1. Arian Foster vs. Ind – Look for Houston to get back to the running game.

2. Adrian Peterson vs. Stl – No one is stopping him en route to 2,000 yards this year.

3. Doug Martin vs. NO – He’ll top 100 yards again with a few scores vs. this D.

4. Jamaal Charles vs. Oak – Charles is salivating at this match-up.

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Ray Rice vs. Den – You can bet Caldwell will continue to feed the ball to Rice.

Matt Forte vs. GB – The Packers have big holes in its run D.

Marshawn Lynch vs. Buf – The Seahawks will continue to ride Lynch vs. his former team.

The Rest

Benjarvus Green Ellis vs. Phi – The Eagles D still has numerous question marks.

Bryce Brown vs. Cin – The stellar rookie will bounce back here.

Trent Richardson vs. Was – The top rookie RB will find the end zone again this week.

Alfred Morris vs. Cle – A LOT depends on RGIII’s status. Make sure he is playing.

Chris Johnson vs. NYJ – He could break a long one this week.

Reggie Bush vs. Jax -Look for Bush to have a big game vs. a downtrodden Jags D.

David Wilson vs. Atl –  Big fantasy sleeper play at this point in the playoffs, but it looks like Bradshaw may not go.

Shonn Greene vs. Ten -This is an inviting match-up for Greene owners.

Darren Sproles vs. TB – Expect Sproles to be a beast on Sunday.

Frank Gore vs. NE – The Pats run D has been stout, but the 49ers big boys can run block with anyone.

DeMarco Murray vs. Pit – Murray runs tough on anyone.

Steven Jackson vs. Min – This is a solid match-up for Jackson.

CJ Spiller vs. Sea – Expect a big effort from Spiller on Sunday.

Knowshon Moreno vs. Bal – The Ravens run D has suffered lately.

1. Arian Foster vs. NE – Houston will ride him to a 100 yard game with 2 TDs.

2. Doug Martin vs. Phi – The Eagles D has thrown in the towel.

3. Adrian Peterson vs. Chi – His biggest games have come at the expense of the Bears.

4. Ray Rice vs. Was – A big day is coming for Rice against the Skins.

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Marshawn Lynch vs. Arz – Lynch will post big numbers at home vs. the Cards.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. NO – The Saints D is swiss cheese.

Alfred Morris vs. Bal – The Ravens could be without LB Terrell Suggs and Morris is on a roll.

The Rest

Demarco Murray vs. Cin – There will be opportunities to run on the Bengals.

Jamaal Charles vs. Cle – Charles will use his speed to top 100 yards again.

Matt Forte vs. Min – The Bears will lean heavily on their nicked up RB this week.

Michael Turner vs. Car – He’ll notch 10-12 fantasy points with a goal line score.

CJ Spiller vs. Stl – Spiller’s speed will be on display when the Rams come to town.

Frank Gore vs. Mia – The Dolphins run D is stout, but Gore will reach double digit fantasy points.

Steven Jackson vs. Buf – He’ll hit the century mark against an ordinary Bills D.

Chris Johnson vs. Ind – Johnson’s speed will test this D.

Mikel Leshoure vs. GB – He’s been a big time weapon near the goal line recently. Packers D is littered with back-ups now.

Benjarvus Green Ellis vs. Dal – He’s found his groove and that will continue here.

Stevan Ridley vs. Hou – Don’t expect a big yardage day but he should notch a goal line TD.

Bryce Brown vs. TB – The Bucs are No. 1 vs. the run so except him to come back to earth this week. Double digit fantasy points still likely.

1. Arian Foster vs. Ten – 100+ yards with 2 TDs again.

2. Adrian Peterson vs. GB – The Packers D is littered with back-ups now.

3. Frank Gore vs. Stl – Hunter’s injury means Gore will receive more carries.

4. CJ Spiller vs. JAX – Spiller will torch the Jags for over 100 yards and a TD.

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Trent Richardson vs. Oak – The Raiders don’t stop anything.

