Week Four...

The Week of the First Bye Weeks, that’s right suckers it’s Week Four and that means one thing. The season is a fourth of the way over. So it’s time to show me something. My team fully included in that.

Nazahoes (1-2) vs. AIDS (1-2) – The good news is that one of these teams will be .500 after this week which means that their playoff chances are still in good shape. The bad news the other team will be 1-3 and wondering what the hell happened.

QB: Tom Brady has been fantastic this year, throwing the ball more because Laurence Maroney is handicapped (or is it handicapable) by Travis Minor of all people. He throws the deep ball to Moss, or tosses it in the slot to Wes Welker and the rest is highlights for the cameras on the sideline. Yes, that joke is on it’s last leg. The Pats roll against the Bengals this week and that should be an example of when a sub par DEF gets torched. Tony Romo goes against a weak St. Louis DEF, and as long as he keeps TO happy this team clicks. The only thing that’s bad for Romo’s numbers a guy named Marion Barber III, it’s so bad ass when you have a Roman Numeral in your name. He trounces opposing run DEFs, let’s hope that doesn’t happen too much this week.
ADVANTAGE: Tom Brady.

WR: Holt/Mason vs. Johnson/Fitz. Okay Torry Holt has been catching balls left and right, with Steven Jackson out, he’s there go to guy on offense let’s face it. He’ll see balls, lots of them, but the Cowboys have an okay DEF. He’ll still have a decent game. Derrick Mason is an unsung hero in Baltimore. I started him this week because I think he can catch more balls and score against the Browns DEF, then Walker can against the Colts. Chad Johnson is an animal but the Patriots are the Patriots so I think he will be limited just a bit. Same goes for Larry Fitz, the Pittsburgh DEF can contain him, especially if Kurt Warner is behind center.
ADVANTAGE: Holt/Mason.

RB: McGahee/Henry vs. Gore/”The Edge”. Willis McGahee has only two TDs I believe but his numbers are very good. He’s catching the ball, something he didn’t do a lot of in Buffalo, and he’s making people miss, against the Browns I like anyone with a pulse. So he gets the nod. Good think I had depth at RB or Stephen Jackson going down could’ve been B-A-D, BAD. Travis Henry you are on notice. He scored last week but hurt his ankle and such, he looks to be back on point. Against the Colts though I don’t think he’ll do much, I start him because I have faith in zone blocking and Mike Shannahan. Frank Gore was dismal against the Steelers last week; he looked like he was going to disappear. Seattle’s DEF isn’t the best, but they have a good line backing corp and could limit him. I think he’ll still go for 100 yards and a touch. The Edge however goes against a dynamic Pittsburgh DEF that limited Gore last week. Expect the same from them this week. I think this one is really tight and won by Gore’s game against Seattle.
ADVANTAGE: Gore/”The Edge”

TE: Eric Johsnon is a victim of the bye week this week so I went out and got Owen Daniels. A little history Owen Dainels out performed everyone but three people last year and only played like four games. With Matt Schaub under center taking on his new team, and a pretty good pass DEF, Daniels will have a big game. 80 yards and a touch. Kellen Winsolw has a separated shoulder but will play, against the Ravens though does it matter? They have a tough DEF and their linebackers and linemen will sack the QB more times then he’ll probably throw in Winslow’s direction. He’ll have a few catches but nothing major.
ADVANTAGE: Daniels.

WR/RB: Seems my advice is taking off a bit. We’ve got Adrien Peterson against LaMont Jordan. Jordan has been a surprise of a life time this year. And Peterson is the ROY candidate in the NFC. This one comes down to the match up. I like the Dolphins a lot more then the Packers. So I’m giving the nod to Jordan, although this is a good little battle inside the battle I think.
ADVANTAGE: LaMont Jordan.

K: Jeff Reed vs. Matt Stover. Stover will kick a lot of extra points I think. That Browns DEF was just ugly and has been that way. Reed will get a chance for some field goals. I read an article that said Jeff Reed was the only safe fantasy play this week on Pittsburgh team and I thought it was funny. Based on that and the Browns shitty DEF I give the nod to Reed, field goals > extra points.
ADVANTAGE: Jeff Reed.

DEF: The Vikings against the Pack Attack vs. Indy at Denver. I don’t know Indy will fair in that game. Lesser teams then Denver have took it to the DEF. They don’t seem to force enough turnovers or score on special teams. That being said they could easily due what they did to the Saints time and time again. So nothing is out of the question. The Vikings have performed, they force turnovers, they get at the QB and their special teams is decent. Based on the Rookie running back on GB I’ll nod to the Vikings.
ADVANTAGE: Vikings.

OVERALL: Yahoo has this as a Microw victory by 8 points, but I think they predicted Larry Fitz too high. I think I can pull this out, and I’m awarding myself the victory. I beat AIDS, the government should thank me.

Vicksmart (0-3) vs. Yellow Jackets (2-1) – Justin needs a win, and Ward is laughing at us because Rivers is on the bench or some shit. Let’s see if Justin can find the victory column for the first time.

QB: Big Ben vs. Brett Favre. Well let’s get this key issue out of the way first, Hines Ward might spend Sunday on the Pine, and that may be a good thig. Here’s why: Santonino Holmes, more speed, bigger reach, more of a deep threat (think Plaixco Burress). Now the bad Hines Ward was the go to man for Big Men, but against a Cardinals DEF it might not matter, keep an eye on that from here on out though. The Cardinals DEF is a little tougher then you would think but as long as they keep passing like they have been, it’s a decent day by anyone’s standards. Brett Favre is really playing like it’s his last push in the NFL. He’s playing well, and if the Packers advance to the postseason he could bow out gracefully. I think it’s 1990 something now. However Favre does face a very good Vikings DEF that has been forcing turnovers. This could be a really good measuring stick for him, but guess what he tore up the Chargers, I say he can bottle lighting twice.
ADVANTAGE: Brett Favre and his Brute cologne and Wrangler jeans.

WR: TO/Roy Williams vs. Moss/Harrison. Okay TO faces a very poor STL def, they haven’t been all that good recently, letting crappy teams score points and win games. Roy Williams gets the Chicago draw this week though but he has been the go to guy for Kitna, and the Lions are playing pretty well. Yes I’m indicating there could be a shocker here. I say both of them will find the end zone at least twice between the two of them, and probably have close to 250 between the two of them. A stark prediction but I think it’s the right one. Randy Moss has been amazing. I don’t know what Oakland did to him but the Pats cleared that right out. It’s because he’s on a winning team. If there was a week for a breakdown because he doesn’t get the ball enough it would be this week (MNF game). I think Randy finds the end zone twice and goes over 100 yards against that ugly Cinnci DEF. Marvin Harrison is always dependable but recently the Colts haven’t been sinking their teeth in that sharp, they’ve been winning but not with the 8 TD passes between two WRs we’re used to seeing. Against Denver I don’t think Harrison finds the end zone, he’ll catch about 6 passes and go for 100 yards though. TD is iffy.
ADVANTAGE: TO/Roy.

