Week 8 NFL Fantasy predictions

Bye Week: Texans, Bengals, Ravens, Bills

Buccaneers @ Vikings

Start: 

• Adrian Peterson
• Percy Harvin
• Kyle Rudolph
• Vikings D/ST
• Doug Martin
• Vincent Jackson
• Mike Williams (deeper leagues)

Sit:

• Christian Ponder (needs to rebound)
• Josh Freeman (don't like the matchup with the Vikings D)
• Buccaneers D/ST

Vikings 34, Buccaneers 24

Dolphins @ Jets

Start:

• Reggie Bush
• Dolphins D/ST
• Shonn Greene (dolphins are good against the run so be careful)
• Dustin Keller
• Jets D/ST

Sit:

• Mark Sanchez
• Stephen Hill
• Ryan Tannehill
• Brian Hartline
• Anthony Fasano

Jets 20, Dolphins 13

Chargers @ Browns

Start:

• Ryan Matthews
• Antonio Gates
• Trent Richardson
• Brandon Weeden (yeah, I'll say it)
• Josh Gordon

Sit:

• Philip Rivers (Joe Haden picks him twice)
• Malcolm Floyd
• Chargers D/ST
• Browns D/ST

Browns 23, Chargers 14

Colts @ Titans

Start:

• Andrew Luck
• Vick Ballard
• Reggie Wayne
• Coby Fleener
• Matthew Hasselbeck
• Chris Johnson (has a bad rep against the Colts, be cautious)
• Kenny Britt
• Kendall Wright

Sit:

• Colts D/ST
• Titans D/ST
• Jared Cook

Colts 35, Titans 34

Patriots @ Rams (London)

Start:

• Tom Brady (watch out for a much improved Rams D)
• Stevan Ridley
• Wes Welker
• Rob Gronkowski
• Aaron Hernandez
• Patriots D/ST
• Steven Jackson (watch for Daryl Richardson to start taking carries away)
• Brandon Gibson

Sit:

• Brandon Lloyd
• Rams D/ST
• Sam Bradford

Patriots 30, Rams 17

Jaguars @ Packers

Start:

• Aaron Rodgers
• Jordy Nelson
• James Jones 
• Randall Cobb
• Jermichael Finley
• Packers D/ST
• Alex Green (they'll be up all game so he'll get carries)

Sit:

• All Jaguars players

Packers 44, Jaguars 10

Falcons @ Eagles

Start:

• Matt Ryan 
• Roddy White
• Julio Jones
• Tony Gonzalez
• Jeremy Maclin
• LeSean McCoy

Sit:

• Mike Vick
• DeSean Jackson
• Michael Turner
• Both D/ST's
• Brent Celek

Falcons 27, Eagles 24

Redskins @ Steelers

Start:

• RG3
• Alfred Morris
• Santana Moss (if Garcon is out)
• Ben Roethlisberger
• Mike Wallace
• Antonio Brown
• Jonathan Dwyer (if Mendenhall and Redman are out)

Sit:

• Both D/ST's
• Heath Miller

Redskins 26, Steelers 21

Seahawks @ Lions

Start: 

• Marshawn Lynch
• Calvin Johnson
• Mikel Leshoure
• Both D/ST's

Sit:

• Matthew Stafford
• Brandon Pettigrew
• Titus Young
• Russell Wilson
• Sidney Rice (I'd start him in deeper leagues, Lions secondary is weak)

Seahawks 17, Lions 13

Panthers @ Bears

Start:

• Jay Cutler
• Matt Forte
• Brandon Marshall
• Bears D/ST
• Michael Bush

Sit:

• All Panthers players

Bears 34, Panthers 14

Raiders @ Chiefs

Start:

• Darren McFadden 
• Carson Palmer
• Denarius Moore
• Darrius Heyward-Bey
• Oakland D/ST
• Dwayne Bowe
• Jamaal Charles

Sit:

• Tony Moeki
• Chiefs D/ST
• Peyton Hillis

Raiders 24, Chiefs 10

Giants @ Cowboys

Start:

• Eli Manning
• Victor Cruz
• Ahmad Bradshaw (possibly Andre Brown too)
• Hakeem Nicks
• Giants D/ST
• Miles Austin
• Felix Jones
• Dez Bryant
• Jason Witten

Sit:

• Tony Romo
• Cowboys D/ST

Giants 35, Cowboys 17

Saints @ Broncos

Start:

• Drew Brees
• Darren Sproles
• Marques Colston
• Jimmy Graham
• Peyton Manning
• Willis McGahee
• Demariyus Thomas
• Eric Decker

Sit:

• Both D/ST's 
• Saints Running Backs
• Joel Dreesen/Jacob Tamme (one will probably score however)

Broncos 42, Saints 38

49ers @ Cardinals

Start:

• Frank Gore
• Vernon Davis
• 49ers D/ST
• Larry Fitzgerald
• Cardinals D/ST

Sit:

• LaRod Stephens-Howling
• Andre Roberts
• John Skelton
• Michael Crabtree
• Alex Smith

49ers 18, Cardinals 15

NFL Fantasy/Game Predictions for Week 7

Bye Week: 

Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Falcons, Dolphins, Eagles

Now that winter is approaching, it's time to start paying attention to the weather.  An outdoor stadium with the potential for rain or snow on Sunday will heavily decrease the emphasis on the passing game, and could help defenses with more turnovers.   

