BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
In the past, I've been accused of letting potential trade deals out of the bag because I'll say 'go get these guys' or 'trade those guys' (P.S. How have those Texans been doing lately?). Far be it from me to rain on an individual Fantasy owner's parade -- at least with a handful of players whose stock is going up or down.
Therefore, I have devised this extensive look at the upcoming games for all 32 NFL teams. Some teams have it really easy down the stretch while others have it tough. Fantasy owners are advised to read through this chart and decide for themselves who is worth trading for and if they are available in their leagues. Obviously, aim for players with easy schedules on Fantasy teams who are close to falling out of contention for the playoffs -- no one in the running for a postseason berth will make a deal for a quality player unless it's a no-brainer.
Additionally, I listed the schedule for the rest of the season but only evaluated Weeks 11 through 16. That's because Week 17 is a throw-away week for so many teams, whether they're locked into playoff position and benching their best players or trotting out unproven talent to see what they have for next year.
With that in mind, here comes the monster, with the teams sorted by division.
Cowboys week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @WAS SF SEA @PIT NYG BAL @PHI
Nothing special even with four home games left. While the Cowboys' next three games look like gems for their offense, the next three -- in Fantasy playoff crunch time -- are nightmarish, especially for Marion Barber.
Giants week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. BAL @ARI @WAS PHI @DAL CAR @MIN
A challenging schedule, especially with three straight divisional games. If injuries don't deplete the Giants' opponents, scoring could be hard to come by in nearly all of these games.
Eagles week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @CIN @BAL ARI @NYG CLE @WAS DAL
Mostly a good schedule for the Eagles, especially Brian Westbrook, who will get the Bengals, Cardinals at home on a cross-country trip and the Browns. It's Philly's passing game that could struggle in the NFC matchups.
Redskins week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. DAL @SEA NYG @BAL @CIN PHI @SF
The schedule isn't awful for Clinton Portis, but it isn't great, either. The Redskins' passing game should do well for much of these games.
Bears week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @GB @STL @MIN JAC NO GB @HOU
A very favorable schedule for Matt Forte, with only the Vikings game a concern. If Kyle Orton returns in Week 14, he'll give Fantasy owners nice numbers in three-straight home games against average-to-good pass defenses.
Lions week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @CAR TB TEN MIN @IND NO @GB
It gets worse for the Lions. Kevin Smith is absolutely worthless until Week 15, and the Lions' passing game can't be viewed as favorable in any game until Week 16. But I didn't have to tell you to stay away from most Lions, did I?
Packers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. CHI @NO CAR HOU @JAC @CHI DET
Hard to not like the schedule as far as Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings and Donald Driver are concerned. It's Ryan Grant who could have some on-and-off weeks, but that's something we're used to already.
Vikings week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @TB @JAC CHI @DET @ARI ATL NYG
One of the main reasons why I liked Bernard Berrian back in the summer was this late-season sked with no games in cold weather. That means Gus Frerotte should be decent, and Adrian Peterson only has one "tough" game -- at Tampa Bay.
Falcons week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. DEN CAR @SD @NO TB @MIN STL
You have to love this schedule -- until you get to Weeks 15 and 16, especially for matchup maven Michael Turner. If you're going to ride him into the Fantasy postseason, be prepared to bail on him when two great run defenses come calling.
Panthers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. DET @ATL @GB TB DEN @NYG @NO
Looking good! Week 13 could be tough for the passing game, Week 14 could be tough for the running game, and Week 16 could be tough all over, but the Panthers should roll, especially through the air.
Saints week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @KC GB @TB ATL @CHI @DET CAR
I like the Saints passing game for the rest of the year more than the running game, which is good because the Saints pass a ton. Stealing Marques Colston via trade for the playoff run could pay off.
Buccaneers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. MIN @DET NO @CAR @ATL SD OAK
Even with the Lions and Chargers at home ahead for the Bucs, it's not an overwhelmingly favorable schedule. No one in Tampa Bay should be considered a locked-in Fantasy starter, including Earnest Graham and Antonio Bryant.
Cardinals week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @SEA NYG @PHI STL MIN @NE SEA
Only the Giants and Eagles, especially the Eagles, are in a position to really halt the Cardinals' passing attack. Weeks 15 and 16 look particularly hairy for Tim Hightower.
49ers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. STL @DAL @BUF NYJ @MIA @STL WAS
Aside from two dates with the Rams, this is an awful schedule for the Niners. I cannot see Frank Gore posting excellent numbers from Week 12 through Week 15 -- he's going to hurt Fantasy owners.
