2011 IDP Game Notes: Week 14
Written By: Johnny Davis
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Browns @ Steelers
– With Pittsburgh OLB Lamarr Woodley still out, Jason Worilds (8 solo tackles-1 assist, forced fumble, 2 sacks) dominated. FS Ryan Clark (9-1) also had a big game. ILB Lawrence Timmons (5-3) continues to enjoy his return to the inside. SS Troy Polamalu (3-5, interception, 2 passes defensed) tweaked his hamstring.
– Cleveland MLB D’Qwell Jackson (7-6, fumble recovery, 1 sack) put up magnificent numbers, as usual. SLB Chris Gocong (7-1) has not been a reliable fantasy player, but I have to give him some love for his impressive goal line hits in this game. Rookie DE Jabaal Sheard (0-1) disappeared after a hot streak.
Eagles @ Dolphins
– Philly DE Trent Cole (7-0, 3 sacks) and DE Jason Babin (3-0, FF, 3 sacks) are QB nightmares. SS Kurt Coleman (5-1, int, PD) keeps scoring well.
– Miami ILB Karlos Dansby (7-2, PD) has had more ups than downs this season. SS Yeremiah Bell (6-1) hasn’t come close to repeating his 14-solo tackle performance in week 4.
Chiefs @ Jets
– New York ILB David Harris (4-2, 1 sack) remains a viable fantasy option. DT Sione Pouha (2-1, 1 sack, safety) has been scoring well. FS Jim Leonhard (0-1, int, 2 PD) went down for the season.
– Kansas City ILB Derrick Johnson (9-3, fumble recovery) has been red hot. Rookie OLB Justin Houston (2-2, 1 sack) has been garnering praise. OLB Tamba Hali (5-2, FF, 1 sack) had one of his better games. DE Tyson Jackson (6-2) has shown flashes of brilliance. SS Jon McGraw (1-3) can’t stay healthy.
Texans @ Bengals
– Houston OLB Connor Barwin (4-1, FF, 1 sack) continues to prey on QBs. OLB Brooks Reed (2-1, fumble recovery) has now gone two games without a sack.
– Apparently, threatening Cincy DE Michael Johnson (2-1, 1 sack) with a benching lit a fire underneath him. MLB Rey Maualuga (4-2, fumble recovery, 2 FF) has been scoring well the last few games. FS Reggie Nelson (7-2, int, 2 PD) had a big game. DT Geno Atkins (1-2, fumble recovery, FF, .5 sack) was all over the box score. WLB Thomas Howard (9-3) has been making noise.
Saints @ Titans
– New Orleans MLB Jonathan Vilma (0-1) disappeared after a strong week 13 return from injury. FS Malcolm Jenkins (8-2) has been tackling well lately. SS Roman Harper (5-1) has seen his numbers dip after a hot start to the season. SLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar (5-0, 1 sack, PD) has shown value. DE Will Smith (3-0, 1 sack) either does nothing or gets a sack and a handful of tackles.
– Tennessee rookie MLB Colin McCarthy (5-1) disputed reports that he is immortal. Predictably, the DBs had big numbers against the high-flying Saints: CB Alterraun Verner (9-2), CB Cortland Finnegan (8-1, PD), and FS Michael Griffin (6-1).
Bucs @ Jags
– Jacksonville MLB Paul Posluszny (5-2, int, 2 PD) has been scoring well. SLB Daryl Smith (4-3, FF, 1 sack) had a nice game. WLB Russell Allen (6-1, FF, PD) has been making noise lately. SS Dawan Landry (3-2) has fallen off his pace.
– Tampa Bay FS Tanard Jackson (7-0) racked up the tackles. Rookie MLB Mason Foster (4-1, int, PD) is trying to stay relevant. Rookie DE Adrian Clayborn (3-1, FF, 1 sack) is on a four-game sack streak.
Patriots @ Redskins
– New England DE Andre Carter (2-3, FF, 1 sack) got back on track. CB Kyle Arrington (6-1) has been tackling well. WLB Jerod Mayo (6-3, int, PD) scored like his old self. CB Devin McCourty (6-2, 3 PD) looks like a good source of tackles when healthy.
– Washington ILB Perry Riley (6-3, PD) continues his breakout campaign. ILB London Fletcher (7-3) just keeps on tackling. Rookie OLB Ryan Kerrigan (1-0) was quiet.
