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Shiz
9th September 2004, 02:45 PM
This isn't easy to read copied over, but Hector & Victor from ESPN are ranking thusly this week. These guys are hardly geniuses in my experience, but I like their matchup commentary.

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1 RB Jamal Lewis, BAL CLE h Another record? Lewis will unload on Browns' woeful defense 0 168 12 2 0 0 18 29 11
2 QB Donovan McNabb, PHI NYG h Weapons galore, should have big night 303 21 0 3 0 0 14 26 12
3 QB David Carr, HOU SD h Under little pressure, he should pick apart Chargers' secondary 276 18 0 3 0 0 11 26 15
4 QB Marc Bulger, STL ARI h Should start off with a bang against pressure-free Cardinals P 331 4 0 3 0 0 17 25 8
5 QB Michael Vick, ATL SF h Bad hammy, rangy 49ers linebackers could limit his running 193 41 0 3 0 0 13 25 12
6 RB Priest Holmes, KC DEN h Running lanes could be choked, but Holmes always gets his numbers 0 79 51 2 0 0 22 24 2
7 RB Marshall Faulk, STL ARI h Will be a major factor as a runner and receiver 0 68 61 2 0 0 15 24 9
8 RB Rudi Johnson, CIN NYJ h Powerful, patient runner has favorable matchup vs. Jets 0 111 9 2 0 0 11 23 12
9 RB Brian Westbrook, PHI NYG h Multi-skilled back has position to himself, decent Week 1 matchup 0 74 48 2 0 0 10 23 13
10 QB Aaron Brooks, NO SEA h Leg injury, matchup will put Brooks on bubble for some owners 287 21 0 2 0 0 15 23 8
11 WR Jerry Porter, OAK PIT h Can pick and run through Steelers' zone. Man coverage? Even better 0 0 114 2 0 0 4 23 19
12 QB Daunte Culpepper, MIN DAL h No cakewalk matchup, but Vikings' offense is nearly unstoppable 275 16 0 2 0 0 21 22 1
13 QB Tom Brady, NE IND h Great matchup: Expect yards and TDs--Dillon or no Dillon P 264 0 0 3 0 0 15 22 7
14 RB Kevan Barlow, SF ATL h Box will be loaded for Barlow, but Falcons' D is in transition D 0 132 35 1 0 0 10 22 12
15 QB Steve McNair, TEN MIA h Can score using arm and legs against aging Dolphins D P 244 20 0 2 0 0 18 21 3
16 QB Jake Plummer, DEN KC h Will be pressured to make plays. That usually turns out bad 209 33 0 2 0 0 16 21 5
17 RB LaDainian Tomlinson, SD HOU h Houston's D is improved, but not enough to shut down LT 0 112 46 1 0 0 20 21 1
18 QB Chad Pennington, NYJ CIN h More targets and more time spell big numbers against Bengals 302 4 0 2 0 0 15 20 5
19 RB Deuce McAllister, NO SEA h Dual-threat fantasy back will be greatly focused vs. Seattle 0 105 44 1 0 0 15 20 5
20 QB Matt Hasselbeck, SEA NO h MVP candidate gets easy mark in Saints secondary to start off 314 8 0 2 0 0 17 20 3
21 QB Rich Gannon, OAK PIT h Has looked like old (younger?) self. Pass on him for now 280 11 0 2 0 0 10 20 10
22 RB Clinton Portis, WAS TB h Is there any another option? Not in Joe Gibbs' world P 0 122 19 1 0 0 20 19 -1
23 QB Josh McCown, ARI STL h Playing from behind, he will be airing it out. 246 23 0 2 0 0 9 19 10
24 QB Trent Green, KC DEN h No cakewalk, but Green can get it done with Holmes, Gonzo P 268 5 0 2 0 0 16 18 2
25 RB Curtis Martin, NYJ CIN h Bengals in Week 1: Maybe Martin's most favorable start all year 0 107 24 1 0 0 9 18 9
26 WR Torry Holt, STL ARI h Under stricter pass defense enforcements, he will feast on Cardinals' D Q 0 0 126 1 0 0 14 18 4
27 WR Santana Moss, NYJ CIN h Bengals' secondary is physical but still overmatched vs. Moss P 0 0 121 1 0 0 10 18 8
28 WR Koren Robinson, SEA NO h Can get deep, but Saints zone could shackle him 0 0 119 1 0 0 7 17 10
29 RB Duce Staley, PIT OAK h Versatility, scoring potential and matchup all are big plusses 0 82 31 1 0 0 6 17 11
30 QB Brad Johnson, TB WAS h Expect loads of completions--but maybe interceptions too 244 0 0 2 0 0 15 17 2
31 RB Thomas Jones, CHI DET h Did someone call a Priest? Jones could be another all-in-one tool 0 79 31 1 0 0 6 16 10
32 WR Andre Johnson, HOU SD h San Diego's secondary could make him Week 1 fantasy star 0 0 101 1 0 0 7 16 9
