Friday Sit/Start

A change is gonna come.... I am happy to announce that the "I" of this blog has turned into a "WE".  Keep your eye to the screen and your ear to the ground, as posts from some new team members are coming soon.....


Byes: Falcons, Ravens, Bears, Browns, Giants, Eagles

Due to six teams being on bye this week, your lineup could include some guys you hope you would never start. I will try to keep this in mind as I go through the match ups.


BUF @ KC Arrowhead Stadium 1:00 PM
No doubt I love me some Bills from a fantasy perspective. The thing is, Kansas City's defense is not too bad. This week for the Bills I still trust Ryan Fitzpatrick to be a good, not great, fantasy player. I like Lee Evans as a solid WR #2 and if you are decimated at RB Fred Jackson will get plenty of touches, so maybe he will be decent. Steve Johnson is a long shot to have value, but if you have to, you have to. On the Kansas City side of things, the Buffalo Defense is bad. For the Chiefs (who I really like this week) I say you roll with Charles, Thomas Jones, Bowe, Matt Cassel, and Tony Moeaki. I think given that 6 QBs are on a bye Cassell and Fitz are both good fill ins.

GB @ NYJ New Meadowlands Stadium 1:00 PM
Any way you want to slice it Green Bay is struggling coming into this week, mainly because they have no run game. Against the Jets they may have no pass game either. I like Rogers, Jennings, and Drive this week to be starters, not because you love the match but because to win they will have to throw. The Jets are the home team coming off a bye so the week favors them. For the Jets you roll out with Tomlinson, Brayon Edwards, Sanchez, and to a lesser extent, Santonio Holmes. Homes would be a flex or possibly deep WR2 if you have some guys on a bye.


DEN @ SF Wembley Stadium 1:00 PM
The NFL sends its best to England... that's what they did right? There are 2 things I know for sure, 1) in light of Alex Smith being out the 49ers are going to run more than ever and 2) rookie/new QBs love the TE. So I say Frank Gore and Vernon Davis are the only fantasy starters on the 49ers this week. For Denver, who knows? I think Orton, Lloyd, and Moreno are must starts.  I look for the Bronco's to bounce back after last week embarrassment. To a lesser extent I think Eddie Royal could be OK, but chances are you have someone better.

JAC @ DAL Cowboys Stadium 1:00 PM
Could any team be more of a letdown than Dallas? I mean, if you are Dallas you almost want to lose from here on out, so you can have one of the first draft picks, but that is a discussion for another time. Jacksonville is notoriously bad on the road so I have the Dallas guys a bit higher than you might think. I like Miles Austin and Jason Witten as auto starts, but I would not rate then nearly as high w/o Romo. Dallas said this week that they wanted to "focus" on the run.... that said, I think you give Felix Jones a bit of an uptick in value. I don't hate Kitna, but the offensive line couldn't protect Romo, so I don't see him being protected either. For Jacksonville, I think you will see a lot of Jones-Drew here, he is the only one I would be comfortable starting, even though Marcedes Lewis and Sims-Walker should be decent.

CAR @ STL Edward Jones Dome 1:00 PM
As the the time I am writing this DeAngelo Williams has not practiced this week. So my thought is if Williams doesn't practice Friday, Stewart will be the guy. Whichever guy is the starting RB should be started. I think you have to start Steve Smith as well, he has proven that he can produce no matter what. For the Rammers I would feel confident in Steven Jackson (who had finger surgery, be is going to play) and Danny Amendola. I think Bradford would be a decent option here, but decent at best.

MIA @ CIN Paul Brown Stadium 1:00 PM
I really like Brandon Marshall, Davone Bess, and even Henne in this one. The Fins running game has been bad this year, and I don't see it taking a huge increase in this game. I think that Ronnie Brown will have to be started, because of bye weeks and where you drafted him, but I still am not real high on this guy. The Bengals have been on pass alert the past few weeks, I don't see that changing. I think you start T.O. and Chad 84+1, Palmer, and to a lesser extent Benson. If you are in a PPR league and you're a gambler I think Jordan Shipley will be ok too.


