For fantasy owners its time to start looking ahead to the playoffs and making sure that your star player who has carried you all season is not riding the pine at the end of season because why risk it if they have already made the playoffs.  Start thinking ahead people!  Heres the power rankings for position in week 11 plus some commentary on individual matchups. 

Quarterbacks:

1 Tom Brady Patriots @BUF
2 Tony Romo Cowboys WAS
3 Peyton Manning Colts KC
4 Marc Bulger Rams @SF
5 Ben Roethlisberger Steelers @NYJ
6 Derek Anderson Browns @BAL
7 Brett Favre Packers CAR
8 Carson Palmer Bengals ARI
9 Drew Brees Saints @HOU
10 Matt Schaub Texans NO
11 Donovan McNabb Eagles MIA
12 Matt Hasselbeck Seahawks CHI
13 Eli Manning Giants @DET
14 Kurt Warner Cardinals @CIN
15 Jeff Garcia Buccaneers @ATL
16 Kyle Boller Ravens CLE
17 Jon Kitna Lions NYG
18 Vince Young Titans @DEN
19 Jason Campbell Redskins @DAL
20 David Garrard Jaguars SD
21 Jay Cutler Broncos TEN
22 Philip Rivers Chargers @JAC
23 Kellen Clemens Jets PIT
24 Byron Leftwich Falcons TB
25 Rex Grossman Bears @SEA
26 J.P. Losman Bills NE
27 Alex Smith 49ers STL
28 Vinny Testaverde Panthers @GB
29 John Beck Dolphins @PHI
30 Brodie Croyle Chiefs @IND
31 Josh McCown Raiders @MIN
32 Tarvaris Jackson Vikings OAK

Notes:  Tom Brady is back and rested and looking for blood!  This whole Don Shula Asterisk crap is only fueling the fire and after Sunday Night they will call it the Buffalo Massacre!  Mark Bulger should continue his comeback tour with a bang against the scrubish San Fran D.  I think Baltimore D gets it together and shuts down Derek Anderson, they know they are better than that. My sleeper pick is John Beck….WHO? Yeah thats right the 2nd pick in the draft, he was brought in for the future and for the Fins the future is now!  If you have playoff aspirations in your fantasy league and can afford to pick him up I would definantly do it.  What if this guy pulls a Derek Anderson?  He would be extremely valuable at the end of the season when Brady and Manning aren’t taking as many snaps.  Think about it….. 

Running Backs:

1 Willie Parker Steelers @NYJ
2 Brian Westbrook Eagles MIA
3 LaDainian Tomlinson Chargers @JAC
4 Joseph Addai Colts KC
5 Reggie Bush Saints @HOU
6 Steven Jackson Rams @SF
7 Chester Taylor Vikings OAK
8 Edgerrin James Cardinals @CIN
9 Brandon Jacobs Giants @DET
10 Willis McGahee Ravens CLE
11 Marion Barber Cowboys WAS
12 LenDale White Titans @DEN
13 Clinton Portis Redskins @DAL
14 Maurice Jones-Drew Jaguars SD
15 Frank Gore 49ers STL
16 Ryan Grant Packers CAR
17 Jesse Chatman Dolphins @PHI
18 Justin Fargas Raiders @MIN
19 Warrick Dunn Falcons TB
20 Laurence Maroney Patriots @BUF
21 Priest Holmes Chiefs @IND
22 Kevin Jones Lions NYG
23 Maurice Morris Seahawks CHI
24 Earnest Graham Buccaneers @ATL
25 Selvin Young Broncos TEN
26 Cedric Benson Bears @SEA
27 Anthony Thomas Bills NE
28 Julius Jones Cowboys WAS
29 DeShaun Foster Panthers @GB
30 Rudi Johnson Bengals ARI
31 Jamal Lewis Browns @BAL
32 Ahman Green Texans NO
33 Thomas Jones Jets PIT
34 DeAngelo Williams Panthers @GB
35 T.J. Duckett Lions NYG
36 Kenny Watson Bengals ARI
37 Fred Taylor Jaguars SD
38 Ron Dayne Texans NO
39 Reuben Droughns Giants @DET
40 Michael Pittman Buccaneers @ATL
41 Adimchinobi Echemandu Texans NO
42 Adrian Peterson. Bears @SEA
43 Kenton Keith Colts KC
44 Dwayne Wright Bills NE
45 Najeh Davenport Steelers @NYJ
46 Ladell Betts Redskins @DAL
47 Aaron Stecker Saints @HOU
48 Leonard Weaver Seahawks CHI
49 Pierre Thomas Saints @HOU
50 Michael Robinson 49ers STL

