Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
Lets's assume that Boldin is out. So, both of these guys are getting a chance to start this week because of injury or suspension. Both are on high powered offenses and are stepping into a roll that could produce solid numbers.
My take is that Fitz will get a TON of looks, but Breaston could benefit from Buffalo rolling their coverage towards Fitz. Buffalo has a solid DEF but they can be scored on and Arizona will have to pass to beat them. Breaston had a great game last week when Warner was forced to throw it a bunch in a catch up game. He's good in the open field and is active in the return game too.
Prediction for Breaston: 5 catches for 78 yds and 1 td
Hixon had a great preseason and is taking over Burress's spot in the offense. Unlike Breaston, he doesn't have a big name WR on the other side that will require double teams. That could be good and bad. Toomer will likely won't take away as many looks a Fitz will, but also won't open up one side of the field like Fitz will either. Seattle has a decent DEF, and a key is that they are getting Branch and Engram back so they may be able to keep up with the Giants offensively...meaning the Giants won't just run the ball to burn the clock in the 2nd half.
Prediction for Hixon: 6 catches for 92 yds and 0 td.
That's my take, what's yours?
My take is that Fitz will get a TON of looks, but Breaston could benefit from Buffalo rolling their coverage towards Fitz. Buffalo has a solid DEF but they can be scored on and Arizona will have to pass to beat them. Breaston had a great game last week when Warner was forced to throw it a bunch in a catch up game. He's good in the open field and is active in the return game too.
Prediction for Breaston: 5 catches for 78 yds and 1 td
Hixon had a great preseason and is taking over Burress's spot in the offense. Unlike Breaston, he doesn't have a big name WR on the other side that will require double teams. That could be good and bad. Toomer will likely won't take away as many looks a Fitz will, but also won't open up one side of the field like Fitz will either. Seattle has a decent DEF, and a key is that they are getting Branch and Engram back so they may be able to keep up with the Giants offensively...meaning the Giants won't just run the ball to burn the clock in the 2nd half.
Prediction for Hixon: 6 catches for 92 yds and 0 td.
That's my take, what's yours?
So, with Breaston gone, I dropped McMichael and picked up Hixon.
So, with Breaston gone, I dropped McMichael and picked up Hixon.For this week I think Breaston is the better play. Warner probably won't throw as much as he did last week, but Arizona still loves to come out throwing. With Boldin possibly out, the only other competition for looks that Breaston has is Fitzgerald. The Cards don't throw much to the TE or RB, so if Fitz draws double coverage, Breaston should be able to use his speed to get open. Arizona also doesn't run the ball a ton. Hixon will be competing with Toomer, Steve Smith, the RBs and Kevin Boss for looks. Toomer may draw Trufant in coverage, but that will only have Eli looking to one of Hixon, Smith, Boss or one of the RBs. My main point is, the Giants have a more balanced attack and there is more competition for looks among the WRs as well.I'm not good at predicting numbers, but I would say among these two options for this week Breaston has the advantage.
I also like Breaston, as I think Boldin is going to miss more time then people realize
