TEs with mid-tier FFL rankings on ESPN who will outperform:

Kyle Rudolph (ranked 12) vs. SD – The Chargers have given up TDs to TEs on consecutive weeks.

Jordan Cameron (ranked 16) vs. Buf – He is becoming Tannehill’s go to guy and will have a top 10 FFL week.

Jared Cook (ranked 17) vs. Pit – The Steelers have had all sorts of trouble covering the TE position. Solid fantasy sleeper this week.

Charles Clay (ranked 20) vs. Mia – He’ll have a little extra in store for his former team.

Gary Barnidge (ranked 28) vs. Oak – This is the ultimate fantasy sleeper this week. But if there is ever a week to start him, this is it. TEs have killed Oakland thus far and scored 4 TDs through two weeks.

Top 10 TEs who will underperform:

Tyler Eifert (ranked 5) vs. Bal – This week may be the week to temper excitement on Eifert. Baltimore’s secondary is very tough on opposing TEs.

Travis Kelce (ranked 2) vs. GB – Green Bay knows that Kelce is the Chiefs #2 passing option and will prepare for it. Prepare for Kelce to disappoint again.

WRs with mid-tier rankings in ESPN FFL that will outperform

Donte Moncrief (ranked 25) vs. Ten – If Hilton’s hurt then Moncrief might have another WR1 fantasy outcome like Monday. It’s clear that Luck is more comfortable with him than Andre Johnson.

Michael Crabtree (ranked 40) vs. Cle – If CB Joe Haden keys in on Amari Cooper, expect Crabtree to have his number called plenty.

Darrius Heyward-Bey (ranked 56) vs. Stl. – He’s earned his way into a flex role and Roethlisberger is looking to him deep.

Terrance Williams (ranked 29) vs. Atl – Someone needs to step up in Dallas. Williams should be the guy and this matchup is favorable.

Larry Fitzgerald (ranked 13) vs. SF – Look for the ageless wonder to put up top 10 FFL numbers against SF.

Top 10 ranked WRs who will underperform

DeAndre Hopkins (ranked vs. TB – Hopkins is dealing with a concussion and it’s difficult to endorse any receiver playing with Ryan Mallett. He’ll finish outside of the top 10.

AJ Green (ranked 6) vs. Bal – Green has historically performed well against the Ravens but he is off to a slow start and the Ravens are desperate.

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.

1. Calvin Johnson vs. NYG – Johnson will top 150 yards with 1-2 TDs.

2. AJ Green vs. Min – The Vikings secondary is very friendly.

3. Brandon Marshall vs. Phi – Marshall has a decided edge over the Eagles secondary.

4. Dez Bryant vs. Was –Bryant will rebound with a 125 yard effort and 1-2 TDs.

Not far behind

DeSean Jackson vs. Chi – Look for Jackson’s speed to prove too much for the Bears.

Demaryius Thomas vs. Hou – He and Manning will get back into the end zone.

Keenan Allen vs. Oak – The rookie sensation will reach the end zone again vs. the Raiders.

Rounding things out

Antonio Brown vs. GB – Roethlisberger’s top target will reach 100 yards on 8 catches and notch a TD.

Jordy Nelson vs. Pit – His rankings increases if Rodgers returns.

Pierre Garcon vs. Dal – Did you see the Cowboys try and cover in Week 15?

Alshon Jeffery vs. Phi – No. 1b on the Bears is making bigger plays of the two.

Marques Colston vs. Car – Look for Colston to find success again vs. the Panthers.

Michael Crabtree vs. Atl – The Falcons secondary is horrendous which will be exposed by Crabtree.

Julian Edleman vs. Bal – His value is plentiful in PPR leagues.

Eric Decker vs. Hou – Manning’s top target in recent weeks will get back on track this week.

Kendall Wright vs. Jax – Fitzpatrick’s play is benefiting Wright’s fantasy value.

Andre Johnson vs. Den – He’s a No. 2 WR due to the regression by Case Keenum.

Torrey Smith vs. NE – Speed receivers give the Patriots secondary trouble.

Anquan Boldin vs. Atl – He’ll reach 75 yards with a TD.

Potential Bust – Beware

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Sea – It’s tough sledding against this Seahawks secondary in Seattle.

1. Jamaal Charles vs. Ind – Charles unreal fantasy effort in Week 15 will be followed up by a 150 yard effort and multiple TDs.

2. Adrian Peterson vs. Cin – Look for Peterson to top 125 yards with a score.

3. LeSean McCoy vs. Chi – The Bears have had difficulty stopping the run all season.

4. Marshawn Lynch vs. Arz – The Seahawks will ride Lynch to the top seed in the NFC.

Not far behind

Matt Forte vs. Phi – Forte will top 100 yards with 1-2 TDs.

Frank Gore vs. Atl – The 49ers will be playing with a large lead in this one.

Eddie Lacy vs. Pit – GB will ride its horse again in this one.

Rounding things out

Reggie Bush vs. NYG – Look for the dynamic threat to hurt the Giants in the passing game.

