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Week #7 Game Analysis/Predictions

Open Dates: ATL, GB, CLE

Week 7 Matchups
 


ARIZONA vs DALLAS Top
Arizona Preview:
This is looking like a pretty good spot for J. Plummer. We Know most weeks he is a reach, but we do like his chances this week to post 250 + yards and two td's. The big cardinal offensive line should be able to handle the smallish cowboy defensive line which in turn should open up holes for M. Pittman to run wild all day long…. we look for Pittman to have over 100 yds. and a score. obviously, if Plummer is effective throwing as we expect, then you can be certain that D. Boston will have a monster game and be heavily involved. Even T. Hardy and F. Sanders are not bad reaches this week as the Arizona offense should put up 2 - 3 tds this week.

Dallas Preview:
Believe it or not, but R. Leaf may actually start this game for the cowboys and it is not entirely a bad spot for him to post moderate numbers. The cardinals secondary is very beatable and J. Galloway should be able to get deep on the cardinal DB's. This game should be fairly close, so Emmitt Smith will get his carries and yardage, while quite possibly finding the end zone. You have to think 80 + yards should be attainable. As far as other cowboy players I have two words…. bench them!

Game Prediction:
21-13 Cardinals
Arizona
Player Pass Rush Rec
J. Plummer - 250, 2 10
M. Pittman - 100, 1 20
T. Jones - 30 10
D. Boston - 110, 2 10
F. Sanders - - 50
Dallas
Player Pass Rush Rec
R. Leaf 200, 0 - -
E. Smith - 85, 1 -
J. Galloway - 85, 1 10
Chivarinni - - 50
J Harris - - 20


BUFFALO vs SAN DIEGO Top
Buffalo Preview:
A big match-up between R. Johnson and D. Flutie should be entertaining to watch, but look for the San Diego defense to be fired up for this one and cause a lot of problems for the buffalo offense. The good news however is that if buffalo is going to score is will be via the air, so Johnson will post average numbers in the 200 yard range with 1 - 2 tds. E. Moulds is big, physical, and fast…but he will be against R. Mcneil who has had a pretty solid year, so he might not go off, but he will be active on short slant patterns to take pressure off R. Johnson. ditto for J. Riemersma who should be more involved in the game plan again due to the SD pass rush. T. Henry will find it hard going against this SD defensive front and active linebackers led by Seau so if you have other options I would play them. L. Centers should do his usual damage catching out of the backfield and could surprise with a good game.

San Diego Preview:
This is the game D. Flutie has marked on his calendar the day he signed with San Diego….and he will not disappoint. Look for Flutie to throw for 225 - 250 yards with 1 - 2 td's throwing and possibly another running. As for L. Tomlinson he is looking real good as he will receive 20 - 25 carries and against this porous Bill rush defense he should be good for over 100 yards and 1 - 2 td's, you just have to play this guy. Both C. Conway and J. Graham have been taking turns with big games, but buffalo has two decent corners who have the ability to shut them down in Clements and Winfield, so this could be the breakout week for F. Jones. Look for Flutie to connect with F. Jones for 60 + yards and a td.

Game Prediction:
24 - 7 Chargers
Buffalo
Player Pass Rush Rec
R. Johnson 210, 1 10 -
T. Henry - 50 10
L. Centers - 15 50
E. Moulds - - 70
P. Price - - 30
San Diego
Player Pass Rush Rec
D. Flutie 230, 1 30, 1 -
L. Tomlinson - 110, 1 -
C. Conway - - 60
J. Graham - - 50
F. Jones - - 60, 1


INDIANAPOLIS vs KANSAS CITY Top
Inianapolis Preview:
Let the fireworks begin…. this game should be a high scoring fantasy dream led by the big three. P. Manning is looking great in this game even without a second viable receiver. Look for manning to throw in the 275 - 325 range with 2 - 3 td's. M. Harrison is without a doubt the best fantasy wideout in the game right now and he should continue to be a busy receiver against a secondary which is giving up plenty of yards and scores, look for a big game and quite possibly a long td hook up with manning on a play action fake to E. James. If the colts are smart they will run james all game long which will lead to big numbers for the edge…over 100 yards is a lock and 1 td. even M. Pollard and K. Dilger could get involved in the scoring frenzy, so they both are not bad reaches at all.

