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Week 14 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings

Posted By: on December 5, 2013

Each and every week our rankings team brings you position-by-position rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues. Navigate below to find where your players slot in.

2013 BretskyBall.com Rankings Team

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Justin Bell – Follow @BellJr56

Week 14 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings

RankPlayerMatchupAVGBretskyBell
1Rob GronkowskiNE vs. CLE1.0011
2Jimmy GrahamNO vs. CAR2.0022
3Julius ThomasDEN vs. TEN3.5034
4Jason WittenDAL @ CHI5.5047
5Vernon DavisSF vs. SEA6.0075
6Tony GonzalezATL @ GB7.50510
7Jordan CameronCLE @ NE8.50143
8Antonio GatesSD vs. NYG8.50116
9Jordan ReedWAS vs. KC9.0099
10Heath MillerPIT vs. MIA9.50613
11Jared CookSTL @ ARI10.00812
12Greg OlsenCAR @ NO10.50138
13Martellus BennettCHI vs. DAL11.501211
14Coby FleenerIND @ CIN12.501015
15Delanie WalkerTEN @ DEN16.501617

Week 14 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings

Posted By: on December 5, 2013

Each and every week our rankings team brings you position-by-position rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues. Navigate below to find where your players slot in.

2013 BretskyBall.com Rankings Team

Wayne Bretsky – Follow @BretskyBall
Justin Bell – Follow @BellJr56

Week 13 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings

RankPlayerMatchupAVGBretskyBell
1Arizona CardinalsARI vs. STL1.5012
2Baltimore RavensBAL vs. MIN1.5021
3Seattle SeahawksSEA @ SF4.5045
4Carolina PanthersCAR @ NO4.5036
5Kansas City ChiefsKC @ WAS6.0093
6San Francisco 49ersSF vs. SEA9.50118
7New York GiantsNYG @ SD10.00515
8New York JetsNYJ vs. OAK10.50813
9Miami DolphinsMIA @ PIT10.50147
10St. Louis RamsSTL @ ARI11.501211
11Indianapolis ColtsIND @ CIN11.50716
12Pittsburgh SteelersPIT vs. MIA13.501512

Week 14 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings

Posted By: on December 5, 2013

Each and every week our rankings team brings you position-by-position rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues. Navigate below to find where your players slot in.

2013 BretskyBall.com Rankings Team

Wayne Bretsky – Follow @BretskyBall
Justin Bell – Follow @BellJr56

Week 14 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings

RankPlayerMatchupAVGBretskyBell
1Matt PraterDEN vs. TEN1.5021
2Stephen GostkowskiNE vs. CLE2.5014
3Dan BaileyDAL @ CHI5.0055
4Ryan SuccopKC @ WAS5.5083
5Robbie GouldCHI vs. DAL7.0077
6Steven HauschkaSEA @ SF7.0068
7Justin TuckerBAL vs. MIN7.50132
8Garrett HartleyNO vs. CAR10.00317
9Mason CrosbyGB vs. ATL11.00418
10Phil DawsonSF vs. SEA11.001210
11Matt BryantATL @ GB11.001012
12Alex HeneryPHI vs. DET11.50149

Working the Waiver Wire: Playoffs? Playoffs?!?!

Posted By: on December 3, 2013

The tournament is here. No margin forever, no excuses. Win, or go home. Of course, you’re starting your studs at this critical stage of the season, but for owners still seeking that desperation plug-in for the final weeks will be fortunate to learn that there is some talent still dangling out on the wire in a number of leagues. As we’ve been doing the last couple of week’s we’ll rank a number of enticing options on the wire as if we were drafting today for the rest of the season. Go get em!

Working the Waiver Wire

Jay Cutler and Josh McCown

The quarterback desperate catch a break as the Bears set to face off with a soft Cowboys’ secondary on Monday night. We won’t likely know who’s starting until later in the week, so you may have to add both widely available quarterbacks early in the week. Regardless, whoever is throwing to Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffrey, Martellus Bennet and Matt Forte will have the surrounding talent to put up points in a must win for Chicago.

Donald Brown

Finally the nominal starter, Brown rallied down the stretch in Week 13 to put together a solid all around game (64 yards and a score). It’s not going to be as easy in Week 14, however, against a stout Bengals D.

Ace Sanders

The slight rookie is seeing more and more opportunities in the Jags offense as they attempt to manufacture touches for him in the open field. he’s got 20 receptions on 26 targets over the past three weeks.

Brandon Lafell

Lafell reeled in another touchdown as Steve Smith had his hands full with Darelle Revis. He’ll continue to be a WR3 down the stretch with Newton playing the best football of his career.

