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As you prepare to set your lineup each week, TSN. Glover Quin Womens Jersey .cas NFL Editor
Justin Boone breaks down some of the less obvious matchups you should capitalize
on and those you should steer clear of for the weekend games. For specific
lineup decisions, consult the Weekly Fantasy Player Rankings. QUARTERBACKS
Exploit Tony Romo (vs. Buccaneers) – Romo started the season strong by taking
advantage of a depleted Giants secondary, before being contained by a very
underrated Seahawks defence last week. Now Romo goes up against a Buccaneers
squad that allowed Eli Manning to throw for over 500 yards in Week 2.
Andrew Luck (vs. Jaguars) – Luck was in this space last week and delivered a
solid outing throwing for 224 yards and two touchdowns with no picks and even
added 21 rushing yards. Luck will go up against the Jaguars who have yet to
allow a passing touchdown, but that speaks more to their porous run defence than
their ability to defend through the air. Avoid Peyton Manning (vs. Texans) –
Anyone who watched the first quarter of last weeks Monday-nighter saw plenty of
reasons to question Manning. While Peyton did lead the Broncos back into the
game, his three first-quarter interceptions were too much to overcome. Wade
Phillips defence is one of the best units in the league and they will create
havoc for Manning and the Broncos offence. Tom Brady (at Ravens) – In last
years AFC Championship Game, the Ravens tormented Brady holding him to 239 yards
and no touchdowns, with two interceptions. After Aaron Hernandez went down to
injury last week, the Patriots lost their swagger on offence and Brady
struggled. The Ravens, who always seem to have Bradys number, will continue that
trend. If you drafted Brady, you likely have no choice but to start him, but if
you have a Robert Griffin III or Andrew Luck consider benching Brady. RUNNING
BACKS Exploit Trent Richardson (vs. Bills) – Richardsons talents were on full
display against the Bengals in Week 2, racking up 145 yards on 23 touches and
adding two scores. The Browns may have lost the game, but fans finally got see
the elite running back they hoped they were drafting in April. Richardson will
be the focal point of Clevelands offence when they welcome the Bills to town
this weekend. Michael Bush (vs. Rams) – Filling in for an injured starter is
nothing new for Bush, who formerly backed up Darren McFadden in Oakland. With
Matt Forte out of the lineup, Bush assumes the starting role and his first
opponent will be a Rams rush defence that has been victimized in the first two
weeks of the season. Avoid Adrian Peterson (vs. 49ers) – Peterson was held in
check in Week 2 by the Colts. Thats not a good sign for a running back who now
has to face the leagues most dominating run defence. The 49ers have limited
their opponents to 63.5 rushing yards per game and havent allowed a run over 11
yards. Petersons recovery has been impressive, but even he cant beat this Niners
front seven. Michael Turner (at Chargers) – Regardless of what trouble he has
gotten himself into off the field, Turner is slowing down dramatically on it.
Turner is averaging 2.6 yards per carry and looks completely out of place in the
Falcons up-tempo passing attack. While the 49ers may be the most physically
imposing defence, the Chargers are statistically the best, with only 83 total
rushing yards allowed through two games. WIDE RECEIVERS Exploit Malcom Floyd
(vs. Falcons) – Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal were brought in to help fill the
void in the receiving corps left by Vincent Jackson. However, its been Floyd who
has stepped up and become the teams number one pass catcher so far this season.
The 65, 225-pound wideout has the size to give the Falcons secondary problems,
much like Demaryius Thomas did this past week. Kenny Britt (vs. Lions) – Britt
had a quiet 2012 debut in Week 2, after coming back from suspension and knee
injuries. In Britts defence, the team kept him on a limited snap count, which
resulted in his one catch for five yards. The Titans offence has looked out of
sync in their two contests, but the Lions secondary can cure those woes. Expect
Britt to bust out in a big way on Sunday. Avoid Jeremy Maclin (at Cardinals) –
Maclin is dealing with a hip injury and there is a chance that he may not be
able to suit up this week. If he is in the lineup, his production could drop way
down against a Cardinals defence that kept the Patriots passing game under
control a week ago. The West is no longer the punch line of the NFC.
Vincent Jackson (at Cowboys) – The Buccaneers found themselves in a shootout
with the Giants and Jackson answered the call, despite coming up short in the
end. Jackson had room to work against the Giants secondary, but that wont be the
case in Dallas. Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne have been significant upgrades
to the Cowboys coverage and they will slow down the Buccaneers passing attack
this week. TIGHT ENDS Exploit Dennis Pitta (vs. Patriots) – Pitta is fifth in
the NFL in targets through two weeks. With the Ravens focused on letting
Joe Flacco air it out more, Pitta should continue to be a weapon downfield and
could carve up the Patriots this week. Pitta is moving into full-time TE1 status
and should be the first option for owners who lost Hernandez to injury.
Brandon Pettigrew (at Titans) – Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman made life
difficult for Pettigrew in the middle of the field last week. Pettigrew salvaged
his fantasy week with a touchdown, but managed only three catches for 18 yards.
The good news for Pettigrew is that his Week 3 opponent has been horrific at
stopping the tight end, which will lead to a bounce-back game for him. Avoid
Kyle Rudolph (vs. 49ers) – Rudolph is in the mix with Pitta and
Martellus Bennett as players flirting with becoming TE1 this season. Anyone who
drafted Rudolph on his potential has been rewarded with back to back games with
a touchdown. The 49ers will not make it easy on him as he tries to extend that
streak to three games. Jacob Tamme (vs. Texans) – Tamme was only on the field
for 35 per cent of the Broncos snaps in Week 2, as the team turned to
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fans see in a month.VANCOUVER – The Western Final is shaping up as a battle
featuring a couple of Canadian running backs — with two different approaches to
the game. The game marks the rare occasion when two homegrown running backs, Jon
Cornish of the Calgary Stampeders and Andrew Harris of the B.C. Lions, will
start in the West Divisions battle for a Grey Cup berth. Dont miss all the
action on TSN and TSN Mobile TV immediately following the Argos/Alouettes game.
