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December 6, 2007

Week 14 Strong Plays and Weak Plays

Strong QB Plays

Marc Bulger @CIN: Bulger has been cleared to practice (concussion) and is expected to start this week against the Bengals. Bulger should pick up right were he left off and is in for a big game against an awful Bengals Defense.

David Garrard vs. CAR: Garrard is proving himself as a serious fantasy QB the past few weeks. In his last three games he has totaled 742 yards passing and 5 TD’s. Garrard is a strong play this week at home against the Panthers.

Weak QB Plays

Eli Manning @PHI: Eli once again proved last week that he is not an every week fantasy starter. You should only consider Eli if your only other QB is Joey Harrington.

Strong RB Plays

Ryan Grant vs. OAK: The guy has been on a tear since taking over as the starter in week 8. Grant will have another solid day at home against a bad Oakland Run D.

Kolby Smith @DEN: Larry Johnson is expected to miss another game (foot) this week on the road against the Broncos. If you managed to pick Smith up on the waiver wire a few weeks ago, keep riding him as he will get most of the touches again this week.

Weak RB Plays

Laurence Maroney vs. PIT: The Patriots do not use Maroney enough for him to be started. The worst part about Maroney is even when they are inside the 5 yard line, they give the goal line TD’s to fullback Heath Evans. Sit Maroney on your bench and deal with the fact that the he is one of the biggest fantasy busts this season.

Strong WR Plays

Isaac Bruce @CIN: Father Time has been very consistent over the past 5 weeks and is a must start this week against the Bengals. Bruce has scored in 3 of the past 4 games.

Joey Galloway @HOU: Another ageless wonder continues to amaze with his blazing speed. Whether Garcia or Luke McCown starts this week at QB against the Texans, Galloway is a strong play.

Santonio Holmes @NE: Holmes practiced on Wed. and is expected to play this week against the Pats. The Steelers desperately need Holmes this week to have a chance to knock off the undefeated Patriots.

Roddy White vs. NO: White has torn it up the past two weeks and has a great match up this week at home against the Saints on Monday Night. White is a solid play this week as a #3 WR.

Weak WR Plays

Chris Henry vs. STL: After starting out on fire his first two games after returning from his 8 game suspension, Henry has disappointed of late. Henry is only worthy of starting in deep leagues as a #3 or 4 WR.


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November 29, 2007

Week 13 Strong Play-Weak Play

Strong QB Plays

Jay Cutler @OAK: Cutler has played extremely well the past two weeks and is primed for a big game this week against a weak Raiders pass defense.

Kurt Warner vs. CLE: Warner should have another big game this week at home against the Browns in a sure shootout.

Weak QB Plays

Eli Manning @CHI: Next to when Trent Dilfer was with the Bucs, Eli had one of the worst performances by a QB last week in recent memory. Sit Eli this week on the road against the Bears.

Strong RB Plays

Justin Fargas vs. DEN: Fargas torched the Chiefs last week on the ground and is now a must start. The only problem with Fargas is the chance of backup Jordan getting the goal line TD’s.

Thomas Jones @MIA: Jones tore up the Phins last time they met for 110 yards on 25 carries. Expect the same from Jones this week with hopefully a score.

Weak RB Plays

Andre Hall @OAK: Hall did not practice (ankle) Wednesday and Selvin Young is healthy this week and there is still a chance Travis Henry will play. Hall’s impact and carries will be limited this week.’

Strong WR Plays:

Hines Ward vs. CIN: Even with the shape of the field last week in Pittsburgh, Ward still had a solid game with 9 grabs for 88 yards. Going against the Bengals this week, Ward is in for a big day.

Joey Galloway @NO: If Garcia is a go for Sunday, Galloway is a solid #2 WR this week. In his last 6 games vs. the Saints, Galloway has scored 9 times.

Weak WR Plays

Steve Smith vs. SF: What a waste this year has been for the NFL's most explosive and talented receiver. It appears Smith most likely wont play this week (hamstring).

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November 21, 2007

Week 12 Strong Play-Weak Play

Strong QB Plays

Eli Manning vs. MIN: Eli at home vs. the Vikes, should be in for 250+ with 2 TD’s.

