Saturday, October 18, 2008
Week 8 Quarterback Rankings
1. Donovan McNabb(vs. ATL)- Will finally have all his playmakers, and against shaky secondary.
2. Philip Rivers(@NO in London)- Has been on fire, weak defense, and has all his receivers, but jetlag a concern.
3. Drew Brees(vs. SD in London)- Jetlag could be trouble, and is missing best receiver(Reggie Bush). Colston was a non-factor last week, will need to get up to speed fast for Brees with Bush out.
4. Brett Favre(vs. KC)- Has been atrocious two weeks in a row against bad defenses. If he sucks again this week, I'm cutting him! But, should rebound with this match-up at home.
5. Ben Rothlisberger(vs. NYG)- Not a great match-up, but Rothlisberger has been playing big and shoulder should be healthy-ish.
6. J.T. O'Sullivan(vs. SEA)- So far this season, teams have performed well in first games after head coaches are fired. If anybody can fire-up the troops, it's Mike Singletary! And this is a good match-up.
7. Jason Campbell(vs. DET)- He's playing Detroit. That's all you need to know to get him in your line-up.
8. Jake Delhomme(vs. ARI)- Has been pretty solid last few weeks, and this is an okay match-up.
9. Peyton Manning(@TEN)- Tennessee defense is insane, but Peyton will work his butt off to rebound after throwing two TD's to the wrong team last week.
10. Trent Edwards(@MIA)- The best "play it safe" option at fantasy quarterback.
11. Eli Manning(@PIT)- Terrible match-up, but has been playing really well, and running game is such a handful that there might be some opportunities in the passing game.
12. Matt Schaub(vs. CIN)- Has been playing well, and Cincy is really bad, but not as bad against the pass as against the run.
13. Jeff Garcia(@DAL)- Suddenly, this looks like a great match-up for Garcia, with Dallas' secondary in shambles and Brad Johnson likely to turn the ball over against TB defense.
14. Kurt Warner(@CAR)- A bit of a scary match-up. Tough D in their house, and may be without Boldin. Could mean lots of turnovers for Captain Kurt.
15. David Garrard(vs. CLE)- Always solid, very seldom explosive.
16. Matt Cassel(vs. STL)- If Champ Bailey didn't get injured early on MNF, I don't think anyone would even be thinking about starting Cassel this week, but if he gets it done here then maybe he really is turning the corner.
17. Chad Pennington(vs. BUF)- Bad match-up, but has been playing solidly.
18. Marc Bulger(@NE)- Rams surging under Haslett, and Patriots will be without Harrison, so maybe he can finally put up some numbers, especially with rookie Avery looking good.
19. Derek Anderson(@JAX)- Team suspending Winslow right when the team is trying to rebuild chemistry on the field is stupid. Doesn't help out Anderson at all. Danger of Quinn getting action soon, so a little risky.
20. Matt Ryan(@PHI)- Really bad match-up, but he has been playing well, so maybe a serviceable option.
2. Philip Rivers(@NO in London)- Has been on fire, weak defense, and has all his receivers, but jetlag a concern.
3. Drew Brees(vs. SD in London)- Jetlag could be trouble, and is missing best receiver(Reggie Bush). Colston was a non-factor last week, will need to get up to speed fast for Brees with Bush out.
4. Brett Favre(vs. KC)- Has been atrocious two weeks in a row against bad defenses. If he sucks again this week, I'm cutting him! But, should rebound with this match-up at home.
5. Ben Rothlisberger(vs. NYG)- Not a great match-up, but Rothlisberger has been playing big and shoulder should be healthy-ish.
6. J.T. O'Sullivan(vs. SEA)- So far this season, teams have performed well in first games after head coaches are fired. If anybody can fire-up the troops, it's Mike Singletary! And this is a good match-up.
7. Jason Campbell(vs. DET)- He's playing Detroit. That's all you need to know to get him in your line-up.
8. Jake Delhomme(vs. ARI)- Has been pretty solid last few weeks, and this is an okay match-up.
9. Peyton Manning(@TEN)- Tennessee defense is insane, but Peyton will work his butt off to rebound after throwing two TD's to the wrong team last week.
10. Trent Edwards(@MIA)- The best "play it safe" option at fantasy quarterback.
11. Eli Manning(@PIT)- Terrible match-up, but has been playing really well, and running game is such a handful that there might be some opportunities in the passing game.
12. Matt Schaub(vs. CIN)- Has been playing well, and Cincy is really bad, but not as bad against the pass as against the run.
13. Jeff Garcia(@DAL)- Suddenly, this looks like a great match-up for Garcia, with Dallas' secondary in shambles and Brad Johnson likely to turn the ball over against TB defense.
14. Kurt Warner(@CAR)- A bit of a scary match-up. Tough D in their house, and may be without Boldin. Could mean lots of turnovers for Captain Kurt.
15. David Garrard(vs. CLE)- Always solid, very seldom explosive.
16. Matt Cassel(vs. STL)- If Champ Bailey didn't get injured early on MNF, I don't think anyone would even be thinking about starting Cassel this week, but if he gets it done here then maybe he really is turning the corner.
17. Chad Pennington(vs. BUF)- Bad match-up, but has been playing solidly.
18. Marc Bulger(@NE)- Rams surging under Haslett, and Patriots will be without Harrison, so maybe he can finally put up some numbers, especially with rookie Avery looking good.
19. Derek Anderson(@JAX)- Team suspending Winslow right when the team is trying to rebuild chemistry on the field is stupid. Doesn't help out Anderson at all. Danger of Quinn getting action soon, so a little risky.
20. Matt Ryan(@PHI)- Really bad match-up, but he has been playing well, so maybe a serviceable option.
Week 8 Running Back Rankings
1. Clinton Portis(@DET)- A no-brainer.
2. Brian Westbrook(vs. ATL)- As long as he can stay healthy, he should be great.
3. Chris Johnson(@IND)- Has been a machine, and great match-up.
4. Frank Gore(vs. SEA)- Seahawks will do all they can to stop him, but Singletary will have Niners fired up.
5. Thomas Jones(vs. KC)- While Favre has played terribly lately, Jones has been coming alive. If Favre can keep from turning it over the first few drives, could get up early and pound Jones all day long.
6. Steven Jackson(@NE)- Should be a decent day, unless Cassel and Moss can click again early.
7. Ladainian Tomlinson(vs. NO in London)- Hasn't been himself lately, but good match-up.
8. Marshawn Lynch(@MIA)- Good match-up.
9. Earnest Graham(@DAL)- Dunn has been getting a lot of carries lately, but this is a good week for TB to play some smash-mouth, ball-control football, and Graham is good guy for that.
10. Steve Slaton(vs. CIN)- Great match-up, but Green cutting into production enough to officially be annoying.
11. Willis McGahee(vs. OAK)- Really coming alive, and this is a great match-up.
12. Marion Barber(vs. TB)- Really bad situation against great defense without Romo, though he is a monster.
13. Maurice Jones-Drew(vs. CLE)- Cleveland has been okay against run, but Mojo has been turning it on.
14. Deuce McAllister(vs. SD)- They may have to lean heavy on the Deuce with Bush out. Can his knees hold up?
15. Brandon Jacobs(@PIT)- Really bad match-up, but this guy is a stud.
16. Michael Turner(@PHI)- Bad match-up, but you can't really bench him.
17. Jamal Lewis(@JAX)- Has been solid lately, but not exciting.
18. LenDale White(vs. IND)- Will be lucky if he scores as many fantasy points during the rest of the season as he did last week, but this is a good match-up.
19. Jonathan Stewart(vs. ARI)- Has been pretty money for TDs, and should squeak one out again this week.
20. Cedric Benson(@HOU)- Yes, he sucks, but this is a good match-up and he should get the bulk of the carries.
2. Brian Westbrook(vs. ATL)- As long as he can stay healthy, he should be great.
3. Chris Johnson(@IND)- Has been a machine, and great match-up.
4. Frank Gore(vs. SEA)- Seahawks will do all they can to stop him, but Singletary will have Niners fired up.
5. Thomas Jones(vs. KC)- While Favre has played terribly lately, Jones has been coming alive. If Favre can keep from turning it over the first few drives, could get up early and pound Jones all day long.
6. Steven Jackson(@NE)- Should be a decent day, unless Cassel and Moss can click again early.
7. Ladainian Tomlinson(vs. NO in London)- Hasn't been himself lately, but good match-up.
8. Marshawn Lynch(@MIA)- Good match-up.
9. Earnest Graham(@DAL)- Dunn has been getting a lot of carries lately, but this is a good week for TB to play some smash-mouth, ball-control football, and Graham is good guy for that.
