Must Start

Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham

Tier 1

Greg Olsen vs. Cle – The Browns are strong covering receivers.

Antonio Gates vs. SF – San Francisco is vulnerable over the middle of the field.

Julius Thomas vs. Cin – He’s a risky play. Denver’s new offense is unpredictable.

Delanie Walker vs. Jax – Check his injury status. Must start if he’s a go.

Travis Kelce vs. Pit – He’s their biggest receiving threat. This is a good matchup.

Tier 2

Martellus Bennett vs. Det – The switch to Claussen lowers his value.

Dwayne Allen vs. Dal – This could be a shootout.

Jason Witten vs. IND – Witten’s a low No. 1 this week.

Jared Cook vs. NYG – New York doesn’t cover opposing TE’s too well.

Bust

Larry Donnell vs. Stl – The Rams D is playing at a very high level.

Fantasy Sleeper

Charles Clay vs. Min –  Expect Clay to be in Tannehill’s sights all afternoon.

Must Start

Le’veon Bell, Jamaal Charles, Marshawn Lynch, Eddie Lacy, LeSean McCoy and DeMarco Murray*

Tier 1

Arian Foster vs. Bal – The prospect of facing a tough D and having to do so with a 3rd stringer behind center moves Foster down a notch.

CJ Anderson vs. Cin – The threat of Manning throwing has opened everything up or Anderson.

Joique Bell vs. Chi – The Bears run D is a sieve.

Jeremy Hill vs. Den – Hill’s a load and the Broncos will find this out Sunday.

Fred Jackson vs. Oak – Expect Buffalo to make Jackson a large part of the game plan.

Mark Ingram vs. Atl – The Saints ground game has gotten off track in recent week. Atl is a good place to get back on track.

Tier 2

Justin Forsett vs. Hou – Don’t expect a trip to the end zone but he’ll pick up 100 total yards.

Alfred Morris vs. Phi – Morris will top 80 yards with a TD.

Daniel Herron vs. Dal – Expect Herron to be involved in the passing game.

Latavius Murray vs. Buf – The Bills have shown vulnerability against the run recently.

Lamar Miller vs. Min – Miller is a solid No. 2 against the 23rd ranked rush D.

Jonathan Stewart vs. Cle – The Browns are missing key defenders that are crucial against stopping the run.

Steven Jackson vs. NO – The old man is still a threat and has a solid matchup here.

Bust

Ryan Mathews vs. SF – The 49ers are beat up but still field a formidable run D.

Fantasy Sleeper

Matt Asiata vs. Mia – The Dolphins don’t stop the run well. Asiata is a big fantasy sleeper on championship weekend.

Must Start

Jamaal Charles, Matt Forte, Le’Veon Bell, Arian Foster and LeSean McCoy

Tier 1

Marshawn Lynch vs. SF – Lynch is the one back who consistently tops 100 yards against the 49ers.

DeMarco Murray vs. Phi – The Eagles stopped him last time. Tough matchup right back.

Justin Forsett vs. Jax – Forsett will top 125 yards with a TD against the lowly Jags.

Mark Ingram vs. Chi – There are gaping holes in the middle of the Bears D.

Chris Ivory vs. Ten – The Titans D is a sieve.

CJ Anderson vs. SD – All of the attention paid towards Manning has opened things up for Anderson. Look for 100 yards with a TD.

Joique Bell vs. Min – Look for 90 yards with a TD. Bell is the goal line back.

Fred Jackson vs. GB – Value in PPR league.

Eddie Lacy vs. Buf – Lacy will hit 13-17 FFL points but the Bills D is formidable.

Tier 2

Legarrette Blount vs. Mia – The Dolphins run D is very poor. Blount should receive 20 carries and find the end zone.

Daniel Herron vs. Hou – The Texans are middle of the pack stopping the run. Herron will notch 5 receptions as well.

Jeremy Hill vs. Cle – Look for a big bounce back after their last outing.

Giovani Bernard vs. Cle – Expect 8-11 points. The timeshare impacts both players.

Alfred Morris vs. NYG – The Giants are the 2nd worst team against the run.

