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Week Five: Fantasy Focus on the Cowboys

Jay Ratliff is smelling a big day for the Dallas defense. Against the Chiefs, the unit could end up being a nice start for fantasy owners.

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Jay Ratliff is smelling a big day for the Dallas defense. Against the Chiefs, the unit could end up being a nice start for fantasy owners.

It's Saturday, so it's time to talk some fantasy football! Let's preview and predict which Cowboys will be fantasy studs, and which will be fantasy duds against the Chiefs.

QB Tony Romo - In each of the last two weeks, Romo has thrown for 255 yards and no touchdowns. Last week against the Broncos, an INT and a lost fumble added insult to injury for Romo owners. This week, he will face the 28th-ranked passing defense in the Chiefs. All signs point to this being the game for Romo to break out of his funk - well...maybe not all signs. WR Roy Williams is doubtful due to some cartilage damage he suffered from stretching out for one of Romo's high throws.

The Dallas coaches would love to go into their Week 6 bye with a 3-2 record. What could be of even greater significance is if they could do so by putting their signal-caller in a position to have a breakthrough game. This funk of Romo's has to end sometime; playing the 0-4 Chiefs should help. Rumors from Valley Ranch suggest that Romo has been trying too hard to play "under control". Expect him to loosen back up to his old gun-slinging ways.

The Cowboys' offense took no shots down the field last week. No way that happens two weeks in a row.

RBs Marion Barber, Tashard Choice - Barber (quad) was still listed as probable this week, but he practiced fully and should revert back to his barbarian-style running. The Chiefs allow 128.5 rushing yards per game. Dallas' big offensive line has paved the way for a per game rushing average of 163.8 yards. This could end up being a huge game for Barber. It's not too far of a stretch to think he could have more than 100 total yards and a score or two.

The only thing that could take away from Barber this week is how the Cowboys utilize Tashard Choice. Because Felix Jones will more than likely miss his second straight game, Choice will be the only other runner the team fields. He already gets the majority of the 3rd-down snaps, which is a little bit of a bonus for PPR leagues. Even if Barber's quad is at 100%, Choice could easily see 40% of the carries. If Dallas rests Barber, Choice is the man.

Make the jump for the rest of the Week 5 Fantasy Focus.

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WRs Patrick Crayton - Crayton moves into the number one position because Roy Williams is highly doubtful for this game. Crayton is a do-everything guy for the Cowboys. He returns punts, which helps in leagues that give points for return yards. He often gets in on one end-around or reverse per game, and is good for about four catches. Without Williams in the lineup and if Romo attacks the Chiefs' secondary, Crayton's catches could be up more towards 8-10 balls.

Miles Austin, Sam Hurd, and maybe even rookie Kevin Ogletree (if activated) are also in the mix to pick up the slack. Austin would get the start opposite Crayton and could pull in a big play or two like he did in Week 1 against the Buccaneers.

Overall, the Dallas WRs are risky starts. They will continue to be so until Romo and the rest of the offense consistently puts more points on the board (just 24 offensive points in the last two games).

TEs Jason Witten - Denver did an excellent job in bracketing Witten all game. He finished with 4 catches for 31 yards. That is a darn good Mile High defense. The one in Arrowhead Stadium? Not so much. Expect Romo to feed Witten the ball early and often.

K Nick Folk - Dallas should be able to put up some points on the board against the Chiefs. Folk is a solid start this week.

Cowboys D/ST - Slowly, but surely, this unit continues to improve. They have held opponents to under 20 points per game. The pass rush is improving (3 sacks @ Denver) and DeMarcus Ware forced a fumble in last week's game.

Where's Ware? Everybody seems to be asking that. This has to be the week Ware gets a sack. He's more than hungry; his stomach is growling. Combine that with LB Keith Brooking's lights-out leadership in the middle and CB Mike Jenkins' improved play, and the Cowboys defense could really do some damage this week.

 

After four weeks of fantasy footballing on FleaFlicker, just one team remains undefeated in the BTB and BTB Part Deux fantasy leagues. Here's what's up in BTB's world of FF.

 

The Lone Undefeated (4-0)

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Obviously, many BTBers are FF junkies. If you've got a fantasy dilemma, feel free to post it here for your BTB brethren to analyze. Let's help each other out!

