1. Drew Brees vs. Buffalo Bills
Until further notice, Brees is your top fantasy football QB each and every week. He runs this offense so efficiently and his weapons are difficult for opposing defenses to contend with. The Bills have some holes in their secondary and we like Brees to top the 300 yard passing mark with three TDs once again.
2. Phillip Rivers vs. Miami Dolphins
Even if Tomlinson is able to return, expect the Chargers to rely heavily on the passing game. The Dolphins are very strong against the run. San Diego will use the screen pass as a substitute to the running game and then attack the Dolphins young secondary with the big plays to Antonio Gates and Vincent Jackson. Another 300 yard effort with multiple TDs is likely on Sunday.
3. Peyton Manning vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals style of defense usually involves stacking the line to take away the other team’s running game. They do this well and their goal is to make opposing teams one dimensional. This formula won’t work against the Colts however as Manning will methodically pick this secondary apart. Expect at least 250 yards and at least two TDs.
4. Aaron Rodgers vs. St. Louis Rams
The Packers passing offense has not gotten off to the start everyone expected. WR Greg Jennings has an injured wrist and the offensive line has had issues providing Aaron Rodgers with the necessary time to make plays down the field. Look for them to iron out the kinks this week and for the deep passing game to return on Sunday. Look for 250 yards and two TDs.
Sleepers
1. Chad Pennington vs. San Diego Chargers
The Chargers defense is off to another poor start and Joe Flacco just torched them on Sunday. They have difficulty both stopping the run and getting to the QB. Look for Miami to have a balanced attack and execute the quick passing to perfection. And when the opportunity presents itself, take their shots to down the field to Ginn Jr. An excellentfantasy sleeper.
2. Mark Sanchez vs. Tennessee Titans
Although I rarely endorse a rookie QB in fantasy football, this looks like a solid opportunity to do so. Can anyone explain what has happened to the Titans pass defense? Over 300 yards in each of the first two weeks and four TDs by Schaub this past Sunday. Look for Sanchez to have a solid afternoon and put a few balls into the end zone.
Others We Like
Matt Schaub vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars have now been shredded through the air by the Colts and Cardinals in consecutive weeks. Their lack of a pass rush exposes their secondary and this doesn’t bode well against the Texans. Schaub is coming off a monster game (357 yards, 4TDs) at Tennessee and look for another excellent effort as the Jaguars will not be able to keep up with Andre Johnson and Co.
Kurt Warner vs. Indianapolis Colts
Warner was extremely efficient in their win over Jacksonville hitting on 24 of 26 passes for 243 yards and two TDs. Expect another solid effort and for the Cards trio of receivers (Boldin, Fitzgerald and Breaston) to present match-up problems for the Colts defense all night long.
Eli Manning vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Manning torched the Cowboys on Sunday Night for over 330 yards and two TDs. In the process, a new No. 1 emerged in NY: Mario Manningham. Although we think the Giants will run a lot on Sunday, look for Manning to put up solid numbers against one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL.
I Love Me Some Me
September 22nd, 2009 at 21:32
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Hello Pro Football 101, just like my Buffalo Bills I am back. I am salivating in the glory of the Bills finally returning to the big dance we call a Superbowl. This time, TO will not let us lose. As for TO, looks like Romeo Romo is missing you in Dallas right about now. Better yet, I think Jerry is kickin himself in the ass for not hanging on to you. Looks like Giant fans were able to get their hands on all those seats being passed out as a result of not selling enough tickets; did you see all those jerseys when the field goal went through?. Like the Great One said, They don't have a TO problem in Dallas, they have a TR problem.
Now onto what I really want to talk about….Eli Manning. I don't know if we have ever seen a better quarterback than this guy-before you guys get bent out of hell- Eli Manning single handedly made the biggest, most memorable play in the the biggest, most memorable Superbowl, against the best team of all time. Eli Manning is cold blooded; Eli Manning is as clutch as anyone to ever touch the ball. Tom Brady can't throw unless he is standing like a statue for 4 seconds. Eli can make more plays with his feet than Michael Vick ever dreamed. Eli made Plaxico a star is and now doing the same for Steve Smith. I needed to find a receiver in fantasy, and Eli guided the way… Sunday night, we saw greatness at work… diving forward for a couple extra yards only to watch the clock tick down from his stomach before calling a timeout was probably the best thing I have ever seen a quarterback do. I love Eli Manning, and if the media would get their head out Brett Farve's ass, then they would realize his greatness too…
Hey pro football 101, I got couple quick questions and pleas for advice in fantasy. Which of these 2 running backs would you start this week…LT, Fred Jackson, Mcgahee, Ronnie Brown, or Cedric Benson???? And would you bench Eddy Royal for the Giants Steve Smith???
