These are the top 25 IDP players based on average points per game so far. These players will get you consistent points week in and week out.
1. LaMarr Woodley, PIT
2. Patrick Willis, SF
3. Antoine Winfield, MIN
4. James Harrison, PIT
5. Justin Tuck, NYG
6. Cortland Finnegan, TEN
7. Robert Mathis, IND
8. Nate Webster, DEN
9. Kevin Williams, MIN
10. Leonard Little, STL
11. Charles Tillman, CHI
12. Gaines Adams, TB
13. Chinedum Ndukwe, CIN
14. Calvin Pace, NYJ
15. D.J. Williams, DEN
16. Charles Woodson, GB
17. Juqua Parker, PHI
18. Lance Briggs, CHI
19. Stephen Cooper, SD
20. John Abraham, ATL
21. Chris Gamble, CAR
22. E.J. Henderson, MIN
23. Rashean Mathis, JAC
24. DeMarcus Ware, DAL
25. Nick Collins, GB
I will have my IDP Player Rankings for Week 7 posted on Wednesday.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Pickups for week 7
QB
-Brad Johnson, DAL, he will fill in for Romo for a minute and he is a former Nole so I will suggest you grab him if you need a QB. He also has the weapons to put up good numbers.
RB
-Michael Pittman, DEN, he seems to be the favorite in Bronco and
-Warrick Dunn, TB, the former nole still has it and is showing it weekly
-Dominic Rhodes, IND, looking good but for how long
WR
-Marvin Harrison, IND, he looked like is old self again finally
-Vincent Jackson, SD, a solid wr to have in your lineup, his numbers are very consistent
-Bernard Berrian, MIN, the only true downfield threat the Viking's have
TE
-John Carlson, SEA, looking good but will QB issue hurt him down the road
-Alex Smith, TB, if you need a TE he is at least putting some points on the board
-Todd Heap, BAL, a lot of people have dropped him but he could rebound in the 2nd half of the season
-Marcedes Lewis, JAC, now that he has shown he can catch he is a good option if you need him
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 6
QB
Kyle Orton, CHI - He is proving to be at least an average QB so if your desperate he is an option.
Jason Campbell, WAS - This Redskins team will get even better as the year goes, he is a steady guy to have in your lineup. He will not win you games but he will keep you in them
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RB
Steve Slaton, HOU - He was here before the season started on my site but once again if he is there on the wire in your league grab him and start him.
Tim Hightower, ARI - I am sure he is long gone in most leagues but if he is there grab him.
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WR
Steve Breaston, ARI - I have him as a solid 2 or 3 WR option while Boldin is out but when Fitz is on the team I cannot put him any higher.
Greg Camarillo, MIA - I like him a lot and I like the Dolphins. If Ronnie Brown can stay healthy this team could go places. Camarillo will be good for at least 50 yards a game for the rest of the year so he is a good WR3. However there will be games where he goes for more or gets a touchdown and his value will be even better. He did great at the end of last year so grab him up and put him in on a bye if you need him till he proves more to us.
Devin Hester, CHI - The speed man from The U is improving every week, if he can stay healthy he is not a bad WR3 or a bye week fill in.
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TE
John Carlson, SEA - A lot of people have dropped him from their team now that the Seahawks have some WR's back but I think you should hold on to him. Seattle has a favorable schedule the rest of the year and he may end up as a solid red zone threat for Hasslebeck.
Donald Lee, GB - Mr. Lee is quietly putting together a solid year, if you need a TE he is not a bad option at all.
Kyle Orton, CHI - He is proving to be at least an average QB so if your desperate he is an option.
Jason Campbell, WAS - This Redskins team will get even better as the year goes, he is a steady guy to have in your lineup. He will not win you games but he will keep you in them
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RB
Steve Slaton, HOU - He was here before the season started on my site but once again if he is there on the wire in your league grab him and start him.
Tim Hightower, ARI - I am sure he is long gone in most leagues but if he is there grab him.
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WR
Steve Breaston, ARI - I have him as a solid 2 or 3 WR option while Boldin is out but when Fitz is on the team I cannot put him any higher.
