Paul Mecurio returned to the podcast this week, and we had hilarious conversation.
If you’re not in the play-offs, or get eliminated this week, remember to keep on eye on games the rest of the way out. For most fantasy owners, the 2011 (if the is one) starts now.
Matt Cassel will start fort eh Chiefs and is a pretty good option against the Rams. The Browns Colt McCoy too is a good emergency back-up if you’re in need.
RB Javid Best is active for the Lions. WR Josh Cribbs is back for the Browns, which bodes well if you’re league gives points for special teams as well as WR production, but he doesn’t get a ton of the latter. With McCoy in he may see a bit more though.
Start everyone in the Jacksonville/Indy game.
The Bears D is finally a solid start again, outdoors in Minnesota. QB Brett Favre is out, Joe Webb will start.
QB Tim Tebow will start for Denver. Obviously not a fantasy start especially in the play-offs, but worth keeping an eye on for ’11.
RB Chris Ivory is out for the Saints, making a good opportunity for Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas.
K Joe Nedney is out for the season. A good replacement shouldn’t be hard to find.
We can’t say this enough. Your starters are your starters. If it’s a close call, look closely at the match-up. Who is playing the weaker D, is there weather and how have they been trending say the last three weeks.
Good luck in your games!
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
The No Huddle Episode 1-14
A popular guest indeed, Smitty from Imagination Movers checked in, and the episode got a ton of hits! As you may recall, his colleague “Mover” Scott was with us a few weeks back, so we thought we’d check in with Smitty to see how things were going in their fantasy league. We had a great chat.
Before we go around the horn, a little advice. If you’re out of the play-offs or get eliminated to today, you still want to pay attention to what’s happening. The moment you are knocked out, you’re 2011 season begins. Guys like RB Mike Goodson in Carolina, the Rams offense, the Browns etc. Keep an eye on how guys play here late in the season, and who emerges. More on 2011 in the coming posts and on the podcast.
Now, going around the horn:
The big news of course is that the Vikings-Giants game, which had been moved to Monday night, is in jeopardy again. The roof on the Metrodome has partially collapsed and stadium officials say there is no way the game can be played Monday or even Tuesday in that building. It now looks like the game will be moved to Ford Field in Detroit, as the Giants have no cold weather gear with them, ruling out a game in the University of Minnesota’s outdoor facility.
So that means a day of rest for QB Brett Favre, and then a shorter week for both teams going into your play-offs.
Other than that let’s make it simple. Your starters are your starters. Check nfl.com an hour before game time for actives/inactives and don’t look back. Good luck in your games!
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Before we go around the horn, a little advice. If you’re out of the play-offs or get eliminated to today, you still want to pay attention to what’s happening. The moment you are knocked out, you’re 2011 season begins. Guys like RB Mike Goodson in Carolina, the Rams offense, the Browns etc. Keep an eye on how guys play here late in the season, and who emerges. More on 2011 in the coming posts and on the podcast.
Now, going around the horn:
The big news of course is that the Vikings-Giants game, which had been moved to Monday night, is in jeopardy again. The roof on the Metrodome has partially collapsed and stadium officials say there is no way the game can be played Monday or even Tuesday in that building. It now looks like the game will be moved to Ford Field in Detroit, as the Giants have no cold weather gear with them, ruling out a game in the University of Minnesota’s outdoor facility.
So that means a day of rest for QB Brett Favre, and then a shorter week for both teams going into your play-offs.
Other than that let’s make it simple. Your starters are your starters. Check nfl.com an hour before game time for actives/inactives and don’t look back. Good luck in your games!
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
The No Huddle Episdoe 10-11
Mark Challifoux returned to the podcast, and spoke to us while on the way to Indianapolis to do a last minute gig.
We did the round-up, so here is the late breaking news:
WR Sidney Rice has been activated by the Vikings? Will this cut into Percy Harvin’s numbers?
RB Reggie Bush will probably play for the Saints Sunday.
RB Ryan Mathews is doubtful for the Chargers, TE Antonio Gates is questionable, but it is safe to say you should start another TE.
RBs Joseph Addai and Mike Hart are out.
RB Kevin Smith is out for the season.
Jets WR Jerome Cotchery is out, and WR Michael Sims-Walker is unlikely to play.
As always go to NFL.com around noon Sunday for the most up-to-date report.