RB: Johnson/Johnson vs. Westbrook/Maroney. Okay another note to get out of the way now. Rudi Johnson could be hurt and might not play on Monday. As of today he was not at practice. He does have the extra day to heal it though, so maybe that’s what they are thinking about doing, holding him till Monday night. I would get some insurance though just in case (Kenny Watson just in case you are wondering). If Rudi plays he faces that tough New England unit, so maybe they’ll hold him out, I don’t know. Keep your eye on it. Either way he isn’t going to find the end zone but he’ll rush for close to 100 and catch two passes. Larry Johnson is pitiful. I knew this was going to happen. If Ward had taken SJ, I would have taken Peyton (and yes kicked myself in the Draft review for doing it). Johnson plays against San Diego this week, not a good chance. The SD unit has been embarrassed and against the Chiefs you should see a good week from the SD DEF. I think Johnson can be used in the passing game and hell he could use for 80 yards, but he hasn’t found the red zone yet. I’m selling his chances here. Westbrook was terrific last week, that being said he’s dinged up…what else is new. Against the Giants he’ll play, it’s a key division game before a buy week. Look for him early, and often. It’s on Sunday night so more time to rest as well. Maroney might as well not exist. I think he’s over rated from a good rookie year. Brady passes to the money man now (insert Welker, Stallworth, Moss here). Maroney is used sometimes but often gets spelled with Travis Minor. Nothing of note, but against the Cincci piss poor DEF he’ll go 100 yards with a touch. Don’t count on it again.
ADVANTAGE: Westbrook/Maroney

TE: Shockey vs. Clark. Jeremy Shockey would be a lot better if he didn’t drop balls here and there, if he didn’t bitch and if he could find the end zone a few times. Eli throws the ball to him enough, he should have some good TD grabs. He gets lazy on routes, and gives up easy. 8.45 way too low though. He’ll cross ten because he’ll grab 8 passes or so. Against the Birds pass DEF I think he has a good chance of a TD though. Consider him on point. Dallas Clark however…against Denver. I don’t like his chances of a touch, I’ll give him four passes or so, but don’t expect anything big.
ADVANTAGE: Shockey.

WR/RB: Kevin Curtis vs. Wes Welker. Welcome to the jungle battle boys. I like this, two white WRs going toe to toe. However let me tell you this I like Kevin Curtis a little better here. Curtis had an amazing connection with McNabb last week and would’ve had a TD the week before too. I like his chances vs. a very lack luster Giants unit. Wes Welker is great I love him, he does it all, but guess what. Randy Moss, that’s all I have to say and you get the picture.
ADVANTAGE: Kevin “I’ve found my hands” Curtis

K: Robbie Gould vs. the Lions and Mike Nugent vs. the Bills. I like both of these matchups. The Bears are putting Grandpa Griese behind center on Sunday and the Bills DEF unit is good but not great and the Jets offense is so so. Consider these guys both good plays.
ADVANTAGE: PUSH

DEF: Chi Town vs. New England. Chi Town, and here’s why. Devin Hester has found his groove and is healthy. The Lions aren’t that great up front and Jon Kitna throws picks like they are going out of style. New England faces a good offensive unit that is very careful with the ball.
ADVANTAGE: Chi Town.

OVERALL: Sorry Just but I think you are going to go 0-4. The matchup against the Cinnci DEF for Maroney might do it for Ward, if Maroney doesn’t do it then you have a shot but I’m calling a Yellow Jackets victory.

Nazabitches (3-0) vs. Vick’s My Dog Catcher (2-1) – the thing here is can J Piss lose? I don’t know let’s go to the tape.

QB: Peyton Manning vs. Carson Palmer. Let me tell you something this isn’t as one sided as you may think. Denver has two amazing corner backs in Bly and Bailey (B&B), so that could shut down Reggie Wayne and Marvin Harrison. Not to mention John Lynch over the top, it could be a long day for Manning. Another little bit of advice, the Broncos bounced the Colts out of the playoffs like 4 of the last 6 years or something. I don’t know the exact numbers and they did it with lesser names then they have now. That being said Carson Palmer faces the New England DEF, he’s thrown an awful lot to TJ Housh recently and with Rodney Harrison still out…we could have a nice day for Palmer. I’m still going to call this one for Manning, but wouldn’t be surprised to see it tight between these two.
ADVANTAGE: Manning.

WR: TJ Hous/Burress vs. Chambers and Coles. Clearly by name only we can see where the talent sits, but let’s break this down. TJ Housh is playing that vaunted NE DEF I just talked about so a good day for Palmer is a good day for Housh, see how this is a double situation. Don’t you just love when that happens (part of the reason I drafter three Rams, that worked great ). Well anyway he should have a somewhat decent night, esp. since Samuel will be playing on Chad Johnson. If Rudi Johnson is out though his numbers go down, not enough of a running threat to keep the other team honest. Plaxico might not even play. He’s day to day with a serious ankle sprain, this is the kind of injury that is a headache for managers. If he goes he faces the Philly depleted DEF, in which Roy Williams racked up yards and a TD last week, the same could be his if he’s healthy and the Giants don’t choke (two big long shots btw). If he doesn’t play looks like Curry from Oakland gets the start, and that’s bad news just all around. He had one good week, that’s it. Chris Chambers and Coles are the same type of WR believe it or not. They are on teams that don’t do that well but they catch balls, in a PPR league that’s good. Chambers against Oakland that’s doable for a score, Coles against Buffalo, that’s doable for a score. I like the CC connection better then a shaky ankle and a bad backup WR.
ADVANTAGE: Chambers/Coles.

RB: Brown/Benson vs. LT/Parker. Ronnie Brown is predicted to have a monster game this week, what difference a week makes, but guess what I don’t think he can do it. I think he can score but he won’t post anywhere close to 30. I’m not even sure about 20, tamper expectations and email me when I’m wrong. Cedric Benson, he hasn’t proven much of anything as of late and the Lions are playing decently…so you do the math. Benson does get upgraded due to Griese taking the reigns. That being said this is the week that LT breaks out, face the facts. He’s a terror and he’s going to explode all over the place this weekend. I’m going two touches and 100 yards. That’s steep but I like setting the bar high. Willie Parker, not so much. Last week he did nothing, as long as Big Ben throws the ball Parker gets demoted a bit. LT is the difference maker here.
ADVANTAGE: LT/Parker.

TE: Todd Heap vs. Antonio Gates. Todd Heap again plays that Browns DEF so I like his shot of finding pay dirt, but Gates will have another HUGE game, and guess what he’ll explode just like LT. Rivers likes to use him a lot, a lot, a lot. I go with Heap though narrowly.
ADVANTAGE: Heap.

WR/RB: Tatum Bell vs. Marion Barber. Tatum Bell is going against the Chi Town DEF and Kevin Jones scored a TD last week, all bad things if you own him. Marion Barber gets a St. Louis DEF and he’s been running wild all over the place. Think about it, it’s simple.
ADVANTAGE: Marion Barber

K: Wilkins vs. Adam V. I think the offense in STL will sputter way more then the Colts will, that makes Jeff Wilkins over Adam V. in my very good opinon.
ADVANTAGE: Wilkins.

