Saturday, December 24, 2011
Giants vs. Jets Rapid Reaction
Wow. What a great game. Just when you thought the Giants were going to win, they let the Jets come back. But then, their defense came in and manhandled the Jets. That was a really great defensive showing by both teams... The Giants did great on defense, with lots and lots of sacks and interceptions. And there could have been a lot more interceptions if the refs didn't make some questionable calls. What a great game, but I can't write much now. I have to go to church and then my family's house tonight, so more coverage later on tomorrow on all of the NFC East games. I can't wait to see this Week 17 game against the Cowboys that will decide the division. And big news coming from that game: Tony Romo was injured. Nobody knows how much that will impact his play next week, but he is out of this Eagles game right now. Have a great Christmas everyone, and I hope to see you later tomorrow.....
Friday, December 23, 2011
Ok..... This is going to be a short post because of the limited time I had today. My record for last week was pretty bad, with an 0-2 record. But this week, we are going to go 3-0.... Here are my picks:
1. Giants vs. Jets: There's a lot of smack talk going on in the big apple this week, but Eli Manning and company will pull the win out of their hats, with Eli driving down the field to score a game-winning touchdown against this Jets defense to make the final score 31-28.
2. Redskins vs.Vikings: This Redskins team will keep their winning streak going against a very bad team, winning this game by a score of 27-10.
3. Cowboys vs. Eagles. This game is HUGE if the Giants lose. But if that doesn't happen, the Cowboys are still in contention for a wild card spot, so I don't think they'll rest their starters. That being said, I still don't think it's enough for the Cowboys to win, so I have the Eagle winning by a final score of 38-35.
Good luck to all of these NFC East teams! And also to you guys as well! I hope you have a great Christmas Eve, and make sure you stay tuned in to the Romanski Report for some analysis after all of this weeks games!
1. Giants vs. Jets: There's a lot of smack talk going on in the big apple this week, but Eli Manning and company will pull the win out of their hats, with Eli driving down the field to score a game-winning touchdown against this Jets defense to make the final score 31-28.
2. Redskins vs.Vikings: This Redskins team will keep their winning streak going against a very bad team, winning this game by a score of 27-10.
3. Cowboys vs. Eagles. This game is HUGE if the Giants lose. But if that doesn't happen, the Cowboys are still in contention for a wild card spot, so I don't think they'll rest their starters. That being said, I still don't think it's enough for the Cowboys to win, so I have the Eagle winning by a final score of 38-35.
Good luck to all of these NFC East teams! And also to you guys as well! I hope you have a great Christmas Eve, and make sure you stay tuned in to the Romanski Report for some analysis after all of this weeks games!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Best of the Best Week 16 Part 2
Alright, now it's time for Part 2. This time, we'll be going over tight ends, defenses, and kickers. Let's get started:
1. Tight End: Brent Celek (Eagles), and Jason Witten (Cowboys). These two guys will have the best games this week, and ironically, will play each other. Brent Celek had a phenomenal game last week against the Jets and looks to continue his play this week in a very important game. Jason Witten has always been a great player this season, but these guys could be the difference in this game. Whichever team can shut these tight ends down, I believe, will win the game. As for the Redskins, I don't think that their other tight ends can step it up after losing Davis. And the Jake Ballard for the Giants is not looking good this week with a bad knee sprain.... So neither of these teams look as though they will have a good tight end on Saturday.
2. Defense: Redskins and Giants. This week, I don't like the Eagles or the Cowboys defense because, they play against each other. In my opinion, this game will be a very high scoring affair. I mean, you've got Tony Romo on one side, and you have Vick and McCoy on the other side. How many defenses can stop them? This Redskins defense, on the other hand, surprised everyone with their dominant performance against the Giants last week, an they should be able to do it again against the Vikings, as long as they stop Adrian Peterson. But I really think this defense will come out inspired from their performance last week. Now, as for the Giants, they have not looked good all year. This Redskins game they just played, they gave up 7 3rd down conversions..... That's incredibly bad! But, keep in mind that you are playing Sanchez. If the Giants' front 4 can put pressure on Sanchez, he could have a horrible game. And I believe that the Giants will do that. In my opinion, this will be a low to middle-scoring game, so I look for the Giants' defense to play fairly well.
3. Kicker: Lawrence Tynes (Giants). This Giants-Jets game is the only game that I don't see being a high scoring affair. When the Giants play this good Jets defense, their not going to score touchdowns every time.... So look for Tynes to boot some nice field goals through the uprights. The Redskins will likely score touchdowns, or won't score at all in their Vikings game. The Cowboys and Eagles will score touchdowns almost every time they have the ball. So I like Tynes a lot in this Jets game, and could potentially kick the game winning field goal.
Well, that's it for Week 16. I hope you liked it, and hopefully you agreed with my picks, since I didn't have any suggestions for positions. Tomorrow, I will have a few more stories, as well as my picks for all 3 Saturday games. See you tomorrow!
1. Tight End: Brent Celek (Eagles), and Jason Witten (Cowboys). These two guys will have the best games this week, and ironically, will play each other. Brent Celek had a phenomenal game last week against the Jets and looks to continue his play this week in a very important game. Jason Witten has always been a great player this season, but these guys could be the difference in this game. Whichever team can shut these tight ends down, I believe, will win the game. As for the Redskins, I don't think that their other tight ends can step it up after losing Davis. And the Jake Ballard for the Giants is not looking good this week with a bad knee sprain.... So neither of these teams look as though they will have a good tight end on Saturday.
2. Defense: Redskins and Giants. This week, I don't like the Eagles or the Cowboys defense because, they play against each other. In my opinion, this game will be a very high scoring affair. I mean, you've got Tony Romo on one side, and you have Vick and McCoy on the other side. How many defenses can stop them? This Redskins defense, on the other hand, surprised everyone with their dominant performance against the Giants last week, an they should be able to do it again against the Vikings, as long as they stop Adrian Peterson. But I really think this defense will come out inspired from their performance last week. Now, as for the Giants, they have not looked good all year. This Redskins game they just played, they gave up 7 3rd down conversions..... That's incredibly bad! But, keep in mind that you are playing Sanchez. If the Giants' front 4 can put pressure on Sanchez, he could have a horrible game. And I believe that the Giants will do that. In my opinion, this will be a low to middle-scoring game, so I look for the Giants' defense to play fairly well.
3. Kicker: Lawrence Tynes (Giants). This Giants-Jets game is the only game that I don't see being a high scoring affair. When the Giants play this good Jets defense, their not going to score touchdowns every time.... So look for Tynes to boot some nice field goals through the uprights. The Redskins will likely score touchdowns, or won't score at all in their Vikings game. The Cowboys and Eagles will score touchdowns almost every time they have the ball. So I like Tynes a lot in this Jets game, and could potentially kick the game winning field goal.
Well, that's it for Week 16. I hope you liked it, and hopefully you agreed with my picks, since I didn't have any suggestions for positions. Tomorrow, I will have a few more stories, as well as my picks for all 3 Saturday games. See you tomorrow!
Best of the Best Week 16
Alright guys, it's time again for the Best of the Best segment for Week 16. Last week was little bad because of some unexpected performances from the Giants/Redskins game, but I think we can do better this week. In this segment, I will give you some advice on who you should start on your fantasy teams, or just an overall layout of each game this Saturday. Let's get started:
1. Quarterback: Eli Manning (Giants), Michael Vick (Eagles), and Tony Romo (Cowboys). First, we'll start off with the rival game: Eagles vs. Cowboys. Boy, who would've thought the Eagles would have a very good chance to make the playoffs at this point in the season. But when you look at these two quarterbacks, you have to say that they will perform great. Sure, Michael Vick has only thrown a couple of touchdowns for the past few games, but he's going against this Rob Ryan defense who has lost a lot of games for the Cowboys. But when I look at Tony Romo, I get a little scared. This Eagles defense has played extremely well these last few games, and I don't think they will just lay an egg in an important game. But, Tony Romo is arguably playing the best at this quarterback position in the NFC East. I'm not totally sold on Romo, but he could be a solid play. Now to Eli Manning. Look, he threw 3 interceptions last week against the Redskins, but I don't think they were his fault. The corners for the Redskins made 2 great interceptions off of him (tipped ball and one-handed catch) and another was Manningham's fault for not running the right route. But I still like him a lot in this game. He's got a talented group of receivers if they would only catch the ball for him. I like him to play the best game in this division this week.
