NFL Fantasy Football Week 14 Rankings: Kickers and Defenses
Here’s my Week 14 kicker rankings.
1. David Akers (PHI) @DAL: Has 12 more points than any other kicker.
2. Josh Brown (STL) @NO: Has seven FGs in past two games. Saints havea allowed 20.
3. Matt Bryant (ATL) @Carolina: Averaging two FGs and 2.6 PATs in past five games.
4. Neil Rackers (HOU) vs. BAL: Five FGs and 8 PATs in past three games. Ravens have allowed 23 FGs.
5. Dan Carpenter (MIA) @NYJ: Kicked three FGs last time he faced Jets. Leads league with 27 FGs.
6. Adam Vinatieri (IND) @TEN: Tied for eighth with 89 points. Titans have allowed 30 FGs.
7. Sebastian Janikowski (OAK)@JAX: Struggled of late, but still ranks among leaders in FGs and points.
8. Olindo Mare (SEA) @SF: 10th in the league with 88 points. Niners have allowed 23 FGs.
9. Garrett Hartley (NO) vs. STL: Five FGs and seven PATs in last two games. Rams have allowed 28 FGs.
10. Matt Prater (DEN) @ARI: Cardinals have allowed league high 31 FGs.
11. Mason Crosby (GB) @DET: 87 points on the year with nine FGs from 40+ yards.
12. Billy Cundiff (BAL) @HOU: 86 points on the year. Averaing two FGs and 2.7 PATs in past six games.
13. Nate Kaeding (SD) vs. KC: Seven FGs in past two games.
14. Shaun Suisham (PIT) vs. CIN: Six FGs in past two games. Benglas have allowed 20 FGs.
15. Shayne Graham (NE) @ CHI: Five FGs and 19 PATs in past four games.
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Here’s my Week 14 team defense rankings.
1. Green Bay @ Detroit
2. Tampa Bay @ Washington
3. Atlanta @ Carolina
4. Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati
5. New England @ Chicago
6. Philadelphia @ Dallas
7. New York Jets vs. Miami
8. Denver @ Arizona
9. New York Giants @ Minnesota
10. Seattle @ San Francisco
11. New Orleans vs. St. Louis
12. Oakland @ Jacksonville
13. Cleveland @ Buffalo
14. San Francisco vs. Seattle
15. Indianapolis @ Tennessee
Inside the numbers:
- The Packers once again take the top ranking. Their offense is so powerful that it will make the Lions one-dimensional. That’s when Clay Matthews can pin his ears back and go after Drew Stanton.
- Bill Belichick should come up with a defensive scheme that brings out the Jay Cutler of old.
- I feel sorry for the Dolphins for having to face the Jets after the pounding they took on Monday.
- The Vikings will have a hard time containing the Giants’ pass rush. Expect multiple sacks and interceptions.
- Baltimore, Chicago and San Diego have tough match-ups against Houston, New England and Kansas City making them less than desirable options this week.
Here’s my Week 14 IDP rankings.
1. Jerod Mayo (NE): Averaging 12.0 tackles per game. Sick.
2. Paul Posluszny (BUF): 15 tackles last week brings his average up to 11.1 per game.
3. Stephen Tulloch (TEN): 31 tackles in past two games.
4. Chad Greenway (MIN): Should add to his 115 tackles against run-heavy Giants.
5. Patrick Willis (SF): Only player with 100+ tackles and five sacks.
6. Donte Whitner (BUF): Should add to his 111 tackles helping bring Peyton Hillis down.
7. Ray Lewis (BAL): Eyes set on Arian Foster. 35 tackles in past three games.
8. Dhani Jones (CIN): 9.8 tackles per game in past five games.
9. Brian Urlacher (CHI): 27 tackles in past two games. Pats will keep him busy.
10. James Anderson (CAR): Slowing, but still at 106 tackles on the year.
11. Paris Lenon (ARI): 20 tackles in past two games. 94 on the year.
12. Clay Matthews (GB): A good bet to add to his 11.5 sacks against Detroit.
13. James Harrison (PIT): 79 tackles and ten sacks. Six tackles and a sack the last time he played Cincy.
14. Bradie James (DAL): 18 tackles in past two games. 94 on the year.
15. Curtis Lofton (ATL): 95 tackles. Should be busy as Carolina looks to run.
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