[Saturday Edition]
WEEK 7 FANTASY FOOTBALL
THE FIRE & ICE REPORT
[By the Numbers]
MUCHOS EN FUEGO
Your weekly players on Fire...
With week 6 complete, fantasy owners continue to look for the information that will help them make those critical line up decisions from week to week. If you are owning players like QB Drew Brees, WR Greg Jennings, and WR Larry Fitzgerald, you are benefiting from their high caliber consistent fantasy scoring. Always the concern for fantasy owners every week, what players are doing what? Who are the players that are "Hot" and which ones are those that are struggling? Did you know that QB Tony Romo has thrown 3 touchdowns in each of his last three games and that RB Clinton Portis has ran for over 120 yards in his last three?
If you need help finding out who are the strong plays each week, here's the latest numbers for fantasy owners to swallow; some of the hottest fantasy players through week 6...
Matt Schaub QB...in his last two starts, the Texans quarterback has been one of the leagues tops passers, completing 51 of 82 passes (62% completion) for 686 yards (343 yds/game) with four touchdowns. In the two games Schaub has scored 56 fantasy points.
Kyle Orton QB...the Bears quarterback has rarely been the subject of fantasy prowess, but over his past three starts Orton has passed for 819 yards (273 yds/game) completing 68 of 111 passes (61% completion) with 6 touchdowns in that span. In his last three games the Bears QB is averaging 20 fantasy points.
Andre Johnson WR...in his last two starts no receiver has been better than Andre. Johnson has caught 19 passes for 309 yards (16.2 yds/reception) with two touchdowns for an average of 20 fantasy points in the two weeks.
Bernard Berrian WR...suddenly the Vikings wide receiver has transformed into the explosive wide out the team traded for. In his last two games Berrian has caught 11 passes for 241 yards (22 yds/catch) with two scores. He is averaging 18 fantasy points in the two games.
Roddy White WR...the Falcons dynamic receiver has evolved into one of the leagues elite and every week he continues to post strong numbers. In White's last four games he has snagged 29 passes for 453 yards (113 yds/game) with 3 scores. He is averaging 15.5 fantasy points per game.
Kurt Warner QB...can anyone believe the level of play this 37 year old is exhibiting. In his last three start Warner has been automatic passing for 958 yards completing 95 of 129 passes (73.6% completion) and throwing 6 touchdowns in that span. In his last three Warner has scored 58 fantasy points.
Matt Forte RB...the Bears running back has been the workhorse in the windy city getting it done week in and week out. In his last two start Forte has carried the ball 35 times for 112 yards on the ground, while catching 9 passes for another 59 yards with three scores (2 rush, 1 receive). In those two start he has scored 33 fantasy points.
Correll Buckhalter RB...the Eagles running back has been a solid insert in the absence of running back Brian Westbrook. If you recall Buckhalter was the starter prior to the arrival of Westbrook and he's showing why. In his two starts Buckhalter has averaged more than 21 touches per game and has scored 37 fantasy points.
Flying near the Sun...
Here are the latest players warming up and getting ready to catch fire; these are some fantasy options that could be considered serviceable bye week fill ins and solid flex options...
Brandon Jacobs RB...the Giants monster running back rarely sees a lot of carries these days, but it seems it does not take much for Jacobs to do his damage. In his last three games Jacobs is averaging only 14 carries per game, but is scoring an average of 15 fantasy points per game.
Ronnie Brown RB....the Dolphins running back has been Mr. Everything for his team, running, catching, and passing. In his last three games Brown has totaled more than 340 yards of offense and has scored 6 rushing touchdowns. In his last three games, Brown has scored 42, 18, and 15 fantasy points.
Steve Smith WR....the Panther's receiver has been the model of consistency catching 6 passes in each of his last three games. Smith has totaled 304 yards receiving in his last three and is averaging 11.6 fantasy points per game.
Chad Pennington QB...the Dolphins have found stability at the quarterback position with Pennington. Chad completed 19 of 25 passes (76% completion) for 284 yards with two touchdowns and a pick.
Matt Ryan QB...suddenly the rookie in Atlanta is becoming more fantasy relevant, passing for over 300 yards last Sunday in a big come from behind win over the Bears. Ryan completed 22 of 30 passes and added a touchdown toss.
Warmin in the Oven...
