ESPN's Matthew Berry - Love / Hate list
In one moment, Derek Anderson is behind the wood shed taking a beating from Mr. Roto, but in the next, he is moving Braylon Edwards up his charts. Oxymoron! I would bet Anderson has a solid game, not great, but ok, and Edwards will be better too, just from the verticle abilities of Anderson... the two go hand in hand. He also tossed Josh Cribs on the fire, which, how in the hell can two Browns receivers be Loved, but Anderson Hated? Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!
Nate Burleson is a stretch, even if the Colts blitz the hell out of Seattle, Seneca Wallace is just not a quality NFL QB, that is why he is a career back up. The combination of a consistently over rated Burleson with a not so great Wallace make it a complete reach.
Who would have thought a year ago that the Jaquars against the Titans would be a fantasy football passing game feast? Well, guess what, it still is not. Granted, both teams have serious secondary and pass defense issues, but they both still have tier 3 QBs tossing the ball and better running backs than most. I don't see Justin Gage or Mike Sims-Walker posting more than pedastrian numbers.
I can agree with Berry's assessment to sit John Carlson and will do that until Matt Hasslebeck returns on my own team. I also like putting Andre Johnson owners on alert, but you CANNOT sit the best WR in the league, despite past performances. While the past is a good predicter of the future, it is not sure fire, that is why everyone isn't doing it all the time.
Terrell Owens is no my bench until further notice.
And interesting to find Tony Romo also walking the plank immediately after TO. But, I have to agree, against a surprising Denver D, he will struggle, especially since he has stunk it up since the opener.
CBS Sportsline's Jamey Eisenberg - Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
Jamey is singing the praises of Jay Cutler, and he has had two better games since the disaster at Lambeau. I would rank Cutler just outside the tops tiers this week in Detroit. And with that, I would agree that Aaron Rodgers is not a good play in Minnesota, but he is still an upper tier 2 QB and it is hard to sit him, unless you have a backup with a great match up.
I like the Carson Palmer start, both Eisenberg and Berry did too. Against the hapless Browns, he should have all day to throw to the rejuvinated Ocho Cinco and good supporting wide out group.
I also like the sleeper alert, Kyle Orton. I just have a feeling he might do well too.
New England shut down the other sophmore sensation, Matt Ryan last week. I see them doing it again with Joe Flacco.
Again, I will reiterate my thoughts on Jaqs v Titans. I can't get all excited about either QB, whether named Kerry or David, so I am half in agreement with Eisenberg.
Benson is a good start, so I agree with both the pundits, but both also listed Julius Jones as a must start. Not in my book. Seattle will be behind early and often and will need to throw it. The only way Jones has a big day is some out of the backfield work. Ten Ginn is NOT a sleeper or even on the fantasy radar right now. Rookie QB basically, and no production so far, I just don't see that he is even worth a mention.
Roy Williams and TJ Housh(man-whatever) are both good sits. Williams is just not clicking in the Dallas offense or with Romo, and TJ almost MIA in Seattle.
Darrelle Revis is becoming the best shut-down corner in the game, having blanked Andre Johnson, Randy Moss and whoever from Tennessee. Colston will make three prime time wide outs he shuts down.
It is still too early to proclaim Vernon Davis a must start. I have to see at least some consistancy from the physical freak before I proclaim him more than a spot starter.
More next week. Out!
Today's Hottie: Carla Starr
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