The Patriots light up the scoreboard with 39 against the SteelersChris McGrath/Getty ImagesIt seems as if the NFL gets crazier by the week. Week 10 signified the beginning of the weekly Thursday night game, and it started the week with a bang as Matt Ryan led the Falcons on an 80-yard touchdown drive in the final minute of the game to move Atlanta into first place in the NFC South. The rest of the weekend didn’t disappoint either as the Bills became the final team to get their first win of the season. The Jets and Browns came within 16 seconds of Reebok Minnesota Vikings #69 Jared Allen Realtree camo Jersey
giving us our first tie in three seasons, and the Jaguars’ prayers were answered. In other prime-time games, the Patriots laid the smack down on the No. 1 overall defense in the NFL, and the Falcons were ahead of Washington 35-0 just one play into the second quarter. It was another wild and wacky week in the NFL, and once again the top-ranked team took a tumble. Here are the rankings, as we look toward Week 11.Teams’ previous ranking in ( ).1. New England Patriots (5): Put up 39 points against arguably the best defense in the league—and did it without a strong running game and after trading Randy Moss—and you might find yourself No. 1 in the Rankings. 2. Atlanta Falcons (4): The defense played well enough against Baltimore to get the Falcons their seventh win. They are becoming a NFC favorite to make the Super Bowl.Vick made history Monday Night with over 300 passing yards and 4 TDs and over 80 rushing yards and 2 TDsChris McGrath/Getty Images3. Pittsburgh Steelers (2): Ugly performance by the Steelers D on Sunday Night Football. Don’t expect them to play that poorly again the rest of the season.4. Philadelphia Eagles (9): Say what you will about Michael Vick and his past. Considering what he has put behind him, he is playing some incredible football. Props to you, Mr. Vick for your hard work and dedication to return to the NFL after paying your debt to society. If he stays healthy, this just might be the Eagles' year to win a Super Bowl.5. Baltimore Ravens (3): Starting to lose ground in the AFC but still a top contender with an offense that can erupt at any time.6. New Orleans Saints (6): Reggie Bush is expected to return this week, and with the Saints finally getting their offense going, they could find themselves back at No. 1 in a matter of weeks.7. Green Bay Packers (7): A much-needed bye in Week 10. They look to sweep the Vikings and move to 7-3 on the season.Who is the best team in the NFC?Who is the best team in the NFC?Eagles54.2%Giants5.4%Saints5.7%Packers12.4%Bears5.4%Falcons14.4%other2.7%Total votes: 2998. New York Giants (1): The Giants were humbled by Jon Kitna and the 1-7 Cowboys. They are still a force to be reckoned with, and their matchup next week with the Eagles will be a dog-fight (no pun intended).9. New York Jets (8): Despite the win, the Jets lose ground in the standings. True, they have won back-to-back games in overtime; however, those games came Reebok New England Patriots #12 Tom Brady Realtree camo Jersey
against the Lions and Browns. The Jets have not looked themselves on offense lately but should still be considered an AFC Super Bowl contender.10. Indianapolis Colts (10): The Colts nearly became the answer to a trivia question as they almost lost a game in which they had five takeaways. They continue to find a way to get the job done. Classic matchup next week against the Patriots.11. Chicago Bears (11): The Bears continue to win without playing great on either side of the ball. They are keeping Jay Cutler upright however, which is huge for their playoff hopes.12. Oakland Raiders (12): With a week off to prepare for the Steelers, and the Patriots exposing some holes in that Pittsburgh D, don’t be surprised if Oakland pulls the upset this week.13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (14): Another win against a bad team. Let’s see how they do this week against the 49ers—a team with a bad record but good talent.14. Tennessee Titans (13): The Moss era in Tennessee began with just one catch. The Titans lost ground in the division, but with Chris Johnson and Vince Young (if healthy), they can catch fire at any time.15. Jacksonville Jaguars (18): Christmas came early for Jacksonville as they improved to 5-4 thanks to a game-winning Hail Mary pass caught by Mike Thomas after being batted down by a Houston defender. This team’s never-say-die attitude is keeping it in the playoff hunt.16. Miami Dolphins (21): Chad Pennington:hurt. Chad Henne:hurt. Tyler Thigpen? Best third-string quarterback in the NFL. He may or may not get to play this week depending on Henne’s status, but regardless, he kept the Dolphins in the playoff chase.17. Kansas City Chiefs (15): The Chiefs put up 29 points in Denver and still got beat down by 20. The defense never showed up, but WR Dwayne Bowe has quietly been one of the best wideouts in the entire NFL this year.18. Washington Redskins (16): How do you justify a $78 million contract with that performance? For once, Terrell Owens makes a great point that I agree with. However, Donovan McNabb had nothing to do with the ‘Skins giving up 59 points on Monday Night Football. Washington’s turnaround season is beginning to look similar to last season.19. San Diego Chargers (19): The second half of the season is upon us, which means it’s time for San Diego to win a bunch of games in a row on their way to another playoff appearance.20. Houston Texans (17): Even when they play perfect defense, at least for one play, they find a way to lose. Looks like another mediocre year for the Texans.21. Seattle Seahawks (25): Mike Williams’s career has been resurrected in Seattle, and he might just lead Seattle to the playoffs.22. St. Louis Rams (20): Tough loss on the road to the 49ers, but at 4-5 if St. Louis remains right in the thick of things in the NFC West.23. Cleveland Browns (22): You just can’t say enough about Colt McCoy and the Browns right now. They hung tough with the Steelers, beat the Saints and Patriots and took the Jets to overtime. They aren’t a playoff team this year, but with a few changes in the offseason, this team could be a contender in Reebok New Orleans Saints #9 Drew Brees Realtree camo Jersey
a year or two.24. Minnesota Vikings (23): The Vikings lost a pivotal game against the Bears this week and face a must-win against Green Bay in Week 11. 25. San Francisco 49ers (28): I told you they still had playoff chances when they were 1-6 and you laughed at me. They are now 3-6 and two games back in the division. If they can get a win this week against the Bucs, they will be back in the playoff conversation. Troy Smith has this team playing confident on offense.26. Denver Broncos (29): Denver started the most important part of its schedule this week in dominating fashion against the Chiefs. If the Broncos have any desire of playing football in January, they need to keep it up, as two of their next three games are against divisional foes.27. Dallas Cowboys (30): One has to wonder where Dallas might be if they made this coaching change say, a month ago? Their playoff hopes would be slim, but they would at least have hope.28. Detroit Lions (24): After looking so good on offense all season, the Lions took a step back against Buffalo. It’s time to figure out if Matthew Stafford can stay healthy, and if not it’s time to draft yet another franchise quarterback.29. Arizona Cardinals (26): The Cardinals defense had been a bright spot all season—that is, until the Seahawks came to town. The Cardinals are 3-6 and desperately need a win against the Chiefs this week to keep their playoff hopes alive.30. Cincinnati Bengals (27): Five turnovers simply isn’t going to get it done. Last Reebok New York Giants #27 Brandon Jacobs Realtree camo Jersey
year’s AFC North Champions have been one of the biggest disappointments in 2010.31. Buffalo Bills (32): Congrats to the Bills on getting their first win of the season. They give 100 percent every week, which is more than a few other teams can say.32. Carolina Panthers (31): Matt Moore is already lost for the season and Jimmy Clausen suffered a concussion. Both its starting running backs are nursing injuries, and Julius Peppers joined Chicago during the offseason. Needless to say, it’s been a rough season for Carolina.
