Week 2 Tight End Rankings

1. Tony Gonzalez

2. Jason Witten

3. Jeremy Shockey

4. Antonio Gates

5. Chris Cooley -

6. Kellen Winslow

7. John Carlson

8. Vernon Davis

9. Tony Scheffler

10. Benjamin Watson

11. Anthony Fasano

12. Bo Scaife

13. Donald Lee

14. Zach Miller

15. Dallas Clark

16. Todd Heap

17. LJ Smith

18. Owen Daniels

Week 2 QB Rankings

A very informative article on who to start this week.


http://www.freefantasyfootballpicks.com/2008/08/fantasy-football-week-2-qb-rankings.html

Week 2 Defensive Team Rankings

1. New York Giants
2. Chicago Bears
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
4. Jacksonville Jaguars
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
6. Dallas Cowboys
7. Seattle Seahawks
8. Tennessee Titans
9. Minnesota Vikings
10. New England Patriots
11. San Diego Chargers
12. Baltimore Ravens
13. Indianapolis Colts
14. Carolina Panthers
15. Green Bay Packers
16. Buffalo Bills
17. Arizona Cardinals
18. Kansas City Chiefs
19. Philadelphia Eagles
20. New York Jets

Week 2 Wide Receiver Rankings

1. Plaxico Burress
2. Larry Fitzgerald
3. Terrell Owens
4. Reggie Wayne
5. Greg Jennings
6. Hines Ward
7. Andre Johnson
8. Braylon Edwards
9. Brandon Marshall
10. Anquan Boldin
11. Roy Williams
12. Randy Moss
13. T.J. Houshmandzadeh
14. Calvin Johnson
15. Santonio Holmes
16. Donald Driver
17. Joey Galloway
18. Torry Holt
19. Lee Evans
20. Dwayne Bowe
21. Jerricho Cotchery
22. David Patten
23. Eddie Royal
24. Marvin Harrison
25. Chad Ocho Cinco
26. Patrick Crayton
27. Wes Welker
28. Devery Henderson
29. Roddy White
30. Laveranues Coles
31. Chris Chambers
32. Anthony Gonzalez
33. Santana Moss
34. Kevin Walter
35. Matt Jones

Week 2 Running Back Rankings

1. Adrian Peterson
2. Brian Westbrook
3. LaDainian Tomlinson
4. Marion Barber
5. Willie Parker
6. Clinton Portis
7. Frank Gore
8. Brandon Jacobs
9. Ryan Grant
10. Earnest Graham
11. Steven Jackson
12. Michael Turner
13. Julius Jones
14. Maurice Jones-Drew
15. Laurence Maroney
16. DeAngelo Williams
17. Kevin Smith
18. LenDale White
19. Matt Forte
20. Ronnie Brown
21. Justin Fargas
22. Selvin Young
23. Joseph Addai
24. Marshawn Lynch
25. Reggie Bush
26. Marshawn Lynch
27. Sammy Morris
28. Pierre Thomas
29. Fred Taylor
30. Ricky Williams

Fantasy Tid Bit's and FSU Women

You have to love football season!

Now back to business,

- Dallas Clark did not practice on Wednesday and may not play this week. If he can't go look for the colts to use a 3WR set with more emphasis on Anthony Gonzalez then usual.

- Ronnie Brown has worked himself back to the starting spot for the Miami Dolphins. If things continue as they should behind an improved offensive line, Brown will be a quality running back for fantasy team's again soon. I like him this week against Arizona to get his first TD of the year with a combined 50-100 yards rushing and catching the ball.

- Rookie Steve Slaton looks to be the starter in week 2 for the Houston Texans. I would not expect much from him right away but he is surely worth a roster spot.

- If you are desperate for a tight end you may want to look at John Carlson from the Seahawks. He is mainly a great blocker but with all the injuries at WR he may see some more action over the next couple of weeks.

- Randy Moss was very limited for the Patriots in today's practice but he should be fine for week 2. Keep an eye out to make sure though.

- Alex Smith is done for the 49er's. If he is on your team get rid of him.

