Vince Young showed last Thursday he's still far from a finished product, but with 40 rushing yards and a TD on the ground as well, the outing also revealed that even during a terrible passing performance, his fantasy floor remains high because of his running ability. Young will enter 2010 as a strong QB2 target with upside…Give LaDainian Tomlinson credit for his still strong skills at the goal-line, but San Diego has an uncanny ability of producing many 1st-and-goals from the one this season, often after pass interference calls in the end zone. Tomlinson's 12 scores in 2009 have salvaged his fantasy value, but with a 3.3 YPC mark and just 866 total yards over 13 games, he's clearly someone to avoid in 2010…Not much more can be said about Chris Johnson at this point. He's both fantasy football's No. 1 player as well as the NFL's best running back. I'd feel comfortable spending around 40 percent of my budget on him in an auction next year.

Something is clearly wrong with the Saints, who have been outscored over the past four games, which has included back-to-back losses. It's the wrong time of year for them to sputter, but there's still time for correction…Over five games on the road during his rookie campaign, Josh Freeman has gotten 7.9 YPA…I'm not convinced I wouldn't prefer Robert Meachem over Marques Colston next year, and since the latter should require a much higher pick, Meachem is the better target.

As much as any team in football, Buffalo needs to address its quarterback position during the offseason. Giving Brian Brohm one more tryout in Week 17 couldn't hurt, but the team's long-term answer under center isn't currently on its roster…Where will Terrell Owens end up next season?...Matt Ryan's YPA has plummeted this year (6.5) compared to his rookie campaign (7.9), as has his INT|PERCENT|. However, after throwing 16 touchdowns over 16 games last season, he's already tossed 20 over just 12 contests in 2010. The loss of Michael Turner has led to some of the increased TDs, but expect Ryan to show marked improvement during his third year in the league. He's a QB to target for those who wait on the position in the latter half of fantasy drafts next year.

Once again, the Texans are finishing a season strong, giving renewed hope for a playoff berth the following year. In no small part because he was finally able to stay healthy, Matt Schaub has firmly established himself as an elite quarterback. He'll enter 2010 along with Brees, Manning, Rodgers, Rivers, Brady and Romo as a strong tier 1 of fantasy quarterbacks…Larry Fitzgerald will be the only wide receiver worth considering drafting ahead of Andre Johnson in 2010 fantasy drafts…Miami badly needs a playmaker at wideout, and it looks like age (and a full workload) finally caught up to Ricky Williams.

How nice of John Carlson to score three touchdowns over a three-game stretch during the fantasy playoffs, when most owners had already given up on him…Put a fork in Matt Hasselbeck, he's done. Is there a worse team in the NFL than the Seahawks right now?...Brandon Jackson entered Sunday's game with two career touchdowns, so naturally, he reaches the end zone three times in Week 16, much to the chagrin of Ryan Grant owners.

What a pathetic performance by the Giants. Truly embarrassing. That said, with Matt Moore upgrading the QB position immeasurably, this is a dangerous Panthers team (at least until Steve Smith went down with a broken arm)…What a fitting end to Brandon Jacobs' season. He should definitely come at a discount in fantasy leagues next year, but even when he's able to suit up, Jacobs is seemingly always injured. I can't stomach owning the guy…Jonathan Stewart was extremely impressive Sunday, as Carolina sports two top-10 NFL backs. It's too bad each hurt the other's fantasy value so much.

Mohamed Massaquoi could really be a player if Cleveland ever finds a capable quarterback. Same goes for Zach Miller and the Raiders…Considering it was freezing, how long could Sebastian Janikowski's field goal have been good from in a dome or in Denver?...There are plenty of reasons why Eric Mangini deserves to be fired but none so glaring than him wasting so many carries on Jamal Lewis this season when an obvious and extreme upgrade in Jerome Harrison rotted away on the bench. If the Browns don't bring in any backfield competition during the offseason, how high do you rank Harrison among fantasy backs next year?

No one fumbles more from the 1-yard line than Laurence Maroney. Don't be surprised to see Sammy Morris and even Fred Taylor get the majority of New England's carries from here on out…Over seven road games this season, David Garrard has thrown one touchdown pass. He has ran in three scores away from home, but that certainly hasn't helped Mike Sims-Walker's owners.

