Showing posts with label Vincent Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vincent Jackson. Show all posts
  • SECONDARY CRISIS!
    What has happened to the New York Giants?  


    They started off 5-0 before getting crushed by the Saints in week 6 at New Orleans.  They followed that up with a 17-24 loss at home to Arizona then a 17-40 loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia. The Giants opponents prior to the Saints game were Washington, Dallas, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, and Oakland. Dallas is the only team out of this group that should be considered a worthy opponent. In retrospect the Giants should have started of as hot as they did.


    The loss of starting CB Aaron Ross at the beginning of the season due to a hamstring injury has proven to be a big loss for a permeable Giants secondary compounded further by the loss of starting safety Kenny Phillips. Which was put on display in week 6 when Drew Brees lit them up for 48 points thus handing NFL teams a blueprint on how to effectively attack the Giants. There are other contributing factors to the Giants sudden spiral. The loss of DT Chris Canty in week 1. Injuries to OLB Michael Boley and Mario Manningham haven’t helped. The offensive line hasn’t been as effective in protecting Manning the way they did in weeks 1-5. That can be contributed to facing stronger pass rushes and from having to play from behind.


    The San Diego Chargers take the trip east to the Meadowlands for a week 9 matchup with the Giants. The strength of the Bolts is their passing attack. I don’t see how the Giants will be able to slow them down unless their big uglies up front can get pressure on Philip Rivers early and often. The Bolts starting receivers Vincent Jackson and Malcolm Floyd stand tall at 6’5” each. Starting tight end Antonio Gates comes in at 6’4” tall. Not exactly an ideal matchup for a struggling banged up secondary searching for their identity. If the G-Men aren’t able to remedy their coverage woes this week New York Giant fans will be praising Brandon Jacobs and praying for inclement weather often.

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  • BARGAIN DEALS
    The majority of fantasy owners had high expectations for Steve Slaton at the beginning of the 2009 season. He hasn’t exactly lived up to it. His fumble issues combined with Chris Brown’s presence as the goal line back has diminished his value. Now enter Ryan Moats who is coming off a career 3 TD game against Buffalo in week 8. Head coach Gary Kubiak has stated the Texans will use a three-headed backfield moving forward. I’m just not convinced that Ryan Moats will end up taking the majority of reps. Steve Slaton is hands down the most explosive back they have.  Why would they want to take the ball out of his hands?  Obviously Kubiak has trust issues with him. Unless Slaton’s fumble issues persist he will be the featured back in Houston. He is a risky player to own at the moment but one that has a strong chance of bouncing back. Now is the perfect time to buy him low while owners are down on him.




    Brandon Jacobs hasn’t exactly gotten off to a blazing start as most owners anticipated. Derrick Ward’s departure to Tampa Bay was suppose to catapult Jacobs into an elite NFL back that would crush defenses. Let’s not forget that the cold weather will be here soon to help deliver Jacobs stinging blows to opposing tacklers. Tom Coughlin is a run first coach. Jacobs value will increase as it becomes colder. Take advantage of his low value now. Before it’s too late.




    The arrival of Jay Cutler in Chicago has stifled the prospect of Matt Forte having a stellar sophomore campaign. His fantasy numbers for the most part have been porous. His 90 yard 2 TD performance versus Cleveland this past weekend bodes well for trade purposes. It is a good time to sell him high if you own him. Matt Forte has two good matchups left this season. Week 13 vs. St. Louis and week 17 vs. Detroit. The bears upcoming schedule:
                          WEEK 9      Arizona
                          WEEK 10   @ San Francisco
                          WEEK 11     Philadelphia
                          WEEK 12   @ Minnesota
                          WEEK 13      St. Louis
                          WEEK 14      Green Bay
                          WEEK 15   @ Baltimore
                          WEEK 16      Minnesota
                          WEEK 17    @Detroit




    A waiver wire pickup that is worth noting would be that of 6’5”  225LB Malcolm Floyd.  This comes upon the release of Chris Chambers which officially bestows him the starting wideout spot opposite “The Beast” Vincent Jackson. He will be the #2 wide receiver for the Chargers. Which makes him the #3 considering Antonio Gates is the #2 option in that offense. The Chargers passing game will continue to thrive in a horrible division

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