Week 12 Rankings: Defense/Special teams

The fantasy staff ranks the defense/special teams units for Week 12 of the fantasy football season.

...Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) Atlanta Falcons v Oakland Raiders OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons passes the ball during...

...CA, USA; Denver Broncos receiver Eddie Royal (19) during the Broncos 41-14 victory over the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

The Talented Mr. Roto: Mission Possible

Matthew Berry waxes philosophical on how anything is possible in fantasy football -- and life -- as he makes his Week 12 pickup recommendations.

Carolina Panthers v Oakland Raiders OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 9: Defensive end Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers rushes upfield against...

...OCTOBER 12: Reggie Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball against the Oakland Raiders at the Louisiana Superdome on October 12, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the...

Playing with Numbers: Stretch-run strength of schedule

Ken Daube analyzes each team's strength of schedule, with regards to fantasy points allowed via the run and the pass, for the rest of the season.

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Week 11 Rankings: Defense/Special teams

The fantasy staff ranks the defense/special teams units for Week 11 of the fantasy football season.

...Wide receiver Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers heads downfield during the game against the Oakland Raiders on November 9, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Panthers defeated...

Sep 21, 2008, Orchard Park, NY, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) heads up field during the Raiders 24-23 loss to the...

San Diego Chargers v Oakland Raiders OAKLAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Defensive back DeAngelo Hall #23 of the Oakland Raiders defends against the San...

...NOVEMBER 2: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons rolls out to pass against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 2, 2008 in Oakland...

Oct 19, 2008; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive end Kalimba Edwards (58) celebrates during the Raiders 16-13 overtime victory over the New...

Football Outsiders: Top fantasy plays for Week 10 and beyond

Bill Barnwell runs through some of the best and worst matchups for fantasy football in Week 10 and looks ahead to key matchups come fantasy playoff time.

Broncos backfield in the spotlight

Brendan Roberts looks through the NFL Nation Blog Network for fantasy-relevant nuggets.