Game By Game: Week 8 By Ryan Schoon

Wow...Week 8 already and for most of us our season is half over.  Sorry GBG is a day late this week...had some personal stuff going on and had to exit the world of fantasy football to take care of things.  Hope you guys understand.  Good luck as always this week!

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Jamarcus Russell 150 20 0 1 12 QB Joe Flacco 225 0 0 1 13
RB Darren McFadden   60 0 0 6 RB Willis McGahee   100 50 2 27
RB Michael Bush   20 0 0 2 WR Derrick Mason     80 1 14
WR Ronald Curry     30 0 3 WR Mark Clayton     30 0 3
WR Javon Walker     75 1 13 WR Demetrius Williams     30 0 3
TE Zach Miller     45 0 4 TE Todd Heap     35 0 3
K Sebastian Janikowski         4 K Matt Stover         6
D           2 D           6

Summary:  As long as the Ravens D shows up I don't think this is much of a contest.   Oakland just hasn't been playing well at all, and winging their way across three time zones into Baltimore isn't going to help matters.  McGahee should put up nice numbers and is the only player of any real fantasy interest in this game.

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Matt Schaub 250 0 0 2 18 QB Ryan Fitzpatrick 190 0 0 1 11
RB Steve Slaton   80 0 1 14 RB Cedric Benson   60 0 0 6
RB Ahman Green   30 0 0 3 WR Chad Ocho Cinco   0 60 1 12
WR Andre Johnson     100 1 16 WR TJ Houshmandzadeh   0 70 0 7
WR Kevin Walter     70 1 13 WR Chris Henry   0 30 0 3
TE Owen Daniels     80 0 8 TE Ben Utecht   0 30 0 3
K Kris Brown         6 K Shayne Graham         7
D           6 D           4

Summary:  The Texans are on a bit of a roll with two back-to-back wins, and now they face the lowly Bengals.  The Bengals are 0-7 and I see no reason for their first win here.  I expect AJ and Daniels to post good stats this week, plus Slaton will get his TD and yardage too.  Bengals will put up a slight fight, but not enough...they plain suck.

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Kurt Warner 250 0 0 2 18 QB Jake Delhomme 275 0 0 2 19
RB Edgerrin James   80 25 1 16 RB DeAngelo Williams   60 40 1 16
RB Tim Hightower   40 0 0 4 RB Jonathan Stewart   60 0 1 12
WR Larry Fitzgerald     125 1 18 WR Steve Smith     125 1 18
WR Steve Breaston     75 1 13 WR Muhsin Muhammad     75 1 13
TE Leonard Pope     25 0 2 TE Dante Rosario     35 0 3
K Neil Rackers         6 K John Kasay         7
D           3 D           4

Summary:  This should be a nice little shoot out with fantasy scoring all over the place.  I do like the Panthers at home to win this shootout but I also wouldn't be shocked if the Cards came in and won.  For now I like the Panthers to go deep early and often for the W.

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Jeff Garcia 250 0 0 2 18 QB Brad Johnson 225 0 0 1 13
RB Earnest Graham   50 10 1 12 RB Marion Barber   75 25 1 16
RB Warrick Dunn   60 40 0 10 WR Terrell Owens     60 1 12
WR Antonio Bryant     90 1 15 WR Roy Williams     40 0 4
TE Jerramy Stevens     75 1 13 WR Patrick Crayton     40 0 4
TE Alex Smith     35 0 3 TE Jason Witten     60 0 6
K Matt Bryant         6 K Nick Folk         5
D           7 D           3

Summary:  Don't think the Boys stand a chance against this Bucs Defense with Brad "old man" Johnson running the ship.  I also don't like the Boys chances of running Barber all day against this Bucs D.  That said I think Jeff Garcia guides this team to another nice W on the road!

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Jason Campbell 250 0 0 2 18 QB Dan Orlovsky 200 0 0 1 12
RB Clinton Portis   100 25 2 24 RB Kevin Smith   70 25 0 9
RB Rock Cartwright   40 0 0 4 WR Calvin Johnson     100 1 16
WR Santana Moss     125 1 18 WR Mike Furrey     25 0 2
WR Antwan Randle El     50 0 5 WR Shaun McDonald     25 0 2
TE Chris Cooley     50 1 11 TE Dan Campbell     25 0 2
K Shaun Suisham         7 K Jason Hanson         4
D           7 D           2

Summary:  BLOW OUT!  Do I really need to tell all you very smart people that read our stuff how BAD the Lions are?  Didn't think so.........