2010年12月19日星期日
2010年12月18日星期六
18 Dec 10 Fantasy Football Week 10: Eagles vs. Redskins Monday Night Football Preview
Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesAfter tonight's game, every NFL team will officially be more than halfway through the season.Both these Monday nightteams have had an "eventful" first half. The latest drama affecting the Redskins was the benching of Donovan McNabb at the end of a winnable game in favor of Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers #86 Hines Ward Realtree camo Jersey
a cold Sexy Rexy Grossman.Sexy Rexy, doing what he does, promptly threw an interception.Game over.The McNabb debacle went through several iterations. Shanahan blamed McNabb's belly and an inability to run the two-minute offense (the latter reason was especially ludicrous because McNabb has been a QB for years, and he's been working with this offense since training camp).The real story was the fact that this slap in the face topped the previous top QB embarrassment of the season held by Alex Smith when the 49er faithful started a "DAVID CARR" chant.That was at least somewhat defensive; both QB's are atrocious. But McNabb is a Pro Bowl player, champion and consummate professional.We'll see if he can use this as motivation as he begins his final push for a fat contract.The rest of the Redskins' fantasy lineup is also questionable.Ryan Torain has been a solid fantasy player over the last few weeks. But he is coming off a hamstring injury, and Mike Shanahan is always a wild card and could put in Keiland Williams at any point in time.Will Brent Celek finally come alive tonight?Will Brent Celek finally come alive tonight?Yes 31.3%No68.8%Total votes: 48It looks like Portis is out for this week, but he'll be looming in the coming weeks.The Eagles are middle of Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison Realtree camo Jersey
the road in points allowed to QB's and RB's, but top10 against WR's. So Santana Moss could be in for a long day.The best play for the Redskins might be Chris Cooley. The Eagles had a tough time against newly-minted starter Jacob Tamme, sowhat will they do against a solid professional like Chris Cooley?The Eagles are loaded with tasty fantasy starters.LeSean McCoy is a top 10 running back andDeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin are just outide the top 10.Vick isn't a top fiveQB merely because he hasn't played enough. But check out his fantasy output in his games where he's played meaningful minutes (21, 22, 32, 25).Vick's emergence has been a solid development for everyone except Brent Celek,who has been relinquishedto nothing more than a blocking TE.The Redskins' defense Reebok San Francisco 49ers #21 Frank GORE Realtree camo Jersey
is not fantasy scary...they are generous to QB's and WR's and barely in the top half against RB's.Looking at all that, the Eagles, and their fantasy stars, should dominate.A thought to keep in the back of your mind—their first game was a 17-12 slugfest; where Vick didn't even finish the game.However, the Redskins always seem to be involved in ugly games, and I'd expect nothing less from tonight's clash.Written by Chris Summers,exclusively forTheFantasyFix.comFollow The Fantasy Fix on TwitterthefantasyfixorforFree Fantasy Sports Adviceuse ourQuick Fixto get help with your team!
a cold Sexy Rexy Grossman.Sexy Rexy, doing what he does, promptly threw an interception.Game over.The McNabb debacle went through several iterations. Shanahan blamed McNabb's belly and an inability to run the two-minute offense (the latter reason was especially ludicrous because McNabb has been a QB for years, and he's been working with this offense since training camp).The real story was the fact that this slap in the face topped the previous top QB embarrassment of the season held by Alex Smith when the 49er faithful started a "DAVID CARR" chant.That was at least somewhat defensive; both QB's are atrocious. But McNabb is a Pro Bowl player, champion and consummate professional.We'll see if he can use this as motivation as he begins his final push for a fat contract.The rest of the Redskins' fantasy lineup is also questionable.Ryan Torain has been a solid fantasy player over the last few weeks. But he is coming off a hamstring injury, and Mike Shanahan is always a wild card and could put in Keiland Williams at any point in time.Will Brent Celek finally come alive tonight?Will Brent Celek finally come alive tonight?Yes 31.3%No68.8%Total votes: 48It looks like Portis is out for this week, but he'll be looming in the coming weeks.The Eagles are middle of Reebok Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison Realtree camo Jersey
the road in points allowed to QB's and RB's, but top10 against WR's. So Santana Moss could be in for a long day.The best play for the Redskins might be Chris Cooley. The Eagles had a tough time against newly-minted starter Jacob Tamme, sowhat will they do against a solid professional like Chris Cooley?The Eagles are loaded with tasty fantasy starters.LeSean McCoy is a top 10 running back andDeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin are just outide the top 10.Vick isn't a top fiveQB merely because he hasn't played enough. But check out his fantasy output in his games where he's played meaningful minutes (21, 22, 32, 25).Vick's emergence has been a solid development for everyone except Brent Celek,who has been relinquishedto nothing more than a blocking TE.The Redskins' defense Reebok San Francisco 49ers #21 Frank GORE Realtree camo Jersey
is not fantasy scary...they are generous to QB's and WR's and barely in the top half against RB's.Looking at all that, the Eagles, and their fantasy stars, should dominate.A thought to keep in the back of your mind—their first game was a 17-12 slugfest; where Vick didn't even finish the game.However, the Redskins always seem to be involved in ugly games, and I'd expect nothing less from tonight's clash.Written by Chris Summers,exclusively forTheFantasyFix.comFollow The Fantasy Fix on TwitterthefantasyfixorforFree Fantasy Sports Adviceuse ourQuick Fixto get help with your team!
2010年12月17日星期五
17 Dec 10 Week 12 NFL Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Get 'Em or Don't Sweat 'Em
Tom Pennington/Getty ImagesThere were some unusual heroes on Sunday. There always are. Let’s take a look at them and see if they are worthy of your fantasy rosters.QuarterbacksShaun Hill, Detroit Lions Hill had another solid game throwing for 289 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. He has multiple touchdown passes or 300+ yards in five of the six games he’s started and finished. Ruling: Get ‘em. Jon Kitna, Dallas Cowboys Kitna only threw for 147 yards, but he had three touchdown passes. He also ran for 40 yards and a score. With his arsenal, Kitna makes a nice option down the stretch. Ruling: Get ‘em. Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle Seahawks Hasselbeck threw for 366 yards and a touchdown. He’s had 699 yards in his past two games, and without a rushing attack, the Seahawks are going to have to pass. Ruling: Get ‘em.Running BacksMike Goodson, Carolina Panthers Goodson had another big game despite the thumping the Panthers took. He ran for 120 yards at a 5.5 yards per carry clip. Goodson also caught five passes for 31 yards. Jonathan Stewart may return next week, but Goodson has played too well to lose the starting gig. Ruling: Get ‘em. Keiland Williams, Washington Reebok Dallas Cowboys #9 Tony Romo Realtree camo Jersey
Redskins Though Clinton Portis returned, Williams was the workhorse running 23 times for 68 yards. He also caught six passes for 27 yards. If he was left on the wire because it was thought that his MNF performance was a fluke, make sure he’s added this week. Ruling: Get ‘em. Christopher Ivory, New Orleans Saints Ivory ran for 99 yards and a touchdown. He’s been quiet in recent weeks, and Reggie Bush is looming, but he still should be owned in most leagues. Ruling: Get ‘em. Cadillac Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cadillac scored for the second straight week, but he had just seven carries for 51 yards. He’s not getting enough touches to warrant fantasy use. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Wide ReceiversJames Jones, Green Bay Packers Driver’s return limited Jones to five targets, but he managed to score a touchdown on three catches for 51 yards. With Atlanta, Detroit, and New England on his upcoming schedule, Jones is a nice option for WR depth. Ruling: Get ‘em. Nate Burleson, Detroit Lions Burleson caught six passes for 90 yards and a score. He has four touchdowns in his past six games. Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesRuling: Get ‘em. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Baltimore Ravens Housh caught two passes for 79 yards and a score. He’s not a fantasy option. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. David Gettis, Carolina Panthers Gettis caught an 88-yard touchdown to salvage his day. He finished with two catches for 92 yards. With Cleveland, Seattle, Atlanta and Arizona coming up, he can be useful in deeper leagues, but it’s hard to trust their passing game right now. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Donald Jones, Buffalo Bills Jones caught five passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. He had just two catches coming into the game. Look elsewhere. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Mike Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars We’ve been singing his praises, and Thomas continued to deliver. He caught five passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. It was his third straight game with a score. Ruling: Get ‘em. Brandon Gibson, St. Louis Rams Gibson caught five passes for 42 yards and a score. He’s averaging 6.3 catches for 60.3 yards in the past three games making him a decent bench option in PPR leagues. He can be added as WR depth in standard leagues as well. Ruling: Get ‘em. Ben Obomanu, Seattle Reebok Denver Broncos #15 Tim Tebow Realtree camo Jersey
Seahawks Obomanu caught five passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. He had 60 yards last week. It appears he’s an option in deeper leagues. In 10-12 team leagues I’d hold off on him yet. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Blair White, Indianapolis Colts White caught five passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns. I would be surprised if Austin Collie plays next week, which makes White a decent option. Ruling: Get ‘em. Tight EndsJoel Dreessen, Houston Texans Dreessem caught four passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. Despite the brilliant performance, I can’t see trusting him to be a regular fantasy option. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Evan Moore, Cleveland Browns Moore caught three passes for 69 yards, but he’s not a good bet to repeat. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Michael Hoomanawanui, St. Louis Rams Hoomanawanui caught four passes for 46 yards and a score. It was the first time he topped 20 yards all year long. Enough said. Ruling: Don’t Reebok Green Bay Packers #12 Aaron Rodgers Realtree camo Jersey
Sweat ‘em. Also check out: Sneaky Week 12 Fantasy Football Pickups Week 12 Fantasy QB Rankings Week 12 Fantasy RB Rankings Week 12 Fantasy WR Rankings Week 12 Fantasy TE Rankings Week 12 Fantasy K Rankings Week 12 Fantasy DEF Rankings Week 12 Fantasy IDP Rankings Week 12 Start/Sit AdviceWeek 12 Fantasy Sleepers Click here to enter the contest to win a cool fantasy football t-shirt.