Rams week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @SF CHI MIA @ARI SEA SF @ATL
The Rams could help nail down some Fantasy championships in Weeks 15 and 16, but that's about it.
Seahawks week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. ARI WAS @DAL NE @STL NYJ @ARI
You might not believe this, but Matt Hasselbeck could be a Fantasy darling for the entire stretch from Week 11 through 16. Not a single opponent left has a quality secondary that should scare the Seahawks, assuming they stay healthy.
Bills week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. CLE @KC SF MIA @NYJ @DEN NE
Marshawn Lynch has been trouble for Fantasy owners for some of the season, but take away his Week 15 matchup and he should be a dandy. Lee Evans also should roll down the stretch -- every game looks good for him.
Dolphins week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. OAK NE @STL @BUF SF @KC @NYJ
Chad Pennington will help people win Fantasy leagues -- no team remaining should scare him. Ronnie Brown should also do well. Heck, the Dolphins might make the playoffs with this cupcake schedule.
Patriots week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. NYJ @MIA PIT @SEA @OAK ARI @BUF
Not a good slate until Week 14 -- be prepared to go without the Pats' running backs until then. The passing game has it a little easier, but back-to-back West Coast trips won't help.
Jets week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @NE @TEN DEN @SF BUF @SEA MIA
Love Thomas Jones' schedule from Week 13 on, and Brett Favre could have some really nice games, excluding at Tennessee.
Ravens week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @NYG PHI @CIN WAS PIT @DAL JAC
The Ravens have joined the NFC East! Aside from Week 13, this is a really lousy schedule for the Ravens' running backs. You might want to cash in on Ray Rice this week.
Bengals week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. PHI @PIT BAL @IND WAS @CLE KC
If you thought it was tough for the Bengals' receivers before, get a load of this schedule. They might be fine in Week 15 depending on the health of the Redskins' secondary, but this is not good for Ocho, Housh or any other Bengal.
Browns week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @BUF HOU IND @TEN @PHI CIN @PIT
Weeks 14 and 15 are rough, especially on the road, but the rest of the schedule isn't that bad, even for Brady Quinn.
Steelers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. SD CIN @NE DAL @BAL @TEN CLE
Until Week 16, you absolutely have to love this for Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes. Willie Parker should be OK leading up to Week 15, but after that, it's dicey.
Texans week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @IND @CLE JAC @GB TEN @OAK CHI
The Texans' passing game could see some tough times outside of Weeks 12 and 16. Two home games -- one against the Titans -- won't help, and Steve Slaton has his share of good and bad matchups.
Colts week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. HOU @SD @CLE CIN DET @JAC TEN
Get ready for the Colts to get healthy. Not a single opponent left through Week 16 is in a position to slow down Peyton Manning. Joseph Addai should rebound, too. With the values of most Colts at an all-time low, this is the week to trade for them.
Jaguars week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. TEN MIN @HOU @CHI GB IND @BAL
Maurice Jones-Drew could be OK in Weeks 15 and 16, but the rest of the schedule isn't too great. David Garrard should remain a backup Fantasy quarterback and Matt Jones is expected to miss some of these games with a suspension.
Titans week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @JAC NYJ @DET CLE @HOU PIT @IND
The only Titans Fantasy owners care about are running backs, and both of them should be fine. The games against the Jets and Steelers loom large, but at least they are at home. Hopefully Johnson has gas in the tank for them.
Broncos week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @ATL OAK @NYJ KC @CAR BUF @SD
With the exception of the Panthers game on the road in Week 15, this schedule should play out great for Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. The Broncos' lack of a run game only enhances their potential for big stats.
Chiefs week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. NO BUF @OAK @DEN SD MIA @CIN
The remaining schedule for Larry Johnson is solid, especially with four home games and two in Weeks 15 and 16. If he gets going, this offense could be really effective, making Tony Gonzalez and Dwayne Bowe safe Fantasy options.
Raiders week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @MIA @DEN KC @SD NE HOU @TB
Really, is anyone banking on the Raiders to do anything? If so, you're probably not in the playoff hunt. Justin Fargas might be a spot starter in Weeks 12, 13 and 16.
Chargers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @PIT IND ATL OAK @KC @TB DEN
Pretty good schedule for the Bolts down the stretch, including three consecutive home games. It's the Week 11 game at Pittsburgh and Week 16 game at Tampa Bay that should make LT owners a bit queasy.
