Week 8...
SUNDAY'S HEROES
Every week on Sunday at the same time and on the same channels, football fans and fantasy gamers are glued to their sets watching and tracking the every move of their favorite players and teams in the National Football League. For some of us the ritual has become an addiction with a purpose. All week long we are researching, checking the news wire services, and looking for updates not on those closest to us or even friends of the family, but more important individuals in our fantasy football lives. We are checking the health and well-being of our most prized football possessions, our top fantasy football draft choices, our fantasy stud receiver who has become an unstoppable force this year, or our big-armed fantasy franchise quarterback! It's a phenomenon that has spread across the nation like a wild fever and every Sunday we are dying to know one thing......who were this week's Sunday's Heroes in the NFL!
The Fantasy Spotlight (notable mentions)....
*The Raven's rookie QB Joe Flacco was solid on Sunday in the team's Week 8 win over the Raiders. While Flacco did not put the ball up much, only 12 of 24 for 140 yards, he did have a touchdown pass and a 13-yard touchdown scamper. Flacco also added a 43 yard touchdown reception to his credit on Sunday.
*The Cardinal's WR Anquan Boldin made a triumphant return to action in Week 8 against the Panthers. Boldin caught 9 passes for 63 yards and scored twice. Q also added a run for 30 yards.
*The Texans continued their roll, winning their third straight game in Week 8. The team was led by the passing of QB Matt Schaub, who completed 24 of 28 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns!
*One of the Texans other stars on Sunday in Week 8, was WR Kevin Walter. Walter caught 5 passes for 70 yards and scored two touchdowns in the team's win.
*The Niner's RB Frank Gore was a solid RB1 fantasy play in Week 8. In the team's loss to the Seahawks, Gore totaled 159 yards of offense!
Another Sunday and another week in the NFL, here are your week 8 "Sunday's Heroes!"
AFC / NFC
300-PASSING CLUB
QB-Kurt Warner (Ari).....the Cardinal's passer once again threw for a ton of yardage on Sunday. Against the Panthers Warner completed 35 of 49 passes (71% completion) for 381 yards passing and two touchdowns!
QB-Phillip Rivers (SD).....the Chargers field general had a big passing day against the Saints completing 25 of 40 passes for 341 yards. Rivers also threw 3 touchdowns to go with an interception in the team's loss to the
QB-Drew Brees (TB).....the leagues top ranked passer threw for 339 yards completing 30 of 41 passes with three touchdowns in the Saints Week 8 win over the Chargers.
QB-Jason Campbell (Was).....the Redskins kept their winning ways led by quarterback Jason Campbell and his 328 passing yards in Week 8. Campbell completed 23 of 28 passes and threw one touchdown in the road win over the Lions!
QB-Chad Pennington (Mia).....the Dolphins quarterback turned in a solid performance in Week 8 to lead the victory charge. Pennington completed 22 of 30 passes for 314 yards and a touchdown in the team's win on Sunday over the buffalo Bills.
QB-Marc Bulger (Stl).....the Rams quarterback made his first appearance in the 300 club this season. Facing the Patriots in Week 8, quarterback Marc Bulger passed for 301 yards completing 18 of 34 passes and threw one touchdown!
100-RUSHING CLUB
RB-Brian Westbrook (Phi)....the Eagles running back was huge Sunday in his return to action in Week 8. Westbrook carried the ball 22 times for 167 yards rushing and scored two touchdowns. He also added 6 receptions for 42 yards in the Eagles win over the Falcons.
RB-Clinton Portis (Was)....the leagues leading rusher continued his stellar play rushing for over 100 yards for the 5th straight week. Portis finished Sunday with 24 carries for 126 yards (5.2 yds/carry).
RB-DeAngelo Williams (Car)....the Panthers running back broke loose in Week 8 and scampered his way to 108 yards on the ground. In the team's win over Arizona, Williams carried the ball 17 times and scored one rushing touchdown.
RB-LaDanian Tomlinson (SD)....the Chargers running back turned in an outstanding performance in Week 8 against the Saints. On Sunday LT totaled 170 yards of offense (105 rush, 65 receive) and scored on a 32 yard catch and run.
100-RECEIVING CLUB
WR-Tedd Ginn Jr (Mia)....the Dolphins receiver finally had a breakout performance on Sunday in Week 8. The 2nd year receiver pulled in 7 passes for 175 yards, including a 64 yard catch and run.
WR-Donnie Avery (Stl)....the Rams rookie receiver exploded in Week 8 against the Patriots. Avery hauled in a total of 6 passes for 163 yards receiving, which was highlighted by a 69 catch and run for a touchdown.
WR-Andre Johnson (Hou)....the Texans wide receiver turned in another huge performance on Sunday in Week 8. Johnson was once again unstoppable catching 11 passes for 143 yards.
WR-Santana Moss (Was)....the Redskins small quick receiver turned in a very big game on Sunday on the road against the Lions. Moss caught 9 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown in the team's win.
WR-Matt Jones (Jax)....the soon to be suspended Jaguar receiver turned in his best game of the season. Jones caught 8 passes for 117 yards (both season highs) with a touchdown in the team's Week 8 loss.
WR-Steve Smith (Car)....the Panthers continued their winning ways at home in Week 8, led by the play of wide receiver Steve Smith. Smith caught 5 passes for 117 yards receiving with two touchdowns!
WR-Lee Evans (Buff)....the Bills receiver continued his fantasy all-star play in Week 8. Evans had 7 receptions for 116 yards receiving in the team's loss on Sunday.
WR-Leonard Weaver (Sea)....the Seahawks full-back was solid on Sunday, doing much of his damage in the passing game. Weaver caught 4 balls for 116 yards and scored two touchdowns in the team's victory over the Niners.
WR-Larry Fitzgerald (Ari)....the Cardinal's outstanding wideout was once again solid in Week 8 against the Panthers. Fitzgerald caught 7 passes for 115 yards in the team's loss on Sunday.
WR-Roddy White (Atl)....the Falcon's receiver continued to be a fantasy force, turning in yet another spectacular performance on Sunday. White, facing a tough matchup against the Eagles, caught 8 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns in the team's Week 8 loss.
WR-Dwayne Bowe (KC)....the Chiefs receiver continues to perform like a number one receiver this season, despite being on a bad team. On Sunday, Bowe caught 6 passes for 102 yards receiving in the team's Week 8 loss.
WR-Jerricho Cotchery (NYJ)....despite the reports that he could sit, the Jets receiver not only played on Sunday, but was a solid fantasy start. Cotchery caught 9 passes for 102 yards.
WR-Randy Moss (NE).....following a solid MNF appearance, the Patriots receiver was a solid fantasy play in Week 8. Moss caught 7 more passes for 102 yards in the team's win on Sunday.
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