Redskins Though Clinton Portis returned, Williams was the workhorse running 23 times for 68 yards. He also caught six passes for 27 yards. If he was left on the wire because it was thought that his MNF performance was a fluke, make sure he’s added this week. Ruling: Get ‘em. Christopher Ivory, New Orleans Saints Ivory ran for 99 yards and a touchdown. He’s been quiet in recent weeks, and Reggie Bush is looming, but he still should be owned in most leagues. Ruling: Get ‘em. Cadillac Williams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cadillac scored for the second straight week, but he had just seven carries for 51 yards. He’s not getting enough touches to warrant fantasy use. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Wide ReceiversJames Jones, Green Bay Packers Driver’s return limited Jones to five targets, but he managed to score a touchdown on three catches for 51 yards. With Atlanta, Detroit, and New England on his upcoming schedule, Jones is a nice option for WR depth. Ruling: Get ‘em. Nate Burleson, Detroit Lions Burleson caught six passes for 90 yards and a score. He has four touchdowns in his past six games. Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesRuling: Get ‘em. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Baltimore Ravens Housh caught two passes for 79 yards and a score. He’s not a fantasy option. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. David Gettis, Carolina Panthers Gettis caught an 88-yard touchdown to salvage his day. He finished with two catches for 92 yards. With Cleveland, Seattle, Atlanta and Arizona coming up, he can be useful in deeper leagues, but it’s hard to trust their passing game right now. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Donald Jones, Buffalo Bills Jones caught five passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. He had just two catches coming into the game. Look elsewhere. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Mike Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars We’ve been singing his praises, and Thomas continued to deliver. He caught five passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. It was his third straight game with a score. Ruling: Get ‘em. Brandon Gibson, St. Louis Rams Gibson caught five passes for 42 yards and a score. He’s averaging 6.3 catches for 60.3 yards in the past three games making him a decent bench option in PPR leagues. He can be added as WR depth in standard leagues as well. Ruling: Get ‘em. Ben Obomanu, Seattle Reebok Denver Broncos #15 Tim Tebow Realtree camo Jersey
Seahawks Obomanu caught five passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. He had 60 yards last week. It appears he’s an option in deeper leagues. In 10-12 team leagues I’d hold off on him yet. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Blair White, Indianapolis Colts White caught five passes for 42 yards and two touchdowns. I would be surprised if Austin Collie plays next week, which makes White a decent option. Ruling: Get ‘em. Tight EndsJoel Dreessen, Houston Texans Dreessem caught four passes for 106 yards and a touchdown. Despite the brilliant performance, I can’t see trusting him to be a regular fantasy option. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Evan Moore, Cleveland Browns Moore caught three passes for 69 yards, but he’s not a good bet to repeat. Ruling: Don’t Sweat ‘em. Michael Hoomanawanui, St. Louis Rams Hoomanawanui caught four passes for 46 yards and a score. It was the first time he topped 20 yards all year long. Enough said. Ruling: Don’t Reebok Green Bay Packers #12 Aaron Rodgers Realtree camo Jersey
Sweat ‘em. Also check out: Sneaky Week 12 Fantasy Football Pickups Week 12 Fantasy QB Rankings Week 12 Fantasy RB Rankings Week 12 Fantasy WR Rankings Week 12 Fantasy TE Rankings Week 12 Fantasy K Rankings Week 12 Fantasy DEF Rankings Week 12 Fantasy IDP Rankings Week 12 Start/Sit AdviceWeek 12 Fantasy Sleepers Click here to enter the contest to win a cool fantasy football t-shirt.
2010年12月16日星期四
16 Dec 10 NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Top 7 Remain Unchanged
Brady and Co. are rolling againJim Rogash/Getty ImagesWeek 11 was a fantasy football lover’s dream week, unless of course you were facing Greg Jennings or Steve Johnson. Twelve NFL teams scored over 30 points and numerous players scored ‘garbage time’ touchdowns, including Larry Fitzgerald (with no time remaining and down by 25) and Brandon Lloyd (down 28 midway through the fourth quarter). Both the NFL and fantasy leagues everywhere, teams’ playoff hopes began to get crushed after Week 11. Thankfully for fantasy owners, there is no such thing as ‘home’ and ‘away.’ This is the year of the away team in the NFL as seven more road teams won this week and three others came within seconds ofReebok Baltimore Ravens #5 Joe Flacco Realtree camo Jersey
joining that list.The contenders and pretenders are becoming more well known each week, and that is reflected in this weeks’ rankings. Only one team moved more than three spots, and the top seven remained unchanged. Teams’ previous ranking in ( ).1.New England Patriots (1): Losing to the Browns appeared to be just a hiccup for the Pats. At 8-2 there is no doubt they are once again a Super Bowl Contender. They are starting to get consistency in the running game; if they can get the defense to follow suit they will be scary.2. Atlanta Falcons (2): Atlanta continues to roll. Let’s see how their defense performs this week against a hot Green Bay offense.3.Pittsburgh Steelers (3): The Steelers steamrolled the Raiders making everyone forget their overall poor play in their previous three games. They face a trap game this week against the Bills; they need to make sure they aren’t looking ahead to their December 5 matchup with the Ravens.4.Philadelphia Eagles (4): The Eagles are 5-0 in games Michael Vick starts and finishes. If he can stay healthy the Eagles have to be a favorite to reach the Super Bowl.5.Baltimore Ravens (5): The Ravens turned a close game with the 1-9 Panthers into a blowout in a matter of seconds. Back-to-back pick-6’s showed why the Ravens D is still a scary unit (facing Brian St. Pierre didn’t hurt either).6. New Orleans Saints (6): The good news: New Orleans has won four of its last five and the offense appears to be clicking. The bad news: New Orleans plays four of its next five on the road including the Ravens and Falcons on December 19 and 27.7.Green Bay Packers (7): Last year the Vikings went 2-0 against Green Bay and reached the NFC Championship game. This year the Packers are 2-0 against Minnesota and have looked outstanding. Is this the year they put it all together, despite injuries to numerous key players?8.New York Jets (9): Since their Week 8 shutout loss to the Packers, the Jets have gone 3-0 winning all three games in dramatic fashion. The defense has given up at least 20 points in five of its last six games, but the offense has started to put it all together.9.Indianapolis Colts (10): Peyton Manning’s late fourth quarter interception still has people scratching their heads. Should the Colts and Pats meet in the playoffs and Manning needs to lead the Colts on a game winning drive, don’t expect him to make that mistake again.10. Chicago Bears (11): The Bears are 7-3 and tied in the NFC North for first place. However just one of their seven wins has come against a team with a winning record, and that came when Green Bay had 18 penalties.11. New York Giants (8): It looked like the Giants were about to march down the field and score the game-tying touchdown when Eli Manning inexplicably fumbled on a scramble up the middle in which nobody laid a hand on him.12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13): Yes they continue to win and are currently 7-3. However, their best win came against the Rams who are 4-6. The Bucs’ three losses have come against the Steelers, Saints and Falcons. To be talked about as one of the best in the league, you have to beat someone Reebok Baltimore Ravens #27 Ray Rice Realtree camo Jersey