Kansas City Preview:
With the colts most likely up in this game, the chiefs will be forced to pass to catch up. translation: T .Green has a chance for a good if not big game. look for 250 + yards and 2 scores for the struggling QB. Derrick Alexander started to look healthly last week and he has an opportunity to continue his scoring ways this week against a very beatable secondary. It looks like M. Minnis and C. Thomas will split time making niether of them a great play….look elsewhere. However, T. Gonzaldas who is always a good option, could really explode in this one, look for 80 + yards and a score. Priest Holmes has been running well lately and he could continue against the colts, the only fear is that he may be taken out of the game on the ground but he will still be active in the pass game to take pressure off of Green.

Game Prediction:
34 - 27 Colts
Indianapolis
Player Pass Rush Rec
P. Manning 300, 2 - -
E. James - 120, 1 40, 1
M. Harrison - - 110, 1
R. Wayne - - 40
M. Pollard - - 50
Kansas City
Player Pass Rush Rec
T. Green 285, 2 - -
P. Holmes - 70 20
M. Minnis - - 100, 1
C. Thomas - - 20
T. Gonzaldas - - 80, 1


OAKLAND vs PHILADELPHIA Top
Oakland Preview:
This is a tough spot for R. Gannon as he will be facing a Philly defense that is playing real well right now, on the road in a difficult place to play, so look for modest numbers from the usually dependable gannon. Obviously, this does not bode well for T. Brown and J. Rice, both who will be covered by B. Taylor and T. Vincent, two good cover corners. Rice could have a chance against Taylor who sometimes gambles, but rice lacks the breakaway speed he used to have so he is still a reach. With Wheatley unavailable, the burden of the run game falls on C. Garner, but the eagles defense should be able to contain him, although he will be very active in the pass game and could do damage there off a screen out of the backfield. The Eagles linebackers are good at covering the TE position so don't expect much from R. Williams. S. Janokowski could be a good play in this low scoring affair.

Philadelphia Preview:
The Eagles are coming off the most important regular season win in a long time and could be in for a letdown. D. Mcnabb will do what it takes to win this game and that could be with his feet more so than his arm. Look for average totals of 220 pass yards and 60 + rushing with a td. J. Thrash and T. Pinkston will be shut down by C. Woodsen and E. Allen, so the main man will be C. Lewis who should be Mcnabb's "weapon of choice" (all due respect to fatboy slim) and he should have a good game. Also, look for C. Buckhalter and D. Staley to continue sharing carries which reduces both their fantasy values.

Game Prediction:
17 - 16 Eagles
Oakland
Player Pass Rush Rec
R. Gannon 200, 1 20 -
C. Garner - 55 -
T. Brown - - 45, 1
J. Rice - - 60
R. Williams - - 20
Philadelphia
Player Pass Rush Rec
D. Mcnabb 220, 1 50, 1 -
D. Staley - 40 30
C. Buckhalter - 45 10
J. Thrash - - 60
C. Lewis - - 70, 1


JACKSONVILLE vs BALTIMORE Top
Jacksonville Preview:
This will be a difficult game for the Jag offense, so don't expect much out of M. Brunell. with F. Taylor not in the game, the Baltimore defense will put pressure on Brunell all game and probably will cause some sacks and turnovers which ultimately will determine the outcome of the game. J. Smith will be blanketed all day by C. McCallister, so if anyone is going to do something it will be K. Mccardell against D. Starks who can be beat. K. Brady will also be needed, but to count on him on a weekly basis is a risky proposition, so start him only if you really need him. The Jags will start S. Mack in the backfield, but he will have no room to run, so if you have other options I would bench Mack for the week.

Baltimore Preview:
E. Grbac has been dinged all week and there is a chance that R. Cunningham might play…but right now it looks like Grbac and he will put up average numbers, in the 200 yard range with a TD. His main target this week will be the ageless S. Sharpe who continues to produce. Q. Ismail will be covered by F. Bryant who will cause him fits, so a real good reach this week could be T. Taylor who will be matched against A. Beasley who is tough but likes to gamble…and can be beat. T. Allen says he will play but look for Jason Brookins to once again get the call and surprise with 70+ yards and a score.