WAS @ DET Ford Field 1:00 PM
I think with Matthew Stafford returning to the game, he should also return to your fantasy lineup. Also, you gotta love Megatron (Calvin Johnson) and Jahvid Best here too. I think the Skins will hand out a heavy dose of Ryan Torain again this week, with good results I believe. I think McNabb, Moss, and Cooley will be good, not great, as well. The Lions defense is far from good, but they are not awful either.


TEN @ SD Qualcomm Stadium 4:05 PM
Anyone keeping Kenny Britt on the bench this week???? You know it's the week he is going to only have 3 catches for 28 yards, right? I know, but you still have to start him, oh and that Johnson running back guy too. Aside from those two players, I don't like any other Titans for fantasy. On the Chargers side of the ball with Floyd still out, I like Rivers, Gates, and Crayton to keep themselves in the game, not a huge fan of Ryan Matthews against Tennessee's defense. I will not be surprised if the final score here is low.

TB @ ARI University of Phoenix Stadium 4:15 PM
Arizona..... If Larry Fitzgerald was named Lenny Wilson you would have dropped him for Danny Woodhead 3 weeks ago. The Fitz has done nothing this year. With that, I think you still gotta start him, but man I don't like it, and outside of Beanie Wells is the only Cardinal I like. For Tampa Bay or the Best Team in the NFC? I like Freeman, Winslow, Blount, and Mike Williams to all have more than 5 and less than 12 fantasy points.

MIN @ NE Gillette Stadium 4:15 PM
New England sure does like to spread the ball around, which really turns all their pass catchers into good but not great plays. Still I think you start Brady, Welker, Branch, and Aaron Hernandez. I like the Law Firm here too, he has been a touchdown machine as of late and I don't see that changing. For the Minnesota Favres, I'm not sure Brett Viking plays... wait something sounded backwards there... oh well. I think regardless of the QB, Peterson, Moss and, to a lesser extent, Percy Harvin are starters.

SEA @ OAK Oakland Coliseum 4:15 PM
Because everyone wants to be in Oakland on Halloween, right? For the Seahawks you gotta ride the Mike Williams train, since Deion Branch left a few weeks ago no WR in the NFL has more targets than Williams. I also like Lynch to be a good choice at RB this week. For the Raiders, um that McFadden guy, yeah start him. Also Zack Miller, and leave the rest on the bench.

PIT @ NO Superdome 8:20 PM 
Do you really like any Saints offensive player at this point? No way Thomas or Bush will play, I think you start Chris Ivory, with low expectations because it's the Steelers and roll the dice that Brees, Colston, Moore will be decent. For the Steelers I think you start Big Ben, Ward, Mendenhall, Mike Wallace and Heath Miller.


Monday Night and Game of the Week
HOU @ IND Lucas Oil Stadium 8:30 PM

I think we turn the shootout alert on... Has only seen how bad the Texans secondary has been. I think you start anyone who might be a WR for the Colts in this game. The Texans' bad pass defense, mixed with the fact the Colts may be starting the 3 runningback this week, means they are going to throw, throw, throw. Last time these two teams met Arian Foster had 41 fantasy points, I think more like 18 is reasonable this time, because I see the Texans being behind so quickly that he have to abandon the run and throw more as well. For Houston I think that you keep it simple... Foster, Johnson, and Schaub.

Terrible Tuesday

Ok here is a list of guys that I think could/should be dropped, or at least sat until they prove they can do something.

Correll Buckhalter

Bernard Berrian

Tim Hightower - bad offense, Wells is back to being the number 1 guy

Johnathan Stewart - I mean, he got 15 carries this week and he was still bad. His fantasy value circles around him getting a touchdown, I can't start a guy based on the fact that he "might" score. DeAngelo Williams has some sort of foot injury so if he has to miss time. I think that Stewart could have more value, but all things considered if you need to drop someone and he is on your team, pull the trigger.

C.J. Spiller - so far all he has done is lose touches to Fred Jackson, the Bill's running game is not that good anyway, why would you want the number 2 guy?


Here are some guys that really need to step it up...

Larry Fitzgerald - you drafted him as a top 10 WR (which I think I told you not to, but that's for another day) and he has been no where close to top 10.

Marques Colston - He is tied with Danny Woodhead in terms of fantasy points, DANNY WOODHEAD?

Ryan Matthews - he was drafted as a top 10 RB, and is nowhere close, not even close.