sometime.13. Jacksonville Jaguars (15): Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Last week the Jags won on a lucky hail mary deflection as time expired, and this week they won despite turning the ball over six times. A win is a win, and they’ve won six times and put themselves right in the middle of the playoff picture.14. Kansas City Chiefs (17): Dwayne Bowe is the best receiver in the NFL. Even though that may not be true, you would have a hard time arguing it. The last time Bowe failed to find the end zone was Week 5 and he has 10 scores in his last six games overall, with multiple scores in four of those six games. 15. Oakland Raiders (12): Just when you thought Oakland wasn’t the same old Raider team, they decide to take an extra bye week. Except for Richard Seymour that is, who appeared to be the only Raider showing any passion against the Steelers, and even he didn’t show up for the whole game, as he was ejected for throwing a punch that knocked Ben Roethlisberger to the ground.16. San Diego Chargers (19): The AFC West is about as middle-of-the-road as a division can get, seeing that three of its four teams are ranked consecutively in the middle of the rankings. Despite the awful start, it appears as if San Diego is the team to beat and Philip Rivers is the reason why.17. and 18. Washington Redskins (18) and Tennessee Titans (14): The Redskins are lucky that the new overtime rule only applies to playoff games or their game with the Titans may have never ended. Both teams scored a touchdown in the first quarter, and one field goal apiece in the next three quarters. Both teams sit at 5-5 and remain on verge of playoff contention. The Titans however, look as if they will be relying on their third-string quarterback as starter Vince Young was placed on IR.19. Miami Dolphins (16): The Dolphins continue their struggles at home and at 5-5 have lost hope of a division title and now must get on track if they wish to make a run at the wildcard.20. Houston Texans (20): It looked like the Texans were going to make one last push at a playoff spot as they led the Jets by four with two minutes left. For the second week in a row Houston lost a heartbreaker and their playoff aspirations came to a screeching halt.21. Seattle Seahawks (21): Seattle is one of the six teams currently sitting at .500 but in their weak division and a schedule that has only one elite team left on it, they are sitting in prime position to win the division.22. Dallas Cowboys (27): Jason Garrett has won more games in two weeks than Wade Phillips won in two months. They’ve made it look easy so far but the Saints, Colts and Eagles are their next three opponents. If Garrett wins two of those games he is Reebok Baltimore Ravens #52 Ray Lewis Realtree camo Jersey
almost a lock to become the full-time head coach.23. St. Louis Rams (22): St. Louise has struggled of late but remain just one game back in the division. Not time to panic yet for Rams fans.24. Cleveland Browns (23): Apparently beating the Saints and Patriots was too easy for the Browns. They decided to take on a bigger challenge; win the turnover battle by five, and still lose. Mission accomplished.25. Minnesota Vikings (24): The Vikings took a page out of the Cowboys playbook (which wouldn’t do them much good this year) and fired their coach after a blowout loss to the Packers. In my mind, there is no question this is Brett Favre’s last year and it would be nice to see him bounce back and end the season on a positive note.26. San Francisco 49ers (25): I kept faith alive that San Fran would pull off a huge turnaround and win the division, even after a 1-6 start. A win against the Bucs would have put them just a game behind in the division but at 3-7 the need to win out to have a shot at the NFC West.27. Denver Broncos (26): Getting outscored 35-0 after taking an early 7-0 lead shut the door on any playoff hopes the Broncos had. Kyle Orton has played well for most of the season, but don’t be surprised if Tim Tebow gets a little more playing time as the season winds down.28. Detroit Lions (28): Another disappointing year for the Lions. Young talent provides hope for the future however.29. Buffalo Bills (31): Trailing 31-14 at halftime, the Bills skunked the Bengals 35-0 in the second half to get their second win of the season. Who says Harvard quarterbacks can’t play in the NFL?30. Arizona Cardinals (29): The Cardinals are 31st in overall offense this season. Pair that with the fact they’ve given up over 30 points five times this season and it’s almost impressive that they have even managed to win three games.31. Cincinnati Bengals (30): How a team scores 31 in one half and gets shut out the next half, buy a below average team, Reebok Chicago Bears #54 Brian Urlacher Realtree camo Jersey
is mind boggling. The only thing more mind boggling is that Terrell Owens has yet to throw his quarterback under the bus.32. Carolina Panthers (32): The season can’t end soon enough for Panthers fans (or players for that matter). This team just doesn’t have any talent outside of Steve Smith right now.
joining that list.The contenders and pretenders are becoming more well known each week, and that is reflected in this weeks’ rankings. Only one team moved more than three spots, and the top seven remained unchanged. Teams’ previous ranking in ( ).1.New England Patriots (1): Losing to the Browns appeared to be just a hiccup for the Pats. At 8-2 there is no doubt they are once again a Super Bowl Contender. They are starting to get consistency in the running game; if they can get the defense to follow suit they will be scary.2. Atlanta Falcons (2): Atlanta continues to roll. Let’s see how their defense performs this week against a hot Green Bay offense.3.Pittsburgh Steelers (3): The Steelers steamrolled the Raiders making everyone forget their overall poor play in their previous three games. They face a trap game this week against the Bills; they need to make sure they aren’t looking ahead to their December 5 matchup with the Ravens.4.Philadelphia Eagles (4): The Eagles are 5-0 in games Michael Vick starts and finishes. If he can stay healthy the Eagles have to be a favorite to reach the Super Bowl.5.Baltimore Ravens (5): The Ravens turned a close game with the 1-9 Panthers into a blowout in a matter of seconds. Back-to-back pick-6’s showed why the Ravens D is still a scary unit (facing Brian St. Pierre didn’t hurt either).6. New Orleans Saints (6): The good news: New Orleans has won four of its last five and the offense appears to be clicking. The bad news: New Orleans plays four of its next five on the road including the Ravens and Falcons on December 19 and 27.7.Green Bay Packers (7): Last year the Vikings went 2-0 against Green Bay and reached the NFC Championship game. This year the Packers are 2-0 against Minnesota and have looked outstanding. Is this the year they put it all together, despite injuries to numerous key players?8.New York Jets (9): Since their Week 8 shutout loss to the Packers, the Jets have gone 3-0 winning all three games in dramatic fashion. The defense has given up at least 20 points in five of its last six games, but the offense has started to put it all together.9.Indianapolis Colts (10): Peyton Manning’s late fourth quarter interception still has people scratching their heads. Should the Colts and Pats meet in the playoffs and Manning needs to lead the Colts on a game winning drive, don’t expect him to make that mistake again.10. Chicago Bears (11): The Bears are 7-3 and tied in the NFC North for first place. However just one of their seven wins has come against a team with a winning record, and that came when Green Bay had 18 penalties.11. New York Giants (8): It looked like the Giants were about to march down the field and score the game-tying touchdown when Eli Manning inexplicably fumbled on a scramble up the middle in which nobody laid a hand on him.12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13): Yes they continue to win and are currently 7-3. However, their best win came against the Rams who are 4-6. The Bucs’ three losses have come against the Steelers, Saints and Falcons. To be talked about as one of the best in the league, you have to beat someone Reebok Baltimore Ravens #27 Ray Rice Realtree camo Jersey
sometime.13. Jacksonville Jaguars (15): Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Last week the Jags won on a lucky hail mary deflection as time expired, and this week they won despite turning the ball over six times. A win is a win, and they’ve won six times and put themselves right in the middle of the playoff picture.14. Kansas City Chiefs (17): Dwayne Bowe is the best receiver in the NFL. Even though that may not be true, you would have a hard time arguing it. The last time Bowe failed to find the end zone was Week 5 and he has 10 scores in his last six games overall, with multiple scores in four of those six games. 15. Oakland Raiders (12): Just when you thought Oakland wasn’t the same old Raider team, they decide to take an extra bye week. Except for Richard Seymour that is, who appeared to be the only Raider showing any passion against the Steelers, and even he didn’t show up for the whole game, as he was ejected for throwing a punch that knocked Ben Roethlisberger to the ground.16. San Diego Chargers (19): The AFC West is about as middle-of-the-road as a division can get, seeing that three of its four teams are ranked consecutively in the middle of the rankings. Despite the awful start, it appears as if San Diego is the team to beat and Philip Rivers is the reason why.17. and 18. Washington Redskins (18) and Tennessee Titans (14): The Redskins are lucky that the new overtime rule only applies to playoff games or their game with the Titans may have never ended. Both teams scored a touchdown in the first quarter, and one field goal apiece in the next three quarters. Both teams sit at 5-5 and remain on verge of playoff contention. The Titans however, look as if they will be relying on their third-string quarterback as starter Vince Young was placed on IR.19. Miami Dolphins (16): The Dolphins continue their struggles at home and at 5-5 have lost hope of a division title and now must get on track if they wish to make a run at the wildcard.20. Houston Texans (20): It looked like the Texans were going to make one last push at a playoff spot as they led the Jets by four with two minutes left. For the second week in a row Houston lost a heartbreaker and their playoff aspirations came to a screeching halt.21. Seattle Seahawks (21): Seattle is one of the six teams currently sitting at .500 but in their weak division and a schedule that has only one elite team left on it, they are sitting in prime position to win the division.22. Dallas Cowboys (27): Jason Garrett has won more games in two weeks than Wade Phillips won in two months. They’ve made it look easy so far but the Saints, Colts and Eagles are their next three opponents. If Garrett wins two of those games he is Reebok Baltimore Ravens #52 Ray Lewis Realtree camo Jersey
