Fantasy Football Playoffs!

It's playoff time in Fantasy Football and were pulling any and all the tricks out of the bag to score as many points as possible. I will not being doing my usual ,"Fantasy Football Flyers" but will rather be providing you with some great plays down the stretch as well as some handcuffs for your star RB's.

Must have "Handcuffs" at the RB position:

Marion Barber (CHI) - With Matt Forte going down this week, Marion Barber is a must have though he may not be a start this week.
Kendall Hunter (SF) - Frank Gore is very injury prone and Kendall Hunter has been coming on the scene. Hunter could see alot of action down the stretch if the 49ers continue to win and they decide to rest their studs.
Toby Gerhart (MIN) - I'm not sure how long AP is out, but Gerhart showed us the whole package last week with nearly 150 yards from scrimmage.
Ben Tate (HOU) - Arian Foster has been struggling recently and defenses will look to load the box with T.J. Yates at QB. If Foster gets banged up, Tate has proved he is a valuable backup.
Ricky Williams (BAL) - Ray Rice has been stepping up, but if the Ravens continue to win they may get the opportunity to rest him. He is also a smaller back so injuries are more common.
Maurice Morris (DET) - We never know how long Kevin Smith will be healthy and Morris has showed that he has alot of potential as the Lions stretch the field to open the running game.
Ryan Grant (GB) - James Starks has been banged up and if the Packers continue to win games they may begin to run the ball more often.

Great plays this week (Outside of your studs):

Carson Palmer (QB) - The Raiders played a bad game last week overall but Palmer still put up good fantasy points. He has scored more than 15 points in nearly every start and gets the Packers defense that gives up a lot of yards and points.
Matt Moore (QB) - Matt Moore has been on fire and the Dolphins get the lack luster Eagles defense this week. If Tarvaris can do it, Moore can do it better!
Alex Smith (QB) - Alex Smith showed his ability to throw the deep ball this past Sunday. The Cardinals will be gearing up to stop the run, watch for the 49ers to let Smith loose on the patchy Cardinals secondary.


Roy Helu (RB) - All of Shanahan's shinanagans seem to be over at RB and Helu is his man. Not only that, but the Redskins get the New England Patriots who got lit up by Dan Orlovsky and Donald Brown.

Marshawn Lynch (RB) - Marshawn Lynch has been running all over everyone and this weekend he gets to run on top of the Rams who gave up 200+ yards rushing to Beanie Wells two weeks ago.


Reggie Bush (RB) - Reggie has been doing well and rushed for over 100 yards yet again this past week. The Dolphins get the Eagles defense who have been anything but the "Dream Team."



Antonio Brown (WR) - The Steelers will be playing the Browns this weekend who do have a good pass defense. But Mike Wallace will draw Joe Haden and I think Antonio Brown could have a big day.
Santana Moss (WR) - The Redskins will be matched up against the Patriots who play WR Julian Edelman in their secondary...enough said.
Jermey Maclin (WR) - Maclin should be making his return this week along with Michael Vick who have a good matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
Percy Harvin (WR) - Percy Harvin is becoming more and more the go-to-guy with Adrian Peterson out. He is getting carries at RB as well as a lot of targets in the passing game.
Malcom Floyd (WR) - Floyd seemed to come back to life this weekend against the Jaguars. With Matthews, Tolbert, Jackson and Gates around him Floyd gets a lot of great looks. The Bills give up a lot of yards so look for Floyd to be big.


Aaron Hernandez (TE) - The Patriots are playing against the Redskins and I think a team will finally clue in on Gronkowski. But due to the attention on him, I think Hernandez could have a big day.

Marcedes Lewis (TE) - Lewis has been getting a lot of looks recently with MJD running the ball so well. He is a big redzone target and the Buccaneers defense has been horrible this year.

Anthony Fasano (TE) - Once again I am picking on the Eagles with their terrible defense. I expect the Dolphins to pass the ball a lot on quick, short passes to their RB's and TE.



Seahawks (D/ST) - The Seahawks defense has been tearing it up lately and they get a great matchup this weekend against the St. Louis Rams who may not have Bradford or Feely at QB.

Denever (D/ST) - Denver's defense has been good all year long about getting turnovers. That along with the fact that Caleb Hanie will be throwing against them could mean a huge day for the Broncos defense. (And TIM TEBOW!)

Goodluck to everyone who made their fantasy playoffs! (Yes, I did make it as well and will be battling a good friend of mine who also writes on this blog actually) If you have any specific matchup questions you can comment below or respond to the posts on twitter or facebook.