NFL Playoffs 2011-NFC Divisional Match-ups
By Brian McGee
Seattle Seahawks @ Chicago Bears:
The Earth shaking Seahawks are trying to prove the World wrong again. They will be on the road in this game in a very cold environment. The forecast — to be in the mid to high 20′s, with a chance of snow shower — should prove an advantage for the Chicago Bears. Matt Hasselback decided to play like a Hall of Fame QB and beat the defending champs last week in their wild card match-up. During the season he threw 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions, but against the Saints last week he threw 4 touchdowns to only 1 interception. He had a passer rating of 113, a touch better than his average rating for the season of 73. After the phenomenal run of Marshawn Lynch that almost brought the town of Seattle to rubble, the Seahawks must be taken more seriously. If the Bears think they will be able to control them with their defense and have Cutler get the ball in the end zone, they could be in for a shock. With that being said, this is the best match-up that Bears could have asked for. They have earned their home field advantage, although it was through a lesser schedule than most teams. They will need the accuracy of Cutler to return and to use the versatility of Matt Forte early and often to move the chains. The Bears “D” will not allow 41 points to be posted up on them; they are rested and ready to get their run into the playoffs. Look for a controlled run/pass attack and a fierce defense from the Bears to end the Seahawks hopes for another shocking win.
Bears win 24-17
Green Bay Packers @ Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan does not lose at the Georgia Dome. Aaron Rodgers loves to win in hostile settings. It’s a battle of phenomenal young QB’s, one a little more seasoned than the other. The Falcons and Ryan have been proving people wrong every week of the season; they have proven how dominant their defense can be and how poised their young quarterback is. This is the game that I would watch if their was only one game that I could. I want to see how Rodgers finds throwing room against the Falcons and how well Jennings can respond with a mediocre performance last week. The Packers dropped a couple crucial balls last week, especially at the end of the half when James Jones used his frying pan hands and missed a scoring opportunity. With a lot of offensive possibilities in this game, the key to whomever wins will once again be a defensive stop in the final 2 minutes. Whatever team will come through and muster up that little extra on defense will win the game. I am very excited for this game, and I hope it lives up to the hype I am giving it. Two great duos with Rodgers and Jennings and Ryan and White. Fantastic defenses playing at the highest level, not many things can top playoff football.
Packers win 27-24
NFL Playoffs 2011 – AFC Divisional Round Matchups
By Brian McGee
The Wild Card weekend is done, and, to no surprise, the Ravens made it through. The Jets found a way to get past Peyton Manning and the Colts, and thus, I was 1 for 2 last week with my AFC predictions. Let’s see if I can improve on that this week.
Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers
When worlds collide, this is what it must feel like. These two powerhouse defenses are known for wanting to mame and decapitate each other, and have had some success in doing both. They split their regular season meetings, with both games decided by a field goal, even with Pittsburgh starting 13-year pro and perennial back-up Charlie Batch in the Week 4 meeting (won by the Ravens). When Ben Roethlisberger was behind center, the Steelers won, but Big Ben suffered a broken nose in the process; a little reminder from the Ravens that they don’t like to lose. This game will be just like the previous matches. The defenses will keep the score low because neither give up a lot of touchdowns, and the game should be decided by which QB can take their respective team down the field in the 4th quarter. The Steelers defense has been able to keep them in games and give Big Ben a chance to make a game-winning drive. Joe Flacco looked precise and under control for the Ravens in last week’s route of the Kansas City Chiefs. You can’t take much away from that game offensively because of the turnovers, but Flacco looked more poised than last year, and that is a big thing. Going into Heinz field and trying to win in the playoffs is a very difficult task, but I think the Ravens are up to it. Ray Rice is now more involved in the gameplan, and the Ravens have many receiving targets for Flacco. Troy Polamalu can’t cover them all. Of course, this will be a grind out kind of game, but at the end, the drive that will matter will be in the hands of the Ravens offense, and they will get it done.