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What

do you guys think of Jamaal Charles? You think he gets a chance to be the main guy this year? I had to drop him in my big money league but Im thinking of grabbing him again.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 9:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

meh

Pretty good back, but I get the feeling they don’t trust him in KC. He puts the ball on the turf a lot it seems. I’d rather have Jerome Harrison if he’s on your wire. Who else is on your wire?

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I

grabbed Harrison 2 weeks ago! Yeah buddy!

Ummm … access to fantasy is blocked here …. but off the top of my head, it’s mostly scrubs. I grabbed Fargas since McFadden isn’t going to play for a few weeks … for some reason though, I was a big Charles believer. I thought he’d take the starting job.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He fumbled the opening kickoff against the Giants last week.

That really put him in the doghouse, but Larry Johnson only averaged 2.9 ypc against the G-Men. Personally, I would wait to see how Charles plays against the Cowboys because all signs are pointing that he ain’t in charge.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

If you’re planning on playing Harrison this week, keep a close eye on who’s starting Sunday because it looks like Jamal Lewis may come back! Yuck! I think they’d be fools to not give Harrison the nod after his last 2 performances.

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 9:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I’ve had to start Harrison in my PPR league cuz of injuries and he’s score me 13 and 18. Of course, they did have an extra quarter last week.

Word is, is that Buffalo is missing 3/4 of its starting secondary. Mossaquoiaioueiouu is like a top waiver claim this week.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

unfortunately

I have to start him no matter what. Felix and Buckhalter are hurt. Hester is on a bye. Holt sucks. Fargas … meh. I’m stuck starting him. I just hope they realize Lewis sucks, and won’t give him many carries.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 9:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

I’d still expect split carries even if Lewis is back. He’ll still be productive, I’d just lower expectations.

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

my main concern is Addai … I hope his hand injury doesn’t kill his production … if so, I’m screwed for this week

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Donald Brown an option?

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 9:57 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

negative

I’ve been trying to trade for the guy, but the owner wants me to overpay.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have Addai too in 2 of my leagues.

This hand thing just popped out of the blue this week?

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Michael's Bush available?

He’s getting the start against NYG.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

Im in Northern Cali, in a league with a few Raider fans, so he was snatched up a while ago. Drafted in the 12th round, i think

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you play fantasy you shouldnt be starting any KC players...

They all stink in fantasy football. Jamal Charles isn’t even worth sitting on your bench.. With RW out, Crayton could be a good #2 WR option this week. Romo and MB3 are both good starts also….

by Boyzfan94 on Oct 10, 2009 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ogletree gets a TD!

Na, probably not, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he did! I think Romo throws for 2-3 TD’s so he’s definitely worth the start. I’d be scared to start any of the WR’s. Both backs should have a pretty good day but I think it’s Barber who finds the end zone. Folk should be atop all the kickers this week, maybe top 5. I’d expect the Cowboys DST to be top 8 or so.

BTW, if the Saints D is available on the wire, go get them, they’ve been awesome so far.

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 9:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please activate Ogletree, Cowboys!

I’m sooo gonna pout all day if they don’t.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they kinda

have to, don’t they? Without RW, they only have Hurd, Austin, and Crayton, right? Am I missing someone?

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 9:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stanback.

Ha!

Yeah, I guess I should’ve said “please PLAY Ogletree, Wade and Garrett!”

If they don’t I will be mentally constipated whenever I think about them and will not be sending them Xmas cards.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:37 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe

you should send Garrett 3 of the same Xmas cards … maybe he’ll get the hint!

That sucked, but I tried!!

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or ones from last year

that say…
“enough with the sideline routes”
“have faith in the rooks”
“run the damn ball”

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This would make a fine Xmas card if they don't get Ogltree involved

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or this...

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who should I start between Portis, Slaton and Ahmed Bradshaw?

Portis has the best matchup of the week, and picked up 98 yards last week, but still doesnt have a TD on the season.
Slaton finally got on track last week, but faces a tough Cards defense.
Bradshaw is still the second guy in NY, but faces a weak Raider’s D, and with Eli’s injury, the Giants should run a lot.

Right now I’m leaning towards Portis and Slaton.

The Knights season may have just ended, but the Cowboys year is just begining!

by aussie_cowboy on Oct 10, 2009 9:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The skins leaned on Portis heavily last week against a weak TB rush D and it paid off.

I’d fully expect them to do the same this week. You can start 2 of the 3? If so It’s easily Portis and Slaton.

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 9:23 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here in San Antonio, I have to watch the Texans games.