10. Steve Slaton(vs. CIN)- Great match-up, but Green cutting into production enough to officially be annoying.
11. Willis McGahee(vs. OAK)- Really coming alive, and this is a great match-up.
12. Marion Barber(vs. TB)- Really bad situation against great defense without Romo, though he is a monster.
13. Maurice Jones-Drew(vs. CLE)- Cleveland has been okay against run, but Mojo has been turning it on.
14. Deuce McAllister(vs. SD)- They may have to lean heavy on the Deuce with Bush out. Can his knees hold up?
15. Brandon Jacobs(@PIT)- Really bad match-up, but this guy is a stud.
16. Michael Turner(@PHI)- Bad match-up, but you can't really bench him.
17. Jamal Lewis(@JAX)- Has been solid lately, but not exciting.
18. LenDale White(vs. IND)- Will be lucky if he scores as many fantasy points during the rest of the season as he did last week, but this is a good match-up.
19. Jonathan Stewart(vs. ARI)- Has been pretty money for TDs, and should squeak one out again this week.
20. Cedric Benson(@HOU)- Yes, he sucks, but this is a good match-up and he should get the bulk of the carries.
Week 8 Wide Receiver Rankings
1. Steve Smith(vs. ARI)- Due to go off big.
2. Reggie Wayne(@TEN)- Bad match-up, but I can't see Reggie being quiet two weeks in a row, and Peyton will be fired up.
3. Andre Johnson(vs. CIN)- Has been on fire, but Cincy not all that bad against pass.
4. Wes Welker(vs. STL)- St. Louis won't single cover Moss like Denver did, so Cassel should be able to find Welker a lot.
5. Larry Fitzgerald(@CAR)- Has been amazing all year, but if Boldin is out then Carolina would have to be idiots not to double Larry all day.
6. Randy Moss(vs. STL)- I think last week was an anamoly. If any team has half a brain they will double Moss on every play. Only the Broncos were dumb enough not to.
7. Lee Evans(@MIA)- Good match-up, and this is a bad week for WRs.
8. Santana Moss(@DET)- Great match-up, but you never know when he will be a no show in the stat column.
9. Roddy White(@PHI)- Looked awesome before bye, but this is a tough match-up.
10. Plaxico Burress(@PIT)- Really bad match-up, but usually finds a way to get a TD.
11. Santonio Holmes(vs. NYG)- I've just got a feeling. He's due.
12. Laveranues Coles(vs. KC)- If Favre can get his head out of his keister then Coles should do well here.
13. Vincent Jackson(@NO in London)- Good match-up.
14. Marques Colston(vs. SD)- Got shut out last week. May be a dud till after bye week.
15. Braylon Edwards(@JAX)- Has shown some signs here and there, but this team is too erratic so far.
16. Jerricho Cotchery(vs. KC)- Again, if Brett doesn't totally suck balls again, he should be good.
17. Antonio Bryant(@DAL)- Came alive last week, and this is a good match-up with Big D's secondary in shambles.
18. Desean Jackson(vs. ATL)- Curtis' return could give Jackson some openings, but has been so erratic that McNabb may prefer to throw to the guys he trusts.
19. Donnie Avery(@NE)- As defense concentrates on Jackson/Holt, Avery could sneak in another solid week.
20. Torry Holt(@NE)- Has lost a step, but team is on the rise so could become relevant again.
2. Reggie Wayne(@TEN)- Bad match-up, but I can't see Reggie being quiet two weeks in a row, and Peyton will be fired up.
3. Andre Johnson(vs. CIN)- Has been on fire, but Cincy not all that bad against pass.
4. Wes Welker(vs. STL)- St. Louis won't single cover Moss like Denver did, so Cassel should be able to find Welker a lot.
5. Larry Fitzgerald(@CAR)- Has been amazing all year, but if Boldin is out then Carolina would have to be idiots not to double Larry all day.
6. Randy Moss(vs. STL)- I think last week was an anamoly. If any team has half a brain they will double Moss on every play. Only the Broncos were dumb enough not to.
7. Lee Evans(@MIA)- Good match-up, and this is a bad week for WRs.
8. Santana Moss(@DET)- Great match-up, but you never know when he will be a no show in the stat column.
9. Roddy White(@PHI)- Looked awesome before bye, but this is a tough match-up.
10. Plaxico Burress(@PIT)- Really bad match-up, but usually finds a way to get a TD.
11. Santonio Holmes(vs. NYG)- I've just got a feeling. He's due.
12. Laveranues Coles(vs. KC)- If Favre can get his head out of his keister then Coles should do well here.
13. Vincent Jackson(@NO in London)- Good match-up.
14. Marques Colston(vs. SD)- Got shut out last week. May be a dud till after bye week.
15. Braylon Edwards(@JAX)- Has shown some signs here and there, but this team is too erratic so far.
16. Jerricho Cotchery(vs. KC)- Again, if Brett doesn't totally suck balls again, he should be good.
17. Antonio Bryant(@DAL)- Came alive last week, and this is a good match-up with Big D's secondary in shambles.
18. Desean Jackson(vs. ATL)- Curtis' return could give Jackson some openings, but has been so erratic that McNabb may prefer to throw to the guys he trusts.
19. Donnie Avery(@NE)- As defense concentrates on Jackson/Holt, Avery could sneak in another solid week.
20. Torry Holt(@NE)- Has lost a step, but team is on the rise so could become relevant again.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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Week 6 Team Rankings
1. Dallas Cowboys- Not looking as good as they should lately, but still the best.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers- Managing to win ugly even while banged up. When back to full strength should blow through rest of AFC.
3. New York Giants- Got to give the defending champs some love. Defense and running game have been sick. Passing game didn't miss a beat without Plax with deep corps of receivers. Impressive.
4. Carolina Panthers- Solid in all aspects(running game rocks, defense is awesome, Muhammad playing well to compliment Smith). Could be a serious threat in January.
5. Tennessee Titans- Got to give them some props for 5-0, but still no receivers, so even though defense is killer and running game is thriving with Chris Johnson, I refuse to believe these guys are championship contenders.
6. Washington Redskins- Playing unbelievably starting in Week 2. Now that they won several of the ones they weren't supposed to, can they avoid an off week against coming string of weak opponents and prove they are the real deal?
7. Denver Broncos- Offense has been great, but defense must improve to keep on top tier.
8. Buffalo Bills- Understandable that they lost to Arizona after Edwards got knocked out of game, but alarming that defense looked so terrible.
9. San Diego Chargers- They shouldn't have lost to Miami. On the verge of dropping way down list, but I still count game against Denver as a win, so in my book they are 3-2.
10. Indianapolis Colts- Not what I wanted to see out of them coming out of the bye. Didn't look very good at all. Lucked into win.
11. New Orleans Saints- Not looking too good right now, but if defense can improve could be real contenders once Colston gets back.
12. Philadelphia Eagles- Too fragile, and in too tough a division, to go far. Westbrook's rib injury could be a killer.
13. New England Patriots- If Cassel can complete a couple of deep balls a game, they will be okay, but won't be as easy as it was against the Niners every Sunday.
14. New York Jets- Hard to know with these guys, but Coles and Favre finally clicking, and appears they've opened up the offense more for Brett, so could get rolling a bit.
15. Miami Dolphins- Hey, they beat the Patriots and the Chargers. I've got to give them some love.
16. Green Bay Packers- Fans were worried about Rodgers before season. He's doing great, but where are the defense and running game?
17. Chicago Bears- Kyle Orton threw for over 300 yards? WTF?
18. Minnesota Vikings- Like with Cassel, if Frerotte can just complete a few token passes downfield a game, could be enough to open things up for AP. Looked like Frerotte and Berrian started to get something going on Monday.
19. Arizona Cardinals- How did they get blown out to the Jets with Boldin, and then blow out Buffalo without Boldin? Way too inconsistent.
20. Seattle Seahawks- Hasselbeck's knee injury early in Sunday's game is a big concern. He never was able to get going after it, and if it lingers could spell doom. Then again, if he's okay they could start moving up.
21. Jacksonville Jaguars- So far, very mediocre. With no receivers worth a darn, running game has to get clicking fast, and Garrard will have to do a lot of scrambling.
