Week Eleven Match-ups
November 17, 2006
Quarterbacks
Plus Play:
Steve McNair, BAL – The firing of OC Jim Fassel appears to be a great move for the Ravens. Since Brian Billick began calling the plays three weeks ago, McNair has posted the following: 66%, 777 yards, five TDs, two INTs. This week, McNair faces a faltering Atlanta pass defense (30th, 233 ypg) and has allowed 11 TD passes thus far. Over its last four games, Atlanta has allowed almost 300 ypg and over two TDs per game. In two career games against the Falcons, McNair has thrown for 311 yards and three TDs.
Seneca Wallace, SEA – Wallace is in line to start this week. Matt Hasselbeck may make practice Friday, which will determine if he plays. If Wallace starts as expected, he is a great play this week. Over the last two games, he has posted 58%, 535 yards, six TDs and two INT, while tacking on 97 yards on the ground. This week, he faces the 24th-ranked Niners defense (221 ypg) that has allowed 16 TD passes this season.
David Carr, HOU – Carr is an average play this week against Buffalo. He has struggled of late (63%, 456 yards, no TD and an INT over three games). What helps his case is that he faces an equally struggling Buffalo pass defense (18th, 212 ypg). Over the last two games, the Bills have allowed 258 ypg while managing just two sacks and two INTs. Carr has a shot to get back on track here if you absolutely need him.
Negative Play:
Ben Roethlisberger, PIT – Big Ben was a great play last week, as he has been playing pretty well of late (when you look at all the numbers (67%, 998 yards, five TDs, seven INTs)). The reason he’s on this list is not because of his play, but because of the match-up. The Steelers face the sixth-ranked pass defense of Cleveland (183 ypg). The main reason the pass defense is so strong is that the run defense is so weak (30th in the league), so the Steelers, with their strong running game, will be running the ball this week. Last year, in Pittsburgh’s 41-0 win over Cleveland, Roethlisberger had just 226 yards passing with one TD.
Eli Manning, NYG – Manning, with his banged up WRs, has only managed 454 yards, two TDs and three INTs the last three weeks. The results aren’t expected to get much better this week as he faces the fifth-ranked Jacksonville pass defense (180 ypg). Over the last three weeks, the Jaguars have allowed an average of 151 ypg and eight points per game while totaling eight sacks and three INTs.
Chad Pennington, NYJ – Pennington’s resurgence this season was brief – over the last five games, he has only averaged 142 ypg. He is very cold, and chances are very good that he won’t warm up against the No. 1 pass defense of Chicago (152 ypg) that has allowed the fewest TD passes in the league (seven).
Injury Status per Friday's Injury Report
P = Probable
Q = Questionable
QBs that are OUT: Daunte Culpepper, MIA
1 Donovan McNabb, PHI
2 Drew Brees, NO
3 Peyton Manning, IND
4 Carson Palmer, CIN
5 Tom Brady, NE P
6 Jon Kitna, DET
7 Marc Bulger, STL
8 Steve McNair, BAL
9 Tony Romo, DAL
10 Michael Vick, ATL
11 Jake Delhomme, CAR
12 Seneca Wallace, SEA
13 Rex Grossman, CHI
14 David Carr, HOU P
15 Brett Favre, GB P
16 Charlie Frye, CLE P
17 Philip Rivers, SD
18 Jake Plummer, DEN
19 Ben Roethlisberger, PIT
20 David Garrard, JAX
21 Matt Leinart, ARI
22 Joey Harrington, MIA
23 Bruce Gradkowski, TB
24 Eli Manning, NYG
25 Trent Green, KC
26 Alex Smith, SF
27 Vince Young, TEN
28 Chad Pennington, NYJ P
29 Brad Johnson, MIN
30 Jason Campbell, WAS
31 J.P. Losman, BUF
32 Aaron Brooks, OAK P
Running Backs
Plus Play:
Kevin Jones, DET – Jones is just five yards away from cracking the 1,000-yard mark in total yardage this season. Despite a less-than-stellar week last week, he still managed over 100 total yards. Over the last three games, Jones has averaged 184 yards in total offense and almost two TDs a game. The Lions face the 21th-ranked run defense of Arizona (125 ypg) that has allowed 10 rushing TDs this season.
