We have become reliant on the internet to tally our fantasy stats for us. I can remember a time where I watched the NFL with a piece of paper waiting for halftime and between the games so I could tally my own points up. If you play on ESPN, you experienced fantasy football 1990s style when their servers went down in the second half of the early games and didn't come back online until midway through the first quarter of the late games.
On the opening drive against the Packers, Cam Newton looked like a legit NFL quarterback. He drove the ball downfield and had a 13 yard touchdown pass called back due to an illegal shift. After the penalty he threw for 19 yards on first and rushed for a first down on second. After the run game was stuffed, Newton lobbed a corner fade route to Brandon LaFell for a touchdown. He finished the drive 6/7 for 90 yards and the TD. Just as impressive was the first play of the Panthers' second drive. Newton had great protection, went through his reads and checked down to the running back for two yards. They ended up settling for the field goal, but Newton looked good. This raises the question, is Cam Newton legit? If he's available in your league he is worth a waiver wire pick up to stash on your bench. Especially in dynasty leagues. He is going to make mistakes, like three interceptions, but he's also going to score points. I'm all in on Cam Newton future domination of the NFL.
Other players I am all in on: LeSean McCoy, Matt Forte, Tom Brady. If you can swing a trade for McCoy or Forte don't hesitate. They will both finish as top ten fantasy backs.
Eli Manning should not be your starting quarterback. Period. This sentence originally had Tony Romo in place of Manning, but I reconsidered. Besides his fourth quarter mistakes against the Jets, Romo has looked solid. I still think he shouldn't be your starting quarterback, with Miles Austin, Dez Bryant and Felix Jones all banged up, not to mention Romo's ribs/lung. Still, if he was your starting QB, keep him on your bench for more favorable times.
Mike Tolbert's production out of the backfield, as well as Vincent Jackson's big day were the product of the Patriots ability to completely take Antonio Gates out of the game. Until proven otherwise, do not start tight ends against New England.
The Bears cannot stop Jay Cutler from getting sacked. They gave up another six sacks this week. On top of the, Gabe Carimi is out for a month with an injured knee. If they felt he was their best option to start at right tackle, and you know how I felt about his pass blocking, what kind of back-up plan do they have? It is looking like the Bears offensive line will repeat as the line that gives up the most sacks.
Jamaal Charles is out for the season and you should be scrambling to pick up Dexter McCluster whether you were a Charles owner or not.
Other notable injuries from the week include Michael Vick, Aaron Hernandez and Packers safety Nick Collinson. Collinson's season ending neck injury definitely hurts Green Bay's secondary. They will still get a good push from the front line though and its not panic time yet.
Is Buffalo for real? I have no answer for you. We will no more next week after they face the Patriots.
Top Free Agent Picksups: Cam Newton, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dexter McCluster, Ben Tate (how is he available in 34% of leagues?), Demarius Moore (you might drop him right away, but lets face it, there is someone on your bench you can risk dropping).
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