Seahawks @ 49ers

Russell Wilson: 145 pass yards, 40 rush yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Marshawn Lynch: 65 yards, TD

Sidney Rice: 70 yards, TD

Alex Smith: 200 yards, 2 TD, INT

Frank Gore: 85 yards, TD

Michael Crabtree: 80 yards, TD

Vernon Davis: 65 yards, TD

Niners 31, Seahawks 24

Cardinals @ Vikings

William Powell: 50 yards, TD

Larry Fitzgerald: 120 yards, TD

Christian Ponder: 225 yards, 2 TD, INT

Adrian Peterson: 110 yards

Percy Harvin: 50 rush yards, 75 receiving yards, TD

Kyle Rudolph: 85 yards, TD

Vikings: 24, Cardinals 20

Cowboys @ Panthers

Tony Romo: 330 yards, 3 TD, INT

Felix Jones: 95 yards, TD

Dez Bryant: 125 yards, TD

Miles Austin: 90 yards, TD

Jason Witten: 75 yards, TD

Cam Newton: 190 pass yards, 65 rush yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

DeAngelo Williams: 80 yards

Steve Smith: 75 yards, TD

Brandon LaFell: 75 yards, TD

Cowboys 34, Panthers 17

Saints @ Buccaneers

Drew Brees: 300 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT

Darren Sproles: 50 rush yards, 65 receiving yards, TD

Jimmy Graham (check status throughout the week): 50 yards, TD

Marques Colston: 130 yards, TD

Devery Henderson: 100 yards

Josh Freeman: 275 yards, 3 TD

Doug Martin: 100 yards

Vincent Jackson: 100 yards, 2 TD

Mike Williams: 75 yards, TD

Saints 38, Buccaneers 34

Packers @ Rams 

Aaron Rodgers: 275 yards, 4 TD, INT

James Jones: 100 yards, 2 TD

Randall Cobb: 30 rush yards, 65 receiving yards, TD

Jordy Nelson: 70 yards, TD

Brandon Gibson: 100 yards

Steven Jackson (trade rumors might lead to more Daryl Richardson carries): 75 yards, TD

Packers 34, Rams 13

Redskins @ Giants

RG3: 175 pass yards,  65 rush yards, 2 TD, INT

Alfred Morris: 80 yards

Pierre Garcon: 70 yards, TD

Fred Davis: 60 yards, TD

Eli Manning: 300 yards, 3 TD

Ahmad Bradshaw: 140 yards, TD

Hakeem Nicks: 115 yards, TD

Victor Cruz: 100 yards, TD

Mertellus Bennett: 50 yards, TD

Giants 42, Redskins 23

Ravens @ Texans 

Joe Flacco: 255 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT

Ray Rice: 80 yards, TD

Anquan Boldin: 100 yards, TD

Torrey Smith: 55 yards, TD

Matt Schaub: 200 yards, 2 TD, INT

Arian Foster: 150 yards, TD

Andre Johnson: 90 yards, TD

Texans 30, Ravens 28

Titans @ Bills

Chris Johnson: 120 yards, TD

Kenny Britt: 90 yards, TD

Kendall Wright: 110 yards

Ryan Fitzpatrick: 260 yards, TD, INT

C.J. Spiller: 80 yards, TD

Fred Jackson: 60 yards, TD

Steve Johnson: 145 yards, TD

Bills 33, Titans 27

Browns @ Colts

Trent Richardson: 165 yards, 2 TD

Josh Gordon: 100 yards, TD

Andrew Luck: 280 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Vick Ballard: 75 yards, TD

Reggie Wayne: 120 yards, TD

Coby Fleener: 75 yards, TD

Donnie Avery: 70 yards

Colts 30, Browns 20

Jets @ Patriots

Shonn Greene: 75 yards, TD

Tom Brady: 250 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT

Stevan Ridley: 70 yards, TD

Wes Welker: 140 yards, TD

Rob Gronkowski: 80 yards, TD

Patriots 31, Jets 17

Jaguars @ Raiders

Blaine Gabbert: 220 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Maurice Jones-Drew: 120 yards, TD

Cecil Shorts: 100 yards

Marcedes Lewis: 65 yards, 2 TD

Carson Palmer: 290 yards, 3 TD

Darren McFadden: 100 yards, receiving TD

Denarius Moore: 120 yards, TD

Darrius Heyward-Bey: 100 yards

Raiders 34, Jaguars 27

 Steelers @ Bengals

Ben Roethlisberger: 330 yards, 4 TD

Rashard Mendenhall: 85 yards

Antonio Brown: 130 yards, 2 TD

Mike Wallace: 100 yards, TD

Heath Miller: 65 yards, TD

Andy Dalton: 230 yards, TD, 2 INT

BenJarvus Green-Ellis: 75 yards, TD

A.J. Green: 140 yards, TD

Steelers 37, Bengals 20

Lions @ Bears

Matthew Stafford: 220 yards, TD, 3 INT

Calvin Johnson: 110 yards, TD

Brandon Pettigrew: 70 yards

Jay Cutler: 290 yards, 2 TD, INT

Matt Forte: 75 rushing yards, 70 receiving yards, TD

Michael Bush: 50 yards, TD

Brandon Marshall: 135 yards, TD

Devin Hester: 100 yards, TD

Bears 30, Lions 20

Week 6 NFL Fantasy/Game Predictions

Bye Week Teams:  Panthers, Bears, Jaguars, Saints

We're starting to get into the teeth of the season, and planning for your bye weeks becomes very crucial.  Look ahead to find players who have great matchups when your studs are on byes, even if they may be sub-par options.  Receivers on teams that throw a lot are usually good options.  