Carson Palmer

Playing at a high level with one of the most dynamic WR combos in the game, Palmer just needs to limit the turnovers to be successful.

Kenbrell Thompkins

Pushed past Aaron Dobson on the depth chart once again but it’s impossible to trust any pass catcher on that team not named Gronk.

Cordarrelle Patterson

Patterson is letting his talent shine through, making plays on a regular basis in the return game and, now, on offense. It’s a boom or bust proposition.

Nate Burleson

Though he disappeared from the Lions Turkey Day game plan, the Eagles have struggled against slot receivers all year and Burleson has an opportunity to make a difference in PPR formats.

Michael Crabtree

Crabby got the start and played a healthy number of snaps in his return from an achillies injury. Still, he saw just four targets in the game and outside of an semi-impressive 60 yards catch-and-run, Crabtree did very little in the game. His burst is limited, his role is secondary. Gamble on Crabtree for Week 15 & 16 if you like, but we’re shying away from using him right now.

Ladarius Green

It’s hard not to buy into Green’s size and athleticism so as long as Philp Rivers is giving him looks, he makes a solid start.

Jared Cook

Cook will try to do his best Zach Ertz impression against Arizona in Week 14.

Delaine Walker (concussion)

We’ll have to keep an eye on his injury situation, but also keep an eye on that tasty Week 15 matchup against a Cardinals team that just got toasted for 97 yards and three scores by the Philadelphia Eagles tight ends on Sunday.

Mike Tolbert

He’ll snag some passes for PPR owners and a goal line score is always in play.

Heath Miller

Miller continues to be involved in theoffense and fell just shy of a TD on Thanksgiving. We’ll take eight catches for 86 yards and 25 targets over the past three weeks.

Brandon Myers

Three straight games with a TD will get you in the conversation, Myers needs Eli to play well to succeed…. a risky proposition.

Jonathan Stewart

Deangelo’s injury has opened the door for Stewart, to do nothing.

Rob Housler

Housler continues to become more and more involved in the Cardinals’ underrated offense.

Robert Woods

The Bills are finally getting healthy and Woods’ flashed plenty of ability

Marquis Goodwin

Goodwin’s big play ability is flier-worthy.

4th Down Fantasy Football Podcast Episode 15 – 11/28/13

Posted By: on November 28, 2013

Week 13 Preview: Turkey Time!

In a very special 4th Down Fantasy Football Podcast Wayne Bretsky and Michael Pichan look ahead to Week 13 of of the NFL season, bringing you the latest news and notes and providing their top sleepers and value plays for daily fantasy contests. Michael and Bretsky rejoice in the beauty of a fine turkey and some good football, before diving into the latest word on Zac Stacy, Chris Ivory, Michael Crabtree, and the Patriots backfield. The boys discuss the best sporting events they’ve ever attended and lay out their daily fantasy sleepers and value plays for Week 13.

Follow the guys on Twitter @BretskyBall and @FantasyNomad to join in on the action!

»Listen

First Down * News & Notes *

  • Michael Crabtree set to return
  • Zac Stacy misses practice
  • Chris Ivory (ankle) a question mark
  • Patriots backfield mess

Second Down *Best Events*

  • Michael and Bretsky take to twitter and cover the best sporting events theyve attended
  • Tweet your favorite events to @BretskyBall and @FantasyNomad

Third Down *Week 12 Daily Fantasy Sleepers and Values *

  • QB: Cam Newton, Josh McCown, Matt Ryan, Carson Palmer
  • RB: Adrian Peterson, Andre Brown, Danny Woodhead, Bilal Powell
  • WR: A.J. Green, Larry Fitzgerald & Michael Floyd, Percy Harvin
  • TE: Rob Gronkowski, Tony Gonzalez, Timothy Wright

Fourth Down * Mail Bag*

  • Mail Bag!

The 4th Down Fantasy Football Podcast is part of the Armed Forces Radio Network Title Music: Summon the Rawk – Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)

Week 13 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings

Posted By: on November 28, 2013

Each and every week our rankings team brings you position-by-position rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues. Navigate below to find where your players slot in.

