It's the Lloyd and Floyd Show! (Top NFL Players - Week 5)

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:
Tony Romo (72%/100%)
31/46, 406 yards passing and 3 TD's, 3 Int's; 1 rush for 9 yards
22 Fantasy Points

Since his team, the Cowboys, were trailing throughout the whole game and their ground game never truly got going against the Titans, Romo had to throw, and throw A LOT. That is why he had his career-high in passing yards, but also threw three interceptions, including a game-sealing one late in the fourth quarter. He is still a must-start every game, even with the Vikings coming up next week.

Running Back:
Matt Forte (79.1/100)
22 Carries, 166 rushing yards and 2 TD's; 0 fumbles; 2 catches for 22 yards
30 Fantasy Points

With the Bears' main quarterback out with a concussion and the backup throwing FOUR interceptions, someone for the Bears had to step up - and that someone was running back Matt Forte. He had a MONSTER first quarter, scoring 2 touchdowns - including one for 68 yards - and nearly rushing for 100 in that one quarter alone! Forte has been a top-5 back this year, and is also a must-start against the Seahawks next week.

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The Cardiac Kids are at it again!

What a game for the Washington Redskins! Coming into this three-game stretch (at the Philadelphia Eagles, at home against the Green Bay Packers, and at home, nationally televised, against the Indianapolis Colts), I expected the Redskins to fold, as they normally do in tough stretches like these.

They played a hell of a game Sunday afternoon, enforcing their "bend, don't break" philosophy on defense, winning in overtime, 16-13 against the Packers and their potent passing offense. The co-MVP's of this game would have to go to: first-year wide receiver Anthony Armstrong (3 catches for 84 yards and 1 TD, a 48-yarder); first-year returner Brandon Banks (an explosive returner, reminding me a lot of Chicago Bear Devin Hester); and, most importantly, fourth year strong safety LaRon Landry, who has played at a Pro-Bowl level this year (13 tackles (10 solo), 1 forced fumble and one game-saving interception in OT).

Here are some notable notes about the game and future points for the Redskins:

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A Fairytale Finish in Florida!

In today's LSU-Florida matchup - a game between two top-15 teams in college football, we have seen a crazy ending to the match.

The LSU Tigers had a fourth down play at their 40 yard line with 50 seconds to go and down by three. They sent their field-goal-kicking unit onto the field and the Florida Gators' special teams bit on the play - the play was a fake field-goal-attempt, with the holder tossing the ball on a lateral to his kicker, who ran for the first down. But, wait a second. There was a booth review in The Swamp, because the referees were not sure that the toss was an incomplete pass - which would give the ball to the Gators and essentially end the game - or a lateral, which would give the Tigers enough life to stay undefeated.

Side-note: The fake field goal play was VERY similar to another one that took place three years ago against another SEC team - University of South Carolina.

2007	2010

End of Side-Note

We wait for about four minutes - what seemed like an eternity - and the result was a first down for... LSU! They quickly spike the ball with 29 seconds left, then complete a 35-yard pass (a 10-yard catch, with 25 yards after the catch). The offense ended up with a five-yard fade pass for the GW touchdown with six seconds left.

See LSU's miracle drive here:



What an ending to a exciting SEC game!

Take that, Gator Girl!

Cornhusker Wonder

Does Nebraska Cornhusker quarterback Taylor Martinez remind you of another run-first, pass-second Cornhusker quarterback? If you said ex-St. Louis Rams/Green Bay Packers/Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Eric Crouch, then you are correct.

Taylor Martinez	Eric Crouch

BREAKING NEWS: Moss Headed to the Vikings

No, I am NOT talking about the diminutive Santana Moss, nor his bro Sinorice Moss (who is on IR). I am talking about the most popular Moss - Randy Moss, who was dealt as of 9 AM this morning to the Minnesota Vikings for a third-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and possibly more.

From This:	To This:

Moss has been displeased at his contract situation this season - since it was the last year of his contract with the New England Patriots - and showed his displeasure after the week 1 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, saying that he wants to be traded during a press conference after the game. The tipping point was on Monday night, when he caught ZERO passes against the Dolphins.

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Top NFL Players - Week 4

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:
David Garrard (5%/24.2%)
17/31, 163 yards passing and 2 TD's, 5 rushes for 4 yards and 1 Rushing TD
24 Fantasy Points

Surprisingly, this week was a down week for quarterbacks, if the overall fantasy leaders are Garrard and Detroit Lions QB Shaun Hill. Garrard's impressive performance led the team over the now-surprising 2-2 Indianapolis Colts in a thrilling 31-28 victory. He is a great spot-starter for the Jaguars, who face the woeful Buffalo Bills next week.

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