2007 Player Rankings for Week 14

by Simon McGrother
May 30, 2007

Week 13 was almost upset free – which would have been a first for the AFL. The only results which could be considered upsets were simply a reestablishment of what we already knew, I refer to Utah overwhelming Orlando (5 weeks ago that would have been a cert), and the Rampage squeaking by the Crush. A couple of the expected results got there in unexpected ways: even without Ben Nelson the SaberCats scoring only 48 seems weird and the Brigade over the Avengers only raises eyebrows because of the high-score. And finally, at last, we get a Monday night game worthy of the name – hats off to the Dragons and VooDoo for a heart-pounding thriller.

Chris Griesen, Georgia Clint Dolezel, Dallas Joe Germaine, Utah Mark Grieb, San Jose Tony Graziani, Philadelphia Aaron Garcia, New York Sherdrick Bonner, Arizona Chad Salisbury, Grand Rapids John Dutton, Colorado Matt D'Orazio, Chicago Shane Stafford, Orlando Sonny Cumbie, Los Angeles Raymond Philyaw, Kansas City Brett Dietz, Tampa Bay Nick Rolovich, Las Vegas Matt Nagy, Columbus Jeff Smoker, Nashville (BYE) Andy Kelly, New Orleans Lang Campbell, Austin Steve Bellisari, New Orleans Rohan Davey, New York Juston Wood, Philadelphia (IR) Brian Jones, Las Vegas John Kaleo, Tampa Bay (IR) Stoney Case, Tampa Bay (IR)

A generally strong week for the perennial big-boys, but Aaron Garcia, Tony Graziani and Joe Germaine owners will be happiest of all. Despite the loss a very big week for John Dutton with six scores and a ton of yardage. Brett Dietz threw 4 interceptions and mud in the faces of those who were singing his praises. Matt Nagy had a good week for Columbus against Dallas but threw two picks in a close game – that hurts. More uncertainty in the QB position in New Orleans means that even with a tidy performance by Steve Bellisari he stays near the bottom of the rankings.

Siaha Burley, Utah Chris Jackson, Georgia Bobby Sippio, Chicago (Injury watch) Ben Nelson, San Jose (IR) Damian Harrell, Colorado Troy Bergeron, Georgia Mike Horacek, New York (Injury Watch) Timon Marshall, Grand Rapids James Roe, San Jose Will Pettis, Dallas Charles Frederick, Kansas City Derrick Lewis, Austin Marcus Nash, Dallas Kevin Ingram, Los Angeles (IR) Trandon Harvey, Arizona (Injury watch) TT Toliver, Tampa Bay Kevin Swayne, New York Damien Groce, Columbus Derek Lee, Georgia Cornelius Bonner, Grand Rapids Tom Pace, Utah Randy Gatewood, Arizona (IR) Jeremiah Pope, Arizona Rodney Wright, San Jose (IR) Javarus Dudley, Orlando Charles Pauley, Philadelphia Tyronne Jones, New Orleans Rob Mager, Chicago Jimmy Fryzel, Orlando Etu Molden, Las Vegas Ron Johnson, Orlando Lawrence Samuels, Tampa Bay Brad Pyatt, Colorado Jason Geathers, San Jose Kenny Higgins, Nashville (BYE) Thabiti Davis, Las Vegas Lenzie Jackson, Los Angeles (IR) Willie Quinnie, Colorado Travis LaTendresse, Las Vegas Kenny Henderson, New Orleans (IR) David Saunders, Columbus (IR) Jason Willis, New York Andrae Thurman, Dallas Rob Turner, Los Angeles Boo Williams, Kansas City Terrill Shaw, Tampa Bay Larry Brackins, Philadelphia Kevin Nickerson, Austin Andy McCullough, Chicago Otis Amey, Austin Ryan Dennard, Utah C.J. Johnson, Nashville (BYE) Sedrick Robinson, Austin Rocco Forgione, Nashville (BYE) LaShaun Ward, Los Angeles Tony Locke, New Orleans DeAndrew Rubin, Orlando (IR) Jerrian James, Philadelphia Keron Henry, New York Sean Scott, Philadelphia (IR) Jerel Myers, Kansas City Darrell Jones, Arizona Wendell Williams, New Orleans Alonzo Nix, Colorado Kevin McKenzie, Free Agent Terrance Quattlebaum, Las Vegas Chris Anthony, New York (IR) Anthony Hines, Kansas City Willis Marshall, Dallas Freddie Solomon, Columbus Kevin Beard, Chicago Atnaf Harris, Arizona Clarence Coleman, Grand Rapids Terrance Stubbs, Los Angeles James Jordan, New Orleans (IR) Cleannord Saintil, San Jose Joe Douglass, Las Vegas (IR) Aaron Boone, Utah (IR) Robert Redd, Colorado Josh Bush, Columbus Kevin Prentiss, Las Vegas (IR) Jerome Riley, Grand Rapids (IR) Marcus Knight, Columbus Curtis Fagan, Arizona

New York seemed to be in big trouble against the VooDoo missing both Mike Horacek and Chris Anthony but Kevin Swayne stepped into the breach manfully with 6 scores and 150 yards – and the Dragons needed every ounce of that effort to get the win, in no small part because of Tyronne Jones similarly impressive 5TDs and 123 yards. Siaha Burley and Damien Harrell did what they do, and Derrick Lewis did what he does not do enough with 4 scores and 226 yards. Disappointment for San Jose owners as James Roe, Rodney Wright, Jason Geathers and Cleannord Saintil combined for a mere 3 TDs. No great impact on the rankings as this is sure to turn around in Ben Nelson’s absence. Minor shout-out to Willis Marshall who only had 4 catches for 1 TD, but with 2 rushing TDs in addition I reckon that constitutes a tasty weekend.