Steelers @ Titans:

Ben Roethlisberger: 320 yards, 3 TD

Rashard Mendenhall: 130 yards, TD

Mike Wallace: 100 yards, 2 TD

Antonio Brown: 130 yards

Heath Miller: 75 yards, TD

Kenny Britt: 100 yards

Jared Cook: 60 yards, TD

Steelers 28, Titans 10

Chiefs @ Buccaneers:

Jamaal Charles: 130 yards, TD

Dwayne Bowe: 125 yards, TD

Josh Freeman: 275 yards, 2 TD, INT

Doug Martin: 80 yards, TD

Vincent Jackson: 125 yards, TD

Mike Williams: 90 yards, TD

Buccaneers 27, Chiefs 17

Colts @ Jets:

Andrew Luck: 325 yards, 3 TD, INT

Donald Brown: 90 yards, TD

Reggie Wayne: 110 yards, TD

Donnie Avery: 90 yards, TD

Coby Fleener: 75 yards

Mark Sanchez: 225 yards, 2 TD, INT

Shonn Greene: 80 yards

Jeremy Kerley: 90 yards, TD

Stephen Hill: 75 yards, TD

Colts 29, Jets 20

Bengals @ Browns:

Andy Dalton: 255 yards, 2 TD, INT

BenJarvus Green-Ellis: 65 yards, TD

A.J. Green: 130 yards, TD

Jermaine Gresham: 55 yards, TD

Trent Richardson: 130 total yards, TD

Bengals 24, Browns 13

Lions @ Eagles:

Matthew Stafford: 250 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Mikel Leshoure: 75 yards

Calvin Johnson: 120 yards, TD

Brandon Pettigrew: 80 yards, TD

Mike Vick: 200 pass yards, 60 rush yards, 2 TD

LeSean McCoy: 150 yards, 2 TD

Jeremy Maclin: 75 yards, TD

Brent Celek: 40 yards, TD

Lions 30, Eagles 28

Raiders @ Falcons:

Carson Palmer: 225 yards, TD, 2 INT

Darren McFadden: 75 yards, TD

Denarius Moore: 90 yards, TD

Matt Ryan:  350 yards, 4 TD

Michael Turner: 115 yards

Julio Jones: 125 yards, 2 TD

Roddy White: 100 yards, TD

Tony Gonzalez: 80 yards, TD

Falcons 38, Raiders 20

Rams @ Dolphins:

Sam Bradford: 275 yards, TD, INT

Steven Jackson: 80 yards, TD

Lance Kendricks: 75 yards, TD

Brandon Gibson: 100 yards

Ryan Tannehill: 260 yards, TD, 3 INT

Reggie Bush: 110 yards, TD

Brian Hartline: 100 yards, TD

Davone Bess: 80 yards

Rams 27, Dolphins 23

Cowboys @ Ravens:

Tony Romo: 280 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

DeMarco Murray: 75 yards, TD 

Dez Bryant: 100 yards, TD

Miles Austin: 80 yards

Jason Witten: 80 yards, TD

Joe Flacco: 250 yards, 2 TD, INT

Ray Rice: 100 yards, 2 TD

Anquan Boldin: 100 yards

Torrey Smith: 80 yards, TD

Dennis Pitta: 50 yards, TD

Ravens 31, Cowboys 21

Bills @ Cardinals:

Ryan Fitzpatrick: 225 yards, TD, INT

Fred Jackson: 55 yards

C.J. Spiller: 60 yards, TD

Stevie Johnson: 100 yards

Scott Chandler: 80 yards

Kevin Kolb: 290 yards, 2 TD

William Powell: 75 yards, TD

Larry Fitzgerald: 130 yards, TD

Andre Roberts: 90 yards, TD

Cardinals 28, Bills 17

Patriots @ Seahawks:

Tom Brady: 340 yards, 3 TD

Stevan Ridley: 80 yards

Wes Welker: 100 yards, TD

Rob Gronkowski: 65 yards, TD

Aaron Hernandez: 90 yards

Brandon Lloyd: 70 yards, TD

Marshawn Lynch: 120 yards, TD

Patriots: 21, Seahawks 16

Giants @ 49ers:

Eli Manning: 230 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Ahmad Bradshaw: 75 yards, TD

Victor Cruz: 90 yards, TD

Hakeem Nicks: 60 yards, TD

Alex Smith: 240 yards, 2 TD, INT

Frank Gore: 110 yards, 2 TD

Michael Crabtree: 80 yards, TD

Vernon Davis: 70 yards, TD

Niners 34, Giants 27

Vikings @ Redskins:

Christian Ponder: 275 yards, 2 TD

Adrian Peterson: 125 yards, TD

Percy Harvin: 150 yards, TD

Jerome Simpson: 80 yards, TD

RG3(if he plays): 200 pass yards, 40 rush yards, 2 TD

Alfred Morris: 110 yards, TD

Pierre Garcon: 80 yards, TD

Fred Davis: 75 yards

Vikings 30, Redskins 24

Packers @ Texans:

Aaron Rodgers: 310 yards, 3 TD, INT

Alex Green: 65 yards

Randall Cobb: 100 yards, TD

James Jones: 80 yards, TD

Greg Jennings: 100 yards, TD

Matt Schaub: 250 yards, 2 TD, INT

Arian Foster: 90 yards, 2 TD

Ben Tate: 50 yards, TD

Andre Johnson: 95 yards, TD

Owen Daniels: 70 yards, TD

Texans 38, Packers 35

Broncos @ Chargers:

Peyton Manning: 335 yards, 3 TD

Willis McGahee: 90 yards, TD

Demariyus Thomas: 120 yards, TD

Eric Decker: 75 yards, TD

Jacob Tamme: 80 yards, TD

Philip Rivers: 270 yards, 3 TD, INT

Ryan Matthews: 100 yards

Robert Meachem: 110 yards, TD

Antonio Gates: 85 yards, 2 TD

Broncos 34, Chargers 28

Week 5 NFL Fantasy/Game Outlooks

Bye Week Teams: Buccaneers, Cowboys, Lions, Raiders

Cardinals @ Rams:

Kevin Kolb: 265 yards, 2 TD, INT

Ryan Williams: 100 yards

Larry Fitzgerald: 95 yards, TD

Andre Roberts: 100 Yards, TD

Sam Bradford: 230 yards, TD, 2 INT

Steven Jackson: 85 yards, TD

Danny Amendola: 125 yards, TD

Brandon Gibson: 100 yards

Cardinals 23, Rams 20

Eagles @ Steelers:

