Fantasy Lowe Down - 11/20/2008

Thu, 20 Nov 2008

Listen to this edition of Fantasy Lowe Down as Brian Lowe answers your Fantasy Football questons. Email yor questions in to webradio@patriots.com and be sure to listen live on patriots.com every thursday at 4pm.

  • Snippets
  • Full Text

Play from 4:44[4:44] ..." turning around. If you had no right -- Patrick hasn't been terrible TJ Houshmandzadeh has really been the beneficiary of of relative stability at quarterback there. And Chad -- it -- a couple weeks ago but"...

Play from 9:54[9:54] ..." hey it's the end -- quite. It's all well and good I TJ Houshmandzadeh 149 yards and a touchdown -- more 102 yards and a touchdown. And I have a lot of guys who hit the"...

Play from 33:10[33:10] ..." You were Randy Moss then -- Dwayne Bowe Nate Washington Hank Baskett Justin gage or Donnie Avery. On that going to school John -- Donnie -- don't know DO and a year why. Boy"...

Play from 34:39[34:39] ..." could have another struggles and Donnie Avery is an interest in. I'm Hank Baskett Nate Washington haven't shown enough consistently. On to feel like I can start them so between -- just engaged Donnie Avery. On here's where"...

Play from 47:04[47:04] ..." Cooley naturally one kicker you know he had the men's national team Tampa Bay Buccaneers. -- all -- running back from my income -- always all I've rotated and special teams for whoever plays the Raiders. Picked"...

Play from 58:04[58:04] ..." top ten. As far as defenses go. I like this one the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Detroit though court near Tampa Bay Chicago Pittsburgh are his 123. They'll go up against Detroit St. Louis and Cincinnati and"...

Play from 0:00[0:00]" Davis he's -- lowdown. But Patriots today's Brian -- Stars and who is -- who's this week. Who's a -- fantasy mowed down a weekly look at the upcoming weekend in fantasy football. From a Patriots perspective. -- from all around the NFL. Ask your fantasy question. Hear from yet."

Play from 0:39[0:39]" We have our own in house if people bumpy. And whoever -- right Brian Lara."

Play from 0:44[0:44]" Let us be a week we keep keep this -- employer right apartment on -- you go down. With Brian --"

Play from 0:53[0:53]" And welcome into the fantasy load down we're here on a Thursday here -- Patriots dot com radio after. 1 week hiatus last week but -- If the Patriots decide to actually play football on Thursday we are more than willing to full speed the floor to them. And I'll let them take over as they did last week -- won more regular game. In recent memory I surely one of the best here actually stadium so. Load now with you last week hopefully. Hopefully you were still able to win your week by not getting the advice you'd beginning from. While obviously like. That well but anyway nevertheless I hope you guys do well here and he week last week that -- re number twelve in the NFL. We -- twelve in the -- the football season which really means. Hard to believe. There's really only three more left in your normal football like mine I'm on my. But we will get but he -- in the NFL. Including the very later on tonight game and we do that. As you can set your fantasy line for the week. In the in box they were going to get -- shortly but we also want to hear from you find out what your key decisions are a lot of that this week any questions you might have four or just -- because I don't got over the -- or whatever you might. I've only 54348. Who happens to be the ball down."

Play from 2:20[2:20]" you'd like you like -- with us by phone that's great but you know we are -- email -- here on the fantasy -- and and the rest of Patriots dot com radio. We -- to hear from you this show is for you hope you enjoy enjoying it as much I have drug that he's in the first year that we can -- in the show when. I -- off the ground hasn't picked a lot more to come eyes and goes on but. Be sure to check in with us at me I'm sorry web radio a -- Will be second you a lot to get -- will I will certainly get the the leaders in the that we eleventh in the he's -- that you went by and a but but the Yankee news notes. You know we got Pittsburgh and added tonight and we are with you Thursday night in the couple weeks ago and I 2 we -- Eric -- on talking about. Brady Quinn's debut with who's going out later that night. So far to really good -- the NFL network that the Cleveland Denver game and and the Patriots Jets of course last week. On tonight go tonight Pittsburgh Cincinnati game not quite as much fanfare for this one beyond that -- terrible team although although -- Luckily they haven't watched the game now in three weeks they want. Then had to -- and then tied -- Agassi -- stated he had that the -- are one of the hotter team totally count maybe. What you want Pittsburgh meanwhile had one of the -- a -- in NFL history last week eleventh and we -- product and it but it kind of race because for it to score a single touchdown on offense. The viewers had a knee deep in the -- date."

