Brett Favre's Streak in Doubt As Part of Fantasy NFL's Week 14 Fallers

Brett Favre of the Minnesota Vikings and Dez Bryant of the Dallas Cowboys both suffered devastating injuries in Week 13. Bryant will miss the remainder of the season. Favre’s consecutive start streak is officially in doubt with a sprained shoulder.

Pierre Thomas finally makes his long awaited return but somehow ends up on the falling list?

Which other important fantasy factors are injured heading into Week 14?

Who could be your potential downfall in the fantasy playoffs?

Todd Heap, Baltimore Ravens TE

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 21: Todd Heap #86 of the Baltimore Ravens against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 21, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Todd Heap was being utilized more each week in the Ravens offense. He was becoming somewhat fantasy reliable. He has five touchdowns and 546 yards on 37 receptions so far this season.

He will miss Week 14 after pulling up lame with a hamstring injury in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 13.

Heap has been notoriously injured in recent years so this had to be expected at some point.

Last Week’s Falling TE in Week 13:

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 28: Zach Miller #80 of the Oakland Raiders in action against the Miami Dolphins at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 28, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Zach Miller, OAK: one reception, five yards.

Other Notable Performances and Notes:

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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 07: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons against Geno Hayes #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Marcedes Lewis, JAX: three receptions, 36 yards.

Dustin Keller, NYJ: one reception, 27 yards.

Rob Gronkowski, NE: one reception, 12 yards.

Tony Gonzalez, ATL: three  receptions, 38 yards.

Kellen Winslow, TB: three receptions, 26 yards.

Heath Miller, PIT: Doubtful Week 14 (concussion) vs. Cincinnati Bengals.

Jason Witten, DAL: Suffered ankle injury, expected to start Week 14 vs. Philadelphia Eagles.

Pierre Thomas, New Orleans Saints RB

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 26: Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints in action during the game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Louisiana Superdome on September 26, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

One of the biggest fantasy busts is finally slated to return in Week 14 against the St. Louis Rams from an ankle injury.

Why then is he on the falling list?

Rookie Christopher Ivory has scored all five of his rushing touchdowns in the past three games. He has been so effective that Sean Payton may continue to use him as the Saints leading rusher. In order to prevent more wear and tear on Thomas heading into the playoffs, Ivory will most likely retain goal line duties even if Thomas receives the majority of the carries.

With Reggie Bush regaining game form, Chris Ivory on board and Thomas returning, this is one three-headed monster that could give fantasy owners fits during the fantasy playoffs.

Last Week’s Falling RB in Week 13:

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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 05: Brandon Jackson #32 of the Green Bay Packers runs against the San Francisco 49ers at Lambeau Field on December 5, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the 49ers 34-16. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Brandon Jackson, GB: four carries, 13 yards, four receptions, 63 yards.

Other Notable Performances and Notes:

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21: Andre Carter #99 of the Washington Redskins tackles Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Redskins won 19-16 in overtime. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Imag

LaDainian Tomlinson, NYJ: 10 carries, 47 yards, two receptions, 14 yards.

Chris Johnson, TEN: 13 carries, 53 yards, two receptions, 14 yards.

Reggie Bush, NO: five carries, 26 yards, three receptions, 0 yards.

Beanie Wells, ARZ: three carries, 24 yards.

Fred Jackson, BUF: 11 carries, 42 yards, one reception, six yards.

Dez Bryant, Dallas Cowboys WR

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 05: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys is helped off the field after an injury against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 5, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Cowboys defeated the Colts 38-35 in overtime

Dez Bryant has been sensational for the Dallas Cowboys in his rookie season. Bryant has had the most impact on this team for his fantastic special teams play and on offense despite limited touches.

Unfortunately for the rookie, he will miss the rest of the season after suffering an ankle injury in Dallas’ overtime shootout victory over the Indianapolis Colts Week 13. Expect Bryant to be fine for the 2011 season and make a huge fantasy impact.

Bryant finished the season with six touchdowns and 561 yards on 45 receptions. He also added two punt return touchdowns.

Last Week’s Falling WR in Week 13:

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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 17: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers stands on the field during AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New York Jets at Qualcomm Stadium on January 17, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Mira

Vincent Jackson: Did not play (Calves).

Other Notable Performances and Notes:

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 21: Randy Moss #84 of the Tennessee Titans is introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins at LP Field on November 21, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Mario Manningham, NYG: two receptions, 36 yards.

Santana Moss, WAS: two receptions, 24 yards.

Randy Moss, TEN: one reception, 13 yards.

Michael Crabtree, SF: three receptions, 45 yards.

Braylon Edwards, NYJ: two receptions, 39 yards.

Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings QB

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 05: Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings leaves the field after defeating the Buffalo Bills at the Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on December 5, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Nick Laha

Favre suffered a sprained shoulder against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13. As of now, he is questionable for the Week 14 matchup against the New York Giants and their athletic defense. His consecutive start streak is on the line and will most likely gut it out if he is able to remotely throw the ball.

Tarvaris Jackson relieved Favre and actually played good game despite throwing three interceptions. He would start for Minnesota, although it is not an ideal matchup.

Last Week’s Falling QB in Week 13:

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DETROIT - DECEMBER 05: Matthew Stafford #9 and Shaun Hill #14 of the Detroit Lions watch the pregame warm-up prior to the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on December 5, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Image

Shaun Hill, DET: Did not play (Finger).

Other Notable Performances and Notes:

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 05: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants in action against the Washington Redskins during their game on December 5, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

David Garrard, JAX: 14-for-19 (73.7 completion percentage), 126 yards.

Eli Manning, NYG: 15-for-25 (60.0 completion percentage), 161 yards, INT.

Mark Sanchez, NYJ: 17-for-33 (51.5 completion percentage), 164 yards, three INT.

Ryan Fitzpatrick, BUF: 15-for-25 (60.0 completion percentage), 158 yards, TD, INT, two Fumbles.

Sam Bradford, STL: 18-for-29 (62.1 completion percentage), 187 yards, INT.