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By Dave Nash

This is usually the weekend where people are freaking out because they finally made it to the final championship game. I am actually in 2 of my 3 leagues final games. If you are like me you are thinking of starting other players than the studs that have tough matchups that actually got you here. Have no fear, leave your studs in, but if you need a reach here are some.

Kyle Orton is a great game manager and he showed that by beating the undefeated Packers (thank you). Now is his turn to shine. He has great wide receivers to throw to and will carve up the Raiders secondary that got killed by the Lions last week. Pick him up and start him with confidence.

Josh McCown is getting the starting nod this weekend against the Packers. The Packers will be up big by half time and will probably rest most of their starters the rest of the game. Mike Martz is probably one of the most stubborn offensive coordinators out there and will be throwing the ball at least 40 times.

Donald Brown is still out there in a lot of leagues and if you are like me you have to decide if you want to use Brown as an RB2. He is going up against a Texans defense that will be playing soft because they are already in the playoffs and don’t want to get hurt. Brown will be a safe start and should get you double-digit fantasy points.

Ricky Williams is a player that is playing second fiddle to Ray Rice, but they just lost a big game and the defense will be on fire. They will be up big, which means a lot of garbage time for Williams. He will get some big runs and plays this weekend. Look for a big game out of him.

Darrius Heyward-Bey is the only healthy wide receiver on the Raiders right now that has speed and the ability to catch the ball. That combination is an opportunity to see some big numbers. Start him and be happy with him at a WR3.

Jerome Simpson is going to get more looks this weekend with A.J. Green being hurt. Simpson should have a solid game and could be a sleeper for you in your line up.

To all those playing for their fantasy football championships or playing for third place, good luck this weekend. I hope if you choose one of these players that they take you to fantasy glory.