Play from 3:51[3:51]" Ben Roethlisberger. Threw for over 300 yards didn't have a joke if Roethlisberger you could do a lot worse than 300 yard game with no -- Hines Ward had a huge game over hundred yards receiving. And die and yeah you know to score -- but we're on the ball lot of your points are actually Hines Ward. Was big for you and Willie Parker ran for over hundred yards it was a 115 and no touchdowns or for that that the court touchdown it wasn't that -- now go. Tonight's game the big news of the day is that Chad John Chad Ochoa ago however you you know feel like. Calling him. He has been deactivated. For violation of team rules of verbal disagreement here with head coach Marvin Lewis well. As if things are bad enough for the angles they don't have had a -- ago -- was not having a great year however. To be turning around. If you had no right -- Patrick hasn't been terrible TJ Houshmandzadeh has really been the beneficiary of of relative stability at quarterback there. And Chad -- it -- a couple weeks ago but don't -- John tonight so. If you're listening to the show you've got a job or you've got right Patrick or in the important you've got Chris. Henry who is probably start you might want to throw a lineup and if you -- to make. But certainly for short if you have Chad Johnson -- in your -- for this week you've got about. Four hours to make a move. And he came out of -- you definitely don't want him a lot of you might want to -- hitter Chris Henry oh hitter. -- not a great play but to keep in mind he might get Mora more ball to him that's the news of the day I heading into this Thursday night game between Pittsburgh. In Cincinnati you have specific questions on that game and we might be starting -- to let no one will will look at those. A few other you know news and -- an early related to my game Brady Quinn. It looks like he will play against you in this week but he does have a small fracture. Of his right index finger has been great for when he first couple weeks however don't. I feel -- of the quarterback and media. A contributor at some point probably not right now he did that -- went. Felix Jones -- the rookie running back for Dallas who started out to bang on. He's now out for the year I left elbow injury. So you know you have really been able account in my the last couple weeks but he's going to -- a year. On and one guy I'm really looking -- for big things this week Warrick Dunn. Earnest Graham Tampa Bay out for the year Cadillac Williams they are optimistic about we immediately do however I don't think it's going to be -- this week. Warrick -- thirteen 1213 year veteran. You carry the load. Now he'll be carry the load which is great for Tampa Bay against any team they play Detroit Detroit has the worst rushing and in belief. I'm high on Warrick Dunn this week -- 1 guy am I on it and it definitely want to talk about that and died of any other questions about the debate team. And -- with these studs on that offense I'd be sure to let us know a lot of other -- note we'll get through email as well. Take a quick look back at week eleven. He got to keep it performers and at quarterback it starts right here excellent how about Matt Cassel this to me was the first time that he had. Not just a really good game as a team manager hasn't felt quarterback but he combine that number 400. Yards past even. They're going to each other 400 yard pass in Patriots history triplet of course is half of those. And act as pointers that operate four yards. Three touchdown pass and don't. -- a terrific game for him and meanwhile Brett Favre 258 yards two touchdowns no interceptions that's another solid game a few others are Kurt Warner at least as far as yard 395 yards which is impressive. One touchdown pass also interception and fumble all the but it downgrade their. I carry call -- thirty yards. Three touchdowns and how about Kerry Collins. Who I clearly is becoming affinity capable performer. In addition -- the Titans team. You know I'll -- and 320 yards two touchdowns to open next. In public on he'll have been very impressed with John hill. And I I -- have a couple weeks ago it's a sleeper all Tyler Thigpen hill last week to a thirteen yards two touchdowns no pick. They'll pick -- 230."

Play from 8:14[8:14]" I yards two touchdowns one pick I mentioned Ben Roethlisberger hit 300 yard game Ryan Fitzpatrick threw 61. And I -- out Donovan McNabb 339 yards. That's really good at one touchdown that's okay. Three interceptions in a fumble on to lousy for McNabb and that was. The least of his worries on that day as a plea to a tie it and Matty but McNabb as we now know what -- NFL stories of the week. Did not note it hi -- interest in looking at running back Joseph Addai had the first really big game of his 105 yards on the ground -- touchdown. 48 yards passing out our receiving touchdown a huge game for him -- one of my teams I've been a disappointing year but I got him -- the lineup happy I did. He -- 156 yards and a touchdown right grant 145 yards and touchdown De'Angelo Williams 120 yards and two touchdowns. I he was my Mike might my stardom. Pick on Patriots today last week. And -- that wonders what -- rare it. Jonathan or his teammate 130 yards and a touchdown Frank -- 106 yards two touchdowns other 22 touchdown guys. Michael Turner and Maurice Jones-Drew also Brandon Jacobs and hill and mothers who I hit the hundred yard mark Marion Barber 114 yards and a touchdown mark Marshawn Lynch 119 yards. And no touchdowns however -- eight yards receiving. And a touchdown. How about a wide receiver. Just engage the beneficiary of the Kerry Collins a rejuvenation. 147 yards two touchdowns on another guy who had two touchdowns on the day it was Dwayne Bowe below 53 yards receiving but hey it's the end -- quite. It's all well and good I TJ Houshmandzadeh 149 yards and a touchdown -- more 102 yards and a touchdown. And I have a lot of guys who hit the hundred yard mark without a touchdown in Quan -- what monster game thirteen catches 180. Yards the only thing missing. Is tricked into the end zone. Larry Fitzgerald is teammate and catches 151 yards just tremendous what that -- especially -- with the injury that -- earlier in the year. Hi Morgan mentioned 124 yard -- not score though Wes Welker Braylon Edwards Roddy White all hit the hundred yard mark without scoring and then Jericho Cotchery 87 yards and a touch. Greg -- in 64 yards and a -- Calvin John. I had 65 yards and a touchdown so we'll go to engages yet he performer at the top performer. At wideout in last week's games. I -- tight ends out of note no hit the hundred yard markets are tight ends. Now -- look at that -- who was the leader as far as yardage 88 yards receiving touchdowns so it is likely also he catches total. Statistically probably his best game but that fumble boy that fumble hurt his team and her team probably as well. The Keller meanwhile on the other side at 87 yards no touchdowns and key plays there overtime -- even for Tampa Bay 84 yards. Without a touchdown that Miller seven yards that touchdown. I Donald -- scored Martellus Bennett or LJ Smith scored Jeff King. Daniel Graham burning David Darcy Johnson those on the tight -- to the net huge yardage days but did he the end zone. Very good if you have them. And you know -- his I. Good defense days of the Bengals three actions and a fumble. Forced got a pretty good for them the Cardinals same thing three. And out the Browns while read up on first. First quarter again. Trent Edwards and the Buffalo Bills. Web radio at Patriots dot com that is our email address and I you know before guitar for -- start out a couple of emails because we -- of a bunch already in the -- before the show -- want your use the plate I'm. I didn't touch would not die it's your questions your feet he related questions are -- from -- Todd. It below looking for a little help this week. -- to elect to running back out of these four here's we've gotten Marion Barber and Francisco now that Romo is back he's a no brainer start. Chris Johnson reversed the Jets with Jenkins in the middle may have been pretty good at stopping rod. Late reverse Cleveland -- week last week can you repeat it against the 28 ranked rushed eight. And wore down against Detroit now the Graham is out he's the starter has the league's worst rushed beat. Great match up. Our goal with Barbara -- on this one as I've -- over the course he really high and some of these are rookie running backs including Greg Johnson including the late. But I group what's -- that. Eyes are -- Going up against a Cleveland you can run against. But I also I feel like these guys and -- rookie running backs. -- to string them together they have these huge gains but -- maybe the next week Chris Johnson going against. Chris Jenkins. I think it tougher matchup while barber and loved the Dallas offense overall this week you get Francisco in in general I think -- a a team that really. Thrives on momentum and momentum either -- of -- momentum going well for them like all their offensive guys like barber and like that Warrick Dunn helped. Pick them up this week can't I don't know he's going to be -- you don't you start each and every week down the stretch but this week for shore. He's the guy he's playing this week to go to Detroit he's going to be the workforce I love Warrick -- this week. Go -- I think we might more Cadillac Williams and we might see -- more on. A mile and they models I can't remember. But at least this week go work not our talk continue to need three wide receivers out of this group of five Greg Jennings for New Orleans pretty much an -- start here too. Lee Evans for Kansas City Edwards has been terrible lately which is really killed eleven -- zero receptions last week market Colts than against Green -- yet won 100 yard week. Since he's been back -- really hasn't done anything else -- Jackson against Indianapolis and Roy Williams against San Francisco. I you -- three of those. I I -- don't go Roy Williams I really liked your this week I really like Jason Witten real like barber I don't like Roy Williams to get an offense. And I am I definitely would go Greg Jennings against oral and I'm very hesitant about Lee Evans. I was hired Trent Edwards early on on he's really going to let down guy -- last couple weeks really he had a concussion against Francisco. And the Evan has down. And has been hurt by that. I go Jennings. Colston and Vincent Jackson if you're asking me and Evans scored against Kansas City makes a little bit of a better option. But Todd I'd go Jennings Cole and I think Jennings and call and honestly are -- must start -- of those two guys in your roster and he called him yet maybe he had died -- huge but I feel like robbery at a couple -- week for Brees to Colston but go to -- and in Jackson. -- in the ball from -- For Philip Rivers. I've got in the media think that he -- on option which is well. Odds that -- thank you very much as always for your email. Another one is from auto Brent. Below I've got two quick additional questions for you QBI Tony Romo in Matt Ryan. I think starting Ryan the last few weeks have been pretty good last week -- stuck with Ryan because I was nervous about the went on romo's finger which was the right decision. What do you think is the right choice."

