FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

January 12th, 2010 8:30pm PST

David's Daily Digest

[My Take]

More football news and happenings from around the league; here’s the latest I am hearing, reading, and following with my take on things and how they will impact the coming fantasy week……

Player Notes From Across My Wire...

Joe Flacco needs to get well fast....

If the Ravens are going to survive this coming weekend, they will need a healthier quarterback and better effort than the 34 yards passing with one interception they got from their QB last weekend. Flacco who has been banged could be questionable for Saturday's clash, which is not good news for Baltimore. With the Colts outside speed rush and Flacco's health in question, the ground game will be critical for the Ravens against the league's 24th ranked defense against the run.

Vikings receiver Rice could be the difference...

When the Cowboys and Vikings meet on Sunday, both teams will have a lot of similarities; a big passer under center (Romo-Favre), an explosive runner (Jones-Peterson), and speed on the outside (Austin-Harvin). What the Vikings will have that could be missing from across the other side of the field is Sidney Rice. The third year receiver has blossomed into a dynamic and huge (he's 6'4") weapon for Favre and the offense. This season Rice led the team with 83 receptions for 1,312 yards, and 8-touchdowns.

Philip Rivers: No more month of December....

The Jets don't necessarily look like a team that was handed a gift to the post season and this is no longer the month of December. If the Chargers hope to advance to the AFC title game they will need Rivers to play better than his modest 3-3 post season record. 2009 has been a big year for the Chargers 6th year veteran as he has posted career like numbers; 4,254 yards passing (career high), 28 touchdowns, and a 104.4 passer rating.

Boldin is hopeful to play Sunday.....

There hasn't been anything definitively reported saying Boldin will play, but Yahoo Sports posted earlier today that the Cardinals receiver is optimistic about his chances of playing. Boldin said he feels much better and on Tuesday "was able to move around a little bit." There's no question he is another weapon in the Cardinal's arsonal, that is still dangerous even without him.

IDP Notes....

Jared Allen will be a factor on Sunday….

On Sunday the Cowboys and quarterback Tony Romo will stroll into the Mall of America Field, the home site for the Vikings. And who better to greet the opposing quarterback than the Vikings sack machine defensive end Jared Allen. The Vikings defensive lineman led the team with 14.5 sacks this season and tallied 51 tackles, including 43 solo. While Romo has been good this season, protection has been shaky at times allowing 36 sacks this season. Allen will be the ultimate test for the Cowboys 12th year left tackle Flozell Adams.

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