Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Fantasy Football Player's Edge
Monday: Recap
Bears 23/Jaguars 10- Kyle Orton (15) hit TE's Olsen (11) and
Desmond Clark (6) for scores. Forte (9) had 26 touches while
Hester (8) had 5 catches. Jones-Drew (15) managed to find
paydirt. Garrard (11), Taylor (5) and Matt Jones (3) were
contained by a solid Bears (9) defense. The Jaguars (3)
defense is unplayable.
Vikings 20/Lions 16- Adrian Peterson (11) and Chester Taylor
(10) had decent games. Frerotte (1) was knocked from the contest
and replaced by Tarvaris Jackson (8). TE Shiancoe (12) had a
score while Berrian (2) disappointed. Culpepper (12) and Calvin
Johnson (14) had a long score. Kevin Smith (8) played well. The
Vikings (5) defense underachieved.
Texans 24/Packers 21- Matt Schaub's (23) return to action
was brilliant. He found Walter (20) and Andre Johnson (11)
for scores. Slaton (14) had a solid day marred by a fumble.
TE Daniels (4) had 6 catches but also fumbled. Rodgers (18)
continues to score well in losing efforts. Grant (16) ran
one in while TE Lee (10) had a TD reception. Jennings (7)
and Driver (7) had yards. Green Bay (9) forced 4 turnovers.
Colts 35/Bengals 3- Peyton Manning (23) tossed TD passes
to Harrison (13), Gonzalez (8) and TE Clark (6). Wayne (4)
and Addai (3) were not invited to the party. Rhodes (9) had a TD.
The Colts (26) defense scored. Houshmandzadeh (7), Chad
Johnson (7) were useful while Benson (5) got what he could.
Saints 29/Falcons 25- Drew Brees (16), Pierre Thomas (16)
and Reggie Bush (16) kept the Falcons (-1) defense off balance.
Henderson (7) and Shockey (6) were serviceable while Colston (2)
and Moore (3) were left out. Ryan (24) and White (16) are a
force. Turner (12) had a score. Jenkins (8) was useful.
Eagles 20/Giants 14- Brian Westbrook (32) shredded a very good
Giants (10) defense. McNabb (13) was flawless. Curtis (4) left with
a concussion while DeSean Jackson (0) was held without a catch.
Brandon Jacobs (5) tweaked a knee. Eli Manning (8) had a late TD
pass. Steve Smith (4), Hixon (3), Toomer (2) and TE Boss (0)
were stymied by the Eagles (1) defense that played much better
than they scored.
Titans 28/Browns 9- Chris Johnson (22) and Lendale White (13)
had TD runs. Collins (12) had a couple of passing scores. Gage (7) had
a TD reception. TE Scaife (1) was not targeted. The Titans (7) abused
Cleveland's inept offense but were unable to force turnovers. Edwards
(3) had almost all of his yards on the 1st drive while Jamal Lewis (0) had
7 yards on 7 carries.
Dolphins 17/Bills 3- Pennington (11) hit TE Fasano (9) for a TD.
Ronnie Brown (7) and Ricky Williams (4) continue to cut into
each other's production. Bess (7) had yards while Ginn (1) was tightly.
marked. Losman (6) was a bust and took Evans (2) with him. Reed
(5) was a serviceable #3. Lynch (3) was stymied by a stout Dolphins
(15) run defense.
Broncos 24/Chiefs 17- Cutler (18) and Marshall (21) teamed
up for a pair of scores. Hillis (11) had a score before he went
out with an injury. Tatum Bell (5) took over at RB. TE Scheffler
(6) had a nice game while Royal (4) disappointed. Thigpen (14)
found TE Gonzalez (13) in the end zone. Bowe (9) had yards. Larry
Johnson (3) came up empty. Neither defense made any noise.
49ers 24/Jets 14- Shaun Hill (18) had a couple of short TD
passes. Gore (12) had a TD reception before being knocked out of
the game with an ankle injury. DeShaun Foster (3) had 17 touches
in relief at RB. Bryant Johnson (10) caught a TD and Bruce (7)
had 6 catches. Favre (11) never got hot but did have a rare rushing
TD. Thomas Jones (12) continues to overachieve. Cotchery (1),
Coles (0) and TE Keller (1) were smothered by the 49ers (6) defense.
The Jets (6) had a couple of turnovers.
Patriots 24/Seahawks 21- Matt Cassel (17) and Wes Welker (15)
were in harmony. Sammy Morris (9) had a goal line plunge. Randy Moss
(5) had yards. Kevin Faulk (3) was disappointing. Seneca Wallace
(22) had his best game as a pro hooking up with Deion Branch (20)
for 2 scores. TE Carlson (12) had a score as well. Maurice Morris
(4) was contained. Engram was (2) quiet. Both defenses had 3 points.
Cardinals 27/Rams 10- Kurt Warner (14) and Larry Fitzgerald (13)
connected for a score. Hightower (9) had a short plunge. Breaston
(9) and Boldin (6) had yards. Steven Jackson (8) found the end zone
but fumbled twice while Bulger (12) and Holt (6) had their best game
in recent memory. The Cards (23) defense managed 2 scores.
Steelers 20/Cowboys 13- the Steelers (20) defense headlined
this game. Roethlisberger (11) was pedestrian. Parker (2)
and Moore (5) basically split touches. Holmes (8) had yards
while Ward (0) was invisible. TE Miller (6) had a TD and a
fumble. Romo (7) was erratic but hit Owens (9) in the back
of the end zone off of a scramble. Tashard Choice (15) was fantastic
against the best defense in football and should be added to your roster.
Witten (6) had 6 catches. Roy Williams (1) is still lost in this offense.
The Cowboys (10) had 5 sacks.
Ravens xx/Redskins xx-
Quick Picks: (free agents to acquire)
M. Schaub
S. Hill
T. Choice
P. Thomas
D. Rhodes
D. Foster
D. Bess
D. Hester
I. Bruce
D. Branch
Castaways: (waiver candidates)
G. Frerotte
K. Curtis
Jacksonville
Hard Knocks: (injury notes)
G. Frerotte- back
D. Culpepper- shoulder
J. Addai- shoulder
B. Jacobs- knee
J. Charles- ankle
P. Hillis- hamstring
F. Gore- ankle
J. Porter- groin
K. Curtis- head
S. Rogers- leg
V. Wilfork- shoulder
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Fantasy Football Player's Edge
Thursday: Recap
Chargers 34/Raiders 7- Philip Rivers (21) tossed 2 scoring
strikes to Darren Sproles (16) and another to Vincent
Jackson (20). Tomlinson (15) has a score. Chambers (0)
and Gates (0) were invisible. The Chargers (15) defense
stifled Russell (-2), Fargas (5) and McFadden (0). TE Zach
Miller (6) was useful.
Van Winkles: (deep sleepers)
Gus Frerotte- has the best match-up of any QB as he faces
the Lions which yield a league worst 8.3 ypa. He has a
mitigating overhang in that Detroit also fields the worst run
defense in the NFL so it's likely that Adrian Peterson will be
the focal point of an unbalanced Vikings attack.
Chester Taylor- is likely to get 10+ touches vs. a Lions
run defense that allows a ghastly 5.1 ypc and a league high
22 TD's on the ground.
Pierre Thomas- he's quite likely to receive 15+ touches
against a Falcons rush defense that has allowed 4.8 ypc
and 14 TD's this season.
Justin Gage- just a hunch that this inconsistent receiver
will find some seams in a Browns secondary that has
afforded a generous 7.4 ypa and 14 aerial TD's.
Bobby Engram- the Patriots secondary is suspect as
Hasselbeck should have a solid game throwing to his
favorite target.
Greg Olsen- has been very quiet of late. Orton will provide
a wake up call for the talented TE vs. Jacksonville.
No He Didn't:
Brandon Lloyd- he should be targeted with Hester playing
well and drawing coverage. He has a great match-up vs. the
Jaguars especially if CB Rashaen Mathis is out.
Crunch Time: (updated periodically until 1pm EST)
Clinton Portis will start vs. the Seahawks although his knee is
said to be at about 75%. He played a full shift against the Cowboys
last week and purportedly had no adverse effects afterwards.
Play him as you normally would unless you have a suitable
substitute.
Brandon Jacobs is expected to play against the Cards and
should be penciled into your lineups. Jacobs is likely to have a
reduced workload but is still playable.
Brian Westbrook is likely to start today vs. the Ravens.
He's risky as his playing time will be gauged by his tolerance
for pain. The question is what's your tolerance for risk? It
might be advisable to go in different direction if you have
another option at RB.
Reggie Bush was limited in practice on Saturday and is
questionable for Monday night. It doesn't seem likely that
he will play but if you want to gamble make sure that you
have Pierre Thomas on the roster.
Plaxico Burress is going to be a game time decison. He's
playing at 4:15 EST so be sure to have another late game
receiver standing by in case Plax sits out.
Roddy White is going to start against a tough Panthers
secondary. He's playable but will have to earn his points.
Matt Jones will start vs. the Vikings and is a serviceable
#3.
Derrick Mason is likely to play vs. the Eagles but has a
tough matchup. Look elsewhere to fill out your receiving
corp.
Brent Celek will start at TE over L.J. Smith for the Eagles
against the Ravens. Celek has merit in this offense but not
this week.
Colts SS Bob Sanders is unlikely to play today against
the Chargers. Tomlinson will benefit from his absence.
