Must Start

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Arz – The top receiver this week.

2. AJ Green vs. Phi – The Eagles DBs are vulnerable to the deep ball.

3. Vincent Jackson vs. NO – Jackson will light up the Saints D.

4. Demaryius Thomas vs. Bal – The Ravens are susceptible to big play deep threats.

Next

Brandon Marshall vs. GB – Marshall has the decided edge over the Packers secondary.

Marques Colston vs. TB – The Bucs secondary is historically bad.

Victor Cruz vs. Atl – Cruz will salsa on Sunday.

The Rest

Andre Johnson vs. Ind – Look for Johnson and Co. to bounce back.

Roddy White vs. NYG – White will put up solid yardage this week.

Hakeem Nicks vs. Atl – He’s still not 100% healthy but will find the end zone again.

Wes Welker vs. SF – He’ll be deadly over the middle.

Julio Jones vs. NYG – His big play ability will present problems this week.

Reggie Wayne vs. Hou – The Texans have big problems in the secondary.

Steve Smith vs. SD – Cam Newton and the passing game are rolling.

Randall Cobb vs. Chi – The Packers will have to throw a lot in this one.

Denario Alexander vs. Car – No longer a fantasy sleeper he is now a No. 2 WR each week.

Mike Wallace vs. Dal – Even the Cowboys talented secondary will have problems with Wallace’s speed.

Must Start

1. Calvin Johnson vs. GB – He’s on pace to break Jerry Rice‘s record and GB won’t hinder his run.

2. Demaryius Thomas vs. Oak – The Raiders have been torched the past six weeks.

3. AJ Green vs. Dal – He’ll rediscover the end zone this week.

4. Wes Welker vs. Hou – Double digit catches with another trip to the end zone.

Next

Roddy White vs. Car – He always puts up big numbers vs. the Panthers.

Dez Bryant vs. Cin – Bryant’s on absolute fire heading into this one.

Julio Jones vs. Car – His ankle has had time to heal.

The Rest

Andre Johnson vs. NE – Johnson will abuse the Patriots secondary.

Victor Cruz vs. NO – Cruz will top 100 yards for 2nd consecutive week.

Marques Colston vs. NYG – The middle of the Giants pass D is soft.

Hakeem Nicks vs. NO – He and Manning were just a tad bit off on Monday Night.

Mike Wallace vs. SD – He would benefit tremendously from Big Ben re-entering the lineup.

Vincent Jackson vs. Phi – The Eagles defense is a joke and accustomed to giving up big plays.

Randall Cobb vs. Det – The Lions were hurt by him last time.

Greg Jennings vs. Det – With Nelson out, Jennings regains his role as starter.

Brandon Marshall vs. Min – Look for 100 yards with a TD.

Steve Smith vs. Atl – The Falcons are still banged up in the secondary.

Torrey Smith vs. Was – The Ravens will use his deep speed to hurt Washington.

Cecil Shorts vs. NYJ – Look for another 100 yards game and TD.

Pierre Garcon vs. Bal – RGIII is making use of his deep speed.

Michael Crabtree vs. Mia – The Dolphins weakness is its pass D.

Reggie Wayne vs. Ten – Andrew Luck is on fire which will benefit Wayne this week.

Dwayne Bowe vs. Cle – The Browns D is better than most realize but still lacks against the pass.

Stevie Johnson vs.  Stl – Johnson will find the end zone again vs. St. Louis.

T.Y. Hilton vs. Ten – The rookie is coming on strong.

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Jax – Megatron gets back on top of the fantasy football scoreboard this week vs. the Jags. Look for 125 yards and 1-2 TDs.

2. Demaryius Thomas vs. Cin – Thomas will top 125 yards with a long TD vs. the Bengals.

3. Victor Cruz vs. Pit – The Steelers will witness the salsa at least once. Look for Cruz to top 100 yards against a less than stellar pass D.

4. AJ Green vs. Den  – The Bengals will rediscover ways to get the ball to Green this week. Look for 100 yards and a TD.

Next

Mike Wallace vs. NYG – Wallace will torch CB Corey Webster on at least one long TD.

Hakeem Nicks vs. Pit – Nicks is near 100% and will top the century mark with a TD.

DeSean Jackson vs. NO – Jackson’s speed will be too much for the Saints D.

The Rest

Jeremy Maclin vs. NO – Maclin will torch the Saints pass D too.

Brandon Marshall vs. Ten – Marshall will top 100 yards with a TD vs. the Titans.

Andre Johnson vs. Buf – When the Texans go deep, Johnson will be the target, and he will be on the receiving end with 75 yards and a score.

Percy Harvin vs. Sea – Harvin’s stellar year will continue but look for 100 yards with a score vs. a tough pass D.

Jordy Nelson vs. Arz – Nelson will be back and he’ll eclipse 100 yards with a TD.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. GB – The Packers D is severely injured and Fitzgerald will take advantage of this.

