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Steelers looked old to me even before kickoff Sunday...look for a surprising Seattle/Steelers result Sunday..Seattle plus points
 
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Bills @ Chiefs
-Bills dominated this game while Fitzpatrick was awesome with 4 TDs.
-Not quite sure why the Chiefs didn't run more because they averaged 6.0 yds/rush on 18 attempts.
-Eric Berry is out for the year for the Chiefs.  BIG BLOW to secondary.
-Didn't see any Bills injuries.
-Bills host an Oakland team 1 day less rest and traveling to Buffalo at 1 PM.  Week after they host the Patriots at 1 PM on Sunday.
-Chiefs go into Detroit for a 1 PM game Sunday.  Week after they go to San Diego for a 4:15 PM game.  Looking like they will go 0-3.

I don't know how good the Bills are, but they could be a nice bet Sunday with Raiders 1 less day for rest and having to play 1 PM across country.  Stafford will have a huge day Sunday and the Lions may wreck the Chiefs. 
 
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Eagles @ Rams
-Vick was not fantastic, but he will destroy defenses this season whether or not his passing numbers are awesome.  He didn't turn the ball over once which means trouble for their opponents.
-McCoy is the fucking man, which is the reason he was my first round pick (7th overall PPR).
-Jackson looked like he was a beast in the beginning of the game, but too bad he went down with an injury.
-Eagles O-Line and run D get me a little nervous, but Vick will win plenty of games. 
-No significant injuries for the Eagles.
-Rams had a lot of injuries. 
-Bradford hurt his hand, but is probable for Week 2.
-2 DBs, Tackle, RB, 2 WR all injuried for Rams.
-Eagles travel to Atlanta for Sunday night game.  Then host Giants week 3 at 1 PM.
-Rams go to Giants Monday Night Football.  Then host the Ravens at 4 PM next Sunday.

-Eagles didn't play that well and still won by 18 points against a Rams team that became pretty deflated with injuries.  Giants may beat the Rams up badly on Monday Night.  I think the Eagles will still win in Atlanta.  This is a big game for Vick on Sunday Night and he will live up to 100 mil contract.  Falcons only hope is Turner on Sunday night.  If the Eagles get off to a big start, you should pound them in the 2nd half because teams won't be able to come back with their secondary. 
 
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Lions @ Buccaneers
-Lions looked pretty damn good.  Bucs will be a better team if they aren't playing from behind and don't have to throw the ball 46 times. 
-Stafford, Calvin, and Freeman all looked pretty good.
-Lions will throw a ton on the Chiefs secondary without Berry.
-No injuries for Lions.
-Didn't see any significant injuries for Bucs.
-Lions host Kansas City at 1 PM.  Then go to Minnesota for a 1 PM game.
-Bucs go to Minnesota at 1 PM this week.  Then host Atlanta at 4 PM next Sunday.

Lions should destroy the Chiefs this weekend and then could have a hangover in Minnesota the next week.  Bucs and Vikings play a huge game.  Neither team can afford to go 0-2.  If the Bucs lose this week they could host an 0-2 Atlanta team in another huge game the week after.  Bucs vs Vikings could be a low scoring game. 
 
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solid write up, good analysis and points. for me some of my plays this week are PIT in a bounce back win against a bad SEA team and DET at home
 
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Panthers @ Cardinals
-Cam looked sick in his debut.  Kolb was impressive in his debut for the Cardinals as well.
-Steve Smith is a freak and will be a great play in fantasy weekly if he stays healthy.
-Neither defense looked good as both teams scored 3 offensive TDs.
-2 Players were hurt for the Cards and are questionable.
-Beason is out for the year for the Panthers.  Big loss to their LB.
-Cards go to Wash at 1 PM Sunday.  Then next week go to Seattle for a 4:15 PM game Sunday.
-Carolina hosts Green Bay at 1 PM.  Then they host Jacksonville at 1 PM.

I think Arizona could be a sneaky good team this season.  I have already said that.  They will have a lot of high scoring game this season.  Carolina showed some promise, but surprisingly couldn't run the ball.  I'm intrigued to see how many points are scored in that Carolina/GB game this weekend.  Could see a lot of points in that game, especially with Tramon Williams out of the game.
 
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Chargers pass defense seems legit holding McNabb to 39 yards passing and zero points in the second half.  Other than a 40+ yard run by AP, the run defense looked stout and held AP to less than 100 yards in a game that they were leading most of the game.  DE Castillo out for the year.Gates looked healthy, there was worry that his foot injury would linger into the season.  Kaeding out for the year might actually help the Chargers special teams now that they can probably find a replacement that can boot the ball into the end zone.  Scifres looked like a better kicker than Kaeding.  Nick Novak signed to replace.  Didn't see too much of Bob Sanders but best news is he did not get injured.  Tolbert seems to be a big key to Norv's offense and will probably score more TD's than Matthews and will probably see most of the goal line carries.  Rivers was very comfortable spreading the ball around and throwing most of his passes underneath as the Vikings played a lot of 2 deep defense. 

Great write ups, thanks a bunch. 
 
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Vikings @ Chargers
-I didn't watch this game and was baffled to see Mcnabb only had 39 Passing Yards.  How is that even possible?
-I saw Peterson ran hard and looked good.
-Rivers was pretty solid and Tolbert looks like he will be a beast this season.
-Gates is pretty unguardable.
-Chargers D seems to be pretty solid, but their special team still sucks.
-Asher Allen is questionable for the Vikings.
-Luis Castillo and Nate Kaeding's injuries are big blows to San Diego. 
-Minnesota hosts Tampa at 1 PM.  Then they host Detroit at 1 PM next Sunday.
-Chargers go to New England at 4 PM Sunday.  Then host Kansas City at 4 PM next Sunday.