Ravens win 20-17
New York Jets @ New England Patriots
Apparently Rex Ryan is confused. He believes this game is only about him against Bill Belichick. He has forgotten the beat-down his team received the last time these two met. His focus should be on getting his team past this round of the playoffs and into the AFC Championship game. Making it personal may take some of the pressure off of his team, but it shouldn’t be needed at this juncture of the season. Your team is either mentally and physically prepared by now or they aren’t. If the Jets are not ready, then that blame is rested squarely on Ryan’s shoulders. After last week’s last second field goal by Nick Folk, the Jets made it past the Indianapolis Colts, but if they expect to contend with the Patriots, they will need a much better game out of their QB. Mark Sanchez was 18 for 31 against the Colts for 189 yards and 1 interception. That won’t cut it against Brady and Company. The Jets needed poor coaching from the Indianapolis sideline to narrowly escape Wild-Card Weekend. Belichick won’t give the Jets as many opportunities. He will have a phenomenal game plan, as usual, and Brady will execute it with precision. With BenJarvus Green-Ellis becoming a consistent running back and the dual threat of Danny Woodhead, the Patriots are a more balanced and higher caliber team.
Patriots win 27-17
Week 10: On Your Mark, Get Set, Start Em’ (cont.)
By Brian McGee
Here are some Wide Receivers who will help your team this week:
WR: Danny Amendola (StL) – Amendola is Sam Bradford’s most trusted receiver, and though Danny is not a deep threat, by any means, he receives enough targets to be a good week-to-week fill-in for your wide receiving core. In his 2nd year in the NFL, his numbers are solid: 45 receptions, 379 yards, 2 touchdowns and an average of 8.4 yards per catch. With 5.5 receptions per game, he can be counted on to produce for you when needed.
Week 10 Projection: 55 yards, 1TD
WR: Michael Jenkins (ATL) – Jenkins has only played in 3 games this year, and though he has yet to find the end zone, he is averaging a respectable 60 yards per game and 17.9 yards per catch. Roddy White is listed as questionable, but is expected to play Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens. In turn, White will command a lot of attention from the Ravens’ secondary, leaving Jenkins to find the openings as the WR2. The Falcons might turn to the passing game if Michael Turner can’t get it done against the Ravens run defense.
Week 10 Projection: 65 yards, 1TD
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Week 10: On Your Mark, Get Set, Start Em’
By Brian McGee
Everyone has bye week players or players who are nursing an injury. It is those who make the correct fill-ins that stay in the championship race. If you don’t already have Josh Freeman or Ryan Fitzpatrick, look to these QB’s:
QB: David Garrard (Jax) – Garrard is coming off of his best game of the year: 17-21, 260 yards and 4 td’s. He also ran the ball for an additional score. He will be going up against the 32nd ranked passing defense in the NFL, as the Houston Texans give up an average of 298 passing yards per game. Tony Romo, posted 284 yards, Bruce Gradkowski put up 278 yards and Eli Manning reached 297 yards, all in consecutive games against the Texans’ porous secondary. Garrard is a solid fill in for your line up.
Week 10 Projection: 260 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 int
QB: Matt Cassel (KC) – Cassel will playing a decent pass defense in the Denver Broncos, but the Broncos are the 31st ranked run defense. This will allow the Kansas City running backs to do all the work for Cassel. His yards won’t be high, by any means, but he will get scoring chances deep inside the red zone. It will be similar to what happened in Oakland last week. Expect a solid day for Cassel, as he will rely on his backfield to open up opportunities for him.
Week 10 Projection: 210 yards, 2 touchdowns, 20 rushing yards
Week 9: Game of the Week – Kansas City Chiefs @ Oakland Raiders
By Brian McGee
It has been many years since the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders have been in contention for the AFC West championship. Yes, the season is only half way done, and San Diego is known for their aggressive second half performances, but if you are a West Coast guy, like myself, this game is a must see. Word on the street is that the game in Oakland will finally sell out, putting an end to local TV blackouts for Raiders’ home games. This marks the 103rd game between the two teams, dating back to the AFL days. The Chiefs hold a slight edge in regular season match-ups (54-46-2), and have beaten the Raiders 2-1 in the post season.
The latest installment in this storied rivalry will feature one thing: running. Sunday’s match-up presents two of the premiere rushing tandems in the NFL today: Jamaal Charles and Thomas Jones for the Chiefs, and Darren McFadden and Michael Bush for the Raiders. These two groups of runners represent the growing trend in the NFL: Why have one great back when you can have two? The Chiefs’ duo has rushed for 1,204 yards this season, with a combined average of 5.4 yards per carry. Jamaal Charles leads all NFL backs (with a minimum of 100 carries) at a 6.5 yards per carry average. The Raiders’ pack have rushed for 975 yards, for an average of 4.8 yards per carry, Darren McFadden leading the way with a solid 5.5 yards per attempt.