Game Prediction:
20 - 10 Ravens
Jacksonville
Player Pass Rush Rec
M. Brunell 200, 1 20 -
S. Mack - 60 15
J. Smith - - 55
K. McCardell - - 60
K. Brady - - 35, 1
Baltimore
Player Pass Rush Rec
E. Grbac 220, 1 - -
J. Brookins - 70, 1 20
T. Allen - 30 -
Q. Ismail - - 50
T. Taylor - - 60


MINNESOTA vs TAMPA BAY Top
Minnesota Preview:
Every year D. Culpepper goes into the the Tampa Bay game and on paper does not look like a favorable match-up fantasy wise, but he usually ends up posting good stats. With that said look for culpepper to once again perform well and rack up 250 + yards and account for 2 total TD's. Doug Chapman will start again for the injured M. Bennett but do not expect much production against Tampa Bay's defense who have been challenged by coach Dungy earlier in the week. R. Moss and C. Carter, both face tough CB's this week, but moss is simply "due" for a TD, so start him and watch him waltz into the end zone. B. Chamberlain could breakout of his mild slump with an active game this week as Culpepper's safety valve. He had 88 yards in the first game.

Tampa Bay Preview:
B. Johnson will be able to move the ball against this poor secondary of Minnesota, however Keyshawn is nursing a minor injury but he should play and produce. Johnson will also look for J. Green on a deep pass pattern and may in fact hit it for a big score. W. Dunn also is questionable to play, but if he does he should have good numbers in the rush and especially the pass game. If Dunn can't go, then M. Alstott is a great play to plug into your line-up.

Game Prediction:
20 - 17 Buccaneers
Minnesota
Player Pass Rush Rec
D. Culpepper 250, 1 30, 1 -
D. Chapman - 60 10
R. Moss - - 80, 1
C. Carter - - 60
B. Chamberlain - - 60
Tampa Bay
Player Pass Rush Rec
B. Johnson 225, 1 - -
W. Dunn - 75 45, 1
Alstott - 25, 1 20
K. Johnson - - 75
J. Green - - 60


CINCINNATI vs DETROIT Top
Cincinnati Preview:
J. Kitna could actually surprise this week against this depleted Detroit defense ( although they are getting healthier), so don't be shocked if he puts up 250 yards and a score. However, the Cincy offense this week will begin and end with C. Dillon who should be in good shape with the lions starting LB's out to injury. look for 80 + yards and a score or two from dillon. D. Scott should be covered by B. Westbrook who is back from injury, so look for the speedy P. Warrick to make something happen on the turf, not a bad reach this week.

Detroit Preview:
C. Batch has been on fire the last two weeks, however he will be without G. Crowell for the rest of the season and unfotunately this is a lethal blow to his value. J. Morton will be double teamed as Cincy will dare Batch to beat them elsewhere with the youngster L. Foster starting in place of Crowell. J. Stewart is out with injury, so L. Warren will fill in and could make for a sneaky start against the Cincy defense, but we still think he is a reach at this point.

Game Prediction:
23 - 10 Bengals
Cincinnati
Player Pass Rush Rec
J. Kitna 205, 1 10 -
C. Dillon - 90, 1 30
D. Scott - - 90
P. Warrick - - 65, 1
T. Battaglia - - 20
Detroit
Player Pass Rush Rec
C. Batch 185, 1 30 -
L. Warren - 55 -
J. Morton - - 60, 1
L. Foster - - 40
D. Sloan - - 40


SAN FRANCISCO vs CHICAGO Top
San Francisco Preview:
J. Garcia has been inconsistent this year, but he is a gamer and most weeks he will produce…but not this week. Garcia will face a new and improved Bear defense that right now is playing as well as anyone in the league, so look for 225 - 250 yards and a td from Garcia. G. Hearst and K. Barlow will both find no room to run on the Bear defense, so along with splitting time they are each not looking good here. T. Owens is a must start every week regardless of match up….enough analysis! J.J. Stokes continues to disappoint and look for T. Streets to start getting more pt in the offense. Although start each at your own risk….not recommended!

Chicago Preview:
J. Miller has a chance this week to post some decent totals against this beatable yet slightly underrated defense. 250 + yards and a TD seem about right. A. Thomas is a strong play and will be given the rock often as the bears try to control the game tempo. Thomas has a big size advantage over the small Niners DL. however, coach Jauron says J. Allen will be still be involved…we don't but it! start the A - Train! Dez White will start along with M. Booker but look for D. Terrell to be involve in the mix and both he and Booker could have an impact on the game.

