I just took an early-morning glance at a few of my lineups, and it bears mentioning that once again weather will likely be a factor in Week 14. In one league I've been carrying Shayne Graham and Phil Dawson, in case one had inclement conditions, and it appears both will in Cincy and New York, respectively. So rather than be beat by Mother Nature with my season on the line, I opted to grab Kris Brown in pleasant Houston, Texas. I wouldn't go overboard over-thinking weather issues as it pertains to quarterbacks, etc., but since kickers are as random as it gets, I prefer not to be beaten by field conditions.

Alternatively, if you're searching for a one-week sleeper defense -- perhaps you've got the Steelers drawing the high-octane Pats -- consider taking a quick look around the league for sloppy, ugly weather. The Bengals, as awful as they are on that side of the ball, do face Brock Berlin, for example.