David Garrard vs. BUF: If you don’t have one of the stud QB’s, go with Garrard this week at home against Buffalo. Garrard has played well of late and could be a nice spot start this week.

Matt Schaub @CLE: Schaub is primed for a big game this week at Cleveland. Having Andre Johnson back is huge and will do wonders to his fantasy value.

Weak QB Plays

Jay Cutler @CHI: Teams never fare well with a short week on the road after a Monday Night game. Don’t be fooled by Cutler’s impressive performance last week against the Titans. The Bears will keep him in check at Soldier Field on Sunday.

Strong RB Plays

Maurice Morris @STL: Mike Holmgren would have to be an idiot to consider giving Shaun Alexander his job back. Morris has been solid and the whole Seahawks Offense looks better since he took over for the injured/over-the-hill Alexander.

Kolby Smith vs. OAK: With Priest Holmes expected to announce his retirement this week and L.J. still out, Smith should get the start this week at home. The Raiders can’t stop anybody on the ground and Smith should get plenty of touches to rack up some yards and a score.

Weak RB Plays

Thomas Jones @DAL: The Cowboys have been shutting the run down this year and Jones cannot find the end zone. Don’t expect much from Jones this week.

Strong WR Plays

Hines Ward vs. MIA: With the phenom Santonio out this week, Ward will be the first and second read for Big Ben on Monday Night against the Dolphins. Ward is a must start this week. Also check out WR Nate Washington on your waiver wire as a spot start this week.

Greg Jennings @DET: Jennings is solid #2 WR option this week against the Lions on Thanksgiving. Lock it up.

Chris Henry vs. TEN: This guy has been on fire since returning from his 8 game suspension. He is a must start from here on out.

Weak WR Plays

Roddy White vs. ATL: Don’t expect much out of White again this week at home against the Colts. Only consider him if it’s for your #4 flex slot.

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November 15, 2007

Week 11 Strong Play-Weak Play

Strong QB Plays

Donovan McNabb vs. MIA: Look for McNabb to have another solid outing at home against the winless Dolphins. McNabb had a huge game last week with over 250 yards and 4 TD’s. McNabb is a must start.

Jon Kitna vs. NYG: Kitna has gone for over 250 yards in 3 consecutive games and is primed for a big game at home against the Giants who were torched last week the Cowboys.

Kurt Warner @CIN: Warner will put up big numbers as the Cardinals Offense is starting to get rolling. The Bengals Defense hasn’t stopped anybody all year. Start all Cardinal players including Tight End Leonard Pope.

Weak QB Plays

Philip Rivers @JAX: This guy has looked terrible of late and no longer warrants starting consideration. On the road this week against the Jaguars looks like another disaster for Rivers.

Jason Campbell @ DAL: Dallas has too good of a defense to let Campbell have another big game like he did last week against the Eagles. Sit Campbell and keep him on your bench.

Strong RB Plays

Willis McGahee vs. CLE: The Ravens will go with the ground attack as their QB situation is about as bad as is gets right now. McGahee has scored in 4 straight games and will continue that this week.

Ryan Grant vs. CAR: Grant is the type of waiver wire pickup that takes your average fantasy team to a potential championship team. Grant blew up last week against the top ranked Vikings Run Defense. This guy looks to be a stud.

Chester Taylor vs. OAK: Hopefully you had him and Peterson handcuffed because it looks like Peterson is going to miss some time. Taylor is a strong play this week at home against the Raiders who gave up 122 yards to dough boy Ron Dayne two weeks ago.

Weak RB Plays

Marshawn Lynch vs. NE: It appears Lynch is most likely to miss Sundays game versus the Patriots with a severely sprained left ankle. He has not been officially ruled out but even if he does play he will not be putting up strong numbers against a stingy Patriots D.

Cedric Benson @SEA: Don’t get excited about Benson’s average last week against the Raiders D where anybody can score on. Trade him now while his value is at its highest it will ever be.

Strong WR Plays

Derrick Mason vs. CLE: Even with as bad as the QB play is for the Ravens, Mason still gets his. Look for around 7 catches for 80 yards and a score this week at home against the Browns.

Reggie Brown/Kevin Curtis vs. MIA: Both are solid #3 options this week at home. McNabb should have the hot hand again this week.

