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It’s been nothing but bad news for Travis Henry lately, but finally here’s something to get excited about: His drug suspension appeal hearing has been pushed back, he’s probable this week, and he’s playing the Lions. I see him and Denver having a big day on offense.
On defense, it’s a different story for the Broncos. The Lions’ Kevin Jones is in a groove (105 yards last week, four TDs in past five games), and Denver’s downtrodden run D won’t be able to stop him.
Can’t believe I’m saying this after how he looked at the start of the year, but Lee Evans is sizzling right now (236 yards, two TDs in his past two games) and could hook up with buddy JP Losman for a bomb or two against the Bengals.
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I find it hard to justify starting a WR a week after he had zero catches, so I’d hesitate to play Vincent Jackson. Granted, the Chargers probably won’t have a lot of trouble passing on the Vikings, but you saw what happened last Sunday. Jackson’s fourth in the pecking order behind LaDainian Tomlinson, Antonio Gates and Chris Chambers.
Frank Gore has been a shell of his ’06 self, and when you factor in his gimpy ankle and his status as a game-time decision, you might want to look elsewhere, even though Atlanta is a pretty appetizing foe.
DeShaun Foster has been getting right around 60 yards a game lately, and although he scored last week, the Titans, owners of the NFL’s top-ranked rushing defense, haven’t allowed a TD on the ground since Reggie Bush scored twice in Week 3.
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Saturday, November 03, 2007
Friday, October 19, 2007
Week 7 start/sit
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The New York Giants defense is full of sack machines, and the Niners have allowed 18 of those this year. Oh, and Trent Dilfer is starting at QB.
Carson Palmer apologized to his team for his disappointing play. He's still one of the top fantasy options out there, a guy you use every week no matter when - especially when he's playing the Jets.
Speaking of the Jets, Thomas Jones finally showed a pulse last week against the Eagles, and the Bengals D can be run on.
Larry Johnson is an obvious start against the Raiders. He's averaged over 100 yards in six career games against Oakland with nine TDs. Gotta be feeling good about LJ right now.
Patrick Crayton has four TDs in his past three games. He'll get another one against the Vikings, who have some difficulty against the pass (see Brian Griese last week).
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On the other hand, Minnesota hasn't allowed a rushing TD all season. Not great news for Marion Barber or Julius Jones.
Jay Cutler hasn't lived up to the fantasy hype this season. Pittsburgh's D is no joke, the Broncos' O-line is banged up, and Cutler will be without the services of Javon Walker again.
Granted, Lee Evans did somehow torch the Ravens last year (145 yards, TD). But this is 2007, Evans has done nothing this year to give you any confidence in him, and Trent Edwards is in at QB for the Bills. And it's still the Ravens D.
There's a slim chance Rudi Johnson might play against the Jets, but I try to avoid those game-time decisions whenever I can. Even if Rudi suits up, he only got eight carries (for six yards) last week, so it's hard to expect much out of him. If you're really in a pinch, try Kenny Watson (55 yards and 68 yards the past two weeks).
LJ Smith has been maddening this year. He finally played last week after missing two games, caught one pass for eight yards, and is hurt again and doubtful this week. I wasn't very high on him to begin with this season but figured he was at least worth owning. Not anymore.
The New York Giants defense is full of sack machines, and the Niners have allowed 18 of those this year. Oh, and Trent Dilfer is starting at QB.
Carson Palmer apologized to his team for his disappointing play. He's still one of the top fantasy options out there, a guy you use every week no matter when - especially when he's playing the Jets.
Speaking of the Jets, Thomas Jones finally showed a pulse last week against the Eagles, and the Bengals D can be run on.
Larry Johnson is an obvious start against the Raiders. He's averaged over 100 yards in six career games against Oakland with nine TDs. Gotta be feeling good about LJ right now.
Patrick Crayton has four TDs in his past three games. He'll get another one against the Vikings, who have some difficulty against the pass (see Brian Griese last week).
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On the other hand, Minnesota hasn't allowed a rushing TD all season. Not great news for Marion Barber or Julius Jones.
Jay Cutler hasn't lived up to the fantasy hype this season. Pittsburgh's D is no joke, the Broncos' O-line is banged up, and Cutler will be without the services of Javon Walker again.
Granted, Lee Evans did somehow torch the Ravens last year (145 yards, TD). But this is 2007, Evans has done nothing this year to give you any confidence in him, and Trent Edwards is in at QB for the Bills. And it's still the Ravens D.
