Fbkid's Week 13 Predictions

Last week I went 10-6 which continues my streak of decent weeks. It is very ironic how teams like the Patriots and Colts who were counted out at the beginning of the year are now back in the playoff picture. The Colts are now 7-4 and have a very easy schedule the rest of the way and even without Tom Brady the Patriots are also 7-4 and Matt Cassell has been playing like an All Pro the last couple of weeks. Here are my week 13 picks.

Game of the weak: Chiefs vs Raiders: This could be an exciting game to watch as lots of points could be scored. But at this point of the year, not much is at stake.

Game of the week: Giants vs Redskins: When these two teams played in week one, the Redskins looked very sloppy. Now, in the thick of the playoff race they can prove that they belong against the defending Super Bowl champs.

Last week: 10-6
Season: 103-73-1

Titans 31 Lions 20
Seahawks 14 Cowboys 35
Cardinals 27 Eagles 20
49ers 16 Bills 24
Ravens 23 Bengals 13
Saints 20 Bucs 24
Giants 28 Redskins 23
Dolphins 35 Rams 13
Colts 31 Browns 17
Panthers 24 Packers 17
Falcons 28 Chargers 24
Broncos 17 Jets 34
Steelers 20 Patriots 23
Chiefs 20 Raiders 26
Bears 16 Vikings 21
Jaguars 17 Texans 27

Fbkid's Week 12 Predictions

Last week was a very good one on my predictions as I went 11-4-1 and picked the exact score of the Titans Jaguars game. The playoff picture is now starting to shape up as teams are showing what they are really made of. At the beginning of the year everyone(myself included) was praising the Bills fast start to the season. But now they are 5-5 and in the AFC East are starting to slip away from contention. Here are my week 12 predictions.

Game of the weak: Bears vs Rams: Both teams are really struggling right now and if the Rams play like they did last week, it could get ugly.

Game of the week: Jets vs Titans: After their win on the road against the Patriots , the Jets are now considered one of the favorites in the AFC. But if they beat an undefeated Titans team on the road, let the Brett Favre media frenzy begin!


Last Week: 11-4-1
Season: 93-67-1

Bengals 14 Steelers 20
Eagles 17 Ravens 21
Texans 20 Browns 26
Bucs 30 Lions 17
Bills 17 Chiefs 24
Bears 28 Rams 14
Jets 17 Titans 26
Patriots 28 Dolphins 20
Vikings 21 Jaguars 17
49ers 20 Cowboys 27
Raiders 10 Broncos 24
Panthers 23 Falcons 21
Giants 30 Cardinals 24
Redskins 21 Seahawks 13
Colts 27 Chargers 23
Packers 23 Saints 20

Fbkid's Week 11 Predictions

Last week I got back on track as I went 10-4 on my picks last week. It was a turning point for a few teams as they are finally starting to look up to the preseason expectations they had. Both the Colts and Vikings are starting to heat up and are suddenly right back in the playoff picture. Another team who had high preseason expectations the Jaguars, are now at the stage where their season is on the line every week as they are 4-5 and the schedule doesn't get any easier. Here are my week 11 picks.

Game of the weak: Rams vs 49ers: Do you know how bad the NFC West is? The winner of this game will be in 2nd place in the division with a 3-7 record.

Game of the week: Ravens vs Giants: Going into the season fans would have noticed this as a rematch of Super Bowl 35 but who would have expected this to be a potential Super Bowl preview? We now get to see how Joe Flacco performs against a big time defense.

Last week: 10-4
Season: 82-62

Jets 17 Patriots 23
Broncos 24 Falcons 28
Lions 13 Panthers 31
Eagles 28 Bengals 14
Saints 31 Chiefs 24
Ravens 17 Giants 24
Vikings 14 Bucs 20
Raiders 10 Dolphins 28
Bears 14 Packers 21
Texans 17 Colts 31
Rams 14 49ers 23
Cardinals 30 Seahawks 17
Titans 24 Jaguars 14
Chargers 20 Steelers 24
Cowboys 21 Redskins 26
Browns 14 Bills 23

Fbkid's Week 10 Fantasy Studs

Last week was a very interesting one for fantasy football as many of last weeks top players came out of nowhere. Not many people would have thought that Ray Rice, Cedric Benson and Jamaal Charles would have gone over 100 yards last week or that Koren Robinson would have had over 100 yards receiving. Here are my week 10 fantasy studs.

QB: Chad Pennington vs Seahawks: Pennington has played very well this season and he now goes up against the 31st ranked pass defense in the Seahawks. Don't be surprised if Pennington has one of the best fantasy weeks out of any quarterback. Expect around 230 yards and 2 touchdowns.

