Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Scoring last week was really high. Schaub repeated his 2009 trend of bombing in week 1 and then unleashing hell in week 2. He laid a nice 41 score for owners. Lot of big scores last week including Jay Cutler again, P.Manning, Rodgers, Rivers, Vick, even Ryan, McNabb, and Brees were pretty good. Romo only scored 20 but that's usually enough to keep you above water, however against many of the top QBs he put owners in the hole about 10 points again this week.
Studs with good match ups
Tom Brady – Playing Buffalo, doesn't really have any stud RBs to lean on. I do want to point out that Faulk is out for the season and that will take a check down away from him. Not sure how that will impact Brady but it was a security blanket he no longer has.
Drew Brees – Atlanta is not horrible against the pass by any means but this is going to be an explosive game. I am a little worried about Brees as the big play has not been there so far. I look for Henderson and or Meachem to have a pretty strong day. Thos 2 guys set up the underneath stuff to Colston, Shockey, Moore, and Bush who is out so bump up Pierre Thomas.
Peyton Manning – Like you would ever sit him anyways. He is off to a fast start and looking like a 2nd round steal.
Phillip Rivers – Love his game and he comes in Seattle who got lit up pretty good by Kyle Orton. They are a much stronger team at home but without Mathews I expect San Diego to take to the air in this one. Seahawks are giving up almost 260 yds a game and only avg 1.5 sacks to boot so Rivers should have time to pick them apart.
Studs with tougher match ups
Aaron Rodgers – Without a good ground game and the fact Chicago is lights out at stopping the run right now…Rodgers and GB could be in for a surprise on MNF. The Bears are allowing 260 yds thru the air per game and are not getting a lot of sacks but they have only allowed 1 TD vs 3 Int on the season. Plus teams know they can't run. Rodgers will still likely put up 250 yds passing in this game but I have a feeling owners might get frustrated this week. I'm not calling for a bench but I am saying he is not a top3 candidate this week IMO.
Jay Cutler – Oh yes, he is quickly becoming a stud especially in Mike Martz offense. GB is only allowing 116 yds per game, holy spit! And they have 10 sacks on the season, Clay Mathews is an absolute beast and is going to meet Cutler a few times in the backfield. Even more than Rodgers I think Cutler is looking at a mediocre night and Martz offense is going to be slowed down some.
Matt Schaub – Dallas is different than Washington. They are desperate for a win and I think Schaub will be solid but not quite in the upper tier this week.
Good Match Ups
Tony Romo – He has been mediocre for owners the last 2 weeks but Houston is allowing like 400+ yds a game. Look for Romo and crew to do serious damage and ofr Miles Autin to add a lot more receptions to his growing number this year. 10/150 from Austin would not surprise me this week. This is one of the best plays on the board.
Michael Vick – This is not to be a curmudgeon but Vick traditionally does not play well on the road on grass. He is a little slower than when he is on turf. Last week on the road in Detroit it was no surprise what he did. Jax is not very good at stopping the pass but I think the Vick balloon loses a little air this weekend but perhaps his legs will keep him as a viable starter this week. Owners beware!!!
Donavon McNabb – The Skins go to St Louis and McNabb should have a solid day. The Rams are giving up about250 and a TD per week.
Alex Smith – I think the guy will build on last week and faces a KC team that is allowing 253 and 1.5 TDs per week. I like Smith to toss for 220-240 and 2 TDs this week. Look for Crabtree to get on track against KC who is decent at stopping the run and San Fran will have to get their air attack going in this one in order to win the game which I think they will do as well.
David Garrard – Philly is giving up 250 and 2 TDs per week. I like Garrard at home and just so you know, Luke McCown if I read reports correctly is out for the season. Garrard for better or worse will be the starter all season. I like him at home with Vick getting all the publicity.
Other good match ups but do we trust these guys?
Brett Favre – I question if he can make it happen with his WR corp. Poster sin here were Camarillo crazy and Miami fans knew he couldn't shoulder the load there. Harvin is gimpy, Berrian has been a complete flop. It's a nice match up but I would be worried about starting him.
Joe Flacco – I did the game recap for him last week and I saw a guy that is not progressing. I do think the short week had something to do with it but owners cannot feel good about playing him right now.
