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9/14/2006, 07:38 AM
Calm down: Week 1 was not normal
By JASON COLLINGTON World Staff Writer
9/13/2006
Rule No. 1: Don't expect what happened in Week 1 to happen the rest of the year.
Except:
The Ravens will continue to win. Don't know about big fantasy numbers on offense, but the defense looks like it's ready to carry this team like it did when Baltimore won the Super Bowl. Some reports say Bucs QB Chris Simms whimpered after some of the hits he took.
The Titans will continue to lose. Kerry Collins is still the starter, and QB Vince Young will be used "in isolated instances." Right now, that means whenever the Titans need to throw an interception. Scary situation.
The Chiefs are doomed. Just think, the Chiefs wanted Herm Edwards and his offensive ways. Trent Green is gone until at least Week 4. Damon Huard was the backup for a reason. Wednesday in fantasyland is usually the last day to make claims on free agents. Here are some possibilities if you embarrassed your family with your performance in Week 1.
Pick Me
Chad Pennington, QB, Jets: He's good at throwing the ball five to 15 yards. Looks like his coaches accept that and have tuned the offense accordingly.
Correll
Buckhalter, RB, Eagles: Everyone who has Brian Westbrook knows he could go down anytime. Buckhalter, who had 50 yards on just eight carries in Week 1, is primed to bust out if given the chance. If anything, he's good insurance for the inevitable.
Nate Burleson, WR, Seahawks: He'll get cut by a bunch of people for his one-catch premiere. But remember, Darrell Jackson is playing on one knee and Deion Branch is only a great No. 2 receiver. Also, the Seahawks didn't spend $49 million on Burleson to have him stand on the sideline all season.
Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers: He might have gone too high in drafts this year, but if he's available, he looked like a man among boys in his first game. It was against Arizona, but the 49ers look like they have a run attack good enough to throw the ball.
Jeff Wilkins, K, Rams: He went 6-for-7 on field goals. Plays the 49ers next.
San Diego D: Welcomes Tennessee to its home field. The Titans might stop throwing the ball in the second quarter.
Drop Me
Any Raider: Who's idea was it to have an offensive coordinator fresh from running a bed and breakfast in Idaho? You were warned, and now you need to live with the reality: Go to an A's game for any action.
Any Packer except Donald Driver: The coach looked like he was reading a lunch menu the whole game. No soup for you. Come back, two years.
Any Titan except for Travis Henry: The obvious need not be explained.
Parting shots
Don't freak out if you were blown out in Week 1. A couple of one-week wonders went off. Any veteran fantasy player will tell you to keep studying and filling the holes on your roster. Keep looking at the box scores. Game balls given this week won't go to the same people next week.
Check out Sunday's column on who might put up Donte Stallworth-like numbers in Week 2./
By JASON COLLINGTON World Staff Writer
9/13/2006
Rule No. 1: Don't expect what happened in Week 1 to happen the rest of the year.
Except:
The Ravens will continue to win. Don't know about big fantasy numbers on offense, but the defense looks like it's ready to carry this team like it did when Baltimore won the Super Bowl. Some reports say Bucs QB Chris Simms whimpered after some of the hits he took.
The Titans will continue to lose. Kerry Collins is still the starter, and QB Vince Young will be used "in isolated instances." Right now, that means whenever the Titans need to throw an interception. Scary situation.
The Chiefs are doomed. Just think, the Chiefs wanted Herm Edwards and his offensive ways. Trent Green is gone until at least Week 4. Damon Huard was the backup for a reason. Wednesday in fantasyland is usually the last day to make claims on free agents. Here are some possibilities if you embarrassed your family with your performance in Week 1.
Pick Me
Chad Pennington, QB, Jets: He's good at throwing the ball five to 15 yards. Looks like his coaches accept that and have tuned the offense accordingly.
Correll
Buckhalter, RB, Eagles: Everyone who has Brian Westbrook knows he could go down anytime. Buckhalter, who had 50 yards on just eight carries in Week 1, is primed to bust out if given the chance. If anything, he's good insurance for the inevitable.
Nate Burleson, WR, Seahawks: He'll get cut by a bunch of people for his one-catch premiere. But remember, Darrell Jackson is playing on one knee and Deion Branch is only a great No. 2 receiver. Also, the Seahawks didn't spend $49 million on Burleson to have him stand on the sideline all season.
Vernon Davis, TE, 49ers: He might have gone too high in drafts this year, but if he's available, he looked like a man among boys in his first game. It was against Arizona, but the 49ers look like they have a run attack good enough to throw the ball.
Jeff Wilkins, K, Rams: He went 6-for-7 on field goals. Plays the 49ers next.
San Diego D: Welcomes Tennessee to its home field. The Titans might stop throwing the ball in the second quarter.
Drop Me
Any Raider: Who's idea was it to have an offensive coordinator fresh from running a bed and breakfast in Idaho? You were warned, and now you need to live with the reality: Go to an A's game for any action.
Any Packer except Donald Driver: The coach looked like he was reading a lunch menu the whole game. No soup for you. Come back, two years.
Any Titan except for Travis Henry: The obvious need not be explained.
Parting shots
Don't freak out if you were blown out in Week 1. A couple of one-week wonders went off. Any veteran fantasy player will tell you to keep studying and filling the holes on your roster. Keep looking at the box scores. Game balls given this week won't go to the same people next week.
Check out Sunday's column on who might put up Donte Stallworth-like numbers in Week 2./