Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I want to thank everyone that is posting in this thread on a weekly basis. It's awesome toget the feedback and we have already seen some changes in the weekly rankings and profiles. I like the addition of yds on offense vs defense. For example the 1st team we see is Arizona who is avg 83 yds a game rushing and the defense they are facing this week, Atlanta, is giving up 84 yds a game...so we see the 83 vs 84 or 83/84 which is done for every team. I also rank the match ups at the end and this week added a mini cheatsheet for you guys and gals to tear into. Have fun.
Arizona 83/84 at Atlanta 225/105
Edge: Can’t be viewed as a great match up. The Falcons are not giving up a lot on the ground and they will play against an OL that is challenged shall we say at moving the pile forward… Tough match up.
Warrick Dunn: St Louis was held to about 60 yds last week and they are a run committed team. The Cardinals were ripped up by the Niners and the Seahawks didn’t look bad either. Expect a good solid game from Dunn again. Falcons will be thankful to be home after the MNF debacle.
Dallas 113/163 at Tennessee 67/85
Julius Jones: I want to talk about JJ a minute…granted his OL is somewhat mediocre but have you looked at his upcoming games? @TN, @Philly, HOU, NYG, @Car, @Wash, @AZ, INDY, TB, @NYG, NO…this guy is going to have some big weeks moving forward…Dallas is getting ready to go on an offensive roll IMO…it would be to your best interest to trade for him right now. TN is giving up 150+ on the ground every week and almost 2 TDs per game…JJ is set to have a big week.
Travis Henry: 22 carries for 62 yds by the Titans against a pitiful Miami team right now…not very inspiring. Leave them alone right now.
Indy 81/134 at NY Jets 72/161
Dominic Rhodes: As long as he is getting the majority of the carries then we have to keep him as the starter. Jets were ripped a new one on the ground yielding 169 yds and a rushing TD last week. Look for Rhodes to make a decent play this week.
Joseph Addai: 6 touches alst week…I just don’t trust him but against inferior teams like the NY Jets you will see him get a few more carries this week.
Kevan Barlow: Did get a rushing TD…there is points to be found against these Colts. This is not a slam dunk because it is the Jets but the match up is favorable for them and Barlow may eek out another decent game in time for you to trade him. He does have 2 rushing TDs on the season. Colts are giving up 5.3 ypc on the ground right now…OUCH!!!
Miami 96/163 at Houston 80/104
Ronnie Brown: Terrific match up for him this week. The Texans after getting ripped for 400 yds against the the Colts, go ahead and give up 234 yds and 3 rushing TDs to the Skins last week…WOW!!! Miami has OL challenges right now and are not a gimme but this is a really good match up for Brown and he should have a good day.
Ron Dayne: (Intermission)
Minnesota 107/116 at Buffalo 124/87
Chester Taylor: Good match up for Taylor this week. Should get plenty of carries and look for MN to take out last week’s narrow loss on Buffalo this week. The Vikes are only avg 3.5 ypc right now but they are persistent…one of these weeks they are really going to break out big on inferior talent…they’ve done it that hard way up to this point. RUN RUN RUN!!!
Willis McGahee: Not a terrific match up for McGahee…probably another ho hum game form him this weekend where he looks OK racking up 75 yds on the ground but has challenges getting in the end zone…I look for the Vikes to shut down most of the Buffalo offense. Buffalo is avg 4.3 ypc btw. But it won’t show this week.
New Orleans 117/152 at Carolina 91/88
Deuce McAllister: “Cadillac” found some room on the Panthers…Morgan has not returned at MLB yet…look for Deuce to get his 15-20 carries and I think this is a pretty even match up for owners.
Reggie Bush: looking at him as more of a flex player right now.
DeShaun Foster: Not a terrific match up. NO shut down GB and Cleveland on the ground…and limited the Falcons big time…but the Panthers have a better overall offense. Foster will be OK but not great. Steve Smith back in the lineup will keep the NO secondary busy.
San Diego 217/34 at Baltimore 109/71
LT: You must start him but I will not be surprised if he is held relatively in check on the ground…and MT is a total pass this weekend…the notion you start both of those backs most weeks is ludicrous. Tomlinson will still scrape 12-15 points but look for a very average performance.
Jamal Lewis: Should have had a big game against Cleveland. Look for Lewis to get gang tackled and probably will not find much room to run at all. The Chargers have some questions in the secondary and I expect the Ravens to use their plays to loosen up the Chargers defense and take their shots…I do not expect them to be able to pound the ball with much success.
San Fran 119/130 at Kansas City 129/117
Frank Gore: Watch the injury report. It was said he will be questionable. Go get Michael Robinson immediately off the WW if you own Gore. Decent match up if Gore is healthy.