Play from 15:33[15:33]" This week. No question about it. Romo is the guys start between Romo -- right. Like right I still like Ryan I think -- suitable starter. -- they're they're going against Carolina team that's -- and but Tony Romo. Dallas -- every sisco this really is going to be the week I think that all systems go for that Dallas offense that's my area. That that's what I have to say and I bet if you look at most rankings quarterback on going into the week check out -- and a car world are constantly I go to -- on I would definitely today. That Tony Romo will be well ahead of Matt Ryan and I go Romo -- continues at the running back position I've brought up Bryant what -- Brandon Jacobs Joseph Addai Reggie Bush. And Kevin met. Of these I can start all week through two -- five most of this season I've been playing Westbrook and Jacobs but Jacobs is questionable with an injury this week and Westbrook is playing the Ravens. Bush is still not healthy and it I just had his first real productive day last week. Not sure -- start at this point -- lean towards Westbrook and it -- your thoughts would be welcome art but art -- at this point eliminate kept net. On another guide what a good week last week but I don't like these rookie running back to string them together and equally -- athletically Tampa -- I'd eliminate -- I'd much eliminate Reggie Bush doesn't look like he's going to play this week if you detect changes he could be very intriguing option against Green Day on vote you don't play till Monday night so we probably won't know till Sunday or Monday. I'd probably eliminate -- that -- Jacob and it died but look at the matchup here Joseph Addai in San Diego loved what did I -- it last week. I go to you that you considerate guy must start every week. And didn't -- not there yet I'm getting close to say that he is a must start on Brady and Jacob does have that injury issue going to Arizona. I would and Jacobs and if you find out that he definitely starting MTV will go. Later on what later on in the week. I would definitely -- Brandon Jacobs I think he's touchdown scoring machine now I I am seeing that he did return to practice limited -- is on today and Tom Coughlin sounds optimistic about at a I think it looks like he's probably start and that would be good thing. Philadelphia Brian what we're at Baltimore. Tough match up but I'd probably like with Westbrook on. My guess right now I like what -- in Jacob. I lightly over what we're going to -- lightly. I'm close to you guys must start I just yell at Jacobs is healthy. -- starting him like he's not starting Westbrook. But those guys are healthy Westbrook Jacobs and a guy you've got a tough like tough call each and every week. It's a moderate that -- situation over the next couple days if healthy I go if they -- all hell yeah Michael Westbrook and -- Right there and then now a guy. Eyes while we've got more email to -- what radio Patriots dot com to check out the rankings going to this week and a very interesting column odd that I read out idea and dot com with a very interesting I thought prior is -- fantasy players this week. In the season we'll get to that just ridiculous and to the lowdown on Patriots dot com radio."

Play from 19:22[19:22]" Q double catering had a good to -- for a hot potato and not sure -- carried a bar and together catering and give them -- never forget let me get I'll let you go back. Big games mean big parties beat twenty or more of your friends with a -- hot -- not sure naked burrito bar from -- with catering gets fast price in budget friendly now with sixteen Massachusetts two occasions opening September Patriot place and get more square hole manual available -- you don't buy dot com. Patriot place in Foxboro was the ultimate shopping dining and entertainment destination New England. -- your Patriots blazing Mary and."

