Australias coach Darren Lehmann bristled at suggestions that he or his support staff needed further change or reinvention following a drought-breaking victory over South Africa in Adelaide, at the same time revealing how much pressure he has been under in recent weeks.Lehmann did not enjoy being told through the press by team performance manager Pat Howard that he needed to reinvent himself as a coach following the recent run of five consecutive defeats, a streak that also coincided with the release of an autobiographical book, Coach, which outlines his philosophies.I was going to wear a suit to the press conference, Lehmann quipped when asked about Howards words. I didnt. I chose not to.Lehmann was also unhappy to be quizzed on the role of spin coach John Davison, who has a strong working relationship with the teams No. 1 spin bowler Nathan Lyon but is only seen sporadically on tour with him. Australia is a rare case of an international team not having a full-time spin coach, not only to work with spin bowlers but also to hone the part-time skills of batsmen who bowl spin.After a recent dry spell, Lyon bowled beautifully in Adelaide with the benefit of Davisons presence, and he has historically tended to perform at his best when his trusted mentor is nearby. However, Lehmann said he did not want to add to the number of support staff already with the team, and argued that other consultants had been used for Asian tours.So you want another staff member on tour? Lehmann replied to a question about Davison. A lot of people say its a question of numbers. Johns obviously got other roles as well, so he has been working with Nathan throughout the preparation phase of all Test matches. So he has been around, just Adelaide he stayed around.I would have thought weve had Murali [Muttiah Muralitharan] and had Sri [Sridharan Sriram], so weve had a couple around the place. Davos come around on tours. When were away, we normally take one. I dont think we havent taken one to the subcontinent.Lehmann admitted that Lyon had responded well to criticism he had faced from both outside the team and within. Im just pleased for the players. The players have copped a lot over the last few weeks and theyve responded really well, he said. Obviously, a change of players as well. You feel sad for the blokes who missed out in this Test match, but the guys who came in did a really good job. Steve [Smith] summed it up - a new young group going forward, really pleased for them.Overall, [Usman] Khawaja was outstanding in the first innings. He put away his cover drive and really summed up conditions well. They all did their job. It was great to see Nathan Lyon, who has copped a lot from everyone - including us, I suppose, as staff and selectors. 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The fantasy football playoffs have arrived, so lets bring that trophy home!Injuries to monitor in Week 14:WR Julio Jones -- toe (game-time decision)WR Mohamed Sanu -- groin (out)WR Michael Thomas -- footWR Marvin Jones?-- quadWR A.J. Green -- hammy (out)RB Mark Ingram -- toe / kneeRB Lamar Miller -- ankle / ribsRB Theo Riddick -- wristTE Jordan Reed -- shoulderNews and notes:QB Robert Griffin III -- will start for the the BrownsRB Jacquizz Rodgers -- will have an expanded role with BuccaneersRB Justin Forsett -- signed with the BroncosLocksQB: Jameis Winston @ New OrleansWinston has passed for over 3,000 yards this season and takes on a Saints defense that has allowed the second-most passing yards to quarterbacks. Winston averages 25 fantasy points per game when chucking the rock at home, and the Saints give up an average of 20 fantasy points to opposing gunslingers. Winston should be #ActiveAndAttractive in Week 14.(Others: Matthew Stafford vs. Chicago, Kirk Cousins @ Philadelphia)WR: Jordan Matthews vs. WashingtonMatthews returns from an ankle injury to take on a Washington secondary that is very kind to opposing receivers, especially those who play out of the slot. Matthews has a very favorable matchup against rookie Kendall Fuller. Expect a ton of targets and fantasy points from this Eagle.(Others: Larry Fitzgerald @ Miami, Emmanuel Sanders @ Tennessee, Golden Tate vs. Chicago, Tyrell Williams @ Carolina)RB: Jeremy Hill @ ClevelandHill is getting a ton of playing time with Giovani Bernard on injured reserve. Next up, the Browns, who allow over 125 yards per game to ball carriers. Hill destroyed Cleveland in Week 7 with 192 total yards. The Browns have given up the third-most fantasy points to running backs in 2016.(Others: Theo Riddick vs. Chicago, Robert Kelley @ Philadelphia, Thomas Rawls @ Green Bay)TE: Antonio Gates @?CarolinaGates is the Chargers top target in the red zone this season. In Week 14, he gets a great matchup against a Panthers defense that has given up nine touchdowns to opposing tight ends. Carolina has given up the fourth-most fantasy points to tight ends in 2016.(Others: Jason Witten @ New York Giants, Zach Ertz vs. Washington)FlopsQB: Blake Bortles vs. MinnesotaBortles passer rating under pressure is 9.8, and the Vikings bring A LOT of pressure. Minnesota has the fourth-ranked defense in the NFL and has given up the third-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season..WR: Julio Jones @ Los AngelesJones suffered a turf toe injury in Week 13.dddddddddddd Word out of Atlanta is that he will be a game-time decision. Even if he does play, my gut is telling me he wont be anything more than a decoy. Jones is a huge risk in Week 14.RB: Doug Martin vs. New OrleansMartin played only about half of the Buccaneers offensive snaps in Week 13. The Bucs plan to activate Charles Sims and give Jacquizz Rodgers touches as well. The Tampa Bay backfield just got way too crowded for me to trust Martin, who is averaging fewer than 3 yards per carry in three of his past four games.TE: Kyle Rudolph @ JacksonvilleRudolph has three straight games without a touchdown. He faces a Jacksonville team this week that has allowed only 5.2 fantasy points a game to tight ends in 2016. The Jaguars defense has allowed just three opposing tight ends to score through 12 games.SleepersQB: Andy Dalton @ ClevelandDalton has a juicy matchup against the 29th-ranked Browns defense. Dalton passed for over 300 yards and two scores in Week 7 against Cleveland. Will history repeat itself? I believe so. The Browns have given up the second-most fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.(Honorable mention: Colin Kaepernick vs. New York Jets)WR:?Willie Snead?@ Tampa BaySnead faces a Bucs defense that allows a lot of fantasy points to wide receivers each week. Michael Thomas is dealing with a toe injury, so Snead is due to be a target monster. I love his matchup out of the slot against Vernon Hargreaves. Snead is a great sleeper play for Week 14.(Honorable mentions: Dontrelle Inman @ Carolina, Taylor Gabriel @ Los Angeles, Kenny Britt vs. Atlanta, Tyler Boyd @ Cleveland)RB: Isaiah Crowell vs. CincinnatiThe Bengals allowed 79 total yards and a touchdown to Crowell in Week 7. Crowell is being utilized more in the Browns passing attack of late. Cincinnati has given up the ninth-most fantasy points to running backs this season.(Honorable mention: Shane Vereen vs. Dallas)TE: Cameron Brate vs. New OrleansBrate has become the second receiving option for the Bucs after?Mike Evans. His role continues to expand, and he has a nice matchup against a Saints defense that ranks 24th against opposing tight ends this season.(Honorable mentions: Ladarius Green @ Buffalo, C.J. Fiedorowicz @ Indianapolis)Good luck in Week 14! ' ' '