D.J. Hackett vs. MIN: This guy is really paying off if you kept him on your roster all season. 14 catches for 159 yards and 2 TD’s in two games since coming back is solid. Start Hackett this week at home.

Weak WR Plays

Roddy White vs. TB: Use White as only a #3 or 4 option this week. The Bucs have been strong in the Secondary this year at not giving up many big plays.

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November 8, 2007

Week 10 Strong Play-Weak Play

Strong QB Plays

Ben Roethlisberger vs. CLE: The match-up almost looks to good to be true. All Big Ben does is throw touchdowns. Expect this week to be no different, just pray for more yards.

Drew Brees vs. STL: Brees is finally back to his ’06 form and should continue that at home this week against the winless Rams. Look for Brees and the Saints Offense to torch the Rams D.

Eli Manning vs. DAL: In their last meeting in week 1 Eli threw for 4 TD’s and over 300 yards. Plaxico has been a nightmare for the Cowboys in previous meetings. Eli should be in for a big game this week at home.

Weak QB Plays

Quinn Gray @TEN: Don’t expect another game like that from Gray this week. Gray got most of his points last week coming from behind in the second half against an average Saints D. The Titans have one of the stingiest Defenses in the league.

Kurt Warner vs. DET: This QB position has to be one of the most disappointing positions in fantasy football this year. With all the weapons they have you figure with either Warner or Leinart, one of them would be a top 10 QB. Sit Warner this week against a solid Detroit D.

Strong RB Plays

Willis McGahee vs. CIN: McGahee is expected to start this week after leaving last weeks game against the Steelers with a concussion. Willis has scored in three straight games and should do the same this week against a terrible Bengals D.

Marshawn Lynch @MIA: If it wasn’t for Peterson, Lynch would win Rookie of the Year. Lynch is a must start every week now and has a favorable match-up this week at Miami.

Maurice Morris vs. SF: With Alexander listed as questionable against the Niners with a banged up knee and wrist, start Morris. Even if Alexander plays they will give the majority of the touches to Morris who has looked far more impressive than Alexander this season.

Weak RB Plays

Edgerrin James vs. DET: Try to avoid Edge this week going up against a tough Lions D. Edge only averaged 1.7 yards a carry last week against the 24th ranked Bucs Run Defense.

Strong WR Plays

Santonio Holmes vs. CLE: What else can you about this guy? The guy is becoming a complete stud and will be a top 10 wide-out by next year. Look for Holmes to have another big day.

Greg Jennings vs. MIN: Another second year stud WR. Jennings has been on fire the past few weeks since returning to action. Jennings should have a big game and hook up with Farve for a 100 yards and a score.

Lee Evans @MIA: Evans has come on huge the past few weeks and this week should be no different in Miami. Evans is once a again a must start after a disappointing first half of the season when he was being labeled a bust.

Weak WR Plays

Dwayne Bowe vs. DEN: What happened to this guy? Bowe was becoming a must start after a few big games earlier in the season, but has disappeared of late. Avoid Bowe this week with Champ and Dre Bly likely shutting him down.

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November 1, 2007

Week 9 Strong Play-Weak Play

QB Strong Plays

Phillip Rivers @MIN: With the addition of Chambers, Rivers finally has a legit #1 receiver. The Vikings Defense is near the bottom at stopping the pass and Rivers should be good for 225+ and a 2 TD’s.

Matt Hasselbeck @CLE: Who hasn’t torched the Browns this year? With the run game not working, look for Hasselbeck to put up big numbers even though Deion Branch will be a game time decision.

Donovan McNabb vs. DAL: Go with McNabb this week at home on Sunday Night against the Cowboys. McNabb has been up and down all year, but look for him to have a solid game this week.

Weak QB Plays

Steve McNair @PIT: Has this guy even played this year? He has been named the starter but don’t even consider starting him on your team unless he plays like he did 10 years ago.

Strong RB Plays

Kevin Jones vs. DEN: If the Packers who have the worst run game in the league can run all over this Broncos D, I like Jones too as well. Jones has come on big the past two weeks running the ball well and scoring in each game.