Play from 19:56[19:56]" We took the kids -- movie it's showcase cinema deluxe and finally went right -- The bird is there -- meeting it was so much everywhere loved it we couldn't a night out at Patriot place last weekend's. Stop being considerate Dhabi and it just like one in Boston and the drink this little line Bartel tasting experience Patriot place once in a lifetime experience every day on I hear about once a week I find great -- Christmas -- or maybe and -- shoes off probably are unbelievable."

Play from 20:25[20:25]" Patriot place is located next to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough was convenient and free parking pass first up in eastern mountain sports everything and I camping and hiking --"

Play from 20:34[20:34]" And you love CBS -- match. You haven't got a million to."

Play from 20:38[20:38]" Yankees and their outdoor deck -- at Gillette Stadium chemical log -- Patriot dash place dot com for more information Patriot place every one win."

Play from 20:49[20:49]" We know you have a busy day had a view. And mornings are always tough to get through. So stop play your local Dunkin' Donuts today and grab a freshly ground freshly brewed Dunkin' Donuts coffee. It's the perfect thing to get you going in the morning. Dunkin' Donuts coffee is me with the real rather good beings which give -- get rich flavor everybody loves and while you're there. Try the new egg white flat bridge sandwiched from the new DV smart menu. Choose from too delicious varieties Turkey sausage or -- Pulled served on multi grain bread. With under 300 calories you can now make smarter choice for breakfast. So. -- into your local Dunkin' Donuts today and try one with a medium hot coffee for only 399. Price and participation may very plus applicable taxes limited time offer."

Play from 21:53[21:53]" Load down there. Operate quite. -- piece of advice pithy fortunes every week here for four or five -- played in the evenings on Thursday. From nine to ten web radio at Patriots dot com that's the way to reach us. And some people are half we'd love to hear from you with your questions and -- starred at five point 54348. There was no way to reach us. That is through use of a telephone. We talked about Chad Johnson being activated for tonight's game between Pittsburgh and Miami showed up in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. That is the big news as we approached the Thursday night game on tonight it -- like to get back to one thing that we got email from Ottawa -- What questions about which job that you following running backs start Westbrook -- Addai bush met. I should also point out very important Brian Westbrook dealing with an injury to and he missed practice again on Thursday. Tough matchup Brandon died at 100%. Well. That might be one you'll you'll want to reconsider so Brent because -- they what I said there. I figure if they're all healthy or even -- A little lob banged up here and there may -- Jacobs and die it's your best combination there. Track. Brian Westbrook track Brandon Jacobs a guy looked like hell yeah. Animals that go on the matchup again -- Diego Sunday nighter. You know media and Richard were considerate. On though keep in mind Westbrook injury in the Jacobs injury. Don and another guy will look at here who has an injury concern has really it when you put the hatred -- Jackson. On he's out for this week's game on but look like they're putting him through awhile like to work outside of the pointers from work I need to be -- ago. For their team we are seen. -- the Miami Dolphins. Matthew Barry on espn.com. The talented mr. roto who yup pretty much a must read each and every week. During the football related during baseball basketball while he contribute -- there. Guy as well. It is his weekly column -- mr. protocol is very true thing. Thought here that you'd get an anecdote about talking with Michael -- obvious again. Portly here in the market the Boston Globe. And I guess you'll Michael's -- it to -- is there anyone more fun to own. That Brandon Jacobs and I here's -- Matthew berry at the wake Jacobs is running these days I had to agree with Michael and it got me thinking. And I -- a -- last week about all the things I hated maybe go the other way share some love because Michael's right there are some guys were just. Fine -- own. Terrell Owens is the counter example he's a great player who produces more often than not an every once in awhile he puts the game that -- you your -- go away. But for me it never been far and told him you know. He actually he's moody he ain't all allegedly in quotes of course. As far as the attorneys are are here now in no particular order are my ten guys were the most fun to own yours is Matthew -- talking. You're the guys who were the most -- on. And -- bolt you want to talk about being a real man because it won more than not only broke the book on tier -- hard cover two with his bare hands. Chris John in the way he -- the way he runs with a they ended the way his dreads bounced in the air. We always what they want one of our pre season sleeper hands out and Johnson was one of mine. Tyler Thigpen to argue you he was making my list Adrian Peter and you want to talk about watching a man. Calvin Johnson or -- it's important for me -- the yards after contact contact with other football players I mean. Like I've hugged him and Kurt Warner if you have him you've probably got him light any light it up every single week. Wes Welker you like a little jitterbug and always seems to be around the ball just to find -- little gap. Joe Flacco he's thrown pass catching -- he's -- a little bit of everything you can tell I'm whacko for Flacco. After after every one of them much fun to watch. And finally Troy Polamalu IEP -- there's still more for the hardcourt but if you are one is their guided more on the ball Malo. The one hand -- and and I put him on the list for eternity. I found to be a very injury interesting way to look at it does help you -- a league that -- to have fun guy but his point is. There's some guys were good players good players but. For whatever reason it does all that went on to meet Ryan -- would be an ecstatic that their guys were to point all weather because they produced. Not every week or at least there entertaining enough and produce enough that even their bad week. -- you know given credit for what they've done. I like Lleyton won those guys we -- if you have any thoughts on that featured emails and web radio at Patriots dot com Matthew berry giving us it's an interesting take your. Now meanwhile. Matthew Perry has his -- 1212 players that he loves and I'll always on who want to check out that was well what you really like Willie Parker on against dealers he's healthy this week now Payton Willie Parker not help the every week. On -- years you've got to go with him in now with Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh this week."

