Fantasy Football Week 8 Start ‘Em

Wondering who to start for week eight? The Bruno Boys have you covered as we present the Fantasy Football Week Eight Start Ems.

QUARTERBACKS —START ‘EM

David Garrard (Jacksonville Jaguars) @ Tennessee

Both teams are coming off of a bye week so we figure this game won’t be a huge blowout on either side. One thing is for sure, though, the Titans didn’t pick up a bunch of Champ Bailey-type CBs.

So, it seems like Garrard is still a phenomenal start in week eight. With the potential to shut down stud RB Maurice Jones-Drew, Garrard could be throwing 30-35 times which will allow play-maker WR Mike Sims-Walker to post some nice statistics.

The Titans have given up 19 TD passes through six games which makes us believe even if Tennessee has gotten better, it’s not enough to consider benching Garrard.

All Chicago Bears (Chicago Bears) vs. Cleveland

Whether it’s QB Jay Cutler, RB Matt Forte, WRs Devin Hester and Johnny Knox or TE Greg Olsen, make sure these players are in your lineup for week eight.

The Browns are 31st in the NFL in rush defense, having allowed over 170 yards per contest, and their 24th ranked pass defense hasn’t done much better.

Allowing 25.6 points a game sounds low for a team like the Bears this season, and we think they could all help you during the upcoming weekend.

RUNNING BACKS – START ‘EM

Steven Jackson (St. Louis Rams) @ Detroit

Many fantasy football owners were hoping one of the most talented backs in the NFL wouldn’t fall subject to such an ugly team with an even uglier offensive line. If you have watched Jackson run this year, he has run with conviction and been one of the tougher backs in the NFL, despite the constant blowouts and lack of open holes.

Finally, S-Jax will pay dividends as he will most definitely find pay dirt and make those that took him with the sixth overall pick extremely happy they waited on him. Huge breakout game with 175 total yards and three TDs.

We can dream can’t we?

Kevin Smith (Detroit Lions) vs. St. Louis

Kevin Smith has not done nearly as well as fantasy experts predicted coming into the season, but a lot has been due to the Lions falling behind often. We believe his 58 rushing yards per game average will be boosted up this week against a weak St. Louis Rams defense. Whether this game becomes a high-scoring affair or not, the Rams and the Lions will be showcasing their RBs because,well, they don’t have much else to showcase. 

LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego Chargers) vs. Oakland

While Tomlinson may be losing his hold as one of the best RBs in the NFL, it doesn’t mean there aren’t games where you could rely on him to excel.

Tomlinson has failed to top 71 rushing yards this season, but some critics believe his explosiveness is coming back. That is obviously a good sign before playing the Raiders, who he has absolutely dominated throughout his career.

This could be a patented LT game that shows 100 total yards and two TDs coming his way. RB Darren Sproles has proven he cannot run inside the tackles, but he will steal some third downs from LT.

WIDE RECEIVERS – START ‘EM

Greg Jennings (Green Bay Packers) vs. Minnesota

We understand your potential hatred for a WR that you drafted in rounds two-three and has failed miserably as a fantasy provider. For a first WR, you were probably expecting more than 43rd among NFL WRs with 38 targets through six games.

The Packers will most likely come out with some conviction against a Vikings team coming off their first loss of the season and Jennings will have to be involved for the Packers to have a chance.

With RB Ryan Grant expected to struggle against the tough front of the Vikes, Rodgers and the Pack could all put up some good fantasy statistics.

Steve Smith (Carolina Panthers) @ Arizona

Against an awful Cardinals pass defense (with an awful NFL QB), Steve Smith, the Carolina version, could do his best Steve Smith impression this weekend.

We always assumed the opposite when talking about Steve Smiths, but while you have sat around and waited for him to post great numbers, you have been getting awful productivity. Smith is still a super-talented WR, so he has to turn it around sooner or later. Look for him to grab 100 yards at the least, but he could definitely find pay-dirt against the lowly Cardinals pass defense.

Eddie Royal (Denver Broncos) @ Baltimore

Another preseason darling (sense a style this week?), Royal has failed to prove to fantasy owners that he can be the Broncos’ version of Wes Welker. Coming off a bye, Eddie Royal may start finding the ball in his hands more often (after the amazing two RET TD game).

If he can log six-to-eight catches like fantasy owners were hoping for, he can definitely be a possession receiver that fantasy owners are craving. Baltimore’s pass defense isn’t bad, but considering their rush defense is still Top 10, Kyle Orton may be forced to throw more than average.

TIGHT ENDS – START ‘EM

Brandon Pettigrew (Detroit Lions) vs. St. Louis

This is the week that the first round pick pays dividends. While he hasn’t been much (any) of a fantasy factor this season, we think that he could see more passes with the questionable status of star WR Calvin Johnson. Pettigrew is a big target and could definitely come up big for fantasy owners stressing for a TE in week eight. This is for the deepest leagues.

KICKERS – START ‘EM

Robbie Gould (Chicago Bears) vs. Cleveland

Chicago may not struggle to punch the football in the end zone in week eight, so Gould may not be kicking three-to-four FGs. But at the same time, if they score four TDs and attempt two FGs, a ten-point week is not far-fetched. While we typically don’t like kickers in Chicago, it is not supposed to be windy, and it looks like a clear Sunday afternoon, so start/pick up Robbie, and find fantasy Gould in week eight.

DEFENSES – START ‘EM

Chicago Bears D/ST vs. Cleveland

If you’re a Bears fan you have loved reading this article. The Browns have a bottom three QB (Is Derek Anderson worse than JaMarcus Russell or Jake Delhomme this season? Let’s throw Kerry Collins into that mix too), a weak offensive line, no true play-maker other than KR/RB/WR/QB Josh Cribbs, so the Bears D/ST could be ridiculous this weekend.

With a strong pass rush, they could force big mistakes for Derek Anderson, and their Special Teams play with Johnny Knox and Devin Hester could provide a ST TD, which is where the fantasy money is.

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Fantasy Football Week Eight Rankings: Kickers

Don’t think kickers can bring any real value to your fantasy squad? Well, the next time you lose a close fantasy contest, let us know if that changes. As we continue to move forward in this 2009 season, remember not to sleep on the kicker position. With that said, let’s move into the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week Eight Kicker Rankings .

1. Nate Kaeding (San Diego Chargers) vs. Oakland

Nate Kaeding is second in the league with 14 field goals made and is kicking at a 82.4 percent clip. He faces an Oakland Raiders special team that is tied for the league worst in field goals yielded with 14. San Diego always has nice weather by the way. So what do you get when you mix one of the best kickers with one of the worst special teams defenses and nice weather? The top kicking option for the Bruno Boys. That’s what.
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2. Jason Hanson (Detroit Lions) vs. St. Louis

Old man Jason Hanson has been kicking for the Detroit Lions longer than the Model-T has been in existence. Ok, while that is an exaggeration, what isn’t is the fact that he is still kicking like he was in his mid-20’s. That should play in well this week as he faces a St. Louis Rams special teams that has allowed 1.5 field goals a game and plenty of point after’s. While the Lions may not throw up a ton of touchdowns against the Rams, we expect Hanson to have a good handful of FG opportunities.
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3. Ryan Longwell (Minnesota Vikings) @ Green Bay

The Minnesota Vikings offense is very explosive and a beneficiary of that is Ryan Longwell who always finds himself with plenty of scoring opportunities. In fact Longwell has missed only one FG, connecting on 12 of them and as expected is second in the league with 24 XP’s. This week he faces division rival Green Bay Packers. Expect for a lot of emotion and scoring making Longwell a no-brainer in week eight.
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4. Nick Folk (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Seattle

The Dallas Cowboys should be able to pass and run at will against the Seattle Seahawks defense which will create plenty of opportunity for Nick Folk and his big leg. While the Cowboys have gotten off to somewhat of a slow start for 2009, they definitely have picked it up as a offensive unit as of late. That should help translate Folk and his FG percentage of 84.6 into solid numbers making him a nice PK1 this week.
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5. Mason Crosby (Green Bay Packers) vs. Minnesota

Mason Crosby has had a pretty successful season so far nailing 12 field goals and considering that his opposition, the Minnesota Vikings, have allowed double-digit field goals and allow a 90 percent plus clip makes one to tend to believe that Crosby should be able to capture at least two FG and a handful of XP’s making Crosby a solid play that has an opportunity at double-digit fantasy points this week.
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6. Matt Prater (Denver Broncos) @ Baltimore

Entering the week Matt Prater is tied for fourth in the league in FG’s with 12 but that is misleading some as he has been kicking at an average 75 percent clip. That shouldn’t matter much this week though as Prater faces a Baltimore Ravens special teams unit that have allowed 13 of the opposition’s 14 FG’s to get through the uprights. Play Prater with confidence as he will finish with enough points to qualify him as a PK1 in deeper leagues.
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7. Rob Bironas (Tennessee Titans) vs. Jacksonville