The marquee match up would have to be Colts at Patriots which most of the nation will see. This is always a shoot-out, and all offensive stars should do well. WR Reggie Wayne leads the league in receptions, but has had trouble finding the endzone. On the other hand TE Jacob Tamme as stepped in nicely for the injured Dallas Clark. The patriots meanwhile seem to be spreading the ball around, a la the New Orleans Saints. Still no deep threats on the passing game though.
Check out our friends at NFL Review UK for predictions with a Midland’s accent!
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We did the round-up, so here is the late breaking news:
WR Sidney Rice has been activated by the Vikings? Will this cut into Percy Harvin’s numbers?
RB Reggie Bush will probably play for the Saints Sunday.
RB Ryan Mathews is doubtful for the Chargers, TE Antonio Gates is questionable, but it is safe to say you should start another TE.
RBs Joseph Addai and Mike Hart are out.
RB Kevin Smith is out for the season.
Jets WR Jerome Cotchery is out, and WR Michael Sims-Walker is unlikely to play.
As always go to NFL.com around noon Sunday for the most up-to-date report.
The marquee match up would have to be Colts at Patriots which most of the nation will see. This is always a shoot-out, and all offensive stars should do well. WR Reggie Wayne leads the league in receptions, but has had trouble finding the endzone. On the other hand TE Jacob Tamme as stepped in nicely for the injured Dallas Clark. The patriots meanwhile seem to be spreading the ball around, a la the New Orleans Saints. Still no deep threats on the passing game though.
Check out our friends at NFL Review UK for predictions with a Midland’s accent!
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Saturday, November 13, 2010
The No Huddle Episode 10-10
The return of Costaki on the podcast! He had some insight, as well some great jokes. As you may know, he does the NFL Review segment for the Bob & Tom Radio Show, as well as for a few other stations around the country.
Your byes this week:
Packers, Saints, Raiders, Chargers
As promised, the round-up appears here in the blog.
Tennessee at Miami. Here are two offenses heading in opposite directions. The debut of Randy Moss in Titan blue should help stretch defenses, and take some pressure off of RB Chris Brown. Miami looks set to go with the streaky Chad Pennington. Be weary.
New York Jets at Cleveland. Yet another tough test for the steadily improving Browns. Look for lots of running from both squads, and a low scoring game.
Cincinnati at Indianapolis. If QB Carson Palmer could get his throwing motion straightened out you could see a track meet like the Bengals found themselves in in Atlanta a few weeks ago. Indy’s D is soft on the run, so RB Ced Benson could be a wise start.
Houston at Jacksonville. The Jags found their offense in Dallas two weeks ago, and now face a poor pass defense at home with the Texans. Seems too good to be true given the Jags ups and downs.
Minnesota at Chicago. Brett Favre says he’ll play, but how much more can he take, especially in this division game? Well, if anyone can…Jay Cutler is an ok start at QB if the byes have left you thin.
Carolina at Tampa Bay. The Bucs may have lost in the A-T-L, but they now face a terrible Panther team. It’s a home game for Tampa, which can only improve their numbers. Good week for your Bucs.
Detroit at Buffalo. Battle of the underachievers. Both clubs are headed in the right direction, which sadly, isn’t producing wins. Fantasy-wise, players on both teams are trending upwards, and both defenses are shaky.
KC at Denver. The Chiefs keep on doing it, but without great fantasy numbers. The Broncos are a mess.
Dallas at New York Giants. Start all Giants. WR Miles Austin and TE Jason Witten for Dallas, and that’s about it.
Seattle at Arizona. Another feast or famine contest. The usual suspects are good to start, like WR Larry Fitzgerald, but most other players on both teams are a huge question mark.
St. Louis at San Francisco. Al Madrigal said last week his 40ers would rally ‘round QB Troy Smith, and would turn things around. St. Louis has some attractive options, beyond the obvious RB Steven Jackson.
New England at Pittsburgh. Benching Tom Brady may have worked out foe me, as I can’t see him putting up the numbers Atlanta’s Matt Ryan did Thursday (my other QB). But it is Tom Brady, and he did put up a respectable amount of points in that debacle at Cleveland last week. The Steelers offense seems to have gelled. The D of course is a must start.
Philadelphia at Washington. Are the Redskins in turmoil, and how does that affect the numbers? And does Mike Vick drag down the numbers of RB LeSean McCoy. Not necessarily. McCoy has been a great safety valve when the pressure is on.