Play from 26:59[26:59]" Is. -- baseball tonight in Cincinnati. Their offense definitely -- players that you want to consider that Roethlisberger Hines Ward maybe Antonio Holmes. I'm as well -- not a on the other -- Chad Johnson is out for tonight is definitely a strong pick a couple others that he loves this week's late in Amman green of the Houston Texans Houston going up against Cleveland media for those guys to run the ball a little bit. On he likes Marshawn Lynch this week for the bills I'd say hey it's about time -- I'm not like timing when it comes to watch -- player cooperative in eighty. That's one way to get -- spot on track. On city Tyler Thigpen I'm Wiki for that you that might -- you buried as. And actually city you know playing Buffalo Buffalo reeling they've won four games in a row 4556. Guys you might want to. Those guys as well he liked Matt Cassel your three double digit -- four of his past five games and at least fifteen points in three of them. He brought from more than 200 yards and four rate. And yet people still don't believe he's being started in only super entity espn.com league and it never need to go up against the Dolphins currently ranked twentieth in the NFL. Against the pass and and Matthew Perry also like Welker and Moss. The -- get back into the action this week Ted Ginn junior is another guy that he loves four this week. And job among the ones the players they hate. Every angle at at who was not yet short weeks -- offense they don't completely remake and -- I also just like Trent Edwards. More and more week by week it seemed like you guys can drop. And almost all your Jets at three as but the Jets going to and he. Keller Dustin Keller is the only one I like in the game. That you -- commodities in dot com always entertaining read. And columns each and every area pretty much the -- dot com we're fortunate that doctor Eric Elliott a couple weeks ago he greeted night. I'm very entertaining guy would come you can check out his his chat every Friday and contribute as well -- all their ia football contest. Over the course of a week. Are few other email side that I do you want to get to -- my email here they are right here. I'll hear from we hear from that right now got a couple of quick ones for you this week below what are your thoughts on Sean Hill. I get the Cowboys might all the other option is -- that were. And he hasn't done much. And all. Okay my thoughts on Sean Hill on I've been impressed I I like him -- sleeper in my mind -- couple weeks ago. He wise now I get the Cowboys. And I did have my rankings are right here in front of me not to you can go by rankings. Statistical rankings all the time but I'd Dallas against the pass. Dallas is seventh in the league right now against the pass. Which you know right up their top my top quarter lead on don't want Shaun Hill but. When it comes on hill or Trent Edwards right now you've got a trend towards -- on he'll. On -- Edwards going up against I can't that he this week is a little more appealing than a lot of other week. Now based on the team's media -- city defense in and they are twenty haven't against the pass. Q -- is tough place to play and has been -- to rattle young quarterbacks before. If Trent Edwards was was doing well maybe it's going to guard him but I like on talent like what he's done what he's done. It's a mistake there and acting in them Monday night game against. Sorry against Arizona. That hurt him but I think he's the kind of guy I didn't get you over 200 yards passing game like this against the Cowboys. And and maybe get a get you know get in the end zone via the air once or twice as well. But -- but I think you know Trent Edwards or three interceptions in the first quarter. I just don't you cannot feel comfortable out of him so. Matt if you go with hill for Edwards to -- hill this week."

Play from 30:57[30:57]" On the question automatically start to receiver to running -- like player from the following. Mewelde Moore Marshawn Lynch Ryan Grant Peyton Hillis Steve Smith. Of the Carolina Panthers not Giants Larry Fitzgerald and Dwayne -- what do you think art or two receivers two running backs want want flex player basically five total. Which is look at the right index for Mewelde Moore Marshawn Lynch Ryan Grant Pete hill. -- Is what is Willie Parker is healthy I just don't see how you can I justify. Starting more. Arm Marshawn Lynch very intriguing guy this week we mention earlier going against -- city. And because that pass game. Is going to be doing much I don't think I think Marshawn Lynch -- you can -- and feel pretty good about our Ryan Grant. Not a huge fan this year but they go against New Orleans. I add New Orleans but you know the New Orleans New Orleans run deep middle pack. Door and I like Ryan Grant Hill -- You know you books like he might be their guide in the week. You know had a couple of the games it gets hit him talon air I just don't feel so comfortable with him at this point. You know they are going up against Oakland. From. Not a very good run deep but I don't know media reflects a trolley right now goal -- grant. On those format and then die hard you're right you're two receivers between you met Larry Fitzgerald and Dwayne -- You know what your price -- an offer those guys I don't know how you can Larry Fitzgerald the way that offense going did you get into the end zone last week but. You know Arizona playing the Giants. You know I I don't think it matters who the opponent is. And Dwayne -- I think this Tyler Thigpen Dwayne Bowe I was going to bring that up -- a little bit on has been great and you know -- Smith Carolina at Atlanta. Go with him I don't see where you can go wrong there. Check out the rankings you know are on the site that you -- you more like but certainly Fitzgerald will be will definitely be up there I like -- lot and die and you met always up there. If I go about my five out of that that. I'm -- Marshawn Lynch Ryan Grant you met Larry Fitzgerald Dwayne -- And now I wish you luck on not on those questions there and I and one other one other question that had here are three of the following wide receivers."

