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October 3, 2007

Week 5 Strong Play-Weak Play

Strong QB Plays

Tony Romo @BUF: The Bills Defense has been giving up a lot of yards all year through the air. Romo should have another big day.

Chad Pennington @NYG: The Giants Secondary is one of the worst in the league. Pennington has the potential for a big game with WR’s Laveranues Coles and Jericho Cotchery having good seasons.

Vince Young vs. ATL: The Falcons gave up over 300 yards passing last week to Matt Schaub with basically no receivers. Young is a good matchup vs. the Falcons.

Brett Farve vs. CHI: The Bears are another team killed by injuries this year on defense. Farve will build on his MVP type season this week against the Bears.

Weak QB Plays

Matt Leinart @STL: Leinart has been a huge disappointment so far this season. Keep him on your bench till he is the undisputed starter in the desert.

Strong RB Plays

Marion Barber III @BUF: The Bills have given up a 100 yard rusher in every game this season. Barber should have another big day with a TD and around 100 yards on Monday Night.

Sammy Morris vs. CLE: Keep an eye on the status of starter Laurence Maroney for week 5. Morris stepped up big time last week with 132 total yards and a score against the Bengals. If Maroney is out again, Morris is a great play at home against the Browns.

DeShaun Foster @NO: The Saints have had trouble stopping teams on the ground this season. Foster has been solid this season and is good #2 option this week.

Weak RB Plays

Jamal Lewis @NE: The Browns will likely get down early and be forced to abandon the run. The Patriots have a stingy run defense, meaning Lewis will be in for a long day.

Tatum Bell @WAS: Bell has been a colossal letdown after a big week one. With Kevin Jones stealing TD’s the past two weeks and gaining more touches, Bell’s value has plummeted and his fantasy future does not look bright.

Strong WR Plays

Laveranues Coles @NYG: The Jets should be able to throw all over the suspect Giants Secondary. Coles and Cotchery continue to be the most overlooked receiving tandem in the league.

Jerricho Cotchery @NYG: See Above for Coles.

Santonio Holmes vs. SEA: Holmes had a huge game last week at Arizona. With Hines Ward status for week 5 uncertain, Santonio will once again be the primary target for Big Ben.

Wes Welker vs. CLE: Welker had a surprisingly bad game against the Bengals on Monday Night last week. He should rebound in week 5 against a suspect Browns Defense.

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Waiver Wire Pickups

Michael Pittman / Earnest Graham, RB, Tampa Bay - Cadillac is done, so if either of these guys are out there, grab 'em.

Trent Edwards, QB, Buffalo - He looked serviceable last week; if you've got the recently benched Marc Bulger and no backup, Edwards might help.

New York Giants Defense - The Jets aren't looking great and the Giants could be a great bye week fill-in.

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Injury Report, 10/2/07

Carnell Williams, torn patellar tendon - Done for the year.

LaMont Jordan, back - Bye in week 5, could play week 6

Joseph Addai, shoulder - unknown

Marvin Harrison, knee - doubtful for week 5

Alex Smith, separated shoulder - could be done for the year

Laurence Maroney, groin - Who the @$#% knows; Belichick won't give a straight answer

Todd Heap, hamstring - If this is your first year owning Heap, get used to the phrase "Game-Time Decision"

Jake Delhomme, elbow - Might need surgery, might end his season, but unless your league starts 3 QB's, why do you care?

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October 5, 2007

Consistency Rankings (Thru Week 4)

Boom/Bust vs. Steady Eddie

Rankings based soley on aggregate fantasy points are not always as crystal clear as they appear. For example: In a PPR league, who was the better player to own over the past 4 weeks, Kevin Curtis or Derrick Mason?

A simple look at the numbers may indicate that it's Curtis, hands down -- he's the 11th ranked WR this year, while Mason is 14th. It's not that simple, however. Although Curtis is the 11th ranked WR in terms of fantasy points thru week 4, he's only the 27th ranked WR in terms of consistency. Mason on the other hand, while 14th in fantasy points, is 11th in terms of consistency. To put it in terms of your fantasy team, no doubt you won the game that Curtis put up 200 yards and 3 TDs, but how about the other 3 games when he laid an egg -- would D Mase have made a difference?