Monday Pickup

Wow what a crazy football weekend...
Darren McFadden and Kenny Britt were the scoring leaders.
The Raiders scored like 4,000 points on Denver.
Ryan Fitzpatrick and Lee Evans of the Bills... who? Yeah that's the Bills. Those guys were the 5th and 6th leading scorers... crazy. I can only imagine what tonight's game will be like.

Now on to the pick-up list.

1.) Mike Williams, WR Seattle - he seems to be the number 1 guy in place of Branch, who left for New England. He had 11 Receptions for 87 yards on 16 targets this week, and 10 receptions for 123 yards on 15 targets last week.

2) Pickup a Bill will ya. Actually I am not totally sold on the hype, but you cannot ignore the fantasy scoring of Ryan Fitzpatrick, he has had double digits every game he has started and at least 20 points in the last 3 starts. I'm not saying you start him over Peyton Manning, but he has proven that he can score against good teams.

3) Lee Evans, WR Bills - he has been a beast and with Fitz throwing to him.... it's good.

4) Fred Jackson, RB Bills - he has ruled the backfield in light of he Lynch absence. Yesterday he had 23 carries and the week before 15, you gotta like a guy who gets the ball that much. He faces the Chiefs next week who gave up 17 points to MJD, so I feel like if Jackson can get 15-18 touches he should have a good week.

Friday Sit / Start

(Byes: Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, N.Y. Jets)

1:00 Cincinnati at Atlanta 
Atlanta's Defense is decent. That said, I like T.Ochocinco (see what I did there, 2 players one name) to have a good game, and Benson should be real nice in this one too. I don't like Palmer here. For Atlanta you are starting all your "studs". Turner, White, Matt Ryan, and Gonzalez. Wow that was short....

1:00: Buffalo at Baltimore, CBS-6
Well you have to love the Ravens D in this one, but wait. As bad as the Bills are they can really put up some points. Again, against the Ravens I can trust them. Start Lee Evans if you have to, I'm down on Fred Jackson and Ryan Fitz this week. As far as the Ravens go I think you are safe to start Flacco, Ray Rice, and the other "normal" cast of characters. If you read the blog you know I am down on T.J. Hous. so leave him out.

1:00 49ers @ Panthers
Oh yuck, talk about a game full of junkers. Anyway as far a Carolina goes I think you can feel confident in DeAngelo Williams, and for some reason I like Johnathan Stewart here. You want no one in the Panthers passing game and Smith is likely out another week. I don't really like San Fran, because of the whole west coast team traveling east, playing the early game, Carolina is the home team coming off the bye thing. That said, for the 49ers your start Gore, Vernon Davis (if he plays), and Crabtree, yes Crabtree. I think that the 49ers are finally committed to getting him the ball, oh and the Panthers are bad.

1:00: Washington at Chicago, Fox
I think that this game could be a little more defensive than you think. Given that, I think for the Bears you start Forte, Johnny Knox, and Cutler if you have to. For the Skins I think Torain will be decent, not great. I really don't trust the Skins passing game here. I think if you have Santana Moss you start him, other than that I would not feel comfortable with any other receiver including McNabb. It looks like Chris Cooley will not play. If he does not, I think Fred Davis could be interesting, and maybe good for about 8 fantasy points.

1:00 Jacksonville @ Kansas City
Jacksonville is awful on the road, just plain bad. I think for the Jags you roll with MJD and Marcedes Lewis and leave the rest on the bench. Start Sims-Walker if you must but when he has 4 catches for 27 yards don't say I didn't warn you, especially since Todd Bouman is the QB this week. I like the whole laundry list of Chiefs here, Charles, Tom Jones, Bowe, Tony Moeaki, Chiefs defense, and Matt Cassel.

1:00: Pittsburgh at Miami, CBS

I look for the Steelers to be big in this one. Miami's defense has not been able to hold good offensive teams down this year. I think Big Ben, Mendenhall, Mike Wallace, Hines Ward, and the Steelers D come up big here. For the Fins I like Marshall to be decent, after that I am not a fan of anyone to be big. I think that Davone Bess will be decent in a PPR league. Ronnie Brown and Williams will be down for me in this game for 2 reasons: 1) Steelers D is tough and 2) they are splitting carries.... no thanks.


