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Top Fantasy Quarterbacks: Tim Tebow: 10-of-21, 316 yards. 3 TDs (2 pass, 1 rush). 50 rush yards. Drew Brees: 33-of-43, 466 yards. 3 TDs. Matthew Stafford: 28-of-43, 380 yards. 4 TDs (3 pass, 1 rush), 2 INTs. Eli Manning: 23-of-32, 277 yards. 3 TDs. 13 rush yards. Top Fantasy Running Backs: Arian Foster: 24 carries,…

Texans 31, Bengals 10 This was the first playoff matchup between rookie quarterbacks in NFL history, so it’s no surprise that both teams looked jittery in the opening quarter. Arian Foster fumbled the ball (and recovered) on his first carry and then committed a false start penalty on the second play. T.J. Yates capped off…

Strengths: Quick get-off Speed to shoot the gap Ability to collapse the pocket Quality pad level Bulk to hold ground against drive blockers Strength to shed blocks Can take over games and dominate for stretches Durable, experienced 3-year starter Passionate player who was devoted to his team Weaknesses: Lacks elite characteristics Not consistent Disappears at…

Strengths: Great arm strength Quick release Accurate thrower Smart; protects the football Good field vision Extremely mobile with scrambling ability Very intelligent Proven leader; passion for the game Winner at collegiate level Experienced 3-year starter Clutch performer who plays at his best in crunch time Good teammate without an ego Plays with swagger Opens up…

Strengths: Game-breaking speed Phenomenal body control Good size Very strong; built extremely well Breaks tackles; gets yards after contact Quick feet Leaping ability Great route-runner; sudden out of breaks Quality hands Adept at finding soft spots in zone Regularly defeats double teams Passionate for the game Durable and experienced Weaknesses: DUI arrest in 2010 Can…