Without further adeu, the week 4 consistency rankings:

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The consistency rankings are based on the following league setup and scoring system:

12 Team League

Starters

1 QB
2 RB
3 WR
1 FLEX (RB, WR, TE)
1 TE
1 K
1 D

WCOFF Scoring

1 pt. per 25 passing
4 pts. per passing TD

1 pt. per reception
1 pt. per 10 rushing and receiving
6 pts. per rushing and receiving TD

If you would like to see the consistency rankings for your specific league setup and scoring system, send us an email with the details, and we'd be happy to help you out!


QB Consistency Ranks (Week 4)

RB Consistency Ranks (Week 4)

WR Consistency Ranks (Week 4)

TE Consistency Ranks (Week 4)

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Offensive Production / Week 5 Projections -- By Team

By the Numbers

Green Cells indicate favorable matchups to take advantage of.

Red Cells indicate unfavorable matchups to avoid.

Click here to view each teams average offensive output (thru week 4), and what the numbers indicate they'll do in week 5

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October 8, 2007

Post-Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

QB Kurt Warner (ARI): Warner is entrenched as the starter for the foreseeable future as Matt Leinart is out at least 4 weeks with a fractured left collarbone.

RB Jason Wright (CLE): Filled in when Jamal Lewis went down against the Patriots on Sunday with 19 touches for 102 yards. The Browns get Miami next week which is a good matchup for Wright if Lewis is out.

RB Najeh Davenport (PIT): Davenport had some big plays against the Seahawks in spelling for Willie Parker. Parker is nowhere near in danger of losing his job. However, Davenport could vulture some goal line TD’s and consistenly put up around 50 yards rushing a week.

WR Ike Hilliard (TB): Ike followed up his big game last week with another solid performance against the Colts with 8 catches for 58 yards. He didn’t get a lot of yards but the good news is Garcia is looking his way often.

WR Dennis Northcutt (JAX): Northcutt is looking to be the Jags only consistent receiver. He had 4 catches for 71 yards and a score against the Chiefs this week. Grab him and but keep him on your bench for now.

TE Greg Olsen (CHI): Olsen looked impressive against the Packers on Sunday Night against the Packers making some great catches. The first round pick out of Miami hauled in 4 catches for 58 yards and a score. Olsen has huge value in keeper leagues.

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October 9, 2007

Reader Mailbag Week 6

We will continue to update the mailbag throughout the week.

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Week 6 WCOFF Update

Here's a recap of the last few weeks:

Week 3 - Going into Monday Night, we were down 135.15 - 115.10; We had Vince Young and the newly acquired Roydell Williams. VY and Roydell took care of business, and the All-Stars won 138.00-135.00

Week 4 - Kitna, Fitzgerald and Dallas Clark all had great days against us. In fact, things looked bleak for the All-Stars; however, a late TD by Marky B boy-toy Santonio Holmes pushed us closer to victory. The only reason we were even close was due to the genius waiver wire pick up of Andre Davis (Houston, WR. A pickup is considered genius when a guy puts up 5 catches, 117 yds and a TD, yet you still have to inform readers who the hell the guy is.) Our opponent had only Kenny Watson on Monday Night and needed about 80 yds on the ground plus 3 catches for 30 to beat us. Thanks to Vegas Pete using whatever voodoo he used during our darts contest, Watson only put up 55 yds and 2 catches for 8. FFAS rolls on to a 3 - 1 record.

Week 5 - Gates showed up for us, but that was about it. Nick Folk had a nice Monday night game as well. Our opponent threw Kenton Keith and Jason Witten at us along with a solid outing from almost all of his other guys. Too much for the All-Stars, 3 - 2 and in the middle of the pack.

