Fantasy Lowe Down - 9/25/2008

[43:18] ..." on night. It's the expertise all your angle he says. Carson Palmer TJ Houshmandzadeh Chris Perry and even Chad Johnson in that order and all that big game against the -- And what's going on hand"...

[25:38] ..." Akers and Dick Pole and three borderline starters in deeply Felix Jones Hank Baskett and philly's defense. In -- goes on to talk about the DeSean Jackson play. And how much what kind of in case"...

[9:44] ..." Larry Fitzgerald DeSean Jackson Rashard Mendenhall we'll get him -- a bit. Tony Scheffler. He's right always right doesn't have much wiggle room there. Every guy on his bench has the bye week. As you can"...

[3:04] ..." weekend meanwhile the Patriots offense was doing so poorly in that game Ronnie Brown had what may be. Of that arena football game ever and happy to how did you do much better I -- maybe"...

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[0:53]" Good afternoon welcome to the paint is they -- out as we enter week number four in the NFL my name is Brian Lowe. We're here to talk about -- give him advice answering your questions. And just talk about some of the hot topics in fantasy football. As the Patriots are on their bye week so you know you're listening to this. Showing you listen to Patriots dot com radio -- a Patriot fan in. He got that void to fill this weekend. Maybe fantasy football -- fill that void but just think there will be thirteen -- active we Patriot game so the last time -- to worry about no games during the season. Web radio at Patriots icon is of course the email address that email address for all the show here on Patriots dot com radio and through. When you can and New York what in your fantasy questions your fans -- your fans -- rain. Whatever might be I've got the inbox opened -- got about five or like emails that we're going to get to watch over the course of the next hour and we want to hear from you. As well. On no last week I at this time on the show I said -- If you've got to Patriots offensive player go wanted to -- the Miami Dolphins. You gotta start that guy is going to have a big week and hey I -- it was the only person who had those thoughts. On and I brought -- the only person who feels pretty good point I've what's Welker. I'm one of my leagues and yet figured media guide for short on that would have a big day I mention that and on Patriots today last week in -- segment we do each week. Thought Randy Moss and Wes Welker would be the Randy Moss and Wes Welker of 2007 maybe they would be all year but in this game against -- in the -- that had been. Absolutely obliterated the previous week by the Arizona Cardinals. I thought there's going to be a breakout week maybe not much for the running back early for the wide outs and -- Cassell and as we know. It was as disastrous. As it could have been for the Patriots what do you. Talk about it from a fan's fantasy perspective or not I was dead wrong there but hit a lot of other people worthwhile. And down -- going to do you know back when I'm all and but I want to know why you did with us and those -- from last week you -- worse victimized by. The Patriots offense and laying an -- the Patriots laying an -- in general. I would -- we want to talk about that this weekend meanwhile the Patriots offense was doing so poorly in that game Ronnie Brown had what may be. Of that arena football game ever and happy to how did you do much better I -- maybe could have more yardage. He only had a 120 something yards on the ground to the media little lesson that but. Or rushing touchdowns. No in Dolphins history to ever at four rushing touchdowns and one game that was enough he tosses a nineteen yard touchdown pass -- Touchdown passes I yardage on touchdown passes is important year your pricing why couldn't get that one actually yard -- forward at the."

