NFL Quick Slants: Week One
September 5, 2008
Changing up the format a little here. Every Friday, I’m going to run down the games and tell you who you should bet on, and which fantasy guys you should start and sit. Let’s get to it…
Cincinnati Bengals -1
Baltimore Ravens
Pick: The Bungles, but I think the Joe Flacco-Ray Rice show gets a rocky start. I also think the Chad Ocho Cinco show will get off to a fast one, bum shoulder and all.
Start: Chad Ocho Cinco, T.J. Houshmandzadeh
Sit: All Ravens
New York Jets -3
Miami Dolphins
Pick: B-R-E-T-T, Brett, Brett, Brett is a better bet than the Pennington revenge factor. The Jets are a pretty sure bet, even on the road.
Start: All Jets (even Dustin Keller, if needed), Ricky Williams
Sit: Dolphins not named Ricky Williams
Kansas City Chiefs
New England Patriots – 16.5
Pick: I’m a Chiefs fan, and even I think this spread is too low.
Start: All Pats, Tony G, D-Bowe
Sit: Brodie Croyle, L.J. (only if you have a better option)
Houston Texans
Pittsburgh Steelers -6.5
Pick: Steelers win, Texans cover. I really like the Texans this year, and think this will be a FG game.
Start: Willie Parker, Big Ben, Santonio Holmes, Andre Johnson,
Sit: Texans RBs
Jacksonville Jaguars -3
Tennessee Titans
Pick: The Jags are a Super Bowl sleeper. They will make Vince Young look very Young Vince.
Start: David Garrard, MJD
Sit: All Titans
Detroit Lions -3
Atlanta Falcons
Pick: The Lions will get off to a hot start again playing the Falcons. Could be a route, as the Falcons have a pathetic homefield advantage.
Start: Jon Kitna, Megatron, Optimus Prime
Sit: Kevin Smith, Michael Turner, Roddy White (give all three another week)
Seattle Seahawks
Buffalo Bills PK
Pick: Dick’s crew will pull this one out at home. Hasselbeck and Co. will struggle due to new pieces and injuries.
Start: Nate Burleson, Marshawn Lynch
Sit: Matt Hasselbeck, Julius Jones, Lee Evans,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
New Orleans Saints -3.5
Pick: The Saints will provide their own storm in the wake of Gustav. They will be super back at the Superdome. At least this week.
Start: Drew Brees, Marques Colston, Reggie Bush, Earnest Graham, Joey Galloway
Sit: Jeff Garcia, Antonio Bryant, Deuce
St. Louis Rams
Philadelphia Eagles -7
Pick: The Iggles–but it won’t be pretty. At all.
Start: Brian Westbrook, Donovan McNabb, DeSean Jackson, Steven Jackson
Sit: Reggie Brown, Torry Holt, Marc Bulger
Dallas Cowboys -4
Cleveland Browns
Pick: The Cowboys survive a close shootout and barely cover.
Start: Tony Romo, T.O., Marion the Barbarian, K2, Braylon Edwards, Jamal Lewis
Sit: Derek Anderson, Donte’ Stallworth
Carolina Panthers
San Diego Chargers -9.5
Pick: This could be a blowout, because Steve Smith is more valuable than Shawne Merriman. No doubt about it.
Start: L.T., Philip Rivers, Chris Chambers, Muhsin Muhammad
Sit: Jake Delhomme, Carolina RBs, Antonio Gates
Arizona Cardinals -3
San Francisco 49ers
Pick: The 49ers can’t even take advantage of the schedulemakers mercy. Cards take this one.
Start: Kurt Warner, Fitz, Anquan Boldin, Edgerrin James, Isaac Bruce
Sit: Frank Gore, J.T. O’Sullivan, Vernon Davis, Josh Morgan (for now)
Chicago Bears
Indianapolis Colts -9.5
Pick: Peyton Manning vs. Kyle “Neckbeard” Orton. C’mon, man…Colts cover.
Start: Manning, Reggie Wayne, Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark, Devin Hester
Sit: Joe Forte, Orton, Marvin Harrison
Minnesota Vikings
Green Bay Packers -3
Pick: The Aaron Rogers era stutters to a start. Jared Allen and Co. win and cover in green Bay.
Start: Adrian Peterson, Donald Driver, Ryan Grant
Sit:Bernard Berrian, Tarvaris Jackson, Aaron Rodgers
Denver Broncos -3
Oakland Raiders
Pick: In the battle of my two least favorite teams, the Silver and Black will prevail. Good money-line bet.