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Trent Edwards 225 0 0 1 13 QB Chad Pennington 250 0 0 1 14
RB Marshawn Lynch   75 25 1 16 RB Ricky Williams   40 0 0 4
RB Fred Jackson   25 0 0 2 RB Ronnie Brown   75 25 1 16
WR Lee Evans     100 1 16 WR Davone Bess     75 0 7
WR Josh Reed     25 0 2 WR Glen Camarillo     75 1 13
TE Robert Royal     75 0 7 TE Anthony Fasano     75 0 7
K Rian Lindell         5 K Dan Carpenter         8
D           4 D           5

Summary:  Interesting game of division rivals with some good fantasy production from Lee Evans and Ronnie Brown.  I like the Phins at home to win this game though....seems like the Dolphins win when they shouldn't and lose when they shouldn't so I'm testing my theory this week. 

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Marc Bulger 225 0 0 2 17 QB Matt Cassel 200 0 0 2 16
RB Stephen Jackson   100 25 1 18 RB Morris/Green-Ellis??   100 0 1 16
WR Torry Holt     60 1 12 WR Randy Moss     75 1 13
WR Donnie Avery     70 1 13 WR Wes Welker     75 1 13
WR Dante Hall     50 0 5 WR Jabar Gaffney     25 0 2
TE Joe Klopfenstein     20 0 2 TE David Thomas     25 0 2
K Josh Brown         5 K Stephen Gostkowski         9
D           2 D           4

Summary:  Probably a bit closer than anyone would think.  I like Jackson running against this Pats not-so-great Defense; the secondary is also weak so Holt might actually score this week.  Keep an eye on the reports later in the week about the Pats RB situation; Morris went out with an injury Monday and the extent is unknown.  Ellis had a great night and could easily fill in if Morris can't go.  When all is said and done, I still like Cassel, Moss and Welker to pull out the win at home. 

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Philip Rivers 225 0 0 1 13 QB Drew Brees 300 0 0 2 20
RB Ladanian Tomlinson   100 25 1 18 RB Deuce McAllister   100 25 1 18
WR Chris Chambers     50 0 5 WR Marques Colston??     - - -
WR Vincent Jackson     50 0 5 WR Lance Moore     100 1 16
WR Craig Davis     50 0 5 WR Devery Henderson     100 0 10
TE Antonio Gates     50 1 11 TE Jeremy Shockey     75 1 13
K Nate Kaeding         8 K Taylor Mehlhaff         6
D           4 D           4

Summary:  I'm giving the edge in this one to the Saints as the "home team" in this second installment of the NFL Across the Pond.  I think Brees is way overdue for a huge game.  Bush is out 2-4 weeks but Deuce has looked good so they should be fine in the running game.  LT where have you gone?  LT owners I feel for you....he's a great RB just not 100% yet.  But it's moving time if you're .500 or worse...time to make a move to get into the playoffs and make a run.  Unload him but make sure you get something decent for your 1.1 pick.  (***If Colston Plays divide Moore and Henderson's stats and give them to him)

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB  Huard/Thigpen 150 0 0 1 10 QB Brett Favre 250 0 0 2 18
RB LJ??Kolby Smith??   60 0 0 6 RB Thomas Jones   100 0 1 16
RB Jamal Charles   40 0 0 4 WR Laveranues Coles     90 1 15
WR Dwayne Bowe     70 1 13 WR Jerricho Cotchery     70 0 7
WR Jeff Webb     30 0 3 WR Chansi Stuckey     60 0 6
TE Tony Gonzalez     50 0 5 TE Chris Baker     30 1 9
K Nick Novak         4 K Jay Feely         6
D           2 D           6

Summary:  Have to watch the news on KC RB Larry "hit your momma" Johnson this week to see if he ends up missing more games...chances are better than not he's riding the pine this week.  If he does end up there you'll probably want to avoid picking up Kolby Smith or Jamal Charles because they won't get jack crap in the running game for this KC team.  Word is that Huard will be okay to start, but really...does it matter? (edit:  Just found out Huard was placed on IR, so Thigpen is it...ugh)  I like the Jets and Favre to win easily this week.

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Matt Ryan 200 0 0 1 12 QB Donovan McNabb 350 25 0 3 28
RB Michael Turner   100 0 2 22 RB  Brian Westbrook/Buckhalter   50 50 1 16
RB Jerious Norwood   40 0 0 4 WR Reggie Brown     50 0 5
WR Roddy White     100 1 16 WR Hank Baskett     75 1 13
WR Laurent Robinson     50 0 5 WR DeSean Jackson     125 1 18
TE Ben Hartsock     50 0 5 TE L.J. Smith     50 1 11
K Jason Elam         6 K David Akers         7
D           3 D           4

 Summary:   I like the Eagles coming off the bye at home this week.  Look for a close game though...I'm pretty sure the Falcons have been in almost every game this year right until the end...except maybe one.  Keep an eye on the reports regarding Westbrook as the week goes on...he's supposed to see some practice time and we should have a much better idea of his status by Friday.  If he can't go or is limited, Buckhalter remains a good play.  I like solid games from Turner and White for the Falcons and McNabb/Westbrook/Jackson for the Eagles.

