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		<title>The View from the Cheap Seats: Jets Fail to Back Up Big Mouths</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We've gotten a glimpse over the last few weeks into what could be a very uncomfortable offseason for the New York Yankees as they begin contract negotiations with Derek Jeter.  Plodding through a very difficult season, Jeter will be seeking a new deal for 2011 and beyond; one that could hamstring the Bombers for the length of the pact.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><em>By Eddie Mayrose</em></h3>
<h3><em>New York Jets All Talk: Again</em></h3>
<p>Tony Dungy, former Head Coach of the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/657/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-winning-at-a-cost/">Indianapolis Colts</a> and one of the NFL&#8217;s true gentlemen,<a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cheap_seats_3_.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-905" title="cheap_seats_3_" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/cheap_seats_3_.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="250" /></a> took Rex Ryan to task over the summer for the salty language that was so prominent on HBO&#8217;s Hard Knocks, an all-access view of the Jets training camp. Certainly hope Dungy wasn&#8217;t anywhere near the new Meadowlands Stadium on Monday, then,to hear the profanity in the stands as Big Rexy&#8217;s boys carried on the long-standing Jets tradition of crushing the high hopes of their naive fans with a 10-6 stinker against the Ravens.<span id="more-901"></span></p>
<p>There&#8217;s an old adage that says, &#8220;It ain&#8217;t braggin&#8217; if you can back it up.&#8221; And, what we found out Monday is that Gang Green has the biggest collection of braggarts in the sports world.  Ryan has stated on numerous occasions that anything short of a trip to the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/896/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-one/">Super Bowl</a> will render this season a failure. This despite an offensive unit led by <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/873/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-wide-receivers-preview/">Mark Sanchez</a>, who finished2009 as the lowest rated starting quarterback in the league and one that dismssed <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/865/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-running-backs-preview/">Thomas Jones</a> and Alan Faneca, two of its more prominent leaders. Think that, maybe, the Jetsies were missing those two just a little bit as they failed to convert a third down until the final minute vs. Baltimore?</p>
<p>Worse, the whole, &#8220;Rex lets us talk&#8221;, mentality seems to have taken a huge toll on the team&#8217;s professionalism.  From eating cheeseburgers on the field during a preseason workout to the litany of penalties that haunted them throughout the opener, the Jets have quickly become an undisciplined mess with a roster full of loudmouths for whom it is impossible to root.</p>
<p><a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/681/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-keep-your-yankee-shirt-on/">Cheap Seater</a> Paul Pandolfi took me to task a few weeks ago for my pessimistic outlook on the Jets season.  &#8220;I don&#8217;t want to hear anymore of your 6-10 nonsense&#8221;, cried the long suffering Jet fan.  My apologies, Paul.  If the offensive scheme they unveiled on Monday doesn&#8217;t improve, I&#8217;ll have to revise my prediction to 5-11.</p>
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<h3><em>New York Yankess May Have Difficult Winter</em></h3>
<p>We&#8217;ve gotten a glimpse over the last few weeks into what could be a very uncomfortable offseason for the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/681/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-keep-your-yankee-shirt-on/">New York Yankees</a> as they begin contract negotiations with Derek Jeter.  Plodding through a very difficult season, Jeter will be seeking a new deal for 2011 and beyond; one that could hamstring the Bombers for the length of the pact.</p>
<p>While the Yankee shortstop has certainly enjoyed a <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/826/steinbrenners-legacy-the-view-from-the-cheap-seats/">Hall of Fame</a> career, the fact remains at 36 years of age, his skills are on the decline, with his batting average starting to mirror the limited range that has plagued him for a lot longer than adoring fans would like to admit.  Unfortunately for Yankee brass, they&#8217;ll have to choose whether their decision is based on business or sentiment.</p>
<p>From a pure baseball standpoint, the idea of giving a long-term, big-money deal to an aging shortstop that is clearly on the decline is ridiculous anywhere but Flushing.  Whatever money it&#8217;ll take to sign Jeter ($15 mil plus?) would be better spent on the starting pitching the Yankees so desperately need.  It&#8217;s even sillier when you realize that there will be no market for Jeter outside of New York at his asking price. Thus, the Bombers would have to pay through the nose even though they have no competition.</p>
<p>Sentimentally, however, the thought of the shortstop in another uniform is heresy to Yankee fans everywhere.  He&#8217;s been the face of the franchise for the last fifteen, successful seasons and the Golden Boy of the fans.  I&#8217;d hate to be Brian Cashman at the press conference announcing the Yankees&#8217; decision to go with someone else.</p>
<p>So, Yankee fans, ask yourselves this.  Do you love <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/766/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-courting-the-king/">Derek Jeter </a>so much that you&#8217;d be willing to take a bullet in order to watch him retire in pinstripes?  Or do you cut ties and start fresh?</p>
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		<title>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Fantasy Football: Week One</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 02:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fantasy Football Stars- Look for Tampa TE Kellen Winslow to show up his old squad as the Bucs visit Cleveland.  The Patriots' defense has been sub par for two years now, somethig Bengals' QB Carson Palmer should easily exploit, especially with all of his new weapons.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><em>McGee Survivor League Kicks off Season Two</em></h3>