Vikings @ Lions
– Detroit MLB Stephen Tulloch (6-3, fumble recovery in end zone) rewarded fantasy owners with a TD. DE Cliff Avril (7-1, fumble recovery, FF, 2 sacks) had his best game of the season. WLB Deandre Levy (4-0, FF, 1 sack) emerged from a slump.
– Minnesota DE Jared Allen (3-0, 3 sacks) has ridiculous sack numbers. SLB Chad Greenway (5-3) can put up better numbers. MLB E.J. Henderson (1-3) went back to breaking hearts.
Falcons @ Panthers
– Atlanta WLB Sean Weatherspoon (8-1, 1 sack, PD) had a huge game, while MLB Curtis Lofton (3-2) disappointed.
– Carolina SLB James Anderson (10-7, .5 sack, PD) got back on track in a big way. DE Charles Johnson (4-1, .5 sack) appears to have emerged from his midseason slump.
Colts @ Ravens
– I want to be like Baltimore DE/OLB Terrell Suggs (5-0, 3 FF, 3 sacks) when I grow up. SS Bernard Pollard (1-0, int, 3 PD) saved his fantasy day with an interception. ILB Jameel McClain (6-2, PD) has picked up the slack with Ray Lewis out.
– Indy MLB Pat Angerer (6-2) got back on track. FS Antoine Bethea (5-6, FF, PD) continues to score well.
Bears @ Broncos
– Denver WLB D.J. Williams (9-0, 2 sacks) had a monster game. DE Elvis Dumervil (5-0, fumble recovery, 1 sack) has 7.5 sacks over the last six games. Rookie SLB Von Miller (4-1, 1 sack) returned from injury.
– Tebow time means fantasy points for opposing IDPs: Chicago MLB Brian Urlacher (10-1), WLB Lance Briggs (9-0), CB Charles Tillman (5-0, int, PD), SS Craig Steltz (3-2, FF, 1 sack), and DE Julius Peppers (2-0, 1 sack).
49ers @ Cardinals
– Arizona ILB Daryl Washington (4-0, 1 sack) got to the QB. Rookie CB Patrick Peterson (5-0, 1 sack) has shown he has fantasy value even when he doesn’t take a punt to the house. DE Darnell Dockett (3-1, 1 sack) has a sack in each of the last two games. DE Calais Campbell (2-0, 1 sack, 2 PD) continues his success.
– With San Fran ILB Patrick Willis out, ILB Larry Grant (10-1, PD) shined, while ILB Navorro Bowman (2-1) fell flat. Rookie OLB Aldon Smith (4-0, FF, 1 sack) and DE Justin Smith (4-0, FF, 1 sack) got to the QB.
Bills @ Chargers
– San Diego FS Eric Weddle (2-1, int, PD) got another interception. ILB Donald Butler (0-2) hurt his foot.
– Buffalo rookie ILB Kelvin Sheppard (11-3) has been turning heads. SS George Wilson (5-1) returned from injury. ILB Nick Barnett (6-2) has been tackling well.
Raiders @ Packers
– Green Bay rookie ILB D.J. Smith (7-3, int, PD) and ILB Robert Francois (7-2, FF, int, PD) filled in nicely for the injured starters. CB Charles Woodson (5-1, int, 2 PD) finds a way. FS Morgan Burnett (10-0) came out of nowhere to rack up the tackles.
– Oakland MLB Rolando McClain (7-0, 2 sacks) plays better after getting arrested. SS Tyvon Branch (3-2, PD) has been quiet by his standards the last couple of games.
Giants @ Cowboys
– New York DE Jason Pierre-Paul (6-2, FF, 2 sacks, blocked FG, safety) does it all. DE Justin Tuck (0-0) is a walking injury.
– Dallas ILB Sean Lee (5-4, int, PD) continues his great play. OLB Demarcus Ware (2-2) failed to get a sack.
Rams @ Seahawks
– Seattle MLB David Hawthorne (5-5) keeps plugging along. DE Chris Clemons (2-2, 1 sack) got another sack. CB Brandon Browner (4-0, int, 3 PD) has been on fire. SLB K.J. Wright (4-4, 1 sack, PD) has been making noise.
– St. Louis SS Darian Stewart (8-0, PD) made a strong return from injury. MLB James Laurinaitis (7-5, PD) has been a road warrior the last couple of games. DE Chris Long (0-2) broke his six-game sack streak.
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Last Updated: December 13, 2011