Fantasy Football Preview: Week 4

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Tampa Bay @ Washington:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Chris Cooley-There are great quarterbacks who use TEs strategically (Manning-Clark)…Then there are quarterbacks who depend on TEs when they don’t know what else to do (Campbell-Cooley). Play Cooley.
• Kellen Winslow- See Chris Cooley

You could do worse than…

• Ladell Betts (if Portis is out)- The Tampa Bay defense has seen better days. As long as Portis isn’t playing this week he’ll rack up the points.
• Derrick Ward- He should bounce back from his poor performance against the G-men. The Redskins defense has Haynesworth, but they still aren’t intimidating.
• Jason Campbell- He put together a good game week 3 and the Buc’s secondary smells like a pirate who’s been at sea and hasn’t bathed in months.
• Antonio Bryant- Last year everything went right for him. I wouldn’t expect anything close to that this season, but he could be a good WR3…maybe
• Santana Moss- GREAT game last week. He could always put together a great game (esp against old ronde barber)…but he does like to disappear at times.
• Cadillac Williams: A TD perhaps?

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Josh Johnson-Any quarterback on the Bucs should be ignored.
• Clinton Portis- He’s still young, but he’s been in the league forever. At this point he’s doesn’t have any ankles. I don’t think Portis is a good bet to play this week.

Baltimore @ New England:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Randy Moss- DUHHH
• Wes Welker- (If he actually plays). Listed as questionable.
• Tom Brady- He’s a must start every week no matter how good the opposing defense is.
• Ray Rice/Willis McGahee- These guys get touches every week. Willis gets a TD every week. Ray Rice can be money in PPR leagues.

You could do worse than…

• Joe Flacco- Super consistent all year. I’m not sure how he puts up those numbers with the medicore talent around him.
• Derrick Mason- PPR king.
• Whoever you think the Patriots RB is- The Patriots always get a rushing TD.
• Todd Heap-Mini-resurrection with Flacco’s emergence this season.
• Julian Edelman-(if Welker doesn’t play)

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Ben Watson-So inconsistent.
• Joey Galloway-I’m surprised Bellicheck hasn’t given up on him yet.

Detroit @ Chicago:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Jay Cutler- Anyone should be able to throw 2TDs against the lions.
• Matt Forte- Forte has stunk this season, but this is a good opportunity to wake-up.
• Greg Olsen-This is the game where Cutler-Olsen madness begins.
• Calvin Johnson-Never bench him.

You could do worse than…

• Devin Hester-Big play ability
• Bryant Johnson-The Lions will have to pass because they should be facing a large deficit early.

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Maurice Morris- Kevin Smith probably isn’t playing this week…I don’t see Maurice Morris making an impact.
• Matt Stafford-He’s still growing. He has to prove that he’ll put up good numbers for a whole game.

Tennessee @ Jacksonville:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Maurice Jones-Drew- DUHHH
• Chris Johnson- Super fast, lightning feet, crazy hair Chris Johnson.

You could do worse than…

• Justin Gage/Kenny Britt- Someone has to catch a pass in this game.
• Mike Sims-Walker -The best receiver on the Jaguars.
• David Garrard-The Titans have been struggling on defense early this season.
• Kerry Collins- Only use him if you need to fill in for a BYE

Child please, don’t even think about…

• TE’s on both teams-They don’t get involved enough to be worthwhile.
• Lendale White- This is Chris Johnson’s offense now.
• Torry Holt- Stick a fork in him.

Oakland @ Houston:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Matt Schaub-no question
• Andre Johnson-DUHHH
• Kevin Walter-Hopefully he can put injuries behind him. Welker-like
• Owen Daniels-Great TE that people forget about.

You could do worse than…

• Darren Mcfadden-He’s got skills and the Raiders need to run if they want to score.
• Steve Slaton- His weight gain in the off-season combined with inabilty to run in traffic has made him shakey. Hopefully this is where he rights the ship.
• Zach Miller-Russell trusts him…if thats worth anything.

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Jamarcus Russell-This guy is about ready to be declared a bust.
• Oakland WR’s-Not buying the passing game.

Cincinnati @ Cleveland:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Carson Palmer-The whole offense is starting to click. Cleveland’s defense has no chance.
• Chad OchoCinco-Has been a decent option this year.
• Cedric Benson-This doesn’t make any sense.

You could do worse than…

• Jerome Harrison-He’ll get plenty of touches. Jamal Lewis is doubtful and James Davis was placed on injured reserve.
• Braylon Edwards-Has a better chance to score TDs now that Anderson is the QB again.

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Derrick Anderson
• Robert Royal-Cleveland TE was used by Quinn, but hasn’t seen time with Anderson till now.