<h3><em>by Eddie Mayrose</em></h3>
<p>When last we left the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/397/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-13/">McGee Survivor</a> <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/865/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-running-backs-preview/">Fantasy Football League</a>, in-laws Dr. Pete and Jenny <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Horsefeathers42.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-897" title="Horsefeathers42" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Horsefeathers42.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="208" /></a>Tyler-Moore had laid waste to three different families on their way to the title game, a contest won by the good doctor.  Both were true survivors, having each hung on through some difficult weeks to avoid elimination.  They&#8217;re back this year, with the rest of the clan, but, this time, with targets on their backs.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a unique league, in that there are no head-to-head schedules.  Rather, all 14 eams compete weekly against each other with the lowest scoring squad eliminated from competition. Bye weeks become critical, something the good <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/873/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-wide-receivers-preview/">Professor Wagstaff</a> learned the hard way last year when he was summarily bounced in Week 11.</p>
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<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stars</em></h3>
<p>Look for Tampa TE <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/880/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-tight-ends-preview/">Kellen Winslow</a> to show up his old squad as the Bucs visit Cleveland.  The Patriots&#8217; defense has been sub par for two years now, somethig Bengals&#8217; QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/830/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-footballquarterbacks-preview/">Carson Palmer </a>should easily exploit, especially with all of his new weapons.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stiffs</em></h3>
<p>In Houston, RB Arian Foster may just be keeping the seat warm for <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/865/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-running-backs-preview/">Steve Slaton</a>.  Even if he isn&#8217;t, the Texans will have to throw te ball o beat the Colts, making Foster a risk not worth taking.  Can&#8217;t see Jets WR Braylon Edwards christening his new stadium with a big game vs. the Ravens, especially with a struggling <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/657/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-winning-at-a-cost/">Mark Sanchez </a>under center.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Sleepers</em></h3>
<p>Have to love the 49&#8242;ers DST against the undermanned Seahawks as <a href="http://www.collegesportsview.com/1748/with-trouble-brewing-for-usc-football-carroll-splits/">Pete Carroll</a> starts from scratch in Seattle. Dolphins QB Chad Henne should meet with little resistance as Miami opens the season with Buffalo.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Slippers</em></h3>
<p>While the Jets DST put up great numbers in leding the league, they were very ordinary at home last year.  Joe Flacco, Ray Rice and their new cast of receivers should be enough to spoil <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/335/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-6/">Big Rexy&#8217;s </a>2010 debut. Don&#8217;t expect much from Eagles&#8217; RB LeSean McCoy, especially against a Green Bay squad lookig toward a Super Bowl.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:20:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buck the Trend, Grab ‘em Early By Eddie Mayrose If you’re a Wagstaff follower, you’ve heard this refrain before.  “Grab the best Fantasy Receivers as early as possible.”  It’s a theory put into practice every year by the Professor as he constructs his Fantasy Football Roster; one that has annually provided a tremendous edge over <a href='http://fantasysportsdirt.com/873/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-wide-receivers-preview/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><em>Buck the Trend, Grab ‘em Early</em></h3>
<h3><em>By Eddie Mayrose</em></h3>
<p><a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Horsefeathers44.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-875" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Horsefeathers44.jpg" alt="" width="164" height="208" /></a>If you’re a Wagstaff follower, you’ve heard this refrain before.  “Grab the best <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/397/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-13/">Fantasy Receivers</a> as early as possible.”  It’s a theory put into practice every year by the Professor as he constructs his Fantasy Football Roster; one that has annually provided a tremendous edge over <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/830/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-footballquarterbacks-preview/">Fantasy Owners</a> locked into the standard system of front-loading running backs.  Here’s why.</p>
<p>It’s a widely accepted (yet flawed) idea that the elite ball carriers produce more than the best wideouts.  While I’ll agree that running backs are guaranteed significantly more touches, it doesn’t guarantee better production.  Texans’ star <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/394/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-11/">Andre Johnson</a> was a Wagstaff first rounder in every draft.  Compare his 1,500 YDS and 9 TD to Stephen Jackson’s 1,300 YDS and 4 TD.  Now, it’d be crazy to pass on Chris Johnson, <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/438/ahead-of-the-point-spread-rife-with-opinions-conference-championship-edition/">Adrian Peterson </a>or Maurice Jones-Drew with any of the first three picks but, after that, guys like Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald and Randy Moss are way more likely to deliver their career averages than what’s left in the backfield.  Not to mention that running backs are infinitely more likely to get hurt.</p>