Last week we saw a few of the "oldies but goodies" making noise with the resurrection of the Peyton Manning to Marvin Harrison connecting on two scores and the Buccaneers small package of dynamite in Warrick Dunn, running for 115 yards against the Panthers. In Minnesota, running back Adrian Peterson got back on the horse with 111 yards rushing against the Lions, while both Bronco's RB Michael Pittman and Giant's RB Derrick Ward took advantage of extended playing time to rush for more than 100 yards each. The Chargers offense found it's spark in the arm of Phillip Rivers who passed for over 300 yards with three touchdowns in a Sunday night blowout.
Here are the more of the "Firemen" recruits who played very well and are looking to keep your fantasy plates (lineups) warm!
WEEK 7 FANTASY FOOTBALL
THE FIRE & ICE REPORT
[By the Numbers]
MUCHOS EN FUEGO
Your weekly players on Fire...
With week 6 complete, fantasy owners continue to look for the information that will help them make those critical line up decisions from week to week. If you are owning players like QB Drew Brees, WR Greg Jennings, and WR Larry Fitzgerald, you are benefiting from their high caliber consistent fantasy scoring. Always the concern for fantasy owners every week, what players are doing what? Who are the players that are "Hot" and which ones are those that are struggling? Did you know that QB Tony Romo has thrown 3 touchdowns in each of his last three games and that RB Clinton Portis has ran for over 120 yards in his last three?
If you need help finding out who are the strong plays each week, here's the latest numbers for fantasy owners to swallow; some of the hottest fantasy players through week 6...
Matt Schaub QB...in his last two starts, the Texans quarterback has been one of the leagues tops passers, completing 51 of 82 passes (62% completion) for 686 yards (343 yds/game) with four touchdowns. In the two games Schaub has scored 56 fantasy points.
Kyle Orton QB...the Bears quarterback has rarely been the subject of fantasy prowess, but over his past three starts Orton has passed for 819 yards (273 yds/game) completing 68 of 111 passes (61% completion) with 6 touchdowns in that span. In his last three games the Bears QB is averaging 20 fantasy points.
Andre Johnson WR...in his last two starts no receiver has been better than Andre. Johnson has caught 19 passes for 309 yards (16.2 yds/reception) with two touchdowns for an average of 20 fantasy points in the two weeks.
Bernard Berrian WR...suddenly the Vikings wide receiver has transformed into the explosive wide out the team traded for. In his last two games Berrian has caught 11 passes for 241 yards (22 yds/catch) with two scores. He is averaging 18 fantasy points in the two games.
Roddy White WR...the Falcons dynamic receiver has evolved into one of the leagues elite and every week he continues to post strong numbers. In White's last four games he has snagged 29 passes for 453 yards (113 yds/game) with 3 scores. He is averaging 15.5 fantasy points per game.
Kurt Warner QB...can anyone believe the level of play this 37 year old is exhibiting. In his last three start Warner has been automatic passing for 958 yards completing 95 of 129 passes (73.6% completion) and throwing 6 touchdowns in that span. In his last three Warner has scored 58 fantasy points.
Matt Forte RB...the Bears running back has been the workhorse in the windy city getting it done week in and week out. In his last two start Forte has carried the ball 35 times for 112 yards on the ground, while catching 9 passes for another 59 yards with three scores (2 rush, 1 receive). In those two start he has scored 33 fantasy points.
Correll Buckhalter RB...the Eagles running back has been a solid insert in the absence of running back Brian Westbrook. If you recall Buckhalter was the starter prior to the arrival of Westbrook and he's showing why. In his two starts Buckhalter has averaged more than 21 touches per game and has scored 37 fantasy points.
Flying near the Sun...
Here are the latest players warming up and getting ready to catch fire; these are some fantasy options that could be considered serviceable bye week fill ins and solid flex options...
Brandon Jacobs RB...the Giants monster running back rarely sees a lot of carries these days, but it seems it does not take much for Jacobs to do his damage. In his last three games Jacobs is averaging only 14 carries per game, but is scoring an average of 15 fantasy points per game.
Ronnie Brown RB....the Dolphins running back has been Mr. Everything for his team, running, catching, and passing. In his last three games Brown has totaled more than 340 yards of offense and has scored 6 rushing touchdowns. In his last three games, Brown has scored 42, 18, and 15 fantasy points.
Steve Smith WR....the Panther's receiver has been the model of consistency catching 6 passes in each of his last three games. Smith has totaled 304 yards receiving in his last three and is averaging 11.6 fantasy points per game.