It's in the Stars:
Luminous: (5 Stars)
QB:
P. Manning
A. Rodgers
RB
M. Forte
A. Peterson
M. Lynch
L. Tomlinson
R. Grant
WR:
R. Moss
A. Johnson
B. Edwards
T. Owens
G. Jennings
R. Wayne
TE:
O. Daniels
K. Winslow
C. Cooley
K:
R. Gould
A. Vinatieri
M. Crosby
DEF:
Philadelphia
Chicago
Tampa Bay
Glowing: (4 Stars)
QB:
J. Cutler
K. Orton
M. Cassel
C. Pennington
S. Rosenfels
T. Romo
J. Garcia
J. Campbell
RB:
R. Bush
P. Thomas
J. Addai
C. Portis
D'Angelo Williams
J. Stewart
S. Slaton
J. Lewis
F. Gore
W. Dunn
J. Fargas
B. Jacobs
WR:
L. Evans
B. Marshall
M. Harrison
B. Berrian
M. Jones
W. Welker
T. Ginn Jr.
B. Lloyd
S. Smith (Car)
K. Walter
Ro. Williams
An. Bryant
D. Bowe
P. Burress
S. Moss
D. Driver
TE:
T. Scheffler
Z. Miller
V. Shiancoe
A. Fasano
G. Olsen
J. Witten
Da. Clark
A. Gates
K:
G. Hartley
K. Brown
P. Dawson
M. Bryant
M. Prater
S. Suisham
N. Kaeding
N. Folk
DEF:
Tennessee
Minnesota
Baltimore
Dallas
New York Jets
Washington
Bright: (3 Stars)
QB:
J. Russell
K. Collins
G. Frerotte
D. Garrard
D. McNabb
J. Delhomme
B. Quinn
T. Edwards
T. Thigpen
E. Manning
K. Warner
D. Brees
RB:
R. Brown
R. Williams
M. Turner
A. Green
M. Barber
L. Johnson
D. McFadden
T. Bell
P. Hillis
D. McAllister
WR:
D. Stallworth
J. Porter
B. Wade
De. Jackson
G. Camarillo
D. Hester
M. Muhammad
R. White
P. Crayton
Mi. Clayton
Ca. Johnson
R. Parrish
J. Gage
E. Royal
R. Curry
S. Smith (NYG)
L. Fitzgerald
A. Boldin
A. Gonzalez
V. Jackson
TE:
M. Lewis
B. Watson
De. Clark
Al. Smith
J. Stevens
T. Gonzalez
B. Scaife
K. Boss
D. Lee
K:
R. Longwell
S. Gostkowski
D. Anderson
J. Kasay
J. Elam
J. Nedney
R. Lindell
C. Barth
R. Bironas
S. Janikowski
N. Rackers
L. Tynes
DEF:
Buffalo
New York Giants
San Francisco
Jacksonville
Miami
New England
Carolina
Atlanta
Green Bay
Diminished: (2 Stars)
QB:
D. Culpepper
P. Rivers
M. Bulger
M. Ryan
S. Hill
B. Favre
M. Hasselbeck
RB:
M. Jones-Drew
B. Westbrook
W. McGahee
R. Rice
S. Morris
K. Faulk
Ke. Smith
L. White
Chr. Johnson
T. Jones
D. Ward
T. Hightower
J. Jones
WR:
Re. Brown
K. Curtis
D. Mason
T. Holt
D. Avery
M. Jenkins
Br. Johnson
J. Galloway
S. McDonald
L. Coles
J. Cotchery
S. Breaston
B. Engram
D. Branch
C. Chambers
M. Floyd
M. Colston
L. Moore
D. Henderson
TE:
D. Rosario
V. Davis
R. Royal
D. Keller
L. Pope
J. Carlson
J. Shockey
L.J. Smith
B. Celek
T. Heap
K:
J. Scobee
D. Akers
M. Stover
J. Brown
J. Hansen
J. Feely
DEF:
Houston
Seattle
Oakland
Denver
San Diego
Cleveland
Arizona
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Dull: (1 Star)
QB:
J. Flacco
RB:
B. Green-Ellis
A. Pittman
Cad. Williams
Ru. Johnson
E. James
WR:
I. Bruce
A. Toomer
TE:
J. Peelle
J. Klopfenstein
K:
O. Mare
DEF:
Kansas City
Detroit
St. Louis
Friday, November 21, 2008
Fantasy Football Player's Edge
The Walking Wounded: (updated/revised)
Tony Romo will wear a splint on his right pinkie. He
may have some accuracy issues but is a start against
a 49ers secondary that has yielded 6.7 ypa & 15 TD's
on the season.
Matt Schaub had a setback in his rehab and is likely
to miss another 4 weeks, if not, the remainder of the
season. Sage Rosenfels is a solid play vs. the Browns
if the weather cooperates.
Matt Hasselbeck practiced fully & will start against
Arizona. He is a reasonable play as the Cards have
allowed a league high 19 passing TD's.
Brady Quinn has a small fracture on the ring finger
of his throwing hand. He is expected to start but is a
risky play even though he has faces a porous Texans
secondary. Grab Derek Anderson if he's available.
Steve Slaton has been limited with a bruised chest.
He is expected to play vs. the Browns.
Brandon Jacobs is listed as probable but is likely
to have his number of carries reduced to minimize
the hits on his sore knee. Derrick Ward will get a
fair share of the touches but is only a fair play vs.
Arizona which has yielded 3.8 ypc & just 7 rushing
TD's. This is a tough situation due to the uncertainty
surrounding the distribution of totes but Jacobs is
too productive to sit if he is indeed active and starting.
Brian Westbrook has knee and ankle ailments that
have limited his practice routines. He's going to be a
game time decision against a Ravens rush defense
that was embarrassed by the Giants. Buckhalter
is likely to receive the bulk of the carries. Avoid this
situation.
Steven Jackson is out. Antonio Pittman gets the
start vs. the Bears but is a poor play.
Earnest Graham is out for the year with an injured
ankle. Warrick Dunn will get the call & is a solid play
vs. a run defense that has yielded 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's.
Cadillac Williams strained a hamstring in practice
and is not likely to play vs. Lions.
LenDale White was limited with a calf injury. He has
a tough opponent in the Jets. He's listed as probable.
Kevin Smith took it easy in practice while nursing a
sore groin. He's a tepid play vs. a solid Bucs run D.
Clinton Portis continues to miss practice. He's likely
to play vs. the Seahawks but is listed as questionable
and will be a dreaded game time decision.
Willis McGahee tweaked an ankle but it is not thought
to be serious. Ray Rice would get the start if McGahee
is out or limited. Neither back is a great play against the
Eagles stout run defense.
Selvin Young will be inactive for the Raiders. Peyton
Hillis will get the start but look for Tatum Bell to get
additional touches. Both backs have merit vs. Oakland
which has allowed 4.8 ypc and 15 rushing TD's. Hillis is
the preferred play due to goal line touches.
Darren McFadden may get an increased workload vs.
the Broncos. He played sparingly vs. the Dolphins but
reported no adverse affect on his turf toes. McFadden,
who practiced, and Justin Fargas are solid plays vs. a
run defense that yields 4.9 ypc.
Reggie Bush is improving and feels that he'll be ready
to face an awful Packers run defense on Monday night.
Bush missed practice on Friday and would need to work
with the team today to be in position to play. Check back
on Sunday for additional information. Pierre Thomas
is a great add, as insurance, if available, as Green Bay
yields 4.9 ypc.
Deuce McAllister had to have a knee drained and may
be limited vs. the Packers. He's probable.
Felix Jones is out for the season which bodes well for
Marion Barber owners.
Calvin Johnson returned to practice and is expected
to play vs. the Bucs.
Roddy White practiced and is questionable to play vs.
the Panthers as he deals with a bruised back.
Marques Colston was limited in practice by a balky
knee but is probable for the Packers. He has a tough
matchup as Green Bay has a great pass defense.
Plaxico Burress strained a hamstring in practice and
is questionable for the Cards on Sunday.
Matt Jones practiced fully and should start against the
Vikings. He's a serviceable #3.
Derrick Mason is still suffering from a shoulder injury.
Look elsewhere for a #3 as Mason has a tough start vs.
a solid Eagles secondary.
Tony Gonzalez practiced fully and is expected to play
against the Bills.
Jason Witten is still limited with sore ribs but is likely
to start vs. the 49ers.
Kellen Winslow had an MRI on his shoulder and is iffy
for the Texans tilt on Sunday. He has a shoulder sprain.
Patriots NT Vince Wilfork missed practice with a toe
injury. His absence would afford Ronnie Brown & Ricky
Williams major upgrades.
Colts SS Bob Sanders is questionable for the Chargers.
LaDainian Tomlinson is likely to have a monster game
if Sanders sits.
Shutdown CB Champ Bailey has returned to practice. He
will shutdown WR1's but the Raiders have no such threat.
Ronald Curry is playable even if Bailey starts, as they
will line him up against Dre Bly. Curry gets an upgrade if
Champ is inactive.
Orlando Pace will miss several weeks, at the minimum,
with an MCL injury. It's best to avoid all Rams, if possible
as they have an angry Bears defense coming for a visit.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Fantasy Football Player's Edge
November 21, 2008
Thursday: Recap
Steelers 27/Bengals 10- Ben Roethlisberger (20)
had a rushing TD. Willie Parker (4) disappointed as
he reportedly tweaked a knee leaving Mewelde Moore
(9) with 19 touches. Holmes (8), also injured, had yards
while Ward (3) and Washington (2) were props. TE
Miller (10) had a score. The vaunted Steelers (7) D
controlled the action allowing Houshmandzadeh (2),
Fitzpatrick (9) and Benson (3) very little in the way
of yards or points. Chad Johnson (0) was deactivated
for insubordination.
Van Winkles: (deep sleepers)
Sage Rosenfels- faces a Browns pass defense that has
allowed 7.4 ypa and 12 aerial TD's with only 14 sacks. He
will have the time to locate Johnson, Walter & Daniels.
Pierre Thomas- has a favorable draw as the Packers
rush defense has allowed 4.9 ypc. Thomas gets an
additional upgrade to a solid #2 if Reggie Bush remains
sidelined.
Ronald Curry- had a 6 catch, 73 yard performance against
the Dolphins. He lines up against a Broncos pass defense
that has yielded 7.2 ypa and 14 passing scores. He's a solid
#3 if Champ Bailey is out.
Donte Stallworth- Braylon Edwards came to life vs. the
Bills and will be the primary focus of the Texans secondary.
Stallworth is going to be the beneficiary of single coverage
against a pass defense that has given 7.6 ypa and 17 TD's.
Brandon Lloyd- is not listed on the Bears injury report
and could have a huge game vs. the Rams backline which
generously allows 8.4 ypa and 15 TD's over the top.
Visanthe Shiancoe- the Jaguars will be preoccupied
with stopping Peterson. Shiancoe should have several
open looks.
No He Didn't:
Tatum Bell- is likely to have an increased workload vs.
a soft Raiders interior defense which has allowed 4.8 ypc
and an astronomical 15 rushing TD's.
Start/Sit: (Week 12)
1. QB's: Matchups
The Standard: 300 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int = 20 points
Favorable:
Jason Campbell- has been underachieving of late but has
a favorable opponent in the Seahawks which have allowed
7.5 ypa and 15 TD's.
Kyle Orton- has the perfect bounce back matchup vs. the
Rams whose secondary is porous allowing 8.4 ypa and 15
TD's
Matt Cassel- has the perfect storm. He's white hot, faces
a defense that stops the run & is soft against the pass. The
Dolphins have yielded 7.0 ypa and 12 TD's.
Good Bet: Garcia vs. Lions, Edwards vs. Chiefs
Pennington vs. Patriots, Quinn vs. Texans
Frerotte vs. Jaguars
Unfavorable:
Brett Favre- the Titans are stingy allowing only 5.2 ypa
and just 5 aerial TD's. Favre is prone to lose patience and
could force the action resulting in turnovers.
Matt Hasselbeck- runs into a stout coverage secondary.
The Redskins frustrate opposing QB's yielding 5.9 ypa.
Joe Flacco- this young gun will face intense pressure from
the Eagles which hold enemy signal callers to 5.9 ypa with
36 sacks in 10 games.
Bad Bet: Brees vs. Packers, Ryan vs. Panthers
Culpepper vs. Bucs, Warner vs. Giants,
Hill vs Cowboys
2. RB's: Matchups (starting a #2)
The Standard: 110 yards rush, 30 yards rec, 1 TD = 20 pts
Favorable:
Justin Fargas- has a favorable matchup vs. Denver
which yields an abysmal 4.9 ypc.