What a difference one year makes. In 2008 there were very few PK’s that were hotter than Rob Bironas; fast forward a year and he is near the bottom of the league in production. What does that mean for you? Well, for one Bironas has stunk it up all season but at the same time even though he is facing a tough Jacksonville Jaguars special teams unit who have allowed only seven field goals all year, there is a sneaking suspicion that he snaps out of his funk this week.
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8. Robbie Gould (Chicago Bears) vs. Cleveland

Robbie Gould has been on and off all season as the Chicago Bears have had some tough matchups, yet this week he gets to breathe a little. The Cleveland Browns rank seventh in the league with allowing 11 field goals and have also allowed 20 XP’s. How can you go wrong here? While there is no science to kickers, Gould is one of those plays who have a shot at a fairly nice week. Plug him in if you have him with confidence.
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9. Olindo Mare (Seattle Seahawks) @ Dallas

Although Olindo Mare was sold out by his coaching staff earlier in the season, very few kickers have performed as efficiently. In fact, he has only missed two field goals all year. This week the Dallas Cowboys offer up a chance at a high-scoring game; one that should result in decent fantasy points for Mare. Considering that this will also be in good weather conditions, Mare should produce just fine.
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10. Matt Stover (Indianapolis Colts) vs. San Francisco

Filling in for Adam Vinatieri, the solid veteran kicker Matt Stover should fare very well against the San Francisco 49ers. Stover has the benefit of kicking for one of the better offensive clubs in the NFL allowing for more than average opportunity to obtain fantasy points, which is all that we can really ask from a PK, isn’t it? Stover is a solid waiver wire accusation this week and one that should be considered I you are suffering because of the bye-weeks.
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11. Jason Elam (Atlanta Falcons) @ New Orleans

Good kicker, good offense, high-scoring game opportunity, good weather conditions; it doesn’t get better than that. Jason Elam belongs as a PK1 in all deeper-league formats and should have a fine week with the potential for an even better one if this game for some reason turns into a decent defensive showing by both teams.
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12. Kris Brown (Houston Texans) @ Buffalo

Kris Brown has not been needed much as a field goal kicker this year, primarily due to a significant offense that he plays behind. Normally that is a great thing, but for some reason it has worked against him this year. That is ok though as he faces a Buffalo Bills team that is fairly tough and should hold the Houston Texans out of the endzone some allowing for more field goal opportunities; especially if Andre Johnson misses the game. Brown is a decent play this week in deeper leagues.
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13. Jay Feely (New York Jets) vs. Miami

In a rematch of a great Monday Night game a few weeks ago, Jay Feely will be relied upon heavily by the New York Jets against the Miami Dolphins as his young quarterback Mark Sanchez has struggled against tougher defenses this year. Miami is tough making Feely a sneaky play with not much downside but plenty of upside at this point in the rankings.
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Fantasy Football Week Eight Rankings: Tight Ends

In what is a continuing trend this season, the tight end position is feast or famine in fantasy football . Week Seven had six tight ends score in double figure fantasy points, but only nine tight ends managed to score six or more points. There have been only a handful of tight ends that have been producing solid numbers on a weekly basis, while most tight ends have proven to be very inconsistent fantasy producers. Heading into Week Eight of fantasy football , there is very little room for error when you are putting your weekly lineup together. You need to make sure you start the best possible player at every position if you want to keep your playoff hopes alive, and yes, that includes the often overlooked tight ends.

So, as you search for the right tight end this week to put together the best possible fantasy football lineup for the crucial stretch run toward the playoffs, please enjoy the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week Eight Tight End Rankings.

1. Dallas Clark (Indianapolis Colts) vs. San Francisco

Dallas Clark was one of five tight ends to post double figure fantasy points in Week Seven, which is something he has done three times in six games this season. He has been one of the most consistent tight ends in fantasy football this year. This week he faces a 49ers’ defense that is ranked No. 21 against the pass, and last week, they allowed 18 fantasy points to Houston’s tight end Owen Daniels . Clark should be in line for another big game this week and is once again a must-start fantasy option.
Point Projection : 13 points

2. Owen Daniels (Houston Texans) @ Buffalo

This season Owen Daniels has emerged into an elite fantasy tight end. He has 39 receptions for 497 yards with five touchdowns through seven games. He has been targeted 56 times this season, which is more then any other tight end, and he is a main focal point in Houston’s high powered passing offense. Daniels has scored 37 fantasy points in the past two weeks, and he should be used as a starting fantasy tight end this week against the Buffalo Bills .
Point Projection : 12 points

3. Antonio Gates (San Diego Chargers) vs. Oakland

Five appears to be a magic number for Antonio Gates . He has caught five passes in five different games this season, including last week when he had five receptions for 55 yards. He has 34 receptions this season for 474 yards, but he has only managed to find the end zone twice. With 57 fantasy points this season, he is tied for fourth among tight ends. Use Gates as a starting fantasy tight end this week as he faces the Chargers’ division rival, the Oakland Raiders .
Point Projection : 11 points

4. Brent Celek (Philadelphia Eagles) vs. New York Giants

In a Week Seven victory over the Washington Redskins , Brent Celek had his lowest offensive output of the season when he had three catches for eight yards. It was the first time this season that he did not have at least four receptions, and it was the first time he was held under 35 yards. Before this game, he had emerged as one of the best tight ends in football with 33 receptions for 386 yards with two touchdowns. Celek will look to rebound this week as the Eagles host the New York Giants who are ranked No. 2 against the pass, but have slipped of late and have given up nine passing touchdowns this season. Use Celek as a TE1 this week in a divisional match-up
Point Projection : 10 points

5. Greg Olsen (Chicago Bears) vs. Cleveland

Greg Olsen had a streak of three straight games with a touchdown snapped when he had four receptions for 24 yards in a blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last week. He has 19 receptions for 175 yards with three touchdowns this season. He has not emerged as the elite tight end many owners were hoping for this season, but he does have nine receptions over his past two games, and he is starting to build a better rapport with Bears’ quarterback Jay Cutler . Olsen should be used as a starting fantasy tight end this week as the Bears host a Cleveland Browns’ pass defense that has given up 1,710 yards passing with 10 touchdowns this season.
Point Projection : 9 points

6. Vernon Davis (San Francisco 49ers) @ Indianapolis

The San Francisco 49ers finally appear to have the tight end they thought they drafted in 2006, as Vernon Davis is finally starting to live up to expectations. In a Week Seven loss to the Houston Texans , he had seven receptions for 93 yards with three touchdowns. He now has 29 receptions for 355 yards with six touchdowns on the year and has nearly exceeded his offensive numbers from last year in just six games this season. He has a tough matchup this week against a Colts team that is ranked No. 6 against the pass, but Davis should be in your starting line-up as he has emerged into a weekly must-start.
Point Projection : 9 points

7. Jason Witten (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Seattle

With five receptions for 53 yards against the Atlanta Falcons in Week Seven, Jason Witten now has five receptions or more in five of the six Cowboys games. He has 33 receptions for 312 yards, but has disappointed fantasy owner with just one touchdown this season. In addition, he has yet to top 80 receiving yards in a game. The Cowboys offense has been playing better of late though, and the emergence of wide receiver Miles Austin should help open up Witten in the offense. He has too much talent to sit on your bench, especially against a Seattle team that is giving up more than 220 passing yards per game.
Point Projection : 8 points

8. Visanthe Shiancoe (Minnesota Vikings) @ Green Bay

After totaling just six receptions over the first three games of the season, Visanthe Shiancoe has 15 receptions over the past four games. He had four receptions for 27 yards without a touchdown last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers . Before the game against the Steelers, he had scored four touchdowns in the three previous games. He has become a big red zone option for quarterback Brett Favre in Minnesota’s offense. Shiancoe should be used as a low-end TE1 this week against the Green Bay Packers .
Point Projection : 8 points

9. Tony Gonzalez (Atlanta Falcons) @ New Orleans

Tony Gonzalez had four receptions for 37 yards in a Week Seven loss to the Dallas Cowboys . He now has 27 receptions for 304 yards with three touchdowns this season, but he has not topped 70 yards in a game since doing it in each of the first two games. He has totaled 14 receptions over the past three games, but he has only managed one touchdown over his past four games. Even with a decline in production of late, Gonzalez remains a low-end starting fantasy tight end, as he is still a huge red-zone target.
Point Projection : 7 points

10. Jeremy Shockey (New Orleans Saints) vs. Atlanta

In a Week Seven comeback victory over the Miami Dolphins , Jeremy Shockey had his best performance of the season. He had four catches for 105 yards, including a 66-yard reception in the second half. He has posted four or more receptions in each of the Saints first six games, giving him 26 receptions for 304 yards with three touchdowns this season. Shockey has re-emerged as a relevant fantasy tight end worth starting most weeks, and he should be used as a low-end starting option this week against an Atlanta Falcons defense that is ranked No. 26 against the pass this season.
Point Projection : 7 points

11. John Carlson (Seattle Seahawks) @ Dallas

Since his Week One explosion for 21 fantasy points, Carlson has amassed just 17 fantasy points combined in 5 games. So, what happened to the tight end? Is it simply a case of a sophomore slump? Truth be told, Carlson and his owners can blame his lack of production on the Seahawk’s offensive line. As the o-line has struggled, Carlson has been asked to pick up more of the slack when it comes to giving quarterback, Matt Hasselbeck, time. While that’s benefited wide receivers TJ Houshmandzadeh and Nate Burleson , it’s not benefiting his fantasy owners.
Point Projection : 6 points

12. Todd Heap (Baltimore Ravens) vs. Denver

While Heap hasn’t surpassed the double digit mark since Week One when he had 13 fantasy points, the tight end has been consistent since then, finishing each week with four to six fantasy points. Against the Broncos, we expect him to be in that range again as the Broncos have allowed opposing tight ends to tally four, seven, and seven fantasy points over their last three games. Use Heap as a low-end TE1 play in Week Eight.
Point Projection : 6 points

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NFL Fantasy Football Week Eight Rankings: Running Backs

We here at the Bruno Boys are always discussing how football is a constantly changing landscape. Due to injury, poor play, and Tweets, that definitely holds true for the running back position as we head into Week Eight.