RB: Tim Hightower vs 49ers: What a difference a week makes. Last week at this time Hightower was a touchdown vulture taking away from Edgerrin James owners. Now he is one of the hottest commodities in fantasy football after his 100 yard 1 touchdown performance last week. Hightower could be in for another big week against a struggling 49ers defense and should be active in all leagues this week. Expect around 120 total yards and 2 touchdowns.

WR: Matt Jones vs Lions: Who would have thought at this time last year that Jones would be the Jaguars number one receiver? He should be in for a big game this week though as it's a must win for the Jaguars and the Lions are 29th against the pass. Expect around 85 yards and a touchdown.

TE: Donald Lee vs Vikings: Lee was one of the most productive tight ends in all of fantasy football last season but this season he hasn't been as productive. Lee should get back on track against a struggling Vikings pass defense this week though. Expect around 50 yards and a touchdown.

K: Neil Rackers vs 49ers: With the Cardinals explosive offense, Rackers should be in for a very big week on the national stage. Expect around 2 field goals and 4 extra points.

Def: Panthers vs Raiders: The Panthers defense is still available in many fantasy leagues and the way the Raiders offense is playing, it would be smart to be play any defens opposing them. Expect around 3 sacks and 2 interceptions.

Star to sit: Plaxico Burress vs Eagles: Burress has put up some great fantasy numbers this year but could be in for a rough week against a tough Eagles defense that is very good against the pass. He should still be started in all leagues, but don't expect great numbers.

Fbkid's Week 10 Predictions

Last week was a very rough one for my picks as I went only 6-8. Many interesting story lines have unfolded so far this season. Between the Titans quest for perfection, the Lions quest for another kind of perfection, success of rookie quarterbacks and the weekly soup opera that has become the Raiders, it's hard to not get caught up in one up to this point. Here are my week 10 picks.

Game of the weak: 49ers vs Cardinals: The Cardinals now have the chance to show everyone that they are for real on a national stage. The only problem is that it's on Monday night and the 49ers look terrible. Don's be surprised if Tony Kornheiser starts talking about how Matt Leinart should be in around the 2nd quarter.

Game of the week: Giants vs Eagles: Both of these teams are among the elite in the NFC and this game has a big impact on the NFC East. Don't be surprised if this is a conference championship game preview.

Last week: 6-8
Season: 72-58

Broncos 20 Browns 24
Saints 23 Falcons 27
Titans 20 Bears 14
Jaguars 17 Lions 23
Ravens 24 Texans 13
Seahawks 13 Dolphins 21
Packers 17 Vikings 20
Bills 16 Patriots 24
Rams 17 Jets 27
Panthers 27 Raiders 7
Colts 20 Steelers 24
Chiefs 14 Chargers 26
Giants 17 Eagles 20
49ers 10 Cardinals 35

Fbkid's Week 9 Predictions

Last week was a decent one as I went 8-6 on my picks. At the half way point, teams are really starting to show how they really are. Many people thought that the Titans were undefeated due to the easy schedule they had played. But that all changed once they beat the Colts at home on Monday Nght. Here are my week 9 picks.

Game of the weak: Jaguars vs Bengals: The Jaguars really need to win this game badly and the Bengals offense has had a hard time moving the ball with Ryan Fitzpatrick at quarterback.

Game of the week: Steelers vs Redskins: Both of these teams are considered among the best teams in the league. But the winner will be looked at as a possible Super Bowl contender the rest of the season.

Last Week: 8-6
Season: 66-50

Jets 17 Bills 23
Lions 16 Bears 27
Jaguars 24 Bengals 13
Ravens 17 Browns 21
Bucs 27 Chiefs 10
Texans 24 Vikings 21
Cardinals 24 Rams 28
Packers 17 Titans 23
Dolphins 21 Broncos 27
Cowboys 14 Giants 28
Falcons 17 Raiders 22
Eagles 28 Seahawks 13
Patriots 20 Colts 28
Steelers 17 Redskins 23

Fbkid's Monday Morning Quarterback

Usually I don't have the chance to do an article about the happenings in all of Sunday's games so here is a special editon of my thoughts on what happened this week in the NFL.


When Shaun Rogers wants to play, he is a monster. It is rare that a defensive tackle stands out and has that big an impact on the entire game. Rogers had 9 tackles along with a sack, a blocked field goal and he also recovered the blocked field goal. He also helped the Browns hold Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew to 53 yards on 20 carries. Overall the Browns defense is a very underrated unit and players like Rogers, D'Qwell Jackson, Sean Jones and Eric Wright could be getting free trips to Hawaii in the next few years. Derek Anderson also made some big time throws including a 53 yard pass to Syndric Steptoe between two defenders.

