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Ruled out before Sunday: WR Earl Bennett (chest), WR Marques Colston (shoulder), WR Braylon Edwards (knee), WR Lee Evans (ankle), WR Jacoby Ford (hamstring), K Garrett Hartley (right hip), TE Aaron Hernandez (knee), QB Peyton Manning (neck), WR Louis Murphy (groin), WR Eddie Royal (groin), WR Jordan Shipley (knee), WR Sammie Stroughter (ankle), RB Derrick Ward (shoulder) Night game (8:20 p.m. ET) TE Dallas Clark (foot, questionable) Active QB Kerry Collins (shoulder, questionable) Active   Late games (4:05 p.m. ET) WR Danny Amendola (elbow, doubtful) OUT WR Malcom Floyd (groin, doubtful) ACTIVE TE Antonio Gates (foot, questionable)OUT RB Steven Jackson (quadriceps, questionable) ACTIVE RB Beanie Wells (hamstring, questionable)OUT RB Cadillac Williams (hamstring, questionable) ACTIVE TE Kellen Winslow (knee, questionable) ACTIVE Early games (1 p.m. ET) RB Arian Foster (hamstring, questionable): inactive RB Peyton Hillis (illness, questionable): inactive WR Mario Manningham (concussion, doubtful): inactive RB Knowshon Moreno (hamstring, questionable): active TE Brandon Pettigrew (shoulder, questionable): active QB Michael Vick (concussion, questionable):... read more

Sneaky Plays: Julio Jones: Jones has opened up his rookie season facing two stout defenses. The targets are there, it's just a matter of time before the production follows. Atlanta was forced to go retro last week and work the middle of the field with Tony Gonzalez as the Philly DBs locked down the perimeters. The Tampa secondary won't have the same success. Lance Moore: Moore was worked into a limited role as he acclimated to the field for the first time this season. Drew Brees has McGivered two stellar outings without his two top targets. As Moore slowly approaches full health, his production should increase. He should eventually prove to be more valuable than both Devery Henderson and Robert Meachem. Deep Sleeperzzzzz: Kevin Ogletree: Ogletree did... read more

When the season started, we knew there were only a few elite backs that would be available to draft. We also knew there were more than a few committees that would be strong enough to start as solid RB2/Flex plays. The RB position was deep if things played out as expected. Of course we know that nothing ever happens the way it is supposed to. Just ask RB Mark Ingram owners. Fast foward to the beginning of week 3. Fantasy nation was off to a tough start with an already injured RB Arian Foster, then down goes Steven Jackson after his second carry. Chris Johnson is rustier than the tin man. Rashard Mendenhall only has 111 yards rushing so far, Frank Gore has just over a hundred yards rushing on... read more

Fantasy Football Brother's takes a look at the Tight End rankings for Week 3. Last week there were some disappointments in the position, but there were also some pleasant surprises. We take you through the Studs and Duds of Week 2 before we get to our Week 3 Rankings. STUDS: Tony Gonzalez-Falcons-7 rec., 83 yards, 2 TD's on 9 targets-It was nice to see the Godfather of the modern tight end back in form. Dustin Keller-Jets-6 rec., 101 yards, 1 TD on 6 targets-Keller has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy owner's so far. The Jets run game is struggling and Keller is reaping the benefits. Fred Davis-Redskins-6 rec., 86 yards, 1 TD on 7 targets-If Davis is still on your league's waiver wire, go get him now. Rob Gronkowski-Patriots-4 rec., 86 yards, 2 TD's on 6 targets-This is getting to be a weekly thing, we just wonder how he... read more

I know I'm beating a dead horse, but the quarterback position is as deep as it's ever been.  Legitimate fantasy starters are emerging from teams we thought wouldn't have a chance to produce them.  Rex Grossman, Cam Newton and Ryan Fitzpatrick are putting up solid numbers despite going undrafted in most formats.  Sure this could all change as soon as defenses catch up to the offenses and we see less blown coverages, but that hasn't happened yet. Teams are throwing more than ever, and that trend will continue.  As long as it does most owners won't have to worry about finding a top notch fantasy signal caller.  They'll simply pluck one from the waiver wire when the match up is right. It's the reason I wasn't sold on taking one in the first round. ... read more

