Bengals at Browns
The Bengals somehow found a way to pick apart the Redskins last week. I played the Redskins' Defense thinking that the opposite would be true. This week I am playing the Browns D/ST though. The Bengals can't do this two weeks in a row. Granted the Browns are 1-6 at home but the Bengals are 0-7 on the road. I don't like either offense in this game. In an exciting match up that puts Dorsey versus Fitzpatrick I will take the defense.
Saints at Lions
Who has been the most talked about running back of late? That would be Pierre Thomas. Ironically I drafted him at the beginning of the year but dropped him by week 2. I am regretting that choice but he is still available in some leagues. This is simple, the Lions are atrocious and are on their way to 0-16. The Saints could easily put up 50 points this week. Make sure Pierre Thomas is in.
Steelers at Titans
The game of the week is right here, a possible AFC Championship preview. You may have forgotten about this man lately, but Willie Parker is due for a game. The Titans are without Albert Haynesworth and that will leave a large hole up the middle. Parker has been injured and hasn't scored since week 9. I can see a touchdown for him, and no replay controversy.
Dolphins at Chiefs
It is simple for the Dolphins, win out and they are in. The Dolphins will stick with what has worked, and that is the running game. So who do you pick between Ricky Williams or Ronnie Brown? I'll take Ronnie Brown to bust open a few big gains and a score or two. The Dolphins are on the road and can't afford to fall to a weaker team, so Brown will pick up after two down weeks and just two scores in his last seven games.
49ers at Rams
This is a tough one and will require you to wait until game time to decide, but take Frank Gore/DeShaun Foster. If Gore is able to play, he is a no-brainer for a big day. Saint Louis is miserable against the run so even Foster is a safe play should Gore not be able to go. Keep an eye on the injury report Sunday and you may be able to snag Foster just in time.
Cardinals at Patriots
A common theme this season has been the effect of travel on teams from coast to coast. The Cardinals don't do so well when traveling out to the East so look for the Patriots offense to have the upper hand. For starters, Arizona has a weak secondary so expect Randy Moss to have a field day. Moss will be able to burn by the secondary and help the Pats secure victory. The only hesitation would be whether or not Matt Cassel can accurately air it out.
Chargers at Buccaneers
One of the most productive wide receivers aside from Andre Johnson has been Antonio Bryant. Bryant has 60 fantasy points his last three weeks and is definitely worth the start this week. The Chargers don't have nearly the same pass defense that they had last year and whether or not Jeff Garcia plays or not should not have a factor on Bryant's performance.
Jets at Seahawks
Here is that whole East Coast West Coast thing again. The Jets are 0-3 this year on the West coast, all three horrible losses to the Chargers, Raiders, and 49ers. The Jets have allowed almost 30 points a game in those three contests so who do you pick on Seattle this week? To be honest I don't know, so I'll take the kicker Olindo Mare. 30 points allowed means the kicker will have at least 10 points, unless Seattle scores 4 touchdowns and gets a safety.
Texans at Raiders
I am a big fan of Matt Schuab this week. Although Oakland is second to last against the run this year, Slaton has been a work horse lately and although his numbers show otherwise I feel that he might be slowing up. Meanwhile Schuab has two best friends with Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter. I predicted a few weeks ago that the Texans would beat the Titans and now I'll go ahead and say that Schuab has a better fantasy day than Slaton.
Bills at Broncos
Do you remember Lee Evans? Well most of you have forgotten about him since his last touchdown in week 7. I don't know if Evans has been a disappointment this season but he still has time to make up for it. The Broncos don't do so well against the offense this year, period. Evans is bound to get lucky, no matter who is throwing at him. He can easily double his production of the past two weeks, 45 yards.
Eagles at Redskins
The past three weeks have been some of the best weeks for the Eagles. No more drama and an equal balance of running and passing. The only question for you is, which player will have more points, McNabb or Westbrook? I'll say this week it is Donovan McNabb, especially with the focus on Westbrook lately. At the beginning of the year, these two teams met and McNabb was rendered useless, but a lot has changed since then. McNabb has been the best QB lately and he will continue to flourish this week.
Falcons at Vikings
If you have been reading my weekly columns you would know that I talk a lot about Matt Ryan and usually don't play him on the road. Exception here though against the run-stuffing Vikings defense. We will see what this rookie quarterback has to offer in this big game. Which is a better story, the Falcons or Dolphins? We'll see which team goes further, but for now count on Matt Ryan.
Panthers at Giants
Can the Giants lose three in a row? For the Giants sake, hopefully not. They will have to trust their running game, regardless if it is Jacobs or Derrick Ward. Carolina doesn't have a great run defense so even if Jacobs is healthy enough to split time with Ward there should be plenty of opportunities for the both of them. It is a risk that could end up winning you your league Championship.
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