Turner.

Fantasy Sleeper

CJ Spiller vs. Den – Spiller enjoyed his finest game as a receiver and runner against the Dolphins. He’s a strong fantasy sleeper again this week in the fantasy finals.

1. Tom Brady vs. Mia – Brady topped 500 yards and 4 TDs in their 1^st meeting.

2. Drew Brees vs. Atl – There’s a good chance he’ll top Dan Marino’s all-time passing record while throwing 3 TDs on Monday Night.

3. Michael Vick vs. Dal – The Cowboys secondary looks awfully vulnerable against Vick and Co.

4. Aaron Rodgers vs. Chi – The biggest issue here is whether he plays the entire game.

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Philip Rivers vs. Det – every since LT Gaither was signed Rivers has looked like a new man. Big time match-up here.

Matt Stafford vs. SD – The same goes for Stafford. The Lions are close to clinching a playoff position and Stafford will be slinging it on Sunday.

Tony Romo vs. Phi – Romo has been on fire and the Eagles secondary isn’t as vaunted as originally expected.

The Rest

Matt Ryan vs. NO – The emergence of WR Julio Jones coupled with the Saints pass D makes this a very attractive play.

Eli Manning vs. NYJ – It looks like TE Jake Ballard will be out but Manning will still find success attacking this pass D.

Cam Newton vs. TB – He’ll add to his impressive rookie stats with another 3 TD performance against the Bucs.

Matt Moore vs. NE – The Pats secondary is horrible.

Matt Hasselback vs. JAX – Fortunately for Hasselback the Jags secondary is extremely poor in pass coverage.

Alex Smith vs. Sea – It’d be tough to bank your fantasy football title on Alex Smith but the Seahawks’ secondary is the team’s weakness.

Fantasy Sleeper

Josh Freeman vs. Car – He’s been a major disappointment in 2011 but has an excellent match-up here. He’s a good fantasy sleeper in the fantasy finals and will put up 22-25 points vs. a beleaguered Panthers’ D.

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1. Cincinnati Bengals vs. Stl – It’s the Lambs.

2. Baltimore Ravens vs. SD – Yes the Chargers offense has looked better but that was against the Jags and Bills… not the No. 1 seed Ravens.

3. Green Bay Packers vs. KC – The benefits of playing with a large lead is it turns teams one dimensional. Look for the Packers to force multiple turnovers in this one.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. SF – The Niners offense has been struggling recently especially in the red zone.

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San Francisco 49ers vs. Pit – They’ll be amped for this showdown.

Tennessee Titans vs. Ind – The Colts are horrendous offensively.

Chicago Bears vs. Sea – The Seahawks are improved but will have trouble vs. the Bears D.

The Rest

NY Jets vs. Phi – QB Michael Vick and the Eagles have been turnover prone against better defenses.

Dallas Cowboys vs. TB – The Bucs offense has regressed tremendously since 2010.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Chi – Seattle’s D is pretty good itself. They’ll certainly present challenges for Caleb Hanie

Detroit Lions vs. Oak – They’re giving up a lot of points but very opportunistic. Carson Palmer’s been careless with the ball lately.

Arizona Cardinals vs. Cle – The Cards enjoy a solid match-up vs. the Browns this weekend.

New Orleans Saints vs. Min –The Vikings QB Christian Ponder has been careless with the ball lately. The Saints D is much better on turf.

Houston Texans vs. Car – For as talented as Cam Newton has been, the Texans present a big challenge on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons vs. JAX – Look for the Falcons to try and take MJD out of the game.

Fantasy Sleeper

Philadelphia Eagles vs. NYJ – The much maligned defensive unit played well last week in Miami. Mark Sanchez is liable to untimely turnovers and the Eagles should take advantage of playing this one at home. They’re a good fantasy sleeper this week.

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1. Jimmy Graham vs. Min – Brees and Graham will hook up all afternoon for a big game.

