It's playoff time! FanHouse fantasy positional rankings are compiled in order to provide answers to 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 Detroit Lions are so sad at this point it's almost not even funny. Still, in fantasy football you can't let emotions get in the way -- plus, I did say it was "almost" not funny. Either way, the Lions allow almost 10 fantasy points per game to opposing kickers.
Enter Adam Vinatieri, whose Colts get the pleasure of facing the Lions at home this weekend. The only fear is that the Lions give up only touchdowns and no field goals, but the defense showed enough fire against the Vikings for me to believe they can hold the Colts to a field goal twice. That's all Vinatieri needs to reach double-digits.
More notes after the rankings.
1. Adam Vinatieri, vs. DET
2. Rob Bironas, at HOU
3. John Carney, at DAL
4. Stephen Gostkowski, at OAK
5. Nate Kaeding, at KC
6. Dan Carpenter, vs. SF
7. Mason Crosby, at JAX
8. Nick Folk, vs. NYG
9. Jason Elam, vs. TB
10. Matt Bryant, at ATL
11. Ryan Longwell, at ARI
12. Neil Rackers, vs. MIN
13. John Kasay, vs. DEN
14. Joe Nedney, at MIA
15. Josh Brown, vs. SEA
16. Robbie Gould, vs. NO
17. David Akers, vs. CLE
18. Matt Stover, vs. PIT
19. Jay Feely, vs. BUF
20. Garrett Hartley, at CHI
- Only three teams have allowed more field goals than the Cowboys, and weather won't be an issue in Dallas. John Carney is an elite start.
- Only one team has allowed more field goals than the 49ers, and they are improving enough on defense to believe they can hold the Dolphins to field goals on most red zone trips. Dan Carpenter is a very solid choice this week, and he's likely available on your waiver wire.
- Another good sleeper is Joe Nedney. The Niners' offense is playing well recently, and should move the ball into Dolphins territory. The Fins have allowed their fair share of field goals this season as well.
