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The Shot Caller's Report - QBs
Your Weekly Guide To Fantasy Lineups: Week 7
10/17/08
Positions: QBs | RBs | WRs

Quarterbacks

Start 'Em:
Quarterbacks Who Will Outperform Relative To Their Draft Position And Recent Hype

Matt Schaub vs. DET
Schauby has posted back-to-back 300-yard games, totaling four passing TDs and a rushing score. Alas, he has thrown seven INTs on the season, but the Lions just picked off their first pass last week and have presumably reached their monthly interception allocation. Opposing QBs have garnered a 112.8 QB rating feasting on the lowly Lions. Look for another 300-yard game and two scores from Matthew Rutledge Schaub.

Jeff Garcia vs. SEA
Jeff DeCesare…errrr…Garcia’s last two games have seen him complete over 75% of his passes with two TDs. While it may be a stretch to expect him to eclipse 300 yards, 200+ yards and a TD, it is possible. Seattle’s D is not scaring anyone, as they are allowing 30.2 PPG. Injury-riddled WR Joey Galloway may actually play, which would be a boost. Garcia makes for a solid bye week fill-in for Warner or McNabb.

Jay Cutler @ NE
The last time Cutler played on Monday Night Football he threw for 300 yards and two scores - without Brandon Marshall. After last week’s substandard game, JC will have something to prove and he should be able to leave his mark against the reeling Patriots. The Pats passing D has given up 9 TDs and allowed opposing QBs a 64.9 completion percentage. Watch Cutler pick apart Belichick’s boys to the tune of 250+ yards and 2 TDs.

Eli Manning vs. SF
Elisha Nelson Manning IV (no, I didn’t make that up) is coming off of his worst game of the season and he is a little banged up (chest), but there is no reason to believe the Giants will struggle again this week. Eli will bounce back against a 49ers defense that has given up 30+ points in 3 straight games. HC Tom Coughlin will not let the G-men overlook this opponent and Eli has too many quality weapons at his disposal. He will not disappoint.

Brad Johnson @ STL
“Prolific” is not a word regularly associated with Brad Johnson. However, “Checkdown Charlie” is an efficient game manager who will complete at least 60% of his passes and make few mistakes. You could do a lot worse than this savvy veteran in a bye week pinch. With T.O., Witten, Marion the Barbarian and now Roy Williams on board, James Bradley Johnson will carefully pick his way through a defense that has given up 32 PPG and 8 TDs through the air if Romo doesn’t play.

Bench 'Em:
Quarterbacks Who Will Under Perform Relative To Their Draft Position And Recent Hype

Jason Campbell vs. CLE
Campbell has played well and is flashing potential as a reliable fantasy starter…but he should not be counted on this week. He hasn’t thrown a TD in his last two games and has found his #1 WR exactly twice in that timeframe. While the resurgent Browns are vulnerable against the run, they have proven tough to throw on (just ask Elisha), rendering fewer than 200 YPG and only four aerial TDs. Let Soupy ride the pine this week.

Philip Rivers @ BUF
Rivers delivered against the Pats but let’s face it, the Chargers are set up for a big letdown this week in Orchard Park, NY. Traditionally, Buffalo has been a tough venue for opposing QBs and this year the Bills have held opponents to just four passing TDs and 184 YPG. San Diego has been predictably unpredictable and can be counted on to lose focus; after this game the Bolts will board a plane for London to prep for the Euro-matchup against the Saints.

Gus Frerotte @ CHI
Frerotte is 3-1as the Vikings starter, but that does not necessarily translate into ‘W’s’ for his fantasy owners. He is tough, but his numbers are mediocre at best and he cannot be counted on to produce against the Bears in this divisional battle, who still have more INTs (6) than passing TDs allowed (5). Don’t fuss with Gus.

Chad Pennington vs. BAL
James Chadwick Pennington has meant much more to the ‘Fins than they ever could have hoped for. He is the first Miami QB since Dan Marino to have a 100+ passer rating in three consecutive games!! The #1 pass defense of Baltimore and Pennington’s inability to get the ball deep will combine to put a stop to that. He cannot be trusted against this angry Ravens D that is looking for redemption (gave Miami their first - and only - win last year).

Matt Cassel vs. DEN
I can only imagine you are considering starting Cassel because of his (seemingly) great match up against the Broncos. Don’t be fooled. The Chargers are equally as horrific at stopping the pass and Cassel did nothing against them last week. Is Vinny Testaverde ready to give it another go? At this point, he seems like a better option for NE.

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