October 2008 Archives

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.....