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they certainly are solid. especially the secondary, But in lambo I cant see benching brett.Great work MOP!It makes me think Jason Campbell would be a better start this week than Brett Favre.The Redskins defense is THAT good??
Yikes! Sorry MoP, the top 10 list that Packer 7 had up is what I was referring to. Sorry about that. I KNEW you would not put Favre in as a top 10 play this week!If you notice, i don't have him under my must starts so I share in what you are saying. Good stuff.Good Stuff MoP as usual, although I have my doubts about Favre being a top 10 play this week. They play against a Skins defense who that is only allowing 12 PPG. They have also only allowed 2 passing TDs through four weeks. I can see maybe 200+ yards and a TD, but not much else. JMO.
Agree, I don't think Engram will be moved at all. Obomanu(WW pick up) and Wallace will likely split some time on the outside with Burleson lining up opposite and Engram tearing his usual path down the middle. Game is at home too...I see Hass somewhere in the 200-250 range possibly and 2 TD is not out of the question for him. Remember, that rushing attack for Seattle ain't exactly lighting it up either.I thought I read that Engram was staying put and Obama would step into the #2 role.I have Hasselbeck significantly higher than that, although not in the elite group, because you can't expect that passing offense to hum like it usually does with Engram moved out of his comfort zone in the slot, Pollard banged up, and no Branch to occupy the deep safety. Maybe Obomanu can make up for some of the loss of Branch, but that remains to be seen. The passing offense was stalled out on the side of the road last week, against a sometimes vulnerable Pittsburgh secondary, but Hasselbeck seemed uncomfortable and looked like he was pressing once Branch was out - trying instead of just doing...But the trump card here is still the Saints D - they have made every QB they have faced look good, except Carr - and that just tells you the bad play of Carr trumps the bad play of even the worst defense. It does get tougher if you have the option of McNair, Huard, or Warner, who have good matchups and better weapons.I think you and I are the only ones who think Hasslebeck is a decent start this week.
FBg currently ranked at #22, vs the saints.
Know I know Branch is out, but the Saints D is horrible.
I didn't even know that existed, very nice Wheelhouse.Thanks for putting in the effort MoP. Great work.
This is a great feature.
Looks like Bloom was right on.Found this on CBS...Agree, I don't think Engram will be moved at all. Obomanu(WW pick up) and Wallace will likely split some time on the outside with Burleson lining up opposite and Engram tearing his usual path down the middle. Game is at home too...I see Hass somewhere in the 200-250 range possibly and 2 TD is not out of the question for him. Remember, that rushing attack for Seattle ain't exactly lighting it up either.I thought I read that Engram was staying put and Obama would step into the #2 role.I have Hasselbeck significantly higher than that, although not in the elite group, because you can't expect that passing offense to hum like it usually does with Engram moved out of his comfort zone in the slot, Pollard banged up, and no Branch to occupy the deep safety. Maybe Obomanu can make up for some of the loss of Branch, but that remains to be seen. The passing offense was stalled out on the side of the road last week, against a sometimes vulnerable Pittsburgh secondary, but Hasselbeck seemed uncomfortable and looked like he was pressing once Branch was out - trying instead of just doing...But the trump card here is still the Saints D - they have made every QB they have faced look good, except Carr - and that just tells you the bad play of Carr trumps the bad play of even the worst defense. It does get tougher if you have the option of McNair, Huard, or Warner, who have good matchups and better weapons.I think you and I are the only ones who think Hasslebeck is a decent start this week.
FBg currently ranked at #22, vs the saints.
Know I know Branch is out, but the Saints D is horrible.
Great that he will be on the field more but he still assumes his 3rd down in the slot role, that is what I care about. He's a security blanket for Hass, and he moves the sticks.Looks like Bloom was right on.Found this on CBS...Agree, I don't think Engram will be moved at all. Obomanu(WW pick up) and Wallace will likely split some time on the outside with Burleson lining up opposite and Engram tearing his usual path down the middle. Game is at home too...I see Hass somewhere in the 200-250 range possibly and 2 TD is not out of the question for him. Remember, that rushing attack for Seattle ain't exactly lighting it up either.I thought I read that Engram was staying put and Obama would step into the #2 role.I have Hasselbeck significantly higher than that, although not in the elite group, because you can't expect that passing offense to hum like it usually does with Engram moved out of his comfort zone in the slot, Pollard banged up, and no Branch to occupy the deep safety. Maybe Obomanu can make up for some of the loss of Branch, but that remains to be seen. The passing offense was stalled out on the side of the road last week, against a sometimes vulnerable Pittsburgh secondary, but Hasselbeck seemed uncomfortable and looked like he was pressing once Branch was out - trying instead of just doing...But the trump card here is still the Saints D - they have made every QB they have faced look good, except Carr - and that just tells you the bad play of Carr trumps the bad play of even the worst defense. It does get tougher if you have the option of McNair, Huard, or Warner, who have good matchups and better weapons.I think you and I are the only ones who think Hasslebeck is a decent start this week.
FBg currently ranked at #22, vs the saints.
Know I know Branch is out, but the Saints D is horrible.Great job, MOP. Love the upgrade. I don't see how Hass isn't top 12 at a minimum. Over-reaction to last week, I guess.
