Here's a Bump 'Em Down quickie for all you little sheep I'm about to count.
Quarterbacks
David Garrard (at Ind): There's something really likable about this guy. Not really sure what it is, but hey, I like having him on my fantasy teams. Unfortunately, he's stuck with O-line woes, wide receiver woes, coaching woes, running back woes. Woe is David. I like his match-up against the Colts compared to others, but from here on out, consider him bumped down (sigh). ETC prediction: 19/32. 230yds, 1TD, 1INT
Derek Anderson (@Bal): I've said it once and I'll say it again: the 2008 Browns are cursed. There is nothing good about this team. Promptly remove them from your fantasy rosters, and keep bumping down Anderson until Brady (Quinn) takes over. This match-up looks ugly. ETC prediction: 16/29, 180yds, 1TD, 2INT
Worth mentioning: JaMarcus Russell, Matt Schuab
Running Backs
Ricky Williams (@NE): You Ricky owners thought you were plenty clever, didn't you. Probably made some sort of pre-planned pot joke after you "stole" him in the seventh round. Probably thought he was going to start all season long too. Well, here's the hard truth: Ronnie Brown is significantly outplaying him, and the Fish are atrocious football team. Put that together with the fact that they're playing the Patriots mighty defense, and you've maybe got a solid 4th-string running back for your squad. ETC prediction: 12car, 34yds, 0TD, 0rec
Matt Forte (vs. TB): Talk to Micheal Turner owners about what Tampa Bay did to their Golden Boy last week. Couple that in with the fact that Kyle Orton looks significantly worse then last season, and that other teams are onto Forte's little tricks. This game should be one of those bumps along the road that rookie face. ETC prediction: 19car, 62yds, 0TD, 2rec, 10yds
Worth mentioning: Ryan Grant, Maurice Jones-Drew
Wide Recievers
T.J. Houshmandzadeh (@ NYG): Something isn't clicking in the Bengals passing game. Carson Palmer looks lost, and the receivers can't get open. They're up against a stingy Giants defense, and if the past two games are any indication of the future, Housh will continue to struggle to get the ball. The Bengals seems overly committed to the run, which does help his situation. Until he gets out of this funk, bump Housh down. ETC prediction: 5rec, 70yds, 0TD
Laveranues Coles (@ SD): Coles and Brett just can't see to get on the same page. It seems like Chansi Stuckey is becoming the favored #2 receiver in the Jets passing game, as Coles becomes more of a decoy than anything else. Granted, it's still early in the season. But if things don't improve, Coles will slide down faster than the stock market. ETC prediction: 3rec, 35yds, 0TD
Worth mentioning: Ted Ginn Jr., Braylon Edwards
Tight Ends
Jeremy Shockey (@ Den): Come on man. I bump you up last week, and you reward me nothing but two receptions and a fumble. This week should be marginally better, but obviously you are not the target we were hoping to fill Colston's shoes. ETC prediction: 4rec, 38yds
Worth mentioning: Kellen Winslow
Showing posts with label week 3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label week 3. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Week 3: Bump 'Em Up
Quarterbacks
Jay Cutler (vs. NO): Once upon a time, Denver running backs were all the craze. It didn't matter if they started a full-back, a sixth-round pick, or a walk-on. Mike Shanahan himself could've rushed for 1000 yards. Oh, how the tides have turned. Jay Cutler (that dreamy bastard to your left) has pulled some Bank of America caliber hook-ups the past couple weeks, pleasing Cutler owners and Bronco WR owners alike. This week Cutler will have the opportunity exploit the Saints questionable secondary in front the obnoxiously loud home crowd. As long as the Denver defense continues to be terrible, Cutler will continue to air it out in order to keep up. This one should be obvious. ETC prediction: 24/35, 310yds, 3Td, 1INT
