Axe Elf 0 Posted October 7, 2011 Last week I din't really like my calls all that much, and I ended up with my highest hit rate of the season--including a solid dozen BULLSEYE! predictions that landed within one fantasy point of the actual production. Who does that? (Axe Elf) Where else can you get such prognosticating accuracy? (Nowhere) That said, I feel pretty good about my calls for this week--which means I'll probly have my lowest success rate of the season. So there, I've jinxed myself, and I've reverse-jinxed myself; I'll let the gods of irony and retribution duke it out to determine my fate from here. QBs Sleepers Matt Ryan Green Bay has allowed the second-most yardage (335), the second-most TDs (9), and the second-most pass plays over 20 yards (23) in the league. Ryan has been consistently posting around 300 yards already, and I think he'll find JJ for a couple of deep ones this week. The Iceman cometh in around 350/3/1. Mark Sanchez How do you NOT start any QB against the worst pass defense in the NFL? Allowing almost 370 pass yards per game, including 30 passes over 20 yards (7.5 per game!), the Patriots should be helpless against Sanchez, who should have Nick Mangold returning and formidable weapons at his disposal like two receivers who can stretch the field, a solid pass-catching TE underneath, and LDT out of the backfield. Mark has been on a bit of a rollercoaster too, with two games over 300 yards and two games under 200 yards, but this week should be one of his season's best--350/3/2. Kevin Kolb Three of the four QBs who have faced the Vikings' secondary had their highest yardage totals of the season up to that time against Minnesota (Rivers, Stafford, Cassel). This pseudo-defense allows an average of 304 yards and 1.5 TDs to opposing QBs, and they will be hosting the second-best WR they have seen all year in Larry Fitzgerald (as good as Calvin Johnson is, he had his best week, yardage-wise, against the Vikings--108 to go along with his usual 2 TDs). Kolb has had to face the #6, #7, #16 and #18 passing defenses thus far, but he gets 325/3/1 in Week 5 against #28. Andy Dalton Dalton has been the epitome of a roller-coaster so far. He's had 300 yard games two of the last three weeks, with 3 pass TDs, 1 rush TD, and 2 INTs in those two weeks combined--and then sandwiched in the middle was a 157/0/2 stinker, which was, parenthetically, the last time I called him a Sleeper. Let's try this again. Jacksonville has the #14 pass defense in the NFL, but they have been helped by a monsoon and two blowout losses in which opposing offenses din't HAVE to pass much against them. Dalton had his best game of the season on the road, where he is again for another 300/2/1 outing. Donovan McNabb Only slightly higher-rated than the Vikings' pass defense is the #27-ranked Cardinals' secondary--but they could axually be a worse pass defense than the Vikes, they just had the good fortune of facing Tarvaris Jackson one week. The other three QBs facing Arizona have averaged 344 yards and 2 TDs. I don't think McNabb has the weapons to go THAT crazy on the Cardinals, but he should improve his total fantasy points (for the fourth week in a row) to something like 275/2/1 in a shootout of teams that are a combined 1-7. (Coincidentally, there are two such games this week; the Chiefs and the Colts play the other one.) Stinkers Drew Brees Aaron Rodgers and Jay Cutler had their worst outings of the season against the Panthers, who are allowing only 203 yards per game to opposing QBs--despite allowing a handful of long TD passes. Brees doesn't have the kind of big-play receivers to which Carolina has sometimes fallen victim, so he's going to have to make his living with short, underneath passes, and Carolina excels against those, handing Brees his worst outing thus far--250/2/0. Tom Brady The Jets' pass defense has held opposing QBs to some of their lowest outputs of the season--and a cumulative total of 2 (TWO!) pass TDs--but other than Romo, they haven't really faced any good QBs (McCown, Campbell, Flacco). Brady will be their most difficult test yet, though since Brady has been trending downward in yardage anyway (517, 423, 387, 226), I'm going to say the immovable object holds the irresistible force to 250/1/1. Kyle Orton San Diego has been pretty good against marginal QBs (McNabb, Cassel), but not so good against Brady. I'd say Orton belongs in the former category. Bolts hold him under 200, while he tosses 2 scores and 2 INTs. Ryan Fitzpatrick The Eagles are just