Notes:  Honestly I think Westbrook should be number 1 this week, his matchup is just too sweet.  If Maurice Morris can have a decent night against San Fran then what do you think Stephen Jackson is gonna do?(BIG NUMBERS)  Cester Taylor is over rated, don’t fool yourself.  Bradon Jacobs should be a great start and finally, if Selvin Young plays then I think you give him a chance.  Addai is out for blood and I think the sorry ass Kansas City D is on the menu.

Wide Receivers:

1 Randy Moss Patriots @BUF
2 Reggie Wayne Colts KC
3 Braylon Edwards Browns @BAL
4 Terrell Owens Cowboys WAS
5 T.J. Houshmandzadeh Bengals ARI
6 Torry Holt Rams @SF
7 Larry Fitzgerald Cardinals @CIN
8 Hines Ward Steelers @NYJ
9 Plaxico Burress Giants @DET
10 Wes Welker Patriots @BUF
11 Marques Colston Saints @HOU
12 Santonio Holmes Steelers @NYJ
13 Chad Johnson Bengals ARI
14 Greg Jennings Packers CAR
15 Roy Williams Lions NYG
16 Andre Johnson Texans NO
17 D.J. Hackett Seahawks CHI
18 Brandon Marshall Broncos TEN
19 Donte’ Stallworth Patriots @BUF
20 Anquan Boldin Cardinals @CIN
21 Joey Galloway Buccaneers @ATL
22 Lee Evans Bills NE
23 Patrick Crayton Cowboys WAS
24 Bobby Engram Seahawks CHI
25 Donald Driver Packers CAR
26 Steve Smith Panthers @GB
27 Jerricho Cotchery Jets PIT
28 Kevin Curtis Eagles MIA
29 Derrick Mason Ravens CLE
30 Roddy White Falcons TB
31 Chris Henry. Bengals ARI
32 Reggie Brown Eagles MIA
33 Mark Clayton Ravens CLE
34 Kevin Walter Texans NO
35 Bernard Berrian Bears @SEA
36 Laveranues Coles Jets PIT
37 Arnaz Battle 49ers STL
38 David Patten Saints @HOU
39 Shaun McDonald Lions NYG
40 Dwayne Bowe Chiefs @IND
41 Brandon Stokley Broncos TEN
42 Muhsin Muhammad Bears @SEA
43 Andre Davis Texans NO
44 James Jones Packers CAR
45 Marty Booker Dolphins @PHI
46 Chris Chambers Chargers @JAC
47 Amani Toomer Giants @DET
48 Mike Furrey Lions NYG
49 Keenan McCardell Redskins @DAL
50 Craphonso Thorpe Colts KC

Notes:  Obviously from my previous statement that if you own a Pats WR you are smiling, I think Baltimore gets it together this week and thats good for Derrick Mason especially since Boller is throwing to him.  So if Balt gets it together then I think Braylon Edwards may disappoint this week despit the heavy injuries in the secondary, I know it defys logic so just call it a fate thing.  I predicted that the Jets would come alive with Clemens at Q so I think that spells points for Cotchery and Coles(if hes healthy).  Chris Henry will likely start sharing more and more with Housh which sucks for me cause I own Hous, but I think there may be enough to go around. 

Tight Ends:

1 Antonio Gates Chargers @JAC
2 Kellen Winslow Browns @BAL
3 Tony Gonzalez Chiefs @IND
4 Jason Witten Cowboys WAS
5 Jeremy Shockey Giants @DET
6 Heath Miller Steelers @NYJ
7 Chris Cooley Redskins @DAL
8 Donald Lee Packers CAR
9 L.J. Smith Eagles MIA
10 Alge Crumpler Falcons TB
11 Benjamin Watson Patriots @BUF
12 Greg Olsen Bears @SEA
13 Vernon Davis 49ers STL
14 Jeff King Panthers @GB
15 Owen Daniels Texans NO
16 Eric Johnson Saints @HOU
17 Randy McMichael Rams @SF
18 Leonard Pope Cardinals @CIN
19 Bryan Fletcher Colts KC
20 Tony Scheffler Broncos TEN
21 Desmond Clark Bears @SEA
22 Quinn Sypniewski Ravens CLE
23 Zach Miller Raiders @MIN
24 Ben Utecht Colts KC
25 Chris Baker Jets PIT
26 Alex Smith Buccaneers @ATL
27 Will Heller Seahawks CHI
28 Bo Scaife Titans @DEN
29 Marcedes Lewis Jaguars SD
30 Matt Spaeth Steelers @NYJ
31 David Martin Dolphins @PHI
32 Sean McHugh Lions NYG