Thomas Jones, CHI – Jones has performed well of late, amassing 350 yards in total offense with two TDs the last three weeks. This week, he faces the 28th-ranked run defense of the Jets (143 ypg) that has allowed the most rushing TDs this season (13).
Edgerrin James, ARI – There has been very little positive going on in the Cardinals’ rushing offense – the team averages a league-worst 2.8 yards per carry. James made a little progress last week, gaining 79 total yards. Lucky for him, the Cards face the 25th-ranked Lions run defense (128 ypg) that has really struggled the last two games (182 ypg allowed).
Negative Play:
Tiki Barber, NYG -- Barber has been playing very well this season, even though he’s only found the end zone once this season. Over the last three games, he has averaged 137 ypg in total offense. This week, he faces an improving Jacksonville run defense. While they are only ranked 14th against the run (104 ypg), over the last four games, the Jaguars have allowed just 91 ypg rushing with a total of two TDs. Tiki will get some yards, but they won’t be as easy as it has been.
Fred Taylor, JAX -- Taylor started the season having gained over 100 total yards with three TDs in six of the first seven games. Over the last two weeks, however, he needed a big receiving game last week to average barely 100 total yards and was held out of the end zone in both games. The Giants have been solid against the run (eighth, 97 ypg).
Warrick Dunn, ATL -- Dunn has been productive, but not at his best of late. Over the last three games, he has averaged 3.5 ypc – well below the league-leading team average of 5.7 ypc. It won’t get easier this week as the Falcons face the second-ranked Ravens run defense (80 ypg).
Injury Status per Friday's Injury Report
P = Probable
Q = Questionable
RBs that are OUT: Willis McGahee, BUF
1 Larry Johnson, KC
2 LaDainian Tomlinson, SD
3 Brian Westbrook, PHI P
4 Kevin Jones, DET
5 Willie Parker, PIT
6 Steven Jackson, STL
7 Frank Gore, SF P
8 Tiki Barber, NYG
9 Thomas Jones, CHI
10 Rudi Johnson, CIN P
11 Chester Taylor, MIN P
12 Deuce McAllister, NO
13 Edgerrin James, ARI
14 Ahman Green, GB P
15 Anthony Thomas, BUF
16 Ladell Betts, WAS
17 Julius Jones, DAL
18 Ronnie Brown, MIA Q
19 Joseph Addai, IND
20 Fred Taylor, JAX P
21 DeShaun Foster, CAR
22 Warrick Dunn, ATL
23 Corey Dillon, NE
24 Travis Henry, TEN
25 Marion Barber III, DAL
26 Jamal Lewis, BAL
27 Reggie Bush, NO
28 Shaun Alexander, SEA Q
29 Cadillac Williams, TB
30 Laurence Maroney, NE
31 Maurice Jones-Drew, JAX
32 Tatum Bell, DEN Q
33 LaMont Jordan, OAK P
34 Kevan Barlow, NYJ P
35 Brandon Jacobs, NYG
36 Wali Lundy, HOU
37 Dominic Rhodes, IND
38 Samkon Gado, HOU
39 DeAngelo Williams, CAR
40 Jerome Harrison, CLE
41 Leon Washington, NYJ
42 Mike Bell, DEN
43 Correll Buckhalter, PHI P
44 Chris Perry, CIN
45 Maurice Morris, SEA
46 T.J. Duckett,WAS
47 Mewelde Moore, MIN
48 Cedric Benson, CHI
49 Jason Wright, CLE
50 Mike Alstott, TB
51 Noah Herron, GB
52 Jerious Norwood, ATL
53 Michael Pittman, TB
54 Reuben Droughns, CLE Q
55 LenDale White, TEN
56 Sammy Morris, MIA
57 Musa Smith, BAL
58 Najeh Davenport, PIT
59 Justin Fargas, OAK P
60 Maurice Hicks, SF
Wide Receivers
Plus Play:
Marques Colston, NO – Colston has become this season’s Steve Smith – having come from nowhere to become a star. Over the last three weeks, Colston has 27 receptions for 455 yards and three TDs. This week, he faces the 28th-ranked Bengals pass defense (227 ypg). Over the last three games, they have allowed nearly 35 points a game with 282 ypg passing with no INTs.
