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NFL Week #10-This Week’s Five Best Bets

Posted by fantasyfurnace on November 9, 2012
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Our two losses last week,  the Giants and the Browns, held us to 3-2 for the week which put us at 29-16 on the season. The G-Men forgot how to stop the run and yielded 147 yards to Isaac Redman which prompted coach Ton Coughlin to call his run defense “Soft”. That will probably change this week vs the Bengals as the Giants defensive line took offense to that remark.

The Browns, our other loss, who played so well IN Baltimore losing by a TD when they faced the Ravens the first time this season, were our upset special but there was nothing special about their performance last Sunday. Here now are this week’s Best Bets…

 *Home team in CAPS

Giants over the BENGALS- It didn’t take much to ruffle some of the Giants player’s feathers after their poor showing vs the Steelers in East Rutherford last week. 147 yards to Redman on the ground really upset Tom Coughlin & I would be surprised if the lawfirm (BJGE) has a similar day vs Big Blue this weekend. Bengals WR  A.J. Green had some unflattering comments about the Giants secondary which prompted Antrel Rolle, who’s never at a loss for words, to come out with this stinger, “I’ll talk with my pads come Sunday. If he (A.J. Green) sees me he better duck!” Eli, with some tips from his brother (8-0 vs the Bengals) will help the Giants garner the victory.

….”and that’s how you beat the Bengals. Alright Eli, you can stop smiling now…” Photo: usatoday.com

Broncos over the PANTHERS- Peyton to Decker has been very successful the last few games and the elder Manning should have no problem keeping it coming vs Carolina this Sunday. Cam Newton just hasn’t been the same this year and he’ll face a pretty staunch Broncos defense who won’t make it an easier for him. The Giants earlier this season crushed the Panthers by 29 points so maybe Peyton will be asking Eli for some pointers in this one although he really doesn’t need any.

BUCCANEERS over the Chargers- A lot of pundits in the papers and on TV don’t see the Chargers losing to Tampa Bay this week and I cannot figure  out why. I mean what have they done so far this season? They have four wins but two of them were against Kansas City! Cmon Man!! They’re travelling cross country, never an easy task, and playing an early game. As for the Bucs, they have been an offensive juggernaut scoring 28 points or more in four straight games; a franchise record. RB Doug Martin has been improving each week with rushing totals of 85-135-251 yards in his last three games. T.B. is only favored by 3.  S.D. has a fairly decent defense (see last week), but they aren’t the 1985 Bears!

SEAHAWKS over the Jets- Seattle (5-4) is one team that truly defines the term ‘Home Field Advantage’. They are beasts in their building having played four times there- winning all four. They give up the least amount of fantasy points to quarterbacks at home and have held opponents to 16 or less points in six of their nine games this season. The Jets have an anemic offense at best scoring 17 points or less in half of their games. The Seattle Sack Exchange of Clemons and Irvin will give Mark Sanchez fits all afternoon.

#51 Former first rounder Bruce Irvin and Chris Clemons (not shown) have 12 sacks on the season between them. Photo: Seahawks.com

DOLPHINS over the Titans- Miami (4-4) is coming off of a heartbreaking 3 point loss to the Colts which followed a rout of the Jets 30-9 at Met Life Stadium. The Fish get to return home for the first time since week 6 and there’s nothing like home cooking to help bring them a win. Prior to the loss to the Colts, Miami was on a modest three game winning streak & should be able to start a new one this week vs the Titans who have been giving up points at record breaking proportions. In seven of their nine games this season they have allowed 30, 34, 35, 38, 38, 41, and 51 to their opponents. WR Brian Hartline and RB Reggie Bush should have an offensive ‘field day’ while the Dolphins defense tries to limit Chris Johnson’s production.

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NFL Week #7-The Week’s Five Best Bets

Posted by fantasyfurnace on October 19, 2012
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As we surmised there were a fair amount of upsets last week and two of them helped to do us in; the Bills over the Cards and G.B over the Texans. We went 2-3 for the week but came close to going 1-4 as the Raiders made it very interesting in Atlanta. At 19-11 on the season we need a good week to return us to respectablity. Here are our five best bets for week #7:

*Home team in CAPS

GIANTS over the Redskins- It took six games for the mighty Giants defense to show up and after their brilliant performance in San Fransisco last Sunday we think it will carry over into this week’s divisional contest with the Redskins. We might not see the six sacks and three interceptions that did the 49ers in last week when Washington comes to East Rutherford because they are more of a ground & pound team with Alfred Morris & RGIII leading the way. Eli & his receivers are salavating at the ‘Skins lack of defense which yields an average of 417 yards to opposing offenses per game. They also have a bit of a ‘revenge’ factor going into this game as the Redskins did beat the Giants in both of their meetings last year. Giants are 4-2 but are 0-2 in their division and need this one.

