Flipping Dodds - Week 2 WR Edition (1 Viewer)

[DevilintheDetail]

To spark some discussion, I'm going to highlight some spots where I think Dodds' Week 2 wide receiver rankings are likely to be wrong.

Brandon Lloyd - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Wes Welker - Dodds' ranking: outside of Top 60

Arizona's defense is tough, especially the D-line and second-year CB Patrick Peterson, who should be covering Lloyd. Lloyd also still isn't in synch with Brady yet. NE's defense will keep Arizona from scoring much at all and NE will be looking to use Welker and the TE's more than Lloyd and Ridley here. My prediction is that Lloyd ends up outside the top 30 WRs this week but Welker gets inside the top 30.

Dez Bryant - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Miles Austin - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Seattle's secondary is much better than the Giants and, overall, their defense plays awesome at home. The crowd noise is going to give rise to more center/QB snap problems for Romo and Romo is going to be hit a bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see him knocked out of this one in the first half. I don't think either Bryant or Austin catches a TD in this low-scoring game. My prediction is that neither Bryant or Austin end up in the top 30 WRs for the week.

Stephen Hill - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

The PIT D isn't what it used to be and they're going to be playing without Harrison and Polomalu will be limited if he plays. With Revis likely out, too, this is going to be a higher scoring game than most expect. Hill caught Sanchez's first two passes in Week 1 and the pair will pick up right where they left off. Dustin Keller is out this week, leaving even more targets for Hill. My prediction - 5 catches, 90 yards, 1TD, top 15 finish this week.

Justin Blackmon - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

Miami's terrible offense made the Texans D look better than they are. Blackmon continued his preseason dominance in Week 1, getting open with ease and was missed by Gabbert in the end zone. He catches a TD this week and finishes in the top 25.

 

[jaylasoul14]

Loving the Stephen Hill prediction. No Keller, and sanchez doesnt really like holmes, and holmes looks finished.

 

[David Yudkin]

In his healthy years in NE, when Welker was healthy and held to under 5 catches, he averaged over 9 receptions and 100 yards receiving in the next game. I expect Welker to have a good week this week and not having him ranked in the Top 60 seems pretty off base to me.

 

[JHuber77]

To spark some discussion, I'm going to highlight some spots where I think Dodds' Week 2 wide receiver rankings are likely to be wrong.

Brandon Lloyd - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Wes Welker - Dodds' ranking: outside of Top 60

Arizona's defense is tough, especially the D-line and second-year CB Patrick Peterson, who should be covering Lloyd. Lloyd also still isn't in synch with Brady yet. NE's defense will keep Arizona from scoring much at all and NE will be looking to use Welker and the TE's more than Lloyd and Ridley here. My prediction is that Lloyd ends up outside the top 30 WRs this week but Welker gets inside the top 30.

Dez Bryant - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Miles Austin - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Seattle's secondary is much better than the Giants and, overall, their defense plays awesome at home. The crowd noise is going to give rise to more center/QB snap problems for Romo and Romo is going to be hit a bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see him knocked out of this one in the first half. I don't think either Bryant or Austin catches a TD in this low-scoring game. My prediction is that neither Bryant or Austin end up in the top 30 WRs for the week.

Stephen Hill - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

The PIT D isn't what it used to be and they're going to be playing without Harrison and Polomalu will be limited if he plays. With Revis likely out, too, this is going to be a higher scoring game than most expect. Hill caught Sanchez's first two passes in Week 1 and the pair will pick up right where they left off. Dustin Keller is out this week, leaving even more targets for Hill. My prediction - 5 catches, 90 yards, 1TD, top 15 finish this week.

Justin Blackmon - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

Miami's terrible offense made the Texans D look better than they are. Blackmon continued his preseason dominance in Week 1, getting open with ease and was missed by Gabbert in the end zone. He catches a TD this week and finishes in the top 25.

With regards to NE, its a pick your poison offense. I highly doubt they are going to let Gronk, Hernandez, and Welker roam all over the field while Peterson only covers Lloyd. Lloyd will get his just like everyone else in NE. Lloyd had a long touchdown bomb from Brady last week where he was wide open, Brady just overthrew him.

 

[solorca]

For as much flack as Dodds takes for his rankings, he was #3 overall and #2 in WR rankings last week (out of 92 participants) on Fantasypros.

