Don's Week 15 Rankings

Quarterbacks
1. Tom Brady vs NYJ
2. Tony Romo vs PHI
3. Peyton Manning at OAK
4. Matt Hasselbeck at CAR
5. Drew Brees vs ARI
6. Derek Anderson vs BUF
7. Brett Favre at STL
8. Carson Palmer at SF
9. Ben Roethlisberger vs JAC
10. Kurt Warner at NO
11. Jeff Garcia vs ATL
12. Jay Cutler at HOU
13. Eli Manning vs WAS
14. Donovan McNabb at DAL
15. Jon Kitna at SD
16. David Garrard at PIT
17. Philip Rivers vs DET
18. Sage Rosenfels vs DEN
19. Vince Young at KC
20. Trent Edwards at CLE

NOTES: Check the injury status of Kurt Warner (knee), Jeff Garcia (back), Philip Rivers (knee) and Vince Young (ribs). All four players are expected to play, however.

Sage Rosenfels looked good last week against Tampa Bay and while Denver boasts a couple of strong cornerbacks (Champ Bailey and Dre Bly), they’ve been susceptible to big plays from opposing quarterbacks. As a result, Rosenfels could be a sneaky start this week. Just be cautious of his tendency to force the issue and make turnovers.

Running Backs
1. Joseph Addai at OAK
2. LaDainian Tomlinson vs DET
3. Brian Westbrook at DAL
4. Adrian Peterson vs CHI
5. Ryan Grant at STL
6. Willis McGahee at MIA
7. Earnest Graham vs ATL
8. Steven Jackson vs GB
9. Jamal Lewis vs BUF
10. Marion Barber vs PHI
11. Marshawn Lynch at CLE
12. LenDale White at KC
13. Aaron Stecker vs ARI
14. Rudi Johnson at SF
15. Frank Gore vs CIN
16. Clinton Portis at NYG
17. Edgerrin James at NO
18. Willie Parker vs JAC
19. Kolby Smith vs TEN
20. Justin Fargas vs IND
21. Selvin Young at HOU
22. Fred Taylor at PIT
23. Kevin Jones at SD
24. Maurice Jones-Drew at PIT
25. Brandon Jacobs vs WAS
26. Laurence Maroney vs NYJ
27. Chester Taylor vs CHI
28. Adrian Peterson at MIN
29. Thomas Jones at NE
30. Travis Henry at HOU
31. Fred Jackson at CLE
32. Shaun Alexander at CAR
33. Jerious Norwood at TB
34. Maurice Morris at CAR
35. DeShaun Foster vs SEA
36. Julius Jones vs PHI
37. Darius Walker vs DEN
38. Reuben Droughns vs WAS
39. Warrick Dunn at TB
40. DeAngelo Williams vs SEA

NOTES: Check the injury status of Brian Westbrook (knee), Willis McGahee (toe) and Justin Fargas (ribs).

McGahee and Fargas appear to be okay and should start, but keep an eye on Westbrook because the Eagles do not have a lot to play for and at some point might take the cautious approach with their star running back.

Aaron Stecker ran hard in Monday’s win at Atlanta and received most of the work until the game was out of reach. He should fare well this week against Arizona and is a good bet to score.

Rudi Johnson is starting to show signs of life and has been involved heavily in the team’s offense recently. Kenny Watson has become a forgotten man.

Be careful with Denver’s running back situation. Coach Mike Shanahan is at it again – deceiving fantasy owners. Selvin Young will probably start at Houston, but Travis Henry and Andre Hall could be a factor as well.