<p>So, take advantage of those in your<a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/880/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-tight-ends-preview/"> Fantasy Football League </a>that are mired in the conventional wisdom.  Stockpile two of the elite receivers before anyone realizes how that the position has thinned out and then scoop up mid-round running backs who’ll still help your team.<span id="more-873"></span></p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Star</em></h3>
<p>We’ve already mentioned Johnson, Fitzgerald and Moss.  The next guy on the Wagstaff list is Lions’ WR Calvin Johnson.  He actually may be the most talented guy on our list and with QB Matt Stafford gaining experience behind an improved offensive line, Calvin is ready to explode.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stiff</em></h3>
<p>Don’t get trapped by the notion that <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/657/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-winning-at-a-cost/">Santonio Holmes</a> is a bargain because he’ll go late in your draft.  He’ll miss four weeks, more than a third of your Fantasy Football season, and come back to an unfamiliar offensive scheme led by the erratic <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/463/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-2/">Mark Sanchez</a>.  Holmes is likely to struggle into November.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Sleeper</em></h3>
<p>One of the best NCAA receivers in the last decade, <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/338/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-7/">Michael Crabtree</a> never really got cooking last year after a long contract holdout.  In 2010, with a full training camp under his belt, Crabtree will make Frank Gore the Niners’ second-most important player.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Slipper</em></h3>
<p>While San Diego&#8217;s <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/432/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats/">Vincent Jackson</a> is one of the league’s rising stars, his contract holdout as well as the Chargers&#8217; depleted offensive line will likely take his production down a few notches. Don’t get caught paying 2010 prices for his 2009 stats.</p>
<h3><em>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Top 25 Wide Receivers</em></h3>
<li>Andre Johnson</li>
<li>Randy Moss</li>
<li>Calvin Johnson</li>
<li>Larry Fitzgerald</li>
<li>Reggie Wayne</li>
<li>Roddy White</li>
<li>Miles Austin</li>
<li>DeSean Jackson</li>
<li>Brandon Marshall</li>
<li>Greg Jennings</li>
<li>Anquan Boldin</li>
<li>Michael Crabtree</li>
<li>Steve Smith (NYG)</li>
<li>Johnny Knox</li>
<li>Hines Ward</li>
<li>Steve Smith (CAR)</li>
<li>Mike Sims-Walker</li>
<li>Chad Ochocinco</li>
<li>Pierre Garcon</li>
<li>Wes Welker</li>
<li>Dwayne Bowe</li>
<li>Vincent Jackson</li>
<li>T.J. Houshmandzadeh</li>
<li>Braylon Edwards</li>
<li>Steve Breaston</li>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York Jets Cut Corners in Acquiring Corner

So, now we find out that one game short of the Super Bowl is the moral evacuation point for the New York Jets when it comes to the formation of their roster.  Flush with the excitement of their improbable run to the AFC Championship game and desperate to fill a new stadium through a PSL extortion campaign, Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum has his eye on the prize; and, seemingly, nothing else.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><em>by Eddie Mayrose</em></h3>
<h3><em>New York Jets Cut Corners in Acquiring Corner</em></h3>
<p>So, now we find out that one game short of the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/489/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-jeter-enters-final-year-of-deal/">Super Bowl</a> is the moral evacuation point for the New York Jets when it comes to the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cheap_seats_3_4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-659" title="cheap_seats_3_" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cheap_seats_3_4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>formation of their roster.  Flush with the excitement of their improbable run to the <a href="http://www.collegesportsview.com/997/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-17/">AFC Championship</a> game and desperate to fill a new stadium through a <a href="http://www.collegesportsview.com/?s=personal+seat+licensing&amp;searchsubmit=">PSL extortion</a> campaign, Jets GM <a href="http://www.collegesportsview.com/?s=mike+tannenbaum&amp;searchsubmit=">Mike Tannenbaum</a> has his eye on the prize; and, seemingly, nothing else.</p>
<p>His first big splash of the off season was to acquire Antonio Cromartie, former first round pick and <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/583/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-5/">Pro Bowl</a> cornerback, from the Chargers.  The idea of pairing Cromartie, the San Diego record holder for interceptions in a season, with <a href="http://www.collegesportsview.com/?s=darrelle+revis&amp;searchsubmit=">Darrelle Revis</a>, the game&#8217;s best, gave Tannenbaum the impetus to ignore the personal baggage Cromartie brings east.  <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/537/march-madness-upon-us-the-view-from-the-cheap-seats/">Gang Green&#8217;</a>s new defensive back has been a busy young man; fathering seven children with six women in five states; all by the age of twenty five.  With at least one paternity suit pending, the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/463/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats-2/">Jets</a> felt it necessary to advance Cromartie $500K of his 2010 salary in order for him to satisfy delinquent child support payments.  They can only hope he doesn&#8217;t start dating before training camp begins.<span id="more-657"></span></p>
