Posted by DC | Posted on 07-12-2009
Category : Fantasy & Pick Results
Tags: Start'em Sit'em
Projections, Picks & Results Week 13
Each Tuesday we get out the old marker and grade all of our fantasy predictions and picks from a full week of NFL action.
Fantasy Start’em Sit’em
Right on:
- Start Brandon Jacobs- The New York Giant himself has been a fantasy bust up until this week, and we hope you took our advice on starting him at home against the Cowboys. Brandon Jacobs had 39 yards and a touchdown along with a huge 74 yard catch and run for a TD!
- Start Jamaal Charles- This start’em pick was one of our late changes with the injury to Justin Forsett (although he had a good day too). The Chiefs played terrible but Charles as a sleeper had good fantasy numbers: 53 yards and a TD.
- Start Matt Forte- The other pick as our fantasy sleeper, Forte had a strong day for a guy who’s been riding your bench: 91 yards and TD.
- Start Brandon Marshall- This Denver wide receiver is usually hit or miss, but against the Chiefs Marshall was great: 94 yards and a TD.
- Bench Jay Cutler- 143 yards and a TD. What do you want to bet the Bears draft a receiver in the off-season?
- Bench Chris Beanie Wells- Despite an ass kicking over the Vikings, Wells was stuck on the sidelines or running average routes: 13 carries for 28 yards.
- Start Tony Gonzalez- Great day considering the Falcons were smoked: 8 Rec 72 yards.
Whoops:
- Start T. Houshmandzadeh- Seattle spread the ball around too much to make Housh’s numbers any good.
- Start Chris Redman- What a nightmare.
- Start Dustin Keller- caught the first pass…then did nothing (SOB).
- Start Terrell Owens- What a boring game, and what a bad performance from the Bills offense. Sure T.O. is going up against one of the best CB’s in the game, but use bunch formations or WR screens to get this guy the ball.
On the Fence:
- Start Matt Schaub- The Texans QB only played 3 quarters due to an injury on the first play.
- Start Carson Palmer- Not great numbers but definitely not a bad call.
- Bench Donald Driver- The TD saved the week but we were right about the Ravens zoning in on him: 31 yards, TD and a fumble.
- Start Sleeper Rock Cartwright- 70 total yards isn’t bad.
Picks
Straight Up Picks: 11-5
Picks vs. the Spread: 7-9
Overall : 131-62 | ATS: 106-87
Posted by DC | Posted on 04-12-2009
Category : Seattle Seahawks, Start'em Sit'em
Tags: Start'em Sit'em
Justin Forsett strained his quadriceps Friday and couldn’t complete practice. the Seahawks RB is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against San Francisco. Gridiron Experts had Forsett under our Start’em scetion for week 13….well, scratch that.
Posted by DC | Posted on 02-12-2009
Category : Start'em Sit'em
Tags: Start'em Sit'em
Gridiron Experts Start’em Sit’em Week 13
Most sites recycle imaginary fantasy numbers with yards and touchdowns and quick blurbs on how great Drew Brees or Adrian Peterson is going to do, but you already know that. We here at Gridiron Experts are not about to insult your fantasy football intelligence by posting the obvious numbers, instead we go out on a limb and try spotting great fantasy match-ups that many people might be overlooking. Star players will always perform, but key players can thrive in one week situations through either an offensive game plan or an excellent match-up. Our goal is to zone in on these perfect match-ups and offer advice that might make your life a little easier. It always comes down to you making the last minute call with your line-up, but hopefully we can help.
Start’em
- Matt Schaub- The Texans have gone from a team to watch out for to the new Cincinnati “Bungals”. While stuck in a downward spiral with a 3 game losing streak, Schaub’s numbers have still been strong and you should not overlook him. The Jaguars defense is good but not great, and with the Texans defense unable to play 4 quarters, and kicker Kris Brown needing to get a prescription for glasses, Schaub will have to rack up the points if they ever want to win again.
