Week 6 Questions

Q: Which defense, Carolina vs Baltimore or New York Giants vs Atlanta?
A: The Panthers should have the better week in terms of production.

Though, this is a tough call. The Panthers just lost Dan Morgan for the year, so I've got to question their run D. However, the Ravens offense hasn't been much better than average. Peppers/Ogden will be a great match up, so I have less faith in Carolina's pass rush. Their secondary is good...just their LBs are hurting big time now.

The Giants' defense finally had a game to be proud of. They have a good amount of talent, but weren't executing. The Falcons are easily contained (just have to shut down Vick) and it'll be an easy game. I think the Giants will move the ball well and keep their D rested

Q: Which two RBs: Warrick Dunn, Cadillac Williams, or Deuce McAllister?
A: Dunn and McAllister.

Dunn is a must start every week. He puts up huge numbers, but the Giants run D is pretty solid (3 TDs in 4 games, but only 85 ypg average). I'm not so sure the Giants can contain Vick, meaning Dunn has a good day.

Caddy is starting to roll, though I don't like his chances against Carolina (despite Morgan being lost for the year). Carolina’s only allowed 3 rushing TDs through five games and Cadillac’s only scored one through four games. I don’t like his chances.

McAllister is a must start, in my opinion. I thought he was a good back and would be the man before and after they drafted Bush. Deuce is still getting his goal line chances (3 TDs in 4 games) and is running at 4.8 ypc. Brees should be leery about throwing the ball against Philly and I think Deuce will do well.

Q: Which two RBs: Clinton Portis, Steven Jackson, Ronnie Brown, or Rudi Johnson?
A: Portis and Johnson (specifically, use Portis as the flex back and start Johnson and Brown).

Portis is a must start every week. He's the center piece of the Washington offense (well, the RB is...I cleaned up with Betts when Portis was hurt). He's going to get nearly 100+ yards rushing and 30+ yards receiving every week with a score.

I love Steven Jackson, but the Rams are playing a hungry Seattle team who is coming fresh off a bye. Plus, Jackson only has one rushing TD on the season and Seattle has allowed 2 over 4 games with an 80 rushing ypg average. I'd keep Jackson on the bench this week.

Ronnie Brown has a good match up this week and should have a monster week against the Jets, who are giving up nearly 150 ypg on the ground and have given up 11 TDs in 5 games. Brown should go for at least 100 yards and a score. I'm surprised Harrington didn't look for him more last week in the receiving game. However, Brown needs to start getting more carries to be more effective.

Rudi will score at least once. Tampa is giving up 160+ yards rushing per game and Johnson is averaging a TD per game. Johnson should go for somewhere around 100 yards and a score. Johnson's the safer pick over Brown, who could be a boom or bust this week.

Q: Which two WRs: Roy Williams, Chad Johnson, Jerrico Cotchery, or Javon Walker?
A: Cotchery and Johnson.
Chad Johnson is a must start, he's just too talented and can easily net 150 yards and 2 scores. With Chris Henry out, Johnson will get more looks.

Jerrico Cotchery has a good match up this week. Coles should be matched up on Will Allen and Travis Daniels is questionable with a knee injury, meaning Goodman could get the start. Cotchery has a good match up there.

Roy Williams is probable and judging from his past injuries, I don't like him this week. He could play the whole game, but he could sit out most of the game like last year with his hammy. If you don't have to start him, it's probably best not to.

Javon Walker isn't getting a whole lot of looks from Plummer and the Broncos aren't throwing the ball a whole lot.

Q: Which three WRs: Chad Johnson, Andre Johnson, Roy Williams, Plaxico Burress, or Anquan Boldin?
A: Johnson, Johnson, and Boldin

Chad Johnson is a must start, he's just too talented and can easily net 150 yards and 2 scores. With Chris Henry out, Johnson will get more looks.

Andre Johnson is a must start every week. He's putting up big numbers and catches everything thrown his way. He IS the main man in Houston and has been putting up numbers you simply can't bench.

Roy is probable and judging from his past injuries, I don't like him this week. He could play the whole game, but he could sit out most of the game like last year with his hammy. If you don't have to start him, it's probably best not to.

Plaxico Burress matching up on DeAngelo Williams will be a pretty good matchup, though Plax definately has the size advantage. I think Williams will limit his catches, but Plax should still score because of his size (~12 points and a safe pick...but I like the gutsy calls).

Boldin will be matched up on Charles Tillman. Terrible matchup for Boldin, though, he is a great WR and will make his grabs, but Leinart will have to unload the ball quickly and I don't think Boldin will open that easily. However, due to Fitzgerald being out and Bryant Johnson’s chances of getting open, Boldin is my start over Plax.