Wrap Up - Week 12

Start’em

Jeff Garcia, Buccaneers. The Lions jumped out to a 17-0 lead, but Garcia was able to help bring the Bucs back. An interception return and a punt return for a touchdown helped out the cause. Garcia was 13-18 for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns. He finished the game with 13 Fantasy points which is double his average and a solid game for Garcia owners.

Eli Manning, Giants. Brandon Jacobs ended up inactive for the game and Plaxico Burress injured his hamstring during the game. Manning had to throw especially in the red zone. He came up big for the Giants with 26 completions for 240 yards and 3 touchdowns. Manning ended up scoring 20 Fantasy points for the game.

Matt Forte, Bears. Once again Forte proved to be the Bears’ best offensive player against the Rams. Forte had 20 carries for 132 yards and 2 touchdowns. He was not much of a factor in the passing game with only 2 catches for 14 yards. He did have a fumble for a negative point. Forte had a great 47 yard touchdown run.

LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers. Tomlinson has been a consensus top 3 pick in the last four or five years in Fantasy football. This season he has really fallen off and has dropped to the 15th best running back. The problem is that he is not scoring touchdowns this season. Last night was a typical game—he had 21 carries for 84 yards and 3 catches for 30 yards. That is 7 Fantasy points. An okay game, but Tomlinson owners expect more. I am calling this a loss.

Roddy White, Falcons. In a huge win for the Falcons, White was not a huge factor. He finished the game with 70 combined rushing and receiving yards and a fumble. White has been having a great season so far, and he will bounce back in the next few games.

Sit’em

Jason Campbell, Redskins. The Redskins needed a win against the Seahawks and they were able to come through in the end. Campbell did a great job managing the game. He finished 20-33 for 206 yards and 1 touchdown. He also chipped in on the ground with 6 rushes for 32 yards. Campbell’s 12 Fantasy points is an above average game for him. Call this one a loss for me.

Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars. Some people were picking the Jaguars to go to the Super Bowl, but at this point, they will be lucky to win 5 games. MJD did nothing on the ground Sunday, but he was effective in the passing game. He had 3 rushes for 4 yards and 9 catches for 113 yards. His 7 total Fantasy points is way under his weekly average.

Ronnie Brown, Dolphins. In the first meeting in September, Brown had 36 Fantasy points—this Sunday he had 3 Fantasy points. The Patriots traveled down to Miami and took care of the Dolphins. Brown had 47 combined rushing and receiving yards. For some reason, the Dolphins put up a bunch of points, but Brown was not involved in any of the scoring plays.

Brian Westbrook, Eagles. During the week, Westbrook had sore ribs and some other ailments, but he ended up playing in the game. He probably should not have played. He had 14 carries for 39 yards and 2 catches for -5 yards for 2 Fantasy points. The Ravens’ defense bounced back in a big way after the debacle last week against the Giants. In a huge rout, the Ravens’ defense almost scored 30 Fantasy points.

Justin Gage, Titans. Gage was one of the hottest names on the waiver wire this week. He was the number one pick up on many Fantasy sites. This week he ran up against one of the best cover corners in the NFL in Darelle Revis of the Jets. Gage ended the game with only 1 catch for 37 yards. He is just another inconsistent wide receiver.

Totals: 8-2 (Overall 70-42-5)

My Picks

Win: Steelers, Texans, Bears, Jets, Vikings, Buccaneers, Cowboys, Ravens, Giants, Seahawks, Raiders, Saints
Loss: Chiefs, Dolphins, Panthers, Chargers
Total: 12-4 (Overall 92-79-5)

Fantasy Games. I needed a 2-0 week in the worst way. I am on the outside of the playoff picture in both of my Fantasy leagues. Okay, after Sunday, I have already lost one of the games and I am pretty much out of the playoff picture in my Atlanta league. In my Dallas league game this week, I am ahead going into tonight’s Saints game. I have Ryan Grant going, but my opponent has Drew Brees and Pierre Thomas. Needless to say, I will be watching this game and cheering for Grant the Packers.