We nailed it right on the head with Brett Favre, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Miles Austin, giving us a solid record of 8-7 on the week, while struggling with some sleeper picks, and urging you to go the wrong way on Frank Gore and DeAngelo Williams. Start: 4-1 Sit: 2-3 Sleeper: 2-3 Read on for brief analysis on each player from Week Eight's Start/Sit column, and then check back for Week Nine's player picks: Winners Brett Favre, QB, Minnesota Vikings (Start) Like I have said in the past, how can you seriously bet against this guy? Favre had emotion and a little but of spite riding on his side, as he tossed for more than 200 yards and four touchdowns against his former team . LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego Chargers (Start) Tomlinson almost always dominates the Oakland Raiders, so this wasn't that tough of a call. However, 56 rushing yards and two scores makes for a good "start" play. Miles Austin, WR, Dallas Cowboys (Start) Austin has scored at ...
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More Cowbell!
cheeseheadtv.com 24 days ago — If, by ‘cowbell’, you mean Ahman Green.
It took one play on Sunday for Green to show what he could do to help the Packers’ offense in an area that has been nothing short of abysmal under coach Mike McCarthy. Catching a short swing pass out of the backfield it looked like he ...
NFL Week 9 Survivor Poll Picks
sportsjudge.blogspot.com 24 days ago — [Editor's Note: Scott Simon's Survivor/Suicide Poll Picks are released every Thursday at 9am. Not the week you're looking for? Click here to see Survivor Picks from all weeks so far this season.] Welcome back to week 9 of "NFL Survivor Poll Picks." This past week, fans were treated to ...
Williams says he and Romo not on same page
scoresreport.com 24 days ago —
Cowboys receiver Roy Williams is a little irritable these days. According to him, he and quarterback Tony Romo aren’t on the same page and he doesn’t want to hear that Miles Austin is now Dallas’ No. 1 receiver.
From ESPN.com :
After putting in a lot of extra offseason work with ...
Texans notes: DE Nading gets his chance
chron.com 24 days ago — Cushing in elite company Brian Cushing was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in the 31-10 win at Buffalo. The linebacker had 10 tackles, an interception and a sack. It's the second time this season the NFL has honored Cushing. ...
NFL Week Nine: My Three Wishes —
Bleacher Report - NFL 24 days ago
1. More of the Return of the Return Men, Please
We seem to have evolved into a two season cycle when it comes to returning kicks.
In 2007 we had Devin Hester and Josh Cribbs battling it out to be the leading kick returner in the NFL.
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