Each week I will list 5 players I would start, 5 I would sit, and 5 I might take a chance on. Also by now you should know to start your studs like Manning, Brady and LT, if not you need more then my help.
Week 8
If I owned these guys I'm starting them:
1. QB Derek Anderson-Clev-Its time to wake up and realize this guy is for real, at least for fantasy he has to be the most anonymous top 5 fantasy QB ever. He has struggled on the road this season 3TDs to 5INTs but St. Louis is 0-7, I like his chances.
2. RB Brandon Jacobs-NYG-Healthier then he has been in a few weeks, Derrick Ward will be out for the G-men. The Dolphins also 0-7 have one of the worst rushing defenses this season and will be without LB Zach Thomas. Look for Jacobs to inflict some damage for the fans in London.
3. RB Marshawn Lynch-Buf-He gets the Jets this week who allowed Kenny Watson to rack up 130yds and 3TDs last week. The Jets have lost LB Jonathan Vilma for the season, further weakening the run D of the 1-6 Jets.
4. WR Kevin Curtis-Phi-Minnesota while great at stopping the run is the worst in the league at stopping the pass. Look for Philly to pass a lot and McNabb has favored Curtis this season. Curtis has also been alternating huge games with average games over the last 4 and is set for a big one this week.
5. NY Giants D-The Giants pass rush has been absolutely dominating as of late, which has made up for their questionable secondary, but they get a Dolphins team using its backup QB Cleo Lemon, backup RB Jesse Chatman and the Dolphins traded away their top WR Chris Chambers. This could be another Giants sack party.
These are guys I'm sitting:
1. QB Jeff Garcia-TB-Garcia has been solid, he hasn't thrown an INT all season, but the Bucs take on the Jaguars this week who have only allowed 4 passing TDs this season and they held Peyton Manning to only one TD, that's enough for me. Garcia sits this one out.
2. RB-Kenny Watson-Cin-As mentioned above Watson is coming off a huge game against the Jets last week, with Rudi Johnson out with a hamstring injury Watson will again get the start this week against the Steelers. The Steelers have the #3 rushing defense and have only allowed one rushing TD this season.
3.RB-Laurence Maroney-NE-Yes, New England is running a very potent offense, but all the fantasy points are going to Brady and his WRs. Maroney returned from injury last week and only had a handful of carries, he doesn't have any rushing TDs this season and I'm not sure he will even get the goal line carries as Sammy Morris was getting them before his injury and now those carries may go to Heath Evans. Until Maroney shows he is healthy and getting at least 15 carries he is on my bench.
4.TE Chris Cooley-Wash-After posting a TD in four consecutive games, Cooley finished last week with one catch for three yards. This week he faces the #4 pass defense of the Patriots, with the early season loss of T Jon Jansen, Cooley had been forced to stay in and block on more pass plays and that's what I see happening here with the Pats active pass rush.
5.K Rob Bironas-Tenn-Their aren't many kickers that matter in fantasy, and Bironas isn't one of them. He had 8 FGs last week, amazing if you had him in your lineup, but that was more a result of luck then anything else. Don't expect another huge day from him.
These are 5 guys I might take a chance on this week
1.QB Marc Bulger-Stl-Bulger returned last week from his rib injury, and gets RB Steven Jackson back this week. The Rams O-line is still suspect but the Browns defense gave up 4 TDs to Cleo Lemon and the win less Dolphins so I'm taking a shot with Bulger this week.
2.RB Jason Wright-Clev-Same game as above, if Jamal Lewis is out with his foot injury, I like Wright against the Rams #28 rush D. Check the inactive list around noon for Lewis' status.
3.RB Fred Taylor-Jax-With Mojo-Drew questionable with a knee sprain their is a good chance with QB Gray starting, that Taylor could be asked to carry the load for the Jags, against the Bucs 19th ranked rushing D which is allowing just over a hundred yards per game. This is a 4:05 game so check the inactive list around 3 for Mojo-Drew's status. Even if Drew plays I still like Taylor as a Flex player because the Jags seem prepared to run, run, run.
4.RB-Frank Gore-SF-For many owners this may be the last chance for Frank "The Tank" Gore to prove he has some value. The 49ers get back QB Alex Smith, which is better then having Trent Dilfer running the O. The Saints have the 24th rush defense, and I think he gets on a roll this week and Gore has some nice match ups in the coming weeks. Gore has been dealing with a sprained ankle but both Gore and coach Nolan have stated Gore will play.
5.K-Stephen Gostkowski-NE-He is a good fill in for anyone with a kicker on a bye, especially someone like Matt Stover. Gostkowski is not getting a lot of FG tries, because New England is scoring so many TDs, but those extra points add up. He is has scored at least 7 points in every game this year, and Washington's defense has the potential to slow, not stop, but slow the Pats down maybe allowing for a FG or two.
