Top pick

1. Denver Broncos (-7) vs. Ind – The Colts are playing on house money in the 2nd round. They can’t run the ball nor defense the run very well, and beat an undermanned Bengals team to get here. Their season will end this weekend. Denver is well rested, gets some key members back on D (LB Brandon Marshall), and will destroy Indy’s defense with its run / pass attack. Look for the Broncos to easily cover the point spread.

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2. Seattle Seahawks (-10.5) vs. Car – These teams have met each of the last two seasons and each contest has been close. Each contest has also been in Carolina. This one moves to Seattle. Look for the Seahawks D to bear down on Newton all evening and force mistakes while limiting points. Seattle will win by more than two TDs.

3. Baltimore Ravens (+7) vs. NE – The Patriots will win this game. The success Baltimore had against New England in the playoffs came before the Patriots went out and got a legit D. They have one now and CB Revis lets Belichick do a lot of things. But Baltimore matches up well against the Patriots strengths and this should come down to the wire again.

4. Green Bay Packers (-5.5) vs. Dal – The only way this should remain close is if Aaron Rodgers injury is worse than the team is letting on. Otherwise, this is a mismatch. The Packers offense will dominate the Cowboys D and control the clock. On the other side of the ball while the Cowboys will have success on the ground, Green Bay’s D is opportunistic – especially at home, and will force one or two key turnovers.

1. Adrian Peterson vs. Det – All Day will eclipse 125 yards and 2 TDs vs.  the Lions.

2. Ray Rice vs. Den – The Ravens will want to control the clock and pound away at the Broncos depleted D.

3. Jamaal Charles vs. Jax – Charles is licking his chops here.

4. Arian Foster vs. SD – He will be fully healthy and facing a soft Chargers D.

Not far behind

Alfred Morris vs. Phi – The Eagles D is horrible and Morris will run them over.

Steven Jackson vs. NO – The Saints D will be one of the worst in the NFL. Look for Jackson to top 100 yards with a TD.

Trent Richardson vs. Mia – The Dolphins will be improved, but so will the Browns. Richardson will bully his way to the century mark with a score.

Rounding things out

Marshawn Lynch vs. Car – Expect around 100 yards and a score.

Stevan Ridley vs. Buf – The Patriots should be playing with a very large lead which bodes especially well for Ridley.

David Wilson vs. Dal – The blazer will also be the full-time back now.

Frank Gore vs. SF – Expect the 49ers massive front to engulf the Packers D and for Gore to find plenty of running room.

CJ Spiller vs. NE – The explosive Spiller will have a tough time playing with a rookie QB at the helm.

Demarco Murray vs. NYG – Murray has always run powerful and well against the Giants.

LeSean McCoy vs. Was – McCoy is one of the best in the business when healthy. Expect Chip Kelly to involve him early and often in this offense.

Darren Sproles vs. Atl – This will be a passing affair. Sproles will see a lot of balls his way.

Chris Johnson vs. Pit – This isn’t the Steelers D of old.

Maurice Jones-Drew vs. KC – MJD is a 100 yard candidate facing KC.

Doug Martin vs. NYJ – The Jets run D is pretty good, but Martin will be fed the ball 20+ times.

Reggie Bush vs. Min – His value will come as a receiver.

Matt Forte vs. Cin – The Bengals feature one of the best units in the NFL this year.

Potential Bust – Beware

Ryan Mathews vs. Hou – Matthews has had all sorts of fumbling issues and faces a very stout test in the Texans.

1. Adrian Peterson vs. Hou – It doesn’t matter who tries to stop him right now.

2. Arian Foster vs. Min – The two premier backs face each other. Foster has the easier match-up.

3. Ray Rice vs. NYG – The Giants run D has been soft.

4. DeMarco Murray vs. NO – This has 100 yards with a score written all over it.

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Jamaal Charles vs. Ind – He’s the lone bright spot on a dysmal Chiefs offense.

Frank Gore vs. Sea – Gore gashed the Seahawks last time around. It’ll happen again.

Alfred Morris vs. Phi – The Skins keep feeding him the ball and he keeps producing.

The Rest

Stevan Ridley vs. Jax – Look for a big bounce back here.

Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Bal – The Ravens D isn’t nearly as good as it was.

LeSean McCoy vs. Was – If he’s cleared to play, he’s like found money for teams in the fantasy finals.

CJ Spiller vs. Mia – May find more productivity as a receiver than runner.

Marshawn Lynch vs. SF – This is not an easy match-up, but Lynch has run hard against this D in the past.

Matt Forte vs. Arz – The Bears will rely heavily on him.

Doug Martin vs. Stl – He’ll find success against a Rams run D that was just torched.

Trent Richardson vs. Den – The Browns will try and play ball control.

Knowshon Moreno vs. Cle – The resurrection of his career continues here.

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. 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. Arian Foster vs. Jax – Foster will top 125 yards with 2 TDs en route to an easy win.