Greg Camarillo, MIA - I like him a lot and I like the Dolphins. If Ronnie Brown can stay healthy this team could go places. Camarillo will be good for at least 50 yards a game for the rest of the year so he is a good WR3. However there will be games where he goes for more or gets a touchdown and his value will be even better. He did great at the end of last year so grab him up and put him in on a bye if you need him till he proves more to us.
Devin Hester, CHI - The speed man from The U is improving every week, if he can stay healthy he is not a bad WR3 or a bye week fill in.
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TE
John Carlson, SEA - A lot of people have dropped him from their team now that the Seahawks have some WR's back but I think you should hold on to him. Seattle has a favorable schedule the rest of the year and he may end up as a solid red zone threat for Hasslebeck.
Donald Lee, GB - Mr. Lee is quietly putting together a solid year, if you need a TE he is not a bad option at all.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Week 5 IDP Rankings and Tid Bits
1. Patrick Willis
2. John Abraham
3. Demarcus Ware
4. Shaun Phillips
5. Ray Lewis
6. Demeco Ryans
7. James Harrison
8. London Fletcher
9. Will Blackmon
10. Jared Allen
11. LaMarr Woodley
12. Mike Vrabel
13. Nate Webster
14. Gaines Adams
15. Antoine Winfield
16. Justin Tuck
17. Lance Briggs
18. Charles Woodson
19. Antonio Cromartie
20. Julian Peterson
21. Dewayne White
22. Barrett Ruud
23. Charles Tillman
24. Keith Bulluck
25. D.J. Williams
For more IDP info be sure to check out the articles below.
http://www.kffl.com/fantasy-football/player-rankings-cheat-sheets.php
http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/nfl/news;_ylt=ArfZE_thm.tIqZ7fQzCzkVG5bZ8u?slug=rotowire-idpwatch-08week5
2. John Abraham
3. Demarcus Ware
4. Shaun Phillips
5. Ray Lewis
6. Demeco Ryans
7. James Harrison
8. London Fletcher
9. Will Blackmon
10. Jared Allen
11. LaMarr Woodley
12. Mike Vrabel
13. Nate Webster
14. Gaines Adams
15. Antoine Winfield
16. Justin Tuck
17. Lance Briggs
18. Charles Woodson
19. Antonio Cromartie
20. Julian Peterson
21. Dewayne White
22. Barrett Ruud
23. Charles Tillman
24. Keith Bulluck
25. D.J. Williams
For more IDP info be sure to check out the articles below.
http://www.kffl.com/fantasy-football/player-rankings-cheat-sheets.php
http://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/nfl/news;_ylt=ArfZE_thm.tIqZ7fQzCzkVG5bZ8u?slug=rotowire-idpwatch-08week5
Week 5 Defense Rankings
1. Tennessee
2. Baltimore
3. Carolina
4. Chicago
5. San Diego
6. Philadelphia
7. Jacksonville
8. Pittsburgh
9. New York Giants
10. Dallas
11. New England
12. Washington
13. Tampa Bay
14. Minnesota
15. Buffalo
2. Baltimore
3. Carolina
4. Chicago
5. San Diego
6. Philadelphia
7. Jacksonville
8. Pittsburgh
9. New York Giants
10. Dallas
11. New England
12. Washington
13. Tampa Bay
14. Minnesota
15. Buffalo
Week 5 Wide Receiver Rankings
1. Brandon Marshall
2. Reggie Wayne
3. Larry Fitzgerald
4. Steve Smith
5. Andre Johnson
6. Randy Moss
7. Santana Moss
8. Calvin Johnson
9. Greg Jennings
10. Dwayne Bowe
11. Chris Chambers
12. DeSean Jackson
13. Santonio Holmes
14. Roddy White
15. T.J. Houshmandzadeh
16. Lee Evans
17. Lance Moore
18. Hines Ward
19. Eddie Royal
20. Amani Toomer
21. Vincent Jackson
22. Roy Williams
23. Wes Welker
24. Anthony Gonzalez
25. Antonio Bryant
26. Bernard Berrian
27. Marvin Harrison
28. Chad Johnson
29. Bobby Engram
30. Steve Breaston
Week 5 Tight End Rankings
1. Jason Witten
2. Anthony Fasano
3. Antonio Gates
4. Tony Gonzalez
5. Chris Cooley
6. Tony Scheffler
7. Dallas Clark
8. John Carlson