almost a lock to become the full-time head coach.23. St. Louis Rams (22): St. Louise has struggled of late but remain just one game back in the division. Not time to panic yet for Rams fans.24. Cleveland Browns (23): Apparently beating the Saints and Patriots was too easy for the Browns. They decided to take on a bigger challenge; win the turnover battle by five, and still lose. Mission accomplished.25. Minnesota Vikings (24): The Vikings took a page out of the Cowboys playbook (which wouldn’t do them much good this year) and fired their coach after a blowout loss to the Packers. In my mind, there is no question this is Brett Favre’s last year and it would be nice to see him bounce back and end the season on a positive note.26. San Francisco 49ers (25): I kept faith alive that San Fran would pull off a huge turnaround and win the division, even after a 1-6 start. A win against the Bucs would have put them just a game behind in the division but at 3-7 the need to win out to have a shot at the NFC West.27. Denver Broncos (26): Getting outscored 35-0 after taking an early 7-0 lead shut the door on any playoff hopes the Broncos had. Kyle Orton has played well for most of the season, but don’t be surprised if Tim Tebow gets a little more playing time as the season winds down.28. Detroit Lions (28): Another disappointing year for the Lions. Young talent provides hope for the future however.29. Buffalo Bills (31): Trailing 31-14 at halftime, the Bills skunked the Bengals 35-0 in the second half to get their second win of the season. Who says Harvard quarterbacks can’t play in the NFL?30. Arizona Cardinals (29): The Cardinals are 31st in overall offense this season. Pair that with the fact they’ve given up over 30 points five times this season and it’s almost impressive that they have even managed to win three games.31. Cincinnati Bengals (30): How a team scores 31 in one half and gets shut out the next half, buy a below average team, Reebok Chicago Bears #54 Brian Urlacher Realtree camo Jersey
is mind boggling. The only thing more mind boggling is that Terrell Owens has yet to throw his quarterback under the bus.32. Carolina Panthers (32): The season can’t end soon enough for Panthers fans (or players for that matter). This team just doesn’t have any talent outside of Steve Smith right now.
2010年12月15日星期三
Monday Night Football Week 11: 49ers vs. Cardinals Preview
Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesTonight is truly a historic match-up.Two teams battling for the first overall pick AND to only be one game out of the division lead after 11 games.The people at ESPN must be going apoplectic trying to sell advertising revenue. Things being what they are, the winner of this game will have the sterling record of 4-7 and be a mere one game behind Seattle and St. Louis.Quick aside, where does Sam Bradford's season rank amongst the great rookie QBs? Peyton Manning and Dan Marino were both brilliant—if 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
Bradford continues at this pace, doesn't he have to rank with them? Hisbest receiver is Danny Amendola, no offense to Danny, but he wasn't even the first pick in his family's annual Turkey day game (ok, I made that up). Can you tell I'm trying to waste time and not talk about tonight's game?Let's be honest, neither team is very good, and that's coming from a life-long Niner fan, but facts are facts.The Niners have played better recently, winning three of their last five. Had they been more adept at closing out games they'd be in first place.Troy Smith has looked mostly adequate and sometimes spectacular. This up and down is all too common with Niner QB's named "Smith." Should the Cardinals let go of Leinart?Should the Cardinals let go of Leinart?Yes40.0%No37.5%Doesn't make a difference22.5%Total votes: 40Frank Gore has been solid all year despite the incredibly unimaginative play calling. At least five times a game they will run him right up the middle where he'll be stopped cold; at least twice a game they'll follow Jets 6 Sanchez Jersey
up that play with the exact same play and encounter the exact same result; basically the personification of the definition of insanity.The Niners' receiving targets are a pure gamble because the QB and play calling prevents them from reaching full potential. That being said, the Cardinals are middle of the road in points allowed to opposing QB's and WR's, so you have a puncher's chance.Do you think the Cardinals regret letting Matt Leinart go? Max Hall is not ready for prime time (hard to imagine considering he's an undrafted 25-year-old rookie) and Derek Anderson is somehow still dining out on a ten game stretch from 2007.Look, Leinart is not great, but he showed flashes as a rookie and since then, has never really been given a clear shot to start; why not give him a season? Honestly, was he any worse than what they've trotted out there each week? The QB's merry-go-round has destroyed the value of possibly the best receiver in the game, Larry Fitzgerald and has hampered a once decent 4 Brett Favre White jersey
running attack.As a Niner fan, I'll pick them to win on the road, but I don't feel good about it. Either way, tonight's fan bases will either be in the Andrew Luck sweepstakes or in the hunt for the division crown. Are you ready for some football?Written byChris Summers,exclusively forTheFantasyFix.comFollow The Fantasy Fix on Twitterthefantasyfix, or forFree Fantasy Sports Adviceuse ourQuick Fixto get help with your team!
Bradford continues at this pace, doesn't he have to rank with them? Hisbest receiver is Danny Amendola, no offense to Danny, but he wasn't even the first pick in his family's annual Turkey day game (ok, I made that up). Can you tell I'm trying to waste time and not talk about tonight's game?Let's be honest, neither team is very good, and that's coming from a life-long Niner fan, but facts are facts.The Niners have played better recently, winning three of their last five. Had they been more adept at closing out games they'd be in first place.Troy Smith has looked mostly adequate and sometimes spectacular. This up and down is all too common with Niner QB's named "Smith." Should the Cardinals let go of Leinart?Should the Cardinals let go of Leinart?Yes40.0%No37.5%Doesn't make a difference22.5%Total votes: 40Frank Gore has been solid all year despite the incredibly unimaginative play calling. At least five times a game they will run him right up the middle where he'll be stopped cold; at least twice a game they'll follow Jets 6 Sanchez Jersey
up that play with the exact same play and encounter the exact same result; basically the personification of the definition of insanity.The Niners' receiving targets are a pure gamble because the QB and play calling prevents them from reaching full potential. That being said, the Cardinals are middle of the road in points allowed to opposing QB's and WR's, so you have a puncher's chance.Do you think the Cardinals regret letting Matt Leinart go? Max Hall is not ready for prime time (hard to imagine considering he's an undrafted 25-year-old rookie) and Derek Anderson is somehow still dining out on a ten game stretch from 2007.Look, Leinart is not great, but he showed flashes as a rookie and since then, has never really been given a clear shot to start; why not give him a season? Honestly, was he any worse than what they've trotted out there each week? The QB's merry-go-round has destroyed the value of possibly the best receiver in the game, Larry Fitzgerald and has hampered a once decent 4 Brett Favre White jersey
running attack.As a Niner fan, I'll pick them to win on the road, but I don't feel good about it. Either way, tonight's fan bases will either be in the Andrew Luck sweepstakes or in the hunt for the division crown. Are you ready for some football?Written byChris Summers,exclusively forTheFantasyFix.comFollow The Fantasy Fix on Twitterthefantasyfix, or forFree Fantasy Sports Adviceuse ourQuick Fixto get help with your team!