LenDale White vs. CAR: The big whale has solidified his spot as the primary RB for the Titans with his solid play the past two weeks. White is a must start now after going for over 100 yards in two straight games.

Clinton Portis @NYJ: Forget about Portis’ dismal game last week against the Patriots even though he did manage to have 5 catches for 54 yards. Portis should be in for 100 total yards and a score against a weak Jets D.

Weak RB Plays

Ryan Grant @KC: Don’t get too excited about the new waiver wire craze for this week. KC has a good Run Defense and Grant will be sharing carries with Jackson and Morency.

Cedric Benson vs. BYE: This is just to remind you how awful and what a bust Benson is and to never play him.

Strong WR Plays

Nate Burleson @CLE: Burleson thrives against crappy defenses. With Branch banged up and possibly out, start Burleson this week as a #3 option.

Lee Evans @CIN: Don’t be shocked if Evans has a monster game at home against another awful defense. Evans is a must start this week.

Chris Chambers @MIN: Chambers scored in his first game with the Chargers amidst a week of turmoil. Chambers only looks to get better with more time with Rivers, and should continue that this week on the road against the Vikings.

Weak WR Plays

Santana Moss @NYJ: Don’t be fooled by Moss’ six catches last week in garbage time. Moss will continue to be a no show this week.

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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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October 19, 2007

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 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 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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September 28, 2007

Week 4 Strong Play-Weak Play

Strong QB Plays

Donovan McNabb @NYG: McNabb should follow up with another big game against the Giants after a career day last week against the Lions.

Phillip Rivers vs. KC: Rivers has a near 90 QB rating this season while facing some of the leagues best defenses. Rivers could be in for a big day as the Chargers look to get back on track at home against the struggling Chiefs.

Jon Kitna vs. CHI: The Bears Defense has been wiped out by injuries the past few weeks. Both starting corners Nathan Vasher and Charles Tillman are out for this week’s game. The Lions will look to make a statement game while Kitna and his receivers should have big days.

Tony Romo vs. STL: Romo should feast at home against the Rams and will continue to be a top fantasy QB

Chad Pennington @BUF: The Bills Secondary is depleted by injuries. Pennington has the potential for a big game with WR’s Laveranues Coles and Jericho Cotchery having good seasons.

Weak QB Plays

Derek Anderson vs. BAL: Put Anderson on your bench this week and look for a better QB match up on your roster. The Ravens Defense will shut him down.

Matt Leinart vs PIT: Avoid Leinart this week facing a tough Steelers Defense. Add to the fact he was taken out last week in favor of backup Kurt Warner.

Marc Bulger @DAL: Bulger did not look good last week at Tampa Bay and he has two broken ribs, no O-Line, and no Steven Jackson. The Dallas Defense has improved dramatically since their week 1 torching by the Giants.

Strong RB Plays

Willis McGahee @CLE: The Browns have been giving up big games on the ground all year. McGahee should have his best day as a Raven this Sunday.

Thomas Jones @BUF: The Bills are hurting on Defense with injuries and Jones should take advantage with a solid fantasy day.

Marion Barber III vs. STL: The Rams gave up over 140 yards and 3 TD’s on the ground last week to the Bucs. Barber should have another big day with a TD and around 100 yards.

Cedric Benson @DET: The Bears will look to slow this game down with new starting QB Brian Griese and will want to keep their banged up defense off the field. Benson should continue to build on his solid season.

DeShaun Foster vs. TB: Foster has averaged 5.2 yards a carry this so far this season and had 2 TD's last week. Tampa Bay has not been able to stop the run very well this season and could give up some big runs to Foster.

LaMont Jordan @MIA: Jordan is having a top fantasy season so far this season. Miami has not been able to stop any runningbacks the first few weeks and Jordan will have another big game.

Weak RB Plays

Warrick Dunn vs. HOU: The Texans Defense has done a fairly decent job of containing offenses this year. Dunn will have a tough day against the Texans.

Jamal Lewis vs. BAL: The Ravens Defense will shut down the Browns and Lewis in his homecoming game. Only start Lewis if you have no other option.

Cadillac Williams @CAR: Williams has never had good games against the Panthers in his first two seasons. Carolina has been shutting teams down on the ground all year. Expect Graham and Pittman to get a more touches as they have been playing well this year.