- Carson Palmer- The passing game hasn’t been able to put up more than 225 yards in each of the last 4 games, but a match-up against the Lions should fix that. Palmer has been a leader on the field but only an average fantasy quarterback; Gridiron Experts expects big numbers from Carson and number 85 this week.
- Sleeper QB Chris Redman- You’d have to be in a serious bind to have to start this guy this late into the season…but hey, maybe you have bad match-ups or Matt Ryan is on your team. The Eagles are squeaking by lately and have problems against tight ends, Tony Gonzalez is one of the best and should be a safe target for Redman. Expect a couple INT’s, but 225 yards and 2 touchdowns is very doable.
- Brandon Jacobs- What has happened to this guy lately? Yards are way down, so are touchdowns and even carries per game. Has the toll of being a larger running back finally caught up with Jacobs? Well, this week’s match-up will surely be the ultimate test; Jacobs is at home facing the division leading Cowboys and has no one behind him to steal carries. Star players make big plays in big games. Start him.
- **Friday Injury to Justin Forsett has us pulling the plug on our recommendation of starting the Seattle Running back. Instead take a look at Matt Fotre or Jamaal Charles, neither player is a fantasy gem, but the match-ups this week are worth giving these bench warmers a decent shot at respectable numbers.
- Sleeper RB Rock Cartwright- Cartwright made his fourth career start in Week 12 against Philly as he continues to be the man with Clinton Portis and Ladell Betts out. The Saints are off a huge win and may be caught sleeping in a nothing game.
- Terrell Owens- Rookie Darrelle Revis showed up T.O. in the first match-up and will try once more on Canadian soil. Terrell Owens is very competitive and loves the spotlight, expect a big night with his new quarterback and a coach who has nothing to lose.
- Brandon Marshall- Marshall caught six passes in last weeks game for a total of 86 yards, he is overdue for a touchdown and has a great match-up. Rank’em high…very high.
- Sleeper T.J. Houshmandzadeh- How much do you think T.J. is regretting his off-season signing with the Seahawks, especially since the Bengals are kicking ass? Housh had a terrible week against the Rams and is way too passionate for the game to just collect easy paychecks. A bounce back game is in store. Start him.
- Tony Gonzalez- The Eagles always have trouble against receiving tight ends, and Gonzo is one of (if not) the best TE’s there is. He will find the end zone.
- Sleeper TE Dustin Keller- Sanchez has hit his go-to tight end at least 4 times in each of the Jets last four games. Keller has had a spike in fantasy value lately, and Gridiron Experts likes him on Thursday Night.
Sit’em
- Jay Cutler- Flogging a dead horse. Cutler is garbage in fantasy football this season, swallow your pride and start someone else.
- Beanie Wells- The Vikings are an excellent defensive headache, and rookie Wells will be lucky if he cracks 60 yards. Of course there is always a chance he gets red zone touches, but more likely the Cardinals will use Hightower this weekend, as a quick audible at the line could involve blocks, quick outs, and no-rookie mistakes.
- Donald Driver- A weekly starter here in our start’em sit’em article, but Driver is about to have a tough week. The Ravens are going to double this veteran wide receiver and force Rodgers to look at other options all the while avoiding the pass rush. Rest him for your fantasy playoffs.
Posted by DC | Posted on 18-11-2009
Category : Start'em Sit'em
Tags: Start'em Sit'em
Gridiron Experts Start’em Sit’em Week 11
Most sites recycle imaginary fantasy numbers with yards and touchdowns and quick blurbs on how great Drew Brees or Adrian Peterson is going to do, but you already know that. We here at Gridiron Experts are not about to insult your fantasy football intelligence by posting the obvious numbers, instead we go out on a limb and try spotting great fantasy match-ups that many people might be overlooking. Star players will always perform, but key players can thrive in one week situations through either an offensive game plan or an excellent match-up. Our goal is to zone in on these perfect match-ups and offer advice that might make your life a little easier. It always comes down to you making the last minute call with your line-up, but hopefully we can help.