Alfred Morris vs. NYG – He’s running with a purpose.

Ray Rice vs. Pit- Expect most damage to come in the passing game.

The Rest

Jamaal Charles vs. Car – Charles’ speed will prove too much for the Panthers.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Was – The injury to Andre Brown means more goal line opportunities.

DeMarco Murray vs. Phi – If he’s back, expect 100 yards. The Eagles are that bad.

Doug Martin vs. Den – Expect the Bucs to ride Martin all afternoon.

Stevan Ridley vs. Mia – The Dolphins run D is tough, but 10-15 fantasy points is likely.

Chris Johnson vs. Hou  - He racked up a lot of garbage time yards last time. Could do so again.

Mikel Leshoure vs.  Ind – He’ll score a goal line TD – maybe 2, and top 75 yards.

Darren Sproles vs. Atl – With a week under his belt, he’ll be ready to do damage as a receiver.

Steven Jackson vs. SF – He had little problem running on this D last time.

Benjarvus Green Ellis vs. SD – We’ll see if the Chargers have any fight left after last week’s loss.

Ryan Mathews vs. Cin – Major disappointment in 2012 but a decent No. 2 / flex play here.

Reggie Bush vs. NE – His numbers have fallen off lately but the Pats give up a lot of yards.

Marshawn Lynch vs. Chi – A goal line TD is more likely than a big day yardage wise vs. the Bears D.

Matt Forte vs. Sea – Check back on his health. If’ he’s ready to go, he ranks much higher on the list.

Lesean McCoy vs. Dal – Make sure he’s cleared to return from his concussion. But if he is, he’s a must start.

Shonn Greene vs. Arz – Tough to trust but this is a good matchup.

Michael Turner vs. NO – Teams have keyed on Turner recently lowering his totals… but these are the Saints, so make you start him.

Marcel Reece vs. Cle – Solid dual threat this week.

1. Arian Foster vs. Det – He’ll get back on track with a 100+ yards and 2 TDs vs. the Lions on Turkey Day.

2. CJ Spiller vs. Ind – Look for Spiller to top 100+ total yards with 1-2 TDs.

3. Ray Rice vs. SD – Baltimore will rely heavily on Rice out west.

4. Adrian Peterson vs. Chi – Some of AD’s best games historically have come vs. the Bears.

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Frank Gore vs. NO – The 49ers will run their big packages and Gore will wear out the Saints D.

Doug Martin vs. Atl – The Bucs will pound the ball all afternoon.

Chris Johnson vs. Jax – Johnson’s been running a lot better recently and will top 100 yards here.

The Rest

Marshawn Lynch vs Mia – The Dolphins run D is stout but Lynch will hit the century mark.

Matt Forte vs. Min – His value and ranking will rise if Cutler is back.

Stevan Ridley vs. Look for the Pats to feed Ridley the ball 20+ times and he’ll hit the century mark.

Benjarvus Green-Ellis vs. Oak – Yes. Yes. Yes. The Raiders run D is among the worst in the league.

Jamaal Charles vs. Den – The Chiefs will get Charles involved early in this one.

Trent Richardson vs. Pit – Richardson is a 10-15 fantasy point candidate against a tough Steelers D.

Vick Ballard vs. Buf – He should likely rank higher, as the Bills have been horrendous on the road.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. GB – He’s had a week to rest and will come out charged on Sunday Night.

Steven Jackson vs. Arz – Jackson will hit 80 yards and find the end zone.

James Starks vs. NYG  -The Giants had trouble stopping the run prior to the bye.

Reggie Bush vs. Sea – His value will come in PPR leagues as he’ll be targeted on a number of dump offs.

Ryan Mathews vs. Bal – Mathews has been nothing more than a No. 2 this year and this isn’t the easiest match-up.

Mikel Leshoure vs. Hou – 50-60 yards and a goal line score would be a good afternoon against a tough Texans D.

Ronnie Hillman vs KC – He’s a bit of a mystery here, but a decent fantasy sleeper play.

