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Must Start

1. Aaron Rodgers vs. ATL – Rodgers is coming off a 60 point fantasy football day. Atlanta still hasn’t addressed its pass D and will be torched on Sunday.

2. Phillip Rivers vs. Den – The Broncos were on the other end of Rogers’ 60 point day.

3. Drew Brees vs. Car – The Panthers D won’t have answers for Brees and Co.

4. Tom Brady vs. NYJ – Expect your typical 300 yard and 3 TD day from Brady when the Jets come to town.

Next

Michael Vick vs. Buf –The Eagles are losing but Vick’s still putting up big numbers.

Matthew Stafford vs. Chi – The Bears pass D is susceptible to the deep ball (see Steve Smith from a week ago).

Eli Manning vs. Sea – 6 TDs and 0 INTs over the past two weeks. Manning will pick apart the Seahawks.

The Rest

Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Phi – Philadelphia’s high priced defense has been a bust in ’11.

Cam Newton vs. NO – Is he a rookie? Newton is putting up big time numbers and will continue that trend vs. the Saints.

Josh Freeman vs. SF – The 49ers secondary is full of holes.

Matt Schaub vs. Oak – If Andre Johnson can’t play, it hurts Schaub. But the Raiders weakness in their DBs and Schaub should still find plenty of success for that reason alone.

Matt Ryan vs. GB – The Falcons could be in pass mode much of the evening. That’d be bad for the Falcons, but good for Ryan’s fantasy numbers.

Kyle Orton vs. SD – The Broncos will likely be playing catch up which bodes well for Orton.

Kevin Kolb vs. Min – If your No. 1 is on a bye week, Kolb’s not the worst option. The Vikings secondary is prone to the big play.

Fantasy Sleeper

Donovan McNabb vs. ARZ – If McNabb doesn’t get it done in this one, he could be long gone. But the Cardinals secondary is atrocious, so look for McNabb to be a decent fantasy sleeper option if your starting QB is out in Week 5.

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Must Start

1. Aaron Rodgers vs NO – The Super Bowl Champs host will take to the air against a shaky Saints D. Look for Rodgers to eclipse 300 yards with 3 TDs.

2. Michael Vick vs. Stl – It’s against the Rams, on turf, and the Eagles always start the season on fire.

3. Drew Brees vs GB – This has the look of a shootout and Brees can wing it with the best of them. The Saints QB will be passing all night.

4. Phillip Rivers vs Min – The Vikings D is a shell of its former self. Rivers will go off on opening day.

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Josh Freeman vs Det – The Lions secondary is the lone weakness on the unit.

Matt Schaub vs Ind – This could be another ground affair like last year’s opening day vs. the Colts. But with Arian Foster out, expect more passing and a few TDs from Schaub.

Tom Brady vs. Mia – The Dolphins typically play Brady well, so expect a solid game with a couple of TDs… just not a top tier game which he’ll have plenty of in 2011.

The Rest

Matt Stafford vs TB – The only thing holding him back in fantasy football is health. Expect an aerial assault week one in Tampa.

Ben Roethlisberger vs. Bal – Neither QB will light the tote board but Big Ben should toss two TDs vs the Ravens.

Eli Manning vs. Was –  Manning typically starts off the season hot and he loves playing at Washington.

Kyle Orton vs. Oak – It remains to be seen how active Orton will be in John Fox’s new offense, but he has the weapons to thrive against the Raiders.

Joe Flacco vs. Pit – Expect a game plan featuring shorter pass plays but he’ll finish with 2 TDs.

Matt Cassel vs. Buf – The Bills D is atrocious and you can pretty much pencil any opposing QB in against them each week of the season.

Mark Sanchez vs. Dal – The Cowboys secondary is a weakness.

Tony Romo vs. Jets –  This won’t be an easy game for Romo, but he’ll fire a few TDs to whichever receivers is not lined up against CB Revis.

Matt Ryan vs. Bears – Look for Ryan and Co. to be too much for the Bears secondary in Week 1.

Sleeper

Kevin Kolb vs. Car – He’s an excellent fantasy sleeper in Week 1. Expect solid success throwing to Fitzgerald and Co against a downtrodden Panthers D.

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1. Andre Johnson, Hou – The NFL’s premier receiver will continue to light up the tote board with Matt Schaub in 2011.

2. Roddy White, ATL – Took another step forward last year and became elite. He and Matt Ryan are one of the best duos in football and he’ll be dominating again.

3. Calvin Johnson, Det – If Stafford stays healthy – a big if – Johnson can top this fantasy football list. He’s the most dominant receiver physically in the game and only needs above average quarterbacking to thrive.