- Brian Griese will start in place of Jeff Garcia in week 2. I do not think he will do enough to keep the starting spot but you never know in the NFL. Just another thing to keep an eye on if you happen to have Garcia as a backup which I do in one league.

- Darren Mcfadden should see some playing time this week but don't expect much out of him. Oakland is a bad team right now and Justin Fargas will see the majority of the action.

- Marques Colston will miss at least a month for the Saints with a busted thumb.

- Derrick Ward for the Giants may be worth a roster spot. He put up some decent numbers in week one and if Brandon Jacobs goes down he is the man.

- Last but not least, pick up Felix Jones if he is still around in your league. He is playing like a beast behind a now bruised Marion Barber. Even if Barber continues to play Jones is going to get his time and some touches.

That's it for now

IDP Week 2 Info

This is the best article on the web for IDP info. It recaps the best from week 1. Use it to your advantage for week 2.

http://fftoday.com/articles/idptony/idpnotes_08_wk2.htm

Week 2 Pickups/Waiver Wire

WR
Deion Branch, SEA
He will be back soon and the Seahawks can't wait. They need him more then ever now that the entire WR corps is on the injury list for most of the year.

Eddie Royal, DEN
He looked decent but he has one of the most targeted receiver's in the league in Brandon Marshall back in week 2.  Hes a good looking WR3 or a good bye week fill in.  Either way he is worth a roster spot.

Michael Jenkins, ATL
It seems Turner is going to open up Matt Ryan some time to throw so I like Jenkins to be the solid number 2 WR in Atlanta and he should put up some decent numbers.

Devard Darling, KC
The former Seminole looks to be the man this year behind Bowe. The Chiefs are not very good but he should still get 50 or more yards a week with a touchdown mixed in maybe 4 times this year. He is a lower 3WR or better yet a good bye week fill in.

Matt Jones, JAX
He has been around the block in Jacksonville but he knows the system and looked great in week 1. I also like him as a redzone target with his size.

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TE
Dante Rosario, CAR
Once Steve Smith comes back his number will go down but he's worth a waiver if you need a tight end.

Anthony Fasano, MIA
Fasano and David Martin are the guys in Miami. The dolphins don't have a real go to WR since Ginn is not emerging so I like these guys seeing the ball as the season moves forward.



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RB
Sammy Morris, NE
Morris is not new to the endzone, he got there plenty last year. Look for him to continue doing well even sharing carries. The Patriots will have to run a little more now with Brady gone. Don't be suprised if Morris ends the season with better stats the Maroney.

Justin Fargas, OAK
Yes Oakland looked terrible but he looked great. If he gets some endzone carries he looks even better.

Pierre Thomas, NO
He is going to get more and more carries as the season goes along. They seem to prefer Bush in the passing game. He is a middle-lower end 2RB right now with a lot of upside.


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QB
Tavaris Jackson, Minn
I see him getting only better as the year goes along. Grab him for a bye week fill in or a backup QB.

Matt Cassel, NE
He has a team that does nothing but win around him. Lets see here, Randy Moss, Wes Welker and one of the top 3 offensive lines in the country along with some decent RB's. This may be his first start since high school but he has a lot better of a team around him in New England. Given that and whatever Brady has taught him he should do just fine. I like him for over 200 yards 1 interception and 2 touchdowns this week against the Jets.
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DEF
Arizona Cardinals
I like them to do nothing but improve as the year continues. They may give up some points but they should get enough sacks and interceptions to cover that.

College Football New Top 25 Coaches Poll

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/usatpoll.htm

Early Game Inactives 1:00PM Eastern Time

Bengals: QB Jordan Palmer, DB Chinedum Ndukwe, FS Corey Lynch WR Andre Caldwell, DT Pat Sims, RB Reagan Mauia, DT Jason Shirley

Bills: TE Derek Fine, WR Steve Johnson, DB Reggie Corner, DE Chris Ellis, DT John McCargo, QB Gibran Hamdan

Buccaneers inactives: QB Luke McCown, QB Josh Johnson, RB Michael Bennett, LB Geno Hayes, G Davin Joseph, T James Lee, WR Michael Clayton, DE Greg Peterson.

