Fantasy Football Leaders from Week 14

It's that magical time of year again, with Christmas just around the corner and fantasy football leagues in playoff mode.

Week 14 of the NFL season is typically the opening week of the playoffs for most fantasy leagues. If you advanced past Round 1, congratulations.

If you are headed for the consolation playoffs, as I am in my dynasty keeper league, keep on rolling as long as you can.

To do so, you'll want to pay attention to current trends, now more than ever. Sure, I subscribe to the strategy of playing your best players each week, regardless of fluctuations, but this is not the time of year to leave your roster to chance. So it might not hurt to consider a couple of top performances from the opening week of the fantasy football playoffs when you prepare to set your lineup for Week 15.

Week 14 Top Fantasy Football Performers

Kerry Collins, Tennessee quarterback: 28-for-39 for 244 yards and three touchdowns.

Darren McFadden, Oakland running back: 123 rushing yards, two touchdowns, three receptions for 86 yards and one touchdown.

Michael Turner, Atlanta running back: 112 rushing yards, three touchdowns, one reception for 12 yards.

Alex Smith, San Francisco quarterback: 17-for-27 for 255 yards and three touchdowns, 12 rushing yards.

Peyton Manning, Indianapolis quarterback: 25-for-35 for 319 yards and two touchdowns.

Tom Brady, New England quarterback: 27-for-40 for 369 yards and two touchdowns.

Jason Campbell, Oakland quarterback: 21-for-30 for 324 yards and two touchdowns.

Drew Brees, New Orleans quarterback: 25-for-40 for 221 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions.

Tim Hightower, Arizona running back: 148 rushing yards, two touchdowns.

Andre Johnson, Houston wide receiver: 9 receptions, 140 yards and two touchdowns.

Matt Schaub, Houston quarterback: 31-for-62 for 393 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions and one two-point conversion.