With a forecast of breezy, low-60′s and a 40-percent chance of rain at McAfee Coliseum, you can expect a heavy dose of these two-man assault groups. Even though Jason Campbell received the Fed-Ex player of the week award for his 310 yard, 2 touchdown performance last week in the victory over Seattle, it doesn’t mean the Raiders will abandon their most valuable offensive trait. Because of the impact it will have in the AFC West (and with me), I, personally, along with my Fantasy Sports Shack colleague, Josh, will be attending this game, rain or shine, to watch as two rejuvenated teams show the whole football world they are not be mocked anymore. Ye who enters the Black Hole will be forever a changed man.
Game Predictions:
Raiders 27, Chiefs 24
McFadden – 110 yards, 1 td Bush – 55 yards, 1 td
Jones – 80 yards, 1 td Charles – 90 yards, 1 td
Week 8: Game of the Week
By Brian McGee
Just because it’s on Monday night does not mean it’s a good match up, but tonight’s contest between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts should be a good one. In a Week 1 battle between these two teams, the Texans surprised a lot of people by pulling out a huge victory, and it wasn’t with the arm of Matt Schaub (who completed only 9 of 17 passes for 107 yards, 1 td and 1 int). What the Texans did have were the feet of Arian Foster (33 rushes, 231 yards, 3 td). Peyton Manning did all he could to win that game, completing 40 of 57 pass attempts for 433 yards and 3 scores (with zero picks). Austin Collie and Dallas Clark, both of whom are now injured, combined for 22 catches, 243 yards and 2 td. For the Colts to win the rematch, the replacements need to step up. Blair White needs to do what Austin Collie did.
Coming off the Texans’ bye week, Schaub, who had 29+ fantasy points in Week 6, will indeed have a solid outing, and Arian Foster will continue his running assault on the league with another 100+ yard game. Considering their depleted backfield, a lot will rest on the arm of the Colts’ QB, and I don’t believe Schaub and Foster will be able to outduel Manning for a second time. This won’t be as high scoring, but still a good one. 24-21 Colts.
Week 8: On Your Mark, Get Set, Start ‘Em
By Brian McGee
Bye weeks can be hell on a fantasy football roster. Here are your top Week 8 replacement options:
WR-Mike Williams (Sea): Anybody who gets 15 and 16 passes thrown their way in 2 games, consecutively, resulting in 10 and 11 catches, respectively, deserves a start in many leagues, if not all. Not only that, but in Week 7, Williams found his way past the pylons into that sacred area where you can only celebrate by yourself, with no props, and god help you if you think about high fiving anyone. Expect a solid 80 yards and another solo celebratory dance for Mr. Williams.
WR-Blair White (Ind): A hot pick up from the waiver wire this week, White will see a huge increase in value with Mr. Consistent looking his way. (If you really don’t know who Mr. Consistent is, click here.) With Dallas Clark out, Austin Collie hurt and Anthony G. not quite football ready, White will see a great deal of looks out of the slot position in short yardage and red zone situations. With Peyton Manning controlling the game against a Houston pass defense that plays as if the other guys are wearing flags, expect White to take advantage of it. 60 yards and 1 TD.
RB-Darren Sproles (SD): That’s right, Darren Sproles. He has caught 14 passes in the last two weeks, totaling 118 yards. Considering Tennessee’s stout run defense, Sproles should get a few more looks this week, as well. With the injuries to Malcom Floyd and Antonio Gates, Philip Rivers will continue to trust his speedy option out of the backfield. Whether or not Sproles breaks one and takes it to the house remains to be seen, but yards alone, he should contribute for your team. 30 yards rushing, 50 yards receiving and 150 return yards.
RB-LeGarrette Blount (TB): You better put him in your line-up or he will punch you in your face. No, he probably won’t, but he will give you a hard-nosed runner that is starting to show his superb upside. Blount averaged 6.5 yards per carry last week, for a total of 72 yards. Cadillac Williams is still part of the running game, but Blount is quickly making a case for himself to be the primary ball carrier. Playing Arizona and their 29th ranked rushing defense — their opponents run for an average of 143 yards per game — is a case in itself to let Blount go to work for you. Break out week for the rookie. 80 yards and a TD.