Chiefs: WR Will Franklin, WR Maurice Price, RB Kolby Smith, DT T.J. Jackson, MLB Napoleon Harris, QB Tyler Thigpen

Dolphins inactives: QB John Beck, WR Ernest Wilford, CB Michael Lehan, RB Jalen Parmele, G Shawn Murphy, DE Lionel Dotson, T Nate Garner, DE Rodrique Wright.

Jets inactives: QB Brett Ratliff, QB Erick Ainge, WR Marcus Henry, WR David Clowney, CB Justin Miller, LB Kenwin Cummings, OL Robert Turner, DL Kareem Brown.

Patriots: QB Kevin O'Connell, TE Benjamin Watson, WR Sam Aiken, DT Kevin Smith, OLB Shawn Crable

Ravens: QB Troy Smith, DB Evan Oglesby, OLB Tavares Gooden, WR Marcus Smith, NT Kelly Gregg

Saints inactives: WR Robert Meachem, RB Aaron Stecker, CB Usama Young, CB Mike McKenzie, LB Mark Simoneau, LB Troy Evans, T Jermon Bushrod, DT Hollis Thomas.

Steelers inactives: WR Limas Sweed, S Anthony Smith, RB Gary Russell, TE Sean McHugh, LB Bruce Davis, OT Tony Hunt, DE Orpheus Roye.

Texans inactives: FS Dominique Barber, LB Xavier Adibi, G Kasey Studdard, OT Rashard Butler

Week 1 Defensive Team Rankings

I have not had time to put this together so here is a link to a good article for defensive rankings for week 1.


http://www.kffl.com/article.php/91312/512

Week 1 Tight End Rankings

Jason Witten leads the charge in week 1. I am looking forward to seeing who moves ahead of the crowd this week as there are a lot of questions with Tight Ends this year.

1. Jason Witten, DAL
2. Kellen Winslow, CLE
3. Dallas Clark, IND
4. Jeremy Shockey, NO
5. Owen Daniels, HOU
6. Tony Gonzalez, KC
7. Vernon Davis, SF
8. Chris Cooley, WAS
9. Heath Miller, PIT
10. L.J. Smith, PHI
11. Tony Scheffler, DEN (Sleeper)
12. Donald Lee, GB
13. Greg Olson, CHI
14. Alge Crumpler TEN (Sleeper)
15. Zach Miller OAK (Sleeper)
16. Randy McMichael, STL
17. Ben Utecht, CIN

Week 1 Ranking for Defense and Tight Ends

This information will be posted tommorrow afternoon/evening. I will also have my super pick ups for the week.

Week 1 Wide Receiver Rankings

1 Randy Moss, NE
2 Terrell Owens, DAL
3 Braylon Edwards, CLE
4 Chad Johnson, CIN
5 Larry Fitzgerald, ARI
6 Reggie Wayne, IND
7 T.J. Houshmandzadeh, CIN
8 Andre Johnson, HOU
9 Santonio Holmes, PIT
10 Anquan Boldin, ARI
11 Roy Williams, DET
12 Greg Jennings, GB
13 Plaxico Burress, NYG
14 Roddy White, ATL
15 Marques Colston, NO
16 Wes Welker, NEs
17 Calvin Johnson, DET
18 Joey Galloway, TB
19 Donald Driver, GB
20 Jerricho Cotchery, NYJ
21 Marvin Harrison, IND
22 Lee Evans, BUF
23 Torry Holt
24 Hines Ward, PIT
25 Patrick Crayton, DAL

