Fantasy Football Player's Edge

October 28, 2008


Tuesday: (Recap)

Titans 31/Colts 21- Chris Johnson (14) & LenDale
White (13) continue to score nicely. Kerry Collins (9)
managed the game but was not a fantasy factor. TE Bo
Scaife (4) was the Titans leading receiver while Gage's
(0) return was disappointing. Manning's (20) totals were
helped by a rushing TD. Rhodes (10) was impressive vs
a stout Tennessee (4) defense. Clark (21) had a break-
out game. Wayne (2), Gonzalez (2) and Harrison (1)
were completely neutralized.


Notes from the Edge:

Joe Flacco had an unusual day. He passed for a TD, ran
for another and had a 43 yard reception on a trick play.
He's still not a viable weekly option but he is fun to watch.

Ray Rice is clearly the #2 RB in Baltimore but has little
value unless McGahee gets dinged.

Jamarcus Russell is building rapport with rookie Chaz
Schilens. Neither is particularly attractive long term but
could be considered as bye week spot plays against the
Falcons.

Kurt Warner is unstoppable & is a must play every week.
Anquan Boldin's return was triumphant with 2 scores.

Edgerrin James is a liability and should be waived. Tim
Hightower is likely to play a larger role at RB as the rest
of the season plays out.

Terrell Owens will return to form when Romo returns. It
is a great opportunity to buy low while you can.

Joey Galloway returned to action and should be a solid #3
against the Chiefs.

Marvin Harrison is no longer fantasy relevant and should
be waived for one of the youngbloods such as Avery, Ginn
or Hester.

Clinton Portis got dinged so it might be wise to carry Shaun
Alexander until Clinton's status for the Steelers has been
determined.

Santana Moss came up big & promptly strained a hamstring.

Dan Orlovsky played surprisingly well against the Redskins
primarily because it's not a pressure defense. He's fools gold.

Shaun McDonald was more active in the Lions game plan
but will be muted vs. the Bears.

Kevin Smith yards are coming through the air while Rudi
Johnson continues to get more carries. Both backs should
be avoided.

Ted Ginn Jr. had his best game as a professional and should
come up big again vs. the Champ Bailey-less Broncos.

Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown continue to split totes
and are tough to use as #2's.

Trent Edwards was pedestrian but will bounceback against
the Jets.

Kevin Faulk was the RB du jour for the Patriots. His touches
will be diminished when Morris and Jordan return. He would
be a solid play vs. the Colts if the other RB's are still sidelined.

Donnie Avery has supplanted Torry Holt as the Rams deep
threat. Avery is playable as a weekly #3 while Holt's value is
solely as a bye week or injury spot play.

Steven Jackson should play against the Cards but Antonio
Pittman is a solid handcuff.

Drew Brees continues to make the case for being the 2009
1st QB drafted.

Deuce McAllister may be suspended before the team returns
from the bye week to face the Falcons. Pierre Thomas is
next in line to become the featured back & is worth a flier
until Bush returns.

Brett Favre continues to score well but will have to play more
consistently vs. the Bills to have a solid impact.

Leon Washington has his annual big game but will return to
the shadows in Buffalo.

Tyler Thigpen has a live arm but is likely to struggle against
an aggressive Bucs defense. Monte Kiffen has a history of
confusing young QB's.

Dwayne Bowe, in almost any other offense, would be a solid
#2.

Brian Westbrook returned better than ever but was still unable
to help McNabb raise his game. McNabb has been serviceable
but should be a top 3 QB with solid skill players in a pass first
offense.

Kevin Curtis will be playable vs. the Seahawks after shaking
off the inactivity due to a sports hernia.

Matt Ryan and Roddy White are unstoppable. The dynamic
duo has another favorable matchup against the Raiders.

Michael Turner has been stymied by every tough run defense
he's faced this season. He's strictly a matchup #2 and has a
good one against Oakland.

Matt Schaub is a viable option vs. the Vikings. He has played
extremely well vs. soft pass defenses.

Kevin Walter has been feast or famine. Andre Johnson may
be the best receiver in football. Now, if he could only score!!

Steve Slaton had a late score after being mostly benign vs.
the Bengals. Normally, he would not be playable against the
Vikings run defense but DT's Pat and Kevin Williams face
a steroids related suspension. Stay tuned.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh remains a prisoner in the Bengals
offense and can only hope for Palmer's return.

Braylon Edwards continues to disappoint & has the Ravens.
The Browns will not be able to run so Braylon is going to have
shake this funk against an arch rival.

Speaking of funk, Maurice Jones-Drew has been a picture of
inconsistently. It's now or never vs. the Bengals.

Matt Jones, facing a suspension for drug use, came up big. This
guy should be a solid #3 but is almost always unplayable due to
his history of erratic play.

Has anyone seen Jerry Porter? He has to be in Jack Del Rio's
eternal doghouse.