[3:37]" Their little bit but that was one outstanding game unfortunately your Patriots and it was against the Patriots -- Ronnie Brown your team. On and you didn't when you're you're contest last week. What do Enron on the Michael Turner is another guy I have my team went an outstanding game last week three touchdowns for the Atlanta Falcons on but I'm targeting him this week. As a guy to get. I don't think he's going to have a big week this week so far for the cart for the -- Falcons. They've alternated week either whole thing up nearly -- the fans or going on the road to play good defense. And this week Atlantic goes to Carolina. Michael Turner has done really well we won three multiple touchdowns in each of those games as the as the Arizona team. Wins big at home and then on the road not so much so. I'm sorry not Arizona Atlanta as a winner goes to what Carolina I don't think Michael Turner and do too well and I and -- with and with Matt Bryant. On a few other odd topic or lines who want to get through today some of these football teams that have. Not to dual running back situations but try this at running back. Added some case there's injury issues that they're dealing with and got in some other case is it on to you know sharing carries public the Oakland Raiders what's going on there. Darren -- Justin Fargas Michael bush. Part in the baton injury problems Michael bush that carries about a Baltimore. Willis McGahee will want McClain coming out of nowhere being virtual touchdown machine and Ray -- the rookie wide and high on I was high on the receives that hasn't done much yet. But you never know maybe he gets some of his chance on I've got to the topic that that I definitely want to talk to talk about it and hear from you want. And die and get your questions so why -- we get right to some of the emails and and I first want to touch on an email we got last week and certainly if you have email at any point during the week we can take up and hang onto them and and get through them on Thursdays have four -- Com web radio Patriots dot com your if you just tuning in and just listening in you just realizing that we got this not -- show fancy football outlet for your. And on a question and your question tell me who Europe thinking about out. Benching or starting -- in the new wrinkle of course there we have this week that we have the previous three -- is bye week of course and end this week. Is unusual they're actually teams on their by. The Patriots of course and the Miami Dolphins who the Patriots lost to last week the Lions the Colts the Giants. And the Seahawks also now. On what it was like the -- and she it was ran teams that. You know you really want away from -- fancy these are obviously going to have -- impact and I'm pretty much any football. Most likely on not so much against the -- would easily sport teams on by. But this week when Eric teams -- Most likely you're affected in some way. Maybe you -- to war or more starter who once you gotta find a replacement for maybe it's that guys on your bench that you wouldn't know earlier -- starting every week. But it you've got two questions on how to deal without the bye week. By all means send them highway we had a question last week from Ryan in Baltimore Maryland it below I'm nervous about LA. LaDainian Tomlinson and I've been known to be the kiss of death in fantasy football. I was wondering what you thought here I already went through with -- but what do you think about LaDainian Tomlinson and LJ Smith. From Marion Barber Antonio Gates that I just making huge mistake -- your thought banks are when are we ever going here you want PFW in progress I hear those guys -- football. Just -- Well there's a reason why my shows at 4 o'clock. And I think they would be so. Again haven't you football part of -- choked they would appeal to deal with my show being -- too if you wait too close to there's imminent double crossed over with me every now -- at 4 -- stayed up far far far away from those guys. And you know if they want to chime in. Are currently certainly more than happy to hear from them but I don't think they're -- it did you know Paul does is Bob Paul got involved here and -- indeed he has to but. You know not not so much while advocates of the there's a question I'm assuming that he traded Thomas and an LJ Smith. And received barber and Antonio Gates I think all for those are our guys with some question marks would there be injury or or just declining production but overall. You can't you know LaDainian Tomlinson. Is if you can't rely on the gaining Tom we got to rely on injuries or are going to be a factor are going to be a direct anybody. And Thomas and we know is dealing with one now a little bit right now but he did play and play well. The other night. I'm I don't think you made a disastrous trade but I would have kept held on to LaDainian Tomlinson on on the whole I think he got a pretty good tight end in Antonio gay. Is a pretty good tied and you got a solid running back I just think LaDainian Thomas and is. Probably the most productive guy they're now Thomas and -- a question on Thomas and -- media brings up some and issues in. I need I made -- up a fairly big mistake for it didn't cost me. Too much arm but I have LaDainian Thomas and I want my teams and I actually EI. I didn't bench him actually. Felt like I'd beyond. I I'd be better off going with a replacement. Who was that replacement might ask them embarrassed to say that it was art Graham who gave me a complete goose -- And and I cringed as LaDainian Tomlinson had two touchdowns. On and it the amount of yardage on Monday Night Football now -- if five that game was at 1 o'clock on Sunday and at 1130 we find out that definitely that Thomas has that point blank media would have you know gone a different direction but. Fortunately I have -- Tom and my -- so bright and Baltimore Maryland. I don't think you made a disastrous trade overall I do think though too early to what does it within -- Thomas and the -- that you might want to wind might want to get rid of on the check out a few more emails call from one to England. Do you think the advice on it before the game big help although a lot mainly due to mosque but that -- of football I guess like -- early on. On if you had bought and he took my advice and and other people who advised probably to that Moss would have finally had a 2008 breakout game. You may have been disappointed but not much help required in my first team -- pretty much XL eighteen keeper league. Color McFadden Felix Jones Larry Fitzgerald DeSean Jackson Rashard Mendenhall we'll get him -- a bit. Tony Scheffler. He's right always right doesn't have much wiggle room there. Every guy on his bench has the bye week. As you can tell -- like that as many rookies possible William McFadden and Felix Jones on Jackson and -- Rashard Mendenhall. But I have a waiver claim which is our roles like drop in that -- for even -- is this a good plan of action. As always have a -- waiver spot as liked in the transactions all the time Jonathan Stewart is also in the open market in this league."

[10:29]" Well a claim on Darren Sproles. It would not be data I as I said about that Thomas and if you have a LaDainian Tomlinson. I would be too worried yet but I didn't fit in not in Darren Sproles. For short. We dropped rolls in exchange for how -- While you know yeah I think there's no need to have to wise to have two kickers on your team. Why would go roles -- Jonathan Stewart is another guy that I like. But on the whole if -- chance to get yeah a young running back. Unlike a -- or someone who might be able to help you on and you have two kickers on your roster on. I would say get rid of one of the kicker is no doubt about it. In second league now for Paul. A twelve team league for one season I think he says why did -- mean he's not sure the keeper league. Carson Palmer OO cinco Chad and Laveranues Coles Jonathan Stewart Rashard Mendenhall him high tower. I -- the Angels have you in jockey and defense and special team on his bench again a lot of guys who are on by however Brett Favre is on his bench as well. And he's playing this week now Carson Palmer and Ochoa ankle the first two guys there. That up moment here and -- I think. Finally were going to have a full breakout game for Cincinnati offense including Carson Palmer. I Carson Palmer you know he showed a few -- last week finally threw touchdown pass -- a single touchdown pass. In the up -- for a two game. And I think Chad John is he talented -- to continue what they've declined production at. On. Now the only other options. At wide receiver that up Paul has -- Reggie Wayne. And -- winds -- playing. On anyways up Paul I I appreciate the email I appreciate the -- you had there it sounds like because of -- really hit hard on you when you want your team is. Or at least one -- you to actually bought your neighbors as have you Patriots you are. Beautifully and have not -- their on this week but you should be good to go later. We go to another email now we have from my Kevin. Kevin in St. marys Georgia Brian. I most of my roster figured out for the upcoming weekend with each option of my defense and special teams I can choose between Diego. Which is on the road at Oakland or go with you today hosting green day I feel it's a complete tossup. I would say that -- hole that that that's a close one and and I don't know if you can necessarily I go wrong with either one but I'll tell -- what. I like that -- Diego defense. They're going to give up some points but they are always going to be big on takeaways and eagle on the road Oakland -- team that's a defense that's an offense that. I really don't feel comfortable with Jamarcus Russell. You know included there. And you know it's hard at the day going to host green day. You know Green Bay has more offensive weapons and then Oakland now a gentleman who had on the show couple weeks ago Gregg Rosenthal on his weekly rankings which have already come out. On and he does a great job with the for -- and and special teams here's the Chargers as the fifth ranked."