outside the top 10 in passing defense, but they downright suck against the run (#30). With Fred Jackson running wild, the Bills just won't need to pass all that much--which suits Fitzpatrick just fine, as he'll be facing the league's leading QB sackers with a rookie subbing for his starting left tackle. The Bills have attempted fewer and fewer passes in recent weeks (46, 40, 34), and may go as few as 30 this week. Considering that Fitzpatrick's season average of 7.2 yards per attempt was achieved against teams like Kansas City, Oakland, and New England--not Philadelphia--he could easily be held under 200 yards with 1 TD (to Jackson) and an INT. Jay Cutler My prediction for Cutler in this game? [ClubberLang] Pain. [/Clubber Lang] Seriously. Especially if Fairley plays, I expect that Cutler will leave this game either (1) after his third INT (the Lions are tied for third in the league with 7), or (2) on a golf cart after a Fairley/Suh sandwich (Cutler has been sacked 15 times, second-most of all QBs). In light of these omens, I have to call 200/1/3 for Cutler. RBs Sleepers BenJarvus Green-Ellis The Jets are also among the league's bottom-feeders vs the run, and I'm not drinking the Ridley Kool-Aid just yet. This divisional game is not a time to go out experimenting with a new RB--the Patriots will need the never-fumble 4.0 ypc consistency of BJGE, and I think they will feed him quite a bit to make up for an inability to throw the ball effectively against the Jets' secondary. If nothing else, BJGE should have a shot at 2 scores on goalline carries alone, and I'll put him down for 70 yards besides. Joseph Addai As much as Painter has helped the passing game, he may have helped the running game more by loosening up opposing defenses just a bit. Kansas City is not strong against the run already (#26), and now they have to worry about the Colt receivers again. Addai is quietly averaging 4.6 ypc on the season, so I believe he will go over 100 combined yards vs. the Chiefs, with a score. Mark Ingram Ranked 31st against the run, Carolina may have a hard time getting the ball back from the Saints in this one. If New Orleans plays with any kind of a lead, they'd be smart to hammer Ingram at the Panthers, and keep the ball out of Cam Newton's hands. Look for Ingram's best outing so far, 85 yards and a score. Stinkers Michael Turner Green Bay is allowing just 71 yards rushing per game (2nd in the league), and Turner got just 90 yards rushing against the #11 and #14 rushing defenses combined (Tampa Bay and Seattle). A good chance of hawking a goalline TD salvages an otherwise pedestrian 50-yard outing. Maurice Jones-Drew Don't look now, but the "Bungles" are leading the NFL in total defense, and they are ranked #7 against the run, having held Peyton Hillis, Frank Gore, and Fred Jackson to a combined 165/1. The only hiccup was a 101/1 outing by Willis McGahee in Week 2--I think they just din't believe McGahee was a threat and din't gameplan for him effectively enough. They don't really have to gameplan for anyone OTHER than MJD on the Jags team, though, and like Fred Jackson, MJD's lofty ypc average (5.9 over the last 2 games and 5.1 on the season) is destined to take a hit, resulting in his worst game of the season--60 scoreless yards. LeGarrette Blount San Francisco nearly blanked one of the best RBs in the league last week (18 yards on 9 carries by LeSean McCoy; no rush TD) and has largely done the same to Cedric Benson (64/0), Felix Jones (25/0) and Marshawn Lynch (33/0). They are the only team in the league yet to allow a rush TD. Although Blount has increased his rushing yardage in every game so far this season, he's not going against the Vikings or the Colts here. Expect a total shutdown, to put it Blountly (40/0). WRs Sleepers Julio Jones JJ has 242 combined yards in his last two games, but he has yet to find the end zone. As the deep threat in the Falcons' offense, the first trend is likely to continue against the Packers' suspect secondary (see Matt Ryan), but the second streak breaks in two places as Jones scores twice on 7 catches for 150 yards. Plaxico Burress See Mark Sanchez. I believe that Burress will be the largest beneficiary of the Patriots' generosity, hauling in two TDs with 6 catches for 135 yards. Percy Harvin Arizona can't cover their opponents' best WR. Hakeem Nicks (162/1), Sidney Rice (109/0), Santana Moss (61/1) and Steve Smith (178/2) averaged 18.75 points per outing. Now McNabb to Harvin isn't on par with most of these QB/WR