2. Running Back: McCoy (Eagles), Bradshaw (Giants). These two running backs are the best in the division because of their speed and playmaking abilities, so I think they will have a great game. McCoy is playing the best of any running back, with 5 or 6 touchdowns in his last 2-3 games. He is exploding off the line and no one seems to be able to stop him. Bradshaw had less success last week because the Giants got down early. He had 9 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown, which is a good average. So I like him against this Jets defense who is 16th in defending the rush. Look for him to have a great day. Many of you are probably asking, "What about Helu with the Redskins?" Well, he would be a great play, if he was 100% healthy. He sustained some injuries against the Giants, and I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't play at all. This Redskins organization is trying to prepare for next season, and Helu is very much a part of their plan.
3. Wide Receivers: All of them. This division is certainly not hurting in the WR position. I mean, you take the Giants who, in my opinion, are the best in the division when it comes to their wide receivers. Nicks had a horrible game last week, but I think that all three of their receivers will bounce back in a must-win situation. Next, look at the Cowboys. With Bryant, Austin, and Robinson, they are playing at a great level as well. If Tony Romo can have some success against this red-hot Eagles defense, they could have a big day as well. The Redskins also have some talented receivers in Gaffney, who has become great the last few games, and Moss, who has slipped in under the radar. In a game against the 2-12 Vikings, these guys could have some success in scoring some points, especially if Helu doesn't start. And lastly, we come to the Eagles. I don't know about these guys. They have a lot of talent and speed, but can we trust them after what happened in the beginning of the season? And what about McCoy? Doesn't he hurt the chances of Vick throwing more often if McCoy is having a great season? I don't know, but I like them this game against this Rob Ryan defense. They could have a huge game if Vick can limit his turnovers.
Well, that's it for Part 1 of the Best of the Best Week 16. Part 2 will be up later, so stay tuned, and make sure to subscribe to me via email to be notified when I post more articles. Leave a comment about who I left out, or your opinions on who should be in the Best of the Best, and I will take them all into consideration. See you later!
1. Quarterback: Eli Manning (Giants), Michael Vick (Eagles), and Tony Romo (Cowboys). First, we'll start off with the rival game: Eagles vs. Cowboys. Boy, who would've thought the Eagles would have a very good chance to make the playoffs at this point in the season. But when you look at these two quarterbacks, you have to say that they will perform great. Sure, Michael Vick has only thrown a couple of touchdowns for the past few games, but he's going against this Rob Ryan defense who has lost a lot of games for the Cowboys. But when I look at Tony Romo, I get a little scared. This Eagles defense has played extremely well these last few games, and I don't think they will just lay an egg in an important game. But, Tony Romo is arguably playing the best at this quarterback position in the NFC East. I'm not totally sold on Romo, but he could be a solid play. Now to Eli Manning. Look, he threw 3 interceptions last week against the Redskins, but I don't think they were his fault. The corners for the Redskins made 2 great interceptions off of him (tipped ball and one-handed catch) and another was Manningham's fault for not running the right route. But I still like him a lot in this game. He's got a talented group of receivers if they would only catch the ball for him. I like him to play the best game in this division this week.
2. Running Back: McCoy (Eagles), Bradshaw (Giants). These two running backs are the best in the division because of their speed and playmaking abilities, so I think they will have a great game. McCoy is playing the best of any running back, with 5 or 6 touchdowns in his last 2-3 games. He is exploding off the line and no one seems to be able to stop him. Bradshaw had less success last week because the Giants got down early. He had 9 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown, which is a good average. So I like him against this Jets defense who is 16th in defending the rush. Look for him to have a great day. Many of you are probably asking, "What about Helu with the Redskins?" Well, he would be a great play, if he was 100% healthy. He sustained some injuries against the Giants, and I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't play at all. This Redskins organization is trying to prepare for next season, and Helu is very much a part of their plan.
3. Wide Receivers: All of them. This division is certainly not hurting in the WR position. I mean, you take the Giants who, in my opinion, are the best in the division when it comes to their wide receivers. Nicks had a horrible game last week, but I think that all three of their receivers will bounce back in a must-win situation. Next, look at the Cowboys. With Bryant, Austin, and Robinson, they are playing at a great level as well. If Tony Romo can have some success against this red-hot Eagles defense, they could have a big day as well. The Redskins also have some talented receivers in Gaffney, who has become great the last few games, and Moss, who has slipped in under the radar. In a game against the 2-12 Vikings, these guys could have some success in scoring some points, especially if Helu doesn't start. And lastly, we come to the Eagles. I don't know about these guys. They have a lot of talent and speed, but can we trust them after what happened in the beginning of the season? And what about McCoy? Doesn't he hurt the chances of Vick throwing more often if McCoy is having a great season? I don't know, but I like them this game against this Rob Ryan defense. They could have a huge game if Vick can limit his turnovers.
Well, that's it for Part 1 of the Best of the Best Week 16. Part 2 will be up later, so stay tuned, and make sure to subscribe to me via email to be notified when I post more articles. Leave a comment about who I left out, or your opinions on who should be in the Best of the Best, and I will take them all into consideration. See you later!
Monday, December 19, 2011
Cowboys and Giants Playoff Scenarios
Since the Cowboys have the lead of the division by one game to the Giants heading into these last few weeks, they have the most playoff scenarios. So let's get started.
1. If the Cowboys beat the Eagles OR the Giants beat the Jets in Week 16, the Eagles are eliminated.
2. If the Eagles lose either one of their final two games -- Week 16 in Dallas or Week 17 against the Redskins -- they are eliminated.
3. If the Cowboys and Giants both win in Week 16, the winner of the Week 17 Cowboys-Giants game will be division champ.
4. The Cowboys are the only one of the three teams that can clinch the division in Week 16. The Giants and Eagles could both be eliminated by Week 16 results. The Cowboys cannot.
So as you can see, there are a lot of different ways each team can win the division. We'll see how these change after this week! Have a good day, and stay tuned in to my blog for some more posts. Make sure to enter your email above to be notified when I post some more stuff!
- Cowboys win and the Giants win: The winner of Week 17's matchup (Cowboys vs. Giants) will win the division.
- Eagles beat the Cowboys and the Giants win: Again, the winner of week 17's matchup will win the division.
- Cowboys win and the Jets beat the Giants: Giants are out of the playoff race, and the Cowboys clinch the division.
- Eagles beat the Cowboys, the Jets beat the Giants, the Eagles beat the Redskins and the Giants beat the Cowboys Week 17: Eagles win the division because of their tiebreaker between all three teams.
- Eagles beat the Cowboys, Jets beat the Giants, Redskins beat the Eagles, and the Giants beat the Cowboys: The Giants clinch the division with their 2-0 tiebreaker over the Cowboys.
- Eagles beat the Cowboys, Jets beat the Giants, Redskins beat the Eagles, and the Cowboys beat the Giants: Cowboys are division champs.
- Eagles beat the Cowboys, Jets beat the Giants, Eagles beat the Redskins, and the Cowboys beat the Giants: Cowboys are division champs.