33 RB Ahman Green, GB CAR h Panthers' D can be tough, but so can Green, Packers' O-line P 0 84 28 1 0 0 20 16 -4
34 D Philadelphia Eagles, PHI NYG h Can you say dominant? Expect turnovers--and maybe a score 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 16 8
35 RB Domanick Davis, HOU SD h Only thing that might slow him vs. Houston is nagging injury 0 97 14 1 0 0 12 16 4
36 WR Randy Moss, MIN DAL h Has the upper hand in every matchup, even against Dallas D 0 0 91 1 0 0 16 15 -1
37 RB Charlie Garner, TB WAS h Expect some production on the ground, much more by air 0 56 48 1 0 0 7 15 8
38 RB Corey Dillon, NE IND h Could turn Colts' small, one-gap linemen into bowling pins 0 96 8 1 0 0 4 15 11
39 RB Shaun Alexander, SEA NO h TD machine and yards producer will do the marching on Saints 0 86 15 1 0 0 15 15 0
40 WR Larry Fitzgerald, ARI STL h McCown's main target, he should shine in his debut. 0 0 98 1 0 0 0 15 0
41 WR Keyshawn Johnson, DAL MIN h All is well if Cowboys can keep Vinny on his feet 0 0 81 1 0 0 7 14 7
42 QB Jeff Garcia, CLE BAL h Porous O-line could cost him against Ravens' killer D 208 24 0 1 0 0 18 14 -4
43 TE Tony Gonzalez, KC DEN h Broncos don't have an answer: It's all systems go for Gonzo. 0 0 83 1 0 0 9 14 5
44 WR Corey Bradford, HOU SD h Home run threat is an excellent bet to score 0 0 88 1 0 0 4 14 10
45 RB Kevin Jones, DET CHI h Questionable interior running is key to Week 1 production 0 74 10 1 0 0 0 14 0
46 WR Chris Chambers, MIA TEN h Tough matchup, but will get his numbers in this one-man show 0 0 82 1 0 0 9 14 5
47 RB Travis Henry, BUF JAC h Top option near goal line and still the starter P 0 72 14 1 0 0 13 14 1
48 WR Steve Smith, CAR GB h Fire and ice: Smith vs. physical but slow Packers cornerbacks 0 0 86 1 0 0 9 14 5
49 WR Terrell Owens, PHI NYG h Eagles have too many weapons for Giants to focus on T.O. P 0 9 88 1 0 0 10 14 4
50 WR Charles Rogers, DET CHI h If Harrington can handle Bears' pass rush, Rogers will do the rest 0 0 81 1 0 0 8 14 6
51 WR Deion Branch, NE IND h Emerging star has ideal skills for breaking down Colts' cover 2 0 0 88 1 0 0 6 14 8
52 QB Tim Rattay, SF ATL h Injuries, new offense and matchup against Mora put him behind 8-ball P 228 0 0 1 0 0 7 13 6
53 D Detroit Lions, DET CHI h Making strides, but not enough playmakers--even against Bears 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 13 6
54 RB Julius Jones, DAL MIN h Has game-breaking potential, but workload limits his value 0 71 6 1 0 0 0 13 0
55 D Atlanta Falcons, ATL SF h Team has to like its new scheme, matchup vs. 49ers 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 13 6
56 WR Donte' Stallworth, NO SEA h Incredible talent just needs good health, head screwed on tight 0 0 73 1 0 0 5 13 8
57 WR Javon Walker, GB CAR h Will dominate Panthers' puny cornerbacks. A good bet to score P 0 0 71 1 0 0 7 13 6
58 QB Drew Bledsoe, BUF JAC h Has weapons at skill positions and--this week--time to throw 247 6 0 1 0 0 10 13 3
59 WR Dante Hall, KC DEN h His role on offense is expanding--too bad for Broncos P 0 11 62 1 0 0 4 13 9
60 WR Peerless Price, ATL SF h Could face some single coverage against blitz-happy 49ers D P 0 0 71 1 0 0 5 13 8
61 RB Fred Taylor, JAC BUF h If healthy, he will lead offense. But is that foot OK? P 0 68 14 1 0 0 14 13 -1
62 WR Derrick Mason, TEN MIA h Dolphins' secondary still is tough. A good--but not great--start 0 0 78 1 0 0 10 13 3
63 WR Chad Johnson, CIN NYJ h Has superstar potential and sweet matchup, but still needs QB's help 0 0 73 1 0 0 11 13 2
64 TE Todd Heap, BAL CLE h Baltimore's only aerial weapon, Heap always grabs a few receptions P 0 0 74 1 0 0 5 13 8
65 WR Eric Moulds, BUF JAC h Big-play threat will be matched up against suspect secondary 0 0 79 1 0 0 6 13 7
66 WR Marvin Harrison, IND NE h As consistent as they come. Worth starting even in tough matchup 0 0 69 1 0 0 12 12 0
67 RB Stephen Davis, CAR GB h Not the fantasy hoss of '03, but still promising vs. Packers 0 68 6 1 0 0 14 12 -2
