Sex Rexy to Shine

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Published on Saturday, 24 September 2011 06:21

Written by Lee Phillips

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Rex Grossman is just outside of the top 10 QBs after 2 weeks. Didn't we all write this guy off? Now the Redskin QB is on the cusp of being an every week start.

This week Grossman will look to pick apart the Dallas defense that has been lackluster in the first 2 weeks. Although the Cowoys will get Terrence Newman back this week the defense is still enemic thanks to below par plat at the DB position. Although Dallas has a league high 10 sacks they are giving up 225 yards/game.

With Grossman behind center the Redskins will light up the Cowboys D for more than 300 yards. WR Santana Moss will be the most targeted with TE Fred Davis and RB Tim Hightower following up. The second WR Jabbar Gaffney has a good chance to score but he is not worth starting at WR here.

Roll with Rex over

Jay Cutler

Ben Rothlisberger

Kevin Kolb

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Romo WILL Play!

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Published on Friday, 23 September 2011 15:11

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Although Cowboy QB Tony Romo has not practiced all week he is expected to play. While I expect Romo to be on the field Monday night for the matchup against the Redskins I'm sure he will have limeted weapons.

WR Miles Austin - Last week Austin was great without Dez Bryant in the mix but he strained his hamstring that gave him trouble in the preseason. I do not expect Austin to play.

WR Dez Bryant - All signs point to Bryant being on the field Monday Night but at what capacity? I am sure that the quad injury suffered in week 1 will limit what Bryant can do and in fact may reduce him to a decoy.

RB Felix Jones - Jones injured his shoulder last week proving yet again that he is a glass tiger. Jones will not be the focus of the ground game if HC Jason Garrett remembers that the Cowboys have a ground game.

Analysis

Romo will play and most likely has 200-250 yards with 1-2 TDs. It is not impossible that he will not finish this game since the Redskins have quietly put together a solid defense including 7 sacks on the year.

The running game will be a 3 headed "monster" with Tashard Choice and rookie DeMarco Murray splitting time with Jones. This situation is too ugly to start any of these guys but Murray is worth a roster spot in case he pans out, if you can carry him.

With both starting WRs banged up the Cowboys will look to use Kevin Ogeltree & Jesse Holley. If you are in a real pinch you may want to try Ogletree. Holley looked good last week although the 49ers have absolutely ZERO DBs. 

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5 Surprise QBs for Week 3

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Published on Friday, 23 September 2011 14:54

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This year has been the season of the 400 yard passers but now in week 3 the defenses are getting settled. Even still there are 5 QBs this week that could be quite a surprise:

#5 Tavaris Jackson

I know, stop throwing things at the computer. I have never been a fan of Jackson but this week he faces the terrible pass defense of Arizona. In 2 games the Cardinals are averaging giving up 343 yards/game and they have given up 4 TDs through the air. With Jackson getting Sidney Rice back for the first time this year the QB has potential.

#4 Colt McCoy

The young QB has been getting better and this game could be a big confidence booster. The Ravens defense is not what it once was and this year Baltimore is giving up 302 yrds/game. Colt may be an option if you are caught in the quandry of Tony Romo.

#3 Kevin Kolb

Kolb got a good start on the season against the Panthers and so far has totaled 560 yards with 4 TDs. Last week Seattle defense gave up 298 yards through the air to the Steelers. This week Kolb will look to exploit Seattle by hitting Larry Fitzgerald early and often. 300 yards and 2 TDs are quite possible.

#2 Jay Cutler

If Cutler doesn't have a meltdown and throw to the wrong team he should be able to torch the Green Bay Packers for some serious yardage. Green Bay defense is averaging 400 yards a game to opposing QBs, and that was before Charles Woodson's injury. Cutler will be targeting Matt Forte since the Packers struggle covering pass catching RBs and yardage north of 300 yards is very likely.

#1 Ryan Fitzpatrick

It's time to drink the Koolade! If you remember, we were pushing Fitzpatrick before week 1. So far this year Fitz has been fantastic. While the yardage may not be gaudy the TDs are with 7 TDs so far. Fitz will look to tear apart the Patriots who are giving up 381/game. New England has also given up 4 TDs through the air. I look for more yardage this week, somwhere in the 275-325 range with 2 TDs.

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Giant Threat!

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Published on Friday, 23 September 2011 08:16

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Philadelphia made headlines in the offseason with all of the free agents they signed but there is a weakness that the Giants will look to exploit. The Eagles have not been good against the run since Reggie White, Jerome Brown, and Clyde Simmons were around. This year is not shaping up to be any different and the Eagles are near the bottom of rushing defense averaging 146 yards/game to opposing RBs. The main problem is a completely inept LB crew that includes rookie Casey Matthews. Although there is a shake up this week with second year LB Jamar Chaney getting a start but this change will not change the trend.

Ahmad Bradshaw

While Bradshaw is a good running back his history against Philly is not tht good. In 2010 Bradshaw was not able to get into the endzone and in his entire career he has only 4 TDs, 2 rushing and 2 receiving.

Bradshaw is still a start because the Eagles are just so bad against the run and with still Eli Manning struggling with ints the ground game will be the focus.

Brandon Jacobs

In 12 career games Jacobs has racked up only 486 yards and 4 TDs. Jacobs has not had a chance to get rolling this year behind Bradshaw but the running game will be the focus in this matchup. I like Jacobs chances of a TD this week.

Jake Ballard

I know, Jake who?? Surely there are better options at TE but the Eagles are just so bad a covering TEs he may be worth a look if you are struggling with this position. Last week the Eagles made Tony Gonzalez look like a youngster again allowing him 7 catches for 83 yards and 2 TDs.

Analysis

Eli Manning is turning the ball over way too much and this is a game the Giants desperately need to win. Not to mention the advantage of slowing down the Eagles speed attack. Both Bradshaw and Jacobs are viable in flex positions and Bradshaw is a possible low end #2 RB.

As for Ballard, I would advise starting him over TEs like Dallas Clark, Greg Olsen, and Ben Watson.

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