Sam Bradford – I like his match up this week and wanted to put him in the strong plays sector but he still is a rookie and he could tank, it's allowable for rookie QBs. I have been impressed with his poise and I'm happy for the St Louis fans right now.
Bruce Gradkowski – He's facing Arizona and the Cards are allowing 230/2TDs per game. I would definitely look at Louis Murphy this week as a viable starting WR.
Tough match ups
Matt Ryan – He'll get some stats because of the game but New Orleans secondary creates turnovers and they don't allow too many big plays. I think Roddy White will have his 1st so so game of the season.
Eli Manning – Tennessee is allowing 85 yds passing a game. I know they did it against Campbell and a bunch of Pittsburgh steel workers but still you can't love this match up. Has anyone seen Steve Smith?
Carson Palmer – Again I saw a guy last week that could not get the ball down the field. Carolina is not that bad of a defense and I expect subpar numbers again from Palmer this week.
Shaun Hill – He was decent last week but facing MN this week I don't give him much of a chance.
Josh Freeman – He has looked good and thrown 4 TDs already this season but against Pitt this week he will be humbled and likely held in check for most of the game. Mike Williams should be an afterthought as well this weekend. I'll be shocked if Freeman throws for 200+ yds and a 1-2 TDs, the Steelers create a lot of turnovers.
Kyle Orton – Indy is strong against the pass. He has looked great the 1st 2 weeks but this weekend he won't sniff the top10.
Matt Hasselbeck – San Diego has held KC and Jax in check. 2 TD vs 4 Int as well. Hass will throw for 200 but I don't see him as a strong play. He is pretty good at the Nest but this weekend San Diego will prove to be too good.
Vince Young – No confidence after last week, now he has to go into New York, abandon ship this week.
Derek Anderson – Oakland is allowing only 137 thru the air. They are giving out 2 TD a game though but Anderson will have a rough go of it this weekend.
Mark Sanchez – I don't like the match up with Miami who is playing Nolan's system to a tee right now.
Scrap Heap
Matt Cassel
Jimmy Clausen
Seneca Wallace
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Charlie Batch
I used the colors as a guide but I am interested in what you folks have to say Iand I want to hear you weigh in on the match ups this week.
Thanks
Studs with good match ups
Tom Brady – Playing Buffalo, doesn't really have any stud RBs to lean on. I do want to point out that Faulk is out for the season and that will take a check down away from him. Not sure how that will impact Brady but it was a security blanket he no longer has.
Drew Brees – Atlanta is not horrible against the pass by any means but this is going to be an explosive game. I am a little worried about Brees as the big play has not been there so far. I look for Henderson and or Meachem to have a pretty strong day. Thos 2 guys set up the underneath stuff to Colston, Shockey, Moore, and Bush who is out so bump up Pierre Thomas.
Peyton Manning – Like you would ever sit him anyways. He is off to a fast start and looking like a 2nd round steal.
Phillip Rivers – Love his game and he comes in Seattle who got lit up pretty good by Kyle Orton. They are a much stronger team at home but without Mathews I expect San Diego to take to the air in this one. Seahawks are giving up almost 260 yds a game and only avg 1.5 sacks to boot so Rivers should have time to pick them apart.
Studs with tougher match ups
Aaron Rodgers – Without a good ground game and the fact Chicago is lights out at stopping the run right now…Rodgers and GB could be in for a surprise on MNF. The Bears are allowing 260 yds thru the air per game and are not getting a lot of sacks but they have only allowed 1 TD vs 3 Int on the season. Plus teams know they can't run. Rodgers will still likely put up 250 yds passing in this game but I have a feeling owners might get frustrated this week. I'm not calling for a bench but I am saying he is not a top3 candidate this week IMO.
Jay Cutler – Oh yes, he is quickly becoming a stud especially in Mike Martz offense. GB is only allowing 116 yds per game, holy spit! And they have 10 sacks on the season, Clay Mathews is an absolute beast and is going to meet Cutler a few times in the backfield. Even more than Rodgers I think Cutler is looking at a mediocre night and Martz offense is going to be slowed down some.
Matt Schaub – Dallas is different than Washington. They are desperate for a win and I think Schaub will be solid but not quite in the upper tier this week.