connections, but if Tarvaris Jackson can get 11 points for Rice against the Cards, then I'm going to say McNabb can do at least as much for Harvin; 6/70/1 in his best game so far. Josh Morgan In contrast, the Buccaneers are #23 against the pass because they seem to have problems covering the WR2 away from Aquib Talib. Julio Jones' first 100 yard outing of his career 2 weeks ago, and Pierre Garcon's Monday Night game, bear witness to this weakness. Enter Josh Morgan, the 49ers' most consistent receiver so far this season--who caught 3 balls for 65 yards and a score against a far superior Eagles' secondary last week. I'm going to hand him the game ball for his best outing yet--5 catches, 75 yards, and another TD this week. Jacoby Jones When Andre Johnson was injured at the end of 2010, Jones filled in over three games to the tune of 17 catches for 235 yards--but no TDs. I would expect something like that to happen this week, but in all truth, Arian Foster could wind up as the team's most prolific receiver. Jones could be worth a pickup and a flex start for this week--but be aware that Houston has Tennessee and Baltimore coming up, so his value may depreciate rapidly. I'll give him 5 catches for 70 yards against Oakland, though. Stinkers Wes Welker Even the best receivers have their off weeks, and playing against the best secondary in football is a good time for an undersized receiver to have one. The only time Welker played against a pass defense currently ranked higher than 22nd (Buffalo #22, Oakland #25, Miami #30, San Diego #4), he was held to his fewest yards (81) on his fewest catches (7), and it was the only game in which he did not score. Expect new lows again this week--6 catches, 70 yards, no TD. Stevie Johnson See Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Eagles' pass rush won't allow enough time for the strength of Johnson's deep routes to develop--and they can cover pretty well too. Stevie has a second consecutive stinker, posting 5 for 70 and no score. Brandon Lloyd There's that #4 pass defense again, shutting down yet another WR1. He's probly looking at something like 5 catches for 60 yards, and since he hasn't scored yet this season, this may not be the best time to look for his first. Saints' Receivers Carolina does pretty well in coverage, placing #6 vs the pass this season, despite allowing long TDs to Jordy Nelson (84 yds), Early Doucet (70 yds), Greg Jennings (49 yds), and Mike Thomas (36 yds). It's significant to note that those four receivers combined for 6 catches and 60 yards outside of their four big plays. I don't think that any of the Saints' WRs offer the kind of explosiveness needed to make a big play on the Panthers--Henderson probly has the best chance, followed by Colston--but I would be surprised if any NO receiver has the kind of day you'd be proud of counting in your starting lineup. Henderson, Colston, Meachum and Moore; I rank them in that order, but keep them all on your bench if you have any reasonable options. TEs Sleepers Owen Daniels Daniels should become an even bigger part of the Texans' passing game in the absence of Andre Johnson. His piece of the pie was already worth about 5/70 and a score each of the last two weeks; I'll bump him a dime against Oakland to make him Houston's leading non-RB receiver--7/80/1. Jermaine Gresham After Jared Cook's 1 catch for 7 yards in Week 1, Jacksonville has allowed three straight season-high performances by TEs: 6/101/1 by Dustin Keller in Week 2, 7/57/1 by Greg Olsen in the monsoon of Week 3, and 10/132/1 last week to Jimmy Graham. Maybe they won't notice that the "a" in Graham has changed to "es" and allow Gresham to have his season high as well--6/75/1. Brandon Pettigrew Chicago has allowed 23 catches, 286 yards, and 4 TDs to TEs through four games. Granted, they have all been pretty good TEs (Gonzo, Graham, Finley and Olsen), and granted also that Finley had the lion's share (get it?) of the TDs (3). Still, Pettigrew has been building momentum over the last couple of games, totaling 17 catches for 176 yards against the Vikings and Cowboys. One point against Pettigrew is that Best should play more of a role this week than he has in the last two come-from-behinders, but I'll still give Pettigrew a shot at 6 catches, 70 yards, and a score (which probly means that Calvin has to settle for one this week--shuckie darns). Kyle Rudolph More than one-quarter of all McNabb completions this season have gone to the TEs, Shiancoe and Rudolph, and the rookie Rudolph has