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Week 16... YIKES!    Hopefully your like me, playing for a championship in one league, semi's in another, and thankfully out of the playoffs in a third so that I can focus on the truth.  I've found that both of my "big" matchups are fairly even, and the TE spot could be crucial in both.  My opponents have Witten and Vernon Davis which makes things a bit more complicated.  I'm flying with Boss (as a substitue for Aaron Hernandez) in one league and praying for Owen Daniels in my other league (as a substitute for Antonio Gates).  Surely you guys can relate!!  It's all about maximizing your potential and playing the matchups at this point in the season, and the chips will fall regardless.  Hopefully you have one of the top 5 TE's playing this week (as both of my opponents... read more

Vincent Jackson and Kenny Britt sky-rocket right into the Top-10. Owners will be rewarded for their patience. Brandon Marshall has disappointed all season. The Miami offense simply never got going.  He's coming off of one of his best games of the season and has a very favorable match-up vs. the Lions. Brandon Lloyd and Santana Moss did not struggle as expected with Tim Tebow and Rex Grossman playing the reliever roles. Santana should once again produce vs. the Jags. Lloyd has the talent and match-up to off set Tebow's lack of experience. He's still a risky play, but Houston should provide plenty of opportunities. With Steve Smith and Austin Collie's seasons being over, Mario Manningham and Pierre Garcon are in a position to put solid WR2 numbers. DeSean Jackson's play-making ability has taken away from how great of... read more

Fantasy Football Brother's issues our Week 16 Kicker Rankings. If points are at a premium for your team, then the kicking position can be a great spot to make up those points lost through injuries at other positions. Okay, not really, but it made the position sound important didn't it? Week 16: Kicker Rankings 1) Matt Bryant - ATL - KI, vs. New Orleans Saints, Mon 8:30 PM 2) David Akers - PHI - KI, vs. Minnesota Vikings, Sun 1:00 PM 3) Shayne Graham - NEP - KI, at Buffalo Bills, Sun 1:00 PM 4) Sebastian Janikowski - OAK - KI, vs. Indianapolis Colts, Sun 4:05 PM 5) Dan Carpenter - MIA - KI, vs. Detroit Lions, Sun 1:00 PM 6) Nate Kaeding - SDC - KI, at Cincinnati Bengals, Sun 8:20 PM 7) Adam Vinatieri - IND - KI, at Oakland Raiders, Sun 4:05 PM 8)... read more

Fantasy Football Brother's takes a look at the Week 16 Defense/Special Teams Rankings. I have decided now at the end of the season that I will be calling these Team Defense rankings, because Defense/Special Teams Rankings is too long to type and the abbreviation DST's is not common enough considering it is just STD's jumbled up in a different way. Well with that said, let's get to the ranks. Week 16: Team Defense Rankings 1) San Diego Chargers - SDC - DF, at Cincinnati Bengals, Sun 8:20 PM 2) Philadelphia Eagles - PHI - DF, vs. Minnesota Vikings, Sun 1:00 PM 3) New England Patriots - NEP - DF, at Buffalo Bills, Sun 1:00 PM 4) Baltimore Ravens - BAL - DF, at Cleveland Browns, Sun 1:00 PM 5) Chicago Bears - CHI - DF, vs. New York Jets, Sun 1:00 PM 6) Dallas Cowboys - DAL - DF, at Arizona Cardinals, Sat 7:30 PM 7) New York... read more

Fantasy Football Brother's takes a quick glance at Thursday night's matchup between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that this is a good week to sit all your Panthers, most notably Jonathan Stewart and Mike Goodson. The Steelers are first against the run, giving up a measly 63 yards per game on the ground. The Steelers struggle in pass defense where they are 22nd in the NFL against the pass, giving up 228 yards per game. This doesn't mean you should play Jimmy Clausen against the Steeler's, this doesn't even mean Clausen should be on your fantasy roster, on any roster including Dynasty Leagues. The Steeler's on the other hand are all systems go. They are looking to redeem themselves after last weeks loss against the New York Jets. Look for Mike Tomlin to... read more

Week 16 will determine the fate of many fantasy seasons.  At this point, it's the little things that make a big difference!  The TE spot is usually overlooked on draft day, but come championship time, you can bet that the remaining teams will have one of the top TE's.  Hopefully you fit into this category, otherwise there will be some tough choices this week.  Here is the preliminary ranking for the TE spot.  If you have one of the top 10, then sit back and relax!  Otherwise...  If your desperate, these are a few guys worth gambling on this week:  Todd Heap if he is able to play, Randy McMichael if Gates is out, and Rob Gronkowski (Brady usually goes every other week with his TE's and Hernandez was clearly the TD guy this past week!).  As always, the FFB... read more

With each passing week fantasy nation continues to trek deeper and deeper into the playoffs.  Some owners get lucky enough to advance while others fall victim to the cruel fate that only this game can provide.  I know the Adrian Peterson decision absolutely destroyed fantasy teams across the nation last night.  It's a gut wrenching feeling that can ruin an owners season in an instance.  A wonderful dream season turned to crap just like that.  How many A.P. owners yelled at their wives, girlfriends, kids or in some cases pets last night?  They did nothing wrong but get in the path of a fantasy train wreck.  And why didn't A.P. tweet something and let us know he wasn't going to play?  Doesn't he play fantasy football?  Wouldn't the $25,000 dollar fine he would have received for... read more

Championship week for most is upon us, and it is no coincidence that most fantasy seasons end the weekend of Christmas. This week it could be a very merry Christmas for some, but this week could also give birth to more than a few Christmas Grinch's. Either way if you are here Congratulations so far. The fantasy playoffs have been a nightmare for the running back position. Running Backs that have been super consistent throughout the season are all of a sudden boom or bust.  A week after an unlikely Tim Hightower blowing up,  we have another pu-pu platter of where were those all season games. Like CedBen posting his best week of the season. Donald Brown has a career game, as does Maurice Morris. Ray Rice finally posts the numbers that made him the consensus number 4 pick in most... read more

  Week 15 was full of surprises (just ask the Giants, and the Pats) but luckily, for most fantasy managers, it was without major injuries thusfar.  The exceptions were Knowshon Moreno, and Austin Collie who both could be out for the remainder of the season (and/or your fantasy season).  Collie will leave the biggest void, especially after his performances the last 2 games with which he started and was unable to finish.  Blair White will benefit the most from his departure, and Tamme should also pick up some of the slack for Indy.  Moreno is just another slap in the face!  Hopefully your depth will carry you thru the finals at this point, because any relavant substitutes are long gone from the waiver wire at this point!  LaRod Stephens-Howling-RB-ARI:  LaRod injured his hamstring in his game on Sunday, which is the same... read more

For most fantasy players it's the semi-finals for others it's the first week of the playoffs. No matter what type of league you play in, everyone needs a little help. If you were a member of the All-Access Membership you wouldn't be left all alone on a desert Island trying to win a trophy all on your own. You would have someone that is always here and always answers every question every time. Guaranteed before Game Time. Next Season let the Brotherhood be your guide to fantasy glory. Already Ruled Out: QB Aaron Rodgers, WR Lee Evans (ankle), TE Todd Heap (thigh), TE Heath Miller (concussion), QB Matthew Stafford (right shoulder),TE Michael Hoomanawanui (ankle),K Matt Prater  (right groin), WR Steve Smith NYG (knee), TE David Thomas (knee), WR Demaryius Thomas (ankle),QB Tony Romo (left shoulder) Remember To Refresh Early And Often ... read more