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Hi Folks, Here's our look at the Passing Matchups for this week. PLEASE NOTE: This does NOT replace the Cheatsheet ranking. The Cheatsheet rankings are the final say on where we see a player for that week. The Matchup Breakdowns are simply one more tool in the box when it comes to helping choose your lineup. Also note, just because a player has a "bad" matchup, it does NOT mean he's not a starter in your league. If Peyton Manning is playing the toughest pass defense in the league, that just means he's got a tough matchup that week. He's also your starter unless you're loaded at QB. In the same way, if the worst QB on your roster has a "great" matchup that week, it doesn't necessarily mean he's your starter. It means we think he'll fare better than normal that week. Bottom line is that the cheatsheets are the final say. Bye Weeks Miami's A.J. Feeley/Chris Chambers/Randy McMichael and company Quick Index Great Matchups: Detroit's Passing Attack vs. The Jacksonville Defense (Great Matchup) Good Matchups: Carolina's Passing Attack vs. The San Francisco Defense (Good Matchup) Neutral Matchups: New England's Passing Attack vs. The Buffalo Defense (Neutral Matchup) Tough Matchups: Baltimore's Passing Attack vs. The New York Jets' Defense (Tough Matchup) Bad Matchups: New York Jets' Passing Attack vs. The Baltimore Defense (Bad Matchup) Detroit's Passing Attack vs. The Jacksonville Defense (Great Matchup) Joey Harrington continues to grow into a topflight NFL QB this season - he has averaged 18.97 fantasy points per outing the last 3 weeks (9th in the NFL with 63/106 for 754 yards, 5 TDs and 2 interceptions to his credit in that span) - all this, with a pathetically weak running game and a limping #1 WR who missed 1 of the last 2 games. Imagine what this guy will be like with a tandem of Charles Rogers and Roy Williams at his disposal in 2005. In recent weeks (the last 3) Roy Williams (20 targets for 7/100/1), Shaun Alexander (16 targets for 9/96/0) and Az-Zahir Hakim (15 for 11/210/0) have been his top 3 receivers. Jacksonville's secondary is not very good, allowing an average of 233.1 passing yards and 11 TDs to date. They have struggled mightily of late, averaging 303 passing yards and 2 scores surrendered per game over the past 4 weeks. Very soft is polite way to describe their play in recent weeks. David Carr laid 26/34 for 276 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions on this unit before the bye week. They are tied for next-to-last in the NFL with a mere 12 sacks to date. Not too good, folks. Jacksonville comes into the game off a bye, while the Lions say that Williams' ankle is good to go (not listed). Az-Zahir Hakim is questionable (back), as is Tai Streets (hamstring). The forecast for Alltel Stadium calls for a high of 73F with a low of 60F and a 10% chance of rain. Except for all those hurricanes, Floridians enjoy lovely weather, don't they? A promising QB faces a weak secondary in this one. A nice edge flows to the visiting Lions. Green Bay's Passing Attack vs. The Minnesota Defense (Great Matchup) Brett Favre battled through a jammed wrist and a sore thumb on his throwing arm/hand in the final game before the bye week, and managed 20/32 for 289 yards, 1 TD and 3 interceptions in the contest. Not too bad for a guy who could hardly grip the football. He's had the bye-week to heal up, so hopefully that thumb won't be a problem this week. Javon Walker has been a fantasy monster recently, with 13/186/2 to his credit in the 2 games before the bye-week (#4 WR in the land in average fantasy points per game, at 15.3), while Donald Driver caught 5/100/1 in that span as second-fiddle. Minnesota gave up 23/29 for 268 yards, 4 TDs and 0 interceptions to Peyton Manning last week. They average 198 net passing yards and 1.3 TDs surrendered per game over the last 4 weeks, but are much worse than that when viewed through the lens of the season, averaging 246 passing yards allowed per game, with 11 scores surrendered to date. Antoine Winfield was a top IDP player last week, with 9 solo tackles, 3 assists and 2 passes defensed. Favre is not listed on the injury report this week. Minnesota's secondary is in good health, so there is something positive to be said for them. The forecast for Lambeau field calls for a high of 48F with a low of 33F, and a 10% chance of precipitation. It looks like a fine day for football is on tap in Wisconsin. Favre is usually "on" vs. The Vikings, although they have intercepted him often in recent years - this year, the Vikings field a weak secondary on a good day. Advantage, Green Bay. Houston's Passing Attack vs. The Indianapolis Defense (Great Matchup) David Carr has steadily climbed the fantasy charts this season, and currently resides at 8th among all fantasy signal callers with an average of 19.28 fantasy points per game to his credit (160/251 for 2162 yards, 9 TDs and 5 interceptions to his credit at this point). Andre Johnson is his favorite player by far, but the team's blitzkrieg has slowed in recent weeks, with Johnson managing only 12/111/0 in 2 games (21 targets), while Carr has 48/75 for 521 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions to his credit in the last 3 weeks. However, look for them to rebound in a big way this week. The Texans have to like their chances against the charitable Colts, who make giving a way of life in 2004. They are dead last in the NFL averaging 289.6 passing yards allowed per game, and have coughed up 15 passing scores to date. Over the past 4 weeks, the picture improves marginally, with the team averaging 276 passing yards and 2 TDs given up per outing - but you can only consider that improvement if you start at the bottom of the heap. The Moss-less Vikings hit this club for 16/19 for 169 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions last week (that's a 84+% completion rate, folks). Indianapolis is softer than a feather bed in 2004. Houston comes in healthy, with no new injuries to report, while the Colts list the following players as questionable: S Cory Bird (knee/calf); S Mike Doss (groin) and CB Nick Harper (shoulder) - the following DBs are probable: S Idrees Bashir (knee) and CB Joseph Jefferson (knee). The Colts' secondary is nicked up right now. This game is being played in the RCA Dome, so weather won't be a factor. Carr and company won't see a better matchup all year until week 14, when they play the Colts at home. Indianapolis' Passing Attack vs. The Houston Defense (Great Matchup) Here's all you need to know. In the past 3 games, Peyton Manning has thrown for 75/112 for 1108 yards, 12 TDs and 1 interception. You can close your jaw now. Houston has allowed the second-most passing scores in the NFL to date (18) and ranks 25th in the NFL allowing 232.6 passing yards per game. They are right on that pace over the past 4 weeks, averaging 226 passing yards