NFL/FF Week 2 Stuff
I'm going to go ahead and post about yesterday's games since tonight's game doesn't have an impact on either of my fantasy games. I'll probably watch some of it, but I'm not much of a fan of either NYG or DAL.
I'm disappointed in the Eagles and Donovan McNabb. Even if they didn't have a bye next week, I would be benching McNabb in both my fantasy leagues. I was very close to starting Aaron Brooks in my Yahoo! league and if I had, I would have won the game. Next time I'll go with my instincts. Those same instincts are telling me that the Eagles will be 0-3 after their Week 4 game up in Buffalo. Luckily, McNabb's poor performance didn't hurt me in my NSN FFL game; I squeaked that one out, mainly due to luck.
The Steelers' loss yesterday seems to me to be due to poor special teams play. I was hoping they'd come out strong in the second half, but it didn't happen. Also, I'm amazed that offensive coordinators still call for so many on-the-sideline catches in the endzone (in reference to Burress' juggling act that was ruled a non-catch). Judging posession is subjective enough these days, even with the tool of replay, that I wouldn't want to take that chance.
Luckily the Bills played strong in Jacksonville and wrapped that game up before the 4th quarter. The play of Travis Henry and Eric Moulds really helped my NSN FFL team. I was proud to be wearing my Bledsoe jersey yesterday!
Games that surprised me:
- WAS may be the best of the middle of the pack after showing their stuff on the road yesterday.
- I really thought the Jets were going to pull it out yesterday. It looked like Ricky Williams poured it on and led MIA to the win.
- CAR beating TB - there's a reason those two defenses have been ranked so high. They're both really good.
- I also thought SD was going to beat DEN yesterday. I think they're going to have a tough ride in their division this year.
Overall, the favorites have won handily this week; only ATL, TB, and PHI were favored and lost. I'm still about .500 on my picks - maybe the Giants will get a win tonight and help me out there.