#10 Eli Manning has winning on his mind as the G-Men want some payback from their two losses to the ‘Skins last season. Photo: zimbio.com

RAIDERS over the Jags- After nearly pulling out what would have been the biggest upset of the week, the Raiders return to the Black Hole knowing that if they almost beat the undefeated Falcons on the road they certainly should have an easier time with the anemic Jags in their building. The Raiders defense will shine this week as they will face QB Blaine Gabbert who has been sacked 15 times this season and has thrown for 200 yards only once. Outside of RB Maurice Jones-Drew, there is little to get excited about as WR Justin Blackmon, the Jags 1st round pick, has yet to live up to the hype entering this season. The Silver & Black should romp in this one.

PATRIOTS over the Jets- The Jets lost both of their games against the Pats last year; one by 11 points and the other by 21 and their team is no better now than they were in ’11. Beleagured QB Mark Sanchez has averaged 12.6 completions over his last three games while in contrast, Tom Brady’s average is 27. Sanchez has thrown six picks and been sacked 10 times as his offensive line continues to struggle. Don’t be suckered into believing that they have turned things around as they beat a Colts team last week with a rookie quarterback and without their starting RB on the field. Can’t see the Jets and their lack of offense overtake New England at home with their many weapons.

BILLS over the Titans- In what could possibly be the highest scoring game of the day, we’re leaning towards the Bills. Neither team knows the concept of the word ‘defense’ so it could come down to the last team with the ball wins.. Discounting the last two weeks when the Bills played two of the leagues better defenses Arizona & S.F., QB Ryan Fitzpatrick threw 12 touchdown passes in the first four games! They have beaten Arizona, Cleveland (the best 1-5 team in the league) and blew out Kansas City at Orchard Park. RB Chris Johnson should have a career day but the Titans defense, which is ranked 25th in the league, will probably go up after this week.

BENGALS over the Steelers-Pittsburgh is having all kinds of injury issues; the worst is that Rashard Mendenhall and Isaac Redman both have been ruled OUT for Sunday night’s game. They have several defensive injuries as well and Maurkice Pouncey, their center remains Questionable. That would be a big loss to their offensive line if Pouncey cannot suit up. At RB, Jonathan Dwyer, who played in just three games last year and has only 24 rushing attempts so far this season, is not going to scare anyone on the Bengals this week. If you look at the Steelers losses this season, to Denver, Oakland, & Tennessee, you would have to scratch your head wondering how this team, now at 2-3, has fallen from grace so rapidly. Clearly the Bengals are a step up in class but QB Andy Dalton needs to cut down on his interceptions (he has 6 in the last three games), if they are to be successful this week.

#14 Andy Dalton seen here celebrating with WR #18 A.J. Green will need to cut down on his picks in order to assure his team a victory vs the Steelers. Photo: cbssports.com

THE FURNACE’S WEEK 5 PICKUPS

Posted by fantasyfurnace on October 5, 2011
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FOUR FANTASY PICKUPS-WEEK #5

1) ISAAC REDMAN-RB-Steelers- With Rashard Mendenhall tending to his hamstring injury this week, he will probably be questionable this Sunday vs the Titans. Redman becomes an instant grab whether ‘Chard plays or not as his carries will be limited. Just be cautious as Tennessee has been more than serviceable against the run yielding just over 3 yards per carry to their opponents. Several top RB’s are on a ‘bye’ this week so Redman can help you fill that void.

2) JACOBY JONES/KEVIN WALTER-WR’s-Texans- The Houston Chronicle is reporting that Andre Johnson will miss up to three weeks after he undergoes a proceedure to help prevent scar tissue from forming and speed up the recovery of his sore hammy. Enter Jones & Walter. Either one could be a decent flex play this week although Owen Daniels will become the main go-to guy.

 

3) JARED COOK-TE-Titans- Cook, who was highly touted before the season began, broke  out for 93 yards and a TD against the Browns last week. Matt Hasselbeck, even without the services of Kenny Britt, passed for 220 yards and three touchdowns last week and will be relying more on the pass again vs the seemingly aging Steelers. Chris Johnson did rush for the century mark last week, finally, but Cook will help balance the Titan’s attack.

4) STEVAN RIDLEY-RB-Patriots- The tandem of BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Stevan Ridley showed it’s potential last week against the Raiders, combining for a total of 172 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Ridley averaged just under 10 yards per carry and although that will not be attainable every week, he will be a good bye week fill-in for those looking for help at RB.