DEF: Baltimore Ravens vs. SD. Now both of these teams get sub par offensive units. There is no denying that the Ravens are a top DEF unit and they will keep that up against the Browns. The Chargers, they will be hurting a little bit but will play good. The Ravens get the edge here though.
ADVANTAGE: Ravens

OVERALL: I think the running back situation here is terrible for the Nazabitches. And if Burress doesn’t play which I don’t think he will things could get ugly. Vick’s My Dog Catcher to give John his first loss.

T-Rex Grossman (1-2) vs. Inches (2-1) – Vito wants to change the downward trend this is a chance to do it. We could have a lot of teams here all bound together.

QB: Cutler vs. McNabb. Jay Cutler is a pretty good Quarterback but you know what I like him, and that Colts DEF can be thrown on. I didn’t start Javon Walker this week because of the DEF though and because the offense hasn’t shown much spark in recent weeks. Meanwhile the Eagles are coming off a game where they showed amazing team chemistry. McNabb will get the ball to Westbrook and down the field a little bit, he always shows up big for divison games. Even in that game against the Skins he was pretty decent.
ADVANTAGE: McNabb

WR: Anquan Boldin/Braylon Edwards vs. Steve Smith/Reggie Wayne. Okay Anquan Boldin benefited from Kurt Warner last week, I don’t know if that’s going to happen again, even if he does the Pittsburgh DEF isn’t going to be passed on that much. Braylon Edwards has to work against the Ravens DEF too so that’s kind of difficult. I say both of these are so so starts. Steve Smith and Reggie Wayne are two of the best in the game, guess what…Steve Smith plays Tampa Bay and while they play a good cover two, Jake Delhomme is going good and he will continue to roll on. Although he may be hurt. Either way Steve Smith is fantasy gold. Reggie Wayne and Manning and such haven’t been rolling as good as they were last year but guess what…Wayne will be blanketed by Bly or Bailey and guess what he’ll have a few good catches and he will find the end zone but not real more.
ADVANTAGE: Smith/Wayne.

RB: Alexander/Addai vs. Bush/Williams. First the good news…Alexander will play, bad news he has a cracked wrist. They will still get the ball to him early and often. Addai will get the ball a ton too I believe both are really good plays with DEFs they potential could take advantage of. Reggie Bush isn’t playing and Caddy is in the shop. This could be the Vito runaway category, even if Ward makes some changes.
ADVANTAGE: Alexander/ Addai (AA)

TE: Vernon Davis vs. Gonzo. Ummm hello….um hi I’m Vernon Davis I sprained my knee I’ll miss the next two games. Umm hello…um hi I’m Gonzo I play for a sucky team, but I do play. Until Vito changes this I got Gonzo.
ADVANTAGE: Gonzo.

WR/RB: Calvin Johnson vs. Santonino Holmes. My name is Calvin Johnson and I’m an impact rookie no doubt but you know what…I have back spasms and guess what I might not play this weekend. So keep an eye on that, even if he does the Bears are good on DEF but they do let up some big plays to second and third WRs. Holmes will probably be the top Pitt wide out due to Hines Ward’s injury. So I’m going with him.
ADVANTAGE: Holmes.

K: Jason Hanson vs. Jason Elam. And I’m Jason Carfagno! HI! LOL. Jason Hanson will get chances with the Detroit team and he can kick the ball a country mile. I’m going with him.
ADVANTAGE: Jason Hanson.

DEF: Denver vs. Pittsburgh. I said the Denver DEF could defend I didn’t say they would recover fumbles, get after the QB or pick off Peyton. Pittsburgh will do those things to the Cardinals though, so I give them the nod.
ADVANTAGE: Pittsburgh.

OVERALL: Ward is asleep at the wheel this week, so is Vito a little bit. But I’m going C.A.V.

Week Three Review

Week 3 in Review

So the Phillies won on Saturday and I was out the game and went to the game Sunday at 12, that’s why predictions didn’t make it out this week. Also I suffered a big loss. In the back of my head I knew I should’ve started Romo, oh well, you live you learn.

So how bout LT, SJ, LJ not living up to their draft positioning, I mean Jackson just went down, LJ hasn’t found the end zone, and LT is slowly getting on track. Things are very weird in fantasy this year, very weird indeed, that being said here is your week in review.

Nazahoes (1-2) vs. Vick’s My Dog Catcher (2-1)

Bust for Nazahoes: Marc Bulger. It’s hard to give up on someone I drafted so high but this ship has sailed. I’m glad I made that trade for Romo, very glad.
Stud for the Nazahoes: Adrian Peterson, you know the rookie one. He craved it up this week going over his prediction, would’ve had 16 points if he didn’t cough up a fumble. He’s going to be big this year.

Bust for VMDC: The San Diego DEF, I think this year that unit isn’t as good as it used to be, but so far that’s been a result of schedule. Still 4 points from a DEF is dismal at best.
Stud for VMDC: Deion Branch who I thought wouldn’t have that good of a game found a repertoire with Hasselback.

Inches (2-1) vs. Vicksmart (0-3)

Stud for Inches: D-McNabb, had a huge week. Exploded all over the place with “The White Messiah” Kevin Curtis.
Bust for Inches: Steve Smith and his 1.80.

Stud for Vicksmart: Roy Williams, big day in a offensive battle.
Bust for Vicksmart: His name is Larry Johnson and he’s been awful this year.

Nazabitches (3-0) vs. T-Rex Grossman (1-2)

Stud for Nazabitches: Ronnie Brown, I wouldn’t count on those numbers ever again in my life.
Bust for Nazabitches: Colston or MJD, take your pick.

Stud for T-Rex Grossman: Anquan Boldin.
Bust for T-Rex Grossman: Calvin Johnson.

Aids (1-2) vs. Yellow Jackets (2-1)

Bust for AIDS: Frank Gore, limited against the Steel Curtain.
Stud for AIDS: Tom Brady a-duh.

Bust for Yellow Jackets: Laurene Maroney, who I think is overrated.
Stud for AIDS: Brett Favre, I feel like it’s 1990 something again.

There is the Week Three Review. Week Four predictions will be up sometime either tomorrow day or Saturday. Later.

Week Two in Review

Just when Justin Smith thought things couldn’t get any worse the Eagles lose on Monday night to those pesky Redskins. Justin team sits at the bottom of the league, which entitles him to the top few lines of this week’s review. It’s not that bad, things aren’t that dark at the end of the tunnel, at least you’re not the Falcons.

Time to look at how I did last week…okay last week I went 3-1, I called a loss for JP, that didn’t happen. So overall this year I’m 5-3 (.625) Hey I’ll take it.

T-Rex Grossman/Nazahoes – I blew Vito out of the water early in this one the match was called after the 4 o’clock games on Sunday. Gostowski just added some points on for me. First time I broke 100 points this year too. Let’s break it down:

Bust for the T-Rex: I think it’s safe to say that Marcus Pollard was a disappointment. He had an 0 for, there is no room for those kind of errors in fantasy football.
Stud for the T-Rex: Calvin Johnson, the rookie performs for the second straight week. Had Vito won this week, the infamous Calvin Johnson trade would’ve bit me in the ass and hard.