 

[DevilintheDetail]

To spark some discussion, I'm going to highlight some spots where I think Dodds' Week 2 wide receiver rankings are likely to be wrong.

Brandon Lloyd - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Wes Welker - Dodds' ranking: outside of Top 60

Arizona's defense is tough, especially the D-line and second-year CB Patrick Peterson, who should be covering Lloyd. Lloyd also still isn't in synch with Brady yet. NE's defense will keep Arizona from scoring much at all and NE will be looking to use Welker and the TE's more than Lloyd and Ridley here. My prediction is that Lloyd ends up outside the top 30 WRs this week but Welker gets inside the top 30.

Dez Bryant - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Miles Austin - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Seattle's secondary is much better than the Giants and, overall, their defense plays awesome at home. The crowd noise is going to give rise to more center/QB snap problems for Romo and Romo is going to be hit a bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see him knocked out of this one in the first half. I don't think either Bryant or Austin catches a TD in this low-scoring game. My prediction is that neither Bryant or Austin end up in the top 30 WRs for the week.

Stephen Hill - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

The PIT D isn't what it used to be and they're going to be playing without Harrison and Polomalu will be limited if he plays. With Revis likely out, too, this is going to be a higher scoring game than most expect. Hill caught Sanchez's first two passes in Week 1 and the pair will pick up right where they left off. Dustin Keller is out this week, leaving even more targets for Hill. My prediction - 5 catches, 90 yards, 1TD, top 15 finish this week.

Justin Blackmon - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

Miami's terrible offense made the Texans D look better than they are. Blackmon continued his preseason dominance in Week 1, getting open with ease and was missed by Gabbert in the end zone. He catches a TD this week and finishes in the top 25.

With regards to NE, its a pick your poison offense. I highly doubt they are going to let Gronk, Hernandez, and Welker roam all over the field while Peterson only covers Lloyd. Lloyd will get his just like everyone else in NE. Lloyd had a long touchdown bomb from Brady last week where he was wide open, Brady just overthrew him.

I think when you combine the weak o-line for NE and AZ's effective pass rush, you aren't going to see Lloyd a lot of long passes to Lloyd. Look for NE to get the ball out of Brady's hand quickly to Welker and the TE's on short patterns. Here's what Lloyd had to say this week about Peterson:

“They have a terrific pass rush and that pass rush puts a lot of pressure on your ability to protect the quarterback and insure the throw. Tight coverage, big-time pass rush, some of the best ball skills out of cornerbacks that I’ve seen in the NFL. You look forward to these kind of games because they really challenge you.”

“He has all the intangibles – the size, the speed, the short area quickness – he has all that. And then on top of that, he has just incredible ball skills,” said Lloyd. “That’s what separates him from a lot of the guys you face and then the special teams game, he’s an incredible threat when returning the ball. He’s definitely a really talented player, one of the best players we’ll see all season.”

 

[DevilintheDetail]

For as much flack as Dodds takes for his rankings, he was #3 overall and #2 in WR rankings last week (out of 92 participants) on Fantasypros.

I think, overall, Dodds is quite good, sure. But we all have gaps. This thread is just trying to identify some.

 

[joffer]

For as much flack as Dodds takes for his rankings, he was #3 overall and #2 in WR rankings last week (out of 92 participants) on Fantasypros.

I think, overall, Dodds is quite good, sure. But we all have gaps. This thread is just trying to identify some.

its a good thread idea. at least you're putting it out there beforehand. only one i disagree with you on is Stephen Hill. I think the Steelers throttle the Jets and Sanchez

 

[CommuterMan]

To spark some discussion, I'm going to highlight some spots where I think Dodds' Week 2 wide receiver rankings are likely to be wrong.

Brandon Lloyd - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Wes Welker - Dodds' ranking: outside of Top 60

Arizona's defense is tough, especially the D-line and second-year CB Patrick Peterson, who should be covering Lloyd. Lloyd also still isn't in synch with Brady yet. NE's defense will keep Arizona from scoring much at all and NE will be looking to use Welker and the TE's more than Lloyd and Ridley here. My prediction is that Lloyd ends up outside the top 30 WRs this week but Welker gets inside the top 30.

Dez Bryant - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Miles Austin - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Seattle's secondary is much better than the Giants and, overall, their defense plays awesome at home. The crowd noise is going to give rise to more center/QB snap problems for Romo and Romo is going to be hit a bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see him knocked out of this one in the first half. I don't think either Bryant or Austin catches a TD in this low-scoring game. My prediction is that neither Bryant or Austin end up in the top 30 WRs for the week.