Brandon Jackson @MIN: Jackson has been somewhat of a dissapointment to fantasy owners who had high expectations out of the rookie from Nebraska. The Vikings boast one of the top run defenses in the league and should shut the first year back down at home.

Strong WR Plays

Laveranues Coles @BUF: The Jets should be able to throw all over the Bills and Coles should have a big day.

Jerricho Cotchery @BUF: Cotchery should also have a good day against the Bills who are depleted on Defense with injuries.

Santonio Holmes @ARI: Big Ben will look to Holmes often with Hines Ward out with a knee sprain. Holmes has got to get more involved this week and should get more attempts.

Kevin Curtis @NYG: Last week was a career day for Curtis and the Eagles. The Giants have been getting torched all year through the air and Curtis looks to be McNabb’s go to receiver.

Vincent Jackson vs. KC: Jackson looks to be on the verge of a breakout season. He should have a solid game at home against the Chiefs.

Ronald Curry vs. MIA: Curry is another receiver who could be on the verge of a breakout season if he can get consistent QB play. Culpepper appears to be the starter in which he should be highly motivated to show the Dolphins they made a mistake by letting him go in favor of Trent Green.

Joey Galloway @CAR: Garcia and Galloway have been the leaders for this Bucs Offense this season and appear to have a good connection. Galloway usually saves his best games for division opponents.

Wes Welker @CIN: To say the Bengals Defense has been bad this year would be an understatement. Brady spreads the ball around but there should be enough looks for Welker to have a score with around 100 yards.

Derrick Mason @CLE: The Browns have one of the worst pass defense's in the league. Mason should be able to beat the Browns secondary for a big day.

Weak WR Plays

Deion Branch @SF: Branch will be going up against shut down corner Nate Clements who has done wonders the 49ers Defense this season. Avoid Branch if you have other options.

Lee Evans @NE: Of all the bust so far this season, Evans has to be up there. Facing the Patriots this week with a first time starting rookie QB, Evans should continue to disapoint.


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September 20, 2007

Week 3: Strong Play-Weak Play

QB Strong Plays

Vince Young @NO: Young has a good match up on Monday Night against the Saints Defense that has given up 8 TD’s in their first two games. Young should deliver with both his arm and legs, start him this week.

Matt Hasselbeck vs. CIN: This is a great match up for Hasselbeck at home against the Bengals. We all know what Derek Anderson and the Browns Offense did to that defense last week so expect Hasselbeck to put up some good fantasy numbers.

Jason Campbell vs. NYG: Campbell looks like a strong play this week just by the fact he is facing a terrible Giants Defense. They have been carved up through the air the first two weeks and Campbell should have around 250 yards with a few TD’s.

Jake Delhomme @ATL: Steve Smith and Delhomme have been on fire this year. They look to be back to their ’05 form after a disappointing season last year. Delhomme should have a couple TD’s in this divisional match up.

Weak QB Plays

Matt Leinart @BAL: Leinart will struggle on the road against a tough Ravens secondary and pass rush. He hasn’t lived up to the high expectations so far this year, don’t expect him to turn it around this week.

Matt Schaub vs. IND: The new Texans QB has looked impressive so far but going up against the Colts Defense without stud receiver Andre Johnson looks to be tough. Avoid Schaub until Johnson returns.

Alex Smith @PIT: Smith has not looked good with 0 TD’s and 252 yards passing in his first two games. Smith will be in for a long day in Pittsburgh, look elsewhere on for your QB this week.

J.P. Losman @NE: The Patriots Defense has been shutting down offenses this year. Losman has not looked good and has had trouble hooking up with Lee Evans so far this year. Avoid Losman this week as he will continue to struggle.

Strong RB Plays

Cedric Benson vs. DAL: Benson looked good last week topping 100 yards rushing on 24 carries. The Cowboys don’t have the best run defense, and the Bears will look to pound the ball often to minimize Grossman’s mistakes.

Clinton Portis vs. NYG: The Giants can’t stop anybody this year and Portis has scored in his first two games this season. Portis should have a TD and a100 yards rushing

Adrian Peterson @KC: The Chiefs Defense is average at best. The talented rookie will post good yards rushing and receiving and should be good for a score.