Week 1 Running Back Rankings

1. Ladainian Tomlinson, SD
2. Brian Westbrook, PHI
3. Adrian Peterson, MIN
4. Marion Barber, DAL
5. Frank Gore, SF
6. Joseph Addai, IND
7. Steven Jackson, STL
8. Marshawn Lynch, BUF
9. Selvin Young, DEN
10. Michael Turner, ATL
11. Clinton Portis, WAS
12. Brandon Jacobs, NYG
13. Reggie Bush, NO
14. Jamal Lewis, CLE
15. Earnest Graham, TB
16. Laurence Maroney, NE
17. Ryan Grant, GB
18. Ronnie Brown, MIA
19. Maurice Jones-Drew, JAX
20. Larry Johnson, KC
21. Edgerrin James, ARZ
22. Matt Forte, CHI
23. Darren McFadden, OAK
24. Thomas Jones, NYJ
25. Willis McGahee, BAL

Week 1 Quarterback Rankings

1 Tom Brady, NE
2 Peyton Manning, IND
3 Tony Romo, DAL
4 Ben Roethlisberger, PIT
5 Carson Palmer, CIN
6 Kurt Warner, ARI
7 Eli Manning NYG
8 Jay Cutler DEN
9 Derek Anderson CLE DAL
10 Jon Kitna, DET
11 Jeff Garcia, TB
12 Drew Brees, NO
13 David Garrad, JAC
14 Brett Favre, NYJ
15 Matt Hassleback, SEA
16 Aaron Rodgers, GB
17 David Garrard, JAX
18 Philip Rivers, SD
19 Jason Campbell, WAS
20 Matt Schaub, HOU
21 Vince Young, TEN
22 Marc Bulger, STL
23 Jake Delhomme, CAR
24 J.T. O'Sullivan, SF
25 Matt Ryan, ATL

More information from around the league

Antonio Gates will not start this week and other fantasy football information in this article.


http://fantasysportsinsider.com/headline.php?headline=121772

Recipe of the week

So I spend an hour writing the Fantasy Tid Bits only for them to get erased. I will now share my recipe of the week and to come later, the fantasy tid bits. If you have not tried Tilapia then get on it. It's good for you and its damn good food. I have added my recipe for my favorite yellow rice. Next week I will give my personal recipe for one of my famous lasagna's.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Lemon-Garlic-Tilapia/Detail.aspx

and rice to go with it,

http://www.recipezaar.com/238452

Jeff Garcia, the Saints secondary and David Garrad

Here are some quick stats from the Buc's last two games vs. the Saints

September 16, 2007

Jeff Garcia stats 10/16 for 243 yards and 2 touchdowns. Average pass going for 15.2 yards. Not to mention Galloway loves the Saints DB's
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December 2, 2007

The second meeting had backup Luke McCown starting at quarterback for the Buccaneers in place of the injured Jeff Garcia. McCown would pass for 313 yards, 2 TD's, and connected on his first 15 consecutive passes of the game as the Bucs won 27-23.

That's all I need to know considering the Saints have done nothing to improve the secondary with the exception of adding two rookies who will take time before they learn the system and can make any impact. They put all the money up front with the defense with Jonathan Vilma and I expect the Tampa offensive line can hold them off.

Now lets look at what the preseason has showed us.

The trend continues,

The Saints defense in the first two preseason games allowed the opposition's starting quarterbacks, Matt Leinart of Arizona and Matt Schaub of Houston, to complete 21 of 24 passes for 278 yards and 2 touchdowns.

The fact is there is only a handful of QB's, most of them on running based teams, that did not throw for 2 TD's and over 250 yards last year against the Saints. Yes he is not a stud QB but he is solid enough to get you good stats without interceptions. Jeff Garcia also threw for 13 TD's and only 4 INT's in 2007. That is the lowest amount of interceptions for any QB in the NFL last year that played a over 13 games and is only second overall to David Garrad of Jacksonville who played 12 games with 3 INT's.


David Garrad
While we are on David Garrad lets go ahead and place him as a solid QB1 or QB2 this year. He has a decent cast of wide outs with Troy Williamson, the trade from the Vikings, Jerry Porter from Oakland and Dennis Northcutt. Throw Matt Jones, a solid end zone threat in the mix and I like Garrad's chances to be a top 12, maybe top 10 quarterback by the end of the season. He does not throw picks and he gets enough rushing yardage and TD passes to keep him in the mix. If Garrad or Garcia are available off the wire in your league I would pick them up for further insurance, a bye week fill in, a possible starter or good trade bait down the road. They are much more valuable to your roster then a 4Th or 5Th RB or WR.