Romo Injury Brings Fantasy Value
By Brian McGee
With Tony Romo’s fractured left clavicle, the Dallas Cowboys’ season went from dreadful to abysmal. But there is a fantasy football silver lining, for those of you who own some of the Cowboys’ weapons, and that is Jon Kitna. Yes, Jon Kitna. He threw for over 4,000 yards in both 2006 and 2007 with the Detroit Lions. His completion percentage has never been the best, but he knows how to get the job done. His numbers this past Monday night were good, especially for a backup who has not played since the ’08-’09 season.
Felix Jones and Dez Bryant will benefit from Kitna being at the helm more than any other two offensive players. Jones, who has been very underwhelming so far this season (only one 100+ yard game), has yet to score a touchdown. He should see an increased workload from a more balanced attack, especially inside the red zone. The Cowboys organization is going to see what Dez Bryant is all about. They will make a point to get him the ball as many times as they can. They want to make sure their investment was worth it. And remember, he already has two punt returns for touchdowns, a la Devin Hester, but possesses a much better skill set for the wide receiver position.
Fantasy Football: It’s a Love/Hate Thing
By Brian McGee
It’s been 7 weeks of pure unadulterated fantasy football. Has your team met any of your expectations? Are you of the many owners who have been hurt by injuries? Or perhaps you chose the wrong running back on the right team.
The surprise of the season indeed has to be the re-emergence of LaDainian Tomlinson. LT is averaging over 5 yards per carry, something he wasn’t even close to in 2008 and 2009 with the San Diego Chargers. His quickness, his smooth cuts and explosiveness have all seemed to come back to him in full force. With LT seemingly back to his old form, Shonn Greene’s fantasy stock has suffered tremendously. While Greene was drafted in the 3rd or 4th rounds, LT was drafted in the considerably later rounds. If you were smart enough or lucky enough to get a decent trade after the first 3 weeks and relieve yourself of the burden of Greene taking up a spot on your bench, then you must be related to Miss Cleo. The only remaining questions will be if LT can stay injury free and if he has enough gas in the tank to finish the season the same way he has started. Because if he can’t, on either account, then those who held on to Shonn Greene will be rewarded with a deep push into their fantasy football playoff.
2009 Season Wrap-Up
Posted: January 16, 2010
The 2009 fantasy football season kicked off with only one certainty: Adrian Peterson would be the top pick in most drafts. However, looking back on the year that was, were we all to journey back to the summer and redraft our teams, some things would have gone differently.
As I mentioned in the Bruno Boys’ season recap edition of Fasulo’s Forecaster, Chris Johnson, the consensus hypothetical redraft number one pick, ran away, literally, with fantasy MVP honors (2,006 rushing yards, 503 receiving yards, 16 touchdowns). Ray Rice, in this writer’s opinion, was a solid second (2,041 yards from scrimmage, 8 touchdowns), and Aaron Rodgers was third. Rodgers’ 4,434 yards, 30 touchdowns (to only 7 interceptions), 316 rushing yards and 5 rushing scores were nothing to scoff at, but Johnson outscored Rodgers in standard scoring leagues, and Rice’s draft value was superior to that of the All-Pro QB — chances are, Rice was a mid-round pick in your league.
All-in-all, 2009 was one hell of a season. A couple old dogs (30+ year-old running backs) proved age to be just a number, as Ricky Williams ran for over 1,100 yards at age 32 and Thomas Jones topped 1,400 at 31. Both had double digit touchdowns, 11 and 14, respectively. A couple more old dogs proved the adage that once a running back hits 30, the end comes quickly. Despite 12 rushing touchdowns, 30 year-old LaDainian Tomlinson managed only 730 yards on the ground, with a career low average of 3.3 yard-per-carry. 30 year-old Brian Westbrook lost most of the season to concussions, but in eight games, totaled just 455 yards and 2 scores. The Philadelphia Eagles have a 2010 in-house replacement for Westbrook in rookie running back LeSean McCoy (637 rushing yards, 308 receiving yards, 4 TD), but chances are, the San Diego Chargers will look elsewhere for tailback help, as Darren Sproles, though he totaled more than 800 yards and scored 8 touchdowns in 2009, is likely not an every-down back.
