Crunch time is officially here. Some teams are look to clinch, others
playing from week to week to survive and then there are those who
need to look to next year. I will use this week's article for my
promotion of keeper leagues, as this is the time of year that many
teams can lose interest since they are out of the playoffs. This
scenario can badly damage a league's integrity for a few reasons.
Teams could just stop putting in competitive line-ups and unfair
trades are just a some ways of how a league can be ruined. That's
it my plug is over. Anyway, we have only one more week of these
damn byes and then we are home free.
Remember; always play your studs, unless of course injury is
a concern. Good luck this week!
Best
QB Jeff Garcia vs. Kansas City
His numbers have steadily improved throughout the season. He has
cut down on interceptions and has been throwing TD passes. Look
for a strong game against this weak D.
QB Kerry Collins vs. Minnesota
He has cooled down since starting the season throwing like mad.
Look for him to pick it up against a horrible defense.
RB Ahman Green vs. Detroit
He has 7 touchdowns in his last three games. He missed the first
opportunity to play this game, which would have added to his great
numbers.
RB Priest Holmes vs. San Francisco
Sore knee or not, he is coming off of a bye and should be grinding
away.
WR Rod Smith vs. Oakland
Hasn't been as productive as recent years but he is getting older.
This depleted defense should provide a nice setting for a good
performance on Monday.
WR Corey Bradford vs. Tennessee
He has been the go to guy and the Titans haven't been able to
stop anyone.
TE Todd Heap vs. Cincinnati
He is closing in on the top spot as a fantasy tight end this year.
His yardage has been consistent and he has gotten into the end
zone as well.
TE Frank Wycheck vs. Houston
He has been invisible in his last two games, but still has his
consecutive catch streak in tact. Look for a better game this
week.
Average
QB Marc Bulger vs. San Diego
The team is firing on all cylinders and he has been great as the
back up. If the Jets can out up 44 points in San Diego, the Rams
should do fine at home.
QB Michael Vick vs. Pittsburgh
The defense will do what they can to stop him from running, but
he is talented and should find ways to move the ball.
RB Lamar Smith vs. New Orleans
Coming off of the bye, he should be rested and faces a less than
impressive run defense.
RB Jamal Lewis vs. Cincinnati
He has been lackluster in his past few games, which may be the
affect of missing all of last year. If there is a team to regain
his run, it is this one.
WR Donald Driver vs. Detroit
Favre will be back throwing to him. He has made a name for himself
this year and should be a high pick next year.
WR Tai Streets vs. Kansas City
It may just be a coincidence, but the passing game has picked
up since he replaced Stokes 3 weeks ago..
TE Randy McMichael vs. New York Jets
If you are one who likes patterns here is one. In the 8 Dolphin
games to date, he has scored TD on alternate games. Guess what?
He didn't score last week.
TE Billy Miller vs. Tennessee
As he continues to produce and play suspect defenses, I will continue
to list him as having good match ups.
Worst
QB Peyton Manning vs. Philadelphia
He threw for 300+ last week, but he will be hard pressed to do
it again this week.
QB Jake Plummer vs. Seattle
This wasn't a great match up even before the loss of Boston. You
may want to shove him on your bench for the remainder of the season.
RB James Mungro vs. Philadelphia
he did a nice job in emergency duty last week, but adrenaline
might have had a lot to do with that. This defense should be all
over him.
RB Curtis Martin vs. Miami
Are the hands changing? Jordan was impressive last week, but both
will face this defense who is on a short week and yielded plenty
of combined yardage to Green.
WR Randy Moss vs. New York Giants
The Giants gave up a lot of late yardage last week, but their
secondary has been a bright spot this year.
WR Az-Zahir Hakim vs. Green Bay
He has a sore shoulder and Harrington has been real cold as of
late.
TE Alge Crumpler vs. Pittsburgh
Since scoring in week one he has not seen the end zone. Chalk
him up as one of my sleepers that is still in bed.
TE Stephen Alexander vs. St. Louis
He showed signs of breaking out last week. This week he and his
team will be in St. Louis and should be in for a tough day against
the rejuvenated Rams.