1:00: Cleveland at New Orleans, CBS

Thus far this year the Saints D has given up the 9th most points to opposing running backs. That said, the fact that Colt McCoy will start again tells me the Browns are committed to running quite a bit, so I love Hillis in this match up. As far as the rest of the Browns are concerned,  I think the TE Watson will be decent, due to concussions to Cribbs and Massaquoi I am no fan of the passing game. For the Saints it's easy, Brees, Colston, Moore, Meachem (flex), and Chris Ivory if Thomas is out, and obviously Thomas instead of Ivory if he plays.

1:00: St. Louis at Tampa Bay, Fox

For Tampa Bay, it's hard to like anyone from a fantasy prospective. So if you have to, I think you start Mike Williams as like a WR 2. Other than that I am really not a fan of the TB running backs and cannot recommend a start for any of them. As far as the Rams are concerned, I really like Steven Jackson to take over, that said he is my pick for most fantasy points this week. The Rams passing attack has seen a decline since Mark Clayton went down, and I think that Danario Alexander will be a decent WR 3 - flex play this week.

1:00 Philly at Tennessee

This game is interesting because both QBs are possible no starts. It looks like, however, going into the weekend that Vince and Kolb will be the starters, but I really don't think that changes the value of the players around them if it's Collins and Vick. For the Titans obviously you start Chris Johnson, beyond that I like Britt and am not a fan of any other Titan. For the Eagles, the fact that DeSean Jackson is out adds value to Maclin, McCoy, and Celek. I think Kolb will be good again this week, but not near as good as last week. Titans defense is tough.

4:05: Arizona at Seattle, Fox

The Seahawks give up the 5th most points in the league to opposing WRs, so I will take my chances on Larry Fitz this week to score more than 12 fantasy points. That said, I like no other Cardinal this week. On the Seattle side of things I really think that Hasselbeck, Mike Williams, and Deon Butler all come up big in the passing game again this week. I think Lynch will perform well also, the Cardinals D is not that good, folks. 

4:15: New England at San Diego, CBS

I've got shootout alert on here, to me you are starting Brady, Welker, Deion Branch, the Law Firm, and Aaron Hernandez, who I think will be the best fantasy TE this week. I like most folks involved in the Bolts' passing game this week.  I would throw out some names, but I am not sure who they will be. If the games were played today it looks like Buster Davis and Patrick Crayton. The Patriots have proven you can throw all over them, that's why I love Rivers in this matchup regardless of who he is throwing to. Ryan Matthews has reclaimed the backfield (sorry Tolbert owners) he will be good this weekend.

4:15: Oakland at Denver, CBS

It's hard to recommend any Raider when the coaching staff doesn't even know who the QB will be. That said, I expect a lot of running by Mcfadden, check downs to Zach Miller, and field goals by Janikowski. On the Denver side of the ball I like everyone with the exception of Eddie Royal because he is hurt. I even like Knowshon.  

8:20: Minnesota at Green Bay, NBC

In this one you love the Packers' passing attack which finally breathed some life this past week. I think Rodgers, Jennings and Driver are no brainers and that the Packers D should come up with some Old Grey Beard turnovers. For the Vikings I start Peterson, Moss, and Harvin.  I'm not a fan of Shiancoe here as he has been blocking more to protect the Beard from onslaught. 

Monday, Oct. 25 Game of the Week

Com'on guys, how could this not be game of the week.
8:30: N.Y. Giants at Dallas, ESPN

Poor Dallas, change coaches already. I mean when is the last time Jerry Jones has settled for medicare come on really? That said I like Romo, Roy Williams, and Miles Austin to be decent here. Not a fan of the Dallas run game, because the Giants defense is good and it's a time share situation. For the G-men, you gotta love Manning, Steve Smith, and Nicks. To a lesser extent I like Bradshaw and touchdown vulture Brandon Jacobs whose sole job is to rob touchdowns from Bradshaw...

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Terrible Tuesday

Welcome to the Jungle  Junkyard....

It's Tuesday and I have a whole list of Terribleness for you.

Jacoby Jones (sigh) - I was real big on this guy in the preseason, but the fact that he has been hurt and Kevin Walter is the number 2 guy, I am done with him.