68 QB Tommy Maddox, PIT OAK h Raiders are minimal threat, but run game could be a biggie 212 0 0 1 0 0 12 12 0
69 QB Brett Favre, GB CAR h Has smarts, arm to dissect Panthers' secondary, but getting fewer chances 216 0 0 1 0 0 16 12 -4
70 QB Peyton Manning, IND NE h Manning still the man, but Pats are a unique challenge 215 2 0 1 0 0 17 12 -5
71 WR Michael Clayton, TB WAS h Rook will get in his shots, might be Bucs' top target 0 0 60 1 0 0 0 12 0
72 QB Mark Brunell, WAS TB h Talent surrounds him, but will he get to use it? 184 11 0 1 0 0 10 12 2
73 WR Isaac Bruce, STL ARI h Rams' No. 2 should find the end zone 0 0 68 1 0 0 8 12 4
74 WR Justin McCareins, NYJ CIN h Downfield and red-zone ability still are keys to his production 0 0 68 1 0 0 7 12 5
75 QB Joey Harrington, DET CHI h Track record isn't great, but a gem vs. Bears would bode well 222 8 0 1 0 0 11 12 1
76 QB Kyle Boller, BAL CLE h Jamal Lewis and Baltimore D will make Boller a bit player 189 12 0 1 0 0 8 12 4
77 WR Brandon Lloyd, SF ATL h Need a sleeper? Lloyd could rock in Week 1--and beyond 0 0 66 1 0 0 4 12 8
78 RB Artose Pinner, DET CHI h Could be Lions' man in opener, but then all bets are off 0 41 13 1 0 0 4 11 7
79 QB Carson Palmer, CIN NYJ h Arm, receivers and matchup all look good. Is he ready? 194 9 0 1 0 0 0 11 0
80 QB Jay Fiedler, MIA TEN h Without Ricky, the offense is--gulp!--on his shoulders 198 9 0 1 0 0 12 11 -1
81 K Jason Elam, DEN KC h Experience, leg and matchup make him a slick pick in Week 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 11 3
82 QB Jake Delhomme, CAR GB h Packers' secondary has holes, but Panthers--as usual--will run first 194 9 0 1 0 0 12 11 -1
83 QB Drew Brees, SD HOU h Tough road game only half the pressure on embattled Brees 179 9 0 1 0 0 12 11 -1
84 WR Freddie Mitchell, PHI NYG h Will benefit from Terrell Owens, shaky Giants secondary 0 0 57 1 0 0 4 11 7
85 QB Vinny Testaverde, DAL MIN h Vinny still has life in his arm. Legs? That's another story 197 3 0 1 0 0 11 11 0
86 RB Moe Williams, MIN DAL h Do-it-all back gets chance to do most of it in tough matchup 0 36 24 1 0 0 10 11 1
87 WR Rod Smith, DEN KC h Broncos' only proven weapon will be focus of Chiefs' pass D 0 0 48 1 0 0 7 10 3
88 WR Amani Toomer, NYG PHI h Still a threat, but can Kurt Warner make him dangerous again? 0 0 46 1 0 0 8 10 2
89 TE Antonio Gates, SD HOU h With the pressure on, Brees will have Gates in his sights 0 0 44 1 0 0 5 10 5
90 K Josh Brown, SEA NO h Lacks name value. Big leg, bigger offense provide actual value 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 10 3
91 TE Alge Crumpler, ATL SF h Less blocking, healthy Vick and favorable matchup boost his value P 0 0 48 1 0 0 4 10 6
92 TE Freddie Jones, ARI STL h With the receivers hurting, Jones becomes a bigger target 0 0 49 1 0 0 4 10 6
93 WR Plaxico Burress, PIT OAK h Fast and skilled, but letting his size go to waste 0 0 48 1 0 0 6 10 4
94 RB Richie Anderson, DAL MIN h Won't do much but block for Jones and George. No impact. 0 34 18 1 0 0 6 10 4
95 WR Andre' Davis, CLE BAL h Could be a red-zone target for a scrambling Jeff Garcia 0 0 41 1 0 0 4 10 6
96 TE Daniel Graham, NE IND h Sleeper? You bet. If hands don't fail him, Colts won't stop him 0 0 46 1 0 0 4 10 6
97 RB Quentin Griffin, DEN KC h Broncos will try to ice Chiefs' offense by sticking to run 0 71 37 0 0 0 4 10 6
98 D Tennessee Titans, TEN MIA h Losses will be mitigated by corner play, awful Miami offense 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 10 1
99 K Phil Dawson, CLE BAL h Unless offense totally shuts down, Dawson should get chances. 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 10 5
100 D New England Patriots, NE IND h Will get a run for its money, but still will cash in 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 10 -3
*Computer projected: based on percentage of '03 fantasy points player scores for his team by position and opponent's fantasy points allowed.