Monday Night Football Week 11: 49ers vs. Cardinals Preview
Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesTonight is truly a historic match-up.Two teams battling for the first overall pick AND to only be one game out of the division lead after 11 games.The people at ESPN must be going apoplectic trying to sell advertising revenue. Things being what they are, the winner of this game will have the sterling record of 4-7 and be a mere one game behind Seattle and St. Louis.Quick aside, where does Sam Bradford's season rank amongst the great rookie QBs? Peyton Manning and Dan Marino were both brilliant—if 4 Brett Favre Purple jersey
Bradford continues at this pace, doesn't he have to rank with them? Hisbest receiver is Danny Amendola, no offense to Danny, but he wasn't even the first pick in his family's annual Turkey day game (ok, I made that up). Can you tell I'm trying to waste time and not talk about tonight's game?Let's be honest, neither team is very good, and that's coming from a life-long Niner fan, but facts are facts.The Niners have played better recently, winning three of their last five. Had they been more adept at closing out games they'd be in first place.Troy Smith has looked mostly adequate and sometimes spectacular. This up and down is all too common with Niner QB's named "Smith." Should the Cardinals let go of Leinart?Should the Cardinals let go of Leinart?Yes40.0%No37.5%Doesn't make a difference22.5%Total votes: 40Frank Gore has been solid all year despite the incredibly unimaginative play calling. At least five times a game they will run him right up the middle where he'll be stopped cold; at least twice a game they'll follow Jets 6 Sanchez Jersey
up that play with the exact same play and encounter the exact same result; basically the personification of the definition of insanity.The Niners' receiving targets are a pure gamble because the QB and play calling prevents them from reaching full potential. That being said, the Cardinals are middle of the road in points allowed to opposing QB's and WR's, so you have a puncher's chance.Do you think the Cardinals regret letting Matt Leinart go? Max Hall is not ready for prime time (hard to imagine considering he's an undrafted 25-year-old rookie) and Derek Anderson is somehow still dining out on a ten game stretch from 2007.Look, Leinart is not great, but he showed flashes as a rookie and since then, has never really been given a clear shot to start; why not give him a season? Honestly, was he any worse than what they've trotted out there each week? The QB's merry-go-round has destroyed the value of possibly the best receiver in the game, Larry Fitzgerald and has hampered a once decent 4 Brett Favre White jersey
running attack.As a Niner fan, I'll pick them to win on the road, but I don't feel good about it. Either way, tonight's fan bases will either be in the Andrew Luck sweepstakes or in the hunt for the division crown. Are you ready for some football?Written byChris Summers,exclusively forTheFantasyFix.comFollow The Fantasy Fix on Twitterthefantasyfix, or forFree Fantasy Sports Adviceuse ourQuick Fixto get help with your team!
Bradford continues at this pace, doesn't he have to rank with them? Hisbest receiver is Danny Amendola, no offense to Danny, but he wasn't even the first pick in his family's annual Turkey day game (ok, I made that up). Can you tell I'm trying to waste time and not talk about tonight's game?Let's be honest, neither team is very good, and that's coming from a life-long Niner fan, but facts are facts.The Niners have played better recently, winning three of their last five. Had they been more adept at closing out games they'd be in first place.Troy Smith has looked mostly adequate and sometimes spectacular. This up and down is all too common with Niner QB's named "Smith." Should the Cardinals let go of Leinart?Should the Cardinals let go of Leinart?Yes40.0%No37.5%Doesn't make a difference22.5%Total votes: 40Frank Gore has been solid all year despite the incredibly unimaginative play calling. At least five times a game they will run him right up the middle where he'll be stopped cold; at least twice a game they'll follow Jets 6 Sanchez Jersey
up that play with the exact same play and encounter the exact same result; basically the personification of the definition of insanity.The Niners' receiving targets are a pure gamble because the QB and play calling prevents them from reaching full potential. That being said, the Cardinals are middle of the road in points allowed to opposing QB's and WR's, so you have a puncher's chance.Do you think the Cardinals regret letting Matt Leinart go? Max Hall is not ready for prime time (hard to imagine considering he's an undrafted 25-year-old rookie) and Derek Anderson is somehow still dining out on a ten game stretch from 2007.Look, Leinart is not great, but he showed flashes as a rookie and since then, has never really been given a clear shot to start; why not give him a season? Honestly, was he any worse than what they've trotted out there each week? The QB's merry-go-round has destroyed the value of possibly the best receiver in the game, Larry Fitzgerald and has hampered a once decent 4 Brett Favre White jersey
running attack.As a Niner fan, I'll pick them to win on the road, but I don't feel good about it. Either way, tonight's fan bases will either be in the Andrew Luck sweepstakes or in the hunt for the division crown. Are you ready for some football?Written byChris Summers,exclusively forTheFantasyFix.comFollow The Fantasy Fix on Twitterthefantasyfix, or forFree Fantasy Sports Adviceuse ourQuick Fixto get help with your team!
2010年12月13日星期一
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Do The Panthers Get Lucky Or Pass?
The draft order in this mock draft is based on the current standings.1. Carolina Panthers - Andrew Luck, QB, StanfordThe Panthers drafted two QBs last draft, but Jimmy Clausen hasn't played like a starter, and Tony Pike couldn't beat Brian St. Pierre to be the emergency starter, so he's clearly not the future, and if the Panthers end up being the first pick in the draft, it means Clausen continued to struggle, and a new coach will likely be hired, so he'll want to start fresh.The Panthers may give Clausen another chance next year, but drafting a defensive lineman or wide receiver first generally isn't a good idea.Also, in general, the early pick goes with the QB in the end, and it's the smart move. The Falcons took Matt Ryan over Glenn Dorsey. The Lions took Matt Stafford over Jason Smith. The Rams took Sam Bradford over Ndamukong Suh.2. Detroit Lions - Patrick Peterson, CB, LSUThe Lions are a decent pass defense away from becoming a playoff contender, and they generally draft the best player available. Peterson fits that category here.
3. Cincinnati Bengals - Robert Quinn, DE/LB, North CarolinaQuinn has had trouble with the NCAA along with other North Carolina players, but the Bengals aren't a team to put character concerns too heavily into consideration, and they have a glaring lack of a pass rush. They have the lowest amount of 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
sacks in the NFL with 11. Quinn would greatly improve their pass rush.4. Buffalo Bills - Nick Fairley, DE/DT, AuburnThe Bills miss out on a top five QB here, so the next best option for them is to draft a defensive lineman. They have zero pass rush, and their defense as a whole is terrible.Fairley has led Auburn's run defense, which has performed very well this season. His performance against Alabama shot his draft stock through the roof.5. Arizona Cardinals - Prince Amukamara, CB, NebraskaThe Cardinals' pass defense has been an embarrassment, possibly even more so than Derek Anderson lashing out at the reporter in his post-game interview.
