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2007
Season Player Matchups - Week #15 |
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*select the team's helmet to jump to their matchup
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jay Cutler |
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Should be solid this week |
RB |
Travis Henry |
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Splitting time these days with Selvin...neither is a great here |
RB |
Travis Henry |
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See Travis Henry... |
WR |
Brandon Stokley |
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Dinged so may be limited |
WR |
Brandon Marshall |
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Has been playing like a #1 lately |
WR |
Javon Walker |
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May start to emerge as he heals |
TE |
Tony Scheffler |
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Texans are bad against the TE |
DEF/ST |
Broncos |
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Good matup for the Broncos btu they are in a rut defensively |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Sage Rosenfels |
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Solid but unspectacular |
RB |
Ron Dayne |
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May not play due to injury...check him pre-game |
RB |
Darius Walker |
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If Dayne is out, Walker is the guy |
WR |
Andre Johnson |
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Seems to get a TD every week |
WR |
Kevin Walter |
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Not a great matchup vs Bly |
TE |
Owen Daniels |
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Should see soem action |
DEF/ST |
Texans |
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Not a great play as Denver has been playing well on offense |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Carson Palmer |
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Should do very well againsta bad pass D |
RB |
Rudi Johnson |
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Not worth a start these days.... |
RB |
Kenny Watson |
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Split time with Rudi is keeping him from relevancy |
WR |
Chad Johnson |
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Back on track after a few down weeks |
WR |
TJ Houshmanzadeh |
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Solid every week |
TE |
Reggie Kelly |
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Just say no... |
DEF/ST |
Bengals |
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With Hill at QB, SF will try to control the ball...not a D with a huge upside this week |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Shaun Hill |
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Not the greatest passer but may help in picking up a few yards on the ground |
RB |
Frank Gore |
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Recipe for SF victory, get the ball to Gore 25+ times |
WR |
Darrell Jackson |
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Everybody can pass against the Bengals...can DJ re-emerge |
WR |
Arnaz Battle |
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Should do well here |
TE |
Vernon Davis |
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VD should do well with his old college QB at the helm |
DEF/ST |
49ers |
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Not a worthy start |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kurt Warner |
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Nice matchup here |
RB |
Edgerrin James |
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Not a great play since the Cards should be playing from behind |
WR |
Larry Fitzgerald |
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Ona roll without Boldin in the lineup |
WR |
Anquan Boldin |
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If he plays...should do well |
WR |
Bryant Johnson |
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Without Boldin in the lineup, he will eclipse 75 yards |
TE |
Leonard Pope |
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Not consistent enough to warrant a start |
DEF/ST |
Cardinals |
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Not this week my friend |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Drew Brees |
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Has been on fire lately and should continue here |
RB |
Reggie Bush |
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Out this week |
RB |
Aaron Stecker |
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Should be a very safe play with 20+ touches |
WR |
Marques Colston |
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On fire...start him |
WR |
Devery Henderson |
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NO should be passing all over ARI |
WR |
David Patten |
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Patten has put up some stats in recent weeks |
TE |
Eric Johnson |
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Not expected to be a big part of the game plan |
DEF/ST |
Saints |
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Should get plenty of sacks/TOs against ARI |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Chris Redman |
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Not a good matchup |
RB |
Warrick Dunn |
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Leave Dunn on your bench |
WR |
Michael Jenkins |
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Bench... |
WR |
Roddy White |
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Not a good matchup but it's hard to not start White these days |
TE |
Alge Crumpler |
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Had 3 catches in the first meeting...hopefully you have better options |
DEF/ST |
Falcons |
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Garcia does not turn the ball over...no start here |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jeff Garcia |
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Falcons give up a ton of points to QBs |
RB |
Earnest Graham |
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Looks to be an every week starter |
WR |
Joey Galloway |
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TD in the first game and should egt another here |
WR |
Ike Hilliard |
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Not a worthy starter |
TE |
Alex Smith |
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Also not a starter |
DEF/ST |
Buccaneers |
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The Falcons are in dissaray so Tampa should rack up the points here |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kyle Boller |
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Boller could actually do well here |
RB |
Willis McGahee |
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Everybody runs against Miami |
WR |
Derrick Mason |
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Good matchup for Mason |
WR |
Mark Clayton |
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Clayton made his first appearance in 2007...don't expect another |
TE |
Todd Heap |
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Two words...Fred Taylor |
DEF/ST |
Ravens |
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Struggling D should get right aginst Miami |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Cleo Lemon |
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Will get harrased all day |
RB |
Jesse Chatman |
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Even if he plays, is not a good start |
RB |
Samkon Gado |
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Watch Chatmans status |
WR |
Marty Booker |
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Not healthy enough to make an impact |
WR |
Ted Ginn |
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May come up with a big play with Mac and Rolle out |
TE |
David Martin |
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Ravens are not very good against the TE |
DEF/ST |
Dolphins |
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Not a good play in any week |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Trent Edwards |
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Decent option, against a poor D. |