1. If the Cowboys beat the Eagles OR the Giants beat the Jets in Week 16, the Eagles are eliminated.
2. If the Eagles lose either one of their final two games -- Week 16 in Dallas or Week 17 against the Redskins -- they are eliminated.
3. If the Cowboys and Giants both win in Week 16, the winner of the Week 17 Cowboys-Giants game will be division champ.
4. The Cowboys are the only one of the three teams that can clinch the division in Week 16. The Giants and Eagles could both be eliminated by Week 16 results. The Cowboys cannot.
So as you can see, there are a lot of different ways each team can win the division. We'll see how these change after this week! Have a good day, and stay tuned in to my blog for some more posts. Make sure to enter your email above to be notified when I post some more stuff!
Eagles Still in the Playoff Hunt!
Wow..... Who would've thought that after a 3-4 start, the Eagles would comeback and have a great chance at the division! Especially when the Giants lead them by 3 games! But here we are now with 2 games left in the season, and the Eagles have comeback with a great chance at the playoffs. Here is their playoff scenarios.
First, they have to win this week against the Cowboys. If they lose, all is lost. But, if you think about it, they have a really good chance, especially since their defense is red hot after the last 2 games. Not only that, the Cowboys have a horrible defense, and if Vick can get the passing game going and McCoy can keep up his dominant performance, they have a great chance. But they have to rely on a Giants loss against the Jets. This is a BIG game. If the Giants win, that knocks out the Eagles for the playoff run. But, just for fun, let's say the Giants lose. The Eagles then have to take care of business against a hard Redskins defense. If that happens, they need the Giants to beat the Cowboys, because they own the tiebreaker between the Giants and the Cowboys after their week 16 games against them. But as you can see, the Eagles have to depend on a lot of things for this to happen.
Stay tuned for the Giants and Cowboys playoff scenarios as we go over this crazy division.
First, they have to win this week against the Cowboys. If they lose, all is lost. But, if you think about it, they have a really good chance, especially since their defense is red hot after the last 2 games. Not only that, the Cowboys have a horrible defense, and if Vick can get the passing game going and McCoy can keep up his dominant performance, they have a great chance. But they have to rely on a Giants loss against the Jets. This is a BIG game. If the Giants win, that knocks out the Eagles for the playoff run. But, just for fun, let's say the Giants lose. The Eagles then have to take care of business against a hard Redskins defense. If that happens, they need the Giants to beat the Cowboys, because they own the tiebreaker between the Giants and the Cowboys after their week 16 games against them. But as you can see, the Eagles have to depend on a lot of things for this to happen.
Stay tuned for the Giants and Cowboys playoff scenarios as we go over this crazy division.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Rapid Reaction Giants vs. Redskins
Here are a few things that come out of the Redskins domination of the New York Giants.....
Week 14 NFC East Predictions
Two great games this weekend that could decide the division. Last night, the Cowboys won, putting them in first for the division, but if the Giants win today, they re-take the division with the tie-breaker over the Cowboys. Last week, I went 2-1 in these games, with a 4-3 record overall. This week, I hope to go 2-0 to safely put my record over the .500 mark. Here we go:
Giants vs. Redskins. The way I see this game, it could go 3 ways: 1. Giants win in a blowout, 2. Giants win in a very close game, 3. Redskins win in a close game. I wanna say that the first two have a 45% chance each of happening. That leaves a 10% chance of the third option happening. But I'm going to pick the 1st one. I say the Giants win 35-17 in a much needed blowout for the Giants. The last time the Giants won by more than four was against the Eagles in Week 3 when they won by 13. I believe that the Giants end that streak and pull off a much needed win.
Eagles vs. Jets. This is a great matchup. They both are shooting for the playoff, with the Jets having a more likely chance. They both have explosive running backs and pretty good offenses. But, the defense will decide this game, and that means that the Jets will win. This Jets defense is one of the best in the league and have proven themselves this year. But when I look at this Eagles defense, I don't have a lot of confidence in them. Sure, last week they played a pretty good game, but that was against the Dolphins. Now you're going against a team that is determined to make the playoff and will play their hardest in this game. I see the Jets winning 28-20.
I wish your teams the best luck today in their games, and stay tuned in later for some more analysis. This time, I promise I will post some blogs after the games, as last week, I kind of slacked off..... See you later!
Giants vs. Redskins. The way I see this game, it could go 3 ways: 1. Giants win in a blowout, 2. Giants win in a very close game, 3. Redskins win in a close game. I wanna say that the first two have a 45% chance each of happening. That leaves a 10% chance of the third option happening. But I'm going to pick the 1st one. I say the Giants win 35-17 in a much needed blowout for the Giants. The last time the Giants won by more than four was against the Eagles in Week 3 when they won by 13. I believe that the Giants end that streak and pull off a much needed win.
Eagles vs. Jets. This is a great matchup. They both are shooting for the playoff, with the Jets having a more likely chance. They both have explosive running backs and pretty good offenses. But, the defense will decide this game, and that means that the Jets will win. This Jets defense is one of the best in the league and have proven themselves this year. But when I look at this Eagles defense, I don't have a lot of confidence in them. Sure, last week they played a pretty good game, but that was against the Dolphins. Now you're going against a team that is determined to make the playoff and will play their hardest in this game. I see the Jets winning 28-20.
I wish your teams the best luck today in their games, and stay tuned in later for some more analysis. This time, I promise I will post some blogs after the games, as last week, I kind of slacked off..... See you later!
Best of the Best Week 14 Part 2
Part 2 coming 'atcha now! Let's go over the tight end position, the defense, and the kickers for each NFC East team.
1. Tight End: Jake Ballard (Giants). Jake Ballard has emerged as a great tight end that Eli relies on during third downs and short touchdowns. If Jake can break through of coverages during this redskins game, he could have multiple receptions and maybe even multiple touchdowns! Maybe that's a little to crazy, but he's been having a breakout season this year, and their could be many more to come.
2. Defense. Giants. Now, I now that the Giants are ranked 28th in overall defense in the entire league, but their matchup is too "juicy" to pass on. Rex Grossman is looking to have his 9th straight game with an interception, and that could be huge for this Giants game. They are mad about all of the blown coverages last week against the Cowboys, and they think that they could do better. Why didn't I choose the Redskins or Eagles' defenses? Well, they each go against good offenses (particularly in the Redskins game), and I don't know if I can trust the Eagles defense yet. Last week they looked good, but now they go against a team with a pretty good quarterback and great wide-receivers. So I can't say that I like either one of these defenses.
3. Kicker. All of them...... These two games today will most likely have high scores in them. They Giants will score some touchdowns, so I see Tynes getting mostly extra points. But Graham Gano of the Redskins could have a great game against this Giants defense. Same with the Eagles. They might not get close to scoring a touchdown every time, but they could get into field goal range a lot. Look for these guys to have good games.
Alright, that's it from the Best of the Best segments. In just a little bit, I will be posting my predictions for this week, so stay tuned. I wish your favorite team and players good luck, as we prepare for another great Sunday of football.
1. Tight End: Jake Ballard (Giants). Jake Ballard has emerged as a great tight end that Eli relies on during third downs and short touchdowns. If Jake can break through of coverages during this redskins game, he could have multiple receptions and maybe even multiple touchdowns! Maybe that's a little to crazy, but he's been having a breakout season this year, and their could be many more to come.
2. Defense. Giants. Now, I now that the Giants are ranked 28th in overall defense in the entire league, but their matchup is too "juicy" to pass on. Rex Grossman is looking to have his 9th straight game with an interception, and that could be huge for this Giants game. They are mad about all of the blown coverages last week against the Cowboys, and they think that they could do better. Why didn't I choose the Redskins or Eagles' defenses? Well, they each go against good offenses (particularly in the Redskins game), and I don't know if I can trust the Eagles defense yet. Last week they looked good, but now they go against a team with a pretty good quarterback and great wide-receivers. So I can't say that I like either one of these defenses.