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Week 8
If I owned these guys I'm starting them:
1. QB Derek Anderson-Clev-Its time to wake up and realize this guy is for real, at least for fantasy he has to be the most anonymous top 5 fantasy QB ever. He has struggled on the road this season 3TDs to 5INTs but St. Louis is 0-7, I like his chances.
2. RB Brandon Jacobs-NYG-Healthier then he has been in a few weeks, Derrick Ward will be out for the G-men. The Dolphins also 0-7 have one of the worst rushing defenses this season and will be without LB Zach Thomas. Look for Jacobs to inflict some damage for the fans in London.
3. RB Marshawn Lynch-Buf-He gets the Jets this week who allowed Kenny Watson to rack up 130yds and 3TDs last week. The Jets have lost LB Jonathan Vilma for the season, further weakening the run D of the 1-6 Jets.
4. WR Kevin Curtis-Phi-Minnesota while great at stopping the run is the worst in the league at stopping the pass. Look for Philly to pass a lot and McNabb has favored Curtis this season. Curtis has also been alternating huge games with average games over the last 4 and is set for a big one this week.
5. NY Giants D-The Giants pass rush has been absolutely dominating as of late, which has made up for their questionable secondary, but they get a Dolphins team using its backup QB Cleo Lemon, backup RB Jesse Chatman and the Dolphins traded away their top WR Chris Chambers. This could be another Giants sack party.
These are guys I'm sitting:
1. QB Jeff Garcia-TB-Garcia has been solid, he hasn't thrown an INT all season, but the Bucs take on the Jaguars this week who have only allowed 4 passing TDs this season and they held Peyton Manning to only one TD, that's enough for me. Garcia sits this one out.
2. RB-Kenny Watson-Cin-As mentioned above Watson is coming off a huge game against the Jets last week, with Rudi Johnson out with a hamstring injury Watson will again get the start this week against the Steelers. The Steelers have the #3 rushing defense and have only allowed one rushing TD this season.
3.RB-Laurence Maroney-NE-Yes, New England is running a very potent offense, but all the fantasy points are going to Brady and his WRs. Maroney returned from injury last week and only had a handful of carries, he doesn't have any rushing TDs this season and I'm not sure he will even get the goal line carries as Sammy Morris was getting them before his injury and now those carries may go to Heath Evans. Until Maroney shows he is healthy and getting at least 15 carries he is on my bench.
4.TE Chris Cooley-Wash-After posting a TD in four consecutive games, Cooley finished last week with one catch for three yards. This week he faces the #4 pass defense of the Patriots, with the early season loss of T Jon Jansen, Cooley had been forced to stay in and block on more pass plays and that's what I see happening here with the Pats active pass rush.
5.K Rob Bironas-Tenn-Their aren't many kickers that matter in fantasy, and Bironas isn't one of them. He had 8 FGs last week, amazing if you had him in your lineup, but that was more a result of luck then anything else. Don't expect another huge day from him.
These are 5 guys I might take a chance on this week
1.QB Marc Bulger-Stl-Bulger returned last week from his rib injury, and gets RB Steven Jackson back this week. The Rams O-line is still suspect but the Browns defense gave up 4 TDs to Cleo Lemon and the win less Dolphins so I'm taking a shot with Bulger this week.
2.RB Jason Wright-Clev-Same game as above, if Jamal Lewis is out with his foot injury, I like Wright against the Rams #28 rush D. Check the inactive list around noon for Lewis' status.
3.RB Fred Taylor-Jax-With Mojo-Drew questionable with a knee sprain their is a good chance with QB Gray starting, that Taylor could be asked to carry the load for the Jags, against the Bucs 19th ranked rushing D which is allowing just over a hundred yards per game. This is a 4:05 game so check the inactive list around 3 for Mojo-Drew's status. Even if Drew plays I still like Taylor as a Flex player because the Jags seem prepared to run, run, run.
4.RB-Frank Gore-SF-For many owners this may be the last chance for Frank "The Tank" Gore to prove he has some value. The 49ers get back QB Alex Smith, which is better then having Trent Dilfer running the O. The Saints have the 24th rush defense, and I think he gets on a roll this week and Gore has some nice match ups in the coming weeks. Gore has been dealing with a sprained ankle but both Gore and coach Nolan have stated Gore will play.
5.K-Stephen Gostkowski-NE-He is a good fill in for anyone with a kicker on a bye, especially someone like Matt Stover. Gostkowski is not getting a lot of FG tries, because New England is scoring so many TDs, but those extra points add up. He is has scored at least 7 points in every game this year, and Washington's defense has the potential to slow, not stop, but slow the Pats down maybe allowing for a FG or two.
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