Stephen Hill - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

The PIT D isn't what it used to be and they're going to be playing without Harrison and Polomalu will be limited if he plays. With Revis likely out, too, this is going to be a higher scoring game than most expect. Hill caught Sanchez's first two passes in Week 1 and the pair will pick up right where they left off. Dustin Keller is out this week, leaving even more targets for Hill. My prediction - 5 catches, 90 yards, 1TD, top 15 finish this week.

Justin Blackmon - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

Miami's terrible offense made the Texans D look better than they are. Blackmon continued his preseason dominance in Week 1, getting open with ease and was missed by Gabbert in the end zone. He catches a TD this week and finishes in the top 25.

With regards to NE, its a pick your poison offense. I highly doubt they are going to let Gronk, Hernandez, and Welker roam all over the field while Peterson only covers Lloyd. Lloyd will get his just like everyone else in NE. Lloyd had a long touchdown bomb from Brady last week where he was wide open, Brady just overthrew him.

Lloyd was open and made a poor adjustment on the ball. Even then he should have caught it but failed to do so... Granted it was not Brady's best pass ever but Lloyd needs to make those catches.

 

[Hooper31]

Dez Bryant - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Miles Austin - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Seattle's secondary is much better than the Giants and, overall, their defense plays awesome at home. The crowd noise is going to give rise to more center/QB snap problems for Romo and Romo is going to be hit a bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see him knocked out of this one in the first half. I don't think either Bryant or Austin catches a TD in this low-scoring game. My prediction is that neither Bryant or Austin end up in the top 30 WRs for the week.

I've tried to have this discussion with other members more than once this past week. Here was a post I made yesterday with regard to Seattle that centered around their pass vs rush defense.

they have an excellent secondary... they stopped the run well because they could trust their secondary and didnt need 5 or 6 guys in the back.. larry fitz only caught 4 of his 11 targets.. that wasnt by accident.

Excellent secondary is an opinion. I think Sherman and Thomas are excellent, but Chancellor and Browner have serious deficiencies in coverage. Kam isn't fast enough. He's akin to an extra LB playing safety. Dude brings the hammer in supporting the run defense. Browner has a problem with mauling WRs. Will he improve and not lead the NFL in penalties again? Perhaps. As a Seattle fan I hope so.Seattle stops the run so well because they're starting 3 DTs across their front. Red Bryant might be labeled a DE, but he's the size of a freaking house. Seattle's problem will be creating pass rush off the edge. Clemons showed last week that he's ready to repeat what he's done during his first two years in Seattle. Their overall philosophy is about creating 3rd and long situations by slamming the door on the run game at all costs. These third and long situations lead to pass rush opportunities resulting in quarterback mistakes (hopefully turnovers). Will they get any pass rush out of Bruce Irvin on the other side? Again, I hope so, but so far we haven't seen enough of it through his first five games (including preseason). I've watched Irvin get swallowed up by OTs with regularity. Without the ability to get to the QB on third down the Seattle secondary is going to be get exposed just like any other potentially excellent secondary would.

EDIT: When I say I "tried" to have this discussion it means I never got a reply. My take on this is that most people commenting on Seattle's "great" secondary haven't really seen them play. They've only heard talk about how awesome they are supposed to be.

 

[DevilintheDetail]

Dez Bryant - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Miles Austin - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Seattle's secondary is much better than the Giants and, overall, their defense plays awesome at home. The crowd noise is going to give rise to more center/QB snap problems for Romo and Romo is going to be hit a bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see him knocked out of this one in the first half. I don't think either Bryant or Austin catches a TD in this low-scoring game. My prediction is that neither Bryant or Austin end up in the top 30 WRs for the week.

I've tried to have this discussion with other members more than once this past week. Here was a post I made yesterday with regard to Seattle that centered around their pass vs rush defense.

they have an excellent secondary... they stopped the run well because they could trust their secondary and didnt need 5 or 6 guys in the back.. larry fitz only caught 4 of his 11 targets.. that wasnt by accident.