Donte Stallworth, PHI – Stallworth proved that his hamstring was fully healed for the first time since Week Two with his six-reception, 139-yard, one-TD performance last week. This week, the Eagles face the 25th-ranked pass defense of Tennessee (233 ypg) that has given up a league-worst 17 passing TDs this season.
Javon Walker, DEN – This isn’t a great match-up for Jake Plummer, but Walker has been red-hot of late (12 receptions, 236 yards and four TDs the last three weeks). He should be able to find the end zone this week against the Chargers, whose pass defense has failed as of late. They are ranked 15th against the pass (210 ypg) and have allowed 13 TDs this season. Over the last four games, San Diego has allowed WRs to average 201 receiving and nearly two TDs a game.
Negative Play:
Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne, IND – Both Harrison and Wayne are sure starts, but recognize that there has been a subtle shift in the direction of Peyton Manning’s passes. After focusing on Harrison and Wayne throughout the first several games, over the last three weeks, Manning has targeted Dallas Clark and Ben Utecht (34 times, for 24 receptions and 265 yards) and Joseph Addai (15 times, for 12 receptions 83 yards) with increasing frequency. Add to that the Colts will face the ninth-ranked Cowboys pass defense (195 ypg) that has allowed just seven passing TDs thus far, and it would be hard to expect a big game from either WR.
Hines Ward, PIT – If Roethlisberger will be throwing the ball less this week, there will be less passes for Ward to catch.
Laveranues Coles, NYJ – While Pennington has been fading, Coles has as well. Expect that to continue against the Bears.
Injury Status per Friday's Injury Report
P = Probable
Q = Questionable
1 Steve Smith, CAR
2 Marques Colston, NO
3 Roy Williams, DET
4 Torry Holt, STL
5 Javon Walker, DEN
6 Terrell Owens, DAL
7 Marvin Harrison, IND
8 Chad Johnson, CIN
9 Donte Stallworth, PHI
10 Andre Johnson, HOU
11 Darrell Jackson, SEA
12 Donald Driver, GB
13 T.J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN P
14 Anquan Boldin, ARI
15 Reggie Wayne, IND
16 Joey Galloway, TB
17 Hines Ward, PIT
18 Muhsin Muhammad, CHI
19 Larry Fitzgerald, ARI P
20 Chris Chambers, MIA
21 Plaxico Burress, NYG
22 Lee Evans, BUF
23 Reggie Brown, PHI P
24 Mark Clayton, BAL
25 Braylon Edwards, CLE
26 Eddie Kennison, KC
27 Laveranues Coles, NYJ P
28 Derrick Mason, BAL P
29 Isaac Bruce, STL
30 Antonio Bryant, SF
31 Mike Furrey, DET
32 Keyshawn Johnson, CAR
33 Deion Branch, SEA
34 Drew Bennett, TEN
35 Randy Moss, OAK
36 Greg Jennings, GB P
37 Reche Caldwell, NE
38 Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ
39 Doug Gabriel, NE
40 Rod Smith, DEN
41 Joe Horn, NO P
42 Arnaz Battle, SF
43 Michael Jenkins, ATL
44 Chris Henry, CIN
45 Santonio Holmes, PIT
46 Marty Booker, MIA
47 Reggie Williams, JAX
