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OUR PICKS- The Next Day…

Posted by fantasyfurnace on November 21, 2011
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REVERSAL OF FORTUNE!

What a difference a week makes. After last week’s disastrous 1-4 finish we were able to reverse those numbers and change them to 4-1. We already spoke about our big Thursday night win in Denver so here are the recaps of the other four games this week:

Browns squeak by the Jaguars ZZZzzzzz- 

With the exception of the play above (see video), this game was a yawner. By the time the fourth quarter began it was only 7-7; about as exciting as a baseball game tied 1-1 after 7 innings. A final pass by rookie QB Blaine Gabbert went off the hands of WR Mike Thomas in the endzone making the Browns winners for just the fourth time this year. We said the score would be in the 17-13 or 14-9 area. At 14-10 we were right there.

A Cleveland Brown fan found this game more exciting than we did... Photo: Jason Miller/Getty Images

A bittersweet Raider win over the Vikings- The Raiders beat the Vikings 27-21 but lost WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (head-neck) who was carted off the field in the second half.  Coach Hue Jackson has confirmed that X-Rays were negative and that he had full use of his extremities. It isn’t clear if he will play next week against the Bears. The Vikings also lost a key player in RB Adrian Peterson when he went down with an ankle injury in the 2nd quarter. His MRI was negative and early indications are that he will be questionable for week 12’s game against the Falcons. The Raiders are now 4-1 on the road.

Trainers and paramedics put a neck brace on injured Raider WR Darrius Heyward-Bey. Photo: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Dolphins blow out the Bills- The resurgent Miami Dolphins have now won three in a row after losing their first seven. They have done it with their defense and with the arm of QB Matt Moore who has thrown for over 600 yards, 6 touchdowns and just one interception over these last three wins. The Bills in contrast appear to be free-falling- losing their last three games after beginning their year 4-1. And their offense has been virtually non-existent, scoring just 26 points in the last three games. Unfortunately another key injury put RB Fred Jackson on the bench for most of the second half.

Dolphin QB Matt Moore has had six TD's and just 1 INT. in his last three games. Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Unlucky ‘Skins fall to the ‘Boys in OT 27-24- If K Graham Gano hits the 52 yard field goal in OT,  we don’t get our fourth win… It went just wide right. That gave Dallas another chance for the win and they took advantage of it. QB Tony Romo threw a 26 yard completion pass to WR Dez Bryant which set up the winning Dan Bailey field goal. The Redskins fell to 3-7 losing their sixth game in a row. We can’t even knock QB Rex Grossman in this one as he passed for 289-2-1 and even scored a rushing touchdown. These two division rivals historically have played in more close games than we can remember and today’s overtime game was no exception.

Graham Gano #4 of the Washington Redskins reacts after missing a third quarter field goal attempt against the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

* This week    4-1

** Season       30-20

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THE ‘FURNACES’ WEEK 3 PICKUPS

Posted by fantasyfurnace on September 21, 2011
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FIVE FANTASY PICKUPS-WEEK #3

1) FRED DAVIS-TE-Redskins- Chris Cooley’s surgically repaired knee has not helped ward off the emergence of Fred Davis so far this year. Cooley missed most of the preseason because of the swelling on his knee and only has 2 catches for 21 yards through the first 2 games. Davis, with 11 catches for 191 yards and a score is clearly the go to end on the ‘Skins. He’s currently owned in just 24% of Yahoo! leagues.

2) ERIC DECKER-W/R-Broncos- With Brandon Lloyd and Eddie Royal both dealing with groin injuries, Decker went off vs the Bengals. He had five receptions good for 113 yards and and 2 TDs. True, his value takes a hit with the return of Lloyd, but he will continue to be part of the Broncos offense going forward and will make for a serviceable WR2 in most leagues. Owned in 22% of Yahoo! leagues, he should be picked up in 10-12 team leagues.

3)BENGALS DEFENSE- We know this selection sounds strange to most, but consider that the Cincinnati ‘Bungles’ are eighth in pass defense and ninth in total defense through the first 2 weeks of the season. Sunday they’ll play the 49ers who are 29th in passing offense and 31st in total offense. Doesn’t sound that far-fetched now does it?

4)DENARIUS MOORE-W/R-Raiders- Moore had five catches for 146 yards and a score vs the Bills last Sunday. With injuries to Louis Murphy (groin) and Jacoby Ford (hamstring), Moore, owned in just 19% of Yahoo! leagues, is a must pickup.

5)REX GROSSMAN-QB-Redskins- Grossman, owned in only 22% of Yahoo! leagues, has put up nearly 600 yards passing and 4 TD’s in the first two weeks, is an excellent pickup this week. He’ll be facing a banged up Cowboy secondary ( their offense is depleted as well). Grossman currently ranks 6th in the NFL in passing and 6th in passing TD’s. Go get him!

*INSURANCE PICKUP:

TOBY GERHART-RB-VIKINGS- Someone to stash in your deeper leagues, Gerhart’s highlights last week included a 42 yard reception and a 31 yard run. Put him somewhere on your bench should Adrian Peterson go down with an injury. He would make a formidable back up.