I first want to extend my thanks to the FanSided Network and Boomer for allowing me to be a part of this great forum.  I will, for blog purposes, be known as The DeCon to protect my day job.  It is a nickname a few use for me and it helps with the theme of the blog.

Hopefully, I will provide some insight into the world of fantasy football and maybe even some laughs along the way.  I have been playing fantasy football since the days when Sterling Sharpe was a Top 3 pick and I like to think I know a little about it.

Each week, at least until my third child is born, at which time I will likely need a week off; I will give you some fantasy nuggets to consider.  I will pay special attention to our Beloved Bears as well as our NFC Division foes, but I will try to give you some other players to consider.  Enough with the intro, let’s get on with The DeCon’s Preachin’ from the Pulpit for Week 1.

Stone Tablet Locks – chisel these guys in stone as MUST PLAYS this week.

1)      Matt Forte @ GB – he was likely a top 3 pick in your draft and one general rule I have is you never sit a player you draft in the first round, especially the first week.  Last year in 2 games against the Pack, Forte had a combined 137 yds rushing and 68 yds receiving on 8 catches with a TD.  Not the greatest of numbers, but with the Pack’s switch to a 3-4 defense and the Bears O-line seemingly gelling just fine, I expect some lanes to be opened up for the big fella from Tulane.  Add to that the fact that he won’t have to face 8 or 9 in the box because of the Bears’ new Pro Bowl QB and I think Forte is a 2 Tablet Lock all season long. (more…)