Pick - 3 Challenge Results, week 7.

Here are the results of the Pick-3 Challenge. ( )= wk 6 total.

@MikePera - P. Manning, R. Brown, A. Johnson (39)...407 total.

@FF101 - P. Manning, D. Williams, A. Johnson (53)...404.

@FantasyTaz - Brady, D. Williams, Ward (45)...385.

@vice2020 - Rivers, D. Williams, R. Moss (58)...376.

@jmtorrey - P. Manning, Westbrook, Welker (48)...350.

@RaiderRef - P. Manning, T. Jones, Welker (65)...298.

@Daniel_Doelling - Brady, D. Williams, Wayne (65)...160.


Injuries really smacked a couple of guys in the ass this week. Mike and I took a bit of a hit with Andre Johnson and his chest injury while Josh took a real hit when Brian Westbrook left early in his game. I should mention that Taz is probably wondering how Hines Ward gets just 1 pass thrown his way for the entire game.

Congratulations to @RaiderRef and @Daniel_Doelling who each scored 65 points and tied for high weekly score.

Season to date still has Mike in the lead for the Twitter/Pick 3 Challenge plaque with 407 points with yours truly in hot pursuit with 404.

Good luck in week 8 everyone.

Who to start...who to sit. Week 7 winners and losers.

Ok, ok, I've taken my deserved punishment for my suggestion that Matt Hasselbeck would be a good start at QB last week. I've begged forgiveness and am going to give it another shot.

Winners...who to start.

QB Phillip Rivers, San Diego - Kansas City is the "lucky" team that gets to host the Chargers this week. I don't think San Diego is going to be in a good mood after last weeks loss. Good stat for Rivers to check out, the Chiefs rank 25th vs the pass and have allowed 10 TD passes so far in '09.

QB Aaron Rodgers, GB - The Pack travels to Cleveland to face one of poorer pass defenses in the NFL. Last week, Steeler QB, Ben Roethlisbeger torched the Brownies for 417 yards. I see no reason that Rodgers can't continue the onslaught.

Also...Eli has a big day vs Arizona. Ryan tames the Cowboys.


RB Thomas Jones, NYJ - Jones ran wild last week, going for over 200 yards. This week, he gets to shine again as the Jets face Oakland and their 28th ranked run defense. Oakland gives up, on average, 145 yards rushing a game. Jones should roll once again.

RB Marion Barber, Dallas - Barber still isn't 100%, but he's healthy enough to get the start against the Atlanta Falcons. While I don't see a big yardage game for Barber, I do see him doing well in the red-zone with a couple of scores.

Also...Benson gets revenge vs the Bears. Addai gets his against the Rams.


WR Vincent Jackson, SD - For the same reasons I picked P. Rivers to have a big game I'm also going with Jackson. One other reason is Jackson taller, faster and more physical than the Chief defensive backs.

WR Hines Ward, Pittsburgh - I've got to ride the hot horse boys and girls. Ward is having a great early '09 and I don't know why he shouldn't continue at home vs a so-so Viking secondary. Minnesota gives up 248 ypg through the air and 9 scores. This should be a great game.

Also...Driver handles the Browns. Nicks finds success against Arizona.


Losers...who to sit.

QB Marc Bulger, St. Louis - Don't be fooled by Bulger's fairly good game last week against Jacksonville. This week he steps up in competition as he faces a Colt team coming off a bye week. The Colt defense has allowed just 2 TD passes this season. By the way, the Colts also get S Bob Sanders back this week. Have fun Marc.

QB Jake Delhomme, Carolina - I'm going to be pretty brief here. Delhomme is not a consistent NFL QB anymore and should not be started...period.

Also...Sanchez struggles yet again vs the Raiders. Henne finds it tough vs NO.

RB Brandon Jacobs, NYG - Talk about a disappointment! Jacobs has not been getting the job done for fantasy owners. This week doesn't offer much promise as the Giants face the #1 ranked run defense (Arizona). Not only that, but the Cards have given up just 2 rushing scores.

RB Carnell Williams, TB - 'Cadillac' has had a resurgence this year after injuries. Problem is, this week he'll face the Patriots. New England isn't particularly great against the run, but the Bucs will be so far behind by halftime, the running game will be an afterthought.

Also...Lewis does little vs GB. Slaton just average against San Francisco.

WR Steve Smith, Carolina - I feel bad for Smith. He's riddled with a bad QB (see above), and he's playing Buffalo. The Bills rank 4th in pass defense in the NFL and give up just 179 ypg through the air. Sorry Steve.

