Play Action - Week 7
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by Fantola
Time to break down the Week 7 action, game-by-game.
Bye: Browns, Chargers, Packers, Panthers
1:00pm EST Games
49er Offense - Receiving: 143 (32), Rushing: 86 (26)
Giant Defense - Receiving: 232.8 (19), Rushing: 96.5 (11)
Giant Offense - Receiving: 236.5 (12), Rushing: 128.8 (12)
49er Defense - Receiving: 225 (14), Rushing: 124.2 (22)
START: Eli Manning, Brandon Jacobs (check), Derrick Ward (check), Plaxico Burress, Jeremy Shockey, Giant Defense
CONSIDER: Frank Gore, Vernon Davis, Amani Toomer
BENCH: Trent Dilfer, Darrell Jackson, Arnaz Battle
Alex Smith may or may not be healthy enough to backup Dilfer this week, which means that he shouldn't be in your lineup. The 49er Offense will continue to struggle against what has turned into a good Giant Defense. With no threat of a vertical passing game, if you have better options than Frank Gore, they should be in your lineup. The Giants should continue to put up points in bunches. Jacobs is questionable, Wardshould be ready to go, start Ward only if Jacbos is unable to go. Burress' ankle continues to be a concern, but if he plays, which he will, then you play him. The Giants are also getting Shockey more looks.
Raven Offense - Receiving: 232.2 (16), Rushing: 107.2 (16)
Bill Defense - Receiving: 291.4 (31), Rushing: 133.6 (25)
Bill Offense - Receiving: 152.4 (31), Rushing: 98.2 (20)
Raven Defense - Receiving: 217.2 (9), Rushing: 66.7 (3)
START: Willis McGahee, Derrick Mason, Raven Defense
CONSIDER: Bill Defense
BENCH: Kyle Boller, Mark Clayton, Todd Heap (out), Trent Edwards, Marshawn Lynch, Lee Evans
This should be a very, very low-scoring game. The Raven D is a must start, and the Bill D is actually a decent option, despite the fact that they're awful. Boller is an upgrade over Steve McNair for the Raven offense, and Derrick Mason continues to lead the NFL in receptions, although he only has 1 TD. Thus the problem with the Ravens, they don't put points on the board. Look for the Ravens to feed McGahee the ball against his former team. The Bills very well may feed Lynch the ball as well, but he's facing a much tougher defense. Bench all of your Bills.
Patriot Offense - Receiving: 295.2 (3), Rushing: 141.7 (7)
Miami Defense - Receiving: 191 (4), Rushing: 168.5 (31)
Miami Offense - Receiving: 232.3 (15), Rushing: 104.5 (18)
Patriot Defense - Receiving: 200.3 (6), Rushing: 78.3 (5)
START: Tom Brady, Laurence Maroney (check), Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth (check), Wes Welker, Ben Watson (check), Patriot Defense, Ronnie Brown
CONSIDER: Kevin Faulk (check Maroney), Kyle Brady (check Watson)
BENCH: Sammy Morris (out), Cleo Lemon, Marty Booker, David Martin (check), Dolphin Defense
Some people are calling this a "trap game" for the Patriots...I just can't see it. The Dolphins no longer have Chris Chambers, which will further hinder their offense. Ronnie Brown is too hot to bench, so keep him in your lineup despite a tough match up, he'll put up decent numbers. There are conflicting reports everywhere pertaining to Laurence Maroney's status, so keep a close eye on those game day inactives. If Maroney doesn't go, Kevin Faulk makes an adequate, but not special fill-in against a terrible rush defense. Start all of your other Patriots, just like every other week they play. Ben Watson is very questionable, start him if he goes. If he doesn't, Kyle Brady is worthy of consideration due to the fact that the Patriots love to pass and love to spread out the ball.
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