Raveneye
9th September 2004, 03:03 PM
85 QB Vinny Testaverde, DAL MIN h Vinny still has life in his arm. Legs? That's another story 197 3 0 1 0 0 11 11 0

Wow. I think there are about 200 guys I'd rather have on my team than Vinny, not 84. Putting him in a Top 100 is pretty ballsy.

Shiz
9th September 2004, 03:07 PM
I do hope they are right about Jamal, though. :D

Zyzzyx
9th September 2004, 03:08 PM
Hmm... on a quick scan I only recognize two names from my roster.

27 WR Santana Moss, NYJ CIN h Bengals' secondary is physical but still overmatched vs. Moss
97 RB Quentin Griffin, DEN KC h Broncos will try to ice Chiefs' offense by sticking to run

Caranthir
9th September 2004, 06:41 PM
Hector and Victor are very rarely correct, IIRC.

Drax
10th September 2004, 10:56 AM
Hector and Victor are very rarely correct, IIRC.
Yeah, but they're entertaining... :)

Shiz
10th September 2004, 11:14 AM
Let's take a look:

Harrison
Predicted: 69yds, 1TD
Actual: 44yds, 1TD

Branch
Predicted: 88yds, 1TD
Actual: 86 yds, 1TD

Manning
Predicted: 215yds, 1TD
Actual: 256yds, 2TD

Brady
Predicted: 264yds, 3TDs
Actual: 335yds, 3TDs, 1INT

Clearly their computer overweighted the AFC Championship game a bit for the QBs.

Dillon
Predicted: 96yds
Actual: 86yds

James
Predicted: not ranked in top 100
Actual: 142yds, 2 fumbles

They didn't believe the Dillon hype, accurately.

I have to say their predictions were ok for last night's game.