Those of you that were quick enough to pick up Willie Parker off of the waiver wire have been enjoying his huge numbers the last two weeks. But with Duce Staley set to contribute this week and Jerome Bettis coming back eventually, is Big Willie's run coming to an end? Should you sell high or keep him?
This is always a tough call. If your fantasy football team is deep at the running back position, Parker could be used to shore up your team at quarterback or wide receiver. This may not be a bad choice.
But I think Parker is here to say. Cower is standing behind him as the starter, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that Parker will remain the starter no matter how healthy Bettis and Staley are. Pittsburgh is a team that is built to run, and if Parker starts for the entire season, he could end up being one of the top producing running backs in the league. Plus, you can never have too many good running backs in fantasy football. Injuries and bye weeks can take a toll on your fantasy team throughout the season, and a good bench can win your team a lot of games.
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Friday, September 23, 2005
Fantasy Football - Matchup Rankings
If you are having a tough time making your lineup decisions for week 3, you may want to check out these rankings on Yahoo. Players are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, based upon the team they are playing. The only think it doesn't include is defenses.
By the way, if you are looking for a good fantasy defense that may still be available on the waiver wire, check out the Cincinnati Bengals defense. They have 2 sacks, 7 interceptions, and 3 fumble recoveries in 2 games. They may allow more points than most top defenses, but they also create a lot of turnovers.
By the way, if you are looking for a good fantasy defense that may still be available on the waiver wire, check out the Cincinnati Bengals defense. They have 2 sacks, 7 interceptions, and 3 fumble recoveries in 2 games. They may allow more points than most top defenses, but they also create a lot of turnovers.
Fantasy Football - More NFL Running Back News
Here are the latest updates regarding running backs for week 3 of the NFL fantasy football season.
1. Carnell Williams - Tampa Bay Bucs: Expected to play Sunday against a suspect Packers defense.
2. Lee Suggs - Cleveland Browns: Practiced Thursday and wants to contribute.
3. Stephen Davis - Carolina Panthers: Upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Davis has been a touchdown machine this year thus far.
4. Duce Staley - Pittsburgh Steelers: Practiced this week and may see time as a third down back Sunday against New England.
5. Mike Anderson - Denver Broncos: Probable for Monday's game against the Kanas City Chiefs.
6. Willis McGahee - Buffalo Bills: Looked better in practice this week after being called out by his coach last Sunday. He faces an Atlanta defense that gave up 144 yards to Shaun Alexander last week.
7. J. J. Arrington - Arizona Cardinals: Returned to practice this week but lost 7 pounds. He may lose playing time to Marcel Shipp.
8. Curtis Martin - New York Jets: Upgraded to probable but could lose time to Derrick Blaylock this week if his knee slows him down.
1. Carnell Williams - Tampa Bay Bucs: Expected to play Sunday against a suspect Packers defense.
2. Lee Suggs - Cleveland Browns: Practiced Thursday and wants to contribute.
3. Stephen Davis - Carolina Panthers: Upgraded to probable for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins. Davis has been a touchdown machine this year thus far.
4. Duce Staley - Pittsburgh Steelers: Practiced this week and may see time as a third down back Sunday against New England.
5. Mike Anderson - Denver Broncos: Probable for Monday's game against the Kanas City Chiefs.
6. Willis McGahee - Buffalo Bills: Looked better in practice this week after being called out by his coach last Sunday. He faces an Atlanta defense that gave up 144 yards to Shaun Alexander last week.
7. J. J. Arrington - Arizona Cardinals: Returned to practice this week but lost 7 pounds. He may lose playing time to Marcel Shipp.
8. Curtis Martin - New York Jets: Upgraded to probable but could lose time to Derrick Blaylock this week if his knee slows him down.