Warrick Dunn- will be the featured back as Earnest
Graham may be done for the year with an ankle injury.
The Lions are an awful defense giving 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's
D'Angelo Williams- runs against a Falcons interior
defense which has granted 4.9 ypc and 11 TD's.
Good Bet: Lynch vs. Chiefs, Lewis vs. Texans
Slaton vs. Browns, Forte vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #2)
Maurice Jones-Drew- has the unenviable task of facing
the great wall of Minnesota. He becomes a must start if
Kevin and Pat Williams are suspended this week for
using a banned substance. Otherwise, not so much.
Chris Johnson- the Jets stop the run. They allow only
3.2 ypc with just 7 TD's.
Willis McGahee- will find tough running vs. the Eagles
front 7 which yields 3.6 ypc & only 5 TD's. Ray Rice will
suffer the same fate if he has to play for McGahee who
has a sore ankle.
Bad Bet: Benson vs. Steelers, J. Jones vs. Redskins
Westbrook vs. Ravens, S. Jackson vs. Bears
3. WR's: Matchups
The Standard: 80 yards, 1 TD = 14 points
Favorable: (starting a #3)
Lee Evans- should have a bounce back effort against a
soft Chiefs secondary. He was shutout by the Browns.
Santana Moss- has a great matchup vs the Seahawks
which allow 7.5 ypa.
Antonio Bryant- has replaced Joey Galloway as the
Bucs #1 and faces a weak Lions defense.
Good Bet: Walter vs. Browns, Berrian vs. Jaguars,
Ginn vs. Patriots, Lloyd vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #3)
Jerricho Cotchery- is likely to disappear vs. the Titans.
Chad Johnson- the Steelers will smother Ocho Cinco.
Lance Moore- will have to savor last week's performance
vs. the Chiefs as the Packers pass defense is world class.
Bad Bet: Coles vs. Titans, Branch vs. Redskins
Bruce vs. Cowboys, Jenkins vs. Panthers
4. TE's: Matchups
The Standard- 40 yards, .3 TD = 6 points
Favorable:
Greg Olsen- Orton will air it out vs. the Rams with Olsen
being a primary target.
Owen Daniels- will awaken from a 2 game hibernation vs
the Browns.
Zach Miller- likely to have a major role in an awful Raiders
offense against a generous Broncos pass defense.
Good Bet: Royal vs. Chiefs, Stevens vs. Lions
Cooley vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
L.J. Smith- will struggle against Ed Reed & the rest of his
Ravens buddies.
Jeremy Shockey- the Packers overall pass defense is 2nd
only to the Steelers.
Dustin Keller- will be marked by the Titans after having
2 big games in a row for the Jets.
Bad Bet: V. Davis vs. Cowboys, Carlson vs. Redskins
Heap vs. Eagles
5. K's: Matchups
The Standard- 2 FG's, 1/40+, 3 Pat's = 10 points
Favorable:
Adam Vinatieri- the Colts offense will score early and
often vs. the Chargers.
Matt Prater- has the strongest leg in football & kicks at
home vs. the Raiders.
Robbie Gould- should have plenty of opportunities as
the Bears move the ball at will vs. the Rams.
Good Bet: Bryant vs. Lions, Crosby vs. Saints
Unfavorable:
Jay Feely- the Tennessee defense is unyielding allowing a
league best 13.1 ppg.
Shayne Graham- the Bengals will be hitting a stone wall
vs. the Steelers.
Matt Stover- will not get many chances against the Eagles.
Bad Bet: Nedney vs. Cowboys, Scobee vs. Vikings
6. DEF's: Matchups
The Standard- 13 points allowed, 3 turnovers, 2 sacks = 12 pts
Favorable:
Philadelphia- will take out last week's frustration vs.
the Bengals on the Flacco and the Ravens.
Tampa Bay- faces a Lions team that is dreadful. The
Bucs should be able to control the line of scrimmage on
both sides of the ball.
Pittsburgh- should dominate an overmanned Bengals
squad.
Good Bet: Chicago vs. Rams, Washington vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
Miami- the New England offense has been improving
week over week. The Patriots should find the Dolphins
secondary quite accomodating.
San Diego- Peyton Manning doesn't take sacks and is
careful with the ball. The Colts offense is gearing up.
Baltimore- McNabb will take a great deal of heat for a
sloppy performance in Cincinnati. He is likely to play
well against a solid defense that was demoralized by the
Giants.
Bad Bet: New Orleans vs. Packers, Giants vs. Cards
The Walking Wounded:
Tony Romo will wear a splint on his right pinkie. He
may have some accuracy issues but is a start against
a 49ers secondary that has yielded 6.7 ypa & 15 TD's
on the season.
Matt Schaub had a setback in his rehab and is likely
to miss another 4 weeks, if not, the remainder of the
season.
Carson Palmer is out for tonight's fracas against the
Steelers. Ryan Fitzpatrick get the start and is not
playable.
Matt Hasselbeck sat out practice to nurse bumps &
bruises sustained against the Cards. He is supposed
to return to practice later in the week.
Steve Slaton was limited with a bruised chest. He is
expected to play vs. the Browns.
Brandon Jacobs had an MRI reveal that his knee had
no structural damage. He may not play, as a precaution,
due to swelling. Derrick Ward would get the start but
is only a fair play vs. Arizona which had yielded 3.8 ypc
and just 7 rushing TD's. Jacobs missed practice.
Brian Westbrook is said to be hurting badly and did
not practice. Correll Buckhalter would get the start
if Westy can't go but would be a risky play vs. an
angry Ravens defense.
Steven Jackson is out. Antonio Pittman gets the
start vs. the Bears but is a poor play.
Earnest Graham is out for the year with an injured
ankle. Warrick Dunn will get the call & is a solid play
vs. a run defense that has yielded 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's.
Cadillac Williams is expected to return but is likely
to be quite limited.
LenDale White was limited with a calf injury. He has
a tough opponent in the Jets.
Kevin Smith took it easy in practice while nursing a
sore groin. He's a tepid play vs. a solid Bucs run D.
Clinton Portis is expected to practice this week as he
came out of the Cowboys game no worse for wear.
Willis McGahee tweaked an ankle but it is not thought
to be serious. Ray Rice would get the start if McGahee
is out or limited. Neither back is a great play against the
Eagles stout run defense.
Willie Parker is well enough to take goal line and short
yardage carries. Mewelde Moore is not likely to receive
enough touches to be playable vs. the Bengals.
Selvin Young will be inactive for the Raiders. Peyton
Hillis will get the start but look for Tatum Bell to get
additional touches. Both backs have merit vs. Oakland
which has allowed 4.8 ypc and 15 rushing TD's. Hillis is
the preferred play due to goal line touches.
Darren McFadden may get an increased workload vs.
the Broncos. He played sparingly vs. the Dolphins but
reported no adverse affect on his turf toes. McFadden,
who practiced, and Justin Fargas are solid plays vs. a
run defense that yields 4.9 ypc.
Reggie Bush is questionable vs. the Packers awful run
defense. Pierre Thomas should be added if available as
Green Bay yields 4.9 ypc.
Felix Jones is likely to play & will vulture carries from
Marion Barber.
Calvin Johnson will be limited in practice as he nurses
a sore quad. He's expected to play vs. the Bucs.
Roddy White sat out with a sore back. He's expected
to play vs. the Panthers.
Marques Colston is still hurting and was limited by a
balky knee.
Matt Jones practiced fully and should start against the
Vikings. He's a serviceable #3.
Derrick Mason is still suffering from a shoulder injury.
Look elsewhere for a #3 as Mason has a tough start vs.
a solid Eagles secondary.
Tony Gonzalez missed practice with knee & ankle woes.
He should play against the Bills.
Jason Witten is still limited with sore ribs but is likely
to start vs. the 49ers.
Kellen Winslow had an MRI on his shoulder and is iffy
for the Texans tilt on Sunday. He has a shoulder sprain.
Heath Miller is expected to play tonight but should only
be considered if you're desperate at TE.
Colts SS Bob Sanders is questionable for the Chargers.
LaDainian Tomlinson is likely to have a monster game
if Sanders sits.
Shutdown CB Champ Bailey has returned to practice. He
will shutdown WR1's but the Raiders have no such threat.
Ronald Curry is playable even if Bailey starts, as they
will line him up against Dre Bly. Curry gets an upgrade if
Champ is inactive.
Orlando Pace will miss several weeks, at the minimum,
with an MCL injury. It's best to avoid all Rams, if possible
as they have an angry Bears defense coming for a visit.
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Thursday: Recap
Steelers 27/Bengals 10- Ben Roethlisberger (20)
had a rushing TD. Willie Parker (4) disappointed as
he reportedly tweaked a knee leaving Mewelde Moore
(9) with 19 touches. Holmes (8), also injured, had yards
while Ward (3) and Washington (2) were props. TE
Miller (10) had a score. The vaunted Steelers (7) D
controlled the action allowing Houshmandzadeh (2),
Fitzpatrick (9) and Benson (3) very little in the way
of yards or points. Chad Johnson (0) was deactivated
for insubordination.
Van Winkles: (deep sleepers)
Sage Rosenfels- faces a Browns pass defense that has
allowed 7.4 ypa and 12 aerial TD's with only 14 sacks. He
will have the time to locate Johnson, Walter & Daniels.
Pierre Thomas- has a favorable draw as the Packers
rush defense has allowed 4.9 ypc. Thomas gets an
additional upgrade to a solid #2 if Reggie Bush remains
sidelined.
Ronald Curry- had a 6 catch, 73 yard performance against
the Dolphins. He lines up against a Broncos pass defense
that has yielded 7.2 ypa and 14 passing scores. He's a solid
#3 if Champ Bailey is out.
Donte Stallworth- Braylon Edwards came to life vs. the
Bills and will be the primary focus of the Texans secondary.
Stallworth is going to be the beneficiary of single coverage
against a pass defense that has given 7.6 ypa and 17 TD's.
Brandon Lloyd- is not listed on the Bears injury report
and could have a huge game vs. the Rams backline which
generously allows 8.4 ypa and 15 TD's over the top.
Visanthe Shiancoe- the Jaguars will be preoccupied
with stopping Peterson. Shiancoe should have several
open looks.
No He Didn't:
Tatum Bell- is likely to have an increased workload vs.
a soft Raiders interior defense which has allowed 4.8 ypc
and an astronomical 15 rushing TD's.
Start/Sit: (Week 12)
1. QB's: Matchups
The Standard: 300 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int = 20 points
Favorable:
Jason Campbell- has been underachieving of late but has
a favorable opponent in the Seahawks which have allowed
7.5 ypa and 15 TD's.
Kyle Orton- has the perfect bounce back matchup vs. the
Rams whose secondary is porous allowing 8.4 ypa and 15
TD's
Matt Cassel- has the perfect storm. He's white hot, faces
a defense that stops the run & is soft against the pass. The
Dolphins have yielded 7.0 ypa and 12 TD's.