<p>Then, perhaps attempting to balance the miscreants on each side of the ball, Tannenbaum swooped in and grabbed wide receiver <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/holmes4.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-660" title="holmes" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/holmes4-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a><a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/138/fantasy-football-preview-wide-receiver/">Santonio Holmes</a> from the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/397/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-13/">Steelers</a> for a song.  Despite the fact that Holmes was the hero and MVP of Pittsburgh&#8217;s Super Bowl victory just two years ago, he became available after a March incident in which he allegedly threw a glass at a woman in a nightclub; cutting her above the eye. Then, after a Twitter comment critical of Holmes, he told the follower to &#8220;kill urself&#8221; and later Tweeted that it was time to &#8220;wake and bake&#8221;, a reference to smoking pot in the morning.</p>
<p>Holmes is no stranger to marijuana, having been arrested for possession in 2008.  He&#8217;s also been arrested, in 2006, on charges of domestic violence and will be suspended for the first four games of this season for an unspecified violation of the league&#8217;s substance abuse policy.  But, again, talent was the trump card and, after Pittsburgh had had enough, Tannenbaum surrendered just a paltry fifth round pick for the troubled Steeler; pairing him with <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/338/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-7/">Braylon Edwards</a>, himself acquired amidst legal woes last year.</p>
<p>On the surface, these moves might be justified by reasoning that the Jets are on the cusp of a championship.  In reality, however, <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cromartie1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-661" title="cromartie" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/cromartie1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>they&#8217;re little more than a .500 team that got hot at the right time; edging two playoff opponents that missed a total of five field goals. Their postseason appearance, itself, was achieved on the heels of a virtual forfeit by the Indianapolis Colts. The vaunted defense, pride and joy of Head Coach <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/432/the-view-from-the-cheap-seats/">Rex Ryan</a>, failed to stop fourth quarter drives by playoff outsiders Jacksonville and Atlanta during a regular season stretch that produced six losses in seven games. Quarterback <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/397/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-13/">Mark Sanchez</a> was the league&#8217;s lowest rated starter at season&#8217;s end and has yet to begin running after off-season knee surgery while RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/318/professor-wagstaff%E2%80%99s-fantasy-football-week-4/">Thomas Jones </a>and OG Alan Faneca, each a Pro Bowler as well as a respected team leader, were released.</p>
<p>Owner Woody Johnson, along with Tannenbaum, has sworn his belief that <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/335/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-6/">Big Rexy</a> is enough of a &#8220;people person&#8221; to pull all of these new and questionable personalities together and unite them toward a common goal.  Best of luck to Coach Ryan, then, on that front.  However, even if this is, finally, the group that earns a Lombardi Trophy, won&#8217;t it be more than a little tainted that it was won by players no one wants to root for?</p>
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		<title>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Fantasy Football: Week 13</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fantasy Football Stars

RB Rashard Mendenhall ran for 95 YDS last week in the Steelers OT loss to the Browns; one of the toughest run defenses in the league.  Look for a significant bump to those totals vs. the pathetic Raiders in a game Pittsburgh must have... QB Carson Palmer will shut that big hole in #85's face by taking advantage of a hapless Lions' secondary while easing the burden on RB Cedric Benson; returning from injury... Broncos' WR Brandon Marshall will reap the combined benefits of a ten day rest and an extremely weak defense to post huge numbers vs. Kansas City.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><em>McGee Survivor League Down To Final Pair</em></h3>
<p>After 12 tribal councils have eliminated all but Dr. Pete and Twin Cities Jen, the inaugural season of the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/394/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-11/">McGee <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-398" title="CJ" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/CJ.jpg" alt="CJ" width="103" height="135" />Survivor League</a> comes to a close this weekend.  Interestingly, the matchup will pair the<a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/335/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-6/"> NFL&#8217;s </a>two best <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/43/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football/">running backs</a>; Jen&#8217;s <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/338/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-7/">Adrian Peterson</a> and Pete&#8217;s<a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/294/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-three/"> Chris Johnson</a>.  A bitter pill for the old Professor to swallow, as his strategy to load up on <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/138/fantasy-football-preview-wide-receiver/">receivers</a> in the early round was summarily stuffed down his throat in Week 10 when he was, ironically, nosed out by both of the finalists on his birthday.  We&#8217;ll give a slight edge to Jen&#8217;s Team Minnesota for two reasons.  She can turn the world on with her smile and Waggie predicted that she or Colleen, our Bay Area beauty, would walk away with the prize.  That probably bodes well for Pete&#8217;s Samurai Shortbus, however, as I haven&#8217;t gotten much right in this league.  Good Luck.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football News and Notes<br />