Chad Pennington QB...the Dolphins have found stability at the quarterback position with Pennington. Chad completed 19 of 25 passes (76% completion) for 284 yards with two touchdowns and a pick.
Matt Ryan QB...suddenly the rookie in Atlanta is becoming more fantasy relevant, passing for over 300 yards last Sunday in a big come from behind win over the Bears. Ryan completed 22 of 30 passes and added a touchdown toss.
Warmin in the Oven...
Last week we saw a few of the "oldies but goodies" making noise with the resurrection of the Peyton Manning to Marvin Harrison connecting on two scores and the Buccaneers small package of dynamite in Warrick Dunn, running for 115 yards against the Panthers. In Minnesota, running back Adrian Peterson got back on the horse with 111 yards rushing against the Lions, while both Bronco's RB Michael Pittman and Giant's RB Derrick Ward took advantage of extended playing time to rush for more than 100 yards each. The Chargers offense found it's spark in the arm of Phillip Rivers who passed for over 300 yards with three touchdowns in a Sunday night blowout.
Here are the more of the "Firemen" recruits who played very well and are looking to keep your fantasy plates (lineups) warm!
**Derek Anderson QB....the Brown's quarterback came to life passing for 310 yards completing 18 of 29 passes with two scores Monday night in a big win over the G-men!
**Gus Frerotte QB....the Vikings quarterback has finally breathed life into the passing game, completing 18 of 33 passes for 296 yards passing with a touchdown!
**Reggie Bush RB....the Saints running back is not racking up the yards (69 total in week 6), but is making the most scoring twice last Sunday against the Raiders!
**Frank Gore RB....the Niners running back was solid in week 6, rushing for 101 yards in the team's loss to the Eagles. Gore carried the ball 19 times and added 3 receptions for 16 yards and had one rushing touchdown.
**Dominique Rhodes RB....the Colts replacement for injured Addai was solid last Sunday. Rhodes carried the ball 25 times for 73 yards with a rushing touchdown
**Braylen Edwards WR....the Browns receiver turned in his best game of the season in week 6. Edwards caught 5 passes for 154 yards (30.8 yds/reception) with a score Monday night.
**Vincent Jackson WR....the Chargers wide out was huge Sunday night in the team's big win over the Patriots. Jackson finished with 5 receptions for 134 yards receiving with a touchdown.
**Patrick Cobbs RB....the Dolphins running back was big last Sunday with 3 catches for 138 yards and two scores. He's more of an honorable mention this week, because he plays behind Williams and Brown fantasy owners shouldn't get too excited over his performance.
**Steve Breaston WR....the Cardinal's number three receivers' days as a starter may be numbered, but he's making the most of the opportunity. Last Sunday Breaston was featured in the passing game catching 8 passes for 102 yards and a score!
**Ricky Williams RB....the Dolphin's running back scored his first rushing touchdown of the season last Sunday. Williams finished with 11 carries for 46 yards on the ground.
**Calvin Johnson WR....the Lions receiver bounced back from a slow week 5 performance. Johnson caught 4 passes for 85 with a score last Sunday against the Vikings.
**Malcom Floyd WR....the Chargers receiver got a chance to play and contribute. Floyd caught 3 passes for 75 yards (25 yds/catch) and scored once in the team's win over New England.
IN A DEEP FREEZE
The Icemen cometh...
Every week fantasy owners have players on their rosters that are gamers and manage to get it done every week, then there are those players you would just soon forget. These are the players that give owners a big migraine and each week seem to just be taking up space on your roster. The Icemen as they are known and unfortunately for every fantasy owner, they still cometh.
Javon Walker WR....it appears time for fantasy owners to part ways with the Raiders receiver. With an inconsistent passing game and just 5 catches on the season, Walker appears to be headed for the bench in Oakland.
Robert Meachum WR....the Saints receiver seems to have become the forgotten man in the French quarter. Meachum was expected to be a huge factor in the Saints passing game, but just 2 catches in his last two games have him heading the wrong direction as a fantasy option.
Laurence Maroney RB.....the Patriot's running back seems to be running backward these days more than anything. Maroney did not play last Sunday and does not look likely to play this week. No official word has been made, but Maroney's season is starting look more like it's over than anything else.