Good Bet: Garcia vs. Lions, Edwards vs. Chiefs
Pennington vs. Patriots, Quinn vs. Texans
Frerotte vs. Jaguars
Unfavorable:
Brett Favre- the Titans are stingy allowing only 5.2 ypa
and just 5 aerial TD's. Favre is prone to lose patience and
could force the action resulting in turnovers.
Matt Hasselbeck- runs into a stout coverage secondary.
The Redskins frustrate opposing QB's yielding 5.9 ypa.
Joe Flacco- this young gun will face intense pressure from
the Eagles which hold enemy signal callers to 5.9 ypa with
36 sacks in 10 games.
Bad Bet: Brees vs. Packers, Ryan vs. Panthers
Culpepper vs. Bucs, Warner vs. Giants,
Hill vs Cowboys
2. RB's: Matchups (starting a #2)
The Standard: 110 yards rush, 30 yards rec, 1 TD = 20 pts
Favorable:
Justin Fargas- has a favorable matchup vs. Denver
which yields an abysmal 4.9 ypc.
Warrick Dunn- will be the featured back as Earnest
Graham may be done for the year with an ankle injury.
The Lions are an awful defense giving 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's
D'Angelo Williams- runs against a Falcons interior
defense which has granted 4.9 ypc and 11 TD's.
Good Bet: Lynch vs. Chiefs, Lewis vs. Texans
Slaton vs. Browns, Forte vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #2)
Maurice Jones-Drew- has the unenviable task of facing
the great wall of Minnesota. He becomes a must start if
Kevin and Pat Williams are suspended this week for
using a banned substance. Otherwise, not so much.
Chris Johnson- the Jets stop the run. They allow only
3.2 ypc with just 7 TD's.
Willis McGahee- will find tough running vs. the Eagles
front 7 which yields 3.6 ypc & only 5 TD's. Ray Rice will
suffer the same fate if he has to play for McGahee who
has a sore ankle.
Bad Bet: Benson vs. Steelers, J. Jones vs. Redskins
Westbrook vs. Ravens, S. Jackson vs. Bears
3. WR's: Matchups
The Standard: 80 yards, 1 TD = 14 points
Favorable: (starting a #3)
Lee Evans- should have a bounce back effort against a
soft Chiefs secondary. He was shutout by the Browns.
Santana Moss- has a great matchup vs the Seahawks
which allow 7.5 ypa.
Antonio Bryant- has replaced Joey Galloway as the
Bucs #1 and faces a weak Lions defense.
Good Bet: Walter vs. Browns, Berrian vs. Jaguars,
Ginn vs. Patriots, Lloyd vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #3)
Jerricho Cotchery- is likely to disappear vs. the Titans.
Chad Johnson- the Steelers will smother Ocho Cinco.
Lance Moore- will have to savor last week's performance
vs. the Chiefs as the Packers pass defense is world class.
Bad Bet: Coles vs. Titans, Branch vs. Redskins
Bruce vs. Cowboys, Jenkins vs. Panthers
4. TE's: Matchups
The Standard- 40 yards, .3 TD = 6 points
Favorable:
Greg Olsen- Orton will air it out vs. the Rams with Olsen
being a primary target.
Owen Daniels- will awaken from a 2 game hibernation vs
the Browns.
Zach Miller- likely to have a major role in an awful Raiders
offense against a generous Broncos pass defense.
Good Bet: Royal vs. Chiefs, Stevens vs. Lions
Cooley vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
L.J. Smith- will struggle against Ed Reed & the rest of his
Ravens buddies.
Jeremy Shockey- the Packers overall pass defense is 2nd
only to the Steelers.
Dustin Keller- will be marked by the Titans after having
2 big games in a row for the Jets.
Bad Bet: V. Davis vs. Cowboys, Carlson vs. Redskins
Heap vs. Eagles
5. K's: Matchups
The Standard- 2 FG's, 1/40+, 3 Pat's = 10 points
Favorable:
Adam Vinatieri- the Colts offense will score early and
often vs. the Chargers.
Matt Prater- has the strongest leg in football & kicks at
home vs. the Raiders.
Robbie Gould- should have plenty of opportunities as
the Bears move the ball at will vs. the Rams.
Good Bet: Bryant vs. Lions, Crosby vs. Saints
Unfavorable:
Jay Feely- the Tennessee defense is unyielding allowing a
league best 13.1 ppg.
Shayne Graham- the Bengals will be hitting a stone wall
vs. the Steelers.
Matt Stover- will not get many chances against the Eagles.
Bad Bet: Nedney vs. Cowboys, Scobee vs. Vikings
6. DEF's: Matchups
The Standard- 13 points allowed, 3 turnovers, 2 sacks = 12 pts
Favorable:
Philadelphia- will take out last week's frustration vs.
the Bengals on the Flacco and the Ravens.
Tampa Bay- faces a Lions team that is dreadful. The
Bucs should be able to control the line of scrimmage on
both sides of the ball.
Pittsburgh- should dominate an overmanned Bengals
squad.
Good Bet: Chicago vs. Rams, Washington vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
Miami- the New England offense has been improving
week over week. The Patriots should find the Dolphins
secondary quite accomodating.
San Diego- Peyton Manning doesn't take sacks and is
careful with the ball. The Colts offense is gearing up.
Baltimore- McNabb will take a great deal of heat for a
sloppy performance in Cincinnati. He is likely to play
well against a solid defense that was demoralized by the
Giants.
Bad Bet: New Orleans vs. Packers, Giants vs. Cards
The Walking Wounded:
Tony Romo will wear a splint on his right pinkie. He
may have some accuracy issues but is a start against
a 49ers secondary that has yielded 6.7 ypa & 15 TD's
on the season.
Matt Schaub had a setback in his rehab and is likely
to miss another 4 weeks, if not, the remainder of the
season.
Carson Palmer is out for tonight's fracas against the
Steelers. Ryan Fitzpatrick get the start and is not
playable.
Matt Hasselbeck sat out practice to nurse bumps &
bruises sustained against the Cards. He is supposed
to return to practice later in the week.
Steve Slaton was limited with a bruised chest. He is
expected to play vs. the Browns.
Brandon Jacobs had an MRI reveal that his knee had
no structural damage. He may not play, as a precaution,
due to swelling. Derrick Ward would get the start but
is only a fair play vs. Arizona which had yielded 3.8 ypc
and just 7 rushing TD's. Jacobs missed practice.
Brian Westbrook is said to be hurting badly and did
not practice. Correll Buckhalter would get the start
if Westy can't go but would be a risky play vs. an
angry Ravens defense.
Steven Jackson is out. Antonio Pittman gets the
start vs. the Bears but is a poor play.
Earnest Graham is out for the year with an injured
ankle. Warrick Dunn will get the call & is a solid play
vs. a run defense that has yielded 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's.
Cadillac Williams is expected to return but is likely
to be quite limited.
LenDale White was limited with a calf injury. He has
a tough opponent in the Jets.
Kevin Smith took it easy in practice while nursing a
sore groin. He's a tepid play vs. a solid Bucs run D.
Clinton Portis is expected to practice this week as he
came out of the Cowboys game no worse for wear.
Willis McGahee tweaked an ankle but it is not thought
to be serious. Ray Rice would get the start if McGahee
is out or limited. Neither back is a great play against the
Eagles stout run defense.
Willie Parker is well enough to take goal line and short
yardage carries. Mewelde Moore is not likely to receive
enough touches to be playable vs. the Bengals.
Selvin Young will be inactive for the Raiders. Peyton
Hillis will get the start but look for Tatum Bell to get
additional touches. Both backs have merit vs. Oakland
which has allowed 4.8 ypc and 15 rushing TD's. Hillis is
the preferred play due to goal line touches.
Darren McFadden may get an increased workload vs.
the Broncos. He played sparingly vs. the Dolphins but
reported no adverse affect on his turf toes. McFadden,
who practiced, and Justin Fargas are solid plays vs. a
run defense that yields 4.9 ypc.
Reggie Bush is questionable vs. the Packers awful run
defense. Pierre Thomas should be added if available as
Green Bay yields 4.9 ypc.
Felix Jones is likely to play & will vulture carries from
Marion Barber.
Calvin Johnson will be limited in practice as he nurses
a sore quad. He's expected to play vs. the Bucs.
Roddy White sat out with a sore back. He's expected
to play vs. the Panthers.
Marques Colston is still hurting and was limited by a
balky knee.
Matt Jones practiced fully and should start against the
Vikings. He's a serviceable #3.
Derrick Mason is still suffering from a shoulder injury.
Look elsewhere for a #3 as Mason has a tough start vs.
a solid Eagles secondary.
Tony Gonzalez missed practice with knee & ankle woes.
He should play against the Bills.
Jason Witten is still limited with sore ribs but is likely
to start vs. the 49ers.
Kellen Winslow had an MRI on his shoulder and is iffy
for the Texans tilt on Sunday. He has a shoulder sprain.
Heath Miller is expected to play tonight but should only
be considered if you're desperate at TE.
Colts SS Bob Sanders is questionable for the Chargers.
LaDainian Tomlinson is likely to have a monster game
if Sanders sits.
Shutdown CB Champ Bailey has returned to practice. He
will shutdown WR1's but the Raiders have no such threat.
Ronald Curry is playable even if Bailey starts, as they
will line him up against Dre Bly. Curry gets an upgrade if
Champ is inactive.
Orlando Pace will miss several weeks, at the minimum,
with an MCL injury. It's best to avoid all Rams, if possible
as they have an angry Bears defense coming for a visit.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Fantasy Football Player's Edge
November 20, 2008
The Walking Wounded:
Tony Romo will wear a splint on his right pinkie. He
may have some accuracy issues but is a start against
a 49ers secondary that has yielded 6.7 ypa & 15 TD's
on the season.
Matt Schaub had a setback in his rehab and is likely
to miss another 4 weeks, if not, the remainder of the
season.
Carson Palmer is out for tonight's fracas against the
Steelers. Ryan Fitzpatrick get the start and is not
playable.
Matt Hasselbeck sat out practice to nurse bumps &
bruises sustained against the Cards. He is supposed
to return to practice later in the week.
Steve Slaton was limited with a bruised chest. He is
expected to play vs. the Browns.
Brandon Jacobs had an MRI reveal that his knee had
no structural damage. He may not play, as a precaution,
due to swelling. Derrick Ward would get the start but
is only a fair play vs. Arizona which had yielded 3.8
ypc and just 7 rushing TD's. Jacobs missed practice.
Brian Westbrook is said to be hurting badly and did
not practice. Correll Buckhalter would get the start
if Westy can't go but would be a risky play vs. an
angry Ravens defense.
Steven Jackson is out. Antonio Pittman gets the
start vs. the Bears but is a poor play.
Earnest Graham is out for the year with an injured
ankle. Warrick Dunn will get the call & is a solid play
vs. a run defense that has yielded 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's.
Cadillac Williams is expected to return but is likely
to be quite limited.
LenDale White was limited with a calf injury. He has
a tough opponent in the Jets.