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Your byes this week:
Packers, Saints, Raiders, Chargers
As promised, the round-up appears here in the blog.
Tennessee at Miami. Here are two offenses heading in opposite directions. The debut of Randy Moss in Titan blue should help stretch defenses, and take some pressure off of RB Chris Brown. Miami looks set to go with the streaky Chad Pennington. Be weary.
New York Jets at Cleveland. Yet another tough test for the steadily improving Browns. Look for lots of running from both squads, and a low scoring game.
Cincinnati at Indianapolis. If QB Carson Palmer could get his throwing motion straightened out you could see a track meet like the Bengals found themselves in in Atlanta a few weeks ago. Indy’s D is soft on the run, so RB Ced Benson could be a wise start.
Houston at Jacksonville. The Jags found their offense in Dallas two weeks ago, and now face a poor pass defense at home with the Texans. Seems too good to be true given the Jags ups and downs.
Minnesota at Chicago. Brett Favre says he’ll play, but how much more can he take, especially in this division game? Well, if anyone can…Jay Cutler is an ok start at QB if the byes have left you thin.
Carolina at Tampa Bay. The Bucs may have lost in the A-T-L, but they now face a terrible Panther team. It’s a home game for Tampa, which can only improve their numbers. Good week for your Bucs.
Detroit at Buffalo. Battle of the underachievers. Both clubs are headed in the right direction, which sadly, isn’t producing wins. Fantasy-wise, players on both teams are trending upwards, and both defenses are shaky.
KC at Denver. The Chiefs keep on doing it, but without great fantasy numbers. The Broncos are a mess.
Dallas at New York Giants. Start all Giants. WR Miles Austin and TE Jason Witten for Dallas, and that’s about it.
Seattle at Arizona. Another feast or famine contest. The usual suspects are good to start, like WR Larry Fitzgerald, but most other players on both teams are a huge question mark.
St. Louis at San Francisco. Al Madrigal said last week his 40ers would rally ‘round QB Troy Smith, and would turn things around. St. Louis has some attractive options, beyond the obvious RB Steven Jackson.
New England at Pittsburgh. Benching Tom Brady may have worked out foe me, as I can’t see him putting up the numbers Atlanta’s Matt Ryan did Thursday (my other QB). But it is Tom Brady, and he did put up a respectable amount of points in that debacle at Cleveland last week. The Steelers offense seems to have gelled. The D of course is a must start.
Philadelphia at Washington. Are the Redskins in turmoil, and how does that affect the numbers? And does Mike Vick drag down the numbers of RB LeSean McCoy. Not necessarily. McCoy has been a great safety valve when the pressure is on.
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Sunday, November 7, 2010
The No Huddle Episode 10-09
The play-off races are heating up. Hopefully you’re still in the running. Lot’s of tough decisions this week.
Your byes this week:
Broncos, Jaguars, 49ers, Rams, Titans, Redskins.
Comedian Al Madrigal joined us this week on the podcast to discuss the 49ers potential QB controversy. He brought in surprise special guest Kevin Christy who hosts a FF show on Direct TV channel 101. Be sure to check out Al’s new YouTube video.
On to week 9:
I’m not looking for Tom Brady to have a big in Cleveland. Maybe 200 yards and a TD. This of course means he’s going to go nuts on the Browns secondary and I’ll be reposting these words next week. The trend is he’s been doing o.k. on the road this season.
If you’re all about the emerging Lions offense hold off a week. The Jets roll into Ford Field. The Jets offense? Hmmm. Step lively, but they should recover against a suspect Detroit D.
What a mess for San Diego. Playing a week Houston pass defense, but having almost all of their top receivers, including TE Antonio Gates. WR Patrick Crayton may be an option, and may be available in your league. I’m going with Indy TE Jacob Tamme for now, unless I see that Gates will play before kick-off. Still…
Chicago visits Buffalo and the improving, yet still winless Bills. Buffalo’s offensive players are probably a safe a start, same with the Bears. Don’t see either set of players piling up tons of points.
Arizona at Minnesota. The Viking defense ain’t what it used to be, though the Crads aren’t a great road team. Still it’s an indoor game which helps their offense. A banged up Brett Faver is suspect, though a Randy Moss-less offense brings everyone’s value back up.
Tampa Bay at Atlanta in a battle for first place. Should be a high scoring affair. This is one where I expect lots of players to put up double-digit stats. But probably not as I am starting QB Matt Ryan (over Tom Brady).