You can watch the pre-game warm-up and bonus video, chat live with Paul LaPolice
and get in-game updates with TSN.ca Field Access live NOW. For Cornish, the game
is a chance to prove that his CFL rushing title — the first by a Canadian since
Orville Lee of the now-defunct Ottawa Rough Riders in 1988 — was no fluke. For
Harris, who led the league in combined yards from scrimmage, its just about
doing more of the same. “I might have received some recognition for my
achievements,” said Cornish after his teams walk-through Saturday at B.C. Place
Stadium. “But at the end of the day, its what you do in the post-season. To
really solidify a solid season, you have to get to the Grey Cup. Without doing
that, I would look back on the season with a little bit of regret. “And Im not a
person that normally feels regret.” The 28-year-old New Westminster, B.C.,
native rushed for 1,457 yards while averaging 116 yards per game and 5.6 per
carry while recording 11 touchdowns. He also broke former Edmonton great Normie
Kwongs single-season record for a Canadian (1,437 yards). Cornishs
accomplishments earned him the Western nominations for CFL most outstanding
player and top Canadian awards. Accordingly, the University of Kansas product
has high expectation of himself heading into Sundays contest. “You can track it
all the way back to high school,” he said. “Any playoff game, any bowl game, any
big game Ive played in, Ive had 100 or more yards. For me, this is when you make
your mark — in the playoffs. Approaching (the playoffs) the way you do a season
game is not quite the same. You have to go each and every game prepared to play
your heart out.” Harris gained 1,830 combined yards rushing and receiving to
become the first Canadian to lead the CFL in yards from scrimmage since Terry
Evanshen in 1967. Heading into the 2011 Western Final against Edmonton, he was
clearly an underdog. But after helping the Lions win the Grey Cup after a 0-5
start and achieving his latest accomplishments, he faces higher expectations.
However, the 25-year-old Winnipeg native is still taking a low-key approach to
his teams most important game of 2012. “I dont really feel theres high
expectations,” he said after the Lions held their walk-through. “I just feel, at
this point now, I just need to make plays again. Its always been the same for
me.” But Harris, who rose up through the Canadian junior ranks and was tested as
a returner, defensive back and receiver before he was given a chance to shine at
a spot usually reserved for an American, said its great to be compared to an
outstanding running back like Cornish. Such comments differed from recent one
when he expressed dislike for some of Cornishs antics, which have included
mooning fans on a couple of occassions. Andre Johnson Texans Jersey. Harris
downplayed the competition for yards with Cornish on Sunday, noting the two
backs do not face each other on the field. But the Lion is still putting high
expectations on himself. “Its a different game now,” said Harris. “Its playoff
time. None of that stuff really matters, and what you did throughout the season
doesnt really make a difference anymore. Its whats happens and how you react to
this game, and what you do in this game.” While Cornish and Harris go into the
game amidst plenty of hype, Calgary quarterback Kevin Glenn enters with
considerable hope. Glenn, who drew the starting assignment after Drew Tate
suffered a fractured forearm in last weekends Western semifinal win over
Saskatchewan, is seeking a Grey Cup berth for the first time in his
well-travelled, 12-year CFL career. He was denied one in 2007 after he led the
Winnipeg Blue Bombers to victory in the Eastern Final but, ironically, also
suffered a fractured arm. The 33-year-old Detroit native was not expected to
play much this season after being acquired in an off-season trade from Hamilton
as part of the package for former Calgary QB Henry Burris. Glenn played most
games, because Tate suffered an early-season shoulder injury, and then was
bypassed for the first playoff game. “Its a storybook (ending),” said Glenn.
“Everybody could write this story because of how I actually went down in the
East Final in 2007 to not being able to play in the Grey Cup. ... Its one of
those story book endings, but at the same time, we still have to play it out. It
hasnt ended yet. Its just starting.” But Glenn said the situation is much
different than it was in 2007, when Bombers backup Ryan Dinwiddie made his first
start of the season in the Grey Cup and struggled as Winnipeg fell to
Saskatchewan. This year, Glenn helped Calgary finish second in the West with a
12-6 record and played a prominent role as the Stamps won 10 of their last 12
regular-season games. “Its a very difficult thing as an offence when have, maybe
two, three different guys calling plays throughout a season,” he said. “But
being able to get that that time that I got this season and play all those games
with these guys, were very familiar with each other.” As a team, the Stamps
became familiar with controversy this week after Tate took a shot in the head in
the first half of the semifinal, said he did not remember what happened in the
first 30 minutes, and Stampeders management was questioned as to whether it let
him play with a head injury. Then outspoken receiver Nik Lewis raised the ire of
CFL commissioner Mark Cohon and his own team while posting a tweet on Twitter
that tried to draw humour from the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson and
accusations against O.J. Simpson. News of Tates season-ending arm injury caused
another distraction. But Stamps coach and general manager John Hufnagel said his
team has settled down. “Our team has handled a lot of distractions throughout
the year, so its not like this is a new thing for them.” Note: B.C. coach Mike
Benevides confirmed that offensive guard Dean Valli will not play due to a knee
injury that has troubled him since training camp. Jesse Newman will start in his
place. ’ ’ ’
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