Injury: With Leon Washington done for the season, Shonn Greene now becomes the New York Jets’ No. 2 running back. Based on his 144 yards and two scores in Week Seven, fantasy football owners will want to take notice.

Poor Play: Tim Hightower may be able to find the end zone, but his 3.0 yards per carry just weren’t cutting it. As a result, Beanie Wells recorded 14 carries to Hightower’s four in Week Seven for the Arizona Cardinals.

Tweets: Larry Johnson blasted Kansas City Chief head coach Todd Haley on his Twitter page following the team’s Week Seven loss, a post that used a gay slur. Johnson has been suspended indefinitely, opening the door for Jamaal Charles.

To see where Greene, Wells, and Charles rank in Week Eight, along with the rest of the running backs who will be seeing action, check out the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week Eight Running Back Rankings.

 

1. Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) @ Green Bay

Adrian Peterson has been living up to the offseason billing as the No. 1 fantasy running back. He has rushed 139 times for 693 yards with eight touchdowns this season and has added 18 receptions for 145 yards. He had 18 carries for 69 yards with a touchdown last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who boast the second-ranked rush defense in the NFL.

Peterson should be in line for another big game this week as the Vikings travel to Lambeau Field to take on the Green Bay Packers and their No. 12-ranked rush defense. He should be used as a must-start RB1 in all formats.

Point Projection: 22 points

 

2. Steven Jackson (St. Louis Rams) @ Detroit

On the surface this 2009 season has been a bit of a disappointment for Steven Jackson owners. His 70 fantasy points through seven games has him ranked at No. 13 among running backs, but what he has been able to do in St. Louis’ inept offense is pretty amazing.

He has carried the ball 143 times for 635 yards, which ranks him third in the NFL in rushing yards. He has not scored a touchdown this season, but he has added 21 receptions for 169 yards.

He had 23 carries for 134 yards Week Seven against the Indianapolis Colts, and he has a good matchup this week as the Rams travel to Detroit to play the Lions, who are ranked No. 20 against the run. Jackson should be in line for a very solid game this week and should be considered a high-end RB1.

Point Projection: 20 points

 

3. Chris Johnson (Tennessee Titans) vs. Jacksonville

Chris Johnson has been one of the few bright spots for the winless Titans this season. He has rushed for 596 yards on 95 carries and has three total touchdowns through Tennessee’s first six games. His 6.3 yards per carry (YPC) are the best in the league among running backs that have at least 50 rushing attempts.

Johnson will be well-rested this week coming off a bye week as the Titans take on a Jacksonville Jaguars team that is ranked 13th against the run this season. Use him as a No. 1 fantasy running back in this matchup.

Point Projection: 18 points

 

4. Steve Slaton (Houston Texans) @ Buffalo

From a rushing standpoint, this season has seemed like a bit of a sophomore slump for Steve Slaton. He has carried the ball 109 times for 341 yards for an average of 3.1 YPC, but he has made up for a lack of rushing production with 27 receptions for 304 yards. He had 89 total yards Week Seven against the San Francisco 49ers with two touchdowns, giving him five total touchdowns this season.

Slaton has an excellent matchup this week against a Bills team that is ranked dead last against the run and has given up 1,207 rushing yards through seven games. He should be used as a starting fantasy running back in all formats this week.

Point Projection: 18 points

 

5. Maurice Jones-Drew (Jacksonville Jaguars) @ Tennessee

In his first season as the Jaguars’ starting running back, Maurice Jones-Drew has 108 carries for 463 yards, and his eight rushing touchdowns are tied for the league lead. He has scored 102 fantasy points through six games, and he is the third-ranked fantasy running back.

Jacksonville faces their AFC South division rival Tennessee Titans this week in what is their second matchup of the season. Jones-Drew had 33 rushes for 133 yards with three touchdowns in his last game against the St. Louis Rams Week Six, and it was the second time this season that he has scored three touchdowns in one game. MJD is a weekly must-start, including this week against the Titans.

Point Projection: 17 points

 

6. Matt Forte (Chicago Bears) vs. Cleveland

After an excellent rookie campaign last year, Matt Forte has rushed for just 318 yards with one touchdown in six games this season. In 2008 he seemed to score double-figure fantasy points on a weekly basis, but he has only scored double digits twice this season.

A game against the Cleveland Browns should be exactly what he needs, as they are ranked 31st against the run this season and have given up 1,194 yards with 10 touchdowns. Forte should be used as a mid-level RB1 this week as the Bears look to bounce back from a blowout loss to the Cincinnati Bengals last week.

Point Projection: 17 points

 

7. Kevin Smith (Detroit Lions) vs. St. Louis

Kevin Smith is another of the second-year running backs that came into this season with high expectations. Through six games he has rushed 109 times for 348 yards with three touchdowns, while adding 19 receptions for 143 yards for the Lions. He has topped 100 yards rushing just one time this season, and he had 15 carries for 61 yards against the Green Bay Packers in Week Six.

Coming off Detroit’s bye week, Smith has an excellent matchup against the Rams, who are ranked No. 27 against the run this season and have given up 11 rushing touchdowns in seven games. Start Smith as a No. 1 fantasy running back this week.

Point Projection: 17 points

 

8. Ronnie Brown (Miami Dolphins) @ New York Jets

With 16 carries for 48 yards last week against the New Orleans Saints, Ronnie Brown is coming off one of his least productive games of the season. That being said, he did score a touchdown and still managed 10 fantasy points. He was outshined by fellow running back Ricky Williams against the Saints, but he is still the No. 1 option in the Dolphins offense.

Brown is the king of the wildcat offense, and his 94 fantasy points are fifth among running backs. He has scored 20 or more points in a game three times this season, and you should continue to use him as a RB1 this week against the New York Jets, who are giving up an average of 116.1 rushing yards per game this season.

Point Projection: 16 points

 

9. Frank Gore (San Francisco) @ Indianapolis

Frank Gore struggled last week in his first game back after missing two games with an ankle injury. He rushed for 32 yards in the game, but he was limited to 13 carries after the 49ers got down by 21 points in the first half and were forced to pass the ball to get back in the game.

In four starts he has 52 carries for 273 yards with four total touchdowns, but most of those numbers came in the first two games of the season before he was injured. Gore is now healthy, and he should be used as a low-end RB1 this week against a Colts defense that is ranked No. 19 against the run.

Point Projection: 16 points

 

10. Michael Turner (Atlanta Falcons) @ New Orleans

In a Week Seven loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Michael Turner had 18 carries for 50 yards with a touchdown. He now has seven rushing touchdowns this season and has scored in five straight games.

He might not be living up to the expectations that were set upon him after he rushed for 1,699 yards with 17 touchdowns in 2008, but he is a touchdown machine, and he should be used as a low-end No. 1 fantasy running back this week against a Saints defense that has been good against the run this season.

Point Projection: 16 points

 

11. Ray Rice (Baltimore Ravens) vs. Denver

Ray Rice is having a breakout season in his second year in the NFL. He has carried the ball 73 times for 443 yards with three touchdowns and has added 33 receptions for 325 yards with one touchdown. He has scored 93 fantasy points through six games this season. He is the clear-cut No. 1 running back in Baltimore and is quickly becoming a weekly must-start fantasy option.

Rice should be used as a low-end RB1 this week against a Denver Broncos defense that is ranked No. 3 against the run this season.

Point Projection: 16 points

 

12. LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego Chargers) vs. Oakland

Against the Kansas City Chiefs last week LaDainian Tomlinson had 23 carries for 71 yards, but he failed to score a touchdown for the third straight game. He now has back-to-back games with at least 70 yards rushing, and he appears to be healthy after missing two games earlier this year due to injury.