WR Braylon Edwards, NYJ - Many were ready to jump on the Edwards bandwagon after coming over from Cleveland and having a strong first game for the Jets. Well, the 2nd game didn't go near as well, and I don't believe it's going to get much better this week. Sanchez is still learning and the Raider pass defense is pretty good.

Also...Berrian blanketed by Pit defense. Maclin struggles against Washington.


Here's hoping that everyone racks up huge totals this week in your leagues!

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Pick - 3 Challenge Results, Week 6.

Here are the results of the Pick-3 Challenge. ( )= wk 6 total.

@MikePera - Brady, MJD, Fitzgerald (108)...368 total.

@FF101 - Rodgers, Benson, R. Moss (70)...351.

@FantasyTaz - Hasselbeck, MJD, R. Moss (80)...340.

@vice2020 - Brady, Benson, B. Edwards (58)...318.

@jmtorrey - McNabb, Mendenhall, R. Moss (62)...302.

@Raider Ref - Hasselbeck, MJD, R. Moss (80)...233.

@Daniel_Doelling - McNabb, Benson, Welker (35)...95.

@JeffHaseley - (0)...80.


Footballs filled the sky this weekend in the NFL. One player filling those skies was Tom Brady. And because of Mr. Brady, @MikePera takes the overall lead with a unbelievable weekly total of 108. Yours truly drops to 2nd while Jim holds 3rd place. Chris and Josh need to find those hidden gems and make up some ground.

Good luck all.

Who to start...who to sit. Week 6's winners and losers.

As we head into week 6, lets take a look into the crystal ball and see if we can help some of you out there turn your fantasy season around.

Winners...who to start.

QB Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle - Wow! Talking about coming back from an injury with a bang. Hasselbeck simply beat Jacksonville silly, passing for 241yds/4TD's. Things look bright for Hasselbeck again this week as Arizona comes to Seattle. The Cardinals rank dead last in the NFL in pass defense. They give up on average over 300 ypg through the air. And although they've already had their bye week, they've still given up 9 passing TD's. One more thing, Hasselbeck won't have to worry too much about being sacked, Arizona has just 8 on the year.

QB David Garrard, Jacksonville - Yeah, I realize he stunk the joint up last week against an inspired Seattle team. You have to realize, the Jags...and Garrard, don't travel particularly well. BUT, this week they get that team from St. Louis pretending to be a NFL team...at home (start licking chops now). Garrard has averaged over 300 yds passing his last 2 home games with 5 TD's. Even better, Michael Sims-Walker at WR after being a baaad boy last week and having to sit out the game.

Also...Brady breaks out vs Tennessee. Rodgers tames the Lions.

RB Cedric Benson, Cincinnati - It's time for yours truly to eat crow. I've done nothing but rag on Benson since he entered the league with the Bears in '07. The guy I screamed at for 2-plus years now leads the NFL in rushing with 487 yds. He shredded what I thought was a stout Raven defense for 120 in week 5. It's time I hop on the Benson train. This week he goes up against a Houston defense ranked 26th in the league giving up 140ypg. The Texans have also allowed 9 rushing TD's. ALL ABOARD!!

RB Clinton Portis, Washington - I'm not the biggest Portis fan, he takes waaay too many hits to suit me. But there are certain weeks that you just can't pass playing him. This is one of those weeks. The Chiefs come to town with a run defense that doesn't scare anybody (132.8 ypg). If Portis can keep from getting hurt, he should have a big day.

Also...MJD runs wild vs the Rams. Mendenhall rolls for a 3rd straight week against Cleveland.

WR Greg Jennings, Green Bay - Jennings has been a disappointment for fantasy owners so far this season. This week, at home vs the Lions, he'll redeem himself. Jennings has averaged just 60 ypg this season. But he gets to face a Lion team that gives up 244 ypg passing, as well as a league-leading 15 passing TD's. This could be tough for Lion fans to watch.

WR Steve Smith, Carolina - Poor Steve Smith. A top talent at his position, someone who should easily be giving fantasy owners double-digit scoring every week...but he can't. Why? His QB, Jake Delhomme continues his free-fall into QB hell. But this is a week where Smith may get lucky and get the GOOD Delhomme. The Panthers go to Tampa Bay and plays a Buc squad that has surrendered 12 TD passes this season.

Also...Michael Sims-Walker redeems himself vs the Rams. Santonio Holmes spanks Cleveland.

Losers...who to sit.