Excellent secondary is an opinion. I think Sherman and Thomas are excellent, but Chancellor and Browner have serious deficiencies in coverage. Kam isn't fast enough. He's akin to an extra LB playing safety. Dude brings the hammer in supporting the run defense. Browner has a problem with mauling WRs. Will he improve and not lead the NFL in penalties again? Perhaps. As a Seattle fan I hope so.Seattle stops the run so well because they're starting 3 DTs across their front. Red Bryant might be labeled a DE, but he's the size of a freaking house. Seattle's problem will be creating pass rush off the edge. Clemons showed last week that he's ready to repeat what he's done during his first two years in Seattle. Their overall philosophy is about creating 3rd and long situations by slamming the door on the run game at all costs. These third and long situations lead to pass rush opportunities resulting in quarterback mistakes (hopefully turnovers). Will they get any pass rush out of Bruce Irvin on the other side? Again, I hope so, but so far we haven't seen enough of it through his first five games (including preseason). I've watched Irvin get swallowed up by OTs with regularity. Without the ability to get to the QB on third down the Seattle secondary is going to be get exposed just like any other potentially excellent secondary would.

EDIT: When I say I "tried" to have this discussion it means I never got a reply. My take on this is that most people commenting on Seattle's "great" secondary haven't really seen them play. They've only heard talk about how awesome they are supposed to be.

I didn't say their secondary were excellent, just much better than the Giants'. I think they will be good enough at home with the crowd noise disrupting snaps and a solid pass rush, which I think will materialize.

 

[Hooper31]

I didn't say their secondary were excellent, just much better than the Giants'.

I agree with you here, but I think Seattle's secondary could get exposed by a weak pass rush. The Giants have a much better pass rush than Seattle IMO. The secondary and the pass rush have to work in synch. If the pass rush is ineffective there's no secondary in the NFL that will keep any NFL QB from posting good numbers. Will the Seattle pass rush show up in force this week? As a Seattle fan I sure hope so.

 

[DevilintheDetail]

I didn't say their secondary were excellent, just much better than the Giants'.

I agree with you here, but I think Seattle's secondary could get exposed by a weak pass rush. The Giants have a much better pass rush than Seattle IMO. The secondary and the pass rush have to work in synch. If the pass rush is ineffective there's no secondary in the NFL that will keep any NFL QB from posting good numbers. Will the Seattle pass rush show up in force this week? As a Seattle fan I sure hope so.

I hope so, too.

 

[footballnerd]

Loving the Stephen Hill prediction. No Keller, and sanchez doesnt really like holmes, and holmes looks finished.

If you're thinking Sanchez is turning his nose up to Holmes, he targeted him the most last week.

 

[DevilintheDetail]

Loving the Stephen Hill prediction. No Keller, and sanchez doesnt really like holmes, and holmes looks finished.

If you're thinking Sanchez is turning his nose up to Holmes, he targeted him the most last week.

Holmes got only two more targets and only caught half of the passes. He also wasn't targeted in the red zone at all.Polamalu has been ruled out for the game now, too. http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/63265/report-harrison-polamalu-are-out

 

[DevilintheDetail]

Costa has been ruled out at center for the Cowboys now. It'll be interesting to see how the snaps go for the backup with the crowd noise. The Cowboys had 4 false start penalties against the Giants as it is.

I sense a Bears-style implosion.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Loving the Stephen Hill prediction. No Keller, and sanchez doesnt really like holmes, and holmes looks finished.

If you're thinking Sanchez is turning his nose up to Holmes, he targeted him the most last week.

Holmes got only two more targets and only caught half of the passes. He also wasn't targeted in the red zone at all.

Holmes nearly caught a touchdown but his hand came down out of bounds just before his second foot. If it wasn't in the "Red Zone", it wasn't from too far outside the 20. Was a pretty awesome effort and would have been a highlight reel catch.Holmes look pretty good to me, but the Bills secondary can probably make anyone look great.Not sure why anyone would say this guy looks finished. He's clearly the #1 option in that offense.

 

[BoltBacker]

Lloyd was open and made a poor adjustment on the ball. Even then he should have caught it but failed to do so... Granted it was not Brady's best pass ever but Lloyd needs to make those catches.