Tomlinson may no longer be the elite running back he once was, but he is still a good fantasy option when the matchup is right, and he has a good matchup this week against an Oakland Raiders defense that has given up 1,188 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns this season. Be sure to insert him into your starting lineup this week.

Point Projection: 16 points

 

13. DeAngelo Williams (Carolina Panthers) @ Arizona

DeAngelo Williams has rushed for 241 total yards with three touchdowns over his past two games. He has 105 carries for 461 yards with five touchdowns this season, and he has added 18 receptions for 173 yards.

He should be used as a starting fantasy running back every week, but the Panthers have struggled passing the ball this season, allowing apposing defenses to stack against the run. Start Williams as a low-end RB1 or a RB2 this week against an Arizona Cardinals defense that is ranked No. 1 against the run this season, giving up a league-low 405 yards.

Point Projection: 15 points

 

14. Pierre Thomas (New Orleans Saints) vs. Atlanta

After missing the better part of the first two games of the season with a sprained MCL, Pierre Thomas has 56 carries for 314 yards with three touchdowns this season. He has battled knee and hamstring injuries this season.

Thomas has played in five games, but he has been the Saints’ starting running back in just one game. He and Mike Bell have been splitting carries this season, which has been a concern for fantasy owners.

Thomas and the Saints face an Atlanta team that is ranked 23rd against the run this season, and he should be used as a No. 2 starting fantasy option.

Point Projection: 15 points

 

15. Ricky Williams (Miami Dolphins) @ New York Jets

Ricky Williams had his best game of the season last week, when he rushed the ball nine times for 80 yards with three touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints. With 84 fantasy points over six games this season, he has been one of the biggest surprises in football.

Williams has really turned his career around over the past two seasons. Many of us had given up on him as a football player and never thought he would have any fantasy value. He is the No. 2 running option on the Dolphins, who have the second-ranked rushing attack this season.

Use Williams as a RB2 fantasy option this week against the New York Jets.

Point Projection: 14 points

 

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Fantasy Football Week Eight Rankings: Quarterbacks

Week Seven in the NFL brought about some interesting developments at the quarterback position.

The San Francisco 49ers were down big against the Houston Texans until Alex Smith was brought in off the bench, nearly leading the team to a come-from-behind win. As a result, Smith has been given the starting position over Shaun Hill for this week’s game against the Indianapolis Colts .

In other news, the Buffalo Bills have decided to stick with Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback for Week Eight over Trent Edwards , who is still nursing symptoms from his concussion.

Then there’s Derek Anderson of the Cleveland Browns and Jake Delhomme of the Carolina Panthers , who are both hanging on to their starting jobs by a thread. As for JaMarcus Russell of the Oakland Raiders , he is just flat-out terrible, and don’t be surprised if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers start to ease rookie Josh Freeman into the mix with Josh Johnson .

Having said all that, there are some intriguing matchups this week, so to find out where your quarterback stands, continue reading the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week Eight Quarterback Rankings .

 

1. Philip Rivers (San Diego Chargers) vs. Oakland

The San Diego Chargers aren’t playing up to their potential this season, but one player on the team that is playing well is quarterback Philip Rivers . In his last three games, Rivers has thrown seven touchdowns with no interceptions, and he hasn’t had a pick since Week Two.

This week he’ll be playing at home against the Oakland Raiders , a team that he threw for 252 yards with one touchdown and one interception against in Week One. The Raiders put up a good effort in that game, but they’ve only gotten worse since then, and they are 25th in the league in points allowed. Look for a big day out of Rivers.

Point Projection: 22 Points

 

2. Drew Brees (New Orleans Saints) vs. Atlanta

Not even a 21-point, first-half deficit can slow down quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints offense. This past Sunday, Brees led the Saints to a 46-34 come-from-behind win over the Miami Dolphins , a game in which all he did was throw for 298 yards with one passing touchdown and two rushing touchdowns.

Sure he also had three interceptions, but his performance still equated to 19 fantasy points. Brees won’t throw three picks again this week against the Atlanta Falcons , and it’s likely he’ll get a couple touchdowns as well. Atlanta hasn’t given up a lot of points this season, but did yield 37 in this past week’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys , plus the Falcons are just 25th in the league against the pass.

Point Projection: 21 Points

 

3. Peyton Manning (Indianapolis Colts) vs. San Francisco

The season isn’t even halfway over yet, but if it ended today, then Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning would be the MVP. He’s playing at a level he’s never played at before, and with an average of 2.5 touchdown passes per game, you know he’s going to rack up the fantasy football points. The only question is “How much will he get in a given week?”

Well, this week he gets to play at home against a San Francisco defense that started out the season strong but has been pretty bad recently, including a performance in which they gave up 264 yards and two touchdowns to Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in a loss this past week. Thus, you can expect another solid game out of Manning, who might be limited this week if the Colts get out to an early lead.

Point Projection: 19 Points

 

4. Jay Cutler (Chicago Bears) vs. Cleveland

It’s easy to be fooled by the Chicago Bears’ lackluster performance last week against the Cincinnati Bengals , but for those that watched the game, it was clear the Bears gave up not too long after the first quarter. Cutler threw for 251 yards with a touchdown, three interceptions, and two fumbles, marking his worst performance this season since Week One.

This week provides the perfect opportunity for Cutler and the Bears offense to bounce back as they’ll host the Cleveland Browns . The Browns are 24th against the pass, last in total yards allowed and 27th in points allowed. Don’t expect Cutler to post back-to-week single-digit weeks.

Point Projection: 18 Points

 

5. Aaron Rodgers (Green Bay Packers) vs. Minnesota

Even without offensive linemen Mark Tauscher and Chad Clifton this past weekend, the Green Bay Packers offense, led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers , found little resistance in beating up on the Browns. Rodgers threw for 246 yards and three touchdowns, earning his first three-touchdown game of the season last week.

This week he finds himself pitted against the Minnesota Vikings , and though the Packers struggled the last time the two teams met, Rodgers still had a good fantasy performance as he had 384 yards and two touchdowns along with one interception. The Packers have decided to run the ball a little more recently, so Rodgers may not approach 400 yards again, but he’ll still have a good game against the Vikings.

Point Projection: 18 Points

 

6. Kurt Warner (Arizona Cardinals) vs. Carolina

Entering the season, it was thought that the Carolina Panthers would be one of the better teams in the NFC, but after seven weeks that’s clearly not the case. The Panthers are struggling this season, especially on offense and that leads to more opportunities for the opposing team’s offense.

This week Kurt Warner and the Arizona Cardinals have the pleasure of hosting the Panthers, who are 23rd in the league in points allowed, and Warner will continue his good play, which has been at a consistent and high level since the bye week. Warner’s stats against the New York Giants weren’t great, but he still registered double-digit fantasy points and led the team to a win. He’ll have an easier time this week against the Panthers.

Point Projection: 17 Points

 

7. Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Seattle

Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo has now posted back to back games with huge performances as he’s thrown for 662 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions in his past two games. It also so happens that he’s found a new favorite target in wide receiver Miles Austin .

The Seattle Seahawks appeared to have one of the better defenses in the league early in the season, but injuries have caught up with them. It, also, is a boon to Romo’s value this week that he’s playing at home instead of on the road in inclement weather. Expect a third consecutive big game from Romo this week.

Point Projection: 17 Points

 

8. Matt Hasselbeck (Seattle Seahawks) at Dallas

In the four games that Seattle quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has played, he’s had two great ones and two that he’d like to forget.

The Seahawks used the bye week to get healthy and made some adjustments in regards to the offense. Hasselbeck is one of the quarterbacks that plays well coming off a bye week, which is why you can expect a nice rebound this week. The Cowboys’ defense isn’t as strong as some believe as they rank 22nd in passing yards allowed.

Point Projection: 16 Points

 

9. Matt Schaub (Houston Texans) at Buffalo

There’s no doubt that Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is a good player, but part of the reason he’s put up some many points has been the team’s inability to run the ball effectively.

This week Schaub will play against the Bills, who have a pretty strong defense, but rank 24th in total yards allowed and sit last in rushing yards allowed. This leads us to believe that the Texans will be able to get the running game going, so while Schaub should have a solid performance, don’t expect another 20-point game from him.

Point Projection: 16 Points

 

10. Brett Favre (Minnesota Vikings) at Green Bay

In Week Four, Minnesota quarterback Brett Favre went for 274 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the Packers. However, it was last week in a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that showed the Vikings offense is indeed vulnerable.

Favre failed to throw a touchdown pass in a game for the first time this season, had an interception returned for a touchdown, and a fumble returned for six. The Packers, meanwhile, have allowed just three points in the last two weeks combined and had four interceptions in those games. Favre should have a solid game; however, he won’t repeat his week four performance.

Point Projection: 16 Points

 

11. Donovan McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles) vs. New York Giants

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb hasn’t done much the last couple of weeks from a fantasy football perspective. Two weeks ago, he just didn’t play well against the Raiders. However, even while he did play well against the Washington Redskins on Monday Night, the fantasy football points still didn’t come.