22. Baltimore Ravens- Defense is playing great, running game is clicking, but no passing game and a rookie quarterback holds them back.
23. Cleveland Browns- Still have the talent to turn it around. Need to do it right now, though.
24. Atlanta Falcons- Way ahead of schedule in rebuilding plan. With Ryan/Turner/White, have a great trio to build around.
25. Tampa Bay Bucanneers- Sorry Tampa fans, I just really don't think the offense is going to be good enough. They need Galloway back soon to have any shot of proving me wrong.
26. San Francisco 49ers- Needed to win at least one of the last two games to take that next step. Still looking like losers.
27. Cincinnati Bengals- If they think Benson is the answer, then they are really screwed.
28. Houston Texans- If they can keep from giving away sure wins, they could still be respectable.
29. Oakland Raiders- Hard to know what to expect after Kiffin/Davis Soap Opera.
30. Kansas City Chiefs- After Huard struggled, Herm shuffling QBs again. He should stick with Huard.
31. St. Louis Rams- They get to move up a slot because they didn't play a game, so didn't have opportunity to look as bad as Lions did.
32. Detroit Lions- Post-Millen era off to great start, if you're Matt Millen.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers- Managing to win ugly even while banged up. When back to full strength should blow through rest of AFC.
3. New York Giants- Got to give the defending champs some love. Defense and running game have been sick. Passing game didn't miss a beat without Plax with deep corps of receivers. Impressive.
4. Carolina Panthers- Solid in all aspects(running game rocks, defense is awesome, Muhammad playing well to compliment Smith). Could be a serious threat in January.
5. Tennessee Titans- Got to give them some props for 5-0, but still no receivers, so even though defense is killer and running game is thriving with Chris Johnson, I refuse to believe these guys are championship contenders.
6. Washington Redskins- Playing unbelievably starting in Week 2. Now that they won several of the ones they weren't supposed to, can they avoid an off week against coming string of weak opponents and prove they are the real deal?
7. Denver Broncos- Offense has been great, but defense must improve to keep on top tier.
8. Buffalo Bills- Understandable that they lost to Arizona after Edwards got knocked out of game, but alarming that defense looked so terrible.
9. San Diego Chargers- They shouldn't have lost to Miami. On the verge of dropping way down list, but I still count game against Denver as a win, so in my book they are 3-2.
10. Indianapolis Colts- Not what I wanted to see out of them coming out of the bye. Didn't look very good at all. Lucked into win.
11. New Orleans Saints- Not looking too good right now, but if defense can improve could be real contenders once Colston gets back.
12. Philadelphia Eagles- Too fragile, and in too tough a division, to go far. Westbrook's rib injury could be a killer.
13. New England Patriots- If Cassel can complete a couple of deep balls a game, they will be okay, but won't be as easy as it was against the Niners every Sunday.
14. New York Jets- Hard to know with these guys, but Coles and Favre finally clicking, and appears they've opened up the offense more for Brett, so could get rolling a bit.
15. Miami Dolphins- Hey, they beat the Patriots and the Chargers. I've got to give them some love.
16. Green Bay Packers- Fans were worried about Rodgers before season. He's doing great, but where are the defense and running game?
17. Chicago Bears- Kyle Orton threw for over 300 yards? WTF?
18. Minnesota Vikings- Like with Cassel, if Frerotte can just complete a few token passes downfield a game, could be enough to open things up for AP. Looked like Frerotte and Berrian started to get something going on Monday.
19. Arizona Cardinals- How did they get blown out to the Jets with Boldin, and then blow out Buffalo without Boldin? Way too inconsistent.
20. Seattle Seahawks- Hasselbeck's knee injury early in Sunday's game is a big concern. He never was able to get going after it, and if it lingers could spell doom. Then again, if he's okay they could start moving up.
21. Jacksonville Jaguars- So far, very mediocre. With no receivers worth a darn, running game has to get clicking fast, and Garrard will have to do a lot of scrambling.
22. Baltimore Ravens- Defense is playing great, running game is clicking, but no passing game and a rookie quarterback holds them back.
23. Cleveland Browns- Still have the talent to turn it around. Need to do it right now, though.
24. Atlanta Falcons- Way ahead of schedule in rebuilding plan. With Ryan/Turner/White, have a great trio to build around.
25. Tampa Bay Bucanneers- Sorry Tampa fans, I just really don't think the offense is going to be good enough. They need Galloway back soon to have any shot of proving me wrong.
26. San Francisco 49ers- Needed to win at least one of the last two games to take that next step. Still looking like losers.
27. Cincinnati Bengals- If they think Benson is the answer, then they are really screwed.
28. Houston Texans- If they can keep from giving away sure wins, they could still be respectable.
29. Oakland Raiders- Hard to know what to expect after Kiffin/Davis Soap Opera.
30. Kansas City Chiefs- After Huard struggled, Herm shuffling QBs again. He should stick with Huard.
31. St. Louis Rams- They get to move up a slot because they didn't play a game, so didn't have opportunity to look as bad as Lions did.
32. Detroit Lions- Post-Millen era off to great start, if you're Matt Millen.
Week 6 Quarterback Rankings
1. Tony Romo(@ARI)- You start him every week but his bye, or if Jessica is going to be at the game.
2. Drew Brees(vs. OAK)- Even with Colston and Shockey hurt, still a yardage machine every week.
3. Brett Favre(vs. CIN)- Tremendous match-up, and clicking with both receivers now.
4. Donovan McNabb(@SF)- Hey, if Matt Cassel could torch the Niner secondary, you know McNabb can put up some numbers.
5. Aaron Rodgers(@SEA)- Double-check to make sure his arm is healthy, but Seahawk's D has been shoddy.
6. Jason Campbell(vs. STL)- Rams, and they get to play them at home? Sweet!
7. Jay Cutler(vs. JAX)- Coming back to Earth a little after insane start to season. Teams will double Marshall from here on out.
8. Eli Manning(@CLE)- Gets Plax back and has been great, but Cleveland could be tougher at home after the bye.
9. Philip Rivers(vs. NE)- Numbers evening out after hot start.
10. Peyton Manning(vs. BAL)- Thought offense would look much better after bye. Performance against Texans very concerning, and tough match-up here.
11. Kurt Warner(vs. DAL)- Dallas won't be as stupid as Buffalo was: no way they don't blanket Fitzgerald in coverage with Boldin likely out, so will be tough game for Kurt.
12. Matt Hasselbeck(vs. GB)- If he's healthy, he could do well here.
13. Carson Palmer(@NYJ)- Starting to click with T.J., but sore arm worrisome.
14. Gus Frerotte(vs. DET)- Just playing the match-up, and the fact that he started to connect with Berrian gives me a little false hope that Frerotte could do something here.
15. Kyle Orton(@ATL)- Has been looking good and good match-up here but still, it's Kyle Orton!
16. David Garrard(@DEN)- Will have to make a lot happen with his feet. Still, he is solid and it's an okay match-up, just no upside potential with no receivers.
17. Matt Cassel(@SD)- Bolts have been terrible against the pass, but Cassel was only so-so against the Niners, so let's not get carried away.
18. Jake Delhomme(@TB)- Jake has played well lately, but TB is tough to pass against.
19. Derek Anderson(vs. NYG)- Could be a great sleeper play this week, as he seems to be forgotten, but Giants' defense has been fierce, so will be tough to get back on track.
20. Matt Schaub(vs. MIA)- Schaub should do okay here.
21. J.T. O'Sullivan(vs. PHI)- Looked really shaky against Patriots. Tough match-up here.
22. Matt Ryan(vs. CHI)- Has looked very good, but this is a bad match-up for the rookie.
23. Chad Pennington(@HOU)- You could do worse this week.
24. Jamarcus Russell(@NO)- People have been passing well against NO, but team in flux with coaching change, so tough to start him.
25. Marc Bulger(@WAS)- Hopefully they will have more luck in first week of new era than Lions did.
2. Drew Brees(vs. OAK)- Even with Colston and Shockey hurt, still a yardage machine every week.
3. Brett Favre(vs. CIN)- Tremendous match-up, and clicking with both receivers now.
4. Donovan McNabb(@SF)- Hey, if Matt Cassel could torch the Niner secondary, you know McNabb can put up some numbers.
5. Aaron Rodgers(@SEA)- Double-check to make sure his arm is healthy, but Seahawk's D has been shoddy.
6. Jason Campbell(vs. STL)- Rams, and they get to play them at home? Sweet!
7. Jay Cutler(vs. JAX)- Coming back to Earth a little after insane start to season. Teams will double Marshall from here on out.