This coming week is going to be rough as well, as we've got Kevin Jones and Santonio "I pulled my hammy in pre-game warmups and really screwed over some fantasy teams" Holmes on Bye. In another genius move, The Professor and Goose decided last week to grab Jason Wright, then the backup to Jamal Lewis. Well, Lewis got hurt, Wright appears to be poised to start week 6, and we may just get the bye week plug-in we need.

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Post-Week 5 Injury Update

Matt Leinart, broken collarbone - Leinart has landed on the IR, thus ending his season. Drop him unless your league awards points for knocking up chicks. Speaking of....

Travis Henry, Hippie-Lettuce aficionado - There are conflicting reports on Henry's status, but apparently he will take a polygraph test this week. We can only hope that it will air on Maury Povich so Henry can jump around like a maniac when Maury declares, "Travis.....you did NOT smoke that weed. But you did sire five more children since August."

Jake Delhomme, elbow - Delhomme is on the IR and will undergo Tommy John surgery. We expect Jake to have a nasty cut-fastball next season.

Michael Pittman, broken fibula - Did you pay a bunch of free agent dollars for Pittman? Sucks to be you, he's out for 6-8 weeks. Sucks to be us, because we have him in 3 leagues.

Damon Huard, shoulder - Doesn't look good for Damon, he's probably out for Week 6, and he may not reclaim the starting job. He's on our bench too, tough week for injuries...oh wait, but...

Jamal Lewis, unspecified right foot injury - We picked up Jason Wright one week before the oldest 28 year old in the league got hurt. Lewis is 28 and has 1899 carries on those legs. Compare that to 30 year old Ahman Green, who will instantly evoke an "over the hill" response, who has 1906 carries, just 7 more than Lewis.

Joe Jurevicius, knee - Not much info on this one yet, but better to roll the dice with someone else this week.

Deion Branch, sprained foot - Looks serious, make other plans at least for this week.


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October 10, 2007

Week 6 Strong Play-Weak Play

Strong QB Plays

Donovan McNabb @NYJ: Fresh off the Eagles bye week, McNabb should get back on track against the Jets who give up a ton of yards through the air.

Kurt Warner vs. CAR: Now as the full time starter for the rest of the season, the former two-time MVP could have the year everyone thought Leinart was going to have. The Panthers give up an average of over 230 yards a game through the air.

Phillip Rivers vs. OAK: Wow did the Chargers look good last week in destroying the Broncos. Rivers has a good matchup this week at home against Oakland who is another team that is getting shredded through the air this season.

Weak QB Plays

Matt Schaub @JAX: Schaub has continued to play well even with the absence of stud receiver Andre Johnson. However, Schaub faces one of the stingiest defenses in league this Sunday against the Jaguars who rank 7th in Pass Defense.

Strong RB Plays

Jason Wright vs. MIA: The Dolphins can’t stop anybody on the ground giving up a 175 yards a game. Wright is a big sleeper play this week.

Willis McGahee vs. STL: The Ravens will run Willis all day long and he should be in for 100 yards and a score.

Brandon Jacobs @ATL: Jacobs made a huge return last week with 100 yards and a TD against the Jets. The big running back should continue on Monday night with another solid game against the Falcons.

Weak RB Plays

Earnest Graham vs. TEN: With the rate the Bucs backfield is going down don’t be surprised if Graham doesn’t make it through the game. The Titans have a tough run D and will likely hold Graham in check.

Cedric Benson vs. MIN: The Bears may be regretting trading away Thomas Jones right now. Benson will be in for a long game going up against the Vikings #1 run Defense.

Brian Leonard @BAL: Leonard had a good game last week with 135 total yards. However the Ravens are only giving up 66 yards a game on the ground. Avoid Leonard this week and look for a better play to fill your lineup.

Strong WR Plays

Dwayne Bowe vs. CIN: The Bengals have arguably the worst Defense in the league next to the Browns. The rookie will have another solid performance at home this week

Vincent Jackson vs. OAK: Jackson is starting to come along the past few weeks and is looking like a #2 WR option. Jackson has potential for a big game this week against the Raiders who are 22nd in Pass Defense.