Mike Vick: 240 pass yards, 50 rush yards, 3 TD, 2 INT

LeSean McCoy: 70 yards, TD

DeSean Jackson: 100 yards

Clay Harbour: 50 yards, TD

Brent Celek: 50 yards, TD

Ben Boethlisberger: 375 yards, 3 TD, INT

Rashard Mendenhall: 120 yards, TD

Mike Wallace: 150 yards, TD

Antionio Brown: 95 yards, TD, return TD

Steelers 38, Eagles 28

Packers @ Colts:

Aaron Rodgers: 400 yards, 3 TD

Cedric Benson: 75 yards, TD

Jordy Nelson: 100 yards, TD

James Jones: 140 Yards, 2 TD

Jermichael Finley: 90 yards

Randall Cobb: 50 yards, rush TD

Andrew Luck: 325 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Donald Brown: 80 yards, TD

Reggie Wayne: 130 yards, TD

Coby Fleener: 100 yards, TD

T. Y. Hilton: 75 yards

Packers 45, Colts 31

Browns @ Giants

Trent Richardson: 130 total yards, 2 TD

Eli Manning: 345 yards, 3 TD, INT

Ahmad Bradshaw: 110 yards

Andre Brown: 50 yards, TD

Victor Cruz: 110 yards, TD

Domenik Hixon: 80 yards, TD

Martellus Bennett: 65 yards, TD

Giants 34, Browns 20

Falcons @ Redskins:

Matt Ryan: 330 yards, 4 TD

Michael Turner: 100 yards, TD

Roddy White: 110 yards, TD

Julio Jones: 150 yards, TD

Tony Gonzalez: 40 yards, 2 TD

RG3: 275 pass yards, 55 rush yards, 2 TD, INT

Alfred Morris: 110 yards, 2 TD

Pierre Garcon: 100 yards, TD

Fred Davis: 80 yards, TD

Falcons 38, Redskins 35

Dolphins @ Bengals:

Ryan Tannehill: 250 yards, TD, INT

Reggie Bush, 120 yards, 2 TD

Brian Hartline: 100 yards

Anthony Fasano: 75 yards, TD

Andy Dalton: 330 yards, 3 TD

BenJarvus Green-Ellis: 100 yards, TD

A.J Green: 200 yards, 2 TD

Jermaine Gresham: 60 yards, TD

Bengals 31, Dolphins 24

Ravens @ Chiefs:

Joe Flacco: 350 yards, 3 TD

Ray Rice: 150 yards, 2 TD

Torrey Smith: 135 yards, 2 TD

Anquan Boldin: 150 yards

Dennis Pitta: 30 yards, TD

Jamaal Charles: 120 total yards, TD

Dwayne Bowe: 100 yards

Ravens 37, Chiefs 13

Seahawks @ Panthers:

Marshawn Lynch: 125 yards, 2 TD

Cam Newton: 200 pass yards, 75 rush yards, 3 TD, INT

DeAngelo Williams: 80 yards

Steve Smith: 100 yards, TD

Brandon LaFell: 50 yards, TD

Seahawks 27, Panthers 21

Bears @ Jaguars:

Jay Cutler: 280 yards, 2 TD, INT

Matt Forte: 100 total yards, TD

Brandon Marshall: 130 yards, 2 TD

Maurice Jones-Drew: 75 yards, TD 

Bears 30, Jaguars 10

Broncos @ Patriots:

Peyton Manning: 325 yards, 2 TD

Willis McGahee: 70 yards, TD

Jacob Tamme: 120 yards, 2 TD

Demariyus Thomas: 80 yards

Eric Decker: 75 yards

Tom Brady: 350 yards 3 TD, INT

Stevan Ridley: 80 yards

Rob Gronkowski: 85 yards, 2 TD

Wes Welker: 110 yards

Brandon Lloyd: 100 yards, TD

Patriots: 37, Broncos 34

Bills @ 49ers:

Fred Jackson: 75 yards, TD

Stevie Johnson: 90 yards

Alex Smith: 275 yards, 2 TD, INT

Frank Gore: 130 yards, TD

Vernon Davis: 100 yards, TD

Michael Crabtree: 90 yards, TD

Niners 34, Bills 7

Titans @ Vikings:

Chris Johnson: 65 total yards, TD

Adrian Peterson: 130 yards, 2 TD

Percy Harvin: 35 rush yards, 70 receiving yards, TD

Vikings 17, Titans 10

Chargers @ Saints:

Philip Rivers: 325 yards, 3 TD

Ryan Matthews: 100 yards

Jackie Battle: 50 yards, 2 TD

Malcolm Floyd: 125 yards, TD

Antonio Gates: 100 yards, 2 TD

Drew Brees: 450 yards, 4 TD, 2 INT

Marques Colston: 140 yards, TD

Jimmy Graham: 150 yards, 2 TD

Lance Moore: 75 yards, TD

Saints 42, Chargers 38

Texans @ Jets:

Matt Schaub: 280 yards, 2 TD

Arian Foster: 140 yards 2 TD
Andre Johnson: 100 yards, 2 TD

Bilal Powell: 100 yards, TD

Texans 29, Jets 16

NFL Week 4 Fantasy/Game Predictions

Bye Week Teams: Indianapolis Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers

We've just learned a deal between the referees and the NFL is close, which means nothing but good news for fantasy players worldwide who have suffered because of terrible high school-esque calls.  

