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Question: Week 8 sit or start: Warner vs. Schaub?

I have not seen Carolina defense play this year, but they seem to be very inconsistent. Arizona is headed east to play against the Panthers, which has me a bit concerned. I’m going with Kurt Warner right now, but I love the Texans at home in a matchup against  Cincinatti. Should I bench Warner for Schaub?

Answer:

I would play Schaub. The bengals make most of the teams they play look like all stars.

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Question: Need help with my Week 8 RBs and WRs.

I am in a league that gives points for receiptions. There’s only 8 teams in my league.  My lineup is stacked.  I need some help picking out 3 RB and 3 WR and I’m looking for some help.  Here’s who I have.

RB: Maurice Jones-Drew, Jamal Lewis, Willie Parker, Steve Slaton, Willis McGahee.

WR: Plaxico Burress, Santonio holmes, Vincent Jackson, T.J. Houshmanzadeh, Roddy White

Best answer:

Start Maurice Jones-Drew, Steve Slaton, and Willis McGahee, who looks like he’s back to his former form.

At WR, go with Plaxico Burress, Vincent Jackson, and Roddy White.

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Welcome back to another edition of our weekly NFL previews. This preview will be presented by Captain Morgan this week and will highlight the NFL’s top 5 matchups for this legendary Halloween weekend, which will feature a Sunday Night game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers. Arrrrrrrr!

TENNESSEE TITANS @ SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (-3.5)

Like the Cowboys, the Chargers have gotten off to a very poor start. They’re now sitting at 2-5 thanks to 4 road losses and a home loss to the Patriots. The Titans have been on fire at 5-2 coming off a strong comeback win against my beloved (and often hated) Philadelphia Eagles. The Chargers aren’t as bad as their record, which is why they’re favored by 3.5 points. Their road woes have also really hurt them. I used the “must win” factor as my sole reason for taking the Cowboys at home on Monday Night and it backfired on me, although I gave the pick a mere 2/5 and simply couldn’t forecast Tony Romo going out of the game in the 2nd quarter.

If Chargers get their 6th loss before at the halfway point of the season, they can kiss their season goodbye. Now they have to face a tough Titans team whose defense has been phenomenal despite the losses of Vanden Bosch and Haynesworth. I’m going to recommend taking the points here. The Chargers have too many injuries on both sides of the ball to truly dominate a strong football team here. Although the Chargers play great football at home, they showed last week that they couldn’t overcome the injuries they were faced with. However, I just can’t be …

A must-win situation has me favoring the Cowboys.

It was a strong week for yours truly. I was giving out ridiculous calls that were likely met with laughs. Although they were only 1/5 calls, I did state that Oakland +8 and Cleveland +13 would be winners. I was also very high on Atlanta -3.5, St. Louis +2.5, Washington +3, and New England +3, which were all winners as well. The record so far this week was 8-5 so we’re already coming out on top. I was forced to pick the Eagles which adds a loss to the loss column, but they had the Titans until their 4th quarter melt down.

NEW YORK GIANTS @ DALLAS COWBOYS (-3.5)

We are treated to a classic NFC East rivalry tonight. The 1-4 Cowboys desperately need to win this one against the 4-2 Giants or they can pretty much kiss their season goodbye. Based solely on the fact that this is a “must win” game is a good enough reason for me to pick the Cowboys in this spot. If it wasn’t for the intangible “must win” factor, I would say take the Giants. Their defense has finally come alive and they’ve been on a roll. However, with the Cowboys at home on Monday Night and Wade Phillips on the hot seat, I’m confident the Cowboys will come out winning by 3-7 points.

Perhaps the over is a play to entertain as well with the over/under set at 45. Both teams are scoring and giving up an average of 20 points give or take a few points. However, head-to-head, the over is 6-2-1 in these teams last 9 meetings. The Giants have gone over in 9 of their last 10 against the NFC. The …

Question: Fantasy Football: Week 5 Start and Sit?

Who should I start at defense?

San Francisco (vs. ATL) or Washington (@ CAR)

Who should I start at TE?

John Carlson (vs. JAC) (Hasselbecks back and Carlsons his favorite target) or Vernon Davis (vs. ATL)

Who should I start at QB?

Kurt Warner (vs. HOU) or Tom Brady (@DEN)

Answer:

San Fransisco

John Carlson

Kurt Warner

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Question: Who should I start or sit in week 7?

RB:
Ryan Matthews vs. Patriots – Start
Thomas Jones vs. Jaguars – Start
Brandon Jacobs vs. Cowboys – Sit
Chris Ivory vs. Browns – Sit

My instincts tell me to start Ryan Matthews and Thomas Jones. Ryan Matthews is going to be at home against a team that is ranked 20th against the run. If Chargers can put up some early scores, they will run the ball a lot more in the second half. Ryan Matthews has been averaging 5-6 yards per carry the last two weeks despite his low scores. Thomas Jones is up against the Jaguars at home, who have played poorly against the run, enough said.

WR:
Larry Fitzgerald vs. Seahawks – Start
Deon Branch vs. Chargers – Start
Kenny Britt vs. Eagles – Start
Lance Moore vs. Browns
Jabar Gaffney vs. Raiders
Davone Bess vs. Steelers

TE :
Vernon Davis vs. Panthers
Benjamin Watson vs. Saints
Tony Moeaki vs. Jaguars

Answer:

I would play Thomas Jones and Chris Ivory. Ivory actually plays against the Browns tomorrow and Jones plays the Jaguars. Those are two of the easiest match ups you will ever get. Keep your WRs as is. Vernon Davis at TE obviously. That’s not even a question.

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Can Philip Rivers overcome the injuries to his offense to top the Pats?

Only 3 4:00 games this week. The 1:00 picks were posted on Thursday and there are plenty of games to look into there. Let’s just get right down to business.

ARIZONA CARDINALS @ SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (-6.5)

Somehow both teams have managed to have winning records although neither deserves to have a winning record if you ask me. Both are 3-2. Arizona is coming off their bye week after upsetting the Saints at home thanks to 14 defensive points in the 4th quarter. The Seahawks are coming off an impressive road win over the Bears. The Seahawks play strong at home where they beat San Diego by 7 and San Fransisco 31-6. There’s just no way I’m going to give up 6.5 points to take the Seahawks. 83% of the public is taking the Seahawks, while they have 60% of the consensus at Covers.com. I’m sure they will win this game, but I’m giving the Cardinals a good shot at covering this one if they can get out of this game by a score of 24-20. Home team is 6-2 ATS in these teams last 8 games. Home field should be the difference. With the Cardinals D giving up 27.6 PPG, the Seahawks look like the play at home. Another game I’m 50/50 on ATS. I think it’s too many points, but until Arizona can improve their run defense, they’ll continue to have issues.

Prediction: Seahawks 27 – Cardinals 20

Pick Against the Spread: Seahawks -6.5 (Confidence: 1/5)

OAKLAND RAIDERS @ DENVER BRONCOS (-8)

I like the Raiders +8 here. The Raiders know how to play the Broncos as they’re 6-2 ATS in their last 8 against them. …