I feel bad for T.J. Houshmandzadeh. That guy can't catch a break.
Well, yes he can - Carson Palmer is basically broken.
Palmer's injury affects his wide receivers more than anyone in the NFL, maybe with the exception of Randy Moss.

Detroit traded wide receiver Roy Williams to the Dallas Cowboys today, just a week after firing general manager/doofus Matt Millen. The move basically sums up that everything accomplished throughout the past four seasons has been an unmitigated failure.
Granted, we, the common public, has known that for years.
Now, the move will definitely have a fantasy impact.

Though Patrick Crayton has been a relatively dependable No. 2 wideout for Dallas, Williams is a huge upgrade --- when he tries. In Dallas, I think he'll try. Temper your expectations seeing as Brad Johnson takes over for Tony Romo for the forseeable future, but late in the season, Williams could be a top-15 wideout.

Calvin Johnson's stock should go up slightly as well, as he'll be targeted more. Yes, he'll be doubled more, too, but really, he's talented enough to make it through the defense.

Terrell Owens won't be impacted much, but he'll still complain.

Here are the ups and downs:
UP: Romo (slightly), Williams (big), Calvin Johnson (slightly)
DOWN: Owens (slightly), Crayton (big)

The awful Saints defense is actually limiting Adrian Peterson right now.
The Vikings second-year running back has just 17 rushing yards and hasn't looked anywhere near his explosive self.

Doesn't bode well for me.

I'm a little nervous tonight, folk. I say folk because, technically, I only have one reader.
Thanks, Joe.
In my most important league, the one I pour my soul and $50 (umm, Monopoly money) into, I am down by 50 points.
But I have Reggie Bush, Adrian Peterson and V. Shiancoe in a .5 PPR league. So I got that going for me, which is nice.

Here we go folk, I'll be updating throughout the night.

Enjoy, Joe.

Somewhere between Davis, Calif., and San Francisco, J.T. O'Sullivan became the most important quarterback in the NFL.

O'Sullivan has thrown for three touchdowns today despite a relatively patchwork receiving corps. He has thrown two interceptions, and he will continue to, but those are somewhat meaningless related to his touchdowns.

Tony Romo was the second quarterback picked in most drafts, yet O'Sullivan is more valuable.

If you're doing well right now in your leagues, brace yourself, things can change at any moment.
I almost had a heart attack seeing that I was down by 45 points in one league. Then I looked at the lineup and took a deep breath.
I still have four players left. Hopefully, I'm still in the running.

With many of the games preeminent wide receivers taking a step back because of either A) The loss/slippage of a quarterback (Randy Moss, Wes Welker, T.J. Houshmanzadeh, Marvin Harrison), B) Injuries (Marques Colston), and C) Ineffectiveness (Torry Holt), many good young wide receivers are stepping up.

Today, it's been Roddy White.
White has eight grabs for 132 yards and a touchdown halfway through the third quarter. Next year, White and others such as Dwayne Bowe, Calvin Johnson and Jerricho Cotchery will move up a tier in rankings.

OK, so I am admittedly not the best blogger. I'm no Brian Dohn at least.
But I'll try to keep you updated with some thoughts today.

The New York Giants passing game is looking absolutely fantastic, and it appears Eli Manning has officially ascended to top-8 status.

My QB rankings of Sunday morning at 10:39.

1) Tom Brady Tony Romo
2) Drew Brees
3) Jay Cutler
4) Philip Rivers
5) Peyton Manning
6) Donovan McNabb
7) Kurt Warner
8) Eli Manning
9) Jake Delhomme
10) Ben Roethlisberger

For years, I've steadfastly refused to draft or trade for Brian Westbrook. His injury risks outweighed his tremendous ability, and really, the juice was not worth the squeeze.
This season, I bit the bullet, and eagerly.
I drafted him third in two leagues and fourth in a third, and smiled.
Now, I frown.
Westbrook had a touchdown and looked perfectly healthy on the Eagles first drive, then limped off the field and removed his shoulder pads.
Perfect.....

Yo guys, I'm kinda new at this, so apologies for the lack of frequent posts. I'll try to do better...