Bust for the Nazahoes: The three running backs. None of them found pay dirt last week but they ran very well. Those mistakes could cost you down the road though.
Stud for the Nazahoes: Minnesota DEF, for the second straight week they played sharp. This was the reason I didn’t draft a DEF in the draft, I knew the Vikings would still be here during the year.

Nazabitches/Inches – The battle of who do you like McNabb or the Eagles losing. Pisula rooted hard enough and the Skins gave him the win.

Bust for the Nazabitches: Take your pick of any running back started last week. Seriously the lack of running backs is just dismal.
Stud for the Nazabitches: TJ Housh comes to mind in the explosion he had this week in Cleveland.

Burst for Inches: There was a time I thought McNabb was a steal in the draft, there was a time I thought Reggie Bush was good and Decue McAllister. Those days are over.
Stud for Inches: Steve Smith, end of story. A brick wall can’t cover him.

Vick’s My Dog Catcher/Yellow Jackets – A close matchup until Monday night.

Bust for Vick’s My Dog Catcher: Lee Evans for the second week in a row wins this. It might be time to go out and find someone else.
Stud for Vick’s My Dog Catcher: I think Deion Branch gets this award he blew past his projected numbers this week.

Bust for Yellow Jackets: Warrick Dunn woud have to be it and he went over his projected numbers. This is how a fantasy team is put together, everyone was over their projected numbers. Congrats on Lesser Ward’s first fantasy win.
Stud for Yellow Jackets: Brett Favre showed he still has it on Sunday and it def. helped Chris win this one.

AIDS/Vicksmart – Two teams with good draft plans seemingly faulted matched up. This one “could have” been close.

Bust for AIDS: The Philadelphia DEF underperformed this week and got injuried. I don’t know if this is a good sign for us Eagles fans, or Microw’s DEF unit.
Stud for AIDS: Chad Johnson he was amazing this week. He’s furthering the belief that he is the true Number One WR in the league.

Bust for Vicksmart: Larry Johnson, he’s been dismal this year and I don’t know if he’ll get any better.
Stud for Vicksmart: Rudi Johnson he had a big day in that crazy offensive fest in Cleveland.

Justin Smith dried his eyes and continued hope to Monday Night, his hope was met with a hard loss. At least he has the Phillies right?

Predictions tomorrow or Saturday during the day.

Week Two Bitches!

Okay welcome to Week Two. I have to get through two more days and hours of pregame shows, and the Patriots story being mentioned at least 400 times before I get my football jones. You know what this week thanks to the MNF game between the Birds and Skins I can actually get two games at each little time slot, which means lots of TV flipping and listening to Bob Costas, and Troy Aikman (ugh). The games I’ll be getting down here in DC are as follows: Packers at Giants, Bills at Steelers, and the Jets at Ravens, because they have a blackout rule for them too. But enough about me, let’s talk about the movers and shakers that you left in the lineup for this week.

T-REX vs. NAZAHOES

Two years ago this battle was decided by a single point. God damn you Julius Jones, never again, just never again.

QBs: We’ve got Tony Romo, acquired via trade this week, going against waiver wire pickup Jay Cutler. Tony Romo was quite the star last week releasing the ball and dumping 40 points in fantasy laps. Cutler performed well too leading the Broncos down the field with command and finding a consistent relationship with Javon Walker and to a lesser extent Brandon Marshall, the rookie. Their match ups this week are against a Miami DEF that allowed Jason Campbell to throw on them especially to Randle El, and Cutler goes against an Oakland DEF that got hammered by John Kitna of all people. I think the edge here is in the fact that talent surrounds Romo. Jason Witten and Terrell Owens don’t just grow on trees despite what some might think.
ADVANTAGE: Romo and the Hoes.

WRs: Holt/Walker vs. Boldin/Ward. Okay Torry Holt totally dominated last weekend, coughing up around 17 points, now imagine if the offense didn’t play so conservatively and if Steven Jackson wouldn’t have fumbled. Javon Walker also clicked with Cutler Anquan Boldin has always personally been one of my favorite players in the league, something about his swelled up nose. He had a decent week last week and since Seattle’s DBs are kinda undersized he should have another good week here. Hines Ward is someone I throw under the bus a lot, no Jerome Bettis pun intended, but last week he was very, very, very good. Then he started whining about the Patriots thing and I remembered how much I hate him and his slanted eyes. He looks Asian and everyone knows it. And the Bills didn’t do that bad on DEF last week. I need more then some random Week One shit against the Browns to nod my head in approval of Ward. I think the combination of Walker and Holt can out produce the combination of Boldin and Ward, but my gut tells me that Boldin and Ward will do better. I’m giving the nod to the dinosaur.
ADVANTAGE: Boldin/Ward and the T-Rex.

RBs: Listen up if you’re reading this and your name is Steven Jackson and you have that new Nike commercial I want you to listen really good. TWO HANDS ON THE DAMNED FOOTBALL! That being said…Jackson/Henry (who saved me the embarrassment of taking him in the second round by shining last week) going against Alexander and Addai. Jackson should come along this week, he’ll prove that he’s a top teir player, and if he fumbles again I’m hoping a red eye to go kick his face him. Go ahead Jackson try me. He’s facing a very new front nine for the Niners, but get this…The Edge had success on the ground last week. I see no reason why Jackson can’t follow in his shaded visor even though I play indoors footsteps. Travis Henry is a deadbeat dad that’s true but on the field he is very much alive. He had a nice day last week and he can catch passes out of the backfield. Tatum Bell had a good day against the Raiders so hopefully Henry can do the same. What more can be said about Joesph Effing Addai, he’s the second coming of LT or something. I know Vito’s heart skipped a beat last week but this week he faces the Titans, now the Titans did manage to contain MJD and Taylor some what last week but this week no way they cover Addai that well, especially when Peyton burns them a few times. I’m going to say Addai is going to have a monster game. Shaun Alexander is facing a weak Arizona DEF. Frank Gore had 55 yards and a touch against them, so Alexander should be do for about the same if not more yardage and probably a touch or two.
ADVANTAGE: The DEF teams tell the story here and I give the nod to Vito here.

TIGHT END: Eric Johnson vs. Marcus “He’s Still Playing” Pollard. Johnson was very involved in the passing game last week vs. the Saints and I think he’ll stay that way to be honest. Marcus Pollard will catch a few passes sure but I mean Jeremy Stevens wasn’t exactly the best Tight End down there, and they didn’t use him that much.
ADVANTAGE: Eric Johnson and me.

FLEX: Adrian Peterson against Calvin Johnson here. Peterson is facing a Detroit DEF that did allow LaMont Jordan to run all over them, and Johnson is facing a Minn DEF that was all over the Falcons. As I stress with everyone running backs are over wide outs in almost any league. Adrian Peterson also showed great pass catching ability. Johnson will still but up good numbers as this game will be a shoot out. I just think the Minn DEF will pick Kitna one too many times to put Johnson over Peterson.
ADVANTAGE: Peterson. This is a battle of two ROYs.