New Orleans at Carolina. The Panthers D hasn’t been horrible, it’s their O that’s killing them. QB Drew Brees, an obvious must start, is a bit banged up. The rest of the Saints offense is a roll of the dice as usual.
New York Giants at Seattle. Both teams can play flawlessly, both can underwhelm. Start your big starters; look elsewhere for back-ups.
Indy Colts at Philly Eagles, in what should be a pretty high scoring game. The Colts D is tough, but they are on the road, and do give up big plays, only to come back and stuff the opposing O, and sack the QB. The Eagles are coming off a bye and should be in good shape al around.
Kansas City at Oakland in the surprise bowl. Both teams doing well, but not putting up huge offensive numbers. Oakland has been rushing well, but it’s the special teams that’s been doing it for them. The Chiefs just hang in there every week until they win.
Dallas at Green Bay. This one speaks for itself. Start Miles Austin for the Cowboys and all Packers.
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. I actually think the Bengals will win this game. Poorly as they have been playing, they seem to have the Steelers number. That being said offensive players on both sides should have a solid game.
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Your byes this week:
Broncos, Jaguars, 49ers, Rams, Titans, Redskins.
Comedian Al Madrigal joined us this week on the podcast to discuss the 49ers potential QB controversy. He brought in surprise special guest Kevin Christy who hosts a FF show on Direct TV channel 101. Be sure to check out Al’s new YouTube video.
On to week 9:
I’m not looking for Tom Brady to have a big in Cleveland. Maybe 200 yards and a TD. This of course means he’s going to go nuts on the Browns secondary and I’ll be reposting these words next week. The trend is he’s been doing o.k. on the road this season.
If you’re all about the emerging Lions offense hold off a week. The Jets roll into Ford Field. The Jets offense? Hmmm. Step lively, but they should recover against a suspect Detroit D.
What a mess for San Diego. Playing a week Houston pass defense, but having almost all of their top receivers, including TE Antonio Gates. WR Patrick Crayton may be an option, and may be available in your league. I’m going with Indy TE Jacob Tamme for now, unless I see that Gates will play before kick-off. Still…
Chicago visits Buffalo and the improving, yet still winless Bills. Buffalo’s offensive players are probably a safe a start, same with the Bears. Don’t see either set of players piling up tons of points.
Arizona at Minnesota. The Viking defense ain’t what it used to be, though the Crads aren’t a great road team. Still it’s an indoor game which helps their offense. A banged up Brett Faver is suspect, though a Randy Moss-less offense brings everyone’s value back up.
Tampa Bay at Atlanta in a battle for first place. Should be a high scoring affair. This is one where I expect lots of players to put up double-digit stats. But probably not as I am starting QB Matt Ryan (over Tom Brady).
New Orleans at Carolina. The Panthers D hasn’t been horrible, it’s their O that’s killing them. QB Drew Brees, an obvious must start, is a bit banged up. The rest of the Saints offense is a roll of the dice as usual.
New York Giants at Seattle. Both teams can play flawlessly, both can underwhelm. Start your big starters; look elsewhere for back-ups.
Indy Colts at Philly Eagles, in what should be a pretty high scoring game. The Colts D is tough, but they are on the road, and do give up big plays, only to come back and stuff the opposing O, and sack the QB. The Eagles are coming off a bye and should be in good shape al around.
Kansas City at Oakland in the surprise bowl. Both teams doing well, but not putting up huge offensive numbers. Oakland has been rushing well, but it’s the special teams that’s been doing it for them. The Chiefs just hang in there every week until they win.
Dallas at Green Bay. This one speaks for itself. Start Miles Austin for the Cowboys and all Packers.
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. I actually think the Bengals will win this game. Poorly as they have been playing, they seem to have the Steelers number. That being said offensive players on both sides should have a solid game.
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Sunday, October 24, 2010
The No Huddle Episode 10-07
Joe Long, music blogger and former woxy.com personality, checked in this week. He had some interesting thoughts on keeping teams in your league interested, even if they’re play-off hopes have faded (like mine). Have a listen to the podcast.
A few quick notes
Antonio Gates will be a game time decision. Yahoo! Recommends picking up New England’s Randy McMichael, but the Pat’s Ron Gronkowski may also be available in your league, and he has 2 TDs.
The Titans Kenny Britt is not starting after getting into a bar fight. Thanks Kenny. Hakeem Nicks is questionable for the Giants.