Kevin Smith took it easy in practice while nursing a
sore groin. He's a tepid play vs. a solid Bucs run D.
Clinton Portis is expected to practice this week as he
came out of the Cowboys game no worse for wear.
Willis McGahee tweaked an ankle but it is not thought
to be serious. Ray Rice would get the start if McGahee
is out or limited. Neither back is a great play against the
Eagles stout run defense.
Willie Parker is well enough to take goal line and short
yardage carries. Mewelde Moore is not likely to receive
enough touches to be playable vs. the Bengals.
Selvin Young will be inactive for the Raiders. Peyton
Hillis will get the start but look for Tatum Bell to get
additional touches. Both backs have merit vs. Oakland
which has allowed 4.8 ypc and 15 rushing TD's. Hillis is
the preferred play due to goal line touches.
Darren McFadden may get an increased workload vs.
the Broncos. He played sparingly vs. the Dolphins but
reported no adverse affect on his turf toes. McFadden,
who practiced, and Justin Fargas are solid plays vs. a
run defense that yields 4.9 ypc.
Reggie Bush is questionable vs. the Packers awful run
defense. Pierre Thomas should be added if available as
Green Bay yields 4.9 ypc.
Felix Jones is likely to play & will vulture carries from
Marion Barber.
Calvin Johnson will be limited in practice as he nurses
a sore quad. He's expected to play vs. the Bucs.
Roddy White sat out with a sore back. He's expected
to play vs. the Panthers.
Marques Colston is still hurting and was limited by a
balky knee.
Matt Jones practiced fully and should start against the
Vikings. He's a serviceable #3.
Derrick Mason is still suffering from a shoulder injury.
Look elsewhere for a #3 as Mason has a tough start vs.
a solid Eagles secondary.
Tony Gonzalez missed practice with knee & ankle woes.
He should play against the Bills.
Jason Witten is still limited with sore ribs but is likely
to start vs. the 49ers.
Kellen Winslow had an MRI on his shoulder and is iffy
for the Texans tilt on Sunday. He has a shoulder sprain.
Heath Miller is expected to play tonight but should only
be considered if you're desperate at TE.
Colts SS Bob Sanders is questionable for the Chargers.
LaDainian Tomlinson is likely to have a monster game
if Sanders sits.
Shutdown CB Champ Bailey has returned to practice. He
will shutdown WR1's but the Raiders have no such threat.
Ronald Curry is playable even if Bailey starts, as they
will line him up against Dre Bly. Curry gets an upgrade if
Champ is inactive.
Orlando Pace will miss several weeks, at the minimum,
with an MCL injury. It's best to avoid all Rams, if possible
as they have an angry Bears defense coming for a visit.
1. QB's: Matchups
The Standard: 300 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int = 20 points
Favorable:
Jason Campbell- has been underachieving of late but has
a favorable opponent in the Seahawks which have allowed
7.5 ypa and 15 TD's.
Kyle Orton- has the perfect bounce back matchup vs. the
Rams whose secondary is porous allowing 8.4 ypa and 15
TD's
Matt Cassel- has the perfect storm. He's white hot, faces
a defense that stops the run & is soft against the pass. The
Dolphins have yielded 7.0 ypa and 12 TD's.
Good Bet: Garcia vs. Lions, Edwards vs. Chiefs
Pennington vs. Patriots, Quinn vs. Texans
Frerotte vs. Jaguars
Unfavorable:
Brett Favre- the Titans are stingy allowing only 5.2 ypa
and just 5 aerial TD's. Favre is prone to lose patience and
could force the action resulting in turnovers.
Matt Hasselbeck- runs into a stout coverage secondary.
The Redskins frustrate opposing QB's yielding 5.9 ypa.
Joe Flacco- this young gun will face intense pressure from
the Eagles which hold enemy signal callers to 5.9 ypa with
36 sacks in 10 games.
Bad Bet: Brees vs. Packers, Ryan vs. Panthers
Culpepper vs. Bucs, Warner vs. Giants,
Hill vs Cowboys
2. RB's: Matchups (starting a #2)
The Standard: 110 yards rush, 30 yards rec, 1 TD = 20 pts
Favorable:
Justin Fargas- has a favorable matchup vs. Denver
which yields an abysmal 4.9 ypc.
Warrick Dunn- will be the featured back as Earnest
Graham may be done for the year with an ankle injury.
The Lions are an awful defense giving 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's
D'Angelo Williams- runs against a Falcons interior
defense which has granted 4.9 ypc and 11 TD's.
Good Bet: Lynch vs. Chiefs, Lewis vs. Texans
Slaton vs. Browns, Forte vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #2)
Maurice Jones-Drew- has the unenviable task of facing
the great wall of Minnesota. He becomes a must start if
Kevin and Pat Williams are suspended this week for
using a banned substance. Otherwise, not so much.
Chris Johnson- the Jets stop the run. They allow only
3.2 ypc with just 7 TD's.
Willis McGahee- will find tough running vs. the Eagles
front 7 which yields 3.6 ypc & only 5 TD's. Ray Rice will
suffer the same fate if he has to play for McGahee who
has a sore ankle.
Bad Bet: Benson vs. Steelers, J. Jones vs. Redskins
Westbrook vs. Ravens, S. Jackson vs. Bears
3. WR's: Matchups
The Standard: 80 yards, 1 TD = 14 points
Favorable: (starting a #3)
Lee Evans- should have a bounce back effort against a
soft Chiefs secondary. He was shutout by the Browns.
Santana Moss- has a great matchup vs the Seahawks
which allow 7.5 ypa.
Antonio Bryant- has replaced Joey Galloway as the
Bucs #1 and faces a weak Lions defense.
Good Bet: Walter vs. Browns, Berrian vs. Jaguars,
Ginn vs. Patriots, Lloyd vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #3)
Jerricho Cotchery- is likely to disappear vs. the Titans.
Chad Johnson- the Steelers will smother Ocho Cinco.
Lance Moore- will have to savor last week's performance
vs. the Chiefs as the Packers pass defense is world class.
Bad Bet: Coles vs. Titans, Branch vs. Redskins
Bruce vs. Cowboys, Jenkins vs. Panthers
4. TE's: Matchups
The Standard- 40 yards, .3 TD = 6 points
Favorable:
Greg Olsen- Orton will air it out vs. the Rams with Olsen
being a primary target.
Owen Daniels- will awaken from a 2 game hibernation vs
the Browns.
Zach Miller- likely to have a major role in an awful Raiders
offense against a generous Broncos pass defense.
Good Bet: Royal vs. Chiefs, Stevens vs. Lions
Cooley vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
L.J. Smith- will struggle against Ed Reed & the rest of his
Ravens buddies.
Jeremy Shockey- the Packers overall pass defense is 2nd
only to the Steelers.
Dustin Keller- will be marked by the Titans after having
2 big games in a row for the Jets.
Bad Bet: V. Davis vs. Cowboys, Carlson vs. Redskins
Heap vs. Eagles
5. K's: Matchups
The Standard- 2 FG's, 1/40+, 3 Pat's = 10 points
Favorable:
Adam Vinatieri- the Colts offense will score early and
often vs. the Chargers.
Matt Prater- has the strongest leg in football & kicks at
home vs. the Raiders.
Robbie Gould- should have plenty of opportunities as
the Bears move the ball at will vs. the Rams.
Good Bet: Bryant vs. Lions, Crosby vs. Saints
Unfavorable:
Jay Feely- the Tennessee defense is unyielding allowing a
league best 13.1 ppg.
Shayne Graham- the Bengals will be hitting a stone wall
vs. the Steelers.
Matt Stover- will not get many chances against the Eagles.
Bad Bet: Nedney vs. Cowboys, Scobee vs. Vikings
6. DEF's: Matchups
The Standard- 13 points allowed, 3 turnovers, 2 sacks = 12 pts
Favorable:
Philadelphia- will take out last week's frustration vs.
the Bengals on the Flacco and the Ravens.
Tampa Bay- faces a Lions team that is dreadful. The
Bucs should be able to control the line of scrimmage on
both sides of the ball.
Pittsburgh- should dominate an overmanned Bengals
squad.
Good Bet: Chicago vs. Rams, Washington vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
Miami- the New England offense has been improving
week over week. The Patriots should find the Dolphins
secondary quite accomodating.
San Diego- Peyton Manning doesn't take sacks and is
careful with the ball. The Colts offense is gearing up.
Baltimore- McNabb will take a great deal of heat for a
sloppy performance in Cincinnati. He is likely to play
well against a solid defense that was demoralized by the
Giants.
Bad Bet: New Orleans vs. Packers, Giants vs. Cards
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Lastly, we would greatly appreciate if you would share www.fantasyplayersedge.com with your sports friends and family. So visit the new website today and don’t forget…… “Get the Edge and Win Your League!”
From our Family to Yours,
Happy Holidays!!
The Walking Wounded:
Tony Romo will wear a splint on his right pinkie. He
may have some accuracy issues but is a start against
a 49ers secondary that has yielded 6.7 ypa & 15 TD's
on the season.
Matt Schaub had a setback in his rehab and is likely
to miss another 4 weeks, if not, the remainder of the
season.
Carson Palmer is out for tonight's fracas against the
Steelers. Ryan Fitzpatrick get the start and is not
playable.
Matt Hasselbeck sat out practice to nurse bumps &
bruises sustained against the Cards. He is supposed
to return to practice later in the week.
Steve Slaton was limited with a bruised chest. He is
expected to play vs. the Browns.
Brandon Jacobs had an MRI reveal that his knee had
no structural damage. He may not play, as a precaution,
due to swelling. Derrick Ward would get the start but
is only a fair play vs. Arizona which had yielded 3.8
ypc and just 7 rushing TD's. Jacobs missed practice.
Brian Westbrook is said to be hurting badly and did
not practice. Correll Buckhalter would get the start
if Westy can't go but would be a risky play vs. an
angry Ravens defense.
Steven Jackson is out. Antonio Pittman gets the
start vs. the Bears but is a poor play.
Earnest Graham is out for the year with an injured
ankle. Warrick Dunn will get the call & is a solid play
vs. a run defense that has yielded 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's.
Cadillac Williams is expected to return but is likely
to be quite limited.
LenDale White was limited with a calf injury. He has
a tough opponent in the Jets.
Kevin Smith took it easy in practice while nursing a
sore groin. He's a tepid play vs. a solid Bucs run D.
Clinton Portis is expected to practice this week as he
came out of the Cowboys game no worse for wear.
Willis McGahee tweaked an ankle but it is not thought
to be serious. Ray Rice would get the start if McGahee
is out or limited. Neither back is a great play against the
Eagles stout run defense.
Willie Parker is well enough to take goal line and short
yardage carries. Mewelde Moore is not likely to receive
enough touches to be playable vs. the Bengals.
Selvin Young will be inactive for the Raiders. Peyton
Hillis will get the start but look for Tatum Bell to get
additional touches. Both backs have merit vs. Oakland
which has allowed 4.8 ypc and 15 rushing TD's. Hillis is
the preferred play due to goal line touches.
