NFL's Hot & Cold Stats Through Week 14

Tony Romo is having a tremendous season and has already shattered Peyton Manning's league leading numbers in 2006. If not for Tom Brady, all of the buzz would be Tony Romo this season. Check out all of the Hot & Cold Stats through week 14 below.

QUARTERBACKS

HOT - Could Tom Brady tie Peyton Manning's passing TD record (49) in week 15?...all he needs is 4 TDs against the hapless Jets. Tony Romo is having one of the best seasons ever played by a quarterback...too bad he's being somewhat overshadowed by Brady's "best NFL QB ever" season. Peyton Manning is making up ground, but won't eclipse Romo's or Brady's numbers (esp. if he continues to play only one half of football per game). Despite beginning in Cleveland as a backup QB (some thought 3rd string), Derek Anderson has been incredible and proved he is a quality starting NFL QB. Brett Favre still has it. For Drew Brees, his surge may be too little too late for the Saints in 2007. Matt Hasselbeck may go off again in week 15. Ben Roethlisberger isn't producing quite like he was a few weeks ago.

COLD - Are you kidding?...Vince Young has played in all but one game and has just 7 passing TDs through week 14!?! Joey Harrington and the Falcons will be happy to have this season in the rear view mirror. So what happens to Daunte Culpepper next season (ditto for J.P. Losman)? Alex Smith was way overrated. Is David Carr really as bad as he's looked the last two years? Byron Leftwich can't stay healthy enough to see whether he can help anyone.

Quarterbacks Hot/Cold Through Week 14
QB	Pass Comp	Pass Att	Pass Yards	TDs
Tom Brady	334	476	4095	45, 2 (run)
Tony Romo	287	426	3654	35, 2 (run)
Peyton Manning	273	425	3358	27, 3 (run)
Derek Anderson	249	435	3247	26, 3 (run)
Brett Favre	311	462	3678	24
Drew Brees	352	520	3504	23, 1 (run)
Matt Hasselbeck	292	469	3346	24
Ben Roethlisberger	233	352	2751	26, 2 (run)
Vince Young	196	316	2032*	7, 3 (run)
Joey Harrington	215	348	2215	7
Daunte Culpepper	108	186	1332	5, 3 (run)
J.P. Losman	111	175	1204	4
Alex Smith	94	193	914	2
Brodie Croyle	73	126	746	3
David Carr	73	136	635	3
Byron Leftwich	32	59	279	1

*Young has 343 rushing yards

RUNNING BACKS

HOT - After a poor start (for him), LaDainian Tomlinson has risen to the top. Brian Westbrook continues with his versatility despite the opponent or varied performance from the rest of the Philly offense. Joseph Addai is a perfect fit in Indy's offense (and on any fantasy team). Adrian Peterson lost a couple of weeks to injury, but he's back on the field behind an O-line designed for his young talents. Willis McGahee and Jamal Lewis keep on chugging. Marion Barber is a TD machine and is putting up some nice yardage this season. Tampa's Earnest Graham is one of the hottest RBs going. LenDale White has a great matchup in week 15...let's see how far he climbs in the stat list.

COLD - Brandon Jacobs was a top ten sleeper heading into this season...and his injuries have kept him to limited potential production. Julius Jones can't do anything with Marion Barber in the same backfield. Shaun Alexander and Rudi Johnson have made some strides of late...but are way off their preseason expectations. Just how is New England blowing teams out by 40 and Laurence Maroney not a top 3 RB????

Running Backs Hot/Cold Through Week 14
RB	Rush Att	Rush Yards	Rcptns	Rec Yards	Total Yards	TDs
LaDainian Tomlinson	265	1195	55	454	1649	14, 1 (pass)
Brian Westbrook	236	1110	74	642	1752	12
Joseph Addai	236	975	34	318	1293	14
Adrian Peterson	198	1200	16	230	1430	11
Willis McGahee	260	1093	42	229	1322	8
Jamal Lewis	218	921	23	194	1115	11
Marion Barber	168	837	40	259	1096	11
Clinton Portis	255	956	38	314	1270	7
Earnest Graham	191	798	42	273	1071	9
Willie Parker	306	1217	21	155	1372	2
Edgerrin James	259	970	16	130	1100	6
Maurice Jones-Drew	145	655	29	281	936	8
LenDale White	241	867	19	114	981	7
Brandon Jacobs	136	669	14	94	763	3
Julius Jones	142	547	20	189	736	2
Shaun Alexander	179	595	12	56	651	3
Rudi Johnson	163	481	12	103	584	4
Laurence Maroney	126	529	4	116	645	2
Jerious Norwood	75	463	25	240	703	1
DeAngelo Williams	99	475	20	160	635	2
Ahman Green	70	260	14	123	383	2

