Texans getting healthy
With the exception of Matt Schaub, The Texans are getting healthy in a big way this week.
Ahman Green, Andre Johnson, and Owen Daniels all practice Thursday, and Gary Kubiak was optimistic following the practice. It looks like AJ and Daniels will play, although Kubiak wanted to see how Johnson looks tomorrow. He was even more cautious regarding Green, wanting to see him practice two straight days without knee swelling getting in the way.
The matchup will be exceedingly difficult for Johnson if he plays. Oakland's secondary is playing great football after a slow start, and AJ will likely draw All Pro candidate Nmandi Asomugha on defense. Don't expect top-notch numbers, but I'd still have a hard time benching Johnson in 3WR leagues. Kevin Walter's value would take a small hit.
Despite all his problems, Green would be difficult to sit. Oakland is that bad at rush defense (Just check out this article on Warren Sapp). Whoever starts for Houston will be worth using against Oakland. Joe Echemandu is even an option as a flex player in deeper leagues.
Comments
If AJ goes, where would he rank in the Goal Line Stand?
Thanks.
Posted by: Nathan | November 1, 2007 03:49 PM
CJC - relax, buddy. Gregg does a great job. I'm sure he's got more to worry than checking his thesaurus. It's not easy to write all day, every day and not recycle a phrase or two.
Posted by: Nathan | November 1, 2007 03:54 PM
Assuming Johnson is a go, who would you start out of these choices?
Roy Williams vs. Den
Colston vs. Jac
Johnson vs. Oak
Posted by: Matt | November 1, 2007 04:03 PM
I'd put him around 15th this week, but in the top 12 moving forward. That one goes out to my buddy CJC. Thanks for the passion.
Posted by: Gregg | November 1, 2007 04:07 PM
Find a phrase to replace "moving/going foward". other fantasy "experts" are starting to use it way too much. we don't need you dropping it 7 times in your rankings column alone.
Posted by: cjc | November 1, 2007 04:20 PM
Gregg - No David Patten in the top 50? Has a decent matchup and Saints throw a ton. Intentionally leave him off or just forgot about him? If he can burn Clements, he can do the same to Mathis.
Posted by: John | November 1, 2007 04:53 PM
Phoney - you were the number 11 RB last week against a much better rush defense per-play and overall. Now you are playing on turf, just like college and the Colts will be worried more about the pass. Have a little faith in yourself.
Posted by: greggg | November 1, 2007 05:00 PM