Seattle @ Indianapolis:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Dallas Clark

You could do worse than…

• Donald Brown/Joesph Addai- About evenly split in how many carries they get. I like Brown a little bit more (so do the Colts).
• TJ Houshmanzadeh/Nate Burleson/John Carlson- Seattle will have to pass.
• Pierre Garcon- Emerging star on awesome Colts offense.

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Seneca Wallace/Hasselbeck- Hasselbeck is banged up. I anticipate a few interceptions from whoever is the QB
• Julius Jones-He gets plenty of carries…but I don’t believe production will last.

Giants @ Kansas City:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Brandon Jacobs/Ahmad Bradshaw-Running over the Chiefs won’t take much effort.
• Eli Manning-He has the potential to put up huge numbers, but if they get a big lead early it could be bad for his fantasy stats. The Giants run out the clock once they get up by 14.

You could do worse than…

• Steve Smith-will always post a modest 5 receptions for 60ish yards
• Mario Manningham-Big play potential
• Kevin Boss-He hasn’t been involved a lot lately, but he’s a great red zone target.

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Matt Cassel-I’m not buying him against the Giants defense
• Dwayne Bowe-Injured and looking to make some chemistry with Cassel
• Larry Johnson-No

Buffalo @ Miami:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Ronnie Brown-He is the center of the Dolphins’ offense.

You could do worse than…

• Terrell Owens-I think he’s upset about his goose-egg last week. He should get the ball
• Lee Evans-High risk, reward every single game
• Ricky Williams-Tons of touches for this backup
• Ted Ginn-He posted 175 yards against the Bills in his last matchup
• Marshawn Lynch/Fred Jackson-There should be an equal timeshare this week. Both are solid backs.
• Anthony Fasano-Chad Henne will need a big reliable target
• Davone Bess-Super consistent, short routes, great hands. Rookies need a guy like this.

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Chad Henne-He is being thrown into his first career start.
• Trent Edwards-I feel like the Dolphins defense will step up this week.

Jets @ New Orleans:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Drew Brees-best qb in the league
• Pierre Thomas-This guy is a beast. I don’t care if he’s playing the Jets defense.
• Jeremy Shockey

You could do worse than…

• Marques Colston-Hes got talent, but Darrelle Revis will be covering him.
• Dustin Keller-The Jets have a great TE for years to come
• Leon Washington-I anticipate the Jets being losing early. Leon will come in on passing downs.
• Thomas Jones-Always has the potential for a goal-line TD.
• Reggie Bush-Big play potential
• Mark Sanchez- Hey may make mistakes, but he’ll have plenty of pass attempts this week
• Jerrico Cotchery-Jets best WR

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Lance Moore-He needs to prove that he’s healthy. I’m sure that Brees has plenty of other targets to look at first.

St. Louis @ San Francisco:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Glenn Coffee-Filling in for Frank Gore against a mediocre Rams defense
• Steven Jackson-Hopefully he starts catching more passes soon

You could do worse than…

• Donnie Avery-Laurent Robinson is on the IR so Avery has to step up.
• Vernon Davis-TD threat. They like getting him involved.

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Shaun Hill/Kyle Boller-These QBs make me sick
• Randy McMichael/Daniel Fells-These guys are nobodys
• Josh Morgan-The 49ers are a run-first team.

Dallas @ Denver:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Tony Romo-Should have a great day against an overrated Broncos defense
• Jason Witten-Witten is Romo’s best friend and most reliable target
• Brandon Marshall-The Cowboys don’t have a great pass defense. Marshall gets more and more involved every week.
• Tashard Choice-Looks like he’s getting the carries for Dallas this week.

You could do worse than…

• Tony Scheffler-Im surprised Kyle Orton hasn’t passed to him more.
• Correll Buckhalter/Knowshawn Moreno-The Broncos have been running the ball well. Splitting carries.
• Roy Williams-He’s got skills, but Dallas doesn’t use him enough.

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Kyle Orton-Mr. Orton depends on the running game.

San Diego @ Pittsburgh:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Philip Rivers/Ben Roethlisberger-This should be a shootout. At least 2 TDs for each QB.
• Vincent Jackson/Santonio Holmes-Each WR1 should post WR1 numbers
• Tomlinson/Sproles-Pittsburgh’s defense is iffy
• Antonio Gates

You could do worse than…

• Hines Ward/Legadu Naanee-TONS OF PASSES
• Heath Miller-Just missed a TD last week
• Rashard Mendenhall-Willie Parker isn’t playing

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Willie Parker(he’s not playing)

Green Bay @ Minnesota:

GOTTA PLAY EM!

• Aaron Rodgers
• Greg Jennings
• Adrian Peterson

You could do worse than…

• Ryan Grant-It’ll be tough for him to run against the Viikings D-line.
• Donald Driver-Great numbers this year.
• Vistanthe Shiancoe

Child please, don’t even think about…

• Brett Favre-The Green Bay defense will look to get their revenge on Monday

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