Game Prediction:
24 - 20 Bears
San Francisco
Player Pass Rush Rec
J. Garcia 250, 1 20 -
G. Hearst - 30 -
K. Barlow - 40, 1 -
T. Owens - - 30
J.J. Stokes - - 40
Chicago
Player Pass Rush Rec
J. Miller 230, 1 - -
A. Thomas - 85, 1 20
J. Allen 30 20 -
M. Booker - - 70
D. Terrell - - 60, 1


NEW ORLEANS vs ST. LOUIS Top
New Orleans Preview:
Look for a high scoring game…A. Brooks will throw for 275 + yards and account for at least two TD's. Joe Horn will be quiet due to A.Williams covering him, so W. Jackson is a good reach this week…in fact he is our reach of the week…Jackson will make an impact with 80 + yards and a TD. TE C. Cleeland has been playing well but we just can't see him going off. Ricky Williams will be productive in both the run and pass game, so he will be active.

St. Louis Preview:
Again, with the game expected to be high scoring K. Warner looks as good as usual, maybe even slightly better so expect good to great numbers from Warner 285 - 350 yards and 2 - 3 TD's are well within reach. T Holt is due for a breakout game, as is I. Bruce, so both are strong plays although the Saints defense will be keying on them in the pass game….but so does every one else. T. Canidate will start again for the injured M. Faulk and on turf this guy with his speed is always a threat to score. Look for multiple big plays by the ram offense….so start them all! A solid reach this week could be A. Hakim who will work on the nickel back and cause speed match up problems.

Game Prediction:
31 - 20 Rams
New Orleans
Player Pass Rush Rec
A. Brooks 280, 1 25, 1 -
R. Williams - 70 50
J. Horn - - 40
A. Connell - - 40
W. Jackson - - 70, 1
St. Louis
Player Pass Rush Rec
K. Warner 300, 3 - -
T. Candidate - 70, 1 30
I. Bruce - - 80, 1
T. Holt - - 80, 1
A. Hakim - - 70, 1


NEW YORK JETS vs CAROLINA Top
New York Jets Preview:
Vinny Testaverde will not have to do much in this game, so his numbers will reflect that and he should end up with 200 - 225 yards and a score being a strong possibility. The game plan will revolve around C. Martin running between 25 - 30 times and he should have success against this weak Panther defense and behind his mammoth offensive line. Also, look for L. Coles to make one big play, and if you need a reach this week…A. Becht could surprise with a good game, as he is a hot receiver right now in this offense and he is active around the goalline.

Carolina Preview:
C. Wienke has been struggling lately and this will most likely continue on Sunday. with a limited run game, the defense should tee off on Wienke and create some turnovers. "Moose" Muhammad has been quiet and A. Glenn will continue to keep him down. W. Walls could make some noise over the middle where there is a slight weakness in coverage, but overall do not expect much. D. Hayes has a good size match-up but Wienke might not have time to find him. At RB, Huntley will start and could have mild success, but he will be taken out of the game with Carolina playing from behind.

Game Prediction:
24 - 10 Jets
New York Jets
Player Pass Rush Rec
V. Testaverde 240, 2 - -
C. Martin - 100, 1 40, 1
L. Coles - - 70
M. Hatchette - - 30
A. Becht - - 60, 1
Carolina
Player Pass Rush Rec
C. Wienke 200, 1 - -
R. Huntley - 60 10
M. Muhammad - - 50
D. Hayes - - 50
W. Walls - - 60, 1


NEW ENGLAND vs DENVER Top
New England Preview:
Tom Brady has been going off the last two weeks and believe it or not he has a chance this week as well, look for 275 + yards and 2 td's. T. Brown, D. Patten, and even T.Glenn are all solid plays, but T. Brown is the most likely to succeed with a good game. A. Smith may have a difficult time against the Denver DL, but he is always a threat to score a td. TE Wiggins is a viable option at the goalline, but don't believe the hype…look elsewhere.

Denver Preview:
B. Griese has been a major bust to this point (although not entirely his own fault…see injuries), but he looks good to us this week at home against this defense. Ty Law will cover R. Smith which should be a good match-up, you start him anyway. E. Kennison is a decent reach due to the fact that if he does not produce he probably will be benched…now there's some motivation. D. Clark has finally emerged and is badly needed. Gary and Andersen will split time and together should total 125 + rush yards, but who will get the bulk of the carries? At this point, we say Gary!