What a difference a year makes for Matt Jones. A year ago Jaguars fans are calling for his head and wanting him out of town. Now they are praying they throw the ball to him when the game comes down to the wire. Even though he could miss 3 games for his incident this offseason, Jones has been one of the most improved players in the league this season. Fans are also wondering where Jerry Porter is. The team signed Porter to a 6 year deal worth $30 million. So far this season he only has 1 catch for 6 yards in 4 games. With every passing game, fans think he will breakout, here is the slogan for his stay in Jacksonville. "The Jerry Porter Era: Maybe Next Week" Porter has the potential to make a huge impact for the Jaguars but so far he has made the teams signing of Hugh Douglas 5 years ago look like a bargin.

While many of the AFC's powers struggle this year, don't be surprised if the Texans emerge as a potential wild card. They are getting hot at the right time and due to how tough the AFC South was last year they are playing a last place schedule. If Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub continue to play this well, the offense is going to be hard to stop.

While most people look for players out of big conferences such as the SEC and Pac-10 to become stars at the next level, Conference USA is very quietly having a big impact this year on the league. Rookies such as Chris Johnson(East Carolina), Matt Forte(Tulane) and Donnie Avery(Houston) have become big play threats and key weapons for there team. That's not all though as David Garrard(East Carolina), Brandon Marshall(UCF) and Asante Samuel(UCF)have also played well this year.

With many of the league's receivers lashing at their coaches and starting trouble in the media, it's time that some of the league's most underrated receivers get their due. Roddy White has very quitely been one of the most productive receivers in the league this year as he is 3rd in the league with 679 yards. White also has 43 receptions along with 5 touchdowns and that's with a rookie quarterback throwing him the ball. White and Matt Ryan could be one of the league's elite tandems in the next few years. Another receiver is Anquan Boldin. While most people got caught up in the Chad Johnson circus this offseason, Boldin wanted a bigger contract as well. But unlike Johnson, Boldin didn't legally change his last name and is putting his money where his mouth is. In 5 games, Boldin has 36 catches 429 yards and is one of the league leaders with 7 touchdowns. With those kind of numbers, it's about time for Boldin to get payed.

The Steelers offensive line is really going to have to improve. Ben Roethisberger got sacked 5 times against the Giants and was hit even more. While many people praised the Steelers draft in April, they didn't need to take glorified positions such as running back and wide receiver in the first two rounds. Instead, they should have added offensive line depth as right now Rashard Mendenhall is out for the season and Limas Sweed has only played one game and has 3 catches for 28 yards.

The Redskins need to learn how to put teams away. They outgained the Lions 439 to 274 in total yards but that didn't show up in the scoreboard only winning 25-17. Yes, a win is a win but the Lions shouldn't have been in that game in the 4th quarter. Especially with the way Jason Campbell was throwing the ball.

The Jets aren't as good as people think. When you are playing the Chiefs at home and you think that you a contender that is a game you need to win in a big way. The game can't be decided in the last minute like it was. They were outplayed for the majority of the game. If Tyler Thigpen plays like he did on Sunday though, the Chiefs are going to be in a lot of games as they have lots of young talent.

Mike Singletary made the right move sending Vernon Davis to the locker room. This was made into a really big deal by many in the national media. But it was a very good move by Singletary. He is trying to show them how to play the game the way he does and he is an admitted "old school" guy so don't be surprised if this happens a game. Singletary also tried to show a message to his players that what Davis did isn't acceptable and won't be tolerated for the rest of the season. If Singletary had his way, he would probably give the ball to Frank Gore 25 times a game and have Patrick Willis and the defense do the rest. With J.T. O'Sullivan at quarterback, that is a very good strategy for the team to win games but with Mike Martz calling the plays, it is very unlikely.

Fbkid's Week 8 Fantasy Studs

Last week was a very good one for my fantasy studs as Matt Schaub, Mewelde Moore and Bernard Berrian all had big games. That keeps the streak of good weeks alive and hopefully it will continue this week. Here are my week 8 fantasy studs.

QB: Trent Edwards vs Dolphins: Edwards has been one of the league's biggest surprises this year and should have another big game against a poor Dolphins pass defense. Expect around 240 yards and 2 touchdowns.

RB: Thomas Jones vs Chiefs: Jones has already tripled his touchdown total from a year ago and should continue to pile on the numbers against a Chiefs rush defense that allowed 300 yards rushing last week to the Titans. Expect around 140 total yards and 2 touchdowns.