9. Robert Royal
10. David Martin
11. Owen Daniels
12. Jerramy Stevens
13. Visanthe Shiancoe
14. Dante Rosario
15. Greg Olsen
2. Anthony Fasano
3. Antonio Gates
4. Tony Gonzalez
5. Chris Cooley
6. Tony Scheffler
7. Dallas Clark
8. John Carlson
9. Robert Royal
10. David Martin
11. Owen Daniels
12. Jerramy Stevens
13. Visanthe Shiancoe
14. Dante Rosario
15. Greg Olsen
Week 5 Running Back Ratings
1. Matt Forte
2. Marion Barber III
3. Michael Turner
4. Adrian Peterson
5. Frank Gore
6. Steve Slaton
7. Marshawn Lynch
8. LaDainian Tomlinson (tied for 8th - Brian Westbrook, who should play)
9. Reggie Bush
10. Larry Johnson
11. Le'Ron McClain
12. Clinton Portis
13. Earnest Graham
14. Jonathan Stewart
15. Joseph Addai
16. Ronnie Brown
17. Maurice Jones-Drew
18. Ryan Grant
19. Warrick Dunn
20. Sammy Morris
21. Timothy Hightower
22. Lendale White
23. Edgerrin James
24. Correll Buckhalter
25. Felix Jones
2. Marion Barber III
3. Michael Turner
4. Adrian Peterson
5. Frank Gore
6. Steve Slaton
7. Marshawn Lynch
8. LaDainian Tomlinson (tied for 8th - Brian Westbrook, who should play)
9. Reggie Bush
10. Larry Johnson
11. Le'Ron McClain
12. Clinton Portis
13. Earnest Graham
14. Jonathan Stewart
15. Joseph Addai
16. Ronnie Brown
17. Maurice Jones-Drew
18. Ryan Grant
19. Warrick Dunn
20. Sammy Morris
21. Timothy Hightower
22. Lendale White
23. Edgerrin James
24. Correll Buckhalter
25. Felix Jones
Week 5 QB Rankings
1. Tony Romo
2. Philip Rivers
3. Peyton Manning
4. Jay Cutler
5. Drew Brees
6. Brian Griese
7. Eli Manning
8. Donovan McNabb
9. Trent Edwards
10. Kurt Warner
11. Jason Campbell
12. J.T. O'Sullivan
13. Jake Delhomme
14. Kyle Orton
15. Chad Pennington
2. Philip Rivers
3. Peyton Manning
4. Jay Cutler
5. Drew Brees
6. Brian Griese
7. Eli Manning
8. Donovan McNabb
9. Trent Edwards
10. Kurt Warner
11. Jason Campbell
12. J.T. O'Sullivan
13. Jake Delhomme
14. Kyle Orton
15. Chad Pennington
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
IDP Week 5 Information and IDP leaders
Tackle leaders (Solo tackles only)
29 - D.J. Williams, Den
27 - Jon Beason, Car
26 - Charles Tilman, Chi
25 - Barrett Ruud, Tam
24 - All Tied
- Brian Urlacher, Chi
- Marvin White, Cin
- David Harris, NYJ
- Patrick Willis, SF
- Jonathan Vilma, NO
- Dhani Jones, Cin
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6 - John Abraham, Atl
5 - James Harrison, Pit
5 - Albert Haynesworth, Ten
4 - Bryan Thomas, NYJ
4 - Fred Robbins, NYG
4 - Joey Porter, Mia
4 - Demarcus Ware, Dal
4 - Aaron Kampman, GB
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Interceptions
4 - Cortland Finnegan, Ten
Interceptions
4 - Cortland Finnegan, Ten
3 - Nick Collins, GB
3 - Charles Woodson, GB
3 - Darrelle Revis, NYJ
3 - Michael Griffin, Ten
3 - Troy Polamalu, Pit
3 - Chris Horton
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Top 25 IDP players based on weekly averages over this season so far. These players will give you consistent numbers every week
1. LaMarr Woodley, Pit
2. Leonard Little, Stl
3. Patrick Willis, SF
4. Cortland Finnegan, Ten
5. Gaines Adams, TB
6. Antoine Winfield, Min
7. Chris Gamble, Car
8. Justin Tuck, NYG
9. James Harrison, Pit
10. Charles Woodson, GB
11. Johnathan Joseph, Cin
12. Lance Briggs, Chi
13. John Abraham, Atl
14. Nick Collins, GB
15. Nate Webster, Den
16. DeMeco Ryans, Hou
17. Darrelle Revis, NYJ
18. Antonio Cromartie, SD
19. Barrett Ruud, TB
20. Dewayne White, Det
21. Calvin Pace, NYJ
22. Fred Robbins, NYG
23. Julian Peterson, Sea
24. Quintin Mikell, Phi
25. Keith Bulluck, Ten
I will have my IDP Rankings for week 5 out on Thursday but here is a great article on who to sit and start for week 5.