Good Match Ups
Tony Romo – He has been mediocre for owners the last 2 weeks but Houston is allowing like 400+ yds a game. Look for Romo and crew to do serious damage and ofr Miles Autin to add a lot more receptions to his growing number this year. 10/150 from Austin would not surprise me this week. This is one of the best plays on the board.
Michael Vick – This is not to be a curmudgeon but Vick traditionally does not play well on the road on grass. He is a little slower than when he is on turf. Last week on the road in Detroit it was no surprise what he did. Jax is not very good at stopping the pass but I think the Vick balloon loses a little air this weekend but perhaps his legs will keep him as a viable starter this week. Owners beware!!!
Donavon McNabb – The Skins go to St Louis and McNabb should have a solid day. The Rams are giving up about250 and a TD per week.
Alex Smith – I think the guy will build on last week and faces a KC team that is allowing 253 and 1.5 TDs per week. I like Smith to toss for 220-240 and 2 TDs this week. Look for Crabtree to get on track against KC who is decent at stopping the run and San Fran will have to get their air attack going in this one in order to win the game which I think they will do as well.
David Garrard – Philly is giving up 250 and 2 TDs per week. I like Garrard at home and just so you know, Luke McCown if I read reports correctly is out for the season. Garrard for better or worse will be the starter all season. I like him at home with Vick getting all the publicity.
Other good match ups but do we trust these guys?
Brett Favre – I question if he can make it happen with his WR corp. Poster sin here were Camarillo crazy and Miami fans knew he couldn't shoulder the load there. Harvin is gimpy, Berrian has been a complete flop. It's a nice match up but I would be worried about starting him.
Joe Flacco – I did the game recap for him last week and I saw a guy that is not progressing. I do think the short week had something to do with it but owners cannot feel good about playing him right now.
Sam Bradford – I like his match up this week and wanted to put him in the strong plays sector but he still is a rookie and he could tank, it's allowable for rookie QBs. I have been impressed with his poise and I'm happy for the St Louis fans right now.
Bruce Gradkowski – He's facing Arizona and the Cards are allowing 230/2TDs per game. I would definitely look at Louis Murphy this week as a viable starting WR.
Tough match ups
Matt Ryan – He'll get some stats because of the game but New Orleans secondary creates turnovers and they don't allow too many big plays. I think Roddy White will have his 1st so so game of the season.
Eli Manning – Tennessee is allowing 85 yds passing a game. I know they did it against Campbell and a bunch of Pittsburgh steel workers but still you can't love this match up. Has anyone seen Steve Smith?
Carson Palmer – Again I saw a guy last week that could not get the ball down the field. Carolina is not that bad of a defense and I expect subpar numbers again from Palmer this week.
Shaun Hill – He was decent last week but facing MN this week I don't give him much of a chance.
Josh Freeman – He has looked good and thrown 4 TDs already this season but against Pitt this week he will be humbled and likely held in check for most of the game. Mike Williams should be an afterthought as well this weekend. I'll be shocked if Freeman throws for 200+ yds and a 1-2 TDs, the Steelers create a lot of turnovers.
Kyle Orton – Indy is strong against the pass. He has looked great the 1st 2 weeks but this weekend he won't sniff the top10.
Matt Hasselbeck – San Diego has held KC and Jax in check. 2 TD vs 4 Int as well. Hass will throw for 200 but I don't see him as a strong play. He is pretty good at the Nest but this weekend San Diego will prove to be too good.
Vince Young – No confidence after last week, now he has to go into New York, abandon ship this week.
Derek Anderson – Oakland is allowing only 137 thru the air. They are giving out 2 TD a game though but Anderson will have a rough go of it this weekend.
Mark Sanchez – I don't like the match up with Miami who is playing Nolan's system to a tee right now.
Scrap Heap
Matt Cassel
Jimmy Clausen
Seneca Wallace
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Charlie Batch
I used the colors as a guide but I am interested in what you folks have to say Iand I want to hear you weigh in on the match ups this week.
Thanks
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I can't remember a Monday night game I've looked forward to more. Good football, good rivalry, big stage and lots of fantasy relevent players.
I can't remember a Monday night game I've looked forward to more. Good football, good rivalry, big stage and lots of fantasy relevent players.