Nate Burleson vs. NO: With Branch out, Burleson becomes the #1 WR and has a nice matchup against the Saints this week at home. The $50 million man should earn his check this week.

Derrick Mason vs. STL: Plug the possesion receiver in this week to your starting lineup. Forget that he has been held out of practice this week with what the trainer is calling "gastroenteritis". Diarrhea man will be more than fine come Sunday.

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October 12, 2007

Consistency Rankings (Thru Week 5)

OK, you guys know the drill by now. The consistency rankings are another way to measure the performance of your fantasy players. We think that they're one of the best way to measure fantasy performance, because they look not only at the total fantasy points a player has scored, but also at the distribution of those points per week. If a player consistently scores higher than his position's "baseline" -- or worst starter -- that player is rewarded, while players who post dynamite numbers one week, and lay an egg the next two weeks, are penalized.

This week we run into a few anomalies -- 1.) after Randy Moss's sub-par performance last week, Andre Johnson takes over as the most consistent WR despite only playing in two games -- 2.) Brian Greise moves into the upper echelon of QBs, again despite only playing in two games. I'm considering making it a 3 game minimum to compute a consistency ranking, which would solve the problem. Although one could argue that as long as the player in question is not out for the year, he should be judged on his performance in the games he played. Hopefully Andre will be back soon, and the point will be moot.

The rankings are base on WCOFF rules and setup.

QB Consistency (thru week 5)

RB Consistency (thru week 5)

WR Consistency (thru week 5)

TE Consistency (thru week 5)

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Season Average Offensive Production / Week 6 Projection -- By Team

This tool shows the matchups that you should look to take advantage in week 6.

The table on the left shows each team's season averages, per offensive category. The table on the right shows the week 6 opponent, and based the opponent's defensive prowess (or lack there of) what they should produce this week.

Good matchups are shaded green

Bad matchups are shaded red

Week 6 By Team

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October 15, 2007

Post-Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups

QB Tim Rattay (ARI): Rattay did not look good in replacing Warner on Sunday but remember he just joined the team and needs some more time to learn the offense. Warner may miss a few weeks, so Rattay could be an option as a bye week replacement.

QB Cleo Lemon (MIA): Lemon accounted for 3 second half touchdowns (4 total) in Sunday’s loss to the Browns. Lemon displayed good mobility and put up 256 yards passing. Keep in mind this was the Browns Defense, but Lemon is another guy who could be used as a bye week replacement.

QB Derek Anderson (CLE): If for whatever reason this guy is still available, pick him up now. The guy has been lighting it up all year and is a TD machine.

WR David Patten (NO): Patten had a big game against the Seahawks with 8 grabs for 113 yards. If the Saints offense gets back on track, Patten’s value increases significantly.

WR Kevin Walter (HOU): The big receiver has put together three solid games in a row including a 12 catch 160 yard performance on Sunday against a tough Jacksonville Defense. Grab him now if he is still available.

TE Donald Lee (GB): Bubba Franks left Sunday’s game against the Redskins with an undisclosed injury. With the status of Franks unknown, Lee may become Farve’s knew red zone target. Lee had 3 catches for a team high 75 yards.

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October 18, 2007

Post-Week 6 Injury Report

Kurt Warner, elbow

Vince Young, quadriceps

Chris Brown, sprained ankle

Sammy Morris, chest

Benjamin Watson, ankle

Todd Heap, hamstring

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October 19, 2007

Consistency Rankings -- (Thru Week 6)

The consistency rankings are another way to measure the performance of fantasy players. We think that they're one of the best way to measure fantasy performance, because they look not only at the total fantasy points a player has scored, but also at the distribution of those points per week. If a player consistently scores higher than his position's "baseline" -- or worst starter -- that player is rewarded, while players who post tremendous numbers one week, and dismal numbers the next week, are penalized.


The rankings are base on WCOFF rules and setup.