Fantasy Football Week 5 Pick Ups
I have been super busy at work so here is a variety of articles to get the info you need.
http://www.fftoday.com/articles/d%27arcangelis/08_through_the_wire_wk5.htm
http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/football/ffl/story?page=tmrpickups5
http://www.ffgeekblog.com/advice/the-wire-waiver-wire-pickups-for-week-5-2008/
http://www.fftoday.com/articles/d%27arcangelis/08_through_the_wire_wk5.htm
http://sports.espn.go.com/fantasy/football/ffl/story?page=tmrpickups5
http://www.ffgeekblog.com/advice/the-wire-waiver-wire-pickups-for-week-5-2008/
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Week 4 Game Predictons
I am right around 70 percent on predictions so far this year and I hope to improve upon that even further. With that said here are my predictions and thoughts for week 4 in the NFL.
Atlanta at Carolina - This game could be close however I think the Panthers defense will be able to contain Turner to a respectable number. With that said I like Carolina to win playing at home.
Cleveland at Cincinnati - The Browns have looked terrible this year and so have the Bengals. I think Carson Palmer gets it going good enough this week to get the win but it could be a pretty close game. I don't think the Browns offensive line can hold anybody out and that will be their downfall again this weekend.
Houston at Jacksonville - The Jags finally looked like the team they were expected to be last week against the Colts. The Texans on the other hand look horrible. They may have some success on the ground but they do not have enough to win this one. I like the Jags going away in this one with a big day on the ground from Jones-Drew and Taylor.
Denver at Kansas City - I like the Broncos easily in this one. I expect Brandon Marshall to have another huge day and I like the trio of running backs to get their fair share of yardage as well. For the chiefs the only real play in fantasy world is Bowe but you could also use Larry Johnson with hopes he will have one of his good days. The Broncos will give up some points but not to many.
San Francisco at New Orleans - This should be a pretty good game. The 49er's defense has been pretty good so far this year but the Saints have to much fire power. Brees and Bush should have big days and win this one by 10-14 points.
Arizona at New York Jets - This is a tough one for me. The Jets play well at home and they have a pretty decent offensive. The cardinals have a great offense and a better then expected defense. Most experts are picking Arizona in this one but I like the Jets to pull it out playing at home behind a solid day from Favre.
Green Bay at Tampa Bay - Green Bay has some injuries on the defensive side of the ball and I think the Bucs are good enough on defense to slow the Packers down just enough to get a win. Tampa plays very tough at home and Griese looked good last week. I like the Bucs behind a solid passing game to take this one down but it should be close.
Minnesota at Tennessee - One of the best match ups of the week. The Titans have a great defense as do the Vikings. I like Minnesota with a strong running game to win this one but it will be very close and should be low scoring. The vikings will harass Collins all day and that should be the difference.
San Diego at Oakland - The Chargers will run the ball all day and throw at will when they want to. I like San Diego big against the men in black.
Buffalo at the worst team in the NFL aka the Rams - Bills win huge in this one and that's all that needs to be said here.