48 Ernest Wilford, JAX P
49 Matt Jones, JAX
50 Peerless Price, BUF
51 Brandon Lloyd, WAS
52 Eric Parker, SD Q
53 Wes Welker, MIA
54 Keenan McCardell, SD
55 Terry Glenn, DAL P
56 Patrick Crayton, DAL
57 Kevin Curtis, STL
58 Samie Parker, KC
59 Terrance Copper, NO P
60 Cedrick Wilson, PIT
Tight Ends
Injury Status per Friday's Injury Report
P = Probable
Q = Questionable
TEs that are DOUBTFUL: Tony Gonzalez, KC; Ernie Conwell, NO
1 Todd Heap, BAL Q
2 Antonio Gates, SD
3 Kellen Winslow Jr, CLE Q
4 Alge Crumpler, ATL Q
5 Jason Witten, DAL
6 Ben Watson, NE
7 Desmond Clark, CHI
8 Jeremy Shockey, NYG
9 L.J. Smith, PHI
10 Owen Daniels, HOU
11 Chris Cooley, WAS
12 Randy McMichael, MIA
13 Dallas Clark, IND
14 Heath Miller, PIT
15 Jerramy Stevens, SEA
16 Bo Scaife, TEN
17 Ben Utecht, IND
18 George Wrighster, JAX P
19 Eric Johnson, SF
20 Alex Smith, TB
21 David Martin, GB Q
22 Jermaine Wiggins, MIN
23 Kris Wilson, KC
24 Chris Baker, NYJ
25 Randal Williams, OAK
Kickers
Injury Status per Friday's Injury Report
P = Probable
Q = Questionable
1 Robbie Gould, CHI
2 Adam Vinatieri, IND
3 Josh Brown, SEA
4 Matt Stover, BAL
5 Shayne Graham, CIN
6 Nate Kaeding, SD
7 Jeff Wilkins, STL
8 John Carney, NO
9 David Akers, PHI
10 Mike Vanderjagt, DAL
11 Lawrence Tynes, KC
12 John Kasay, CAR
13 Jeff Reed, PIT
14 Jason Hanson, DET
15 Neil Rackers, ARI
16 Jason Elam, DEN
17 Dave Rayner, GB
18 Josh Scobee, JAX
19 Jay Feely, NYG
20 Stephen Gostkowski, NE
21 Olindo Mare, MIA
22 Phil Dawson, CLE
23 Morten Anderson, ATL
24 Ryan Longwell, MIN
25 Joe Nedney, SF
26 Rian Lindell, BUF
27 Kris Brown, HOU
28 Mike Nugent, NYJ
29 Nick Novak, WAS
30 Matt Bryant, TB
31 Sebastian Janikowski, OAK
32 Rob Bironas, TEN Q
Team Defenses
1 Chicago Bears
2 Baltimore Ravens
3 Kansas City Chiefs
4 Philadelphia Eagles
5 Miami Dolphins
6 Seattle Seahawks
7 Pittsburgh Steelers
8 Jacksonville Jaguars
9 Minnesota Vikings
10 Carolina Panthers
11 Buffalo Bills
12 Denver Broncos
13 New England Patriots
14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
15 New York Giants
16 San Diego Chargers
17 Houston Texans
18 New York Jets
19 Washington Redskins
20 Oakland Raiders
21 Cleveland Browns
22 Atlanta Falcons
23 San Francisco 49ers
24 Indianapolis Colts
25 Dallas Cowboys
26 Detroit Lions
27 Arizona Cardinals
28 Green Bay Packers
29 New Orleans Saints
30 St. Louis Rams
31 Cincinnati Bengals
32 Tennessee Titans
Defensive Backs
Injury Status per Friday's Injury Report
P = Probable
Q = Questionable
DBs that are DOUBTFUL: Deltha O'Neal, CIN
DBs that are OUT: Jason Webster, ATL; Rodney Harrison, NE
1 Adrian Wilson, ARI
2 Gibril Wilson, NYG
3 Ken Hamlin, SEA
4 Kerry Rhodes, NYJ
5 Chris Hope, TEN
6 Madieu Williams, CIN
7 Antoine Bethea, IND
8 Ronde Barber, TB
9 Antoine Winfield, MIN
10 Bob Sanders, IND Q
11 Brian Dawkins, PHI
12 Sean Jones, CLE
13 Charles Tillman, CHI
14 Dawan Landry, BAL
15 Ike Taylor, PIT
