by Mike Harmon

However, one player that can be taken off of the injury list is former fantasy hero Carnell "Cadillac" Williams. Williams was removed from the PUP list and is expected to be available for the Buccaneers against the Vikings. It's not an ideal matchup, but he may see a heavy workload out of the gate with both Earnest Graham and Warrick Dunn slowed by injury. His return to the field so quickly following a possible career-ending knee injury is inspiring, so take a minute to flip to that game for a moment this weekend.

We've got some great match-ups on the slate this weekend including a number of games that'll greatly impact the playoff picture. Let's put the fantasy stamp on the games of Week 11 with the good, bad and ugly in this week's Lineup Calls .

Top 10 Quarterbacks

(Not named Peyton Manning, Tony Romo, Brett Favre, Kurt Warner, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Philip Rivers or Jay Cutler)

Matt Ryan vs. Denver

Ryan's riding high after posting his third straight multi-touchdown game. How about we just add a two or three in that column and move on right now? Ryan and his deep ball threats are eager to play this week's favorable matchup against the atrocious Denver pass defense that remains without several key members. Brady Quinn passed for 239 yards and two scores last week and left some opportunities on the table. Ryan will pick those up for scoring drives.

Tyler Thigpen vs. New Orleans

Thigpen's become one of the great stories of the 2008 season, reminding us once again that fantasy stars can emerge from anywhere (Kansas City by way of Coastal Carolina is a pretty good story). He looks to continue his surge in a home tilt against a beatable New Orleans secondary that found itself scrambling against Matt Ryan last week. I expect Thigpen to use his legs to buy extra time and make good use of his receiving options. I likened Jerious Norwood's high-stepping antics in Week 10 to the hoofing of Michigan J. Frog (look it up). Thigpen finds the end zone multiple times once again with established stars Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez and emerging threat Mark Bradley giving the Saints fits.

Donovan McNabb at Cincinnati

McNabb's posted back-to-back multi-touchdown games, getting him back in the good graces of fantasy owners. He's in another great spot for a statistical barrage against the crumbling Bengals. Taken further, the Eagles are in a must-win situation at 5-4. As such, you can bet that this offense comes out well against Cincinnati and takes full advantage of the opportunities afforded by the defense. The Eagles are heavy road favorites this weekend, and I expect them to produce accordingly.

Jake Delhomme vs. Detroit

Carolina's Week 10 game against the Raiders started according to the script, with Delhomme taking advantage of an early turnover to throw his first touchdown pass. I, and anybody who suffered through this game, expected to see him finish with three or more touchdowns after that early gift. Instead, Kirk Morrison, Nnamdi Asomugha and the Oakland defense went to work, much to the chagrin of fantasy owners. The schedule makers give Delhomme an immediate shot at redemption with the Detroit pass defense next on the schedule. The winless Lions surrender 244 passing yards and 1.67 passing touchdowns per game. Look for Delhomme to get back on track this weekend.

Ben Roethlisberger vs. San Diego

Fill in your favorite adjective of Roethlisberger's Week 10 performance here. Of course, I had cautioned against starting him all week, even if we was cleared to play. I'm back onboard this weekend against the scuffling Chargers, who narrowly escaped with a win last week against the Tyler Thigpen-led Chiefs. Thigpen torched the bottom-ranked San Diego pass defense for 266 yards and three scores. The Chargers allow 264.9 passing yards and 1.9 passing touchdowns per game and have generated just six interceptions this year. If the Pittsburgh offensive line can hold the Chargers at bay (two sacks per game), then Roethlisberger can pick this secondary apart.

Brady Quinn at Buffalo

You can't do much better than the Denver defense for a first start. This week's tilt against the banged-up Buffalo defense isn't that far off. The Bills have been ravaged by injuries, and that portends to more than a few shots downfield by Quinn. Perhaps Braylon Edwards owners will find some love this week as well. The loss of defensive end Aaron Schobel looms large in this game.

Kyle Orton at Green Bay

As I sit to write this piece and run the numbers, Orton's expected to be back under center for the Bears this week. His return to the lineup comes in a pivotal game against a division rival on the road. Much of his activity will be to simply turn to hand the ball off to Matt Forte against the atrocious Green Bay run defense. However, you can also reasonably expect him to make plays downfield and handle the offense more efficiently than Rex Grossman did last week. Orton works through his progressions more effectively and doesn't force the issue. Bears fans would like to see more of those game-breaking plays with Devin Hester and some of the other speed options. However, they'll take wins over highlights. Efficiency wins out, and Orton passes for 200-225 yards with two scores if he's cleared to play.

