Mud Bowl II Coming Sunday Night?
I usually don't get carried away with weather forecasts, but watching Monday night's game in Pittsburgh has me spooked because of the field conditions.
It's clear that field will be a mess if it continues to rain Sunday night for the Bengals-Steelers game. And wouldn't you know, our friends at Weatherplus (who provide Season Pass and Fantasy Fix Live with forecasts) says there is a 70% chance of rain on Sunday.
The National Weather service sees a "wintry mix" on Saturday night followed by a 90% chance of rain Sunday night.
Weather reports, of course, can often be as accurate as fantasy football rankings. But if the forecasts don't change by Sunday morning, I would make some small downgrades for the Bengals and Steelers, especially in the passing game. A weather report shouldn't make your decision, but it can break a tie. The Steelers are looking like less attractive 100K picks Sunday night.
Comments
Gregg: quick question on your rankings. You have the Titans defense ranked eighth for this week. Is this based on Haynesworth returning, or is it based on the team as is? They've been pretty awful the past few weeks without Haynesworth, and I would feel less than comfortable starting them without Haynesworth back.
Posted by: Sam | November 30, 2007 12:34 PM
I have to choose between Peyton and Big Ben by 1:00 Sunday. Thoughts?
Posted by: HT | November 30, 2007 12:34 PM
Gregg has Peyton #2 and Ben #6 in his rankings... I think that answers your question.
Posted by: Stephen | November 30, 2007 02:04 PM
HT some questions don't deserve a response and that is definitely one of them. Look at the rankings read this post. Then shake your head.
Posted by: Dave | December 1, 2007 10:57 AM
Based on watching that joke of a game last Monday, how can any Steeler or Bungle be in the to 15 of any ranking outside of the Defences. No way can that field be playable by Sunday night especially with a forecast or more rain. Stay away from this game if possible IMO!!
Posted by: JS | December 1, 2007 12:01 PM
I have Carson Palmer starting this week. My back-up is Philip Rivers. Do I stick with Carson and a potential low scoring effort like the last Mud Bowl? Or should I roll the dice with Rivers who's never had a good statistical passing game at Arrowhead?
Posted by: John | December 1, 2007 09:34 PM