Washington at Dallas - The Redskins should be able to pass on the Cowboys and that will keep this one close for a little while but in the end I like Dallas with the most solid offense in the NFL to pull away and win. Look for Santana Moss to have a big day for the Redskins and for the Cowboys the usual stars should score more then enough to keep their fantasy owners happy. On that note beware that every now and then the Skins put together a great game against a superior opponent. If this happens it could come down to a field goal.
Philadelphia at Chicago - The Bears defense should play well at home in a night game but the question will be how well their offense performs. If McNabb and Westbrook are able to go I think the Eagles have to much firepower for the Bears. I like the Eagles in Chi Town.
Baltimore at Pittsburgh - This will be a great game. The Ravens have been playing good and the Steelers have been playing like the Steelers do, very good. I think this one can go either way, if the game was in Baltimore I would pick the Ravens but since its in Pittsburgh I have to go with the Steelers.
Friday, September 26, 2008
IDP Week 4 Rankings, Sleepers and Tid Bits
NFL 2008 Week 4 IDP Information
1. Patrick Willis
2. Shaun Phillips
3. DeMeco Ryans
4. James Harrison
5. Ray Lewis
6. Karlos Dansby
7. John Abraham
8. Brian Urlacher
9. Lance Briggs
10. Derrick Johnson
11. Jared Allen
12. London Fletcher
13. Jon Beason
14. Kyl Vanden Bosch
15. D'Qwell Jackson
16. Chad Greenway
17. DeMarcus Ware
18. D.J. Williams
19. Terrell Suggs
20. Adrian Wilson
21. A.J. Hawk
22. Cortland Finnegan
23. Greg White
24. Adewale Ogunleye
25. Chris Harris
26. Brian Dawkins
27. Quentin Jammer
28. Charles Tillman
29. LaMarr Woodley
30. Bernard Pollard
Also be sure to check out this article on IDP week 4 sleepers
and this article from cbssportsline
Week 4 Defenses
1. Baltimore
2. Jacksonville
3. Pittsburgh
4. Tennessee
5. Philadelphia
6. Buffalo
7. Denver
8. Chicago
9. Carolina
10. Dallas
11. Minnesota
12. Tampa Bay
13. San Diego
14. Arizona
15. Cleveland
2. Jacksonville
3. Pittsburgh
4. Tennessee
5. Philadelphia
6. Buffalo
7. Denver
8. Chicago
9. Carolina
10. Dallas
11. Minnesota
12. Tampa Bay
13. San Diego
14. Arizona
15. Cleveland
Week 4 TE Rankings
1. Antonio Gates
2. Tony Scheffler
3. Kellen Winslow
4. Heath Miller
5. Jason Witten
6. Todd Heap
7. Owen Daniels
8. Chris Cooley
9. Bo Scaife
10. Tony Gonzalez
11. Jerramy Stevens
12. Greg Olsen
13. Dante Rosario
14. Todd Heap
15. Donald Lee
16. Martellus Bennet
17. Zach Miller
17. Visanthe Shiancoe
18. Desmond Clark
19. Robert Royal
20. Jeff King
2. Tony Scheffler
3. Kellen Winslow
4. Heath Miller
5. Jason Witten
6. Todd Heap
7. Owen Daniels
8. Chris Cooley
9. Bo Scaife
10. Tony Gonzalez
11. Jerramy Stevens
12. Greg Olsen
13. Dante Rosario
14. Todd Heap
15. Donald Lee
16. Martellus Bennet
17. Zach Miller
17. Visanthe Shiancoe
18. Desmond Clark
19. Robert Royal
20. Jeff King
Week 4 WR Rankings
1. Brandon Marshall
2. Greg Jennings
3. Larry Fitzgerald
4. Steve Smith
5. T.J. Houshmandzadeh
6. Santana Moss
7. Anquan Boldin
8. Terrell Owens
9. Dwayne Bowe
10. Lee Evans
11. Jerricho Cotchery
12. Dwayne Bowe
13. Santonio Holmes
14. Donald Driver
15. Chris Chambers
16. Torry Holt
17. Chad Johnson
18. Bryant Johnson
19. DeSean Jackson
20. Chansi Stuckey
21. Ike Hilliard
22. Josh Reed
23. Roddy White
