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FANTASY FOOTBALL WEEKLY FEATURES

IDP Top Plays - Week 16
Brent Clement
December 21, 2006

Linebackers

Rank	Player	Team	vs	Comments
1	Zach Thomas	MIA	NYJ	Thomas had 11 solo tackles, 10 assists, and a 2 forced fumbles last week. Unbelievable.
2	London Fletcher	BUF	TEN	Fletcher will have an active day once again, with Vince Young and Travis Henry running the ball.
3	Keith Bullock	TEN	BUF	Bullock has a chance to beat up on the Bills Rb's while racking up nice stats in the process.
4	Demeco Ryans	HOU	IND	Ryans numbers early may not be impressive, but once the Colts have a huge lead, he will be productive.
5	Donnie Edwards	SDC	SEA	Edwards has returned to his past dominance, after starting this season pretty slow.
6	Ray Lewis	BAL	PIT	Ray Ray will see a different team this week, than a month ago, vs. the Steelers.
7	Kirk Morrison	OAK	KCC	Morrison could have 15 total tackles vs. LJ this week. Lets just say he is a must start.
8	Gerald Hayes	ARZ	SF	Hayes also benefits from the success of Frank Gore and the 49ers running game.
9	James Farrior	PIT	BAL	Farrior is ready for Jamal Lewis and the Ravens running game, and should have a huge day.
10	AJ Hawk	GBP	MIN	Hawk is coming off his worst game of the season, but should bounce back in a big way.
11	Keith Brooking	ATL	CAR	Brooking has been Mr. Consistent this year, like he is each and every year.
12	EJ Henderson	MIN	GBP	Henderson has been on fire as of late, and is a solid start again this week.
13	Brian Urlacher	CHI	DET	Urlacher could have a good game this week, but he could be sub par because of opportunities.
14	Antonio Pierce	NYG	NOS	Pierce will be a force this week, taking his shots at the RB combo of Bush and McAllister.
15	Jeremiah Trotter	PHI	DAL	Trotter will see a lot of Marion Barber in the hole, especially at the goal line.
16	Cato June	IND	HOU	June had 9 solo tackles and 4 assists last Monday night, but Houston wont run as much as Cincy did.
17	Victor Hobson	NYJ	MIA	Hobson is having a huge second half to this season, and has forced Vilma off this list.
18	Lance Briggs	CHI	DET	Briggs is a top 10 LB, but vs. the Lions, he may not see enough snaps to be productive.
19	Ernie Sims	DET	CHI	Sims has a chance to put up big numbers, if the Bears stick to the winning formula of running the ball.
20	Tedy Bruschi	NEP	JAC	Bruschi has been one of the most productive LBs in the league, the past 6 weeks.
21	Gary Brackett	IND	HOU	Brackett finished last week with a nice game, but this weeks opponent isn't as promising.
22	Will Witherspoon	STL	WAS	Witherspoon has been a big disappointment for fantasy owners, thus far in the playoffs.
23	Morlon Greenwood	HOU	IND	Another LB who will have big numbers after halftime, as Indy isn't likely to pass much in the 4th quarter.
24	Bart Scott	BAL	PIT	Scott had a huge game, the last time he met the Steelers. Can he do it again?
25	Derrick Brooks	TBB	CLE	Brooks started slow a week ago, but got his numbers, and will likely do so again.