Browns @ Ravens:

Trent Richardson: 50 yards, TD

Joe Flacco: 315 yards, 2 TD (the lack of Joe Haden in the Browns secondary will help)

Ray Rice: 175 yards, 2 TD

Torrey Smith: 120 yards, TD

Anquan Boldin: 85 yards

Dennis Pitta: 65 yards, TD

Ravens 34, Browns 13

Patriots @ Bills:

Tom Brady: 275 yards, 2 TD, INT

Stevan Ridley: 90 yards, TD

Rob Gronkowski: 75 yards, TD

Wes Welker: 90 yards

Brandon Lloyd: 85 yards, TD

Ryan Fitzpatrick: 250 yards, TD, INT

Fred Jackson (if he plays, look for Choice to get the majority of the work if he can't go): 115 yards, TD

Stevie Johnson: 130 yards

Scott Chandler: 85 yards, TD

Patriots 30, Bills 23

49ers @ Jets:

Alex Smith: 225 yards, 2 TD, INT

Frank Gore: 130 yards, TD

Vernon Davis: 90 yards, TD

Randy Moss: 40 yards, TD

Bilal Powell: 55 yards, TD

Jeremy Kerley: 60 yards, TD

Niners 23, Jets 14

Seahawks @ Rams:

Russell Wilson: 200 pass yards, 65 rush yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Marshawn Lynch: 110 yards, TD

Anthony McCoy: 70 yards, TD

Sam Bradford: 250 yards, 2 TD, INT

Steven Jackson: 85 yards, TD

Danny Amendola: 125 yards, TD

Brandon Gibson: 80 yards, TD

Rams 24, Seahawks 21

Panthers @ Falcons:

Cam Newton: 175 pass yards, 40 rush yards, TD, 2 INT

DeAngelo Williams: 65 yards, TD

Steve Smith: 80 yards, TD

Matt Ryan: 350 yards, 3 TD

Jacquizz Rodgers: 50 rush yards, 40 receiving yards, TD

Julio Jones: 180 yards, 2 TD

Roddy White: 100 yards

Falcons 35, Panthers 17

Vikings @ Lions:

Christian Ponder: 265 yards, 3 TD

Adrian Peterson: 115 yards, TD

Percy Harvin: 40 rush yards, 75 receiving yards, TD

Jerome Simpson: 100 yards, TD

Kyle Rudolph: 55 yards, TD

Matthew Stafford: 325 yards, 3 TD, INT

Mikel Leshoure: 85 yards, TD

Calvin Johnson: 140 yards, 2 TD

Brandon Pettigrew: 85 yards, TD

Vikings 34, Lions 31 

Chargers @ Chiefs:

Philip Rivers: 250 yards, 2 TD, INT

Ryan Matthews: 75 yards, TD

Antonio Gates: 80 yards, TD

Malcolm Floyd: 65 yards, TD

Matt Cassel: 225 yards, 2 TD, INT

Jamaal Charles: 145 yards, 2 TD

Dwayne Bowe: 125 yards, TD

Chiefs 30, Chargers 28 

Titans @ Texans:

Jake Locker: 250 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Chris Johnson: 40 yards

Jared Cook: 70 yards, TD

Kenny Britt: 65 yards, TD

Nate Washington: 90 yards

Matt Schaub: 235 yards, 2 TD

Arian Foster: 130 yards, TD

Ben Tate: 60 yards, TD

Andre Johnson: 120 yards, TD

Owen Daniels: 80 yards

Texans 38, Titans 17

Bengals @ Jaguars

Andy Dalton: 300 yards, 2 TD

BenJarvus Green-Ellis: 125 yards, TD

A.J. Green: 150 yards, TD

Jermaine Gresham: 75 yards, TD

Blaine Gabbert: 225 yards, TD, INT

Maurice Jones-Drew: 130 yards, 2 TD

Cecil Shorts: 100 yards, TD

Bengals 29, Jaguars 24

Raiders @ Broncos:

Carson Palmer: 275 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Darren McFadden: 100 yards, TD

Denarius Moore: 130 yards, TD

Peyton Manning: 330 yards, 3 TD, INT

Willis McGahee (should play despite rib injury): 70 yards, TD

Eric Decker: 120 yards, TD

Demariyus Thomas: 100 Yards, TD

Jacob Tamme: 75 yards, TD

Broncos 38, Raiders 21

Dolphins @ Cardinals:

Reggie Bush: 70 yards, TD

Kevin Kolb: 265 yards, 2 TD

Ryan Williams: 75 yards, TD

Larry Fitzgerald: 120 yards, TD

Cardinals 24, Dolphins 10

Redskins @ Buccaneers:

Robert Griffin 3: 250 pass yards, 50 rush yards, 3 TD, INT

Alfred Morris: 120 yards

Pierre Garcon: 80 yards, TD

Fred Davis: 80 yards, TD

Josh Freeman: 200 yards, 2 TD, INT

Doug Martin: 115 yards, TD

Vincent Jackson: 95 yards, 2 TD

Redskins 27, Buccaneers 24

Saints @ Packers:

Drew Brees: 275 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Darren Sproles: 100 total yards, TD

Jimmy Graham: 50 yards, TD

Marques Colston: 90 yards

Lance Moore: 75 yards, TD

Aaron Rodgers: 350 yards, 4 TD

Cedric Benson: 100 total yards, TD

Jermichael Finley: 100 yards, 2 TD

Greg Jennings: 80 yards, TD

Jordy Nelson: 75 yards

Packers 40, Saints 24

Giants @ Eagles:

Eli Manning: 325 yards, 3 TD, INT

Ahmad Bradshaw: 50 yards, TD

Andre Brown: 60 yards, receiving TD

Hakeem Nicks: 100 yards

Victor Cruz: 90 yards, TD

Martellus Bennett: 60 yards, TD

Mike Vick: 200 pass yards, 60 rush yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

LeSean McCoy: 140 yards, TD

DeSean Jackson: 75 yards, TD

Brent Celek: 80 yards

Giants: 34, Eagles 20

Bears @ Cowboys:

Jay Cutler: 225 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Michael Bush: 80 yards

Brandon Marshall: 90 yards, TD

Alshon Jeffery: 90 yards

Tony Romo: 250 yards, TD, 3 INT

DeMarco Murray: 65 yards, TD

Miles Austin: 100 yards, TD

Dez Bryant: 60 yards

Bears 27, Cowboys 23

Week 3 NFL Predictions/Fantasy Outlook

Last week showed us that in the NFL, when a new season starts, anything can happen.  A lot of you out there who are already out of your survival pool(Saints, Patriots), know this.  My predictions went along the lines of what happened last year. The general public doesn't get to see what goes on behind the scenes or what coaches may be thinking in terms of what they have in mind for their players and schemes, and it makes fantasy football incredibly hard to play.

