What up What up Fantasy Nation,

It’s playoff time, meaning there is even less room for error than normal. Whether you are active in Fantazzle’s weekly fantasy football games or have a league of your own, here are a list of names to bench during week 14′s action. I have also listed the backup plan, undervalued options that will prove more valuable.

I don’t care how stubborn you are, it’s time to recognize the 49ers as an elite run defense. For that reason, and the inconsistencies of the Cardinals offense, I am benching Beanie Wells in all formats this week. Instead, look to Redskin Roy Helu to fill in as a productive option. Washington will want to control the clock in an effort to keep Brady and Co. off the field. That makes Helu a good bet for 20 touches, and a productive afternoon.

Tebow wins real games, not fantasy ones. I am not considering any of his Bronco receivers this weekend against Da Bears. It’ll be a time of possession game with limited potential for any and all offensive weapons. Take a risk on injury prone Malcolm Floyd, as he seemed very healthy Monday night (4 catches 108 yards and a 52 yard score). The Chargers can throw the ball, and Rivers trusts a healthy Floyd as much as anyone.

Mark Sanchez, while his stats have been there occasionally, is not playing the QB position well enough to sell me on consistent production. Matt Hasselbeck, however, is a QB that tends to limit mistakes. The Saints will load the box to stop CJ2K from dominating, leaving Hasselbeck with match ups to exploit down the field.

I realize that the Bengals offensive has been a surprise to fantasy owners this year, but I don’t encourage starting their young TE this week. Jermaine Gresham faces a stingy Texans defense, and will be held in check. Sunday Night Football offers up a divisional showdown, and is home for an underrated TE that will outproduce Gresham. Jake Ballard will serve as an extended version of the running game, and prove crucial in the Giants attack against Dallas.

As a little bonus, I’ve got the best value play and the most overpriced option for this week in weekly salary cap fantasy football games. Thanks to FantasyWorldOrder.net, there is a free week of action at Fantazzle, so make sure to take advantage of it.

Carson Palmer travels to Lambeau Field to play the undefeated Packers. Green Bay doesn’t exactly win games on the defensive side of the ball (ask Eli Manning owners last week) and Oakland is likely to be playing from behind. He will certainly perform as a top 10 QB this week, and his price tag doesn’t do him justice.

On the flip side, I am not spending a dime on Dwayne Bowe this week. The QB situation in KC is a mess, not to mention they travel to play an elite pass defense in the Jets. Pass on Bowe this week as there are a handful of options that will cost less but produce more.

Fantazzle Kyle

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Hi all,

As we did last week, here is a list of players who should be benched, and options to replace them for your fantasy football games. On the college side, I offer up two names that will perform in a big way this week.

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Quarterback: Rookie Andy Dalton has taken the league by storm, putting his Bengals in the midst of a playoff battle. But a match up against the Ravens, who are coming off a loss, is the last thing his fantasy owners want. A hobbled AJ Green doesn’t help. Start Sam Bradford instead, as his match up against the Seahawks is a favorable one. The Seahawks will load the box, and Bradford will have single coverage to exploit all day.

Running Back: Beanie Wells is a solid running back, but not in week 11. It is time to respect what San Francisco is doing, and that’s physically imposing their will on opposing offenses. Wells should be benched in all formats, as he doesn’t stand a chance. Instead, look at the backfield in Detroit. Keep an eye on the starter, but as of now, Maurice Morris is the player to have. Whoever is slated to get the bulk of the carries in Motown should feast on the Panthers pathetic run D.

Wide Receiver: The Giants pass game has been efficient, especially of late, but I expect the Eagles to shut it down this weekend. Philly has shown signs of greatness in big games (recall the Cowboys game in prime time), and this week we will see it again. Hakeem Nicks is still a decent play, but I’m benching Manningham and Cruz this week. Turn back to that 49ers team if you want a better option, as Michael Crabtree will find breathing room against a porous Cardinals secondary.

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Arkansas is slowly creeping into the BCS picture, and the string of impressive performances figures to continue this week against Mississippi State. RB Dennis Johnson is my pick to click for the Razorbacks, as Mississippi State has been pounded by elite teams this season. Alabama (43 carries for 223 yards) and LSU (35-157) were relentless on the ground, and won because of it.

Casey Pachall and his Horned Frog teammates were the team of week 11, and figure to carry the momentum into Saturday’s game against Colorado State. Pachall led TCU to an upset victory over Boise State by passing for 473 yards and 5 scores. Colorado State isn’t half the team Boise State is, as they surrender over 30 points per game. Pachall’s passing performance wasn’t a fluke, the kid can play.

Have a great week,

–Fantazzle Kyle

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