DOC'S THREE TIPS FOR PICKING YOUR STARTERS IN WEEK 7!

On his weekly "Football Church" Lexycast (rockonfootball.lexy.com) Doc gave us three tips for picking our starting line-ups. They're the same three things you do when you make any decision. 1) Follow your guide. In life, that's the Bible. In fantasy football, it's the stats from the actual games. 2) Talk to people you trust. Again, in life it may be people who you know hear pretty clearly from God. Those may be the same people in Fantasy Football, and you should have an "expert" or two you like to listen to or read. 3) Go with your gut! Listen to the Spirit and then Go For It! That works both ways!
Therefore (I'm trying not to say "So"), this week, I'm gonna give you the stats and some things to think about, but you decide who's Rock Solid and who's Shifting Sand. Or even better......let God decide. He cares about every part of your life - even Fantasy Football!

BENGALS VS FALCONS
1) T.O. had two great weeks before the bye!
2) Chad Ochocinco has had two weeks to get in the ear of Marvin Lewis about the number of targets he's getting.
3) The Offensive Line is banged up and Atlanta has only given up 21 points in two games at home (although it was against the Cardinals and 49ers).
4) Michael Turner has only 1 TD this year and only two games over 50 yards.
5) Cinci is only averaging 1 passing TD given up per game. That would mean Roddy White, Michael Jenkins OR Tony Gonzalez would get it.
DOC'S PICK: Falcons / TBONE'S PICK: Falcons

REDSKINS VS BEARS
1) People have said Washington can't stop the pass. Here are the QB's they've faced so far: Romo, Schaub, Vick, Rodgers, Manning and the QB I loved - Sam Bradford! Jay Cutler isn't as good as any of those.
2) The Bears may look to run more screens on third down to avoid pressure. I think that means Matt Forte has over 100 yards of total offense.
3) Donovan McNabb is from Chicago and it seems like good QBs always tear up the Bears.
DOC'S PICK: Redskins / TBONE'S PICK: Bears

RAMS VS BUCCANEERS
1) The Bucs have given up 140, 140 and 150 yards the last three weeks against the run.
2) The Bucs have given up one long touchdown each week to a receiver.
3) Chris Ivory went off last week - strong runner, not as quick. Sound like anyone on the Rams?
4) Billy Bajema got mentioned on another podcast...and I have his rookie card. Thanks BigMoyz!
5) The Rams are not a great match-up anymore.
6) I think Mike Williams will have a TD this week.
7) The Bucs want to get someone else involved in the running game. Earnest Graham is back and if Blount or Lampkin are activated you may want to pay attention.
DOC'S PICK: Bucs / TBONE'S PICK: Rams

49ERS VS PANTHERS
1) These two teams are a combined 1-10!
2) Carolina gave up a whole ton of yards to Matt Forte. Frank Gore is better than Matt Forte.
3) Carolina is actually good against Wide Receivers and Tight Ends.
4) Matt Moore is starting.
5) Steve Smith had 12 and 13 points in his first two games - with Matt Moore.
6) Steve Smith is back!
7) The Panthers only average ten points per game!
8) It may be time to drop Jonathan Stewart!
DOC'S PICK: 49ers / TBONE'S PICK: Panthers

BILLS VS RAVENS
1) I won't bore you with all the stats, but the Ravens kill the Bills....IN EVERYTHING!
2) The Ravens have given up 4.3 yards per carry to RBs this year. Too bad the Bill Right Tackle is hurt.
3) Ryan Fitzpatrick and Steve Johnson have hooked up three times in their last two games - not physically!
4) Ryan Fitzpatrick has the ugliest beard I've seen in quite some time...and we had Kyle Orton in Chicago not too long ago!
5) The Bills give up an average of 182.4 yards / game on the ground!
6) The Bills have the 30th ranked passing offense, and Ed Reed may come back!
7) The Bills threw a Halloween party for 200 youngsters and their family...and didn't even have one of their "stars" attend.
8) Andy McCann and I totally break down this game on new segment DAVID VS GOLIATH. It'll be on iTunes and Lexy this Saturday.
DOC'S PICK: Ravens / TBONE'S PICK: Ravens

EAGLES VS TITANS
1) Kevin Kolb has completed 73% of his passes in the last two weeks.
2) Remember the preseaso stat about Brent Celek getting exactly 104 yards and 1 touchdown each time Kolb started. This could be the Week! I put him as a Top 5 TE.
3) Jeremy Maclin is the #4 Wide Receiver in fantasy.
4) Our prayers go out to DeSean Jackson and his family.
5) Jason Avant is taking his place.
6) Kenny Brit has scored a TD in each of the last four games, and Vince Young is back. But so is Justin Gage, and TBONE has a feeling he cuts into his touchdowns. In fact, I predict Brit will not get one this week...and his yards haven't been awesome!
7) Kenny Brit has been a Top 20 WR the last 3 weeks.
DOC'S PICK: Eagles / TBONE'S PICK: Titans

