**Stating Their Case
QBs* Take your pick when it comes toDrew Brees *orBlake Bortles. Both are going to have monster games as neither opposing defense they will face is any good. Sticking with the hottest QB in the league right now inRussell Wilsonas he gets the Rams at home.Ben Roethlisberger **gets to face a team that gives up the third-most points to opposing QBs in the Ravens.
RBs
Have to go with the hottest RB in the NFL at this moment, David Johnson, as he faces the Packers. I like Doug Martintoo, facing a bottom 10 fantasy rush defense in Chicago. Latavius Murrayalso has a favorable matchup against the 29th ranked fantasy rush defense in San Diego.
WRsAntonio Brownis on fire. What's he going to do this game? I'll go out on a limb to say that Martavis Bryanthas a big game as well. Brandon Marshallis going to do his best to make sure his team beats the Patriots. Kamar Aikenshould have a solid outing as well against the worst fantasy pass defense in the league in Pittsburgh.TEs
Like I mentioned above, neither the Jaguars or Saints can contain tight ends. That bodes well for Julius Thomasand Benjamin Watson. I'm also big on Travis Kelceand Gary Barnidgeas their squads face off this week. There's no way Atlanta can contain Greg Olsen.Defense/Special Teams
Indianapolis has been so bad that I am picking the Dolphins'defense this week. Carolinashut out Atlanta 38-0 a few weeks ago. What has changed since then? The Cardinalsare playing for Tyrann Mathieu, who they lost for the season due to an injury this week.
**Better Luck Next Week
Here is a look at the statistical leaders for the both the Steelers and Ravens heading into the Week 16 contest at M&T Bank Stadium.
Ravens QB Matt Schaub enters the game having completed 52 of 80 passes (65.0%) for 540 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions and has a quarterback rating of 76.0.
Ravens QB Jimmy Clausen enters the game having completed 49 of 85 passes (70.5%) for 555 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions and has a quarterback rating of 70.5.
RB DeAngelo Williams leads the Steelers rushing attack with 799 yards on 178 carries (4.5 avg.) and has 9 rushing touchdowns this season.
Ravens RB Javorius Allen has carried the ball 105 times for 399 yards (3.8 avg.) in 2015.
WR Antonio Brown enters Week 16 with a team-high 116 receptions for a team-high 1,586 yards. Brown has also hauled in 9 receiving touchdowns this season.
In just 9 game so far this season, WR Martavis Bryant has caught 48 passes for 759 yards and 6 receiving touchdowns.
WR Kamar Aiken leads all Ravens pass catchers in receptions (62) and receiving yards (802). Aiken also has 5 receiving touchdowns on the season.
Ravens TE Crockett Gillmore has recorded 33 receptions for 412 yards and 4 touchdowns in 2015.
LB Lawrence Timmons lead the Steelers defense with 102 total tackles (69 solo and 33 assists) on the season. Timmons also has 3.5 sack and one interception in 2015.
The Ravens defense is led LB Daryl Smith who has recorded 110 total tackles (69 solo and 41 assists) on the season. Smith has also recorded 3 sacks and has forced 5 quarterback hurries this season.
DE Cam Hayward's 7 quarterback sacks on the season currently leads the 2015 Steelers defense. Heyward has also accounted for 47 tackles and 12 quarterback hurries this season.
OLB Elvis Dumervil leads all Ravens defenders with 6 quarterback sacks this season. Dumervil also has 18 quarterback hurries in 2015.
S Mike Mitchell leads the Steelers secondary with 3 interceptions this season. Mitchell has also accounted for 70 tackles and 8 passes defended.
Ravens CB Jimmy Smith leads the team in interceptions with 2. Smith has also recorded 51 tackles and 8 passes defended this season.
QBsBrock Osweiler andA.J. McCarron, don't go there.Tom Brady, I am really feeling a Jets' upset. No Odell Beckham, Jr. forEli Manning.RBsJavorius Allen has no chance against the Steelers, who are a top-two fantasy rush defense. The best fantasy rush defense is Seattle, which isn't good forTodd Gurley.Devonta Freeman **has no shot at getting to Carolina.
WRsJulio Joneswas shut down a few weeks ago by Josh Norman. Jones this week had a few words for Norman. That's not smart on Jones' part. Arizona's defense is going to be pumped up for this game, which isn't good for Aaron Rodgers or Randall Cobb. Somehow Calvin Johnsonmade the Pro Bowl. I have barely heard his name all season. That won't change this week.
TEs
I'm not liking Tom Brady this week; therefore, I don't like Rob Gronkowski. Not a fan of Delanie Walker as he faces a good Houston group that can cover tight ends. Despite liking Ben Roethlisberger, I don't think Heath Millerwill do much.Defense/Special Teams
Not high on the Patriotsthis week. I smell an upset. Don't be fooled by the Eagles or the Lionsor Texans.
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