3. Kicker. All of them...... These two games today will most likely have high scores in them. They Giants will score some touchdowns, so I see Tynes getting mostly extra points. But Graham Gano of the Redskins could have a great game against this Giants defense. Same with the Eagles. They might not get close to scoring a touchdown every time, but they could get into field goal range a lot. Look for these guys to have good games.
Alright, that's it from the Best of the Best segments. In just a little bit, I will be posting my predictions for this week, so stay tuned. I wish your favorite team and players good luck, as we prepare for another great Sunday of football.
Best of the Best Week 14 Part 1
Alright guys, it's time for some much needed predictions on who will play the best in Week 14 in each of their positions. Once again, you can take this post and use it in 2 ways:
1. As a fantasy predictor on who you should play this week
2. The key matchups for your teams heading into Week 14 that could help your team win the game.
And now that's over with, let's get started with each position. Since the Cowboys already played last night and won, I will not include any of their players, so it will just be the Giants, Redskins, and Eagles.
1. Quarterback: Eli Manning (Giants). This guy is the only guy (besides maybe Tony Romo) that I would have on my team at this point in the season. I think that he is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and why would it stop now against this Redskins secondary? With Cruz and Nicks at his disposal, this could be a high scoring game against the Redskins. But many of you will ask, "What about Rex Grossman?" Well, I'll admit, the Giants secondary is downright horrible, and the Redskins have had good performances out of their receivers as well. But Rex has thrown at least one interception in the last eight games, so I don't see a great performance out of him.
2. Running Back: Roy Helu (Redskins), Bradshaw and Jacobs (Giants), and McCoy (Eagles). Let's start with Roy Helu. This guy has been amazing the past few weeks, and still could be amazing this week. Although the Giants can stop the run fairly well, there are a lot of injuries in their secondary and line that could help Helu. I think he can get a big game out of this defense. Now, Bradshaw and Jacobs. Jacobs has performed extremely well the past two weeks and has shown signs of his old bruising self. I look for big game for not only him, but Bradshaw as well. If the Giants can throw good screen passes, they could have this game beat at the end of the first half. But McCoy, I was a little unsure about. This Jets defense has really improved in the last few weeks, but they are injury-riddled. McCoy could have a big game, or he could be shut down depending on how this game starts out early.
3. Wide Receivers: Giants and Redskins. These Giants' wide receivers are the best, not only in the division, but I would also say, in the entire league! Hakeem Nicks had a huge performance last week, with 8 receptions for 168 yards! Victor Cruz has also been great with his athletic ability to break tackles. Mario Manningham is a great receiver for Eli as well because of his ability to break off from the corner. I see a big game this week if the Giants want to throw it a lot, which they have been doing for almost the entire season. But for the Redskins, these receivers could have a big game against this bad Giants secondary. Jabar Gaffney has really emerged as their best receiver, and if the Giants play like they did against the Cowboys, there could be blown coverages everywhere...
So that's it for these three positions. I have decided to break this up into two posts, otherwise it would be too long for you guys to read. So stay tuned in to this blog, as Part 2 should be up in about 20 minutes.
1. As a fantasy predictor on who you should play this week
2. The key matchups for your teams heading into Week 14 that could help your team win the game.
And now that's over with, let's get started with each position. Since the Cowboys already played last night and won, I will not include any of their players, so it will just be the Giants, Redskins, and Eagles.
1. Quarterback: Eli Manning (Giants). This guy is the only guy (besides maybe Tony Romo) that I would have on my team at this point in the season. I think that he is one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and why would it stop now against this Redskins secondary? With Cruz and Nicks at his disposal, this could be a high scoring game against the Redskins. But many of you will ask, "What about Rex Grossman?" Well, I'll admit, the Giants secondary is downright horrible, and the Redskins have had good performances out of their receivers as well. But Rex has thrown at least one interception in the last eight games, so I don't see a great performance out of him.
2. Running Back: Roy Helu (Redskins), Bradshaw and Jacobs (Giants), and McCoy (Eagles). Let's start with Roy Helu. This guy has been amazing the past few weeks, and still could be amazing this week. Although the Giants can stop the run fairly well, there are a lot of injuries in their secondary and line that could help Helu. I think he can get a big game out of this defense. Now, Bradshaw and Jacobs. Jacobs has performed extremely well the past two weeks and has shown signs of his old bruising self. I look for big game for not only him, but Bradshaw as well. If the Giants can throw good screen passes, they could have this game beat at the end of the first half. But McCoy, I was a little unsure about. This Jets defense has really improved in the last few weeks, but they are injury-riddled. McCoy could have a big game, or he could be shut down depending on how this game starts out early.
3. Wide Receivers: Giants and Redskins. These Giants' wide receivers are the best, not only in the division, but I would also say, in the entire league! Hakeem Nicks had a huge performance last week, with 8 receptions for 168 yards! Victor Cruz has also been great with his athletic ability to break tackles. Mario Manningham is a great receiver for Eli as well because of his ability to break off from the corner. I see a big game this week if the Giants want to throw it a lot, which they have been doing for almost the entire season. But for the Redskins, these receivers could have a big game against this bad Giants secondary. Jabar Gaffney has really emerged as their best receiver, and if the Giants play like they did against the Cowboys, there could be blown coverages everywhere...
So that's it for these three positions. I have decided to break this up into two posts, otherwise it would be too long for you guys to read. So stay tuned in to this blog, as Part 2 should be up in about 20 minutes.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
I'm Back, Baby! And Also, Some Predictions...
That's right guys, I'm back. I apologize for my 2 weeks leave of absence, but I had so much homework and projects that I didn't have time to write anything. But, I now bring you the predictions for the Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, and Redskins games. Here we go:
1. Redskins vs. Patriots. Boy, the Redskins showed some signs of a pretty good team the past few weeks, but they also have their bad times, like last week against the Jets in the second half. Now, they face a hot Patriots team, but this game could be closer than expected. The Redskins defense has been pretty good the past few games, and the Patriots only do well on their offense. As for the Patriots' defense, they are pretty horrible, but then against, the Redskins offense is also pretty bad. So because of this, I have the Patriots winning this one, 35-21.
2. Eagles vs. Dolphins. This, my friends, is a great matchup. The Eagles are losing pretty bad in the last few games, but the Dolphins are on a roll. The good news for the Eagles is that Vick and Jeremy Maclin are back for this game, and that could provide a spark in this team. But, this game will be decided by Reggie Bush. Can he get his team a run game and return game? I give the Dolphins a win this week, 24-21.
3. Cowboys vs. Giants. One of the biggest games of the season for both teams. They both have great passing games, good running games, and horrible defenses. So how is this game going to play out? Tony Fiametta for the Cowboys is coming back this game to help with the running game, while Ahmad Bradshaw is back again to provide a spark to the Giants' already talented offense. This game comes down to momentum and emotion. The Cowboys come off a shocking loss to the Cardinals, while the Giants come off of a heart-breaking loss to the Packers. Not much momentum for either team there, but I believe the Giants will have more emotion. They are confident now, the believe they can play with anyone, and they despise the Cowboys. This will be a high-scoring game, with the Giants taking the win, 35-28.
Good luck to all of these games. I'm 2-2 on the season, so hopefully we can get a 4-0 week this week. Stay tuned later for reactions to all of these games.
1. Redskins vs. Patriots. Boy, the Redskins showed some signs of a pretty good team the past few weeks, but they also have their bad times, like last week against the Jets in the second half. Now, they face a hot Patriots team, but this game could be closer than expected. The Redskins defense has been pretty good the past few games, and the Patriots only do well on their offense. As for the Patriots' defense, they are pretty horrible, but then against, the Redskins offense is also pretty bad. So because of this, I have the Patriots winning this one, 35-21.