Correll Buckhalter - Denver is an awful running team. Buckhalter is the 2 or 3 guy. You can't afford to have him on your team.

T.J. Houshmanzadeh - didn't I already tell you to drop this guy?

Laurence Maroney - See Correll Buckhalter.

Bernard Berrian - See any internet post about this new Moss guy in Minnesota.

Steve Slaton - Number 2 Ravens RB no more. Hello Derrick Ward?

and I still don't like

Marion Barber or Jerome Harrison

Monday Pickup

Here is a list of guys you should own if someone in your league doesn't already.

Deion Branch, WR Patriots - Easily Brady's favorite target this week against a good Ravens defense. Branch managed 9 catches 98 yards and a touchdown.

Ben Watson, TE Browns - He is a decent week to week play. If Colt McCoy continues to be the QB I think he turns out better than decent.

I still love Aaron Hernandez, TE Pats going forward. Brady looks for him a ton and he has good hands.

Patrick Crayton, WR Chargers - I only like this pickup if TE Gates and WR Malcom Floyd miss any time so beware.

On to a new section I like to call "What"?

So far this year Mark Sanchez has more fantasy points than Tom Brady.... What?

Hakeem Nicks & Brandon Lloyd number 1 and 2 fantasy WRs in football.... What?

The Ravens defense 26th in terms of fantasy scoring, the Falcons D (8th) has 30 more fantasy points on the year.... What? 30?

Sit Start Week 6

Bye: Buffalo, Cincinnati, Arizona, Carolina


Seattle at Chicago 1:00 PM FOX
The return of Jay Cutler. Cutler and the Bears should be in for a good day as the Seahawks have given up double digit fantasy points to every QB they have faced except for Alex Smith. As much as Matt Forte is involved in the pass, I think he has a good day as well. With Cutler back, Johnny Knox will be decent and the Bears defense should continue to be nasty. With that said, I can't really recommend a Seahawk at this point. If they use Marshawn Lynch as the primary back, he should get 15+ touches and maybe a score, but I say 12 points tops. All other Seahawks are bad plays this week.

Miami at Green Bay 1:00 PM CBS
If ever there was a week for Miami to shine, it would be now. The Packers are decimated at defense. Therefore, I really like Brandon Marshall this week, and Davone Bess, especially if you are in a PPR league. Ronnie Brown should be a good play too if he is healthy and not limited, so watch for that on Sunday. As far as the Packers I really like Rogers, Driver, and Jennings in this match up, if Rogers plays if not it severely limits the value of the two receivers. I don't feel confident in any Green Bay runner just so you know. Also, it came out a few days ago that Jermichael Finely is out a new longer estimated 6 to 10 weeks, I think that means you gotta drop him sorry.

San Diego at St. Louis 1:00 PM CBS
Last week I said that St. Louis defense is better than you think.... that could have been wrong. That said, the Chargers pass defense is the best in the league right now in terms of fantasy points allowed. That is inflated however because they have played some real stinkers at QB. This week shapes up to be same way, meaning I am no fan of anyone in the Rams passing attack. Steven Jackson should be decent, but that is about all. For the Chargers, Rivers, Floyd, and Gates should be large this week and I also think this week is the week that Ryan Matthews reclaims the backfield. Sorry Tolbert owners.

Baltimore at New England 1:00 PM CBS
Well the Moss-"less" Patriots play the Ravens, this one could be fun. New England's defense is bad, so you gotta love all your Ravens here. For the Pats I would not feel confident starting Brandon Tate or Deion Branch yet. My suggestion is to wait and see which one seems to be the "starter". I think this one gets into a shootout as the Ravens defense is not as good as you think. Brady and Welker will be solid. Arron Hernandez and the "Law Firm" (BenJarvus Green-Ellis) should be good too.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay 1:00 PM FOX
New Orleans has a great matchup here, but they are so washy I can't trust any of them. I still think given the matchup Brees, Colston, Lance Moore, and Pierre Thomas (if he plays/he should) will all be good starts. Also, remember the Saints cut Carney and Garrett Hartley is the kicker again. For Tampa I can't see a situation where you would start Josh Freeman even though he is decent. I think that Mike Williams is the only Tampa guy you can start. As far as Tampa running backs who knows they probably will play someone who isn't even on the yet. ??