Steve Smith vs. Was – The Skins can’t cover anyone with their secondary.

Vincent Jackson vs. Oak – He and Freeman have developed great chemistry and will keep it going in Oakland.

Dwayne Bowe vs. SD – The Chiefs have the decided advantage on the outside in this one.

Miles Austin vs. Atl – Look for Dallas to have their way in the passing game. Austin will top 100 yards again with a score.

Dez Bryant vs. Atl – Bryant will bounce back will a solid effort and a score this Sunday Night.

Roddy White vs. Dal – Look for 60 yards with a score. The Cowboys CB’s are tough.

Julio Jones vs. Dal – The Cowboys pass D is the stingiest in football but Jones is a beast. He’ll top 60 – 70 yards with a TD.

Eric Decker vs. Cin – He and Peyton are developing excellent rapport. He’ll find the end zone on a short TD again.

Torrey Smith vs. Cle – Smith will use his speed to find the end zone on a long TD vs. the Browns.

Stevie Johnson vs. Hou – the Texans are vulnerable vs. the pass.

Darrius Heyward Bey vs. TB – The Bucs secondary is severely depleted and Heyward Bay is a deep ball threat this week.

Denarius Moore vs. TB – Look for Carson Palmer to exploit this match-up all afternoon.

Marques Colston vs. Phi – The Eagles are vulnerable to the deep ball.

Lance Moore vs. Phi – Ditto for Moore.

Reggie Wayne vs. Mia – Wayne is a decent No. 2/flex option option this week against a vastly improved Dolphins defense. He has more value in a PPR league.

Cecil Short vs. Det – The Jags will use him extensively on Sunday vs. the Lions secondary.

1. AJ Green vs. Pit – Green will torch the Steelers secondary for over 100 yards and 2 TDs.

2. Mike Wallace vs. Cin – The Bengals don’t cover well, either. Especially on the deep ball.

3. Calvin Johnson vs. Chi – Not the easiest game but Megatron will top 100 yards and find the end zone.

4. Victor Cruz vs. Was – Cruz presents mismatches all over the field.

Next

Wes Welker vs. NYJ – Welker will catch the ball 10 times for over 100 yards and a TD.

Hakeem Nicks vs. Was  - His knee will be closer to full health and Nicks will torch this secondary.

Brandon Marshall vs. Det  - Look for Marshall to easily go over 100 yards with a TD against the Lions secondary.

The Rest

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Min – He’ll torch the Vikings in his homecoming.

Percy Harvin vs. Arz – His strong ’12 campaign will continue this week as he gets deep at least once on Sunday.

Stevie Johnson vs. Ten – The Titans desperately lack CBs.

Jordy Nelson vs. Stl. – Nelson broke out with 3 TDs in Week 6 and will shine again in St. Louis.

Vincent Jackson vs. NO – The Saints have  no pass D and Jackson is a mismatch in the Bucs’ favor.

Marques Colston vs. TB – Colston will top 100 yards and a TD in Tampa.

Antonio Brown vs. Cin – The Steelers other target will find the end zone this week.

Reggie Wayne vs. Cle – Wayne will bounce back after a rough Sunday with a solid game vs. Cleveland.

Torrey Smith vs. Hou – The Texans had numerous coverage issues a week ago.

Kenny Britt vs Buf – Look for Britt to top 90 yards and find the end zone in Buffalo.

Michael Crabtree vs. Sea – Don’t look for a ton of yardage but 70 yards and a TD is doable.

Stephen Hill vs. NE – The Patriots aren’t covering well at all. This is more of a fantasy sleeper play, but a good flex if you have one out.

Sidney Rice vs. SF – The way to move the ball vs. the 49ers is through the air. Expect 70 yards and a TD.

Dez Bryant vs. Car – The Panthers DBs will be overmatched vs. Bryant.

Miles Austin vs. Car – Ditto for Austin.

Steve Smith vs. Dal -This is a tougher match-up but Smith will find a way to reach the end zone and top 90 yards.

Mike Williams vs. NO – This could be a shootout which makes Williams a good fantasy football start and flex play.

James Jones vs. Stl. – Jones has been a TD machine recently.

Denarius Moore vs. Jax –  The Raiders deep threat has a good matchup here.

1. Calvin Johnson vs. Min – Megatron broke out in a big way in Week 3 and will follow that up with 125 yards and a TD vs. the Vikings.

2. A J Green vs. Jax – The 2nd year receiver continues to get blossom. He put up 9 receptions for 183 yards and a TD vs. the Skins. Look for another 100 yard effort and a score.

3. Julio Jones vs. Car – The Panthers DBs are horrendous coverage corners.

4. Greg Jennings vs. NO – The Saints feature one of the – if not the – worst defenses in football. Jennings will torch this secondary.

