Surprises
Every NFL week is full of surprises; the ones early in the year just get more attention. Here's a quick list of players I'm watching closely this week.
1. Marshawn Lynch - After watching the Shortcuts of this game, I'm pretty sure he's for real. You can't teach breaking tackles. A good game against Pittsburgh would solidify his RB2 status.
2. Chris Brown - The Titans offensive line was fierce. Let's see if they can blow up the Colts.
3. Jaguars runners - Their offensive line got pushed around. Look for a better effort against the Falcons.
4. Saints offense - I know it was only one game. But I still want to see what they do against the Bucs.
5 . Raiders secondary - Detroit made it look way too easy last week. We'll see if they can solve Jay Cutler.
6. Seattle wideouts - One has to think Mike Holmgren will get them involved early against Cardinals.
7. Matt Leinart - Was it the 49ers secondary or Leinart slowly learning a new offense?
8. Marc Bulger - Life after Orlando. Again.
9. Clinton Portis - Showed no rust. Will Gibbs start to favor him in touches?
10. Trent Green + Chris Chambers - Miami's passing game was better than I expected. They have a chance for a big day against the Cowboys.
Comments
Gregg...
You mention Seattle's receivers... Who do you like more in a PPR while Hackett's out - Burleson or Engram?
Thanks!
Posted by: Daniel | September 12, 2007 05:43 PM
As a follow-up, Burleson/Engram or Demetrius Williams...?
I'm having to scrape the bottom of the barrel with Hackett injured.
Thanks again.
Posted by: Daniel | September 12, 2007 05:45 PM
Id go burleson this week. Bulger and Romo are closer now, but I'd play the matchups.
Posted by: Gregg | September 12, 2007 05:57 PM
Gregg...
Burleson it is, then. Who gets the nod as my WR3 this week then - Brandon Marshall, James Jones, or Burleson?
Like I said, I'm really having to scrape the bottom of the barrel with Hackett out.
Thanks, as always.
Posted by: Daniel | September 12, 2007 06:06 PM
so, with Pace going down, do you think that affects Bulger to the point you'd start Romo over him consistently?
Posted by: Bart | September 12, 2007 06:09 PM
You mention the potential for Chris Chambers to have a big day against Dallas. Would you dress him over Laveranues Coles going up against Baltimore?
Posted by: Ryan | September 12, 2007 06:13 PM
I just noticed that Arnaz Battle is also sitting on my WW...
Posted by: Daniel... | September 12, 2007 06:22 PM