Sunday, November 15, 2009

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Week 10 injury updates

Here's an injury update courtest of ESPN:

http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/football/ffl/story?id=4651422

And CBS: http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasyfootball/injuries

Pay or Play Week # 10

Quarterbacks: Joe Flacco, Bal.
Flacco hasn't been putting up eye-popping numbers much lately but that's all about to change. With the Ravens set to travel to Cleveland, expect Flacco to put up a big game. The first time these two met in week #3, Flacco torched the Ravens for a career high 342 yards passing and a score.

Oh so close: Matt Hasselbeck, Sea.
You might be asking why I'm putting this guy here. The Seahawks are still in disarray. And in Week #6 when the Seahawks welcomes the Cards to Seattle, they were almost shut out losing 27-3. This week will be different. With Hasselbeck finally healthy I expect him to put up respectable numbers.

Running backs: Ray Rice, Bal.
I usually don't like to have fantasy studs on this list, however there are still a few owners not on who do not consider this old Rutgers star. When the Ravens saw the Browns in week #3, Rice was still splitting carries with Willis McGahee. Now Rice is the guy. Expect big things.

Oh so close: Pierre Thomas, N.O.
Similar to Rice, there are still some owners not believing in this guy, bases on the 20% of ESPN owners who still have this guy on their bench. This guy may be the most underrated consistent running back in football.

Wide receivers: Sidney Rice, Min.
Rice may be the best Rice on this board. Well probably not, but he is the best pass catcher the Vikings have. This guy is also Favre's most trusted target, and they're going to see the Lions this week. Enough said.

Oh so close: Nate Burleson, Sea.
Burleson has finally lived up to his hype. This season, Burleson has become a trusted target for Hasselbeck as well a play maker. This week I expect the trend to continue.

Tight ends: Brent Celek, Phi.
Celek has only had less than 3 fantasy points and 3 receptions once. Another safety valve for McNabb in a high octane passing offense. Celek also has touchdowns in his last two games. He's a safe start.

Oh so close: Jeremy Shockey, N.O..
Shockey has redeemed himself and his career after falling short the last few seasons in New York. He's went for over 200 yards his last three games and with the Saints ready to take on the lowly Rams, he's a good start this week.

Defense: Jets
The Jets will see the Jaguars this week. With the Jaguars inept offense, expect the Jets to contain Jones-Drew and go on to win this game big.

Oh so close: Dolphins
The Dolphins have been an up-and-down team all season long. Winning some big games, and losing some games they should have won. However this week in a battle of South Florida, expect the Dolphins to hold the Bucs and their rookie quarterback to low points.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Injury Updates

Here's the list of inactives courtesy of ESPN

http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/football/ffl/story?id=4626700

and CBS sports.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/injuries

Pay or Play Week # 9

Quarterbacks: Matt Schaub, Hou.
Schaub should be considered even more this week considering the Colts just lost cornerback Marlon Jackson and Pro Bowl safety Bob Sanders for the year. Expect Schaub to put up better numbers than usual, which is great.

Oh so close: Matt Ryan, Atl.
The Falcons have the Redskins this week and Ryan has been on fire as of late. He finally has his rapport back with receiver Roddy White, and tight end Tony Gonzalez had a season-high 89 yards last week. Expect more of the same.

Runningbacks: Lesean McCoy, Phi.
McCoy will be the man this week with Westbrook taking another seat to rest his injuries. With the game being played on Sunday night in front of of a national audience, McCoy should have plenty of motivation.
Oh so close: Pierre Thomas, N.O.
Thomas should be in store for a great week. Carolina can't stop the run, and Thomas has been productive all season. I'm not expecting a huge game, but he's almost the safest play besides Adrian Peterson, and he's on a bye week.

Wide Receivers: Andre Johnson, Hou.
I know he's arguably the best receiver in the league and you would start him regardless of my input, but come on. Johnson should have a great day with the Colts secondary hurting. ( See Schaub, Matt.) With a rookie covering Johnson, well you get the idea.

Oh so close: T.J Houshmandzadeh
The Seahawks have the Lions this week, and that's almost enough information to start. But the Seahawks play great at home and should be good to score numerous touchdowns.

Tight Ends: Brent Celek, Phi.
This guy has been consistent all season long, catching less than 4 passes in a game once this season. McNabb loves the tight end, and this one is primed for a shootout.

Oh so close: Greg Olsen, Chi.
The Bears and fans have been waiting for Cutler to finally get it going with his tight end. This week they'll see the Cardinals where they have had trouble covering the tight end. Cutler will be looking Olsen's way all day.

Defense: Falcons
The Falcons will see the Redskins this week who are in complete disarray. They have no almost no passing game, and the running game just hasn't been there this year. The Falcons have also given up the least amount of points in the NFC South this year.

Oh so close: 49ers
The 'Niners should also be primed for a big day when they face the lowly Titans. The Titans running game should be able to get going, but I don't for see Vince Young doing much this week.