[13:45]" Defense and special teams this week meanwhile is Buccaneers at number nine not too far back of your two top nine defenses. And that's a great a great luxury to have but it also put -- combined as far as zone. Which went to use I would definitely go Diego though in this case I think they're the better defense in general I think they're pick I'd take aways and that's important in your league. Then you'll do well. And the Oakland the Oakland offense I think you know it's nothing special at this point Jamarcus Russell and out there running that situation. Which we're talking about earlier. -- Kevin. Idea more than happy to go with the San Diego Chargers but on the whole that San Diego and Tampa Bay's two defenses as the season goes on or to use both of them. At certain points. -- it will we mentioned and I mentioned earlier that I like the -- and that it -- we can angles offense I think there's going to be a bit of a -- big breakthrough for them. They are hosting Cleveland in the -- all Ohio poll and yeah the two Ohio teams much like the two teams in Missouri. Have combined for a big fat zero in the win column here. On. That for the for the angles is impart refuted. The lack of productivity in their offense and they've had changes of course Rudi Johnson is not there anymore and he had a bit of a breakout game for the Lions this past week. I -- but I feel like. While the -- he -- organization. Is a disaster I think that there's a better chance -- the angles. I have a chance to get on on a bit oval on a bit of -- ruled this week. On in the Cleveland Browns win when the Browns you know when you are to have quarterback controversies that the Browns are having right now. On until they actually pull the trigger on I think -- you ask him for troubling United States had a Derek Anderson will be. They're starting quarterback this week -- and that's all well and good. But anytime you have to make that announcement it means that there have been questions a quarterback it means that people are calling for Brady Quinn. And down they obviously don't have a ton of confidence in Derek Anderson otherwise he'd never would've been an issue and they would've had. Did in position to have to -- and now the Derek Anderson is the quarterback. I don't like Cleveland offense is we can't do like Cincinnati I think if you of Carson Palmer you're going to be looking at two or maybe even three touchdowns week. And 825300. Yard gain on. So you're you're someone who BB drafted Carson Palmer high and over the last couple weeks here regretting that decision. I feel like you cannot if you hung onto Carson Palmer on as I actually didn't want to might be I think you'll be in good shape I actually had Carson Palmer and David or art. In one league and I felt okay about myself going into the he's not huge real high anchor our but I figured I was in decent shape -- Palmer. And I I ended up cutting -- picking up Trent Edwards are right now Trent Edwards. And Carson Palmer feel pretty good about Trent Edwards although he's still got a lot to prove you know done well so far. And I think he's got a bright future and and I I was comfortable starting him last week. And you know this week. You know with Buffalo. Buffalo is -- Buffalo planes were there at St. Louis and Carson Palmer hosting Cleveland. I'm a pretty good about either guy there in that might be able to make make that decision and a and B well it was -- Trent Edwards I think the Buffalo offense. I'm going to -- there was this week I don't think you're going to be able to go wrong either way. Web radio at Patriots dot com is the email address. We heard from you people over a few more emails to get to we don't want to hear from you what are the bye week issues that you're dealing with on your team. -- you you know if you need to have some flexibility court you look at the dart throw -- some questions to me will discuss them. On brought some -- if you're if you're up edit it at an advice I gave you last week. And hey you would be the first one to -- won't be the last one either on you can rant on that and in my way. As well we've got a lot more to come by here on the -- lowdown on Patriots dot com radio. Web radio Patriots dot com -- get more your email and talk about a few more subject we come back right after this."

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[21:46]" Welcome back to the fantasy slowdown in honor of you -- but today did you build a day got some thanks to radio. -- radio Patriots dot com is the email address here that you don't about. It was pretty good today. I know that he PFW in progress guys although I haven't really had a full discussion with them about it -- I don't imagine that that was not the only belch that came out of someone like it -- today. -- boy oh -- Good depth you don't on board good to have you -- on board I took part a lot of others did as well. That was."