8. Eli Manning(@CLE)- Gets Plax back and has been great, but Cleveland could be tougher at home after the bye.
9. Philip Rivers(vs. NE)- Numbers evening out after hot start.
10. Peyton Manning(vs. BAL)- Thought offense would look much better after bye. Performance against Texans very concerning, and tough match-up here.
11. Kurt Warner(vs. DAL)- Dallas won't be as stupid as Buffalo was: no way they don't blanket Fitzgerald in coverage with Boldin likely out, so will be tough game for Kurt.
12. Matt Hasselbeck(vs. GB)- If he's healthy, he could do well here.
13. Carson Palmer(@NYJ)- Starting to click with T.J., but sore arm worrisome.
14. Gus Frerotte(vs. DET)- Just playing the match-up, and the fact that he started to connect with Berrian gives me a little false hope that Frerotte could do something here.
15. Kyle Orton(@ATL)- Has been looking good and good match-up here but still, it's Kyle Orton!
16. David Garrard(@DEN)- Will have to make a lot happen with his feet. Still, he is solid and it's an okay match-up, just no upside potential with no receivers.
17. Matt Cassel(@SD)- Bolts have been terrible against the pass, but Cassel was only so-so against the Niners, so let's not get carried away.
18. Jake Delhomme(@TB)- Jake has played well lately, but TB is tough to pass against.
19. Derek Anderson(vs. NYG)- Could be a great sleeper play this week, as he seems to be forgotten, but Giants' defense has been fierce, so will be tough to get back on track.
20. Matt Schaub(vs. MIA)- Schaub should do okay here.
21. J.T. O'Sullivan(vs. PHI)- Looked really shaky against Patriots. Tough match-up here.
22. Matt Ryan(vs. CHI)- Has looked very good, but this is a bad match-up for the rookie.
23. Chad Pennington(@HOU)- You could do worse this week.
24. Jamarcus Russell(@NO)- People have been passing well against NO, but team in flux with coaching change, so tough to start him.
25. Marc Bulger(@WAS)- Hopefully they will have more luck in first week of new era than Lions did.
Week 6 Running Back Rankings
1. Adrian Peterson(vs. DET)- What a match-up! Could make up for a tough start to the season quick here.
2. Clinton Portis(vs. STL)- Rams can't defend the pass or the run. Portis will have a great day.
3. Matt Forte(@ATL)- Should be tons of touches/production for talented rookie in this one.
4. Ronnie Brown(@HOU)- Forget Pennington, run the Wildcat on every play!
5. Marion Barber(@ARI)- As long as Dallas doesn't forget to run the ball again, he should have a solid outing.
6. Ladainian Tomlinson(vs. NE)- Tough match-up to rebound in.
7. Brandon Jacobs(@CLE)- Browns have been okay against run, but Jacobs is hot.
8. Steve Slaton(vs. MIA)- Has looked great, but Ahman got an alarming number of carries last week, so may not have ginormous day, but should be good.
9. Reggie Bush(vs. OAK)- Should put up enough in passing game and on special teams to be valuable.
10. Frank Gore(vs. PHI)- I don't have a good feeling about this match-up, but Frankie is a stud.
11. Thomas Jones(vs. CIN)- Great match-up. Could have big week.
12. Michael Turner(vs. CHI)- Bad match-up. Likely to be his worst game, but he's been so good he's hard to sit.
13. Willis McGahee(@IND)- Great match-up, but McClain is getting a lot of touches, including the goal-line ones lately.
14. Ryan Grant(@SEA)- I'm about ready to give up on him, which means he's probably getting close to having a solid outing.
15. Julius Jones(vs. GB)- Good match-up, but Morris could start taking carries away again.
16. Brian Westbrook(@SF)- I don't think he'll play, and even if he does he could get knocked out of it again at any time. But, of course, if they say he's going to play you've got to put him in your line-up.
17. Jamal Lewis(vs. NYG)- Hasn't shown anything so far, and tough match-up, but could start to get on track here.
18. Steven Jackson(@WAS)- Maybe Rams come out rejuvenated after bye?
19. Darren McFadden(@NO)- A good week for him to have a solid outing.
20. Deuce McAllister(vs. OAK)- Great match-up for the Deuce, so don't be afraid to play him even after disappearing act against Vikings.
21. Maurice Jones-Drew(@DEN)- So-so match-up.
22. Le'Ron McClain(@IND)- Hard to say which BAL RB will have better game, since he's been getting the TDs and this is a great match-up.
23. DeAngelo Williams(@TB)- Hard to bench him after big week, but this is a tough match-up.
24. Earnest Graham(vs. CAR)- Tough match-up, but at least it's at home.
25. Felix Jones(@ARI)- Has found a way to be productive in most games.
2. Clinton Portis(vs. STL)- Rams can't defend the pass or the run. Portis will have a great day.
3. Matt Forte(@ATL)- Should be tons of touches/production for talented rookie in this one.
4. Ronnie Brown(@HOU)- Forget Pennington, run the Wildcat on every play!
5. Marion Barber(@ARI)- As long as Dallas doesn't forget to run the ball again, he should have a solid outing.
6. Ladainian Tomlinson(vs. NE)- Tough match-up to rebound in.
7. Brandon Jacobs(@CLE)- Browns have been okay against run, but Jacobs is hot.
8. Steve Slaton(vs. MIA)- Has looked great, but Ahman got an alarming number of carries last week, so may not have ginormous day, but should be good.
9. Reggie Bush(vs. OAK)- Should put up enough in passing game and on special teams to be valuable.
10. Frank Gore(vs. PHI)- I don't have a good feeling about this match-up, but Frankie is a stud.
11. Thomas Jones(vs. CIN)- Great match-up. Could have big week.
12. Michael Turner(vs. CHI)- Bad match-up. Likely to be his worst game, but he's been so good he's hard to sit.
13. Willis McGahee(@IND)- Great match-up, but McClain is getting a lot of touches, including the goal-line ones lately.
14. Ryan Grant(@SEA)- I'm about ready to give up on him, which means he's probably getting close to having a solid outing.
15. Julius Jones(vs. GB)- Good match-up, but Morris could start taking carries away again.
16. Brian Westbrook(@SF)- I don't think he'll play, and even if he does he could get knocked out of it again at any time. But, of course, if they say he's going to play you've got to put him in your line-up.
17. Jamal Lewis(vs. NYG)- Hasn't shown anything so far, and tough match-up, but could start to get on track here.
18. Steven Jackson(@WAS)- Maybe Rams come out rejuvenated after bye?
19. Darren McFadden(@NO)- A good week for him to have a solid outing.
20. Deuce McAllister(vs. OAK)- Great match-up for the Deuce, so don't be afraid to play him even after disappearing act against Vikings.
21. Maurice Jones-Drew(@DEN)- So-so match-up.
22. Le'Ron McClain(@IND)- Hard to say which BAL RB will have better game, since he's been getting the TDs and this is a great match-up.
23. DeAngelo Williams(@TB)- Hard to bench him after big week, but this is a tough match-up.
24. Earnest Graham(vs. CAR)- Tough match-up, but at least it's at home.
25. Felix Jones(@ARI)- Has found a way to be productive in most games.
Week 6 Wide Receiver Rankings
1. Greg Jennings(@SEA)- Has been a stud all season.
2. Terrell Owens(@ARI)- They will probably be sure to get him at least one TD so they won't have to listen to him whine all week.
3. Plaxico Burress(@CLE)- Shouldn't take long for Eli and him to get clicking again.
4. Brandon Marshall(vs. JAX)- Will get double-teamed all day, so hard to know if he can rebound.
5. Andre Johnson(vs. MIA)- Good match-up. Schaub has a lot to prove.
6. Reggie Wayne(vs. BAL)- Bad match-up, but Reggie is playing at a very high level.
7. Laveranues Coles(vs. CIN)- Great match-up and opportunity to continue where they left off against Cardinals.
8. Larry Fitzgerald(vs. DAL)- Why didn't the Bills blanket him in coverage with Boldin out? If Boldin is out again, Cowboys won't be so stupid.
9. T.J. Houshmandzadeh(@NYJ)- Coming alive, and defenses still have to respect Ocho Cinco, so can't really double-team T.J.
10. Santana Moss(vs. STL)- Great match-up, but frequent disappearing act on Sunday always makes me nervous about Santana, but should be one of his boom weeks.