Who will start for the Raiders? Who can say?
After noon, and just before 4:00 p.m for the late games, go to nfl.com for the latest on injuries and such. Yahoo! is a great site for fantasy football, but nfl.com has the very latest on who’s starting and who is not.
Check out Joe's thoughts on the latest new music at eachnotesecure.com.
Next week on the podcast it’s Eliot, and possibly Matt, from NFL Review UK. Check these blokes out. They sometimes web-blog love during NFL games. We'll find out in episode 10-08 how a couple kids from the Midlands became huge NFL fans.
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A few quick notes
Antonio Gates will be a game time decision. Yahoo! Recommends picking up New England’s Randy McMichael, but the Pat’s Ron Gronkowski may also be available in your league, and he has 2 TDs.
The Titans Kenny Britt is not starting after getting into a bar fight. Thanks Kenny. Hakeem Nicks is questionable for the Giants.
Who will start for the Raiders? Who can say?
After noon, and just before 4:00 p.m for the late games, go to nfl.com for the latest on injuries and such. Yahoo! is a great site for fantasy football, but nfl.com has the very latest on who’s starting and who is not.
Check out Joe's thoughts on the latest new music at eachnotesecure.com.
Next week on the podcast it’s Eliot, and possibly Matt, from NFL Review UK. Check these blokes out. They sometimes web-blog love during NFL games. We'll find out in episode 10-08 how a couple kids from the Midlands became huge NFL fans.
Questions? Ask away…
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Thursday, October 14, 2010
The No Huddle Episode 10-06
Crazy week, and not just on the football field.
This week’s guest on the podcast was supposed to be music blogger, and former woxy.com personality, Joe Long. You can find is stuff at Each Note Secure. We hit a glitch however, and only half of the interview recorded. Mark Chalifoux, comedian and podcaster, was kind enough to step in a week early (he was scheduled for next week). Hopefully we can get Joe on for week 7. He had some hilarious observations, including a killer line about Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen.
Meanwhile--- Ben Roethlisberger returns to action against Cleveland. Don’t look for monster numbers here, except maybe for the Steeler D. Colt McCoy will start at QB for Cleveland. Nice time to get your first start, against your arch rival and their swarming defense. Of course, the Saints had Crads QB Max Hall to kick around last week, or so they thought. Hall was serviceable, while the Card D took it to the Saints O.
Speaking of Cleveland, The Browns sent Jerome Harrison to Philly for Mike Bell. Kind of odd, though Harrison is better back-up for LeSean McCoy and likewise Bell for Peyton Hillis.
Tom Brady without Randy Moss---is still Tom Brady. Nuff said.
Mike Tolbert may have fumbled away his chance to head up the RB committee in San Diego. Thank goodness for Antonio Gates is all I have to say.
Aaron Rodgers may be able to play Sunday. Check NFL.com ‘round noon on Sunday. Conversely, Brett Favre could be held out. Kevin Kolb will likely be starting for The Eagles.
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This week’s guest on the podcast was supposed to be music blogger, and former woxy.com personality, Joe Long. You can find is stuff at Each Note Secure. We hit a glitch however, and only half of the interview recorded. Mark Chalifoux, comedian and podcaster, was kind enough to step in a week early (he was scheduled for next week). Hopefully we can get Joe on for week 7. He had some hilarious observations, including a killer line about Panthers QB Jimmy Clausen.
Meanwhile--- Ben Roethlisberger returns to action against Cleveland. Don’t look for monster numbers here, except maybe for the Steeler D. Colt McCoy will start at QB for Cleveland. Nice time to get your first start, against your arch rival and their swarming defense. Of course, the Saints had Crads QB Max Hall to kick around last week, or so they thought. Hall was serviceable, while the Card D took it to the Saints O.
Speaking of Cleveland, The Browns sent Jerome Harrison to Philly for Mike Bell. Kind of odd, though Harrison is better back-up for LeSean McCoy and likewise Bell for Peyton Hillis.
Tom Brady without Randy Moss---is still Tom Brady. Nuff said.
Mike Tolbert may have fumbled away his chance to head up the RB committee in San Diego. Thank goodness for Antonio Gates is all I have to say.
Aaron Rodgers may be able to play Sunday. Check NFL.com ‘round noon on Sunday. Conversely, Brett Favre could be held out. Kevin Kolb will likely be starting for The Eagles.
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