Play from 33:10[33:10]" You were Randy Moss then -- Dwayne Bowe Nate Washington Hank Baskett Justin gage or Donnie Avery. On that going to school John -- Donnie -- don't know DO and a year why. Boy in there but that's -- the points when it comes in you don't have to spell the names right on them -- just. That was I'd -- wasn't a I just expect more. Anyway looking at these -- these wide receivers here. -- my. -- you watch on don't you had a couple of receptions the other day one was a touchdown. On each week we think you know this could be the one this could be the week they -- lie I did the -- Beat. They've been going to trying to just about every week. And you -- law of averages. You know they're going to hit one or two of these I think this could be the week -- Miami secondary. It's really not very good and they're vulnerable against the passed on -- depth as some momentum going his way. On IR mark having -- have the a pretty big week. And like it earlier right I do really like to invoke. Now I think to me your -- question. It was actually Donnie Avery. I like a lot I just don't I think the only way you start Donnie Avery is if you think it was going to be down so big orally. Like they were last week that Bulger is keep on going deep. I think Chicago might have a little bit lighten them and this week I think it was could have another struggles and Donnie Avery is an interest in. I'm Hank Baskett Nate Washington haven't shown enough consistently. On to feel like I can start them so between -- just engaged Donnie Avery. On here's where maximize -- to engage any you don't need it look at look at that one and let it ride the hot hand and we've seen what. -- with Kerry Collins has done getting the ball just engage -- guy and he might down. They might be moving up rankings -- that injection. And do you pretty intriguing guy. Maybe has been I've -- great yet. Com but -- definitely you know catching the ball and Philip Rivers who who still think is pretty good going to the Indianapolis. -- Indianapolis. You know. You know we've we've worked with some of it was due in the -- on going ma I'm going to blow. I don't know I Michael just engaged and Michael just engaged there as your third guy on like that eliminate Washington eliminate -- basket made it there. Tom Jackson gage -- Donnie Avery. Again Avery if you really think that Chicago is going to be blowing out at -- and you think Marc Bulger no other choice but to go -- Donnie Avery. Think about him but hey let's ride the hot hand let's go with just -- gauge. That's -- it right there Matt I hope I help you out there will CR that your idea how that works out. This weekend you wise eagle three. He week. I'm just a few other topic that I I jotted down as I was. Ready for the show today. The Patriots running the Patriots running game has been a topic. Of interest in these parts of -- now both in terms of the actual team and wise on what is the week that anymore finally come back. It is he you know lead right back team. On I'm guessing that it will be today eyes you'll get more carries and I'm guessing that he had in the last couple weeks again played a little bit last week. The last we really -- him was that Denver Monday night. And he was that he had a career high rushing day with a long touchdown in the first half alone in and we just did him again. And that was a month ago really a month ago today probably on October 20. -- so it's a question is anymore. A guard. Hard to eight years at that point on you gotta give it another week he has via the lead back. On what you brought it really sports are any of the Patriots running -- that problem here this week. Like these other weeks you Carpenter Green-Ellis. -- eighty Kevin Faulk can fox is always intriguing what guys. Hard to always tell what he's going to have the ability going to be in the nick. I might -- more Mike that are -- like guys but I'm overall on top of your Patriots are running game. But the thing is again LaMont Jordan has not practiced it seemed like maybe he had to attack it looked like go week or two ago it. He was on the road to recovery from his injury and -- but I'm not happening quite yet. It was great to see Joe Addai Joseph -- I want my teams it's going right touchdown receiving touchdowns. Kind of putting it altogether and and what I'm hoping at least not for might. Not much because -- the -- by any means. But -- the Nike -- the rhythm I've been pleasantly surprised by Tyler Thigpen. How can you not -- A little bit he's thrown the ball pretty well and so surprising how he was the first he got earlier on season. On the Dwayne Bowe owners here -- the beneficiary. -- via the Tyler -- emergence as a quarterback you hate to be what that does at the quarterback position going forward. On shortly after that defeat at a recoil. As far as the long term prognosis. But. He can still do it -- the you know hate that are still producing offensively it hasn't been quite the right -- Drew Brees -- kept up. The way it was early on in the middle part season. I'm -- interest in that last week. It'd be put the other pretty good office today it was morally more year to vomit rather than the guys you expect from the eighth off Reggie Bush. I'd -- Shockey. And now market Cole and you know those guys producing a little bit on an ankle again Colston and bush -- limited India Thursday practices on -- Then -- who were work. On how but that guy we've talked quite a bit about Brandon Jacobs for a week. On on the show guy and he's been just an app would died. On -- he goes and a couple of the other guys. My branch Derrick Ward and -- players you -- that are you know putting. On. Award at a Bradshaw but you know Derrick Ward has been intriguing guy if Brandon Jacobs is loaded all this week. -- him like he might be but you've got to consider you gotta consider Derrick Ward off on him. Gotta love the Carolina running back duo Jonathan Stewart the -- Williams last week on -- today -- segment that aired on Friday. Angela Williams as my -- art. It Jamal who might it. And that my paper I kinda hit on all three I guess not agree on a rare three -- from me but the Williams. I like coming in Detroit it's an easy. The hated it is -- is that guy -- against Detroit. That's for Wentworth. And it was great to wide that he had his -- his big game well over hundred yards one touchdown. One of 21 day and Jon Stewart hundred yards and a touchdown as well we talked about the Collins got Kerry Collins just engage. Duo in. And the way they've been -- up. On time last week that's impressive because we thought about with that it -- out of running the running backs have been good performers who was really emerging. Is Kerry Collins Bo Scaife as a tight end. He definitely performing well. I'm not as much last week but it -- there and that just gave note that interest in guys. That are. Now -- segment on paper it this week. I mean -- all all three I gotta start again it. And by my Lieber our veterans in the NFC. And treatment thought -- check out Patriots today oh lead Iran today. Web radio Patriots dot com is odd email address here we we know more emails out there were going to get that we we don't want to hear from you we're going to take a look at some of the rankings. On the leading into this week's game on my spot in -- other thoughts from around -- around the web -- world dot -- agree I'd like to go to. I'm here review here on the -- to load."

Play from 42:18[42:18]" That's an -- double catering had a -- to beat for a hot potato and not just a -- carried a bar and together catering and give them Goodell never forget what do you get --"

Play from 42:28[42:28]" Big games mean big parties feet twenty or more of your friends with a -- hot -- not sure naked burrito bar from -- go with catering gets fast price in budget friendly now with sixteen Massachusetts to a game to its opening September Patriot place and get more square hole making -- available if you don't -- dot com. Patriot place in Foxboro was the ultimate shopping dining and entertainment destination in New England put your Patriot place experience."