This week he should improve on that a little bit as the Eagles play at home against a reeling New York Giants team. Considering how talented the Giants secondary is, you shouldn’t expect a huge game from McNabb, but a moderately successful one is more in line for him this week.

Point Projection: 15 Points

 

12. Eli Manning (New York Giants) at Philadelphia

The last two games have been a struggle for Eli Manning and the Giants. In those two games, Manning has thrown two touchdowns and four interceptions in posting consecutive single-digit fantasy football performances.

Playing the Eagles in Philadelphia this week won’t make things any easier. Philadelphia is sixth in passing yards allowed and fourth in total yards allowed, but the Eagles are just 13th in points allowed. Manning has been growing more comfortable with his younger receivers, such as Marion Manningham and Hakeem Nicks , so expect a small rebound for the quarterback, just nothing too big.

Point Projection: 14 Points

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Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire: Cut Them Loose

When your fantasy football players can’t cut it, it’s time to “Cut Them Loose.” Too often, though, we can’t bring ourselves to pull the trigger. That’s where the Bruno Boys come in.

Alleviating the agony, you out there in Bruno Boys Nation experience over those roster moves, we highlight the guys you should cut from your fantasy squads and in our “Keep them Cut” area, guys out there that you need to continue to stay away from. It’s all here in the Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver Wire: Cut Them Loose.

Note: While you are watching to see if these players can redeem themselves or if you are cutting your losses and dropping some players, you should be checking out Fantasy Football Week 8 Waiver: Pick Them Up article so you can start planning on whom to pick up to replace them.

And, remember you can always visit our FORUMS to get your questions answered about waiver wire candidates, players to drop or anything at all related to fantasy football .

 

QUARTERBACKS — CUT THEM LOOSE

Shaun Hill (San Francisco 49ers)

In Week 7, Hill was off to a slow start, in which he completed just 6-of-11 passes for 45 yards, and the 49ers were down 21-0 on the road to the Houston Texans when head coach Mike Singletary decided he had seen enough.

With Hill struggling for the second consecutive game and the 49ers down three touchdowns, Singletary benched his signal caller in favor of Alex Smith and the move paid off.

Smith led a resurgent second-half passing attack and finished the game completing 15-of-22 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns (all to tight end Vernon Davis) .

After the game, Singletary would not commit to naming a Week 8 starter but with Smith lighting a fire in the stagnant San Francisco passing offense, we don’t see how they can go back to Hill.

Over the 49ers’ first five games, he was third-worst in the NFL in completion percentage (56 percent) and had just five touchdown passes against three turnovers. Hill was used more as a game manager but with the 49ers defense looking vulnerable against the pass and having some tough matchups on the horizon they need a quarterback who can throw the football down the field and Smith, not Hill, is that guy.

Even if Hill keeps his job, he holds little fantasy football value and is better off being dumped for depth at the RB or WR position.

Keep Them Cut: JaMarcus Russell (Oakland Raiders), Jake Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), Jason Campbell (Washington Redskins), Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), Derek Anderson (Cleveland Browns), Trent Edwards (Buffalo Bills), Kerry Collins (Tennessee Titans)

 

RUNNING BACKS — CUT THEM LOOSE

Leon Washington (New York Jets)

Unfortunately for the New York Jets and Leon Washington fantasy owners, the versatile running back broke his fibula in the first quarter of the Jets shutout victory over the Oakland Raiders . According to NFL.com, Washington will need surgery and miss the remainder of the 2009 season.

Leading up to the injury, Washington was averaging 6.2 fantasy points per game and was being used as a Flex option in 12-team leagues.

With the news that Washington will miss the season, it now opens up the door for rookie running back Shonn Greene to compliment Thomas Jones in a solid Jets running game.

Seeing significant playing time for the first time in Week 7, Greene had 19 carries for 144 rushing yards and two touchdowns, thus making him a hot fantasy football waiver wire pickup entering Week 8. 

 

Fred Jackson (Buffalo Bills)

Fantasy owners who started Jackson over the seasons first three weeks saw him produce as a RB1 and were rewarded with 44 fantasy points and 425 total yards.

However, Week 4 marked the return of starting running back Marshawn Lynch and it’s been a downward spiral for Jackson and his fantasy football owners.

It was believed that the early success of Jackson would force Buffalo coach Dick Jauron to have a committee back field but that hasn’t been the case.

Over the last three games Jackson has just 35 touches and nine fantasy points while Lynch had 68 touches and 28 fantasy points and is seeing all the goal-line touches.

To make things worse, Jackson, who has excelled in the passing game, has just two receptions since Week 4 while Lynch has nine receptions.

In Week 7, Jackson had five carries for two rushing yards and failed to catch a pass for the second straight week.

As the season progresses, expect Lynch to continue to be the featured back while Jackson is relegated to back-up duties, thus making him expandable unless you own him as a handcuff to Lynch.

Keep Them Cut : Julius Jones (Seattle Seahawks), LenDale White (Tennessee Titans), Willis McGahee (Baltimore Ravens), Jerome Harrison (Cleveland Browns)

 

WIDE RECEIVERS — CUT THEM LOOSE

Kevin Walter (Houston Texans)

After missing the Houston Texans ’ first two games with a hamstring injury, Walter torched the Jacksonville Jaguars for 96 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 3, but it’s been downhill since.

Over the past four games, Walter has been overlooked in a high powered Texans’ offense as the veteran wide out has hauled in just 11 receptions for 136 yards since Week 3.

His latest effort, three receptions for 29 yards, marks the third straight game in which Walter has failed to reach 40 receiving yards, and with quarterback Matt Schaub favoring Andre Johnson and Owen Daniels , it’s time to cut bait on the once-valuable possession receiver.

 

Pierre Garcon (Indianapolis Colts)

The presence of Garcon on the fantasy football scene was short lived. The second year receiver had a three week stretch in which he combined for 183 receiving yards and two touchdowns (31 fantasy points) but has just four receptions for 33 receiving yards over the last two games.

With rookie wide out Austin Collie emerging as a reliable third option in the Colts passing game (behind Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark ) and Anthony Gonzalez close to returning from an knee injury, it’s Garcon who is soon to be the odd man out in an high powered Indianapolis offense.

The time is now to dump Garcon for an option who will play a bigger role in their team’s respective offense.

Keep Them Cut : Isaac Bruce (San Francisco 49ers), Justin Gage (Tennessee Titans), Terrell Owens (Buffalo Bills), Laveranues Coles (Cincinnati Bengals), Domenik Hixon (New York Giants)

TIGHT ENDS — CUT THEM LOOSE

Dustin Keller (New York Jets)

In 2008, with Brett Favre under center in New York, Keller became an immediate fantasy football option at the tight end position and put together a rookie season in which he had 48 receptions, 535 yards and three touchdowns.

With Favre out of town and rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez leading the Jets things haven’t gone as planned for Keller and those who invested in him as a low-end TE1.

Keller started the season with seven receptions, 116 receiving yards and a touchdown over the first two games but the second year tight end has been non-existent in an inconsistent Jets passing attack.

Since Week 2, Keller has just eight receptions for 97 yards and his eight fantasy points have done nothing but disappoint his fantasy football owners.

With Sanchez going through his expected rookie struggles and the Jets’ making a strong commitment to running the football, it’s safe to say you can part ways with Keller.

Entering Week 7, Keller ranked 21st at the TE position and his two-point outing against the Oakland Raiders did nothing to increase his stock. 

Keep Them Cut : Kevin Boss (New York Giants), Anthony Fasano (Miami Dolphins), Randy McMichael (St. Louis Rams), Alge Crumpler (Tennessee Titans)

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Fantasy Football Week 7 Sit Ems

Week after week fantasy football owners make the wrong decisions on who to start and who to sit. It can be one of the most frustrating things in fantasy football. Your bench puts up 89 points, and your starters put up 39 points. It’s happened to everyone, so while it’s completely frustrating, you’re not the only one who is dealing with these problems from time to time.

With that being said it’s now time to pay attention to our Fantasy Football Week Seven Sit ‘Ems advice so you can make the right decisions on who to place on your bench this week. 

QUARTERBACKS – SIT ‘EM

Kurt Warner (Arizona Cardinals) @ New York Giants

As we mentioned in our Week Seven Start ‘Em article, the Arizona Cardinals struggles have been well monitored when they fly back to the East Coast. Kurt Warner unfortunately has to face the still top-rated New York Giants pass defense (to still be No. 1 after allowing Drew Brees to throw for 369 yards and 4 TDs is impressive) .

While we agree the Giants feasted on cupcake opponents the first five weeks of the season we fully expect them to regroup on their home turf and put together a solid defensive game to make up for the embarrassing loss in Week Six.