1. Ray Rice vs. Oak – The Raiders just gave up 251 yards and 4 TDs to Doug Martin. Rice easily tops 125 yards with multiple TDs.

2. Adrian Peterson vs. Det – Peterson is coming off a monster game and will top 100 yards with multiple scores vs. the Lions.

3. LeSean McCoy vs. Dal – McCoy always goes off on Dallas.

4. Michael Turner vs. NO – Turner will run down the Saints throats to the tune of 100 yards and a TD.

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Willis McGahee vs. Car – This is a very favorable D to run against.

Arian Foster vs. Chi – Houston’s run blocking scheme makes Foster dangerous against anyone… even the Bears.

Marshawn Lynch vs. NYJ – The Seahawks will run Lynch down the Jets’ throats on Sunday and he’ll end up topping 100 yards in the 4th quarter.

The Rest

Matt Forte vs. Hou – This will be a difficult D to run on, but Forte’s ability in the passing game makes him a No. 1 this week.

CJ Spiller vs. NE – His speed will be on display.

Doug Martin vs. SD – His two-game stretch has been spectacular. Look for another 100 yard effort this week with a trip to the end zone.

Reggie Bush vs. Ten – The Titans are soft and will be run over this week.

Stevan Ridley vs. Buf – Ridley will have little problem reaching 100 yards vs. the Bills.

Frank Gore vs. Stl – He’s had more time to rest his ribs and will top 90 yards this week.

Ryan Matthews vs. TB – The Chargers are waiting for him to break one. It could happen this week. He’ll be a threat as a receiver too.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Cin – Look for the Giants to get Bradshaw more involved this week. 75 yards and a TD.

Benjarvus Green Ellis vs. NYG – The Giants run D had trouble stopping anything in Week 9.

Fred Jackson vs. NE – Both RBs will have opportunities to put fantasy football points on the board.

Jonathan Stewart vs. Den – The Panthers offense makes it hard to start ANY RB with confidence, but Stewart is the No. 1 if you need a flex play.

Vick Ballard vs. Jax – The Jaguars just gave up 4 rushing TDs in Week 9.

Chris Johnson vs. Mia – He’s a No. 2/ flex play due to Miami’s tough run defense and the Titans’ anemic offense.

Jamaal Charles vs. Pit – He’ll be utilized as a runner and receiver vs. the Steelers and reach 90 yards with a TD.

Isaac Redman vs. KC – Next man up means Redman, who is coming off an impressive 147 yards and 1 TD effort, will top 100 yards again this week. He’s the safest start in the Steelers backfield for Monday Night.

Darren Sproles vs. Atl – If he is only forced to miss the one game, make sure he’s in your lineup this week.

Felix Jones vs. Phi – Jones is a flex play in Week 10. If DeMarco Murray is back, then he becomes the correct play.

1. Arian Foster vs. Buf – The Bills will have no answers for Foster who will run for over 125 yards and 2 TDs. He’s the top fantasy football RB option again this week.

2. LeSean McCoy vs. NO -McCoy will gash the Saints for 125 yards and 2 TDs as well. The Saints D is very bad.

3. Ray Rice vs. Cle – Look for Baltimore to get back to basics and hand the ball to Rice 25+ times. That’ll translate to 100 yards with a TD.

4. Matt Forte vs. vs. Ten – Look for Forte to be a force running the ball and as a receiver out of the back field with 100 yards and a TD.

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Alfred Morris vs. Car – The Panthers don’t stop the run either. Morris will top 100 yards with a score.

Reggie Bush vs. Ind – The Colts D is one of the easiest to run on.

Jamaal Charles vs. SD – You can bet Charles will receive more than 5 carries vs. the Chargers.

The Rest

Marshawn Lynch vs. Min – Lynch will go beast mode and top 100 yards with a TD.

Trent Richardson vs. Bal – The Ravens don’t stop the run at all in 2012. Richardson will hit the century mark with a TD.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Pit – The Giants will feed Bradshaw the ball 20 times and he’ll top 90 yards with a TD.