11. Desean Jackson(@SF)- Should have a great week.
12. Steve Smith(@TB)- Really tough match-up, but he'll get some.
13. Braylon Edwards(vs. NYG)- Time to show up.
14. Randy Moss(@SD)- Chargers have been terrible against the pass, but I'm still really nervous about Cassel's ability.
15. Jerricho Cotchery(vs. CIN)- Should have no trouble gaining big yards here.
16. Donald Driver(@SEA)- Coverage should focus on Jennings, so Driver could have solid day.
17. Bobby Engram(vs. GB)- As long as Hasselbeck's knee is okay, Engram should be decent.
18. Muhsin Muhammad(@TB)- Is red-hot, but this is a bad match-up.
19. Roddy White(vs. CHI)- Has been sensational, but Chicago is tough.
20. Wes Welker(@SD)- Good match-up, so hopefully passing game can cash in a little.
21. Bernard Berrian(vs. DET)- Started to get it going with Frerotte, and this is dream match-up, so worth a play this week.
22. Vincent Jackson(vs. SD)- Chambers may be out, so he may get a lot of looks.
23. Torry Holt(@WAS)- Not really the right match-up to rebound in, but will try.
24. Calvin Johnson(@MIN)- Lions' QBs will probably spend most of the day getting sacked, throwing interceptions, and fumbling.
25. Chad Johnson(@NYJ)- I kind of think this will be the week he gets it going, but with Palmer's arm hurting, it may not happen.
2. Terrell Owens(@ARI)- They will probably be sure to get him at least one TD so they won't have to listen to him whine all week.
3. Plaxico Burress(@CLE)- Shouldn't take long for Eli and him to get clicking again.
4. Brandon Marshall(vs. JAX)- Will get double-teamed all day, so hard to know if he can rebound.
5. Andre Johnson(vs. MIA)- Good match-up. Schaub has a lot to prove.
6. Reggie Wayne(vs. BAL)- Bad match-up, but Reggie is playing at a very high level.
7. Laveranues Coles(vs. CIN)- Great match-up and opportunity to continue where they left off against Cardinals.
8. Larry Fitzgerald(vs. DAL)- Why didn't the Bills blanket him in coverage with Boldin out? If Boldin is out again, Cowboys won't be so stupid.
9. T.J. Houshmandzadeh(@NYJ)- Coming alive, and defenses still have to respect Ocho Cinco, so can't really double-team T.J.
10. Santana Moss(vs. STL)- Great match-up, but frequent disappearing act on Sunday always makes me nervous about Santana, but should be one of his boom weeks.
11. Desean Jackson(@SF)- Should have a great week.
12. Steve Smith(@TB)- Really tough match-up, but he'll get some.
13. Braylon Edwards(vs. NYG)- Time to show up.
14. Randy Moss(@SD)- Chargers have been terrible against the pass, but I'm still really nervous about Cassel's ability.
15. Jerricho Cotchery(vs. CIN)- Should have no trouble gaining big yards here.
16. Donald Driver(@SEA)- Coverage should focus on Jennings, so Driver could have solid day.
17. Bobby Engram(vs. GB)- As long as Hasselbeck's knee is okay, Engram should be decent.
18. Muhsin Muhammad(@TB)- Is red-hot, but this is a bad match-up.
19. Roddy White(vs. CHI)- Has been sensational, but Chicago is tough.
20. Wes Welker(@SD)- Good match-up, so hopefully passing game can cash in a little.
21. Bernard Berrian(vs. DET)- Started to get it going with Frerotte, and this is dream match-up, so worth a play this week.
22. Vincent Jackson(vs. SD)- Chambers may be out, so he may get a lot of looks.
23. Torry Holt(@WAS)- Not really the right match-up to rebound in, but will try.
24. Calvin Johnson(@MIN)- Lions' QBs will probably spend most of the day getting sacked, throwing interceptions, and fumbling.
25. Chad Johnson(@NYJ)- I kind of think this will be the week he gets it going, but with Palmer's arm hurting, it may not happen.
Week 6 Tight End Rankings
1. Chris Cooley(vs. STL)- Spectacular match-up, and he's coming alive.
2. Jason Witten(@ARI)- Mr. Stud.
3. Antonio Gates(vs. NE)- Mr. Other Stud.
4. Dallas Clark(vs. BAL)- Ravens are great, but Dallas should still put up some numbers.
5. Kellen Winslow(vs. NYG)- Time to put up some numbers.
6. Anthony Fasano(@HOU)- Honestly, after the top five you're just rolling the dice this week.
7. Owen Daniels(vs. MIA)- Maybe?
8. Greg Olsen(@ATL)- Coming off of solid outing.
9. Zach Miller(@NO)- Could be best receiver on the team, if Walker doesn't shape up soon.
10. John Carlson(vs. GB)- Just goin' with my gut here.
2. Jason Witten(@ARI)- Mr. Stud.
3. Antonio Gates(vs. NE)- Mr. Other Stud.
4. Dallas Clark(vs. BAL)- Ravens are great, but Dallas should still put up some numbers.
5. Kellen Winslow(vs. NYG)- Time to put up some numbers.
6. Anthony Fasano(@HOU)- Honestly, after the top five you're just rolling the dice this week.
7. Owen Daniels(vs. MIA)- Maybe?
8. Greg Olsen(@ATL)- Coming off of solid outing.
9. Zach Miller(@NO)- Could be best receiver on the team, if Walker doesn't shape up soon.
10. John Carlson(vs. GB)- Just goin' with my gut here.
Week 6 Kicker Rankings
1. Ryan Longwell(vs. DET)- It's all about the match-up.
2. Robbie Gould(@ATL)- Same here.
3. Nick Folk(@ARI)- Cowboys will move the ball every week, so always a great start.
4. Matt Prater(vs. JAX)- Has been a superstud; well, as much so as a kicker can be.
5. Mason Crosby(@SEA)- Last year's number one kicker will become great again as soon as they find a running game.
6. Shaun Suisham(vs. STL)- Redskins will have no trouble scoring.
7. David Akers(@SF)- Has struggled, but you gotta like the match-up.
8. Matt Stover(@IND)- Ravens should have no trouble moving the ball with great running game.
9. Nate Kaeding(vs. NE)- Chargers too talented to suck royally two weeks in a row.
10. Adam Vinatieri(vs. BAL)- Kind of just going with my gut here, but Ravens are too good to give up a lot of TDs, and Colts are too good to not get into field goal range.
2. Robbie Gould(@ATL)- Same here.
3. Nick Folk(@ARI)- Cowboys will move the ball every week, so always a great start.
4. Matt Prater(vs. JAX)- Has been a superstud; well, as much so as a kicker can be.
5. Mason Crosby(@SEA)- Last year's number one kicker will become great again as soon as they find a running game.
6. Shaun Suisham(vs. STL)- Redskins will have no trouble scoring.
7. David Akers(@SF)- Has struggled, but you gotta like the match-up.
8. Matt Stover(@IND)- Ravens should have no trouble moving the ball with great running game.
9. Nate Kaeding(vs. NE)- Chargers too talented to suck royally two weeks in a row.
10. Adam Vinatieri(vs. BAL)- Kind of just going with my gut here, but Ravens are too good to give up a lot of TDs, and Colts are too good to not get into field goal range.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Week 5 Team Rankings
1. Dallas Cowboys- Took a step back against Redskins, but still too match talent to drop from the top spot after just one poor showing.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers- Won ugly against the Ravens, but Parker and Rothlisberger should be healed up in a few weeks, and with them healthy they are the best in the AFC.
3. New York Giants- Best of the undefeated teams left. Wins against Rams and Bengals don't mean much, but that win against the Redskins is starting to look more impressive.
4. Denver Broncos- Scary how bad they were against the Chiefs. Scary how good they were before that, so I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt for one more week.
5. San Diego Chargers- Broncos better watch out. LT is looking good and the Chargers are on the move.
6. Carolina Panthers- Tons of talent here. Big question is Delhomme. But he was good enough to get them to the Super Bowl once, and this team is probably more talented than that one was.