They really do work Slaton, especially since Chris Brown cost them the Jags game by fumbling in the EZ for the go-ahead score.

Bradshaw had a boot on his leg last week. Stay tuned, aussie…I have some digging to do on him for the Beasts in the East Report that should post today.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looking Foward to It

The Knights season may have just ended, but the Cowboys year is just begining!

by aussie_cowboy on Oct 10, 2009 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

To me it is a no-brainer, you have to go with Slaton and Portis. Bradshaw is dinged and other two are starters.

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by Wmillion on Oct 10, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Both Slaton and Portis could bust out at any moment.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel your pain with Portis

I got him in the third round and thought I had a steal. I was wrong to this point. Of course, I benched him last week because they weren’t sure he was going to play and he gets 98 yards. I’m starting him this week and hoping that he goes off and the Skins still lose.

by illcowboy on Oct 10, 2009 11:44 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What??
Here in San Antonio, I have to watch the Texans games.

BLASPHEMY!

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 9:41 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They aren't on the same time as the 'Boys.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

usually

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 9:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Try living in Houston... Ugh..

I’m lucky if the bars show the Cowboys games if they are on at the same time…

by Static on Oct 10, 2009 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paralysis by analysis, weigh in please, I am stuck

John Carlson vs Jacksonville or Dustin Keller @ Miami
Fred Jackson vs Cleveland or Addai @ Tennessee

by cow_fanatic on Oct 10, 2009 9:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlson (Hasselbeck is back)
Addai (Lynch got more carries last week, and I think it’s going to keep growing), but either one is a decent start.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm worried

about Addai’s hand injury at Tennessee and Jackson gets Cleveland at home, IDK

by cow_fanatic on Oct 10, 2009 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Addai

practiced fully on Friday, so Im not that worried about it.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I’m still scared to start him in two leagues—maybe I’ll just pick one to start him in.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tennessee's defense

is only allowing 2.8 yards per carry, it is their pass defense that is very weak right now. Donald Brown is a better play than Addai

by sduncan24 on Oct 10, 2009 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've seen Hasselback is now listed as probable.

Honestly, I’m a sucker for playing guys on MNF so I’m starting Keller or Winslow this week.

Addai is questionable, so that scares me. Brown already gets a good amount of his carries. I’d go with Jackson based on how integral he is to Buff’s offense even if Marshawn gets the start.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carlson + Jackson

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 10:01 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God no!

Jackson, and it’s not even close!

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 10:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm

I really think they’ll be splitting touches pretty evenly for the entire season

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's what Buffalo Rumblings says about them on the FF page.
Fred Jackson – He’ll remain Buffalo’s "starting" running back for the foreseeable future. He’ll see a lot of playing time. But his workload will undoubtedly be reduced now that a certain suspended running back is no longer suspended. Jackson has been a fantasy mainstay early in the season; while he may be slipping from that status, he’s got a good matchup this weekend, and is a must-start in PPR leagues. Start ’Em in PPR, Consider as Flex in all other leagues.

Marshawn Lynch – His return to the lineup came at the cost of a fully effective Jackson, with less than a yard per carry from Lynch himself, and two moderate gains in the receiving game. Lynch looked very rusty in last week’s loss to Miami, but he has a chance to kick it into a higher gear now that he’s got a game and two weeks’ worth of practices under his belt. Still, Buffalo has tended to go with the hot hand in the past, so if Jackson gets hot, Lynch might not see the field. Sit ’Em, but only for now.

http://www.sbnation.com/2009/10/9/1077914/fantasy-friday-week-5-team

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sold

Addai is my tiebreaker, starting Jackson

by cow_fanatic on Oct 10, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I might take a look at doing that, too.

The Colts guys don’t even mention Addai. It’s like they’re expecting all throws.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you should

given the Titans secondary. The titans being 7th against the run may be simply a byproduct that everyone is beating them through the air

by cow_fanatic on Oct 10, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just made the switch in my PPR league.

I also have Nate Washington who I can flex in for Jerome Harrison. If Payton gets the Colts up, TENN may have to pass more.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking about dropping Washington

I have R. Williams, Berrian, S. Smith (NYG) and Braylon Edwards. Think I should drop Washington or shop Roy Williams?

by illcowboy on Oct 10, 2009 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who's

on your waiver wire? how many can you start?

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hmmmm

I’d stick with that you got. I think Roy’s upside is greater than all of the other options.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You could be right.

