10 Easiest Playoff Schedules: QBs, WRs, TEs

Because they are ready, here are my top ten easiest fantasy playoff schedules for passing games and what it all means. I'll be expanding on this later in the week.
1. Rams: @ Cardinals, vs. Seahawks, vs. 49ers
Impact: At this stage, it’s hard to trust anyone associated with the St. Louis passing game, no matter the schedule. Donnie Avery has faded badly
2. Vikings: @ Lions, @ Cardinals, vs. Falcons
Impact: Bernard Berrian has been hit or miss all season, but he’s set up well this month in warm weather games. Roll the dice because he’ll see a lot of single coverage.
3. Chiefs: @ Denver, vs. San Diego, vs. Dolphins
Impact: Tony Gonzalez should finish the season as the top-ranked fantasy tight end. Tyler Thigpen could fool the Chiefs into handing their future over to him with a strong finish. He can perform like a borderline QB1, but the league has started to figure him out.
4. Colts: vs. Bengals, vs. Lions, @ Jaguars
Impact: They aren’t quite the same old Colts, but they are still pretty good, stink bomb in Cleveland notwithstanding. Marvin Harrison becomes a WR3 option because of the schedules. Peyton Manning should rebound with two dome games.
5. Bills: vs. Dolphins, @ Jets, @ Broncos
Impact: Buffalo quarterbacks are hands off, regardless of opponents. Lee Evans should stay in lineups because of the strong schedule.
6. Jets: @ 49ers, vs. Bills, @ Seahawks
Impact: The Jets roller coaster does not care about matchups. It crushes the Titans, then gets handled by Denver. Brett Favre, Jerricho Cotchery, and Laveranues Coles may never be “safe” plays this season. But they have the right matchups coming up.
7. Packers: vs. Texans, @ Jaguars, @ Bears
Impact: Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings are getting it done against any competition. These matchups put Donald Driver into a WR3 slot.
8. 49ers: vs. Jets, @ Dolphins, @ Rams
Impact: Shaun Hill could be a sneaky play if you are a desperate, but the 49ers are generally not playoff-worthy.
9. Seahawks: vs. Patriots, @ Rams, vs. Jets
Impact: Matt Hasselbeck showed signs of improvement on Thanksgiving, but this is a mediocre group, including Deion Branch and Bobby Engram. John Carlson could be a sneaky tight end play if you need help.
10. Cardinals: vs. Rams, Vikings, @ NE
Impact: Arizona’s minor slowdown against the NFC East will be a distant memory as the Big Three Cardinals carry fantasy teams.
* Yes, I realize some defenses are better against the tight end than the wide receiver, etc. This should be used as a rough guide for infotainment purposes only.





Comments
Would you start Thigpen over Romo this week? And would you start Addai over DeAngelo Williams?
Posted by: Brian | December 4, 2008 07:46 PM
ppr league do I start T.O. or Cotchery this week ?
Posted by: Mr Sir | December 5, 2008 10:35 AM
ppr league do I start T.O. or Cotchery this week ?
Posted by: Mr Sir | December 5, 2008 10:36 AM
I have Slaton, Hillis (vs. KC) and Westbrook (vs. NYG). Am I crazy to start Hillis and Slaton?
Posted by: Help | December 5, 2008 11:01 AM