You Think You Have It All Figured Out
And then...
And then the past three weeks happened in Steve and I's crappy wussy 8 team fantasy league. I went from a first place spot at 5-1 in week 6, to a lowly 5-4 at week nine. It's awful. And now I go up against the powerhouse that is Steve Riccio. I need a big win.
In injury news, it seems like every single quarterback has gone down this season. It's incredible. Let's try to look at some of the key injuries this week, starting with the QBs
Well, the sexiest mustache in football, and the person it belongs to, has a sprained ankle and will miss the next two weeks. A huge surprise this season, Kyle Orton was a saving grace for me in 2 leagues that I am in. If you were already a little bit light at the QB position, and have just lost KO, try to pick up Joe Flacco, who has been unreal in the past few weeks, or even Shaun Hill of the 49ers. He had 5 TDs last season in the 3 games that he played in.
Tony Romo should be back after the Cowboys' bye this week, but nothing really new to talk about here.
Ben Roethlisberger had finally succumbed to the beating he had been taking all year and hurt his shoulder Monday Night against the 'Skins. The interesting thing is, Mike Tomlin has come out and said that Ben could've returned to the game, but he didn't "need to". At any rate, stay away from his backup, Byron Leftwich, as he will get pummeled more than Ben did since he does not know how to move in the pocket.
Matt Schaub, who I also had mad love for this year, is going to be out 4 weeks due to an injured MCL. He won't need surgery, so that is a good sign. His backup, Sage Rosenfels, could be picked up in you are in a deep league and are desparate.
Dan Orlovsky has a sprained thumb on his throwing hand. One report has him missing a few weeks, but Orlovsky said he is day-to-day. He is wearing a removable hard cast, and Orlovsky said he hoped to take it off and try to throw Wednesday. We'll see on this, but Daunte Culpepper could be making his first start for the Lions already. This pretty much means nothin to most fantasy players, since pretty much nobody has had Orlovsky on their team unles syou were in some sort of crazy 16 man, play 2 qbs league, and Daunte Culpepper hasn't been relevant since Cris Carter retired. Moving on!
Matt hasselbeck is still out this week. He's one of those guys who should just be placed on IR for the rest of the season because the Seahawks aren't going anywhere.
Wide receiver Donte Stallworth is still out this week for the Browns, fantasy impact? None.
At RB, Stephen Jackson has been ordered by his coac to either participate ina full practice or be sidelined for the week. LAst weekend, he took himself out of the game on the first play because he didn't think he could make the cut that the play required. Also, his backup, Antonio Pittman, supposedly felt a pop in his hamstring on his very first carry. Pop=bad=dont start any St. Louis RB.
Speaking of guys named Pittman, Michael Pittman will be out for the Broncos this week, which very interestingly brings supposed stud RB Ryan Torain to the forefront. Torain is thrusted into the starting position this week and could have a big game. Keep in mind though, that you can be legally instatutionalized in 9 states for starting a Mike Shanahan-coached running back. Look it up.
Raiders RB Darren McFadden is still out with TWO, count 'em, TWO turf toes this week. Ouch. On the bright side, he still has 8 toes that work pretty good. Look for Justin Fargas to get the bulk of the carries this week.
Guys I like this week:
Joe Flacco (Baltimore): He's averaged 19fppg over the past 2 weeks and is going up against the lowly Houston defense. Could havea big game here.
Ryan Torain (Denver): I know I said that I hate Mike Shanahan RBs but cmon you have to give this kid a chance. He's the most touted fantasy player who hasnt played a game yet ever, and could explode.
Tim Hightower (Arizona): On ESPN fantasy theres a sweet feature that shows you how much a guy is owned. Yesterday Hightower was owned in only 70 percent of leagues. If he's u nowned in your league, grab him. Now.
Interesting Matchup of The Week:
Brady Quinn (Cleveland) against Denver Defense: Denver's defense is TERRIBLE. Just Awful. Brady Quinn is making his first start tonight against Denver and he could have amonster game. If you a re desparate for a QB this week, he may be a good look.
In Steve and I's weekly competition,I'm taking Cleveland tonight. Bold Prediction? Brady Quinn: 200yds 0 int and 2 TDs.