16 Lawyer Milloy, ATL
17 Sean Taylor, WAS
18 Kenoy Kennedy, DET
19 Nick Collins, GB
20 Erik Coleman, NYJ
21 Ed Reed, BAL
22 Stuart Schweigert, OAK
23 Nick Harper, IND
24 Jermaine Phillips, TB
25 Michael Huff, OAK P
26 Marquand Manuel, GB
27 C.C. Brown, HOU
28 Walt Harris, SF
29 Glenn Earl, HOU
30 Anthony Henry, DAL
31 Roy Williams, DAL
32 Antrel Rolle, ARI
33 Dwight Smith, NO
34 Will Demps, NYG
35 Tye Hill, STL
36 Ty Law, KC
37 Nate Clements, BUF
38 Darrent Williams, DEN
39 Ellis Hobbs, NE
40 Asante Samuel, NE Q
41 Josh Bullocks, NO
42 Rashean Mathis, JAX P
43 Terrence Holt, DET
44 Terrence McGee, BUF
45 Jordan Babineaux, SEA
46 Chad Scott, NE
47 Charles Woodson, GB P
48 Donovin Darius, JAX Q
49 Troy Polamalu, PIT P
50 Dunta Robinson, HOU
Linebackers
Injury Status per Friday's Injury Report
P = Probable
Q = Questionable
LBs that are OUT: Ray Lewis, BAL; Derrick Johnson, KC; Brian Simmons, CIN
1 London Fletcher, BUF
2 Will Witherspoon, STL
3 Donnie Edwards, SD
4 Al Wilson, DEN P
5 Kirk Morrison, OAK
6 Keith Bulluck, TEN
7 Daryl Smith, JAX P
8 Lofa Tatupu, SEA
9 Brandon Moore, SF
10 Brian Urlacher, CHI
11 A.J. Hawk, GB
12 Cato June, IND
13 Gerald Hayes, ARI
14 Antonio Pierce, NYG
15 Andra Davis, CLE
16 Derrick Brooks, TB
17 DeMeco Ryans, HOU
18 Julian Peterson, SEA
19 Zach Thomas, MIA
20 Adalius Thomas, BAL Q
21 James Farrior, PIT
22 Lance Briggs, CHI
23 Larry Foote, PIT
24 Jonathan Vilma, NYJ
25 Karlos Dansby, ARI
26 Jeremiah Trotter, PHI
27 Marcus Washington, WAS
28 Chris Draft, CAR
29 Demarcus Ware, DAL
30 Kawika Mitchell, KC
31 Angelo Crowell, BUF
32 Shaun Phillips, SD
33 Ernie Sims, DET
34 Barrett Ruud, TB
35 Joey Porter, PIT
36 Akinola Ayodele, DAL
37 Clark Haggans, PIT
38 Thomas Howard, OAK
39 Lemar Marshall, WAS
40 Keith Brooking, ATL
41 Channing Crowder, MIA
42 Eric Barton, NYJ
43 Leroy Hill, SEA
44 Bradie James, DAL
45 Scott Shanle, NO
46 Scott Fujita, NO
47 Nick Barnett, GB
48 Landon Johnson, CIN
49 Thomas Davis, CAR
50 Bryan Thomas, NYJ
Defensive Linemen
Injury Status per Friday's Injury Report
P = Probable
Q = Questionable
DLs that are DOUBTFUL: Osi Umenyiora, NYG
DLs that are OUT: John Abraham, ATL, Patrick Kerney, ATL; Antwan Odom, TEN; Michael Strahan, NYG
1 Jason Taylor, MIA
2 Jared Allen, KC
3 Aaron Schobel, BUF
4 Julius Peppers, CAR
5 Aaron Kampman, GB
6 Leonard Little, STL
7 Derrick Burgess, OAK
8 Trent Cole, PHI
9 Justin Smith, CIN
10 Charles Grant, NO
11 Alex Brown, CHI
12 Kyle Vanden Bosch, TEN
13 Mathias Kiwanuka, NYG
14 Tommy Kelly, OAK
15 John Henderson, JAX Q
16 Terrell Suggs, BAL
17 Kevin Williams, MIN
18 Mario Williams, HOU P
19 Aaron Smith, PIT
20 Dewayne White, TB
21 Will Smith, NO
22 Robert Mathis, IND
23 Rod Coleman, ATL
24 Cornelius Griffin, WAS
25 Victor Adeyanju, STL
26 Warren Sapp, OAK
27 Kenard Lang, DEN
28 Tamba Hali, KC Q
29 Vonnie Holliday, MIA
30 Andre Carter, WAS
31 Darrion Scott, MIN
32 Kalimba Edwards, DET