2. Eagles vs. Dolphins. This, my friends, is a great matchup. The Eagles are losing pretty bad in the last few games, but the Dolphins are on a roll. The good news for the Eagles is that Vick and Jeremy Maclin are back for this game, and that could provide a spark in this team. But, this game will be decided by Reggie Bush. Can he get his team a run game and return game? I give the Dolphins a win this week, 24-21.
3. Cowboys vs. Giants. One of the biggest games of the season for both teams. They both have great passing games, good running games, and horrible defenses. So how is this game going to play out? Tony Fiametta for the Cowboys is coming back this game to help with the running game, while Ahmad Bradshaw is back again to provide a spark to the Giants' already talented offense. This game comes down to momentum and emotion. The Cowboys come off a shocking loss to the Cardinals, while the Giants come off of a heart-breaking loss to the Packers. Not much momentum for either team there, but I believe the Giants will have more emotion. They are confident now, the believe they can play with anyone, and they despise the Cowboys. This will be a high-scoring game, with the Giants taking the win, 35-28.
Good luck to all of these games. I'm 2-2 on the season, so hopefully we can get a 4-0 week this week. Stay tuned later for reactions to all of these games.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Giants in Depth
Alright, now that I've had time to cool down over this blowout loss, I would like to point out a few things for all of you Giants fans:
1. Calm down. Sure the Giants have lost 3 straight and now have another tough game against the Packers, but you can't just throw all of your blame at Tom Coughlin and the coaches. Even though the Giants might collapse for the 3rd straight season, you have to remember that it's not his fault. Every week, he prepares an inspiring message to his team and always works out the flaws for the next game. You can't blame this on him, at least for this season. His team has been riddled with injuries so much so that the Giants had to start two rookie linebackers and 2nd and 3rd string cornerbacks. What do you expect from them, when they play a team who has about 5 or 6 potential stars on the field at one time. I mean, look at their Tight End, Jimmy Graham. He is potentially a wide receiver because of how many catches and touchdowns he makes! Even first stringers have a hard time covering him! But the bottom line is, don't blame the coaches and the players. If you want to blame someone, blame the GM, Jerry Reese. Sure, he usually does great, but this year was so horrible! He didn't get anyone for the Giants on defense to help out! Now, sure, he didn't expect all of these injuries, but you have to have more options, especially at linebacker, for cases like this. I mean, to only have one or two potential starters is crazy! So I believe that Tom Coughlin should not be fired, because he is one of the best coaches out there, and if you fire him, who's the replacement?
2. Eli Manning and his receiving core. In my opinion, this is the best receiving core in the NFC East. I'd take them over Dez Bryant and Robinson any day! Maybe it's not the talent, but more of Eli Manning's ability to do great every game. I believe that if you are a Giants fan, this is the only part of this team, besides Tom Coughlin, that you can look forward to and admire. Every week, no matter what the circumstances are, Eli is always playing at his best. The reason why they are losing is because of their defensive play against good teams, and the lack of running game against bad teams. Every game this season, the offense has played great in terms of the passing game, but the defense and the running game has always been iffy. If this defensive line of the Giants cannot get any pressure on Aaron Rodgers, this game, I hate to say it, could be a blowout. But even if they can hit him and know him down to disrupt the passing game, this game could be a lot closer than many think. All I can say is, good luck defense, and keep up the good work Manning, Cruz, Nicks, and Manningham.
Those are just a few things that I've taken away from this Giants game. I do believe they have a chance against the Packers, but I won't let you know until Friday when my predictions come out. Tune in for some more coverage tomorrow, as I will get you ready for this Sunday with injury reports and breaking news.
1. Calm down. Sure the Giants have lost 3 straight and now have another tough game against the Packers, but you can't just throw all of your blame at Tom Coughlin and the coaches. Even though the Giants might collapse for the 3rd straight season, you have to remember that it's not his fault. Every week, he prepares an inspiring message to his team and always works out the flaws for the next game. You can't blame this on him, at least for this season. His team has been riddled with injuries so much so that the Giants had to start two rookie linebackers and 2nd and 3rd string cornerbacks. What do you expect from them, when they play a team who has about 5 or 6 potential stars on the field at one time. I mean, look at their Tight End, Jimmy Graham. He is potentially a wide receiver because of how many catches and touchdowns he makes! Even first stringers have a hard time covering him! But the bottom line is, don't blame the coaches and the players. If you want to blame someone, blame the GM, Jerry Reese. Sure, he usually does great, but this year was so horrible! He didn't get anyone for the Giants on defense to help out! Now, sure, he didn't expect all of these injuries, but you have to have more options, especially at linebacker, for cases like this. I mean, to only have one or two potential starters is crazy! So I believe that Tom Coughlin should not be fired, because he is one of the best coaches out there, and if you fire him, who's the replacement?
2. Eli Manning and his receiving core. In my opinion, this is the best receiving core in the NFC East. I'd take them over Dez Bryant and Robinson any day! Maybe it's not the talent, but more of Eli Manning's ability to do great every game. I believe that if you are a Giants fan, this is the only part of this team, besides Tom Coughlin, that you can look forward to and admire. Every week, no matter what the circumstances are, Eli is always playing at his best. The reason why they are losing is because of their defensive play against good teams, and the lack of running game against bad teams. Every game this season, the offense has played great in terms of the passing game, but the defense and the running game has always been iffy. If this defensive line of the Giants cannot get any pressure on Aaron Rodgers, this game, I hate to say it, could be a blowout. But even if they can hit him and know him down to disrupt the passing game, this game could be a lot closer than many think. All I can say is, good luck defense, and keep up the good work Manning, Cruz, Nicks, and Manningham.
Those are just a few things that I've taken away from this Giants game. I do believe they have a chance against the Packers, but I won't let you know until Friday when my predictions come out. Tune in for some more coverage tomorrow, as I will get you ready for this Sunday with injury reports and breaking news.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Rapid Reaction Giants vs. Saints
Game over. Saints 49, Giants 24. My thought: Absolutely appalled by the defensive play in the secondary. I could have played better pass protection than any of those guys on the team. They gave up almost 600 yards, the second most in team history. The same goes for the defensive line. I don't understand why they can't get anymore pressure on Brees. Absolutely horrible play by them. I don't see any spark or enthusiasm from them. They should be pumped up to have a chance to control their own destiny to get into the playoffs. But that is pretty much the opposite of the way they played. This is exactly the opposite of last week. This time, it was their offenses time to shine. Eli Manning and his receivers had an absolutely awesome day despite losing this big. At one point, Eli converted 21 straight passes, and Victor Cruz had a big night with 2 touchdowns. This was a great offensive showing, but an absolutely appalling performance by their defense. I hope that this team can get better next week as they face the Green Bay Packers, where they'll need the same level of play from the offense and a LOT of effort with the defense. I hope Eli can inspire this team with the way he plays every single week. Good luck Giants.....
I will be bringing more coverage of this game, later today...........
I will be bringing more coverage of this game, later today...........
Monday Night Football: New York Giants vs. New Orleans Saints
It's time to take a break from work tonight and watch some Monday Night Football. This time, we've got a great match-up between the New York football Giants against the red hot New Orleans Saints. So far this season, I am 2-1 at these predictions, and I'm hoping to go 3-1 as we look forward to tonight's game.