Amukamara is the leader of Nebraska's defense and was always just as big a part of their success as Ndamukong Suh when he was there.Ryan Mallett will be the pick if they pass on Amukamara, but considering their pass defense woes, Amukamara will be too hard to ignore. They may sign a veteran QB, who knows? Maybe McNabb or Favre will come to Arizona.6. Denver Broncos - Marcell Dareus, DE/DT, AlabamaDefensive line is a glaring issue for the Broncos. They have no pass rush with Elvis Dumervil out and can't stop the run.7. Dallas Cowboys - Allen Bailey, DE/DT, MiamiIgor Olshansky and Marcus Spears don't belong in the starting lineup, especially Olshansky.Bailey would be an upgrade as a 3-4 defensive end. Offensive line is the most glaring issue for the Cowboys, but no tackles are worth taking in the top 10. Trading down is a possibility.
8. San Francisco 49ers - Ryan Mallett, QB, ArkansasTroy Smith was unspectacular against the Cardinals' pass defense, so he isn't the long-term answer at QB.Mike Singletary is in danger of getting fired, so the 49ers will likely draft a new QB.9. Minnesota Vikings - Jake Locker, QB, WashingtonLocker hasn't played like a top 10 pick, but his potential alone will make the Vikings give him a chance, and he can't be any worse than Brett Favre has been this year.Brad Childress' departure will also cause the Vikings to draft a new QB since new coaches usually start with QBs. Tarvaris Jackson won't be giving the starting job either and may not even be a Viking next season.10. Cleveland Browns - A.J. Green, WR, GeorgiaColt McCoy has surprisingly done well as a rookie, but he has nobody to throw to. Peyton Hillis has given the Browns a great running game, and Montario Hardesty's return will make it even better.
Green gives McCoy a true receiving threat, and some say he's one of 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
the greatest prospects in a long time.11. Seattle Seahawks - DaQuan Bowers, DE, ClemsonPatrick Kerney's retirement has hurt the Seahawks' pass rush greatly. Their defensive line is solid when healthy, but a defensive end is a pressing need.Bowers has finally lived up to his potential at Clemson, and he has 15 sacks this season.12. New England Patriots (from Oakland) - Mark Ingram, RB, AlabamaBenJarvus Green-Ellis has been a serviceable running back, but he isn't the long-term answer. They have little depth too, so Ingram would give them a better threat in the backfield.13. Washington Redskins - Julio Jones, WR, AlabamaMcNabb hasn't performed up to his $78 million extension, but having no receiving threat to throw to doesn't help matters. Santana Moss has been solid, but Anthony Armstrong and Joey Galloway are far from being No. 2 receivers.
Jones has been on fire lately, including a 10-catch, 199-yard game against Auburn. His potential is unlimited.14. Tennessee Titans - Cam Newton, QB, AuburnNewton's stock is rising every week. He's the frontrunner to win the Heisman, and ESPN has been talking about him as a top 10 prospect.Jeff Fisher and Vince Young aren't on the same page, so chances are a new QB will come to Tennessee, and Newton's upside will be too hard for Fisher to pass up.15. Houston Texans - Brandon Harris, CB, MiamiThe Texans' pass defense is even worse than the Cardinals'. Glover Quin should be benched. Harris is excellent in coverage, and if Kareem Jackson improves, their pass defense will improve greatly.Safety and defensive tackle are needs for the Texans too.16. Jacksonville Jaguars - Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
The Jaguars still lack a pass rush, and Aaron Kampman can't stay healthy, so defensive end is a major need.17. Miami Dolphins - Janoris Jenkins, CB, FloridaThe Dolphins' biggest need is at running back, but none of them are good enough to be drafted here, so the Dolphins are going with a cornerback. Vontae Davis has done well, but a threat across from him would improve their pass defense.18. Kansas City Chiefs - Von Miller, DE/LB, Texas A&MMiller's gone through injuries, but he's still having a solid year, and his potential as a pass rusher is sky high.Tamba Hali could use a threat across from him to take the pressure off of him.19. New York Giants - Travis Lewis, LB, OklahomaThe Giants could use some linebacker depth with Keith Bulluck aging, and Michael Boley is injury-prone.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Adrian Clayborn, DE, IowaThe Buccaneers started rebuilding their defensive line by drafting Gerald McCoy and Brian Price. Now it's time to complete it and take a defensive end.Clayborn hasn't done too well this season, but he's shown great potential in the past, so he'll be too hard to pass up.21. St. Louis Rams - Jonathan Baldwin, WR, PittsburghSam Bradford is somehow doing well as a rookie with no receivers to throw to.Baldwin has had a bad QB this year, so his stats look mediocre, but he'll shine in St. Louis, and Bradford's job will be much easier.22. Indianapolis Colts - Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon StateThe Colts have a terrible run defense, and it's easy to get past them as long as you double-team Dwight Freeney since there's no threats up the middle. Paea is a great run-stuffer and can get some sacks, so drafting him would never allow 231 rushing yards in a game again.23. Chicago Bears - Anthony Castonzo, T, Boston CollegeThe Bears lead the league in sacks allowed, and they're lucky that no tackles are top Dallas Cowboys jersey
15 talents, so they might as well take advantage of that.24. Baltimore Ravens - Ras-I Dowling, CB, VirginiaDowling is a solid prospect who can play cornerback and safety, and cornerback depth needs to be filled for the Ravens with free agency looming.25. San Diego Chargers - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma StateVincent Jackson has been a huge pain for the Chargers this year, and despite his void, Philip Rivers has managed to be on pace to break Dan Marino's single-season yards record, so the Chargers may very likely opt to not re-sign him.Blackmon would replace Jackson as the true threat for Rivers, and he's posting incredible numbers at Oklahoma State. He has 102 catches, 1,665 yards, and 18 touchdowns.26. Philadelphia Eagles - Derek Sherrod, T, Mississippi StateMichael Vick's comeback season has made it easy to forget how bad the Eagles' offensive line is. Jason Peters is aging and inconsistent, so a replacement at left tackle is the ideal choice for the Eagles.27. Green Bay Packers - Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia TechRyan Grant's injury has hurt the Packers' offense and forced Aaron Rodgers to carry it on his back, which he's done well at.Brandon Jackson is terrible, and Williams would make a much better backup to Grant. Their offense would be even more explosive with a better running game.28. Pittsburgh Steelers - Mike Pouncey, G, FloridaThe Steelers have little depth on their offensive line, and they usually maintain depth in the trenches, and Maurkice would love to reunite with his brother.29. New Orleans Saints - Akeem Ayers, DE/LB, UCLAAyers is versatile, which fits the Saints' defense perfectly since they like to switch between the 4-3 and 3-4. Their pass rush could use some improvement.30. New York Jets - Cameron Jordan, DE/DT, CalThe Jets could use some more depth at defensive line, and Jordan has been having a solid season at Cal, worthy of being a first-round pick.31. Atlanta Falcons - Michael Floyd, WR, Notre DameRoddy White has been the best receiver in the NFL this year, and Matt Ryan has played like the franchise QB he was drafted to be, but he could use more weapons, especially considering Tony Gonzalez is contemplating retirement.Floyd isn't doing as well as last year with injuries, but he has first-round talent when healthy, and the offense could potentially become even more explosive than it already is.32. New England Patriots - Stefan Wisniewski, G, Penn StateThe Patriots will likely lose Logan Mankins, 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
and Stephen Neal said he's retiring after the 2011 season, so the Patriots will need depth at guard. As long as Brady stays protected, the Patriots' offense will continue to shine.If you have any writing tips, feel free to shoot me some, and leave your comments and discuss what you think of each pick and if you like your teams' pick. Tune in next week for another edition of a 2011 NFL mock draft.
3. Cincinnati Bengals - Robert Quinn, DE/LB, North CarolinaQuinn has had trouble with the NCAA along with other North Carolina players, but the Bengals aren't a team to put character concerns too heavily into consideration, and they have a glaring lack of a pass rush. They have the lowest amount of 6 Sanchez Green Jersey
sacks in the NFL with 11. Quinn would greatly improve their pass rush.4. Buffalo Bills - Nick Fairley, DE/DT, AuburnThe Bills miss out on a top five QB here, so the next best option for them is to draft a defensive lineman. They have zero pass rush, and their defense as a whole is terrible.Fairley has led Auburn's run defense, which has performed very well this season. His performance against Alabama shot his draft stock through the roof.5. Arizona Cardinals - Prince Amukamara, CB, NebraskaThe Cardinals' pass defense has been an embarrassment, possibly even more so than Derek Anderson lashing out at the reporter in his post-game interview.
