It' had for me to even mention the name of Ryan Moats given the circumstances I endured Sunday, so I'm bypassing him as the pickup of the week to focus directly on other lesser known players. The problem this week is, there is only one person I'd like you to keep your eye on that I haven't already written about.
You already know that my philosophy about writing is that I'm not going to throw worthless info. out at you. If there is only one guy I want you to notice, I'll only write about one guy.
Kelley Washington, WR, Ravens
Washington fits my profile of a dominant WR. He's big (6'3, 217), and he's got a nice offensive supporting cast. I actually have liked Washington ever since he came out of Tennessee years ago, but he hasn't seen much NFL time while jumping from the Bengals to the Pats and now the Ravens. That is starting to change. Did you know Washington actually has more yards and catches than Mark Clayton this season? He also led the team in targets this past Sunday against Denver.
Since I only have one deep sleeper this week, I want to remind you not to snooze on guys I've written about in past weeks if you ave roster spots to burn. I'm still high on Malcom Floyd, Justin Forsett, Kolby Smith and Jamaal Charles, Brandon Tate, Justin Fargas, Andre Caldwell and others. All you have to do is check out my past Wednesday columns to get the full scoop on these guys.
Cheers,
TFAM
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Houston, You have a Problem
I've played fantasy football for 20 years. I used to play in six team leagues as a 13-year-old when I was in Junior High. I used to use the Monday paper to calculate our league's stats. I have used a first round pick on the Nigerian Nightmare, Christain Okoye. I've been at thins thing for a while.
I have never been more frustrated on a Sunday night as I was this past Sunday. All three of my teams were thumped handily, and if it wasn't for a Vikings win in Lambeau, it would have been much worse.
In fact, it was bad enough that I was pondering how much a six dozen eggs and a round trip airfare to Houston was going to cost me. The steam coming out of my ears actually spelled out something, like those planes who write messages in the sky. As you know by now, Steve Slaton fumbled in his firts carry and did not re-enter the game, allowing Ryan Moats to come in, run for three scores and tip over the apple cart in the Houston backfield.
It actually got so bad for me that I was shut out of Texans touchdowns (they scored four) with Matt Schaub, Slaton, and Andre Johnson each on two of my teams.
By the way, Gary Kubiak fumbled nine times in just five career starts, good enough for 1.8 fumbles per game. Slaton's seven fumbles in eight games this year can't even top that mark. And yes, that seven fumbles in eight games is for real...and when you combine that with the fact that Moats looked like an early 90s Barry Word Sunday, Slaton's fantasy value is in complete free fall.
I can't trade him, all I can hope is that Kubiak reads the email I sent him about his own fumbleitis and gives Steve another chance.
Cheers,
TFAM
I have never been more frustrated on a Sunday night as I was this past Sunday. All three of my teams were thumped handily, and if it wasn't for a Vikings win in Lambeau, it would have been much worse.
In fact, it was bad enough that I was pondering how much a six dozen eggs and a round trip airfare to Houston was going to cost me. The steam coming out of my ears actually spelled out something, like those planes who write messages in the sky. As you know by now, Steve Slaton fumbled in his firts carry and did not re-enter the game, allowing Ryan Moats to come in, run for three scores and tip over the apple cart in the Houston backfield.
It actually got so bad for me that I was shut out of Texans touchdowns (they scored four) with Matt Schaub, Slaton, and Andre Johnson each on two of my teams.
By the way, Gary Kubiak fumbled nine times in just five career starts, good enough for 1.8 fumbles per game. Slaton's seven fumbles in eight games this year can't even top that mark. And yes, that seven fumbles in eight games is for real...and when you combine that with the fact that Moats looked like an early 90s Barry Word Sunday, Slaton's fantasy value is in complete free fall.
I can't trade him, all I can hope is that Kubiak reads the email I sent him about his own fumbleitis and gives Steve another chance.