CJ Spiller vs. Hou – He’ll likely produce more as a receiver out of the backfield, but he’ll produce nonetheless.

Darren Sproles vs. Phi – He’ll catch between 6-8 balls for 80 yards and a TD.

Adrian Peterson vs. Sea – This is a tough D to run against, but Peterson will hit 90 yards with a TD.

Willis McGahee vs. Cin – McGahee will top 100 yards with a score vs. Cincinnati.

Mikel Leshoure vs. Jax – The Lions 2nd year back will top 80 yards with a TD vs. the Jags.

Benjarvus Green Ellis vs. Den – The Bengals will try and take pressure off of Andy Dalton by running the ball this week. He’ll top 75 yards with a score.

Chris Johnson vs. Chi – Look for 75 yards with a TD.

Darren McFadden vs. TB – Look for McFadden to receive over 20 carries and top 75 yards with a TD.

Doug Martin vs. Oak – Martin broke out vs. the Vikings and will see the ball 20+ times this week.

Michael Turner vs. Dal – Yards will be tough to come by, but a short yardage TD candidate.

Ryan Matthews vs. KC – Matthews will top 75 yards with a score vs. the Chiefs.

Jonathan Stewart vs. Was – He’s beginning to assume the top role in Carolina and will top 70 yards with a score.

Felix Jones vs. Atl – Jones is a solid fantasy sleeper for Sunday Night as the Falcons D can be run against.

1. Arian Foster vs. GB – The Texans will ride Foster and wear out the smaller Packers D. Expect 100+ yards and 2 TDs.

2. LeSean McCoy vs. Det – McCoy will gash the undisciplined Lions’ defense for over 100 yards and a few TDs.

3. Jamaal Charles vs. TB – Charles has been on a tear lately. It’ll continue this week.

4. Adrian Peterson vs. Was – The Skins are still struggling stopping the run on defense. Peterson returns to the site of his gruesome injury and will run with a purpose.

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Ray Rice vs. Dal – He’s a threat receiving or running, and will top total 100 yards with a TD vs the Boys. Expect good numbers in a PPR league.

Marshawn Lynch vs. NE – The Seahawks will run Lynch 25+ times vs. an improving Pats’ D.

Ryan Mathews vs. Den – Mathews responded with a bang vs. the Saints and will be featured again on Monday Night. Expect 100 yards plus a TD.

The Rest

Trent Richardson vs. Cin – The rookie crushed Cincy that last time these teams yet. Look for solid number again.

Frank Gore vs. NYG – The Giants have had issues stopping the run the past few weeks.

Alfred Morris vs. Min – Expect an even heavier reliance on the rookie RB if RGIII is unable to go or is limited.

Steven Ridley vs. Sea – The Seahawks are a difficult team to run on so look for the Pats to spread the defense out when they have Ridley run.

Willis McGahee vs. SD – McGahee will rebound from his poor showing in NE to top 100 yards with a TD vs. San Diego.

Reggie Bush vs. Stl – The Rams are tough, but Bush will break a long one this week.

CJ Spiller vs. Arz – Not an easy D to run on, but Spiller’s speed will be effective running the ball and as a receiver out of the backfield.

Michael Turner vs. Oak – Turner’s on a roll and faces a Raiders D that hadn’t stopped much prior to the bye week.

Steven Jackson vs. Mia – Expect the Rams to pound the rock with Jackson all afternoon. 75 yards and a TD.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. SF – He’s coming off a 200 yard effort and won’t find things so easy this week against a stout 49ers D. But expect 60-70 yards on the ground and him to be a factor in the passing game.

Darren McFadden vs. Atl – Atlanta’s run D is very weak.  McFadden might break a long one on Sunday afternoon.

Benjarvus Green-Ellis vs. Cle – The Browns were destroyed on the ground vs. NYG. Look for him to top 100 yards.

Doug Martin vs. KC – Look for Schiano to get back to basics and feed Martin the ball 20 times.

Demarco Murray vs. Bal – It’s difficult to trust him behind that  O Line, but he’ll be used as a receiver this week too.