[22:20]" A big move that was a big move that Aurilia and that's the debt. That got me through the day when I had better about 1215 knowing -- 4:5 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock and you load out to do that helped get me through that. So we want to hear you we've heard from you already and quite in talking about the bye week and their effect on football talking about. The Buffalo Bills in the angles to -- that I think are going to break out. Did you think that Ronnie Brown had the death the football team ever. On it got to be up there it's gotta be up their being involved. Five touchdowns. It's rare for a quarterback to throw five touchdowns and a running back to one for four and roll for another one and pile up yardage that Ronnie Brown did. Just an occasional. And of course the Patriots were victimized so. I mentioned with Ronnie Brown when the best football games ever I want to talk about it a column that until the Boston sports guy and -- dot com had last week. On actually I came out. The day after we -- our the most recent load out last Thursday. And down you know he's he's a guy -- reading for a long time always involved in football you right columns about it right. On draft I -- reason and things like that and maybe at some point outline will get him on the show here but. I was really intrigued by by what you wrote about last week -- was title here's a -- the NFL is all about that he now. And he was thought about the Monday Night Football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cowboys. Ten days ago week two -- it was. -- an emotional game. If your football and no question about it it was it was a great game on Monday Night Football. And it seems like strange things always happen a money football in this case that the John Jack and could he would be touchdown. Would certainly qualify next category. But the women's poses the question was that the greatest -- in football team. Ever on. And here's what he says in the column I want to eat that night -- Dallas 41 Philly thirty that it was the most influential in game ever played. Two days later I confirm those thoughts with you and met Barry who thought about it for exactly point 14 seconds before agreeing yup. Great unity game ever with that that'll. At the next thirty minutes on the phone trying to convince him to grow Forman -- it worked for Jim Rome from work from Matt Barry that's a little -- and as a side not -- football but I'm. I expect my point the only Dallas game featured eight offensive touch a deep sense of touchdown our special teams touchdown and five field goals. It happened on the baker break night for every close -- activities he's right about that. If you're the type gaming and you're looking at money -- football you're watching on the edge of your what do you care about the teams are not humanism -- implications. In Orton at number finish starters were involved he goes on to that including four of the top twelve pick. Any 2008 draft Tony Romo Brian Westbrook Marion Barber and Terrell Owens and he's probably right if they weren't the top four of the top twelve. Price for the top 5060. The number one tight end Jason Witten. Rejuvenated QB McNabb a break out sleeper DeSean Jackson who guaranteed starters in any league catcher Creighton in dallas' defense two kickers on everyone's rosters David Akers and Dick Pole and three borderline starters in deeply Felix Jones Hank Baskett and philly's defense. In -- goes on to talk about the DeSean Jackson play. And how much what kind of in case that had and we know what had in terms of accurate -- project in order and -- Donovan McNabb over owner and then if you're Brian Westbrook owner. Again it was extraordinary day. But it was more dramatic or memorable than Baltimore blown his chance and new England's undefeated on a Monday night game last number right. The more thought about it I'd I'd have been a -- propelled the Philly Dallas team to a record numbers that had to get back to the premise of the column here is that the Dallas Philadelphia game. Was the most watched telecast. In cable history but this argument is that it was the most influential game as well. -- close by saying anyway that's why I think cowboys' 41 eagle 37 was the greatest game -- time. I also think you know the Monday nighter topping it sooner than later and dazzle you talk about there. -- was it do you feel do you agree with Bill -- that was the most influential fantasy game ever on hard to argue that you'd have to go through really every game I've wanted to come up with. With something close but we need -- only players. Involved in -- really I'm on those two offense -- they are very few guys and those offenses who are not regular on starters in in the world. And guys he makes a great point there and it's a and to think about -- in and the other point eight. It's just in general Monday night is sort of the maker -- make or break night Baltimore Pittsburgh this we might have the same impact. As Dallas Philadelphia. Because Baltimore Pittsburgh there aren't as many. Football starters on those teams and -- other injury concerns on an interesting point on the last. But talk about that Baltimore at Pittsburgh. On. I'm currently willing to lie take the blame and -- hit every time. I'm wrong about something on or -- but I am I'm going to give myself a premature. Pat on the back for -- with Rashard Mendenhall. On both of my team through the first three weeks of the I was very high Rashard Mendenhall. Or football this year I just didn't think that Willie Parker is a guy who would hold up for sixteen weeks. And -- and I thought that the team Pittsburgh that even if Willie Parker was productive in what was healthy. That they try to keep him right down the stretch and and keep Rashard Mendenhall involved as well. Well every of Europe through the first couple weeks to -- Rashard Mendenhall and sign a more productive players on active re record you know count on. -- down the stretch. And I really really really think. I will be a happy with that decision now that Rashard Mendenhall has been announced as the Pittsburgh starting running back this week. And it -- next week as well with Willie Parker. -- an injury we shall eat half first implemented all on Monday Night Football the big stage against a Baltimore defense that you know when ray Alou is involved in a bright -- are are on prime time. On you know he's going to come out down. And at least at least double lot of emotion a lot of energy. Now whether that translates to one victory or or good game or not we don't know however I really feel strongly that Rashard Mendenhall. Is going to be the kind of breakout performer that -- that -- Jonathan Stewart that those guys have been. So far. We've talked. -- in the last couple weeks about rookie running action and how intriguing they are. This year maybe more so than than many other years you've got Darren McFadden you've got Felix Jones and forte in and Jonathan Stewart as I mentioned earlier. But I think Mendenhall who has had you know minimal carries minimal touches the for a few weeks on it it really be a catalyst -- that team. And and again I'm not it'll be too worried it doesn't get the job done fully this week but I do Olympic going forward. Not Mendenhall is going to be guys it you're gonna want to have on your. All right we've got an email here from my -- and that Todd says good afternoon Brian -- Gary and whoever else is there. While many Gary will be joining us soon did to gander. Gary however is is in the studio right next to me on the radio I'm at some point if he so desires. You know don't okay that his contribution however he did. He was a big guy wire the or at least organizer of Hugo. I'm not so much yet you know watch every now and I in Europe and never I've never done fantasy football you don't want is that true. Is that your would you think you ever will. Now that's -- you're one of the few. I did and they did it you replica I think I've -- tools you -- I don't know I agree with that I think it. I don't think you 2829. I think you're gonna happen. Published. I attend all that well if if you know this'll be actually next week shall be the last time that I will the on the air as a one thing though. You know. Can close it close -- anyways that is what Todd -- in your opinion which two running backs and I start. Chris on the tennis you -- in other rookie that first Minnesota -- carryover Cleveland. Darren McFadden for India going emperor that he tied his expected start this week or hightower. Against the JETS. Jets Jets Jets so we can start to those for John and Chris Perry Chris John and Chris Perry Darren McFadden Tim hightower. That's tough one that's a tough one. I don't know if any of them overwhelm me as starters. I'm I'm going to continue with my Mike thought that the Cincinnati offense is going to Deion is going to have a breakout week you know the typically focused on the the passing game. On but in my opinion if the passing game is to -- it -- it opens things up the running game and immediate Cincinnati has a big lead late that'll help crow carries on a Chris Perry. For sure I would start I'd really hesitate with Darren McFadden on going to get up in San Diego even if he is expected to play. Deal with a little bit of an injury at high towers used to be able to get demise of touchdowns on he's intriguing guy in the Jets. And I Chris Johnson who have overall very high on don't think that's great matchup against Minnesota. If you're really brought me -- Perry. -- high tower. Perry and hightower being my one and two on and McFadden and Johnson not too far behind moderate and the bad situation though because he does play and they just -- is doesn't. Maybe -- like that epic and over right now the question which third wide receiver that I start Laveranues Coles of the Jets against Arizona. Or any royal actually in my other starting wideout our CEO and -- and obviously you don't Boldin are the guys are going to want to start."