RB |
Marshawn Lynch |
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Both Bills RB's did awesome last week, and the Cleveland D is a good matchup. |
RB |
Fred Jackson |
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See above comment. |
WR |
Lee Evans |
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Won't get 2 TD's like last week, but a solid play. |
WR |
Roscoe Parrish |
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Probably not worth it. |
TE |
Robert Royal |
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Won't repeat last week's 2 TD's. |
DEF/ST |
Bills |
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Cleveland is not a good matchup for them. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Derek Anderson |
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A starter for sure. |
RB |
Jamal Lewis |
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Solid numbers are expected for a reason. |
WR |
Braylon Edwards |
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A great play every week. |
WR |
Joe Jurevicius |
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Not present last week - don't go with him. |
TE |
Kellen Winslow, Jr |
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Bills can't stop him. |
DEF/ST |
Browns |
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It will be a challenge to face 2 RB's who are playing well. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Brett Favre |
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The only guy that can lower his rating is Ryan Grant. |
RB |
Ryan Grant |
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Start him, the Packers are now committed to the rushing game. |
WR |
Donald Driver |
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Marginal starter with TD potential. |
WR |
Greg Jennings |
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Very reliable production lately. |
WR |
James Jones |
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With the emergence of Grant, not a great option. |
TE |
Donald Lee |
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Played great last week, but inconsistency is his thing. |
DEF/ST |
Packers |
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A solid start, especially if Bulger is out. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Marc Bulger |
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Keep an eye on his injury status - he's questionable. |
RB |
Steven Jackson |
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The best back in this game, but probably won't have the better stat line. |
WR |
Torry Holt |
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GB defense is excellent, and if Bulger is out be wary. |
WR |
Isaac Bruce |
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See comment for Holt. |
TE |
Randy McMichael |
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Not a good matchup, especially for an unreliable player. |
DEF/ST |
Rams |
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Green Bay is playing great right now. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
David Garrard |
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Steelers are solid in D, but he's a decent play. |
RB |
Maurice Jones-Drew |
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Jack Del Rio must be trying to get Fred Taylor to the Pro Bowl, and Jones-Drew owners are suffering. |
RB |
Fred Taylor |
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He's having a fantastic month so far. |
WR |
Dennis Northcutt |
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Not a great option. |
WR |
Reggie Williams |
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Garrard likes to throw it his way - 7 TD this year. |
WR |
Matt Jones |
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6 yards and a TD last week - he has a better chance at repeating the 6 yards than the TD. |
TE |
Marcedes Lewis |
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Still not fantasy worthy. |
DEF/ST |
Jaguars |
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They'll be playing a motivated Steelers team on the road. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Ben Roethlisberger |
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Will do better than last week. |
RB |
Willie Parker |
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His odds for a TD are not great against the Jags. |
WR |
Hines Ward |
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After a poor showing against the Pats, he will come back strong. |
WR |
Santonio Holmes |
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Not healthy, and 1 catch last week. |
WR |
Nate Washington |
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Not a play worth making. |
TE |
Heath Miller |
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A marginal play. |
DEF/ST |
Steelers |
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A much better matchup than last week, but still not great. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kellen Clemens |
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Pats are too good at confusing QB's. |
RB |
Thomas Jones |
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Pats are angry, and looking to humble Jets. Don't be on the wrong side of it. |
WR |
Laveranues Coles |
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See comment for Jones. |
WR |
Jerricho Cotchery |
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Same as for Jones. |
TE |
Chris Baker |
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Same as for Jones. |
DEF/ST |
Jets |
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Terrible play. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tom Brady |
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Watch out. |
RB |
Laurence Maroney |
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Only Pats player that won't score a TD. |
WR |
Randy Moss |
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Too much for Jets to handle. |
WR |
Donte Stallworth |
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All the Pats receivers should start this week. |
WR |
Wes Welker |
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A good shot for 100 yards and a TD. |
TE |
Benjamin Watson |
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Downfield game might be too good for him to benefit. |
DEF/ST |
Patriots |
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Revenge game - start 'em. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Matt Hasselbeck |
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A wonderful opportunity to start him with the way he's playing. |
RB |
Shaun Alexander |
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Garbage. |
RB |
Maurice Morris |
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Better upside than Alexander, but too few carries. |
WR |
Deion Branch |
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Hasselbeck's been on fire. |
WR |
Bobby Engram |
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Start him this week. |
WR |
DJ Hackett |
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Should bounce back from last week's poor numbers. |
TE |
Marcus Pollard |
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Unlikely to score another TD. |
DEF/ST |
Seahawks |
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Good matchup against a struggling team. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Vinny Testaverde |
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Not worth it. |
RB |
DeShaun Foster |
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Nothing to see here . |
RB |
DeAngelo Williams |
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See above. |
WR |
Steve Smith |
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The only guy I would even consider, but don't start him. |
WR |
Drew Carter |
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Stay away this week. |
TE |
Jeff King |
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No way. |
DEF/ST |
Panthers |
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Not against Hasselbeck. |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Vince Young |
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Should see the endzone on the ground |
RB |
LenDale White |
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Should see plenty of action |
WR |
Justin Gage |