Play from 42:53[42:53]" We took the -- a movie it's just keep him a deluxe and finally went red Robin Byrd is we're meeting it was so much everywhere loved it. We -- a night out at Patriot place last weekend. Stop eating dinner at Dhabi and it's just like one -- boxing and -- little wind or cold tasty it billions Patriot place for once in a lifetime experience every day on. I'm here not once a week I I great deal Christmas shop I don't need an there's an off -- I'm going --"

Play from 43:21[43:21]" Patriot place is located next to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough was convenient and free parking best pro shop in eastern mountain sports and everything -- camping hiking path. And we love CBS the rest. It's not about a million TV and their outdoor deck."

Play from 43:36[43:36]" Great to Gillette Stadium public -- and the Patriot -- place dot com for more information Patriot place everyone wins."

Play from 43:45[43:45]" We know you have a busy day ahead if you. And mornings are always tough to get through. So stop play your local Dunkin' Donuts today and grab a freshly ground freshly brewed Dunkin' Donuts coffee. It's the perfect thing to get you going in the morning. Dunkin' Donuts coffee is -- with real -- Levine's which given that rich flavor everybody loves. And while you're there try the new egg white flat bread sandwich from the new DD smart menu. Choose from too delicious varieties Turkey sausage or veggie. -- served on multi grain bread with under 300 calories you can now make smarter choice for breakfast. So dumping into your local Dunkin' Donuts today and try one with a medium hot coffee for only 399. Price in participation may very plus applicable taxes limited time offer."

Play from 44:48[44:48]" We're number twelve NFL this is the load now we're here to help me out for -- week I had. Hi David Brian -- from -- today were coming with you by committee every week. Web radio Patriots dot com I point 54374. -- did you enjoy your week away from the show hey you know Paul I -- point to not have not you know -- that helps guys out last week Sunday -- an average -- it. If the Patriots going to play on Thursday were going to let them. You out. Give them the floor for the entire day that way I look at it on into joint and -- you know we have into Thursday's parts -- and get a different day but. Com you know. Like Bjorn my record Choi enjoyed the show. Enjoy getting emails from from people like you that that's your first question view -- India had also not true Dan not true. Not -- enjoy the show. Andrew -- quantity but on you know bull bull will will be with you. Give up what Derrek Lee is Paul I thought via the PFW in progress if that you I'll be I've given up on Eric league -- can't qualify for the playoffs now. But my other eighteen keeper league I qualified already. And us second place they'll play the first placed team wide and volley a month in -- and we coming up on arts and here's he's got. Quarterback he's got to Cutler. And we know it got Tom Brady Joe Flacco Tyler -- on I gotta say I Cutler is your guy this week. On Flacco and that and now a couple of rookies three topic rookie but coupled entry not the color going in Oakland. On the -- that it -- there are running back Brandon Jacobs Greg Johnson also -- and Warrick Dunn. We've got some good options I told you earlier I'm very high and more on the week. I would. I like him in the Aaron's that a Chris Johnson I'm Michael Brandon Jacobs and done. On keep in mind Jacobs injury like at very high and Warrick Dunn not a -- every week down the stretch this week. Against Detroit on eye on him go with him you can on Jacobs and -- options but I've worked on their wide receiver Fitzgerald. Welker Randy Moss had a shot Jack and start three no brainer there you go -- color Fitzgerald what Welker Moss a tight end Chris Cooley naturally one kicker you know he had the men's national team Tampa Bay Buccaneers. -- all -- running back from my income -- always all I've rotated and special teams for whoever plays the Raiders. Picked up the Broncos. Well you know that is up and I was going to get to I tried picking up the Broncos won my league and it was outdated."

Play from 47:25[47:25]" I -- Broncos going up against Oakland. I terrible the in this in this one -- guys kind of like you can go to a week to week they -- yet -- keep up. Made a good -- picked up they're Francisco last week -- a lot of turnovers it was hard court a little bit in the end that hurt a little bit. On larger idea picking up the Bronco. Now -- Buccaneers though against Detroit. I don't think you need to Broncos I think guys you know you rather than get rid of someone on your team -- that -- or whatever -- make a move to get the Broncos you've got the bucks at this week against Detroit I feel comfortable. -- them. Paul as dark as their tell he has Maroney on team. We've had Eric don't you know here on the show he you know you hear him on not if W progress and -- also withdrawn rocket. And -- you know. He job and innocently here and there but. Admittedly doesn't really pay attention it got not have enough not to get on him now on but not surprise call to hear that he does on. A -- wish you -- You're in second place they'll play the first place team I wish you luck on that and I I always appreciate you checking in with us -- that did your questions in web radio Patriots dot com is you know addressed it yet quite over the final lots and fifteen minutes though. Of today's show. And I I was looking to pick up the Broncos the and that's it I'd I'd be if you -- is one of those that are so unpredictable."

Play from 48:44[48:44]" Even you know you got a couple of really top he that you know -- going to be there. I each and every week but if you're not lucky enough to have wanted to and I'm going week to week if you've got to I LB that is all of it deepened as always in defense available. Is a way to go there enough offense. Out -- this year that if you look at who's playing Detroit you look at who's playing Cincinnati. On you look at -- these teams that -- that offense is. And you playing them especially if you get if you got deep at that at home. I just one of these dad's teams that he can do a lot worse thing going week to week or need you look hat trick as. If you've got playoff aspirations that you look like -- playoff what you want to do with nature you've got the Fed is. That play during the standard -- the football playoff week fifteen. You don't want to be caught with a mediocre -- that. That's playing -- door or playing hey Indianapolis or playing Denver's offense Arizona's offense. You know what you."