[32:20]" Wait third receiver should dark holes or Eddie Royal that's an interesting one. Cold overall. I do like better Eddie Royal I mean he's got a bright future and a bright future and certainly opened -- early on. -- go against you that's where you know you might not really be thinking about starting Eddie Royal this week except for the fact he's going to DC. And he's got a great quarterback in. In ninety collar guy who's who's really doing well. An interesting question and you know I guess I just -- on that one. I think Eddie Royal might might actually be a forgot on the chance he hockey seems to be the guy who parked car finds in the end zone although calls didn't have a a touchdown last week. Eddie Royal though. I'm against in India I think I might mean in that direction and finally which QB should I start Rogers at Tampa bay. Or Edwards at St. Louis I'm all about Trent Edwards I'm all about Trent Edwards this week even out every week but this week for short. At St. Louis coach Trent Edwards. Aaron Rodgers -- it's tough it. And if you had Aaron Rodgers on teams don't have a great backup quarterback. I feel comfortable Aaron Rodgers I really do like Trent Edwards I really do like -- Buffalo bills' offense on for the week. On and what do seamless transition we have here we have another email. From that non. Who as a quarterback I can our leader Aaron Rodgers or twenty Trent Edwards were to you that before. I'm leaning towards Edwards this week. Because he's playing a woeful St. Louis team that give up 3841. And 37 points so far this year what are your thoughts on that I appreciate the you know you know I do. And down on that with daddy go Trent Edwards again. Aaron Rodgers he portable this week I don't think there's any doubt about that but I really think Trent Edwards is the guy on right now -- again when it comes to my running back -- got Marion Barber we've been on fire but my second running back is another story Maurice Jones Drew and Jonathan Stewart the last two weeks. I that the guy who put up one point. Very tough and as much as high as I am at some of these rookie running back I also hesitate when it comes to. Expectations week in and week out some of these guys have a huge week one week and not so my second week. And that's tough and you've got guys like Jonathan Stewart Maurice Jones Drew Jones Drew not a rookie but involved in the you know and a running back situations. And and coming up with the right guy each week. On is it top one. And you know this week with more -- your Drew and Jacksonville. They host Houston. Carolina with John Stewart host Atlanta. On that I know I maybe didn't and padded by last week so take this what it's worth. I'm going to go with Jonathan Stewart this week in Carolina hosting Atlanta. On is the better matchup you're currently looking at matchup on in the situation Jones Drew against Houston not a bad match up. On but I'm looking at Jonathan Stewart is as media -- Scoring this week. On -- a better to score final western from that in this league we play three defensive players read this team defense and special teams. Right now I've I've roster spot 120 taken up by the vendors. I don't know really I haven't really dealt with too many leagues where your individual players IEP. And so I'm not sure I about a -- is reasonable sounds like that's about right if you start three week. I three starters Marcus Stroud waiver wire pickup because when -- Trent Green is going to be the quarterback not a bad -- there. Mario Williams who I would imagine article every week and Gibril Wilson. The other two spots are deal Thomas was out of line and Marcus Trufant. My question is this do you think it's worth it to have an extra at who had extra defenders in the wrong spot. -- I'd be better off using those spots for emergency running backs in trade bait like Darren Sproles telegraphed last night LT was hurt. Very interesting question like I said I'm no expert on individual defensive players. But I do feel like that my rule of thumb is always always always have that extra running back. On your roster it helped me out four years ago with Larry Johnson and Larry Johnson -- much better use that might. My example. You know pre all it was you know in his -- may be nearing the end product if it was 2004. And I I picked up Larry Johnson out late in the draft and and that helped me out in keeper league for three or four years on beyond that through what I really through 2006. And I would like defensive players as much is wide receivers and tight end in the -- the crap shoot each week. On I've got to think that. You know especially. You know cornerback. Where you're probably dealing with interceptions and it's so hard to predict I mean Antonio Cromartie might -- a different story but. If I had to make a decision there I -- you say you are three defensive players keep -- roster not five and go with an expert running back. On May be a guy who's you know back up to an injury prone guy -- third straight to an injury prone guy. On and you know -- in your case Matt. You know I didn't have my three you know two or three guys you can have him -- you don't want to cut. And then with that other one or two spots need to go with -- like you that you are with with Marcus -- that as I'm sure I can afford to lose one of my DBs Wilson -- indoor one of the other -- like Thomas or Stroud and just make -- move weekly defenders but it came time for week like this one comes up we're drought could have a big game. Book which -- inducted to the -- and better I better off holding onto extra defender I do think that or -- You should be able to get -- for a net that fourth guy could be your -- it had. I'm you deal with the matchup and you take Marcus Stroud on the he's available -- I hope on helping you out here you never know maybe I'll maybe a B 5050 I would meet with the questions this week. On May be better but I feel confident with with. Were. We got another email from Todd. His last start to question from him this week he -- the Todd by all means more my way I'd like to. Which defend and I -- Tennessee Titans for the leader in Vikings. Mike Todd feels the Minnesota Vikings got for -- led Minnesota Vikings are really just one group. Or the Baltimore Ravens versus quote Mendenhall is ridiculous Pittsburgh Steelers."

[38:31]" Well I I what I thought about Mendenhall I'm a little while going on very high -- him although I do and hall is ridiculous. It's an Andy Hart -- reference I had a feeling knowing how high it is hard is on on Rashard Mendenhall the to -- the Mendenhall Jersey when he two in the -- I don't think but it is wearing it this week is Huard this weekend the ego. You might as well they'll Patriots game is at or about wearing it you know at the office. And it could be the break a week for from -- and also big -- question at Weaver is the Peter and Vikings -- the Ravens versus Mendenhall is ridiculous Steelers. I'll tell you what if you on the Titans and Ravens. That's not bad it kinda like you know when sang with. Was at Tampa day. And -- Diego. Similar to that you'll those who defense on M let's go back to Gregg Rosenthal why I like Greg wrote that thought like his rankings. And I as the Titans number one which is I think where they belong until proven otherwise. On and he's got the the Ravens defense down at number seven or can't if you the truth I -- defenses week in week out on that's not that. I probably they'll go with the Titans on I think the Ravens this weekend dealers. Because that brought the burger -- banged up. And god Baltimore's defense has done better than expected I think you can go do no wrong there. On but I do think the Titans is the way to go on Adrian Peterson you don't know -- standings he could still have a decent game. On anger Titans defense would dole looked pretty good against the the passing offense that they have. Hey you know you get through via the bye week on and I don't know who don't have and by we -- hope by. Figure it got -- you know you might want to think about dealing one of those because I think those two defense can be good all the way through your option some. Interesting and difficult -- it was -- on no question about it but. I'm in this case -- EI against the Vikings I don't the titans' web radio at Patriots dot com is the email address here on the need to load out. This show is really for a year we want to hear from you we want to know what your thoughts are who are Buddhist -- hit and who your sleepers are. If you watch -- today and Patriots dot com which is TV show I do with Kristina Akra. Every Thursday. And -- showed it will be posted pretty soon. I do -- lowdown segment where I don't."