WR: Braylon Edwards vs Jaguars: Aside from one game, Edwards hasn't really done much this season. That can all change against the Jaguars though who have had a very hard time covering the pass. Expect around 90 yards and a touchdown.

TE: Owen Daniels vs Bengals: Daniels has very quietly been one of the best fantasy tight ends this year. He could have another big day against a Bengals defense that has struggled this year. Expect around 60 yards and a touchdown.

K: Josh Scobee vs Browns: The Jaguars offense has struggled getting in the end zone this year and the Browns have a very underrated defense. With that being said, Scobee should get plenty of field goal opportunities. Expect around 3 field goals and 2 extra points.

DEF: 49ers vs Seahawks: When you are playing a team starting Seneca Wallace at quarterback, you know you are in for a big game on defense. Expect around 3 sacks and 2 interceptions.

Star to sit: Michael Turner vs Eagles: Turner has been excellent so far this season but he could be in for a rough game against the Eagles. The Eagles will be blitzing Matt Ryan like crazy and will probably put 8 in the box forcing Ryan to beat them. Turner could have a decent day, but don't expect his usual numbers.

Fbkid's Week 8 Predictions

Last week I went 9-5 which is another decent week for the way things have been so far. So far the season has been very unpredictable as teams are coming out of nowhere each week. A few weeks ago the Rams were arguably the worst team in the league. Now after they fired Scott Linehan, they have beaten the Redskins and the Cowboys. Both who were considered elite teams. Here are my week 8 picks.

Game of the weak: Seahawks vs 49ers: The starting quarterbacks in this game are going to be J.T. O'Sullivan and Seneca Wallace. Enough said.

Game of the week: Giants vs Steelers: Both of these teams are among the best in the league and with the way things are going this could be a preview of the Super Bowl.

Last week: 9-5
Season: 58-44

Raiders 10 Ravens 17
Cardinals 21 Panthers 26
Bucs 21 Cowboys 16
Redskins 27 Lions 17
Bills 21 Dolphins 14
Rams 17 Patriots 23
Chargers 23 Saints 17
Chiefs 10 Jets 35
Falcons 14 Eagles 24
Bengals 16 Texans 31
Browns 14 Jaguars 20
Giants 21 Steelers 27
Seahawks 7 49ers 17
Colts 13 Titans 20

Fbkid's Week 7 Fantasy Studs

Last week was a decent one for my fantasy studs as Steve Breaston had a big game and Joseph Addai didn't do much against the Ravens defense before he got injured. The last few weeks have been good for me though and hopefully it will continue this week. Here are my week 7 fantasy studs.

QB: Matt Schaub vs Lions: Schaub has done very well his last couple games and that shouldn't change against the Lions defense. Schaub looks like he is starting to connect with Andre Johnson again which will really help his value considering Johnson is one of the best receivers in the league. Schaub won't be the only one benefiting from the matchup as Steve Slaton and Owen Daniels are also good starts this week. Expect around 270 yards and 3 touchdowns.

RB: Mewelde Moore vs Bengals: With Willie Parker out, Moore will be getting the majority of carries this week against a struggling Bengals defense. Moore is available in most leagues and could do very well in points per reception leagues. Expect around 110 total yards and a touchdown.

WR: Bernard Berrian vs Bears: Surprisingly, Berrian isn't owned in some leagues but has been one of the best fantasy receivers over the last couple of weeks. Look for Berrian to have another big game against his former team. Expect around 90 yards and a touchdown.

TE: Dustin Keller vs Raiders: Keller has only caught 6 passes this year but 2 of them have been for touchdowns. He may not put up big numbers but he could have a solid week as the Jets will pass the ball early and often against the Raiders. Expect around 30 yards and a touchdown.

K: Matt Bryant vs Seahawks: Bryant has been very consistent so far this year and with the way the Seahawks defense is playing, he could have a very good fantasy game. Expect around 3 field goals and 3 extra points.

Def: Dolphins vs Ravens: The Dolphins defense has played OK this year but if the Ravens offense plays anything like last week, the Dolphins could be in for a big day. Expect around 3 sacks and 2 interceptions.

Star to sit: Julius Jones vs Buccaneers: Jones has been pretty productive this year but could struggle against a Bucs defense that ranks 9th in the league against the run. If you have other options this week, it might be worth considering starting them over Jones.

Fbkid's Week 7 Predictions

Last week I went 8-6 on my picks which is solid for the way things have been going. Many games went down to the final seconds last week and it just continues to show how competitive the league is right now. Who would have thought that the Falcons who picked in the top 3 picks of this year's draft would be tied for first in the NFC south and in the middle of the playoff hunt. Here are my week 7 picks.

