PACKERS VS JETS
1) Reevis has been beaten for three touchdowns this year...and is still getting treatment for his hamstring.
2) A lot of people think you can't pass on the Jets, but so far they've given up 1,400 yards and 10 TDs.
3) The Jets are coming off the bye, and their defense is healthy!
4) Donald Driver's thigh was hurt last week and he's still not practicing. Meanwhile, James Jones had 4 catches for 107 yards (and eight targets).
5) Donald Lee only had two catches for 27 yards without Finley!
6) Mark Sanchez has only two interceptions this year.
7) Green Bay is 6th best vs. the RB and 17th best vs. the WR.
DOC'S PICK = JETS TBONE'S PICK = JETS
BRONCOS VS 49ERS
1) Brandon Lloyd has had at least one catch of 20 yards or more in each game.
2) Kyle Orton has had two straight games without 300 yards.
3) The Broncos are starting to run more with Knowshon back.
4) Unfortunately, Knowshon was grabbing his hammy Wednesday after practice. Josh McDaniels says he's fine!
5) Josh McDaniels says a lot of stuff.
6) Kyle Orton's fantasy numbers haven't changed with our without Knowshon.
7) Denver has allowed a 100 yard rusher in each of the last three games.
8) Troy Smith and Ted Ginn have been BFFs since they were kids.
9) Troy Smith has not started since 2007.
DOC'S PICK = 49ERS TBONE'S PICK = BRONCOS
JAGUARS VS COWBOYS
1) MJD has had one 100 yard rushing game this year (and one 98 yarder)
2) MJD has had 6 consecutive road games without a TD or 100 yard game.
3) Garrard looks like he will start - does it really matter to you?
4) Jon Kitna was the sixth ranked fantasy Quarterback in 2006 when he started for the Lions.
5) Jon Kitna is facing the 28th ranked Jags D!
6) Felix Jones should get the ball more - the Jags are 26th vs. the RB!
DOC'S PICK = COWBOYS TBONE'S PICK = COWBOYS
DOLPHINS VS BENGALS
1) Ronnie Brown averaged 5.4 yds/carry in the first three games - the last three = 2.9.
2) Bengals are 18th against the run.
3) The Dolphins only have 10 TDs in 6 games. And Ricky and Ronnie have only 1 apiece!
4) It has been almost a year since Carson Palmer through 3 TD passes!
5) He does have T.O., Ochocinco, and The Ship (I needed a nickname) to go along with Jermaine Grisham.
6) The Dolphins do average giving up 100 yards against the run.
DOC'S PICK=BENGALS TBONE'S PICK=DOLPHINS
PANTHERS VS RAMS
1) The Rams have given up less than 18 points in 6 of their 7 games.
2) Carolina has not had a 100 yard rusher this year - TBone says that ends this week.
3) David Gettis did have 8 catches for 125 yards, but Brandon LaFell had 6 for 91 (If you want to hear that stat a lot, listen to the podcast below!)
4) David Gettis only had 10 catches for 119 yards total before last week.
5) Hoomnawanuai stold all Billy Bajema's targets last week.
6) You may have to watch Steven Jackson on the injury list. Pick up Kenneth Darby if you can!
DOC'S PICK=PANTHERS TBONE'S PICK=PANTHERS
REDSKINS VS LIONS
1) Donovan McNabb has not been very good this year - 6 TDs, 7 INTs!
2) The Lions pass defense is getting better!
3) Santana Moss is having the best year of his career, and Anthony Armstrong is consistently getting 40 yards per week.
4) I like one of those guys to have a good game!
5) Ryan Torrain is going to be solid again!
6) Matthew Stafford only had two games last year in which I would have started him on my fantasy team.
7) Doc and I asked the question, "Is it possible that he is worse than Shaun Hill?"
8) I would recommend that he looks at where D.Hall is at all times!
9) Jahvid's toe will probably be hurt all year, but CBS is saying that his burst is back!
10) Jason Hansen has 7 FG of 47 or more yards this year! (My first kicker reference...it won't be my last!)
DOC'S PICK=REDSKINS TBONE'S PICK=LIONS
BILLS VS CHIEFS
1) Ryan Fitzpatrick wears his wedding ring during every game. Fantasy relevance = none! Big fan of marriage relevance = a ton!
2) The Bills have scored 30, 14, 26 and 34 points in their last four games.
3) Last week they had 506 yards against Baltimore.
4) Chan Gailey is known for offense.
5) Steve Johnson has 4 TDs in the last three games!
6) KC has the #1 Rushing attack in the NFL (176.5 yards/game). The Bills are #32 against the rush (174.5 yards/game given up). Uh oh!!!
7) Thomas Jones has 41 touches with 10 in the Red Zone the last two weeks. Jamaal Charles has 35 with 1. I still like Jamaal Charles to have 2 TDs this week.
