As we start the second half of the NFL season, it is time for fantasy owners to finalize their rosters for the playoff drive. With the trade deadline approaching for many leagues, here are the players that are ready to win you a fantasy championship this season.<\/p>\n
Player: \u00a0Jordy Nelson<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong> Rationale: It is incomprehensible how fantasy owners have forgotten about Jordy Nelson, <\/strong>the man who single handedly won fantasy championships in 2014 (98 receptions, 1,519 yards, 13 touchdowns). He\u00a0has the most red zone receptions among wide receivers this year (8), and is tied for first in touchdowns (6). Some fantasy owners actually think Davante Adams<\/a><\/strong> is the better ROS player in Green Bay. Absurd. Nelson will be a top five fantasy wide receiver over the next eight games.<\/p>\n Player: \u00a0Jeremy Hill<\/a> Rationale: Every single fantasy owner should be trying to trade for J<\/strong>eremy Hill<\/strong>. He is only 24 years old, and is the undisputed goal line running back for\u00a0Cincinnati.<\/strong> Currently, Hill ranks eighth among all running backs in runs of 15 yards or more (playerprofiler.com<\/a>). He has an extremely friendly schedule coming up, facing four teams (Philadelphia, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Houston<\/strong>)\u00a0that allow at least 4.6 yards per carry. With Tyler Eifert<\/a>‘s<\/strong> return, this offense will start to open up. He will drop well below his current 15th positional ranking after this bye week. Hill is a great buy-low candidate before he starts racking up the touchdowns.<\/p>\n Player: \u00a0James Starks<\/a> Rationale: In a world of running backs by committee (RBBC), it is a huge advantage to have the goal line running back on a prolific passing offense. The key to this year’s fantasy draft was finding late round running backs that have major upside<\/a>. With Eddie Lacy<\/a><\/strong> out for the season with a foot injury, the Packers<\/strong> have tried a myriad of options at running back during James Starks’<\/strong> absence. The current tandem of wide receivers\u00a0Ty Montgomery<\/a><\/strong> and rookie Don Jackson<\/a> <\/strong>aren’t sufficient in the backfield, so Green Bay will be thrilled to have Starks as their lead back the rest of the way. His upcoming schedule includes the Redskins<\/strong>, Eagles<\/strong>, and Texans<\/strong>, all of which give up at least 17 fantasy points per game to running backs in standard leagues. Teams that need a solid RB2 for the playoff drive, need to look no further than on the waiver wire for James Starks.<\/p>\n Player: \u00a0Carson Palmer<\/a> Rationale: If you are struggling at the quarterback position, go pick up Carson Palmer<\/strong>. He is currently the 18th rated quarterback, and a mind blowing three spots behind Blake Bortles<\/a><\/strong> before<\/em> having his bye. The Cardinals<\/strong> should be healthy after this week off, and return home vs. San Francisco<\/strong> (23rd vs. fantasy QBs). Palmer will face the\u00a0friendly pass defenses of Atlanta, Washington<\/strong>, and a superb\u00a0matchup at home vs. New Orleans<\/strong> in Week 15. With the best wide receiver group in the NFL<\/strong> and a monster running back behind him, Palmer is a great target\u00a0to acquire via trade or the waiver wire.<\/p>\n Player: \u00a0Rishard Matthews<\/a> Rationale: Matthews was very much thought to be the best wide receiver in Titans<\/strong> camp before the season. A slow start for Marcus Mariota<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and the presence of Andre Johnson<\/a><\/strong> led to Matthews being dropped in most leagues. However, only the most astute fantasy owner may have realized that Matthews has three touchdowns in his last four games. With Johnson’s retirement, Matthews can now ascend to his rightful place atop the depth chart. He has some great matchups against the Chargers, Packers, Colts,<\/strong> and Bears<\/strong> upcoming, so Matthews makes a perfect WR3 play for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n
\nTeam: \u00a0Green Bay Packers<\/strong>
\nPositional Ranking: \u00a014th<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Team: \u00a0Cincinnati Bengals
\n<\/strong>Positional Ranking: \u00a015th<\/b><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Team: \u00a0Green Bay Packers
\n<\/strong>Positional Ranking: \u00a086th<\/b><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Team: \u00a0Arizona Cardinals
\n<\/strong>Positional Ranking: \u00a018th<\/b><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Team: \u00a0Tennessee Titans
\n<\/strong>Positional Ranking: \u00a042nd<\/b><\/p>\n