Game of the weak: Ravens vs Dolphins: If you are a fan of high scoring games, this one isn't for you.

Game of the week: Chargers vs Bills: The Chargers are on the rise and if the Bills win they will prove themselves as a contender in the AFC.


Last week: 8-6
Season: 49-39

Chargers 20 Bills 24
Saints 17 Panthers 21
Vikings 14 Bears 17
Steelers 31 Bengals 16
Titans 24 Chiefs 10
Ravens 13 Dolphins 16
49ers 14 Giants 31
Cowboys 20 Rams 14
Lions 13 Texans 24
Colts 28 Packers 24
Jets 17 Raiders 14
Browns 16 Redskins 24
Seahawks 10 Bucs 27
Broncos 24 Patriots 20

Fbkid's Week 6 Fantasy Studs

Last week many of my fantasy studs had big games like Steve Slaton, Lee Evans, Matt Prater and the Panthers defense. Here are my week 6 fantasy studs and hopefully they put up the same kind of numbers as last weeks.

QB: Gus Frerotte vs Lions: Frerotte isn't owned in many leagues but he could have a very big game against a poor Lions secondary. Frerotte is also building a very good chemisty with Bernard Berrian so don't be surprised if he has a big day. Expect around 240 yards and 2 touchdowns.


RB: Le'Ron McClain vs Colts: So far this year the Colts have really struggled with the run and with a rookie quarterback, the Ravens will rely on it Sunday. Both McClain and Willis McGahee are very good options but McClain seems to be getting the goalline touches. Expect around 85 yards and a touchdown.


WR: Steve Breaston vs Cowboys: Since Anquan Boldin got hurt,Breaston has emerged as a solid fantasy option. He should have another good game against a struggling Cowboys pass defense. Expect around 75 yards and a touchdown.


TE: Greg Olsen vs Falcons: Olsen's stats have improved over the course of each game and this one should be no different as the Falcons have struggled with tight ends. Olsen should be available in many leagues and could be a very good option this week. Expect around 65 yards and a touchdown.


K: Shaun Suisham vs Rams: The Redskins should put up plenty of points against the Rams and nobody benefits more then Suisham. Suisham may not get many field goal opportunities, but he will certainly get extra points. Expect around 5 extra points and a field goal.

Def: Jets vs Bengals: This game had the making to be a shootout but with Ryan Fitzpatrick now starting for the Bengals, that changes things. The Jets are now a very good defensive option and are available in many leagues. Expect around 3 sacks and 2 interceptions.

Star to sit: Joseph Addai vs Ravens: Unless you have lots of other options, you probably won't sit Addai who was one of the first running backs of the board on draft day. If you start him though, don't expect big numbers as the Ravens defense is back and they are one of the best in the league against the run.

Fbkid's Week 6 Predictions

Last week was very rough as I went only 6-8 on my picks. That shows that the league is more balanced then it has been for a while. Many teams are playing at a high level and more then half the teams in the league have a record of .500 or better. Who would have thought that through 5 weeks the Falcons would be 3-2 and have a better record then both the Eagles and Vikings? Here are my week 6 picks.


Game of the weak: Giants vs Browns: At the beginning of the season, this looked like a great matchup. Now the scoreboard will probably be very one sided.

Game of the week: Cowboys vs Cardinals: Every game that the Cardinals play turns into a shootout and both of these teams have explosive offenses. Don't be surprised if there is an upset brewing in the desert.

Last week: 6-8
Season: 41-33

Bears 21 Falcons 14
Dolphins 26 Texans 20
Ravens 13 Colts 21
Lions 14 Vikings 35
Raiders 17 Saints 21
Bengals 17 Jets 35
Panthers 20 Bucs 13
Rams 14 Redskins 42
Jaguars 27 Broncos 21
Cowboys 35 Cardinals 31
Eagles 21 49ers 26
Packers 23 Seahawks 17
Patriots 16 Chargers 20
Giants 38 Browns 13

Fbkid's Week 5 Fantasy Studs

Last week wasn't a great one for my fantasy studs as only Trent Edwards and Jonathan Stewart had decent days. I was way off on my prediction of the Jaguars defense as the Texans were throwing all over them and made Matt Schaub look like a hall of fame quarterback. Here are my week 5 fantasy studs and hopefully my predictions only get better from here.