Lamont Jordan @CLE: Coming off a career best 159 yards rushing on 25 carries, Jordan is a must start at home against the Browns. Jordan looks to be having the season everyone thought he was going to have last year.

Weak RB Plays

Edgerrin James @BAL: James will struggle as the Cardinals O-Line won’t be able to open up any holes the stingy Ravens Defense.

Marshawn Lynch @NE: If L.T. and the Chargers can’t do much in New England, don’t expect much out of the rookie and the Bills.

Julius Jones @CHI: Jones wont be put up much against the Bears, and the fact Barber gets the TD’s, sit Jones this week.

DeShawn Wynn vs. SD: Yes the rookie looked good last week but let’s remember he was playing the Giants. He is a good pickup on the waiver wire, but he is not a solid play this week against the Chargers.

Strong WR Plays

Santana Moss vs. NYG: Moss could have a monster day against the Giants secondary that can’t stop anyone. Moss has the speed to burn their secondary if Campbell can get him the ball downfield.

Joey Galloway vs. STL: Galloway looks to have a nice connection with Jeff Garcia after scoring 2 TD’s last week. Look for Joey to flex the guns in the end zone for a second straight week aganist a banged up Rams secondary.

Laveranues Coles vs. MIA: Coles was quiet last week at Baltimore, but will get back on track at home against the Dolphins. Coles has a good history against Miami and is a must start.

Chris Chambers @NYJ: Chambers is the only weapon on a bad Miami Offense. In his last game in New York he had 5 catches for 60 yards and a score.

Deion Branch vs. CIN: After the Bengals game last week you could make an argument to start the Seahawks #5 receiver. Branch had a big game last week after putting up a goose egg in week 1. Branch will get plenty of looks in what should be a high scoring game.

Nate Burleson vs. CIN: See above for Branch.

Ronald Curry vs. CLE: Curry should be good for 100 yards and a score against a defense that gave up 6 TD’s through the air last week.

Jerry Porter vs. CLE: See above for Curry.

Bernard Berrian vs. DAL: Dallas’ pass rush has been awful with only 3 sacks through two games this season. Grossman will have time to find his #1 option as Berrian will get plenty of looks his way to have a solid game.

Wes Welker vs. BUF: Welker has become one of Brady's favorite targets early on playing the slot position. As teams will double on Moss and focus on the running game, Welker should get plenty of looks at home against a banged up Bills secondary.

Weak WR Plays

Lee Evans @NE: Evans has gotten off to a brutal start this season and is facing a New England Defense that will shut him down for another week. Avoid Evans if you have other options.

Darrell Jackson @PIT: With Alex Smith struggling and playing at Pittsburgh, Jackson is not a good choice this week.

Any Jacksonville WR @DEN: The Broncos have one of the best pass defenses in the league giving up only 1 TD with 4 INT's and 170 yards passing through the first two games. Add to that the Jaguars Offense has not done anything this year with 23 combined points in their first two games with only 2 TD's.

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September 13, 2007

Week 2: Strong Play/Weak Play Recap (Updated 9/18)

Strong QB Plays

Brett Farve @NYG: After getting picked apart by Romo last week, look for Farve to do the same against the banged up Giants this week. It also helps that WR Greg Jennings will be back this week.

286 yards and 3 TD's, with only 1 INT. We were wrong about Jennings back, but it didn't matter. Great day for Favre.


Drew Brees @TB: Don’t panic on Bress yet, he should rebound nicely against a struggling Tampa D this week. Brees dominated the Bucs last year in Tampa.

This is a push, Brees didn't light it up, but he was adequate. If the rest of your team doesn't stink, Brees put you in a position to win.

Tony Romo @MIA: Romo proved last year was no fluke against the Giants in week 1. Miami’s defense is hurting in the secondary and could be in for a long day as Romo will pick apart their defense.

His 186 yards wasn't much, but his 36 rushing yards, 2 TD's and zero picks made Romo the 7th ranked QB in most scoring systems.