2. Rob Gonkowski vs. Den – Expect Fox’s D to pay close attention to Gronkowski but he’ll still find the end zone.

3. Jermichael Finley vs. KC – He’s another who will benefit from Jennings’ absence.

4. Jason Witten vs. Dal – Look for Romo to attack the middle of the field against the Bucs.

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Antonio Gates vs. Bal – 2 TDs in Week 14 and will be stout right back.

Tony Gonzalez vs. JAX – His value will come in the way of a red zone TD.

Jake Ballard vs. Was – Eli loves throwing Ballard’s way especially near the goal line.

The Rest

Aaron Hernandez vs. Den – If the Broncos try and take away Gronkowski then expect Brady to locate Hernandez for a big

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Brent Celek vs. NYJ – S Jim Leonhard’s loss will open up opportunities for Celek over the middle.

Owen Daniels vs. Car – The Panthers pass D is a mess.

Kellen Winslow Jr. vs. Dal – Josh Freeman will throw his way plenty on Saturday Night.

Jermaine Gresham vs. Stl – There will be plenty of opportunities for a big day against a suspect and injured Rams secondary.

Brandon Pettigrew vs. Oak – The Lions will be throwing the ball on Sunday.

Dustin Keller vs. Phi – If the Eagles front four can pressure Sanchez then Keller will become a much bigger part of the game plan on short crossing patterns.

Fantasy Sleeper

Kevin Boss vs. Det – The Lions D has been awful of late although DT Ndamukong Suh is back this week. Still, the Raiders will have ample opportunities to put points on the board and he is a solid fantasy sleeper to find the end zone this week.

Must Start

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Oak – The Raiders are quite good at giving up the deep ball.

2. Wes Welker vs. Den – The Patriots will be passing ALL day in this one. The Broncos D is tough but stopping Brady and Welker is rare.

3. Hakeem Nicks vs. Was – He’s stepped his game up the past few weeks and will torch the Skins DBs on Sunday.

4. Mike Wallace vs. SF – The Niners have no one who can keep up with Wallace’s deep speed… which is how Pittsburgh will attack SF on Monday.

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Miles Austin vs. TB – He returned to score a TD vs. New York. He’ll follow it up with another big game on Saturday.

Marques Colston vs. Min – The terrible Vikings pass D will translate to a big day for Colston.

Roddy White vs. JAX – The Jags secondary can and will be exposed.

The Rest

Jordy Nelson vs. KC – Greg Jennings injury will open up more opportunities for Nelson.

DeSean Jackson vs. NYJ – When he’s lined up against CB Cromartie expect the Eagles to go deep.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Cle – He was a beast vs. the 49ers. Look for another 100 yard effort with a TD this week.

Dez Bryant vs. TB – The Bucs secondary will have trouble keeping up with Bryant.

Santana Moss vs. NYG –The Giants pass D looks incredibly lost at times.

Victor Cruz vs. Was – Expect 100 yards and a score this week.

Percy Harvin vs. NO – Harvin has emerged the past few weeks with two huge games.

Vincent Jackson vs. SD – The Chargers will need their big play receiver to play big in this one.

Julio Jones vs. JAX – The talented rookie is a candidate to take a long one to the house on Thursday.

Mike Williams vs. Dal – He makes the list because the Cowboys pass defense can be exposed.

Dwayne Bowe vs. GB – Should Kyle Orton get the start this becomes more attractive. Regardless, the Packers pass D is one of the worst in the NFL.

Santonio Holmes vs. Phi – The match-up isn’t particularly attractive but Holmes will make plays over the middle.

AJ Green vs. Stl – The Rams secondary is a welcome sight to all opposing receivers.

Brandon Marshall vs. Buf – It’s the Bills, who can’t stop anyone.

Stevie Johnson vs. Mia – One last hurrah for Johnson owners in 2011. Tough to tell which Dolphins team will show up after their coach was fired.

Fantasy Sleeper

Demarius Thomas vs. NE – The Patriots secondary is atrocious and thin. Belichick is now putting offensive players back there. Thomas had more than a few drops in Week 14 but remains a good fantasy sleeper candidate for this one.

