Like we always do on Monday night, it's time to recap the week that was in fantasy football. Hey, it's go time folks. That's right, it's playoff time. There's very little time to prepare as the games start coming at you four days a week. You've gotta be on your toes -- there's no more gambling, no more getting cute. You roll the dice with what you've got and hope for the best. Well, here's what I picked up on during the course of Week 13. And hopefully, moving forward we can all take something from this and move one step closer to the prize. I'll set the foreplay aside and just roll right into it. Let's get down to business ... shall we?
There is no better feeling than seeing Detroit on the schedule if you own anybody fortunate enough to face them in Weeks 14-16. Hint, hint... that means Minnesota, Indianapolis and New Orleans.
So much for that rookie wall Chris Johnson had supposedly hit. And yes, even LenDale White was able to shake off the fat, er ... rust and chip in with a productive day.
You still can't really trust any Titans receiver on a regular basis, because they just don't throw it enough to make a difference.
If you're banking on Kyle Orton pre-injury form ... um,good luck with that. The neck beard is gradually reverting back to its old form. His fantasy value is plummeting.
Adrian Peterson has managed to stay healthy and yes, rip apart any defense that dares to try and stop him. Say hello to the undisputed No. 1 pick in your 2009 fantasy draft. Little did we realize that when he ripped LT's Chargers for 295 last season that the mantle was really being passed. It's official.
Bernard Berrian is the king of inflated stats. You read that right, don't get in over your head.
Welcome back Jason Witten, gee who pegged you as the top TE option this week?
The Cowboys offense is clicking again with Tony Romo and I wouldn't fear the daunting schedule ahead. Lower the expectations, but don't surrender to the masses. Yup, start all your Cowboys with confidence.
We can finally say thank God for Brian Westbrook, but as for the rest of the Eagles offense, I still wouldn't get all that excited. Check the schedule and it gets dicey.
Kurt Warner is still homies with God, and despite a rocky showing in Philly, he'll be fine. Meanwhile, Shaun Hill might be serviceable, but reliable? Ah ... not yet I say. And that means don't overdose on excitement for Isaac Bruce. I still believe Frank Gore will snap out of if for the home stretch, so breathe easy.
Lee Evans is back, but I'm not buying.
OK, OK ... I am ready to eat my words ... LT will not get it going this year. I could care less what the schedule says. He's toast at least for this season. On the counter, his buddy Michael Turner is now a first-rounder next season.
And yes, Philip Rivers is inconsistent as all get out. I'm starting to loathe him.
I never thought I'd say these words, but Larry Johnson is back. Yes, I think he's a safe play for the remainder of the season. Hmm ... LJ over LT? It takes a big man to admit he might be wrong.
I'm not giving up on Darren McFadden just yet, but yesterday sure would've been an ideal game for a breakout. Didn't happen.
I have given up on the Bengals and any Ravens RB long, long ago ... you should have as well.
Mark Clayton, didn't see that one coming. And I'm not banking on it again. Wasn't he a sexy pick a couple years ago?
Welcome back to earth Matt Cassel. And now can I say that this is Scott Mitchell part two waiting to happen? Yes, Mitchell backed up Marino before he ruined Detroit.
DeAngelo Williams, welcome to the elite RB fraternity. And if you still trust Jonathan Stewart, you're a fool.
Packers fans may not be all too happy with the results of their season, but Aaron Rodgers continues to put up solid numbers and you absolutely have to start him.
So much for that Ryan Grant comeback tour.
A collective thanks to Peyton Manning for laying a stinker. See Matt Snyder's review on why you shouldn't worry about the Colts. We forgive you ... just this once.
If you own any Browns, my apologies it's OVER. Ken Dorsey era starting in t-minus ...
Sorry to those who participated in Sunday's Tailgate for lashing out my disgust for Steven Jackson. I guess when healthy he really is the real deal. Problem is ... he can't stay healthy.
Steve Slaton was a super-duper deep sleeper in the preseason. Cheers to the owner in your league who was willing to give him a whirl. Show of hands for those who had him in the bank before Week 2?
Matt Jones plays the perfect mop-up duty receiver role. This role formerly belonged to Andre Johnson.
Will Jay Cutler just relax? Seriously, if he can just relax and not force the ball, he's an absolute fantasy god. However, when he tries to force the ball, he's sloppy. Who isn't though?
Thomas Jones heat check anyone?
Brandon Jacobs ... the beast continues.
APB on the Washington offense please.
