Week 3 - Start / Sit RESULTS

 

QB – Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Tony Romo, Ben Roethlisberger, Donovan McNabb, Jay Cutler

 

Start

 

Aaron Rogers (GB)    - 300yrds, 3 TD’s, 20yrds rushing

                              Actual            - 290yrds, 0 TD, 10yrds rushing, 1 TD

J.T. O’Sullivan (SF)     - 300yrds, 3 TD’s

                        Actual            - 189yrds, 2 TD’s, 32yrd rushing

Sit

 

Derek Anderson (CLE) – 175yrds, 1 TD, 2 INT’s, 1 FUM

 

                        Actual             125yrds, 1 TD, 3 INT’s

Matt Schaub (HOU) – 200yrds, 1 TD, 1 INT, I FUM

                        Actual            - 188yrds, 0 TD, 3 INT’s

 

RB – LaDanian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Brian Westbrook, Steven Jackson, Marshawn ####, Clinton Portis, Frank Gore, Marion Barber, Willie Parker

 

Start

 

Julius Jones (SEA) – 100-125yrds, 3 for 15-30yrds, 2 TD’s

                        Actual            - 140yrds, 1 TD, 1 for 2yrds

Maurice Jones-Drew/Fred Taylor (JAC) – 80-100yrds, 3 for 10-20yrds, 1 TD each

                        Actual            - M.J-Drew 107yrds, 4 for 59yrds, 1 TD / Fred Taylor 121yrds

Sit

 

ALL New England RB’s – 40 Total Yards each, 0.50 TD’s each

                        Actual            - S Morris 27yrds, K Faulk , L Maroney DNP, L Jordan DNP

Jamal Lewis (CLE) – 40-50yrds

                        Actual            - 56yrds, 3 for 21yrds

 

WR – Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne, Braylon Edwards, Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Brandon Marshall, Calvin Johnson, Plaxico Burress, Greg Jennings

Start

 

Bryant Johnson (SF) – 7 for 125-150yrds, 2 TD’s

                        Actual            - 1 for 25yrds

Bernard Berrian (MIN) – 4 for 100-125yrds, 1 TD

                        Actual            - 3 for 79yrds

Sit

 

ALL Cincinnati WR’s – 3 for 30-50yrds each

                        Actual            - T.J. Houshmanzedah 12 for 146yrds, 1 TD / Ocho Cinco 3 for 29yrds

Lee Evans (BUF) – 4 for 50-60yrds

                        Actual            - 4 for 65yrds, 1 FUM

 

TE – Jason Witten, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, Kellen Winslow, Chris Cooley

Start

 

L.J. Smith (PHI) – 5 for 65yrds, 1 TD

                        Actual            - 0 for 0 INJURED

Robert Royal (BUF) – 4 for 30yrds, 1 TD

                        Actual            - 4 for 34yrds

 

K – Nick Folk, Mason Crosby, Stephen Gostkowski, Adam Vinatieri, Rob Bironas, Nate Kaeding

 

Start

 

Matt Prater (DEN) – 3 FG’s, 3 XP’s

                        Actual            - 2 FG’s, 4 XP’s

 

John Kasay (CAR) –3 FG’s, 1 XP

                        Actual            - 1 FG, 1 XP

 

DEF – Vikings, Bears, Patriots, Cowboys, Ravens, Titans

 

Start

 

Tampa Bay – 13-16 PA, <250YA, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 2 FUM

                        Actual            - 24PA, 405YA, 3 sacks, 2 INT’s

Atlanta Falcons – 6-13 PA, <225YA, 4 sacks, 1 INT

                        Actual            - 14PA, 301YA, 2 sacks, 3 INT

Week 3 - Start / Sit

 

QB – Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Tony Romo, Ben Roethlisberger, Donovan McNabb, Jay Cutler (removed: Tom Brady)

INJURY WATCH: Ben Roethlisberger(PIT), Matt Hasselbeck(SEA)

Start

Aaron Rodgers (GB) – Again, a lot of other QB’s with great match-ups this week, but considering what Philly did last week with less talent and Green Bay’s lackluster ground game, Rodgers once again should be a very solid start. I think this good be another prime-time shoot-out that leaves owners very pleased with the results.  300yrds, 3 TD’s, 20yrds rushing