7. Indianapolis Colts- Should come back strong after bye week.
8. Tennessee Titans- Undefeated, so I will let them into the top ten, but still not talented enough at receiver to go far. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
9. Buffalo Bills- 4-0? I'll take notice when they beat someone who's worth a damn/not hampered by serious injuries.
10. Washington Redskins- Still can't figure out their week 1 flop, but have looked fantastic since then.
11. Green Bay Packers- Rodgers' injury a big concern. Grant's slow start not good either.
12. New Orleans Saints- 2-2 not so bad considering all the injuries. When Colston gets back they will be tough.
13. Philadelphia Eagles- They have to have McNabb and Westbrook healthy to play at a high level. That's a tall order.
14. Seattle Seahawks- With Engram and Branch coming back, and Arizona and SF shaky, I'm ready to hand them back their NFC West crown right now.
15. New York Jets- So up and down, hard to know with these guys. At least Mangina finally turned Brett loose.
16. Baltimore Ravens- Defense and running games look good, but too limited in the passing game.
17. New England Patriots- Didn't see the headline I wanted: "Patriots sign Culpepper". Will two weeks really have been enough for Matt Cassel to develop into a decent QB?
18. Chicago Bears- Could easily be 4-0, but that's the problem: don't have a leader to win it for them in the crunch. Will Kyle Orton really become that guy?
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Nowhere near as good as their record, but I liked the show with their cheerleaders.
20. Arizona Cardinals- Falling fast. Blew their chance to take advantage of Seattle's slow start, and Boldin getting banged up hurts.
21. Jacksonville Jaguars- Have come alive a bit, but still no receivers.
22. Cleveland Browns- Bye week couldn't come fast enough. Enough talent to right the ship still, though, maybe.
23. San Francisco 49ers- Decent. Not great. Not technically even good.
24. Minnesota Vikings- Gus Frerotte is their quarterback.
25. Atlanta Falcons- For a bad, rebuilding, super-young team they're pretty good.
26. Kansas City Chiefs- With Huard they are solid. Will Herm be smart enough to stick with him?
27. Miami Dolphins- Hey, they beat the Patriots!
28. Cincinnati Bengals- Still too talented to be this bad, but Palmer's arm-injury doesn't help any.
29. Houston Texans- Could still be decent.
30. Oakland Raiders- For such a young team, they aren't that bad, but coaching change may make maturation process even more awkward.
31. Detroit Lions- Matt Millen's out? Great! Jon Kitna is still the starting QB? Crap!
32. St. Louis Rams- Firing Linehan has to make them better. Restoring Bulger as the starter is a good move. Swap offensive lines and defenses with another team and we just might have a decent team here.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers- Won ugly against the Ravens, but Parker and Rothlisberger should be healed up in a few weeks, and with them healthy they are the best in the AFC.
3. New York Giants- Best of the undefeated teams left. Wins against Rams and Bengals don't mean much, but that win against the Redskins is starting to look more impressive.
4. Denver Broncos- Scary how bad they were against the Chiefs. Scary how good they were before that, so I'm gonna give them the benefit of the doubt for one more week.
5. San Diego Chargers- Broncos better watch out. LT is looking good and the Chargers are on the move.
6. Carolina Panthers- Tons of talent here. Big question is Delhomme. But he was good enough to get them to the Super Bowl once, and this team is probably more talented than that one was.
7. Indianapolis Colts- Should come back strong after bye week.
8. Tennessee Titans- Undefeated, so I will let them into the top ten, but still not talented enough at receiver to go far. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.
9. Buffalo Bills- 4-0? I'll take notice when they beat someone who's worth a damn/not hampered by serious injuries.
10. Washington Redskins- Still can't figure out their week 1 flop, but have looked fantastic since then.
11. Green Bay Packers- Rodgers' injury a big concern. Grant's slow start not good either.
12. New Orleans Saints- 2-2 not so bad considering all the injuries. When Colston gets back they will be tough.
13. Philadelphia Eagles- They have to have McNabb and Westbrook healthy to play at a high level. That's a tall order.
14. Seattle Seahawks- With Engram and Branch coming back, and Arizona and SF shaky, I'm ready to hand them back their NFC West crown right now.
15. New York Jets- So up and down, hard to know with these guys. At least Mangina finally turned Brett loose.
16. Baltimore Ravens- Defense and running games look good, but too limited in the passing game.
17. New England Patriots- Didn't see the headline I wanted: "Patriots sign Culpepper". Will two weeks really have been enough for Matt Cassel to develop into a decent QB?
18. Chicago Bears- Could easily be 4-0, but that's the problem: don't have a leader to win it for them in the crunch. Will Kyle Orton really become that guy?
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Nowhere near as good as their record, but I liked the show with their cheerleaders.
20. Arizona Cardinals- Falling fast. Blew their chance to take advantage of Seattle's slow start, and Boldin getting banged up hurts.
21. Jacksonville Jaguars- Have come alive a bit, but still no receivers.
22. Cleveland Browns- Bye week couldn't come fast enough. Enough talent to right the ship still, though, maybe.
23. San Francisco 49ers- Decent. Not great. Not technically even good.
24. Minnesota Vikings- Gus Frerotte is their quarterback.
25. Atlanta Falcons- For a bad, rebuilding, super-young team they're pretty good.
26. Kansas City Chiefs- With Huard they are solid. Will Herm be smart enough to stick with him?
27. Miami Dolphins- Hey, they beat the Patriots!
28. Cincinnati Bengals- Still too talented to be this bad, but Palmer's arm-injury doesn't help any.
29. Houston Texans- Could still be decent.
30. Oakland Raiders- For such a young team, they aren't that bad, but coaching change may make maturation process even more awkward.
31. Detroit Lions- Matt Millen's out? Great! Jon Kitna is still the starting QB? Crap!
32. St. Louis Rams- Firing Linehan has to make them better. Restoring Bulger as the starter is a good move. Swap offensive lines and defenses with another team and we just might have a decent team here.
Week 5 Quarterback Rankings
1. Tony Romo(vs. CIN)- Despite T.O.'s whining, Tony is still da man.
2. Peyton Manning(@HOU)- Colts will be looking to make statement coming back from bye week refreshed and fired up.
3. Philip Rivers(@MIA)- Last week hit a snag, and his numbers still seem a little bloated, but match-up is good.
4. Jay Cutler(vs. TB)- Tampa Bay still has a very strong defense. Tough week for Cutler to rebound, but not a great week for quarterbacks' fantasy-wise in general.
5. Drew Brees(@MIN)- Bad match-up on the road against tough D without top receivers. Like I said, a bad week for QBs.
6. Jake Delhomme(vs. KC)- Great match-up, but could lean on running game, and Jake has been shaky. Still, likely he will have his best game so far.
7. Eli Manning(vs. SEA)- No Plax will hurt. Could be a tough week.
8. Donovan McNabb(vs. WAS)- Needs Westbrook to be healthy. May finally have Brown and Curtis healthy at the same time, but they aren't very good(Desean Jackson is clearly their most talented receiver), so doesn't really matter, and Washington's Defense is solid.
9. Matt Hasselbeck(@NYG)- Giants have had great pass-rush, but Matt finally getting Engram and Branch back, so could put up some decent numbers. Should be solid going forward from here out, though this is a tough match-up.
10. Jason Campbell(@PHI)- With so many other QBs injured, Campbell slides up list.
11. Ben Rothlisberger(@JAX)- Will shoulder injection help? It better, because running game is decimated by injuries.
12. Aaron Rodgers(vs. ATL)- I wouldn't play him because of injury to shoulder, but has more upside than rest on this list if he is healthy enough to play all game.
13. Trent Edwards(@ARI)- Looks like you can bank on 150-200 yards and 1 TD each week.
14. Chad Pennington(vs. SD)- Not a bad option if you are desperate.
15. Matt Schaub(vs. IND)- Big upside, but also big risk.
16. Brian Griese(@DEN)- This is about one thing only: the match-up. I don't recommend actually starting Griese.
17. Kurt Warner(vs. BUF)- With Boldin likely out should be tough going against stout defense.
18. J.T. O'Sullivan(vs. NE)- Not a bad option, just not a very good one.
19. Matt Cassel(@SF)- Will the bye week have worked wonders? Patriots fans had better hope so. Loss to 49ers would be crushing.
20. Kyle Orton(@DET)- Like with Griese, this is all about the match-up.
21. Matt Ryan(@GB)- Could be a nice sleeper play this week.
22. Jon Kitna(vs. CHI)- Is he really still the starter? Really?
23. Carson Palmer(@DAL)- Bad match-up, injured, hasn't played well yet, but maybe he's due?
24. David Garrard(vs. PIT)- Running out of options.
25. Damon Huard(@CAR)- Better than people think, but tough match-up and not very explosive.
2. Peyton Manning(@HOU)- Colts will be looking to make statement coming back from bye week refreshed and fired up.
3. Philip Rivers(@MIA)- Last week hit a snag, and his numbers still seem a little bloated, but match-up is good.
4. Jay Cutler(vs. TB)- Tampa Bay still has a very strong defense. Tough week for Cutler to rebound, but not a great week for quarterbacks' fantasy-wise in general.