Anthony Fasano TE....the Dolphins tight end seemed like the flavor one week, but lately he's been leaving a bad taste in fantasy owner's mouths. Just three catches in week 5, followed by one catch last Sunday, make Fasano somewhat of a risky play each week.
Andre Hall RB....with the Bronco's Michael Pittman running well, Hall did not see anytime in week 6 and with the prospects of Ryan Torain joining the mix soon, Hall is looking more and more like the odd man out.
Marc Bulger QB....the Rams quarterback has yet to pass for more than 200 yards in any game this season and has only thrown 2 touchdowns this season. Last Sunday Bulger passed for only 136 yards with no touchdowns.
M.I.A (Missing in Action)....
Easy come, easy go, and just when they look ready to fly some fantasy players from time to time can simply just disappear. Here's a list of a few of the Firemen whose flames were smothered in week 6!
The Icemen cometh...
Every week fantasy owners have players on their rosters that are gamers and manage to get it done every week, then there are those players you would just soon forget. These are the players that give owners a big migraine and each week seem to just be taking up space on your roster. The Icemen as they are known and unfortunately for every fantasy owner, they still cometh.
Javon Walker WR....it appears time for fantasy owners to part ways with the Raiders receiver. With an inconsistent passing game and just 5 catches on the season, Walker appears to be headed for the bench in Oakland.
Robert Meachum WR....the Saints receiver seems to have become the forgotten man in the French quarter. Meachum was expected to be a huge factor in the Saints passing game, but just 2 catches in his last two games have him heading the wrong direction as a fantasy option.
Laurence Maroney RB.....the Patriot's running back seems to be running backward these days more than anything. Maroney did not play last Sunday and does not look likely to play this week. No official word has been made, but Maroney's season is starting look more like it's over than anything else.
Anthony Fasano TE....the Dolphins tight end seemed like the flavor one week, but lately he's been leaving a bad taste in fantasy owner's mouths. Just three catches in week 5, followed by one catch last Sunday, make Fasano somewhat of a risky play each week.
Andre Hall RB....with the Bronco's Michael Pittman running well, Hall did not see anytime in week 6 and with the prospects of Ryan Torain joining the mix soon, Hall is looking more and more like the odd man out.
Marc Bulger QB....the Rams quarterback has yet to pass for more than 200 yards in any game this season and has only thrown 2 touchdowns this season. Last Sunday Bulger passed for only 136 yards with no touchdowns.
M.I.A (Missing in Action)....
Easy come, easy go, and just when they look ready to fly some fantasy players from time to time can simply just disappear. Here's a list of a few of the Firemen whose flames were smothered in week 6!
**Jason Campbell QB...the Redskins quarterback has not been much of a fantasy stud this season, but 208 yards passing, no touchdowns and a fumble scored him only 6 fantasy points for week 6. (6-FPTs)
**JT O'Sullivan QB....the Niners quarterback has suddenly disappeared as a fantasy option, passing for 199 yards with two picks and a fumble last Sunday finishing with just four fantasy point. (4-FPTs)
**Jamarcus Russell QB.....the Raiders quarterback has hardly been an appealing fantasy option this season. Last Sunday against the Saints Russell passed for only 159 yards, but had two turnovers finishing with 3 fantasy points for the day. (3-FPTs)
**DeAngelo Williams RB....the Panthers running back epitomizes hot and cold, following a solid week 5. William finished last Sunday with just 27 yards rushing and 8 yards receiving. (2-FPTs)
**Michael Turner RB....the Falcons running back and the NFL's 2nd leading rushed was relatively quiet in week 6 finishing with 25 carries for just 54 yards on the ground. (5 fantasy points)
**Terrell Owens WR....the Cowboy's prima-donna receiver TO, was a non-factor last Sunday catching only 4 passes for just 36 yards receiving. A surprise visitor to this department, fantasy owners should expect to see him vacate soon.
**Roy Williams WR....the Cowboy's newest addition left the Michigan area quietly last Sunday, catching only two passes for 23 yards. In a new home, on a big stage now, fantasy owners shouldn't expect to find Roy here next week.
**Dallas Clark TE....the Colts tight end played second fiddle to the team's receiver. Clark finished with just 2 catches, while the Colts receiver's combined for 15 catches. (1 fantasy point)
**all scoring averages based on traditional leagues standard scoring.
Check back again every week for more from the "Fantasy Football Fire & Ice Report."
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