I only disagree in that I thought it was a perfectly good pass. For some reason Lloyd breaks stride and looks like a DB playing the ball instead of a guy that should have practiced that route over and over all summer(he is the deep threat after all).Seemed like the typical game for Lloyd, made easy catches look impossible and impossible catches look easy. He had one amazing catch near the sidelines. A drop for a first down. That terrible adjustment deep that should have been a TD. I knew the take would be "they JUST MISSED on hooking up for a TD!" but my first thought was "Man, I bet Brady is thinking that there are at least three other receivers that would have scored a TD if he would have been throwing to them instead of Lloyd." It kind of makes you wonder if Brady could eventually lose confidence in a guy like Lloyd. When you are an OK QB you like a guy that can make one of your errant throws look good. When you are a great QB it has to drive you nuts when guys drop easy catches.

 

[BoltBacker]

Loving the Stephen Hill prediction. No Keller, and sanchez doesnt really like holmes, and holmes looks finished.

If you're thinking Sanchez is turning his nose up to Holmes, he targeted him the most last week.

Holmes got only two more targets and only caught half of the passes. He also wasn't targeted in the red zone at all.

Holmes nearly caught a touchdown but his hand came down out of bounds just before his second foot. If it wasn't in the "Red Zone", it wasn't from too far outside the 20. Was a pretty awesome effort and would have been a highlight reel catch.Holmes look pretty good to me, but the Bills secondary can probably make anyone look great.Not sure why anyone would say this guy looks finished. He's clearly the #1 option in that offense.

I agree.It's important to remember all that time Holmes lost preparing for the season. He may not be quite 100% and still rounding into shape. He may or may not be on Sanchez's Christmas card list but I still think he's clearly the #1 as Aaron says. The injury to Keller is the type that could linger for weeks or have a set back. Hill had a great game as a rookie, but don't forget he was being covered by a rookie CB as well. My biggest "?" going into the season for Holmes was Sanchez and so far so good on that front.I think Holmes is the classic "buy low" right now.

 

[FantasyTrader]

Costa has been ruled out at center for the Cowboys now. It'll be interesting to see how the snaps go for the backup with the crowd noise. The Cowboys had 4 false start penalties against the Giants as it is.I sense a Bears-style implosion.

I'd agree with this if the Seahawks had an explosive offense. Half of the reason for the Bears implosion was the amount of pressure and field position deficit the Packers offense placed on the Bears. Penalties only begin to sting when the opposing offense makes you pay for them.Not sure Seattle can put the Cowboys in an uncomfortable spot.

 

[DoubleG]

Costa has been ruled out at center for the Cowboys now. It'll be interesting to see how the snaps go for the backup with the crowd noise. The Cowboys had 4 false start penalties against the Giants as it is.I sense a Bears-style implosion.

Mike Mayock? Is that YOU?!?

 

[Multiple Scores]

For as much flack as Dodds takes for his rankings, he was #3 overall and #2 in WR rankings last week (out of 92 participants) on Fantasypros.

How are the FBG rankings comparable to other sites? The .7 TD or .4 TD stuff they do is uncommon. I really don't understand how they can compare projections when one place uses decimals and nobody else does.

 

[DoubleG]

For as much flack as Dodds takes for his rankings, he was #3 overall and #2 in WR rankings last week (out of 92 participants) on Fantasypros.

How are the FBG rankings comparable to other sites? The .7 TD or .4 TD stuff they do is uncommon. I really don't understand how they can compare projections when one place uses decimals and nobody else does.

It has to do with Dodds' predictions/rankings on Fantasypros - not FBG's content. The two are seperate. But obviously Dodds' rankings/projections here are similar to what he does on FPS. BTW, not to promote another site, but if you haven't checked out Fantasy pros yet, I'd recommend giving it a spin. It basically takes all (or many) of the experts and aggregates their rankings for the week. When I say the "My Playbook" functionality, I almost tinkled.

 

[Multiple Scores]

DoubleG,

So far fantasy pros rocks.

 

[robertd52]

For as much flack as Dodds takes for his rankings, he was #3 overall and #2 in WR rankings last week (out of 92 participants) on Fantasypros.

How are the FBG rankings comparable to other sites? The .7 TD or .4 TD stuff they do is uncommon. I really don't understand how they can compare projections when one place uses decimals and nobody else does.

It has to do with Dodds' predictions/rankings on Fantasypros - not FBG's content. The two are seperate. But obviously Dodds' rankings/projections here are similar to what he does on FPS. BTW, not to promote another site, but if you haven't checked out Fantasy pros yet, I'd recommend giving it a spin. It basically takes all (or many) of the experts and aggregates their rankings for the week. When I say the "My Playbook" functionality, I almost tinkled.

Ty, now I need new shorts too...

