Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb is listed as questionable for Sunday's home opener against the 49ers. McNabb sufferred a bruised chest last week against the Atlanta Falcons.
McNabb did not have his best performance against the Falcons on Monday night, losing 2 fumbles and tossing 1 interception. He insists that he will play on Sunday, and if he does, he should put up much better numbers against the San Francisco defense.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Fantasy Football - Week 2: Things to keep in mind
Week 1 of the fantasy football season is over and it's time to start focusing on week 2. Here are some things to keep in mind as you make your lineup decisions for Sunday.
1. Willie Parker will get the start again at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Parker lit it up Sunday with 209 all purpose yards. He will try to duplicate that performance against the Houston Texans.
2. Denver Broncos running back Mike Anderson is questionable with a rib injury. Tatum Bell will see more carrries, but reports suggest that Anderson or Ron Dayne may still get all of the goal line carries. I wouldn't feel comfortable starting a Broncos running back until this situation clears up a bit.
3. Chiefs running backs Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson both put up great games against the Jets last week, with LJ looking the best when he played. It looks like the Chiefs are going to give playing time to both backs. This is a unique situation for fantasy football because you could make an argument for starting both guys on any given week. LJ put up over 100 yards last week off the bench! (LJ's recent arrest reportedly won't affect his standing with the team)
4. Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark is set to return to action next week against the Jaguars. Manning looks like he still enjoys throwing to tight ends, adding another TE touchdown pass last week to Ben Utecht.
1. Willie Parker will get the start again at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Parker lit it up Sunday with 209 all purpose yards. He will try to duplicate that performance against the Houston Texans.
2. Denver Broncos running back Mike Anderson is questionable with a rib injury. Tatum Bell will see more carrries, but reports suggest that Anderson or Ron Dayne may still get all of the goal line carries. I wouldn't feel comfortable starting a Broncos running back until this situation clears up a bit.
3. Chiefs running backs Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson both put up great games against the Jets last week, with LJ looking the best when he played. It looks like the Chiefs are going to give playing time to both backs. This is a unique situation for fantasy football because you could make an argument for starting both guys on any given week. LJ put up over 100 yards last week off the bench! (LJ's recent arrest reportedly won't affect his standing with the team)
4. Indianapolis Colts tight end Dallas Clark is set to return to action next week against the Jaguars. Manning looks like he still enjoys throwing to tight ends, adding another TE touchdown pass last week to Ben Utecht.
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Fantasy Football - Javon Walker: Out for the year. How will this effect Favre?
Javon Walker - Out for the rest of the season; torn ACL.
This is the biggest fantasy football loss of the year thus far. Many people expected Javon to cement his status as an elite receiver this season. Those who drafted him in the 2nd or 3rd round will have to scramble to find a replacement. Donald Driver will become Brett Favre's primary passing target in an offense that struggled in week one. While Driver's value as a receiver may increase with this unfortunate promotion, Favre's value as a quarterback may decrease. Green Bay faces a Cleveland Browns defense next week that was lit up by the Cincinnati Bengals in week one. Their performance in this game could be a good indicator as to how well this offense will be able to put up points for the rest of the season. If Green Bay can light it up the way Cincinnati did, Brett Favre owners should be able to feel more confident starting him for the rest of the season.
This is the biggest fantasy football loss of the year thus far. Many people expected Javon to cement his status as an elite receiver this season. Those who drafted him in the 2nd or 3rd round will have to scramble to find a replacement. Donald Driver will become Brett Favre's primary passing target in an offense that struggled in week one. While Driver's value as a receiver may increase with this unfortunate promotion, Favre's value as a quarterback may decrease. Green Bay faces a Cleveland Browns defense next week that was lit up by the Cincinnati Bengals in week one. Their performance in this game could be a good indicator as to how well this offense will be able to put up points for the rest of the season. If Green Bay can light it up the way Cincinnati did, Brett Favre owners should be able to feel more confident starting him for the rest of the season.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Fantasy Football - Unlikely Heros: Sunday's top NFL fantasy football performers.