J.T. O’Sullivan (SF) – There are other QB’s to consider as a start this week, but O’Sullivan has the benefit of Mike Martz behind him when they host the Lions.  I think Martz will be a little motivated to stick it to his old team.  I expect the 49ers to throw and throw often, making O’Sullivan a very promising play this week.  300yrds, 3 TD’s

Sit

Derek Anderson (CLE) – It doesn’t get any easier this week for Anderson and the Browns when they travel to Baltimore to take on the rejuvenated Ravens defense.  Couple that with the Browns anemic offense and that spells disaster. This will be another low scoring affair with turnovers abound, no ground game, and no chance o####ood performance.  175yrds, 1 TD, 2 INT’s, 1 FUM

Matt Schaub (HOU) – I expect a similar outing for Schaub close to what happened in week 1. No running game, sacks, pressures, and turnovers.  Who knows, maybe having two weeks to prepare for the Titans will make a difference, but I don’t think this team has the talent to protect Schaub and make enough plays to be worth a start this week.  200yrds, 1 TD, 1 INT, I FUM

 

RB – LaDanian Tomlinson, Adrian Peterson, Brian Westbrook, Steven Jackson, Marshawn ####, Clinton Portis, Frank Gore, Marion Barber, Willie Parker (removed: Larry Johnson, Joseph Addai)

INJURY WATCH:  LaDanian Tomlinson(SD), Michael Turner(ATL), Ryan Grant(GB), Willis Mcgahee(BAL), Maurice Jones-Drew(JAC), Fred Taylor(JAC), Darren McFadden(OAK), Justin Fargas(OAK), Ahman Green(HOU), Deuce McAllister(NO), Laurence Maroney(NEP), Brandon Jacobs(NYG)

Start

Julius Jones (SEA) – Besides that fact that he’s the only healthy player on the offense left, he gets the Rams in Seattle this week.  While there will be passes a plenty, I expect the ‘Hawks to get the ground game going in a big way.  It’s something Holmgren has been trying to do for the last two years and has been unsuccessful in his attempts.  Jones should also be able to catch some passes coming out of the backfield.  I worry slightly that T.J. Duckett will start to steal the goal line carries, so monitor this in the upcoming weeks.  100-125yrds, 3 for 15-30yrds, 2 TD’s

Maurice Jones-Drew/Fred Taylor (JAC) – Check the injury reports to make sure they’re active. If one is out for this week, boost the others numbers, but I expect both will be active and they will be featured this week against the Colts. Jacksonville needs this game and they’re going to use their run game as their best offense AND best defense. With Bob Sanders out for Indy, there should be even more running run against the Colts.  80-100yrds, 3 for 10-20yrds, 1 TD each

Sit

ALL New England RB’s – Until there is some kind of idea of who’s going to be out there, I’m staying away completely.  It’s going to change from week to week due to injuries and the “hot runner” theory. Usually in a time share, there is one guy who starts and another who comes in throughout the game. But when you have 4 to 5 backs getting about the same number of touches a game, it’s a fantasy disaster.  Grab them, store them on the bench, and let the inevitable injuries decide who will be the guy.  40 Total Yards each, 0.50 TD’s each

Jamal Lewis (CLE) – Lewis makes the Sit list for the second week in a row and I think it’s warranted. This offense is supposed to be a juggernaut, but a brutal opening schedule has derailed the run game as well as the pass. I think will turn things around, but not this week. This will be a very low scoring game and there’s a chance that Cleveland will fail to find the end zone again.  40-50yrds

 

WR – Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Reggie Wayne, Braylon Edwards, Andre Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Brandon Marshall, Calvin Johnson, Plaxico Burress, Greg Jennings

INJURY WATCH: Marques Colston(NO), Javon Walker(OAK), Reggie Brown(PHI), Kevin Curtis(PHI), Jerry Porter(JAC), Joey Galloway(TBB), Sidney Rice(MIN), Deion Branch(SEA), Bobby Engram(SEA), Donte Stallworth(CLE), Devin Hester(CHI)

