Tuesday, January 6, 2009

FSH: WEEKEND FANTASY DIGEST (Fantasy News)

January 6th, 2008 10:50pm PST




WEEKEND FANTASY DIGEST
Fantasy News



WEEKEND STARS...


Sproles is Smallest Big Man in San Diego...
....the Charger's running back played like a giant among boys, rushing for over 100-yards and scoring two rushing touchdowns. Sproles also added five receptions for another 45-yards.

McNabb Keeps the Eagles Flying...
....the Eagle's quarterback was solid in the team's win on Sunday. McNabb tossed one touchdown, while passing for 300-yards. McNabb completed 23 of 34 passes while finding eight different receivers on Sunday.

All-Day Breaks Loose.....
.....the Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, broke loose for a 40-yard touchdown run in the 2nd quarter and would later score a 2nd time in the quarter. Peterson finished the afternoon with 83-yards on the ground.

Gates Leads the Air Attack...
.....the Charger's tight end led the team with eight receptions Saturday night. Gates was questionable entering the contest, but proved to be effective with 87-yards receiving.

Fitzgerald Just Makes Plays...
....the Cardinal's big play receiver was nothing less than spectacular with a solid performance in the team's win. Fitzgerald grabbed six passes for 101-yards and scored on a fantastic 42-yard touchdown reception.

Warner Play's Like Two-time MVP...
....the Cardinal's quarterback showed his old MVP form on Saturday completing 19 of 32 passes. Warner also tossed two touchdowns while passing for 271-yards in the team's win against the Falcons.

McClain Stumbles, then Rumbles...
....the Raven's running back had his post season career start in ominous fashion with a first quarter fumble against the Dolphins. McClain would quickly rebound and ramble his way to 75-yards on the ground and touchdown.

Westbrook Totals over 100-yards...
....the Eagles running back touched the ball 23 times on Sunday and totaled over 100-yards in the team's win. Westbrook carried the ball 20 times for 38-yards and caught three passes for 83-yards and a touchdown.



IDP NOTES...

Samuel Makes the Big Play.....
....the Eagle's defense came up big on Sunday and no one was bigger than defensive back Asante Samuel. Samuel came up with a 44-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Reed Leads the Ravens on Sunday....
.....the Raven's big play safety was a difference maker once again. Ed Reed wasted little time making an impact on Sunday. Reed picked off Pennington in the 2nd quarter (his first of two) and returned the pass 64-yards for a touchdown.

DRC Plays Big and Leads Way...
.....the Cardinal's rookie defensive back saved his best for the post season. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie limited the Falcons receiver Roddy White to 7.6-yards per catch while recording a 10-total tackles and an interception.

Dobbins Comes up with Big Play...
.....the Charger's linebacker Tim Dobbins recorded just one tackle Saturday night, but no tackle was ever more important than his sack late in the 4th quarter giving San Diego the ball back and the opportunity to tie the game.

Lewis Leads Charge in the Middle...
.....the Raven's veteran linebacker Ray Lewis brought his "A" game to the post season. He was solid in the team's win on Sunday registering nine solo tackles.


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By David G. Ortega







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