4. Hakeem Nicks, NYG – He burst onto the scene and was dominant over his 13 starts. He’s Eli’s go to target and will put up double digit TDs again in 2011.

5. Reggie Wayne, Ind – The loss of guys like Dallas Clark and Austin Collie hurt his production in 2010. With a healthy supporting cast to take pressure off of him, expect a big season.

6. Larry Fitzgerald, Arz – Kevin Kolb’s arrival will bear fruit for Fitzgerald fantasy football owners this year. Look for another double digit TD season and over 1,000 receiving yards.

7. Greg Jennings, GB – The No. 1 receiver playing with the No. 1 fantasy QB. Enough said.

8. DeSean Jackson, Phi – His game breaking ability suits Michael Vick’s big arm perfectly.

9. Vincent Jackson, SD – Phillip Rivers’ favorite target is back and will find the end zone plenty.

10. Mike Wallace, Pit – The fastest man on the field will emerge as the Steelers No. 1 receiver in 2011. He’s been the top deep threat since he arrived.

11. Miles Austin, Dal –Dez Bryant will take some deep balls from him, but Austin is a dominant route runner and will be dynamite in PPR leagues.

12. Brandon Marshall, Mia – The Dolphins QB situation is the only reason he’s so far down the list.

13. Dwayne Bowe, KC – It’ll be tough to duplicate 2010, but Bowe will once again thrive and be a borderline No. 1 / high No. 2.

14. Wes Welker, NE – It’s never a bad thing being Tom Brady’s favorite target. He provides excellent value in points per reception leagues.

15. Santonio Holmes, NYJ – After missing four games in 2010, he quickly developed a strong rapport with Mark Sanchez.

16. Marques Colston, NO – Drew Brees’ top threat doesn’t put up No. 1 numbers due to the style of offense the Saints run, but he’s an excellent No. 2.

17. Dez Bryant, Dal – He’s got immense talent but is immature. Could end up top 10 if he keeps focused.

18. Brandon Lloyd, Den – He thrived with Kyle Orton, who’s on tap to start in Denver.

19. Percy Harvin, Min - It certainly helps that McNabb is on board. Look for Harvin to shine in the slot and terrorize Nickel Backs if he can remain healthy.

20. Kenny Britt, Ten - He caught fire early on before an injury derailed a promising season. He’s shown excellent ability and should thrive with Matt Hasselback behind center.

1. Aaron Rodgers - The Lions are a gimme. Rodgers will torch them on Sunday. He’s the top ranked fantasy football QB in round one of the playoffs.

2. Michael Vick - The Cowboys secondary is short a few players. Look for Vick to shine.

3. Drew Brees - The Saints offense is on a roll. Brees will top 300 yards and a few TDs against a feisty Rams D.

4. Matt Schaub - The Ravens can be hurt by the passing game.

Next In Line

Peyton Manning - His 11 INTs the past three weeks are horrible. The Titans have given up on the season though, so expect a bounce back.

Phillip Rivers - Look for Rivers to be throwing all afternoon against KC.

Kyle Orton - The Cardinals may be the worst in the league. Orton will star.

Rounding Out the List

Tom Brady - Look for the Pats to find a lot of success against the Bears secondary.

Matt Ryan - He’s on fire and facing a very poor Panthers secondary.

Joe Flacco - Expect a ton of success against a very suspect Texans Secondary.

Eli Manning - He gets his favorite target (Steve Smith) back this week.

Josh Freeman - The Redskins have given up on 2010. Freeman will toss at least two TDs.

Matt Hasselback - The 49ers Secondary is a weakness, not a strength.

Ben Roethlisberger - The Bengals are vulnerable to the deep pass. Hello Mike Wallace.

Matt Cassel - This should be a high scoring affair.

Jon Kitna – The passing game has found new life under Jason Garrett.

Fantasy Sleeper of the Week

Sam Bradford - His play is anything but a rookie, and he’s doing it with no-names. Expect that to continue against the Saints this week. Bradford is a solid fantasy sleeper and we like him to top 225 yard with 2 or 3 TDs.

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Must Starts

1. Mike Vick - The Texans sport one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL. He’s the top ranked fantasy football QB in Week 13.

2. Phillip Rivers - The Raiders are hurting and Rivers is on fire.

3. Peyton Manning - Look for Manning to torch a very suspect Cowboys Defense.

4. Aaron Rodgers - Mr. everything in the Packers offense will easily surpass 300 yards and 3 TDs vs. the 49ers

Next In Line

Matt Schaub – The injuries to the Eagles D will open up passing lanes for Schaub and Co.