allowed and 1.7 passing scores per contest. Houston is 28th in the NFL with a mere 13 sacks to their credit this year; Indianapolis is tied for 1st with only 5 sacks allowed all year. Dom Capers is having nightmares about this matchup, if he can sleep at all. Indianapolis is also pretty healthy, although reserve WR Troy Walters continues to nurse his broken arm (out), while WR Brad Pyatt is probable (thigh). Houston's S Jason Simmons missed last week's game due to a head injury/concussion (doubtful), and prize rookie CB Dunta Robinson injured his shoulder in the game last week and couldn't return to action (probable). Houston, we have a problem. This game is being played in the RCA Dome, so weather won't be a factor. Start your Colts, if you are lucky enough to have them on your roster. Kansas City's Passing Attack vs. The New Orleans Defense (Great Matchup) Priest Holmes may not be available this week, so look for the Chiefs to rely on Trent Green and company if Holmes is sidelined. The news at midweek didn't sound promising regarding Holmes so we think Trent Green is in for another "boom" game. He's been hot lately, with 79/103 for 1027 yards, 6 TDs and 2 interceptions in is last 3 outings. Only Peyton Manning has more yards to his credit in that span. Tony Gonzalez (23 targets for 19/267/3), Johnnie Morton (20 for 15/186/2) and Eddie Kennison (20 for 14/179/0) have all been "on", with the lions' share of receptions in those 3 games. New Orleans, of course, is a bottom-feeding pass D that just embarrassed themselves last week in San Diego (22/36 for 257 yards, 4 TDs and 0 interceptions given up to Drew Brees). They have surrendered an astronomical average of 3.7 TDs and a whopping 339 passing yards per game over the past 4 weeks - no wonder only Indianapolis is worse this season (N.O. ranks 31st in the NFL allowing 272.3 passing yards per game on average, with 15 scores surrendered to date). Terrible, wretched, awful, pathetic - pick your adjective, none of them are negative enough to describe the Saints' secondary. CB Ashley Ambrose (knee, questionable) missed last weeks' fiasco vs. San Diego. K.C. lists TE Kris Wilson as out (leg/ankle injury). TE Jason Dunn (back) is questionable to play. This game is to be played in the Superdome - weather won't be an issue. Great just isn't a positive enough word to describe Green and company's prospects this week. Tampa Bay's Passing Attack vs. The Atlanta Defense (Great Matchup) Brian Griese looks very focused in recent weeks, and he is displaying his very best game in these opportunities with the Buccaneers. 37/57 for 459 yards, 3 TDs and 0 interceptions (an average of 17.5 fantasy points per game, 15th among all fantasy QBs during the last 3 weeks) over the past 3 weeks (2 games) has made the entire offense run much more smoothly. Michael Clayton has been solid (11/152/1 receiving on 15 targets) during that span, while TE Ken Dilger is getting some chances, too (9 targets for 5/47/1). This group looks pretty strong - if Joey Galloway (2 for 2/40/0 during the last 2 games) can come back from his injured hip suffered last week, then the Bucs have a nice 1-2-3 to deploy. Atlanta's defense has gone south in recent weeks, and they are currently the 30th ranked pass D in the land allowing an average of 263.1 passing yards and 9 TDs to date. Over the past 4 weeks, the team has allowed an average of 330 passing yards and 1.7 TDs per game - pathetically bad is a good term for stats like those. Jake Plummer threw for 499 yards, 4 TDs and 3 interceptions vs. this group in week 8! Atlanta comes into this game off a bye week, rested and mostly-healed up. They list CB Aaron Beasley (foot) and S Cory Hall (foot) as probable to play. Tampa lists Joey Galloway as questionable (groin), and also QB Chris Simms (shoulder, questionable). This game is to be played in the Georgia Dome, so weather won't be a factor. Griese is jelling nicely with his supporting cast, while the Falcons are falling apart at the seams. This is a great matchup for Griese. Atlanta's Passing Attack vs. The Tampa Bay Defense (Good Matchup) Michael Vick played like it was 2002 in his final game before the bye week, hitting 18/24 for 254 yards, 2 TDs and 0 interceptions (with 115/0 rushing to boot) - he seems to finally be getting into the groove. Alge Crumpler led the team with 7/86/0, while Peerless Price had his finest fantasy game with 2/59/2 TDs. Things are looking up in this phase of the game, folks. That's good news for Vick owners, who expected to get a lot more than the 15th-best fantasy QB in the land when they drafted him (Vick has averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game over the first half of the season). The OL has got to do better in the second half of the season, though, as Vick has been sacked 25 times (tied for 4th most in the league). Tampa Bay's pass D is usually among the league's elite units, allowing an average of only 174.3 passing yards per game (with 10 TDs surrendered to date). Lately, though, they've been more vulnerable, averaging 225 yards allowed per game, with 1.7 TDs given up per game. Trent Green hit them for 32/42 for 369 yards, 3 TDs and 2 interceptions last week - the Bucs are sliding down the charts in this phase of the game right now, folks. Ronde Barber remains a top IDP DB, though, and cracked the top ten last week with 8 solo tackles, an assist, and a sack to his credit. Atlanta's backup TE Eric Beverly is inching towards his first action of the season (shoulder, questionable), while WR Brian Finneran is also questionable (pectoral). This game is to be played in the Georgia Dome, so weather won't be a factor. Vick and the Falcons look like they are ready to get hot - the Buccaneers have been stone cold in this phase of the game lately. This looks like a good matchup for Vick and company. Philadelphia's Passing Attack vs. The Dallas Defense (Good Matchup) Two embarrassed clubs face off in this matchup - the Eagles were handed their heads on a platter by the Steelers last week (27-3), while Dallas lost badly - to the lowly Bengals (26-3). You could say that both teams are coming into this divisional game on a bad note. Donovan McNabb got an earful from Terrell Owens on the sideline Sunday. After the fact, the team tried to spin it as if Owens was just giving McNabb a pep talk, but it sure didn't look like that on the highlights we saw. Somewhere, Jeff Garcia is heaving a sigh of relief. McNabb managed a mere 15/24 for 109 yards, 0 TDs and 1 interception in the game (7/53/0 for Owens) - Hines Ward did the Owens "Eagle dance" twice while Owens looked on from the sidelines. Dallas made the struggling Carson Palmer look good last week (21/32 for 212 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions). They have given away 717 passing yards and 1092 total yards in the past 3 weeks, and average 222 passing yards and 2.0 TDs given up per contest over