J.T O'Sullivan (vs. Det.): This one should be a bit less obvious. However, there's no need to worry: the Lions will allow any inexperienced quarterback to appear like a seasoned vet (see: Ryan, Matt). Even the former NFL Europe star O'Sullivan, who has played shockingly well in Mike Martz offense, should have a field day. (I mean, honestly, what goes though Matt Millen's bloated head? Is he self-aware of his own disaster? The Lions have become the most God-awful team in football under his reigns, yet continue to draft receivers. Enough is enough. I'm not even a Lions fan, but I pity the soil they walk on). Anyway, Martz and the Niners offense should be salivating for their one week of glory. Look for O'Sullivan to play with something to prove against his former team. ETC prediction: 21/33, 305yds, 2TD, 1INT
Worth mentioning: Matt Cassel, Matt Ryan
Running Backs
Micheal Turner (vs. KC): Turner flopped against the Bucs D, much to the chagrine of owners who were throwing confetti in their living rooms after Week One. Fear not, Turner owners. His time has come once again. The Chiefs already-awful defense looks pretty banged up, hence the starting of two rookie corners. But it will be Turner who benefits the most. Trust me, the Chiefs aren't going to score much with Tyler Thigpen, and consequently, the Falcons aren't going to take too many risks with Matt Ryan. Insert Micheal Turner, who should run freely against the Chiefs pitiful defense. ETC prediction: 24att, 160yds, 2TD, 2rec, 8yds
Julius Jones (vs. STL): Maurice Morris is still out, along with basically the entire Seahawks receiveing core. Hence, Jones should continue to be a big part of this offense. I mean, who else are the Seahawks going to turn to? Olindo Mare? Shaun Alexander? Steve Largent? It's not a matter of talent here, it's a matter of sheer desperation. Plug in Jones and at least watch him touch the ball 25-30 times, something LJ owners can't even say these days. ETC prediction: 27att, 115yds, 1TD, 3rec, 15yds
Worth mentioning: Brandon Jackson, Sammy Morris
Wide Receivers
Robert Meachem (at. Den): With Colston still out, the Saints should (not saying they will) turn to Meachem as their numer one guy. He caught a 19-yard TD last week, and has the most upside of the Saints WR's to take advantage of the Broncos generous defense. Being an unproven rookie and the fact that he was healthy scratch in Week One makes him a gamble. But he's a gamble I'm willing to take (see: Royal, Eddie). Bump up David Patten as well, who had 10 looks in week two. ETC Prediction: 5rec, 95yds, 1TD
Matt Jones (@Ind): Remember way back when the Colts vs. Jaguars game this week was one of the most anticipated of the season? That was a blissful memory. Now it's an opportunity to see the Colts defense holds up with Bobby Sanders, who is now out for at least a few weeks. Enter Matt Jones, who when not having a love affair with Lady Snow has proven to be a favorite target of David Garrard. He's been working with fellow white-guy receiver Ricky Proehl to improve his cuts, which in fact he was able to do against Ten. and Buf. Now he just needs to improve his hands. If Jones can play at half his talent's capabilities, expect a decent game against the Sandersless Colts. ETC prediction: 6rec, 85yds, 1TD
Worth mentioning: Anthony Gonzalez, Jerricho Cotchery
Tight Ends
Randy McMichael (at Sea): McMichael followed up a solid Week One with a dud against the Giants. But things should get better this week against the 'Hawks, who he burned twice last year. Also, with Bulger still getting knocked around (or as McMichael so eloquently put, "treated like a pinata"), poor Mike will be forced to dump it off to the big man more than usual. ETC prediction: 5rec, 65yds
Worth mentioning: John Carleson (apparently it's the cool thing to do)
Jay Cutler (vs. NO): Once upon a time, Denver running backs were all the craze. It didn't matter if they started a full-back, a sixth-round pick, or a walk-on. Mike Shanahan himself could've rushed for 1000 yards. Oh, how the tides have turned. Jay Cutler (that dreamy bastard to your left) has pulled some Bank of America caliber hook-ups the past couple weeks, pleasing Cutler owners and Bronco WR owners alike. This week Cutler will have the opportunity exploit the Saints questionable secondary in front the obnoxiously loud home crowd. As long as the Denver defense continues to be terrible, Cutler will continue to air it out in order to keep up. This one should be obvious. ETC prediction: 24/35, 310yds, 3Td, 1INT