Warner has been a solid fantasy quarterback in 2009, but to expect anything over 250 yards and two scores would be wishful thinking. And even if he reaches those totals you have to assume he will be good for a few turnovers, which will hinder his final fantasy football point totals. Start at your own risk.

Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Atlanta

It seems like every other week we have Tony Romo in our Start or Sit article. It’s hard to know how the Cowboys are going to come out the gates after their bye week, but the Atlanta Falcons proved that they are one of the best in the NFC after two strong wins against the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears on back to back weeks.

To say the Falcons did a great job at containing the pass against Chicago would not be fair, as quarterback Jay Cutler had 300 passing yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, but they have only given up five passing TDs through their first five games in 2009.

Romo’s magical game in Week Five with Miles Austin (250 yards, 2 TDs) figures to be a long shot this week, so don’t be surprised if the Cowboys signal caller is held in check playing in front of the home crowd in the palace that Jerry Jones built.

Potential Bust Pick: Matt Schaub (Houston Texans) vs. San Francisco

Before you call us crazy for even listing Schaub on a Sit ‘Em article read on. We understand that Schaub has cemented himself in the top five to seven for fantasy football quarterback purposes, but after the whooping that the 49ers took against Atlanta Falcons in Week Five, expect the 49ers defense to try and right the ship.

Coming off of their bye week, and having two weeks to prepare for a high-powered Houston Texans offense, it seems evident that Mike Singletary will attempt to light a fire under his defense for playing so poorly, and they may force Schaub into making some bad passes.

The 49ers have only allowed six passing touchdowns through five games, so even though Schaub’s 14 TDs eclipse that mark, expecting another 350 yard, 4 TD output is probably not in the cards. You probably don’t have the guts to bench Schaub, and we don’t suggest you do it unless you have a top option (Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Drew Brees, Philip Rivers ) to replace him, with but don’t say we didn’t tell you so if he doesn’t meet his lofty expectations.

RUNNING BACKS – SIT ‘EM

Ahmad Bradshaw (New York Giants) vs. Arizona

The Arizona Cardinals rank first in the NFL in rushing defense, allowing less than 60 yards per game and only 2.8 yards per carry.

Bradshaw has been dynamite the past two weekends going for 28 fantasy points in Week Five and 10 fantasy points in Week Six but this matchup doesn’t bode well for the playmaker.

Even with Brandon Jacobs struggling and Bradshaw continuing to cut into his workload you can expect the Giants to try and lay it on the Cardinals with a heavy dose of passing. After all, the Cardinals rank toward the bottom in the league against the pass and allow more than 250 passing yards per game on defense.

Bradshaw could still be used as a flex option, but don’t expect him to find ample room to run against a Cardinals defense that has shut down the ground game of big named running backs like Frank Gore, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Steve Slaton thus far.

Matt Forte (Chicago Bears) @ Cincinnati

Oh, how a top-five fantasy football pick has fallen. He has been unimpressive through his five weeks thus far in 2009, only posting one above average game against the lowly Detroit Lions.

Cincinnati is ranked 11th in the NFL against the rush allowing just 96.8 yards per game and only three rushing touchdowns through six games. While some may think Forte is due to have another breakout game, we expect Jay Cutler to try and throw over the 28th ranked Cincinnati Bengals pass defense.

Forte may still be seeing the bulk of the carries, but he has not produced like a top pick (or a top-60 pick) and until he starts doing some damage in the red zone, you will have to rely on strictly yardage points.

Ronnie Brown (Miami Dolphins) vs. New Orleans

Brown has been one of the most consistent fantasy football producers in 2009, posting three games of 20-plus fantasy points. We believe if Drew Brees can come out and play like he did against a better New York Giants pass defense in Week Six, then the Miami Dolphins will have to revert to the pass sooner than later and start relying on the arm of QB Chad Henne.

The Dolphins have controlled the clock well in 2009, but they haven’t faced the best offensive team in the NFL yet. With the Dolphins down early, the fifth-ranked Saints rush defense should halt most of their progress on the ground forcing Brown to have to gain some fantasy points through the air. Quick Note: The Saints are the only team in the NFL to not allow a rush of more than 20 yards this season.

WIDE RECEIVERS – SIT ‘EM

Jerricho Cotchery (New York Jets) @ Oakland

When healthy, Cotchery has built a solid rapport with quarterback Mark Sanchez and this is something that fantasy football owners were hoping they could rely on throughout 2009. Through three weeks, it seemed like Cotchery had developed into the star wide out that the Jets were hoping, but since then he has only posted seven fantasy points in the past three weeks. We understand he was hurt in Week Six, but that is just all the more reason to sit him down for this Week Seven matchup.

The Raiders are right in the middle of the pack when it comes to defending the pass, so there is some opportunity, but Cotchery is likely to be a game-time decision and with this being the late game you might be forced to make your decision hours prior. Despite a decent matchup it might be best to stay away from Cotchery until he puts together a few solid showings and his health is no longer an issue.

Plus, expect a lot of Thomas Jones and Leon Washington pounding the ground in this game.

Mohammed Massaquoi (Cleveland Browns) vs. Green Bay

After such a promising Week Four where he led all wide receivers with 148 receiving yards, he hasn’t exactly come to fruition since. Although he had a solid Week Six going for 83 receiving yards, quarterback Derek Anderson has been bad and highly inconsistent, and his struggles make it tough having to rely on starting Massaquoi.

The one thing Massaquoi has going for him is that he receives a healthy amount of targets on a weekly basis and that the Green Bay Packers secondary has allowed nine touchdowns in five games, but they have also picked off 10 passes, which obviously doesn’t suit Anderson well to be successful in this Week Seven matchup.

Massaquoi has some upside because he is the only target in Cleveland, but the as mentioned downside that comes with this matchup is tough to overlook.

Antonio Bryant (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) vs. New England

In what might be a rainy matchup in England (not the New one) , quarterback Josh Johnson could find it hard to throw against a New England Patriots defense that is fresh off a Week Six shutout victory over the Tennessee Titans.

The Patriots have only allowed just 180 passing yards per game and seven TDs through six games, and like we said are just coming off a 59-0 shutout that made the Titans look like a middle-of-the-road NCAA school. Bryant has been average all season, but he should definitely not be started until he gains fantasy consistency (his highest fantasy point output is 10 points in Week Four). 

TIGHT ENDS – SIT ‘EM

Brent Celek (Philadelphia Eagles) @ Washington

As bad as the Washington Redskins have been (They lost to the Detroit Lions. Just a reminder) , their pass defense has been the only thing holding them together. They’ve allowed less than 170 passing yards per game and only five passing touchdowns through six weeks in 2009.

Brent Celek has been a huge sleeper pick in 2009, and has been a top-five tight end thus far. We think he may be able to post average receiving numbers, but don’t expect him to find the end zone in Week Seven versus the Redskins on Monday Night Football.

KICKERS – SIT ‘EM

Robbie Gould (Chicago Bears) @ Cincinnati

Picking a kicker to have a below-average game isn’t easy because so much of their success relies on if the offense stalls in the red zone or not.

The Cincinnati Bengals have done a fine job defending the kicking position so far this season, as kickers have averaged slightly less than six fantasy football points per week. In Weeks Three and Four, they allowed eight points each (which is their high for the season), so it doesn’t seem like the Bengals will be giving up the huge week of 12-14 points.

The weather doesn’t seem to be much of an issue in Cincinnati, but Gould, who has only missed one kick, doesn’t get the most opportunities on what could be a high-powered offense.

DEFENSES – SIT ‘EM

Pittsburgh Steelers D/ST vs. Minnesota

It’s been a disappointment that the Steelers have not been the stellar defensive unit that fantasy football owners invest in during their drafts this past August. In fact, by passing more and abandoning the run, their whole team mentality has changed in the Mike Tomlin regime.

Outside of the first two games the Steelers offense has scored over 20 points in every game while allowing over 20 points in three of their past four games. They still have the talent to be a top-five fantasy defense (especially with the return of Troy Polamalu ), but this is a tough matchup for them against a high powered Minnesota Vikings offense.

Facing a 6-0 Vikings team, the Steelers could have some trouble shutting down star running back Adrian Peterson and living legend Brett Favre. The Vikings are a strong offensive team, and they don’t turn the ball over (+8 TO differential) , which is where the money is for a fantasy defense. Start the Steelers D/ST if need be, but don’t be surprised if they score you single digit fantasy points.

 

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Fantasy Football News and Notes for Oct. 23

This week marks the unofficial halfway point of the fantasy football regular season, and this late in the season, every game becomes crucial as we continue to tweak our teams for a possible playoff run.

The first six weeks of NFL action have been very exciting. The Indianapolis Colts , New Orleans Saints , Minnesota Vikings , and Denver Broncos are still undefeated, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers , St. Louis Rams , and Tennessee Titans are all still searching for their first victories of the season.

As for fantasy football , after six weeks your fantasy league should really be starting to take shape, but whether you are near the top or bottom of your league’s standings, it’s still extremely important to make sure you are putting your best possible line-up together on a weekly basis. Every fantasy football match-up each week has a chance to affect your league’s playoff picture.