5. Drew Brees(@MIN)- Bad match-up on the road against tough D without top receivers. Like I said, a bad week for QBs.
6. Jake Delhomme(vs. KC)- Great match-up, but could lean on running game, and Jake has been shaky. Still, likely he will have his best game so far.
7. Eli Manning(vs. SEA)- No Plax will hurt. Could be a tough week.
8. Donovan McNabb(vs. WAS)- Needs Westbrook to be healthy. May finally have Brown and Curtis healthy at the same time, but they aren't very good(Desean Jackson is clearly their most talented receiver), so doesn't really matter, and Washington's Defense is solid.
9. Matt Hasselbeck(@NYG)- Giants have had great pass-rush, but Matt finally getting Engram and Branch back, so could put up some decent numbers. Should be solid going forward from here out, though this is a tough match-up.
10. Jason Campbell(@PHI)- With so many other QBs injured, Campbell slides up list.
11. Ben Rothlisberger(@JAX)- Will shoulder injection help? It better, because running game is decimated by injuries.
12. Aaron Rodgers(vs. ATL)- I wouldn't play him because of injury to shoulder, but has more upside than rest on this list if he is healthy enough to play all game.
13. Trent Edwards(@ARI)- Looks like you can bank on 150-200 yards and 1 TD each week.
14. Chad Pennington(vs. SD)- Not a bad option if you are desperate.
15. Matt Schaub(vs. IND)- Big upside, but also big risk.
16. Brian Griese(@DEN)- This is about one thing only: the match-up. I don't recommend actually starting Griese.
17. Kurt Warner(vs. BUF)- With Boldin likely out should be tough going against stout defense.
18. J.T. O'Sullivan(vs. NE)- Not a bad option, just not a very good one.
19. Matt Cassel(@SF)- Will the bye week have worked wonders? Patriots fans had better hope so. Loss to 49ers would be crushing.
20. Kyle Orton(@DET)- Like with Griese, this is all about the match-up.
21. Matt Ryan(@GB)- Could be a nice sleeper play this week.
22. Jon Kitna(vs. CHI)- Is he really still the starter? Really?
23. Carson Palmer(@DAL)- Bad match-up, injured, hasn't played well yet, but maybe he's due?
24. David Garrard(vs. PIT)- Running out of options.
25. Damon Huard(@CAR)- Better than people think, but tough match-up and not very explosive.
Week 5 Running Back Rankings
1. Ladainian Tomlinson(@MIA)- Biggest threat is big lead early and Sproles batting clean-up.
2. Marion Barber(vs. CIN)- Superstud should be center of attack after Cowboys forgot about him and lost last week.
3. Joseph Addai(@HOU)- Should have another good week after getting back on track before bye.
4. Adrian Peterson(vs. NO)- Scares me that he is their only weapon, but NO Defense is shaky.
5. Matt Forte(@DET)- The match-up every fantasy owner wants to see.
6. Marshawn Lynch(@ARI)- Has been great, and Cardinals defense shakier than they first appeared.
7. Brandon Jacobs(vs. SEA)- Studmuffin, and Giants should feed their running backs with Plax out, but sharing the load, so might not go crazy.
8. Frank Gore(vs. NE)- I don't like the match-up. I think NE Defense will be looking to rebound after Ronnie Brown debacle, but Frankie is a must-start every week.
9. Michael Turner(@GB)- Just like Gore, not a fantastic match-up, but you start Turner every week.
10. Clinton Portis(@PHI)- See Gore/Turner.
11. Larry Johnson(@CAR)- Terrible match-up, but you can't bench him after he blew up last week.
12. Earnest Graham(@DEN)- Really up and down with Gruden giving so many carries to Dunn, but Graham is solid.
13. Steve Slaton(vs. IND)- Great match-up, if they can keep from getting too far behind.
14. Brian Westbrook(vs. WAS)- Check injury report Sunday morning. If Westbrook plays, you have to play him, but tough match-up and still banged up.
15. Ronnie Brown(vs. SD)- He won America's hearts over in Week 3, but let's see him do it again.
16. Ryan Grant(vs. ATL)- Fantastic match-up, so should finally show up, but has been useless so far.
17. Reggie Bush(@MIN)- Minnesota eats up the running game, but Bush could make splash as a receiver.
18. Chris Johnson(@BAL)- Bad match-up, but young stud-in-the-making had huge game against Vikings last week, so hard to bet against him.
19. Julius Jones(@NYG)- Hard to know how they will divy up the load this week.
20. Laurence Maroney(@SF)- Good match-up, but banged up and committee.
21. Jonathan Stewart(vs. KC)- Has been churning out a TD a week, so should be good.
22. Willis McGahee(vs. TEN)- Will he ever make it through a full game? Has looked good when in, but tough match-up and banged up.
23. Felix Jones(vs. CIN)- Could be lots of points for Dallas RBs in this one.
24. Rudi Johnson(vs. CHI)- Looked good against SF, but CHI will be much tougher.
25. DeAngelo Williams(vs. KC)- Could be enough for Stewart and Williams to prosper.
2. Marion Barber(vs. CIN)- Superstud should be center of attack after Cowboys forgot about him and lost last week.
3. Joseph Addai(@HOU)- Should have another good week after getting back on track before bye.
4. Adrian Peterson(vs. NO)- Scares me that he is their only weapon, but NO Defense is shaky.
5. Matt Forte(@DET)- The match-up every fantasy owner wants to see.
6. Marshawn Lynch(@ARI)- Has been great, and Cardinals defense shakier than they first appeared.
7. Brandon Jacobs(vs. SEA)- Studmuffin, and Giants should feed their running backs with Plax out, but sharing the load, so might not go crazy.
8. Frank Gore(vs. NE)- I don't like the match-up. I think NE Defense will be looking to rebound after Ronnie Brown debacle, but Frankie is a must-start every week.
9. Michael Turner(@GB)- Just like Gore, not a fantastic match-up, but you start Turner every week.
10. Clinton Portis(@PHI)- See Gore/Turner.
11. Larry Johnson(@CAR)- Terrible match-up, but you can't bench him after he blew up last week.
12. Earnest Graham(@DEN)- Really up and down with Gruden giving so many carries to Dunn, but Graham is solid.
13. Steve Slaton(vs. IND)- Great match-up, if they can keep from getting too far behind.
14. Brian Westbrook(vs. WAS)- Check injury report Sunday morning. If Westbrook plays, you have to play him, but tough match-up and still banged up.
15. Ronnie Brown(vs. SD)- He won America's hearts over in Week 3, but let's see him do it again.
16. Ryan Grant(vs. ATL)- Fantastic match-up, so should finally show up, but has been useless so far.
17. Reggie Bush(@MIN)- Minnesota eats up the running game, but Bush could make splash as a receiver.
18. Chris Johnson(@BAL)- Bad match-up, but young stud-in-the-making had huge game against Vikings last week, so hard to bet against him.
19. Julius Jones(@NYG)- Hard to know how they will divy up the load this week.
20. Laurence Maroney(@SF)- Good match-up, but banged up and committee.
21. Jonathan Stewart(vs. KC)- Has been churning out a TD a week, so should be good.
22. Willis McGahee(vs. TEN)- Will he ever make it through a full game? Has looked good when in, but tough match-up and banged up.
23. Felix Jones(vs. CIN)- Could be lots of points for Dallas RBs in this one.
24. Rudi Johnson(vs. CHI)- Looked good against SF, but CHI will be much tougher.
25. DeAngelo Williams(vs. KC)- Could be enough for Stewart and Williams to prosper.
Week 5 Wide Receiver Rankings
1. Terrell Owens(vs. CIN)- Cowboys need to get back to running the football, but T.O.'s tantrum means Romo will probably have to make sure he feeds the ultimate diva enough to shut him up.
2. Reggie Wayne(@HOU)- He's da man for the Colts now, and great match-up so should be a good day.
3. Steve Smith(vs. KC)- Due for a really big game, and this is the match-up to do it in.
4. Brandon Marshall(vs. TB)- Offense runs through Marshall, but this is a tough match-up.
5. Calvin Johnson(vs. CHI)- Chicago's unwillingness to double-team could mean a big day for Megatron, but Kitna's throwing to him, so you never know.