Cheers,
TFAM
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sweetness
This link is worth checking out if you missed the Bears tribute to Walter Payton Sunday. He passed away ten years ago this week. Check it out.
http://www.chicagobears.com/walterpayton.asp
Cheers,
TFAM
http://www.chicagobears.com/walterpayton.asp
Cheers,
TFAM
As Seen on TV
A few Monday morning tidbits that you won't be able to learn just from looking at the box scores.
Jamal Lewis should (and will after 2009, apparently) retire. He is so slow trying to cut upfield. I've never seen a back take so long just to get to the line of scrimmage.
It's time to sell Matt Forte. The stat line looked good yesterday, but he isn't a player. I watched him turn a 10 yard touchdown into a 3 yard gain on one play. He just doesn't have it, whatever it is.
Justin Fargas runs hard. It they are going to give him the goal line work (he scored a three yarder Sunday), he is very much rosterable, if not startable.
Malcom Floyd got the start over Chris Chambers in San Diego.
Knowshon Moreno is officially the Broncos red zone back. He scored at the goal line Sunday.
I guess there are no concerns about Reggie Wayne's groin. He was flying all over the field Sunday.
Not so for Bernard Berrian, he cannot get deep down the field with his hammy. I'll be keeping an eye on hm after the bye week.
Matt Hasselbeck is a shell of the player he used to be, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh lets him know it on just about every passing play. Interesting dynamic there, and it could go either way as the season progresses.
Steve Slaton did ot get hurt Sunday. He fumbled on his first carry and did not return. There will be more about this during the week right here in this blog. I can't even type Gary Kubiak without steam coming out of my ears.
Cheers,
TFAM
Jamal Lewis should (and will after 2009, apparently) retire. He is so slow trying to cut upfield. I've never seen a back take so long just to get to the line of scrimmage.
It's time to sell Matt Forte. The stat line looked good yesterday, but he isn't a player. I watched him turn a 10 yard touchdown into a 3 yard gain on one play. He just doesn't have it, whatever it is.
Justin Fargas runs hard. It they are going to give him the goal line work (he scored a three yarder Sunday), he is very much rosterable, if not startable.
Malcom Floyd got the start over Chris Chambers in San Diego.
Knowshon Moreno is officially the Broncos red zone back. He scored at the goal line Sunday.
I guess there are no concerns about Reggie Wayne's groin. He was flying all over the field Sunday.
Not so for Bernard Berrian, he cannot get deep down the field with his hammy. I'll be keeping an eye on hm after the bye week.
Matt Hasselbeck is a shell of the player he used to be, and T.J. Houshmandzadeh lets him know it on just about every passing play. Interesting dynamic there, and it could go either way as the season progresses.
Steve Slaton did ot get hurt Sunday. He fumbled on his first carry and did not return. There will be more about this during the week right here in this blog. I can't even type Gary Kubiak without steam coming out of my ears.
Cheers,
TFAM
Sunday, November 1, 2009
More ESPN Madness
ESPN is currently scrolling along the bottom of the screen in their braking news section that Brian Westbrook and Mario Manningham are active today. That is incorrect information. Both are inactive, and both need to be on your bench.
Cheers,
TFAM
Cheers,
TFAM
Sunday Hunch
Here are my against the grain thoughts about what is going to happen today in the NFL. Forget that I ever said Miami could stop the Saints last week. I was only talking about the first half anyway.
I have a hunch that...
Kyle Orton will struggle mightily in Baltimore today. I know the Ravens pass defense has been really shaky, but I see a low scoring game today.
Green Bay will not have as much of an issue protecting Rodgers as they did when they visited the dome, and Greg Jennings will be the benefactor.
Julius Jones will rise up off the scrap heap today and play well agianst his former team in Dallas. Ten fantasy points out of Jones today.
Despite what Miami's wildcat did to the Jets a couple weeks ago, they are all bench guys today. I wouldn't want to start any Dolphin in New York today, including Ronnie Brown.
Vince Young will be a top 12 fantasy quarterback this week.