As you prepare your line-up for a very important fantasy football match-up this week, the Bruno Boys are once again here to go over some of the news from around the NFL and study its potential fantasy football impact. As always we will take a look at some of the injuries around the NFL, a contract extension for a Pro-Bowl quarterback, and Cedric Benson ’s first game against the team who drafted him.

Cutler signs two-year extension, will be a Bear until 2013

The Chicago Bears have agreed to a two-year contract extension with quarterback Jay Cutler . Terms of the deal were not released, but it is believed to add $30 million to the life of the contract that will keep him with the Bears until 2013. The extension is also believed to have $20 million in guaranteed money.

The Bears are obviously happy with their decision to trade for Cutler during the off-season, and they have good reason to be. With the exception of the first game of the season in which he threw four interceptions, he has been worth using as a starting fantasy quarterback each week. Cutler has passed for 1,201 yards with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season.

He has a good match-up this week against a Bengals defense that was torched for 392 passing yards and four touchdowns by Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub last week. Cutler should be used as a low-end QB1 this week.

Peterson limited in practice with ankle injury

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was limited in Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury. He is questionable for the Vikings’ Week Seven contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers , but unless there is a setback he is expected to play.

Peterson is coming off a 143 rushing yard performance against the Baltimore Ravens , and as expected, he has been an elite fantasy running back this season. He has rushed for 624 yards on 121 carries with seven touchdowns. If Peterson is healthy enough to play, he should be used as a mid-level RB1 this week against a Steelers defense that is ranked No. 2 against the run this season and has given up just one rushing touchdown all year.

Boldin misses practice Wednesday, questionable for Week Seven

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin missed Wednesday’s practice after suffering an ankle injury during the team’s Week Six game against the Seattle Seahawks . He left the game in the second quarter with an apparent high ankle sprain. He was able to return in the third quarter after receiving treatment, and finished the game with six receptions for 54 yards. The Cardinals did rest Boldin during the fourth quarter after they had the game well in hand.

Boldin has 29 receptions for 306 yards with one touchdown through five games this season, but he has yet to top 100 yards in a single game. He has not been the No. 1 fantasy option many owners were hoping for when they likely drafted him in the first three rounds of fantasy drafts this summer.

Keep an eye on Boldin’s progress throughout the week. If he is able to play he should be used as a starting fantasy wide receiver this week against a Giants defense that is ranked No. 1 against the pass this season, but was exposed by the New Orleans Saints last week.

Manningham injures back in Week Six, but expected to play Sunday

New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham suffered a back injury during the team’s Week Six loss to the New Orleans Saints . He did manage four catches for 50 yards with a touchdown during the game, and he now has 24 receptions for 392 yards with four touchdowns through six games this season.

Manningham was able to practice in full on Wednesday, and it appears he should be able to play this week as the Giants take on the Arizona Cardinals . In his second season in the NFL, he has emerged as New York’s No. 2 wide receiver. He has exceeded expectations, and if he is healthy enough to play this week, he should be used as a low-end WR2 against an Arizona defense that is ranked 31st against the pass.

Cedric Benson ready for first match-up against the Bears

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson should be motivated to have a big game this week as he will get to face the Bears for the first time since being released by Chicago in June of 2008. He says revenge is not a factor for him in this game, but he definitely has some bad feeling towards the team that made him a first round draft pick in 2004.

Benson has said that the Bears did everything they could to keep him from signing with another team after his release, adding that Chicago said nothing but negative things about him to the Bengals before he inevitably signed with Cincinnati during the 2008 season.

He may not be using revenge as motivation this week, but there is definitely some ill will from Benson toward the Bears. With 127 rushes for 531 yards and four touchdowns this season, he has been one of the most productive running backs in the NFL. He has also been one of the best fantasy running backs this season, and he should be used as a mid-level RB1 this week against a Chicago defense that is ranked No. 6 against the run, giving up five rushing touchdowns in five games.

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Fantasy Football Week 7 Start ‘Ems

If you hated the bye weeks prior to Week Seven, you’re really going to be pissed moving forward. The reason? Instead of the four bye week teams you were getting used to, the next three weeks will each have six teams taking it easy. Never fear, though, because there are still plenty of good plays out there. In fact, if you continue reading through the rest of the Fantasy Football Week Seven Start Ems, you’ll see some of the better ones for Week Seven.

QUARTERBACKS – START ‘EM

Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) vs. Minnesota

Big Ben, a top-five Fantasy QB in standard football leagues? This may come as a surprise to many fantasy owners, but the Steelers are not the same smash mouth team that wants to run the ball 35 times a game. Head coach Mike Tomlin has shown an interest in relying on Roethlisberger’s arm, and Big Ben has accepted the challenge.

The Vikings haven’t been great against the pass (partially because of their stellar run defense) allowing almost 250 yards per game and nine TDs through six games. Roethlisberger may get put on his back a few times by DE Jared Allen, but his 18.7 fantasy points per week prove that he can light up the scoreboard as well.

Eli Manning (New York Giants) vs. Arizona

The Cardinals’ pass defense has been second worst in the NFL, allowing more than 265 yards per contest. Eli has been quite successful as a QB this season posting 11 TDs versus only three INTs.

We know you don’t get points for QB rating, but fantasy owners must admit that his rating of 102.2 is impressive as it ranks ahead of star fantasy QBs Tom Brady, Joe Flacco, and Jay Cutler, among others.

With playmakers throughout his receiving corps in receivers Steve Smith, Mario Manningham, and Hakeem Nicks, who is emerging as a viable threat, New York could be posting some high passing totals.

Arizona’s troubles flying to the East Coast have been well documented the past two seasons, and this will be one of their tougher matchups throughout the season.

Matt Cassel (Kansas City Chiefs) vs. San Diego

How the mighty have fallen … The San Diego Super Chargers have been the absence of Super in 2009, recording a 2-3 record thus far. It’s not that we think the Chiefs will beat the Chargers, but come on; JaMarcus Russell threw for more than 200 yards on them.

The Chargers rank 13th in the NFL in allowing 217 passing yards per game and eight TDs through five games, but the Chiefs run game is bad and will force Cassell to throw.

To say that Matt Cassell has been good would be an overstatement, but we think he could be a reliable option for Week Seven against the Chargers. While he may only be necessary in the deepest leagues (or ones with 2 starting QBs), to expect 200 yards and one or two TDs would not be unreasonable in KC.

RUNNING BACKS – START ‘EM

Frank Gore (San Francisco 49ers) @ Houston

We don’t need to say much about this. Frank Gore is supposed to play this week against a Texans run defense that is ranked 24th in the league, allowing 125 yards per game and 10 TDs through six games. Self-explanatory … Get him in your lineup!

Jonathan Stewart (Carolina Panthers) vs. Buffalo

Where we don’t need to tell you to start DeAngelo Williams, Stewart has made for a solid RB3/Flex play the past few weeks.

In Week Five, Stewart had 10 fantasy points with 45 total yards and a TD. In week Six, he exploded with 110 rushing yards and a TD (although he did lose a fumble). Stewart and the Panthers (good band name?) face their third weak opponent in a row, as they’ll take on the Bills in Week Seven.

Buffalo ranks last in the NFL against the run, giving up 182 rushing yards per game, along with eight TDs through six games. We think Williams and Stewart could both prove to be effective, especially with the passing game in a big-time funk.

Laurence Maroney (New England Patriots) @ Tampa Bay

The biggest waiver wire pick-up this week has undoubtedly been RB Laurence Maroney.

Maroney has been inconsistent since joining the NFL; however, we believe he can have another solid game in London this weekend.

Tampa Bay is 31st in the NFL allowing 172 rushing yards and a TD per game, and Maroney could definitely hit the century mark with a TD. Maroney showed explosiveness against one of the better rush defenses in the NFL (Tennessee); and he should hit those stats again making fantasy owners with bye-week issues happy all the way from the UK.

Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) @ St. Louis

While Joseph Addai has done nothing to prove he’s incapable of carrying the load in Indy (averaging 11.70 fantasy points per week), Donald Brown has only been slightly worse than him (8.20 fantasy points per week). After the Colts’ bye week, many experts claimed that Brown would play a bigger role in their offense, so this would be the week to tell. The Colts should be up early against the Rams, so expect a heavy dose (although with Peyton Manning it’s hard to tell) of RBs Donald Brown and Joseph Addai .

WIDE RECEIVERS – START ‘EM

Steve Smith (New York Giants) vs. Arizona

As Eli Manning goes, so does his star receiver. Steve Smith had his worst game of the young season against the New Orleans Saints last week, and fantasy owners can expect a solid rebound from him in Week Seven. Prior to Week Six, his worst fantasy output was seven points, so you know that Smith can give you the consistent numbers that every fantasy owner looks for in a wide out.