12 teams

Starters:

1 QB
2 RB
3 WR
1 TE
1 FLEX
1 K
1 D

4 pts. per passing TD
1 pt. for 20 yds. passing

1 pt. per reception
1 pt. per 10 yds. rushing / receiving

QB Consistency (thru week 6)

RB Consistency (thru week 6)

WR Consistency (thru week 6)

TE Consistency (thru week 6)

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Average Offensive Production / Week 7 Proj. -- By Team

This tool uses statistics to show the matchups that you should look to take advantage in week 7. It is a strictly objective, mathmatical calculation, based on averge offensive production and the defensive opponent.

The table on the left shows each team's season averages, per offensive category. The table on the right shows the week 7 opponent, and based on a combination of the teams average offensive production, and the opponent's defensive prowess (or lack there of), what the stats should look like this week.

Good matchups (usually any team going against Cinci) are shaded green

Bad matchups are shaded red

Week 7 By Team

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Week 7 Strong Play-Weak Play

Strong QB Plays

Jeff Garcia @DET: Garcia has been steady all year but look for him to have a bigger game than usual as he goes to his old team Detroit where he wasted a year of his career.

Drew Brees vs. ATL: Brees and the Saints showed some signs of last week in Seattle. The Falcons Defense is dreadful and Brees will benefit with a back to back good games.

Chad Pennington @CIN: Basically whoever is playing the Bengals start them. Even though Pennington has been awful lately he should be in for a few TD passes to Coles and Cotchery.

Weak QB Plays

Jay Cutler vs. PIT: The Steelers have only allowed 3 TD’s through the air this year and rank 2nd in Pass Defense. Cutler has been an interception machine this year, so avoid him and look for a better play.

Strong RB Plays

Clinton Portis vs. ARI: Portis is primed for a big game this week at home against Arizona who ranks 16th in rush D.

Thomas Jones vs. CIN: Jones looks to be finally healthy after a big game in Week 6. Once again play any and all who a playing the Bengals.

Shaun Alexander vs. STL: Similar to Larry Johnson last week, this is the week another first round who bust finally breaks out. This is it for Alexander, if he can’t get back on track against the winless Rams, you may want to consider sitting Alexander on a week by week basis.

Weak RB Plays

Cedric Benson @PHI: It is now time to classify Benson as a bust in both a fantasy player and an NFL player. It should be noted for the second straight week that the Bears have to regret trading Thomas Jones.

Ahman Green vs. TEN: Green had a horrible 16 carry/44 yard game last week against Jacksonville. The Titans rank #1 in Run D, so look for another play for your RB slot.

Strong WR Plays

Laveranues Coles vs. CIN: Coles is another must start Jet player playing against Cincy. Expect big things from the second faster player to ever play at Florida State.

Jerricho Cotchery vs. CIN: See above for Coles

Joey Galloway @DET: Even though he needs a new end zone celebration, the old man still gets it done. If you got Joey look forward to the gun show in Detroit.

Wes Welker @MIA: Welker is officially a must start every week now. Welker should match up favorably in the slot against the Dolphins Linebackers and Secondary.

Nate Burleson vs. SEA: Burleson has been a regular on the strong plays this year when the match up is right. After scoring last week, look for him to have another solid week.

Weak WR Plays

Ronald Curry vs. KC: Culpepper just doesn’t seem to look like his former self like he was in Minnesota. The Chiefs rank 7th in Pass Defense and Curry is too inconsistent.

Darrell Jackson @NYG: The bubble has busted for all you Jackson fans who thought he was primed for a big sleeper year. Jackson has 16 catches and 0 TD’s this season.

Hines Ward @DEN: Avoid Ward this week just coming back from a knee injury. Champ Bailey and Dre Bly are the best CB duo in the league and should keep Ward in check.

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October 25, 2007

Week 8 Strong Play-Weak Play

QB Strong Plays

Derek Anderson @STL: The Browns have been a surprise fantasy team this year and Anderson has been a major reason. Go with Anderson this week again on the road against the Rams in what should be a shootout.

Donovan McNabb @MIN: McNabb gets the match up of playing the NFL’s worst pass defense in Minnesota. McNabb should be good for 2 TD’s and over 250 yards.