Next

Hakeem Nicks vs. Phi – Eli’s top target will eclipse 100 yards with a TD on Sunday Night.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Mia – There will be many plays for Fitzgerald against the Dolphins secondary in Week 4.

Roddy White vs. Car – Same as Jones. White will eclipse 100 yards with a score in a high scoring affair vs. the Panthers.

The Rest

Victor Cruz vs. Phi – Cruz has owned CB Nnamdi Asomugha thus far (3 TDs in two games). Look for another big effort from Cruz with double digit catches, 100 receiving yards, and a salsa dance.

Wes Welker vs. Buf – The Patriots got smart and started incorporating Welker back into the plan. He’ll have another very big effort vs. a mediocre Bills secondary.

Brandon Lloyd vs. Buf – Look for a long score this week.

Stevie Johnson vs. NE – This will be a high scoring affair and Johnson will be targeted plenty. 100 yards with a TD.

Percy Harvin vs. Det – The Lions pass rush isn’t what it was a year ago and their secondary is mediocre.

Vincent Jackson vs. Was – I know the Bucs O was abominable in Week 3, but have you seen the Skins try and cover? Us neither.

Steve Smith vs. Atl – He is a notorious Falcons killer and will bounce back with a big game this week.

Andre Johnson vs. Ten – Johnson will reel in a TD vs. the Titans’ suspect D.

Jeremy Maclin vs. NYG – He’ll be very effective in the short to mid range passing game. Look for him to find the end zone after sitting out last week.

Miles Austin vs. Chi – He seems to have better chemistry with Romo now and will once again top 100 yards this week but find the end zone.

Brandon Marshall vs. Dal – The Cowboys CBs are much improved, but Marshall can make plays on virtually anybody. Don’t expect a breakout performance but 70+ yards and a TD.

Dwayne Bowe vs. SD – The Chargers DBs were exposed against the Falcons and Bowe is on fire.

Demaryius Thomas vs. Oak – The Raiders surrendered four TDs to the Steelers. Thomas tops 100 yards with a TD here.

Dez Bryant vs. Chi – Bryant will enjoy a strong showing in prime time on MNF.

Jordy Nelson vs. NO – See notes for Jennings. The Saints simply do not cover.

Marques Colston vs. GB – The Saints will likely throw the ball 50+ times and Colston will be targeted heavily.

Eric Decker vs. Oak – The Broncos should have their way through the air against the Raiders.

Michael Crabtree vs. NYJ – No Revis, no problems. The 49ers will have success in the passing game.

Torrey Smith vs. Cle – Look for a strong outing after his inspired 2 TD night vs. the Pats. The Browns lack talent and speed in the secondary.

Must Start

1. Andre Johnson vs. Jax – Week 1 showed Johnson’s back in top form and healthy.

2. Roddy White vs. Den – White played 2nd fiddle to Julio Jones on opening day. Look for him to shine on Sunday Night.

3. Calvin Johnson vs. SF – He’s a nightmare matchup even against the best D in the league.

4. Julio Jones vs. Den – The 2nd year player will break out on Sunday Night.

Next

Brandon Marshall vs. GB – Week 1 showed the Bears passing game should be potent in Lambeau.

Jordy Nelson vs Chi – If Jennings is unable to go, Nelson instantly rises on the charts. Start Jennings if he can go too.

Dez Bryant vs. Sea – Bryant will get the best of the Seahawks DBs in Week 2.

The Rest

Hakeem Nicks vs. TB – He’s much closer to being back to full speed after his summer injury. Look for big things vs. the Bucs.

Larry Fitzgerald vs. NE – Kevin Kolb doesn’t inspire trust but he does look Fitzgerald’s way often.

Stevie Johnson vs. KC – The Chiefs DBs are hurt and were torched in Week 1. Look for Johnson to top 100 yards with a score.

AJ Green vs. Cle – Expect a BIG game from the 2nd year receiver. Matchup is even better with CB Haden out.

Mike Wallace vs. NYJ – Wallace will torch the Jets when Cromartie lines up against him.

Michael Crabtree vs. Det – There’s a lot of plays to be had against the Lions secondary.

Victor Cruz vs. TB – Cruz will atone for his Week 1 drops vs. the Bucs.

Vincent Jackson vs. NYG – The Giants DBs looked vulnerable to the big play on opening night.

DeMaryius Thomas vs. Atl – Manning’s new favorite big play target will get deep for the 2nd consecutive game on Monday Night.

Dwayne Bowe vs. Buf – The Bills DBs were horrendous in Week 1. .

Jeremy Maclin vs. Bal – The Eagles best WR will be too much for the Ravens to contain.

DeSean Jackson vs. Bal – His speed will be a factor in this one.

Torrey Smith vs. Look for the Ravens to have success going deep vs. the Eagles secondary.

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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