the last 4 weeks - this is a squad that is circling the bowl at the midpoint of the season, having surrendered 16 passing scores in the first half of the season. Stick a fork in Dallas' secondary - they are done. Todd Pinkston is said to be probable despite his sore knee, as is TE L.J. Smith (hamstring). S Keith Davis (hip, questionable) and CB Tyrone Williams (hamstring, questionable). This game is to be played in Texas Stadium on Monday night - the forecast calls for a high of 58F and a low of 51F with a 40% chance of rain. If the rain comes down hard at game time, the field could be slick and the ball may be harder to handle. The Eagles melted down last week, but are a 7-1 squad with veteran stars - meanwhile the Cowboys are just plain bad. We think the Eagles will bounce back big against the welcome-mat Cowboys' secondary. Arizona's Passing Attack vs. The New York Giants' Defense (Good Matchup) Josh McCown piled up 18/31 for 162 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions last week, leading his team to a slender 1 pt victory over the Dolphins. It wasn't a fantasy performance for the ages, but he managed to put up some points (13.0 fantasy points, 18th fantasy QB last week). Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, and Bryant Johnson all saw almost the same number of passes (8, 7, and 8 targets, respectively) - Fitzgerald did the most with his chances, putting up 5/92/1. The other two failed to get over 40 yards receiving (5/37/0 for Boldin, 3/20/0 for Johnson). McCown has only thrown 3 TDs in the last 3 games (49/91 for 495 yards, 3 TDs and 1 interception in that span) - he's been steady but unspectacular. Craig Krenzel didn't hit a lot of passes last week vs. The Giants (8/21), but he made them count when he did connect, throwing for 144 yards and 1 TD with 0 interceptions on those 8 completions. The Giants are barely in the top 10 among pass defenses right now, with 196.3 passing yards allowed per game on average this season, and 13 scoring tosses surrendered to date. Over the past 4 weeks, they've average 183 passing yards and 1.3 TDs surrendered per game. They are a pretty average bunch, on the whole. Gibril Wilson was an IDP standout at DB, though, with 9 solo tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble. The Giants will do without S Jack Brewer (lower leg, out). Arizona has a clean bill of health in this phase of the game. The forecast for Sun Devil Stadium calls for a high of 69F and a low of 49F with a 30% chance for rain. Unless the rain pours down at game-time, it will be a great day to play football. Arizona plugs along like the proverbial tortoise, slow but steady, while the Giants are a fairly generous bunch right now. That sounds like a good-but-not-great matchup to us. Pittsburgh's Passing Attack vs. The Cleveland Defense (Good Matchup) Ben Roethlisberger took it to the Browns in their last game back in week 5 (16/21 for 231 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception in that game) en route to a 34-21 victory. He hit both Plaxico Burress (6/136/1) and Hines Ward (6/61/0) six times in that game. Since then, Roethlisberger has been on a roll, and over the past 3 weeks he has piled up 29/42 for 379 yards, 4 TDs and 1 interception in 2 games. The Steelers use a powerful rushing attack to move the ball, so they don't need Roethlisberger to throw for 300+ yards per game. He does get opportunities to throw in the redzone, though. Last week, he hit 11/18 for 183 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception in the Pittsburgh spanking of Philadelphia. Cleveland's defense had an easy day against the low-octane Ravens and Kyle Boller last week (17/30 for 142 yards, 0 TDs and 0 interceptions), but they haven't had it so easy every week recently, averaging 211 passing yards and 1.7 scores surrendered per game over the past 4 weeks. They are the 22nd ranked pass D in the land this season, giving up an average of 226.3 yards and a total of 13 passing scores to date. The Browns don't scare the oppositions' QBs very often, either, managing only 12 sacks this season (tied for 30th in the NFL). The Browns' DBs got dinged up last week - S Lewis Sanders suffered a minor concussion (not listed), while CB Leigh Bodden injured his left arm and was in a sling after the game (IR). Pittsburgh comes into the game in good health, listing only WR Lee Mays (hamstring, probable). The forecast for Browns' Stadium calls for a high of 52F and a low of 39F with a 10% chance for rain - that's good football weather in our book. Pittsburgh is efficient and productive in this phase of the game, while the Browns are usually pretty generous. Given Roethlisberger's track record of success, we think this looks like a good matchup for the rookie. Minnesota's Passing Attack vs. The Green Bay Defense (Good Matchup) "Where are you, Randy Moss?" - Such thoughts may be at the forefront of Coach Tice's mind as the team stares the division rival Packers in the face (Daunte Culpepper has managed 64/91 for 583 yards, 3 TDs and 2 interceptions in the 3 games Moss has been essentially out of the lineup). Moss didn't make the trip to Indianapolis last week, and Culpepper managed 16/19 for 169 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions in his absence - not a zero, but not on pace to beat Dan Marino, either. In Moss's absence, Nate Burleson, Jermane Wiggins, and Marcus Robinson have been the main beneficiaries. Green Bay runs in the middle of the NFL pack, allowing an average of 218.6 passing yards per contest - but they are near the bottom of the league in scores allowed, currently at 16 TDs in this phase to date. Over the past 4 weeks they've been slightly better, allowing an average of 193 yards and 1.3 TDs per game - the lethargic Mark Brunell touched them for 218 yards, 2 TDs and 2 interceptions in the game before the bye-week - this secondary just isn't very good. Moss is listed as doubtful for this game, while Marcus Robinson is probable (foot). Green Bay comes into this one off a bye week, but still lists S Darren Sharper as questionable (knee). The forecast for Lambeau field calls for a high of 48F with a low of 33F, and a 10% chance of precipitation. Looks like a fine day for football is on tap in Wisconsin. Even without Moss in the lineup, this is still a good matchup for the Vikings - just don't expect the numbers for Culpepper to be world-beating, and you won't be disappointed. Carolina's Passing Attack vs. The San Francisco Defense (Good Matchup) What a difference a season makes - all the breaks are going against the Panthers this year, while last year they caught the majority of the breaks. Last week, Jake Delhomme was not nearly as solid as the boxscore indicates (25/45 for 299 yards, 3 TDs and 0 interceptions) - he was too high on a lot of throws that went to open receivers, which definitely cost Keary Colbert an easy score and his team a lot of