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AFC East - BUF, MIA, NEP, NYJ
AFC South - HOU, IND, JAX, TEN
AFC North - BAL, CIN, CLE, PIT
AFC West - DEN, KAN, OAK, SD |
NFC East - DAL, NYG, PHI, WAS
NFC South - ATL, CAR, NO, TB
NFC North - CHI, DET, GB, MIN
NFC West - ARZ, STL, SF, SEA |
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| Chicago Bears |
By: Jason Collins
Updated: 8/22/2010
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Well The Fantasy year is upon us and I wanted to just touch base with all of you before the first season report to give you some of my thoughts on your Fantasy Football Drafts.
First, as far as the Bears are concerned, welcome to the Mike Martz Era. I think this is good news for the Bears passing game, with the exception of TE Greg Olsen. Martz has never done a good job of making a TE more than an afterthought or an extra OL. Draft Olsen at your own risk, consider yourself forewarned.
Second, Jay Cutler SHOULD have a great year. If you are in leagues that don't count turnovers then he's a top 10, maybe top 5 QB this year. He has all the tools to be a great passer and under Martz look for 4300+ yards and he should approach if not exceed 30 TDs. Unfortunately, he will have at least 15 to 20+ Ints to go along with it. He is a High risk High reward type player. I say he is near the top of the second tier of QBs, and I could see if you wait to take a QB until after the 5th round he could be a steal for your team if you loaded up on RB's or WR's first.
R.I.P. Matt Forte......Will the REAl Matt Forte please step Forward? The Forte that looked like the Solution for the Bears running game as a rookie, and went in the top 5(ouch) in most peoples fantasy drafts last year. Forte was a major dissapointment last year. In his defense the Bears didn;t give him much help up front. I think there is blame to go around: The Gameplan, Poor OL play, Not sticking with it......In the end owners are now hesitant to take Forte, especially with Chester Taylor now on board. My feeling are that Matt will play betterunder Mike Martz, and having a veteran prescence like Taylor around I feel will help. He seems to be in the bottom 15-20 in most draft boards RB rankings. I think he can still surprise some people, but do not reach on him. Draft him as your second or 3rd back and hope for a return to something closer to his rookie year. He is a good pass catcher as well and that will be a plus.
Next, Devin Hester is not the best WR on this team as I anointed him last year. This year should all be about Devin Aromashodu and he can be had late in the draft after most teams would have drafted at least their number 1 WR. He has a ton of upside and showed over the end of the season he can make special things happen. I also want to emphasize the fact that Jay really looked his way a lot and he delivered. Draft him as a number 2 or 3 wideout and expect to have at least number 2 production and he could be this year’s Sidney Rice.
PK Robbie Gould should benefit from the Martz Era as well. Obviously weather is always an issue for Home Games, but the Bears should score more TDs this year. More TDs= More XPs= More Fantasy points for Gould.
Da Bears D/ST This just in.... Smith plans on using Hester more on Special Teams.....Wow why was that not obvious to anyone in the first place. Between Hester and Johnny Knox the special teams should be dynamic, at least the return game.
If you didn't follow the off season well the Bears added DL Juluis Peppers and he should improve the pass rush instantly. The Bears should be a very good second defense/spot start a la week 1 they face the Lions.
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Red Alert: Urlacher did not look healthy in this last preseason game. He was slow to react in the first place or maybe he was just to slow to get there, either way I don't think he's there yet health wise. Stay Tuned......
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| Detroit Lions |
By: Gordon Dean
Updated: 8/22/2010
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QUARTERBACKS:
MATT STAFFORD had a rough first year. He was playing behind a weak and mostly injured offensive line and he was worked over pretty good. Going forward, he looks like he has recovered and his throwing well. His main target his year will be Calvin Johnson. That won't be enough and there is precious little to work with. Summary: There is too much risk here to be drafting Matt Stafford anytime before Round 12 as a backup or as a big gamble.
RUNNING BACKS:
KEVIN SMITH is still working his way back into NFL form after last years season ending injuries and rookie Jahvid Best will be doing as much as he can to prevent him from making it onto the field. Initial reports are that the job is Smiths when he returns. You have to love the old boys network in the NFL. SUMMARY: Best in the 5-6 round and Smith anytime after the 10-11 rounds qand you will probably not be wasting a pick
WIDE RECEIVERS:
CALVIN JOHNSON is the only viable option here. No one else is worth a look in any draft of any quality. SUMMARY: Calvin Johnson should be gone by pick 18 in most drafts but he may not be worth it. The Lions are still going to struggle this year and they will need the Running game functional to free up the pass. It probably won't happen.
TIGHT ENDS:
The Lions have not had a TE worth drafting since fantasy football started in the mid 90s. This year is no exception.
PLACE KICKER:
JASON HANSON...still . He isn't worth drafting in any round.
DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS: Nothing different here. There is nothing to excite the fantasy football coach on a weekly basis. AVOID drafting the Lions Defense.
