Friday Football Diary
Dear Diary
So what did I see last weekend that has me concerned about the upcoming slate of games; wide receiver Chris Henry has only two catches, running back Matt Forte has yet to find the endzone, wide receiver Eddie Royal has 38 receiving yards, running back Willie Parker has only 66 yards rushing, and quarterback Tom Brady has only thrown two touchdowns.
These are just a few of the players that are not quite up to par in this young season. While it’s still early week 3 could easily see both Forte and Royal get back on track with favorable matchups. The same could be said for Henry facing a vulnerable Steeler secondary (ranked 19th), but some owners could see be a little shaky about Brady and Parker. With these two high profile players still not looking quite right, you have to wonder how long owners can wait to make a move.
More players making the “worry” watch list:
QB-Aaron Rodgers……..just two touchdown passes.
RB-Steven Jackson………....no touchdowns in 2009.
RB-LaDanian Tomlinson…..….…………....hurt again.
RB-Steve Slaton……….….….no touchdowns in 2009.
WR-Lance Moore…..….only two catches this season.
WR-Santana Moss...just 41 receiving yards in 2009.
WR-Antonio Bryant……..…just two catches in 2009.
WR-Brandon Marshall………61 receiving yards only.
TE-Donald Lee………..7 catches and no touchdowns.
TE-Bo Scaife……....48 receiving yards and no scores.
Did you see?....
In week two there was plenty to watch and much to keep up with, but did you happen to see;
- Fred Jackson run for 163-yards on the ground. In two games he has totaled 328 yards of offense, caught 11 passes, and scored once.·
- The Eagles tight Brent Celek catch eight passes for 104 yards. In two games he has 14 receptions which ties him for the NFL lead for tight ends.·
- Panthers receiver Steve Smith broke out for a nice game catching eight passes. This season Smith has been targeted 29 times to lead all receivers.·
- Chargers running back Darren Sproles playing in place of the injured Tomlinson led the team with seven catches last week. Sproles finished the game with 124-yards receving and scored on an 81 yard catch and run.
Week 2 brought as much promise and flash as did week one, but there are still some interesting developments thus far this season that will be catching my eye as I look toward week 3;
- Are the Saints really a 3-0 team? Is Drew Brees and his high-octane offense unstoppable or will mother nature have something to say about that?
- Will Jeff Fischer and his Titans start the 2009 0-3 or will the defense come ready to take on the rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez?
- In two games this season Willie Parker has yet to run for more than 50-yards, does he do it Sunday against the Bengals?
- Can Steven Jackson have great success against a Packer’s defense that allowed 151 yards on the ground last Sunday.
- Will this be the big passing week fantasy owners have been waiting for from quarterback Kurt Warner?
- Can running back Frank Gore have success on the ground against the tough Vikings run defense?
- Is this the week that Bengal’s get wide receiver Chris Henry more involved with the offense?
- Are the Broncos and their number two ranked defense real and will they shut down the Raider’s running game on Sunday.
- How will the leagues number one pass defense (Colts) matchup against Warner and company Sunday night?
- Will Aaron Rodgers and company air it out and get healthy against the Rams 25th ranked pass defense?
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