8) Bowe and Cassel have had their two best weeks of the year in Weeks 6 and 7.
9) They were facing the two worst passing defenses.
10) Although their schedule is good for the rest of the year, it ain't that good!
DOC'S PICK=CHIEFS TBONE'S PICK=CHIEFS
TITANS VS CHARGERS
1) Kenny Brit was held out for over a quarter and had 225 yards and 3 touchdowns.
2) Arian Foster was held out for over a quarter and had over 200 yards and 3 touchdowns.
3) Coaches, pay attention!
4) Brit and Chris Johnson both have 7 touchdowns this year!
5) The Titans have forced 11 turnovers and are the 4th ranked fantasy D right now!
6) The Chargers won 42-17 last year.
7) This year the Chargers don't have Vincent Jackson, Malcolm Floyd, Legadu Naanee, LT or a healthy Antonio Gates.
8) Ryan Matthews - nah! Tennessee is 10th best against the RB!
DOC'S PICK=CHARGERS TBONE'S PICK=TITANS
VIKINGS VS PATRIOTS
1) Brad Childress said he won't let the streak determine if Brett plays.
2) Sidney Rice only has three more weeks to get on the field or he goes on IR. He's not even practicing yet.
3) Randy Moss used to play for the Patriots.
4) In the last two games without Moss, Hernandez has twelve points, Welker -7, Branch-18, and Tate-2.
5) Last week, Woodhead and Green-Ellis both got the same amount of work.
6) When the Patriots were really good you never knew who was going to get the ball.
7) Tom Brady has won 23 straight home starts.
DOC'S PICK=PATRIOTS TBONE'S PICK=PATRIOTS
SEAHAWKS VS RAIDERS
1) Russel Okung is out again. I feel sorry for him!
2) Mike Williams has 21 receptions in the last two weeks.
3) I predict Mike Williams will be a Top 10 WR this week.
4) The Raiders have given up 14 TD passes this year.
5) Marshawn Lynch as been getting most of the carries.
6) The Raiders have given up 972 yards on the ground.
7) There is a chance Bruce Gradkowski plays. Tom Cable says if he practices on Friday, he plays on Sunday. Can they score more than 59?
8) Oakland has not won consecutive games since 2008.
DOC'S PICK=SEAHAWKS TBONE'S PICK=RAIDERS
BUCCANEERS VS CARDINALS
1) Every week I have to check how to spell "Buccaneers"
2) LaGarrette Blount is the best back in Tampa I guess. Not sure it's a big deal.
3) Josh Freeman has five 4th Quarter comebacks already. Not really fantasy relevant, but real relevant.
4) Steve Breaston is back!
5) Tim Hightower did not get any snaps after he fumbled last week.
6) Beanie Wells could get his first start.
7) The Bucs have given up 946 yards on the ground - remember Chris Ivory.
8) Max Hall is back!
9) The Cardinals only have three passing touchdowns all year.
10) If you're looking ahead - the Cardinals play Denver, Carolina and Dallas during the fantasy play-offs!
DOC'S PICK=BUCS TBONE'S PICK=CARDINALS
STEELERS VS SAINTS
1) "The Sharder" only had 15 carries last week. Melwede Moore has 10 touches.
2) Ever since Big Ben came back they pass more.
3) Brees had three INTs last week. Two of them were by David Bowens.
4) Drew Brees had a kid last week. His name........Bowen.
5) The Steelers have only given up 6 TDs all year.
6) Bush, Thomas - probably out. Ivory in! But, it's the Steelers.
DOC'S PICK=SAINTS TBONE'S PICK=STEELERS
TEXANS VS COWBOYS
1) For a complete breakdown of this game, go to: rockonfootball.lexy.com!
2) The Texans have scored TDs in 12 of the 17 times they've been in the Red Zone. That's best in the league.
3) The Texans have also let the other team score TDs 16 out of the 20 times they've been in the Red Zone. That's worst in the league.
4) Arian Foster had 231 yards in Week One!
5) Collie is out. Clark is out! Addai may be out! You've got to watch Brown and Reggie Wayne! If this were any other team you wouldn't give them a chance.
6) The Colts are favored by five!
7) Houston's Defense is 31st overall and 32 against the pass.
DOC'S PICK=COLTS TBONE'S PICK=COLTS
HAIL MARYS: Jon Kitna will be a Top 10 QB (DOC) / Ronnie Brown will be a Top 20 RB (TBONE)
44 OZ. WAGERS: Jon Kitna (DOC) will have more fantasy points than Matthew Stafford (TBONE) this week.
To check out our interview with Paul Carr of ESPN, download again on Saturday!
Unfortunately, our time has come to an end. Fortunately, it's that much closer to Sunday. Have a great Halloween and Rock On!
Oh, and by the way, for those of you who don't know what this green thing is below - if you click on the arrow you can hear our latest podcast where we break down all the games in Week 8!
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