Fantasy Football Team Reports

For more on the 49ers, check out SBN’s Niners Nation

The 49ers fantasy options face an intriguing matchup against a tough Philly defense. More importantly, it’s going to be down in the 30s with a chance of snow. Snow always livens things up and could mean trouble for many of these 49ers.

For more on the Panthers, check out SBN’s Cat Scratch Reader

RB DeAngelo Williams: Williams averaged 6.3 yards per carry last week against the Patriots in his return from a one game absence due to an ankle injury. But this week he faces the #1 fantasy defense against the run without RT Jeff Otah, who is now out for the season. His backfield mate Jonathan Stewart will get the goal line carries this week as Williams get 60 yards rushing and 15 receiving no stays out of the end zone. If I had him on my team I’d look for a better option.

For more on the Falcons, check out SBN’s The Falcoholic

QB Matt Ryan: He’s going to be a gametime decision against the best defense in the NFL this weekend. I’m sure you can read between the lines here. He and Chris Redman are only quality fantasy options if you’re truly desperate, and considering it’s time for the playoffs in many leagues, I hope you aren’t.

For more on the Redskins, check out SBN’s Hogs Haven

With the firing of Vinny Cerrato and the impending announcement of Mike Shanahan as the new head coach, the Redskins have a lot to play for....their jobs next year. The Giants secondary is very suspect so there’s no reason to think the Redskins won’t continue their offensive success. I think Campbell is a solid start as is Devin Thomas and Santana Moss. Quinton Ganther will be the featured RB for the second game in a row.

For more on the Chargers, check out SBN’s Bolts From The Blue

Philip Rivers - Although the Bengals have a great CB tandem that could limit big plays for Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson, they haven’t been able to cover TEs all season. The Bengals run D is one of the league’s best, so expect lots of passing from the very efficient Rivers.

For more on the Chiefs, check out SBN’s Arrowhead Pride

For more on the Bills, check out SBN’s Buffalo Rumblings

Ryan Fitzpatrick - The typical Ryan Fitzpatrick games have returned as he’s thrown for 184 yards the past two games....combined. Don’t expect those numbers to improve greatly this week, even against a very susceptible Patriots’ pass defense that’s giving up 211 yards per game and has allowed 22 touchdown passes on the season. They’ve allowed over 300 yards passing in four of their last five road games. The opportunities will be there, but with Fitzpatrick as the quarterback, those will likely be wasted opportunities like so many other chances the Bills have had. Verdict: Sit ‘Em

For more on the Browns, check out SBN’s Dawgs by Nature

First up in our weekly Fantasy Friday team reports are the...Cleveland Browns! They actually have a pretty favorable matchup with the Chiefs this weekend, so if you’re desperate, they could be sneakily useful.