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<p>Eagles WR DeSean Jackson is very doubtful vs. Atlanta with a concussion&#8230;With RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/43/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football/">Jamal Lewis</a> done for the year, Jerome Harrison becomes an attractive FA pickup as he&#8217;s the Browns&#8217; first option as a replacement.  Well, maybe not<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-399" title="ben" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/ben.jpg" alt="ben" width="99" height="122" /> attractive but it&#8217;s Week 13; you can&#8217;t expect much&#8230;<a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/394/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-11/">Mark Sanchez</a> is probable vs. the Bills on Thursday.  If that&#8217;s a concern for you, I&#8217;d expect that your team is doubtful for a playoff run&#8230; The former Chad Johnson threw some left handed compliments at the Bengals&#8217; decision to rely on the running game in their last two wins.  He wants the Bengals to throw more.  Hey Chad, did you notice how much you threw the ball last year when you were 4-11-1?&#8230;  QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/328/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-2/">Ben Roethlisberger</a> will lead the Steelers into battle vs. Oakland.  Hines Ward, however, is questionable with a size 12 Adidas shoe still stuck in his mouth&#8230; K Jason Elam was waived by Atlanta, who signed Matt Bryant as a replacement&#8230; RB Cedric Benson should return for the Bengals vs. Detroit; bad news for those who picked up <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/392/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-8/">Larry Johnson</a>&#8230; The Giants&#8217; DST went from a must-start to a matchup when S Kenny Phillips went down and now are a must-sit with LB Antonio Pierce sidelined&#8230; Don&#8217;t sweat if you own New Orleans RB Pierre Thomas.  Mike Bell got more carries on Monday simply because the Saints chose to run the ball in garbage time.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stars<br />
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<p>RB Rashard Mendenhall ran for 95 YDS last week in the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/271/professor-wagstaff%E2%80%99s-fantasy-football-week-two/">Steelers</a> OT loss to the Browns; one of the toughest run defenses<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-403" title="marshall" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/marshall1.jpg" alt="marshall" width="118" height="89" /> in the league.  Look for a significant bump to those totals vs. the pathetic Raiders in a game Pittsburgh must have&#8230; QB Carson Palmer will shut that big hole in #85&#8242;s face by taking advantage of a hapless Lions&#8217; secondary while easing the burden on RB Cedric Benson; returning from injury&#8230; Broncos&#8217; WR <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/138/fantasy-football-preview-wide-receiver/">Brandon Marshall</a> will reap the combined benefits of a ten day rest and an extremely weak defense to post huge numbers vs. Kansas City.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stiffs<br />
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<p>QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/171/fantasy-football-draft-preview-quarterbacks/">Kurt Warner</a> is still having trouble with his eyes as a result of a concussion.  He&#8217;s probable for Arizona vs. Minnesota <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-404" title="warner" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/warner.jpg" alt="warner" width="111" height="118" />but you have to wonder how effective he&#8217;ll be against a defense with 40 sacks&#8230; Owners of Ravens RB Ray Rice have been hurt all year while Baltimore turns to <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/294/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-three/">Willis McGahee</a> at the goal line.  Rice has maintained value, however, by posting solid YDS; something that won&#8217;t happen this week vs. Green Bay&#8217;s tough run defense&#8230; Things don&#8217;t look bright for WR Lee Evans in tonight&#8217;s game vs. the Jets. With <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/318/professor-wagstaff%E2%80%99s-fantasy-football-week-4/">Terrell Owens</a> starting to string together some solid games and Buffalo facing a formidable defense, Evans is unlikely to get a lot of touches.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Sleepers</em></h3>
<p>The Texans face a Jacksonville squad as desperate as they are.  The thinking here is that the Jags will throw the kitchen<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-405" title="orton" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/orton.jpg" alt="orton" width="124" height="87" /> sink at WR <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/328/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-2/">Andre Johnson</a>, leaving <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/138/fantasy-football-preview-wide-receiver/">Kevin Walter</a> to enjoy a big day&#8230; Eagles&#8217; RB LeSean McCoy will take advantage of the Falcons fading defensive unit to the tune of 100 YDS and two TD&#8230; QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/394/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-11/">Kyle Orton</a> will lead a rested Denver squad into Kansas City and make the game look  like a seven on seven drill.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Slippers</em></h3>
<p>In spite of the Saints&#8217; scoring like a pinball machine, TE <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/392/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-8/">Jeremy Shockey</a> hasn&#8217;t become part of the fun.  It&#8217;s been weeks <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-406" title="shockey" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/shockey.jpg" alt="shockey" width="126" height="91" />since he had a productive game&#8230; Chiefs&#8217; QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/221/fantasy-football-season-week-1/">Matt Cassel</a> is in for a long one vs. a Denver team that seemed to find itself on Thanksgiving vs. the Giants&#8230; Speaking of the Giants, it&#8217;s a mystery why RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/43/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football/">Brandon Jacobs</a> has been struggling.  Howevr, it&#8217;s your job to react to the problem; not figure it out.</p>