1. Ray Rice vs. SD – Expect his number to be dialed up heavily on Sunday Night.

2. Adrian Peterson vs. NO – The Saints can be run on. All Day should be back from his ankle sprain this week.

3. Arian Foster vs. Car – The Texans continue to grind and the Panthers don’t do a good job of stopping the run.

4. Chris Johnson vs. Ind – His Week 14 wasn’t too hot but things look brighter against the hapless Colts.

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LeSean McCoy vs. Phi – the dynamic back will torch the Jets D on Sunday. Look for him to find the end zone at least once.

Maurice Jones Drew vs. Atl – He’s been a one man wrecking crew for the Jags.

Beanie Wells vs. Cle – This is an attractive match-up for Wells. Look for him to top 100 yards with a few TDs.

The Rest

Felix Jones vs. TB – The Bucs run D is awful. Everyone tops 100 yards against them.

Cedric Benson vs. Stl – Benson will top 100 yards and a TD vs. the depleted Rams D.

Roy Helu vs. NYG – The impressive rookie will find room to work with against the banged up Giants D.

Shonn Greene vs. Phi – The Eagles are among the worst teams at stopping the run.

Ryan Mathews vs. Bal – His effectiveness will likely come as a receiver out of the backfield.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Was – The Giants running game is starting to reestablish itself and Bradshaw will run well against the Skins.

Willis McGahee vs. NE – The Broncos will pound the rock down the Patriots’ throats.

LeGarrette Blount vs. Dal  – Big D plays little against the run.

Michael Bush vs. Det – It appears that RB Darren McFadden will not be able to return this week. Bush will find room to run against the Lions.

Fantasy Sleeper

Ryan Grant vs. KC – Look for the Packers to run the ball more with Jennings out. Not that much more, but enough to make Grant an attractive fantasy sleeper this week in KC.

1. Drew Brees vs. Min – The Vikings are horrible vs. the pass. Brees will light the Vikings secondary up on Sunday.

2. Aaron Rodgers vs. KC  – Even down Greg Jennings, Rodgers has more than enough weapons to top 300 yards and 3 TDs.

3. Tom Brady vs. Den – The Broncos D is playing very well but containing Brady is easier said than done.

4. Eli Manning vs. Was – The Giants receivers will be busy vs. the Skins.

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Matt Stafford vs. Oak – The Raiders pass D has really regressed over the past month.

Tony Romo vs. TB – Austin’s return made Romo that much more dangerous.

Ben Roethlisberger vs. SF – The 49ers pass defense is its weakness. Make sure Ben is healthy enough to go and if so, have him in your fantasy football lineup.

The Rest

Matt Ryan vs. JAX – The emergence of WR Julio Jones makes Ryan more attractive in fantasy football. He’s coming off a 4 TD performance.

Phillip Rivers vs. Bal – The Chargers figure to be passing 70% of the time in this one.

Michael Vick vs. NYJ – The loss of S Jim Leonhard will hurt the Jets pass D. Look for CB Antonio Cromartie to get torched on a few occasions.

Josh Freeman vs. Dal – The Cowboys secondary is horrendous.

Joe Flacco vs. SD – Flacco will top 250 yards and 2 TDs in San Diego.

Cam Newton vs. Hou – It won’t be an easy feat against a very good defense, but Cam’s arm and legs make him a viable fantasy threat each week.

Carson Palmer vs. Det – Forget his awful performances over the past few weeks; Palmer and Co. will get back on track against a regressing Lions defense.

Tim Tebow vs. NE – Mainly because the Patriots pass defense ranks at the bottom of the league.

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Mia – Tough to see the Dolphins defense showing up after HC Tony Sparano was fired.

Fantasy Sleeper

Rex Grossman vs. NYG – Tough to bank your fantasy playoffs on Rex Grossman, but the Giants are challenged at defending the pass. He’s a good fantasy sleeper this week.