FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

November 27th, 2009 10:30pm PST

David's Daily Digest

[My Take]

More football news and happenings from around the league; here’s the latest I am hearing, reading, and following with my take on things and how they will impact the coming fantasy week……

Player Notes From Across My Wire...

Vince Young has the Titans rolling….

Since the insertion of Young under center the Titans have rolled off four straight wins. Young has been doing with a combination of his arm and his feet. He's not posting big numbers, but he's limiting mistakes. In his four starts Young has turned the ball over only twice while passing for 623 yards, throwing three touchdowns, and completing 66 percent of his passes.

No Big Ben could be costly….

The Steelers could be heading into their big week 12 showdown against their fierce division rivals the Baltimore Ravens without their starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Big Ben suffered a concussion last Sunday and current word indicates that the Steeler's quarterback will sit despite practicing all week. This was Ben's fourth concussion since 2006.

Jackson expected to be a Game-time….

The good news is running back Steven Jackson did some individual work on the sidelines during Friday's practice. Jackson has been a real warrior this season, so it's hard to imagine he'd sit Sunday. There's no question the Rams are being cautious, but better check his status during warmups on Sunday.

Julius Jones not looking good for Sunday….

The Seahawks running back suffered a rib (lung) injury two weeks ago and could miss his second game in two weeks. Jones is still in pain and was limited in practice this week. If Jones sits, 2nd year back Justin Forsett would start and be an every-down back.

Warner’s still a big question for Sunday.....

With the league and teams being even more proactive about preventive action, depsite practicing all week the Cardinal's quarterback Kurt Warner (concussion) is still questionable for Sunday. All signs are pointing toward Warner playing, but the team is planning on being cautious. Warner has sustained by his records five concussions over his career.

Check back with "Your Fantasy Sports Home" for more Football to digest....

FSH: THE FANTASY SPORTS ZONE (SUNDAY HEROES)

September 14th, 2009 10:37pm PST

Week One
“Sunday’s Heroes”

Week One in the NFL…
The NFL is one full week in the books and after 16 games played there is much to discuss; from the Brady-Brees duet, to keeping up with the Joneses, all the way to Wayne’s World the first week of action was nothing less than spectacular.

Tom Brady is his name and playing big is his game. The Patriots starting quarterback returned to action Monday night after having missed the entire 2008 season with a knee injury. His return was well anticipated and more than worth the wait as Brady looked true to form. His start before the raucous crowd in Foxboro was a bit shaky, but by the second half Brady was playing in mid-season form completing 39 of 53 passes for 378-yards and two touchdowns to lead the Pat’s comeback.

Certainly not to be outdone, Mr. “I can do whatever you do better” Drew Brees turned in more than a memorable performance for fantasy owners just one day earlier. Against an overmatched Lion’s defense Brees torched the secondary for 358-passing yards on 26 of 34 passing and threw not five, but six touchdowns. Smile fantasy owners, Christmas came early, although it could come again with this offense.

And just when you thought these boys were through, fantasy owners are just scrambling to keep up with the Joneses. In Seattle little brother Julius found the Northwest to his liking scampering for 117-yards on the ground and a score on Sunday. While big brother Thomas still hangs his hat in the big apple, at the ripe age of 31 he doesn’t appear quite ready to call it quits rushing for over 100-yards and two touchdowns in week one.

There was no sign of Garth Algar in Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, but it sure felt like Wayne’s world nonetheless wide receiver Reggie Wayne going crazy. The Colt’s wideout was merely unstoppable catching a game high 10 passes for 162-receiving yards, including a 35-yard game winning grab.

These were just a few of Week one’s Gridiron Gladiators. Check out the rest of Sunday’s Heroes from the first complete week of action;

Sunday’s Heroes

300-Passing Club

Name Team Opp Score Comp Att Yds TD Int
Tom Brady NE vs BUF W 25-24 39 53 378 2 1
Ben Roethlisberger PIT vs TEN W 13-10 33 43 363 1 2
Drew Brees NO vs DET W 45-27 26 34 358 6 1 0
Tony Romo DAL @ TB W 34-21 16 27 353 3 0
Joe Flacco BAL vs KC W 38-24 26 43 307 3 1
Peyton Manning IND vs JAC W 14-12 28 38 301 1 1


100-Rushing Club

Name Team Opp Score Att Yds Avg TD
Adrian Peterson MIN @ CLE W 34-20 25 180 7.2 3
Mike Bell NO vs DET W 45-27 28 143 5.1 0
Julius Jones SEA vs STL W 28-0 19 117 6.2 1
Ray Rice BAL vs KC W 38-24 19 108 5.7 0
Thomas Jones NYJ @ HOU W 24-7 20 107 5.4 2


100-Receiving Club

Name Team Opp Score Rec Yds Avg TD
Reggie Wayne IND vs JAC W 14-12 10 162 16.2 1
Randy Moss NE vs BUF W 25-24 12 141 11.8 0
Patrick Crayton DAL @ TB W 34-21 4 135 33.8 1
Santonio Holmes PIT vs TEN W 13-10 9 131 14.6 1
Tim Hightower ARI vs SF L 16-20 12 121 10.1 0
Greg Jennings GB vs CHI W 21-15 6 106 17.7 1
Devery Henderson NO vs DET W 45-27 5 103 20.6 1
Hines Ward PIT vs TEN W 13-10 8 103 12.9 0


Check back every week for more “Sunday Heroes”