KICKER: Gos is a good kicker and the Pats always kind the end zone. I’m afraid that the cameras on the sidelines could distract him. Hanson will put up fantastic numbers this week. He’s amazing, simply put.
ADVANTAGE: Hanson and Vito.

DEF: Both of these DEFs are going against poor offenses. I think that the Minn DEF could work out better in the long run because of the return game. Broncos will still have a nice day destroying the hopes and dreams of Oakland fans.
ADVANTAGE: Minn DEF.

OVERALL: I think this will be a little tight, but I think I can pull it out.

VICKSMART vs. AIDS

QBs: Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees. Drew Brees cannot handle a Cover 2 DEF and that’s what Tampa Bay runs, so that could be very dangerous this week. Colts use it as well and you saw how he faired against that. Tom Brady will have his pick of the litter this week but to a lesser extent. No crazy yardage, no crazy tds, but a good solid game. I’m going Brady.
ADVANTAGE: Brady.

WRs: Chad Johnson/Larry Fitz vs. TO/Roy Williams. Chad Johnson will have a big day against the Browns, and Larry Fitz has been dismissal. Dating back to last year in his past 6 games he’s only had around 50 yards.. Terrell Owens will have a good day against the Dolphins and Williams will see balls thrown his way against the Vikings. But the key issue rests in the fact of who’s throwing to Williams. Kitna will get picked here and there and that will take catches away from Williams. I’m giving the edge here to Owens and co.
ADVANTAGE: Vicksmart.

RBs: Frank Gore and the Edge vs. Johnson and Johnson. Frank Gore goes against the St. Louis def, who really didn’t allow the Panthers running backs to get started. But Gore will find his way into the end zone at least once. The Edge goes against a Seattle DEF that is undersized and such, so he will have an okay day. Rudi Johnson will tear up the browns and Larry Johnson has a terrible match ups against those pesky Bears. I’m giving the edge here to Microw.
ADVANTAGE: AIDS

Tight Ends: Winslow/Shockey. Kellen Winslow faces the Cinnci DEF that shut down Todd Heap, a better TE then Winslow and Shockey goes against Green Bay with a potentially new QB, his upside is HUGE this week.
ADVANTAGE: Justin.

FLEX: Andre Johnson vs. Clinton Portis. Andrew Johnson had a great week last week, but I don’t know if the Panthers DEF will allow that again. They will pressure the Quarterback and force mistakes. So I don’t think his day will be that big. Clinton Portis faces an Eagle DEF that limited the Green Bay offense. The Redskins aren’t that much better so…take that in stride. That being said I always give the nod in a tough case to the running back.
ADVANTAGE: Portis.

KICKER: Matt Stover is against the Jets and Robbie Gould goes against KC. This really depends on what kind of Sexy Rexy shows up. If the Good Grossman is out and about expect Gould to be a big boot this week. If the Bad Grossman shows up I’m giving this to Stover. And guess what Sexy Rexy is going to suck this week. Stover is the way we go.
ADVANTAGE: Stover

DEF: Philly/Chicago. Chi Town, end of story.
ADVANTAGE: Justin

OVERALL: AIDS

NAZABTICHES vs. INCHES – The smack talk that Pisula released is terrible. He should be docked 40 points for that.

QBs: Manning/McNabb. Okay Peyton Manning is the man end of story. The only week I will not pick him without thinking is against the Chargers down the line. But until then I can only say Manning, Manning, Manning a hundred times.
ADVANTAGE: Manning.

WRs: Housh (probable), and Burress vs. Smith and Wayne. Okay first of all the injury to TJ is a hamstring injury, which can linger, don’t believe me ask Moss, ask Stallworth. Burress he won’t repeat that game by any stretch of the imagination, esp. with that backup QB in. Smith and Wayne are studs, end of the story. Keep an eye on Housh’s injury.
ADVANTAGE: Smith/Wayne.

RBs: MJD and Ronnie Brown and Bush and Williams. Okay eventually MJD will return to next season form, it might even come this week against Atlanta. I mean Adrian Peterson tore their asses up last week on the ground. Ronnie Brown, terrible. Dallas def was dominated on the ground against the Giants, but after watching that Skins/Dolphins game it’s hard to get interested in anything on the Dolphins team. Reggie Bush will also regain his end of the season form, but the Bucs DEF is just really good, it might not be this week. Cadillac Williams might not even play, so keep an eye on that. Even if he does, eh I’m not sold entirely. I’m giving this nod to Inches because of Reggie Bush’s big play potential.
ADVANTAGE: Inches.

Tight End: Todd “Offensive Pass Interference” Heap vs. Tony Gonzo. I read that Tony Gonzo found out he had some crazy disease in the off-season and could’ve died. Well he won’t fair much better against the Bears DEF. Todd Heap will do slightly better against the Jets def, but don’t expect much of a gold mine, unless McNair doesn’t start, then he’ll be used more.
ADVANTAGE: Bitches.

FLEX: Chris Brown vs. Santonio Holmes. Holmes will be better then Chris Brown. This is the one time I will take a WR over a starting RB. Brown faces that crazy Indy DEF this week and while they were thought to be terrible they proved that wrong in a hurry. Holmes had catches, yards and a TD. That flex offensive could really help him.
ADVANTAGE: Inches

KICKER: Jeff Wilkins vs. Jason Elam. Elam is at home where he can nail 50 plus yard field goals. Jeff Wilkins will be hosting the Niners and will busy indoors. I give Wilkins the nod simply because he’s indoors with a high potent offense.
ADVANTAGE: Wilkins and Bitches.

DEF: The Ravens proved me wrong last week. Pittsburgh had a good DEF game this week and I think that they’ll have another good one. I’ll go with the Ravens though because the Jets are poor on offense.
ADVANTAGE: Ravens

OVERALL: Inches mainly due to the lack of a proven threat in the running back corps of Bitches and because Housh could be out, possibly.

Yellow Jackets vs. Vick’s My Dog Catcher

QBs: Palmer vs. Favre. Guess what Carson Palmer is playing the Browns, and guess what they suck. So he’s a shoe in for a big day, with or without Housh. Favre is playing the Giants, I don’t buy Favre yet, I just don’t. But I guess he’s a better start then Rivers vs. the Pats.
ADVANTAGE: Palmer.

WRs: Evans and Chambers vs. Harrison and Moss. Okay Lee Evans was blanketed last week and he’ll be blanketed this week by the Steelers DEF. Chris Chambers had some key drops for the Dolphins last week and this week faces a semi hurt secondary, so guess what…I think he’ll have a decent game this week. Harrison can catch the ball and score, end of story. Randy Moss can catch the ball and score end of story. Moss does play that vaunted San Diego DEF though. I say that Harrison and Moss out score and out produce Evans and Chambers.
ADVANTAGE: Yellow Jackets.

RBs: LT and Willie Parker vs. Westbrook and Warrick Dun. LT is a beast, he’ll do good no matter who, he proved that last week. Willie Parker needs to prove himself to me this week against Buffalo. The flex offense could hurt him because they are passing more and more. Who would’ve thought I’d say that in relation to the Steelers, not me. Westbrook will look to make mince meat against the Skins. Ronnie Brown and Cameron, the back up for the Fins did well against the Skins. Westbrook should look to do better then that. Warrick Dunn is on his last legs. I don’t even like him as a spot start here and there. But he’s really the only thing they have left. And the Jags did let Chris Brown run on them.
ADVANTAGE: LT and Co.

