I came in 2nd overall in this thing last week. I'm telling you because, you know, I'm telling everyone. It's by far my best week in the history of this thing. If I'd started Dez Bryant, as I posted I was going to, maybe I'd have won. Whatever, it was a good week, so I'm either getting the hang of this, or it's one of those Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.
You know the drill by now. Pick 2 QBs, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 2 TEs, and 2 PKs each week. Highest point total from that starting lineup wins the week.
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Quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan. Rodgers will bounce back with a vengeance down in Tampa Bay. Ryan, I'm not as sure about, there are lots of ways to go with my second quarterback, including the other guy in that Saints-Falcons shootout. But I think there will be more passing scores out of Atlanta than rushing; not as sure about New Orleans.
Running Backs: LeVeon Bell and Eddie Lacy. We'll see. Bell is an easy choice, I've been riding his production for a month now and there's no reason to stop. Lacy, I don't really want to have the QB and RB from the same team in this competition, but I can't see a more favorable choice right now. Let's see if one-handed DeMarco is practicing fully all week.
Wide Receivers: Demaryius Thomas, Calvin Johnson, Jordy Nelson. I have the feeling Peyton Manning will bounce back against Cincinnati and am going with Thomas. Against Chicago I'm tempted to use Johnson and Golden Tate. Nelson was so close to a huge day against Buffalo and will bounce back this week.
Tight Ends: Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham. I know, yawn. These guys will be really good in their games.
Kickers: Stephen Gostkowski and Shaun Suisham. Patriots should be all over the Jets. Steelers may settle for a few more field goals than normal.
Good luck to all of you.