The Main Event: September 2007

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Tuesday Morning Hangover

Some thoughts on the weekend.

Went 4-1 on my predictions.
Would have been 5-0, but my team didn't deliver - (translation, FU Ronnie Brown, Hines Ward and Vernon Davis)
There were a myriad of injuries this weekend that will definitely impact the fantasy landscape moving forward.

Key Injuries:

Steven Jackson:

Skinny: The skinny is that Jackson will miss at least one week with a partially torn groin. This must hurt on so many levels for him.
Team Impact: Lucky for Josh he has Portis to substitute in for now.
Fantasy Impact: Ladies & Gentleman, let me introduce you to Brian Leonard. Unfortuneately, the entire Rams offense is injuried.
Real Life Impact: Josh must be soooo pissed because his team isnt as "sooooooo good" without him.

Duece McAllister:

Skinny: Looks like Duece will not be loose for rest of the season with a torn ACL. This is the second torn ACL for McAllister and it might be end of his tenure in New Orleans as well.
Team Impact: Ouch. Kevin now has Jones-Drew and Barber III as his primary RB's.
Fantasy Impact: Reggie Bush finally becomes the primary back in New Orleans. However, if you are expecting him to run out of the "power-I" into the middle of a defense then he might be joining Duece on the shelf. Bush will have some very good games, but when he faces faster sideline-to-sideline defenses expect lower point outputs.
Real Life Impact: Kevin's team seems doomed this year. We might be preparing him for the "Baghead" award already.

Shaun Alexander:

Skinny: Alexander has a broken wrist, but will continue to play with a cast. I cannot see how he will be able to hold on to the ball. Expect some fumbles and lots of frustration here.
Team Impact: Beer's has Cadallac Williams and LenDale White as potential fill-ins here if Alexander struggles. Neither is an exciting option.
Fantasy Impact: Maurice Morris is one of those "backups you need to have", however, he's never really showed too much when given opportunities. Buyer beware.
Real Life Impact: Somehow, Beersy always is in contention. I don't expect that to change unless there's another major injury on his team.

Kellen Winslow

Skinny: Winslow injured his left shoulder, but is expected to be fine for the upcoming week.
Team Impact: Beers have a viable backup in Alge Crumpler on his bench
Fantasy Impact: Winslow is a large portion of the Brown offense. Expect more touches for Braylon Edwards and Joey J.
Real Life Impact: See last comment under Shaun Alexander

Vernon Davis:

Skinny: Mr. Underarmour has a sprained ligament in his right knee and will be shelved for two weeks. Davis is ultra-talented and ultra-frustrating.
Team Impact: Need to pick up a TE
Fantasy Impact: Do the 49ers have a backup for Davis???
Real Life Impact: It's the TE position. Not going to lose sleep over it.

Carnac's back on Friday with more predictions.....

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Saturday, September 22, 2007

This Sunday: You Will Witness History

They have always touted "4 Life." They ate at Buffalo Wild Wings twice in one road trip. Now, it's all on the line in a fantasy matchup of brutal proportions. It's the premiere of the Sunday Ticket HD Superfan chotchke at Scott's house. 2 men enter, 1 man leaves, and Mrs. SCZA is guaranteed to complain about something! BE THERE!

And remember, HISTORY BECKONS ME, YEAAAAH!

Friday, September 21, 2007

Carnac: Weekly Matchups

We're three weeks into the 2007-08 fantasy season and there already have been surprises;

Erin/Eric are undefeated
7 teams are 1-1 along with 2006 Champ Josh
Dan matched his entire 2006 win total after one week (thanks Isaacs).
Kevin team is winless
Josh hasn't said "Soooooooooooooo Good" 5,000 times yet.

Here are some interesting match ups this week;

Marital Matchup of the Week:

Hughes Your Momma (2-0) vs. Internet Predator (1-1)

Analysis: The league's best and only undefeated team squares off with the 2006 Champ. The Predators will be praying that Steven Jackson plays up to his potential and that Frank Gore, Steve Smith, et al can have back-to-back good weeks. Carnac's thinking that "Momma" will not get another 50 point performance from Carson Palmer and that LT's one game scoring drought is over. Its a shame that "Momma" doesnt have a #2 WR this week either with Andre Johnson hurt.
Prediction: Predators 118, Momma 109. Josh wins, but has to change diapers and sleep on the couch for a week. Like the artist formerly know as "Coach" used to say, sometimes when you win, you really lose.......

Best Friend Matchup of the Week:

Jerious Curls (1-1) vs. 4th and Lynches (1-1)

Analysis: I really dont know what to say here because I am still in shock that Scott kept Jerious Norwood over TJ Houshmandzadeh. Some quick stats - Norwood 9 total points vs TJ's 29 total points. How's the that working out for you so far? Scott's looking for a bounce back week from his other stellar keeper and Madden curse candidate, Vince Young. On the other side, Derek's squad will be relying heavily on Joseph Addai and Marvin Harrsion to lead him to victory. Btw, Jason Campbell???? Interesting.....
Prediction: Curls 89, Lynches 87....Scott wins this close on a last minute Vince Young score during Monday Night Football.

Best of the Rest:

NJ Thrillers (1-1) vs. Mak'n it Rain (1-1)

Prediction: Rain 94, Thrillers 82....Mike's RB's are facing tough defenses while it almost has to be a breakout week for Reggie Bush. This could all change once Westbrook's MRI results come today.

Paper Biatches (0-2) vs. Money in the Bank (1-1)

Prediction: Bank 102, Biatches 84....I wanted to call the upset here. I really did. But, sorry Kev, I think you're starting our 0-3. Owens, Moss and Burress might cover your score by themselves. I hope so, because Benson sucks.

Koolaid=American Hero (1-1) vs. Bringing Sexy Back (1-1)

Prediction: Hero 120, Sexy Back 117....Both teams have decent matchups. I believe this is the week for my runningbacks to go nuts facing shitty defenses. Should be an interesting matchup.

Breakout Player of the Week: Adrian Peterson or Laurence Maroney
High Point Player of the Week: Reggie Bush
Disappointment of the Week: Marc Bulger or Travis Henry
Frustrating Player of the Week: Brian Westbrook