Tight Ends: Antonio Gates vs. Dallas Clark. Gates is probable but he will def. play and he’ll catch passes and possibly score. Dallas Clark will have some catches but not score. Gates is the better play here.
ADVANTAGE: Gates.

FLEX: Deion Branch vs. Donald Driver. Driver I think is the better play, he gets dialed in more often then Branch does. With the emphasize on Alexander’s running game the Seahawks don’t pass as much. The Packers do pass a lot so Driver can reap the benefits.
ADVANTAGE: Driver

KICKER: Vinateri vs. Nugent. Adam V. is just hands down better then most of the league.
ADVANTAGE: Adam V.

DEF: San Diego vs. New England. This is the age old question. San Diego has better players with the suspensions leveled against Harrison and such. Also New England has all this outside shit to deal with. San Diego by a nose.
ADVANTAGE: SD

OVERALL: Yellow Jackets.

See y’all next week.

Week One in Review

WEEK ONE IN REVIEW

Okay guys, time to open the vault and see how I did for week one. Drum roll please…I went 2 for 2 (.500) now given the ups and downs of Week One, I’d say that was pretty good. I mean who thought that the Jacksonville DEF would get carved up, who thought that Drew Brees would have less points then Vinatari? Or in my personal case that Steven Jackson would have .05 points and two rookies would have amazing games? It’s further proof that on any given Sunday…

NAZABITCHES vs. NAZAHOES

Nazabitches MVP: Peyton Manning enough said, he single handily won this thing for Pisula.

Nazabitches Bust: Cedric Benson tied with not playing Burress. Bensons was awful against a stingy Charges DEF and Burress lit up the Cowboys, but he was on the bench. If Peyton didn’t have such a good day I would’ve written not playing Romo here.

Nazahoes MVP: The starting WRs. They each performed above predictions furthering the belief that Yahoo! doesn’t know shit.

Nazahoes Bust: Jackson, he fumbled twice, and even though I wouldn’t have won, I’d be sitting at 89 instead of 85, def. change there, that and not starting either stud rookie.

Surprises: Maurice Jones Drew underperforming, Marc Bulger looking shaky, the entire Saints team. Chris Cooley only getting one ball thrown his way, Travis Henry making me look like a genius for wasting a second rounder on him.

INCHES vs. AIDS (Battle of two terrible team names)

Inches MVP: All three WRs, they all performed very well. Very well indeed.

Inches Bust: McNabb, everyone expected better things, yet he looked like he was 80% no ands, no buts, and no ifs. Bush/Jones tied for second.

AIDS MVP: Tom Brady was just amazing this week.

AIDS Bust: Larry Fitz. 4 points? For a starting WR? That’s not good no matter how you slice it up and serve it.

Surprises: Andre Johnson’s big day, Steve Smith being back, Thomas Jones sucking. The entire Saint’s team.

YELLOWJACKETS vs. T-GROSSMAN

Yellowjackets MVP: I guess the New England DEF, that’s said when you have to look for a stand out player on a team, that’s never a good sign fellas.

Yellowjackets Bust: Everyone, but mainly Rivers. Seriously everyone on that team underperformed this week, or suffered from weak matchups. Hopefully this can get straightened out or it could be a long season.

T-Grossman MVP: I’d say Calvin Johnson. I made the trade, regretting it a little but not that much, I got a value player for him. He came up big on Sunday.

T-Grossman Bust: V-Young. Told ya so.

Surprises: Let’s see…the entire Saints team. Shaun Alexander having a decent game, Hanson’s huge game and the underperforming of an entire team.

VICKSMART vs. VICK’S MY DOGCATCHER

Vicksmart MVP: TO, he just flat out made a difference. He was a glimmer of hope in a dark Week One cloud.

Vicksmart Bust: Drew Brees much?

Vick’s My Dogcatcher MVP: Both San Deigo fellas. One threw a TD to the other, and he’s a running back. Together they had something like 48 points.

Vick’s My Dogcatcher Bust: Reggie Bown, is that trade still looking good?

Surprises: The entire Saint’s team. Lee Evans, Willie Parker.

Matchups will be up probably on Saturday. Later boys.

Week One Matchups

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It’s Week One…so I have nothing to go off of other then everything I read and everything I encountered this preseason. Expect me to be kind of wrong for this week, but I’m going to be keeping track, I am aiming for 60%. That’s not that bad. For those of you not familiar with this system here’s what happens:
I take players for each position and compare them to your opponents. I use Yahoo’s projections, plus my own readings and thoughts, and a little other Fantasy website and guess what happens…I make a prediction. Sometimes I’m wrong, other times I’m right.

Nazabitches (Pisula) vs. the Nazahoes (Me)

Quarterbacks: Peytong Manning vs. Marc Bulger. Let’s be honest it’s Peyton Manning, any time he touches the ball it’s a guaranteed two to five touchdown affair and 200 plus yards. It will be interesting to see Addai running around but it shouldn’t hurt Manning’s numbers at all, especially because the Saints secondary is terrible. Marc Bulger might be one of the most underrated QBs in the league. He has veteran WRs Issac Bruce and Torry Holt, he’s got a great receiving running back and he faces a Carolina DEF that got smacked around last year, but who still have some talent. He’ll put up about 2 TDs or something, but the yardage could be significantly shorter then Peyton, just based on that Carolina DEF.
ADVANTAGE: Pisula…It’s Peyton Manning

Wide Receivers: Torry Holt and Javon Walker vs. T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Marques Colston. Okay Torry Holt’s stats are just plain crazy, not Marvin Harrison crazy but crazy enough over the past three years to merit him being a number one receiver on a great passing team. I’d be way more confident with Mike Martz in the system still but hey we’ll take what we can get. 100 yards could be a little much, but I’d see a TD and at least 85 or so. Javon Walker gets a chance to match up against the Bills DEF, he’ll have a big day for sure. Cutler will look to build on that connection with him against a very weak DEF. I’ll go for a TD and about 70 yards or so. TJ is facing the Ravens, they have the players to shut down the passing lanes all day. I think he’s in for a shock in Week One, not to say he won’t have other big weeks, because Chris Henry is out, look for a touch out of him and I’d say closer to 60-75 yards. Marques Colston is suffering from one thing…LAST YEAR!! People and defenders know who he is now. He’ll be doubled from time to time and Indy has an okay DEF. It’s a young DEF but an okay DEF none the less. Brees will at least find him once, hell I’d bet twice, especially because we all want to see a shoot out. I’ll go with 1-2 TDs and 80-100 yards.
ADVANTAGE: I really think that Holt/Walker could do some damage here. The Ravens match up is what keeps me from swinging it the other way.

