January 4th, 2009 9:07pm PST
[Late Edition]
Monday Morning Huddle
Fantasy Football is not over
The regular season may have just concluded, but for many diehard fantasy gamers, the second season is just getting started. Much like the 16-17 week marathon season that many fantasy faithful partake in each year, the post season fantasy spectacle is just the mini-version.
With games set to begin on Saturday, there's not a lot of time or room for error. New, notes, and information will be at a premium, so pull up your favorite armchair and let’s get ready for some fantasy football!
Injury notes from Sunday...
QB-Tom Brady (finger)....expected to start Sunday.
WR-Wes Welker (knee)...likely out for postseason.
WR-Chad Ochocinco (knee)..questionable, but expected to play.
RB-Pierre Thomas (ribs)....did not play in Week 17.
WR-Anquan Boldin (ankle)...scheduled for MRI Monday.
DB-Charles Woodson (shoulder)....expected to be OK.
LB-David Harris (ankle)....status for Saturday uncertain.
What I saw in Week 17
Rodgers looks like a man on a mission....
The Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers only threw 26 passes in the team's finale, but completed 21 of those for 235 yards and a touchdown. Over the past two months Rodgers has been a man on fire, completing (186 of 281) over 66 percent of his passes. In that span he has thrown 14 touchdowns with only two interceptions leading the Pack to a 7-1 record to close out the season. With weapons like Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, and Jermichael Finley, Rodgers is sure to post big numbers in the post season.
Edelman is sure to be stock on the rise....
The Patriots suffered a huge loss on Sunday with the injury to wide receiver Wes Welker, but like on queue Julian Edleman has stepped in to fill those big shoes. On Sunday Edelman quickly became a Brady favorite with Welker out and caught 10 passes for 103 yards. While the loss of Welker is big, there's no question Edelman's stock will be rocketing after this past Sunday's preview. With Moss still lining up on the other side, Edelman will step nicely right into the number two role just as he did against the Texans.
Quick Notes:
On Sunday against the Eagles tight end Jason Witten finished the game with six receptions for 76 yards and a score. This week he'll face the same defense, but this time on the road. In Witten's last five games against Philly has had no fewer than six catches and is averaging 78 yards receiving.
The Eagles tight end Brent Celek is starting to heat up at the right time. In his last four games he has totaled 20 receptions, with two for scores, and is averaging 88 yards receiving per game. He is coming off a seven catch 96 yard effort against the Cowboys, the team he will face on Saturday night.
With the Patriots quietly strolling into the playoffs, the Ravens will have their hands full with one of the leagues very best deep threats. Over the past three weeks following the disappointing Week 14 performance (one catch), Randy Moss of the Patriots has quietly strung together a nice three game run; 14 receptions, 190-yards, and 4-touchdowns.
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