Jason Campbell vs. Dallas

It seems like ages since we talked about Campbell's arrival as an NFL quarterback. In fact, it occurred following a 26-24 win over Dallas in which he passed for 231 yards and two touchdowns with no turnovers. That was his last multi-touchdown game of the season. I'm optimistic he and the offense come out with a big effort against the Dallas secondary this week. With Clinton Portis limited or perhaps out altogether, Jim Zorn will need to open the field with his passing game.

Matt Cassel vs. New York Jets

Cassel's grown immensely since first facing Brett Favre and the Jets in Week 2. He's topped 200 passing yards in five of six starts since the Bye, although his touchdown total is lacking (see the law office of BenJarvus Green-Ellis for further details). The Jets have done well in limiting opposing running games. As such, I'm expecting more passing attempts this Thursday night. Randy Moss and Wes Welker will get into the act early in what might become a shootout.

Eli Manning vs. Baltimore

Manning overcame an early turnover to post a solid effort against the Eagles (191 yards with two touchdowns). It was his fourth multi-touchdown game of the season. The Ravens announced that both Chris McAlister and Dawan Landry won't return to the secondary this season, leaving two holes that need to be covered. Granted, they've done a fabulous job in doing so to date, but this test is a bit more stiff. The Ravens will be forced to try and contain the Brandon Jacobs/Derrick Ward backfield, and that should open space for Manning downfield. I have no doubt he surrenders one or more turnovers in this game, but I'm also expecting 175-200 passing yards with two touchdowns.

Matt Hasselbeck isn't 100 percent to play, but if he goes this week he has a nice matchup against the Cards. (Al Bello / Getty Images)

Quarterback Sleeper Candidates

Matt Hasselbeck vs. Arizona

Welcome back, Mr. Hasselbeck. Barring a late-week relapse, Hasselbeck's expected to stand under center this weekend against the Cardinals. He's in a decent spot against the Cardinals in front of the home crowd. Arizona's pass defense has allowed 207.25 passing yards and 1.5 passing touchdowns in the eight games not played against Brett Favre (289 and six touchdowns). With Bobby Engram healthy and Koren Robinson offering a decent deep ball threat, he may find some success downfield.

Trent Edwards vs. Cleveland

A defensive back can fall down for him, right? Edwards continues to seek out that elusive first multi-touchdown game of the season, and this week's home tilt against the Browns looks mighty promising. He just needs a little help by way of a Road Warrior-like tackling attempt that goes awry. Seriously, Buffalo is now battling for its playoff lives, and I expect a better, more crisply played game this week.

Quarterback Flop Candidates

David Garrard vs. Tennessee

Garrard earned his sixth 200-yard game and second multi-touchdown game of the year in last week's laugher over Detroit. I'm not optimistic he finds the mark again this weekend in a tough home tilt against the Titans. He completed 23-of-35 attempts for 215 yards, two interceptions and one touchdown in the opener. The Tennessee defense has been stingy in the red zone, and I expect to see a lot of Josh Scobee.

Joe Flacco at New York Giants

Flacco's enjoyed a nice run during the Ravens' four-game winning streak. For the sake of creating an even more discombobulated AFC Playoffs picture, part of the football fan in me would like to see the Ravens win. However, I can't go against the defending champs, particularly after finishing off the Eagles in Week 10. I expect this defensive unit to respond in a big way after failing to secure a sack against Donovan McNabb. The Ravens will make a play or two to put Flacco in prime field position. I just believe the negative outweighs the good this week.

Top 10 Running Backs

(Not named LaDainian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Clinton Portis, Brandon Jacobs, Marion Barber or Brian Westbrook)

Marshawn Lynch vs. Cleveland

It's a bold move to move Lynch to the head of the pack given his season-long allergy to a 100-yard performance. In fact, he's only eclipsed 80 rushing yards once this season. He gets it done this week, breaking 100 yards and finding the end zone at least once in this all-important home tilt against the Browns. The Browns surrender 145.2 yards and 1.1 rushing touchdowns per game. The Bills need this game to hang around the playoff chase, and I believe they play with a sense of urgency in front of the home crowd.