Therefore, I have devised this extensive look at the upcoming games for all 32 NFL teams. Some teams have it really easy down the stretch while others have it tough. Fantasy owners are advised to read through this chart and decide for themselves who is worth trading for and if they are available in their leagues. Obviously, aim for players with easy schedules on Fantasy teams who are close to falling out of contention for the playoffs -- no one in the running for a postseason berth will make a deal for a quality player unless it's a no-brainer.
Additionally, I listed the schedule for the rest of the season but only evaluated Weeks 11 through 16. That's because Week 17 is a throw-away week for so many teams, whether they're locked into playoff position and benching their best players or trotting out unproven talent to see what they have for next year.
With that in mind, here comes the monster, with the teams sorted by division.
Cowboys week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @WAS SF SEA @PIT NYG BAL @PHI
Nothing special even with four home games left. While the Cowboys' next three games look like gems for their offense, the next three -- in Fantasy playoff crunch time -- are nightmarish, especially for Marion Barber.
Giants week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. BAL @ARI @WAS PHI @DAL CAR @MIN
A challenging schedule, especially with three straight divisional games. If injuries don't deplete the Giants' opponents, scoring could be hard to come by in nearly all of these games.
Eagles week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @CIN @BAL ARI @NYG CLE @WAS DAL
Mostly a good schedule for the Eagles, especially Brian Westbrook, who will get the Bengals, Cardinals at home on a cross-country trip and the Browns. It's Philly's passing game that could struggle in the NFC matchups.
Redskins week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. DAL @SEA NYG @BAL @CIN PHI @SF
The schedule isn't awful for Clinton Portis, but it isn't great, either. The Redskins' passing game should do well for much of these games.
Bears week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @GB @STL @MIN JAC NO GB @HOU
A very favorable schedule for Matt Forte, with only the Vikings game a concern. If Kyle Orton returns in Week 14, he'll give Fantasy owners nice numbers in three-straight home games against average-to-good pass defenses.
Lions week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @CAR TB TEN MIN @IND NO @GB
It gets worse for the Lions. Kevin Smith is absolutely worthless until Week 15, and the Lions' passing game can't be viewed as favorable in any game until Week 16. But I didn't have to tell you to stay away from most Lions, did I?
Packers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. CHI @NO CAR HOU @JAC @CHI DET
Hard to not like the schedule as far as Aaron Rodgers, Greg Jennings and Donald Driver are concerned. It's Ryan Grant who could have some on-and-off weeks, but that's something we're used to already.
Vikings week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @TB @JAC CHI @DET @ARI ATL NYG
One of the main reasons why I liked Bernard Berrian back in the summer was this late-season sked with no games in cold weather. That means Gus Frerotte should be decent, and Adrian Peterson only has one "tough" game -- at Tampa Bay.
Falcons week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. DEN CAR @SD @NO TB @MIN STL
You have to love this schedule -- until you get to Weeks 15 and 16, especially for matchup maven Michael Turner. If you're going to ride him into the Fantasy postseason, be prepared to bail on him when two great run defenses come calling.
Panthers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. DET @ATL @GB TB DEN @NYG @NO
Looking good! Week 13 could be tough for the passing game, Week 14 could be tough for the running game, and Week 16 could be tough all over, but the Panthers should roll, especially through the air.
Saints week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @KC GB @TB ATL @CHI @DET CAR
I like the Saints passing game for the rest of the year more than the running game, which is good because the Saints pass a ton. Stealing Marques Colston via trade for the playoff run could pay off.
Buccaneers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. MIN @DET NO @CAR @ATL SD OAK
Even with the Lions and Chargers at home ahead for the Bucs, it's not an overwhelmingly favorable schedule. No one in Tampa Bay should be considered a locked-in Fantasy starter, including Earnest Graham and Antonio Bryant.
Cardinals week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @SEA NYG @PHI STL MIN @NE SEA
Only the Giants and Eagles, especially the Eagles, are in a position to really halt the Cardinals' passing attack. Weeks 15 and 16 look particularly hairy for Tim Hightower.
49ers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. STL @DAL @BUF NYJ @MIA @STL WAS
Aside from two dates with the Rams, this is an awful schedule for the Niners. I cannot see Frank Gore posting excellent numbers from Week 12 through Week 15 -- he's going to hurt Fantasy owners.