Start’em
- Ben Roethlisberger- Easiest way to forget about multiple failed redzone attempts is taking a road trip to Kansas City. The Chiefs will be without star receiver D.Bowe and have cut Larry Johnson leaving a long list of nobodies to square off against the Steelers Def. There should be a lot of 3 and outs and turnovers giving big Ben many opportunities. (250+ yards 2-3 TD)
- Kurt Warner- Do you think after this long Warner looks at a match up against the Rams as just another game…hell no. It would be like showing off your hot new arm-candy girlfriend to the nagging ex. Warner will throw all day and burn the Rams with every chance he gets. Last year, Warner passed for 343 yards and 2TD in St.Louis…and the Rams maybe worse this year= Start him (300 yards 3 TD)
- Matt Schaub- The bye week off should have patched up any wounds from the close loss to the Colts. Matt Schaub will want to get back on track quickly with his Texan squad, and with the coaches a little more prepared without Owen Daniels in the line-up we expect to see the potent offense kill the playoff miracle hopes for Titans. (300+ yards 2 TD)
- Sleeper Chad Henne- The Wildcat will need to be re tooled giving Henne a great shot at being…well, a quarterback. Up until now Henne has be a Quarterback/ Blocker but without Ronnie Brown the Cat should curl up and take a nap. (230+ yrds 1-2TD)
- Ray Rice- The guy is becoming Mr. everything, more carries and more receptions have increased each week in the offense. With this game such an important turning point for the Ravens season we expect the to use him a ton. (120+ total yards 1-2TD)
- Ricky Williams- Ricky won’t have huge numbers, but more carries could mean you have found a nice sleeper this week. The Panthers are turning it around as of late, but their run defense has been getting slashed. The Panthers currently rank near the bottom for rushing yards per game on defense and have allowed 9 rushing TD’s. Start’em if your other match-ups are ugly (75-100 yards, 1 TD)
- Steve Slaton- Head coach Gary Kubiak doesn’t want to see his young star running back fail, but fumbles have been a problem. Expect the coach to give Slaton a chance to reignite the fire in the backfield. start him MNF (120+ total yards 1 td)
- Ladell Betts- We’ll admit we were wrong last week, the Redskins moved the ball well on the ground against a tough Broncos team. The Cowboys have had problems stopping the run in the last couple weeks and playing in a dome might pay off for Betts. (75-100 yards 1TD)
- Sleeper Jason Snelling- Odd’s are the Falcons will rest Turner this week even if he can go, giving Jason Snelling a chance to see what he can do. The game expects to be high scoring, and if your lucky a couple TD’s might fall into the 225 lb RB’s lap.
Sidney Rice- Rice had seven catches for 201 yards Sunday against the Lions. Rice has now gone five games without scoring a touchdown, but he has three of his past four games with at least 135 receiving yards.- Terrel Owens- One of the major reasons why Dick Jauron was fired was the lack of effort put into getting T.O the ball. This week should be a chance to shake up the play calling and let the QB fire down field. Start-him (80 yards 1-2TD)
- Double Sleeper: Jason Avant & Roy E Williams- Each player is on a team in which a defense will completely forget about them, due to the fact that the number one receiver is a big-game threat and can add 6 points on any play (D-Jack & M. Austin) not a bad start in a bind.
Sit’em
- Matt Hasselbeck- The Seahawks are not having the best season and facing a Vikings defense on the road should kill any hope the starbucks city has at catching the Cardinals for the division. The pass rush will get to the injured QB often. bench him
- Matt Forte- The Chargers torched the Eagles on the ground last week but with a few regular starters returning to the Eagles line-up and the fact the coach called out his defense during the week, Forte may struggle. He is a OK option if you have nothing else but we’d suggest looking at elsewhere. (60-90 yrds)
- Braylon Edwards- While Edwards has looked alright in New York, his match-up is terrible. The Patriots are going to take their frustrations out on Sanchez making most of the Jets receiving core a tough play.