J.T O'Sullivan (vs. Det.): This one should be a bit less obvious. However, there's no need to worry: the Lions will allow any inexperienced quarterback to appear like a seasoned vet (see: Ryan, Matt). Even the former NFL Europe star O'Sullivan, who has played shockingly well in Mike Martz offense, should have a field day. (I mean, honestly, what goes though Matt Millen's bloated head? Is he self-aware of his own disaster? The Lions have become the most God-awful team in football under his reigns, yet continue to draft receivers. Enough is enough. I'm not even a Lions fan, but I pity the soil they walk on). Anyway, Martz and the Niners offense should be salivating for their one week of glory. Look for O'Sullivan to play with something to prove against his former team. ETC prediction: 21/33, 305yds, 2TD, 1INT
Worth mentioning: Matt Cassel, Matt Ryan
Running Backs
Micheal Turner (vs. KC): Turner flopped against the Bucs D, much to the chagrine of owners who were throwing confetti in their living rooms after Week One. Fear not, Turner owners. His time has come once again. The Chiefs already-awful defense looks pretty banged up, hence the starting of two rookie corners. But it will be Turner who benefits the most. Trust me, the Chiefs aren't going to score much with Tyler Thigpen, and consequently, the Falcons aren't going to take too many risks with Matt Ryan. Insert Micheal Turner, who should run freely against the Chiefs pitiful defense. ETC prediction: 24att, 160yds, 2TD, 2rec, 8yds
Julius Jones (vs. STL): Maurice Morris is still out, along with basically the entire Seahawks receiveing core. Hence, Jones should continue to be a big part of this offense. I mean, who else are the Seahawks going to turn to? Olindo Mare? Shaun Alexander? Steve Largent? It's not a matter of talent here, it's a matter of sheer desperation. Plug in Jones and at least watch him touch the ball 25-30 times, something LJ owners can't even say these days. ETC prediction: 27att, 115yds, 1TD, 3rec, 15yds
Worth mentioning: Brandon Jackson, Sammy Morris
Wide Receivers
Robert Meachem (at. Den): With Colston still out, the Saints should (not saying they will) turn to Meachem as their numer one guy. He caught a 19-yard TD last week, and has the most upside of the Saints WR's to take advantage of the Broncos generous defense. Being an unproven rookie and the fact that he was healthy scratch in Week One makes him a gamble. But he's a gamble I'm willing to take (see: Royal, Eddie). Bump up David Patten as well, who had 10 looks in week two. ETC Prediction: 5rec, 95yds, 1TD
Matt Jones (@Ind): Remember way back when the Colts vs. Jaguars game this week was one of the most anticipated of the season? That was a blissful memory. Now it's an opportunity to see the Colts defense holds up with Bobby Sanders, who is now out for at least a few weeks. Enter Matt Jones, who when not having a love affair with Lady Snow has proven to be a favorite target of David Garrard. He's been working with fellow white-guy receiver Ricky Proehl to improve his cuts, which in fact he was able to do against Ten. and Buf. Now he just needs to improve his hands. If Jones can play at half his talent's capabilities, expect a decent game against the Sandersless Colts. ETC prediction: 6rec, 85yds, 1TD
Worth mentioning: Anthony Gonzalez, Jerricho Cotchery
Tight Ends
Randy McMichael (at Sea): McMichael followed up a solid Week One with a dud against the Giants. But things should get better this week against the 'Hawks, who he burned twice last year. Also, with Bulger still getting knocked around (or as McMichael so eloquently put, "treated like a pinata"), poor Mike will be forced to dump it off to the big man more than usual. ETC prediction: 5rec, 65yds
Worth mentioning: John Carleson (apparently it's the cool thing to do)
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