33 Grant Wistrom, SEA
34 Bryant Young, SF
35 Trevor Pryce, BAL
36 Bertrand Berry, ARI
37 Pat Williams, MIN P
38 Marques Douglas, SF
39 Darren Howard, PHI
40 Robert Bernard, SEA P
41 Adewale Ogunleye, CHI
42 Mike Rucker, CAR
43 Darnell Dockett, ARI P
44 Mike Patterson, PHI
45 Darwin Walker, PHI
46 Kris Jenkins, CAR
47 Paul Spicer, JAX
48 Raheem Brock, IND
49 Corey Williams, GB
50 Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila, GB
Fantasy Football 
Fantasy Football Player Rankings: Week Eleven Match-ups
Quarterbacks Plus Play: Steve McNair, TEN – The firing of OC Jim Fassel appears to be a great move for...
I dunno if Steve Mcnair plays for TEN anymore
Yeah, I'll probably use him on both of my teams even though I think/hope Dallas will be running a lot against the Colts to take advantage of their bad run D and hopefully keep Manning off the field as much as possible.
It'll be nice fantasy wise if it turned into a shoot out. Won't be good for Dallas though.
1) Glenn was targeted the least number of times all season in Weeks Eight and Nine;
2) He missed Week Ten;
3) The emergence of Patrick Crayton -- he has been targeted at least five times in three of the last five games, and he's had more TDs since Week Five than Glenn.
4) Glenn not only has a quad injury, but he has bone-on-bone irritation under his knee cap that will hamper him the rest of the season.
That doesn't mean that Glenn will be worthless the rest of the season. And he might get back on track this week. It is just less likely that he does.
Fantasy Football Player Rankings: Week Eleven Match-ups
Quarterbacks Plus Play: Steve McNair, TEN – The firing of OC Jim Fassel appears to be a great move for...
I dunno if Steve Mcnair plays for TEN anymore
Old habits die hard. Corrected.
1) Glenn was targeted the least number of times all season in Weeks Eight and Nine;
2) He missed Week Ten;
3) The emergence of Patrick Crayton -- he has been targeted at least five times in three of the last five games, and he's had more TDs since Week Five than Glenn.
4) Glenn not only has a quad injury, but he has bone-on-bone irritation under his knee cap that will hamper him the rest of the season.
That doesn't mean that Glenn will be worthless the rest of the season. And he might get back on track this week. It is just less likely that he does.
Fantasy Football Player Rankings: Week Eleven Match-ups
Quarterbacks Plus Play: Steve McNair, TEN – The firing of OC Jim Fassel appears to be a great move for...
I dunno if Steve Mcnair plays for TEN anymore
Old habits die hard. Corrected.
thanks. I was just looking for an explanation, I wasnt aware of the knee irritation. would you say glenn or crayton is a better play than either of these guys...
chris henry
doug gabriel
I know, my recievers are shite. I need all the help I can get.
heres who I have, I start 4, who should I start?
