Soxman’s Fantasy Football Weekly
In what turned out to be a loss decided by Monday Night Football and Matt Cassel (who threw for 185 yards and three TDs), I came up short by just three lousy points and dropped to 4-3 on the season.
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The difference was Cassel’s third TD, which was picked off but over-turned on a challenge.
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What Went Wrong
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Drew Brees (231 passing yards, no TDs and an interception) in my starting line-up over Matt Schuab (267 yards, 2 TDs) was a start. But honestly, despite the tough match-up, who would ever bench Drew Brees with the season he’s having?
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Nope, my biggest injustice this week was in my wide receiver slots. Marques Colston and Roy Williams failed to catch ONE pass and both put up big fat zeroes in the scoring department. How in the heck does that happen?
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As Roddy White was on a bye week, Eddie Royal was my only other option. Still, his 71 yards would have given me the four points I needed to win.
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What Went Right
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I improved to 5-2 in my league featuring individual defensive players.Â
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In my money league:
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As Kellen Winslow was predicted to see limited downs, and Tony Scheffler was a 50/50 bet to play on Monday, I played conservative fantasy football and dropped Scheffler to sign Greg Olsen. Scheffler didn’t play and Olsen caught 74 yards and a TD.
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Clinton Portis (175 yards, TD)
Chris Johnson, my fantasy MUST START last week, (168 yards, TD)
Dominic Rhodes (73 rushing yards, 2 TD, 43 receiving yards)
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Hot Stove Advice Corner
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Start these guys:
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Clinton Portis- facing Detroit who gives up 167 rushing yards per game.
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Chris Johnson makes my must-start list again. He’s facing the Colts, who are allowing 153 rushing yards per game
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Willis Mcgahee is facing Oakland and appears to be getting back to full strength.
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Patriots Defense. Yes that’s right Paul M. Banks. They are taking on the Rams who have been hot, but I think they match up well.
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That’s it for now. Keep moving the chains and focusing on positive gains!Â
 
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