When I look at the New York Giants, I see a team that is furious and hungry for a win coming off of a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. After getting called out a lot during this week, the new look from the offensive line doesn't look promising, but they are definitely eager to prove themselves against a pretty good New Orleans defense. On the other side of the ball, the defensive line knows that they have to create pressure on Brees, otherwise he will be able to make some big plays against this weakening secondary. The running game looks to improve, and Eli hopes to be on target with his receivers in his home town of New Orleans. I think that the Giants will pull of the "upset" in a high scoring affair, with a final score of 34-30. Of course, we could see a team like the one we saw in the Eagles game, or we could see the same teams who won against the New England Patriots, and came close to defeating the 49ers. We won't know for sure until kickoff tomorrow, put I am predicting that we'll see the latter. Good luck tonight!
When I look at the New York Giants, I see a team that is furious and hungry for a win coming off of a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. After getting called out a lot during this week, the new look from the offensive line doesn't look promising, but they are definitely eager to prove themselves against a pretty good New Orleans defense. On the other side of the ball, the defensive line knows that they have to create pressure on Brees, otherwise he will be able to make some big plays against this weakening secondary. The running game looks to improve, and Eli hopes to be on target with his receivers in his home town of New Orleans. I think that the Giants will pull of the "upset" in a high scoring affair, with a final score of 34-30. Of course, we could see a team like the one we saw in the Eagles game, or we could see the same teams who won against the New England Patriots, and came close to defeating the 49ers. We won't know for sure until kickoff tomorrow, put I am predicting that we'll see the latter. Good luck tonight!
Rapid Reaction Eagles vs. Patriots
If I was to tell you that Vince Young would throw for 400 yards in this game against the Patriots, what would you think the outcome would be? A blowout by the Eagles? Maybe even just a close win? You'd be dead wrong. What I am about to tell you probably would have been last on your list of outcomes for this game. The Eagles got blown out. Pretty much demolished. But not because of Vince Young, who, as I said, threw for 400 yards, 1 touchdown, and an interception. The reason why the Eagles lost was because of play selections, and wide receivers.
1. Play selections. Who would have thought that the Eagles would throw the ball 48 times, and only run it 17 teams with one of the best running backs in the league? I certainly didn't. And why they did is unbeknownst to me. McCoy only had 10 carries for 30 yards. He was their leading rusher this game(if you don't count Vince Young), and had previously averaged over 100 yards a game. So why change your gameplan? They definitely should have ran it more, and I believe they could have done better had they given the ball to Shady more often.
2. Wide receivers. When I say wide receivers, I am really only talking about DeSean Jackson. He had a fairly decent game, getting four receptions for 74 yards, but the problem was that he was targeted 10 times. So what about those other 6 passes? Well, 2 of them were touchdown passes that would have put the game closer to the Eagles favor, and definitely could have swung the momentum the other way. Instead of this game being a 18 point deficit, it could have been a 4 point game if Jackson would have caught those passes. And it sounds like Andy Reid agrees. Jackson was benched after his second dropped touchdown, and when asked why he benched one of the best playmakers on his team, Reid responded with a "I wanted to give the other guys a chance to make a play." When you get benched because you aren't performing really well, now you are in trouble.
All in all, this was a bigger blowout than the score of 38-20 actually says it was. Next week, the Eagles face the Seattle Seahawks who have just came off a devastating loss against the Washington Redskins.
1. Play selections. Who would have thought that the Eagles would throw the ball 48 times, and only run it 17 teams with one of the best running backs in the league? I certainly didn't. And why they did is unbeknownst to me. McCoy only had 10 carries for 30 yards. He was their leading rusher this game(if you don't count Vince Young), and had previously averaged over 100 yards a game. So why change your gameplan? They definitely should have ran it more, and I believe they could have done better had they given the ball to Shady more often.
2. Wide receivers. When I say wide receivers, I am really only talking about DeSean Jackson. He had a fairly decent game, getting four receptions for 74 yards, but the problem was that he was targeted 10 times. So what about those other 6 passes? Well, 2 of them were touchdown passes that would have put the game closer to the Eagles favor, and definitely could have swung the momentum the other way. Instead of this game being a 18 point deficit, it could have been a 4 point game if Jackson would have caught those passes. And it sounds like Andy Reid agrees. Jackson was benched after his second dropped touchdown, and when asked why he benched one of the best playmakers on his team, Reid responded with a "I wanted to give the other guys a chance to make a play." When you get benched because you aren't performing really well, now you are in trouble.
All in all, this was a bigger blowout than the score of 38-20 actually says it was. Next week, the Eagles face the Seattle Seahawks who have just came off a devastating loss against the Washington Redskins.
Rapid Reaction Redskins vs. Seahawks
Well played Redskins, well played... Although I could not watch this game on my T.V. (got the Eagles instead), I still now how great this game was. These teams played pretty evenly throughout, with only one team coming out with the win thanks to their defense. This Redskins defense finally got a win they deserved because their offense finally pulled it together with Rex Grossman leading the way. He played very well, going 12 for 13 with a touchdown after the first couple of series. But it got a little scary after that. He then threw two picks and had everyone wondering if the Redskins were going to lose seven straight. It eventually got down to a pass that went 50 yards to Anthony Armstrong, who made a great catch from a great throw. And that's all she wrote. The Redskins won a hard fought game by a final score of 23-17. Congratulations to these guys, and good luck preparing for the New York Jets.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Redskins and Eagles Predictions: Week 11
Alright, now that we're all out of our Thanksgiving comas from that huge feast, it time for some more football! My overall record for these predictions is 1-0, which is very, very good. Technically, I could stop predicting games right now and have a perfect win-loss percentage. But I won't do that to you guys. We've got two very good games coming up tomorrow, and I hope that these predictions will help you get a good (or bad) mindset as we head into you teams' football games. Let's get started.
1. Redskins vs. Seahawks. Ahhhhhh Redskins. When you started off this season beating the Giants, everyone thought you were the real deal, after you got off to a great start. But now, it's gone all downhill form there. You've lost 6 straight games and are now considered as one of the worst teams in the league. What happened? You now face a team who has won back-to-back games, most notably one against the Ravens, and have a real threat in the running game. I'm sorry, but I can't see you winning this game. Sure you played a great game last week against the Cowboys, and fell just short of winning, but this isn't a divisional game. I don't think you'll be playing with as much passion as you did against the Cowboys. So for that reason, I predict the Seahawks to win, 24-17. I give you only a one touchdown loss because of the passing game you had last week. If that shows through again, you definitely will have a chance, but I don't believe it will be as easy as it was against the Cowboys. Good luck this week.
2. Eagles vs. Patriots. Two weeks ago, everyone thought the Eagle were done for. They had just come off a horrible loss to the Cardinals, and were about to face a great offense in the New York Giants. And a week later, after a hard fought win against those Giants, you definitely are closer to the division than two weeks ago. But, as I said before, you always play divisional opponents better than other teams. It happens because of the passion (and hatred in some cases) against your divisional opponents. So the question is, can your defensive and offensive lines play as great as they did against the Giants or was it just a one-time thing? Granted, I do believe they will play great, but I don't see them beating the Patriot offense, who, for the past couple of games, have been on fire. And that man they have as a tight end is almost like another receiver that you have cover, only bigger and better at blocking than other receivers. And what about Vince Young. Sure he lead the Eagles on a game winning drive that lasted almost an entire quarter, but can he do that against a this Patriots secondary who has held opponents in the last 2 games to a total of 19 points? You may be pumped up and excited after that win, but I don't see you winning this game. In all of the 12 Super Bowl rematches that were played this year, the winning team of that Super Bowl is 9-3. And do you know what this game is? It's a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX. Therefore, I give the win to the Patriots in a final score of 30-21.
So there you have it. I hope you have a great Sunday watching football, and I also hope you will not be disappointed. Stay tuned tomorrow for some more analysis as I will have rapid reactions to both the Redskins and Eagle games. Monday morning, I will have the predictions for the New York Giants game Monday night against the New Orleans Saints. Have a great night, and I will talk to you tomorrow!
