Month: December 2009

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By Dalton Del Don Last week I went 7-9, leaving me with a 117-119-4 record on the year. My best bet (the Pats) covered easily, making me 7-8-1 there. It’s been my worst year since I started picking every game ATS in 2007, but it’d be nice to finish with a record better than .500.…

By Dalton Del Don RISERS Brian Westbrook, RB, PHI – Westbrook (concussion) returned to action Sunday for the first time since Week 10, seeing 23 snaps. He remains a huge injury risk and is unlikely to be a true workhorse like in years past, but if he’s truly back to 100 percent, the Eagles will…

By Dalton Del Don Vince Young showed last Thursday he’s still far from a finished product, but with 40 rushing yards and a TD on the ground as well, the outing also revealed that even during a terrible passing performance, his fantasy floor remains high because of his running ability. Young will enter 2010 as…

By Dalton Del Don Last week I went 8-6-2, bringing my overall season record to 110-110-4. Like Jerry Seinfeld, I’m Even Steven entering Week 16. My best bet (KC) lost, making me 6-8-1 there on the year. Every single home team is favored this week until Sunday night’s game, and I really struggle with all…

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By Dalton Del Don RISERS Jerome Harrison, RB, CLE – Harrison and Chris Jennings have traded off as upgrades seemingly every other week for the past month, so Cleveland’s backfield usage is anything but predictable. After Harrison’s performance Sunday (286 rushing yards, three touchdowns), he should be the starter from here on out. The former…

By Dalton Del Don At home this season, David Garrard has posted a 12:5 TD:INT ratio, but when on the road, he’s recorded just a 1:2 TD:INT ratio. There wasn’t a big discrepancy entering 2009, so it’s likely an anomaly (albeit a season long one), but it’s worth noting nevertheless. Mike Sims-Walker’s stats have been…

By Dalton Del Don Last week I went 11-5, finally finding some success. My season record now stands at a more palatable 102-104-2. My best bet (the Skins) won easily, bringing me to 6-7-1 there overall. Let’s see if I can keep it up: COLTS -3 at Jaguars COWBOYS +7.5 at Saints Bears +11 at…

By Dalton Del Don RISERS Chris Wells, RB, ARI – Wells has 28 carries over the last two weeks while previous starter Tim Hightower has been limited to just eight. In fact, Hightower was given just two rushing attempts last Monday and none after he lost his fourth fumble of the season early in the…

By Dalton Del Don The weather for Thursday’s game wasn’t conducive for passing, but clearly Pittsburgh’s problems run deeper, evidenced by Ben Roethlisberger’s eight sacks. His sack-adjusted YPA was 4.4. Hines Ward’s toughness is admirable, but sometimes it’s actually better to sit than play through injury…The Browns have won two games this season, and over…

By Dalton Del Don Last week was ugly, as I went 5-11, including losing my best bet (Houston) as well. I’m now 91-99-2 on the year, which is pretty frustrating. Let’s try to right the ship this week, as weather starts to have a much bigger affect on outcomes. Steelers -10 at BROWNS Saints -10.5…

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By Dalton Del Don RISERS Jerome Harrison, RB, CLE – While Cleveland coaches talked up Chris Jennings, he’s an undrafted and uninspiring back who is now dealing with a shoulder injury, so Jerome Harrison is the favorite to act as the team’s lead back from here on out. Harrison totaled 97 yards with two touchdowns…

By Dalton Del Don Hard to fault Mark Sanchez for going head first to get that first down, but it’s pretty crazy that the play resulted in him having to leave the game after Joe Girardi was specifically brought in earlier that week to teach him how to slide. Sliding, by the way, often leaves…

By Dalton Del Don Last week I went 8-7-1, bringing my season record to 86-88-2. But man, was it a frustrating week, as I was 8-2 after the morning games Sunday, including one of my losses being the Texans who were up 20.5-0 ATS at one point. Not only that, I backed both Arizona and…

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By Dalton Del Don RISERS Justin Forsett, RB, SEA – Forsett ran for 130 yards on just 22 carries last week against the Rams, also scoring two touchdowns in the process. He’s averaging 5.7 YPC on the year and continues to impress when given the opportunity. Forsett didn’t record a catch in Week 12, but…

By Dalton Del Don Aaron Rodgers now has a 22:5 TD:INT ratio with an 8.3 YPA mark on the season. He’s also completed 65.5 percent of his passes while adding 247 yards and three scores on the ground. He’s taken two sacks or fewer in each of his past two games, and Rodgers’ 104.9 QB…