Alfred Morris vs. Dal – The Cowboys run D is atrocious.

Giovani Bernard vs. Min – The dynamic rookie will excel in the passing game.

DeMarco Murray vs. Was – Murray’s been on a roll of late and that will continue here.

Shane Vereen vs. Bal – Expect Vereen to be used more heavily than last week.

Ray Rice vs. NE –The Pats run D has many holes in it.

CJ Spiller vs. Mia – He has performed much better at home in ’13.

Knowshon Moreno vs. Hou – Moreno will bounce back this week.

Ryan Matthews vs. Oak – Matthews has raised his game in McCoy’s offense. This will be another 100 yard effort.

Le’veon Bell vs. GB – Bell will hit 12-15 fantasy points on Sunday.

Chris Johnson vs. Jax – Look for Johnson to reach the end zone and top 80 yards.

Lamar Miller vs. Buf – He’s a No. 2 / flex play due to his time split with Daniel Thomas.

Potential Bust – Beware

Andre Brown vs. Det – Look for the Lions D Line to overwhelm the Giants offense and stuff Brown.

1. Jimmy Graham vs. Stl – He’ll find the end zone again and top 100 yards.

2. Vernon Davis vs. TB – Davis will top 75 yards with a TD.

3. Julius Thomas vs. SD – He torched the Chargers for a long TD a month ago.

4. Jordan Cameron vs. Chi – The Browns called his number plenty a week ago.

Not far behind

Jason Witten vs. GB – The Packers have holes in the middle of their D.

Antonio Gates vs. Den – Look for Gates to have a patented Gates type game on Thursday.

Greg Olsen vs. NYJ – The Jets forgot how to play pass D.

Rounding things out

Tony Gonzalez vs. Was – Tony G will top 60 yards with a TD.

Brent Celek vs. Min – The Vikings are playing with back-ups in the secondary.

Dennis Pitta vs. Det – Returned with an excellent game.

Charles Clay vs. NE – Clay starred vs. the Steelers and has another favorable match-up vs. NE.

Coby Fleener vs. Hou – He is one of Luck’s remaining weapons that’s reliable.

Heath Miller vs. Cin – He usually plays well against the Bengals. Consider him a fantasy sleeper this week.

Potential Bust – Beware

Brandon Myers vs. Sea – Although Myers comes in hot (3 TDs in as many games), the Seahawks will shut him down.

1. LeSean McCoy vs. Min – Look for Shady to keep rolling with 150 yards and 2 TDs.

2. Marshawn Lynch vs. NYG – The Giants played uninspired football in Week 14. Lynch will top 100 yards with a TD.

3. Jamaal Charles vs. Oak – Expect 125 yards with multiple TDs vs. the Raiders.

4. Knowshon Moreno vs. SD – The passing game will open up large holes for Moreno.

Not far behind

Eddie Lacy vs. Dal – The Cowboys run D is very weak.

Reggie Bush vs. Bal – He’ll be used as a receiver on the fast turf and excel in PPR leagues.

Matt Forte vs. Cle – Forte will top 100 total yards and score a 1-2 TDs.

Not far behind

Shane Vereen vs. Mia – He’s been deadly as a receiver out of the backfield.

Le’veon Bell vs. Cin – Expect Roethlisberger to include him heavily in the passing game.

Zac Stacy vs. NO – The Rams will pound Stacy to keep Brees and Co. on the sidelines.

Frank Gore vs. TB – The 49ers massive O Line will overpower the Bucs front 7.

Alfred Morris vs. Atl – The Falcons D is a sieve; Morris will top 100 yards with a TD.

Steven Jackson vs. Was – Look for Jackson to find running room all afternoon.

Pierre Thomas vs. Stl. – Thomas will have a large role in this one.

DeMarco Murray vs. GB – Murray will top 80 yards with a TD.

Giovani Bernard vs. Pit – The rookie is being featured more within the 20s and responding. Look for another big game on Sunday Night.

Danny Woodhead vs. Den – The Chargers will have many plays dialed up for Woodhead.

Lamar Miller vs. NE – Miller is tough to trust but the Pats D is Swiss cheese the last few weeks.

Ray Rice vs. Det – The return of TE Dennis Pitta will open up running room for Rice. The Lions were run ALL over vs. the Eagles.

Potential Bust – Beware

Andre Brown vs. Sea – The Seahawks D will come in refocused when they face NY.

1. Peyton Manning vs. SD – Look for another 4 TD effort.

2. Drew Brees vs. Stl. – Brees will torch the Rams secondary.

3. Tony Romo vs. GB – The Packers secondary is not very good.

4. Nick Foles vs. Min – Foles will top 300 yards with 3 TDs.

Not far behind

Philip Rivers vs. Den – Rivers will top 300 yards and a few TDs in the shootout.

Cam Newton vs. NYJ – The Jets pass D is horrendous.

Matt Ryan vs. Was – The Skins have thrown the towel in.