Amukamara is the leader of Nebraska's defense and was always just as big a part of their success as Ndamukong Suh when he was there.Ryan Mallett will be the pick if they pass on Amukamara, but considering their pass defense woes, Amukamara will be too hard to ignore. They may sign a veteran QB, who knows? Maybe McNabb or Favre will come to Arizona.6. Denver Broncos - Marcell Dareus, DE/DT, AlabamaDefensive line is a glaring issue for the Broncos. They have no pass rush with Elvis Dumervil out and can't stop the run.7. Dallas Cowboys - Allen Bailey, DE/DT, MiamiIgor Olshansky and Marcus Spears don't belong in the starting lineup, especially Olshansky.Bailey would be an upgrade as a 3-4 defensive end. Offensive line is the most glaring issue for the Cowboys, but no tackles are worth taking in the top 10. Trading down is a possibility.
8. San Francisco 49ers - Ryan Mallett, QB, ArkansasTroy Smith was unspectacular against the Cardinals' pass defense, so he isn't the long-term answer at QB.Mike Singletary is in danger of getting fired, so the 49ers will likely draft a new QB.9. Minnesota Vikings - Jake Locker, QB, WashingtonLocker hasn't played like a top 10 pick, but his potential alone will make the Vikings give him a chance, and he can't be any worse than Brett Favre has been this year.Brad Childress' departure will also cause the Vikings to draft a new QB since new coaches usually start with QBs. Tarvaris Jackson won't be giving the starting job either and may not even be a Viking next season.10. Cleveland Browns - A.J. Green, WR, GeorgiaColt McCoy has surprisingly done well as a rookie, but he has nobody to throw to. Peyton Hillis has given the Browns a great running game, and Montario Hardesty's return will make it even better.
Green gives McCoy a true receiving threat, and some say he's one of 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
the greatest prospects in a long time.11. Seattle Seahawks - DaQuan Bowers, DE, ClemsonPatrick Kerney's retirement has hurt the Seahawks' pass rush greatly. Their defensive line is solid when healthy, but a defensive end is a pressing need.Bowers has finally lived up to his potential at Clemson, and he has 15 sacks this season.12. New England Patriots (from Oakland) - Mark Ingram, RB, AlabamaBenJarvus Green-Ellis has been a serviceable running back, but he isn't the long-term answer. They have little depth too, so Ingram would give them a better threat in the backfield.13. Washington Redskins - Julio Jones, WR, AlabamaMcNabb hasn't performed up to his $78 million extension, but having no receiving threat to throw to doesn't help matters. Santana Moss has been solid, but Anthony Armstrong and Joey Galloway are far from being No. 2 receivers.
Jones has been on fire lately, including a 10-catch, 199-yard game against Auburn. His potential is unlimited.14. Tennessee Titans - Cam Newton, QB, AuburnNewton's stock is rising every week. He's the frontrunner to win the Heisman, and ESPN has been talking about him as a top 10 prospect.Jeff Fisher and Vince Young aren't on the same page, so chances are a new QB will come to Tennessee, and Newton's upside will be too hard for Fisher to pass up.15. Houston Texans - Brandon Harris, CB, MiamiThe Texans' pass defense is even worse than the Cardinals'. Glover Quin should be benched. Harris is excellent in coverage, and if Kareem Jackson improves, their pass defense will improve greatly.Safety and defensive tackle are needs for the Texans too.16. Jacksonville Jaguars - Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
The Jaguars still lack a pass rush, and Aaron Kampman can't stay healthy, so defensive end is a major need.17. Miami Dolphins - Janoris Jenkins, CB, FloridaThe Dolphins' biggest need is at running back, but none of them are good enough to be drafted here, so the Dolphins are going with a cornerback. Vontae Davis has done well, but a threat across from him would improve their pass defense.18. Kansas City Chiefs - Von Miller, DE/LB, Texas A&MMiller's gone through injuries, but he's still having a solid year, and his potential as a pass rusher is sky high.Tamba Hali could use a threat across from him to take the pressure off of him.19. New York Giants - Travis Lewis, LB, OklahomaThe Giants could use some linebacker depth with Keith Bulluck aging, and Michael Boley is injury-prone.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Adrian Clayborn, DE, IowaThe Buccaneers started rebuilding their defensive line by drafting Gerald McCoy and Brian Price. Now it's time to complete it and take a defensive end.Clayborn hasn't done too well this season, but he's shown great potential in the past, so he'll be too hard to pass up.21. St. Louis Rams - Jonathan Baldwin, WR, PittsburghSam Bradford is somehow doing well as a rookie with no receivers to throw to.Baldwin has had a bad QB this year, so his stats look mediocre, but he'll shine in St. Louis, and Bradford's job will be much easier.22. Indianapolis Colts - Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon StateThe Colts have a terrible run defense, and it's easy to get past them as long as you double-team Dwight Freeney since there's no threats up the middle. Paea is a great run-stuffer and can get some sacks, so drafting him would never allow 231 rushing yards in a game again.23. Chicago Bears - Anthony Castonzo, T, Boston CollegeThe Bears lead the league in sacks allowed, and they're lucky that no tackles are top Dallas Cowboys jersey
15 talents, so they might as well take advantage of that.24. Baltimore Ravens - Ras-I Dowling, CB, VirginiaDowling is a solid prospect who can play cornerback and safety, and cornerback depth needs to be filled for the Ravens with free agency looming.25. San Diego Chargers - Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma StateVincent Jackson has been a huge pain for the Chargers this year, and despite his void, Philip Rivers has managed to be on pace to break Dan Marino's single-season yards record, so the Chargers may very likely opt to not re-sign him.Blackmon would replace Jackson as the true threat for Rivers, and he's posting incredible numbers at Oklahoma State. He has 102 catches, 1,665 yards, and 18 touchdowns.26. Philadelphia Eagles - Derek Sherrod, T, Mississippi StateMichael Vick's comeback season has made it easy to forget how bad the Eagles' offensive line is. Jason Peters is aging and inconsistent, so a replacement at left tackle is the ideal choice for the Eagles.27. Green Bay Packers - Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia TechRyan Grant's injury has hurt the Packers' offense and forced Aaron Rodgers to carry it on his back, which he's done well at.Brandon Jackson is terrible, and Williams would make a much better backup to Grant. Their offense would be even more explosive with a better running game.28. Pittsburgh Steelers - Mike Pouncey, G, FloridaThe Steelers have little depth on their offensive line, and they usually maintain depth in the trenches, and Maurkice would love to reunite with his brother.29. New Orleans Saints - Akeem Ayers, DE/LB, UCLAAyers is versatile, which fits the Saints' defense perfectly since they like to switch between the 4-3 and 3-4. Their pass rush could use some improvement.30. New York Jets - Cameron Jordan, DE/DT, CalThe Jets could use some more depth at defensive line, and Jordan has been having a solid season at Cal, worthy of being a first-round pick.31. Atlanta Falcons - Michael Floyd, WR, Notre DameRoddy White has been the best receiver in the NFL this year, and Matt Ryan has played like the franchise QB he was drafted to be, but he could use more weapons, especially considering Tony Gonzalez is contemplating retirement.Floyd isn't doing as well as last year with injuries, but he has first-round talent when healthy, and the offense could potentially become even more explosive than it already is.32. New England Patriots - Stefan Wisniewski, G, Penn StateThe Patriots will likely lose Logan Mankins, 2010 pro bowl Vikings 4 Brett Favre jersey
and Stephen Neal said he's retiring after the 2011 season, so the Patriots will need depth at guard. As long as Brady stays protected, the Patriots' offense will continue to shine.If you have any writing tips, feel free to shoot me some, and leave your comments and discuss what you think of each pick and if you like your teams' pick. Tune in next week for another edition of a 2011 NFL mock draft.
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