NFL Fantasy Football Week 11 Rankings: Kickers & Defense

Ryan LesterNov 18, 2010

Here are my Week 11 kicker rankings.

1. Dan Carpenter (MIA) vs. CHI: 17 FGs in past five games.
2. Sebastian Janikowski (OAK) @ PIT: seven FGs in past two games. Steelers have allowed 17 FGs.
3. Matt Bryant (ATL) @ STL: 18 FGs on year, four in past two games. Rams have allowed 20 FGs.
4. Nick Folk (NYJ) vs. HOU: five FGs in past two games, 18 on the year.
5. Ryan Succop (KC) vs. ARI: Arizona has allowed 24 FGs on the year.
6. Adam Vinatieri (IND) @ NE: Returns home. 13 FGs in past five games.
7. David Akers (PHI) vs. NYG: Double-digit points in past three games.
8. Graham Gano (WAS) @ TEN: Has 15 FGs. Titans have allowed 23 FGs.
9. Rob Bironas (TEN) vs. WAS: 16 FGs on the year. Skins have allowed 13.
10. Mason Crosby (GB) @ MIN: His PATs and long FGs have made him valuable.
11. Connor Barth (TB) @ SF: 12 FGs on the year. Niners have allowed 19 FGs.
12. Billy Cundiff (BAL) @ CAR: nine FGs in past four games. Panthers have allowed 18 FGs.
13. Josh Brown (STL) vs. ATL: four FGs in past two games, 16 on the year.
14. Matt Prater (DEN) @ SD: 12 FGs on the year. Chargers have allowed 16 FGs.
15. Josh Scobee (JAX) vs. CLE: 14 FGs on the year, nine from 40+ yards.

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Here are my Week 11 team defense rankings.

1. Baltimore @ Carolina
2. Kansas City vs. Arizona
3. New Orleans vs. Seattle
4. Tennessee vs. Washington
5. Miami vs. Chicago
6. Pittsburgh vs. Oakland
7. Green Bay @ Minnesota
8. Chicago @ Miami
9. Atlanta @ St. Louis
10. Dallas vs. Detroit
11. Tampa Bay @ San Francisco
12. San Francisco vs. Tampa Bay
13. San Diego vs. Denver
14. Jacksonville vs. Cleveland
15. Detroit @ Dallas

Inside the numbers:

We’ll see if my No. 1 jinx continues. The Ravens should manhandle the Panthers, but my top teams (Giants, Patriots, Dallas, Baltimore) have struggled in the past four weeks.
Arizona has been more competitive in recent weeks, but have a tough draw against the Chiefs on the road.
Washington is in complete disarray. Look for Tennessee to capitalize. The Titans could lead all teams in sacks this week.
Green Bay typically struggles a bit in the Metrodome, but the Vikings are in the tank. Clay Matthews should spend a lot of time looking down at Brett Favre this week.
Because of their matchups, the Eagles, Giants, Colts, Jets and Patriots aren’t strong plays this week.

Here’s my Week 11 IDP rankings.

1. Jerod Mayo (NE) vs. IND: Simply a beast. 78 tackles in his past six games.
2. Chad Greenway (MIN) vs. GB: Mr. Consistency has had between 8-12 tackles every game.
3. Paul Posluszny (BUF) @ CIN: 40 tackles in past three games, 78 on the year.
4. Stephen Tulloch (TEN) vs. WASH: 74 tackles in his past seven games.
5. London Fletcher (WAS) @ TENN: 39 tackles in past four games. CJ will keep him busy.
6. Lawrence Timmons (PIT) vs. Oakland: Raiders rushing attack and use of TE will make him active.
7. James Anderson (CAR) vs. BAL: Averaging 9.3 tackles per game with 2.5 sacks and a pick.
8. D.J. Williams (DEN) @ SD: Should bounce back from benching. 74 tackles and 3.5 sacks on the year.
9. Derrick Johnson (KC) vs. ARI: 12 tackles last week, 77 on the season.
10. Ray Lewis (BAL) @ CAR: Long week to rest and get ready for the Panthers.
11. Patrick Willis (SF) vs. TB: 31 tackles in past three games, 78 on the year.
12. LaRon Landry (WAS) @ TEN: 46 tackles in past five games, 85 on the year.
13. Dhani Jones (CIN) vs. BUF: 22 tackles in past two games, 73 on the year.
14. Barrett Ruud (TB) @ SF: 34 tackles the past four games, 70 on the year.
15. Clay Matthews (GB) @ MIN: 10.5 sacks. nine tackles, two sacks, and INT in past two games.