[40:49]" A player to start. Like that last -- a player to start a player to it and a sleeper for the week. And in the days this week I I hate. Start Carson Palmer he's the guy -- as I mentioned earlier I think the angles often get a break out. What is it I want with Michael Turner I have Michael or one of my teams I would throw with what he did last week. I'm a little bit of a bind on my eye on this one because Joseph Addai. And Michael Turner are my two top running back and I had the -- and then beyond that I have all the young. And like earlier I ever argument at all on the dating guys who -- it basically two of the three. Michael Turner Rashard Mendenhall and all the young. And oddly enough I think helping young. Is the only guy right now that's a lot of those three Denver -- idiot and helping young and haven't had a decent game -- need to score a touchdown to. Even -- they've they've got all sorts running back -- get a chance but Michael Turner's guy and very worried about the week. On and Rashard Mendenhall I model Robin not much this week. And then my sleeper for the week. Stuckey and and here's why. Yeah he got touchdowns and all three games. -- scored touched at one game that could be a fluke two games all starts that I paid national bit. Three games is when you gotta say okay this guy might be a Brett Favre weapon in the end zone on the in the red zone. -- I've stuckey as as a guy that I'd like to Juan. And I think he's going to be sleeper. Web radio at Patriots dot com is the email address. And you know the want to hear from you in Europe. Give your thought did your rant. Other things that I wanted to lie to mention we're going to bring it into -- on -- just a bit another another guy who enjoyed and go but today I believe. And we mentioned Matt -- earlier could reference him from the EI. The bill Simmons column. And other talented mr. Rhode Island -- a couple of spots on this week. Guys I love for week four Braylon Edwards of the Browns we've talked at length about -- at Cleveland game four this week. And out while I'm very high -- an idea -- and I'm not an early down on the Cleveland offense. This week I think they could score you points against Cincinnati. Braylon Edwards is one guy he -- for week four in addition to wide Jamal Lewis of the Browns. Oh he thinks that the Browns often going to break out. And he agrees with me right I've snag root him out and stated that. A go at the talented mr. roto. Ahead of me on night. It's the expertise all your angle he says. Carson Palmer TJ Houshmandzadeh Chris Perry and even Chad Johnson in that order and all that big game against the -- And what's going on hand too much my fantasy team do last week."

[43:34]" You know what I had a pretty deep in the week -- to be honest. I didn't agree -- wanted to --"

[43:43]" You know what the league on me -- have cumulative. You know I love and I used to love the night of the week to week matchup and yet at that ideal but you know. Eric and while -- it it's been on the part time grown on me a little bit yeah so you think did okay but you could've done better how I did okay on forged."

[44:03]" Aaliyah I was one ahead. Big Ronnie Brown and old."

[44:09]" Rule but you know what I mean listen in hindsight yeah how could you how -- javelin event but -- if you said to me and I think we talked about this absolutely. Do you want to start Miami Dolphins -- offensive player with you know offense -- had not clicked yet come in New England. The Patriots with some momentum on the road I mean. You know -- you start running brought -- while you."

[44:31]" Breath I have Marion Barber and Reggie Bush was there -- at all like. Not earn them some guidance and that's in his second stringer there's down iron on."

[44:42]" Yeah I'm you know how -- book click. -- until I mean you know the way the far Evans been playing teachers as there was no way that anybody -- I think that Ronnie -- golf. -- what Mary Marbury starter from week Reggie Bush could be inactive guy the last week going up again and for that team. In doubt the way I think a lot of people figured it would shoot out he scored a lot and Reggie Bush had had a good game I mean don't we eleven catches and -- one of these games where he had. -- how many times reach the end zone. I think scored once he scored at least ones but he about a 170 yards total offense. Gotta be happy for injured heroic era frustrating I believe I on the field and her game plan you are children game. Did you did you think about you know -- their their their bench to be -- you know little accidental you know trip for a little while I'm not advocate I'm not advocating. By any means but did you think about that. Beilein remembers sitting in the field tunnel after the game and Ronnie Brown -- And that's right that's right you wanted to lock -- Tillman and you know that's thankless Dawson I mean elect and."

