Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 12

Here are the Week 12 fantasy football rankings. For a look ahead to the fantasy football playoffs check out
2009 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Quarterbacks
2009 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Wide Receivers
2009 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Running Backs
2009 Fantasy Football Playoff Rankings: Tight Ends, Defenses, and Kickers

Quarterback Rankings:
1. Aaron Rodgers - Still the highest scoring quarterback in fantasy football
2. Drew Brees
3. Tom Brady
4. Peyton Manning
5. Kurt Warner
6. Carson Palmer
7. Brett Favre
8. Matt Hasselbeck
9. Phillip Rivers
10. Donovan McNabb
11. Matt Schaub
12. Jay Cutler
13. Tony Romo
14. Eli Manning
15. Alex Smith
16. Matt Ryan
17. Joe Flacco
18. Ben Roethlisberger
19. David Garrard
20. Vince Young

Fantasy Football Sleeper: Matt Hasselbeck - While he's no longer the same guy that went to the pro bowl, given the right fantasy matchup like this week against St. Louis and he can take advantage.

Fantasy Football Letdown: Phillip Rivers - Considering his matchup is against the Chiefs, Rivers might slightly disappoint if the Chargers get up big as expected and go to more conservative play calling.

Running Back Rankings:
1. Chris Johnson
2. Adrian Peterson
3. Ryan Grant
4. Frank Gore
5. Maurice Jones-Drew
6. Ray Rice
7. Steven Jackson
8. Ricky Williams
9. Joseph Addai
10. Thomas Jones
11. Pierre Thomas
12. Deangelo Williams
13. Justin Forsett
14. Ladainian Tomlinson
15. Rashard Mendenhall
16. Marion Barber
17. Bernard Scott
18. Beanie Wells
19. Brandon Jacobs
20. Tim Hightower
21. Knowshon Moreno
22. Lesean McCoy
23. Jason Snelling
24. Marshawn Lynch
25. Steve Slaton
26. Matt Forte
27. Ahmad Bradshaw
28. Darren Sproles
29. Rock Cartwright
30. Kevin Smith
31. Reggie Bush
32. Johnathen Stewart
33. Jamaal Charles
34. Felix Jones
35. Darren McFadden
36. Donald Brown
37. Tashard Choice
38. Cadillac Williams
39. Jamal Lewis
40. Fred Jackson

Fantasy Football Sleeper: Marion Barber - Fantasy expectations for this former first round talent have lowered. However, this week Barber should be in for a big day against the Raiders.

Fantasy Football Letdown: Justin Forsett - Coming off a big fantasy day against the Vikings, Forsett has a matchup against the Rams. Many owners have high expectations, but I'm still not convinced. I expect a solid day but not another explosion like last week.

Wide Receiver Rankings:
1. Greg Jennings
2. Larry Fitzgerald
3. Reggie Wayne
4. Wes Welker
5. Randy Moss
6. Marques Colston
7. DeSean Jackson
8. Chad Ochocinco
9. Andre Johnson
10. Sidney Rice
11. Vincent Jackson
12. Hines Ward
13. Anquan Boldin
14. Donald Driver
15. Brandon Marshall
16. Mike Sims-Walker
17. Roddy White
18. Nate Burleson
19. Miles Austin
20. T.J. Houshmanzadeh
21. Calvin Johnson (most likely out, but ranked 21st if he plays)
22. Steve Smith (Car)
23. Michael Crabtree
24. Kevin Walter
25. James Jones
26. Jerricho Cotchery
27. Robert Meachem
28. Percy Harvin
29. Pierre Garcon
30. Steve Smith (NYG)
31. Steve Breaston
32. Santonio Holmes
32. Derrick Mason
33. Mario Manningham
34. Devin Hester
35. Donnie Avery
36. Mike Wallace
37. Braylon Edwards
38. Roy Williams
39. Jeremy Maclin
40. Bernard Berrian
41. Lavernues Coles
42. Austin Collie
43. Hakeem Nicks
44. Nate Washington
45. Santana Moss
46. Terrell Owens
47. Mohamed Massaquoi
48. Earl Bennett
49. Lee Evans
50. Chris Chambers

Fantasy Football Sleeper: Greg Jennings - Up to this point, Jennings has been a big fantasy football disappointment but after a big game last week, maybe Rodgers and Jennings can start building up that chemistry they had last year. Plus they are playing the Lions this week.

Fantasy Football Letdown: - Mike Sims-Walker: Lately he's been putting up big fantasy point, but the 49ers defense should slow him down a bit this week

Tight End Rankings
1. Vernon Davis - He has been the best TE in fantasy football
2. Antonio Gates
3. Dallas Clark
4. Jermichael Finley
5. Brent Celek
6. John Carlson
7. Tony Gonzalez
8. Visanthe Shiancoe
9. Kellen Winslow
10. Jeremy Shockey
11. Jason Witten
12. Heath Miller
13. Greg Olsen
14. Kevin Boss
15. Tony Scheffler
16. Dustin Keller
17. Benjamin Watson
18. Marcedes Lewis
19. Todd Heap
20. Zack Miller

Fantasy Football Sleeper: Jermichael Finley - He returned last week after a month off. There should be plenty of fantasy points to go around for all Packers players.

Fantasy Football Letdown: Greg Olsen - The Vikings should dominate this game on both sides of the ball. Fantasy production could be hard to come by.

Defense and Special Team Rankings:
1. Cowboys
2. Eagles
3. Bengals
4. Vikings
5. Packers
6. Steelers
7. Falcons
8. Giants
9. Ravens
10. Chargers
11. Panthers
12. Jaguars
13. Titans
14. Colts
15. Cardinals
16. Seahawks
17. Broncos
18. Jets
19. 49ers
20. Dolphins

Fantasy Football Sleeper: Panthers - Available in most leagues, the Panthers defense should be able to get some sacks and turnovers against Mark Sanchez who hasn't taken care of the football.

Fantasy Football Letdown: Packers - Just about any team defense against the Lions is a good fantasy football pickup. The Packers this week are no exception, but with the loss of Al Harris and Aaron Kampman they won't be at full strength.

Kicker Rankings
1. Jeff Reed
2. Neil Rackers
3. Mason Crosby
4. Nate Kaeding
5. Shayne Graham
6. Stephen Gostkowski
7. John Carney
8. David Akers
9. Ryan Longwell
10. Billy Cundiff
11. Rob Bironas
12. Olindo Mare
13. Kris Brown
14. Robbie Gould
15. Joe Nedney
16. Matt Stover
17. Josh Scobee
18. Josh Brown
19. Dan Carpenter
20. Lawerence Tynes

I hope these football rankings are helpful. Remember the first 3 games are on Thursday.