I am already calling the play during the Kansas City Chiefs - San Francisco 49ers game as the NFL play of the year. It's a trick play in which the wide receiver (rookie wide receiver/running back Dexter McCluster) runs in motion towards the quarterback (in this case, the QB is Thomas Jones, who is technically a running back) and receives a hand-off from Jones. McCluster continues running parallel to the line of scrimmage and then laterals the ball to the stand-still quarterback Matt Cassel. The other wide receiver - Dwayne Bowe - is running a 'fly pattern' and catches the ball for a touchdown. The play is basically a complicated 'flea flicker.'
Too confusing? See it in action here:
Amazing, right?
Monday, September 27, 2010
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.
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.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Top NFL Players - Week 2
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:
Matt Schaub (88.9%/100%)
38/52, 497 yards passing and 3 TD's, 1 Int
29 Fantasy Points
The Houston offense had themselves a nice ballgame, with their QB, Schaub, throwing the ball left, right, and center against the injury-depleted Redskins secondary. He is a must-start against the injury-depleted Cowboys secondary next week.
Running Back:
Jahvid Best (35.4/100)
17 Carries, 78 rushing yards and 2 TD's; 0 fumbles; 9 catches for 154 yards and 1 TD
40 Fantasy Points
Best, a rookie, had the biggest game of his career against the Eagles. Like Matt Forte's 80+ yard receiving TD in week 1, Best had a similar 75-yard screen pass for a touchdown yesterday. He's an iffy start against the run-dominant Minnesota Vikings next week.
Running Back:
LeSean McCoy (91.2/100)
16 Carries, 120 rushing yards and 3 TD's; 0 fumbles; 4 catches for 8 yards
30 Fantasy Points
Who knew that the Eagles-Lions game would have the best week 2 running backs facing off against each other? McCoy did most of the damage running the ball, while Best did his damage through the air and ground. A dominant effort by McCoy, who will be a must-start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 3.
Let's begin:
Quarterback:
Matt Schaub (88.9%/100%)
38/52, 497 yards passing and 3 TD's, 1 Int
29 Fantasy Points
The Houston offense had themselves a nice ballgame, with their QB, Schaub, throwing the ball left, right, and center against the injury-depleted Redskins secondary. He is a must-start against the injury-depleted Cowboys secondary next week.
Running Back:
Jahvid Best (35.4/100)
17 Carries, 78 rushing yards and 2 TD's; 0 fumbles; 9 catches for 154 yards and 1 TD
40 Fantasy Points
Best, a rookie, had the biggest game of his career against the Eagles. Like Matt Forte's 80+ yard receiving TD in week 1, Best had a similar 75-yard screen pass for a touchdown yesterday. He's an iffy start against the run-dominant Minnesota Vikings next week.
Running Back:
LeSean McCoy (91.2/100)
16 Carries, 120 rushing yards and 3 TD's; 0 fumbles; 4 catches for 8 yards
30 Fantasy Points
Who knew that the Eagles-Lions game would have the best week 2 running backs facing off against each other? McCoy did most of the damage running the ball, while Best did his damage through the air and ground. A dominant effort by McCoy, who will be a must-start against the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 3.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
The "Little Giant" Spartans
If you were watching the end of the Michigan State Spartans - Notre Dame Fighting Irish game today, then you saw the GUTSIEST call of the year - in ANY sport.
The Spartans and the Irish were tied at 28-all heading into overtime. Overtime in college football is different from regular football, since in the NCAA's, both teams get one possession each during each OT, starting at the opponent's 30-yard line. If one team scores more points than the other team after both possessions, the team that scores the most points wins. If the game is still tied, there are then more OT's.
Back to the game. Notre Dame lost the coin toss, so they had to receive the ball (Michigan State wanted to play defense first, an advantage in college football). They could not make a first down, so they settled for a field goal. 31-28 Fighting Irish.
Michigan State had similar results. Unfortunately for them, the Spartans went backwards, setting up a fourth-and-long from the 31-yard line. Since they had a young, unreliable kicker, Spartans' head coach Mark Dantonio pulled a rabbit out of his hat - he called for a FAKE field goal, in which the holder - typically the quarterback - would pass the ball to the receiver. The play is easier said than done.
The play worked to perfection, and Michigan State won in dramatic fashion, 34-31. Immediately after the game, when being interviewed by ESPN, Dantonio said the play was called:
Unfortunately, there might be some controversy brewing regarding the outcome. The play clock reached double-zeroes right before the snap of the ball, so there should have been a delay-of-game penalty called on Michigan State - making it that much more difficult of pulling off this trick play. See for yourself:
What's your opinion of the final play of the game?
The Spartans and the Irish were tied at 28-all heading into overtime. Overtime in college football is different from regular football, since in the NCAA's, both teams get one possession each during each OT, starting at the opponent's 30-yard line. If one team scores more points than the other team after both possessions, the team that scores the most points wins. If the game is still tied, there are then more OT's.
Back to the game. Notre Dame lost the coin toss, so they had to receive the ball (Michigan State wanted to play defense first, an advantage in college football). They could not make a first down, so they settled for a field goal. 31-28 Fighting Irish.
Michigan State had similar results. Unfortunately for them, the Spartans went backwards, setting up a fourth-and-long from the 31-yard line. Since they had a young, unreliable kicker, Spartans' head coach Mark Dantonio pulled a rabbit out of his hat - he called for a FAKE field goal, in which the holder - typically the quarterback - would pass the ball to the receiver. The play is easier said than done.
The play worked to perfection, and Michigan State won in dramatic fashion, 34-31. Immediately after the game, when being interviewed by ESPN, Dantonio said the play was called:
Unfortunately, there might be some controversy brewing regarding the outcome. The play clock reached double-zeroes right before the snap of the ball, so there should have been a delay-of-game penalty called on Michigan State - making it that much more difficult of pulling off this trick play. See for yourself:
What's your opinion of the final play of the game?
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The "Pain" Heard Around the World
The controversial news in the sporting world today revolves around soon-to-be New York Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter. In the top of the seventh inning, with his team down one run - 2-1 - Jeter was up to bat. The issue is about the HBP (Hit-By-Pitch). If a batter, such as Jeter, is hit by a pitch thrown by the pitcher, he is given a free pass to first place.
I'll let you see what took place last night in Tampa Bay:
And, the Academy Award for Best Actor goes to... Derek "Cheater" Jeter!
I'll let you see what took place last night in Tampa Bay:
And, the Academy Award for Best Actor goes to... Derek "Cheater" Jeter!
Monday, September 13, 2010
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
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
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