Hate / Love

Matthew Berry is one of the most visible fantasy 'experts' on the planet due to his ESPN gig. And while he might be entertaining, I tend to disagree with him. That is what makes it fun to read and react to his column written on Friday each week "Love / Hate". Catch his thoughts here. Here are my thoughts on his thoughts.

Players Berry "Loves"

Donald Driver - I have to agree, Driver should do well against the Browns
LaDainian Tomlinson - I am not buying this one, while LT has showed signs of his former self, he is not there yet
Sean Ryan - Berry calls him a deep sleeper... I think I hear him snoring
Donald Brown and Joseph Addai - maybe one of them, not both
Visanthe Shiancoe and Heath Miller - This kinda makes sense, but I wouldn't bet on Shiancoe, Rice will get the Red zone attention this week.
Hines Ward - This IS the only weekness of the Viking D, could happen
Sam Aiken - Never heard of him, not buying, too many other targets for Brady, unless you want 24 yards and 2 receptions.
Cadillac Williams - There isn't a Bucc worth talking about this week
Shaun Hill - yeah, if you are desparate
Marshawn Lynch - Not sharing carries with a more appreciated Fred Jackson
Leon Washington - He will have his occassionally big game, but he is still second fiddle to Thomas Jones
Tony Romo - I see some yardage, but not a ton of scores from Romo, maybe one
Miles Austin - This is a one week wonder, I will wait and make Austin prove me wrong
Andre Caldwell - Caldwell is ok, but as Berry mentions, he is just like Chris Henry, no one knows when they will post the occassional strong game, so don't bank on either
Greg Olson - Olson and Forte are the forgotten men (though open all the time) as Cutler always tries to force the issue downfield.
Johnny Knox - I am not a Knox believer, just no strong evidence of his value
Eli Manning - Ok, this one makes sense, Eli should do well
Clinton Portis - He is the only guy worth noting in Washington, but not this week.

Players Berry "Hates"

Brett Favre - With the Steelers stacking the line to stop AP, and Polamalu taking gambles, look for Brett to bait the Steeler secondary into a couple mistakes for long scores
Rashard Mendehhall and Willie Parker - I would sit both
Vernon Davis - The Captain still has a lot to prove if I was going to start him, but I think he is starting to earn the trust of Shaun Hill and will get his
Owen Daniels - I would temper my expectations, but you have to start him
Steve Smith - He has disappeared this year and will continue to be invisible
Braylon Edwards - If Asomugha plays, Edwards should not
Mike Bell - Obvious not start. Thomas is the starter anyhow
Ted Ginn - The Saint defense is not as good as the hype, giving Ginn a couple chances deep with strong-armed Henne under center
Brandon Jacobs - He BETTER play well, I need him to show up on my team.
Brent Celek - Berry is absolutely right on this one... the NFL DOES need more porn mustaches
Donovan McNabb - Washington's defense is nothing special and McNabb has much to prove after the disaster in Oakland
Jason Campbell and Santana Moss - Until Campbell sits, Moss does too.

More Hate next week!

Today's Hottie: Corinne Doherty