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| Green Bay Packers |
By: Wes Simons
Updated: 12/31/2009
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Where did this running game come from? The Packers had 153 yards and 5 TDs against Seattle. Brandon Jackson had 3 TDs (2 rushing/1 receiving). Aaron Rodgers only had 237 yards and 1 TD. Greg Jennings had 111 yards. Finley has continued his outstand season. He finished with 80 yards on only 3 catches. Donald Driver had only 33 yards. The Packers defense continued to play well. They forced 4 INTs (Atari Bigby had 2)
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Green Bay at Arizona. Green Bay is in the playoffs with nothing to play for. Arizona on the other hand can get the #2 spot and a BYE.
The funny thing is that these teams could see each other next week in the playoffs.
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CB Al Harris sent to injured reserve, due to a torn ACL.
LB Aaron Kampman placed on IR with torn ACL.
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QUARTERBACKS: Aaron Rodgers may not play the entire game so I kind of worry about starting him this week. I expect around 250-275 yards & 2 TDs if he played the whole game. So cut those numbers in half.
RUNNING BACKS: The Cardinals run defense is allowing 113 yards so that looks good, but again I don't think Grant will play the whole game. Expect 50-60 yards & 1 TD. Brandon Jackson had 3 TDs in only 8 touches? I expect him to get more time this week. Expect 50-60 yards & 1 TD.
WIDE RECEIVERS: Greg Jennings didn't score a TD, but he had 100 yards. That is 2 games in a row. He matches up against Bryant McFadden while Donald Driver matches up against Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. The problem with Jennings and Driver will be playing time. I expect both to get 50-60 yards & split 1 TD. Jennings will get the TD.
TIGHT ENDS: Jermichael Finley has been the team's hottest receiver. If the starters go out he will still see plenty of time. Arizona is allowing 8.0 fantasy points per game, so look for another big game from Finley. He will get 40-50 yards & 1 TD.
PLACE KICKER: Mason Crosby is averaging just over 8 points per game. This game has the potential to be a high offensive output game. So start him.
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| Minnesota Vikings |
By: Open Position
Updated: 1/1/2010
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The analysts said that Brett Favre couldn’t play or win on the road in the cold. Well the Vikings didn’t win, but it wasn’t the fault of Brett Favre. The blame mostly falls on the defense and on a late fumble by Adrian Peterson which set up the Bears' winning score in overtime. For a recap, see my Projections vs. Reality!
Projections vs. Reality:
The Game: My projection: Vikings 21, Bears 17
Outcome: Vikings 30, Bears 36
Adrian Peterson: My projection: 125 combined yards and 1 TD
Outcome: 137 combined yards, 2 TDs and 1 fumble
Brett Favre: My projection: 180 yards, 1TD
Outcome: 321 passing yards, 2 TDs and 1 fumble
Sidney Rice: Projection : 50Yards and 1 TD
Outcome: 56 yards and 1 TD
Percy Harvin: My projection: 40 yards and 1 TD
Outcome: 40 yards
Bernard Berrian: My projection: 30 yards
Outcome: 58 yards
Visanthe Shiancoe: My projection: 25 yards
Outcome: 40 yards and 1 TD
Chester Taylor: My projection: 25 combined yards
Outcome: 55 combined yards
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The Vikings are one of the few playoff teams that have a lot to play for this week. The playoff seeds are far from set. The Vikings could end up anywhere between the number two through number four seeds, depending on what happens with the Eagles-Cowboys and Cardinals-Packers games. Also, after losing three of the last four games, I predict the Vikings to come out strong this week and win 34-24 against the New York Giants .
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No Rumors.
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Visanthe Shiancoe is the only Vikings’ player of fantasy relevance to appear on the injury report this week. He is listed as questionable with a thigh injury. He returned to practice in a very limited role on Thursday.
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QUARTERBACK
After a tough road stretch, Brett Favre is back playing at home this week. Weather is not a concern when you’re playing at the Metrodome. The Giants do not give up a lot of yards through the air as they’re ranked eighth in pass defense. However, they’ve given up 27 touchdowns through the air; only four teams have given up more passing touchdowns this year.
My Projection: 250 yards, 2 TDs.
RUNNING BACKS
The Giants rank 15th against the rush, however they’ve given up 20 rushing touchdowns this year. Only the Raiders and Rams have been worse than the Giants in this category. Expect a big day from “All Day”.
My Projection: Peterson 120 combined yards, 2 TDs
WIDE RECEIVERS
Sidney Rice and Percy Harvin are legitimate number one and number two fantasy receivers respectively. Playing at home, I expect big games from both receivers this week.
My Projection: Rice 80 yards, 1 TD; Harvin 60 combined yards, 1 TD
TIGHT ENDS
Visanthe Shiancoe is questionable this week. I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets a little rest with the playoffs looming the following week.
My Projection: 25 yards
KICKER
Start Ryan Longwell.
DEFENSE
The Viking defense has looked sick. The Giants have potential to score a lot of points. Keep this unit on the bench.
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