January 1st, 2011 Saturday
The Four Horsemen
Let’em Ride
Let’em Ride
Week 16 was not kind to our horsemen as our riders struggled mightily to find pay-dirt. Only quarterback Philip Rivers (256 yards passing, one touchdown) was able to record a touchdown for last week’s horsemen. Both wide receiver Marques Colston (21 receiving yards) and tight end Marcedes Lewis (37 yards) were quiet last week with just a few grabs each and no trips to the end-zone. Only running back Arian Foster had a game worth noting totaling 135 yards of offense, but even he playing against the league’s 31st ranked run defense could not squeeze in a score.
This week our riders will look to change our scoreless trend from a week ago. With the final weekend featuring several absentees the search for our fearless foursome was not easy. When looking over the week 17 schedule, these are our gridiron cowboys that look poised to saddle up and ride on…..
This week our riders will look to change our scoreless trend from a week ago. With the final weekend featuring several absentees the search for our fearless foursome was not easy. When looking over the week 17 schedule, these are our gridiron cowboys that look poised to saddle up and ride on…..
Quarterback:
The Steelers will be leaving it all on the line this weekend with a division title and the number two seed at risk. In their first meeting against the Browns this season quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was solid throwing for 257 yards on 16 of 27 passing. Big Ben made plays with his arm throwing three touchdowns against the Browns and had five pass plays of 20 yards or more. The Browns 13th ranked secondary has not been all bad this season, but they have allowed 23 passing touchdowns and 44 pass plays of 20 yards or more. With so much at stake for the Steelers expect Big Ben to again make plays on Sunday with his arm
(My Prediction: 20 of 32 passing, 275 yards, three touchdowns, 15 yards rushing)
Running Back:
The Eagles may not have a lot at stake on Sunday, but it will still be business as usual for running back LeSean McCoy. The Eagles second year running back has really emerged as a versatile featured back in the offense. McCoy leads the team with 78 receptions and has rushed for more than 1,000 yards. He has quietly elevated his fantasy value to amongst the elite and this weekend against the Cowboys 14th ranked defense he figures to pad his stats; in week 14 he torched the Boys for 149 yards on the ground.
(My Prediction: 18 carries, 105 yards rushing, 3 receptions, 15 yards receiving, one touchdown)
Wide Receiver:
The Jaguars will be without two of their best players on Sunday when they meet the Houston Texans, but they will still have their most productive wide receiver Mike Thomas (65 receptions, 808 yards receiving). The Texans secondary ranked last in the league has struggled terribly all season long allowing 32 touchdowns and 55 pass plays of 20 yards or more. When Thomas takes the field on Sunday, he should still see plenty of balls in his direction even with back-up quarterback Trent Edwards under center. Edwards started the team’s first two games this season and had a nice rapport with Thomas (caught 10 passes in first two games this season).
(My Prediction: 7 receptions, 90 yards, one touchdown)
Tight End:
The Eagles are expected to start quarterback Kevin Kolb on Sunday, giving Michael Vick time to rest. Kolb is no stranger to the offense having started four times this season. Last week tight Brent Celek had the hot hand catching 10 balls for 97 yards in the team’s week 16 loss to the Vikings.The change under center should not hurt Celek this weekend. Last year in back to back starts (week 2 & 3) with Kolb starting the Eagles tight end caught 8 passes for 104 yards in each game. Kolb has shown great chemistry with his other receivers this season, but he is quite familiar with Celek and figures to look his way often this Sunday.
(My Prediction: 6 receptions, 65 yards, one touchdown)
The Steelers will be leaving it all on the line this weekend with a division title and the number two seed at risk. In their first meeting against the Browns this season quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was solid throwing for 257 yards on 16 of 27 passing. Big Ben made plays with his arm throwing three touchdowns against the Browns and had five pass plays of 20 yards or more. The Browns 13th ranked secondary has not been all bad this season, but they have allowed 23 passing touchdowns and 44 pass plays of 20 yards or more. With so much at stake for the Steelers expect Big Ben to again make plays on Sunday with his arm
(My Prediction: 20 of 32 passing, 275 yards, three touchdowns, 15 yards rushing)
Running Back:
The Eagles may not have a lot at stake on Sunday, but it will still be business as usual for running back LeSean McCoy. The Eagles second year running back has really emerged as a versatile featured back in the offense. McCoy leads the team with 78 receptions and has rushed for more than 1,000 yards. He has quietly elevated his fantasy value to amongst the elite and this weekend against the Cowboys 14th ranked defense he figures to pad his stats; in week 14 he torched the Boys for 149 yards on the ground.
(My Prediction: 18 carries, 105 yards rushing, 3 receptions, 15 yards receiving, one touchdown)
Wide Receiver:
The Jaguars will be without two of their best players on Sunday when they meet the Houston Texans, but they will still have their most productive wide receiver Mike Thomas (65 receptions, 808 yards receiving). The Texans secondary ranked last in the league has struggled terribly all season long allowing 32 touchdowns and 55 pass plays of 20 yards or more. When Thomas takes the field on Sunday, he should still see plenty of balls in his direction even with back-up quarterback Trent Edwards under center. Edwards started the team’s first two games this season and had a nice rapport with Thomas (caught 10 passes in first two games this season).
(My Prediction: 7 receptions, 90 yards, one touchdown)
Tight End:
The Eagles are expected to start quarterback Kevin Kolb on Sunday, giving Michael Vick time to rest. Kolb is no stranger to the offense having started four times this season. Last week tight Brent Celek had the hot hand catching 10 balls for 97 yards in the team’s week 16 loss to the Vikings.The change under center should not hurt Celek this weekend. Last year in back to back starts (week 2 & 3) with Kolb starting the Eagles tight end caught 8 passes for 104 yards in each game. Kolb has shown great chemistry with his other receivers this season, but he is quite familiar with Celek and figures to look his way often this Sunday.
(My Prediction: 6 receptions, 65 yards, one touchdown)
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