Congratulations!

You’ve made it this far in your fantasy football league. . .but anyone who has played the game any length, even rookies, will know that just like in real football it only matters if you win the whole thing.

So week 16, I’ll give you my top 5 locks at quarterback, running back and wide receiver - In other words, these are the guys that are most likely to lock up that trophy for you this week (Ranks exclude tight end, defenses, and kickers - sorry gang, kickers are as inconsistent to predict as it is to which Hollywood starling will enter rehab next).

Here you go then. . .love ‘em, hate ‘em, or just read ‘em - my Week 16 Fantasy Football Top 5 Position Ranks:

QB:

1.  Drew Brees - They might run all day, but how can you pass up on the league pass leader against this defense?

2.  Jay Cutler - He’s been erratic, but the Bills aren’t scary and Cutler can go off any week.

3. Peyton Manning - Everyone’s forgetting the first half of his season and rightfully so.  Expect Manning to keep rolling.

4. Matt Cassel - I’ve doubted all season long, but he scorched Oakland and  the Cardinals secondary is reeling. Plus, this could easily be a shoot-out.

5. Aaron Rodgers - He’s been incredibly consistent all year, and the Bears secondary has been a sieve.  He puts up his usual 250 and 2 scores.

Honorable mentions: Kurt Warner, Brett Favre, Matt Schaub and Philip Rivers

RB:

1. Maurice Jones-Drew - He burns Indy every time, he’s getting feature carries, and Bob Sanders might not play - ’nuff said.

2. Adrian Peterson - He’s quietly putting up another great year, and Atlanta has had trouble stopping the run all year.

3. Pierre Thomas - He’s dominated the last few weeks and now Bush is out too.  The Detroit defense won’t hurt either.

4. Matt Forte - All the talk about Matt Ryan for ROY is justified but Forte has been a beast all year long. He faces a sluggish Packers run D, and he can catch out of the backfield.

5. Brandon Jacobs - Carolina isn’t necessarily a push-over and he is dinged up, but if he can go full speed in this crucial game , he’s going to score.

Honorable mentions: Frank Gore, Steven Jackson, Ronnie Brown, Marshawn Lynch, Steve Slaton

WR:

1. Calvin Johnson - Gutsy call - sure.  But it hasn’t mattered whose throwing the ball in D-town, he’s scoring regularly, the Saints don’t have an answer for him, and the Lions will have to throw to keep in the game.

2. Brandon Marshall - Again, it all depends on Cutler, but if the Denver gives Cut time to throw, Marshall will have a hey-day.

3. Randy Moss - Its hard to trust him but Cassel will need him in this game and Arizona will have a hard time containing him.

4. Marques Colston/Lance Moore - One of these two will score, if not both. Its just hard to tell which one but Brees will put up a few scores, and these guys can play.

5. Antonio Bryant - This guy has resurrected his career (for this year anyway), and he’s averaged nearly 125 yds the past three games, including 4 scores during that time.  San Diego will be another victim.

Honorable mentions: Reggie Wayne, Dwayne Bowe, Anquan Boldin/Larry Fitzgerald, Bernard Berrian, Roddy White

There you go folks - start these players with confidence! Good luck to you this week!

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