Detroit at NY Giants 1:00 PM FOX
Ahamad Bradshaw says he is healthier this week than last, that said his value goes up and Brandon Jacbos back down. After last week you have to automatic start Eli and Nicks. Steve Smith will be good here too. If Calvin Johnson plays I can see starting him and Jahvid Best, if not I start neither, the Giants will just load up to stop the run.

Atlanta at Philadelphia 1:00 PM FOX
For the Falcons this is not a great matchup. They are a run first team, and so are the 49ers and you saw how they played last week. Matt Ryan typically is not that good on the road so I think stay away from him if you can. I think Turner and Roddy White to have good games here and Tony Gonzalez too. For Philly it depends on who the QB is, you will start LeSean McCoy and Maclin regardless. I only feel good about Celek if Kolb plays. That said if Kolb plays I would seriously think about not playing him. If Vick plays I ride him to a victory.


Cleveland at Pittsburgh 1:00 PM CBS 
I have to be Peyton Hillis' biggest fan. With that said, I only think he will be decent this week, because with Colt McCoy getting the start, I don't imagine much throwing success (it's the Steelers here). Hillis should get a lot of chances though, but the fact that it's Pittsburgh and he is banged up makes me a bit iffy. As far as the Steelers are concerned, I expect them to have a big day at home welcoming back Big Ben. Start 'em all.


Kansas City at Houston 1:00 PM CBS
The Chiefs defense is not bad at all. You really need to consider this when thinking of playing there guys. Just look at what they did to the Colts last week, it was ugly. I think for the Texans you start Foster and Andre Johnson and that's it. For Kansas City, no team in the NFL gives up more passing yards than the Texans so start Matt Cassel, right? Ha no... I think the only Chiefs I start are Jamaal Charles and TE Tony Moeaki.

Oakland at San Francisco 4:05 PM CBS
As long as Alex Smith is the QB I only feel comfortable starting Gore and Vernon Davis. There was a Michael Crabtree sighting last week, more on that at 11. For Oakland, that one guy is the QB again. Wha'ts his name? Oh, Jason Campbell. Even with him, playing the 49ers defense is not great. I still like Louis Murphy, Zack Miller, and Michael Bush.


NY Jets at Denver 4:05 PM CBS
All Denver can do is throw, which becomes real difficult against the Jets, however I am still buying in on Ortin and the boys. Start all of them, Ortin, Lloyd, Gaffney and Royal. Start no Denver RB....none. For the Jets, Mark Sanchez has become an interesting play and I actually like him in this matchup. I think that LT will be huge. Shone Green will make a good flex this week, I just feel it. Other than that, you start Holmes and Dustin Keller, and possibly Braylon Edwards who still leads the team in targets last week even though Holmes was back.

Indianapolis at Washington 8:20 PM NBC
The Colts should be huge in this one, Manning is my pick for most points this week. Wayne, Collie, Witten, and Garcon should all be good, especially since you consider that all the Colts runners are banged up and they may need to throw more. For Washington I think that McNabb will be ok, not great. I do think that Ryan Torain will be great this week. The Colts run defense is bad so I will take my chances. Santana Moss will be decent and Chris Cooley should be ok too.

Monday Night
Tennessee at Jacksonville 8:30 PM
Jacksonville is a bad road team, good thing they are at home for this one. That said, Vince Young and the Titans passing game looked good last week. If you need a bye week QB, I like Vince as good as any that might be out there. As for Vince playing, well I think you start Kenny Britt and Nate Washington as well. Oh, and there is this one running back at Tennessee that you will want to start too. I think that Chris Johnson has over 150 yards in this game? For Jacksonville, what can you say, they are not that good, let's say that. I think that MJD, Mike Thomas, and Marcedes Lewis will be decent, not good and definitely not great.

Game of the Week
Dallas at Minnesota 4:15 PM FOX

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Don't you just love to see two struggling teams play?

I think Dallas finally looks like Dallas here, I start them all. Even *gasp* Roy Williams. Felex Jones is still the guy you want, even though the "Boys" say Barber is the starter. As far as "Old Grey Beard and the Horn Hats" are concerned, you start Peterson and Moss and leave the rest on the bench. I think they are in more disarray than Dallas. Is that even possible?

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