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Did you really think Fantasy Football was over? Not a chance.
Fantasy Football is like a cheap Chinese restaurant on Christmas Day; its got extended hours, serving up fantasy games like $4.99 combo plates of General Tso's (comes with spring rolls). The fact that we are using our patented Chinese restaurant analogies can mean only one thing; The playoff fantasy football season is upon us folks.
It doesn't matter what happened in the regular season; Your last place team consisting of top picks Phillip Rivers, Michael Turner, and Larry Fitzgerald was crushed, melted, and recycled into toilet paper (That team would probably suck at being toilet paper). The old coaching adage, "the playoffs are a new season, we are all 0-0", is a literal expression in this case. Welcome to the most excellent avenue to fantasy redemption, evaaar!!
Regardless of whether you are here to repent for your fantasy sins of the past year, or just want to continue your winning fantasy ways in the playoffs, the following is Flootball's official Fantasy Playoff lineup for WILD CARD WEEKEND:
QB: Russell Wilson @Was- Its been fun to watch this kid develop over the course of this season. Have you seen the fantasy stats this guy has put up in the last 5 games? Almost 1,300 yards combined passing/rushing, to go with 13tds. He's been a fantasy stud, and he should ride that wave right into the playoffs @ the Redskins. I just have a feeling that the Seahawks and Rdubs are gonna romp all over the Redskins on Sunday. Speaking of the Redskins, RGIII is gonna be another popular pick for QB, but we just can't recommend him. He is still a little hobbled by injury, and with the nasty Seahawks defense coming to town... RGIII is just not a viable start in our opinion.
If that doesn't suit your fancy try... Aaron Rodgers
RB: Adrian Peterson @GB- Well, AP never reached the summit of Mount Dickerson , (still sounds dirty). He came up just 9 yards short of the all time single season rushing record. However, he still was the best fantasy RB this year, and might still snag a snazzy MVP award for all his hard work. Even though AP was held out of practice on Wednesday (he's fine), consider him a must start RB in his rematch bout against the Packers on Saturday.
If that doesn't suit your fancy try... Arian Foster, Marshawn Lynch, Alfred Morris.
RB: Ray Rice Vs Indy- Rice has been pretty disappointing this year, sporting the worst numbers of his 5 year career. But don't let that stop you from starting Rice against the Colts on Sunday. The Colts gave up the 4th most rushing yards per game during the regular season, and the they will be on the road in Baltimore. On top of that, Rice is a competitor, and will be looking to making amends for what some may consider a disappointing season.
If that doesn't suit your fancy try... See above
WR: Andre Johnson Vs Cincy- Naysayers will say that Matt Shaub sucks and Cincy's secondary is baller status. While both those comments are valid, Start Johnson anyway for the following reasons:
- Despite the fact that the Texans lost last week, Johnson had a MONSTER game, accounting for 141 of Shaub's 275 passing yards for the day.
- He was targeted 17 times in week 17, and caught 12 of them.
- You can't name another Texans wide-out. (Daniels is a TE so don't try it.)
WR: Greg Jennings @Bal- Some people might think I am crazy for taking Jennings over somebody like A.J. Green, and while I am insane, its not because I started Jennings. You're gonna drive yourself crazy watching the Packers game if you don't start him. So there. Jennings just had a HUGE game against Minnesota LAST WEEK, putting up 120 yards and 2 tds. What better way to see what's in store for Jennings this week against Minnesota? You think he is gonna stop seeing targets all of a sudden? Start Jennings. You won't regret it.
If that doesn't suit your fancy try... See above
TE: Owen Daniels @Indy- Daniels has been piss poor the last 5 games of the season, posting zero tds, and accumulating passing yard #'s not worth mentioning. But start him anyway. Daniels is DUE in a big way. Yes, he is a bit banged up right now, but its about time Daniel's found the endzone. Plus, he always gets a lot of Shaub's targets, second of course to Andre Johnson. Get him in your line up and thank us later.
If that doesn't suit your fancy try... Jermichael Finely, Kyle Rudolph, Dennis Pitta
DEF: Seahawks @Was- Do yourself a favor; put down the RGIII pipe. Just put it down. I know Washington is at home. I know the Seahawks are a West-Coast team coming East. I know Alfred Morris had 200 yards and 3 tds in week 17. I know you think RGIII thwarted the Mayan Apocalypse. I don't care. Alfred Morris is't picking up 200 yards and 3 tds again this week.That was against the Cowboys defense. That defense is a dumpster fire. Expect the Seahawks to come in and take care of business against a hobbled RGIII in Washington. You heard it here first. Flootball is all aboard the Russell Wilson/Seahawks train.
If that doesn't suit your fancy try... Bengals, Texans, Ravens
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