1. Redskins vs. Seahawks. Ahhhhhh Redskins. When you started off this season beating the Giants, everyone thought you were the real deal, after you got off to a great start. But now, it's gone all downhill form there. You've lost 6 straight games and are now considered as one of the worst teams in the league. What happened? You now face a team who has won back-to-back games, most notably one against the Ravens, and have a real threat in the running game. I'm sorry, but I can't see you winning this game. Sure you played a great game last week against the Cowboys, and fell just short of winning, but this isn't a divisional game. I don't think you'll be playing with as much passion as you did against the Cowboys. So for that reason, I predict the Seahawks to win, 24-17. I give you only a one touchdown loss because of the passing game you had last week. If that shows through again, you definitely will have a chance, but I don't believe it will be as easy as it was against the Cowboys. Good luck this week.
2. Eagles vs. Patriots. Two weeks ago, everyone thought the Eagle were done for. They had just come off a horrible loss to the Cardinals, and were about to face a great offense in the New York Giants. And a week later, after a hard fought win against those Giants, you definitely are closer to the division than two weeks ago. But, as I said before, you always play divisional opponents better than other teams. It happens because of the passion (and hatred in some cases) against your divisional opponents. So the question is, can your defensive and offensive lines play as great as they did against the Giants or was it just a one-time thing? Granted, I do believe they will play great, but I don't see them beating the Patriot offense, who, for the past couple of games, have been on fire. And that man they have as a tight end is almost like another receiver that you have cover, only bigger and better at blocking than other receivers. And what about Vince Young. Sure he lead the Eagles on a game winning drive that lasted almost an entire quarter, but can he do that against a this Patriots secondary who has held opponents in the last 2 games to a total of 19 points? You may be pumped up and excited after that win, but I don't see you winning this game. In all of the 12 Super Bowl rematches that were played this year, the winning team of that Super Bowl is 9-3. And do you know what this game is? It's a rematch of Super Bowl XXXIX. Therefore, I give the win to the Patriots in a final score of 30-21.
So there you have it. I hope you have a great Sunday watching football, and I also hope you will not be disappointed. Stay tuned tomorrow for some more analysis as I will have rapid reactions to both the Redskins and Eagle games. Monday morning, I will have the predictions for the New York Giants game Monday night against the New Orleans Saints. Have a great night, and I will talk to you tomorrow!
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Rapid Reaction Cowboys vs. Dolphins
Well, that game has to have gotten the Cowboys worried. Even though they won, the Cowboys have to look at the scoreboard and cringe when they see that their defense gave up 19 points and they could only score 20 points as well. To come that close in a game against a team that was 0-7 must be scary. In my opinion, the Cowboys were outplayed every single drive, and I think the Dolphins definitely should have won with the way the Cowboys played. I have every reason to believe that the Arizona Cardinals will play the same, if not better, against the Cowboys. But I still have to give credit to Dallas' wide receivers who stayed focused with Tony Romo, who had a very rough start. Looking forward, I worry about these Cowboys because of the huge holes they allow with their corners in their coverages. And when you look ahead the next few weeks, the Cardinals and the Giants have great wide receivers who will take advantage of these wholes, and, unlike Matt Moore, have quarterbacks that will be on target most of the time.
In summary, the Dolphins played a great game, but the Cowboys just had enough to scrape by in the last few seconds of the game. When I look ahead on this schedule, what seemed to be easy, now just became a whole lot harder.
In summary, the Dolphins played a great game, but the Cowboys just had enough to scrape by in the last few seconds of the game. When I look ahead on this schedule, what seemed to be easy, now just became a whole lot harder.
Best of the Best Week 11, Part 2
As you guys eat some turkeys and spend some quality time with your family, take a break from all of that and tune in to the Romanski Report. This is the second half to my new segment, the Best of the Best, where I go over all of the major positions for every NFC East team, and tell you which one's are the best! If you missed it, click here to go to Part 1.
So now that you've read part 1 (or already read part 1), here is the second half, where I'll go over the Tight End position, the defense, and the kicker. Since I am a bit late on this, I won't include any Cowboys players now that they are playing. So, without further adieu, we'll start off with the tight end.
1. Tight end. Jake Ballard, Brent Celek, and Fred Davis. The New York Giants are really going to need Jake Ballard to do a good job against this Saints defense. Eli needs all the help he can get, as it showed in last weeks game against the Eagles. Although Ballard had some drops last week, he showed on that final drive, that he can still catch, converting an important third down for the Giants. He's still an important part of this offense, and will be need on Monday against this pretty good New Orleans defense. The same goes for Brent Celek against the rising Patriot defense. He's another important part to this Eagles offense no matter who starts as their quarterback. And now we get to Fred Davis. He's always reliable, and very important to an offense that doesn't score a lot of points. Look for him every week to perform great.
2. Defense. Giants. This defense is the best of any of these three teams. Now, maybe last week they got outperformed, but their 4 man rush is the best in the league, and they lead the league in sacks. Their defense is based on rushing the quarterback. And guess what? They play an offense that throws the ball 45-50 times a game. So if this defense can pressure Drew Brees into throwing it early, they've got playmakers in their secondary that will create turnovers. Look for this defense to play big, otherwise, they could give up a lot of points.
3. Kicker. Lawrence Tynes and Alex Henry. Tynes will get a lot of opportunities this week because of Eli Manning and company. They will get in the red zone many times, so if Eli can't hit his receivers in the end zone, look for Tynes to make many important kicks. Alex Henry, on the other hand, will do very well, mainly because I don't see the Eagles offense scoring many touchdowns against the Patriots. Sure, they'll get in the end zone, but if they can't pound it in with McCoy, then look for Henry to boot it through the goal posts.
Good luck this week to all fantasy owners and fans alike. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving, and I look forward to writing some more on this awesome NFC East. Check back in later, as I give you rapid reactions to this Cowboys-Dolphins game, and tune in tomorrow for some predictions.
So now that you've read part 1 (or already read part 1), here is the second half, where I'll go over the Tight End position, the defense, and the kicker. Since I am a bit late on this, I won't include any Cowboys players now that they are playing. So, without further adieu, we'll start off with the tight end.
1. Tight end. Jake Ballard, Brent Celek, and Fred Davis. The New York Giants are really going to need Jake Ballard to do a good job against this Saints defense. Eli needs all the help he can get, as it showed in last weeks game against the Eagles. Although Ballard had some drops last week, he showed on that final drive, that he can still catch, converting an important third down for the Giants. He's still an important part of this offense, and will be need on Monday against this pretty good New Orleans defense. The same goes for Brent Celek against the rising Patriot defense. He's another important part to this Eagles offense no matter who starts as their quarterback. And now we get to Fred Davis. He's always reliable, and very important to an offense that doesn't score a lot of points. Look for him every week to perform great.
2. Defense. Giants. This defense is the best of any of these three teams. Now, maybe last week they got outperformed, but their 4 man rush is the best in the league, and they lead the league in sacks. Their defense is based on rushing the quarterback. And guess what? They play an offense that throws the ball 45-50 times a game. So if this defense can pressure Drew Brees into throwing it early, they've got playmakers in their secondary that will create turnovers. Look for this defense to play big, otherwise, they could give up a lot of points.
3. Kicker. Lawrence Tynes and Alex Henry. Tynes will get a lot of opportunities this week because of Eli Manning and company. They will get in the red zone many times, so if Eli can't hit his receivers in the end zone, look for Tynes to make many important kicks. Alex Henry, on the other hand, will do very well, mainly because I don't see the Eagles offense scoring many touchdowns against the Patriots. Sure, they'll get in the end zone, but if they can't pound it in with McCoy, then look for Henry to boot it through the goal posts.
