IDP Notes and Rankings

Fantasy playoffs and championships are upon us! If you’re reading this, you’re most likely “in” and congratulations are in order. Here are my IDP notes and rankings for week 15.

Last week I touted Karlos Dansby as being one of the most underrated linebackers (LBs) in fantasy. He made me look good by recording eleven total tackles, a forced fumble, and one pass defended. If you need LB help and he’s available, pick him up. Someone who didn’t make me look so smart is Kirk Morrison. He did have seven tackles, but only four were solo. I’m not worried as he’s been one the more consistent tacklers this season. Stick with him.

LB Notes

Matt Wilhelm should be available in most leagues and is worth considering adding in medium to deep leagues. While not as consistent as a top 25 LB, he has been a steady contributor for the Chargers and had ten total tackles, two defended passes, and an interception last week. He’s a sneaky play down the stretch, especially with Merriman out. Morlon Greenwood (aka “the Houston Linebacker not named Demeco Ryans”) is also worth a late season pick up. He has 29 total tackles, two defended passes, and a sack over his last three games. Ryans is actually questionable as of Wednesday, so check the inactive reports. Greenwood makes an even better start if Ryans sits. David Harris is out of my top ten this week due to the pass happy Patriot matchup.

DL Notes

If Patrick Kerney is still available, grab him if you are in a league that values sacks. I predicted a great week 13, and he disappointed with two solo tackles and no sacks. However, he was back at it in week 14 with seven total tackles and three sacks. He shouldn’t be left on any waiver wires. Mario Williams has at least a sack in each of his last four games and he should get to Cutler this week as well. Start him with confidence. Saint Louis gives up quite a few sacks, so you’ll want Aaron Kampman active.

DB Notes

Bob Sanders had a great week 14 and seems to really turn it up during prime time games. Don’t be the person who waits on Gibril Wilson this week as he’ll probably miss his third straight game. Even though Antonio Cromartie isn’t a great source of tackles, he is an interception machine and had another last week. I’d use him against Kitna. See if Chris Harris is still on your wire – he’s one of my favorite DBs for tackles.

Here are my rankings for week 15. Rankings are based on performance and matchup.

Rank	LB	DL	DB
1	Patrick Willis	Patrick Kerney	Sean Jones
2	DeMeco Ryans	Aaron Kampman	Sammy Knight
3	London Fletcher	Osi Umenyiura	Jermaine Philips
4	Karlos Dansby	Trent Cole	Marcus Trufant
5	Nick Barnett	Jared Allen	Chris Harris
6	Ray Lewis	Mario Williams	Bob Sanders
7	Brian Urlacher	Elvis Dumervil	Antoine Winfield
8	Ernie Sims	Adewale Ogunleye	Atari Bigby
9	Angelo Crowell	Kyle Vanden Bosch	LaRon Landry
10	Jon Beason	Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila	Donte Whitner
11	Kirk Morrison	Michael Strahan	Antonio Cromartie
12	AJ Hawk	Aaron Schobel	Rodney Harrison
13	Gary Brackett	Andre Carter	Darrelle Revis
14	DJ Williams	Terell Suggs	Roy Williams
15	David Harris	Darnell Dockett	Nate Clements
16	Will Witherspoon	Justin Tuck	Marlin Jackson
17	Lofa Tatupu	Marques Douglas	Michael Huff
18	EJ Henderson	Mark Anderson	Von Hutchins
19	Morlon Greenwood	Kenyon Coleman	Leigh Bodden
20	Chad Greenway	Tommie Harris	Kerry Rhodes
21	Derrick Brooks	Amobi Okoye	Kelvin Hayden
22	Demarcus Ware	Justin Smith	Oshiomogho Atogwe
23	Michael Boley	Pat Williams	Champ Bailey
24	Lance Briggs	Julius Peppers	Terrence McGee
25	Greg Ellis	Bryant Young	Stuart Schweigert

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Alison, a cafe regular and writer, was raised in the Northeast and now resides in the Southwest. While playing fantasy football and baseball over the past 6 years, she found herself completely hooked. You can find her posting as Low and Away in the forums.