There's a slim chance Rudi Johnson might play against the Jets, but I try to avoid those game-time decisions whenever I can. Even if Rudi suits up, he only got eight carries (for six yards) last week, so it's hard to expect much out of him. If you're really in a pinch, try Kenny Watson (55 yards and 68 yards the past two weeks).
LJ Smith has been maddening this year. He finally played last week after missing two games, caught one pass for eight yards, and is hurt again and doubtful this week. I wasn't very high on him to begin with this season but figured he was at least worth owning. Not anymore.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Start/Sit - Week 6
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Bummed about Terrell Owens' performance the past two weeks (five catches, 58 yards, no TDs)? So am I. But there's no way in heck I'm sitting him for Sunday's marquee matchup against the Patriots. I can just see him and Randy Moss going toe-to-toe with a couple TDs each ... as T.O. himself said, "getcha popcorn ready."
Vincent Jackson has been coming into his own the past couple weeks as a dependable target. He might be able to find the end zone again this week against Oakland.
Maurice Jones-Drew finally showed a little life last week. It still doesn't justify that high pick you probably used to get him though, but maybe he'll starting paying you back this week against Houston, especially if backfield mate Fred Taylor (groin) can't go.
Laurence Maroney is a game-time decision, so I'm not rolling the dice with him unless I've really been zapped by the bye week. I am, however, starting Sammy Morris no matter what. At least we know the Pats are going to give him the rock for sure.
The always-reliable Bobby Engram is option No. 1 for the Seahawks this week with Deion Branch sidelined. I have a feeling he'll do some good things against the Saints on Sunday night.
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Brandon Jackson's back this week, but I'm staying away from that three-headed monster in Green Bay.
Just when Rams rookie Brian Leonard was starting to show off his potential, he runs into the Ravens' D this week. Tough to ask him to replicate last week's 100-yard effort.
I'm getting a little fed up with Thomas Jones. These 30-yard games aren't what we had in mind, but I wouldn't be surprised to see another one this week against Philly.
Chris Chambers will probably bounce back from last week's awful showing (he is playing the Browns, after all). But QB Trent Green's injury really hurt Chambers' value since we don't know what to expect from Cleo Lemon. The matchup is really enticing, but just realize you could be in for a letdown.
There's a good chance Ahman Green will be back this week for the Texans. But the Jaguars' run D has been like a brick wall lately and is still flying high after holding the Chiefs to just 10 yards on the ground.
Bummed about Terrell Owens' performance the past two weeks (five catches, 58 yards, no TDs)? So am I. But there's no way in heck I'm sitting him for Sunday's marquee matchup against the Patriots. I can just see him and Randy Moss going toe-to-toe with a couple TDs each ... as T.O. himself said, "getcha popcorn ready."
Vincent Jackson has been coming into his own the past couple weeks as a dependable target. He might be able to find the end zone again this week against Oakland.
Maurice Jones-Drew finally showed a little life last week. It still doesn't justify that high pick you probably used to get him though, but maybe he'll starting paying you back this week against Houston, especially if backfield mate Fred Taylor (groin) can't go.
Laurence Maroney is a game-time decision, so I'm not rolling the dice with him unless I've really been zapped by the bye week. I am, however, starting Sammy Morris no matter what. At least we know the Pats are going to give him the rock for sure.
The always-reliable Bobby Engram is option No. 1 for the Seahawks this week with Deion Branch sidelined. I have a feeling he'll do some good things against the Saints on Sunday night.
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Brandon Jackson's back this week, but I'm staying away from that three-headed monster in Green Bay.
Just when Rams rookie Brian Leonard was starting to show off his potential, he runs into the Ravens' D this week. Tough to ask him to replicate last week's 100-yard effort.
I'm getting a little fed up with Thomas Jones. These 30-yard games aren't what we had in mind, but I wouldn't be surprised to see another one this week against Philly.
Chris Chambers will probably bounce back from last week's awful showing (he is playing the Browns, after all). But QB Trent Green's injury really hurt Chambers' value since we don't know what to expect from Cleo Lemon. The matchup is really enticing, but just realize you could be in for a letdown.
There's a good chance Ahman Green will be back this week for the Texans. But the Jaguars' run D has been like a brick wall lately and is still flying high after holding the Chiefs to just 10 yards on the ground.
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