Ben Roethlisberger vs. BUF: Big Ben looks to be back on track after a 4 TD performance against a weak Cleveland D. The Bills gave up 300 yards passing last week to Jay Cutler, so look for Ben to have similar numbers with a couple of TD’s to go with it.

We took a push on Brees, so we've gotta do the same with Big Ben since their stats were close to identical. Not stellar, but adequate.

Weak QB Plays

Phillip Rivers @NE: Rivers is going up against another tough defense for the second week in a row. He will be in for a long day in New England and all owners should avoid starting him this week.

Since we took pushes on Brees and Big Ben, we'll take a loss on this one. Rivers came in just below those two guys in points, so while he didn't exactly tear it up, he didn't bomb like we thought he would.


Marc Bulger vs. SF: The Rams will be without three of their offensive lineman this week and Bulger will have pressure in his face all day. The 49ers secondary is vastly improved and looked solid in shutting down Leinart last week. Bulger should be avoided this week if possible.

300+ and a TD. Whoops.


Jason Campbell @PHI: The Eagles didn’t allow a TD last week against Farve, plus Campbell failed to throw a TD. Don’t expect much from Campbell and avoid starting him until he starts delivering consistently.

209 yards, a TD and a pick. Not a great day.

Strong RB Plays

Adrian Peterson @DET: Once again the rookie makes the list and is a must start going up against the Lions. Peterson will get the majority of the carries as Chester Taylor is nursing an oblique injury.

100+ combined yards and 4 catches. Good but not great. We'll call it even.

Marion Barber III @MIA: This guy is a TD machine and should rack up decent yardage and catches to go with it. The Dolphins gave up nearly 200 rushing yards last week to the Redskins.

95 total yards and 2 TD's means this gets written in green.

Maurice Jones-Drew vs. ATL: Jones did struggle in week 1, but didn’t touch the ball much. He will have a big day against the Falcons who got torched last week against Peterson and the Vikings.

Very few touches again. Remind us why we drafted him in the second round?


Deuce McAllister @TB: Deuce always has big games against the Bucs. Look for him to get into the end zone at least once and have about 80-90 yards rushing.

The only Deuce that was runnin' loose during this game was the one in my toilet, which is where this prediction belongs.


Weak RB Plays

Jamal Lewis vs. CIN: Lets be honest here about Lewis, he has looked terrible ever since he got out of jail. With their QB situation to go along with that, avoid Lewis until things get turned around in Cleveland.

This is getting ugly.

Ahman Green @Car: The Texans offense did look good last week but they are playing a Carolina team that completely shut down Steven Jackson last week on the road. Green will be in for a long day.

70+ yards and a TD, not great, but still too good to call a weak play

Warrick Dunn @JAX: I know we said sit both Tennessee RB’s last week against the Jags but don’t expect the Falcons run game to do a repeat of that. Jacksonville will have eight in the box all day to shut down Dunn.

50 yards and a TD isn't bad, but it's not good either. We need some help this week, so we're calling this even.

Jerious Norwood @JAX: See above for Dunn.

Thomas Jones @BAL: Jones didn’t look 100% last week versus the Patriots gaining only 42 yards on 14 carries. Jones will have another tough game at Baltimore and may not get on track for a few more weeks.

87 total yards and no TD's. Put this one in the win column for us

Strong WR Plays

Chris Chambers vs. DAL: Chambers started off the season well with 6 catches for 92 yard. Look for him to hook up with Trent Green versus the Cowboys who got burned last week by the Giants through the air.

Catches and yards means points, which is what Chambers produced on Sunday

Santonio Holmes vs. BUF: The Bills secondary is hurting even more after the loss of Nate Clements in the off-season as Safety Ko Simpson and DB Jason Webster are out for the season. Holmes should be good for 100 yards and a score.

Hines Ward vs. BUF: See above for Holmes.

About 50 yards for each, not strong outings


Bernard Berrian vs. KC: Berrian had a good performance at San Diego last week with 5 catches for 83 yards. He should have better numbers against KC who let first time starter Matt Schaub throw all over them in week 1.

Same here.

Joey Galloway vs. NO: Garcia will look to Galloway often as the Bucs will have to score points to keep up with the Saints to win. It will also help Joey’s numbers if the Saints stick Jason David on him.