Drew Brees – The Bengals are in disarray. Look for a big afternoon out of Brees.

Matt Cassell - He’s been on fire. Look for KC to run up the score on the Broncos after their last game in Denver.

Rounding Out the List

Jay Cutler - He’s playing well right now and the Lions secondary is average.

Kyle Orton - The lack of running game will have Orton winging it once again in Arrowhead.

Joe Flacco - The Steelers main weakness on D is its CBs.

Shaun Hill - The Bears can be hurt in the passing game. Look for Hill and his skill players to have big games.

Ryan Fitzpatrick - He consistently turning in quality fantasy performances.

Jon Kitna - The Cowboys receivers should be able to overwhelm the Colts secondary.

Mark Sanchez - The Patriots have the worst ranked pass defense statistically in the NFL. Sanchez to Holmes and Keller?

David Garrard - The Titans defense looks like a ghost of its earlier season product.

Fantasy Sleeper of the Week

Chad Henne – The Browns feisty team features a less than average secondary. Henne’s a solid fantasy sleeper in Week 13 and will top 225 yard with 2 or 3 TDs against Cleveland.

1. Drew Brees - He’s coming off a bye week and should have Reggie Bush back. This is a great matchup vs the Seahawks and Brees will top 300 yards and 3 TDs.

2. Peyton Manning - Look for a big effort against a young Patriots secondary

3. Michael Vick - Coming off a tremendous Monday Night performance and facing a Giants defense which suddenly looks vulnerable to the passing game.

4. Joe Flacco - The Panthers are downright horrible. Look for 275 yards and 3 TDs.

Next In Line

Aaron Rodgers - The Vikings D is old and slow. Rodgers and Co will have a field day.

Phillip Rivers - They get the Broncos at home. Rivers will light it up.

Ben Roethlisberger – The injuries to the O-Line have hurt the running game. Big Ben will be passing on Sunday.

Rounding Out the List

Eli Manning - His receiver corps is thin, but Philly’s D is nothing special.

Carson Palmer – The losses haven’t really affected his performance in fantasy football. He’ll throw 2-3 TDs this week.

Matt Cassel – The Cards are atrocious on the road.

Matt Ryan - He and Roddy White have developed into a dynamic duo. The Rams are stingy on D, but Ryan will have success.

Tom Brady - He’ll be good for 2 TDs vs. the Colts, but look for New England to run the ball more this Sunday to keep Manning on the sidelines.

Kyle Orton - He’ll probably throw between 40-50 times in this one. While it won’t lead to a win, his numbers should be solid.

Shaun Hill - He’s facing a banged up Cowboys secondary in Dallas. Look for Hill to connect with Calvin Johnson and Co. all afternoon for a solid day in fantasy.

Fantasy Sleeper of the Week

Mark Sanchez - The Texans made David Garrard look All-Pro a week ago. Sanchez will toss for over 225 yards and between 2-3 TDs on Sunday. He’s a strong fantasy sleeper play in Week 11.

1. New York Giants - Put a fork in them, the Cowboys are done. The Giants will destroy Dallas in the New Meadowlands and are the top ranked fantasy football D/ST in Week 10.

2. New York Jets – Something tells us Colt McCoy‘s success will be limited on Sunday. Look for New York to force multiple turnovers and sack the rookie a few times.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers - The Steelers D will be ready to roll on Sunday Night. Expect a big effort out of this unit.

4. San Francisco 49ers - They’re coming off a bye week and facing the Rams at home.  St. Louis is a different team on the road.

Next In Line

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Pretty much anyone facing the Jimmy Clausen led Panthers from here on out is a solid start.

Minnesota Vikings - Jay Cutler is a turnover machine waiting to happen.

Philadelphia Eagles – The Eagles tightened up some of their defensive holes last Sunday and know Donovan McNabb‘s weaknesses well.

Rounding out the List

Detroit Lions – The DT Ndamukong Suh led Lions D will harass Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Bills in Week 10.

Baltimore Ravens - Expect the Ravens to force a few turnovers on Thursday Night.

Cleveland Browns - Two solid games becomes a 3rd when “the erratic of late” Mark Sanchez comes to town.

St. Louis Rams – The Niners may have won two in a row but they’re hardly setting the house on fire. The improving Rams will force a few turnovers this week.

Kansas City Chiefs – The Broncos implosion continues on Sunday. Expect the Chiefs to get after Kyle Orton.

Fantasy Sleeper of the Week

Washington Redskins - This unit is excellent at forcing turnovers and is coming off the bye week. Expect them to hit Michael Vick hard and keep the scoring down. They’re a good fantasy sleeper in Week 10.