I did not watch much of this game, but saw all of the highlights.  I'm worried about Mcnabb, but Tampa's D doesn't impress me.  Chargers have a decent shot to out slug the Pats Sunday.  Rivers vs Brady will be fun to watch.
 
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You don't say...very interesting PapaShango!

 
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Seahawks @ 49ers
-Seahawks aren't this bad and the Niners are not that good.
-Alex Smith still sucks.
-Neither team could rush the ball (both less than 3 yds/rush).
-Seahawks lost 2 fumbles and gave up 2 special teams TDs.
-Gallery, Rice, and a few others are questionable for Week 2.
-No injuries for San Fran.
-Seahawks travel to Pitt for 1 PM game.  Then hosts Arizona next week at 4:15 PM.
-Niners host Dallas at 4 PM.  Then travel to Cincinnati for a 1 PM game next Sunday.

Seahawks have a very tough game this week, but I don't see them lying down.  However, they do host Arizona next week in a divisional game.  Niners host Dallas this week.  Dallas is in an almost must win situation this week.  I could see the Niners losing this and having a tough time in Cinci next week. 
 
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Giants @ Redskins
-Giants secondary is clearly hurting, allowing Rex Grossman to throw for over 300 yards and 2 TDs.
-Giants could play in some high scoring games as a result of their defensive injuries.
-I doubt the Redskins are that good. 
-Redskins can't really run the ball.
-Torian, Landry, and Stallworth are hurt for the Skins.
-Giants have a TON of injuries and players banged up.
-Redskins host Arizona this week at 1 PM.  Then travel to Dallas next Monday Night.
-Giants host St. Louis Monday night then go to Philly next Sunday at 1 PM.

Grossman looked great, but it was against the Giants' banged up secondary.  Giants look like they will be able to stop the run somewhat.  I think the Giants/Rams game could be high scoring if Bradford plays.  Both secondaries are banged up and should get exploited.  Redskins have Arizona traveling across the country after a nice win against the Panthers.  This is an interesting game for the Redskins as they go to Dallas next Monday, potentially 2-0.
 
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Cowboys @ Jets
-Besides the INT and Fumble, which were crucial plays, Romo was rock solid against a great defense.
-Cowboys always find ways to lose games and the Jets always find ways to win games.
-Witten, Austin, and Bryant will cause havoc for defenses this season.
-Neither team was able to run the ball.
-Cowboys have lots of injuries including 3 CBs, Center, and 1 Tackle.
-John Conner is questionable for the Jets.
-Cowboys go to San Francisco for a 4 PM game Sunday.  Then host Washington next Monday Night.
-Jets host Jags at 1 PM Sunday.  Then go to Oakland for a 4 PM game next Sunday.

This game was just pathetic at some points.  I am not sold on either team.  Dallas has a lot of injuries and might have another sloppy game in San Fran this week.  They may have to wait till Week 3 to get their first win.  Jets host the Jags which they should win comfortably and then will have a tough game in Oakland the week after.
 
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Patriots @ Dolphins
-Both teams were amazing in the air.
-Brady had 500+ yards and 4 TDs.
-Henne had 400+ yards passing, 50+ yards rushing, and 3 total TDs.
-Brandon Marshall is going to be great this season.  He need more TDs though.
-Pats are missing their starting Center.
-3 Minor Injuries for the Dolphins.
-Pats host San Diego at 4 PM this Sunday.  Then they travel to Buffalo next Sunday at 1 PM.
-Dolphins host the Texans at 1 PM Sunday.  Then they travel to Cleveland for a 1 PM game next Sunday.

Tom Brady was amazing, but let's not forget how impressive Henne was.  They couldn't keep up with the Pats, but maybe they can keep up with the Texans.  Pats will have a tough test this weekend against the Chargers before they travel to Buffalo where they could meet a 2-0 Bills team. 
 
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Raiders @ Broncos
-Neither of these teams are very good in my opinion, but that's not surprise.
-Raiders got a nice road win in week 1, but they have done this before and went on to have horrid seasons.
-Raiders have a good run game but no passing attack.
-Orton will only get better.  They still have a decent team with a veteran defense that will be able to win some games.
-Broncos rushing attack could be a big problem this season as the Broncos offensive line looked bad.
-Oakland could be without Jacoby Ford.
-Denver could be without Bailey and Dumervil (Both BIG Deals)
-Oakland goes to Buffalo for a 1 PM game.  Then hosts the Jets at 4 PM next Sunday.
-Denver hosts the Bengals at 4 PM Sunday.  Then travels to Tennessee for a 1 PM game next Sunday.

Both of these teams aren't very good and could both struggle this weekend.  Watch out for Denver's injuries against the Bengals this weekend.  Oakland traveling to Buffalo on short rest could be very tough.  They could be looking towards their home game against the Jets next weekend.
 
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With you on Tennessee.  Locked in at +6.  Good luck with your card papa.



 
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great recap.  thanks for this
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Jose_Reyes:

With you on Tennessee.  Locked in at +6.  Good luck with your card papa.



All he said was he thought Tenn. had some value, far from liking it. GL though on your play though.
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