 

[NYRAGE]

Loving the Stephen Hill prediction. No Keller, and sanchez doesnt really like holmes, and holmes looks finished.

If you're thinking Sanchez is turning his nose up to Holmes, he targeted him the most last week.

Holmes got only two more targets and only caught half of the passes. He also wasn't targeted in the red zone at all.

Holmes nearly caught a touchdown but his hand came down out of bounds just before his second foot. If it wasn't in the "Red Zone", it wasn't from too far outside the 20. Was a pretty awesome effort and would have been a highlight reel catch.Holmes look pretty good to me, but the Bills secondary can probably make anyone look great.Not sure why anyone would say this guy looks finished. He's clearly the #1 option in that offense.

Not to mention that it was an incredibly athletic catch for a guy that looks finished. Sanchez also way over-threw him on another pass that probably would have been a touchdown. The guy is a jerk, but hardly finished.

 

[smackdaddies]

For as much flack as Dodds takes for his rankings, he was #3 overall and #2 in WR rankings last week (out of 92 participants) on Fantasypros.

I think, overall, Dodds is quite good, sure. But we all have gaps. This thread is just trying to identify some.

This is a great shark pool post. It is not disrespectful of Dodds, it adds to useful ff discussion

 

[Manster]

Costa has been ruled out at center for the Cowboys now. It'll be interesting to see how the snaps go for the backup with the crowd noise. The Cowboys had 4 false start penalties against the Giants as it is.I sense a Bears-style implosion.

First of all, Hooper, appreciate the homer insight on your team. You know your team, and it shows. The matchup with Seattles secondary and Dallas' passing game is gonna be fun. Factor in the crowd, the hawks big guys in the middle, backup center for the Cowboys(pass rush up the middle could be trouble for the Cowboys), Romo's scrambling ability and experience, da boys talented offensive weapons..........this is gonna be a good one!As for predicting and implosion........it could happen, the Cowboys were very lucky to win last week with all those penalties. I think Romo's ability to improvise and his experience in hostile environments will equalize a lot of the possible implosion factor. Dont forget that the Cowboys have had 10 days to prepare for this game. And, the O-line held together pretty good against the g-mens D-line. Also, dont underestimate Murray's value. When he's healthy he's dang good. The Cowboys have a lot of ways to hurt defenses. Like I said, this should be fun!As for Austin and Dez, I'd say they'll likely get theirs, each with a decent shot at a TD. FWIW, I'm sitting Austin in one league. I think Austin is the riskier play this week. I'm thinkin Dez will get the targets to move the chains. It will be interesting to see how Ogletree follows up his week one performance. If he is truly stepping up, the Cowboys passing O may be hard to contain. OR, the Cowboys may implode!!!! At this point in this young season, and with the Cowboys recent history in mind, nothing would surprise me.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

DoubleG,So far fantasy pros rocks.

Just checked it out -- basic interface and interoperability between sites looks slick, but a lot of 500 errors. Likely server-side latency issues, but I like the general idea. This site still rules for the in-depth opinion.

 

[inca911]

Brandon Lloyd - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Wes Welker - Dodds' ranking: outside of Top 60

Arizona's defense is tough, especially the D-line and second-year CB Patrick Peterson, who should be covering Lloyd. Lloyd also still isn't in synch with Brady yet. NE's defense will keep Arizona from scoring much at all and NE will be looking to use Welker and the TE's more than Lloyd and Ridley here. My prediction is that Lloyd ends up outside the top 30 WRs this week but Welker gets inside the top 30.

Dez Bryant - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Miles Austin - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Seattle's secondary is much better than the Giants and, overall, their defense plays awesome at home. The crowd noise is going to give rise to more center/QB snap problems for Romo and Romo is going to be hit a bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see him knocked out of this one in the first half. I don't think either Bryant or Austin catches a TD in this low-scoring game. My prediction is that neither Bryant or Austin end up in the top 30 WRs for the week.

Stephen Hill - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

The PIT D isn't what it used to be and they're going to be playing without Harrison and Polomalu will be limited if he plays. With Revis likely out, too, this is going to be a higher scoring game than most expect. Hill caught Sanchez's first two passes in Week 1 and the pair will pick up right where they left off. Dustin Keller is out this week, leaving even more targets for Hill. My prediction - 5 catches, 90 yards, 1TD, top 15 finish this week.