Start: Run DMC, Tony Scheffler
Sit: Everybody else
Qucik Slants: August 23rd, 2008
August 23, 2008
- WR Harry Williams Receives Positive Prognosis - Battle Red Blog
- Have the Browns already turned into a pumpkin? - The Scores Report
- Thomas Williams first NFL road trip. - YardBarker
- An Interview with Jon Gruden. - New Era Scouting
- Broncos player caught selling Obama tickets. - Pro Football Talk
Quick Slants: August 11th, 2008
August 11, 2008
- Check out this Darren McFadden produced video about Madden ‘09. - YardBarker
- Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? NFL Edition. - NE Patriots Draft
- Jerry Reese has lost his touch in NY. - Big Blue View
- Braylon Edwards hospitalized - The Scores Report
- Is Garrard the next king in the AFC South? - Big Cat Country
- Peter King thinks Vick could play in 2009. - CNNSI.com
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Quick Slants: July 31st, 2008
July 31, 2008
- John Lynch to the Redskins? You know Snyder would ante up. - Riggo’s Rag
- Maybe the Landry Hat should change its name to the High Horse. Cowboys fans and their rightousness-yuck! Just kidding, Dan… - The Landry Hat
- Jeff Garcia goes down on a dude? Tampon, er, Tampa Bay looking at Favre? These guys are a trip. - NFL Juice
- Or Favre to the Vikings? The Pack might not have any other options. - The Viking Age
- Bill Belichick sex tape. We knew he liked video cameras, but this is getting a tad bit ridiculous. - Deadspin
- Marshawn Lynch: The Lost Blog - Open Sports
Quick Slants: July 30th, 2008
July 30, 2008
- Great athletes who are/were, well, yeah, fat asses. - Predominantly Orange
- T.O. versus Pacman–GAME OVER. Ouch. - BallHype
- An interview about the website you are currently on. - Sports Tech Now
- EVERY fantasy football option broken down. Seriously. - TGNC
- NFL goes to the movies. Posters that is… - NE Patriots Draft
Quick Slants: July 25th, 2008
July 25, 2008
- Looks like Favre is trying to force the Packers hand by reporting to training camp. - Acme Packing Company
- Will Favre be a New York Jet? Someone has a prediction. - The J-E-T Press
- Jim Zorn, aka Zorn Star, breaks out some toys for training camp. - Mr. Irrelevant
- Seattle signs first-rounder Lawerence Jackson at a bargain. - Field Gulls
- America’s team (for some people) starts training camp today. - Epic Carnival
- Brandon Jackson ends contract extension talks with Giants and says he will prove himself on the field. - Big Blue View
- A Packers shareholders views about the Favre situation. - Lombardi Ave
- If you haven’t seen the video of a minor-league pitcher hurling a baseball in a fight, then you need to go check out this crazy shit. - Larry Brown Sports
Quick Slants: July 24th, 2008
July 24, 2008
- Considering his humble Missouri Southern roots, Rod Smith had a helluva NFL career. - Predominantly Orange
- The Army completely fucks over Caleb Campbell. Sorry, had to be said. - Deadspin
- Quinn Gray and Fat Bastard, aka Jared Lorenzen, are now Colts. - Stampede Blue
- We want to give a shot out to our friends over at the Star who have launched a new Chiefs blog. - Red Zone
- Nnamdi Asomugha, the only dude in the NFL who’s name is tougher to spell than T.J. Houshmandzadeh’s, has been inked in time for camp. - Just Blog Baby
- Donte Whitner is tearing it up on his new YardBarker blog. - Donte Whitner’s Blog
Quick Slants: July 23rd, 2008
July 23, 2008
- Fantasy football and jugs make beautiful music together. - Fantasy Sports Girl
- Who buys this shit? Good question. - Deuce of Davenport
- Brett Favre should check his cell more often. - Phin Phanatic
- The Sex Canon wants to be the league’s best QB? And he thinks he has talent around him? Wow. - Zoner Sports
- Devin Hester is holding out in the Windy City, hoping some cash will blow his way. - Bear Goggles
- You down with PUP? Orlando Pace is…again. - Ramblin’ Fan
Quick Slants: July 22nd, 2008
July 22, 2008
- ESPN the Magazine has some major errors in their fantasy review. - Walter Football
- Green is being an Eagles fan. (Great Video with the post) - Hugging Harold Reynolds
- Will the Dolphins be better than the Redskins this season? Kidding right! -Lombardi on the NFL & The Phinsider
- Looks like it might be Flacco’s job to lose. - The Ebony Bird
- Is Roy Williams job with the Cowboys in jeopardy? - Blogging the Boys
- A letter to the New Orleans Saints Front Office. - Canal Street Chronicles
- Some believe the Packers are the ones to blame for tampering charges. - Daily Norseman
- Here is a look at the latest Madden Preview:
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Quick Slants: July 16th, 2008
July 16, 2008
- Tom Brady surfs? He’d get along well with all those disinterested Chargers fans. - The Big Lead
- No more sitting through mistakes like Bryant Gumbel’s “Rick Romo.” - Projo Sports Blog
- Yes, the blogosphere is still dogpiling on Matt Jones. Here… - The Landry Hat
- …And here. - Black and Teal
- Brett Favre and Newt Gingrich? WTF? - RandBall
- Can Marc Bulger bounce back? I certainly won’t draft him again. - Turf Show Times
- Josh McCown gets nicked by a chainsaw? Hasn’t that happened in a few games as well? - Phin Phanatic
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