Sit or Start

This is the best sit or start article I could find. I did not agree with some of the other major sites. I will have my fantasy tid bits up tomorrow night and I will have my player rankings for all positions compiled from all the sites with my own thoughts up on Friday. Saturday will be a mixed bag of articles. On Sunday I will be providing an active/inactive article before the early games and then again for the afternoon games. I will also post one for the Thursday night game, the Sunday night game and both Monday night games. My recipe for the week will be posted later tonite.

http://www.fantasysharks.com/artman2/publish/Start_Bench_List_2008_Week_1.htm

Hottie of the week

This is Nicole, she is an aspiring model and wanted to share her pic and a little bit about herself.

I'm originally from a small town in good ol Maine. From high school I went to a small Dance school in Franklin, MA where i recieved my associates degree. Now, however, Im currently very interested in traveling so you'll never find me in the same place for too long. I love meeting new people, working hard and making people laugh. If you can make me laugh, you're my best friend! I absolutely love love love to laugh!! I try not to be too serious about life and enjoy every bit of where life takes me.

Injury Report

Kicker Lawrence Tynes of the New York Giants has not participated in practice so far this week and will not play. Expect newly added John Carney to start. If you have Tynes I would suggest searching the waiver.

Linebacker Jason Taylor of the Washington Redskins is questionable for the Thursday opener. His status will not be known until game time.

Rudi Johnson signs with the Lions

The Detroit Lions have released Tatum Bell and have signed Rudi Johnson. He will most likely be a back up for the first week or two but I expect him to have the starting job over Kevin Smith within the first 3 weeks. Kevin Smith has been a ghost lately and I think a motivated Johnson can overtake him. He is upset about the situation and that should be a good motivator for him. I would place him as a mid to low end 3RB. He may be worth picking up off the wire if you are in need of a RB or would like a possible starter on an early bye week. However, with one of the worst offensive lines in the league I still don't expect him to do enough to make him a weekly starter.

Here is the ESPN link
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3564050&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

In Case you missed it, here is what you will see on my blog this year

Please Note: Some articles will not start until after week 1

Tuesday:
-Injury information
-Best performances of the week
-Pickups for the week I (I will be posting this on Tuesday and Friday to give you the best insight into improving your team for the upcoming week. Most sites wait to provide this information till later in the week and that hurts the chances of you getting the players you need off the wire)

Wednesday:
-A look back at the previous weeks games and thoughts on the teams play
-Food recipe of the week, I love food and have some great things to share so you can impress your girlfriend or wife by cooking for them. Trust me this works!

Thursday:
-Hottie of the week
-Frost's Fantasy Tid Bits

Friday:
-Player Rankings for the week, QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DEF
-Pickups of the week II

Saturday:
-College football thoughts
-Important last second information that could change your team for Sunday

Sunday:
-Last second injury updates
-Super sleepers for the week
-Busts for the week
-Links to sites that will help you prepare for the day, i.e. video's and last second player rankings

Links to other sites and new information

I am happy to announce that I have made some friends in the fantasy world. I will soon be writing for Nova's Fantasy Football site, I will keep you updated when my first article is launched. This is a great up and coming site and I like it a lot. There are others in the mix as well and I will keep you posted. I am also happy to say that my blog has now been added to the fantasysharks.com site. It can be found on the site under the blogs tab. This is exciting news and it will provide a lot of exposure from what I consider one of the top fantasy football sites in the world.

One last thing, I have added the Frost's Favorite Fantasy Football Sites Tab near the top on the right hand side right below the about me section. This link will take you straight to the sites fantasy football info without having to go through several links. More will be added as I get the time to do so but my favorites have been added. If you have any questions on your fantasy team and any requests to improve my blog email me at FROSTSFANTASYSOLUTIONS@YAHOO.COM!!! I will be posting my Tuesday articles very soon so be sure to keep an eye out for that. Now get out there, study your players matchup's and win in week 1!!!