yardage. Still, even with the flaws, 299 yards and 3 TDs is nothing to sniff at in fantasy terms. Look for the team to continue to rely on Delhomme's arm and Muhsin Muhammad (12 targets for 8/94/0), Keary Colbert (9 targets for 3/42/0) and Ricky Proehl (8 targets for 6/91/0) as Stephen Davis' knee looks like it is chronically injured. Even if he can start a game, it's an open question if he'll be playing 60 minutes later - the joint just keeps getting aggravated and swells up on a regular basis. The other backs on the roster are mediocre-to-poor at rushing the ball, depending on the week (last week, they were awful). However, the TDs last week went to Nick Goings, Brad Hoover, and TE Kris Mangum so the backs are seeing play in the passing game down in the redzone San Francisco's defense is in shambles. Several key guys are on IR, and a lot of the remaining DBs are banged up (CB Ahmed Plummer has a neck injury that has sidelined him lately). The team is 13th in the NFL this season allowing an average of 209.1 passing yards per contest, but have given away 14 passing scores to date. Over the last 4 weeks, they average 208 passing yards and 1.3 TDs allowed per contest, including last week's Carolina lists no new injuries in this phase of the game, while the 49ers say that Plummer is out, while CB Shawntae Spencer is questionable to play (ankle). The forecast for Monster Park calls for a high of 60F and a low of 51F with a 30% chance of rain. Unless the rain comes down really hard during the game, it should be a good day to play a game of football. Carolina has a good matchup this week, playing against the limping 49ers. Chicago's Passing Attack vs. The Tennessee Defense (Good Matchup) Give Craig Krenzel some credit - he led his team to victory in a tough game against the Giants in the Giants' house last week. But, he did not set the fantasy world on fire in so doing (8/21 for 144 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions). Only the mercurial David Terrell caught more than 1 ball (5 targets for 4/70/0) - but he's so erratic we can't recommend that you rush out and add him to your roster assuming he'll show up every week - he's more often absent than present in the box score come Monday morning. There's not much to get excited about here. One big concern is the poor pass blocking exhibited by the line so far. Rex Grossman is out for the season due to injury, while Krenzel is now nursing sore ribs - that's what happens when you allow 28 sacks in ½ a season of game-play. Tennessee comes of a bye week owning the 20th ranked secondary in the land, allowing an average of 223 passing yards per week - they have given up 12 TDs to date in this phase. Over the past 4 weeks, the averages look like this: 208 yards and .7 TDs per outing, including their week 8 victory over the Bengals (Palmer managed 20/36 for 247 yards, 0 TDs and 1 interception in that game). They are not very strong at defending the pass, folks. Tennessee has the benefit of a bye week, but still lists all their injuries as either questionable or out as they always do. S Lance Schulters is out (foot). Chicago says Krenzel is probable to go despite his left side/abdomen injury. The forecast for The Coliseum calls for a high of 54F and a low of 41F with a 10% chance of precipitation. It should be a fine day to play football. Krenzel led his NFL team to victory last week, but don't expect him to do too much for your fantasy squad this week. However, this is a good matchup for the Bears. Seattle's Passing Attack vs. The St. Louis Defense (Good Matchup) Matt Hasselbeck had a solid fantasy outing vs. The Rams back in week 5, throwing 20/36 for 215 yards, 2 TDs and 0 interceptions in the game. Darrell Jackson was the top receiver in the game, with 5/91/1 to his credit that day. Since that game, the Seahawks have been down (a 3 game slide where Hasselbeck's fantasy production tanked) and then back up (a 2 game win streak) - last week, Hasselbeck blasted San Francisco for 17/28 for 285 yards, 3 TDs and 0 interceptions. Darrell Jackson was once again the top target (7) and most productive receiver on the team (5/114/2), while Koren Robinson is still failing to convert opportunities into plays more often than not (6 targets for 2/39/1), although he did manage to score last week. With half of the season gone, Jackson has a total of 45/670/4 (9th overall fantasy WR to date), while Robinson has managed 29/445/2 (42nd - ranked fantasy WR). St. Louis' pass D is sub par this season, ranking 23rd in the NFL allowing an average of 229.6 yards and a total of 13 scores to date. Over the past 4 weeks, the averages are 237 yards per game, and 2.3 passing scores per contest. They are giving up a lot of points, obviously, and bled out 19/32 for 238 yards, 3 TDs and 0 interceptions to the Patriots last week. This is not a solid unit. CB Travis Fisher had his two front teeth knocked loose in the game last week (probable), while CB Jerametrius Butler (knee, probable) is also hurting. CB Tod McBride is questionable (hamstring). WR Bobby Engram has a bad ankle (questionable), and has missed several games, while WR Alex Bannister is done for the season (collarbone) - the Seahawks are thin at this position right now. WR Darrell Jackson has a sore ankle (probable). TE Itula Mili has a sore groin (questionable). This game will be played in the Edward Jones Dome, so weather isn't going to be a factor. Look for Hasselbeck and company to enjoy good success attacking the soft Rams. St. Louis' Passing Attack vs. The Seattle Defense (Good Matchup) Marc Bulger played one of his best games of the year in the week 5 victory over Seattle, throwing for 24/42 for 325 yards, 3 TDs and 3 interceptions to lead a furious 4th-quarter comeback. The balls went to 10 different receivers that day, with Isaac Bruce leading the team putting up 6/78/0. He did his part in the loss to New England last week (23/33 for 285 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception), although the Rams looked lethargic late in the game after Brady put them down by 18 with 5 ½ minutes to go. Torry Holt got the lions' share of passes last week, with 10 targets for 6/111/1 (Isaac Bruce made his 5 chances count with 4/59/1 to his credit). Seattle gave ground to Tim Rattay last week (23/35 for 259 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception), but they didn't get blown out, at least. Over the last 4 weeks, they average 226 passing yards and 1.5 TDs given up per game - they haven't shut anybody down in this phase of the game lately. For the year, they are firmly in the middle of the NFL pack, averaging 216.8 passing yards and 10 TDs surrendered to date. St. Louis did without WR Dane Looker last week (ankle, doubtful). Seattle's CB Ken Lucas was hospitalized due to a severe chest contusion suffered in last week's game (questionable). Our guess is he doesn't play this week. Ss Michael Boulware (ankle) and Ken Hamlin (knee) join CB Bobby Taylor (knee) as probable to play. This game will be played in the Edward Jones Dome, so weather isn't going to be a factor. St. Louis has a powerful attack, and they love playing in their home dome. Seattle is merely adequate at pass defense - advantage, St. Louis. San Francisco's Passing Attack vs. The Carolina Defense (Neutral Matchup) San Francisco has a tale of two QBs during 2004 - Tim Rattay ("The Good") and Ken Dorsey ("The Bad and The Ugly") - when Rattay plays (like last week, 23/35 for 259 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception) the offense works. When Dorsey plays, it doesn't. Rattay is playing through a forearm injury that will likely require surgery after the season (he is refusing to consider the procedure during the year). This means that his presence in the lineup from week to week is no sure thing, unfortunately for Rattay, Eric Johnson (6 targets for 5/54/0 last week), Curtis Conway (7 for 3/48/1) and Brandon Lloyd owners (8 for 4/75/1). Rattay is not listed on the injury report this week The one phase of the game where the Panther's defense excels is in this segment - they have allowed only 4 passing scores all season, and rank 8th in the NFL holding teams to an average of 185.6 passing yards per game. Part of that statistical excellence is due to their extreme vulnerability to the rush (29th in the NFL allowing 142.1 yards per game and 13 TDs to date) - but in fantasy football, all we care about is the statistics. Truth be told, though, they have some very good DBs in the secondary - Mike Minter is a great SS, and Ricky Manning is a skilled CB. No wonder people prefer to run against this team. Last week, Kerry Collins managed 20/32 for 231 yards, 0 TDs and 1 interception (the team averages 204 yards and .3 TDs surrendered over the past 4 weeks). It's tough to score points on the Panthers' DBs. However, they do not get pressure on the opposing passers, as the Panthers are dead last in the NFL with a mere 11 sacks to date. Carolina placed S Travares Tillman on IR this week. CBs Artrell Hawkins (hamstring, questionable) missed the game last week, while Chris Gamble sprained his left knee (probable). S Mike Minter is also hurting (knee, questionable). San Francisco doesn't list any players in this phase of the game. The forecast for Monster Park calls for a high of 60F and a low of 51F with a 30% chance of rain. Unless the rain comes down really hard during the game, it should be a good day to play a game of football. Carolina is tough in this phase of the game, while Rattay is playing very well when he can go. Assuming it's Rattay under center this week, we call this a neutral matchup. New England's Passing Attack vs. The Buffalo Defense (Neutral Matchup) Tom Brady and Adam Vinatieri combined for 19/32 for 238 yards, 3 TDs and 0 interceptions in a rout of the Rams (40-22). Brady did the heavy lifting, with 18/31 for 234 yards, 2 TDs and 0 interceptions - but Vinatieri threw a pretty pass on a fake FG that went to WR/DB Troy Brown for a score. It was a fun game to watch if you were a Brady owner (or a Patriot fan). David Givens broke the 100 yard barrier for the 3rd straight game (4th this season), but didn't grab a TD this week. The Patriots bounced back in a big way last week, and look just fine. In their last matchup, Brady had a field day with 17/30 for 298 yards, 2 TDs and 0 interceptions (at Ralph Wilson Stadium, by the way) - he's had the Bills' number this year, at least. Buffalo knocked Chad Pennington out of the Jets' lineup for 2-4 weeks last Sunday, and defeated their division rivals 22-17. The Jets managed 9/18 for 207 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception during the game - Buffalo isn't usually that giving in the yardage department, averaging 172.3 passing yards allowed per game this season (3rd in the NFL, with 9 TDs surrendered to date). In fact, they've given up a mere 339 net passing yards in the past 3 games, so the Jets' 207 (194 net) went against the grain in a big way. New England lists Deion Branch as questionable this week (knee) - he's missed almost every game this season. Brady and Jim Miller are both probable despite sore right shoulders. Buffalo has been down CB Troy Vincent (knee, questionable) for the last few weeks, and S Coy Wire missed last week due to his abdominal injury (doubtful). Both sides have some missing pieces in their puzzle. The forecast for Gillette Stadium calls for a high of 40F and a low of 29F with a 40% chance for precipitation. If the wind kicks up and swirls a lot of snow into the air, visibility could become a factor in the passing game. Keep an eye on the forecast as the game approaches. Brady and company climbed back on their hobby horse last week after taking a spill vs. Pittsburgh, while the Bills defeated a division rival - this looks like a pretty even matchup, although home-field advantage will help out the Patriots. Buffalo's Passing Attack vs. The New England Defense (Neutral Matchup) Drew Bledsoe played a respectable game against the Patriots back in week 4, hitting 18/30 for 247 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception en route to a 17-31 loss. 18/30 for 184 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions was his tally last week vs. The Jets (as ever, Eric Moulds led the team with 10 targets for 7/85/0, while Lee Evans hauled in the score (6 for 5/64/1). With Willis McGahee in the lineup, teams have to respect the run and that is helping smooth Bledsoe and the receivers' path in recent weeks. Let's not kid ourselves, here - the Patriots' pass defense in week 8 is not what it was in week 4. The team had to use WR Troy Brown as an emergency DB last week on 20 plays, thanks to the plague of injuries sweeping through the secondary. Brown did himself credit, and almost managed an interception - Ty Law, one of the most feared CBs in the land, is sidelined due to an injured foot (listed as out on Wednesday's injury report). Tyrone Poole is also out. The Patriots are literally hurting in this phase of the game. Forget their season average - over the past 3 games, the Patriots have allowed 1025 yards of offense, 617 yards through the air, and 6 TDs rushing and receiving - Marc Bulger lit them up for 22/33 for 285 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception last week. They are not a feared unit at the moment. However, they do get after the opposing quarterback on a regular basis (tied for 3rd in the NFL with 23 sacks), and Buffalo has allowed 23 to date (8th-most in the NFL), so Bledsoe is likely to get knocked around often on Sunday. Buffalo's backup QB J.P. Losman is continuing to recover from his broken leg (not listed for the first time this season). WR Josh Reed is doubtful (knee). CBs Ty Law (foot) and Tyrone Poole (knee) are both out. CB Asante Samuel is probable (shoulder). The forecast for Gillette