2013 BretskyBall.com Rankings Team

Wayne Bretsky – Follow @BretskyBall
Justin Bell – Follow @BellJr56

Week 13 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings

RankPlayerMatchupAVGBretskyBell
1Peyton ManningDEN vs. TEN1.0011
2Matthew StaffordDET @ PHI2.0022
3Tom BradyNE vs. CLE3.5034
4Nick FolesPHI vs. DET4.0053
5Drew BreesNO vs. CAR6.0048
6Cam NewtonCAR @ NO6.5067
7Tony RomoDAL @ CHI6.5076
8Josh McCownCHI vs. DAL7.0095
9Ben RoethlisbergerPIT vs. MIA11.501112
10Alex SmithKC @ WAS12.00159
11Philip RiversSD vs. NYG12.001311
12Russell WilsonSEA @ SF13.00818
13Carson PalmerARI vs. STL13.001016
14Eli ManningNYG @ SD14.001414
15Colin KaepernickSF vs. SEA15.501219
16Andrew LuckIND @ CIN16.502310
17Matt RyanATL @ GB17.001717
18Joe FlaccoBAL vs. MIN19.001820
19Robert Griffin IIIWAS vs. KC19.001622
20Andy DaltonCIN vs. IND19.502415
21Ryan TannehillMIA @ PIT19.502613
22Mike GlennonTB vs. BUF20.001921
23E.J. ManuelBUF @ TB22.002123
24Case KeenumHOU @ JAX22.002024
25Ryan FitzpatrickTEN @ DEN25.002228

Week 13 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings

Posted By: on November 28, 2013

Each and every week our rankings team brings you position-by-position rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues. Navigate below to find where your players slot in.

2013 BretskyBall.com Rankings Team

Wayne Bretsky – Follow @BretskyBall
Justin Bell – Follow @BellJr56

Week 13 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings

RankPlayerMatchupAVGBretskyBell
1Jamaal CharlesKC @ WAS2.0031
2Matt ForteCHI vs. DAL2.5014
3Adrian PetersonMIN @ BAL4.0053
4LeSean McCoyPHI vs. DET6.0048
5Eddie LacyGB vs. ATL6.50112
6DeMarco MurrayDAL @ CHI7.5096
7Knowshon MorenoDEN vs. TEN7.50105
8Reggie BushDET @ PHI8.5089
9Marshawn LynchSEA @ SF9.00216
10Andre BrownNYG @ SD9.50712
11LeVeon BellPIT vs. MIA10.50147
12Alfred MorrisWAS vs. KC13.50621
13Chris JohnsonTEN @ DEN13.501611
14Giovani BernardCIN vs. IND13.501314
15Shane VereenNE vs. CLE13.501710
16Ryan MathewsSD vs. NYG16.502013
17Ray RiceBAL vs. MIN16.501518
18Ben TateHOU @ JAX17.001915
19Maurice Jones-DrewJAX vs. HOU17.501223
20Frank GoreSF vs. SEA19.502217
21Zac StacySTL @ ARI21.502122
22C.J. SpillerBUF @ TB23.001828
23Danny WoodheadSD vs. NYG24.002325
24Donald BrownIND @ CIN24.503019
25Fred JacksonBUF @ TB25.502427
26Steven JacksonATL @ GB26.502726
27Rashad JenningsOAK @ NYJ27.003420
28Bobby RaineyTB vs. BUF28.502631
29Pierre ThomasNO vs. CAR28.502829
30Andre EllingtonARI vs. STL29.503524
31Rashard MendenhallARI vs. STL31.003230
32Christopher IvoryNYJ vs. OAK32.502540
33Darren SprolesNO vs. CAR33.502938
34Lamar MillerMIA @ PIT34.003137
35Bilal PowellNYJ vs. OAK35.003832
36Joique BellDET @ PHI36.003339
37DeAngelo WilliamsCAR @ NO37.504035
38Stevan RidleyNE vs. CLE37.503936
39BenJarvus Green-EllisCIN vs. IND39.004434
40Trent RichardsonIND @ CIN39.504633
41Roy HeluWAS vs. KC42.004242
42Brian LeonardTB vs. BUF43.504344
43Shonn GreeneTEN @ DEN44.004543
44Jonathan StewartCAR @ NO44.004741
45Willis McGaheeCLE @ NE45.504150
46Jacquizz RodgersATL @ GB47.004846
47Mike TolbertCAR @ NO47.503758
48Brandon BoldenNE vs. CLE49.503663
49Mark IngramNO vs. CAR51.004953
50James StarksGB vs. ATL51.505251

Week 13 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings

Posted By: on November 28, 2013

Each and every week our rankings team brings you position-by-position rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues. Navigate below to find where your players slot in.

