October 01, 2009

Projections... SWAGs?

SWAG! Stupid Wild Ass Guesses. That is exactly what predicting the National Football League is. You might as well consult an astrologist and see if 100 yard and 2 TDs are in the stars for Randy Moss, or have a palm reader scan Steve Slaton's paws to see if he can finally get his swagger on. Ready for my SWAGs?

- I have seen Andre Johnson lined up as a lock for 100+ and at least one TD, but not so far. Oakland might not be the best team, but they do have the best cover corner in the league, you know that guy... Nnamdi Asomugha. I would definately start Johnson, but temper your expectations just bit, 80 yards and perhaps no TD.
- This might be iffy, but I think Santana Moss is going to have a good day. Against one of the worst pass defenses in the league in Tampa Bay, good yardage and a TD is not a stretch here.
- Greg Jennings has been struggling this year, mainly because the Packer O-line stinks and Aaron Rodgers is the most hassled QB in the league. I would not expect big things from either this weekend in the Dome in Minneapolis against the strong Viking's defense. Perhap 50 yards for Jennings and a tempered 200 and one score for Rodgers.
- Terrell Owens is permanently on the bench right now until he gets more than a couple scattered rocks tossed his way and a score. He won't get either this weekend.
- Steve Smith, yeah, the better Steve Smith these days will continue his solid play against the poor Chiefs D, 80+ and a TD, probably 8 or so ball possession receptions too.
- Ok, here is my reach of the week, Brandon Marshall will expose the porous Dallas secondary and post his first strong game, with 100+ and a TD... yeah, I know, this is a bit of a reach.
- The Ravens are going to bring pressure, like everyone is trying against Tom Teriffic. If Welker starts, play him, he is good for 10 catches and 80+ and maybe a TD.
- Temper your expectations for Steven Jackson this week. He is a tremendous back on a bad team, and San Fran, this week's opponent, shut down the best back in the league (well, slowed him down) last week. 80 yards and no TD, maybe a few receptions and some yards.
- Jerome Harrison is NOT the next coming of Marshal Faulk. He faces a surprisingly tough Cincy D and will flop against it this weekend, 50 combined yards.
- Matt Forte will get his swag on and murder the Lions, 100+ combined and at least one TD.
- Chris Johnson will get back on track this weekend and surpass 100 (maybe 120) against the suddenly poor Jaquars defense, and I think he will score multiple times.
- Along with Rodgers and Jennings, put Grant down for the week too, the Vikings will limit him (I think the Vikes are going to shut down the Packers, even if I bleed Green and Gold).
- AP on the other hand will expose the Packer defense and pass the century mark and score twice. I also see a long pass reception score.
- The Benson train keeps rolling this weekend right through C-town, no stopping (Cedric will have 100+ and 2 TDs)
- Pierre Thomas will have a tough go against the tough Jets gang, no more than 50 rushing yards, but he might get a few check downs as the Jets harry Drew Brees.
- I haven't mentioned Peyton Manning so far this year, but I do this week. Seattle is the all-hospital team, in fact, I hear they are going to start playing in the parking lot of Seattle General Hospital... Manning carves the' Hawks up for 300+ and 2 TDs.
- Joe Flacco is a great, up and coming QB, but the Hoodie will have a few things up his sleeve and limit his production, 220 perhaps and a score, no more.
- Drew Brees and the Saints tooks what was given to them against Buffalo last week, but this week, it will just be the Jets shutting them down, although not entirely, 225 and a TD here.
- Big Ben will need to score against the Chargers, and since Pittsburgh has not shown they can commit to the run or that they CAN run it, he will take to the air, 280+ and 2 TDs.
- Brett Favre could have a good day, but he won't need to. The Vikings stick to their formula, running the ball first, and since that will work, there will be no need for Favre to put the ball up... 180 and maybe one score (to AP)
- Ok, there was a Vernon Davis sighting this last weekend, but let's not get too excited, he will go back to mediocre this week, even against the lowly Lambs.
- Dallas Clark will continue to roll, Peyton loves him and why not, 80+ and a TD... again.
Now, remember, this is all SWAG, but hell, a kinda educated one... oh whatever... take it or leave it!

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