Rashad Jennings vs. Was – Injury makes his status a question mark.

Bust

Frank Gore vs. Sea – Seattle will end the 49ers season and keep Gore in check.

Fantasy Sleeper

Chris Johnson vs. Ten – The Titans are the worst team against the run in the NFL. A little payback against his former team.

Must Start

Calvin Johnson, Dez Bryant, Antonio Brown, Jordy Nelson, AJ Green, Demaryius Thomas and Brandon Marshall

Tier 1

Alshon Jeffery vs. Dal – Jeffery will top 20 FFL points in PPR leagues against a worn out Dallas D.

Emmanuel Sanders vs. Buf – Peyton’s 1a choice will be a load for the Bills D.

Randall Cobb vs. Atl – The Falcons porous D will have few answers for Cobb.

TY Hilton vs. Cle – The Browns are well stacked at DB but Hilton’s playmaking ability will return him to the end zone.

Josh Gordon vs. Ind – If DB Vontae Davis is out then Gordon could break out in a big way.

Julio Jones vs. GB – Jones refound his earlier form against the Cards.

DeSean Jackson vs. Stl – McCoy’s return ignited the offense. Check the injury report for Jackson’s status.

DeAndre Hopkins vs. Jax – Hopkins star is rising in his 2nd season. He’s supplanted Andre Johnson as the No. 1.

Odell Beckham vs. Ten – He’s the only Giants playmaker. Beckham will top 20 FFL points in PPR leagues.

Kenny Stills vs. Car – Stills will top 100 yards with a TD.

Golden Tate vs. TB – There are plenty of balls to go around. Tate’s a 10-13 point threat.

Tier 2

Jeremy Maclin vs. Sea – It’s tough going against Richard Sherman and Co.

Brandon Lafell vs. SD – He is clearly Brady’s top outside threat.

Mike Evans vs. Det – The Lions tough D will knock the talented rookie down a notch.

Mike Wallace vs. Bal – Baltimore’s CBs are a weak spot. Wallace could get deep for a long one.

Steve Smith vs. Mia – Look for 90 yards and a TD.

Julian Edleman vs. SD – Stronger in PPR leagues.

Kelvin Benjamin vs. NO – The Saints secondary is a mess.

Andre Johnson vs. Jax – This is an easier matchup but Johnson remains a No. 2 / flex play at this point.

Bust

Sammy Watkins vs. Den – The Denver pass rush and CB Aqib Talib will keep Watkins in check.

Fantasy Sleeper

Jarvis Landry vs. Bal – The Fins slot receiver has stepped into a viable No. 2 WR. He’s a solid fantasy sleeper this week.

Must Start

Matt Forte, Le’veon Bell, Demarco Murray, Arian Foster, Marshawn Lynch and LeSean McCoy

Tier 1

Eddie Lacy vs. Atl – The Falcons sport a horrible run D.

Jamaal Charles vs. Arz – The Cardinals sell out to stop the run.

Mark Ingram vs. Car – The Panthers can’t stop the run. Ingram will top 120 yards with a TD.

Frank Gore vs. Oak – San Francisco will ride Gore vs. the Raiders.

Justin Forsett vs. Mia – The Dolphins run D was torched by the Jets.

Rashad Jennings vs. Ten – Check his ankle injury. Ten surrenders a ton of yards on the ground. Andre Williams if he can’t go.

Tier 2

Giovani Bernard vs. Pit – He’ll split carries with Hill.

Jeremy Hill vs Pit – The Bengals will look to wear out the struggling Steelers D.

Ryan Matthews vs. NE – The Pats focus on the pass game leaves opportunities open in the run game. Expect 13-15 FFL points.

Steven Jackson vs. GB – The fear is the Falcons will be down by 30 at the half.

Joique Bell vs. TB – Look for  13-15 FFL points.

Daniel Herron vs. Cle – He’s the play of the two at RB.

Andre Ellington vs. KC – Check his injury status too.

CJ Anderson vs. Buf – The Bills are a formidable opponent and stop the run well. But Manning’s ability to spread the field will open up opportunities.