QB: Brian Griese vs Broncos: Griese hasn't been that efficient this year as he has thrown 4 touchdowns to go along with 6 interceptions. On the bright side, Griese is putting up big time yards and in his 3 starts is averaging over 40 attempts a game. Now he plays the Denver defense who have had a hard time stopping any passing game. Griese could end up having a very efficient week. Expect around 240 yards and 2 touchdowns.

RB: Steve Slaton vs Colts: The Texans look like they have finally found a big play back in Slaton as he has showed lots of promise in his first two starts. Now he goes up against a banged up Colts defense that is coming off a game against the Jaguars where they allowed over 200 rushing yards. Slaton is also a very good receiver out of the backfield and showed why catching 8 passes last week. Slaton could have a very big week and with his upcoming schedule should be in your lineup for the next few weeks. Expect around 140 total yards and a touchdown.

WR: Lee Evans vs Cardinals: So far this season the Cardinals have lived and died by the big play and all Evans has done so far in his career is make big plays. Evans is one of the biggest deep threats in the game and now he goes up against a Cardinals defense that allowed 6 passing touchdowns last week. Expect around 110 yards and a touchdown.

TE: Anthony Fasano vs Chargers: Even though he has been one of the best tight ends in all of fantasy football, Fasano still isn't owned in a lot of leagues. After this week though, that shouldn't be the case. The Chargers are dead last in the league in pass defense and Fasano is one of Chad Pennington's favorite targets. Expect around 65 yards and a touchdown.

K: Matt Prater vs Buccaneers: Prater has been a surprise for the Broncos this year as he has become a very reliable kicker in his second year. He has a very strong leg and with the Broncos offense he should get plenty off opportunities to make fantasy owners happy. Expect around 3 extra points and 2 field goals.

Def: Carolina vs Chiefs: The Panthers defense is starting to look like a top unit once again and is a great start against a struggling Chiefs offense. If the Panthers contain Larry Johnson, they could have a huge day. Expect around 3 sacks and 2 interceptions.

Star to sit: Clinton Portis vs Eagles: Portis has been very efficient so far this year but could struggle against a very tough Eagles defense. The Eagles are only allowing 53 rushing yards a game and if you have better options, it might be smart to sit Portis this week.

Fbkid's Week 5 Predictions

Last week was a rough one as I went 6-7 on my picks. Many teams last week showed flaws that could potentially hurt them later on in the season. The Broncos have an explosive passing attack but if they want to make the playoffs, the defense needs to improve. They struggled against some of the league's top offenses such as the Saints and Chargers but when you allow 33 points to the Chiefs you know something is wrong. Here are my week 5 picks.

Game of the weak: Falcons vs Packers: If Aaron Rodgers isn't playing, this game should be very close but with two rookie quarterbacks starting, it could get ugly.

Game of the week: Redskins vs Eagles: The Redskins are now being taken seriously in the NFC after beating the Cowboys at home. But after losing in Chicago last week, the Eagles really need this win against a division rival.

Last week: 6-7
Season: 35-25

Titans 16 Ravens 10
Chiefs 13 Panthers 24
Bears 21 Lions 17
Falcons 14 Packers 17
Colts 20 Texans 24
Chargers 27 Dolphins 16
Seahawks 14 Giants 28
Redskins 21 Eagles 27
Buccaneers 21 Broncos 26
Bills 20 Cardinals 17
Bengals 16 Cowboys 35
Patriots 16 49ers 26
Steelers 17 Jaguars 23
Vikings 16 Saints 27

Fbkid's Week 4 Fantasy Studs

Last week I was right on with Julius Jones and J.T. O'Sullivan as they both had pretty big days. The players who were waiver wire sensations in week one are now starting to establish how they are really going to play the rest of the season. This is also the first week that owners are affected by bye weeks and it should be interesting to see how owners with players such as Peyton Manning and Calvin Johnson react. I have also added a new thing which is star to sit. That is my prediction of somebody who is usually starting for most fantasy owners on a weekly basis but won't fair very well against that weeks opponent. Here are my week 4 fantasy studs.

QB: Trent Edwards vs Rams: The Rams have had trouble stopping anyone so far this season and Edwards has looked very impressive so far. The more shocking thing is, he hasn't even been picked up in a lot of leagues. Look for other Bills players such as Lee Evans and Marshawn Lynch to have big days as well. Expect around 230 yards and 2 touchdowns this week.

RB: Jonathan Stewart vs Falcons: Stewart has looked very impressive early on in his rookie season and should have a career game against a weak Falcons rush defense. He may not put up huge yards, but he does get the goalline carries. Expect around 90 yards and 1 touchdown.

