What a terrible Sunday it was for starting running backs. Cedric Benson, Julius Jones, Ronnie Brown, Brian Westbrook and Michael Tuner all checked in at the triage unit, ruining the week for many fantasy owners.
Fred Jackson used his rocket laser arm to find Lee Evans in the first quarter against the Titans. It was easily the best pass that has been thrown out of the Wildcat to date.
Bill Belichick definitely has egg on his face today. Belichick decided to go for it, 4th and 2 from the Pats’ own 28 and turned it over on downs. This was with just over two minutes left and up by only six. He is getting killed from everyone for the poor decision that cost them the game but was it really that bad of a decision? I liked the call. Sure it didn’t work out but putting the ball in the hands of the Brady to get you two yards is as close to a sure things as you can get. If they get the first down, it’s game over and Manning doesn’t get the chance to touch the ball. I don’t think it had to do with a lack of faith in the defense but an incredible belief in the offense. The Pats gained 450 yards on offense in the game, whats another two? My problem comes from the play selection. I just don't understand get why they passed to Faulk and not Welker or Moss.
Was it a poor decision? Sure it was but only because it didn’t work. If the Pats get the first down and ice the game, Belichick is hailed for another genius call. Hopefully, if the opportunity arises again for this type of call he won’t be hasty in pulling the trigger on it.
LT looked in vintage form against the Eagles. Well, sort of. On Tomlinson’s second touchdown run he basically walked 20 yards untouched into the end zone. Two touchdowns are nice but Tomlinson is still to get over the 100 yard mark for the season. Don’t get your hopes up that LT is back to vintage form.
In what I called the Shootout of the Week, Dallas turned in their worst performance of the year at Green Bay. If I ever suggest that you take an over in any game, just play the opposite. You’ll win that way.
Jamaal Charles broke out in a big way. Now it was against the Raiders but it was encouraging to see him have success. It doubled the carries of Kolby Smith and tripled the yards. Charles has some nice match ups on the horizon, grab him if he’s still out there.
The Goat of the Day Award does not go to MJD for his voluntary kneel down on the one yard line. You Can’t be too upset with MJD, he finished the day with 145 total yards and a touchdown. Demanding more is just greedy. The real goat was the Saints’ Marques Colston. Colston finished the day with a quality -1 fantasy points when it should have been a at least 8. In his best match up of the year, Colston decided that there was no particular reason to try in this game. When he finally got involved, he made a b-line for the end zone and promptly fumbled on the one yard line. The ball went through the end zone for a touchback and his -1 day.
He may only show up three times a year but Jason Avant has some serious skills. He made one of the season’s best catches on Sunday. But don’t pick him up, after a 156 yard day, he won’t eclipse 50 for another seven games or so.
The Award for Best Name for someone who had an interception was Cincinnati’s Frostee Ruckers. The Snowman picked off Big Ben early in the second half which led to one of Shayne Graham’s four field goals. With this win, I officially concede that I’ve been wrong about the Bengals all year, they’re for real. That defense is awesome. Now that I’ve said this they’ll spite me and lose out.
Along with Frostee Ruckers, I think it’s important to award players from all facets of the game. So the best name on offense belongs to Skins running back Rock Cartwright. Doesn’t he just sound hard to tackle? Obviously that’s not the case since he’s a back up on Washington. Special teams name of the year goes to the Colts TJ Rushing. It was a contest between Rushing and Ma’Sev Returns, who is of course is made up.
I really need ray rice to have a huge game tonight. I have a lot of games that hinge on his success. Can he do it? Of course he can, he’s fantasy MVP Ray Rice.
Larry Johnson signed with the Bengals, I may have to retract my previous statements declaring that Cinny is for real.
Chris Johnson is one pace to have one the best rushing seasons of all time. Johnson has 130+ yards and 2 touchdowns in three straight weeks, he gets Houston next week, expect him to keep it going.
It’s beginning to look it Beanie Wells is the back you want going forward in Arizona. Tim Hightower still has value but Wells is now getting more yards to go with his more touches. If the TDs can follow, like this week, he’ll have incredible value from here on out.
The Broncos defense regressed to their 2008 form yesterday. They may need to practice tackling this week. Speaking of bad defense, there’s no need to leave this game. How does Brandon Marshall get that open the second time? Denver just ran the identical play about four minutes before. I guess the same play churns out the same result.
I loved the trick plays that Bills and Redskins used this week but you’re in a world of hurt on offense if this is the only way you can score. Trick plays are the trademark of bad teams.
I guess the jets are awful. How do you come off a bye and get beat down by the Jags at home? Unacceptable.
With Josh Freeman at quarterback the Buckos do look better. At least they’re competitive now. Freeman loves passing to his safety valve at tight end. From here on out Kellen Winslow is a must start every week. See if you can grab him cheap right now before his stats get too impressive.
Injuries
Ronnie Brown (Ankle)- Brown left the game with an ankle sprain and appeared using crutches on the sidelines later in the game. Bad news for all Brown owners as he has a pretty soft upcoming schedule but probably won’t be ready for Thursday night at Carolina. There’s no news yet about the long term damage but when asked for his medical opinion Dr. Ronnie Brown commented, “ I don’t think it’s too bad”. All this is great news for Ricky Williams owners who stands to be a feature back for the first time since his stint with the Toronto Argonauts.
Brain Westbrook (Head)- Westbrook left the game with his second concussion in three weeks. He may be out for the rest of the season. Go grab LeSean McCoy, he’s available in only 7% of league. Hope that you’re in one of those seven percent.
Julius Jones ( Lung)- He got hit so hard his lung started to bleed. It’s really a testament to inability to make people miss. This may be the last we see of Sir Julius this season.
Michael Turner (Ankle) The Burner rolled his ankle against the Panthers and didn’t return. He’s getting an MRI sometime Monday so we’ll know more soon. From seeing the injury, it looks like he’ll miss some time.
Cedric Benson (Hip)- Benson’s a tough guy. He tried to return to the game after leaving with his hip. Out of all the injuries this one seems to be the least serious. Or so it appears right now. He’ll be 50/50 to go next week against Oakland. Lets hope he plays.
Kyle Orton (Ankle)- he was having a great game and then forgot that when quarterbacks run the ball, they’re encouraged to slide. There’s a reason for that, it’s to prevent this injury. Chris Simms came in to replace him and put up what you’d expect, 3/13, 13 yards, INT. You want no part of Simms and he’ll kill the value of Marshall and that entire offense when he’s in.
Pick ups of the week
Justin Forsett (1% owned)- He’s the guy for the foreseeable future in Seattle, with Julius ones out. His explosive speed makes him a threat on every play, on the ground and through the air. Use your waiver priority on him.
Jason Snelling (0% owned) Too bad Jerious Norwood is injured, this could have been his long awaited opportunity. The starting gig now gets thrown into the lap of Jason Snelling. Atlanta has a good O-Line and should provide Snelling the opportunity to get some gains. He’s a nice addition while Turner is out.
Jamaal Charles (36% owned) It looks like he’s the guy in KC. Go grab him.
Bernard Scott (0% owned) if you own Benson you need to pick up Scott incase the injury to Benson is more serious than expected.
Beanie Wells (64% owned) he scored twice and got the bulk of carries for the Cardinals. He has the possibility of being the Fantasy Playoffs MVP with Detroit and St. Louis in weeks 15 & 16.
Jerricho Cotchery (71% Owned) hauled in a touchdown this week and was on the receiving end of 12 Franchez targets. That mean’s he was able to catch 6 of them. Since he returned from injury he’s posted some nice games, take a gander to see if he’s still stilling out there in your league.
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