Stadium calls for a high of 40F and a low of 29F with a 40% chance for precipitation. If the wind kicks up and swirls a lot of snow into the air, visibility could become a factor in the passing game. Keep an eye on the forecast as the game approaches. Buffalo has begun to get their groove back in this phase of the game, and the Patriots are reeling due to an overabundance of injuries. Home-field advantage is with defense in this one, though, and they should be able to hit Bledsoe fairly often - we see this as fairly even, thanks to the "12th man". Dallas' Passing Attack vs. The Philadelphia Defense (Neutral Matchup) Two embarrassed clubs face off in this matchup - the Eagles were handed their heads on a platter by the Steelers last week (27-3), while Dallas lost badly - to the lowly Bengals (26-3). You could say that both teams are coming into this divisional game on an bad note. Vinny Testaverde was awful vs. Cincinnati, with 18/30 for 207 yards, 0 TDs and 3 interceptions to go with his lost fumble. Keyshawn Johnson (9 for 4/58/0) and Jason Witten (6 for 6/97/0) continued to be his top targets, and there is no reason to expect that to change. The question is, can the Cowboys find a way to get to the endzone? Testaverde has managed that trick 4 times in the last 3 games (vs. 6 interceptions), so the chances are good that either Witten or Johnson scores this week. Philly faced Ben Roethlisberger last week (11/18 for 183 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception), while his compatriots in the ground phase flogged the Eagles for 56/252/1. They just can't do much in either phase of the game in recent weeks, allowing a total of 1141 yards and 8 TDs in 3 games. The team averages 199 passing yards and 1.3 scores given up per game over the past 4 weeks. Bottom line - Philadelphia's defense stinks. They do sack the opposing QB a lot, though, with 27 sacks to date - that could be a problem for the immobile Testaverde. Brian Dawkins was a busy guy last week, and is at the head of the IDP DB class as a result, with 9 solo tackles, a pass defensed and an interception to his credit. Fellow DB Sheldon Brown had 7 solo tackles and 7 assists to break into the top ten, too. WR Quincy Morgan (hamstring, questionable) is listed by Dallas, while the Eagles say S J.R Reed (hamstring) is out. S Brian Dawkins (forearm) and CB Dexter Wynn (hamstring) are both probable to play. This game is to be played in Texas Stadium on Monday night - the forecast calls for a high of 58F and a low of 51F with a 40% chance of rain. If the rain comes down hard at game time, the field could be slick and the ball may be harder to handle. Two struggling units face off in this contest - neither has a clear upper hand. Jacksonville's Passing Attack vs. The Detroit Defense (Neutral Matchup) Jacksonville has been forced to sideline starting QB Byron Leftwich due to a knee injury, so backup David Garrard gets the start this week. He hasn't seen much action since 2002, when he appeared in 4 games, but he's been a Jaguar for a while so the offense is well-known to him. His career line is 34/60 (a 56.7 completion %) for 345 yards, 2 TDs and 2 interceptions, with 25/139/2 rushing. He is widely regarded as starting-caliber material - now we get to see how accurate those assessments are. Detroit's gambling defense throws a lot of pressure at opposing QBs, and they are currently tied for 3rd in the NFL with 23 sacks - the younger guys are playing so well that Robert Porcher (the teams' all-time sack leader) couldn't get on the field this season and retired in frustration at midseason due to his inactivity. They did not manage to get to Mark Brunell last week, though, which is not typical for this bunch. To date, the Lions are 24th in the NFL allowing 230.8 passing yards per contest with 12 TDs surrendered this season - over the past 4 weeks the clip is 208 passing yards allowed and 2 scores per game. They can be burned despite their strong pass rush. Leftwich is officially out due to his bum knee. TE George Wrighster is doubtful (back). Detroit's secondary is in good shape right now. The forecast for Alltel Stadium calls for a high of 73F with a low of 60F and a 10% chance of rain. Except for all those hurricanes, Floridians enjoy lovely weather, don't they? Garrard looks like the real deal, but he'll have a lot of pressure in his face all day long. Until we get a good look at his ability to play in the regular season, we call this a neutral matchup despite Detroit's generous pass D. New Orleans' Passing Attack vs. The Kansas City Defense (Neutral Matchup) Here's the problem: the Saints' secondary is so pathetically bad that New Orleans is playing from far behind all the time lately. That allows teams to key on the longer pass routes - they give up short runs to McAllister and dinks and dunks to Brooks because that won't hurt them at all. Thus, Brook's scoring has declined dramatically lately (39/68 for 455 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception in 2 games), and with it the production of Joe Horn and company. No quick fix for the Saint's woes is on the horizon, either, folks. Kansas City's pass defense resides in the NFL cellar - they allow 235.4 passing yards per game, on average (27th in the NFL) and have surrendered 16 passing scores to date. Over the past 4 weeks, 285 yards and 2.3 TDs per game is the pace the DBs are backpedaling at, including last week's 22/34 for 296 yards, 2 TDs and 0 interception track meet vs. Tampa Bay. New Orleans says that TEs Ernie Conwell (shoulder) and Boo Williams (neck) are both questionable . KC lists CB Dexter McCleon (hamstring, questionable) - he missed last week's game. This game is to be played in the Superdome - weather won't be an issue. If anything can help revive Brooks and company, it would be the Chiefs' pathetic D - but remember they have their own problems, too. This is a neutral matchup between struggling units. New York Giants' Passing Attack vs. The Arizona Defense (Neutral Matchup) Kurt Warner struggled last week - anybody would in his position, as the Giant's offensive line gave up 7 sacks to the Bears, to catapult New York into dead last in the category "sacks allowed" this season, with 34 surrendered to date. 18/36 for 195 yards, 1 TD and 2 interceptions was a fairly composed showing, given how much pressure the Bears brought to Warner last week. Jeremy Shockey led the receiving corps with 11 targets for 6/64/1 last week, while Ike Hilliard was second (9 for 6/42/0) and Amani Toomer third (7 targets for only 2/34/0 receiving). The same cast of characters as usual, although Shockey was more involved than ever last week. Arizona's pass defense is nothing special this year, ranking 14th in the NFL allowing an average of 211.6 passing yards per game and surrendering 9 scores to date. Over the past 4 weeks they have coughed up an average of 168 passing yards and 1.3 TDs