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Week 17 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

When the Patriots drafted Mayo tenth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, this is the Jerod Mayo they envisioned -- a defensive leader who'd provide a strong tackling presence to complement NT Vince Wilfork in the middle of the 3-4 . Typically, the biggest weakness of the 3-4 is its vulnerability to gouging runs up the middle,...

Week 14 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Just 12 games into the 2010 season, Stephen Tulloch has already eclipsed his 2009 tackle total. While there are a few reasons for this, but the simplest explanation is that the Titans' offense stinks, and Tulloch – who's now a part of the nickel package as well – is on the field for more plays. But Tulloch is...

Week 13 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Just about all of the linebackers in Sunday night's Steelers-Ravens tilt get my vote of confidence this week. After all, this grudge match will feature several of the best in the league, and these combatants almost always step up in big contests. Neither team yields especially favorable numbers to opposing linebackers,...

Week 12 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

I'm downgrading Brian Cushing after yet another quiet game (four tackles). He's worth starting in multiple LB formats, but he's no longer a Top 20 LB. While last year's Defensive Rookie of the Year forced a fumble against the Jets and is getting to the QB, he seems a step slower than his rookie year and is being used...

Week 11 IDP Rankings: Linebackers

Last season, Stephen Tulloch wasn't an every-down linebacker for the Titans, but he still racked up 121 tackles. This season, the relentless middle linebacker is staying on the field in nickel and dime packages, making him among the most coveted IDP starters in fantasy land. Tulloch started off the season with 13 tackles...