NFL - 2009 Fantasy Football Week 16 Recap

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Below, we explore what happened in this past week's NFL games.

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THURSDAY NIGHT

SD 42, TEN 17 [TEN 28, SD 23 (Pick: Tennessee -2.5, over 47) fantasy]

Chris Johnson and the pursuit of 2000 will be the only thing on the Titans mind next week. He needs 128 yards for 2000 and 74 from scrimmage to break Marshall Faulk's record. 

SUNDAY EARLY

PIT 23, BAL 20 [PIT 23, BAL 20 (Pick: Pittsburgh -2.5, over 41) fantasy]

Derrick Mason broke the hearts of fantasy owners everywhere when he pulled a Braylon and dropped a wide open touchdown pass that would have vaulted the Ravens into the lead. Not too many worries for the Ravens in general, though. They still control their own fate and get the Raiders next week. See ya in the playoffs.

ATL 31, BUF 3 [ATL 20, BUF 17 (Pick: Buffalo +9, under 41) fantasy]

The poor Bills really need a QB. Seems like they're using the process of elimination to find the right one. We can effectively rule out Brian Brohm. 

CAR 41, NYG 9 [CAR 30, NYG 25 (Pick: Carolina +5.5, over 42) fantasy]

The Giants really know how to do a send off. In their last game at Giants' Stadium, New Yorkers really witnessed a great performance. Unfortunately, it was knocking their team out of the playoffs. Way to not show up, Giants... it's not like you were in a playoff race or anything. Now officially out, the Giants will look ahead to next year. 

HOU 27, MIA 20 [HOU 31, MIA 28 (Pick: Houston +3, over 45) fantasy]

If you ever want a great over bet, take the Texans in the first half. Up 27-0 before most people tuned in, Houston went on cruise control and put themselves in position to take one the last two playoffs spots, with a little help, that is. 

NE 35, JAC 7 [NE 21, JAC 13 (Pick: New England -7.5, under 43.5) fantasy]

Brady looks like he's healthy again and Randy Moss looks happy. Watch out AFC.  

CIN 17, KC 10 [CIN 21, KC 10 (Pick: Kansas City +14, under 40.5) fantasy]

Cincy are finally AFC North champs and get a chance to improve their seeding with a win against the Jets next week. The Bengals could be a tricky playoff team. They don't ever blow anyone out, but experience in these close games will pay off handsomely in the playoffs. 

CLE 23, OAK 9 [OAK 28, CLE 25 (Pick: Oakland +3.5, over 37.5) fantasy]

Oakland has posted victories over the Eagles, Broncos, Steelers and the Bengals this season. If this was the BCS, the Raiders would be in a nice Bowl Game . I guess the Browns weren't good enough to get their best effort.  

GB 48, SEA 10 [GB 38, SEA 3 (Pick: Green Bay -14, under 41.5)

Seattle has tapped out on this season. Expect Jim Mora to be fired and sweeping changes to be made in the NorthWest. The Packers, on the other hand, continued to fly under the radar and could be the surprise team of the NFC playoffs. Their offense can play with anyone. 

TB 20, NO 17 (OT) [NO 30, TB 23 (Pick: Tampa Bay +14.5, over 49.5) fantasy]

The Saints seem bored with the regular season. Don't worry about this loss -- it may actually be a nice dose of humble pie that those elitist Saints' players and fans need. 

SUNDAY LATE

PHI 30, DEN 27 [PHI 25, DEN 15 (Pick: Philadelphia -7, under 41.5) fantasy]

Jeremy Maclin's catch with eight seconds left was a thrilling way to cap off the game of the week. Although the 6-0 start is gone, and it looks like they'll miss the playoffs, rookie head coach Josh McDaniels deserves a lot of credit for taking a team that has little to no talent to, probably, a 9-7 season.  

SF 20, DET 6  [SF 28, DET 12 (Pick: San Francisco -11, under 41) fantasy]

Rise your hand if Calvin Johnson's two fumbles cost you a fantasy title. What? Just me? 

NYJ 29, IND 15 [IND 23, NYJ 20 (Pick: New York +6.5, over 41) fantasy]

Any of you out there know a Jets fan? Did you have to listen these people rant and rave about the how great the Jets are by ending the Colts perfect season? Fear not. You'll get your chance to gloat next week, when the Jets fall at home to the Bengals and blow the season in typical Jets fashion. And when it happens, have a really good laugh.   

ARI 31, STL 10 [ARI 34, STL 13 (Pick: Arizona -14, over 41) fantasy]

I'm very glad the Rams, led by the "Nullifier", didn't get a late, cheap score to push the spread. That really would be been the opposite of Holiday Cheer.

SUNDAY NIGHT

DAL 17, WAS 0 [DAL 24, WAS 16 (Pick: Dallas -4, under 41) fantasy]

That's now back to back weeks of getting blown out on prime-time. Don't worry Jim Zorn, it's only one more week until you can work on your tan full time. 

MONDAY NIGHT

Minnesota at Chicago (+7) [47]

Recap on Tuesday 

MIN 17, CHI 14 (Pick: Chicago +7, under 47)

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