Yes, I think not having Sean Payton and Jonathan Vilma greatly affects both sides of the ball for the Saints.  I also think we aren't being told everything about the Wes Welker situation(shocking), so in order to find the deep sleepers or who plays more than the other in the backfield, knowing the coaches matters more than the players.  I also learned that Mike Nolan coaches the Falcons defense, and what I saw on Monday showed that he is incredibly good at causing confusion before the play.

We'll see what happens in week 3, but my suggestion is to follow your gut instinct, even if it proves to be the wrong choice every once in a while.  Last year I didn't have to worry because of guys like Ray Rice, Tony Romo, Jimmy Graham, Frank Gore, and Chicago's defense staying healthy and leading me to a 1st place finish.  This year, F-Jax is out and Spiller looks like the better back anyway, and I'm reaching deep.  So in these articles I may go out on limbs, but it's what I do.  I don't follow the experts, and most of the time, what's "supposed to happen" usually doesn't.

I'm going to simply start listing my projections for players I would start, so if you don't see a specific guy, I'd probably sit him.  I'll also have my prediction for the game.

Giants @ Panthers (Thurs):

Eli Manning: 275 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT(lack of Nicks and Hixon hurts here)

Andre Brown: 92 yards, 1 TD

Victor Cruz: 110 yards

Martellus Bennett: 82 yards, 2 TD

Cam Newton: 200 pass yards 50 rush yards, 3 TD(1 rush) 1 INT

DeAngelo Williams: 75 yards

Steve Smith: 80 yards, TD

Brandon LaFell: 70 yards, TD

Giants 27, Panthers 24

Buccaneers @ Cowboys:

Josh Freeman: 175 pass yards, 40 rush yards, 2 TD, 2 INT(like the new look cowboy secondary at home)

Doug Martin: 85 rush yards, 40 receiving yards, 1 TD

Vincent Jackson: 65 yards, 1 TD

Tomy Romo: 335 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

DeMarco Murray: 125 yards, 1 TD

Miles Austin: 110 yards, 1 TD

Kevin Ogletree: 85 yards, 1 TD

Cowboys 34, Buccaneers 30

Jaguars @ Colts:

Maurice Jones-Drew: 150 total yards, 2 TD

Andrew Luck: 330 pass yards, 30 rush yards, 4 TD(1 rush)

Donald Brown: 95 yards

Reggie Wayne: 140 yards, 2 TD

Coby Fleener: 75 yards, 1 TD

Donnie Avery: 80 yards

Colts 37, Jaguars 20

Bills @ Browns:

C.J. Spiller: 125 total yards, 2 TD

Stevie Johnson: 90 yards, 1 TD

Trent Richardson: 100 total yards, 1 TD

Browns 26, Bills 24

Jets @ Dolphins:

Mark Sanchez: 250 yards, 2 TD

Shonn Greene: 80 yards, TD

Stephen Hill: 75 yards, 1 TD

Reggie Bush: 85 yards, 1 TD

Jets 30, Dolphins 10

Chiefs @ Saints:

Dwayne Bowe: 145 yards, 1 TD

Jamaal Charles: 130 total yards, 1 TD

Peyton Hillis: 40 yards, 1 TD

Drew Brees: 350 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

Jimmy Graham: 100 yards, 1 TD

Lance Moore: 85 yards, 1 TD

Marques Colston: 95 yards, 1 TD

Saints 31, Chiefs 21

Bengals @ Redskins:

Andy Dalton: 250 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

BenJarvus Green-Ellis: 90 yards, 1 TD

A.J. Green: 120 yards, 1 TD

Robert Griffin 3: 280 pass yards, 80 rush yards, 3 TD(1 rush)

Alfred Morris: 110 yards

Pierre Garcon: 80 yards, 1 TD

Fred Davis: 60 yards, 1 TD

Redskins 30, Bengals 24

Rams @ Bears:

Steven Jackson: 75 yards, 1 TD

Danny Amendola: 120 yards

Jay Cutler: 290 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

Brandon Marshall: 90 yards, 1 TD

Michael Bush: 110 yards, 1 TD

Alshon Jeffery 60 yards, 1 TD

Bears 37, Rams 17

49ers @ Vikings:

Alex Smith: 225 yards, 2 TD

Frank Gore: 75 yards, 2 TD

Vernon Davis: 65 yards, 1 TD

Michael Crabtree: 90 yards, 1 TD

Adrian Peterson: 75 yards

Percy Harvin: 50 rush yards, 80 receiving yards, 1 TD

Niners 35, Vikings 13

Lions @ Titans:

Matthew Stafford: 350 yards, 3 TD

Calvin Johnson: 160 yards, 2 TD

Kevin Smith: 75 total yards

Mikel Leshoure: 75 total yards, 1 TD

Titus Young: 90 yards

Chris Johnson: 80 total yards, 1 TD

Kenny Britt: 90 yards

Nate Washington: 75 yards, 1 TD

Lions 34, Titans 20

Falcons @ Chargers:

Matt Ryan: 325 yards, 3 TD

Julio Jones: 140 yards, 1 TD

Tony Gonzalez: 80 yards, 1 TD

Roddy White: 70 yards, 1 TD

Philip Rivers: 275 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Ryan Mathews(if he starts): 75 yards, 1 TD