Dan Alexander, Nashville (BYE) Lonnie Ford, Los Angeles Torrance Marshall, Tampa Bay Ja'Mar Toombs, New York (IR) Chris Ryan, Grand Rapids Harold Wells, Columbus Marlon Moye-Moore, Orlando Bo Kelly, Arizona Josh White, Dallas Brian Johnson, San Jose Dawan Moss, Kansas City Robert Thomas, Colorado Wes Ours, Philadelphia Kevin Nagle, Orlando Dan Curran, New Orleans Marlion Jackson, Las Vegas Matt Huebner, Georgia James Lynch, New Orleans Bob McMillen, Chicago Josh Rue, Las Vegas Kevin Nagle, Orlando Chris Robinson, Utah Frank Carter, Utah Byron Douzart, Kansas City Phil Glover, San Jose John Peaua, Colorado Bruce McClure, Georgia

Very solid week for the FBs, with all the usual suspects scoring TDs and those that tend to score more than once - did so. Most notable performances include Wes Ours with 13 carries, 54 yards and 2 scores for the Soul – who were firing on all cylinders offensively; Dan Alexander who also had 13 carries for 2 scores and Lonnie Ford who scored on both of his touches. In fact all of the top 10 in the rankings scored this week, excluding the one on injured reserve.

Rashad Floyd, Colorado DeJuan Alfonzo, Chicago Eddie Moten, Philadelphia Jeroid Johnson, Tampa Bay Lin-J Shell, Orlando Chris D. Brown, New Orleans Clevan Thomas, San Jose Hamin Milligan, Georgia Nate Coggins, Austin Jermaine Jones, Dallas Brandon Hefflin, Columbus DaShane Dennis, New York Dennison Robinson, Chicago Jonathan Ordway, Chicago Keyuo Craver, Arizona Chris Angel, Colorado Eddie Canonico, Los Angeles Isaiah Trufant, Kansas City Damen Wheeler, Los Angeles Rober' Freeman, Columbus Omarr Smith, San Jose Jeremy Unertl, Chicago Delmonico “Monty” Montgomery, Austin BJ Barre, Columbus Rayshun Reed, Orlando Keon Raymond, Nashville (BYE) Ahmad Hawkins, Nashville (BYE) Chuck Wesley, Grand Rapids William (Roc) Haith, New Orleans Damon Mason, Austin Terrance Joseph, Los Angeles Kahlid Naziruddin, Tampa Bay Clarence Lawson, Utah Reggie Doster, Georgia Marquis Floyd, San Jose Willie Gary, Georgia Earthwind Moreland, Las Vegas Bobby Keyes, Dallas Kelvin Hunter, New Orleans Kenny McEntyre, Kansas City Dahnel Singfield, Las Vegas Johnnie Harris, Grand Rapids Billy Parker, New York Jerald Brown, Columbus Traco Rachal, Tampa Bay Ryan Bowers, Orlando Calvin Spears, New Orleans

If DeJuan Alfonzo still counts as a defensive back he is rapidly becoming the league’s most valuable fantasy asset. Three receiving and one rushing touchdown, two and a half tackles, a pass breakup and he turns the Gatorade into wine? Marquis Floyd of the SaberCats was impressive with 5 tackles, 2 interceptions and an onside kick gently strolled back for a TD; given the sub-par performance of the San Jose offense, Marquis can certainly claim a game-winning performance. Reggie Doster of the Force had 7 tackles and 3 interceptions, I had WRs make fewer catches this week. And Chuck Wesley continued to put up impressive stats week after week: 11 tackles, a fumble recovery for a TD, a huge interception and a pass broken up – hard to ask more from your DBs.

A. J. Haglund, San Jose Todd Sievers, Dallas Jason Ball, Colorado Brian Gowins, Grand Rapids Mark Lewis, Austin Steve Videtich, Utah Gary Kral, Kansas City Remy Hamilton, Los Angeles Carlos Martinez, Georgia Carter Warley, New York Dan Frantz, Chicago Steve Azar, Las Vegas Jay Taylor, Orlando Todd France, Philadelphia Eric Houle, New Orleans Seth Marler, Tampa Bay Peter Martinez, Columbus Jason Witczak, Nashville (BYE)

Brian Gowins was the star kicker of the week, holding steady as time expired to kick the game winner and then withstanding the onslaught of his celebrating team-mates. Carter Warley kicked well enough but he tackles like my gran: Tony Locke may have been caught by the Dragon who was breathing (fire) down his neck, but Carter took him out beautifully leaving Tony to high-step to the end-zone. In fairness to Carter he did make a tackle later in the game. Good weeks for Carlos Martinez, Steve Videtich and A.J. Haglund.

Simon McGrother is a founding member of ArenaFootballOnline.com, the #1 source for Arena Fantasy Football information, and has been following the Arena Football League for 4 years.

Contact Simon at smcgrother@arenafootballonline.com

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