Michael Turner vs. Denver

His rushing average was smallish against the Saints, but Turner's 96-yard, one-touchdown effort stood tall for fantasy owners. It was the fifth time this season he rushed for at least 96 yards. He receives the golden ticket this week, a date with the Denver run defense. Owners are already salivating over the big stat line to come. Denver allows 146.3 rushing yards and 1.2 rushing touchdowns per game. Slot Jerious Norwood into your Flex position as well. Both players will make their mark in this game.

Frank Gore vs. St. Louis

Gore quietly amassed 99 rushing yards in Monday's narrow loss to the 49ers, his second straight game with at least 90 and fifth this season. You have to love this spot against the hopeless St. Louis run defense that was shredded by Thomas Jones last week for 149 yards. Jones' effort wasn't too far off of the Rams' full-season average, as they've surrendered 161 yards per game.

DeAngelo Williams vs. Detroit

Williams was one of the few bright spots in last week's nearly unwatchable game between the Panthers and Raiders. He eluded several would-be tacklers en route to a 69-yard touchdown run and finished the game with 140 yards, his second straight 100-yard game. That proposed workload split with Jonathan Stewart didn't occur. I anticipate we see another huge offering from him this weekend against Detroit, which has been hopeless on all fronts. The Lions allow 161.2 rushing yards and 1.56 rushing touchdowns per game. He has the huge game here, but I expect Stewart to find the end zone as well.

Ronnie Brown vs. Oakland

Brown's been one of the most pleasant surprises for fantasy owners this year, having already shattered his previous season-high with nine touchdown runs. Although his yardage total's been muted in recent weeks, he continues to secure goal-line touches. I expect to see another huge effort this week against the 29th-ranked Oakland run defense (158.1 rushing yards allowed per game).

Matt Forte at Green Bay

Forte demonstrated great versatility in a hard-fought battle with the Titans last week. He racked up 72 rushing yards on 20 attempts, but truly made his mark as a receiver. He caught an early touchdown pass from Rex Grossman and finished the game with seven receptions for 54 yards. He'll achieve great success this week against the 28th-ranked Green Bay run defense that cedes 154.6 yards and one rushing touchdown per game.

Joseph Addai vs. Houston

Addai was stifled by the Pittsburgh run defense, just as we expected. Here's a great bounce-back opportunity against the 23rd-ranked Houston run defense that allows 130.7 rushing yards and 1.56 rushing touchdowns per game. Addai tallied 71 rushing yards with a one-yard touchdown in their Week 5 meeting.

Chris Johnson at Jacksonville

You know Johnson's eager to get back onto the field following last week's stifled performance against the Bears. He'll do against a Jacksonville team still struggling to find its identity. Sorry, dismantling the Lions doesn't prove anything. Johnson rushed for 93 yards against the Jaguars in the season opener, adding 34 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 17-10 win. The rookie tailback from East Carolina is averaging 20.6 touches per game despite working in a split backfield alongside LenDale White.

Steve Slaton at Indianapolis

Slaton had an extremely quiet game last week, as my "man crush" fizzled, if only for a day. I'm expecting him to rebound in a big way this week against Indianapolis, a defense that surrendered 93 rushing yards and two scores to him in Week 5. The run defense has been bolstered by the return of Bob Sanders, but I still expect Slaton to be successful as a runner/receiver in this game.

Larry Johnson vs. New Orleans

Welcome back, L.J.! Johnson returns to the Kansas City lineup and might not even recognize this offense. Tyler Thigpen's proven to be an effective playmaker in his own right, thereby forcing opposing defenses from the eight or nine-man fronts to which Johnson had become accustomed. The Saints allow 109.6 rushing yards per game. He just might approach that total in his first game back.

Running Back Sleeper Candidates

Tatum Bell vs. Atlanta

Bell makes the short list this week, as he may be pressed immediately into action against the 21st-ranked Atlanta run defense (119.1 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown per game). Peyton Hillis will remain a factor in the passing game. However, I expect Bell to shoulder a heavy load immediately if Selvin Young's unable to play this week.

Ricky Williams has been looking better and better for the Dolphins of late. (Doug Benc / Getty Images)

Ricky Williams vs. Oakland

Williams is playing well both as a runner and receiver while splitting the workload with Ronnie Brown. The Raiders rank 29th against the run, surrendering a frightening total of 158.1 yards per game.