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Any TEN WR is a reach |
WR |
Roydell Williams |
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see above |
TE |
Bo Scaife |
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Worth about 30 yards. |
DEF/ST |
Titans |
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Great play against a bumbling offense |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Brodie Croyle |
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Not a good matchup |
RB |
Kolby Smith |
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LJ is likely out again |
WR |
Dwayne Bowe |
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D-Bowe will have a tough day |
WR |
Sammie Parker |
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His name isn't Bowe, so no. |
WR |
Eddie Kennison |
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If there were a geriatric league...then yes |
TE |
Tony Gonzalez |
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Gonzo should do well out of sheer necessity |
DEF/ST |
Chiefs |
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Titans control the ball and don't TO alot |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Peyton Manning |
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Should shred a good pass D |
RB |
Joseph Addai |
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Should go hog wild |
WR |
Marvin Harrison |
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Will seemingly never get healthy |
WR |
Reggie Wayne |
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Huge every week |
WR |
Anthony Gonzalez |
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Gonzo will load up stats here |
TE |
Dallas Clark |
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Clark will get plenty of action |
DEF/ST |
Colts |
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Great play versus a TO prone offense |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Josh McCown |
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May get relieved by Russell at halftime |
RB |
Lamont Jordan |
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Not a chance |
RB |
Justin Fargas |
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Poor matchup even if he is healthy |
WR |
Jerry Porter |
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Long shot |
WR |
Ronald Curry |
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Also a long shot |
TE |
Zach Miller |
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Colts paly TEs tough |
DEF/ST |
Raiders |
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Couldn't pick a worse week |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Jon Kitna |
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Nice matchup versus a weak secondary |
RB |
Kevin Jones |
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Will Martz feed him the ball enough? |
WR |
Calvin Johnson |
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Should put up good numbers |
WR |
Mike Furrey |
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Will see plenty of action |
WR |
Shaun McDonald |
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VERY active last week |
DEF/ST |
Lions |
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Depends on which Rivers shows up |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Philip Rivers |
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Nice matchup |
RB |
LaDainian Tomlinson |
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Lions give up a ton of points to RBs |
WR |
Vincent Jackson |
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Could perform this week |
WR |
Chris Chambers |
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Look for Chambers to have a nice week |
TE |
Antonio Gates |
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Should go beserk |
DEF/ST |
Chargers |
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Sacks a-plenty on the menu here |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Donovan McNabb |
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Will have to pass alot to keep track |
RB |
Brian Westbrook |
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Will see the ball a ton |
WR |
Reggie Brown |
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Dallas is prone to the big play |
WR |
Kevin Curtis |
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Curtis should see alot of looks |
TE |
LJ Smith |
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Could see some more his way here. |
DEF/ST |
Eagles |
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Not a good play versus a potent offense |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tony Romo |
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Gets his points every week |
RB |
Julius Jones |
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Combo back will see limited action here |
RB |
Marion Barber III |
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Goal line vulture will pick up a TD here |
WR |
Terrell Owens |
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Went insane in the first matchup |
WR |
Patrick Crayton |
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Check foot injury pre-game |
TE |
Jason Witten |
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Should have a huge week |
DEF/ST |
Cowboys |
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Philly doesn't turn the ball over much |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Todd Collins |
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Should get pummeled |
RB |
Clinton Portis |
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Should have to carry the load this week |
WR |
Santana Moss |
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Risky with Collins at the helm |
WR |
Antwaan Randle El |
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Not worthy these days |
TE |
Chris Cooley |
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Cooley is the best option for WAS |
DEF/ST |
Redskins |
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Eli Manning is a turnover-fest |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Eli Manning |
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Tough matchup versus a good secondary |
RB |
Brandon Jacobs |
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Should have a very nice game |
WR |
Plaxico Burress |
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Will get his looks |
WR |
Amani Toomer |
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Not a good play |
TE |
Jeremy Shockey |
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Will be needed for the Giants to win |
DEF/ST |
Giants |
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Skins offense is not scary |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Kyle Orton |
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Not a viable fantasy play |
RB |
Adrian Peterson |
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Should get shut down on the ground |
WR |
Muhsin Muhammed |
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Should see alot fo short passes |
WR |
Bernard Berrian |
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Not likely to get deep balls this week |
TE |
Desmond Clark |
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May be active here |
TE |
Greg Olsen |
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Will need to be huge for Chicago to win |
DEF/ST |
Bears |
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Hester makes the a viable play |
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Player |
Rating |
Rationale |
QB |
Tarvaris Jackson |
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Not a good play for a young QB |
RB |
Adrian Peterson |
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Went for 223 last time |
RB |
Chester Taylor |
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Getting his points despite AP |
WR |
Bobby Wade |
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Too much inconsistency to play |
WR |
Sydney Rice |
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Got Chicago for a TD last time |
TE |
Visanthe Shiancoe |
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Not a great matchup |
DEF/ST |
Vikings |
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Awesme matchup for the Vikes |
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