Rounding things out

Tom Brady vs. Mia – The loss of TE Rob Gronkowski will be felt, but Brady will top 250 yards with 2 TDs.

Russell Wilson vs. NYG – Wilson will top 250 yards with 2-3 TDs at NY.

Andrew Luck vs. Hou – He’s not working with much but the Texans D is terrible.

Matthew Stafford vs. Bal – There will be opportunities against the Ravens in Detroit. Look for 275 yards with 2 TDs.

Josh McCown vs. Cle – Stick with the hot hand.

Potential Bust – Beware

Andy Dalton vs. PIt – Dalton’s too risky a play in the fantasy playoffs.

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Phi – Megatron is always No. 1.

2. Josh Gordon vs. NE – Roll with the hot hand. Gordon’s on an amazing two game stretch and faces a weak Pats secondary.

3. AJ Green vs. Ind – Green will torch the Colts to the tune of 125 yards and 1-2 TDs.

4. DeSean Jackson vs. Det – The Lions have no one in the secondary who can stay with Jackson.

Not far behind

Dez Bryant vs. Chi – Bryant will top 100 yards with a TD Monday Night.

Brandon Marshall vs. Dal – The Cowboys have not taken to Monte Kiffin’s cover 2 D.

Demaryius Thomas vs. Ten – This could be his week to go off in fantasy. Week 13 belonged to Eric Decker.

Rounding things out

Alshon Jeffery vs. Dal – There will be plenty of balls to go around on Monday.

Victor Cruz vs. SD – Cruz will top 100 yards on 9 catches against the Chargers.

Andre Johnson vs. Jax – Johnson’s been a constant fantasy threat since Keenum entered the lineup.

Roddy White vs. GB – White’s play in Week 13 left fantasy owners wondering about his lost season.

Vincent Jackson vs. Buf – There will be room for Glennon and Jackson to work against this secondary.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Stl .- Look for Fitzgerald’s hot play to continue at home.

Eric Decker vs. Ten – When Thomas and Welker are doubled, it leaves Decker open for a monster day. He’ll notch 16-20 points in PPR leagues Sunday.

Torrey Smith vs. Min – Look for Smith to get deep against more than once against a vulnerable Vikings D.

Antonio Brown vs. Mia – Brown will top 100 yards and find the end zone.

Keenan Allen vs. NYG – The talented rookie will top 75 yards on 8 catches.

Pierre Garcon vs. KC – Garcon will continue his strong season in Week 14.

Mike Wallace vs. Pit – The former Steeler will get revenge in his home coming.

Julian Edleman vs. Cle – Edleman’s become Brady’s go-to guy in recent weeks.

Steve Smith vs. NO – Newton’s top target will have an old school Smith like game in New Orleans.

Cecil Shorts vs. Hou – He’s a solid No. 2 / flex play Thursday. They’ve begun looking his way more and more.

Kendall Wright vs. Den – They’ll likely be playing catch up all afternoon.

Denarius Moore vs. NYJ – 1^st round pick Dee Milliner is getting abused.

Santonio Holmes vs. Oak – Holmes becomes a solid flex if healthy enough to go. The Raiders secondary has had its share of issues lately.

Michael Floyd vs. Stl. – Look for Floyd to keep his hot streak alive vs. the Rams.

Jordy Nelson vs. Atl – His value goes way up if Aaron Rodgers can return.

Dwayne Bowe vs. Was – Covering WRs is not something Washington does well.

Potential Bust – Beware

Anquan Boldin vs. Sea – The Seahawks shut him down in their 1^st meeting. They’ll do so again.

1. Peyton Manning vs. Ten – His charge towards the all-time TD record will continue here.

2. Tom Brady vs. Cle – The Browns pass D has slipped recently.

3. Matthew Stafford vs. Phi – The Lions pass game will overpower Philly this week.

4. Drew Brees vs. Car – This is a tough match-up but Brees fares well at home.

Not far behind

Nick Foles vs. Det – Foles should top 300 yards with 3 TDs vs. a porous Lions D.

Cam Newton vs. NO – Newton will be asked to carry the Panthers and put up 30 fantasy points this week.

Josh McCown vs. Dal – The Cowboys secondary is all beat up.

Rounding things out

Tony Romo vs. Chi – Not the easiest place to play in December, but Romo will top 20 fantasy points this week.

Philip Rivers vs. NYG – Look for Rivers to hit 17-20 fantasy points vs. the Giants.

Alex Smith vs. Was – Smith will find the Redskins D very friendly.

Matt Ryan vs. GB – Ryan will top 275 yards with 2 TDs against a banged up Packers D.

RGIII vs. KC – RGIII will threaten with his legs and arm Sunday. The Chiefs D has given up a lot of yards and TDs through the air the past few weeks.

Eli Manning vs. SD – Look for Eli to enjoy a big game in his 2^nd game in San Diego.

Potential Bust – Beware

Russell Wilson vs. SF – The 49ers D is stout at all three levels and will make Wilson’s afternoon tough.