Adrian Peterson, Drew Brees, and Tony Romo. What a week for those guys. AP broke the plane 3 times, for a total of 180 yards on the ground and one, absolutely insane, arm move followed by a stiff-arm to a guy who is probably still laying on the ground wondering what just happened. If you didn't see the play, I highly suggest watching it. Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrhBXbVmrWc
Insane. Would you like to know what else is insane? 6 TD passes. Drew Brees torched the Lions defense(like we all knew he would) for a whopping 6 TD's. Just about every Saints receiver had a touchdown and I think some of the fans may have caught a few as well. If you had Drew Brees and lost your fantasy game this week, you may want to rethink playing fantasy football. Retire right now. And after that, move to Montana and live in the woods where there is no computer access. Mess with Sasquatch, play football with trees, whatever.
In my 1st (un)official week of predictions and fantasy advice, I feel as though I contributed nicely(okay, maybe not on the Anthony Fasano part, -3 points) but my thoughts on Philly beating down Carolina were right on. And maybe Carson Palmer didn't throw 6 TD's, or one for that matter, but he seems to have a healthy shoulder and elbow again and could have a breakout year. Here's hoping.
Week 2 doesn't offer as many rival games as Week 1 did, but there are some good ones out there. Carolina at Atlanta looks to be a good matchup. Can Delhomme return to form? In his previous 2 games, dating back to the playoffs last year, he has thrown 9 INT's. Not a very good showing for a guy who was an elite QB in their Super Bowl run of 2005. Pick: Atlanta
Another game of interest is Pittsburgh at Chicago. Two teams with stellar defenses battling it out. With Troy Polamalu out this week, expect the Bears and Jay Cutler to find a better rhythm than they showed last Sunday night against the rival Packers. I feel as though Cutler will bounce back big against a defense lacking their best player in the secondary and arguably the league. Play: Jay Cutler, Devin Hester Bench: Willie Parker Pick: Chicago
Finally, not so much of a thriller in my mind, and I try to stay away from talking anything East, but the Patriots roll into the Meadowlands where last week we saw rookie Mark Sanchez and the Jets defense man-handle a potent Houston offense, allowing only 7 points. Can the Jets beat the Patriots and possibly show them they won't be a doormat anymore? My prediction is no. The Jets will put up a fight, but in the end, Brady and Moss and Co. will be too much for the J-E-T-S. Pick: New England
My sleeper pick this week, which isn't much of a sleeper, I'm going with Jordy Nelson from the Packers. He flashed signs of brilliance last week on punt returns while filling in for Will Blackmon and I believe he may have won the job as kickoff/punt returner. Watch for him to be a 3rd receiver going up against a weak Bengals defense.
I welcome any comments you have about anything you may have read in this article. And remember, tell your friends. I will be posting each week with my predictions and so-called advice. But again, it's for fantasy purposes only. Not intended to be the correct advice, that your Dad always claimed he had, so use at your own discretion.
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