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		<title>Professor Wagstaff&#8217;s Fantasy Football: Week 11</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><em>By Eddie Mayrose</em></h3>
<h3><em>Wagstaff Eliminated From McGee Survivor League</em></h3>
<p>It&#8217;s been two weeks since our beloved <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/392/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-8/">Professor</a> was sent packing and he still hasn&#8217;t gotten over it.  The dreams he had <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-395" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Horsefeathers4.jpg" alt="Horsefeathers4" width="164" height="208" />of collecting the grand prize of Christmas booty have been dashed, by in-laws no less. The pain became worse when the elimination process spilled over to his birthday.  Then, the sweetest competitor left in the competition actually sought out some old classmates of the Prof and dished some more dirt.  It&#8217;s been quite a humbling experience.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/335/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-6/">Staten Island Division </a>has now been decimated while just one remains from the<a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/338/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-7/"> Holmdel</a> and Long Island loops.  The Midwest Division is alive and well heading into the semi final round, each hoping to collect a Christmas gift from the rest of the league.  Good luck to all but, keep it down on the ferry, will ya, Jen?</p>
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<h3><em>Fantasy Football News and Notes</em></h3>
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Thought it was very cool last week when Jacksonville RB Maurice Jones-Drew, after taking a knee on the one yard line in order to run down the clock in the fourth quarter, apologized to his Fantasy Football owners&#8230;RB Steve Slaton will be back in the Texans&#8217; starting lineup on Monday night vs. Tennessee&#8230;Eagles RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/392/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-8/">Brian Westbrook</a> will miss up to three weeks with his second concussion in a month.  If he has people that love him, however, he&#8217;ll sit the rest of the year&#8230;Denver QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/221/fantasy-football-season-week-1/">Kyle Orton</a> missed a lot of practice time with a sprained ankle and is doubtful for Sunday&#8230;Michael Turner, listed by the Falcons as doubtful for Sunday, probably won&#8217;t go&#8230;Washington RB Clinton Portis is still out with a concussion&#8230;Bengal RB Cedric Benson missed the entire week of practice with a hip injury and won&#8217;t play Sunday&#8230; A bum hip has Colts&#8217; DE Dwight Freeney doubtful at Baltimore&#8230;Saints&#8217; RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/221/fantasy-football-season-week-1/">Reggie Bush</a> is out with a knee injury&#8230;Troy Polamalu will not be in the Steelers&#8217; secondary in Kansas City.</p>
<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stars-</em></h3>
<p>How often do the Texans get to show their stuff to a national audience?  That&#8217;ll happen Monday night and WR  <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/271/professor-wagstaff%E2%80%99s-fantasy-football-week-two/">Andre Johnson</a> should take full advantage.  He and QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/328/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-2/">Matt Schaub</a> are probably the deadliest passing duo in the league this side of Brady-Moss and not many know it.  Look for Johnson to make life miserable for the Tennessee defense.</p>
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<h3><em>Fantasy Football Stiffs -</em></h3>
<p><em> </em> Jets&#8217; QB Mark Sanchez was the beneficiary of the team&#8217;s hot start and Tom Brady&#8217;s rust when Gang Green knocked off the Patriots in Week 2 at the <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/392/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-8/">Meadowlands</a>.  That won&#8217;t happen today as a ticked off Patriots&#8217; defense will be bringing schemes the rookie has never seen.  If you lose points for QB turnovers, you&#8217;ll want to sit Sanchez.</p>
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<h3><em>Fantasy Football Sleepers-</em></h3>
<p><em> </em> RB Larry Johnson was signed by the Bengals this week after a month of turmoil inn Kansas City caused by his insensitive remarks about gays cost him his job.  Desperate for a new start and working with fresh legs, he should pur up solid numbers as Cedric Benson&#8217;s replacement in Cincinnati.</p>
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<h3><em>Fantasy Football Slippers-</em></h3>
<p><em> </em> Broncos&#8217; WR Brandon Marshall could see his numbers drop vs. San Diego if QB Kyle Orton can&#8217;t go.  Back-up QB Chris Simms does not have Orton&#8217;s arm and will likely work the underneath routes; costing Marshall and his owners valuable YDS and scoring opportunities.</p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:50:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Close Calls For Holmdel In McGee Survivor League Tough week in the McGee Survivor League as the Staten Island division suffered its first casualty of the season.  Cousin Ryno went down after a see saw Monday night battle with two of his Holmdel counterparts that saw all three occupy the bottom of the standings at <a href='http://fantasysportsdirt.com/335/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-week-6/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Close Calls For Holmdel In McGee Survivor League</em></strong><br />
