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FANTASY FOOTBALL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2007
All-star players lead teams during season's final weeks
Take a final look at the athletes who will give fantasy and real teams alike the advantage in the NFL playoffs
The NFL regular season is winding down, which means the fantasy football playoffs are quickly approaching. By now you know who will be anchoring your team in the most important weeks of the season. Here is a recap of the top players in the league this season who earned nominations on the fantasy football all-star team. If you have any of these players, you have a step up heading into your playoff
BY KELLY BRECKUNITCH
KANSAN COLUMNIST
KBRECKUNITCH@KANSAN.COM
QB Tom Brady, New England Patriots — Is there any doubt about this? It wasn't like Brady didn't
already have three Super Bowl rings, then the Patriots added all of that talent at wide receiver in the off-season to make his job that much easier. Brady's gaudy stats and the rebirth of Randy Moss
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New England Patriots players Tom Brady and Randy Moss are both valuable fantasy players this season. Brady has 3,696 passing yards, 41 touchdowns and five interceptions.
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San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson started play off slowly but improved throughout the season. He has 1,049 rushing yards, 427 receiving yards and 12 total touchdowns.
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have been big factors in why New England is still undefeated this far into the season. Brady has thrown for 3,696 yards on the season with 41 touchdowns and only five interceptions. Brady will break the single season touchdown record easily this season, and if he's on your fantasy roster he might just lead your team to a fantasy football championship.
RB Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles — Westbrook is the only bright spot on this Eagles team, which is a big reason why he is able to rack up so many fantasy points. He is the top running back, and the top receiver, in all reality, on the Eagles' roster. Westbrook has 994 rushing yards, 604 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns on the season. Westbrook gains a lot of yards in every game and is almost guaranteed at least one touchdown in every game. All of that adds up to a lot of fantasy points for a fantasy football all-star.
RB LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers — Tomlinson had a slow start to the season, but he got going at the right time this season. He has put up some big numbers in the past few weeks, as the Chargers have taken control of the AFC West division. Tomlinson is always around the top of fantasy football draft boards for a good reason. Tomlinson has 1,049 rushing yards, 427 receiving yards and 12 total touchdowns. Tomlinson proved he was the quintessential fantasy running back over the past few years and this year was no different.
WR Randy Moss, New England Patriots — Talk about a bargain! The Patriots acquired Moss from the Raiders for a fourth round draft pick and that trade ignited the rebirth of one of the best receivers in the NFL. Moss has 1,129 yards receiving and 17 touchdowns this season. The fantasy football point system rewards touchdowns greatly and Moss has racked up both in big numbers this season.
WR Terrell Owens, Dallas Cowboys — Owens has had destructive tendencies in the past, and I thought they would start to show this season in Dallas. However, Owens provided a big-time weapon for emerging star quarterback Tony Romo and both benefited from having big seasons. Owens has 1,249 receiving yards this season and 14 touchdowns. Owens is a surefire fantasy superstar as well as a lock for the NFL Pro Bowl at the end of the season.
WR Braylon Edwards,
Cleveland Brown's — The Browns may be one of the biggest surprises this season. Edwards is a big part of what has become one of the NFL's most explosive pass offenses. Edwards was a top pick in the NFL draft just a few years ago, and has rapidly matured into a star receiver in the NFL. Edwards has 1,043 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns this season and has been a big part of Cleveland's success this season.
TE Kellen Winslow, Cleveland Browns — Winslow is also a big part of the Browns' explosive pass offense. He has 909 receiving yards and five touchdowns on the season. Everyone knew Winslow could be a star in the NFL before he was plagued by injuries in his first couple years in the league. Now we are seeing just how good Winslow is and how he compares to the other star tight ends in the league. This season, he has obviously proven that he will be a star tight end on the fantasy side for years to come.
K Mason Crosby, Green Bay Packers — The Packers took arguably the best kicker out of college in the draft last spring after two kickers had already been drafted. Crosby is tied with fellow rookie Nick Folk for most fantasy points for a kicker, according to yahoosports.com. He has made all extra
points he has attempted and he has converted 24 of 30 field goal attempts, including eight field goals of 40 or more yards. Crosby has been a sure foot all year and he has earned a lot of fantasy points for his fantasy owners.
Minnesota defense — The Vikings are slowly creeping into the NFC playoff picture as a wild card, largely in part because of their defense. The Vikings boast
one of the best run defenses in the NFL and lead the NFL in defensive touchdowns. They also have forced 14 interceptions and recovered 11 fumbles on defense. The Vikings have a one-dimensional offense, but their defense is what wins games. You know how the old saying goes: defense wins fantasy football championships.
— Edited by Amelia Freidline
fantasy all stars
QB Tom Brady
Key stats: 3,696 passing yards
41 touchdowns
5 interceptions
WR Randy Moss
Key stats: 1,129 receiving yards
17 touchdowns
WR Terrell Owens
Key stats: 1,249 receiving yards
14 touchdowns
WR Braylon Edwards
Key stats: 1,043 receiving yards
12 touchdowns
RB Brian Westbrook
Key stats: 994 rushing yards
604 receiving yards 11 total-
touchdowns
RB LaDainian Tomlinson
Key stats: 1,049 rushing yards
427 receiving yards
12 total touchdowns
TE Kellen Winslow
Key stats: 909 receiving yards
5 touchdowns
K Mason Crosby
Key stats: 35/35 extra point attempts 24/30 field goal attempts
Minnesota defense
Minnesota defense
Key stats: 14 interceptions
11 fumbles recovered
7 touchdowns
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