BOOYA.
And then the past three weeks happened in Steve and I's crappy wussy 8 team fantasy league. I went from a first place spot at 5-1 in week 6, to a lowly 5-4 at week nine. It's awful. And now I go up against the powerhouse that is Steve Riccio. I need a big win.
In injury news, it seems like every single quarterback has gone down this season. It's incredible. Let's try to look at some of the key injuries this week, starting with the QBs
Well, the sexiest mustache in football, and the person it belongs to, has a sprained ankle and will miss the next two weeks. A huge surprise this season, Kyle Orton was a saving grace for me in 2 leagues that I am in. If you were already a little bit light at the QB position, and have just lost KO, try to pick up Joe Flacco, who has been unreal in the past few weeks, or even Shaun Hill of the 49ers. He had 5 TDs last season in the 3 games that he played in.
Tony Romo should be back after the Cowboys' bye this week, but nothing really new to talk about here.
Ben Roethlisberger had finally succumbed to the beating he had been taking all year and hurt his shoulder Monday Night against the 'Skins. The interesting thing is, Mike Tomlin has come out and said that Ben could've returned to the game, but he didn't "need to". At any rate, stay away from his backup, Byron Leftwich, as he will get pummeled more than Ben did since he does not know how to move in the pocket.
Matt Schaub, who I also had mad love for this year, is going to be out 4 weeks due to an injured MCL. He won't need surgery, so that is a good sign. His backup, Sage Rosenfels, could be picked up in you are in a deep league and are desparate.
Dan Orlovsky has a sprained thumb on his throwing hand. One report has him missing a few weeks, but Orlovsky said he is day-to-day. He is wearing a removable hard cast, and Orlovsky said he hoped to take it off and try to throw Wednesday. We'll see on this, but Daunte Culpepper could be making his first start for the Lions already. This pretty much means nothin to most fantasy players, since pretty much nobody has had Orlovsky on their team unles syou were in some sort of crazy 16 man, play 2 qbs league, and Daunte Culpepper hasn't been relevant since Cris Carter retired. Moving on!
Matt hasselbeck is still out this week. He's one of those guys who should just be placed on IR for the rest of the season because the Seahawks aren't going anywhere.
Wide receiver Donte Stallworth is still out this week for the Browns, fantasy impact? None.
At RB, Stephen Jackson has been ordered by his coac to either participate ina full practice or be sidelined for the week. LAst weekend, he took himself out of the game on the first play because he didn't think he could make the cut that the play required. Also, his backup, Antonio Pittman, supposedly felt a pop in his hamstring on his very first carry. Pop=bad=dont start any St. Louis RB.
Speaking of guys named Pittman, Michael Pittman will be out for the Broncos this week, which very interestingly brings supposed stud RB Ryan Torain to the forefront. Torain is thrusted into the starting position this week and could have a big game. Keep in mind though, that you can be legally instatutionalized in 9 states for starting a Mike Shanahan-coached running back. Look it up.
Raiders RB Darren McFadden is still out with TWO, count 'em, TWO turf toes this week. Ouch. On the bright side, he still has 8 toes that work pretty good. Look for Justin Fargas to get the bulk of the carries this week.
Guys I like this week:
Joe Flacco (Baltimore): He's averaged 19fppg over the past 2 weeks and is going up against the lowly Houston defense. Could havea big game here.
Ryan Torain (Denver): I know I said that I hate Mike Shanahan RBs but cmon you have to give this kid a chance. He's the most touted fantasy player who hasnt played a game yet ever, and could explode.
Tim Hightower (Arizona): On ESPN fantasy theres a sweet feature that shows you how much a guy is owned. Yesterday Hightower was owned in only 70 percent of leagues. If he's u nowned in your league, grab him. Now.
Interesting Matchup of The Week:
Brady Quinn (Cleveland) against Denver Defense: Denver's defense is TERRIBLE. Just Awful. Brady Quinn is making his first start tonight against Denver and he could have amonster game. If you a re desparate for a QB this week, he may be a good look.
In Steve and I's weekly competition,I'm taking Cleveland tonight. Bold Prediction? Brady Quinn: 200yds 0 int and 2 TDs.
BOOYA.
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