[45:49]" That's right that's right what now here's here's a question I have -- in Miami on a -- this week and then that next week they hold the San Diego super Chargers on. And that week well you -- abortion and and Barbara they're not by. You're going to have that dilemma again it's going to be a puppet government that -- you know what it's probably good prompt. Pay at original meaning that and and we're looking at looking ahead to week five. Dallas both in and certainly. Jerry barber and you're you're definitely don't want -- Here Georgia's interest New Orleans on Monday Night Football that we nuts I -- at this coming week next week they host Minnesota. Tough defense so Miami hope and San Diego. While good. And down turn over -- of the -- because of turnovers they can be scored upon. You having thing the guy you're using throughout the week I'll flip flop a couple times back and forth -- again I'm one of pride in and yet on the morning. An important you know you wait till the last -- last talking earlier on the show about. With -- Thomas who was out big question mark going into the weekend I think the -- was well he'll probably play him might not get a lot of touches as usual. And then with the Chargers being a Monday night as weekend. Because a lot of headache and heartache for people not not knowing who aren't I mean you can't you could look at the 11:30 AM Sunday -- actively. Definitely playing a definite starter on yet the -- yet the naked Asian on Sunday and waited out. At a few of the rankings from Gregg Rosenthal we got to world dot com we -- a couple weeks ago. On you know at at at running back on which we're talking bottle of it. Francoeur francoeur the number one running back right now on for him for this week. On at New Orleans and we talked about -- New Orleans. That defense that we often Denver Broncos edited it can be court upon. Francoeur has been. You he's he's backing up what he did last year and getting it done again Marion Barber number two Marshawn Lynch. I'm Buffalo at St. Louis number three. You know Marshawn Lynch might not be you know your your third best running back. Third highest ranked running back every week but -- a little -- I think a lot of yet from Buffalo in the United at the track Cotchery. Like -- yeah I like archery. I like just read a lot actually Roscoe Parrish has not out is now out. Oh yeah elevate down you know get yours at the look at -- that -- like Roscoe Parrish is being a dominant player. But it -- off too well. And again like Roscoe Parrish gets hurt you've got to look at who's going to be beaten them like they've got a good tight end who's -- while Robert Royal. Marshawn Lynch do well but I think Josh Reed is a guy who you know overall through the course -- going to dominate like -- but this week. Adding it to move."

[48:38]" He did get off to a great start this year 2000 and his numbers but. Each week and open up a little bit more a little bit more then and I expect this week especially against. Analysts that yeah -- on the week yeah and and the wide receiver rankings the Evans is tenth and looking down here. A little bit or Josh Reed -- he's at 41 but don't think about -- my my third -- neighbors not terrible blow it all yet they're Braylon Edwards who I. -- nation you know -- have a big week. And not Chris Chambers well here's what you know you're going to Oakland in his sneakers gamers."

[49:12]" Not that with what he'll reverse involved here's what what -- bury -- as about Braylon Edwards. And the job that Gary tuck this is me pushing all like him in the middle on Braylon he busts out for big game this week and then -- Look at the -- schedule coming up. I'll buy and the Giants at Washington at Jacksonville Baltimore Denver and Buffalo Houston Indianapolis. And then in week fourteen for the playoff game playoff at Tennessee at Philadelphia -- at Pittsburgh. The jury's still out on the right -- the president Houston he's you know like that inactive or did well that's it. Colts should be in good shape -- we thirteenth in the -- and we will be at the mercy of the weather out. What nasty -- as an and it's hard to argue that. Braylon Edwards has a big game this week and which which you know what people think you will. That might be the guy this guy isn't exactly and if they have a quarterback change in his judgment period there and going up against good defenses Pittsburgh couple times Baltimore. My -- guidance -- that might not be a bad idea and you know -- soccer or -- Rashard Mendenhall. And I'm not going to trade Rashard Mendenhall if he does well this week but I think if you're deep at running back and you you have Rashard Mendenhall -- you reader hung onto him because he took him as a a late round liar or you you don't -- pick him up off waivers which he has a big week. On -- you might want the hitter trick a guy like that. You know I think he's going to do well this year but if -- deep running back you've got a couple of other big guys you -- upgrade from where all. You'll Rashard Mendenhall. You know because if Willie Parker does come back they can deduct it -- Carrie Underwood -- yeah we -- to lose it if you if you. You know you view locking out if he if he we have more team does well but you know that you could you currently go ahead and a and trade. On off other -- ranking here. At wide receiver Brandon Marshall number one guy and you don't Brandon Marshall is probably. -- top five guy every week of the year but they're going up against an idiot target if you have a at your offensive player. And they're going to get from Missouri. Ortiz from Ohio you're probably going to want to start."

[51:16]" That's a ridiculous and yeah I mean. Is -- yeah easily -- million times he find the wide out at Denver might want to start we. Brandon Marshall and have a big game. Terrell Owens' side you know ranked number two against Washington guy who's always going to be up there. Larry Fitzgerald Andre Johnson and he -- of the Panthers. Number five. I am going up against Atlanta another another suspect that the fans running up top ten out wide receivers Anquan Boldin Greg Jennings Jericho Cotchery. TJ Houshmandzadeh. And the aforementioned Lee Evans. Would get tight end Jason Witten number one Kellen Winslow number two. Antonio -- number three Tony Gonzales number four. And Chris Cooley number five Chris -- an interest in -- On Buchanan never know where you can get out of him but. And he's pretty productive and he's top five -- round how surprised by that now because I've rumor Martin's -- their own opinion Alice this week yeah present and I yet you know -- mean our defense can be scored upon Philadelphia did but the Washington's offense. Agreed options overall trouble moving the ball they they have had trouble moving the ball and and it Tony Scheffler number six. The Denver tight end I may be look up those guys. Like it lycra and it it beat the Denver that profit and you know going to going to have another big week got no question about it on -- defense -- the Titans number one earlier. My defense to defend you know. Good for you and it's that defense. That you can always feel comfortable like going to and it carried even in 99 yard return last week court we're going to get huge. Here interceptions all the yeah we can get it again I think is legally he in that apartment dignity -- so far through three yeah. It that's amazing that made him perspective Patriot total have to think on the you know so Angela and I their average down to -- exactly. The eagles' defense which do all right except for when they played Dallas. On at Chicago city should do our right. Dealers against Baltimore built against St. Louis no question about now. And -- the Chargers against Oakland on. That's another top five top -- few dark. I quarterback means it over quarterback we're talking about running -- the first Romo against Washington McNabb -- Chicago -- in Kansas City. You can't -- Philip Rivers against Oakland. Hey you know there's a reason why Peyton Manning is up there -- by. Much like the Patriots are we talking earlier about beyond the bye week Detroit Indianapolis Miami -- Seattle. And the Patriots."