Larry Johnson: I expect LJ to get in the end zone a couple times this week. Should be a great day from him and give FF owners that “Big” game they have been missing from him. SF is giving up 4.7 ypc and KC is avg almost 4.5 ypc…LJ will have a monster game.
Detroit 63/129 at St Louis 102/80
Kevin Jones: He had a nice game especially in PPR leagues last week. I think the 63 yds rush per game is misleading when we talk about Kevin Jones who is going to have some of his best weeks over the next few weeks thru his bye. I look for him to do well this week.
Steven Jackson: Not really performing up to where he was drafted however he is getting a lot of touches so you keep pounding away with him. The Lions are very stingy on rush defense and I look for Jackson to have a very ho hum week. Rough match up.
Cleveland 60/166 at Oakland 63/134…ahhh the Toilet Bowl comes early this season.
Reuben Droughns: Not sure of his health…be wary as he has failed so far this season miserably. Not even going to try and project numbers for him right now.
Lamont Jordan: Will do better than he has all season. I look for him to carry the ball a lot…what’s a good day? 80 yds and maybe a score?
Jacksonville 126/95 at Washington 143/59
Fred Taylor: Maurice Drew had a nice week last week against Indy who can’t stop anyone on the ground…do not make the mistake of thinking MD is a start now every week. Taylor is the starter. I don’t like this match up…Wash is giving up 3.4 ypc…that’s pretty good even if they are giving up close to 100 yds a week. I would rate this match up as average to tough.
Clinton Portis: Betts carried the ball a lot last week because they were playing the Texans and were well ahead in that game…I look for Portis to clear 20 carries this week. Not an easy match up but I do think he will show up and grind out some yds on Jax.
New England 126/113 at Cincinnati 121/98
Laurence Maroney: Dillon is injured right now and trying to guess how hurt he is with Bellicheck as coach…fuggedaboutit…start Maroney as he was a borderline starter in large leagues anyhow. He will find room to run in Cinci on Sunday…the Bengals will be in for a big letdown after last week…that’s for another thread though. Good match up.
Rudi Johnson: Rudi is a stud and will get his yds and points on Sundays.
Seattle 114/82 at Chicago 83/58
Maurice Morris: I don’t want to predict anything for him till I see him start and finish the game. This match up is not as bad as it seems. Chicago is allowing 4 ypc right now even though they don’t give up a ton of points…we have no idea what to expect so only play MM if your in a pinch…which without Shaun you might be.
Thomas Jones: Horrible match up for a running game that is ice cold right now. 2.8 ypc for Chicago and Seattle is giving up 3.4 ypc…not a good combo right now. One of the worst starters you can have out there right now.
Green Bay 75/93 at Philly 129/87
Ahman Green: Fairly tough match up. I look for GB to get waxed in this game so I don’t expect much from Green in this game.
Brian Westbrook: Stud at this point. Philly offense is awesome right now, get all Eagles you can on the field till this train stops. Good match up.
Excellent Match Ups
Julius Jones
Ronnie Brown
Larry Johnson
Good Match Ups
Warrick Dunn
Dominic Rhodes
Kevan Barlow
Chester Taylor
Frank Gore
Kevin Jones
Laurence Maroney
Brian Westbrook
Average Match Ups
Willis McGahee
Deuce McAllister
Reggie Bush
DeShaun Foster
Cleve RB
Lamont Jordan
Fred Taylor
Rudi Johnson
Maurice Morris
Tough Match Ups
Edge
Travis Henry
LT
Jamal Lewis
SJax
Clinton Portis
Thomas Jones
Ahman Green
Ministry of Pain Cheatsheet
1-Larry Johnson
2-Brian Westbrook…PPR leagues he rocks
3-Rudi Johnson
4-Julius Jones
5-LaDainian Tomlinson
6-Ronnie Brown
7-Laurence Maroney
8-Chester Taylor
9-Warrick Dunn
10-Clinton Portis
11-Kevin Jones
12-Frank Gore
13-Dominic Rhodes
14-Deuce McAllister
15-Willis McGahee
16-Edge
17-Steven Jackson
18-Lamont Jordan
19-Reggie Bush
20-DeShaun Foster
21-Kevan Barlow
22-Ahman Green
23-Fred Taylor
24-Jamal Lewis
25-Maurice Morris
26-Thomas Jones
27-Cleve RB
28-Travis Henry
29-Ron Dayne
OK, I'm sure many will agree and disagree. Feel free to post questions that are related to your leagues but give us something to work with. Please don't just post WDIS...it doesn't add to the post but if you can give some analysis as to who you are starting and why...most helpful. Also feel free to jump in and answer peoples questions...you don't have to wait and see what I am going to say. I post this here for you guys to chew on so have at it.