Tough week in the McGee Survivor League as the Staten Island division suffered its first casualty of the season.  Cousin<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-334" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Horsefeathers41.jpg" alt="Horsefeathers4" width="164" height="208" /> Ryno went down after a see saw Monday night battle with two of his Holmdel counterparts that saw all three occupy the bottom of the standings at some point.  Wagstaff finally had a big week behind Andre Johnson and Roddy White and may actually see Halloween.  Don&#8217;t bet on it, though.</p>
<p><strong><em>Can Someone Buy That Coach A Watch?</em></strong><br />
It happens every week yet, as a seasoned Professor of Football, I haven&#8217;t ever been able to understand it.  The idea that a Head Coach watching his opponent drive down the field for a game tying or winning score at the end of a game, will staunchly refuse to call any of his timeouts to save some time for his team to come back.   Maybe it&#8217;s a macho thing; not wanting to show weakness or a lack of confidence in the defense.  Maybe it&#8217;s wishful thinking, hoping against hope that time will run out before the other guys score or maybe it&#8217;s just that, after a long day on the gridiron, the coach is just hungry and doesn&#8217;t want to delay his post game meal any longer. (This practice is not limited to the NFL, mind you, because I&#8217;ve seen this in Pee Wee football.) No matter what explanation is given, it only serves to mask the actual one: stupidity.</p>
<p>The latest example came on Monday when Rex Ryan decided he had a little extra room in his suitcase for the two timeouts he took home to New York after the Dolphins pulled out a last second victory over the Jets.  Miami scored the go ahead TD with just six seconds on the clock, no time at all for Mark Sanchez to do anything about the deficit.  Had Big Rexy chosen to stop the clock, however, the rookie signal caller may have had as much as a minute left.  Ryan&#8217;s post game explanation was baffling, as he declared his belief that his defenders would stop the Dolphins short of the goal line; something they had managed but once in a fourth quarter that saw them surrender three TD&#8217;s.  Was Rex at the concession stand for those drives?  The rookie head coach did redeem himself on Tuesday, however, in admitting that he&#8217;d do it differently next time.  Unfortunately, even if Ryan converts, a hundred other coaches will refuse to acknowledge the oncoming train.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fantasy Football News and Notes<br />
</em></strong>Lions  WR Calvin Johnson has missed a few practices this week with what might be a sprained knee and is questionable for Sunday.  Expect him to play&#8230; Look for the Cardinals to work RB Beanie Wells into a more pivotal role&#8230; WR Miles Austin and Jeremy Maclin were the most added players this week on CBSSportsline&#8230; A torn meniscus will keep Raider RB Darren McFadden out of this week&#8217;s game&#8230; New England WR Wes Welker has not participated in a full practice this week as he battles a knee problem&#8230; QB Eli Manning will start on Sunday for the Giants in New Orleans&#8230; RB LaDainian Tomlinson returns to the Chargers&#8217; lineup Monday night&#8230;</p>
<p><strong><em>Fantasy Football Stars</em></strong><br />
Although he might belong on the Sleepers list based on last week&#8217;s abysmal performance, Tampa Bay&#8217;s Cadillac Williams lands here due to the Bucs&#8217; schedule.  They&#8217;ll face Carolina this week, ranked 30th in the league against the rush&#8230; Aaron Rodgers gave his owners two 300 YD games last year vs. the Lions and there&#8217;s no reason to expect anything less this week&#8230;The Cardinals&#8217; passing game is as good as its pass defense is bad; good news for owners of Seattle QB Matt Hasselbeck, who&#8217;ll face the beleaguered Arizona secondary this week.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fantasy Football Stiffs</em></strong><br />
Jets WR Jericho Cotchery is still troubled by a hamstring injury and will be a game time decision on Sunday. In the same situation last week, he failed to fire&#8230; Browns&#8217; RB Jerome Harrison was the hot pickup last week off of his performance vs. Cincinnati.  He managed just 21 YDS last week against a porous Buffalo defense and doesn&#8217;t figure to fare better this week in Pittsburgh&#8230; Saints&#8217; TE Jeremy Shockey has been popping off all week as he preps to face his old mates.  Shockey has never been one to perform well under pressure and the Giants won&#8217;t want to let him.  Two catches. Tops.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fantasy Football Sleepers<br />
</em></strong>Denver RB Knowshon Moreno got his feet wet last week with his first career start.  Look for a big week from the rookie as he faces the Chargers; ranked 27th in the NFL against the run&#8230; Jets QB Mark Sanchez apologized to TE Dustin keller for not throwing to him Monday night. Keller should make up for it this week in Buffalo&#8230; As bad as the Cards&#8217; pass defense has been, Seahawk WR Nate Burleson should be licking his chops this week.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fantasy Football Slippers</em></strong><br />
Rashard Mandenhall has been a godsend to many owners since stepping in for Willie Parker in Pittsburgh.  His touches will be cut this week, however as Parker returns from a toe injury&#8230; The Eagles plan to work LeSean McCoy into a rotation with Rb Brian Westbrook; bad news for Westbrook owners&#8230; Tennessee RB Chris Johnson managed just 34 YDS last week against the colts and will have a tough time this week vs. New England, especially if the Titans continue to play from behind.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:53:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eddie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Holmdel Division Disappearing in McGee Survivor League It was another tough weekend for the Holmdel branch of the McGee family as their youngest, Bobby, joined brother, John, and sister, Colleen, as one of the eliminated.  Professor Wagstaff, despite his weekly residence near the bottom of the standings, is still in the picture.  Things are gettting <a href='http://fantasysportsdirt.com/328/professor-wagstaffs-fantasy-football-2/'>[...]</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><em>Holmdel Division Disappearing in McGee Survivor League<br />