Rams week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @SF CHI MIA @ARI SEA SF @ATL
The Rams could help nail down some Fantasy championships in Weeks 15 and 16, but that's about it.
Seahawks week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. ARI WAS @DAL NE @STL NYJ @ARI
You might not believe this, but Matt Hasselbeck could be a Fantasy darling for the entire stretch from Week 11 through 16. Not a single opponent left has a quality secondary that should scare the Seahawks, assuming they stay healthy.
Bills week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. CLE @KC SF MIA @NYJ @DEN NE
Marshawn Lynch has been trouble for Fantasy owners for some of the season, but take away his Week 15 matchup and he should be a dandy. Lee Evans also should roll down the stretch -- every game looks good for him.
Dolphins week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. OAK NE @STL @BUF SF @KC @NYJ
Chad Pennington will help people win Fantasy leagues -- no team remaining should scare him. Ronnie Brown should also do well. Heck, the Dolphins might make the playoffs with this cupcake schedule.
Patriots week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. NYJ @MIA PIT @SEA @OAK ARI @BUF
Not a good slate until Week 14 -- be prepared to go without the Pats' running backs until then. The passing game has it a little easier, but back-to-back West Coast trips won't help.
Jets week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @NE @TEN DEN @SF BUF @SEA MIA
Love Thomas Jones' schedule from Week 13 on, and Brett Favre could have some really nice games, excluding at Tennessee.
Ravens week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @NYG PHI @CIN WAS PIT @DAL JAC
The Ravens have joined the NFC East! Aside from Week 13, this is a really lousy schedule for the Ravens' running backs. You might want to cash in on Ray Rice this week.
Bengals week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. PHI @PIT BAL @IND WAS @CLE KC
If you thought it was tough for the Bengals' receivers before, get a load of this schedule. They might be fine in Week 15 depending on the health of the Redskins' secondary, but this is not good for Ocho, Housh or any other Bengal.
Browns week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @BUF HOU IND @TEN @PHI CIN @PIT
Weeks 14 and 15 are rough, especially on the road, but the rest of the schedule isn't that bad, even for Brady Quinn.
Steelers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. SD CIN @NE DAL @BAL @TEN CLE
Until Week 16, you absolutely have to love this for Ben Roethlisberger, Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes. Willie Parker should be OK leading up to Week 15, but after that, it's dicey.
Texans week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @IND @CLE JAC @GB TEN @OAK CHI
The Texans' passing game could see some tough times outside of Weeks 12 and 16. Two home games -- one against the Titans -- won't help, and Steve Slaton has his share of good and bad matchups.
Colts week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. HOU @SD @CLE CIN DET @JAC TEN
Get ready for the Colts to get healthy. Not a single opponent left through Week 16 is in a position to slow down Peyton Manning. Joseph Addai should rebound, too. With the values of most Colts at an all-time low, this is the week to trade for them.
Jaguars week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. TEN MIN @HOU @CHI GB IND @BAL
Maurice Jones-Drew could be OK in Weeks 15 and 16, but the rest of the schedule isn't too great. David Garrard should remain a backup Fantasy quarterback and Matt Jones is expected to miss some of these games with a suspension.
Titans week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @JAC NYJ @DET CLE @HOU PIT @IND
The only Titans Fantasy owners care about are running backs, and both of them should be fine. The games against the Jets and Steelers loom large, but at least they are at home. Hopefully Johnson has gas in the tank for them.
Broncos week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @ATL OAK @NYJ KC @CAR BUF @SD
With the exception of the Panthers game on the road in Week 15, this schedule should play out great for Jay Cutler, Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. The Broncos' lack of a run game only enhances their potential for big stats.
Chiefs week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. NO BUF @OAK @DEN SD MIA @CIN
The remaining schedule for Larry Johnson is solid, especially with four home games and two in Weeks 15 and 16. If he gets going, this offense could be really effective, making Tony Gonzalez and Dwayne Bowe safe Fantasy options.
Raiders week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @MIA @DEN KC @SD NE HOU @TB
Really, is anyone banking on the Raiders to do anything? If so, you're probably not in the playoff hunt. Justin Fargas might be a spot starter in Weeks 12, 13 and 16.
Chargers week 11 week 12 week 13 week 14 week 15 week 16 week 17
Opp. @PIT IND ATL OAK @KC @TB DEN
Pretty good schedule for the Bolts down the stretch, including three consecutive home games. It's the Week 11 game at Pittsburgh and Week 16 game at Tampa Bay that should make LT owners a bit queasy.