Here's some news today:

READ: Brett Favre has six touchdown passes on the day as New York leads Arizona, 56-35. Favre has found Laveraneous Coles three times and Jerricho Cotchery twice for TDs.
REACT: This is Favre's first six-TD game, but it proves one thing. The Jets will continue to pass 60-65% of the time. He should be moving up your board, as should Cotchery and Coles. All the talk about Favre and Coles being at odds is essentially squashed.

READ: Larry Johnson ran all over my Broncos' defense. My, as in I actually do own the team. Johnson has 198 yards and two touchdowns.
REACT: Denver's defense is one of the worst in the league, but give Johnson some credit .Many lost favor with Johnson after an injury-plagued 2007, but he appears to be healthy and effective. I don't know if I'd trade for him, but he is someone to watch.

READ: Drew Brees again has thrown for more than 300 yards, finishing with 363 and three touches against San Francisco. Seven passes for 103 yards and two scores went to Lance Moore.
REACT: Lance Who? Lance Your Next Free-Agent Pickup, that's who. Moore had four more grabs than any other Saints wideout, and Brees continually looked his way. Forget David Patten or Robert Meachem - go for Moore.

So I'm kinda new at this whole blog thing, but I do know the alphabet.

A is for Anquan:
The Cardinals' receiver had six receptions for 140 yards and three touchdowns, re-establishing him as one of the league's top fantasy targets. With Kurt Warner at quarterback, he will continue to be targeted, but expect some down weeks alongside another star in Larry Fitzgerald. As it stands, he's my No. 6 wideout behind Reggie Wayne, Andre Johnson, Brandon Marshall, Terrell Owens and Randy Moss.

Hey yo...

Here are my Golden Rules for fantasy football.
This should be your Bible, Koran and Torah rolled into one. A one-stop shop for the do's and don'ts of fantasy football. Pay attention, and remember: These may be fake teams, but it's real life.
Here are seven rules to live by, in honor of the greatest quarterback of all-time: John Elway.

Rule No. 1: Never draft a quarterback earlier than the fourth round.
Tom Brady's 2007 season was a fluke, an aberration. His 2008 season was a lot more realistic - thousands drafted him early, only for disappointment to slap them across the face. Granted, going out on the second series of the year was a surprise, but not much of one.
Rather than draft a QB early, wait a few rounds for a Brees/McNabb/Roethlisberger, or if you're a gambler, wait even longer for Cutler/Schaub/Rivers.

Rule No. 2: Pay attention to league settings; they can be the difference this season.
With the amount of top-tier receivers out there, a second-round pick might not be wasted on a wideout with points-per-receptions settings. In quarterback-plus leagues, with six points per passing touchdown, a third-rounder on Brees isn't the worst thing in the world.

Rule No. 3: Still, it's always best to go RB, WR, RB, RB in drafts.
In-demand running backs are at a premium now, and the wideout position is deeper than ever before. With the fourth pick in the draft, be satisfied with Joseph Addai, Andre Johnson, Brandon Jacobs/Jamal Lewis and Michael Turner. That's a winning team.

Rule No. 4: Never draft a kicker earlier than the last round.
Just. Trust. Me.

Rule No. 5: A good system supersedes talent any day of the week - especially Sundays.
Michael Turner may not be the most physically gifted running back in the NFL, but Atlanta's running game has long been impressive. Selvin Young was a nobody - now he could be a top-15 back with the Broncos. Drew Brees has one of the weaker arms for an NFL quarterback, but the Saints throw all over the place.
Go with them and run to the bank.

Rule No. 6: A tight end is a terrible thing to waste.
There are almost too many good tight ends in fantasy football these days, and it's easy to put them on the backburner and go for a third running back or a fourth wideout.
Don't, or else you'll get saddled with Randy McMichael?

Rule No. 7: Pay attention to other owners' stupidity, and make them pay.
In one league, another owner dropped Brandon Marshall. Seriously, he dropped his third-round pick, for no apparent reason. Try to maintain a high waiver-wire spot so you can jump all over that.

That's it for now, folks - but the Golden Rules will grow...

Hello, fantasy freaks, and welcome to Fantasy Island.
Instead of Ricardo Montalban, I will be your host. Picture me waving.
Week One of the NFL season is over, and I apologize for not checking in sooner. How about a quick introduction?