increased his production each week of the season so far (0/0, 1/15, 3/39, 3/44). Arizona would be a good defense to have a breakout game against, so this week (considering Arizona's team colors), watch Rudolph, as the red knows, REIGN, dear! 5/60/1 Marcedes Lewis I can't believe I'm axually recommending him this week. All I can say is that Ben Watson, Evan Moore, and Vernon Davis--good TEs on teams with weak WR options--have had pretty solid outings against Cincinnati. Gabbert doesn't have much choice; 3/45/1. Stinkers Jimmy Graham Carolina has allowed opposing TEs 9 catches in 4 games. Granted, the only marquee TE amongst them was Jermichael Finley, who hogged 5 of those catches, for 68 yards, and Jeff King only had 2 catches, but they were good for 61 yards and a score. Still, Carolina is pretty good against the pass in general, and Graham is someone they can't overlook like they probly overlooked King, so I'm going to call the season low so far for Graham--5 catches for 65 yards and no score. Scott Chandler Is anybody still starting this guy? (He is still the #9 TE, you know.) Sorry folks, outside of Graham, I really don't see a whole lot of top-tier TEs that are headed for an obvious train wreck (maybe that's 'cause about five of the top 20 are already on bye this week)--so I'll just throw up this pumpkin--2/15/0. That makes a nice even 35 predictions for this week, counting all four of the Saints' WRs as stinker predictions (37 if you count the nods to Arian Foster being the Texans' leading receiver and Jahvid Best being more involved in this week's game). May you all reap the rewards of having been here to know Sunday's results on Friday, courtesy of the legendary Axe Elf! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinegarStrokes 0 Posted October 7, 2011 Since your are calling Brady a stinker... Should i start Cam Newton over him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axe Elf 0 Posted October 7, 2011 Since your are calling Brady a stinker... Should i start Cam Newton over him? I already advised that in another post. Absolutely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted October 7, 2011 Add Greg Olsen as a sleeper with Shockey limited. NO is vulnerable to TES. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Citi Kid 0 Posted October 7, 2011 I'm glad your not drinking the Ridley Kool-Aid yet. I have a trade on the table that would bring me Tate and I know the Foster owner would give me BJGE for him. I have LT and M. Bush to fill in my bye weeks right now, with Bush in to fill in for Hillis this week. If I pull the trigger on the Schuab/Clark for Freeman/Tate trade, I know I can flip Tate for BJG in time to start this weekend. I'm just not sure of BJGE's value going forward knowing that if Foster was to go down, Tate would be a RB1. Kind of torn right now but the clock is ticking for me... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sirensong 111 Posted October 7, 2011 Matt Ryan a sleeper is hilarious...you wonder why you get mocked? A guy who was a consensus top 12 guy...going against a team that has allowed a ton of passing yards. Yet, you pass this off as insight. Owen Daniels? A sleeper? Consensus #6 TE preseason...ranked 7th in my league right now is not a freaking sleeper. i have to agree with this to an extent. lists like these generally address the WSIS question, and owners who have ryan and daniels rostered are probably not going to have superior options going. those owners waited in the draft specifically so that they could load up at other positions. i can understand if the list is intended like TMR's love/hate, which seeks to find overvalued and undervalued players for the week, but sho's right--neither of these guys is a sleeper in the way that we normally use the word. some of the other stuff is well though out, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted October 7, 2011 i have to agree with this to an extent. lists like these generally address the WSIS question, and owners who have ryan and daniels rostered are probably not going to have superior options going. those owners waited in the draft specifically so that they could load up at other positions. i can understand if the list is intended like TMR's love/hate, which seeks to find overvalued and undervalued players for the week, but sho's right--neither of these guys is a sleeper in the way that we normally use the word. some of the other stuff is well though out, though. Most of it is basic stuff. Trends of how a guy is