Notes:  I like Owen Daniels, hes rested and due for some magic.  Gates will probably get used a bit more especially since he was neglected last week, just not sure how good the JAX D wants to be yet.  I have no idea why Tony Gonzalez is ranked so high, especially against a mean, disgruntled, upset, wounded animal like the Indy D.  Finally, I don’t understand what happened to Greg Olsen last week, they were treating him like the fat girl at the dance.  That has got to change, especially since hes my fantasy team TE!   

Kickers:

1 Stephen Gostkowski Patriots @BUF
2 Nick Folk Cowboys WAS
3 Jeff Reed Steelers @NYJ
4 Rob Bironas Titans @DEN
5 Josh Brown Seahawks CHI
6 Mason Crosby Packers CAR
7 Matt Stover Ravens CLE
8 Adam Vinatieri Colts KC
9 Kris Brown Texans NO
10 Shayne Graham Bengals ARI
11 David Akers Eagles MIA
12 Jason Elam Broncos TEN
13 Neil Rackers Cardinals @CIN
14 Jason Hanson Lions NYG
15 Nate Kaeding Chargers @JAC
16 Lawrence Tynes Giants @DET
17 Phil Dawson Browns @BAL
18 Jay Feely Dolphins @PHI
19 John Kasay Panthers @GB
20 Jeff Wilkins Rams @SF
21 Robbie Gould Bears @SEA
22 Rian Lindell Bills NE
23 Ryan Longwell Vikings OAK
24 Joe Nedney 49ers STL
25 Olindo Mare Saints @HOU
26 Shaun Suisham Redskins @DAL
27 Sebastian Janikowski Raiders @MIN
28 Morten Andersen Falcons TB
29 Matt Bryant Buccaneers @ATL
30 Josh Scobee Jaguars SD
31 Mike Nugent Jets PIT
32 Dave Rayner Chiefs @IND

Notes:  Ok Stephen Gostkowski will get alot of points, but they will only be extra points, so don’t get too excited if you have him. I’m looking for a kicker that gets forced to kick alot of FG’s and this week I like Josh Brown.  (Plus I’ll be at the Seattle game, hehehe)

Defenses:

1 Green Bay Packers CAR
2 Pittsburgh Steelers @NYJ
3 New England Patriots @BUF
4 Philadelphia Eagles MIA
5 New York Giants @DET
6 Seattle Seahawks CHI
7 Indianapolis Colts KC
8 Tennessee Titans @DEN
9 Dallas Cowboys WAS
10 Minnesota Vikings OAK
11 Detroit Lions NYG
12 Jacksonville Jaguars SD
13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ATL
14 Baltimore Ravens CLE
15 San Diego Chargers @JAC
16 Chicago Bears @SEA
17 Atlanta Falcons TB
18 St. Louis Rams @SF
19 New Orleans Saints @HOU
20 Oakland Raiders @MIN
21 Carolina Panthers @GB
22 Kansas City Chiefs @IND
23 Denver Broncos TEN
24 Cincinnati Bengals ARI
25 San Francisco 49ers STL
26 Cleveland Browns @BAL
27 Arizona Cardinals @CIN
28 Houston Texans NO
29 New York. Jets PIT
30 Washington Redskins @DAL
31 Miami Dolphins @PHI
32 Buffalo Bills NE

Notes:  First of all, GB defense is not that good, its just that the Panthers are that bad!  Pitt D hasn’t been all peaches and cream on the road and besides that I like the Jets in the upset.  Seattle D should give Rexy a thorough harrassing all night and I am forecasting at least 2 picks and 1 fumble recovery.  Minnesota’s D is just in a funk right now and they will take out their frustrations on Oakland for sure.  

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