Ben Roethlisberger @CIN: It doesn’t take much to see that if you have anyone playing the Bengals that you should start them. Start Big Ben this week and sit back and enjoy.

QB Weak Plays

Jason Campbell @NE: Avoid the Lionel Ritchie look alike this week going against the perfect Patriots who also get Richard Seymour back this week.

RB Strong Plays

Brandon Jacobs @MIA: Jacobs is finally starting to get rolling after his week 1 injury sidelined him for most of the first half of the season. The big man should continue to roll on the road this week in Miami.

LenDale White vs. TEN: Good news for White owners as he carried the rock for 27 times last week against Houston for 104 yards and a score. Go with White this week at home who face the Raiders who rank 29th in Rush Defense.

Weak RB Plays

Cedric Benson vs. DET: Even if Benson is playing the Bengals or Browns, you will still see him as a weak play for the rest of the season. There may even be an official Hate Benson fan club on this site. What a disappointment he is, never play him!!!

LaMont Jordan @TEN: LaMont has been averaging 2.4 yards a carry over the past two games and is facing a tough Titans Defense who rank 6th in yards allowed. However, in PPR leagues Jordan is serviceable with 10 catches for 86 yards the past two games.

Strong WR Plays

Santonio Holmes @CIN: Start any and all playing the Bengals until they stop somebody. Holmes had another good last week with 6 grabs for 54 yards and a score and has scored in four of the last 5 games he has played in. Lets just hope he doesn’t break a nail in warm ups this week.

Hines Ward @CIN: Ward came back from injury last week and had a solid game with 7 catches for 78 yards.

Roydell Williams vs. OAK: Sleeper play of the week. Williams has been coming on the past few weeks and is primed for a big game. Use Williams as a 3rd or 4th option.

Jerricho Cotchery vs. BUF: Cotchery came up huge for fantasy owners last week with his meaningless last second Hail Mary touchdown. Look for him to put up big numbers against a weak Bills Secondary.

Weak WR Plays

Santana Moss @NE: If you’re still playing this guy you may need to have your brain evaluated. Moss has been a major bust this season.

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Consistency Rankings (Week 8)

The consistency rankings are another metric we use to measure the performance of fantasy players; they are an extremely helpful tool in making lineup decisions. (when trying to pick between two players at the same position, consistency rankings are often the deciding factor).

We think that consistency rankings are one of the best tools to judge fantasy performance, because they look not only at the total fantasy points a player has scored, but also at the distribution of those points by week. Steady players, who consistently score higher than the position "baseline", or worst starter, are rewarded, while volatile players who post elite numbers one week and subpar numbers the next week, are penalized. Unlike year to date fantasy stats, the consistency rankings are not overly skewed by one monster game.

The rankings are based on WCOFF rules and setup.

12 teams per league

Starters:

1 QB
2 RB
3 WR
1 TE
1 FLEX
1 K
1 D

4 pts. per passing TD
1 pt. for 20 yds. passing

1 pt. per reception
1 pt. per 10 yds. rushing / receiving

QB Consistency (thru week 7)

RB Consistency (thru week 7)

WR Consistency (thru week 7)

TE Consistency (thru week 7)

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Offensive Projections -- By Team (Week 8)

This tool provides statistics showing the matchups that you should take advantage of in week 8. While most projections are subjective by nature, this data is a strictly objective mathmatical calculation, based on each teams average offensive statistics and their opponent's average defensive statistics.

The table shows each team's week 8 opponent, and based on a combination of average offensive production and the opponent's defensive prowess, or lack there of, what the production should be this week.

Good matchups (usually any team playing against CIN,DET,CLE,NYJ) are shaded green

Bad matchups are shaded red

Week 8 By Team

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October 29, 2007

Post-Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

QB Kellen Clemens (NYJ): Clemons appears to have taken over as starter for the Jets as Pennington was awful in Sunday’s lost to the Bills at home. Clemons fantasy value is low and completely dependent on the match up, but the good news is he does have two solid receivers. It is only a matter of time when Mangini names him the starter for week 9 against the Redskins.