playing/being targeted...vs. Strength of schedule. Its simplistic and not that hard to figure out what he is doing. None of it is done out with thought and real insight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SameSongNDance 0 Posted October 7, 2011 These picks are obvious to me (I'm starting a myriad of the sleeper picks), what does that mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Mueller 146 Posted October 7, 2011 ELF, would you actually bench Brees or Brady for any of the aforementioned 'sleeper's outside of Ryan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busted by the Feds 9 Posted October 7, 2011 I'm choosing between Julio Jones and CJ2K for my flex and leaning toward Julio, maily because of his nice matchup (GB is # 3 allowed vs. WR) and his matchup is in one of the final games, Sunday Night Football vs. 1:00 pm for CJ2K . Always want that SNF or MNF matchup to play catch up if you're behind or pour it on if you're ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forbess 0 Posted October 7, 2011 Looks like our teams might be fairly similar in the AE challenge this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,310 Posted October 7, 2011 Arizona would be a good defense to have a breakout game against, so this week (considering Arizona's team colors), watch Rudolph, as the red knows, REIGN, dear! 5/60/1 How could anyone not like him? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moz 69 Posted October 7, 2011 Elf -- youre a cocky arrogant SOB like I remember from several years ago .......................... but you know youre FF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackjohn 31 Posted October 7, 2011 Plax will have a huge game. Just dropped him for Cruz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axe Elf 0 Posted October 8, 2011 Whoever is editing/censoring/deleting our posts: QUIT THAT! Neither ShoNuff nor I said anything that was against the Forum rules--and the last line of my post was one of the funniest things I've written this season. I see no reason for either of the posts to have been removed. Further instances of over-moderation will not be tolerated. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Laurence Maroney's Nuts 2 Posted October 8, 2011 I don't understand how Gresham is a "sleeper". He's got 28 targets thru 4 games (solid for a TE). He's put up one dud, one medium, and 2 very solid outings. And he's facing the defense that has given up the 2nd most points to opposing TE's. Any seasoned ffb vet would be starting him with confidence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,024 Posted October 8, 2011 Ridley is much more talented than BJGE. I wouldn't "drink the Kool-Aid" in the sense of believing that he was going to turn into an RB1 by year's end, but I *do* think he will be a better play than BJGE down the stretch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikki2200 4 Posted October 8, 2011 Whoever is editing/censoring/deleting our posts: QUIT THAT! Neither ShoNuff nor I said anything that was against the Forum rules--and the last line of my post was one of the funniest things I've written this season. I see no reason for either of the posts to have been removed. Further instances of over-moderation will not be tolerated. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. Seriously. What do you think you are going to do? You think that you are above the admins here and you are fighting some war against them? LMAO. Good Luck with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chroniciguana 13 Posted October 8, 2011 Whoever is editing/censoring/deleting our posts QUIT THAT! Further instances of over-moderation will not be tolerated. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. There was once this guy, Something Elf, who posted predictions here. Wonder why he suddenly disappeared? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borat33 17 Posted October 8, 2011 Solid job mr elf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Axe Elf 0 Posted October 8, 2011 Seriously. What do you think you are going to do? You think that you are above the admins here and you are fighting some war against them? LMAO. Good Luck with that. "Fighting"? "Above them"? I believe that I addressed an adult as another adult and assumed their reasonable cooperation. I realize that fantasy football is by its nature a competitive endeavor, but it's helpful to view many situations in life as win-win opportunities, rather than antagonistic you-know-what waving contests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted October 9, 2011 "Fighting"? "Above them"? I believe that I addressed an adult as another adult and assumed their reasonable cooperation. I realize that fantasy football is by its nature a competitive endeavor, but it's helpful to view many situations in life as win-win opportunities, rather than antagonistic you-know-what waving contests. Bold large letters calling out the mods and telling them how to do their jobs is being an adult? Interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripleX 0 Posted October 9, 2011 That makes a nice even 35 predictions for this week, 35 is actually an odd number. just trying to help out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikki2200 4 Posted October 10, 2011 QBs Sleepers Matt Ryan - Edited: Monumental WRONG. Mark Sanchez - Very WRONG Kevin Kolb - Colossal WRONG Andy Dalton - WRONG Donovan McNabb - Epically WRONG Stinkers Drew Brees - WRONG Tom Brady - WRONG. You were off by 100 or so yards but since he only got one TD you'll probably say you were right. Kyle Orton - RIGHT. But is there anyone out there that doesn't already know not to start Orton? And did he get hurt? Ryan Fitzpatrick - RIGHT. Jay Cutler - Edited: WRONG. 250/1/0 isn't a bad day for Cutler RBs Sleepers BenJarvus Green-Ellis - RIGHT Joseph Addai - Really WRONG Mark Ingram - WRONG Stinkers Michael Turner - I can't tell if this is right or wrong because you put in a disclaimer that he may get a TD. 11 points out of a RB isn't a stinker. But I'm sure you'll count it as right. Maurice Jones-Drew - WRONG LeGarrette Blount - RIGHT WRs Sleepers Julio Jones - Edited: WRONG. But he did get hurt but he wasn't exactly lighting it up before that. Plaxico Burress - WRONG. Maybe if he hadn't dropped every ball thrown to him he would have gotten about half of what you said. Percy Harvin - LOL WRONG Josh Morgan - No Score. WRONG Jacoby Jones - Bad. WRONG Stinkers Wes Welker - He had 124 yards so I count this as WRONG Stevie Johnson - RIGHT Brandon Lloyd - RIGHT Saints' Receivers - RIGHT TEs Sleepers Owen Daniels - Sleeper? Really? But no score, so WRONG. Jermaine Gresham - Only 20 yards, WRONG Brandon Pettigrew - Edited: RIGHT Kyle Rudolph - Goose egg. WRONG Marcedes Lewis - Goose egg. WRONG Stinkers Jimmy Graham - WRONG Scott Chandler - RIGHT. But obvious. Does anyone think this dude is a top TE just cuz he had one good game? You didn't do so good this week... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swirvenirvin 25 Posted October 10, 2011 You didn't do so good this week... BWAHAHAHAHHAHAHA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Blue 06 195 Posted October 10, 2011 You didn't do so good this week... Well done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted October 10, 2011 Don't worry...like the last couple of weeks...he will still claim he got about 60% right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,486 Posted October 10, 2011 Hey Axe, try this out at FBG as well... They will love you there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted October 10, 2011 Hey Axe, try this out at FBG as well... They will love you there... They already have HUCKS with the never admit to being wrong attitude acting superior...can the site take any more of it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion Fan 0 Posted October 10, 2011 Whoever is editing/censoring/deleting our posts: QUIT THAT! Neither ShoNuff nor I said anything that was against the Forum rules--and the last line of my post was one of the funniest things I've written this season. I see no reason for either of the posts to have been removed. Further instances of over-moderation will not be tolerated. Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation. That sucks "they" did that. They must fear the elf! How many people would have said start newton over Brady? Huge call. Keep it up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,486 Posted October 10, 2011 They already have HUCKS with the never admit to being wrong attitude acting superior...can the site take any more of it? Sure can... The more the merrier I say... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinegarStrokes 0 Posted October 10, 2011 Once again... Bad at sleepers, good at stinkers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikki2200 4 Posted October 10, 2011 That sucks "they" did that. They must fear the elf! How many people would have said start newton over Brady? Huge call. Keep it up! It's "their" website. "They" can do whatever the fock they want to do with it. Also, there were tons of people considering starting Newton over Brady this week. For numerous reasons you would know if you paid attention at all. Not rocket science. He got one call right. And lots wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion Fan 0 Posted October 10, 2011 It's "their" website. "They" can do whatever the fock they want to do with it. Also, there were tons of people considering starting Newton over Brady this week. For numerous reasons you would know if you paid attention at all. Not rocket science. He got one call right. And lots wrong. Yea, but it's bush league they're hatin on him because he's better at this ff thing than they are. As for newton over Brady. Who had him ranked higher (in print)? Id like to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikki2200 4 Posted October 10, 2011 Yea, but it's bush league they're hatin on him because he's better at this ff thing than they are. As for newton over Brady. Who had him ranked higher (in print)? Id like to know. First of all there are other FF sites to go to. Second of all, I guess I have to spell this out... The Jets have a solid passing D. They are tied for first in TDs allowed all season, near the top of the list in INTs and sacks, Welker was gonna be on Revis island all day, this is a huge division rivalry and must win for both teams, it was going to be hard smashmouth football, and the Pats have openly talked about implementing their ground game more than they were the first few games, which we got a sneak peak of last week, and the Jets are 27th in the league at stopping the run. Hmmm.... I know several people IRL that were considering starting Newton over Brady and they've never heard of Axe Elf. It really wasn't that an amazing of a call, and not something that a lot of other people weren't considering as evidenced by threads just on this bored. Personally I would never sit Brady. Others may feel otherwise. And at the end of the day it wasn't like Brady had a shiit game anyway. He put up decent numbers even if they weren't Brady-like numbers. But that is to be expected when they are playing the Jets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chroniciguana 13 Posted October 10, 2011 It was obvious going in that the Jets had the tools in Cromartie and Revis to potentially slow down the Patriot passing game. So in this instance, Newton over Brady made sense if you had the option. Brady went 321/1 for 16 points in our scoring system. He had 17 points the week before against Oakland. Meh. Not great. Not a stinker. Mark it wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted October 10, 2011 Yea, but it's bush league they're hatin on him because he's better at this ff thing than they are. As for newton over Brady. Who had him ranked higher (in print)? Id like to know. I believe at least Jamie Eisenberg (sp?) on CBS Sportsline picked Newton. It was such a hotly debated topic that it was the number 1 question on CBS in their weekly "ask the experts" section. I am also not sure if you have ever been to the site, but this site's projections had Newton over Brady. If you did not have your head so far up the Elf's ass, you might see that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion Fan 0 Posted October 10, 2011 All I'm saying is --why the hate? The dude puts his thoughts out there BEFORE the game (unlike your analysis). Sure he's wrong a lot. But so is fftoday. According to fantasypros this site was #40 out of #60 for week 5 rankings. Should we call them out for "sucking"...or appreciate that they do the best they can and understand that no-one is right all the time. Elf lays out some good info..if you don't like it don't read it. But until you're ready to lay down your thoughts before the games..don't go picking him apart when he's wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 720 Posted October 10, 2011 Yea, but it's bush league they're hatin on him because he's better at this ff thing than they are. As for newton over Brady. Who had him ranked higher (in print)? Id like to know. He is not better at anything than anybody. He is getting more wrong that right lately and inflates his stats on his own all the time. You think getting one call right means something? Do you think he would own up to it if it were wrong? Of course not, like he does not own up to his crap calls in these threads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