Running Backs: Now this is where it gets fun. In my official opinion this is where fantasy games are won and lost. We have Steven Jackson running against the Carolina DEF, and Travis Henry vs. Buffalo, going against MJD against Tennessee and Ronnie Brown against Washington. Steven Jackson was a stud last year and this year has set a high goal for himself, he’ll be determined and he’ll hit pay dirt, and probably rush for 100 yards, and catch a few passes. Travis Henry could very easily crave up the Buffalo DEF, who are very weak right now. MJD is a back up running back, a really damn good one, and his success depends a lot on Fred Taylor this year. He’ll still have a good game, at least yardage wise, and with the TENN def looking like Swiss cheese I wouldn’t rule out a score. Now Ronnie Brown is going to have problems Week One. The Skins vs. Miami, that game is going to have DEF written all over it. Trent Green isn’t going to be able to throw the ball on the Skins good secondary, and that puts the heavy burden on Brown…but you know what I don’t think he’ll get it done either. I don’t think he’ll find pay dirt and he might not be really successful on Sunday.
ADVANTAGE: Jackson and Henry, both have huge upside this week.

TIGHT END: Chris Cooley or Todd Heap? Cooley faces that stingy Miami DEF, but might be the only worthwhile target on Sunday for passes. Heap will be one of many targets, but a favorite of McNair. Cooley had a really good preseason, Heap was okay. Both are close…I’ll favor Heap here.
ADVANTAGE: HEAP.

FLEX POSITION: I said before that Running Backs win or lose fantasy games for you. Win or lose. In the Flex position you should start a running back nine times out of then. I have chosen Willis McGahee, the Ravens ran the ball a shit load last year with Jamal Lewis and guess what…he averaged about 4 yards per carry and he sucked. Now with a dynamic runner like McGahee they could reap huge dividends. Now Plaxico Burress who JP has started in this spot has Eli Manning throwing him the ball and I really don’t know how that’s going to work yet. Plaxico has pressure to perform this season so that could drive him to bigger and better things, however until we see them I’m still on the fence about him. He is a starting WR though…so who knows.
ADVANTAGE: The starting running back is always over the starting wide out.

KICKER: Jeff Wilkins vs.Stephen Gostkowski. Wilkins and the Rams were fifth in the league points wise last year, but their DEF sucked, so I don’t think there were that many opportunities for field goals but Wilkins did have games were he had 13 points last year due to field goals and I believe he tossed a TD even, but I think those days are over. As for Gostkowski, someone had to replace Adam V, he was damn good doing it as well and he’ll be kicking for a good offense, but he is kicking in Giant Stadium.
ADVANTAGE: Wilkins is kicking indoors I believe, that always gives him the slight advantage.

DEF: Baltimore and Miami here. Pisula took Baltimore high so expectations are high. I picked Miami up on the waiver wire…could this possibly even be close. Survey says…YES. Baltimore is facing a Cincinnati team that can crave up anyone and I mean anyone. Chad Johnson is used to facing top corners and Carson Palmer is super good. Miami is facing the Skins, the Skins are a terrible team and Miami is a good DEF. There is more points to be had there then with the Ravens.
ADVANTAGE: Miami.

OVERALL: Peyton Manning is going to be more then enough to get the win I think here. It could be close, it could be very close. And if it is it’s because of the underperforming of Burress and the Running Back situation, but I think Pisula will take it.

AIDS (Microw) vs. Inches (Older Ward)

QUARTERBACKS: Tom Brady vs. McNabb. Let’s look at this…McNabb isn’t going to be 100%, and Brady has a ton of new weapons. This is a tough one here, but I think that Brady will be able to string it together. He’s going to be passing left and right this year so I’m going to go with Brady. However McNabb will perform pretty well.
ADVANTAGE: Brady.

WIDE RECEIVERS: Chad Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald vs. Steve Smith and Reggie Wayne. Okay this is some match up here…CJ is going to be a disappointment this year I think. He won’t post the yardage numbers HE wants, or that YOU want. He’ll score TDs here and there but get this…last year he had three AMAZING games, that’s what made him a stud number wise. Larry Fitz has Leinhart slinging him the ball and a weak San Fran DEF on Monday Night, so he’s a checkmate here. Steve Smith has Jake Delhomme throwing him the ball, and granted they have worked together in the past but get this…that connection is bailing. He’ll do okay though I think. Reggie Wayne is the second coming of fantasy Jesus. That’s about it. Peyton will hit him early and often, the Saints DEF is weak too.
ADVANTAGE: Ward’s guys simply because of their matchups.

RUNNING BACKS: Frank Gore and Brandon Jacobs vs. Reggie Bush and Thomas Jones. Okay Frank Gore is a bust this year according to a lot of articles, but you know what I don’t think so at all. I think he’ll be fine and dandy, maybe even double digit TDs this year, his yardage shouldn’t be that bad either. Brandon Jacobs did well last year with limited touches, can he handle the full load, we’ll see Sunday night. I think he will, he should score at least once, he won’t catch balls but he’ll get some yards. Reggie Bush is a dynamite player…he’ll score against the Colts somehow, he’ll catch some passes and he’ll score you some points. Thomas Jones is a question mark right now, the Pats DEF which he is running against will eat up anything that comes near them. So I really think that the two of Gore/Jacobs beats Bush’s Big Day.
ADVANTAGE: Microw’s Gore/Jacobs tandem.

TIGHT ENDS: Kellen Winslow vs. Gonzo. Well we know Microw loves Winslow a lot, but let’s face it Gonzo is the man when it comes to TEs. Winslow through could benefit from Charlie Frye a lot, hell he might be the only Brown to benefit from that move. Bonzo on the other hand…he’s playing the Texans. They suck, he’ll see some action. Winslow goes against the Pitt DEF, they are tough, which might be the reason Quinn isn’t behind center yet.
ADVANTAGE: Gonzo.

FLEX POISTION: Andre Johnson vs. Santonino Holmes. Andrew Johnson will get receptions, granted he won’t score a lot but he will get receptions. He gets yards too and he succeeded when Carr was behind center so Schaub could be a nice little upgrade. There are a million problems in Texans so only time will tell. Holmes has had a good preseason but I don’t think he’s a good flex option YET. He’ll get some good kick return numbers but until any of us see this brand new flex offense they run their isn’t much we can do.
ADVANTAGE: Johnson.

KICKER: Stover/Elam. I think Elam is the better choice. He might be older and he might be really old, but he can kick. Plus Denver is going to have plenty of opportunities to kick the ball. But Stover…I don’t know we could have a crazy DEF game here. It’s close though I think.
ADVANTAGE: Elam.

DEF: Philadelphia’s DEF is going against the Pack, but here’s the thing. The Pack can still hurt a team and such. Pittsburgh is going against the Browns, there is nothing they can do there except destroy. The Browns are that bad. So based on that alone…I go with the Steelers.
ADVANTAGE: Pittsburgh.

OVERALL: I think Microw takes this one down because of the Running Back situation. Just my two cents.

Yellow Jackets (Lesser Ward) vs. TyranosaurasGrossman (Vito)

QUARTERBACKS: Phillip Rivers vs. Vince Young. Okay Rivers has complete 69% of his pre season passes, most of them to Vincent Jackson the developing WR, and of course he has Gates, and LT, so you can say he has a lot of targets. Quick name someone on the Titans…quicker. Okay you can’t. Vince Young has to do it himself and you know what…going against that stingy Jacksonville DEF I don’t think he can do it. Now that being said the Super Bowl that many wanted to see is taking place Rivers is taking on the Bears, so who knows what’s going to happen there. I’m going to call this one for Rivers by a hair.
ADVANTAGE: Yellow Jackets.