Arizona 83/84 at Atlanta 225/105
Edge: Can’t be viewed as a great match up. The Falcons are not giving up a lot on the ground and they will play against an OL that is challenged shall we say at moving the pile forward… Tough match up.
Warrick Dunn: St Louis was held to about 60 yds last week and they are a run committed team. The Cardinals were ripped up by the Niners and the Seahawks didn’t look bad either. Expect a good solid game from Dunn again. Falcons will be thankful to be home after the MNF debacle.
Dallas 113/163 at Tennessee 67/85
Julius Jones: I want to talk about JJ a minute…granted his OL is somewhat mediocre but have you looked at his upcoming games? @TN, @Philly, HOU, NYG, @Car, @Wash, @AZ, INDY, TB, @NYG, NO…this guy is going to have some big weeks moving forward…Dallas is getting ready to go on an offensive roll IMO…it would be to your best interest to trade for him right now. TN is giving up 150+ on the ground every week and almost 2 TDs per game…JJ is set to have a big week.
Travis Henry: 22 carries for 62 yds by the Titans against a pitiful Miami team right now…not very inspiring. Leave them alone right now.
Indy 81/134 at NY Jets 72/161
Dominic Rhodes: As long as he is getting the majority of the carries then we have to keep him as the starter. Jets were ripped a new one on the ground yielding 169 yds and a rushing TD last week. Look for Rhodes to make a decent play this week.
Joseph Addai: 6 touches alst week…I just don’t trust him but against inferior teams like the NY Jets you will see him get a few more carries this week.
Kevan Barlow: Did get a rushing TD…there is points to be found against these Colts. This is not a slam dunk because it is the Jets but the match up is favorable for them and Barlow may eek out another decent game in time for you to trade him. He does have 2 rushing TDs on the season. Colts are giving up 5.3 ypc on the ground right now…OUCH!!!
Miami 96/163 at Houston 80/104
Ronnie Brown: Terrific match up for him this week. The Texans after getting ripped for 400 yds against the the Colts, go ahead and give up 234 yds and 3 rushing TDs to the Skins last week…WOW!!! Miami has OL challenges right now and are not a gimme but this is a really good match up for Brown and he should have a good day.
Ron Dayne: (Intermission)
Minnesota 107/116 at Buffalo 124/87
Chester Taylor: Good match up for Taylor this week. Should get plenty of carries and look for MN to take out last week’s narrow loss on Buffalo this week. The Vikes are only avg 3.5 ypc right now but they are persistent…one of these weeks they are really going to break out big on inferior talent…they’ve done it that hard way up to this point. RUN RUN RUN!!!
Willis McGahee: Not a terrific match up for McGahee…probably another ho hum game form him this weekend where he looks OK racking up 75 yds on the ground but has challenges getting in the end zone…I look for the Vikes to shut down most of the Buffalo offense. Buffalo is avg 4.3 ypc btw. But it won’t show this week.
New Orleans 117/152 at Carolina 91/88
Deuce McAllister: “Cadillac” found some room on the Panthers…Morgan has not returned at MLB yet…look for Deuce to get his 15-20 carries and I think this is a pretty even match up for owners.
Reggie Bush: looking at him as more of a flex player right now.
DeShaun Foster: Not a terrific match up. NO shut down GB and Cleveland on the ground…and limited the Falcons big time…but the Panthers have a better overall offense. Foster will be OK but not great. Steve Smith back in the lineup will keep the NO secondary busy.
San Diego 217/34 at Baltimore 109/71
LT: You must start him but I will not be surprised if he is held relatively in check on the ground…and MT is a total pass this weekend…the notion you start both of those backs most weeks is ludicrous. Tomlinson will still scrape 12-15 points but look for a very average performance.
Jamal Lewis: Should have had a big game against Cleveland. Look for Lewis to get gang tackled and probably will not find much room to run at all. The Chargers have some questions in the secondary and I expect the Ravens to use their plays to loosen up the Chargers defense and take their shots…I do not expect them to be able to pound the ball with much success.
San Fran 119/130 at Kansas City 129/117
Frank Gore: Watch the injury report. It was said he will be questionable. Go get Michael Robinson immediately off the WW if you own Gore. Decent match up if Gore is healthy.
Larry Johnson: I expect LJ to get in the end zone a couple times this week. Should be a great day from him and give FF owners that “Big” game they have been missing from him. SF is giving up 4.7 ypc and KC is avg almost 4.5 ypc…LJ will have a monster game.