Wide Receivers
1. Randy Moss vs NYJ
2. Terrell Owens vs PHI
3. Braylon Edwards vs BUF
4. Greg Jennings at STL
5. Reggie Wayne at OAK
6. Marques Colston vs ARI
7. T.J. Houshmandzadeh at SF
8. Andre Johnson vs DEN
9. Larry Fitzgerald at NO
10. Wes Welker vs NYJ
11. Joey Galloway vs ATL
12. Torry Holt vs GB
13. Brandon Marshall at HOU
14. Chad Johnson at SF
15. Bobby Engram at CAR
16. Hines Ward vs JAC
17. Roddy White at TB
18. Donald Driver at STL
19. Shaun McDonald at SD
20. Deion Branch at CAR
21. Bernard Berrian at MIN
22. Derek Mason at MIA
23. Anthony Gonzalez at OAK
24. Plaxico Burress vs WAS
25. Lee Evans at CLE
26. Kevin Curtis at DAL
27. Santonio Holmes at JAC
28. Steve Smith vs SEA
29. Jabar Gaffney vs NYJ
30. Patrick Crayton vs PHI
31. Jerricho Cotchery at NE
32. Laveranues Coles at NE
33. Anquan Boldin at NO
34. Donte Stallworth vs NYJ
35. Sidney Rice vs CHI
36. Calvin Johnson at SD
37. Dwayne Bowe vs TEN
38. David Patten vs ARI
39. Nate Burleson at CAR
40. Chris Henry at SF

NOTES: Check the injury status for Larry Fitzgerald (groin), Patrick Crayton (foot) and Anquan Boldin (toe).

Fitzgerald is week-to-week with his injury, but should play at New Orleans. Teammate Anquan Boldin is reportedly feeling better and has a good chance of starting this week. Bump Boldin up about 7-10 spots if he starts, but replace him with Bryant Johnson if he sits.

Crayton’s foot was heavily wrapped after last week’s game so he might be a risky play this week.

Shaun McDonald looked like Detroit’s best receiver last week, catching eight passes for 96 yards, thus his top 20 ranking.

Anthony Gonzalez is starting to build some momentum after a two-touchdown game last week. Oakland defends the pass fairly well, but Peyton Manning has been a beast over the last couple of games.

Jabar Gaffney has earned more playing time lately and looks like a better option than Donte Stallworth at the moment.

Tight Ends
1. Kellen Winslow vs BUF
2. Jason Witten vs PHI
3. Antonio Gates vs DET
4. Donald Lee at STL
5. Chris Cooley at NYG
6. Dallas Clark at OAK
7. Tony Gonzalez vs TEN
8. Owen Daniels vs DEN
9. Tony Scheffler at HOU
10. Jeremy Shockey vs WAS
11. Desmond Clark at MIN
12. Heath Miller vs JAC
13. Alge Crumpler at TB
14. Ben Watson vs NYJ
15. Marcedes Lewis at PIT
16. Greg Olsen at MIN
17. Chris Baker at NE
18. Vernon Davis vs CIN
19. Alex Smith vs ATL
20. Zach Miller vs IND

Kickers
1. Nick Folk vs PHI
2. Mason Crosby at STL
3. Stephen Gostkowski vs NYJ
4. Phil Dawson vs BUF
5. Rob Bironas at KC
6. Shayne Graham at SF
7. Josh Brown at CAR
8. Jeff Reed vs JAC
9. Kris Brown vs DEN
10. Ryan Longwell vs CHI
11. Nate Kaeding vs DET
12. Jason Hanson at SD
13. Jason Elam at HOU
14. Lawrence Tynes vs WAS
15. David Akers at DAL
16. Adam Vinatieri at OAK
17. Robbie Gould at MIN
18. Jeff Wilkins vs GB
19. Rian Lindell at CLE
20. Neil Rackers at NO

D/ST
1. Tampa Bay vs ATL
2. New England vs NYJ
3. Minnesota vs CHI
4. New York Giants vs WAS
5. Green Bay at STL
6. Pittsburgh vs JAC
7. Indianapolis at OAK
8. San Diego vs DET
9. Seattle at CAR
10. Dallas vs PHI
11. New Orleans vs ARI
12. Baltimore at MIA
13. Cincinnati at SF
14. Tennessee at KC
15. Cleveland vs BUF
16. Chicago at MIN
17. Houston vs DEN
18. Denver at HOU
19. Jacksonville at PIT
20. Kansas City vs TEN