Brandon Jacobs ran into a buzzsaw Steelers front 7. He's likely
to return to form vs. the Cowboys.

Eli Manning made the most out of a difficult matchup with a late
passing touchdown vs. Pittsburgh.

Plaxico Burress continually shoots his owners in the foot. He's
too good to sit but hard to own because he complicates start
decisions.

Nate Washington is a solid pickup especially with Holmes facing
a lengthy suspension.

Mewelde Moore is going to be a vulture for Willie Parker owners.
Moore has played well enough to earn 10+ touches per game when
fast Willie returns.

J.T. O'Sullivan was benched at halftime for Shaun Hill. Vernon
Davis was banished from the sidelines by new coach Singletary
for lack of effort. Rookie Josh Morgan, who lit up the Giants, did
not have a catch while the 49ers defense was gouged by backup
Seneca Wallace and the unheraled Leonard Weaver. It's best
to avoid all 49ers except Frank Gore after the bye week.

The Seahawks do not have a single player that is worthy of a
place on your roster.


Quick Picks: (free agents to acquire)
M. Ryan
T. Hightower
D. Avery
C. Schilens
T. Ginn Jr.
N. Washington

Castaways: (waiver candidates)
J.T. O'Sullivan
E. James
P. Crayton
V. Davis
T. Heap

Hard Knocks: (injury notes)
C. Portis- ankle
A. Green- leg
S. Moss- hamstring
J. Witten- rib
L.J. Smith- head
L. Tatupu- groin


Start/Sit: Report Card (Week 8)

1. QB's: Matchups

The Standard: 300 yards, 2 TD, 0 Int = 20 points

Favorable:

Jason Campbell- B/15

Trent Edwards- C-/7

Matt Cassel- B/14

David Garrard- A+/24

Brett Farve- B/16

Derek Anderson- B-/13

J.T. O'Sullivan- F/2

Marc Bulger- B/15

Jake Delhomme- B/15


Unfavorable:

Eli Manning- C/11

Chad Pennington- B/16

Peyton Manning- A/20

Kurt Warner- A+/22

Jamarcus Russell- B-/13

Dan Orlovsky- B-/13


2. RB's: Matchups (starting a #2)

The Standard: 110 yards rush, 30 yards rec, 1 TD = 20 pts

Favorable:

Thomas Jones- B-/11

Maurice Jones-Drew- F/3

Willis McGahee- C+/9

Kevin Faulk- B+/16

Jamal Lewis- B-/12

Heath Evans- F/0


Unfavorable: (sitting a #2)

Darren McFadden- DNP

Brandon Jacobs- D-/4

Michael Turner- D/5

Larry Johnson- DNP

Domenic Rhodes- B-/10

Marshawn Lynch- B/15

Mewelde Moore- B/15


3. WR's: Matchups

The Standard: 80 yards, 1 TD = 14 points

Favorable: (starting a #3)

Lee Evans- B/11

Chad Johnson- C-/4

Laveranues Coles- B/12

Santana Moss- A++/26

Muhsin Muhammad- D-/3

Josh Morgan- F/0

Donnie Avery- A+/22


Unfavorable: (sitting a #3)

Steve Breaston- B/9

Marvin Harrison- F/1

Greg Camarillo- D-/3

Amani Toomer- D-/3

Anthony Gonzalez- D-/2


4. TE's: Matchups

The Standard- 40 yards, .3 TD = 6 points

Favorable:

Vernon Davis- D-/2

Mercedes Lewis- D/3

Robert Royal- D-/2

Chris Cooley- A/7

Steve Heiden- A/7

Ben Watson- F/1

Dante Rosario- F/0


Unfavorable:

Zach Miller- B+/5

Anthony Fasano- A/7

Dallas Clark- A++/21

Kevin Boss- A/9


5. K's: Matchups

The Standard- 2 FG's, 1/40+, 3 Pat's = 10 points

Favorable:

Josh Brown- A/11

Joe Nedney- B+/9

Taylor Mehlhaff- B/7

Nate Kaeding- A/12

John Kasay- A/11

Rian Lindell- A/12


Unfavorable:

Jason Elam- D-/2

Sebastian Janikowski- D+/4

Jason Hansen- C+/6

Neil Rackers- C/5

Nick Folk- B/8


6. DEF's: Matchups

The Standard- 13 points allowed, 3 turnovers, 2 sacks = 12 pts

Favorable:

Baltimore- A/12

New York Jets- C/5

San Francisco- F/0

Philadelphia- B/9


Unfavorable:

Jacksonville- F/1

New England- B-/7

Miami- A/13

Dallas- B/8


Van Winkles: (deep sleepers)

Ryan Fitzpatrick- C-/6

Cedric Benson- C/6

Ray Rice- B-/9

Antwaan Randle El- C/4

Chris Henry- F/0


No He Didn't:

BenJarvus Green-Ellis- B-/7


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