Fantasy Football Tonight 8/15
SIGNED
John Carney has inked a 1 year deal with the Saints. He is 45 years old but had a heck of a season with the Giants last year. The signing came after the news that current Saints placekicker Garrett Hartley is facing a 4 game suspension by the NFL, which we are to assume is a result of a failed test for anabolic steroids. It is the only possible explanation but all but destroys any fantasy value Hartley had. I wouldn't be surprised to see Hartley cut in favor of Carney being the permanent kicker once again in New Orleans.
STILL HURTING
The Jonathen Stewart achilles injury is now becoming a major concern to both the Panthers and fantasy owners. Stewart has been shut down by the team and missed six practices so far after experiencing more tenderness with the nagging injury. The team is hoping this extended break will help Stewart heal a bit and be good for him in the long run. But, with DeAngelo Williams elevating himself to superstar like status with his training camp performances and rookie Mike Goodson running quite well, Stewart may find himself on the outside looking in very shortly. Williams value is at an all time high right now, while Stewart is a guy who is only worth a late round flier on at this point.
PERFECT
Matt Schaub was 7-7 for 70 yards against the Chiefs in the Texans preseason opener tonight. Schaub led an immaculate 94 yard drive right down the field against the Chiefs first string defense on the second possession of the game. Schaub looked every bit of a franchise QB tonight as he made play after play with both his arm and his feet, reminding everybody that he can run a bit too. This is going to be a big season for Matt Schaub. I believe that if he stays healthy, the numbers will prove him to be a top 5 fantasy QB in 2009.
IMPRESSIVE
Kenny Britt saw his first action in the NFL tonight and flashed the skills that made him the Titans first round pick. He caught 5-89 yards including a 37 yard TD from Vince Young. We will have to check on his status tomorrow though as he was pulled from the game early. Sources say he was visibly limping around the locker room and was unavailable after the game because he was being attended to by the training staff. This could be an aggravation of his lingering hamstring injury so we'll have to just wait and see.
I'M LOVIN'...
LaDanian Tomlinson -- LT never plays in preseason games but has forced his coaches hands this time around demanding that he suit up. LT is on a mission this year as he wants to prove to the world that he is still the same impact RB that he's been since he stepped off campus at TCU. It seems like people, the media and especially fantasy players have already written him off as over the hill or something. While he may not produce another 20+ TD season, LT is still a very dynamic RB and a true fantasy superstar. Don't underestimate him come draft day as you will regret it later on.
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John Carney has inked a 1 year deal with the Saints. He is 45 years old but had a heck of a season with the Giants last year. The signing came after the news that current Saints placekicker Garrett Hartley is facing a 4 game suspension by the NFL, which we are to assume is a result of a failed test for anabolic steroids. It is the only possible explanation but all but destroys any fantasy value Hartley had. I wouldn't be surprised to see Hartley cut in favor of Carney being the permanent kicker once again in New Orleans.
STILL HURTING
The Jonathen Stewart achilles injury is now becoming a major concern to both the Panthers and fantasy owners. Stewart has been shut down by the team and missed six practices so far after experiencing more tenderness with the nagging injury. The team is hoping this extended break will help Stewart heal a bit and be good for him in the long run. But, with DeAngelo Williams elevating himself to superstar like status with his training camp performances and rookie Mike Goodson running quite well, Stewart may find himself on the outside looking in very shortly. Williams value is at an all time high right now, while Stewart is a guy who is only worth a late round flier on at this point.
PERFECT
Matt Schaub was 7-7 for 70 yards against the Chiefs in the Texans preseason opener tonight. Schaub led an immaculate 94 yard drive right down the field against the Chiefs first string defense on the second possession of the game. Schaub looked every bit of a franchise QB tonight as he made play after play with both his arm and his feet, reminding everybody that he can run a bit too. This is going to be a big season for Matt Schaub. I believe that if he stays healthy, the numbers will prove him to be a top 5 fantasy QB in 2009.
IMPRESSIVE
Kenny Britt saw his first action in the NFL tonight and flashed the skills that made him the Titans first round pick. He caught 5-89 yards including a 37 yard TD from Vince Young. We will have to check on his status tomorrow though as he was pulled from the game early. Sources say he was visibly limping around the locker room and was unavailable after the game because he was being attended to by the training staff. This could be an aggravation of his lingering hamstring injury so we'll have to just wait and see.
I'M LOVIN'...
LaDanian Tomlinson -- LT never plays in preseason games but has forced his coaches hands this time around demanding that he suit up. LT is on a mission this year as he wants to prove to the world that he is still the same impact RB that he's been since he stepped off campus at TCU. It seems like people, the media and especially fantasy players have already written him off as over the hill or something. While he may not produce another 20+ TD season, LT is still a very dynamic RB and a true fantasy superstar. Don't underestimate him come draft day as you will regret it later on.
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