Guys I Like this Week

1. Devin Hester @ San Fran – Devin had a good week last week in terms of receptions and yards, but Olsen got all the TDs (I am sure glad I started Olsen).  Against the 24th ranked passing D in San Fran, I like Devin’s chances to be the beneficiary of at least 1 JC TD pass.
2. Thomas Jones vs Jacksonville – J-Ville trots out the 22nd ranked D against the run and TJ no longer has to lose carries to Leon Washington.  Shonn Greene may steal some, but not before TJ gets a couple plunges…”How ’bout dem Jag-warz!!!”
3. Ray Rice @ Cleveland - Even the Bears were able to run on Cleveland…the Ravens run the ball better and Rice is the bestest (I know bestest isn’t a word) of the bunch.  He was the Ravens best performer last week in a tough loss to the Bengals and he should be even better this week.
4. Dewayne Bowe @ Oakland - With the Larry Johnson fiasco over, Bowe is one of the few weapons the Chiefs have on their roster.  I like him to have a big day and begin to re-emerge as a reliable starter this season.
5. Randy Moss @ Indy – The Texans couldn’t figure out how to take advantage of a ravaged Indy secondary last week, but you can rest assured Belacheat will find a way to expose them.  Oh and Brady is getting his Mojo back, so the Colts could get their first L of the season.  (more…)

Vernon Davis disses Bears defense

49ers tight end Vernon Davis is flapping his gums, claiming to be able to destroy the Bears like Godzilla can destroy Tokyo.  OK, maybe I’m exaggerating a bit, but judge for yourself.  This is what Vernon had to say about the Bears front seven in today’s conference call ahead of the Thursday night Bears-Niners matchup:

“I think we can destroy their front,” said Davis, who is one of the 49ers’ team captains. “The guys up front, I think we can destroy them. I don’t see anything spectacular about their front line. Their linebackers, I think we can handle them pretty well. I like (Adewale) Ogunleye. I like the way he’s playing up front. He’s about the only player I like on their defensive line. I think he’s doing a good job.”

So I guess Wale is the only one that can save us!  Easy to take a shot a team after giving up 41 and 45 in two of the last three games.  Pick on someone your own size!

Davis also took a swipe at Lance Briggs, but seemed to start back peddling as soon as the words left his yap: (more…)

I was embarrassed, especially for my actions,” Harris said. “I apologized to him [Lutui] yesterday, [and] I called Larry [Fitzgerald] and had a chance to apologize to him.”I just want to apologize to my fans first off, and the little kids out there that saw that action. I shouldn’t behave in the manner. I apologize to my teammates, and I’ll make up for it.”

Tommie apologized, but he’s a sorry sack.  You know what Tommie needs?  He needs a little motivational speech from Week 10 opposing coach and former Bears legend Mike Singletary:

Singletary was ranting on Vernon Davis, but doesn’t this speech seem appropriate for Harris too?   This rant occurred last season.  Is it just coincidence that Davis is having a great season this year?

Guys I Like this Week

1. Matt Forte vs Cleveland – I am calling Forte out…perform this week or I drop you from 2 of my squads…Cleveland???  Come on…and in the orange jerseys to boot…this has to be his week!!!
2. LeSean McCoy vs NYG – Westbrook’s concussion gives McCoy a chance to shine…not the best matchup, but AZ ran pretty well against the Giants last week.
3. Kevin Smith and Steven Jackson in the Toilet Bowl (StL @ Det) – This is probably the worst game on the schedule this week, but both defenses are suspect and I think both RBs have a chance to shine.
4. LaDanian Tomlinson vs Oakland – I don’t know why because LT has been disappointing, but there is something appealing to me about LT at home versus Oakland with a firm chip on his shoulder that sounds like a winning combo to me in favor of LT owners… (more…)