This Bengals offense is a real problem. Their surprising season is worth applauding, but with such a weak passing attack, it'd be a surprise if Cincinnati wasn't one-and-done in the playoffs, despite a home game…Only Chris Johnson has been a more valuable fantasy commodity than Jamaal Charles since he took over workhorse duties in KC's backfield. Assuming the Chiefs' RB situation remains mostly the same, who would you take higher in 2010 fantasy drafts, Charles or DeAngelo Williams?

With a touchdown dropped by the usually sure-handed Derrick Mason and nearly 100 more penalty yards than the Steelers, the Ravens' loss Sunday was a tough one to swallow. Thankfully for Baltimore, they still make the playoffs with a win in Oakland in Week 17…Santonio Holmes has scored three of his four touchdowns this season over the past five games, which would be huge news for his fantasy value moving forward if it's a sign of things to come. His lack of TDs has really kept him from becoming an elite option over his career, and he's on pace to finish with 1,326 receiving yards in 2010.

While QB will remain a problem in St. Louis, it can't get any worse than this year, making Brandon Gibson a deep sleeper next year. Donnie Avery, meanwhile, simply can't stay healthy…Like two other games in Week 17, the Cardinals are facing a weird situation this week, as why would they show their hand against a Packers team they very well may play six days later?...Of the Rams' 45 active players in Week 16, 30 of them were sixth-round picks, seventh-round picks or undrafted.

Alex Smith finished with a 97.5 QB rating Sunday, but against the worst secondary in the league and with the benefit of their defense creating six turnovers, the 49ers' offense was pretty disappointing, scoring just 20 points at home versus the Lions. San Francisco's quarterback situation remains up in the air moving forward…If you're a Detroit fan, are you rooting for a loss this week and a win by the Rams?

Getting more playing time thanks to Eddie Royal's injury, Jabar Gaffney scored twice last week, and the Broncos' offense looked improved. Royal, meanwhile, is still searching for his first score of 2010…Donovan McNabb has gotten a whopping 9.4 YPA over the past four games, as the Eagles' offense has become a force. Teams will have a harder time worrying about DeSean Jackson deep with Jeremy Maclin's return to the lineup as well. Few fantasy picks have been as profitable as Brent Celek this year.

As a football fan, I would have liked to see the Colts go for an undefeated season, but no one should act shocked with them benching some starters after the coaches spoke of the very real possibility throughout last week. With the Saints and Vikings also sputtering, the playoffs sure look a lot more wide open than a few weeks back…What a terrific goal-line TD run by Donald Brown…Aside from his fumbling problems, Shonn Greene has quietly impressed when given the opportunity this season, getting 5.0 YPC. Thomas Jones has obviously played quite well this year and will enter 2010 as the Jets' unquestioned RB1, but he'll be 32 years old while approaching 2,300 career rushing attempts. Jones will also be coming off five straight seasons with at least 290 carries, so he's a major candidate to breakdown, making Greene a highly desirable target in fantasy leagues, especially on a run-first team with an elite defense.

Tony Romo was picked off Sunday for the first time since Week 11, and while his YPA (8.1) and TD production (24) remain elite, his big improvement in ball security makes Dallas dangerous in the postseason. Romo entered 2009 with 46 interceptions over 61 career games. He has thrown just eight over 15 contests this year…The Jim Zorn era isn't ending pretty in Washington. How does a team punt down 17-0 at their own 40-yard line with 5:55 left? Isn't the goal to win?

What a fantastic Monday night game, especially the second half. Where has that been all year Chicago? The Bears are just an entirely different team when at home…It's Devin Aromashadu's world, and the rest of us are just living in it…Adrian Peterson has averaged just 3.3 YPC over the past six games, and his fumbling problem has become an epidemic. Thankfully, Peterson's drastic improvement in the passing game has kept him as one of the four most valuable fantasy backs. But the YPC slump has been curious, especially with such a strong passing attack working in his favor. The small sample size is growing.