Isaiah Crowell vs. Ind – Crowell is a solid No. 2 FFL RB against the Colts.

Fred Jackson vs. Den – His receiving skills will be used heavily.

Tre Mason vs. Was – Mason showed why he’s the No. 1. Expect a double digit performance this week.

Alfred Morris vs. Stl. – Morris is a low No. 2 in FFL this week.

Darren Sproles vs. Sea – Should be on the receiving end of a lot of dump offs against an aggressive Seahawks D.

Fantasy Sleeper

LeGarrette Blount vs. SD – Look for 70 yards and a few TDs.

Bust

Lamar Miller vs. Bal – The Ravens D will shut down the Fins’ running game.

Must Start

Calvin Johnson, Antonio Brown, AJ Green, Demaryius Thomas, Brandon Marshall and Josh Gordon

Tier 1

Emmanuel Sanders vs. KC – He’s been on a tear. That will continue in KC.

Randall Cobb vs. NE – His style is better suited against a tough Pats pass D.

Golden Tate vs. Chi – Stafford made a concerted effort to get him the ball. The Bears will be down a few in the secondary on Thursday.

TY Hilton vs. Was – The Skins are improved but have no one who can keep up with Hilton’s speed.

Julio Jones vs. Arz – The Cards still rank 25th stopping the pass. Jones will top 100 yards with a TD.

Jeremy Maclin vs. Dal – Expect 17-20 FFL points in PPR leagues this week.

Odell Beckham Jr. vs. Jax – The back of the defense is limited in Jacksonville.

Steve Smith Sr. vs. SD – Look for 100 yards and a TD.

Alshon Jeffery vs. Det – The Lions D is tough but Jeffery will top at 90 yards with a TD.

Roddy White vs. Arz – See Julio Jones. White will top 15 FFL points.

DeSean Jackson vs. Ind – Jackson will break a long one on Sunday.

Tier 2

Mike Evans vs. Cin – Evans is on a tear but faces a tall order this week.

Sammy Watkins vs. Cle – Watkins upside is limited by Joe Haden and Kyle Orton to a lesser extent.

Jarvis Landry vs. NYJ – The Dolphins #3 is taking on a more prominent role each week. He is a strong play in PPR leagues.

Keenan Allen vs. Bal – The 2nd year receiver is starting to come on. Baltimore is short handed at CB.

Anquan Boldin vs. Sea – Boldin’s the 49ers most reliable threat against a tough Seahawks D.

Jordan Matthews vs. Dal – Sanchez loves throwing to him over the middle.

Andre Johnson vs. Ten – The Titans tough pass D limits Johnson’s upside.

Vincent Jackson vs. Cin – Look for 60 yards and 4-5 catches.

Kenny Stills vs. Pit – He is now Brees’ outside threat.

Martavis Bryant vs. NO – Bryant is back at home (5 TDs in three career games) and gets a reeling D.

Kelvin Benjamin vs. Min – He’ll bounce back with a solid game although the Vikes are 7th against the pass.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Atl – Check the injury report. If Fitzgerald goes, he’ll play big. The Falcons rank last against the pass.

Kenny Britt vs. Oak – Britt’s a low 2/flex play.

Brandon Lafell vs. GB – Lafell will prove the Pats biggest receiving threat in this one.

Julian Edleman vs. GB – Stronger in PPR leagues.

Reggie Wayne vs. Was – Wayne’s a flex play this week.

Bust

Jordy Nelson vs. NE – Revis Island shuts all down.

Fantasy Sleeper

Charles Johnson vs. Car – The little used Vikings receiver has had two consecutive solid games and faces another solid outcome this week.

Le’veon Bell, DeMarco Murray, Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy, Marshawn Lynch, Arian Foster

Tier 1

Matt Forte vs. Det – His value will come in PPR leagues. The Lions run D is tops.

Mark Ingram vs. Pit – Look for the Saints to pound the rock when they hit Pit.

Andre Ellington vs. Atl – The Falcons run D is worst in the league.