Thank you, and always remember
Getcha Popcorn Ready
profootball101
September 23rd, 2009 at 00:21
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Three can already be eliminated starting w/ Tomlinson. He has been largely ineffective even while healthy and the Dolphins are strong against the run; I like Benson but the Steelers, even without Palumalu, are still a top run defense. So it comes down to Jackson and McGahee b/c Brown is an obvious starter. The Chargers run D is horrible minus DT Jamal Williams and Brown is the best in the business at running the Wild Cat, which is something we'll see a lot of on Sunday.
Of the two remaining, I'd go w/ Jackson b/c he's the primary back and will probably have a lot of receptions in addition to rushing yards as the Bills could be in pass mode vs. the Saints. McGahee's likely to receive 10-12 touches and you hope he gets into the end zone on one of them.
I'd probably play the hot hand and go w/ Smith this week in Tampa. I think the Giants will probably run the ball a lot on Sunday but Smith should get between 5-7 catches. The Broncos pass offense is nothing to write home about and the Raiders have some solid guys in the secondary…
I Love Me Some Me
September 23rd, 2009 at 01:32
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Hello Pro Football 101, just like my Buffalo Bills I am back. I am salivating in the glory of the Bills finally returning to the big dance we call a Superbowl. This time, TO will not let us lose. As for TO, looks like Romeo Romo is missing you in Dallas right about now. Better yet, I think Jerry is kickin himself in the ass for not hanging on to you. Looks like Giant fans were able to get their hands on all those seats being passed out as a result of not selling enough tickets; did you see all those jerseys when the field goal went through?. Like the Great One said, They don't have a TO problem in Dallas, they have a TR problem.
Now onto what I really want to talk about….Eli Manning. I don't know if we have ever seen a better quarterback than this guy-before you guys get bent out of hell- Eli Manning single handedly made the biggest, most memorable play in the the biggest, most memorable Superbowl, against the best team of all time. Eli Manning is cold blooded; Eli Manning is as clutch as anyone to ever touch the ball. Tom Brady can't throw unless he is standing like a statue for 4 seconds. Eli can make more plays with his feet than Michael Vick ever dreamed. Eli made Plaxico a star is and now doing the same for Steve Smith. I needed to find a receiver in fantasy, and Eli guided the way… Sunday night, we saw greatness at work… diving forward for a couple extra yards only to watch the clock tick down from his stomach before calling a timeout was probably the best thing I have ever seen a quarterback do. I love Eli Manning, and if the media would get their head out Brett Farve's ass, then they would realize his greatness too…
Hey pro football 101, I got couple quick questions and pleas for advice in fantasy. Which of these 2 running backs would you start this week…LT, Fred Jackson, Mcgahee, Ronnie Brown, or Cedric Benson???? And would you bench Eddy Royal for the Giants Steve Smith???
Thank you, and always remember
Getcha Popcorn Ready
profootball101
September 23rd, 2009 at 04:21
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Three can already be eliminated starting w/ Tomlinson. He has been largely ineffective even while healthy and the Dolphins are strong against the run; I like Benson but the Steelers, even without Palumalu, are still a top run defense. So it comes down to Jackson and McGahee b/c Brown is an obvious starter. The Chargers run D is horrible minus DT Jamal Williams and Brown is the best in the business at running the Wild Cat, which is something we'll see a lot of on Sunday.
Of the two remaining, I'd go w/ Jackson b/c he's the primary back and will probably have a lot of receptions in addition to rushing yards as the Bills could be in pass mode vs. the Saints. McGahee's likely to receive 10-12 touches and you hope he gets into the end zone on one of them.
I'd probably play the hot hand and go w/ Smith this week in Tampa. I think the Giants will probably run the ball a lot on Sunday but Smith should get between 5-7 catches. The Broncos pass offense is nothing to write home about and the Raiders have some solid guys in the secondary…
Pro Football 101 » 2009 Fantasy Rankings - Week 4 QBs
September 30th, 2009 at 21:26
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[...] marks. The running game will prove ineffective vs. the Vikings so look for Green Bay to move Rodgers around and utilize roll outs and play action passes to target Jennings, Driver and the other skill [...]