Good luck this week to all fantasy owners and fans alike. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving, and I look forward to writing some more on this awesome NFC East. Check back in later, as I give you rapid reactions to this Cowboys-Dolphins game, and tune in tomorrow for some predictions.
Cowboys vs. Dolphins Prediction
Alright, the time has come to eat your turkeys, spend time with our family and......... WATCH SOME FOOTBALL! Today, the Cowboys play the Dolphins at 4:15 eastern time, and my what a game this will be. Although Cowboys fans will tell you that it will be a blowout, I definitely don't think so. To me, this is a trap game, just like the Cowboys-Redskins or Giants-Eagles games were. I will give the Cowboys the benefit of the doubt with a 27-24 win against the Dolphins, but this game could go either way. Meaning, it wouldn't surprise me if the Dolphins won 27-24, and the reason for this would be the middle man, Reggie Bush. This guy is a beast, especially during their red-hot 3 game win-streak. He's going to have a big game today if the Dolphins can open up some holes against D-Ware and company. But even if the Cowboys stop them on the run, watch out for Matt Moore and Brandon Marshall. Moore has thrown 6 touchdowns and only 1 interception in this 3 game span, and Marshall has just been outstanding. Those are the main concerns for the Cowboys this game, and if they don't stop them, this could be a closer game than they want it to be.
Stay tuned for some more NFC East analysis, with rapid reactions to the finish of the Cowboys game and, I promise, the second half of the Best of the Best. Hope to see you there!
Stay tuned for some more NFC East analysis, with rapid reactions to the finish of the Cowboys game and, I promise, the second half of the Best of the Best. Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Best of the Best Week 11, Part 1
Alright guys, it's time for a new segment called Best of the Best. I will be going over every position from every team, to tell you which player will play the best from the 4 teams in the NFC East. There can be two ways to take this:
1. You can take as a fantasy projector. Since I will be going over every position to choose a couple of guys who will play the best, it could definitely be used as advice on who to start or sit this upcoming week.
2. You could also take this as my prediction for the games this week. The more players I have picked from the same team, the more likely I have this team to win because of the great match-ups they have.
There will be two parts to this segment. I will be posting the second part later today. So, I now present to you, the Best of the BEST!
1. The quarterback: Eli Manning and Tony Romo. These are the two best quarterbacks in the division, and they will likely have some big games this week. First, we'll talk about Eli. Eli has been very good this season, often times carrying his team to victory in the fourth quarter to come back and win in big games. And what kind a game is this? Probably the biggest, most important game of the season to date. This is basically a must win against the rising Saints team. So why will he have a great game? The Saints give up a lot of yards through the air, and there are a lot of wholes in this defense. Look for Eli to hit his deadly trio of receivers for big gains this Monday night. For Tony Romo, he faces the 25th ranked Miami defense.That in itself is the reason why he could have a great game. But this comes with caution. During Miami's three game win-streak, they have outscored their opponents 86-20, and have not given up a single touchdown. Eli Manning and Tony Romo will be the Best of the Best for week 11, but watch out for unexpected surprises from Miami and New Orleans.
2.Wide receivers: New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Redskins. These three teams have the best chance of performing well with lots of touchdowns in their future. First, we'll start with the Giants. This team thought it was going to having trouble with their receivers coming into the season, but look where they are now. The Giants have some of the best receivers in the league with Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham, and Victor Cruz. So these guys are a must start, especially coming from a team that can really only pass since their running game hasn't been faring too well lately. Then, you have the Dallas Cowboys. As I said, they are going against the 25th ranked passing defense of the Miami Dolphins. Dez Bryant and Jason Witten could have very big days. And finally, the Washington Redskins. They had a very big day against the Dallas Cowboys, who had a 13th ranked passing defense, and now they face Seattle. Looks pretty good for them, especially with Jabar Gaffney playing red hot.
3. Running backs: None. I definitely don't see anyone from the NFC East having a big day. I mean, sure you have DeMarco Murray, but he faces the 7th ranked rush defense of the Miami Dolphins who are on a 3 game win-streak. In my opinion, DeMarco Murray or Ahmad Bradshaw (if he plays) would be your best options here. Many of you are probably asking, "Why Bradshaw?" Well, if you take a look at the Giants, their best use of the running back position is kind of as a receiver. When Bradshaw was healthy, he was the number 2 receiver on the Giants team, and was a real threat to most of the opponents they played. If the Giants can fix their offensive line problems, they could have a big day against the average New Orleans defense. The way I see it, no one in the running back position will be the Best of the Best in the NFC East.
Alright, that about does it for part 1. I put a lot of research into this one, so give me some feedback in the comments section. Stay tuned for part 2 coming up later today as I go over the tight end position, the defense, and the kicker in this new segment, the Best of the Best.
1. You can take as a fantasy projector. Since I will be going over every position to choose a couple of guys who will play the best, it could definitely be used as advice on who to start or sit this upcoming week.
2. You could also take this as my prediction for the games this week. The more players I have picked from the same team, the more likely I have this team to win because of the great match-ups they have.
There will be two parts to this segment. I will be posting the second part later today. So, I now present to you, the Best of the BEST!
1. The quarterback: Eli Manning and Tony Romo. These are the two best quarterbacks in the division, and they will likely have some big games this week. First, we'll talk about Eli. Eli has been very good this season, often times carrying his team to victory in the fourth quarter to come back and win in big games. And what kind a game is this? Probably the biggest, most important game of the season to date. This is basically a must win against the rising Saints team. So why will he have a great game? The Saints give up a lot of yards through the air, and there are a lot of wholes in this defense. Look for Eli to hit his deadly trio of receivers for big gains this Monday night. For Tony Romo, he faces the 25th ranked Miami defense.That in itself is the reason why he could have a great game. But this comes with caution. During Miami's three game win-streak, they have outscored their opponents 86-20, and have not given up a single touchdown. Eli Manning and Tony Romo will be the Best of the Best for week 11, but watch out for unexpected surprises from Miami and New Orleans.
2.Wide receivers: New York Giants, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Redskins. These three teams have the best chance of performing well with lots of touchdowns in their future. First, we'll start with the Giants. This team thought it was going to having trouble with their receivers coming into the season, but look where they are now. The Giants have some of the best receivers in the league with Hakeem Nicks, Mario Manningham, and Victor Cruz. So these guys are a must start, especially coming from a team that can really only pass since their running game hasn't been faring too well lately. Then, you have the Dallas Cowboys. As I said, they are going against the 25th ranked passing defense of the Miami Dolphins. Dez Bryant and Jason Witten could have very big days. And finally, the Washington Redskins. They had a very big day against the Dallas Cowboys, who had a 13th ranked passing defense, and now they face Seattle. Looks pretty good for them, especially with Jabar Gaffney playing red hot.
3. Running backs: None. I definitely don't see anyone from the NFC East having a big day. I mean, sure you have DeMarco Murray, but he faces the 7th ranked rush defense of the Miami Dolphins who are on a 3 game win-streak. In my opinion, DeMarco Murray or Ahmad Bradshaw (if he plays) would be your best options here. Many of you are probably asking, "Why Bradshaw?" Well, if you take a look at the Giants, their best use of the running back position is kind of as a receiver. When Bradshaw was healthy, he was the number 2 receiver on the Giants team, and was a real threat to most of the opponents they played. If the Giants can fix their offensive line problems, they could have a big day against the average New Orleans defense. The way I see it, no one in the running back position will be the Best of the Best in the NFC East.
Alright, that about does it for part 1. I put a lot of research into this one, so give me some feedback in the comments section. Stay tuned for part 2 coming up later today as I go over the tight end position, the defense, and the kicker in this new segment, the Best of the Best.
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