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		<title>By: fraschetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>fraschetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 13:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hot off the Press, Brad Johnson will start today for the Cowboys!</description>
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		<title>By: fraschetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>fraschetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:12:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Jon,

Thanks for the correction, they both split carries, as do most backs in the NFL anymore.  The every down backs are few and far between.  I love the Ravens D this year, but with that said, Minnesota has shut down Rudi Johnson to 38 yards on 17 carries, held Reggie Bush to 29 yards on 12 carries, Chris Johson and Lendell White to 74 yards on 28 carries, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart to 42 yards on 17 carries, Joseph Addai to 20 yards on 15 carries and Ryan Grant had the most sucess in week 1 with 12 carries for 92 yards.  This is a very talented group of RB&#039;s, and I think that Chicago will have no problem aborting the run if it is not there.  

Miami has a good defense too, which will cause Baltimore&#039;s defense to be on the field quite a bit.  If Flacco can not get the pass game going, this will be a very long day for the Baltimore D.  

I would take my chances with Ronnie Brown.  This is the same Ronnie Brown that took New Engand to task with a Tom Brady like performance with the final touchdown total.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jon,</p>
<p>Thanks for the correction, they both split carries, as do most backs in the NFL anymore.  The every down backs are few and far between.  I love the Ravens D this year, but with that said, Minnesota has shut down Rudi Johnson to 38 yards on 17 carries, held Reggie Bush to 29 yards on 12 carries, Chris Johson and Lendell White to 74 yards on 28 carries, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart to 42 yards on 17 carries, Joseph Addai to 20 yards on 15 carries and Ryan Grant had the most sucess in week 1 with 12 carries for 92 yards.  This is a very talented group of RB&#8217;s, and I think that Chicago will have no problem aborting the run if it is not there.  </p>
<p>Miami has a good defense too, which will cause Baltimore&#8217;s defense to be on the field quite a bit.  If Flacco can not get the pass game going, this will be a very long day for the Baltimore D.  </p>
<p>I would take my chances with Ronnie Brown.  This is the same Ronnie Brown that took New Engand to task with a Tom Brady like performance with the final touchdown total.</p>
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		<title>By: Week 7 Fantasy Football Injuries - Clinton Portis &#124; Tony Romo &#124; Seneca Wallace</title>
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		<dc:creator>Week 7 Fantasy Football Injuries - Clinton Portis &#124; Tony Romo &#124; Seneca Wallace</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:48:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>By: Jon</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Thanks as for RB i think you mean Mcfadden is splitting with Fargas NOT McAllister
And do you think ronnie brown will have an easier time playing a Ravens Run D instead of Forte playing a Vikings Run D?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Thanks as for RB i think you mean Mcfadden is splitting with Fargas NOT McAllister<br />
And do you think ronnie brown will have an easier time playing a Ravens Run D instead of Forte playing a Vikings Run D?</p>
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		<title>By: fraschetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>fraschetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Jon,

You do have some tough decisions across the board.  I will perform quick hits on your RB issues.  Reggie Bush, not 100 percent, Matt Forte, facing the stingiest run defense in the league, Darren McFadden, not 100 percent and sharing half his carries with Duece McAllister, Willis McGahee, not 100 percent and sharing carries with two backs, and loses goal line carries.  Miami&#039;s offense as of late has gone through Ronnie Brown, and if I were in your shoes, he would be my starter.  Next in line for me would be Reggie Bush.

At WR, I would rather start a few of your backs than this group.  Johnson practiced Thursday after his concussion without issue, I would start him.  I love Dwyane Bowe, but he lacks a good quarterback, or even a consistent starter, but is managing to have a good year despite these issues.  He is facing the Titans this week, which is another drawback.  I like Holmes versus the bengals.  Mason is Flaco&#039;s favorite target, but they are facing a tough Miami D.  I would leave Mason out and take your chances.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Jon,</p>
<p>You do have some tough decisions across the board.  I will perform quick hits on your RB issues.  Reggie Bush, not 100 percent, Matt Forte, facing the stingiest run defense in the league, Darren McFadden, not 100 percent and sharing half his carries with Duece McAllister, Willis McGahee, not 100 percent and sharing carries with two backs, and loses goal line carries.  Miami&#8217;s offense as of late has gone through Ronnie Brown, and if I were in your shoes, he would be my starter.  Next in line for me would be Reggie Bush.</p>
<p>At WR, I would rather start a few of your backs than this group.  Johnson practiced Thursday after his concussion without issue, I would start him.  I love Dwyane Bowe, but he lacks a good quarterback, or even a consistent starter, but is managing to have a good year despite these issues.  He is facing the Titans this week, which is another drawback.  I like Holmes versus the bengals.  Mason is Flaco&#8217;s favorite target, but they are facing a tough Miami D.  I would leave Mason out and take your chances.</p>
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		<title>By: Jon</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jon</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 18:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi I have a really tough desicion at rb i need 1 out of these 5 
Ronnie brown
Reggie bush
Matt forte
Darren mcfadden
or Willis mcgahee


