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Must Start: The Top 10
1. Marvin
Harrison v. NO – I think I’ve put just about every skill position
player from Indianapolis on this week’s report. Harrison will
quietly catch a couple touchdowns, just like he seems to do every
week.
2. Reggie Wayne v. NO – Let’s get this last one out
of the way right now. Manning will have numbers enough to support
two receivers, a tight end, and maybe even a dump off in the flat
to Addai for a TD.
3. Steve
Smith @ STL – It amazes me how much everyone likes Smith but
loathes his quarterback. Delhomme wasn’t even drafted in some
leagues while those same owners are expecting huge things from
his #1 WR. Interesting….
4. Chad Johnson v. BAL – Palmer will do decent against
the Ravens, hooking up with Johnson at least once. I think his
partner on the other side, whose name I don’t want to try
typing, will be the odd man out this week.
5. Torry
Holt v. CAR – Don’t worry about his knee – it’s all good.
Bulger will be looking Holt’s way early and often. With Steven
Jackson in the backfield and Holt running past their corners,
Carolina is going to have a problem on defense.
6. Hines Ward @ CLE – My vote for the most overlooked receiver
in fantasy circles.
7. Larry Fitzgerald @ SF – Leinart will find him in the
red zone. His talent can’t be covered by the San Francisco
secondary and he will out-leap a cornerback for one TD.
8. Terrell Owens v. NYG – Did you hear the news on TO?
No? Well, that is the news. He had a quiet off-season compared
to a year ago when he didn’t bother learning the playbook,
enjoyed yelling at coaches, and attempted suicide. And then he
still scored 13 touchdowns.
9. Marques Colston @ IND – While he isn’t the player
Harrison and Wayne are on the other side of the ball, he’s
not too bad. If he can meet the high expectations set by his stellar
rookie season, he will be well on his way though.
10. Anquan Boldin @ SF – His receiving partner may be the
better red zone target, but Boldin will get his in this high scoring
game.
Grab Some Pine
Joe Horn
@ MIN – Joe Horn is catching passes from some stiff named Joey
Harrington now. This is the same guy who was run out of Detroit,
that haven of quality quarterbacking. So, Joe Horn is old, slowing
down more every day, has to rely on a QB the Lions didn’t want,
and constantly refers to himself in the third person. I’ll pass.
Terry Glenn
v. NYG – He is currently back on the injured list and not expected
to be ready for this week’s action. How many owners are queuing
up to start a gimpy 33-year old receiver with a history of mediocrity
and a talented third receiver breathing down his back? The answer
should be zero.
Matt Jones
v. TEN – This should be a no-brainer but someone will start this
clown. His QB is David Garrard. That factoid should stop you cold
right there. Also, he’s been spending most of the preseason playing
out of the slot.
Vincent Jackson v. CHI – San Diego is going to score against
Chicago, but not that many times. So let’s think about who
is likely to score….I’m betting Tomlinson gets a couple.
And option two is Gates of course. If you think the Chargers are
a lock for four TDs, Jackson might get something. Otherwise, find
someone who isn’t an afterthought on their own team.
Sidney Rice v. ATL – Rookie receivers seldom excite me.
Rookie wideouts catching balls from Tavaris Jackson scare me.
If you are seriously considering starting this guy, begin strategizing
on who you’ll select with your first overall draft pick
next summer.
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