I’ll give it a couple weeks. Thanks. Think Braylon Edwards might come alive with the Jets? My fear is he’ll be this years Roy Williams. Worthless for the rest of this season, but might be a factor next season.

by illcowboy on Oct 10, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's possible

I think he’ll do a little better in NY than he has the first 4 games in CLE. A borderline WR2, maybe.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait until Roy has a couple of good games

Right now his value is pretty bad. You probably won’t get much for him unless you wait.

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My dilemma

My WRs are all second tier cuz I drafted heavy at RB and took Witten early.

So here’s who I’m looking at this week (Pick 2, please!):

Santana Moss @ CAR
Pierre Garcon @ TENN
Steve Breaston (Q) vs. HOU
Sidney Rice @ STL

I’m leaning towards Garcon and maybe Breaston—this is a standard, non-PPR league.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d rank them

Moss
Garcon
Rice
Breaston

but Moss and Garcon can be flipped. Garcon seems to be their big play guy now.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really? Moss?

He scares me. Great the last couple of weeks, but he only had 2 catches last week and I heard (I think on DC.com) that Moss goes one week big, one week bad. That’s prolly more in reference to last season though.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

I think he’d be a safe start, but if you started Rice over him …. I wouldn’t be too worried about it

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly.....Moss has one or two big games a year then disappears...

he is too inconsistant to be a #1 option, at best a #3 every week if you have to…

by Boyzfan94 on Oct 10, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and he's had two big games in a row, which scares me

Plus, somebody said yesterday that Carolina’s pass D is better that most people think

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garcon and Rice

STL has been getting rosted on defense…Moss might get a few deep ball throw his way

by Boyzfan94 on Oct 10, 2009 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don't think the Vikes will just cram it down the Rams' run defense.

I might go with Rice cuz I’m starting Favre this week.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do think that, which you have to be worried about

but i think Favre is going to sling it around early enough and rack up some big numbers in the end…I just don’t like Moss. Carolina is deperate coming off a bye remember.

by Boyzfan94 on Oct 10, 2009 10:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like Moss either. Was gonna cut him before that big week he had.

Nobody likes Breaston against HOU? I was thinking that could be a high-scoring game.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Just don’t like Breaston. He needs to do something before I start him

by cow_fanatic on Oct 10, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I drafted Fitz in my PPR league and having Breaston works well for me.

He even outscored Fitz last game, but I didn’t start him.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually like Breaston a lot this game

75 yards and a TD

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by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK

Santana Moss @ CAR-He is feast or famine and has feasted two weeks in a row. Carolina is going run-heavy after their bye week suggests they will kill Washington in TOP. Washington only 21st against the run. NO!

Pierre Garcon @ TENN-Tennessee is dead 30th against the pass and 7th against the run. Garcon is your new Harrison on that team. YES

Steve Breaston (Q) vs. HOU-again, 3rd choice in the pass game, questionable after a bye week not good. NO

Sidney Rice @ STL- St. Louis, enough said and his points are increasing with every passing week. Yes

by cow_fanatic on Oct 10, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rice and Garcon.

Thanks, all!

I think I will stick with these two, but I will keep an eye on Breaston’s condition tomorrow morn.

Isn’t Finnegan also OUT for TENN? That may just have sold me if true.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

last I read

he was Questionable with his hamstring.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

could be, but Jackson will be a risky start from here on out....

Probably won’t be nothing more than a 3rd option in most leagues or a flex spot….

by Boyzfan94 on Oct 10, 2009 10:12 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and for the record

this thread is genius …. excellent idea

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:21 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

I’m digging it in the Sat. Morning slot. This may just have to be its permanent home :)

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it

gives me something to do at work … and gets help last minute, which is always good.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:38 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The SBFF page helps out too cuz alot of the sites post their weekly team updates between FRI and SAT morn.

Like the Colts one makes me feel better about Garcon:

WR Pierre Garcon: Look for the Colts to challenge the Titans injured secondary with the big play, and for three weeks now the "big play guy" for Indy has been Garcon. He stretches the field with his speed, and he is physical enough to fight for extra yards after the catch.

http://www.sbnation.com/2009/10/9/1077914/fantasy-friday-week-5-team

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoo-hoo!

a fantasy site that’s not blocked here!! sweet!

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice! A back door!