Fantasy Football Brother's rolls into Week 3 of final rank Friday. If you are struggling in your league, now is the time to make your move and right the ship. It's a long fantasy season when you struggle with lineup decisions, let us help give you a peace of mind. The Packer's Mason Crosby gets the top spot this week and points should be plenty for Crosby as the Packer's take on the stout defense of the Chicago Bears. In the second half of our rankings, it's the Pittsburgh Steelers that get top billing again. They were our top unit last week and pitched a shutout against the Seattle Seahawks. Look for more of that again as they take on the Indianapolis Colts who are struggling to find their way without their leader Peyton Manning. Here are the Kicker Rankings for Week 3: 1) Mason Crosby - GRE -... read more

Faith RewardedWEEK 2 STUDS: Jeremy Maclin:  13 receptions, 171 receiving yards, 2 TDs. We advertised Maclin as a more complete receiver than DeSean Jackson. On Sunday night - he made that quite evident. Maclin carried much concern come draft day, but should repay those who overlooked the risk. Illness will not deprive you of talent. He’ll be a stud moving forward. Vincent Jackson: 10 receptions, 172 receiving yards, 2 TDs.  The Patriots completely shut down Antonio Gates and forced Malcom Floyd out of the game with an injury. Jackson picked up the slack posting stellar stats after a Week 1 flop. Opposing defenses will continue to have to pick their poison in terms of which Charger play-maker they attempt to stop. Miles Austin: 9 receptions, 143 receiving yards, 3 TDs. We've seen both Austin and Dez perform incredibly already this season. If this offense can ever get healthy, the sky is the limit. Dez... read more

Every Tuesday the Brotherhood takes a 1ST LOOK at the upcoming weeks RB ranks. RB Jamaal Charles was lost for the year leaving a huge question for fantasy owners and the Chiefs. RB Thomas Jones is the obvious answer, but is he the long term answer? We think not. Look for a combination of Jones, Dexter McCluster and even a little Jackie Battle. Let's not forget about FB Le'Ron McClain who could even find himself in the carry equation at some point. The situation in K.C. screams stay away. They have the look of being a very bad team. The only upside is after the Chargers the AFC West is completely up for grabs. Some of the elite backs that were drafted in the first two rounds have left a little something to be desired. Frank Gore... read more

    The Brotherhood is still waiting for all of the dust to settle after a wild week two. Week two was just as ugly as week one. Injuries are starting to ravage what was an already shallow crop of elite WRs.Marques Colston, Brandon Lloyd,Sydney Rice and Dez Bryant missed week two. Hakeem Nicks and Steve Johnson were playing injured, Malcom Floyd, Mario Manningham and Miles Austin got injured. Percy Harvin and Lance Moore barely played. I won't even get into the disappearance of the elite TEs. Antonio Gates,Vernon Davis, Lance Kendricks and Owen Daniels combined for 6 catches in week two.  RB Felix Jones got banged up and Jamaal Charles was lost for the season. What does all of this mean? Well the law of averages needs to be taken into account here. The top 10 QBs... read more

Every Tuesday the Brotherhood drops our 1ST LOOK at the upcoming week. We put out a Brotherhood All-Access Members Only cheat sheet for this weeks ranks. We will let things develop as the week goes on and tighten up our ranks with our Final ranks on Friday. There are a ton of QBs that are and were considered elite before the start of the season that are under performing. Guys like Ben Roethlisberger, Joe Flacco, Matt Ryan, Eli Manning and Josh Freemen have been downright awful. The reasons for their poor play vary from player to player but we expect bounce backs from all of the guys on the list. What goes down must come up. Tony Romo suffered a fractured rib and punctured lung his availability for week three is up in... read more