WIDE RECEIVERS

HOT - Randy Moss and Terrell Owens wide receiving blueprints for perfection. Braylon Edwards wasn't ranked in the top 20 prior to 2007, but has performed admirably all season in Cleveland's up and coming offense. Reggie Wayne is climbing, but the lack of Marvin Harrison has drawn double coverage on Wayne and hurt his numbers this season...he still may somehow finish the season as 4th best. T.J. Houshmandzadeh has been the lone bright spot in Cincinnati's underachieving offense. Greg Jennings (not Donald Driver) has emerged as Brett Favre's primary big play weapon in Green Bay. Marques Colston has been coming on like gangbusters of late...but he may be too late for a Saints playoff slot. Brandon Marshall is the real deal in Denver.

COLD - Let's face it, Chris Chambers, Deion Branch, and Reggie Brown began 2007 as their teams' top receivers and thought of as strong top 20 overall fantasy WRs...but their production to date is well below expectations. Santana Moss has just one TD on 46 catches while teammate TE Chris Cooley has 7 TDs and 130 more yards with just 12 additional receptions. Former number 1's Darrell Jackson and Drew Bennett aren't getting it done with their new teams. Marvin Harrison won't put up stats as long as he rides the pine. Javon Walker isn't 100%.

Wide Receivers Hot/Cold Through Week 14
WR	Rcptns	Rec Yards	TDs
Randy Moss	82	1264	19
Terrell Owens	74	1270	14
Braylon Edwards	65	1106	13
Reggie Wayne	78	1211	9
T.J. Houshmandzadeh	96	966	11
Larry Fitzgerald	82	1142	7
Chad Johnson	79	1187	6
Plaxico Burress	62	900	10
Greg Jennings	46	812	11
Marques Colston	78	978	8
Wes Welker	93	974	8
Torry Holt	80	1034	6
Brandon Marshall	75	1029	6
Chris Chambers	55	781	2
Deion Branch	39	558	3
Reggie Brown	46	589	2
Santana Moss	46	547	1
Devery Henderson	19	357	3
Darrell Jackson	33	356	1
Drew Bennett	25	271	2
Marvin Harrison	20	247	1
Troy Williamson	13	201	1
Javon Walker	20	237	0
Joe Horn	24	211	0

TIGHT ENDS

HOT - Jason Witten is gaining on Antonio Gates and could easily pass him in the last 3 weeks of the season. Tony Gonzalez has had strong 2nd half production for the Chiefs (although KC has spiraled). Kellen Winslow has as much talent as anyone on this list, but needs a few more TDs to climb to the top (same thing last year when he finished with 89 catches with just 3 TDs). Chris Cooley has become the favorite receiver in Washington and is perhaps presently the hottest producing tight in the league. Dallas Clark is tied with Gates for the most TDs for a TE in the league...especially impressive since Clark missed a few games due to injury and has just 50 catches. Heath Miller has fallen a little off the pace. Jeremy Shockey needs to turn a few more of his catches into TDs while Benjamin Watson needs a few more catches with some yardage.

COLD - Remember how Alge Crumpler was supposed to finish in the top 5 (with a chance to finish even higher)?...thank Michael Vick for helping seal his fate. Todd Heap is done for the season. Jerramy Stevens went from the Superbowl to has-been...and the latest? - Stevens was suspended this week by the league for one game.

Tight Ends Hot/Cold Through Week 14
TE	Rcptns	Rec Yards	TDs
Antonio Gates	67	890	9
Jason Witten	80	955	7
Tony Gonzalez	79	954	5
Kellen Winslow	69	943	5
Chris Cooley	58	677	7
Dallas Clark	50	542	9
Heath Miller	41	515	6
Donald Lee	46	569	5
Owen Daniels	57	686	2
Jeremy Shockey	55	601	3
Benjamin Watson	32	351	6
Alge Crumpler	37	365	2
Marcedes Lewis	35	353	2
Bo Scaife	42	387	1
Daniel Graham	23	244	2
Todd Heap	23	239	1
L.J. Smith	22	236	1
Jerramy Stevens	10	86	1

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