Joey Jo-Jo dominated the Saints' D on Sunday. We hope he was in your lineup.

Greg Jennings @NYG: Farve will light it up versus the Giants and Jennings should get plenty of looks as the Giants will be keying on Driver.

Jennings ended up not playing.

Devery Henderson @TB: If you have an option to play 3 or 4 WR’s, start Henderson. Last year Henderson had a big day with two touchdowns in Tampa. With DB Brian Kelly banged up the Saints will be picking apart the Bucs secondary.

Ah, yeah, he didn't have a catch. Let's finish this already.

Weak WR Plays

Laveranues Coles @BAL: With state of the Jets QB situation and playing at Baltimore try to avoid Coles if possible as he and the Jets could be in for a long day.

57 yards was weak above, so it's weak here.

Vincent Jackson @NE: Jackson had a tough opener with 3 catches for 28 yards against the Bears. Jackson faces another tough secondary this week and would advise looking for another option for your wide-out slot.

53 yards, weak.



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September 5, 2007

Week 1: Strong Play / Weak Play, a look back

Strong QB plays
Ben Roethlisberger @ Cleveland. Look for Big Ben to put up good numbers against a mediocre at best Cleveland secondary.

This one was easy, Cleveland looks worse than we thought. Could use some more yards out of Big Ben though.
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Matt Hasselbeck at home against Tampa Bay. Hasselback should enjoy a nice day against a weak Tampa pass rush and their dreadful safeties.

This is close to being a push, as Hasselbeck didn't exactly tear it up, but 222 and a TD should have kept you in any game.
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Tony Romo at home against the NY Giants. Romo and T.O. will have their way with the Giants pedestrian secondary.

Romo blew up, and anyone who started him went to bed happy on Sunday night.
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Jay Cutler @Buffalo. With the loss of Clements, the Bills will have their hands full trying to shut down Javon Walker and the sleeper wide-out of ’07 Brandon Marshall.

300+ with a TD and only 1 pick is a good game in almost any league.
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Matt Leinart @San Francisco. Even with the uprgrades in the 49ers secondary, look for Leinart to put up good yardage and a few TD’s in a shootout against SF.

Okay, we missed this one; Leinart did poorly in this game. If it makes you feel better, we started him on our WCOFF team.
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Weak QB plays
Chad Pennington at home against New England. Try to avoid Pennington as New England’s strong D wont give him much.

Yards were low, but two TD's are always a boost. We'll count this as a miss.
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Jeff Garcia @ Seattle. Garcia will have a tough time in his first start on the road. The Seahawks have a good pass rush and a solid secondary with Marcus Trufant and Kelly Jennings at the corners.

200 yards and that's it. Not a good outing.
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Rex Grossman @San Diego. Although Rex should have a better year than last, don’t expect it to be this week going up against a fierce Chargers defense led by Shawne Merriman.

145 yards, no TD's and a pick, we'd say that's a weak play.
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Vince Young @Jacksonville. While Young should have a good year, avoid starting him this week if you have a better option. Last year he was terrible against the Jaguars in both games going a combined 23 of 51 for 248 yards with 1 TD/3 INT's and 18 rushing yards.

78 passing yards and a pick, but one rushing TD. We like him for the long haul, especially in leagues that only give 4 points for passing TD's.
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Strong RB plays

Adrian Peterson at home against Atlanta. The Vikings will turn to the ground game in this one as they try to ease second year QB Tarvaris Jackson into his starting role.

Who would have called a rookie RB that was splitting carries to have a great day? We would! It didn't hurt that Chester Taylor got, ah, hurt, but Peterson looked dynamic and should have a great year.
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Lamont Jordan at home against Detroit. With no Dominic Rhodes the first four games, Jordan should get plenty of touches against the Lions who were 21st in run defense last season.

Good game from LaMont, if he keeps that up he might keep Dominic Rhodes from stealing too many carries
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Weak RB plays

Any Tennessee RB. Don’ t expect much out of their run game going against a stifling Jacksonville run D.

Wow. Swing and a miss here. Chris Brown looked downright sleek in this game. We'll see if he can play more than 3 games without getting hurt; if he does, he'll be a sneaky play, especially in PPR leagues.

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