Shaun Alexander vs. Dallas

This is going to be a tough spot for fantasy owners. We won't know about the availability of Clinton Portis until late on Sunday, perhaps too late for your lineup adjustments. Additionally, there's still the possibility that backup tailback Ladell Betts will be unavailable as well. If so, Alexander takes the reins against the Cowboys. Dallas ranks in the middle of the pack against the run, allowing 107.1 yards and 0.9 rushing touchdowns per game.

Running Back Flop Candidates

Maurice Jones-Drew vs. Tennessee

Our fantasy hero returned to the good graces of owners (including himself) last week when he crossed the goal-line on three occasions. I'm not optimistic about a huge follow-up effort against the stout Tennessee run defense this week (90.1 rushing yards and 0.9 rushing touchdowns per game). He's still a play in your RB2 position, but temper those expectations.

Ryan Grant vs. Chicago

Grant seems to be in this slot each week. In Week 10, he scored an early touchdown, which put an otherwise weak effort in a different light (75 rushing yards against Minnesota). The Bears demonstrated their ability to neutralize a ground game last week against the Titans. Although they need worry more about Aaron Rodgers than they did Kerry Collins (we saw how that played out), I believe we see another smallish effort from Grant in the backfield. Chicago allows 74.9 yards and one rushing touchdown per game.

Willis McGahee at New York Giants

McGahee returned to action last week and ran wild, accounting for 112 yards and two touchdowns in the blowout win over Houston. It's fairly safe to say the Giants will be successful containing him after dominating Brian Westbrook and the Philadelphia running game last week. The Giants surrender only 87.7 rushing yards and 0.44 rushing touchdowns per game.

Top 10 Wide Receivers

(Exclude Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin, Roddy White, Brandon Marshall, Randy Moss, Reggie Wayne, Calvin Johnson, Plaxico Burress, Marques Colston, Wes Welker, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Andre Johnson, Greg Jennings, Steve Smith and Terrell Owens)

Lee Evans vs. Cleveland

Evans has been quieted in back-to-back weeks, with the Jets and Patriots doing a fabulous job downfield. His three-game scoreless streak ends this weekend. The Cleveland secondary's had some major holes in it, to say the least. Rather, opposing offenses have been able to create mismatches on the outside and long-gain opportunities for receivers (just rewind last week to that Eddie Royal play). In any event, everybody's jumped off the Trent Edwards bandwagon. I'm hanging on by a thread. Cleveland allowed 226.9 passing yards and 1.3 passing touchdowns per game.

Santana Moss vs. Dallas

Moss returns to action against the Dallas secondary for a Sunday night tilt. He went off for eight catches and 145 receiving yards in the earlier matchup between these teams. If anything, the Cowboys are less healthy in the secondary than they were in that meeting. Moss has topped 100 receiving yards in four of the past five games he's played against the Cowboys. You know the drill. "Big players (figuratively speaking) make big plays in big games."

Jerricho Cotchery at New England

There's a threat of rain in the forecast for tomorrow's game. Regardless, Brett Favre will believe he can throw through a 40-mph gale. The Jets will need every throw he can muster, and it was a good thing he saved his arm in last week's laugher over St. Louis. I expect a hard-fought, close game in whichhe posts a good effort. New England allows 201 passing yards and 1.56 passing touchdowns per game. It'll be a much cleaner game than we saw early this season when both Favre and Matt Cassel were just learning their respective offenses.

Hines Ward vs. San Diego

Ward was the lone standout in the Pittsburgh passing game last week, catching nine passes for 116 yards from Ben Roethlisberger. He's also caught three or more passes in all but one game this season (two against Baltimore). Given the Chargers' struggles in coverage, particularly Antonio Cromartie, I expect him to settle into pockets of the zone as he's done so deftly throughout his career.

Muhsin Muhammad vs. Detroit

I was a little disheartened by the case of the drops Muhammad experienced on Sunday against Oakland. Of course, he'd already banked a touchdown by that point. This week's slate brings another wonderful opportunity with the hapless Lions on tap. Detroit surrenders 244 yards and 1.67 passing touchdowns per game. Jake Delhomme has to rebound from last week's debacle, doesn't he?

Lance Moore's actually been helped by the return of Marques Colston to the Saints lineup. (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

Lance Moore at Kansas City

The return of Marques Colston to the New Orleans offense has actually been a blessing for Moore. Colston draws consistent double-teams, thereby allowing the speedy Moore to work in one-on-one coverage downfield. He's caught six passes and scored in back-to-back games. I'm expecting a bit of a shootout in this contest (Brees vs. Thigpen, round one), meaning Moore will play a large role once again.