[53:50]" I'll let it to another email year that we have not -- into my web radio Patriots dot com from Igor into. Sure yeah. -- Serbia. I'm happy you know try to take I love the show on two and one in my league not bad. I started better than expected but now -- roster problems but we all I we out of 32 teams are playing about a foot away. I have a great players who are all becoming under performers. Romo why haven't you -- Can you please help me pick two wide receivers and running back to start from the was below. As well as tight end and -- the that I have great players were all becoming under performer game with Romo. On the I'm not sure about that I think he could be guys -- Tony Roma's record actor 5. I anyways it was questions to a wide receivers he can take on the following five Braylon Edwards were high on Lee Evans were high on the week. Eddie Royal hunt kind of high on him as well Dwayne Bowe and shot Jack or -- from the from the bottom up. -- off the -- and on. -- player but -- Chicago and with the guys we have and knock off Dwayne -- I like Dwayne Bowe and that he who's drawn on the ball which we teams you're. You've got to 222 of the three Braylon Edwards the Evans Eddie Royal. I don't think you're going to go wrong with any -- is pushed up shop I go Edwards an -- just because they're a little more Dallas and Eddie Royal. On liquor I don't know like garrison playing in it is me or any of those -- Syria maybe even all those that break you know you can't go wrong I mean. Boy I guess of the three I'd -- the Evans is the close to a lock. Against St. Louis and an avid you know Evans has pretty good games and has. You know a good I don't know that's a tough one that is tough on between him and wouldn't be an absolutely between Edwards Evans -- and if I had to make it to Asia right now I'd be going Edwards and Evans sounds like did you might you might swap in not royal -- but. And none -- And isn't your. -- your your pretty deep or wide receiver and guys you you know you can certainly I amateur with a bye week on none of those guys -- bye week. This week but I hope you don't catch them trouble at some point where to retrieve those guys have bye week. On at the same time. You know what do we -- cars running back here is four not a great situation. By any means -- a white paper now they were the bounces. LenDale White and Chris Johnson to Tennessee running backs. -- both going obviously both going to Minnesota DeAngelo Williams against Atlanta and -- right against Pittsburgh. While I'd I'd say for sure Ray -- you can't count on. Capital like the guy but he really -- is number of touches guys getting he is number three and team right now Baltimore McGahee in the -- the football they'll he you know he's gotten worse if you have a you know raw spot in you're not desperate for guys at the position. Other positions he's not a bad guy to hang onto because I think with McGahee being. I'm an injury prone guy and or Ron McLean came out of nowhere on you you never know there I think -- right guy I hang onto. LenDale White Chris John boy oh boy neither one is great matchup going up against and then go to. On LenDale White scored I think -- two touchdowns last week I believe Chris Johnson has had a couple of games on. Yeah Angela Williams you know Eric Eric Johnson sort. That is tough one if I you know I -- I had to make it agent I'd probably go Angela Williams and then I'd go with. Whenever you feel they just went between white and John. -- Europe yet and and which one what I -- it with right now. Based on a little bit of momentum from last week it would be LenDale White who scored couple touchdowns. I'm Chris on not that is well and are real quick his tight end Ernie David for him his -- New Orleans not -- Dario. And for Carolina in Atlanta and not they echo on again and the not the Shiancoe of the Minnesota Vikings. I'm you gotta go David I think there. On you know they're going to up against New Orleans and I would -- can do against them. On and and -- most talented of the three yeah well definitely Shiancoe prisoners. How long can thank you know yet exactly they were known exactly -- his defenses out he's got five of them now unnatural penalties they run. On Serbia and but -- I don't know what to at least a year left. Five defenses. And maybe yeah like you before it hit me -- you always want to to a that he threw -- a few that he could pick and a waiver Laramie to pick on you -- That's pretty good luxury Dallas -- Washington. New Orleans and -- and daddy against Cleveland Cleveland against Cincinnati Q and against Jacksonville forget that -- Cleveland match -- don't touch those teams against Jacksonville. I don't like at all New Orleans against him -- I don't really like that much too much either ignore the -- does much. By the all played out against Washington. And you don't -- the fans. Out there okay. You know you're not you're not going to be guys completely."

[58:51]" Screwed up there but of their middle of the pack but unfortunately got pretty lousy you've been there a pricey go to jail."

[58:59]" Yeah I would I would say guy New Orleans a person -- your own -- big numbers have known him."

[59:06]" You don't know what's going to happen with yet JT O'Sullivan who will ya up close and personal next Sunday when the Patriots resume action and and definitely intriguing situation. Going on there I got a lot of I -- guys that can't."

[59:19]" Matt Cassel. -- up enough to Miami can begin. Right brown yeah."

[59:24]" And I'm still the -- issues Joe it -- my data might -- you should there and and then it got to you. I get Seattle's defense which has been questionable and questionable maybe starting them but I think they'll round -- their mind they're -- to have Denver. Going up against him that he. I feel okay about that but Alvarado field to 22 I don't know depends on and on doubtless looking pretty excel. And."

[59:48]" Anyways it is the Afghan lowdown what are they won one more quick email -- hour on here I -- one more quick email here let's just give Todd -- didn't need to -- yacht -- my initial hello cheek by the way your. Are there ritual for fantasy football. I once looked at -- just for do you like recchi by the way what his deal is trying to be like the bench not to be named former employee I don't in that. Anyways below the two dean that I have Titans and Ravens do not have seen by as matter of fact the Ravens already had thereby beat Duke because of hurricane like great point Todd. On and onto his final question here. Pick three -- you're at your last question. I look at it -- that you can you can jumper with one more pick three wide receivers oddities for Greg Jennings are you start the -- Chad Johnson Vincent Jackson. As for pretty good guys Greg Jennings I start the heavens I'd start Chad Johnson. I that I like Cincinnati but elegant jacks and two for San Diego and Oakland -- top what -- Michael Jennings Evans and Vincent Jackson. -- does good your dad okay that is the -- you lowdown for another Thursday web radio Patriots dot com like I said. Earlier you can email us at any point during the week. Between Gary Dan and myself will collect those emails we'll have all that for the next time we jump on a shot that recruiting and thanks for your emails will see you next time on you load them. And what."