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      Marvin Harrison not getting it done on the road

      November 11, 2008 /

      Marvin Harrison must really like Lucas Oil Stadium. In four games, the veteran wideout has caught 19 passes for 249 yards and three TD on the Colts’ home field. That projects to a 76-catch, 996-yard, 12-TD season. That’s not exactly what we’re used to from the standout WR, but it’s a lot better than the 53-catch, 635-yard, 5-TD season that he’s currently posting.

      The good news is that the Colts have more home games remaining than road games, but the bad news is that one of those home games comes in Week 17 against the Titans, which doesn’t really help fantasy owners. Harrison can definitely be started in Week 11 at home against the Texans, and in Week 15 at home against the Lions. The other home game (Week 14 against the Bengals) is also a pretty nice matchup, though the 2008 Bungles aren’t as bad as usual against the pass.

      While all three road games – Week 12 @ SD, Week 13 @ CLE and Week 16 @ JAX – do seem appealing, Harrison has posted an average of 2.2 catches for 21.6 yards on the road, and has failed to score a TD. I wouldn’t recommend starting Harrison in any of those matchups unless you don’t have a better option available.

      So what’s the reason for Harrison’s increased production at home? At the old RCA Dome, he was virtually uncoverable on the artificial turf due to his incredible quickness and sharp route running. But Lucas Oil Stadium has Field Turf, which looks and feels like grass, so those advantages should be negated somewhat.

      Maybe Harrison is just getting some good ol’ home cookin’ on game days.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Broncos to bring back Tatum Bell?

      November 11, 2008 /

      The Broncos are reportedly interested in bringing back the suit case stealer.

      The Broncos are taking a look at Tatum Bell.

      The former Broncos tailback who rushed for 921 yards in 2005 and 1,025 yards in 2006 will work out for the team this morning, according to several NFL sources.

      Bell would make sense given team’s extraordinary injury predicament at tailback and his familiarity with the system.

      At taiback, the Broncos have lost Michael Pittman, Andre Hall, and Ryan Torain to season-ending injuries and a fourth tailback, Selvin Young has been bothered the past month with a groin strain.
      The Broncos selected Bell with their second-round pick in the 2004 draft. He averaged 5.3 yards a carry in his first two seasons, then reached the 1,000-yard threshold in his third. He was then traded to Detroit, along with right tackle George Foster, prior to last season in exchange for cornerback Dre’ Bly.

      Bell, 27, opened the 2008 preseason as the Lions’ No. 1 tailback, but he was released Sept. 2.

      Not a bad idea. Bell was brutal in Detroit, but had success in Denver’s zone-blocking scheme. The Broncos have had major issues running the ball over the past couple weeks and maybe Bell could provide a spark. At 27 years old, he’s certainly worth a look.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Not the same old Cardinals?

      November 11, 2008 /

      In the wake of the their 29-24 win over the 49ers on Monday night, Paola Boivin of the Arizona Republic writes that these aren’t the same old Cardinals.

      Arizona CardinalsThe Same Old Cardinals wouldn’t have displayed fourth-quarter poise despite stretches of erratic defensive play. And then just like that, linebacker Karlos Dansby kept the Cardinals alive with an interception that gave his team the ball at the 49ers’ 5-yard line with 5:06 remaining.

      Are you kidding me?

      The Same Old Cardinals wouldn’t have scored two plays later, on a 4-yard pass to Anquan Boldin.
      Don’t dismiss this victory because the 49ers came into the game with a 2-6 record. They have shortcomings, but they also have taken on the personality of their high-energy coach, Mike Singletary. They’re nothing if not gritty. Their quarterback change, from J.T. O’Sullivan to Shaun Hill, too, has served them well.

      I wouldn’t go as far as to dismiss the victory and I get Boivin’s point, but the 49ers essentially handed the Cards a win. Hill’s underhand throw to Adrian Wilson was boneheaded and the decision to rush a handoff at the goal line instead of spiking the ball with four seconds remaining was ridiculous. Hill should have downed the ball and got a better play call in because he had time.

      San Fran gave ‘Zona a win by turning the ball over and mishandling the goal line situation at the end. Yes the Cardinals can score, but I don’t see them getting out of the first round of the playoffs with that defense. Not only that, but they won’t be prepared to face the best of the NFC East or South by beating up on the lousy teams in their division all year.