Defensive Linemen

Rank	Player	Team	vs	Comments
1	Jared Allen	KCC	OAK	Allen continues to be the top scoring DL, and is in for a great game this week.
2	Jason Taylor	MIA	NYJ	Four Huge weeks in a row, and there is no reason that stops this week vs. the Jets.
3	Ty Warren	NEP	JAC	Warren is last years Kyle Vanden Bosch. Should be active stopping the Jags running game.
4	Terrell Suggs	BAL	PIT	Just 4 weeks ago, Suggs had a huge game vs. the Steelers, 6 tackles and 2 sacks.
5	Aaron Schobel	BUF	TEN	Vince Young is hard to sack, but Schobel is just as good in run support, as he is rushing the passer.
6	Aaron Kampman	GBP	MIN	With the rookie QB making his first start, Kampman could be in for a great game.
7	Dwight Freeney	IND	HOU	Houston, we have a problem. Actually David Carr has a problem, named Dwight Freeney.
8	Tamba Hali	KCC	OAK	Oakland's OL has been a sinking ship, and the KC pass rush will expose it once again.
9	Trevor Pryce	BAL	PIT	Pryce has been a man on a mission as of late, and had 4 tackles and 2 sacks the last time he faced Pitt.
10	Robert Mathis	IND	HOU	Mathis also has the luxury of lining up on the opposite of Dwight Freeney, vs. the Texans.
11	Will Smith	NOS	NYJ	Smith can dominate the Jets OT, and put a hurt on Qb Chad Pennington.
12	Trent Cole	PHI	DAL	Cole will chase Romo all over the backfield, but will also rack up tackles vs. the running backs.
13	Kyle Vanden Bosch	TEN	BUF	Vanden Bosch has the luxury of playing against the Bills, and will get to Losman at least once.
14	Alex Brown	CHI	DET	The Lions have failed to protect their QB, and Brown isn't your run of the mill DE.
15	Julius Peppers	CAR	ATL	Peppers has been less than stellar the past month, but had a nice game the last time he played ATL.
16	Charles Grant	NOS	NYG	Grant has tailed off the past 2 weeks, but could be in for a rebound this week.
17	Vonnie Holliday	MIA	NYJ	Holliday is another steady producer, who isn't flashy, but is somewhat consistent.
18	Bryan Thomas	NYJ	MIA	Joey Harrington has a tendency to hold onto the ball to long, as turn it over when he is hit.
19	Leonard Little	STL	WAS	Little can take over a game from the DL position, when he wants to.
20	Andre Carter	WAS	STL	Carter makes the list, because of his fine play the last 6 weeks, and the fact the Rams OL isn't good.
21	Cory Redding	DET	CHI	Grossman isn't likely to lose this game vs. the Lions, but the Bucs forced the Bears to OT last week.
22	Aaron Smith	PIT	BAL	Smith is anything but spectacular, but is a workman like NT, who always puts up decent stats.
23	Adewale Ogunleye	CHI	DET	Ogunleye hasn't been a model of consistency, but vs. the Lions should have a nice week.
24	Justin Smith	CIN	DEN	Smith had another sub par game last week, but could be a factor in stopping RB's Tatum and Mike Bell
25	Tommy Kelly	OAK	KCC	Kelly has been the biggest surprise inside for the Raiders D. Facing LJ is promising as well.

Defensive Backs

Rank	Player	Team	vs	Comments
1	Adrian Wilson	ARZ	SF	Wilson is once again one the of top Db in the game, and should have his way in this match up.
2	Ronde Barber	TBB	CLE	Barber will bait the young QB into throwing his way, and is likely to record a pick as well.
3	Chris Hope	TEN	BUF	Hope is on cloud nine, after scoring a defensive TD last week. He is a solid start again this week.
4	Sean Taylor	WAS	STL	Taylor is one of the most active Safeties in the game, and makes an impact for his team.
5	Charles Tillman	CHI	DET	Tillman will once again be picked on in coverage, but that's what makes him a solid fantasy DB.
6	Brian Dawkins	PHI	DAL	Dawkins can literally be in on every play, if he wants too. This guy is simply amazing to watch.
7	Keith Lewis	SF	ARZ	What a month the career special teamer is having, in his first starting action at S.
8	Sean Jones	CLE	TBB	Jones will be all over the field, blitzing the QB, and making plays back in coverage.
9	Ken Hamlin	SEA	SDC	Hamlin better have his head on a swivel, or LT is likely to shake him out of his shoes.
10	Gibril Wilson	NYG	NOS	Wilson will spend most of his day trying to stop RB's Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister.
11	Chris Harris	CHI	DET	Harris has been a pleasant surprise for the Bears defense the past few weeks.
12	Will Demps	NYG	NOS	Demps is coming off his best performance of the season, and will be blowing Saint WRs up in coverage.
13	Kerry Rhodes	NYJ	MIA	The Jets have a playoff berth at stake, while the Phins are playing for pride.
14	Jermaine Phillips	TBB	CLE	The Browns have been terrible running the ball, so Phillips could see extensive action in coverage.
15	Carlos Rogers	WAS	STL	Rogers will be locked up on Bruce or Holt all day, not exactly an easy assignment.
16	Madieu Williams	CIN	DEN	Williams will spend most of his day in the box, forcing Cutler to throw, to beat the Bengals.
17	Anthony Henry	DAL	PHI	Henry returned to a decent start last week, and could improve on those totals this week.
18	Champ Bailey	DEN	CIN	Bailey was not tested last week, with D Williams out. This week Williams should return.
19	Kenoy Kennedy	DET	CHI	Kennedy has been playing very well since returning from his early season injuries.
20	Asante Samuel	NEP	JAC	Samuel has been playing at a pro bowl level this season, even if the voters over looked him.
21	Nate Clements	BUF	TEN	Clements has a knack for making the big play, and the week you sit him, you will regret it.
22	Antoine Winfield	MIN	GBP	Winfield is an excellent tackler, after the WR he is covering makes the catch.
23	Shaun Williams	CAR	ATL	Williams will have his eye on Vick, as well as whichever WR enters his zone in coverage.
24	Dunta Robinson	HOU	IND	Robinson will have the task of trying to slow down one of two, pro bowlers at WR for the Colts.
25	Darrent Williams	DEN	CIN	Williams has returned to practice and should play, after sitting out last weeks game.