Jets Crush Patriots

Unbelievable weekend of divisional playoff NFL games - every bird lost (Ravens, Falcons and Seahawks), all due to poor play by the team's offense (3 second-half turnovers for the Ravens, two costly first-half interceptions for the Falcons and a terrible all-around offensive performance by the Hawks)

But what was most shocking was the beat-down the Jets put on the New England Patriots today. Nearly every NFL fan (outside of the typical trash-talking Jets fan) and NFL writer had the Patriots going to the Super Bowl, including me, after their stellar run during the regular season. What was most shocking was the incapability of New England's passing game. Despite the trash talking by Jets' cornerback Antonio Cromartie and head coach Rex Ryan, the Jets prevailed - mainly through their shut-down pass defense.

This post-game interview by ESPN's San Paoantonio of Jets' linebacker Bart Scott sums up the Jets' emotional level after the game:




Next week should look like a great AFC Championship game - the physical, physical Pittsburgh Steeelers against the lots of bark and lots of bite New York Jets at 6:30 PM EST next Sunday!

A Saturday Seahawks Shocker

Such a dominant performance was made by the Seattle Seahawks in their stunning 41-36 victory over the defending champs, the New Orleans Saints. What really sealed the deal was this miraculous 67-yard run by veteran running back Marshawn Lynch, who showed a little AP in him with the brute strength on his way to the end zone.





All I can say is:

Every Monday, I will show the top players at each offensive skill position - fantasy-style, with the percentage owned and started in parenthesis. All data is from espn.com.

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C'Mon, Man!

Leon, how can you be showboating your way to the end zone, then get tripped up by the punter out of all players at the opposition's one-yard line? C'mon, man!

Top NFL Players - Week 3

Every Monday, I shall show the top players at each offensive skill position - fantasy-style, with the percentage owned and started in parenthesis. All data is from espn.com

Let's begin:

Quarterback:
Michael Vick (50.5%/98.3%)
17/31, 291 yards passing and 3 TD's, 4 rushes for 30 yards and 1 Rushing TD
32 Fantasy Points

The Philadelphia Eagles are on a roll with Vick at the helm. His team thoroughly dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars, and I think we all are witnessing the ole' 2006 Michael Vick now. He accounted for all 4 of the Eagles' TD's, throwing 2 to Jeremy Maclin and one to speedy Pro-Bowler DeSean Jackson. Up next, my team, the Washington Redskins. I think he'll be pumped and play a SPECTACULAR game - a..k.a. a MUST-START against my Redskins. 

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Top NFL Players - Week 1

Every Monday, I shall show the top players at each offensive skill position - fantasy-style, with the percentage owned and started in parenthesis. All data is from espn.com

Let's begin:

Quarterback:
Peyton Manning (100%/100%)
40/57, 433 yards passing and 3 TD's, 0 Ints
30 Fantasy Points

Running Back:
Chris Johnson (100/100)
27 Carries, 142 rushing yards and 2 TD's; 0 fumbles; 4 catches for 8 yards
26 Fantasy Points

Running Back:
Matt Forte (100/88.3)
17 Carries, 50 rushing yards; 1 fumble; 7 catches for 151 yards and 2 TD's
30 Fantasy Points

Wide Receiver/Running Back (Flex):
Arian Foster (100/79.8)
33 Carries, 231 rushing yards and 3 TD's, 0 fumbles; 1 catch for 7 yards
41 Fantasy Points

Wide Receiver:
Miles Austin (100/100)
10 Catches for 146 receiving yards and 1 TD
20 Fantasy Points

Wide Receiver:
Hakeem Nicks (100/25.6)
4 Catches for 75 receiving yards and 3 TD's
25 Fantasy Points

Tight End
Dallas Clark (100/99.1)
11 Catches for 80 yards and 1 TD
14 Fantasy Points

Kicker
Mason Crosby (100/96.3)
2 for 2 on Field Goals; 3 for 3 on Extra-Points
12 Fantasy Points

Defense/Special Teams
Seattle Seahawks (1%/0.1%)
2 Ints for 52 yards and 1 TD; Allowed only 49 rushing yards
19 Fantasy Points

TOTAL Fantasy Points: 217