Posted by mattythebulldog | Posted on 16-11-2009
Category : Fantasy & Pick Results, Free Picks
Tags: Free Picks, Start'em Sit'em
Projections, Picks & Results Week 10
Each Tuesday we get out the old marker and grade all of our fantasy predictions and picks from a full week of NFL action.
Fantasy Start’em Sit’em
Right on:
- Start Philip Rivers against the Eagles. Rivers didn’t have to do as much as we had thought, as the Eagles defense was so depleted. 20|25 for 231 yards and 2 TD’s
- Start Donovan McNabb on the road. Despite what Eagles fans may think, McNabb played excellent despite the terrible plays that were sent into the huddle from the Philadelphia coaching staff. 450 yards 2 TD
- Bench Santana Moss: We were a week early on the Fred Davis sleeper pick, but Moss was bang on for a terrible day. 2 catches for 8 yards.
- Start Thomas Jones: Not great but good enough: 77 yards 1 TD
- Bench Matt Ryan: 224 yards 1 TD and 2 INT’s- The Falcons continue to struggle on the road this season.
- Start Brett Favre: Great day 344 yards and 1 TD
- Start Sleeper RB Chris Beanie Wells: Great call here, Wells had his best fantasy day of the year with an impressive 85 yards on the ground, 2 Rushing TD’s and 32 yards receiving
- Start Pierre Garcon: Excellent fantasy prediction as Garcon had his best day in weeks- 3 Rec, 50 Yards and 1 TD
- Start Steve Breaston: More yards than Fitzgerald? Well, he had 6 more yards than Larry (it still sounds impressive)- 79 yards a 1TD
- Start Sleeper- Jeremy Maclin: Looked bleak at first but the kid found the endzone and had some good yards- 76 yards and 1 TD
Whoops:
- Start Sleeper QB Matt Cassel: Cassel couldn’t find the endzone
- Start Pierre Thomas: Some guy named Reggie Bush had a big day…weird.
- Start Vincent Jackson: What happened? 1 catch 10 yards
- Start Vernon Davis: 49ers fans were happy last Thursday but fantasy owners were bummed
- Start Sleeper Pick-up Ben Watson: Not great but it’s something-36 yards
- Bench Ladell Betts: Suprise upset of the day gave Betts great fantasy numbers 114yards 1TD
On the Fence
- Start Trent Edwards: Vanilla numbers- 185 yards 1 TD
Picks
Straight Up Picks: 8-7 Tough week with 7 upsets
Picks vs. the Spread: 6-9
Overall : 94-51 | ATS: 78-67
Alex Smith vs the Jaguars- The Jags are on a hot streak right now, but we see the 49er’s surprising a few people this week. Cross country road trips have been terrible for east coast teams, and this week should be no different. Jacksonville ranks 25th in defensive passing yards per game and are facing a team that is in a must win situation. The 49er’s can’t afford to lose too many more games from here on out and will be “throwing” everything they have at this hot AFC South opponent. Could be a 3 touchdown day.
Sleeper RB Correll Buckhalter- Knowshon’s fumbles in the redzone aren’t going to keep him in the starting role for too long. Buckhalter and Dawkins will have bigger roles on Thanksgiving, and Buck should be a great RB sleeper.
Eli Manning- A bad foot injury should keep Manning stuck standing still, limiting his ability to buy time in the pocket. Normally we wouldn’t care over such a minor injury, but on a short week and on the road Manning’s numbers should be average at best. The Broncos have an excellent pass defense and need to respond from a poor performance against the Chargers last week. Denver will send a little more heat Mannings’ way, so you might want to look at other options.
Philip Rivers vs. the Eagles: The Eagles will blitz and Rivers will throw the jump ball to his towering receivers. Expect the pressure to create at least one turnover, but Rivers could rack up the points this week (300 yards, 3 TD’s, 1 INT)