DeSean Jackson at Cincinnati

The Eagles are working to get the ball into the play-making rookie's hands any way possible, as evidenced by his early carries against the Giants. Jackson scored on a nine-yard run and led the Eagles with 61 receiving yards. It was the sixth time he finished with at least 60 receiving yards this season. The Bengals surrender nearly 1.5 passing touchdowns per game. I expect Donovan McNabb's recent touchdown surge to continue, and for the speedy Jackson to make a long-awaited return to the painted grass.

Marvin Harrison vs. Houston

I'm still incredulous that Harrison didn't catch that ball down around the goal-line in the opening possession of the second half last week. The catch would've ended a three-game scoring streak. Alas, the drought hit four. I'm optimistic we see a bigger day from the Colts this weekend at home. This team remembers all too well how they needed a horrible helicopter-like move from Sage Rosenfels to escape in Week 5. I expect Peyton Manning and company to attack from the opening gun, and for the Manning-Harrison connection to be renewed.

Donald Driver vs. Chicago

Driver posted a quiet Week 10 effort after exploding for a season-high 136 yards against the Titans in Week 9. I'm expecting a bounce-back effort against the Bears this week, a team that's contained Driver well throughout his career (50.1 receiving yards per game). This is a different Chicago defense that includes a secondary exposed repeatedly. With the run defense shutting down Ryan Grant and much concentration afforded Greg Jennings, I expect Driver to excel underneath.

Braylon Edwards at Buffalo

I hadn't expected Edwards to match his 2007 brilliance this year, but his performance in 2008 has been a pity. He's caught three or fewer passes in all but two games, and the number of dropped passes by last year's hero has been alarming (not to mention, they helped Derek Anderson to the bench). Despite it all, I expect him to factor into Sunday's game against the banged-up Buffalo secondary. Brady Quinn will have had another week to work with him in practice, and that portends to more shots downfield.

Wide Receiver Sleeper Candidates

Mark Bradley vs. New Orleans

The former second-round pick by Chicago has found a new home opposite Dwayne Bowe in Kansas City. Bradley's caught 18 passes for 188 yards in the past three weeks, including two receiving touchdowns. He also threw a 37-yard touchdown pass, so the Chiefs aren't averse to switching things up in an otherwise horrible season. This is a strong spot for Bradley in Week 11. Matt Ryan and the Atlanta offense, including No. 2 receiver Michael Jenkins, were able to stretch the field frequently last week.

Michael Jenkins vs. Denver

Jenkins has quietly become a solid No. 2 option opposite Roddy White in Atlanta. He's caught multiple passes in seven straight games and posted his biggest output of the year in Week 10 (six catches for 72 yards), one week after catching two touchdowns. I'm going for the chalk here with the abysmal Denver pass defense on the slate.

Koren Robinson vs. Arizona

Robinson's been a nice reclamation project in an otherwise miserable season for Mike Holmgren's Seahawks. He's caught four or more passes in three straight games and has scored in back-to-back contests. Matt Hasselbeck's return to the field for this week's tilt has me thinking upset. Seriously, I do expect to see more from the passing game with Hasselbeck under center, getting Bobby Engram and Robinson more quality looks downfield.

Wide Receiver Flop Candidates

Chad Johnson vs. Philadelphia

When last we saw Johnson (or Ocho Cinco, as some prefer), he caught five passes for 37 yards and two touchdowns against the Jaguars. He now faces three horribly difficult tests in a row. We'll break down the matchups with the Steelers and Ravens in the future, but for now I'm reticent to endorse Johnson against Asante Samuel, Sheldon Brown, Lito Sheppard and this Philadelphia secondary. The Eagles couldn't get to Eli Manning last week. I doubt the Cincinnati offensive line will have the same success protecting Ryan Fitzpatrick.

Chris Chambers at Pittsburgh

Chambers didn't start Sunday's game against the Chiefs and was targeted only once. He's definitely of help to his teammates, deflecting attention from rising star Malcom Floyd and Vincent Jackson. However, you don't get points for assists in fantasy football. I'm not optimistic we see many opportunities for Chambers this weekend against the top-ranked Pittsburgh pass defense (171.1 passing yards and one passing touchdown per game). I'd look to Antonio Gates, Jackson and Floyd to be the receiving stars for the Chargers on the road.

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