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Fantasy Football - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
Is your fantasy football team suffering from injury problems already? Yahoo's Brandon Funston lists some of the best waiver wire pickups for week 3. His picks are: Thomas Jones, Terry Glenn, Drew Bledsoe, Marcel Shipp, Jerramy Stevens, and the Chicago Bears defense.
I agree with most of them, although I doubt Thomas Jones is still available in most leagues. Terry Glenn and Drew Bledsoe probably have the most long term value out of all of these players because they are not being threatened by younger rookies.
Here are a couple of other waiver wire players that I think have potential to produce this season.
1. Ron Dayne: Denver's running back situation is cloudier than ever this year, but Dayne showed promise last week and Anderson and Bell are beat up a bit. If you have room on your bench, he might be worth holding on to for a while.
2. Trent Dilfer: It may not continue, but Dilfer has been putting up good numbers for the Browns this year so far.
3. Travis Taylor: With Burleson injured, Taylor becomes the Vikings #1 wide receiver. He has 10 catches for 113 yards in two games. If Culpepper can get his act together, the pair could produce pretty good numbers together.
I agree with most of them, although I doubt Thomas Jones is still available in most leagues. Terry Glenn and Drew Bledsoe probably have the most long term value out of all of these players because they are not being threatened by younger rookies.
Here are a couple of other waiver wire players that I think have potential to produce this season.
1. Ron Dayne: Denver's running back situation is cloudier than ever this year, but Dayne showed promise last week and Anderson and Bell are beat up a bit. If you have room on your bench, he might be worth holding on to for a while.
2. Trent Dilfer: It may not continue, but Dilfer has been putting up good numbers for the Browns this year so far.
3. Travis Taylor: With Burleson injured, Taylor becomes the Vikings #1 wide receiver. He has 10 catches for 113 yards in two games. If Culpepper can get his act together, the pair could produce pretty good numbers together.
Fantasy Football - Running backs getting healthy: Carnell Williams, Mike Anderson listed as probable
It doesn't take long for running backs to start getting banged up in the NFL, but usually the tougher backs are able to play through injuries.
Mike Anderson, who suffered a rib injury early in the first game of the season, practiced on Wednesday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Anderson has yet to pay off for those fantasy football teams who took a chance on him. I would be hesitant to start him until he proves he can put up solid numbers in a game.
Tampa Bay Bucs rookie Carnell Williams is listed as probable on the injury report with a sore left foot but he plans to play this week against the Green Bay Packers. Williams has been stellar in his first two games and should put up big numbers again against a weak Packers defense.
Mike Anderson, who suffered a rib injury early in the first game of the season, practiced on Wednesday and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Anderson has yet to pay off for those fantasy football teams who took a chance on him. I would be hesitant to start him until he proves he can put up solid numbers in a game.
Tampa Bay Bucs rookie Carnell Williams is listed as probable on the injury report with a sore left foot but he plans to play this week against the Green Bay Packers. Williams has been stellar in his first two games and should put up big numbers again against a weak Packers defense.
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Fantasy Football - Fantasy News From Around the NFL: Week 3
Week 3 is quickly approaching and its time to start setting your lineup. Here are some of the top developments in the NFL leading up to Sunday.
1. The Vikings have announced that Michael Bennett will remain the teams starter at running back for week 3, despite his poor performance. Mewelde Moore has been the top candidate to replace Bennett at the #1 position. Neither player has produced numbers worthy of a fantasy football start this season.
2. Vikings wide receiver Nate Burleson is listed as doubtful on the teams injury report and may not play again until week 6 when the team returns from its bye week. Burleson had huge upside when the season began, but has dissapointed thus far, as the Vikings offense has sputtered.
3. Carolina Panthers running back Stephen Davis has been a nice suprise this season, rushing for 2 touchdowns last week. But he was unable to practice Wednesday due to a neck injury and is questionable for this weeks game against the Miami Dolphins. DeShaun Foster will most likely carry more of the load if Davis is unable to play this week.