Aside from Rice, Williams and Jones, there were a few more running back surprises in 2009… for the worse. Matt Forte, a top ten draft pick, finished the season with 929 rushing yards, 471 receiving yards and 4 scores, a respectable line for a mid-round draft pick, a horrific line for a RB1 who is supposed to carry your fantasy team. Steve Slaton, a first/second round pick, caused even more fantasy damage, as his fumble-itus found him on the real world bench, and though he got back into the mix toward the end of the year before suffering an injury, his final stat-line left much to be desired: 437 rushing yards, 417 receiving yards, 7 TD.
While some players were disappointing this year, others were exceptional. Dallas Cowboys‘ wide receiver Miles Austin broke out in Week 6 to the tune of 250 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he never looked back, finishing the season with 1,320 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. His fantasy total was third best among receivers, behind only Houston Texans‘ star Andre Johnson (1,569 yards, 9 TD) and New England Patriots‘ All-Pro Randy Moss (1.264 yards, 13 TD). In San Francisco, tight end Vernon Davis catapulted his career to new levels, leading all NFL tight ends in touchdowns (13) and leading his team in receiving yards (965). Across the country in New York, the Steve Smith who began the season known as “the other Steve Smith” made a name for himself by setting the Giants‘ single-season record for receptions (107) and amassing 1,220 receiving yards and 7 scores. (Side note: Though they both finished with 7 touchdowns, the Giants’ Steve Smith out-gained Carolina Panthers’ Steve Smith by 238 receiving yards.) In Minnesota, Brett Favre revitalized his career again, and the career of third-year wideout Sidney Rice took off. Rice, left undrafted in some leagues, finished the season with 1,312 receiving yards and 8 scores.
All across the board, 2009 was another great season in fantasy football land. Here is a look at the Fantasy Sports Shack accolades (lists) for the 2009 fantasy football season, and the top 30 Keepers for 2010:
MVP
| Player | Position | Team | Stats | |
| 1 | Chris Johnson | RB | Titans | 2,006 rush yds, 503 rec yds, 16 TD, 3 fum |
| 2 | Ray Rice | RB | Ravens | 1,339 rush yds, 702 rec yds, 8 TD, 3 fum |
| 3 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | Packers | 4,434 pass yds, 30 TD, 7 INT, 316 rush yds, 5 rush TD, 4 fum |
| 4 | Drew Brees | QB | Saints | 4,388 pass yds, 34 TD, 11 INT, 33 rush yds, 2 rush TD, 6 fum |
| 5 | Peyton Manning | QB | Colts | 4,500 pass yds, 33 TD, 16 INT |
| 6 | Maurice Jones-Drew | RB | Jaguars | 1,391 rush yds, 374 rec yds, 16 TD, 1 fum |
| 7 | Adrian Peterson | RB | Vikings | 1,383 rush yds, 436 rec yds, 18 TD, 6 fum |
| 8 | Thomas Jones | RB | Jets | 1,402 rush yds, 58 rec yds, 14 TD |
| 9 | Andre Johnson | WR | Texans | 1,569 rec yds, 9 TD, 10 rush yds |
| 10 | Miles Austin | WR | Cowboys | 1,320 rec yds, 11 TD |
TOP ROOKIE
| Player | Position | Team | Stats | |
| 1 | Knowshon Moreno | RB | Broncos | 947 rush yds, 213 rec yds, 9 TD, 4 fum |
| 2 | Percy Harvin | WR | Vikings | 790 rec yds, 135 rush yds, 8 TD |
| 3 | Beanie Wells | RB | Cardinals | 793 rush yds, 143 rec yds, 7 TD, 2 fum |
| 4 | Hakeem Nicks | WR | Giants | 790 rec yds, 8 rush yds, 6 TD |
| 5 | LeSean McCoy | RB | Eagles | 637 rush yds, 308 rec yds, 4 TD, 1 fum |
| 6 | Mike Wallace | WR | Steelers | 756 rec yds, 48 rush yds, 6 TD, 1 fum |
| 7 | Austin Collie | WR | Colts | 676 rec yds, 7 TD |
| 8 | Jeremy Maclin | WR | Eagles | 762 rec yds, 4 TD |
| 9 | Kenny Britt | WR | Titans | 701 rec yds, 3 TD, 1 fum |
| 10 | Michael Crabtree | WR | 49ers | 625 rec yds, 2 TD, 1 fum |
TOP KEEPERS FOR 2010
| Player | Position | Team | Reason | |
| 1 | Chris Johnson | RB | Titans | As if 2,500 yards and 16 TD wasn’t enough, he’s only 24. |