Darren McFadden may get an increased workload vs.
the Broncos. He played sparingly vs. the Dolphins but
reported no adverse affect on his turf toes. McFadden,
who practiced, and Justin Fargas are solid plays vs. a
run defense that yields 4.9 ypc.
Reggie Bush is questionable vs. the Packers awful run
defense. Pierre Thomas should be added if available as
Green Bay yields 4.9 ypc.
Felix Jones is likely to play & will vulture carries from
Marion Barber.
Calvin Johnson will be limited in practice as he nurses
a sore quad. He's expected to play vs. the Bucs.
Roddy White sat out with a sore back. He's expected
to play vs. the Panthers.
Marques Colston is still hurting and was limited by a
balky knee.
Matt Jones practiced fully and should start against the
Vikings. He's a serviceable #3.
Derrick Mason is still suffering from a shoulder injury.
Look elsewhere for a #3 as Mason has a tough start vs.
a solid Eagles secondary.
Tony Gonzalez missed practice with knee & ankle woes.
He should play against the Bills.
Jason Witten is still limited with sore ribs but is likely
to start vs. the 49ers.
Kellen Winslow had an MRI on his shoulder and is iffy
for the Texans tilt on Sunday. He has a shoulder sprain.
Heath Miller is expected to play tonight but should only
be considered if you're desperate at TE.
Colts SS Bob Sanders is questionable for the Chargers.
LaDainian Tomlinson is likely to have a monster game
if Sanders sits.
Shutdown CB Champ Bailey has returned to practice. He
will shutdown WR1's but the Raiders have no such threat.
Ronald Curry is playable even if Bailey starts, as they
will line him up against Dre Bly. Curry gets an upgrade if
Champ is inactive.
Orlando Pace will miss several weeks, at the minimum,
with an MCL injury. It's best to avoid all Rams, if possible
as they have an angry Bears defense coming for a visit.
Start/Sit: (Week 12)
1. QB's: Matchups
The Standard: 300 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int = 20 points
Favorable:
Jason Campbell- has been underachieving of late but has
a favorable opponent in the Seahawks which have allowed
7.5 ypa and 15 TD's.
Kyle Orton- has the perfect bounce back matchup vs. the
Rams whose secondary is porous allowing 8.4 ypa and 15
TD's
Matt Cassel- has the perfect storm. He's white hot, faces
a defense that stops the run & is soft against the pass. The
Dolphins have yielded 7.0 ypa and 12 TD's.
Good Bet: Garcia vs. Lions, Edwards vs. Chiefs
Pennington vs. Patriots, Quinn vs. Texans
Frerotte vs. Jaguars
Unfavorable:
Brett Favre- the Titans are stingy allowing only 5.2 ypa
and just 5 aerial TD's. Favre is prone to lose patience and
could force the action resulting in turnovers.
Matt Hasselbeck- runs into a stout coverage secondary.
The Redskins frustrate opposing QB's yielding 5.9 ypa.
Joe Flacco- this young gun will face intense pressure from
the Eagles which hold enemy signal callers to 5.9 ypa with
36 sacks in 10 games.
Bad Bet: Brees vs. Packers, Ryan vs. Panthers
Culpepper vs. Bucs, Warner vs. Giants,
Hill vs Cowboys
2. RB's: Matchups (starting a #2)
The Standard: 110 yards rush, 30 yards rec, 1 TD = 20 pts
Favorable:
Justin Fargas- has a favorable matchup vs. Denver
which yields an abysmal 4.9 ypc.
Warrick Dunn- will be the featured back as Earnest
Graham may be done for the year with an ankle injury.
The Lions are an awful defense giving 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's
D'Angelo Williams- runs against a Falcons interior
defense which has granted 4.9 ypc and 11 TD's.
Good Bet: Lynch vs. Chiefs, Lewis vs. Texans
Slaton vs. Browns, Forte vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #2)
Maurice Jones-Drew- has the unenviable task of facing
the great wall of Minnesota. He becomes a must start if
Kevin and Pat Williams are suspended this week for
using a banned substance. Otherwise, not so much.
Chris Johnson- the Jets stop the run. They allow only
3.2 ypc with just 7 TD's.
Willis McGahee- will find tough running vs. the Eagles
front 7 which yields 3.6 ypc & only 5 TD's. Ray Rice will
suffer the same fate if he has to play for McGahee who
has a sore ankle.
Bad Bet: Benson vs. Steelers, J. Jones vs. Redskins
Westbrook vs. Ravens, S. Jackson vs. Bears
3. WR's: Matchups
The Standard: 80 yards, 1 TD = 14 points
Favorable: (starting a #3)
Lee Evans- should have a bounce back effort against a
soft Chiefs secondary. He was shutout by the Browns.
Santana Moss- has a great matchup vs the Seahawks
which allow 7.5 ypa.
Antonio Bryant- has replaced Joey Galloway as the
Bucs #1 and faces a weak Lions defense.
Good Bet: Walter vs. Browns, Berrian vs. Jaguars,
Ginn vs. Patriots, Lloyd vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #3)
Jerricho Cotchery- is likely to disappear vs. the Titans.
Chad Johnson- the Steelers will smother Ocho Cinco.
Lance Moore- will have to savor last week's performance
vs. the Chiefs as the Packers pass defense is world class.
Bad Bet: Coles vs. Titans, Branch vs. Redskins
Bruce vs. Cowboys, Jenkins vs. Panthers
4. TE's: Matchups
The Standard- 40 yards, .3 TD = 6 points
Favorable:
Greg Olsen- Orton will air it out vs. the Rams with Olsen
being a primary target.
Owen Daniels- will awaken from a 2 game hibernation vs
the Browns.
Zach Miller- likely to have a major role in an awful Raiders
offense against a generous Broncos pass defense.
Good Bet: Royal vs. Chiefs, Stevens vs. Lions
Cooley vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
L.J. Smith- will struggle against Ed Reed & the rest of his
Ravens buddies.
Jeremy Shockey- the Packers overall pass defense is 2nd
only to the Steelers.
Dustin Keller- will be marked by the Titans after having
2 big games in a row for the Jets.
Bad Bet: V. Davis vs. Cowboys, Carlson vs. Redskins
Heap vs. Eagles
5. K's: Matchups
The Standard- 2 FG's, 1/40+, 3 Pat's = 10 points
Favorable:
Adam Vinatieri- the Colts offense will score early and
often vs. the Chargers.
Matt Prater- has the strongest leg in football & kicks at
home vs. the Raiders.
Robbie Gould- should have plenty of opportunities as
the Bears move the ball at will vs. the Rams.
Good Bet: Bryant vs. Lions, Crosby vs. Saints
Unfavorable:
Jay Feely- the Tennessee defense is unyielding allowing a
league best 13.1 ppg.
Shayne Graham- the Bengals will be hitting a stone wall
vs. the Steelers.
Matt Stover- will not get many chances against the Eagles.
Bad Bet: Nedney vs. Cowboys, Scobee vs. Vikings
6. DEF's: Matchups
The Standard- 13 points allowed, 3 turnovers, 2 sacks = 12 pts
Favorable:
Philadelphia- will take out last week's frustration vs.
the Bengals on the Flacco and the Ravens.
Tampa Bay- faces a Lions team that is dreadful. The
Bucs should be able to control the line of scrimmage on
both sides of the ball.
Pittsburgh- should dominate an overmanned Bengals
squad.
Good Bet: Chicago vs. Rams, Washington vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
Miami- the New England offense has been improving
week over week. The Patriots should find the Dolphins
secondary quite accomodating.
San Diego- Peyton Manning doesn't take sacks and is
careful with the ball. The Colts offense is gearing up.
Baltimore- McNabb will take a great deal of heat for a
sloppy performance in Cincinnati. He is likely to play
well against a solid defense that was demoralized by the
Giants.
Bad Bet: New Orleans vs. Packers, Giants vs. Cards
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Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Fantasy Football Player's Edge
November 19, 2008
Start/Sit: (Week 12)
1. QB's: Matchups
The Standard: 300 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int = 20 points
Favorable:
Jason Campbell- has been underachieving of late but has
a favorable opponent in the Seahawks which have allowed
7.5 ypa and 15 TD's.
Kyle Orton- has the perfect bounce back matchup vs. the
Rams whose secondary is porous allowing 8.4 ypa and 15
TD's
Matt Cassel- has the perfect storm. He's white hot, faces
a defense that stops the run & is soft against the pass. The
Dolphins have yielded 7.0 ypa and 12 TD's.
Good Bet: Garcia vs. Lions, Edwards vs. Chiefs
Pennington vs. Patriots, Quinn vs. Texans
Frerotte vs. Jaguars
Unfavorable:
Brett Favre- the Titans are stingy allowing only 5.2 ypa
and just 5 aerial TD's. Favre is prone to lose patience and
could force the action resulting in turnovers.
Matt Hasselbeck- runs into a stout coverage secondary.
The Redskins frustrate opposing QB's yielding 5.9 ypa.
Joe Flacco- this young gun will face intense pressure from
the Eagles which hold enemy signal callers to 5.9 ypa with
36 sacks in 10 games.
Bad Bet: Brees vs. Packers, Ryan vs. Panthers
Culpepper vs. Bucs, Warner vs. Giants,
Hill vs Cowboys
2. RB's: Matchups (starting a #2)
The Standard: 110 yards rush, 30 yards rec, 1 TD = 20 pts
Favorable:
Justin Fargas- has a favorable matchup vs. Denver
which yields an abysmal 4.9 ypc.
Warrick Dunn- will be the featured back as Earnest
Graham may be done for the year with an ankle injury.
The Lions are an awful defense giving 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's
D'Angelo Williams- runs against a Falcons interior
defense which has granted 4.9 ypc and 11 TD's.
Good Bet: Lynch vs. Chiefs, Lewis vs. Texans
Slaton vs. Browns, Forte vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #2)
Maurice Jones-Drew- has the unenviable task of facing
the great wall of Minnesota. He becomes a must start if
Kevin and Pat Williams are suspended this week for
using a banned substance. Otherwise, not so much.
Chris Johnson- the Jets stop the run. They allow only
3.2 ypc with just 7 TD's.
Willis McGahee- will find tough running vs. the Eagles
front 7 which yields 3.6 ypc & only 5 TD's. Ray Rice will
suffer the same fate if he has to play for McGahee who
has a sore ankle.
Bad Bet: Benson vs. Steelers, J. Jones vs. Redskins
Westbrook vs. Ravens, S. Jackson vs. Bears
3. WR's: Matchups
The Standard: 80 yards, 1 TD = 14 points
Favorable: (starting a #3)
Lee Evans- should have a bounce back effort against a
soft Chiefs secondary. He was shutout by the Browns.
Santana Moss- has a great matchup vs the Seahawks
which allow 7.5 ypa.
Antonio Bryant- has replaced Joey Galloway as the
Bucs #1 and faces a weak Lions defense.
Good Bet: Walter vs. Browns, Berrian vs. Jaguars,
Ginn vs. Patriots, Lloyd vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #3)
Jerricho Cotchery- is likely to disappear vs. the Titans.