4. Eagle's wide receiver Terrell Owens and quarterback Donovan McNabb both sat out practice Wednesday with groin injurys but are expected to play Sunday. They should be in store for another big day against the Raiders this week.
5. Jets running back Curtis Martin is listed as questionable for week 3 with a bruised right knee. Martin has gotten off to a tough start this year and will be replaced by Derrick Blaylock if he is unable to play on Sunday.
1. The Vikings have announced that Michael Bennett will remain the teams starter at running back for week 3, despite his poor performance. Mewelde Moore has been the top candidate to replace Bennett at the #1 position. Neither player has produced numbers worthy of a fantasy football start this season.
2. Vikings wide receiver Nate Burleson is listed as doubtful on the teams injury report and may not play again until week 6 when the team returns from its bye week. Burleson had huge upside when the season began, but has dissapointed thus far, as the Vikings offense has sputtered.
3. Carolina Panthers running back Stephen Davis has been a nice suprise this season, rushing for 2 touchdowns last week. But he was unable to practice Wednesday due to a neck injury and is questionable for this weeks game against the Miami Dolphins. DeShaun Foster will most likely carry more of the load if Davis is unable to play this week.
4. Eagle's wide receiver Terrell Owens and quarterback Donovan McNabb both sat out practice Wednesday with groin injurys but are expected to play Sunday. They should be in store for another big day against the Raiders this week.
5. Jets running back Curtis Martin is listed as questionable for week 3 with a bruised right knee. Martin has gotten off to a tough start this year and will be replaced by Derrick Blaylock if he is unable to play on Sunday.
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Fantasy Football - Steelers sensation Willie Parker is here to stay.
With Jerome Bettis doubtful and Duce Staley questionable for week 3, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Willie Parker will get the start again week 3 against the New England Patriots. Parker has rushed for over 100 yards in each of the first 2 games.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that Willie Parker is officially the starter and isn't going anywhere, even if Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis return to the team at 100%. This is exciting news for those of you who were quick enough to pick up Parker off the waiver wire. If this report is correct, then Willie should continue to put up great fantasy football numbers for the rest of the season.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that Willie Parker is officially the starter and isn't going anywhere, even if Duce Staley and Jerome Bettis return to the team at 100%. This is exciting news for those of you who were quick enough to pick up Parker off the waiver wire. If this report is correct, then Willie should continue to put up great fantasy football numbers for the rest of the season.
Monday, September 19, 2005
Fantasy Football - Week 2 Injury Notes
Here are some of the most significant fantasy football injury notes from week 2 of the NFL. As always, these things can change as the week progresses.
1. Michael Vick - Injured hamstring: will undergo an MRI Monday, questionable for week 3.
2. Curtis Martin - Strained right knee: will undergo an MRI Monday - Derrick Blaylock is prepared to go if Martin cannot play in week 3.
3. Terrell Owens - Sore Abs - I would expect him to be fine for next Sunday.
4. Carnell Williams - Strained left foot - The rookie sensation is expected to play in week 3.
5. Kyle Boller - May need toe surgery - Anthony Wright will continue to start in his absence.
6. Tatum Bell - Sprained ankle on special teams - This may move Bell further down the depth chart. Mike Anderson is still recovering from a rib injury but started last Sunday. Ron Dayne seems to have secured the #2 back spot in Denver with Bell's injury. This situation just keeps getting cloudier.
7. Byron Leftwich - Unspecified leg injury - Expects to play against the Jets next week.
Check back for more updates throughout the week.
1. Michael Vick - Injured hamstring: will undergo an MRI Monday, questionable for week 3.
2. Curtis Martin - Strained right knee: will undergo an MRI Monday - Derrick Blaylock is prepared to go if Martin cannot play in week 3.