Justin Blackmon - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

Miami's terrible offense made the Texans D look better than they are. Blackmon continued his preseason dominance in Week 1, getting open with ease and was missed by Gabbert in the end zone. He catches a TD this week and finishes in the top 25.

Lloyd: 8 for 60 (13 targets)Welker: 5 for 95 (11 targets)

Welker overperformed but due to Hernandez' unexpected injury increasing Welker's looks. Lloyd was top 25 (so far).

Dez: 3 for 17 (7 targets)

Austin: 5 for 65 and 1 TD (10 targets)

Seattle's D did very well at home. Dallas defintely underperformed. Not sure who the real Cowboys are, the team that beat the Giants or that lost to the Seahawks. Austin top 15 (so far), but Dez was a miss. A spilt decision.

Hill: 0 for 0 (2 targets)

Hill did as well as Dustin Keller this week, but Keller didn't even play.

Blackmon: 0 for 0 (4 targets)

See "Hill" above.

This week, Dodds' projections did pretty well: one miss with Dez, and Welker doing better than anticipated (but not predictable).

 

[DevilintheDetail]

Brandon Lloyd - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Wes Welker - Dodds' ranking: outside of Top 60

Arizona's defense is tough, especially the D-line and second-year CB Patrick Peterson, who should be covering Lloyd. Lloyd also still isn't in synch with Brady yet. NE's defense will keep Arizona from scoring much at all and NE will be looking to use Welker and the TE's more than Lloyd and Ridley here. My prediction is that Lloyd ends up outside the top 30 WRs this week but Welker gets inside the top 30.

Dez Bryant - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Miles Austin - Dodds' ranking: in Top 20

Seattle's secondary is much better than the Giants and, overall, their defense plays awesome at home. The crowd noise is going to give rise to more center/QB snap problems for Romo and Romo is going to be hit a bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see him knocked out of this one in the first half. I don't think either Bryant or Austin catches a TD in this low-scoring game. My prediction is that neither Bryant or Austin end up in the top 30 WRs for the week.

Stephen Hill - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

The PIT D isn't what it used to be and they're going to be playing without Harrison and Polomalu will be limited if he plays. With Revis likely out, too, this is going to be a higher scoring game than most expect. Hill caught Sanchez's first two passes in Week 1 and the pair will pick up right where they left off. Dustin Keller is out this week, leaving even more targets for Hill. My prediction - 5 catches, 90 yards, 1TD, top 15 finish this week.

Justin Blackmon - Dodds' ranking: outside of top 40

Miami's terrible offense made the Texans D look better than they are. Blackmon continued his preseason dominance in Week 1, getting open with ease and was missed by Gabbert in the end zone. He catches a TD this week and finishes in the top 25.

Lloyd: 8 for 60 (13 targets)Welker: 5 for 95 (11 targets)

Welker overperformed but due to Hernandez' unexpected injury increasing Welker's looks. Lloyd was top 25 (so far).

Dez: 3 for 17 (7 targets)

Austin: 5 for 65 and 1 TD (10 targets)

Seattle's D did very well at home. Dallas defintely underperformed. Not sure who the real Cowboys are, the team that beat the Giants or that lost to the Seahawks. Austin top 15 (so far), but Dez was a miss. A spilt decision.

Hill: 0 for 0 (2 targets)

Hill did as well as Dustin Keller this week, but Keller didn't even play.

Blackmon: 0 for 0 (4 targets)

See "Hill" above.

This week, Dodds' projections did pretty well: one miss with Dez, and Welker doing better than anticipated (but not predictable).

Yes, I got crushed. Carry on, Dodds.

 

[Hooper31]

I think Sherman and Thomas are excellent, but Chancellor and Browner have serious deficiencies in coverage. Kam isn't fast enough. He's akin to an extra LB playing safety. Dude brings the hammer in supporting the run defense. Browner has a problem with mauling WRs. Will he improve and not lead the NFL in penalties again? Perhaps. As a Seattle fan I hope so.

For those paying attention... CB Richard Sherman had ONE ball thrown his way yesterday. He mentioned after the game that Romo talked him post game and indicated they were to stay away from him. Browner on the other hand got torched for a TD when Austin put a double move on him. However, Browner was the recipient of a gimme INT (mistake forced due to pass rush). I have to give the guy credit. He does tend to be in the right place a lot when those gimme INTs fall out of the sky. In short, CB Richard Sherman is headed towards elite status.