WIDE RECEIVERS: Harrison/Driver vs. Boldin/Henderson. Harrison and Driver are two dominant WR on teams who know how to use them. Manning to Harrison is the most over said phrase every year and tomorrow night it’ll be no different I’m going to say two TDs and a 100 yards. Driver will catch passes on a Philadelphia secondary, and he’ll probably find pay dirt, so again another dominant force. Boldin is another budding receiver, it seems that Larry Fitz always gets his name in front though. The best strategy with those two is to get both, that way your covered, but anyway you should get some receptions from him and with that weak San Fran team you could get a TD as well. All depends on Matty L. Devery Henderson, who I was high on did sit out two preseason games but he’s still a go, he’ll really make a differnce I think this year. He’s got speed, and he’s playing opposite Colston, so he should see the ball in the shootout tom night.
ADVANTAGE: Yellow Jackets.

RUNNING BACKS: Alexander/Addai vs. Westbrook/Maroney. Let’s take a look at this…Westbrook is one of the most dynamic running backs in our points system. He’ll catch balls, he’ll run balls, but the thing that harpers him is McNabb, but you know what I think he’ll have a very good day against the Packers. Now let’s look at Addai. Addai is freaking amazing, he can do it all. He can dunk it, he can dip it, he can catch it, he had all those yards last year and never started a game. This year he will be untouchable. He’ll rush very well against those pesky Saints, WHO DAT! WHO DAT! Alexander will have an okay season this year, he’s an elite running back. But I don’t like the Tampa Bay matchup personally. Lawrence Maroney is one of those running backs that I don’t feel yet. You know what I think he’s injury prone and I think the Patriots are too much of a passing team, sure he’ll score like ten TDs…but that’s just okay. Overall I think the T-Rexs have the better overall match up.
ADVANTAGE: TyranosaurasGrossman

TIGHT END: Vernon Davis from MD vs. Dallas Clark. Well here’s the thing the Colts have drafted Dallas Clark part two this past draft. Another quick speedy tight end so we’ll see how Dallas Clark is used this year esp. with the new slot WR they have. Vernon Davis was on his way to a monster season last year and guess what happened, he got hurt. This season with Alex Smith, and Frank Gore and the rebuilding in San Fran he could have that break out season. I think the Arizona matchup for a tight end is better, the Saints have decent LBs so we’ll see what happens. I think Vernon will get more catches then Clark, which in the scoring system gives him the edge.
ADVANTAGE: TyranosaurasGrossman

FLEX POSITION: Calvin Johnson vs. Santana Moss for the flex. Input Running Backs better then WRs rant here. Okay based on this right now I have to give almost a dead even heat here. First thing both Johnson and Moss are facing tight defenses. The Raiders have a good DEF, and so does the Fins. Santana Moss gets the nod here simply because he is the veteran and the Number One receiver. That being said Calvin Johnson will be a stud, but not week one. I feel like he might get a TD though, I don’t know about Moss, but he’ll have catches.
ADVANTAGE: Yellow Jackets.

KICKER: Okay let’s see this here. First Hanson is kicking at Oakland…I don’t know about that match up, but the DEF will hold the Detroit OFF in check. Mike Nugent with the Jets is about the same situation. I’d call this a push.
ADVANTAGE: PUSH

DEFENSE: Denver’s DEF going against the Buffalo OFF vs. New England DEF against the Jets OFF. Okay this is a hands down decision here…New England. Denver should have a nice game though, but New England is just intense.
ADVANTAGE: Yellow Jackets

OVERALL: I think the Yellow Jackets will take this.

Vick’s My Dog Catcher (McLeish) vs. Vicksmart (Justin)

QUARTERBACK: Carson Palmer vs. Drew Brees. Both of these QBs are amazing. But Brees will have the better Week One. The Colt’s DEF while just OK, isn’t all that great and everyone expects a shoot out like you wouldn’t believe. I’m going Brees Week One, plus Palmer is facing that tough Baltimore DEF.
ADVANTAGE: Vicksmart.

WIDE RECEIVERS: Lee Evans and Chris Chambers vs. Terrell Owens and Roy Williams. Let’s be honest here Lee Evans might be the best kept secret in the NFL, JP Lossman will won’t to get him the ball early and often. He’ll see plenty of action Sunday, just watch out for that Denver corner back system. Chris Chambers however is just lame; he hasn’t translated enough since last season and into this preseason. Hopefully Trent Green will fix that. Terrell Owens, you know what, breakout year this year. Hopefully he can keep that off the field shit down. The Giants won’t be able to contain him, Romo will get him the ball. As for Roy Williams with that Radiers DEF, I don’t know. He is good but I wouldn’t see that much to him, guess what though he’ll do more then Chambers.
ADVANTAGE: Vicksmart.

RUNNING BACKS: LT and Fast Willie vs. LJ and Rudi J. Okay LT is a lock to do anything and everything, sure the Bears face him Week One but guess what, it doesn’t matter…he’ll still score in someway. He’ll throw the ball, he’ll run the ball, he’ll catch the ball. He’ll score, they have him under 20 points in the Yahoo! System, I’ll give him more then their prediction I give him around 20. Fast Willie plays Cleveland and to be honest I’m not sure what to think of the Steelers this year, with that Flex offense. He’ll have an okay day though. LJ is supposed to be limited early in the season so I don’t like his match up, but Rudi J might be the player of the week, because in order to have any success at all against the Ravens they’ll have to get him going and he’s been super consistent over the past three years.
ADVANTAGE: LT and Vick Is…

TIGHT END: Antonio Gates vs. Jeremy Shockey. Okay two good TEs but guess what Gates out weights Shockey no matter how you slice it. He’ll find some creaks in the Bears DEF and get some catches I could also see a TD cause Norv Turner loves QBs. Shockey is going against the Cowboys and will get some good catches but I think Gates will be better this week.
ADVANTAGE: Gates and Vick Is…

FLEX POSITION: Reggie Brown vs. Darrell Jackson. I like Brown here simply because of the DEF matchup. The Cardinals actually played good DEF last year but that’s not saying there are not points to be had. I just think Brown will be thrown to more and that the GB DEF is poor so they’ll be more chances for big plays.
ADVANTAGE: Vick Is…

KICKER: Vinatieri is kicking inside and Gould is kicking with the Bears. You know what…I’m going with Gould. The Bears will stall and he can nail kicks from almost anyway on the field, so that makes him a little better in my mind. Vinateri will be fine though.
ADVANTAGE: Vicksmart.

DEF: San Diego vs. Chicago. Funny thing is they play one another. I think Chicago has the better upside like always, simply because of that return game. Devin Hester watch out.
ADVANTAGE: Vicksmart

OVERALL: LT will put Justin in a hole he cant climb out of.
ADVANTAGE: Vick’s My Dogcatcher