Rashard Mendenhall vs. Ten – The Titans D has been like swiss cheese this year.

Chris Johnson vs. Pit – His chances of performing increased greatly when S Troy Polamalu was ruled out. He’s a solid flex play because he’s always one play away from breaking a long one.

1. Arian Foster vs. Den – Expect a heavy dose of Foster in Denver. He’s the top ranked fantasy football RB in Week 3 and will top 125 yards with 2 TDs.

2. Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Ind – The Colts are horrendous on D. MJD will gash them for 100+ yards and a few TDs.

3. CJ Spiller vs. Cle – Spiller’s a home run threat every time he touches the ball. The Browns will get torched by him.

4. Ray Rice vs. NE – The Ravens will get back to feeding Rice the ball and he’ll reward them with over 125 total yards and a score.

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Demarco Murray vs. TB – Look for Murray to get back on track vs. an undersized Bucs D. 100 yards and multiple TDs.

Marshawn Lynch vs. GB – The Seahawks will pound the rock with Lynch who will top the century mark with a score on Monday Night.

Jamaal Charles vs. NO – If Charles can go, start him. The Saints are terrible on D.

The Rest

Frank Gore vs. Min – The 49ers massive O-Line will continue creating holes for Gore to run through.

Ryan Matthews vs. Atl – The Chargers are happy he’s back. Look for an explosive effort right out of the gates.

Lesean McCoy vs. Arz – Might be a bigger factor in the passing game. The Cards D is solid vs. the run.

Benjarvus Green Ellis vs. Was – The Skins loss of Orakpo and Carriker severely depletes that side of the ball.

Darren Sproles vs. KC – Sproles will top 125 total yards and find the end zone once as a receiver this weekend. His upside is huge in PPR leagues.

Steven Jackson vs. Chi – Jackson should be back to his old self vs the Bears.

Jonathan Stewart vs. NYG – His value could come as a receiver out of the backfield.

Andre Brown vs. Car – Look for Brown to find ample room to run against the Panthers D with Bradshaw out.

Trent Richardson vs. Buf – The Brows will rely heavily on the rookie here and he’ll produce.

Doug Martin vs. Dal – The Bucs are another team that will run the ball plenty against the Cowboys.

Darren McFadden vs. Pit – Expect him to receive plenty of passes out of the backfield… as many as 8-10 on top of the yards he gains on the ground.

Beanie Wells vs. Phi – The Eagles still don’t stop the run very well.

Reggie Bush vs. NYJ – He was spectacular against he Raiders. The Jets are a tougher D, but Bush is a threat to break one and will be used as a receiver out of the backfield.

Alfred Morris vs. Cin – The rookie had a 2nd straight solid effort and the Bengals don’t stop the run too well. He’s a solid fantasy sleeper.

Donald Brown vs. Jax – The Jags run D is porous and they were torched by the two headed monster in Week 2.

Stevan Ridley vs. Bal – Look for the Ravens to keep his yard total down, but Ridley will likely grab a goal line score.

Shonn Greene vs. Mia – Provided his health checks out, look for the Jets to give him the ball 22-25 times on Sunday. He’s fared well vs. the Dolphins in recent years.

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The point spread is also only a FG opposed to the 12-point line the Pats were favored by in Arizona.

When the Giants have the ball, expect them to attack with the pass to set up the run. The Patriots pass D is poor and often times they ask WR Julian Edelman to play in the slot. That’s a tall order considering he’ll be lining up against Victor Cruz much of the evening.

The Giants other receivers (Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham) also have a decided advantage over the DBs that will be covering them.

The key for the Patriots will be how well they disguise their coverages and how effective DT Vince Wilfork and the front four pressure Eli. If they can, it will limit some of the Giants effectiveness, especially down the field, but the Giants offensive line has actually pass blocked well over the 2nd half of the season, the NFC Championship game excluded. But that was against an excellent Niners D on a sloppy field; not the 31st ranked Pats D in a dome.

