December 14th, 2009 11:31pm PST
[Late Night Edition]
Monday Morning Huddle
What I saw in Week 14
Johnson looks like a record setter....
The Titans running back has been better than good this season, through 13 games this season Chris Johnson has been spectacular. Johnson has already totaled more than 2,000 yards from this season and scored 13 times. With over 1,600 yards on the ground Johnson has an outside shot at the record books and a chance to become another member of the 2,000-rushing yard club.
Reggie Bush makes a Cameo....
The Saints running back Reggie Bush has not been much of a factor this season having missed some time due to injuries and the emergence of Pierre Thomas and Mike Bell as a solid one-two punch. Finally healthy and with Bell sidelined Reggie played a more prominent role on Sunday getting 12 touches for 79 yards and two scores. It was by far Bush's most productive game this season, something fantasy owners would like to see more of next week.
Ray does in the Lions....
The Ravens have found themselves one gem of a feature back in Ray Rice. The second year ball carrier has been everything the team could hope for and more. On Sunday he totaled over 200 yards with two score and his season numbers rank with the best. This season Rice has run for over 1,000 yards, caught 68 balls for another 650 yards, and scored eight times; not many better.
Quick Notes:
Vikings did much better job against pass on Sunday with the return of cornerback Antoine Winfield. This will be something to remember and watch as we near the playoffs.
The Cowboys had all kinds of trouble defending the deep ball against the Chargers giant receivers. Next week they see the Saints with their midget receiving corp; Colston (6'4") Robert Meachem (6'2"), and Jeremy Shockey (6'5"). This season Jay Cutler has passed for over 3,000 yards, 19 touchdowns, but also has 22 picks.
The Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton has just over 2,900 yards with 16 touchdown passes, but only eight picks. Who got the better deal here?
10 Things I Remember
Week 14
1. The Texans quarterback Matt Schaub was full throttle right out of the gate on Sunday opening up with a 64-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson; Schaub would not stop to the tune of 365 yards passing and two touchdowns
2. The Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall was impressive, although his team was not. Marshall set the NFL record with 21 receptions on Sunday.
3. The Colts tight end Dallas Clark was not electric on Sunday, but he was more than efficient for fantasy owners catching three touchdown passes.
4. The old man Derrick Mason proved once again he can still make plays and be a playmaker with his 5 catches for 94 yards, including a 62-yard catch and run for six.
5. Ricky Williams carries the load for Miami in a critcal Week 14 win keeping post season hopes alive. Williams carried the ball 28 times for over 100 yards.
6. Carson Palmer could not get the passing game off the ground against the Vikings. Palmer completed just 15 passes for only 94 yards; not fantasy worthy.
7. Wes Welker may not be a big man, but he is "da man!" Welker hauled in another 10 grabs surpassing 100 for the season for the third straight season.
8. Brian Orakpo proved that defensive rookies need love too. His stat line on Sunday; six tackles (including five solo), four sacks, and one forced fumble=stud.
9. Thomas Jones just missed his seventh 100-yard game on Sunday against the Buccaneers. He finished with 24 carries for 99 yards and two touchdowns; ah yes life after 30 is not too bad.
10. In relief of the injured Bruce Gradkowski, quarterback JaMarcus Russell entered the game just in time to be sacked six times and throw one pick to a chorus of boos.
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