Start

Bryant Johnson (SF) – I really don’t like recommending 49er wide outs, but what’s not to like about this match-up. Martz is out to prove something this week and that means balls will be flying all over the field with Johnson be a major benefactor. I think they’re going to try to run up the score, so don’t worry about San Fran getting up big then running.  7 for 125-150yrds, 2 TD’s

Bernard Berrian (MIN) – With Tavaris Jackson finally riding the pine, Berrian will get a chance to supplement Minnesota’s powerful running game. Carolina’s defense has been solid against the run, so I expect some deep balls this week to make it easier for A.P. and company. And you know there’s no one better in the league than catching the deep ball than Berrian.  And if by some chance Minnesota gets down, Frerotte can deliver more accurate balls later in games.  4 for 100-125yrds, 1 TD

Sit

ALL Cincinnati WR’s – Talk about floundering expectations, the Bengals are in some trouble and things are no brighter this week as they take on the Defending champs.  It’s difficult to catch the ball when your QB is constantly getting blasted around before he gets a chance to throw. The Giants defense is no joke, and they’ll have pressure in Palmer’s face all day, leading to a dismal performance on the outside.  3 for 30-50yrds each

Lee Evans (BUF) – Evans has been a solid performer despite the big play passing game that owners may have been hoping for. Buffalo has also been up in their games and more concerned about controlling and shortening the game. Evans will draw the coverage of one of the better cover guys in the league in Asamwha, couple that with the idea that the Bills will be up in this one and looking to control the clock. I expect a low scoring game for both sides, curbing Evans appeal this week.  4 for 50-60yrds

 

TE – Jason Witten, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, Kellen Winslow, Chris Cooley

INJURY WATCH: Jason Witten(DAL)

Start

L.J. Smith (PHI) – I expect the Steelers to play a deep Zone with underneath flat coverage to contain Jackson downfield and Westbrook out of the backfield. TE’s have preformed well against the Steelers because they are allowed to run free in front of the Linebackers.  5 for 65yrds, 1 TD

Robert Royal (BUF) – Though Royal disappeared last week, I expect him to bounce back this week. Oakland will concentrate on applying pressure on Edwards and stopping the run game. This opens up the middle perfectly for Royal to exploit with his big body and solid route running skills. The yards probably won’t be spectacular but a TD looks like a good prospect.   4 for 30yrds, 1 TD

 

 

K – Nick Folk, Mason Crosby, Stephen Gostkowski, Adam Vinatieri, Rob Bironas, Nate Kaeding

Start

Matt Prater (DEN) – The Broncos appear to be a high powered team and given their schedule, I’d say Prater has a chance to become a must start every week, especially kicking in Denver where the ball soars for many 50-yarders.  Denver is at the mile-high this week against the Saints, who don’t really stop teams that often.  Look for a good output this week and potentially every week going forward.  3 FG’s, 3 XP’s

John Kasay (CAR) – Carolina’s offense has played well and now they get Steve Smith back from suspension. They should move the ball between the 20’s nicely, but will probably stall more than often once the field shortens. Kasay has connected on all of his attempts so far and gets to play inside, fee of the weather’s influence.  3 FG’s, 1 XP

 

DEF – Vikings, Bears, Patriots, Cowboys, Ravens, Titans (removed: Chargers)

INJURY WATCH: Indianapolis(Bob Sanders)

Start

Tampa Bay – Chicago’s offense is nothing close to what would even be considered efficient. I’m going to say the Bears DEF will outscore their offense 7-6, so that’ll give them 13 points. I would start with confidence as the yardage against will also be on the low side.  13-16 PA, <250YA, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 2 FUM

Atlanta Falcons – A spot start here and a promising outlook for this unit for the coming weeks.  They’ve played well enough to keep the team in the games and they are at home this week against the worst team in the league in the Chiefs. Someone named Thigpen is going to start for them this week, and Larry Johnson has all but had it with his coaches and the play calling. Look for Atlanta to take advantage of all these things and produce some nice numbers.  6-13 PA, <225YA, 4 sacks, 1 INT