FanHouse fantasy positional rankings are compiled weekly by the staff in order to provide answers to possible lineup questions. These are assuming most leagues use Fleaflicker's standard scoring structure. If you need clarification, you need more players ranked, or have funky league rules, feel free to shoot us an email question.The Houston Texans defense looked pretty solid against the hapless Jags at home Monday night. Unfortunately they'll get to travel up to Green Bay on short rest this week. The Packers should move the ball with ease in Lambeau, but let's hope the Texans defense can mount a few red zone stops. I think they can. Mason Crosby is the top kicker this week.
More notes after the rankings.
1. Mason Crosby, vs. HOU
2. Jason Elam, at NO
3. Stephen Gostkowski, at SEA
4. Ryan Longwell, at DET
5. Rob Bironas, vs. CLE
6. Adam Vinatieri, vs. CIN
7. Robbie Gould, vs. JAX
8. Neil Rackers, vs. StL
9. Matt Bryant, at CAR
10. John Carney, vs. PHI
11. Matt Prater, vs. KC
12. Rian Lindell, vs. MIA
13. Jason Hanson, vs. MIN
14. Garrett Hartley, vs. ATL
15. Nate Kaeding, vs. OAK
16. Jay Feely, at SF
17. Matt Stover, vs. WAS
18. Kris Brown, at GB
19. Jeff Reed, vs. DAL
20. Nick Folk, at PIT
- I don't think the Bengals defense is going to stop the Colts all day, but if they do once or twice, you can count on it being in field goal range. Adam Vinatieri is a great play this week.
- My sleeper has a disclaimer. Jason Hanson is one of the best kickers in the league, he's just been stuck on the pathetic Lions for his entire career. I like him as a play this week if the Williams boys don't suit up for the Vikes. In this case, the Lions should be able to put together three to four drives that get them in field goal range by running the football against what would be a porous interior. If the Willams guys do play, you can't trust Hanson to get any chances.