24. James Hardy
25. Dennis Northcutt
26. Braylon Edwards
27. Hines Ward
28. Devard Darling
29. Eddie Royal
30. Vincent Jackson
2. Greg Jennings
3. Larry Fitzgerald
4. Steve Smith
5. T.J. Houshmandzadeh
6. Santana Moss
7. Anquan Boldin
8. Terrell Owens
9. Dwayne Bowe
10. Lee Evans
11. Jerricho Cotchery
12. Dwayne Bowe
13. Santonio Holmes
14. Donald Driver
15. Chris Chambers
16. Torry Holt
17. Chad Johnson
18. Bryant Johnson
19. DeSean Jackson
20. Chansi Stuckey
21. Ike Hilliard
22. Josh Reed
23. Roddy White
24. James Hardy
25. Dennis Northcutt
26. Braylon Edwards
27. Hines Ward
28. Devard Darling
29. Eddie Royal
30. Vincent Jackson
Week 4 RB Rankings
1. Frank Gore
2. Marion Barber
3. Marshawn Lynch
4. Reggie Bush
5. Adrian Peterson
6. LaDainian Tomlinson
7. Steven Jackson
8. Matt Forte
9. Larry Johnson
10. Maurice Jones-Drew
11. Jonathan Stewart
12. Brian Westbrook
13. Jamal Lewis
14. Thomas Jones
15. Steve Slaton
16. Michael Turner
17. Selvin Young
18. Clinton Portis
19. Ryan Grant
20. Earnest Graham
21. Michael Pittman
22. LenDale White
23. Pierre Thomas
24. Fred Taylor
25. Tim Hightower
26. Felix Jones
27. Darren McFadden
28. Willis McGahee
29. Darren Sproles
30. Correll Buckhalter
2. Marion Barber
3. Marshawn Lynch
4. Reggie Bush
5. Adrian Peterson
6. LaDainian Tomlinson
7. Steven Jackson
8. Matt Forte
9. Larry Johnson
10. Maurice Jones-Drew
11. Jonathan Stewart
12. Brian Westbrook
13. Jamal Lewis
14. Thomas Jones
15. Steve Slaton
16. Michael Turner
17. Selvin Young
18. Clinton Portis
19. Ryan Grant
20. Earnest Graham
21. Michael Pittman
22. LenDale White
23. Pierre Thomas
24. Fred Taylor
25. Tim Hightower
26. Felix Jones
27. Darren McFadden
28. Willis McGahee
29. Darren Sproles
30. Correll Buckhalter
Week 4 QB Rankings
1. Jay Cutler
2. Aaron Rodgers
3. Tony Romo
4. Donovan Mcnabb
5. Carson Palmer
6. Kurt Warner
7. Drew Brees
8. Philip Rivers
9. Brett Farve
10. J.T. O'Sullivan
11. Ben Roethlisberger
12. Derek Anderson
13. Brian Griese
14. Trent Edwards
15. Jake Delhomme
16. Matt Schaub
17. Jason Campbell
18. David Garrard
19. Trent Green
20. Kyle Orton
21. Joe Flacco
22. Matt Ryan
23. Gus Frerotte
24. Damon Huard
25. Kerry Collins
2. Aaron Rodgers
3. Tony Romo
4. Donovan Mcnabb
5. Carson Palmer
6. Kurt Warner
7. Drew Brees
8. Philip Rivers
9. Brett Farve
10. J.T. O'Sullivan
11. Ben Roethlisberger
12. Derek Anderson
13. Brian Griese
14. Trent Edwards
15. Jake Delhomme
16. Matt Schaub
17. Jason Campbell
18. David Garrard
19. Trent Green
20. Kyle Orton
21. Joe Flacco
22. Matt Ryan
23. Gus Frerotte
24. Damon Huard
25. Kerry Collins
Week 4 Player Rankings and schedule for the weekend
I will be posting all of my week 4 fantasy rankings later tonite around 9:00pm est. This will include QB, RB,WR,TE,DEF and IDP ratings. I will also be posting my super sleepers for the week tonite so be sure to check back. My game predictions will follow on Saturday night and my inactive lists will be up early Sunday morning.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Week 4 fantasy football pickups of the week and hot women
RB
Steve Slaton, HOU - He has been on my list since before the season started but he is starting to look great as no other running back with the Texans is doing anything. I have him ranked as a 3RB and a good flex or bye week play. This is of course based on whether the o-line can hold up.