Detroit 63/129 at St Louis 102/80
Kevin Jones: He had a nice game especially in PPR leagues last week. I think the 63 yds rush per game is misleading when we talk about Kevin Jones who is going to have some of his best weeks over the next few weeks thru his bye. I look for him to do well this week.
Steven Jackson: Not really performing up to where he was drafted however he is getting a lot of touches so you keep pounding away with him. The Lions are very stingy on rush defense and I look for Jackson to have a very ho hum week. Rough match up.
Cleveland 60/166 at Oakland 63/134…ahhh the Toilet Bowl comes early this season.
Reuben Droughns: Not sure of his health…be wary as he has failed so far this season miserably. Not even going to try and project numbers for him right now.
Lamont Jordan: Will do better than he has all season. I look for him to carry the ball a lot…what’s a good day? 80 yds and maybe a score?
Jacksonville 126/95 at Washington 143/59
Fred Taylor: Maurice Drew had a nice week last week against Indy who can’t stop anyone on the ground…do not make the mistake of thinking MD is a start now every week. Taylor is the starter. I don’t like this match up…Wash is giving up 3.4 ypc…that’s pretty good even if they are giving up close to 100 yds a week. I would rate this match up as average to tough.
Clinton Portis: Betts carried the ball a lot last week because they were playing the Texans and were well ahead in that game…I look for Portis to clear 20 carries this week. Not an easy match up but I do think he will show up and grind out some yds on Jax.
New England 126/113 at Cincinnati 121/98
Laurence Maroney: Dillon is injured right now and trying to guess how hurt he is with Bellicheck as coach…fuggedaboutit…start Maroney as he was a borderline starter in large leagues anyhow. He will find room to run in Cinci on Sunday…the Bengals will be in for a big letdown after last week…that’s for another thread though. Good match up.
Rudi Johnson: Rudi is a stud and will get his yds and points on Sundays.
Seattle 114/82 at Chicago 83/58
Maurice Morris: I don’t want to predict anything for him till I see him start and finish the game. This match up is not as bad as it seems. Chicago is allowing 4 ypc right now even though they don’t give up a ton of points…we have no idea what to expect so only play MM if your in a pinch…which without Shaun you might be.
Thomas Jones: Horrible match up for a running game that is ice cold right now. 2.8 ypc for Chicago and Seattle is giving up 3.4 ypc…not a good combo right now. One of the worst starters you can have out there right now.
Green Bay 75/93 at Philly 129/87
Ahman Green: Fairly tough match up. I look for GB to get waxed in this game so I don’t expect much from Green in this game.
Brian Westbrook: Stud at this point. Philly offense is awesome right now, get all Eagles you can on the field till this train stops. Good match up.
Excellent Match Ups
Julius Jones
Ronnie Brown
Larry Johnson
Good Match Ups
Warrick Dunn
Dominic Rhodes
Kevan Barlow
Chester Taylor
Frank Gore
Kevin Jones
Laurence Maroney
Brian Westbrook
Average Match Ups
Willis McGahee
Deuce McAllister
Reggie Bush
DeShaun Foster
Cleve RB
Lamont Jordan
Fred Taylor
Rudi Johnson
Maurice Morris
Tough Match Ups
Edge
Travis Henry
LT
Jamal Lewis
SJax
Clinton Portis
Thomas Jones
Ahman Green
Ministry of Pain Cheatsheet
1-Larry Johnson
2-Brian Westbrook…PPR leagues he rocks
3-Rudi Johnson
4-Julius Jones
5-LaDainian Tomlinson
6-Ronnie Brown
7-Laurence Maroney
8-Chester Taylor
9-Warrick Dunn
10-Clinton Portis
11-Kevin Jones
12-Frank Gore
13-Dominic Rhodes
14-Deuce McAllister
15-Willis McGahee
16-Edge
17-Steven Jackson
18-Lamont Jordan
19-Reggie Bush
20-DeShaun Foster
21-Kevan Barlow
22-Ahman Green
23-Fred Taylor
24-Jamal Lewis
25-Maurice Morris
26-Thomas Jones
27-Cleve RB
28-Travis Henry
29-Ron Dayne
OK, I'm sure many will agree and disagree. Feel free to post questions that are related to your leagues but give us something to work with. Please don't just post WDIS...it doesn't add to the post but if you can give some analysis as to who you are starting and why...most helpful. Also feel free to jump in and answer peoples questions...you don't have to wait and see what I am going to say. I post this here for you guys to chew on so have at it.
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Personal thread bans? PM me if you want to discuss...everyone is welcome in these threads...I like a good spirited debate...if I didn't I would just take the FBG rankings and move on...I think the match ups are really important form week to week...I simply don't have time to cover the passig match ups. So I focus on the run.
