By: Jesse Katz
It has come down to this week as the playoff picture is still up in the air for many teams in the league. Here are my predictions for the fantasy playoffs:
Seed #1, San Diego Redemption
Going into the final week of the regular season, San Diego Redemption stands at 9-4 and has a very favorable 3-10 Shawn Bennett final matchup to solidify his first place bid. This is a dangerous team filled with stars at almost every position. A very strong wide receiver core has carried San Diego throughout the season, and should bid him well throughout the playoffs. With the star-studded talent of Andre Johnson, the red-hot Greg Jennings, the breakout Brandon Lloyd, and explosive Mike Wallace, this bunch is one no team would like to go up against. Also projecting well for San Diego are his running backs. LeSean McCoy continues to get looks from Michael Vick, while still thriving in the rush game. RUN-DMC has had a breakout year, and looks to finish strong with some favorable matchups. To help the cause, San Diego has some great IDPs, which round out the Pro Bowl lineup. Things are looking very good for this manager.
Seed #2, Jamarcus Russells Effort
Going into the final week, this team needs a win and a loss from San Diego Redemption to capture the top spot. Luckily, this win should come easy, as his week 14 opponent, Pride Rock Baby Simbas, has all but given up as four players currently on the IR fill out his lineup. Looking toward the playoffs, Russells Effort needs more consistent performances from Chris Johnson in order to win the championship. Tom Brady and his beautiful long hair will definitely help the cause, as he hands the ball of to Peyton Hillis giving this team a nasty passing and rushing attack. At wide receiver, Marques Colston and Sydney Rice need to stay hot in order to catapult this team to fantasy glory. Rounding out the offense are some big name players, such as Calvin Johnson, and Santonio Holmes; two players that can explode any week.
Seed #3, Austin 3:16
Austin 3:16 should win in this final week, bringing him right into the fantasy playoffs. Although slightly weak at quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick will have to stay within himself, and put up adequate numbers in the final few weeks in order for this team to do some damage. Adrian Peterson is finally starting to look like the top fantasy running back that most predicted he would be, so things are looking up for Austin 3:16’s backfield. Also helping the backfield is Fred Jackson, who can put up HUGE numbers just about every week. At receiver, Reggie Wayne is praying that Peyton Manning will throw it to him instead of their opponents, so that he can help 3:16 win some games in the playoffs. The benching of Troy Smith is not favorable for Michael Crabtree, but Austin 3:16 hopes DeSean Jackson will continue to play well, and lead the team to fantasy gold.
Seed #4, Bafana Bafana Gold Rush
With a win this week, looks like Gold Rush will be slipping into the playoffs, with a dangerous team. Philip Rivers has been a top three fantasy QB all season, and will need to play that way to upset the top seed in round one. Gold Rush is tacked at running back, with breakout player Arian Foster, and star Michael Turner. Gold Rush hopes that both these running backs will put the team on their backs and bring the team to the promised land. Wide Receiver looks inconsistent for Gold rush, as Jeremy Maclin, and Anquan Boldin round out this receiver core. Good luck Gold Rush, you have a daunting task as the last seed in the playoffs, but a dangerous team, which can explode at any time.
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