An X factor in this game will be RB Ahmad Bradshaw.  He missed the Week 9 contest and will be difficult for the Pats to contain as a runner and receiver out of the backfield.

When the Patriots have the ball, look for New England to throw a wrinkle at the Giants and come out running the ball out of the spread offense. They don’t want to become too one dimensional because that plays right into the Giants main strength, which is getting after the QB.

So, they’ll likely employ a quick passing game to go with the run and pick their spots when to open it up.

But a lot will depend on Brady’s ability to keep the Giants D off balance. If he is unable to do this, it could be a long evening for him.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis could be an effective runner as well as the Giants mostly use the Nickel D vs high powered passing offenses.

The X Factors will be their TEs, and namely, Rob Gronkowski. He’s coming off a bad ankle injury and it’s unlikely that he’ll be more than 60-70% healthy. If he becomes a non-factor, it will allow New York to play one man on him rather than two, and they’ll then shift their attention to Aaron Hernandez, the other talented TE.

When it’s all said and done, look for the Giants to win their 2nd Super Bowl in five years.

Both coaches are excellent at game planning and preparing their teams, but the Giants have the better and deeper team.

The Patriots lack of a deep threat coupled with the Giants ferocious pass rush also means that New England will be forced to rely on long drives to put points on the board, which will not be so easy to do. Whereas the Giants offense is a threat to strike at any time.

New York Giants 31 – New England Patriots 21

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Must Start

1. LeSean McCoy vs. Sea – He’s scored in all but one game this year and will be a terror on Thursday Night.

2. Ray Rice vs. Cle – The Ravens should be able to manhandle the Browns on the ground.

3. Adrian Peterson vs. Den – Provided he’s healthy he’ll be ready to roll.

4. Frank Gore vs. Stl – After a rough three-game stretch , Gore will top 100 yards with a TD vs. the lowly Rams.

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Maurice Jones-Drew vs. SD – The Chargers have gaping holes vs. the run.

Ryan Mathews vs. JAX – Despite the Chargers offensive troubles, Mathews continues to produce.

Beanie Wells vs. Dal – Look for Wells to follow up that 228 yard effort with 100 yards and a TD vs. the Cowboys.

The Rest

Chris Johnson vs. Buf – CJ amassed 190 yards a week ago and will slice the Bills D on Sunday.

Benjarvus Green Ellis vs. Ind – The Colts don’t stop the run very well. They don’t do much very well.

Willis McGahee vs. Min – The run game is alive and well in Denver.

DeMarco Murray vs. Arz – Murray will be a dual threat vs. the Cardinals this week.

Marshawn Lynch vs. Phi – Just about everyone runs on the Eagles.

Cedric Benson vs. Pit – His stock increases even more so if S Troy Polamalu is limited.

Rashard Mendenhall vs. Cin – The Steelers will try and ride Mendenhall’s back vs. Cincy.

LeGarrette Blount vs. Car – He’s posted a few 100 yard efforts in recent weeks and will run to daylight vs. the Panthers.

Michael Turner vs. Hou – The yards won’t come easy but look for Turner to find the end zone at least once.

Arian Foster vs. Atl – The QB situation is crippling for Foster’s fantasy owners.

Darren McFadden vs. Mia – It looks as if he’ll be a go this week. Make sure you start him.

Mark Ingram vs. Det – Minus DT Suh, the Saints will have an easier time running the ball.

James Starks vs. NYG – The Giants run D – entire D in general – is in bad shape these days.

Matt Forte vs. KC – Another RB whose fortunes have turned with the injury at QB.

Reggie Bush vs. Oak – Bush will top 80 yards with a TD vs. the Raiders.

DeAngelo Williams vs. TB – The Bucs don’t stop anybody on the ground. Jonathan Stewart is a good start too.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. GB – If he’s healthy enough to go he’s a solid No. 2 this week vs. the Packers.

Fantasy Sleeper

Donald Brown vs. Ind – The Patriots surrender quite a few yards defensively and Brown’s versatility will make him a solid fantasy sleeper this week.