Aaron Rodgers And Peyton Hillis Top The Week 14 NFL Position Rankings

Week 13 saw a handful of big names put up less than enviable numbers, so this week you will find the list littered with some sleepers and surprises. Of course you have to start your top guns, but if you are in a position where it might be necessary to shake things up, or in a playoff system that has given you a bye week (like me), then this might be a good time to go after some little guys and see what comes of it.

Week 14 Quarterback Rankings

Lots of your big names are going up against some of the less successful pass defenses in the league this week. That's good news if you are a Rodgers or Brees owner, bad news if your opponent is.

But not to fear, if you have been having QB troubles for the past few weeks and are ready to make a gamble, San Francisco's Alex Smith is facing the lowly defense in the Seattle Seahawks who are giving up almost 280 each week through the air. 

Philip Rivers owners can expect a bounce-back this week from their one time savior as the Chargers the Kansas City Chiefs at home. Expect Malcom Floyd and Antonio Gates to return to strength just in time for playoff season.

1. Aaron Rodgers
2. Drew Brees
3. Michael Vick
4. Philip Rivers
5. Peyton Manning
6. Tom Brady
7. Jay Cutler
8. Matt Ryan
9. Ben Roethlisberger
10. Jon Kitna
11. Eli Manning
12. Ryan Fitzpatrick
13. Josh Freeman
14. Kyle Orton
15. Alex Smith
16. Joe Flacco
17. Matt Schaub
18. David Garrard
19. Jason Campbell
20. Carson Palmer

Week 14 Running Back Rankings

If you have the misfortune of facing the owner of Peyton Hillis this week, you might as well start planning ahead for Week 15. Hillis is far and away the number one back in the land this week as he goes up against the Buffalo Bills, who give up a stunning 167 yards per game on the ground.

The biggest jump of the season belongs to Knowshon Moreno. After two successful weeks on the ground, Moreno should run all over the Arizona Cardinals.

Those of you searching for a miracle sleeper might consider Tim Hightower going up against the 141 yards per game Broncos, Chris Ivory with 4 scores in his last 2 games, or James Starks, the super-sleeper in Green Bay with a favorable matchup against Detroit.

1. Peyton Hillis
2. Chris Johnson
3. Knowshon Moreno
4. Arian Foster
5. Adrian Peterson
6. Maurice Jones-Drew
7. Rashard Mendenhall
8. Michael Turner
9. LeSean McCoy
10. Darren McFadden
11. Steven Jackson
12. Ray Rice
13. Matt Forte
14. Jamaal Charles
15. LeGarrette Blount
16. Fred Jackson
17. Mike Tolbert
18. Ahmad Bradshaw
19. Tim Hightower
20. LaDainian Tomlinson
21. Christopher Ivory
22. Felix Jones
23. Brandon Jacobs
24. Danny Woodhead
25. Ryan Torain
26. Ronnie Brown
27. Tashard Choice
28. Thomas Jones
29. James Starks
30. Cedric Benson
31. Jonathan Stewart
32. BenJarvus Green-Ellis
33. Brian Westbrook
34. Keiland Williams
35. Jahvid Best

Week 14 Wide Receiver Rankings

No surprise that the usual suspects cloud the top 15 of the WR rankings. Miles Austin and teammate Roy Williams see a bump despite a decent defensive matchup with the loss of Fantasy Favorite Dez Bryant.

With the Mike Martz-powered offense, Chicago wide receivers are back on the map, especially with the matchup against the worst pass defense in the league.

Johnny Knox tops the Chicago wideouts, but Earl Bennett is a sleeper against the New England Patriots secondary.

1. Roddy White
2. Greg Jennings
3. Brandon Lloyd
4. Reggie Wayne
5. DeSean Jackson
6. Calvin Johnson
7. Andre Johnson
8. Mike Wallace
9. Marques Colston
10. Steve Johnson
11. Mike Williams (TB)
12. Dwayne Bowe
13. Miles Austin
14. Anquan Boldin
15. Terrell Owens
16. Jeremy Maclin
17. Malcom Floyd
18. Larry Fitzgerald
19. Santonio Holmes
20. Mario Manningham
21. Roy Williams
22. Wes Welker
23. Pierre Garcon
24. Michael Crabtree
25. Brandon Marshall
26. Percy Harvin
27. Johnny Knox
28. Chad Ochocinco
29. Santana Moss
30. Sidney Rice
31. Mike Thomas
32. Jacoby Ford
33. Lance Moore
34. Mike Williams (SEA)
35. Deion Branch
36. Hines Ward
37. Donald Driver
38. Danny Amendola
39. Derrick Mason
40. Devone Bess

Week 14 Tight End Rankings

Antonio Gates even at half strength is a force to be reckoned with as he tops the list. Vernon Davis grabs the second seed with a nice matchup against the Seahawks, and Jason Witten looks to add to his team-leading reception total against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Ed Dickson, the Baltimore Ravens rookie, makes his debut start and debut ranking at #8 as a sleeper as he is expected to fill the shoes of Todd Heap who is already ruled out with an injury.

1. Antonio Gates
2. Vernon Davis
3. Jason Witten
4. Jacob Tamme
5. Marcedes Lewis
6. Brandon Pettigrew
7. Chris Cooley
8. Ed Dickson
9. Tony Gonzalez
10. Ben Watson
11. Greg Olsen
12. Joel Dreessen
13. Zach Miller
14. Kellen Winslow
15. Visanthe Shiancoe

Week 14 Kicker Rankings

As was evident in the Monday Night game, cold weather is definitely upon us. But while this does effect offensive output slightly, the position most influenced by change of season is the kicker. This time of year, unless you have solidified a consistent big name, you might want to opt for a kicker with their games in the south, or better yet, those playing in a dome. Because no one wants to be as embarrassed as Nick Folk with his 20 yard left hook.

1. Matt Bryant
2. Nate Kaeding
3. David Akers
4. Rob Bironas
5. Billy Cundiff
6. Garrett Hartley
7. Mason Crosby
8. Sebastian Janikowski
9. Olindo Mare
10. Matt Prater

Week 14 Defense Rankings

In a season of extreme parity in the NFL, it is getting harder to pick a consistent defense. You have to balance the turnovers with the matchup, and hope that they don't have a sudden turnaround like Oakland in Week 7 or Seattle in Week 10.

Below are the best matchups this weekend.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Atlanta Falcons
3. New York Giants
4. Green Bay Packers
5. New York Jets
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
7. San Francisco 49ers
8. Philadelphia Eagles
9. Denver Broncos
10. New England Patriots

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