Week 12 is closing in, and so are the fantasy playoffs. Must win games are becoming more frequent. Let's see who's looking hot and who's not.
Quarterbacks
Hot
Peyton Manning: He's on the upswing, having 20+ points in his last three games, along with no turnovers in that stretch. This week he's facing a very weak secondary in the Chargers. Expect a big day from the entire Colts cast, especially Manning.
Projection: 274 Yards and 3 TDs for 22 Points
Jay Cutler: He tore up Oakland in week one for 20 points and I wouldn't expect much less. Don't forget, he didn't have Brandon Marshall in that game either. With Denver's diversity in their running game, don't be surprised if he throws up a couple of deep balls.
The Only thing that may keep him from having an epic day is a few interceptions. Remember, Oakland's strong point is in their secondary.
Projection: 309 Yards, 3 TDs and 2 Ints for 20 Points
Eli Manning: His moderate fantasy season has been credited to the success of the Giants running game. If the Cardinals can keep that in check, look for Eli to have to step up. And while Kurt Warner has Fitz and Boldin, Manning has Plaxico, Toomer, and Steve Smith.
Projection: 241 Yards, 3 TDs and 1 Int for 19 Points
Kyle Orton: He had a bad return start against Green Bay last week, but now he's got the Rams, a team that surrenders 31.7 points per game. Let's not forget though that he's not totally healthy and he's averaging just over one TD a game, so we can't get too excited for this one.
Projection: 300 Yards, 2 TDs and 1 Int for 18 Points
Jeff Garcia: Earnest Graham is officially on the IR, leaving Warrick Dunn with the load. I'd expect the Bucs to throw more. Plus, they're facing the Lions.
Projection: 254 Yards and 2 TDs for 18 Points
Not
Matt Cassel & Chad Pennington: Last time the Pats and Dolphins faced off, it wasn't a good day for quarterbacks. They combined for 14 points and just one TD. I don't expect a day as bad for the two, but I don't expect one much better.
Projection (Cassel): 211 Yards, 2 TD and 2 Int for 12 Points
Projection (Pennington): 184 Yards, 1 TD and 1 Int for 9 Points
Kurt Warner: I probably just made some enemies by putting Warner here, but look at the facts. While he is the best fantasy QB to date, look who he's played: no one. The best defense he's seen was the Panthers.
Now he faces the Giants, a team that has no problem forcing turnovers. What might save him is some garbage time passes towards the end of the game.
Projection: 324 Yards, 1 TD and 3 Ints for 10 points
Phillip Rivers: Again, I'm not making any friends with this. Rivers has been an elite fantasy QB. But, the Colts offer one of the best pass defenses around. While the rest of the Colts defense can be brought into question. The one thing they can do is stop the pass.
Not to mention, Rivers was shut down by Pitt last week for two points. I look for LT to be more of a factor than Rivers here.
Projection: 211 Yards, 1 TD and 2 Ints for 8 Points
Running Backs
Hot
Matt Forte: Forte should have the game of his season...err his career. The Rams should allow everyone on the Bears to have a good game, especially Forte.
Projection: 23 Carries for 109 Yards and 2 TDs and 3 Receptions for 26 Yards and 1 TD for 30 Points
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