Chad Johnson- the Steelers will smother Ocho Cinco.
Lance Moore- will have to savor last week's performance
vs. the Chiefs as the Packers pass defense is world class.
Bad Bet: Coles vs. Titans, Branch vs. Redskins
Bruce vs. Cowboys, Jenkins vs. Panthers
4. TE's: Matchups
The Standard- 40 yards, .3 TD = 6 points
Favorable:
Greg Olsen- Orton will air it out vs. the Rams with Olsen
being a primary target.
Owen Daniels- will awaken from a 2 game hibernation vs
the Browns.
Zach Miller- likely to have a major role in an awful Raiders
offense against a generous Broncos pass defense.
Good Bet: Royal vs. Chiefs, Stevens vs. Lions
Cooley vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
L.J. Smith- will struggle against Ed Reed & the rest of his
Ravens buddies.
Jeremy Shockey- the Packers overall pass defense is 2nd
only to the Steelers.
Dustin Keller- will be marked by the Titans after having
2 big games in a row for the Jets.
Bad Bet: V. Davis vs. Cowboys, Carlson vs. Redskins
Heap vs. Eagles
5. K's: Matchups
The Standard- 2 FG's, 1/40+, 3 Pat's = 10 points
Favorable:
Adam Vinatieri- the Colts offense will score early and
often vs. the Chargers.
Matt Prater- has the strongest leg in football & kicks at
home vs. the Raiders.
Robbie Gould- should have plenty of opportunities as
the Bears move the ball at will vs. the Rams.
Good Bet: Bryant vs. Lions, Crosby vs. Saints
Unfavorable:
Jay Feely- the Tennessee defense is unyielding allowing a
league best 13.1 ppg.
Shayne Graham- the Bengals will be hitting a stone wall
vs. the Steelers.
Matt Stover- will not get many chances against the Eagles.
Bad Bet: Nedney vs. Cowboys, Scobee vs. Vikings
6. DEF's: Matchups
The Standard- 13 points allowed, 3 turnovers, 2 sacks = 12 pts
Favorable:
Philadelphia- will take out last week's frustration vs.
the Bengals on the Flacco and the Ravens.
Tampa Bay- faces a Lions team that is dreadful. The
Bucs should be able to control the line of scrimmage on
both sides of the ball.
Pittsburgh- should dominate an overmanned Bengals
squad.
Good Bet: Chicago vs. Rams, Washington vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
Miami- the New England offense has been improving
week over week. The Patriots should find the Dolphins
secondary quite accomodating.
San Diego- Peyton Manning doesn't take sacks and is
careful with the ball. The Colts offense is gearing up.
Baltimore- McNabb will take a great deal of heat for a
sloppy performance in Cincinnati. He is likely to play
well against a solid defense that was demoralized by the
Giants.
Bad Bet: New Orleans vs. Packers, Giants vs. Cards
Notes from the Edge: (November 18th)
Matt Cassel continues to improve and has a solid matchup
on Sunday vs. the Dolphins.
Thomas Jones will come back to earth against the Titans.
Peyton Hillis had a memorable start at tailback but will be
relegated to goal line touches when Selvin Young returns
and Tatum Bell gets up to speed.
Michael Jenkins performances may stagnate as opposing
defenses mark him.
Joseph Addai is back in stride leaving Dominic Rhodes
with the crumbs.
Marvin Harrison displayed flashes of his former brilliance.
He faces another good opponent in the Chargers.
Steve Slaton is dynamite when the matchup is favorable
but will yield at the goal line to Ahman Green. He faces
a Cleveland run defense which yields a generous 4.7 ypc.
Please drop the "Edge" a line if you locate Owen Daniels.
Actually he's likely to emerge this week vs. the Browns.
Ted Ginn Jr. is a veritable yo-yo. The ups & downs make
him a risky play as a #3. He has a soft Patriots backline
upcoming which has yielded 7.2 ypa and 16 aerial TD's.
The Ronnie Brown/Ricky Williams combo is tough to
sort out week over week and should be avoided if possible.
Justin Fargas is a good back & playable vs. the Broncos.
Darren McFadden may also be usable but only if he has
at least a full practice on Thursday or Friday.
Ronald Curry is out of the doghouse & would be a fair #3
if Champ Bailey is still sidelined.
Only an injury could stop Brandon Jacobs. He bruised a
knee against the Ravens.
Plaxico Burress may actually have a decent game vs. the
Cards.
Willis McGahee twisted an ankle. Ray Rice is a nice add
although he would have a tough start vs. the Eagles.
Joe Flacco continues to play well & can be added for depth
at QB but is not likely to fare well vs. Philadelphia.
D'Angelo Williams has become a must start & has another
soft touch in the Falcons which allow a staggering 4.9 ypc.
Jake Delhomme seems to have lost his way. Unfortunately
he's taken Steve Smith with him.
Daunte Culpepper has good matchups in weeks 14 & 16.
He's serviceable if your starter at QB has a tough opponent
in either of those weeks.
Kevin Smith has become a playable #2 RB but the Bucs
loom on the horizon and sport a solid run defense that has
allowed only 1 rushing TD all season.
Donovan McNabb spoke out about the team stepping up
to meet the upcoming challenges then proceeded to play
an awful game. What ever happened to leading by example.
Brian Westbrook is simply not himself. He claims to be
fine but is more likely dealing with various injuries.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh had a coming out party against
a very good Eagles secondary. He's a must play the rest
of the way.
Cedric Benson had 29 touches vs. Philadelphia. He's
playable in the right situation but not vs. the Steelers.
Ryan Grant has turned the corner as he overwhelmed a
solid Bears interior defense.
Kyle Orton is likely to have a bounce back outing vs. the
Rams.
Devin Hester has completely fallen from grace as he was
replaced on kickoff returns in the 4th quarter by Danieal
Manning. He'll probably get this job back but should not
be on any rosters.
Pierre Thomas was featured vs. the Chiefs indicating
that the Saints are anticipating that Deuce McAllister
will be suspended. Reggie Bush should return this week
but Thomas has value as a #2 RB when the opponent is
favorable. He's a reasonable play vs. the Packers.
Larry Johnson's return to action was disappointing as he
was unable to score at the goal line on 2 separate drives.
With that said, he was featured and needed this game to
get in shape. He has a good test vs. a solid Bills defense
which only allows 3.7 ypc.
Tyler Thigpen may have secured the Chiefs QB gig
even after Brodie Croyle returns to action. Dwayne
Bowe has been the primary beneficiary of Thigpen's
emergence at the position.
Jeff Garcia is frenetic on the field but serviceable. The
hapless Lions are next on the list.
Earnest Graham may be done for the season with an
ankle injury. Warrick Dunn gets a solid upgrade to a
#2 vs. Detroit. Cadillac Williams might even get a
tote or 2.
Joey Galloway has lost his job to Antonio Bryant &
holds no value.
Gus Frerotte is playable vs. the Jaguars but should
not be a first option.
Shaun Hill has been charged with Rams abuse. He's
likely to have the tables turned vs. the Cowboys.
Isaac Bruce has been minimized in the Martz offense.
Bryant Johnson or a healthy Josh Morgan are better
49ers receiver options.
Marc Bulger, Torry Holt and Donnie Avery are hit
and miss but mostly miss. All of these guys are starts
of last resort.
Antonio Pittman was impressive filling in for Steven
Jackson against a solid 49ers run defense. He's likely
to start again vs. the Bears & is not a preferred play.
Tim Hightower owners have to be disappointed & are
likely to be underwhelmed again as he faces the Giants.
Matt Hasselbeck may have suffered a concussion in
the Cardinals game. He'll need all of his faculties vs
the Redskins.
Deion Branch returned to action successfully & built
immediate rapport with Hasselbeck. The Redskins
are stingy in the secondary which will impact Deion's
production. He has great matchups in week 15 and 16
vs. the Rams and Jets.
Kerry Collins had another great day of throwing the
football connecting with Justin Gage on 2 scores. The
Titans are going to be hard to beat if that continues.
David Garrard felt the wrath of a tenacious Titans
defense. He'll bounceback against the Vikings.
Willie Parker was rock solid with the ball rendering
Mewelde Moore virtually useless. If Parker comes
out of this game healthy Moore becomes expendable,
if you need help elsewhere.
Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates, Chris Chambers &
Vincent Jackson would agree that the Steelers pass
defense is awesome.
Tony Romo really needed Sunday night's game to
get back up to speed. He's likely to return to form vs.
the 49ers which have allowed 15 passing TD's.
Terrell Owens is likely to benefit the most from the
return of Romo. Keep Owens active.
Clinton Portis ran with abandon vs. the Cowboys.
So much for all the rhetoric that had Portis out with
a serious knee issue.
Jason Campbell has been underachieving of late
but may rise to prominence against the Seahawks.
Quick Picks: (free agents to acquire)
M. Cassel
D. Culpepper
P. Thomas
C. Benson
J. Gage
D. Branch
Castaways: (waiver candidates)
D. McAllister
J. Jones
D. Hester
I. Bruce
Hard Knocks: (injury notes)
M. Hasselbeck- head
C. Pennington- foot
E. Graham- ankle
B. Jacobs- knee
W. McGahee- ankle
C. Perry- head
L. Betts- knee
P. Hillis- shoulder
De. Jackson- unknown
N. Asomugha- hand
O. Pace- knee
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Start/Sit: (Week 12)
1. QB's: Matchups
The Standard: 300 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int = 20 points
Favorable:
Jason Campbell- has been underachieving of late but has
a favorable opponent in the Seahawks which have allowed
7.5 ypa and 15 TD's.
Kyle Orton- has the perfect bounce back matchup vs. the
Rams whose secondary is porous allowing 8.4 ypa and 15
TD's
Matt Cassel- has the perfect storm. He's white hot, faces
a defense that stops the run & is soft against the pass. The
Dolphins have yielded 7.0 ypa and 12 TD's.
Good Bet: Garcia vs. Lions, Edwards vs. Chiefs
Pennington vs. Patriots, Quinn vs. Texans
Frerotte vs. Jaguars
Unfavorable:
Brett Favre- the Titans are stingy allowing only 5.2 ypa
and just 5 aerial TD's. Favre is prone to lose patience and
could force the action resulting in turnovers.
Matt Hasselbeck- runs into a stout coverage secondary.
The Redskins frustrate opposing QB's yielding 5.9 ypa.
Joe Flacco- this young gun will face intense pressure from
the Eagles which hold enemy signal callers to 5.9 ypa with
36 sacks in 10 games.
Bad Bet: Brees vs. Packers, Ryan vs. Panthers
Culpepper vs. Bucs, Warner vs. Giants,
Hill vs Cowboys
2. RB's: Matchups (starting a #2)
The Standard: 110 yards rush, 30 yards rec, 1 TD = 20 pts
Favorable:
Justin Fargas- has a favorable matchup vs. Denver
which yields an abysmal 4.9 ypc.