Bobby Engram, WR SEA
News: Bobby Engram walked into Mike Holmgren's office and told his coach he was ready for the larger, lead role that the Seahawks need filled in their depleted passing game. "When he walked in the door, I knew exactly what he was going to say: Everyone wants to play more," Holmgren said of his veteran receiver, who will replace the injured Deion Branch as the starting flanker when Seattle hosts New Orleans on Sunday night. Engram's 19 catches through five games are second on the team to Branch's 22. His two touchdown receptions are tied for the team lead with Nate Burleson. Now Engram is moving from his slot position as QB Matt Hasselbeck's trusted target on third down to the outside, lead role on early downs. In three wide-receiver sets, Engram will go back into the slot and Ben Obomanu, a seventh-round draft choice in 2006, will go outside.
Analysis: Consider Engram a solid start for Week 6 against the Saints. He should be a No. 2 Fantasy WR in all lineups.
You raise a good point, he does most of his damage against nickel corners on 3rd down, and he should still be able to do that, so Engrams outlook is good. On first and second down, Hasselbeck loses the big play option on the outside - Engram is just not a guy who is going to burn corners deep or break free for the big play with any consistency, the home run threat that Branch provided evaporates, and a dimension of the Seattle passing game that pads Hasselbeck's numbers goes with it. The absence of Branch also allows the secondary to tighten up a little bit. Of course, again I come back to the lapses in NO's secondary so far this year, and think it may not matter, that as long as Hasselbeck is seeing the field and throwing well, the big plays will come because the Saints will basically give the Seahawks engraved invitations to make them.Great that he will be on the field more but he still assumes his 3rd down in the slot role, that is what I care about. He's a security blanket for Hass, and he moves the sticks.Looks like Bloom was right on.Found this on CBS...Agree, I don't think Engram will be moved at all. Obomanu(WW pick up) and Wallace will likely split some time on the outside with Burleson lining up opposite and Engram tearing his usual path down the middle. Game is at home too...I see Hass somewhere in the 200-250 range possibly and 2 TD is not out of the question for him. Remember, that rushing attack for Seattle ain't exactly lighting it up either.I thought I read that Engram was staying put and Obama would step into the #2 role.I have Hasselbeck significantly higher than that, although not in the elite group, because you can't expect that passing offense to hum like it usually does with Engram moved out of his comfort zone in the slot, Pollard banged up, and no Branch to occupy the deep safety. Maybe Obomanu can make up for some of the loss of Branch, but that remains to be seen. The passing offense was stalled out on the side of the road last week, against a sometimes vulnerable Pittsburgh secondary, but Hasselbeck seemed uncomfortable and looked like he was pressing once Branch was out - trying instead of just doing...But the trump card here is still the Saints D - they have made every QB they have faced look good, except Carr - and that just tells you the bad play of Carr trumps the bad play of even the worst defense. It does get tougher if you have the option of McNair, Huard, or Warner, who have good matchups and better weapons.I think you and I are the only ones who think Hasslebeck is a decent start this week.
FBg currently ranked at #22, vs the saints.
Know I know Branch is out, but the Saints D is horrible.
Bobby Engram, WR SEA
News: Bobby Engram walked into Mike Holmgren's office and told his coach he was ready for the larger, lead role that the Seahawks need filled in their depleted passing game. "When he walked in the door, I knew exactly what he was going to say: Everyone wants to play more," Holmgren said of his veteran receiver, who will replace the injured Deion Branch as the starting flanker when Seattle hosts New Orleans on Sunday night. Engram's 19 catches through five games are second on the team to Branch's 22. His two touchdown receptions are tied for the team lead with Nate Burleson. Now Engram is moving from his slot position as QB Matt Hasselbeck's trusted target on third down to the outside, lead role on early downs. In three wide-receiver sets, Engram will go back into the slot and Ben Obomanu, a seventh-round draft choice in 2006, will go outside.
Analysis: Consider Engram a solid start for Week 6 against the Saints. He should be a No. 2 Fantasy WR in all lineups.
Duly noted, good stuff.The Football Freak said:
Thanks. I know it is pretty obvious stuff, but after three nice wins and his solid play, I see his stats getting better as the season goes on. As much as I hated how disrespectfully it was done, I understand now why Leftwich became expendable.
I'd be interested in additional analysis of this as well.
To touch on the bolded part, the 'Skins front four have done a decent job all year of putting pressure on QBs. In the Detroit game last week they didn't call even one blitz the entire game. Even when they're not getting sacks (they are averaging 2.6/game) they are pressuring/collapsing the pocket enough to make QBs have to move around or at least worry about them (this was certainly the case in the Philly game, IIRC). And if QBs are worrying about the pass rush they're not fully focused downfield.The pass rush this year is light years ahead of what it was last season (it should be easy to improve on nonexistent
). Cornelius Griffin has stayed relatively healthy, Andre Carter is finally showing he can be the beast DE that he was signed to be (watch how he abuses Detroit's LT to get the safety, starts at 1:49), and 2nd year DT Anthony Montgomery could very well be the most improved player in the NFL, much less the team.
"He got so busy during the intramural/tax season, the Warden allowed for a small staff."That one's for Andy, and I seriously would need a staff of people to start going in that direction. I am but one person, but please feel free to volunteer and do this for all 32 teams, would be great.
Yeah, I didn't actually think that anyone would do that, although it's exactly the type of thing I'd love a service or someone provide. Actually, since you don't have to do a person's average twice, it would only be about twice as much work per week as long as you were keeping things up-to-date. I can also imagine a spreadsheet that would do/calculate it all if you just entered in the weekly stats once for each QB each week, which is being done here anyway. It would take some time to set up the sheet though.