RB Chris Henry (TEN): The rookie continues to impress, scoring for the second straight week and gaining 48 yards on just 4 carries. Henry should still be available in some leagues.

RB Adimchinobe Echemandu (HOU): Don’t even try to pronounce it. With Ahman Green out and Ron Dayne doing what he does best which is be ineffective, Echemandu racked up 62 yards on 10 carries. If Green continues to be sidelined by injuries, Echemandu will see his role in the Texans offense expand and should take over as the starter over Dayne.

WR David Patten (NO): The journeyman has gone over 100 yards in 2 of the last 3 games as the Saints Offense has started to get rolling. Grab Patten if he is still available.

WR Chris Henry (CIN): Henry comes back this week from his 8 game suspension. He probably is not available but pick him up if he is; it looks like the Bengals could use him as well.

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October 30, 2007

Post-Week 8 Injury Report

Week 8 Injuries for Week 9

Doubtful / Out:

No New for week 9.

Questionable:

Trent Edwards QB Bills – Questionable Wrist – It is his right wrist that is sprained. No new news from coach Jauron. It looks like another week with Loseman.

Todd Heap TE Ravens – Questionable Thigh – He was at practice Monday but he did not partake in drills.

Vinny Testeverde QB Panthers – Questionable Achilles – The Achilles tendon is what snaked the ageless wonder from the game Sunday. It looks as though they will switch back to D. Carr.

Travis Henry RB Broncos – Questionable Ribs – After painkillers and herbal medicine it looks as though the ribs are in bad shape and he will not go this week.

Matt Schaub QB Texans - Questionable Concussion – It is tough to call his week 9 status this early in the week. Concussions are tricky and a hot topic for the players association and the league. Check back for updates.

Marvin Harrison WR Colts – Questionable Knee – Even though he is listed as questionable, there is a chance he will move up to probable. This is a possible preview of the AFC Championship. I bet he plays. Check back for updates.

D.J. Hackett WR Seahawks – Questionable Ankle – He has had a bad sprain since week 1. It looks like he may make the field this week.

Probable:

Kurt Warner QB Cardnals - Probable Elbow – He did some light practice and looked as though he was not hurt. Look for him to go week 9.

Marshawn Lynch RB Bills – Probable Hip – First reports stated that it was his ribs. It is clear now that he had a minor hip injury.

Owen Daniels TE Texans – Probable Ankle – No reports show more that a sprained ankle. He is a good threat for Houston. He should play week 9.

Reggie Bush RB Saints – Probable Ribs – This when we will see the durability of Mr. Bush. He should play next week. As the season moves on he will accumulate a bunch of these injuries.

Plaxico Burress WR Giants – Probable Ankle – The ankle injury in last week’s game hindered his performance. Look to see him heal on the bye week and come back strong week 10 against the Cowboys.

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October 31, 2007

Consistency Rankings (Week 9)

The consistency rankings are another metric we use to gauge the performance of fantasy players; they are also an extremely helpful tool in making lineup decisions -- for example, when choosing between two players at the same position, with similar match-ups, the player with the higher consistency rank is usually the smart way to go.

We believe that the consistency rankings are one of the best tools to judge fantasy performance, because they look not only at the total fantasy points a player has scored, but at the distribution of those points, by week. Steady players, who consistently score higher than the position "baseline", or worst starter, are rewarded, while volatile players, who post elite numbers one week and sub-par numbers the next week, are penalized. Unlike year to date fantasy stats, the consistency rankings are not overly skewed by one monster game.
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The rankings are based on WCOFF rules and setup.

12 teams per league

Starters:

1 QB
2 RB
3 WR
1 TE
1 FLEX (RB, WR, TE)
1 K
1 D

4 pts. per passing TD
1 pt. for 20 yds. passing

1 pt. per reception
1 pt. per 10 yds. rushing / receiving

QB Consistency (thru week 8)

RB Consistency (thru week 8)

WR Consistency (thru week 8)

TE Consistency (thru week 8)

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