3. Terrell Owens - Sore Abs - I would expect him to be fine for next Sunday.
4. Carnell Williams - Strained left foot - The rookie sensation is expected to play in week 3.
5. Kyle Boller - May need toe surgery - Anthony Wright will continue to start in his absence.
6. Tatum Bell - Sprained ankle on special teams - This may move Bell further down the depth chart. Mike Anderson is still recovering from a rib injury but started last Sunday. Ron Dayne seems to have secured the #2 back spot in Denver with Bell's injury. This situation just keeps getting cloudier.
7. Byron Leftwich - Unspecified leg injury - Expects to play against the Jets next week.
Check back for more updates throughout the week.
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Fantasy Football - Sunday Studs: Big NFL Scorers in Week 2
Week 2 saw some big performances out of some familiar players (and a few new faces). Here are some of Sunday's most notable performances.
Quarterback
1. Donovan McNabb - 23/29 for 342 yards and 5 touchdowns. - Questionable earlier in the week but came up big against the 49ers.
2. Brett Favre - 32/44 for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns, 2 ints. - Favre owners are breathing easier this week after this performance.
3. Carson Palmer - 27/40 for 337 yards and 3 touchdowns, 1 int - Is this the years that Palmer comes of age.
Wide Receiver
1. Terrell Owens - 5 catches for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns - It looks like he was right...he's putting up big numbers again for the Eagles.
2. Hines Ward - 6 catches for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns - He's still one of the top wideouts in the league.
3. Chad Johnson - 7 catches for 139 yards and 1 touchdown - I expect CJ to have a huge year this year for an emerging Bengals team.
Running Back
1. Thomas Jones - 139 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns, 2 catches for 19 yards - Benson wants to start, but it will be hard to bench Jones if he keeps playing like this.
2. Stephen Davis - 77 yards and 3 touchdowns - I don't think anyone expected Davis to be playing so well this season. It looks like he is the go to guy in the endzone.
3. Shaun Alexander - 144 yards and 1 touchdown, 2 catches for 11 yards - Shut down last week by the Jaguars, Alexander responded in a big way.
Disappointments:
1. Dante Culpepper - 5 interceptions; He looks terrible so far this year.
2. Peyton Manning - 13/28 for 122 yards passing; He's faced two tough defenses to start the season, look for him to light it up next week.
3. Curtis Martin - 72 yards rushing, no TD's - Last year's rushing champ is starting the season slow.
Quarterback
1. Donovan McNabb - 23/29 for 342 yards and 5 touchdowns. - Questionable earlier in the week but came up big against the 49ers.
2. Brett Favre - 32/44 for 342 yards and 3 touchdowns, 2 ints. - Favre owners are breathing easier this week after this performance.
3. Carson Palmer - 27/40 for 337 yards and 3 touchdowns, 1 int - Is this the years that Palmer comes of age.
Wide Receiver
1. Terrell Owens - 5 catches for 143 yards and 2 touchdowns - It looks like he was right...he's putting up big numbers again for the Eagles.
2. Hines Ward - 6 catches for 84 yards and 2 touchdowns - He's still one of the top wideouts in the league.
3. Chad Johnson - 7 catches for 139 yards and 1 touchdown - I expect CJ to have a huge year this year for an emerging Bengals team.
Running Back
1. Thomas Jones - 139 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns, 2 catches for 19 yards - Benson wants to start, but it will be hard to bench Jones if he keeps playing like this.
2. Stephen Davis - 77 yards and 3 touchdowns - I don't think anyone expected Davis to be playing so well this season. It looks like he is the go to guy in the endzone.
3. Shaun Alexander - 144 yards and 1 touchdown, 2 catches for 11 yards - Shut down last week by the Jaguars, Alexander responded in a big way.
Disappointments:
1. Dante Culpepper - 5 interceptions; He looks terrible so far this year.
2. Peyton Manning - 13/28 for 122 yards passing; He's faced two tough defenses to start the season, look for him to light it up next week.
3. Curtis Martin - 72 yards rushing, no TD's - Last year's rushing champ is starting the season slow.
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