Chad Johnson (must start)
Reggie Brown (must start, I think)
Terry Glenn
Patrick crayton
Doug Gabriel
Chris henry
Devery Henderson
Chad Johnson
Reggie Brown
Doug Gabriel
Chris Henry
Another thing about the Cowboys WRs is that the Colts run defense is so bad that teams prefer to grind out the running game instead of passing. Jones and Barber have done well, so they should be the Cowboys' focus. But the Colts are susceptible to the long pass, so someone should get a TD reception -- it just should be Owens, and Crayton is just is likely as Glenn to do so, so it's a tough call between them.
CIN, NE and PHI all have great match-ups this week.
They are only ranked five spots out of the "top 15" (oooo!).
They have very solid stats in the passing game, but they are very poor against the run. This week, they go against one of the top two RBs in the game. So, they're average (and on the bottom of the average scale this week).
They are only ranked five spots out of the "top 15" (oooo!).
They have very solid stats in the passing game, but they are very poor against the run. This week, they go against one of the top two RBs in the game. So, they're average (and on the bottom of the average scale this week).
this is the 1st time I can remember the rankings being challenged this much--- I would agree with pretty much everything, different people have their reasons for thinking certain guys might be better plays in particular weeks, but for the most part the rankings are pretty solid
I don't think they deserve any justification either
nice job!
PITTS defense ranked #7
I don't know, something I my GUT tells me that this is the week the steeler defense turns things around and I am hoping they will dominate this game
RETURN OF THE STEEL CURTAIN!!!!!!!!!!!
PITTS defense ranked #7
I don't know, something I my GUT tells me that this is the week the steeler defense turns things around and I am hoping they will dominate this game
RETURN OF THE STEEL CURTAIN!!!!!!!!!!!
I doubt it.
I have very few problems with jeff's rankings ever, but I do like to hear his reasons for dropping guys and vice versa. thanks jeff,
They are only ranked five spots out of the "top 15" (oooo!).
They have very solid stats in the passing game, but they are very poor against the run. This week, they go against one of the top two RBs in the game. So, they're average (and on the bottom of the average scale this week).
You haven't given the Raiders love all year dude, so don't play it off like you have them high because they are facing Larry Johnson. You had them above 20 when they faced the Cardinals vaunted rushing attack. All I was saying was since they have recently outscored every other team in football in terms of fantasy points (that IS what matters, right?) they should have gotten love even before this week, and was just inserting an opinion. I like most of your articles, but why even bother posting some constructive criticism when all you get is a smug response (love the cutesy little emoticon) from a know-it-all guy who isn't right more than half the time anyway.
Who gives a crap where the Raiders defense is ranked. If they were the #1 scoring defense the last month, I still wouldnt own them.
Of all things to argue....the Raiders defense? lol
They are only ranked five spots out of the "top 15" (oooo!).
They have very solid stats in the passing game, but they are very poor against the run. This week, they go against one of the top two RBs in the game. So, they're average (and on the bottom of the average scale this week).
You haven't given the Raiders love all year dude, so don't play it off like you have them high because they are facing Larry Johnson. You had them above 20 when they faced the Cardinals vaunted rushing attack. All I was saying was since they have recently outscored every other team in football in terms of fantasy points (that IS what matters, right?) they should have gotten love even before this week, and was just inserting an opinion. I like most of your articles, but why even bother posting some constructive criticism when all you get is a smug response (love the cutesy little emoticon) from a know-it-all guy who isn't right more than half the time anyway.
Don't put words in my mouth. You question my reasoning for placing them where I did, and I gave an answer. That doesn't make me a "know-it-all" -- it's giving a response. Was I just supposed to roll over and say "You're right, forgive me"? I should be allowed to defend myself, no matter what you think.
I'm sorry that you don't appreciate my reasoning. That's fine, it's your right. It's my right to defend it without being attacked. They are a average defense overall. They are ranked 13th in standard Yahoo scoring, and that's with a couple of surprisingly solid performances. So, while I would place them higher if they were facing an average running game, I'm an ass because I placed them a few places lower than I would because they are playing against Larry Johnson? Damn.