</em></strong>It was another tough weekend for the Holmdel branch of the McGee family as their youngest, Bobby, joined brother, <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-329" title="Horsefeathers4" src="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Horsefeathers4.jpg" alt="Horsefeathers4" width="164" height="208" />John, and sister, Colleen, as one of the eliminated.  <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=wagstaff">Professor Wagstaff</a>, despite his weekly residence near the bottom of the standings, is still in the picture.  Things are gettting tighter now that the bye weeks are upon us so, stay tuned.</p>
<p><strong>Fantasy Football News and Notes<br />
</strong>While he&#8217;ll, no doubt, be the most acquired player in most leagues this week, don&#8217;t expect too much too soon from 49&#8242;ers WR <a href="http://http://www.collegesportsview.com/?s=michael+crabtree&amp;x=28&amp;y=12"><strong><em>Michael Crabtree</em></strong></a>.  His talent is immense and he&#8217;ll be a big boost for you in the second half but I can&#8217;t see Mike Singletary making any adjustments to what&#8217;s obviously working already&#8230;In contrast, WR <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=braylon+edwards"><strong><em>Braylon Edwards&#8217;</em></strong></a> impact on the Jets should be immediate, if not direct.  Look for things to open up for RB <strong><em>Thomas Jones</em></strong> and <em><strong>Leon Washington</strong></em> now that QB <strong><em>Mark Sanchez</em></strong> has a deep threat&#8230; Very quietly, Jacksonville QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=david+garrard"><strong><em>David Garrard</em></strong> </a>is putting together a very solid season&#8230;Raiders RB <strong><em>Darren McFadden</em></strong> is out with a torn meniscus.  <strong><em>Michael Bush</em></strong> and/or <strong><em>Justin Fargas</em></strong> will share his workload&#8230;Dallas WR <strong><em>Roy Williams</em></strong> will be a game time decison vs. Kansas City due to torn cartilage in his rib cage&#8230; Steelers RB  <strong><em>Willie Parker</em></strong> will be limited in practice, leaving his status as well as Rasahard Mendenhall&#8217;s, in question&#8230;Cleveland WR <strong><em>Mike Furrey</em></strong> may net a few more receptions over the next week or two with <strong><em>Braylon Edwards</em></strong> gone but <strong><em>Chansi Stuckey</em></strong>, acquired from the Jets,  is an Eric Mangini favorite and a better option than Furrey&#8230;Eagles QB<a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=donovan+mcnabb"> <strong><em>Donovan McNabb</em></strong></a> returns to the starting lineup this week after missing two games with a fractured rib.  RB <em><strong>Brian Westbrook</strong></em>, out last week with a sprained ankle, should also be back&#8230; Dallas RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=marion+barber"><strong><em>Marion Barber</em></strong></a> sat out a lot of the second half last week when his thigh injury acted up.  Hang on to <strong><em>Tashard Choice</em></strong>&#8230; Look for the <strong><em>Vikes DST</em></strong>, fresh off an eight sack performance vs. Green Bay, to continue the onslaught against the hapless Rams.</p>
<p><em><strong>Fantasy Football Stars</strong></em><br />
Houston&#8217;s QB/WR tandem, <strong><em>Matt Schaub</em></strong> and <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=andre+johnson"><strong><em>Andre Johnson</em></strong></a> should have a big day vs. Arizona&#8230; The Ravens seem to have given QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=joe+flacco"><strong><em>Joe Flacco</em></strong></a> the freedom he earned with a strong rookie year.  All of a sudden, Baltimore is an offensive force.  Flacco will have a great day vs. Cincinnati&#8230; Gotta love all of the Steelers&#8217; skill position guys vs. Detroit; especially QB <strong><em>Ben Roethlisberger</em></strong>.  With RB Willie Parker banged up, look for Big Ben to sling it all over the lot vs. Detroit.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fantasy Football Stiffs</em></strong><br />
Can&#8217;t be too much longer before Tennessee gives up the ghost and dismisses QB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=kerry+collins"><strong><em>Kerry Collins</em></strong></a> for Vince Young.  A loss this week should spell the end for Collins&#8230; Raiders QB <strong><em>JeMarcus Russell</em></strong>, while probably not owned in any but the deepest leagues, must be listed simply because he is that bad&#8230; Tampa Bay QB <strong><em>Josh Johnson</em></strong> is keeping the seat warm for first round pick Josh Freeman and will do nothing to distinguish himself during that time&#8230; Seahawks&#8217; RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=julius+jones"><strong><em>Julius Jones</em></strong></a> has been too inconsistent to keep in your lineup but will struggle this week vs. Jacksonville.</p>
<p><strong><em>Fantasy Football Sleepers</em></strong><br />
Browns RB <strong><em>Jerome Harrison</em></strong> will continue to carry the load for Cleveland. He had 29 carries for 121 yards and caught five passes for 31 yards against Cincinnati last week&#8230; Jets&#8217; RB <strong><em>Leon Washington</em></strong> always seems to save his biggest plays for the Dolphins, Gang Green&#8217;s opponent on Monday&#8230; Grab Jags&#8217; WR <strong><em>Mike Sims-Walker</em></strong> if he&#8217;s still available in your league.  He&#8217;s become the emerging David Garrard&#8217;s favorite target.</p>
<p><em><strong>Fantasy Football Slippers<br />
</strong></em>While Rams&#8217; RB <a href="http://fantasysportsdirt.com/?s=stephen+jackson"><strong><em>Stephen Jackson</em></strong></a> has been putting up decent YDS, he&#8217;s having a lot of trouble getting into the end zone, something that should continue vs. Minnesota&#8230; Can&#8217;t see Dolpin QB <strong><em>Chad Henne</em></strong> continuing last week&#8217;s success against the blitzing schemes of the Jets&#8230; Can&#8217;t see a big game in Seattle WR <strong><em>Nate Burleson&#8217;s</em></strong> future as long as Seneca Wallace is calling signals.   For more Fantasy Sports insight and analysis, visit Wagstaff and Company at <a href="FantasySportsDirt.com">FantasySportsDirt.com</a></p>
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