I also need 3 out of these 4
Calvin Johnson
Santonio Holmes
Dwyane Bowe 
Derrick Mason</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi I have a really tough desicion at rb i need 1 out of these 5<br />
Ronnie brown<br />
Reggie bush<br />
Matt forte<br />
Darren mcfadden<br />
or Willis mcgahee</p>
<p>I also need 3 out of these 4<br />
Calvin Johnson<br />
Santonio Holmes<br />
Dwyane Bowe<br />
Derrick Mason</p>
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		<title>By: fraschetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>fraschetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Jerod, 

Talent wise, no, not even close.  Yes, the Cowboys secondary is their weak spot, you just have to hope that the Cowboys aggressive front 7 does not get to Bulger before he gets his passes off.  The O-line for the Rams has blown, which is the direct factor to their offensive lack of production.  I look for the Cowboys to aggressively get after Bulger.  If he has time, there is not a corner on Dallas who can shut Holt down, and Bulger should find him.  Holt&#039;s best game of the year was against the defending super bowl champs, and is due for another big performance.  I do like Holt over your other options.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jerod, </p>
<p>Talent wise, no, not even close.  Yes, the Cowboys secondary is their weak spot, you just have to hope that the Cowboys aggressive front 7 does not get to Bulger before he gets his passes off.  The O-line for the Rams has blown, which is the direct factor to their offensive lack of production.  I look for the Cowboys to aggressively get after Bulger.  If he has time, there is not a corner on Dallas who can shut Holt down, and Bulger should find him.  Holt&#8217;s best game of the year was against the defending super bowl champs, and is due for another big performance.  I do like Holt over your other options.</p>
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		<title>By: Jerod Morris</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jerod Morris</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:41:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Kurt, I just had a waiver wire acquisition go through: I picked up Torry Holt.  With Dallas&#039; secondary banged up and missing Pacmoron, Holt&#039;s has a decent shot of putting up some numbers this week right?  I have both Larry Fitzgerald on DeSean Jackson on byes.  The other options were the ones I asked about above.  Are any of them better than Holt?  Thanks.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kurt, I just had a waiver wire acquisition go through: I picked up Torry Holt.  With Dallas&#8217; secondary banged up and missing Pacmoron, Holt&#8217;s has a decent shot of putting up some numbers this week right?  I have both Larry Fitzgerald on DeSean Jackson on byes.  The other options were the ones I asked about above.  Are any of them better than Holt?  Thanks.</p>
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		<title>By: fraschetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>fraschetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:36:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Rece,

This is the one thing that drives me crazy about fantasy football and the NFL.  Teams wait until the last minute to disclose if a player is playing or not, espically players that impact the opposing teams defensive gameplan.  Winslow is no exception.  Because they line him up in the slot and he is a huge mismatch to most linebackers when in on the line, defenses have to plan againt that.  He appeared to be fine at practice, but remains listed as questionable.  Winslow is your best option to produce out of the two of these this weekend, but for a sure bet, I recommend picking up an additional TE to hold in reserve and check Winslow&#039;s status at about noon on Sunday.  If he is a go, play him, if not, use your reserve.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Rece,</p>
<p>This is the one thing that drives me crazy about fantasy football and the NFL.  Teams wait until the last minute to disclose if a player is playing or not, espically players that impact the opposing teams defensive gameplan.  Winslow is no exception.  Because they line him up in the slot and he is a huge mismatch to most linebackers when in on the line, defenses have to plan againt that.  He appeared to be fine at practice, but remains listed as questionable.  Winslow is your best option to produce out of the two of these this weekend, but for a sure bet, I recommend picking up an additional TE to hold in reserve and check Winslow&#8217;s status at about noon on Sunday.  If he is a go, play him, if not, use your reserve.</p>
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		<title>By: Rece</title>
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		<dc:creator>Rece</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:26:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have both Scheffler and Kellen Winslow.  Who gets the nod?  Do I need to find another one on the wire?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have both Scheffler and Kellen Winslow.  Who gets the nod?  Do I need to find another one on the wire?</p>
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		<title>By: fraschetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>fraschetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:16:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Levi,

I am assuming that&#039;s Thomas Jones of the Jets, otherwise its definately your first two.  With what Portis has done year to date, and the loss of his spell back Laddel Betts, Portis is a must start.

