Week 2 Thoughts
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:23 am
Here's what I got heading into the final game of the week tonight:
Memo to the Titans - see what happens when you get Chris Johnson involved in the passing game?
Oh, did anybody start Chris Johnson and lose this week? I realize there's still one game left to be played but he was off the charts insane yesterday - especially if you're in a league that rewards bonus points for 50-yard plus TDs like mine.
Memo to the Seahawks - you're lucky Frank Gore tweaked his ankle or he might have tore you up for 400 yards.
Matt Schaub looked like Kyle Orton in Week 1 and Dan Marino in Week 2. Crazy game, isn't it?
Speaking of Orton, he has officially destroyed the fantasy value of Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. I have Marshall in a couple of leagues and Royal in the one I care about the most. Neither one will be getting off the bench anytime soon and it's possible they'll stay benched for the remainder of the season. Other than JaMarcus Russell, I don't think there's a worse starting QB in the league than Orton.
And yes, I realize the Broncos are 2-0. Anybody want to take bets on whether they finish with a winning record?
One bright spot I did see for the Broncos was Knowshon Moreno. He looked good against the Browns. He's still in a time share but his role is growing. He's stepped into a flex role and at this rate he'll be a solid RB2 before long.
The Titans are 0-2 and they're in trouble. Their pass defense is putrid right now. Did they even muster up a fight against Schaub yesterday? They're also staring 0-3 in the face with a tough game at the Jets coming up next week.
The Chargers are 1-1 and lucky they play in easily the worst division in the league. So, like last season, they could bounce back if they struggle early. But their defense is in big trouble right now.
On the bright side? Darren Sproles is really good.
I realize Wes Welker is pretty darn valuable for the Patriots, but Tom Brady looked like a guy who didn't trust himself yesterday. The pressure got to him and he left a lot of yards on the field.
Oh, and how about Darrelle Revis? He's shut down Andre Johnson and Randy Moss in the first two weeks. If for some reason you were thinking about starting Justin Gage next week, I have one word for you - Don't.
I think it's safe to say the Packers have some offensive line issues they need to address.
Speaking of the Packers, they're now 5-5 in their last 10 games at Lambeau Field. That's not good for a team that just two seasons ago was on the verge of going back to the Super Bowl.
The Vikings are 2-0 for the first time in four seasons. Just sayin.
This, my friends, is why the Bears traded for Jay Cutler. He's pretty good. There was WAY too much overreaction going on about Cutler after Week 1. Sure, he threw 4 INTs but he also threw for 277 yards and should have had 2 TDs. He was a lot closer to a good game than many people thought.
Two weeks ago we all would have laughed at the idea that Drew Brees could throw 60 touchdown passes this season. Nobody's laughing now.
On the flip slide, Mike Bell suffered a knee injury. That makes four RBs in the past year who have gotten injured for the Saints. What's in the water down there?
How ironic would it be if Reggie Bush was the only healthy RB for the Saints?
I know the Vikings are 2-0 but am I the only one who hasn't been all that impressed with their defense? I expected more given the offensive issues Cleveland and Detroit possess.
Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson. Touchdown. Get used to that.
Willis McGahee is the Steal of the Draft after the first two weeks. Contract years sure are fun, aren't they?
That Matt Ryan kid is pretty smooth. Oh, and Ted Thompson - this is why you trade for Tony Gonzalez when the opportunity presents itself.
If I'm Dick Jauron, I announce today that Fred Jackson is my starting running back and Marshawn Lynch will be the backup when he returns.
I thought the Giants and Cowboys were supposed to have good defenses.
What do you all have to say?
[ September 21, 2009, 08:28 AM: Message edited by: Tom Kessenich ]
Memo to the Titans - see what happens when you get Chris Johnson involved in the passing game?
Oh, did anybody start Chris Johnson and lose this week? I realize there's still one game left to be played but he was off the charts insane yesterday - especially if you're in a league that rewards bonus points for 50-yard plus TDs like mine.
Memo to the Seahawks - you're lucky Frank Gore tweaked his ankle or he might have tore you up for 400 yards.
Matt Schaub looked like Kyle Orton in Week 1 and Dan Marino in Week 2. Crazy game, isn't it?
Speaking of Orton, he has officially destroyed the fantasy value of Brandon Marshall and Eddie Royal. I have Marshall in a couple of leagues and Royal in the one I care about the most. Neither one will be getting off the bench anytime soon and it's possible they'll stay benched for the remainder of the season. Other than JaMarcus Russell, I don't think there's a worse starting QB in the league than Orton.
And yes, I realize the Broncos are 2-0. Anybody want to take bets on whether they finish with a winning record?
One bright spot I did see for the Broncos was Knowshon Moreno. He looked good against the Browns. He's still in a time share but his role is growing. He's stepped into a flex role and at this rate he'll be a solid RB2 before long.
The Titans are 0-2 and they're in trouble. Their pass defense is putrid right now. Did they even muster up a fight against Schaub yesterday? They're also staring 0-3 in the face with a tough game at the Jets coming up next week.
The Chargers are 1-1 and lucky they play in easily the worst division in the league. So, like last season, they could bounce back if they struggle early. But their defense is in big trouble right now.
On the bright side? Darren Sproles is really good.
I realize Wes Welker is pretty darn valuable for the Patriots, but Tom Brady looked like a guy who didn't trust himself yesterday. The pressure got to him and he left a lot of yards on the field.
Oh, and how about Darrelle Revis? He's shut down Andre Johnson and Randy Moss in the first two weeks. If for some reason you were thinking about starting Justin Gage next week, I have one word for you - Don't.
I think it's safe to say the Packers have some offensive line issues they need to address.
Speaking of the Packers, they're now 5-5 in their last 10 games at Lambeau Field. That's not good for a team that just two seasons ago was on the verge of going back to the Super Bowl.
The Vikings are 2-0 for the first time in four seasons. Just sayin.
This, my friends, is why the Bears traded for Jay Cutler. He's pretty good. There was WAY too much overreaction going on about Cutler after Week 1. Sure, he threw 4 INTs but he also threw for 277 yards and should have had 2 TDs. He was a lot closer to a good game than many people thought.
Two weeks ago we all would have laughed at the idea that Drew Brees could throw 60 touchdown passes this season. Nobody's laughing now.
On the flip slide, Mike Bell suffered a knee injury. That makes four RBs in the past year who have gotten injured for the Saints. What's in the water down there?
How ironic would it be if Reggie Bush was the only healthy RB for the Saints?
I know the Vikings are 2-0 but am I the only one who hasn't been all that impressed with their defense? I expected more given the offensive issues Cleveland and Detroit possess.
Matthew Stafford to Calvin Johnson. Touchdown. Get used to that.
Willis McGahee is the Steal of the Draft after the first two weeks. Contract years sure are fun, aren't they?
That Matt Ryan kid is pretty smooth. Oh, and Ted Thompson - this is why you trade for Tony Gonzalez when the opportunity presents itself.
If I'm Dick Jauron, I announce today that Fred Jackson is my starting running back and Marshawn Lynch will be the backup when he returns.
I thought the Giants and Cowboys were supposed to have good defenses.
What do you all have to say?
[ September 21, 2009, 08:28 AM: Message edited by: Tom Kessenich ]