Much like Eli Manning’s Start ‘Em, the Cardinals are second to last in pass defense and they are flying cross country to play the Giants, can you say Steve Smith, touchdown?

Sidney Rice (Minnesota Vikings) @ Pittsburgh

Just in case you’ve been out of the country for the past few weeks, Rice has now become a fantasy WR. He has a great relationship with Brett Favre and is quickly developing into the No. 1 WR in Minnesota, ahead of Bernard Berrian.

Rice is in his magical third season, and the past four weeks he has proven his worth averaging almost 12 fantasy points per week. The Steelers aren’t bad against the pass (especially with Polamalu in the lineup), but Favre should be looking Rice’s direction, so 60 yards and a TD seem easily reachable.

Johnny Knox (Chicago Bears) @ Cincinnati

The Bengals are allowing 255 passing yards and 1.5 passing TDs per game, so they haven’t been too strong in that category.

While some would like Devin Hester in this matchup, the Bengals have limited almost every No. 1 receiver (sans Andre Johnson in Week Six) to pretty bad numbers (Brandon Marshall, 27 yards; Greg Jennings, 0 yards; Santonio Holmes, 18 yards; Braylon Edwards and Derrick Mason, 0 yards).

Whether the Bengals are double-covering the main receiver or not, it is No. 2 and No. 3 WRs that are flourishing against the Bengals pass defense. Knox fits into that mold, and should be a solid bye-week replacement for this Week Seven matchup.

Austin Collie (Indianapolis Colts) @ St. Louis

A fast receiver that plays the slot for the Colts and has a good relationship with Peyton Manning; sounds like Brandon Stokley.

Well, Collie, a rookie WR out of BYU is very similar to him; runs great routes and has some fantastic hands as evidenced by his first ever TD catch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qydejk4k_E @ :36 in).

Indoors in St. Louis, Collie’s speed should be a huge asset, and Manning will be looking his way often along with receivers Reggie Wayne, Pierre Garcon, and Dallas Clark. In fact, we think all four of them should post good fantasy numbers in Week Seven.

TIGHT ENDS – START ‘EM

Heath Miller (Pittsburgh Steelers) vs. Minnesota

Heath Miller has re-made himself into a fantasy tight end again. Miller and Roethlisberger have a solid relationship and Big Ben trusts Miller, which bodes well against the 24th-ranked Vikings pass defense. Heath Miller is a great fantasy play for Week Seven since the Vikings cannot cover the tight end.

Todd Heap posted 51 yards against them last week, and they have also allowed big games to Jermichael Finley (128 yards and a TD), and Vernon Davis (96 yards and 2 TDs).

KICKERS – START ‘EM

John Kasay (Carolina Panthers) vs. Buffalo

The Panthers have been the opposite of fantasy gold this season, while RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart have been solid, nobody else is even worth rostering at this time (WR Steve Smith included. Don’t drop him, we’re just saying!).

John Kasay makes for a nice play in Week Seven against the Buffalo Bills defense that has given up an average of seven kicker points a week in the past three weeks. We think the Panthers will be able to move the ball, but struggle to punch it in, meaning that John Kasay could be a decent pickup with all the bye weeks.

DEFENSES – START ‘EM

Indianapolis Colts D/ST @ St. Louis

Bob Sanders is coming back to being an already solid defense, coming off a bye week, AND going against the St. Louis Rams?

Start them with the utmost confidence! They have freaks on the defensive line (against a weak offensive line), and they are playing a turnover-prone offense with very few playmakers. We realize we’re just listing the obvious now, but we really needn’t say more. Start the Colts.

 

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Fantasy Football Week Seven Rankings: Kickers

Don’t think kickers can bring any real value to your fantasy squad? Think again. In Week Six, nine kickers posted double-digit fantasy points, providing many fantasy owners with the boost they needed to get the victory.

Heck, in one of the leagues I’m in with Bruno Boys Cavigs , he was able to pull off a three-point win, thanks partly to Lawrence Tynes’ 10-point effort this past Sunday.

So, as we continue to move forward in this 2009 season, remember not to sleep on the kicker position. With that said, let’s move into the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week Seven Kicker Rankings .

1. Stephen Gostkowski (New England Patriots) @ Tampa Bay

Snowy conditions are not the ideal conditions for a kicker to kick in, and Gostkowski demonstrated that by missing one of his two field goal attempts in Week Six. Luckily, the Patriots provided their kicker with plenty of one-point chip shots to help make up for the lack of field goals, as Gostkowski attempted eight extra points.

The Patriots may not score eight TDs in Week Seven, but against a Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defense allowing 28 points per game, New England will continue to light up the scoreboard. Play Gostkowski with confidence.
Point Projection: 13 points

2. Mason Crosby (Green Bay Packers) @ Cleveland

Crosby amassed an impressive 15 fantasy points in Week Six against the Detroit Lions, thanks in large part to a perfect 4-for-4 field goal day. The points should continue to come for Crosby and his fantasy owners this week as the high-scoring Packers head to Cleveland to face a Browns defense that is allowing 24.7 points to their opponents.
Point Projection: 13 points

3. David Akers (Philadelphia Eagles) @ Washington

Want consistency from your kicker? Look no further than Akers, who has tallied eight or 10 fantasy points in each of his first five games this season. The streak of eight-plus fantasy points should continue on Monday night, when Akers kicks against a Redskins defense that is allowing opposing kickers 7.3 fantasy points per contest.

With the Eagles looking to get the bad taste out of their mouths from that Week 6 loss to the Raiders, expect them to come out firing on all cylinders on the offensive side of the ball.
Point Projection: 12 points

4. Nate Kaeding (San Diego Chargers) @ Kansas City

On the year, Nate Kaeding has gone for double-digit fantasy points three times in five games. He makes it four of six this week against the Kansas City Chiefs , who have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing kickers on the year, as the Chargers offense continues to move the ball down field.
Point Projection: 12 points

5. Matt Stover (Indianapolis Colts) @ St. Louis

For those fantasy owners wondering how Matt Stover has snuck himself back into the weekly kicker rankings, it’s due to cartilage issues in the knee of Adam Vinatieri . Making his 2009 fantasy debut against the hapless Rams, who are allowing 28.2 points per game, Stover should please those owners savvy enough to pick him up.
Point Projection: 10 points

6. Lawrence Tynes (New York Giants) vs. Arizona

Fantasy’s top kicker posted his fourth double-digit showing in Week Six against the New Orleans Saints . Tynes should continue to get opportunities to put up fantasy points this week as the Giants will need to score a good deal of points to keep pace with the Arizona Cardinals .
Point Projection: 10 points

7. John Carney (New Orleans Saints) @ Miami

Even with Garrett Hartley’s suspension over, Carney remained the Saints’ kicker in Week Six, and while he did not attempt a field goal, he still managed a solid six fantasy points thanks to extra point opportunities galore. Kicking for the high-powered Saints makes Carney a solid fantasy option week in and week out, no matter the matchup.
Point Projection: 10 points

8. Nick Folk (Dallas Cowboys) vs. Atlanta

Folk is averaging a very healthy 7.6 fantasy points, and with all of the weapons the Dallas Cowboys currently sport, you’d be wise to expect him to remain around that number moving forward. The Cowboys are coming off a bye week, so look for them to have a solid offensive game plan for this one, leading to a better than (his) average day for Folk.
Point Projection: Nine points

9. Ryan Longwell (Minnesota Vikings) vs. Pittsburgh

The addition of Brett Favre has propelled the Vikings into a high-scoring machine, as opposing defenses can no longer focus simply on shutting down Adrian Peterson and the ground game. As a result, the Vikings are scoring 31.5 points per contest, which is benefiting Longwell and his fantasy owners big time. Even against a solid Steelers’ defense, Longwell needs to be in fantasy lineups.
Point Projection: Nine points

10. Jay Feely (New York Jets) @ Oakland

The Oakland Raiders are allowing the most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers at a 9.2 clip, which is good news for Feely. Feely is a solid 10-of-11 on FGs this season, and he should get a couple of chances to add to that total in this one as the Jets’ rushing game should be able to do at least enough damage against Oakland to get the Jets into field goal range.
Point Projection: Nine points

11. Joe Nedney (San Francisco 49ers) @ Houston

Following outings of 10 and 12 fantasy points to start the year, Nedney has cooled down, posting just 13 fantasy points combined over his last three contests. The Niners offense, though, gets a boost with the return of Frank Gore and the arrival of Michael Crabtree . As such, use Nedney with confidence against the Houston Texans .
Point Projection: Eight points

12. Jason Elam (Atlanta Falcons) @ Dallas

Elam’s fantasy value has taken a hit the last couple of weeks due to the Falcons’ ability to get the ball into the end zone. In fact, while Elam has attempted just one FG over the past two weeks, the Falcons have notched nine TDs. Look for the Falcons to come back to earth with a drive or two stalling in field goal range this week, leading to a solid outing for Elam against the Cowboys.
Point Projection: 8 points

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