Eddie Lacy vs. NE – The Pats strength is its pass D. Lacy will top 100 yards and be used as a receiver.

Rashad Jennings vs. Jax – Jennings will top 125 total yards with a score.

Alfred Morris vs. Ind – Gruden will give Morris 20 carries and he’ll top 18 FFL points.

Justin Forsett vs SD – Expect the Ravens to feed Forsett the ball 20 times. He will top 18 FFL points.

Jeremy Hill vs. TB – Hill’s a low No. 1 since earning more playing time after Bernard’s injury.

Joique Bell vs Chi – Bell will top 80 yards with 2 TDs.

Denard Robinson vs NYG – New York’s run D has been shredded recently.

Tier 2

Giovani Bernard vs. TB – His carries will pick up in his 2nd game back.

Tre Mason vs. Oak – The Raiders rank 25th against the run.

Ryan Matthews vs. Bal – Baltimore poses a tough test which keeps Matthews a No. 2 / flex play.

Jerrick Mckinnon vs. Car – The Panthers still can’t stop the run. Look for 12-14 FFL points.

Fred Jackson vs. Cle – The loss of DT Phil Taylor took away the Browns’ most feared run defender.

Daniel Herron vs. Was – Brings additional value in PPR leagues.

Shane Vereen vs. GB – Vereen will put up 9 FFL points.

CJ Anderson vs. KC – He’s also a threat as a receiver out of the backfield.

Lamar Miller vs. NYJ – Miller comes in at a low No. 2 / flex play against the Jets run D.

Latavius Murray vs. Stl – Had a tremendous game vs. KC in a little over a quarter. He’s the main tailback now.

Bust

Isaiah Crowell vs. Buf – It’ll be tough sledding against the Bills run D.

Fantasy Sleeper

Fred Jackson vs. Cle – Still bouncing back from an injury but this will be a big week for Jackson. The Browns run D took a major hit when DT Phil Taylor went out.

Must Start

Jamaal Charles, LeSean McCoy, DeMarco Murray, Matt Forte,  Marshawn Lynch and Arian Foster*

Tier 1

Rashad Jennings vs. Dal – Missed the 1st game. Look for him to top 100 yards and be a weapon in the passing game.

Frank Gore vs. Was – Look for the 49ers to lean heavily once again on Gore.

Eddie Lacy vs. Min – The weather will be cold. Look for the Packers to pound the rock with Lacy all afternoon.

Andre Ellington vs. Sea – Running the ball will be difficult but he’ll be a threat in the passing game.

Jeremy Hill vs. Hou – The rookie RB is a strong No. 1 as long as Bernard is out or limited.

Trent Richardson vs. Jax – Richardson becomes a strong play a No. 1 in PPR leagues.

Denard Robinson vs. Ind – He’s been a force since he entered the starting lineup.

Tier 2

Steven Jackson vs. Cle – The loss of DT Phil Taylor hurts the Browns running game.

Ryan Matthews vs. Stl – He’ll get enough carries to be a No. 2 back.

Mark Ingram vs Bal – The Ravens run D is stout.

Darren Sproles vs. Ten – Sproles is a No. 2 / flex play each week in the explosive Eagles offense.

Justin Forsett vs. NO – Forsett will top 80 yards and find the end zone in New Orleans.

Joique Bell vs. NE – The Pats run D is middle of the pack.

Shane Vereen vs. Det – Look for his impact to come in the passing game. Stronger in PPR leagues.

CJ Anderson vs. Mia – Look for him to be a weapon out of the backfield.

Lamar Miller vs. Den – He rates as a low No. 2 this week.

Charles Sims vs. Chi – Sims has assumed top dawg in TB.

Bust

Alfred Morris vs. SF – The 49ers run D is stout.

Fantasy Sleeper

Tre Mason vs. SD – The Chargers are banged up defensively making Mason a solid play.

Must Start

LeSean McCoy, Jamaal Charles, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Forte and Le’veon Bell

Tier 1

Frank Gore vs. NYG – The Giants were gashed for over 350 yards against the Seahawks.