per contest. In their most recent game, vs. Miami, the Dolphins managed 18/36 for 258 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception passing. The Cardinals are mediocre in this phase. Duane Starks had a big IDP showing at DB last week, though, with 5 solo tackles, 2 assists, an interception and a pass defensed. Both teams enjoy reasonably good health at this point in the season, with the Giants listing only TE Marcellus Rivers (back, questionable). The forecast for Sun Devil Stadium calls for a high of 69F and a low of 49F with a 30% chance for rain. Unless the rain pours down at game-time, it will be a great day to play football. New York is struggling to protect Warner right now, while the Cardinals are just so-so at pass D and mediocre at pressuring the opposing signal caller (18 sacks to date, tied for 15th in the NFL). This looks like a fairly even matchup between two so-so units to us. Baltimore's Passing Attack vs. The New York Jets' Defense (Tough Matchup) We know this will come as a shock, so hang onto your hats - Kyle Boller has averaged MORE than 150 yards passing per game over the past 3 weeks (150.3, to be exact) - and he's actually thrown a touchdown during that 3 game span. Travis Taylor, his top receiver in that period, has scraped up 15/190/0 - 46th among all fantasy WRs during the past 3 weeks. Peyton Manning has thrown for 1108 yards, 12 TDs and 1 interception in the last 3 weeks; Kyle Boller has thrown for 1101 yards, 3 TDs and 6 interceptions in the course of this entire season. Need we say more? The New York Jets' passing defense is in the middle of the NFL pack this season, allowing an average of 206.6 passing yards and a total of 10 TDs to date - they have coughed up yardage at a rate of 191.6 net per contest over the past 3 weeks, including last week's tally of 18/30 for 184 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions given away to Drew "Statue" Bledsoe (they failed to sack Bledsoe at all during the game - a very unimpressive feat, to say the least). They aren't horrible, but they don't scare anybody in this phase of the game. Todd Heap (ankle, out) continues to miss game after game for the Ravens. The Jets' secondary has been doing without S Rashad Washington (foot, out) for many games, and backup S Derek Pagel pulled a calf during the game last week (out, IR). S Jon McGraw is questionable due to a groin injury, while CB Derrick Strait (foot) is probable. Injuries are a big factor for the Ravens, since Heap is so key to elevating Boller above pathetic to merely subpar. The Jets' DB pool is becoming rather shallow, as well. The forecast for New Jersey calls for a high of 47F and a low of 35F with a 10% chance of precipitation. A crisp autumn day is on tap for this game, it appears. The Ravens field perhaps the least-effective passing attack in the NFL, and definitely have the most ineffectual veteran QB in the league under center - most defenses, even the mediocre ones, give Boller trouble. Advantage, New York. Washington's Passing Attack vs. The Cincinnati Defense (Tough Matchup) Let's just let the stats do the talking for us: Mark Brunell's 2004 season - 117/229 for 1188 yards, 7 TDs and 5 interceptions (35th-ranked fantasy QB in the land in fantasy points per game). He has reduced Laveranues Coles to 42/497/1 on 87 targets (Coles finally caught his first TD of the season last week). That makes Coles the 44th ranked fantasy WR in the land halfway through the season. Talk about under performing your draft spot. When will Brunell get the hook for Ramsey? It's far past due as far as we are concerned. One thing Brunell won't need to worry about too much this week: sacks. Cincinnati is tied for 28th in the league with only 13 sacks so far this season. They are very giving in regarding passing scores, with 12 surrendered to date, while averaging 202 passing yards allowed per game (11th in the NFL). Over the past 4 weeks, the Bengals have coughed up an average of 226 passing yards and 1.8 scores per contest, including their 18/30 for 207 yards, 0 TDs and 3 interception demolition of Vinny Testaverde last week - we think the strong game had more to do with a Cowboys' meltdown than a sudden resurgence by the Bengals' secondary. Madieu Williams did play a great game, though, with 8 solo tackles, an assist, an interception, and a pass defensed - he was a top 5 IDP DB. Cincinnati lists CB Rashad Bauman (Achilles, questionable) and S Kim Herring (knee, probable) - both guys missed last week's game - Bauman has missed several games, actually. S Kevin Kaesviharn has a sore hand (probable). Washington is in good health in this phase of the game, considering it is the midpoint of the season. The Forecast for FedEx Field calls for a high of 49F and a low of 33F with a 10% chance for rain. That's the kind of day to enjoy tailgating and a game of football! Washington stinks, while the Bengals are playing subpar. defense most weeks, but they come in on a high-note. Advantage, Cincinnati. Tennessee's Passing Attack vs. The Chicago Defense (Tough Matchup) Will Steve McNair be able to start the game despite his seriously bruised sternum? After a bye week, our guess is "yes" - remember, the Titans always use "questionable" or "out" on their injury reports, so McNair's listing as "questionable" this week tells us zip about his real condition. He's battled back from injuries in the past so keep an eye out. If McNair can't go, don't worry about your Tennessee receivers dropping off - Volek went into the bye on a high note (21/32 for 210 yards, 2 TDs and 1 interception). Derrick Mason, as always, led the way (13 targets for 8/85/0). Drew Bennett was an afterthought (2 targets for nil), but he had the bye week to get his sore ribs back to 100%, so hopefully the bad game was not the start of a trend. TE Shad Meier (3 for 3/6/1) and FB Troy Fleming (4 for 2/50/1) were the recipients of Volek's TD tosses. Chicago harassed Kurt Warner all day last week (7 sacks) - the pressure led to a solid defensive showing (18/36 for 195 yards, 1 TD and 2 interceptions at the end of the game for New York). The Bears are in the top ten among pass D's this season, averaging 190 passing yards (9th in the NFL) allowed and giving up a total of 8 scoring tosses to date. They have been very tough over the past 4 weeks, averaging 129 yards and .8 TDs allowed per game. This unit is jelling heading into the second half of the season. Michael Green was a top 10 IDP DB last week, with 6 solo tackles, 2 assists, 2 forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and a pass defensed. Tennessee lists the following players: WR Tyrone Calico is out (knee), while QB Steve McNair (sternum) and TE Erron Kinney (calf) are questionable. Chicago has concerns over CB Charles Tillman (knee, our) and S Bobby Gray (groin, doubtful) - both missed last week's victory over the Giants. CB Todd McMillon has a sore back (probable). The forecast for The Coliseum calls for a high of 54F and a low of 41F with a 10% chance of precipitation. It should be a fine day to play football. Chicago is very tough in this phase of the game, especially in the recent going, while Tennessee has been injury-depleted but comes into this game well-rested (and they are playing at home) - this is a tough matchup for the Titans despite home-field advantage. Cincinnati's Passing Attack vs. The Washington Defense (Bad Matchup) Let's just let the stats do the talking for us: Carson Palmer's 2004 season to date - 157/279 for 1680 yards, 6 TDs and 10 interceptions. WR Chad Johnson leads the team, by far, with 80 targets for 44 receptions, 624 yards and 2 TDs - the lack of 6-pointers is depressing the fantasy value of this whole unit (Johnson is currently 21st among fantasy WRs in fantasy points per game). Aside from Johnson, nobody stands out as a viable fantasy starter. Washington fields a top-tier pass defense, allowing an average of 177 passing yards per game (5th in the NFL) while surrendering only 6 scores to date. Over the last 4 weeks, they average 188 passing yards allowed per game, and .7 TDs. Joey Harrington only completed half of his 52 attempts last week (26/52 for 269 yards, 1 TD and 1 interception) - but he did manage to move the ball more effectively than many QBs have vs. The Redskins. His 269 yards look more like an aberration than a trend, though. Cincinnati finally put WR Peter Warrick on IR (shin injury, requires surgical repair). QB Jon Kitna has a foot injury (questionable), while WR Kevin Walter is probable (ankle). Washington has lost S Andre Lott to the IR (torn pectoral muscle) in the past 10 days. S Ryan Clark (shoulder) and CB Fred Smoot (shoulder) are both probable to play. Injuries are an issue for both squads coming into the contest. The Forecast for FedEx Field calls for a high of 49F and a low of 33F with a 10% chance for rain. That's the kind of day to enjoy tailgating and a game of football! A weak attack vs. a stout defense equals a bad matchup for the Bengals. New York Jets' Passing Attack vs. The Baltimore Defense (Bad Matchup) Chad Pennington has been lost for the next two weeks at least, due to a rotator cuff injury to his right, throwing, arm. Enter the mercurial Quincy Carter in relief - this guy shows flashes of talent one play, and then disappoints with his poor decision making on the next. In his only year as a full-time starter in Dallas, Carter managed 292/505 for 3302 yards, 17 TDs and 21 interceptions, with 68/257/2 rushing to his credit. That was good enough to get Dallas to the playoffs, thanks to a strong defense, but wasn't all that impressive from the fantasy standpoint. There is some good news hidden in this situation - for Santana Moss owners, at least - Carter actually seems to remember that Moss is on the field, and throws the ball his way (9 targets for 6/157/1 last week, out of a total of 33 targets for 20/447/1 this season (24 for 14/290/0 in 7 games prior, partly due to Moss's hamstring injury and partly due to the team ignoring the WRs for the first four games while Curtis Martin trampled everyone in sight). Cleveland's offense had been on a roll - that is, until they crashed into the wall at Baltimore. Jeff Garcia scrambled his way to 15/26 for 146 yards, 0 TDs and 1 interception passing (2/25/0 rushing), and could manage hardly anything in the first two quarters of play. Now, the Ravens get to face a similar sort of QB in Quincy Carter (except that Carter has never been to a Pro-Bowl, something that Garcia did 3 times in his San Francisco tenure). The Ravens are 7th in the league allowing an average of 182.1 passing yards per contest, and are among the leagues' stingiest in the redzone, with only 6 passing scores surrendered to date. Over the past 3 weeks, they have given up a mere 511 net passing yards in 3 games (170.3 yards per game, on average) - and they've allowed a total of 1 TD rushing and receiving in that span. This is one of the fiercest defenses in the league, folks. They are tied for 3rd in the league with 23 sacks to date - Baltimore does it all. Will Demps was a top IDP DB last week, with 4 solo tackles, 2 assists, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a pass defensed. Pennington is officially listed as out. The Ravens say that DB Deion Sanders is questionable due to his sore toe/foot. Otherwise, both teams are in decent shape coming into this contest. The forecast for New Jersey calls for a high of 47F and a low of 35F with a 10% chance of precipitation. A crisp autumn day is on tap for this game, it appears. Carter has been getting backup reps all season long until this week, and hasn't been the sharpest pencil in the box in years past as far as the mental/preparation side of the game. Baltimore is awesome. This is a bad matchup for the Jets' interim starter. Cleveland's Passing Attack vs. The Pittsburgh Defense (Bad Matchup) The last time these teams hooked up, back in week 5, Garcia had a modest outing, with 16/34 for 210 yards, 1 TD and 0 interceptions. Since then, Cleveland's offense had been on a roll - that is, until they crashed into the wall at Baltimore last week. Jeff Garcia scrambled his way to 15/26 for 146 yards, 0 TDs and 1 interception passing (2/25/0 rushing), and could manage hardly anything in the first two quarters of play. Ex-Cowboy Antonio Bryant led the team with 4/43/0 on the day - it was not a good day to be a Brown's receiver. Want to hear the bad news? Pittsburgh's defense is just as good, and maybe even better, than Baltimore's at this juncture in the season. They have shot down two undefeated teams in the past 2 weeks, and embarrassed the Eagles 27-3 last week. In fact, the Steelers dominated Donovan McNabb (15/24 for 109 yards, 0 TDs and 1 interception) and reduced Terrell Owens to screaming at McNabb for the cameras on the sidelines because he couldn't make the highlight reels any other way, with a mere 7/53/0 to his credit. The Steelers have averaged 194 yards and 1.0 TDs surrendered per game in this phase over the last 4 weeks, and rank 6th in the NFL with an average of 180.6 passing yards per game allowed this season (only 6 scoring tosses given away to date). They are tough on the opposing QBs, too, with 24 sacks to their credit so far (2nd in the NFL). Cleveland has been doing without WR Andre King (ankle, doubtful) lately, and fellow WR Andre Davis aggravated his injured toe last week and could only play for part of the game (doubtful). Pittsburgh has been just fine even though their top CB, Chad Scott, has been sidelined thanks to a quadriceps injury in recent weeks (out). The forecast for Browns' Stadium calls for a high of 52F and a low of 39F with a 10% chance for rain - that's good football weather in our book. This game looks like a bad matchup for Garcia and company. |
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