While Packers general manager Ted Thompson spoke under a veil of secrecy about Matt Flynn on Friday, his coach, Mike McCarthy, sounded like the QB’s biggest advocate when discussing the soon-to-be free agent at the NFL Scouting Combine.

With Mario Manningham expected to hit free agency, the Giants could consider a number of options for what has become a rather productive No. 3 receiver position.

NFL Network draft analyst Mike Mayock was the man of the hour during a conference call with media from throughout the United States on Wednesday.

It looks like Matt Forte won’t be leaving Chicago, although it might not be all it’s cracked up to be.

Even coming off an reconstructive ACL operation, Jamaal Charles will still be highly coveted in fantasy drafts next season.

If Peyton Manning leaves the Colts, where will he end up? More importantly, how will it affect his fantasy value?

Rashard Mendenhall could be out for an extended period of time with a knee injury. It opens an opportunity for Isaac Redman but he may not be the first choice of fantasy owners.

A quick look at what’s on tap Wednesday on NFL.com.

Don’t be surprised if Byron Leftwich or Matt Flynn is the hero or goat come Sunday night. In the last couple of football seasons, backup quarterbacks have played significant roles in significant games.

This is probably the most media attention Packers backup QB Matt Flynn has had in his career.

What in the name of Bud Grant happened this week? Outdoor football in Minnesota? Rex Grossman? And Tim Tebow having a better fantasy week than Philip Rivers, Drew Brees and Peyton Manning? What a crazy week, let’s break it all down.

What an odd week for fantasy quarterbacks. Redskins QB Rex Grossman tosses four touchdown passes. Broncos QB Tim Tebow is proving to be a dual-threat. And Colts QB Peyton Manning managed to escape again without throwing an interception.

The Broncos will go with QB Tim Tebow, meaning that the Raiders defense will become an excellent play against the rival Broncos. This also means that you will want to bench WR Brandon Lloyd, which should probably be viewed as a good thing considering he has struggled in recent weeks.

The old cliché states that defense wins championships. Well, it might also help you win a fantasy championship, too.

The Packers were dealt a serious blow in Sunday’s game against the Lions when QB Aaron Rodgers was ruled out with his second concussion of the season.