JAGUARS VS KANSAS CITY
1) The Jags have given up the same amount of passing touchdowns as the Texans (14), which leads the league.
2) Last week, Dwayne Bowe had two touchdowns against the Texans.
3) Matt Cassel threw for three!
4) Matt Cassel's touchdowns per game this year: 1-0-3-0-3.
5) I think Jamaal Charles has at least two touchdowns in this game - he's only had one all year!
DOC'S PICK: Chiefs / TBONE'S PICK: Chiefs

STEELERS VS DOLPHINS
1) Mike Wallace has 100 more yards and one more TD than Hines Ward.
2) Last week Wallace had 6 targets, Ward had 8.
3) Big Ben is back!
4) The Steelers are trying to not kill "The Sharder"
5) Tony Sporano wants to be more balance on offense - last week they were perfect, 39 runs, 39 passes. I don't think you can do that this week.
6) Even when they did run more last week, it did not affect Brandon Marshall or Devone Bess.
7) The Steelers are only averaging giving up 11.4 points per game. That's only one touchdown out there for someone.
DOC'S PICK: Dolphins / TBONE'S PICK: Steelers

BROWNS VS SAINTS
1) This is the only week that we did not say, "The Browns are better than people think" on the podcast!
2) Colt McCoy may be the starter again. Last week, with McCoy, Ben Watson was the #1 TE in fantasy!
3) Peyton Hillis should be healthy again.
4) The Browns have given up 1 rushing touchdown and 11 passing touchdowns this year.
5) The Saints are good at passing!
6) I was willing to wager a 44ouncer and piece of pizza that Colston would score a touchdown this week.
7) Chris Ivory should get the carries again, and the Browns are giving up over 100 yards / game on the ground.
DOC'S PICK: Saints / TBONE'S PICK: Browns

CARDINALS VS SEAHAWKS
1) I believe in Max Hall!
2) The Seahawks give up over 300 yards / game vs. the pass.
3) Tim Hightower catches a lot of screens, and the Seahawks have been getting pressure on the Quarterback!
4) The Cardinals have given up 41 points twice on the road.
5) After they traded Deion Branch (why is there an "i" in his name?), Pete Carrol challenged Mike Williams to be there #1 WR. The next game he had 123 yards!
6) Justin Forsett and Marshawn Lynch were college teammates, and the Cardinals give up 140.8 yards per game on the ground.
7) Those two things were unrelated!
DOC'S PICK: Cardinals / TBONE'S PICK: Seahawks

PATRIOTS VS CHARGERS
1) Danny Woodhead's touches are increasing!
2) Legadu Naanee hadn't practiced by Thursday. Malcolm Floyd should be out. The Patriots defense has given up 11 passing touchdowns. Patrick Crayton and Craig Davis should be the starting receivers.
3) Craig's nickname is "Buster"
4) The Patriots have only given up one rushing TD. I still like Ryan Matthews enough to trade for him this week.
5) Brandon Meriweather has a good attitude about these fines (see COOL QUOTES FROM NFL PLAYERS above)
DOC'S PICK: Patriots / TBONE'S PICK: Chargers

RAIDERS VS DENVER
1) Jason Campbell had a 10.7 rating last week.
2) Zach Miller scores way less points when Jason Campbell is the QB.
3) Both Jason Campbell and Bruce Gradkowski have been limited in practice.
4) Darren McFadden has not practiced fully yet either. If they both play, Tom Cable said he will split the carries with Bush.
5) Denver rushed 37 times for 145 yards last week.
6) Oakland gives up a lot of rushing yards.
7) Oakland also gives up a lot of passing TDs - 12!
8) For his Hail Mary, Doc said Tim Tebow would score at least one more touchdown this week. He was even talking about starting him on.
9) Doc is crazy!
DOC'S PICK: Broncos / TBONE'S PICK: Broncos

VIKINGS VS PACKERS
1) Brett Favre is going back to Lambeau. He played there for a long time. Last year, he threw 7 touchdowns against the Pack.
2) The Packers defense has been decimated by injuries.
3) The Vikings secondary could use some work.
4) Greg Jennings went off last week!
5) Keep this name in mind: James Starks. Not this week, but for the future!
6) The Packers only wins this year have come against the Bills, Lions and Philly when Kevin Kolb got hurt after working with the #1's all preseason!
DOC'S PICK: Packers / TBONE'S PICK: Vikings

GIANTS VS COWBOYS
1) Osi Umenyora has had 7 sacks in the last three games. DeMarcus Ware has had 6.
2) Brandon Jacobs has 4 touchdowns in his last three games, and he's getting more and more touches.
3) Romo has 5 int's in the last two games, and sounds dejected and confused after each loss. I might call that pressing.
4) Roy Williams has 14 catches and 5 touchdowns in his last three games!
5) Miles Austin should unlearn how to leap frog!
DOC'S PICK: Cowboys / TBONE'S PICK: Giants

You got all that? Now, take it, talk to your trusted friends and then trust God. Good luck in Week 7!
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