2. LeSean McCoy vs. Was – The Eagles will rely on McCoy heavily with the rookie QB behind center.

3. Doug Martin vs. Car – The top rookie rusher will eclipse 100 yards with a TD vs. the Panthers.

4. Jamaal Charles vs. Cin – Charles was back to his old self vs. the Steelers and will top 100 yards with a TD here.

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Ray Rice vs. Pit – He’s had big games in his career vs. the Steelers. Might be more effective this week as a receiver out of the backfield.

Willis McGahee vs. SD – Look for the Broncos to run the ball well vs. the Chargers.

CJ Spiller vs. Mia – With Fred Jackson out with a concussion, Spiller will be featured prominently on Thursday Night.

The Rest

Stevan Ridley vs. Ind – Ridey will top 100 yards with a TD as the Pats featured back.

Alfred Morris vs. Phi – The Eagles D is demoralized and will have their hands full with Morris all afternoon.

Matt Forte vs. SF -Don’t expect many rushing yards, but he will be an excellent start in PPR leagues as he could reel in 8-10 balls out of the backfield.

Trent Richardson vs. Dal – The Cowboys are fairly tough against the run but Richardson will get his 75 yards with a TD.

Ryan Mathews vs. Den – Yet to get going this season, Mathews will have his chance this week.

Felix Jones vs. Cle – If Demarco Murray is back, he’s a must start. If not, Jones is a 100 yard candidate here.

Mikel Leshoure vs. GB – The injuries to the Packers defensive side of the ball make Leshoure a decent No. 2 / flex play this week.

Reggie Bush vs. Buf -The Bills are a mess on defense. Expect Bush to bounce back from his poor day vs. the Titans for 80 yards and a TD.

Vick Ballard vs. NE – Why not, everyone else runs all over the Patriots.

Benjarvus Green-Ellis vs. KC – He’s a double digit fantasy threat this week vs. and inconsistent Chiefs D.

Jonathan Stewart vs. TB – He’s really a flex play at best, but could use his receiving skills to reach double digit fantasy points this week. The Panthers run game is a mess.

Darren Sproles vs. Oak – Make sure he’s a go, but if so, he’ll play a big role vs. a porous D.  If not, Chris Ivory is a good flex play.

Michael Turner vs. Arz – He’s a short yardage TD threat at a minimum, and likely will top 80 yards overall.

James Starks vs. Det – Starks is an excellent fantasy sleeper against a Lions D that’s been torched on the ground.

Frank Gore vs. Chi – This is not an easy match-up, especially if Alex Smith is out, but Gore can be expected to hit 70 yards with a TD.

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. Bal – The Ravens D is reeling and Foster will gash them for 100 yards and multiple TDs.

2. Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Oak – MJD will top 100 yards with multiple TDs in the Black Hole.

3. CJ Spiller vs. Ten – Spiller’s a candidate to top the scoring charts this week. Expect 100+ yards with multiple scores.

4. Ahmad Bradshaw vs. Was – Bradshaw, who has 316 yards the past two weeks, will easily top 100 with a TD here.

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Ray Rice vs. Hou = Rice will be a big factor in Week 7. Look for 100+ total yards with a TD and 5 catches out of the backfield.

Matt Forte vs. Det – Forte will top 100 yards with a TD on Monday Night.

Felix Jones vs. Car – He’s a fantasy sleeper who will torch a porous Panthers’ D on Sunday.

The Rest

Darren Sproles vs. TB – Sproles will be targeted by Brees much of the afternoon, and be a huge factor in Tampa.

Adrian Peterson vs. Arz – Don’t expect him to top the century mark, but 75 yards and a TD is certainly doable vs. a quick D.

Darren McFadden vs. Jax – This is the game McFadden busts a long TD.

Alfred Morris vs. NYG – He’s put up solid yards in every game or found the end zone. One or the other.

Trent Richardson vs. Ind – If his ribs are healthy, he’s a 100 yard candidate with multiple TDs vs a porous Colts D.

Doug Martin vs. NO – The Saints don’t stop the run.

Stevan Ridley vs. NYJ  - Ridley will bounce back with a big effort vs. the Jets.

Steven Jackson vs. GB – Expect the Rams to shorten the game by pounding the rock with Jackson. The Packers D is banged up all over.

Chris Johnson vs. Buf – Can he follow up last week with another strong game? We think so.

Fred Jackson vs. Ten – If the Bills get up early, both RB’s will get theirs.

Marshawn Lynch vs. SF – He did go over 100 yards a year ago but don’t expect more than 60-70 yards and a short yardage TD.

Frank Gore vs. Sea – This is a difficult match-up so expect 40-50 yards but a TD to round out a decent fantasy evening.

Benjarvus Green-Ellis vs. Pit – There is room to run against a Polamalu-less D.

Isaac Redman vs. Cin – The Steelers will likely be in pass mode and Redman was a major factor last Thursday night.