I also really like Pittman this week with the starting job being held over his head.  Jones was a disappointment last week against the Bengals, which means he will probably bounce back against the Raiders.  I still like Pittman because of the above, and I love having players on Monday Night, because if your winning going into Monday Night, your player is a bonus, if your losing, you have some hope left and you are glued to your TV.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Levi,</p>
<p>I am assuming that&#8217;s Thomas Jones of the Jets, otherwise its definately your first two.  With what Portis has done year to date, and the loss of his spell back Laddel Betts, Portis is a must start.</p>
<p>I also really like Pittman this week with the starting job being held over his head.  Jones was a disappointment last week against the Bengals, which means he will probably bounce back against the Raiders.  I still like Pittman because of the above, and I love having players on Monday Night, because if your winning going into Monday Night, your player is a bonus, if your losing, you have some hope left and you are glued to your TV.</p>
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		<title>By: fraschetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>fraschetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 11:57:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Jon Paz,

I don&#039;t look for him to be productive this week, let alone even on the field.  He was limited in practice on Friday with a groin injury, and is currently listed as Questionable.  You don&#039;t see too many players with this type of injury play, let alone be productive.  Hopefully you have another viable option at TE, if not, check the waiver wire to be safe.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jon Paz,</p>
<p>I don&#8217;t look for him to be productive this week, let alone even on the field.  He was limited in practice on Friday with a groin injury, and is currently listed as Questionable.  You don&#8217;t see too many players with this type of injury play, let alone be productive.  Hopefully you have another viable option at TE, if not, check the waiver wire to be safe.</p>
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		<title>By: Levi</title>
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		<dc:creator>Levi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 08:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Which two?
Portis
Pittman
Tom Jones (he&#039;s CLE)</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Which two?<br />
Portis<br />
Pittman<br />
Tom Jones (he&#8217;s CLE)</p>
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		<title>By: Jon Paz</title>
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		<dc:creator>Jon Paz</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:53:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Is tony scheffler going to be productive this week?</description>
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		<title>By: fraschetti</title>
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		<dc:creator>fraschetti</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Jon Paz,

I will answer the easy one first.  Jason Campbell without a doubt.  Here&#039;s why.  Forget about Campbell, his matchup or his abilities.  The Cowboys are looking for one thing only, a victory.  If Romo plays, heres what may happen.  He starts and;

A.  Leaves the game after throwing a pick or fumble with negative points and is injured on the play.

B.  He plays, The Cowboys go up by 2 or 3 scores, and they pull Romo because the game is a lock.

C.  Does not start at all.

There is an extremely slight possibility that Romo does play a hole game, and plays well, and that the Rams are competitive against them.  I find that the odds of this are not very likely.

Your other question is far more difficult to answer.  

Stewart is listed as questionable for Sunday&#039;s game against the Saints because of a stomach illness, but the Panters expect him to play on Sunday.  Meanwhile, Matt Forte is facing an extremely stingy Vikings run D.  Forte will get more carries, but how productive they will be is another story.  If 100%, I like Stewart at home, only because of that Vikings D.  If they are not positive on Sunday as of his status, start Forte, as he usually gets 20 touches a game.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Jon Paz,</p>
<p>I will answer the easy one first.  Jason Campbell without a doubt.  Here&#8217;s why.  Forget about Campbell, his matchup or his abilities.  The Cowboys are looking for one thing only, a victory.  If Romo plays, heres what may happen.  He starts and;</p>
<p>A.  Leaves the game after throwing a pick or fumble with negative points and is injured on the play.</p>
<p>B.  He plays, The Cowboys go up by 2 or 3 scores, and they pull Romo because the game is a lock.</p>
<p>C.  Does not start at all.</p>
<p>There is an extremely slight possibility that Romo does play a hole game, and plays well, and that the Rams are competitive against them.  I find that the odds of this are not very likely.</p>
<p>Your other question is far more difficult to answer.  </p>
<p>Stewart is listed as questionable for Sunday&#8217;s game against the Saints because of a stomach illness, but the Panters expect him to play on Sunday.  Meanwhile, Matt Forte is facing an extremely stingy Vikings run D.  Forte will get more carries, but how productive they will be is another story.  If 100%, I like Stewart at home, only because of that Vikings D.  If they are not positive on Sunday as of his status, start Forte, as he usually gets 20 touches a game.</p>
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