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Derek Anderson 225 0 0 2 17 QB David Garrard 225 25 0 1 15
RB Jamal Lewis   60 0 0 6 RB Fred Taylor   60 0 1 12
WR Braylon Edwards     75 1 13 RB Maurice Jones-Drew   70 70 1 20
WR Donte Stallworth     50 0 5 WR Mike Walker     50 0 5
WR Syndric Steptoe     50 0 5 WR Reggie Williams     55 1 11
TE Steve Heiden     50 1 11 TE Marcedes Lewis     50 0 5
K Phil Dawson         5 K Josh Scobee         12
D           3 D           6

 Summary:  I think the Browns wins in Weeks 4 and 6 must have been a fluke as they were back to their struggling ways last week.  Kellen Winslow will now miss ANOTHER game...suspended for "conduct detrimental to the team".  Sheesh...they just keep shooting themselves in the foot.   I like the Jags this week to dominate on both sides of the ball with a defensive score tacked on for good measure.  Look for Jones-Drew to have a good game as well as Reggie Williams, who benefits from the 3-game suspension of Matt Jones. Keep an eye on reports regarding Mike Walker's status, who has a mystery knee ailment.  If he can't go, his stats go to Jerry Porter.  

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Eli Manning 215 0 0 1 12 QB Ben Roethlisberger 250 0 0 2 18
RB Brandon Jacobs   75 0 1 13 RB Mewelde Moore   80 25 1 16
WR Sinorice Moss     35 0 3 WR Hines Ward     75 1 13
WR Plaxico Burress     75 1 13 WR Santonio Holmes     75 1 13
WR Amani Toomer     50 0 5 WR Nate Washington     50 0 5
TE Kevin Boss     50 0 5 TE Heath Miller     25 0 2
K John Carney         5 K Jeff Reed         6
D           3 D           5

 Summary:  Two 5-1 teams meet in what should be a good game.  The edge goes to the Steelers because they're playing this game at Heinz Field where they've yet to lose this season.  What sucks is I have Manning and Big Ben on my fantasy team in my money league...who would you start?? hahahahahaha!

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Seneca Wallace 110 25 0 0 6 QB J.T. O'Sullivan 225 0 0 1 13
RB Julius Jones   60 0 1 12 RB Frank Gore   75 25 1 16
WR Bobby Engram     25 0 2 WR Isaac Bruce     50 0 5
WR Koren Robinson     45 0 4 WR Josh Morgan     50 1 11
WR Keary Colbert     25 0 2 WR Arnaz Battle     50 0 5
TE John Carlson     15 0 1 TE Vernon Davis     50 0 5
K Olindo Mare         4 K Joe Nedney         8
D           2 D           4

 Summary:   Any NORMAL week in the NFL and I'd pick Seattle to win this game but it's not a normal week....its not even a normal season!  Wallace will likely start again for the Seahawks and he's just horrible.  J.T. O'sullivan isn't much better but he's been starting all year so we'll go with the Niners at home in a UGLY game.

 

 

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Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts. Pos Player Pass Rush Rec. Tds. Fpts.
QB Peyton Manning 250 0 0 1 14 QB Kerry Collins 150 0 0 0 6
RB Joseph Addai/D. Rhodes   65 25 0 9 RB Chris Johnson   100 0 2 22
WR Marvin Harrison     75 0 7 RB LenDale White   80 5 1 14
WR Reggie Wayne     75 1 13 WR Brandon Jones     25 0 2
WR Anthony Gonzalez     50 0 5 WR Bo Scaife     45 0 4
TE Dallas Clark     25 0 2 TE Alge Crumpler     75 0 7
K Adam Vinatieri         4 K Rob Bironas         6
D           2 D           6

 Summary:  The Colts are pretty screwed....they look like crap and Manning can't be 100%  Two knee surgeries before the season, no pre-season games and he's still playing like ass?  There's got to be something more.  Addai may still not be ready to go so keep watch on the late week reports; even if he sits and Rhodes gets the carries it'll be tough going.  The Titans are 6-0 about to be 7-0.  Can anyone stop Chris Johnson and Fatdale White?  Run boys, RUN!

 

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