Apple’s Fantasy Projections: Week 11
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Michael Vick is coming off one of the most impressive quarterback performances ever, and he is the top-ranked fantasy QB for Week 11. (Photo from Creative Commons, user Ed Yourdon)
| Quarterbacks | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1. Michael Vick (Phi)- The Giants have a solid defense but he is coming off one of the most impressive QB performances ever seen. As the best duel-threat QB in the league, look for big numbers from him the rest of the year if he stays healthy. | NYG |
| 2. Philip Rivers (SD)- With more fantasy points than any other QB in the league, it's hard to ignore his dominance, despite having little help on the offensive side of the ball. | Den |
| 3. Aaron Rodgers (GB)- The Packers have a pass-first offense and Rodgers is the perfect man for the job. Who needs Brett Favre anyway? | Min |
| 4. Eli Manning (NYG)- He has been putting up better numbers than a certain QB also named Manning. The Giants will need to score points to keep up with the Eagles so expect Eli to look to pass. | Phi |
| 5. Peyton Manning (Ind)- He may have a lot of guys hurt and he may not be putting up his usual numbers, but he is still Peyton Manning. | NE |
| 6. Tom Brady (NE)- In a game against Peyton and the Colts, expect the Patriots to do a lot of passing. Lacking a dominant RB, Brady will be looking to pass early and often. | Ind |
| 7. Drew Brees (NO)- The Saints may be struggling, but Brees did lead his team to a Super Bowl victory, and, more importantly, they are playing Seattle. | Sea |
| 8. Ben Roethlisberger (Pit)- Hines Ward is questionable, but the only thing "Big Ben" needs is his go-to-man Mike Wallace. In a game against the Raiders, expect a lot of offense. | Oak |
| 9. Kyle Orton (Den)- Yes, Kyle Orton made the list. He is quietly having a great season. Sure he will throw a few picks, but he is going to throw a few TDs also. | SD |
| 10. Matt Ryan (Atl)- "Matty Ice" and the #1 ranked Falcons are taking their talents to Saint Louis... the land where pretty good QBs look great. | StL |
| Running Backs | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1. Chris Johnson (Ten)- This guy is a top two or three RB option every week. This week he is playing the Redskins, making him a top-one option (sorry Redskins fans). | Was |
| 2. Adrian Peterson (Min)- This guy is also a top two or three option every week. With Brett Favre struggling to stay healthy, the VIkings will look to run the ball more frequently. | GB |
| 3. Frank Gore (SF)- Despite the team's struggles, he consistently puts up good numbers in a run-first offense. | TB |
| 4. Maurice Jones-Drew (Jac)- He hasn't been the MJD of last year, until last week. Expect him to carry that momentum over to a matchup with the Browns. | Cle |
| 5. Peyton Hillis (Cle)- Seemingly out of nowhere, Hillis has become one of the best backs in the NFL, and he is playing a defense that can give up points in bunches. | Jac |
| 6. Rashard Mendenhall (Pit)- This guy deserves to be on the list every week. The Steelers have a balanced attack with passing and rushing, and the Raiders aren't known for their defense. | Oak |
| 7. Steven Jackson (StL)- The Rams may not score often, but when they do, it is usually this guy. He may not have much help, but he gets a lot of carries every game. | Atl |
| 8. Michael Turner (Atl)- The Falcons should be able to dominate the Rams, and they have a balanced offense. Expect Turner to get his fill. | StL |
| 9. Jamaal Charles (KC)- He floats under the radar, but he deserves to be a top-ten RB. He has put up impressive numbers all year and playing the Cardinals is an enticing matchup. | Ari |
| 10. Arian Foster (Hou)- Normally a top-five ranked RB this year, he has been bumped due to a matchup against the tough Jets defense. | NYJ |
| Wide Recivers | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1. Roddy White (Atl)- Expect "Matty Ice" to look to his main-man Roddy against a weak Rams defense. He is the leading WR in fantasy points this year. | StL |
| 2. Calvin Johnson (Det)- Dallas may have had one good game last week, but don't forget how ugly their secondary has been the nine weeks prior. The QB situation in Detroit is a bit shaky, but Calvin is not. | Dal |
| 3. Brandon Lloyd (Den)- Kyle Orton loves to throw the ball, even when he shouldn't. But this should make Lloyd owners very happy, considering he is the second-leading WR this year only behind Roddy White. | SD |
| 4. Hakeem Nicks (NYG)- The Giants will need to score points against Michael Vick, and Nicks has become Eli's #1 option and one of the top recievers in the league. | Phi |
| 5. Reggie Wayne (Ind)- With Collie, Gonzalez, Clark, Addai and Hart injured, it seems likely Wayne will get some opportunities. | NE |
| 6. DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin (Phi)- They have Michael Vick under center... need I say more? If you own one of the two, start him. If you own both, even better. | NYG |
| 7. Andre Johnson (Hou)- Normally a top-five option, Andre has been bumped due to a matchup against the Jets (just like Foster). | NYJ |
| 8. Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco (Cin)- Owens has replaced Ochocinco as the Bengal's top reciever, but starting either one of them against the Bills is quite attractive. | Buf |
| 9. Dwayne Bowe (KC)- This guy just performs every week. He is the sixth-ranked fantasy WR this season, and the Cardinals tend to give up points. | Ari |
| 10. Mike Wallace (Pit)- He is Big Ben's favorite target and he has five TDs in his last five games. | Oak |
| Tight Ends | Opponent |
|---|---|
| 1. Vernon Davis (SF)- He is "Mr. Consistent" when it comes to the tight end position. Without many productive recievers in the 49ers offense, most passes are thrown in his direction. | TB |
| 2. Jacob Tamme (Ind)- He is listed as questionable due to a back injury, but if he plays he is a must-start. The Colts lost Dallas Clark and haven't missed a bit. | NE |
| 3. Antonio Gates (SD)- Just like Tamme, he is questionable. But if he plays, keep in mind he is the top-ranked TE this year, even with missing last week's game. | Den |
| 4. Mercedes Lewis (Jac)- He is the second-leading fantasy TE this year, only behind Philip River's favorite target, Antonio Gates. | Cle |
| 5. Dustin Keller (NYJ)- The Jets don't have much of an offense, but when Sanchez looks to pass he often looks to Keller. | Hou |
| 6. Tony Gonzalez (Atl)- Matt Ryan loves to throw the ball. When Roddy White isn't open, ol' reliable Tony Gonzalez is there. | StL |
| 7. Aaron Hernandez (NE)- This guy is really hit or miss. Two weeks ago he had two TDs and last week he didn't catch a pass. But if you own him and don't have any of the guys 1-6, start him. | Ind |
| 8. Jason Witten (Dal)- He only has four catches in his last two games, but maybe the Cowboys will open up the pass offense against the Lions. | Det |
| 9. Todd Heap (Bal)- He is another guy who is really hit or miss. Most likely he will only have three or four catches, but Joe Flacco typically looks for him in the redzone. | Car |
| 10. Brandon Pettigrew (Det)- He also gets a minimal amount of opportunities, but he is used often in the redzone. | Dal |
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