2013 BretskyBall.com Rankings Team

Wayne Bretsky – Follow @BretskyBall
Justin Bell – Follow @BellJr56

Week 13 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings

RankPlayerMatchupAVGBretskyBell
1Calvin JohnsonDET @ PHI1.0011
2Brandon MarshallCHI vs. DAL2.5023
3Dez BryantDAL @ CHI4.0044
4Demaryius ThomasDEN vs. TEN4.0062
5A.J. GreenCIN vs. IND4.0035
6Josh GordonCLE @ NE7.50510
7Antonio BrownPIT vs. MIA9.00126
8Alshon JefferyCHI vs. DAL9.0099
9DeSean JacksonPHI vs. DET9.00711
10Larry FitzgeraldARI vs. STL10.50147
11Wes WelkerDEN vs. TEN10.50138
12Victor CruzNYG @ SD11.50815
13Vincent JacksonTB vs. BUF13.501017
14Torrey SmithBAL vs. MIN13.501512
15Ty HiltonIND @ CIN15.001713
16Pierre GarconWAS vs. KC17.001618
17Andre JohnsonHOU @ JAX17.001123
18Roddy WhiteATL @ GB18.002016
19Eric DeckerDEN vs. TEN19.001820
20Mike WallaceMIA @ PIT19.002414
21Michael FloydARI vs. STL21.502122
22Riley CooperPHI vs. DET22.002321
23Jordy NelsonGB vs. ATL23.502819
24Keenan AllenSD vs. NYG24.002226
25Kendall WrightTEN @ DEN24.502524
26Dwayne BoweKC @ WAS27.002628
27Steve SmithCAR @ NO29.003325
28Harry DouglasATL @ GB29.002929
29Golden TateSEA @ SF30.002733
30Cecil ShortsJAX vs. HOU30.503130
31Julian EdelmanNE vs. CLE33.503532
32Danny AmendolaNE vs. CLE34.503435
33Anquan BoldinSF vs. SEA35.003634
34Nate BurlesonDET @ PHI35.503239
35Marques ColstonNO vs. CAR37.503837
36Reuben RandleNYG @ SD37.503936
37Percy HarvinSEA @ SF37.501956
38Steve JohnsonBUF @ TB39.003741
39Jarrett BoykinGB vs. ATL41.004438
40Terrance WilliamsDAL @ CHI41.505231
41James JonesGB vs. ATL42.003054
42Hakeem NicksNYG @ SD42.505827
43Michael CrabtreeSF vs. SEA45.504645
44Marvin JonesCIN vs. IND47.005044
45Brian HartlineMIA @ PIT47.504847
46Cordarrelle PattersonMIN @ BAL47.504055
47Tavon AustinSTL @ ARI47.505540
48Brandon LaFellCAR @ NO47.504352
49Rishard MatthewsMIA @ PIT48.505443
50Denarius MooreOAK @ NYJ50.004753

Week 13 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings

Posted By: on November 28, 2013

Each and every week our rankings team brings you position-by-position rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues. Navigate below to find where your players slot in.

2013 BretskyBall.com Rankings Team

Wayne Bretsky – Follow @BretskyBall
Justin Bell – Follow @BellJr56

Week 13 Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings

RankPlayerMatchupAVGBretskyBell
1Rob GronkowskiNE vs. CLE1.0011
2Jimmy GrahamNO vs. CAR2.0022
3Julius ThomasDEN vs. TEN3.5034
4Jason WittenDAL @ CHI5.5047
5Vernon DavisSF vs. SEA6.0075
6Tony GonzalezATL @ GB7.50510
7Jordan CameronCLE @ NE8.50143
8Antonio GatesSD vs. NYG8.50116
9Jordan ReedWAS vs. KC9.0099
10Heath MillerPIT vs. MIA9.50613
11Jared CookSTL @ ARI10.00812
12Greg OlsenCAR @ NO10.50138
13Martellus BennettCHI vs. DAL11.501211
14Coby FleenerIND @ CIN12.501015
15Delanie WalkerTEN @ DEN16.501617

Week 13 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings

Posted By: on November 28, 2013

Each and every week our rankings team brings you position-by-position rankings for standard scoring fantasy leagues. Navigate below to find where your players slot in.

2013 BretskyBall.com Rankings Team

Wayne Bretsky – Follow @BretskyBall
Justin Bell – Follow @BellJr56

Week 13 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings

RankPlayerMatchupAVGBretskyBell
1Arizona CardinalsARI vs. STL1.5012
2Baltimore RavensBAL vs. MIN1.5021
3Seattle SeahawksSEA @ SF4.5045
4Carolina PanthersCAR @ NO4.5036
5Kansas City ChiefsKC @ WAS6.0093
6San Francisco 49ersSF vs. SEA9.50118
7New York GiantsNYG @ SD10.00515
8New York JetsNYJ vs. OAK10.50813
9Miami DolphinsMIA @ PIT10.50147
10St. Louis RamsSTL @ ARI11.501211
11Indianapolis ColtsIND @ CIN11.50716
12Pittsburgh SteelersPIT vs. MIA13.501512