I don't see you putting yourself out there each week.
Don't diss the emoticons.
Who do I start in my flex pos?
Furrey, Lundy, Glenn or Jacobs?? 10yds=1pt TD=6pts
They are only ranked five spots out of the "top 15" (oooo!).
They have very solid stats in the passing game, but they are very poor against the run. This week, they go against one of the top two RBs in the game. So, they're average (and on the bottom of the average scale this week).
You haven't given the Raiders love all year dude, so don't play it off like you have them high because they are facing Larry Johnson. You had them above 20 when they faced the Cardinals vaunted rushing attack. All I was saying was since they have recently outscored every other team in football in terms of fantasy points (that IS what matters, right?) they should have gotten love even before this week, and was just inserting an opinion. I like most of your articles, but why even bother posting some constructive criticism when all you get is a smug response (love the cutesy little emoticon) from a know-it-all guy who isn't right more than half the time anyway.
Who do I start in my flex pos?
Furrey, Lundy, Glenn or Jacobs?? 10yds=1pt TD=6pts
Gotta go with the RB in the flex unless it's head-and-shoulders in the WR's favor. I'd go with Jacobs. JAX has been hot and cold against the run this year, and they're running cold of late. The Giants have been strong throughout the year.
While DET has a good match-up with ARI, go with the RB.
He had 21 yards until the Cowboys game winning drive. Jeff was dead on, you sir got lucky to get anything.
He had 21 yards until the Cowboys game winning drive. Jeff was dead on, you sir got lucky to get anything.
I guess I agree. for that one drive, he was the focus though. I now have confidence in glenn and Romo finding him.
Who do I start in my flex pos?
Furrey, Lundy, Glenn or Jacobs?? 10yds=1pt TD=6pts
Gotta go with the RB in the flex unless it's head-and-shoulders in the WR's favor. I'd go with Jacobs. JAX has been hot and cold against the run this year, and they're running cold of late. The Giants have been strong throughout the year.
While DET has a good match-up with ARI, go with the RB.
completely off subject, but I as just wondering if you might have your rankings up this week before the thursday games???
with mcnabb going down I am really in big trouble with my qb's and could use all the help I can get
wanna rank these guys for this week?
frye vs cincy
plummer @ kc
garcia????? @ indy
harrington @ det
leinart @ minn
b johnson vs az
losman vs jax
carr vs nyj
young vs nyg
terrible choices I know, but these are my only options
JEFF RULES!
My plan is to have a preliminary list up before the Thursday games for the rest of the season, then follow it up with a full report as normal on Friday.
My hope is to have these up late each Wednesday night, but I don't know if that will work this week or next week. I was out all day yesterday taking my dad to the doctor, so I haven't even looked at this week's match-ups (and couldn't fairly give accurate advice on your question -- hopefully someone else would chime in
My plan is to have a preliminary list up before the Thursday games for the rest of the season, then follow it up with a full report as normal on Friday.
My hope is to have these up late each Wednesday night, but I don't know if that will work this week or next week. I was out all day yesterday taking my dad to the doctor, so I haven't even looked at this week's match-ups (and couldn't fairly give accurate advice on your question -- hopefully someone else would chime in
your fantasy advice is always greatly appreciated, but please just take this week off and deal with your own situation
I will just put their names in a hat and pick one out for all I care---- good luck with everything with your dad
My plan is to have a preliminary list up before the Thursday games for the rest of the season, then follow it up with a full report as normal on Friday.
My hope is to have these up late each Wednesday night, but I don't know if that will work this week or next week. I was out all day yesterday taking my dad to the doctor, so I haven't even looked at this week's match-ups (and couldn't fairly give accurate advice on your question -- hopefully someone else would chime in
your fantasy advice is always greatly appreciated, but please just take this week off and deal with your own situation
I will just put their names in a hat and pick one out for all I care---- good luck with everything with your dad
Thanks. I appreciate that.
I'll still give it a shot this week, though.