Antonio Gates/Dante Rosario(whichever one plays): 80 yards, 1 TD

Malcolm Floyd: 100 yards, 1 TD

Falcons 28, Chargers 20

 Eagles @ Cardinals:

Mike Vick: 225 pass yards, 75 rush yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

LeSean McCoy: 130 total yards, 2 TD

Brent Celek: 90 yards, 1 TD

Larry Fitzgerald: 100 yards, 1 TD

Beanie Wells: 50 yards, 1 TD

Cardinals 30, Eagles 27

Steelers @ Raiders:

Ben Roethlisberger: 320 yards, 3 TD

Mendenhall/Redman: 100 combined yards, 2 TD

Antonio Brown: 130 yards, 2 TD

Mike Wallace: 80 yards, 1 TD

Carson Palmer: 200 yards, 2 TD

Darren McFadden: 130 total yards, 1 TD

Darrius Heyward-Bey: 60 yards, 1 TD

Steelers 38, Raiders 24

Texans @ Broncos:

Matt Schaub: 260 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Arian Foster: 120 total yards, 1 TD

Ben Tate: 50 yards, 1 TD

Andre Johnson: 90 yards, 1 TD

Peyton Manning: 340 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT

Willis McGahee: 90 yards, 1 TD

Eric Decker: 100 yards, 1 TD

Demariyus Thomas: 75 yards, 1 TD

Broncos 34, Texans 30

Patriots @ Ravens:

Tom Brady: 325 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT

Stevan Ridley: 70 yards

Rob Gronkowski: 80 yards

Brandon Lloyd: 130 yards, 1 TD

Wes Welker: 90 yards

Joe Flacco: 220 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Ray Rice: 100 total yards, 1 TD

Torrey Smith: 80 yards, 1 TD

Dennis Pitta: 75 yards

Ravens 24, Patriots 21

Packers @ Seahawks:

Aaron Rodgers: 340 yards, 4 TD(1 rush), 1 INT

Cedric Benson: 90 total yards, 1 TD

Greg Jennings: 85 yards, 1 TD

Randall Cobb: 100 yards, 1 TD

Jermichael Finley: 65 yards

Jordy Nelson: 70 yards, 1 TD

Russell Wilson: 200 pass yards, 50 rush yards, 2 TD(1 rush) 1 INT

Sidney Rice: 85 yards, 1 TD

Marshawn Lynch: 90 yards, 1 TD

Packers 42, Seahawks 27

NFL Week 2 Fantasy Outlook and Predictions

Bears @ Packers:

The Pack look to bounce back from their week 1 loss against the Niners, and face a stingy bears defense that is ALWAYS underrated.  Urlacher might be the best pre-snap chess player in the league, and without Greg Jennings, i'll say it, SIT Aaron Rodgers.  I know he was a top 5 pick in most drafts, so you will likely be starting him anyway, but expect a couple picks and being held under 300 yards.  If one player does have a good game against the bears, it'll be Randall Cobb.  I'm starting him in my league, because he's set to line up in the backfield more, and after catching all of his nine targets last week, he may be the next Percy Harvin of the NFL.  For the Bears, Marshall is a start, but don't expect a big game from him with Woodson likely draped all over him.  Forte also is a go, especially with the forecast calling for light rain.  Alshon Jeffery might make more fantasy owners look his way after this week and Michael Bush is a deep league start or desperate flex option especially with his goal line skills.  I like the Bears in this one, 23-20.

Chiefs @ Bills:

I was shocked at how bad Ryan Fitzpatrick played against the Jets last week.  I know they have a good secondary, but his INT's early were just awful passes.  Could have been nerves, and loosing F-Jax is never good for their offense.  The Chiefs also laid an egg at home, but I have to give the Falcons credit for dominating that game with Julio(top 2 receiver this year).  Only thing that worries me about the Falcons is their lack of running game, but then again, the best teams in the league are pass-heavy.  Start Stevie Johnson and C.J. Spiller for the Bills, and for the Chiefs, Bowe and Charles can start.  Keep Hillis on the sideline until he can prove his 50-50 timeshare is worth it, and the receivers after Bowe look more like running backs(McCluster.....).  I don't know what to think about these teams after week 1, but I'll say the Chiefs win, 16-13.

Saints @ Panthers:

I think the Saints can bounce back, and it should be easy against a mediocre Panther team which has a lot of questions, including Cam Newton.  I think he's going to continue his second half struggles from last year in the passing game, but you have to start him and Steve Smith.  Avoid all of their backs until one sticks out as a clear favorite.  Start Brees, Graham, Sproles, Colston, maybe Moore, and possibly Ingram as he looks to be the favorite to get carries, and I think they'll be up the whole game.  34-13 Saints.

Browns @ Bengals:

The poor Bengals had to start in Baltimore, and got clobbered, while the Browns nearly upset the Eagles with a surprising defense.  Start nobody for the Browns, since their line and Weeden look absolutely awful.  BenJarvus had a surprising game against Baltimore, and led me to a week 1 win.  Huge game against Cleveland again, along with A.J. Green, especially with Joe Haden out.  Bengals 24-10, Law-Firm gets in twice.

Vikings @ Colts:

You never want your rookie QB to start off against a D like the Bears, but I still think Luck is the best Rookie QB out there.  I like him, Brown, Wayne, Fleener, and Collie(if he plays) against a bad Vikings D, and on the flipside, the colts also have a bad D.  Start Harvin, Rudolph, AP, and even Ponder if you need to.  Shootout of a game, 35-31 Minnesota. AP and Donald with huge days.

Texans @ Jaguars:

Jaguars get to play a top 5 defense this week, so I'm staying away from all Jags players except MJD, unless you can somehow afford to sit him.  Foster, Johnson, and Schaub all look primed for another good week, and the Texans D will give them plenty of chances to score.  I like Blackmon in the long run, but not this week and especially since Gabbert is still erratic.  Texans big, 34-12.