| 2 | Adrian Peterson | RB | Vikings | He’ll only be 25 in 2010, and has lots of miles left on those tires. |
| 3 | Maurice Jones-Drew | RB | Jaguars | First year as full-time RB1 a success, look for him to do more of the same in 2010 and beyond. |
| 4 | Ray Rice | RB | Ravens | 2009′s FSS MVP runner-up has proven he’s for real. |
| 5 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | Packers | 2009′s top fantasy QB just turned 26 years-old. |
| 6 | Andre Johnson | WR | Texans | The 28 year-old All-Pro is at the top of his game for a team on the rise. |
| 7 | Drew Brees | QB | Saints | The leader of the league’s most prolific offense has a few good sesaons left in his arm. |
| 8 | Frank Gore | RB | 49ers | This may seem like a high ranking, but he’s the centerpiece of a blossoming offense. |
| 9 | Larry Fitzgerald | WR | Cardinals | 13 touchdowns in 2009 for arguably the best receiver in football. |
| 10 | DeSean Jackson | WR | Eagles | The guy just makes huge plays, and he’s still getting better. |
| 11 | Steven Jackson | RB | Rams | At 26, he is the best player on one of the worst teams in football, and he still managed 1,416 rush yards. |
| 12 | Jamaal Charles | RB | Chiefs | A stretch? Maybe. But in the second half of ’09, the only RB better was Chris Johnson. |
| 13 | Peyton Manning | QB | Colts | He’ll be 34 next season, but his style of play dictates success for years to come. |
| 14 | Beanie Wells | RB | Cardinals | Likely locked in a timeshare again in 2010, but this time, he’s the man. |
| 15 | Jonathan Stewart | RB | Panthers | Like Wells, Stewart shares time, but coming into his third year, he’s set to take on a bigger load. |
| 16 | Vernon Davis | TE | 49ers | Apologies to Clark, Gates and Gonzalez, but Davis is just entering his prime and could potentially put up WR1 numbers. |
| 17 | Philip Rivers | QB | Chargers | Uncertainty at RB, Rivers may have to throw more in 2010. |
| 18 | Miles Austin | WR | Cowboys | Can he do it again in 2010? It’s worth a gamble. |
| 19 | Knowshon Moreno | RB | Broncos | Likely to take on a bigger workload from here on. |
| 20 | Percy Harvin | WR | Vikings | Again, might seem like a stretch, but this guy is lightning in a bottle. |
| 21 | Vincent Jackson | WR | Chargers | Disappeared for a bit down the stretch, but still one of the top young receivers in the game. |
| 22 | Rashard Mendenhall | RB | Steelers | He’s taken over as the RB1, and year three should prove fruitful. |
| 23 | Matt Forte | RB | Bears | A sophomore slump can be blamed on his team’s lack of receivers. Look for a rebound in 2010. |
| 24 | Brandon Marshall | WR | Broncos | His talent is undeniable, but his attitude sometimes holds him back. |
| 25 | Roddy White | WR | Falcons | Matt Ryan will be ready to go in 2010, and White will reap the benefits. |
| 26 | Greg Jennings | WR | Packers | Donald Driver isn’t getting any younger, and despite a “down” 2009, Jennings is just hitting his stride. |
| 27 | Matt Schaub | QB | Texans | It feels like his fantasy owners dodged a bullet with an injury-free ’09, but his potential is worth the risk. |
| 28 | Reggie Wayne | WR | Colts | Next year, Pierre Garcon’s name could be here instead, but for now, Wayne is still the man in Indy. |
| 29 | Calvin Johnson | WR | Lions | As he builds a rapport with Stafford, the numbers are sure to go way up. |
| 30 | Shonn Greene | RB | Jets | Greene has shown flashes, and will be ready to step in when Jones’ tires inevitably go flat. |
Thank you, my faithful followers, for a great 2009. Keep your eyes out for the Fantasy Sports Shack’s baseball coverage, which will start in the near future, and come back next August for more Fantasy Sports Shack football coverage! (Though, I’m sure there will be a few topics for discussion between now and then.)
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