Correll Buckhalter, PHILLY - Westbrook seems to get injured every year so if you have him or you need a good option in week 4 due to bye weeks I would pick him up. I dont expect Westbrook to be at full speed this week and Buckhalter should have a decent day. I have him as a solid 2RB if Brian is out.
Derrick Ward, GIANTS - This guy seems to stay on the waiver and that amazes me. Maybe its because everybody has running backs on the roster capable of producing this year however this guy is one to grab if you only have 2 or 3 steady backs. He will get you 50-100 yards a week and has the chance to add a touch to those yards.
Rudi Johnson, LIONS - He looked great in week 3 and should be a decent middle to lower 2RB for the remainder of the year.
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WR
Brandon Lloyd, BEARS - He is becoming the go to guy for the Bears and is a worthy of a low end 2WR.
Steve Smith, GIANTS - With the Plaxico Burress suspension its possible that Smith picks up the slack in week 5. Its only one game but if it helps you win that week then take a look at him. I also like Domenik Hixon, who looked pretty solid in the preseason, to be another good option. I have them both as 3WR for week 5 but don't expect this to continue once the man is back.
Ike Hilliard, TAMPA BAY - I know Antonio Bryant is there but I like Hilliard better out of the two. He seems to be the endzone favorite and I expect Brian Griese to get better as we move forward. Expect decent number this week against a suspect Broncos defense.
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TE
Jerramy Stevens, TAMPA BAY - Stevens has the potential to be a solid tight end. Last season he scored 4 touchdowns with Seattle and that is saying something in regards to the wide receivers the seahawks have had. In his first game of the year coming off a suspention he performed well inlcuding a touch. I like him as a decent option if you are hurting at the tight end positions and I know most of us are. Hopefully you are not dealing with a league that has the WR/TE flex but if you are then he is a decent pick up.
The other tight ends worthy of a spot on a roster have all been mentioned in previous weeks. They are all really a hit or miss and its very difficult to find consistency at this position this season.
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QB
Brian Griese, TAMPA BAY - I am going to jump on the Bucs QB and say if you need a guy on your roster at this position he is a solid bye week fill in and possibly even a middle end passer as we see him improve. Tampy is a good team with some decent running backs and this should allow him to get the ball downfield with his accurate and strong arm.
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DEF
San Francisco - This is a good defense not to far behind the feared Steelers D in overall points. They even look better then PITT in certain stats. I would grab them up as there are not a lot of decent options for defenses this year. The other option here would be Jacksonville. If somebody dumped the Jags D on the waiver a week ago pick them up. They will be a good option as the season moves along, especially at home.
Kicker
Ryan Longwell, John Carney and Olindo Mare - This guys are leading the league in scoring for kickers. They are the top 3 overall in fantasy points however they are still on the waiver in a large amount of the leagues. If you are standing behind a well known name kicker who is not producing this season, aka Adam Vinatieri, grab one of these guys and enjoy double the points. Dont worry about the name, worry about perfomance.
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IDP
Cortland Finnegan, TENN - He is the overall leader in points for IDP players this season and he has a very good defense around him. Grab him and play him if you have an under perfoming player on your team. He is worth the upside over a DL who may only get you 3 tackles on an off week and I think he will have another 4-6 interceptions with 2-3 of them for touchdowns by the time its all said and done.
I will have another edition of pickups of the week on Friday, this will reflect anything that has happened over the course of the week in practices around the NFL.
Steve Slaton, HOU - He has been on my list since before the season started but he is starting to look great as no other running back with the Texans is doing anything. I have him ranked as a 3RB and a good flex or bye week play. This is of course based on whether the o-line can hold up.
