Rex Grossman, Washington Redskins, Among NFL Week 16 Fantasy Risers

For most leagues, the fantasy championship is upon us.

The coveted Week 16 matchup between fantasy owners who have kicked and clawed their way through the grueling fantasy season is here.

Still, there are players out there who could make a difference for fantasy owners searching for the very best options to win their league and claim fantasy dominance until next season.

Rex Grossman was a major surprise last week. Everybody thought Mike Shanahan was crazy for benching Donovan McNabb for Rex Grossman. Then, Grossman threw four touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys.

Which other players have improved their stock heading into the most fantasy players' final week of the fantasy football season?

Ed Dickson, Baltimore Ravens TE

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BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 19: Ed Dickson #83 of the Baltimore Ravens runs in for a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens lead the Saints at the half 21-14. (Photo by Larry Fre

Dickson started in place of Todd Heap (injury) once again and performed well. This is his third straight game with extended playing time and it seems he’s starting to pick things up.

Dickson caught two passes for 33 yards and a touchdown.

Last Week’s Rising TE in Week 15

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 05: Bo Scaife #80 of the Tennessee Titans reacts after dropping a pass in the end zone against the Jacksonville Jaguars at LP Field on December 5, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Jaguars won 17-6. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Gett

Bo Scaife, TEN: Inactive in Week 15 vs. Houston.

Other Notable Performances and Notes

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 19: Tight end Aaron Hernandez #85 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown after catching a pass from quarterback Tom Brady #12 (not pictured) in the fourth quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadiu

Aaron Hernandez, NE: 4 receptions, 31 yards, 2 TD.

Jimmy Graham, NO: 5 receptions, 29 yards, 2 TD.

Chris Cooley, WAS: 5 receptions, 62 yards, TD, 2 PT.

Brent Celek, PHI: 2 receptions, 72 yards, TD.

Kevin Boss, NYG: 3 receptions, 59 yards, TD.

David Nelson, Buffalo Bills WR

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 07: David Nelson #86 of the Buffalo Bills takes a moment prior to playing the Chicago Bears at Rogers Centre on November 7, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

With Lee Evans (ankle) on injured reserve, somebody has to catch passes from Ryan Fitzpatrick other than Stevie Johnson.

David Nelson appears to be that man.

The rookie has now caught a touchdown in three straight games. This is how it all started for Stevie Johnson earlier in the season.

Last Week’s Rising WRs in Week 15

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LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 12: Arrelious Benn #17 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a late game touchdown against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Buccaneers defeated the Redskins 17-16. (Photo by La

Arrelious Benn, TB: 3 receptions, 34 yards.

Other Notable Performances and Notes

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19: Mario Manningham #82 of the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Eagles at New Meadowlands Stadium on December 19, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Mario Manningham, NYG: 8 receptions, 113 yards, 2 TD, fumble.

Austin Collie, IND: 8 receptions, 87 yards, 2 TD.

Santana Moss, WAS: 8 receptions, 72 yards, 2 TD.

Mike Sims-Walker, JAX: 4 receptions, 42 yards, 2 TD.

Kevin Walter, HOU: 7 receptions, 79 yards, TD.

Donald Brown, Indianapolis Colts RB

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 19: Donald Brown #31 of the Indianapolis Colts runs as he is pursued by Tyron Brackenridge #37 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Jaguars 34-

What can Brown do for you?

How about 129 yards and a touchdown on just 14 attempts. He also caught one pass for four yards.

People have waited all season for Brown to materialize and it seems like he finally has in the fantasy playoffs.

If he is announced the starter Week 16 against Oakland, he has a good matchup.

Last Week’s Rising RB in Week 15

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LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 12: Ryan Torain #46 of the Washington Redskins runs the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on December 12, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Buccaneers defeated the Redskins 17-16. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Imag

Ryan Torain, WAS: 11 carries, 53 yards, 5 receptions, 48 yards, TD.

Other Notable Performances and Notes

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 19: Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Cedric Benson, CIN: 31 carries, 150 yards, TD.

Maurice Morris, DET: 15 carries, 109 yards, TD, 3 receptions, 10 yards.

LeGarrette Blount, TB: 15 carries, 110 yards, TD.

Jonathan Stewart, CAR: 27 carries, 137 yards, 1 reception, 2 yards, fumble.

Michael Bush, OAK: 12 carries, 24 yards, 2 TD.

Rex Grossman, Washington Redskins QB

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Rex Grossman #8 of the Washington Redskins during play against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Grossman was terrible in the first half, but poured it on in the second. He finished the day completing 25 of 43 passes (58.1 completion percentage) for 322 yards, four touchdowns, two interceptions and a fumble.

Mike Shanahan believes in Grossman, and I’m sure he has even more faith following his second half performance.

Grossman has a decent Week 16 matchup against Jacksonville.

Last Week’s Rising QB in Week 15

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Alex Smith #11 of the San Francisco 49ers jogs off the field after losing to the San Diego Chargers 34-7 at Qualcomm Stadium on December 16, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Alex Smith, SF: 19-for-29 (65.5 completion percentage), 165 yards, INT.

Other Notable Performances and Notes

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 19: Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after he ran in for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 19, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Tim Tebow, DEN: 8-for-16 (50.0 completion percentage), 138 yards, TD, 78 yards rushing, TD.

Eli Manning, NYG: 23-for-29 (59.0 completion percentage), 289 yards, 4 TD, INT.

Matt Flynn, GB: 24-for-37 (64.9 completion percentage), 251 yards, 3 TD, INT, fumble.

Jon Kitna, DAL: 25-for-37 (67.6 completion percentage), 305 yards, 2 TD.

David Garrard, JAX: 24-for-38 (63.2 completion percentage), 294 yards, 2 TD, INT.