QB Matt Cassel, Kansas City - Cassel actually didn't look too bad last week vs Dallas...but that's not saying much these days. This week he faces a Redskin team that doesn't do much well except defend the pass (171.2 ypg 5 TD's). With bye weeks I know some are considering starting Cassel. I'd look hard elsewhere first.

QB Phillip Rivers, San Diego - I know, it's tough NOT to start Rivers, but I think he'll struggle a little. Denver's pass defense is about as good as it gets in the NFL so far this season (171 ypg and just 2 TD passes). The Broncos get after the QB as well. They've sacked opposition QB's 16 times, only the Vikings have more. Rivers isn't a horrible play, but temper expectations.

Also...Shaub struggles vs Cincy. No big #'s for Cutler vs Atlanta.

RB...? - Interesting situation this week. I don't see any sure fire flops from one RB. There are a couple tandem RB's that might get shut down:

Julius Jones/Edgerrin James, Seattle against Arizona (71 ppg...2 TD's).
Jamal Lewis/Jerome Harrison, Cleveland vs Pittsburgh (71.2 ypg...1 TD).
Sammy Morris/Lawrence Maroney, NE vs Tennessee.

One name player who I believe will struggle a bit is Adrian Peterson. After allowing C. Benson 120 yds last week, I think Ray Lewis and crew will tighten up the run defense.

WR Marques Colston, NO - Don't misunderstand me. This should be a great game. And there will be scoring...I just don't think Colston will be a big part of it. The Giants are fantastic against the pass, barely giving up over 100 yards per game. I think the Giants will try to take Colston out of the equation and force Brees to go other WR's.

WR Steve Smith, NYG - Lets stay with the same game. The Saints have one of the better defenses that people are just now finding out about. Against the pass, they give up some yardage (212), buy also have allowed just 3 TD's and also have 10 INT's. This week, the Giants S. Smith may go back to being known as the other Steve Smith.

Also...A. Bryant does nothing special vs Carolina. Boldin quiet against the Seahawks.

You know, there are some real good games this weekend. But a week without P. Manning just makes the week lack a little something. Watching him direct a team on a drive is a thing of beauty.

Oh well, enough of my man-crush on Peyton. Good luck everyone.

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Pick - 3 Challenge results, week 5.

Here are the results of the Pick-3 Challenge. ( )= wk 5 total.

@FF101 - D. McNabb, MJD, A. Johnson (65)...281 total.

@FantasyTaz - P. Manning, Mendenhall, D. Jackson (39)...260

@vice2020 - Roethlisberger, C.Johnson, Wayne (44)...260

@MikePera - P. Manning, A.P., D. Jackson (37)...260

@jmtorrey - Roethlisberger, C. Johnson, Wayne (44)...196

@RaiderRef - Roethlisberger, Jacobs, Fitzgerald (52)...153

@JeffHaseley - McNabb, C.Johnson, S. Smith (Car)(41)...80

@Daniel_Doelling - P. Manning, A.P., D. Jackson (37)...37


Thanks in part to a 65 pt week (thank you Andre Johnson), yours truly forges into the lead, followed by a trio tied at 260 points.

Pick - 3 Challenge results, week 4.

Here are the results of the Pick-3 Challenge. ( )= wk 4 total.

@MikePera - Rivers, C. Johnson, S. Smith (Giants)(66)...223 total.

@FantasyTaz - Rivers, A.P., Ocho (47)...221.

@vice2020 - P. Manning, A.P., Ocho (47)...216.

@FF101 - P. Manning, C. Johnson, C. Johnson (51)...216.

@jmtorrey - P. Manning, A.P., R. Moss (44)...152.

@RaiderRef - Cutler, A.P., Jennings (35)...101.


Mike Pera overtakes Taz for 1st place due in part to a great performance by S. Smith of the Giants 36 pts).

Pick-3 Challenge results, week 3.

Here are the results of the Pick-3 Challenge. ( )= wk 3 total.

@FantasyTaz - Brees, MJD, A. Johnson (51)...174 total.

@vice2020 - E. Manning, Forte, Jennings (42)...169.

@FF101 - Rivers, MJD, R. Moss (72)...165.

@MikePera - Brees, A. Peterson, A. Johnson (27)...157.

@jmtorrey - (0)...108.

@RaiderRef - Rivers, McGahee, Colston (42)...66.

@JeffHaseley - (0)...39.


Congratulations to Taz taking the overall lead with 174 pts. I was fortunate enough to put together a good week w 72 pts and get in the race.