WR: Braylon Edwards vs Bengals: Many fantasy owners have given up on most Browns players and for good reason. The offense was supposed to be one of the most explosive in all of football. But last year the Browns offense was struggling early on as well and everything changed when they played the Bengals and the two teams combined for 96 points. The teams probably won't score this much but it should be a shootout none the less. Edwards should have a huge game and show owners why he is one of the best receivers in the league. Expect around 130 yards and a touchdown.

TE: Vernon Davis vs Saints: With 6 teams on bye, people will be looking to replace tight ends such as Dallas Clark and Anthony Fasano. That is where Davis comes in the picture. Davis is available in many leagues and even though he hasn't lived up to expectations so far could fair well in a potential shootout against the Saints. Look for Davis to perform well this week and if he doesn't, he will probably be back on the waiver wire again. Expect around 70 yards and a touchdown.

K: Shayne Graham vs Browns: The Bengals are in almost the exact same situation as the Browns and with this game both teams players have the potential to get back in fantasy owners good graces. Graham should fair very well also as even though he may not get many field goal chances, extra points add up fast. Expect around 2 field goals and 4 extra points.

Def: Jaguars vs Texans: The Jaguars historically struggle against the Texans but with the way the Texans have been playing lately, the Jaguars are a must start. Expect around 3 sacks, 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery.

Star to sit: Ben Roethlisberger vs Ravens: While Roethlisberger has been solid so far and was considered a top 5 fantasy quarterback entering the season, it would be smart not to start him. That is because the Ravens defense is back. Roethlisberger has been getting tons of pressure so far this year and the Ravens defense is getting back to it's early 2000's form. Roethlisberger may still have a decent game, but fantasy owners should get their hopes set too high.

Fbkid's Week 4 Predictions

Finally I got back from a slow start going 12-4 in week 3. Last week a couple teams showed the league what they could be made of. Everyone knew that the Jaguars season was on the line last week and they saved it with a huge road win in Indianapolis. Who would have thought that the Ravens would be leading the AFC North through 3 weeks? Let alone with a rookie head coach and a rookie quarterback. But with the Lions deciding to fire Matt Millen this week it just goes to show you that in this league, anything is possible. Here are my week 4 picks.

Game of the weak: Browns vs Bengals: The winner of this one gets the first win for the state of Ohio. This could end up being a very entertaining game though as the first match up last year against the Bengals is when the Browns offense started heating up.

Game of the week: Vikings vs Titans: It's funny how similar these two teams are. Both are excellent against the run, have an explosive ground game and benched their one time quarterbacks of the future for journeyman. This is going to be a grind it out game that will be a battle of field position.

Last week: 12-4
Season: 29-18

Falcons 13 Panthers 23
Browns 24 Bengals 31
Texans 16 Jaguars 21
Broncos 35 Chiefs 20
49ers 24 Saints 27
Cardinals 24 Jets 20
Packers 21 Bucs 14
Vikings 13 Titans 17
Chargers 31 Raiders 17
Bills 31 Rams 10
Redskins 16 Cowboys 31
Eagles 20 Bears 10
Ravens 17 Steelers 13

Fbkid's Week 3 Rookie Power Rankings

Last week I introduced my first ever rookie power rankings. Many rookies made an even bigger impact this week. Here are my rookie power rankings heading into week 3.

1. Eddie Royal WR Broncos: After playing huge roles in defeating the Chargers and Raiders, Royal will never have to worry about buying a drink in Denver again. Royal is one of the biggest surprises of the season so far and if he keeps playing at this level and the Broncos continue to win, look for Royal to be the front runner for the Rookie of the year award. Last Week:2

2. Matt Forte RB Bears: Forte had another solid effort in week 2 with 92 rushing yards and leads all rookies in rushing. Kyle Orton has done a solid job of managing games and that is all he has to do for Forte to continue having a big impact. Last Week:1

3. Darren McFadden RB Raiders: McFadden showed why he was a top 5 pick last week as he ran for over 165 yards and a touchdown. He is averaging a remarkable 7 yards a carry but when Tiki Barber says you have fumbling problems, that is a concern. Last Week:10

4. Chris Johnson RB Titans: Johnson has been the most consistent rookie so far running for 93 and 109 yards in his first two NFL games. He showed off his speed last week as he had a 51 yard run against the Bengals. Look for Johnson to be in the hunt for Rookie of the Year honors throughout the season. Last Week:3

5. DeSean Jackson WR Eagles: Even though most people are talking about what Jackson didn't do on Monday Night, he still had a very good game. Jackson had 110 yards on 6 catches and unlike Royal has over 100 yards in both games. Fantasy owners may be mad at Jackson but as long as he keeps making big plays, the Eagles will be very happy. Last Week:4