Game Prediction:
27 - 21 Broncos
New England
Player Pass Rush Rec
T. Brady 270, 2 - -
A. Smith - 50, 1 20
T. Glenn - - 70
T. Brown - - 80, 1
D. Patten - - 50, 1
Denver
Player Pass Rush Rec
B. Griese 260, 1 - -
O. Gary - 70, 1 20
M. Anderson - 50, 1 20
R. Smith - - 75, 1
D. Clark - - 60


MIAMI vs SEATTLE Top
Miami Preview:
J. Fielder may actually have an opportunity to do something this week…as usual he won't set the world on fire but he will account for 2 TD's…you could do a lot worse….a decent starter. L. Smith will be given the chance to shine in this game, expect some success both with the run and the pass. J. Mcknight could take W. Williams deep and is a good bet to score while Gadsen is kept under wraps by s. springs.

Seattle Preview:
M. Hasselbeck is expected to start, but he could be in for a long afternoon against this aggressive Miami defense. Don't look for much from him. D. Jackson and rookie K. Robinson will be shadowed all game by Sam Madison and P. Surtain…two of the best CB's in the league, so the solid reach could be B. Engram. also, look for the TE's to be involved in the Seattle game plan. S. Alexander is also not looking good as usual, the dolphin d is solid against the rush, but at this point unless you have a better option, you play him!

Game Prediction:
23 - 7 Dolphins
Miami
Player Pass Rush Rec
J. Fielder 220, 2 - -
L. Smith - 80, 1 30
O. Gadsen - - 60, 1
J. McKnight - - 70, 1
J. Weaver - - 30
Seattle
Player Pass Rush Rec
M. Hasselbeck 185, 1 - -
S. Alexander - 70 20
K. Robinson - - 30
D. Jackson - - 45
B. Engram - - 40, 1


NEW YORK GIANTS vs WASHINGTON Top
New York Giants Preview:
K. Collins should be able to post decent stats, 225 yds. and a score, but he will not need to do much due to the running game of Dayne and Barber….both of whom should be running crazy all over the place. The Giants should be able to move the ball on the ground at will, so A. Toomer will be quiet, also he will be matched up with C. Bailey. Hillard and Jurvecious make interesting plays, especially Penn State "Joe" who fellow alum Collins seems comfortable throwing to him.

Washington Preview:
Not much analysis needed….this team is bad!!! T. Banks should not be starting in this league, nor on your fantasy team. S. Davis will not get the ball often enough to make an impact, and Gardner and Westbrook will not be able to get open against the giant secondary. Expect a long afternoon for this bunch.

Game Prediction:
24 - 6 Giants
New York Giants
Player Pass Rush Rec
K. Collins 220, 1 - -
R. Dayne - 90, 1 10
T. Barber - 60, 1 40
A. Toomer - - 40
J. Jurvecious - - 50, 1
Washington
Player Pass Rush Rec
T. Banks 160 20 -
S. Davis - 50 20
R. Gardner - - 50
M. Westbrook - - 40
S. Alexander - - 20


TENNESSEE vs PITTSBURGH Top
Tennessee Preview:
This should be a low scoring tough AFC Central match up. S. McNair will try not to lose this game, and thus will not do much fantasy wise. E. George will find very little space available to run against the Steeler defense, who are playing at a high level right now. D. Mason and Chris Sanders will struggle with the phyiscal Steeler DB's. F. Wycheck will be involved and is a decent start by default.

Pittsburgh Preview:
Much like McNair, K. Stewart will simply be asked not to lose this game. Bettis will run, run, and run some more and might find success against the small Titans DL. as for H. Ward and Burress, they will try to create more space for bettis by streching the field. Burress may surprise by beating D. Jenkins on a post pattern.

Game Prediction:
20 - 13 Steelers
Tennessee
Player Pass Rush Rec
S. McNair 190, 1 - -
E. George - 60 40
D. Mason - - 50
C. Sanders - - 30
F. Whychek - - 50
Pittsburgh
Player Pass Rush Rec
K. Stewart 175, 1 30 -
J. Bettis - 80, 1 20
H. Ward - - 60
P. Burress - - 60, 1
Bruener - - 20