January 19th, 2010 6:30pm 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...
Bush running with purpose....
The Saints running back Reggie Bush was limited most of the season by injury or design and the results appear to be fresh legs and an explosive runner. On Saturday not only was Bush healthy, but he looked powerful running with purpose. Against the Cardinals on Saturday Bush totaled 216 all purpose yards and scored twice. Expect the Saints to make Bush a huge factor in the NFC title game.
Clark could be big this weekend...
After watching the Chargers target their star tight end 11 times on Sunday with a great deal of success against the Jets, don't be surprised to see the Colts take a page from their playbook. Clark tied for the team lead with 100 receptions this past season and his seven catches last weekend also led the team. Expect Manning to target his tight end a great deal in the title game.
Rice rising to the occasion....
The Vikings wide receiver had a breakout season with the hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre throwing him the ball; 83 receptions, 1,312 yards receiving, and eight touchdowns. The Vikings best receiver was targeted seven times on Sunday and blew up for 141 yards and three scores on six grabs. He'll be a favorite against an opportunistic Saints secondary.
Greene will lead gang ground attack.....
The Jets have been using a stout running attack (averaging 40 rushing attempts per game) in the playoffs and rookie running back Shonn Greene has been leading the way. In two games Greene is averaging 22 carries and 131 yards rushing per game with two scores. This weekend against the Colts 24th ranked run defense, Greene and company will try to find the holes and force their will.
IDP Notes....
Vikings defense must dial up the pressure again….
On Sunday against the Cowboys the Vikings defense played one of it's best games bringing lots of pressure and wrecking havoc. The defense recorded six tackles and three takeaways, limiting the Cowboys to less than 250 yards of offense. When they meet the Saints this coming weekend they will need to do a lot of the same if they hope to derail the leagues tops offense; Saints scored over 30 points (ranked 1st) and averaged more than 400 yards per game (ranked 1st). The key for the Vikings (48 sacks, most in the NFL) will be pressure against arguably one of the leagues best offensive lines (20 sacks allowed, 4th fewest).
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