6. Felix Jones RB Cowboys: It would be hard for anyone to top McFadden's performance last week but his college teammate Jones came pretty close. Jones took a kick return 98 yards for a touchdown and showed everyone around the country that the Cowboys have found a special player. Look for Jones to start getting more carries as the year goes on as well. Last Week:6

7. Jonathan Stewart RB Panthers: Stewart had a very big game in week 2 as he had 77 yards and 2 touchdowns. So far the duo of Stewart and DeAngelo Williams has looked very good and with the return of Steve Smith to the passing game, it should be even more effective. Last Week: NR

8. Matt Ryan QB Falcons: Ryan's second NFL start wasn't nearly as good as his first but that's part of the experience. Ryan threw 2 interceptions and didn't even complete 40 percent of his passes last week against the Bucs. Look for Ryan to bounce back though as he has the potential to be an elite quarterback in the league. Last Week:5

9. Keith Rivers LB Bengals: Rivers continues to be one of the few Bengals bright spots this season as he has 18 tackles through 2 games. Look for him to continue making a huge impact on a Bengals defense that has struggled so far this year. Last Week:8

10. John Carlson TE Seahawks: Like Rivers, Carlson has been one of his teams few bright spots. He should continue to make a big impact while the receiving corps are banged up. Carlson could end up being one of the darkhorses to win the award. Last Week:NR


On the bubble: Rashard Mendenhall RB Steelers, Sedrick Ellis DT Saints, Jerod Mayo LB Patriots, Ray Rice RB Ravens, Tim Hightower RB Cardinals, Jamaal Charles RB Chiefs, Kenny Phillips S Giants, Steve Slaton RB Texans, Joe Flacco QB Ravens, Kevin Smith RB Lions, Lawrence Jackson DE Seahawks

Fbkid's Week 3 Fantasy Studs

Last week was a very good one for my predictions as I was right about Aaron Rodgers, Calvin Johnson and the Giants D. If you are reading this don't expect to see players like Tony Romo and LaDainian Tomlinson though. Considering you drafted them in the first 3 rounds, it isn't necessary to question starting them. Here are my fantasy studs for this week.

QB: J.T. O'Sullivan vs Lions: O'Sullivan had his first career 300 yard game last week and should build on that this week against the Lions. Mike Martz is playing his ex team and will be out to prove a point. This game should be a shootout and O'Sullivan will be throwing early and often. Expect around 340 yards and 2 touchdowns.

RB: Julius Jones vs Rams: Jones finally got a full work load last week and had a huge game last week with over 125 yards and a touchdown. Now he plays the Rams who have had a very hard time stopping anyone let alone the run. Expect around 135 total yards and a touchdown.

WR: Lee Evans vs Raiders: So far teams have had success passing against the Raiders this year and Evans has been pretty consistent so far this year. Look for Evans to have a big game this week. Expect around 110 yards and a touchdown.

TE: John Carlson vs Rams: Carlson has been one of the few positives for the Seahawks so far this season. With the receiving corps still hurting, look for Carlson to make a big impact. Expect around 70 yards and a touchdown.

K: Jason Hanson vs 49ers: Yes, this game will be that high scoring. Expect around 2 field goals and 4 extra points.

Def: Cardinals vs Redskins: The Cardinals defense has played pretty well this season and they should give the Redskins fits on Sunday. Expect around 3 sacks and 2 interceptions.

Fbkid's Week 3 Predictions

So far it has been a rough year on my picks as I only went 9-6 last week. It has been a very hard season to predict so far as teams like the Broncos who were suppposed to struggle this season are 2-0 while the Chargers who were Super Bowl favorites are now 0-2. Here are my week 3 picks and hopefully I can get back on track.

Game of the weak: Chiefs vs Falcons: If Michael Turner had a good time running through the Lions, now he gets a defense that just let up 160 yards to Darren McFadden.

Game of the week: Cowboys vs Packers: Aaron Rodgers has looked great so far but now it's time to see how he matches up against one of the best teams in the league.

Last week:9-6
Season:17-14

Chiefs 10 Falcons 21
Raiders 14 Bills 24
Bucs 16 Bears 20
Panthers 24 Vikings 17
Dolphins 13 Patriots 24
Bengals 13 Giants 28
Texans 16 Titans 24
Cardinals 24 Redskins 21
Saints 24 Broncos 30
Lions 28 49ers 34
Rams 17 Seahawks 23
Browns 17 Ravens 20
Jaguars 21 Colts 17
Steelers 16 Eagles 24
Cowboys 31 Packers 27
Jets 14 Chargers 28