Again, thanks for bringing Stewie back. He makes me happy.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didnt

know he was so popular at BTB! lol.

by what_the_crap on Oct 10, 2009 11:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stewie rules!

Now if our boys could get Stewie’s thirst for domination, we’d really have something. lol

by illcowboy on Oct 10, 2009 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who to start @ 2nd RB?

Deangelo Williams v. Deadskins or Tim Hightower v. Texans??

"When nothing seems to help, I go look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before."
Jacob Riis quotes

by SoTexMark on Oct 10, 2009 10:49 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Deangelo

Emphasis during their bye is to get back to the run if nothing else to protect Delhomme from himself. Redskins 21st against the run and I know this because I have Deangelo ad can’t wait for his 150 and 2 TDs

by cow_fanatic on Oct 10, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

I figured as much. The “Experts” on BSPN are putting him as more than 5 pt dog to Hightower, but I would really hate myself for drafting him and not playing him if he lights up the skins like I think he could.

"When nothing seems to help, I go look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before."
Jacob Riis quotes

by SoTexMark on Oct 10, 2009 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Personally, I would never ever bench DeAngelo.

He could get a 30-burger any week of the season. I do see your dilemma, though—Hightower is a solid start this week and could be in the teens.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

You have to start DeAngelo.. Especially with J. Stew battling that achilles injury. The only way Carolina wins if DeAngelo goes off and Vegas has them favored. So, start DeAngelo!

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by Wmillion on Oct 10, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had to cut J.Stew.

Made me sad to cut a Duck.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In my big PPR league, I have Pierre Thomas on bye, and McFadden hurt

I do have both Barber, Choice and Kevin Faulk. This may be nuts, but I might just have to play both Cowboy backs.

by Road Warrior on Oct 10, 2009 10:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not Nuts

Play em both and enjoy

"When nothing seems to help, I go look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it, but all that had gone before."
Jacob Riis quotes

by SoTexMark on Oct 10, 2009 11:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what he said

Also, cut McFadden. Who are the backs available?

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Oct 10, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barber 1

Do you have to start 2 of the 3?

by cow_fanatic on Oct 10, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Faulk is tempting in PPR leagues.

It’s so hard to predict the NE backs becuz they rotate them like every other play. With Fred Taylor out that may help get Faulk on the field more, but they play Denver.

Both Cowboys might be solid and very fun to watch.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How many team league?

Any waiver wire options? How many RB’s’ can you start?

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by Wmillion on Oct 10, 2009 11:30 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Faulk

but with Welker back, he’s probably taking some receptions that Faulk was getting when he was out.

by illcowboy on Oct 10, 2009 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GREETINGS FROM THE LAND OF THE UNDEFEATED

the air is nice up here my friends..

sincerely,
Kill EveryBody

Coach Winters: Alright, this is Mississippi State's offensive set. Second and two on our own 24, what defensive set might we call?
Alvin Mack: Eagle Zipper Hero, unless the setback shifts into the I.
Coach Winters: Good..[clicks to next slide], third and seven?
Alvin Mack: Oakie Thunder Lion.
Coach Winters: What's your assignment?
Alvin Mack: Kill the quarterback.
Coach Winters: [clicks to next slide]
Alvin Mack: Hit the tight end so hard his girlfriend dies.
Coach Winters: [clicks to next slide]
Alvin Mack: Kill everybody.

by KDP on Oct 10, 2009 10:58 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

congrats man

but hope it doesn’t last long!

by scottmaui on Oct 10, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+!

I get the bonehead award for last week for benching Forte for Cedric Benson.

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by Aaron Novinger on Oct 10, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

um..a little help please..

(Cowboys bias aside) Tashard Choice @ KC or Chester Taylor @ StL

SF DST vs. Atl or Den DST vs. NE

by MicThaRock on Oct 10, 2009 9:27 PM CDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

I'd take Choice and SF.

Choice should see more action than Taylor. I say SF defense strictly on a hunch that Denver’s due for a letdown. That’s two tough draws for a defense.

by illcowboy on Oct 10, 2009 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like choice.. but the only reason I'd go against SF

is because I think the Falcons are fired up and ready to get back to business. And NE isn’t the team they once were.

by Static on Oct 10, 2009 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Denver game

It seemed Romo attempted to correct his poor ball handling last game. But has not been able to get the right combination. Good QB and ball protection. He seems to be see sawing back and forth between the two.

by Macksfield on Oct 11, 2009 9:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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