 Raiders @ Dolphins:

The fins are really bad this year.  Clear favorites for Matt Barkley(unless they decide to work on Tannehill, which I could see their lackluster front office doing), they will loose this game.  Start your Raiders, even the D, and avoid all Dolphin players.  If the game is somehow close, it'll just make the Raiders look bad, even though it is in Miami.  Raiders 23-9.  

Cardinals @ Patriots:

Poor Cardinals.  They pulled out a week one win at home against the Seahawks, but now have to travel to Foxborough and play the well-oiled machine that is the Pats, with a QB that has checked out(Kolb).  New England will wipe the floor with them, and the much-improved defense will have a field-day sacking, picking and bashing Kolb.  Start all NE players, and only Fitzgerald for AZ since there will be a ton or garbage time in this one.  45-17 Pats.

Buccaneers @ Giants:

The Giants will try and avoid an 0-2 start, and i think they will against an unknown Tampa team.  The Giants defense didn't look like anything amazing, so I think you can go ahead and start Martin, but I would try to avoid the rest of the team.  Hopefully Nicks, Cruz, and Manning can rebound, and Bradshaw will probably be just as good as last week.  Start all of them, as I think the Giants prevail 31-13.

Ravens @ Eagles:

After the smackdown the Ravens laid on the Bengals in week 1, they clearly look like the team to beat in the AFC.  Now they travel just north to Philly, who looked terrible against a bad Browns team.  Reid blamed the close game on Michael Vick being rusty, which is possible due to his lack of passing attempts in the preseason, but don't expect a big game from him.  I would be scared to start Eagles players besides McCoy, but it looks like Flacco might be an alright QB to start along with Smith, and of course Ray Rice.  The Eagles are pretty stout defensively, so don't expect massive games out of any of their players.  Ravens win 19-17 in a nailbiter.

Cowboys @ Seahawks:

The Cowboys come off a long layover going to the home of the 12th man in Seattle.  The Cowboy offense looked fine-tuned, usually a theme early in the year.  Teams often don't have success in the state of Washington, but I still like the 'Boys in this one.  Start Romo, Bryant, Austin, Ogletree if you have to, and Murray.  They'll have plenty of scoring with a much improved Rob Ryan defense, and Russell Wilson and his Seahawk offense looked very dull against a mediocre Cardinal team last week.  Lynch is probably the only viable start for the 'hawks.  Dallas 27-16.

Redskins @ Rams:

RG3 looked very impressive in his debut against the Saints, going 8-9 against the blitz and looked very composed in a harsh environment.  We all think of the Rams of the two win team from last year, but last week against Matt Stafford, a 5,000 yard passer from last year, St. Louis intercepted him three times.  Beware of all the experts ranking him in the top 10, if not top 5 this week, because I think he comes back to earth.  His ability to run could help, but if you can afford to, sit him.  Alfred Morris was the #1 pickup last week, so it probably means you don't have any other options at running back, so flex start him.  Garcon could be a tricky play, but don't count on another 88 yard touchdown.  Steven Jackson and Amendola(Wes Welker for the Rams) are the only two possible starts I see for the Rams.  If they win the game, look more into Bradford and his other targets.  I'm going out on a limb and saying the Rams win at home, 30-27 in a close one.

Jets @ Steelers:

One of the more intriguing matchups of the week, the seemingly unstoppable Jets offense walks into Heinz field, where the return of Ryan Clark and James Harrison lurk.  New York won't put up over 40 points again, but I think the Sanchez-Hill combination is actually for real.  Shonn Greene is an iffy start, so try and avoid other Jet players until it becomes clear who the real players are.  Revis was cleared from his mild concussion, so be wary of Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown this week against tough cornerbacks.  Jonathan Dwyer was also a huge pickup this week, and I think he is this year's DeMarco Murray.  Some of the latest news coming from Pittsburgh is that Dwyer was held out of practice Wednesday with a foot injury, so Issac Redman could see an increased role if he is ruled out.  Start whichever back gets the green light, as the Jets allowed CJ Spiller to explode for 140 yards on the ground last week.  Steelers win here, but in a tight battle.  21-16.

Titans @ Chargers:

The Chargers come off an ugly win on the road last week in Oakland, and get the Titans at home.  Jake Locker separated his non-throwing shoulder, but is still planning on playing Sunday.  Chris Johnson has been the most mysterious fantasy player the last two years, but I think last week was due to a much improved New England defense and since he only got 11 carries.  He should bounce back, but don't expect too much of an improvement.  Kenny Britt also returns from suspension, who was the NFL's leading receiver last year before going out for the season.  It will be interesting to see who gets most of the targets, but with Wright and Washington in the mix, wait and see if you can on the Locker targets.  Matthews is slated to start, so plug him back in the lineup, and hopefully Rivers and Gates put up numbers of old as well.  I like San Diego at home, 23-17.

Lions @ 49ers:

Sunday Night Football brings back the instant classic near brawl between the two coaches, and this time it's in San Fran.  The Lions looked rusty last week against the Rams, and the Niners are a much better defense.  If you can, sit Stafford, and everyone besides Megatron.  I like the running game for San Fran, and Frank Gore is the anchor for it.  Start him, Davis, Crabtree, and even Alex Smith.  Niners big in this one, 41-21.

Broncos @ Falcons:

Peyton Manning is the same old 4-time MVP we are used to.  He goes into an unfriendly environment on MNF against another stellar QB in Matt Ryan who he has never faced.  The Falcons lost Brent Grimes, arguably their best corner, so I'm expecting a shootout in this one.  It'll take a few plays defensively or on special teams to win this game.  Ryan, Jones, White, and Tony G are starts, Turner is a sit(Denver is pretty good up front, especially with Von Miller), so expect an aerial show.  Peyton, Decker, Thomas, and Tamme can start for the Broncos.  I think Peyton leads a game-winning drive, and they win 27-23.