Week 1 of the NFL saw some unlikely heros. Here are some of the top performances.
1. Keenan McCardell (San Diego Chargers) - 9 catches for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.
2. Jimmy Smith - (Jacksonville Jaguars) - 7 catches for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns.
3. Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) - 13 catches for 155 yards and 1 touchdown
4. Willie Parker (Pittsburgh Steelers) - 161 yards rushing and 1 touchdown and 1 catch for 48 yards.
5. Larry Johnson (KC Chiefs) - 110 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns and 1 catch for 11 yards.
1. Keenan McCardell (San Diego Chargers) - 9 catches for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns.
2. Jimmy Smith - (Jacksonville Jaguars) - 7 catches for 130 yards and 2 touchdowns.
3. Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals) - 13 catches for 155 yards and 1 touchdown
4. Willie Parker (Pittsburgh Steelers) - 161 yards rushing and 1 touchdown and 1 catch for 48 yards.
5. Larry Johnson (KC Chiefs) - 110 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns and 1 catch for 11 yards.
Fantasy Football - Last Minute News
Kickoff starts in 45 minutes. Here are some of the last minute stories off of the wire.
1. Rudi Johnson missed a team meeting and will lose the starting job for today's game to Chris Perry. Rudi is still expected to be the featured back.
2. Stephen Davis will start at running back for the Carolina Panthers. He will split carries with Deshaun Foster.
3. Colts tight end Dallas Clark will travel with the team to Baltimore, but is still listed as questionable for tonights game.
4. Chiefs QB Trent Green will start today against the New York Jets.
5. Reuben Droughns will start at running back today for the Cleveland Browns.
6. Chris Brown will start at running back today for the Titans, Travis Henry is active.
7. Cedric Benson will be active at RB today for the Bears but Thomas Jones will get the start.
Good luck to everyone.
1. Rudi Johnson missed a team meeting and will lose the starting job for today's game to Chris Perry. Rudi is still expected to be the featured back.
2. Stephen Davis will start at running back for the Carolina Panthers. He will split carries with Deshaun Foster.
3. Colts tight end Dallas Clark will travel with the team to Baltimore, but is still listed as questionable for tonights game.
4. Chiefs QB Trent Green will start today against the New York Jets.
5. Reuben Droughns will start at running back today for the Cleveland Browns.
6. Chris Brown will start at running back today for the Titans, Travis Henry is active.
7. Cedric Benson will be active at RB today for the Bears but Thomas Jones will get the start.
Good luck to everyone.
Fantasy Football - These Fantasy Football Players Should Have Big Days Today
These fantasy football players should have big days today:
Quarterback:
Running Back
Wide Receiver
Quarterback:
- Brett Favre - Has a tendency to light up the soft Lions defense.
- Mark Bulger - Great matchup for the high powered Rams offense.
- Donovan McNabb - TO and McNabb will reunite on the Falcons turf.
- Trent Green - All reports indicate that he is 100% healthy.
- Peyton Manning - Even against a top defense, Manning will get his numbers.
Running Back
- Curtis Martin - Started strong last year - he should find big holes at KC.
- Rudi Johnson - Has a history of ripping up the Browns.
- LaDainian Tomlinson - Faces a good Dallas defense - but LT will find a way.
- Kevin Jones - Green Bay's defense is in terrible shape.
- Mike Anderson - Faces a Miami defense in transition.
Wide Receiver
- Terrell Owens - Ready to prove the world wrong - should score big on Monday.
- Chad Johnson - No pepto this year - CJ lit up the Browns in their last meeting.
- Joe Horn - Scored big against the Panthers last year.
- Steve Smith - Healthy and ready to shine against a weak Saints defense.
- Roy Williams - Ready for his breakout season against a porous Packers secondary.
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