6. Andre Johnson(vs. IND)- Should show up this week.
7. Larry Fitzgerald(vs. BUF)- Has been awesome so far, but tough match-up and defense will focus on stopping him with Anquan likely out.
8. Chris Chambers(@MIA)- Great match-up.
9. Lee Evans(@ARI)- Not a system that WRs have huge days in, but after what Favre did to Arizona's secondary you gotta think he'll do something.
10. Randy Moss(@SF)- Randy owners in bad spot: hard to bench your top draft pick even though he's could be worthless. Still, it's a good match-up in theory and you hate to miss out if he and Cassel can start to click after bye. If they don't get it done here, you can start benching him from here out.
11. Greg Jennings(vs. ATL)- Has been amazing, but is a gamble this week since Rodgers may be out or limited by shoulder injury.
12. Desean Jackson(vs. WAS)- Curtis might be back, but unless Reid is an idiot Jackson should still be a big part of offense, and Curtis may help by freeing Jackson up for big day.
13. Santana Moss(@PHI)- Really clicking with Campbell, but tough match-up against solid defense on the road.
14. Dwayne Bowe(@CAR)- They may have to pass a lot trailing in this one, so could do okay.
15. Wes Welker(@SF)- Less of a gamble than Moss. Should get yards, whereas Moss could get nothing, but less likely to have huge day.
16. Marvin Harrison(@HOU)- If he doesn't do well here, time to banish him to your fantasy bench.
17. Hines Ward(@JAX)- They will have to rely on passing game, but Rothlisberger still hurting.
18. Santonio Holmes(@JAX)- Ditto.
19. Roddy White(@GB)- Don't forget about Roddy. Should do good here.
20. Eddie Royal(vs. TB)- Not a great match-up, but still a chance.
21. T.J. Houshmandzadeh(@DAL)- Will Palmer be healthy enough to play? Does it matter?
22. Antonio Bryant(@DEN)- Tampa Bay will have to pass here, could do well.
23. Muhsin Muhammad(vs. KC)- Finally showed up last week.
24. Anthony Gonzalez(@HOU)- Has looked good.
25. Amani Toomer(vs. SEA)- Eli will likely spread the ball around with Plax out. Hard to know which Giant WR will have the big day.
2. Reggie Wayne(@HOU)- He's da man for the Colts now, and great match-up so should be a good day.
3. Steve Smith(vs. KC)- Due for a really big game, and this is the match-up to do it in.
4. Brandon Marshall(vs. TB)- Offense runs through Marshall, but this is a tough match-up.
5. Calvin Johnson(vs. CHI)- Chicago's unwillingness to double-team could mean a big day for Megatron, but Kitna's throwing to him, so you never know.
6. Andre Johnson(vs. IND)- Should show up this week.
7. Larry Fitzgerald(vs. BUF)- Has been awesome so far, but tough match-up and defense will focus on stopping him with Anquan likely out.
8. Chris Chambers(@MIA)- Great match-up.
9. Lee Evans(@ARI)- Not a system that WRs have huge days in, but after what Favre did to Arizona's secondary you gotta think he'll do something.
10. Randy Moss(@SF)- Randy owners in bad spot: hard to bench your top draft pick even though he's could be worthless. Still, it's a good match-up in theory and you hate to miss out if he and Cassel can start to click after bye. If they don't get it done here, you can start benching him from here out.
11. Greg Jennings(vs. ATL)- Has been amazing, but is a gamble this week since Rodgers may be out or limited by shoulder injury.
12. Desean Jackson(vs. WAS)- Curtis might be back, but unless Reid is an idiot Jackson should still be a big part of offense, and Curtis may help by freeing Jackson up for big day.
13. Santana Moss(@PHI)- Really clicking with Campbell, but tough match-up against solid defense on the road.
14. Dwayne Bowe(@CAR)- They may have to pass a lot trailing in this one, so could do okay.
15. Wes Welker(@SF)- Less of a gamble than Moss. Should get yards, whereas Moss could get nothing, but less likely to have huge day.
16. Marvin Harrison(@HOU)- If he doesn't do well here, time to banish him to your fantasy bench.
17. Hines Ward(@JAX)- They will have to rely on passing game, but Rothlisberger still hurting.
18. Santonio Holmes(@JAX)- Ditto.
19. Roddy White(@GB)- Don't forget about Roddy. Should do good here.
20. Eddie Royal(vs. TB)- Not a great match-up, but still a chance.
21. T.J. Houshmandzadeh(@DAL)- Will Palmer be healthy enough to play? Does it matter?
22. Antonio Bryant(@DEN)- Tampa Bay will have to pass here, could do well.
23. Muhsin Muhammad(vs. KC)- Finally showed up last week.
24. Anthony Gonzalez(@HOU)- Has looked good.
25. Amani Toomer(vs. SEA)- Eli will likely spread the ball around with Plax out. Hard to know which Giant WR will have the big day.
Week 5 Tight End Rankings
1. Antonio Gates(@MIA)- Coin flip between him and Witten.
2. Jason Witten(vs. CIN)- Superbadass.
3. Dallas Clark(@HOU)- Good match-up for TD machine.
4. Tony Gonzalez(@CAR)- Huard likes to get the ball to Tony.
5. Tony Scheffler(vs. TB)- Has been quiet since Week 1.
6. Chris Cooley(@PHI)- Tough match-up.
7. Heath Miller(@JAX)- Should be targeted a lot.
8. Owen Daniels(vs. IND)- Has been solid yardage-wise.
9. John Carlson(@NYG)- Not a great start with Branch and Engram back, but there aren't that many tight ends worth a darn.
10. Greg Olsen(@DET)- Might get lucky with match-up.
2. Jason Witten(vs. CIN)- Superbadass.
3. Dallas Clark(@HOU)- Good match-up for TD machine.
4. Tony Gonzalez(@CAR)- Huard likes to get the ball to Tony.
5. Tony Scheffler(vs. TB)- Has been quiet since Week 1.
6. Chris Cooley(@PHI)- Tough match-up.
7. Heath Miller(@JAX)- Should be targeted a lot.
8. Owen Daniels(vs. IND)- Has been solid yardage-wise.
9. John Carlson(@NYG)- Not a great start with Branch and Engram back, but there aren't that many tight ends worth a darn.
10. Greg Olsen(@DET)- Might get lucky with match-up.
Week 5 Kicker Rankings
1. Nick Folk(vs. CIN)- Great team at home against a crap-ass team=lots of points. Hopefully the Bengals can keep them out of the end-zone a couple times.
2. Nate Kaeding(@MIA)- I can't see the Dolphins making the Chargers look as bad as they did the Patriots. Should be lots of points for the Bolts.
3. John Kasay(vs. KC)- Their offense should be able to move the ball all day on KC.
4. Adam Vinatieri(@HOU)- Colts should be fired up and great match-up.
5. Matt Prater(vs. TB)- I don't like the match-up, but he's red-hot.
6. Robbie Gould(@DET)- Great match-up, so should be a good outing.
7. Jeff Reed(@JAX)- With all the injuries, could be one of those ugly games with no TDs, lots of FGs.
8. Olindo Mare(@NYG)- Going with my gut on this one. Receivers back should help them move the ball, but tough match-up so may come up shy of the end-zone often.
9. John Carney(vs. SEA)- Still listening to my gut. Could be a lot of FGs in this one.
10. Rian Lindell(@SF)- They're playing the Niners.
2. Nate Kaeding(@MIA)- I can't see the Dolphins making the Chargers look as bad as they did the Patriots. Should be lots of points for the Bolts.
3. John Kasay(vs. KC)- Their offense should be able to move the ball all day on KC.
4. Adam Vinatieri(@HOU)- Colts should be fired up and great match-up.
5. Matt Prater(vs. TB)- I don't like the match-up, but he's red-hot.
6. Robbie Gould(@DET)- Great match-up, so should be a good outing.
7. Jeff Reed(@JAX)- With all the injuries, could be one of those ugly games with no TDs, lots of FGs.
8. Olindo Mare(@NYG)- Going with my gut on this one. Receivers back should help them move the ball, but tough match-up so may come up shy of the end-zone often.
9. John Carney(vs. SEA)- Still listening to my gut. Could be a lot of FGs in this one.
10. Rian Lindell(@SF)- They're playing the Niners.
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