Mark Ingram vs. Cin – Cincy is missing key LB’ers which have impacted their ability to stop the run.

Arian Foster vs. Cle – Check the injury report. But he should be in your lineup if he is a go.

Andre Ellington vs. Det – He will have more value in PPR leagues. The Lions run D is stout.

Jeremy Hill vs. NO – Hill is in line for another large workload.

Alfred Morris vs. TB – His value increased with the return of RGIII.

Eddie Lacy vs. Phi – Lacy is a 14-17 point threat.

Shane Vereen vs. Ind – Vereen will catch 5-6 balls and top 14 FFL points.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. NE – The run D is still a question mark for the Patriots.

Brendan Oliver vs. Oak – The Dolphins nightmare is behind them. Expect Oliver to still dominate the carries.

Tier 2

Bobby Rainey vs. Was – There will be room to run. The question is whether they give Rainey the ball.

DeAngelo Williams vs. Atl – Atlanta’s allowed 13 rushing TDs.

Reggie Bush vs. Arz – The Cardinals are 3rd against the run. Bush will have value in PPR leagues if he’s healthy.

Darren McFadden vs. SD – San Diego is beaten up on personnel.

CJ Anderson vs. Stl – The Broncos will be playing with a big lead. Anderson will pick up his yards in the 2nd half.

Fred Jackson vs. Mia – Jackson is still coming back and has a tough matchup here.

Steven Jackson vs. Car – Carolina has been unable to stop the run. They’re giving up 4.8 YPC.

Terrance West vs. Hou – Coming off a 90 yard effort with a score. He’ll top 75 with a score here.

Jerick McKinnon vs. Chi – McKinnon has a solid match up against the Bears.

Bust

Joique Bell vs. Arz – The Cardinals are stout against the run.

Fantasy Sleeper

Rashad Jennings vs. SF – The Giants have been missing his presence in the back field.

DeMarco Murray, Le’veon Bell, Arian Foster, LeSean McCoy, Matt Forte, Jamaal Charles and Marshawn Lynch

Tier 1

Eddie Lacy vs. NO – It’s only a matter of time before the big man gets rolling.

Andre Ellington vs. Phi – He’ll top 20 fantasy points in PPR leagues.

Alfred Morris vs. Dal – The Skins will run the ball 20+ times to keep the Cowboys high powered offense on the sidelines.

Ronnie Hillman vs. SD – The Chargers are banged up on D.

Giovanni Bernard vs. Bal – Look for the Bengals running game to get back on track here.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Pit – Multi-purpose threat who will notch 15 points in PPR leagues.

Joique Bell vs. Atl – The Lions run game will wear down this smaller Falcons D.

Shane Vereen vs. Chi – Vereen will take on more importance in this offense. The Bears struggle against opposing RBs who can catch out of the backfield.

Lamar Miller vs. Jax – He’ll top 17 points against the Jags.

Tier 2

Chris Ivory vs. Buf – The Bills run D poses a real threat which keeps Ivory a No. 2.

Branden Oliver vs. Den – The Sproles-esque clone will top 70 yards with a score.

Tre Mason vs. KC – The Rams appear to be rolling with their rookie.

Doug Martin vs. Min – Is this the breakout game? The match-up makes him a solid No. 2 / flex play.

Jerick McKinnon vs. TB – Has a solid matchup vs. the Bucs.

Bishop Sankey vs. Hou – The Texans run D isn’t its strength.

Reggie Bush vs. Atl – Bush will top 10-12 points in PPR leagues. He’s still 2nd in the pecking order.

Justin Forsett vs. Cin – Check if LB Vontaze Burfict is playing. Once he went out the Colts ran all over the Bengals.

Trent Richardson vs. Pit – Still worthy of a flex play against a generous Steelers D.

Ben Tate vs. Oak – Look for 80 yards with a TD.

Bust

Denard Robinson vs. Mia – Thrived in his first start with over 120 yards and a TD. The Dolphins play better run D than Cleveland.

Fantasy Sleeper

Mark Ingram vs. GB – The Saints will pound #22 to keep Rodgers on the bench. The Packers run D is generous.