      Fantasy Football, NFL

      Waiver Wire Watch: Week 11

      November 11, 2008 /

      Every week, I highlight a few players that you should target in waivers. I use the ESPN league data when filtering players, so the only players eligible for discussion here are those that are available on the waiver wire of at least 50% of ESPN’s leagues. I’ll list each player’s percentage-owned after their name so you have an idea of how available they are in leagues around the country. I’ll always try to mention a few players that are available in 90% of leagues for those of you in 12-team leagues or leagues with big rosters. I’ll rank them in the order I’d pick them up in a league with a high-performance, PPR scoring system.

      Please note that these rankings are for total value through the end of the year. Players with particularly good matchups this week are in bold.

      QUARTERBACKS

      Gus Frerotte (35.0)
      Joe Flacco (34.5)
      Six pass TD and one rush TD over the last four games.
      Tyler Thigpen (16.0)
      237 yards and 2.0 pass TD over the last three games is nothing to sneeze at.
      Brady Quinn (41.4)
      He looked sharp in his debut, but don’t get too excited – it was against a very bad Denver defense.
      Shaun Hill (15.5)
      He threw two TD against the Cards, and has a tasty matchup with the Rams next week.
      Sage Rosenfels (30.0)
      Kerry Collins (20.6)
      Ryan Fitzpatrick (7.1)
      Seneca Wallace (5.6)
      Daunte Culpepper (11.1)

      RUNNING BACKS

      If Kevin Smith (71.3) is available, I’d grab him before Benson. If Mewelde Moore (73.0), Sammy Morris (71.5) or Justin Fargas (67.3) is available, I’d grab them first before moving on to the rest of this list:

      Cedric Benson (45.1)
      BenJarvus Green-Ellis (39.0)
      It looks like he’s “the man” until Sammy Morris and/or LaMont Jordan get back.
      Ricky Williams (47.5)
      Peyton Hillis (2.8)
      If Selvin Young can’t go, he’ll get most of the work in Denver.
      Shaun Alexander (13.4)
      He might get some work this week if Portis misses.
      Selvin Young (39.5)
      If he could just get healthy he’d be RB1 for the Broncos.
      Antonio Pittman (7.1)
      He could get the start again if Steven Jackson misses Week 11.
      Pierre Thomas (23.7)
      LaMont Jordan (6.7)
      He needs to beat Sammy Morris back to get some work.
      Carnell Williams (6.3)
      It looks like he’s going to return to action soon.

      WIDE RECEIVERS

      Greg Camarillo (49.4)
      Michael Jenkins (14.5)
      Justin Gage (13.2)
      Mark Bradley (2.4)
      He has posted 18-188-2 over the last three weeks and looks to be a legitimate option alongside Dwayne Bowe and Tony Gonzalez. The fact that Tyler Thigpen is playing well sure helps.
      Malcom Floyd (5.0)
      He’s thriving while Chris Chambers is hobbled – to the tune of three TD in the last four games.
      Josh Morgan (8.1)
      Bobby Engram (30.3)
      Should have value down the stretch in PPR leagues, especially if Matt Hasselbeck can make it back.
      Koren Robinson (1.3)
      9-143-2 over the last two games isn’t bad.
      Antwaan Randle El (47.1)
      Joey Galloway (44.0)
      Amani Toomer (35.0)
      Donte Stallworth (24.7)
      Ike Hilliard (22.0)
      Steve Smith (18.3)
      Mark Clayton (7.1)
      Could get a few more targets next week if Derrick Mason misses action.
      Shaun McDonald (4.0)
      Posting decent numbers in PPR leagues.

      TIGHT ENDS

      I would grab Bo Scaife (81.8), Tony Scheffler (68.8), Greg Olsen (79.9), and Jeremy Shockey (81.7) and then move on to…

      Kevin Boss (42.0)
      After a slow start, Boss has posted 13-133-3 over the last three games. He looks like a solid starter over the stretch run.
      Dustin Keller (18.4)
      He had a huge day against the Rams (6-107-1) but he’s too inconsistent to be trusted as more than a spot starter.

      Next, I’d grab Zach Miller (59.4), Visanthe Shiancoe (64.0) and John Carlson (50.4)

      Todd Heap (37.1)
      Finally! But does 5-58-2 against the Texans mean that the old Todd Heap is back? Color me skeptical.
      Billy Miller (22.9)
      Jeremy Shockey turned his ankle, and if he misses more time, Miller will be a solid starter.
      Marcedes Lewis (28.8)
      L.J. Smith (23.8)
      Desmond Clark (10.2)
      Robert Royal (12.2)
      Alex Smith (19.8)

      Fantasy Football, NFL

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