Warrick Dunn- will be the featured back as Earnest
Graham may be done for the year with an ankle injury.
The Lions are an awful defense giving 5.1 ypc & 17 TD's
D'Angelo Williams- runs against a Falcons interior
defense which has granted 4.9 ypc and 11 TD's.
Good Bet: Lynch vs. Chiefs, Lewis vs. Texans
Slaton vs. Browns, Forte vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #2)
Maurice Jones-Drew- has the unenviable task of facing
the great wall of Minnesota. He becomes a must start if
Kevin and Pat Williams are suspended this week for
using a banned substance. Otherwise, not so much.
Chris Johnson- the Jets stop the run. They allow only
3.2 ypc with just 7 TD's.
Willis McGahee- will find tough running vs. the Eagles
front 7 which yields 3.6 ypc & only 5 TD's. Ray Rice will
suffer the same fate if he has to play for McGahee who
has a sore ankle.
Bad Bet: Benson vs. Steelers, J. Jones vs. Redskins
Westbrook vs. Ravens, S. Jackson vs. Bears
3. WR's: Matchups
The Standard: 80 yards, 1 TD = 14 points
Favorable: (starting a #3)
Lee Evans- should have a bounce back effort against a
soft Chiefs secondary. He was shutout by the Browns.
Santana Moss- has a great matchup vs the Seahawks
which allow 7.5 ypa.
Antonio Bryant- has replaced Joey Galloway as the
Bucs #1 and faces a weak Lions defense.
Good Bet: Walter vs. Browns, Berrian vs. Jaguars,
Ginn vs. Patriots, Lloyd vs. Rams
Unfavorable: (sitting a #3)
Jerricho Cotchery- is likely to disappear vs. the Titans.
Chad Johnson- the Steelers will smother Ocho Cinco.
Lance Moore- will have to savor last week's performance
vs. the Chiefs as the Packers pass defense is world class.
Bad Bet: Coles vs. Titans, Branch vs. Redskins
Bruce vs. Cowboys, Jenkins vs. Panthers
4. TE's: Matchups
The Standard- 40 yards, .3 TD = 6 points
Favorable:
Greg Olsen- Orton will air it out vs. the Rams with Olsen
being a primary target.
Owen Daniels- will awaken from a 2 game hibernation vs
the Browns.
Zach Miller- likely to have a major role in an awful Raiders
offense against a generous Broncos pass defense.
Good Bet: Royal vs. Chiefs, Stevens vs. Lions
Cooley vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
L.J. Smith- will struggle against Ed Reed & the rest of his
Ravens buddies.
Jeremy Shockey- the Packers overall pass defense is 2nd
only to the Steelers.
Dustin Keller- will be marked by the Titans after having
2 big games in a row for the Jets.
Bad Bet: V. Davis vs. Cowboys, Carlson vs. Redskins
Heap vs. Eagles
5. K's: Matchups
The Standard- 2 FG's, 1/40+, 3 Pat's = 10 points
Favorable:
Adam Vinatieri- the Colts offense will score early and
often vs. the Chargers.
Matt Prater- has the strongest leg in football & kicks at
home vs. the Raiders.
Robbie Gould- should have plenty of opportunities as
the Bears move the ball at will vs. the Rams.
Good Bet: Bryant vs. Lions, Crosby vs. Saints
Unfavorable:
Jay Feely- the Tennessee defense is unyielding allowing a
league best 13.1 ppg.
Shayne Graham- the Bengals will be hitting a stone wall
vs. the Steelers.
Matt Stover- will not get many chances against the Eagles.
Bad Bet: Nedney vs. Cowboys, Scobee vs. Vikings
6. DEF's: Matchups
The Standard- 13 points allowed, 3 turnovers, 2 sacks = 12 pts
Favorable:
Philadelphia- will take out last week's frustration vs.
the Bengals on the Flacco and the Ravens.
Tampa Bay- faces a Lions team that is dreadful. The
Bucs should be able to control the line of scrimmage on
both sides of the ball.
Pittsburgh- should dominate an overmanned Bengals
squad.
Good Bet: Chicago vs. Rams, Washington vs. Seahawks
Unfavorable:
Miami- the New England offense has been improving
week over week. The Patriots should find the Dolphins
secondary quite accomodating.
San Diego- Peyton Manning doesn't take sacks and is
careful with the ball. The Colts offense is gearing up.
Baltimore- McNabb will take a great deal of heat for a
sloppy performance in Cincinnati. He is likely to play
well against a solid defense that was demoralized by the
Giants.
Bad Bet: New Orleans vs. Packers, Giants vs. Cards
Notes from the Edge: (November 18th)
Matt Cassel continues to improve and has a solid matchup
on Sunday vs. the Dolphins.
Thomas Jones will come back to earth against the Titans.
Peyton Hillis had a memorable start at tailback but will be
relegated to goal line touches when Selvin Young returns
and Tatum Bell gets up to speed.
Michael Jenkins performances may stagnate as opposing
defenses mark him.
Joseph Addai is back in stride leaving Dominic Rhodes
with the crumbs.
Marvin Harrison displayed flashes of his former brilliance.
He faces another good opponent in the Chargers.
Steve Slaton is dynamite when the matchup is favorable
but will yield at the goal line to Ahman Green. He faces
a Cleveland run defense which yields a generous 4.7 ypc.
Please drop the "Edge" a line if you locate Owen Daniels.
Actually he's likely to emerge this week vs. the Browns.
Ted Ginn Jr. is a veritable yo-yo. The ups & downs make
him a risky play as a #3. He has a soft Patriots backline
upcoming which has yielded 7.2 ypa and 16 aerial TD's.
The Ronnie Brown/Ricky Williams combo is tough to
sort out week over week and should be avoided if possible.
Justin Fargas is a good back & playable vs. the Broncos.
Darren McFadden may also be usable but only if he has
at least a full practice on Thursday or Friday.
Ronald Curry is out of the doghouse & would be a fair #3
if Champ Bailey is still sidelined.
Only an injury could stop Brandon Jacobs. He bruised a
knee against the Ravens.
Plaxico Burress may actually have a decent game vs. the
Cards.
Willis McGahee twisted an ankle. Ray Rice is a nice add
although he would have a tough start vs. the Eagles.
Joe Flacco continues to play well & can be added for depth
at QB but is not likely to fare well vs. Philadelphia.
D'Angelo Williams has become a must start & has another
soft touch in the Falcons which allow a staggering 4.9 ypc.
Jake Delhomme seems to have lost his way. Unfortunately
he's taken Steve Smith with him.
Daunte Culpepper has good matchups in weeks 14 & 16.
He's serviceable if your starter at QB has a tough opponent
in either of those weeks.
Kevin Smith has become a playable #2 RB but the Bucs
loom on the horizon and sport a solid run defense that has
allowed only 1 rushing TD all season.
Donovan McNabb spoke out about the team stepping up
to meet the upcoming challenges then proceeded to play
an awful game. What ever happened to leading by example.
Brian Westbrook is simply not himself. He claims to be
fine but is more likely dealing with various injuries.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh had a coming out party against
a very good Eagles secondary. He's a must play the rest
of the way.
Cedric Benson had 29 touches vs. Philadelphia. He's
playable in the right situation but not vs. the Steelers.
Ryan Grant has turned the corner as he overwhelmed a
solid Bears interior defense.
Kyle Orton is likely to have a bounce back outing vs. the
Rams.
Devin Hester has completely fallen from grace as he was
replaced on kickoff returns in the 4th quarter by Danieal
Manning. He'll probably get this job back but should not
be on any rosters.
Pierre Thomas was featured vs. the Chiefs indicating
that the Saints are anticipating that Deuce McAllister
will be suspended. Reggie Bush should return this week
but Thomas has value as a #2 RB when the opponent is
favorable. He's a reasonable play vs. the Packers.
Larry Johnson's return to action was disappointing as he
was unable to score at the goal line on 2 separate drives.
With that said, he was featured and needed this game to
get in shape. He has a good test vs. a solid Bills defense
which only allows 3.7 ypc.
Tyler Thigpen may have secured the Chiefs QB gig
even after Brodie Croyle returns to action. Dwayne
Bowe has been the primary beneficiary of Thigpen's
emergence at the position.
Jeff Garcia is frenetic on the field but serviceable. The
hapless Lions are next on the list.
Earnest Graham may be done for the season with an
ankle injury. Warrick Dunn gets a solid upgrade to a
#2 vs. Detroit. Cadillac Williams might even get a
tote or 2.
Joey Galloway has lost his job to Antonio Bryant &
holds no value.
Gus Frerotte is playable vs. the Jaguars but should
not be a first option.
Shaun Hill has been charged with Rams abuse. He's
likely to have the tables turned vs. the Cowboys.
Isaac Bruce has been minimized in the Martz offense.
Bryant Johnson or a healthy Josh Morgan are better
49ers receiver options.
Marc Bulger, Torry Holt and Donnie Avery are hit
and miss but mostly miss. All of these guys are starts
of last resort.
Antonio Pittman was impressive filling in for Steven
Jackson against a solid 49ers run defense. He's likely
to start again vs. the Bears & is not a preferred play.
Tim Hightower owners have to be disappointed & are
likely to be underwhelmed again as he faces the Giants.
Matt Hasselbeck may have suffered a concussion in
the Cardinals game. He'll need all of his faculties vs
the Redskins.
Deion Branch returned to action successfully & built
immediate rapport with Hasselbeck. The Redskins
are stingy in the secondary which will impact Deion's
production. He has great matchups in week 15 and 16
vs. the Rams and Jets.
Kerry Collins had another great day of throwing the
football connecting with Justin Gage on 2 scores. The
Titans are going to be hard to beat if that continues.
David Garrard felt the wrath of a tenacious Titans
defense. He'll bounceback against the Vikings.
Willie Parker was rock solid with the ball rendering
Mewelde Moore virtually useless. If Parker comes
out of this game healthy Moore becomes expendable,
if you need help elsewhere.
Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates, Chris Chambers &
Vincent Jackson would agree that the Steelers pass
defense is awesome.
Tony Romo really needed Sunday night's game to
get back up to speed. He's likely to return to form vs.
the 49ers which have allowed 15 passing TD's.
Terrell Owens is likely to benefit the most from the
return of Romo. Keep Owens active.
Clinton Portis ran with abandon vs. the Cowboys.
So much for all the rhetoric that had Portis out with
a serious knee issue.
Jason Campbell has been underachieving of late
but may rise to prominence against the Seahawks.
Quick Picks: (free agents to acquire)
M. Cassel
D. Culpepper
P. Thomas
C. Benson
J. Gage
D. Branch
Castaways: (waiver candidates)
D. McAllister
J. Jones
D. Hester
I. Bruce
Hard Knocks: (injury notes)
M. Hasselbeck- head
C. Pennington- foot
E. Graham- ankle
B. Jacobs- knee
W. McGahee- ankle
C. Perry- head
L. Betts- knee
P. Hillis- shoulder
De. Jackson- unknown
N. Asomugha- hand
O. Pace- knee
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