Correll Buckhalter, PHILLY - Westbrook seems to get injured every year so if you have him or you need a good option in week 4 due to bye weeks I would pick him up. I dont expect Westbrook to be at full speed this week and Buckhalter should have a decent day. I have him as a solid 2RB if Brian is out.
Derrick Ward, GIANTS - This guy seems to stay on the waiver and that amazes me. Maybe its because everybody has running backs on the roster capable of producing this year however this guy is one to grab if you only have 2 or 3 steady backs. He will get you 50-100 yards a week and has the chance to add a touch to those yards.
Rudi Johnson, LIONS - He looked great in week 3 and should be a decent middle to lower 2RB for the remainder of the year.
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WR
Brandon Lloyd, BEARS - He is becoming the go to guy for the Bears and is a worthy of a low end 2WR.
Steve Smith, GIANTS - With the Plaxico Burress suspension its possible that Smith picks up the slack in week 5. Its only one game but if it helps you win that week then take a look at him. I also like Domenik Hixon, who looked pretty solid in the preseason, to be another good option. I have them both as 3WR for week 5 but don't expect this to continue once the man is back.
Ike Hilliard, TAMPA BAY - I know Antonio Bryant is there but I like Hilliard better out of the two. He seems to be the endzone favorite and I expect Brian Griese to get better as we move forward. Expect decent number this week against a suspect Broncos defense.
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TE
Jerramy Stevens, TAMPA BAY - Stevens has the potential to be a solid tight end. Last season he scored 4 touchdowns with Seattle and that is saying something in regards to the wide receivers the seahawks have had. In his first game of the year coming off a suspention he performed well inlcuding a touch. I like him as a decent option if you are hurting at the tight end positions and I know most of us are. Hopefully you are not dealing with a league that has the WR/TE flex but if you are then he is a decent pick up.
The other tight ends worthy of a spot on a roster have all been mentioned in previous weeks. They are all really a hit or miss and its very difficult to find consistency at this position this season.
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QB
Brian Griese, TAMPA BAY - I am going to jump on the Bucs QB and say if you need a guy on your roster at this position he is a solid bye week fill in and possibly even a middle end passer as we see him improve. Tampy is a good team with some decent running backs and this should allow him to get the ball downfield with his accurate and strong arm.
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DEF
San Francisco - This is a good defense not to far behind the feared Steelers D in overall points. They even look better then PITT in certain stats. I would grab them up as there are not a lot of decent options for defenses this year. The other option here would be Jacksonville. If somebody dumped the Jags D on the waiver a week ago pick them up. They will be a good option as the season moves along, especially at home.
Kicker
Ryan Longwell, John Carney and Olindo Mare - This guys are leading the league in scoring for kickers. They are the top 3 overall in fantasy points however they are still on the waiver in a large amount of the leagues. If you are standing behind a well known name kicker who is not producing this season, aka Adam Vinatieri, grab one of these guys and enjoy double the points. Dont worry about the name, worry about perfomance.
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IDP
Cortland Finnegan, TENN - He is the overall leader in points for IDP players this season and he has a very good defense around him. Grab him and play him if you have an under perfoming player on your team. He is worth the upside over a DL who may only get you 3 tackles on an off week and I think he will have another 4-6 interceptions with 2-3 of them for touchdowns by the time its all said and done.
I will have another edition of pickups of the week on Friday, this will reflect anything that has happened over the course of the week in practices around the NFL.
IDP Tid Bits from Week 3
My favorite article of the week on IDP stats and information. Make sure to catch my IDP rankings for week 4. They will be posted on Thursday night!
http://fftoday.com/articles/idptony/idpnotes_08_wk4.htm
http://fftoday.com/articles/idptony/idpnotes_08_wk4.htm
Monday, September 22, 2008
Week 4 Fantasy Football Pickups (2008)
Good article on early thoughts for week 4 pickups. I will be posting my pickups of the week on Tuesday and again on Friday for any changes after the weeks practices.
http://www.kffl.com/article.php/93550/512
http://www.kffl.com/article.php/93550/512
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