Reggie Bush will have his biggest fantasy day of the year Monday night against the Falcons. He loves the bright lights.
Cheers,
TFAM
I have a hunch that...
Kyle Orton will struggle mightily in Baltimore today. I know the Ravens pass defense has been really shaky, but I see a low scoring game today.
Green Bay will not have as much of an issue protecting Rodgers as they did when they visited the dome, and Greg Jennings will be the benefactor.
Julius Jones will rise up off the scrap heap today and play well agianst his former team in Dallas. Ten fantasy points out of Jones today.
Despite what Miami's wildcat did to the Jets a couple weeks ago, they are all bench guys today. I wouldn't want to start any Dolphin in New York today, including Ronnie Brown.
Vince Young will be a top 12 fantasy quarterback this week.
Reggie Bush will have his biggest fantasy day of the year Monday night against the Falcons. He loves the bright lights.
Cheers,
TFAM
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Just Thinkin' About Tomorrow
Week 8 NFL/fantasy storylines I'll be following tomorrow.
Shootout in Detroit
This isn't a news item, there actually could be some points on the board in Detroit tomorrow when the Rams come to town. I'm specifically looking at how good the Lions offense can be if Stafford and Johnson return.
Fourth and Forte
It's put up or shut up time for Matt Forte against Cleveland this week. If he doesn't get off here, he's bench material for the rest of the season. Bad playoff sked too.
Buffalo 66
As in that's how many yards TO has this year? Seriously, the Bills have some intriguing fantasy guys still in the mix. Houston's defense is bad. We should find out about Lee Evans, TO and Lynch here.
Seattle slump
The Seawhawks come off a bye week and an embarrasing home destruction at the hands of the Cards. Does this offense have anything left? I like them tomorrow, but I'm nervous about this one.
Mining for gold
Speaking of teams with some fantasy intrigue. How are the 49ers going to play with Alex Smith at the helm? What does this change do for Gore, Davis and Crabree. Indy is a tough test.
Favre bowl
Must see TV in Green Bay tomorrow.
Remember this Titan?
Vince Young sees his first meaningful action in over a year Sunday when he starts against the Jags. I actually think he may play well. Use those legs Vince.
Running rooks
Rookie backs Beanie Wells, LeSean McCoy, Knowshon Moreno and Shonn Greene all have great opportunities tomorrow. All but Greene are going to be started in most leagues.
Sunday hunch early tomorrow. I'll probably be up by 7 AM with the time change. Hate that Sunday morning wait.
Cheers,
TFAM
Shootout in Detroit
This isn't a news item, there actually could be some points on the board in Detroit tomorrow when the Rams come to town. I'm specifically looking at how good the Lions offense can be if Stafford and Johnson return.
Fourth and Forte
It's put up or shut up time for Matt Forte against Cleveland this week. If he doesn't get off here, he's bench material for the rest of the season. Bad playoff sked too.
Buffalo 66
As in that's how many yards TO has this year? Seriously, the Bills have some intriguing fantasy guys still in the mix. Houston's defense is bad. We should find out about Lee Evans, TO and Lynch here.
Seattle slump
The Seawhawks come off a bye week and an embarrasing home destruction at the hands of the Cards. Does this offense have anything left? I like them tomorrow, but I'm nervous about this one.
Mining for gold
Speaking of teams with some fantasy intrigue. How are the 49ers going to play with Alex Smith at the helm? What does this change do for Gore, Davis and Crabree. Indy is a tough test.
Favre bowl
Must see TV in Green Bay tomorrow.
Remember this Titan?
Vince Young sees his first meaningful action in over a year Sunday when he starts against the Jags. I actually think he may play well. Use those legs Vince.
Running rooks
Rookie backs Beanie Wells, LeSean McCoy, Knowshon Moreno and Shonn Greene all have great opportunities tomorrow. All but Greene are going to be started in most leagues.
Sunday hunch early tomorrow. I'll probably be up by 7 AM with the time change. Hate that Sunday morning wait.
Cheers,
TFAM
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