Play from 49:44[49:44]" That the Broncos this week -- a -- Raiders. While you're going to be in the playoff you know I actually but it looked right now I I can check that -- right now we've been replaced. In now we fifteen and we sixteenth you want the Denver defense this week against against Oakland. But into this quest for me you want them against Carolina and you want to be in Buffalo those of the two teams they've played during the playoff week. Question you gotta ask that the that that we got to do is look ahead. You gotta balance that out the need for this week and then you freer for playoff weeks hey weren't we twelve it's not too early not orally at all. I think about the playoff weeks if -- interleague it has. Playoffs and we fifteen and Eckstein hit -- three. We away. We talked about the Thursday game tonight Pittsburgh and Cincinnati you're just joining mr. listening to -- Take Jack Johnson out of your line that you adamant he's been deactivated. That's what happens I guess what you get into a shouting match the night before game. With the head coach would be connected to a outing that someone don't -- head coach of the team. Now -- shouted him I don't know. Just ask for trouble yet Chad John and he ask for trouble all the time he's he's questionable guys I can't always rely on. Odd that next week. -- three Thursday games of course that Thanksgiving. And I don't want that -- would take a look at some of the rankings -- Gregg Rosenthal on her on a -- world dot com does his goal line and every week. Greg Greg Greg guy we -- on the show before early on in the season and -- his ranking in the on our our much -- just simple he's got good note. And he's right more often than you are wrong. At quarterback his number one quarterback this week Peyton Manning against San Diego the -- Diego wide -- asked -- is ranked last in Italy. Manning one of the best quarterback was kind of a no brainer right there on so you know Peyton Manning must start going -- If you're lucky enough as you're watching games this week maybe you'll stumble upon him -- in a commercial. You know rarely rarely does that happen but maybe he -- Manning commercial in between -- a touchdown passes against. Diego at the biggest game by the way this week Indianapolis and big game in Diego you know kinda has to win that division in the playoffs. Indianapolis. Trying to make sure they can notify their spot. Ego but he got to -- that don't dance. Like the."

Play from 52:19[52:19]" What I think."

Play from 52:23[52:23]" You have the Dolphins -- you have that Miami at Dolphins the greatest football team. Boyd thing they they played at every time Miami course that's one reason why would you go to a game down there --"

Play from 52:35[52:35]" You don't want that. -- here we go to Miami."

Play from 52:46[52:46]" A Buffalo has an interesting one two if you pulled out out. But boy we got a bout last week season. That's one that now boy. They don't have much offer -- awful and it really really now. You know it's always cold I don't great stadium they don't terrible and it tingle -- you know record but you know when you get to go to Miami and Buffalo. Each year yet it -- Recent -- keep it with the quarterback Peyton Manning number one Jay Cutler number two going up against Oakland color up and down year but going to open you -- want to start him. Aaron Rodgers Green -- going against New Orleans won the worst pass defenses in the league statistically Aaron Rodgers primed for big game. Kurt Warner here's how good Kurt Warner is. The Giants at the second best defense in the entire league occur -- such a good year that Greg gross -- put forth and -- argue that he has been. And VP like going Anquan Boldin Larry Fitzgerald drew breeze dies for new -- rounds out his top five and it Tony Romo needs Rosenfels Jeff Garcia Eli Manning. Matt Cassel the Sage. Rosenfels that's an interesting pick -- haven't you -- typically think that age Rosenfels worthy of being that high up the play against Cleveland he got Audrey Johnson he -- a lot of pick on but -- Rosenfels navy this could be a week that he helped got a little bit. And there's the rankings their quarterback from Gregg Rosenthal the number one running back guy on the -- ranking near the goal line stand. Adrian Peter -- against Jacksonville Adrian Peter and is a stud he's your number one guy virtually any week and you know Jacksonville run deep and -- been a disappointment this year. Onto Adrian Peterson number one. Marion Barber I had earlier on I loved the Dallas offense this week I really do think go Tony Romo now having one week out behind him on come back from his injury -- Francisco at home against -- to going to be big week I think that he hired Dallas offense and Marion Barber will be right there with that that -- rookie for Chicago still has it that rookie -- they play St. Louis. On. We're talking about St. Louis office earlier they're down big they'll be throwing a lot while. Goes the other way Chicago's offense is update. I didn't give the ball to Matt -- twenty point five maybe pushing thirty times a great art is quickly gaining Thomas and disappointed overall -- court last week they played Indianapolis Clinton port number five at Seattle. Rounding out his top five here at the running back position Brandon Jacobs noting that he's questionable with his even if he's healthy. On our game against Arizona Frank Gore Willie Parker took the guy you -- I definitely good -- there are now looking at you know where he has I Patriots player remarks. Thirty or so really every single out every single team up pretty much has a running back on that. It was good start ahead of any of these guys. On -- Ronnie Brown. He's got Ronnie Brown at fourteen we -- Ronnie Brown did in the wildcat formation in Patriots earlier that was not only his biggest day of the year but the biggest day for running back in the NFL -- with Ronnie Brown his four rushing touchdowns he threw one as well against the Patriots Ronnie Brown -- at the four spot. Greg -- golf rankings wide receiver gets it Rosenfels number seven as far as QB is Audrey Johnson number one. -- going to Cleveland eyes are wide receivers Reggie Wayne of Indianapolis number two against San Diego take. If you think -- can be number one his first QBs gonna want to you know figure Reggie -- and get a -- those. He -- of the Panthers and Giants number three. And then the Arizona Cardinals -- Anquan Boldin Larry Fitzgerald four and five point occur more to Boldin Fitzgerald even Steve Breaston. That is a great. Great offense these days and and I hate you might want to think about it would then going to giant in that that pass defense in the league. And that's one of the best that overall I'd keep a Little League but a the -- wars don't go on these days you gotta go to Roddy White. Disappointing last week yet a hundred yards to drop would have been a touchdown I've Roddy White want to Miley on he's up here on on -- rankings Greg Jennings Roddy White Brandon Marshall. CEO and Braylon Edwards round out his top -- to argue with TO anything that would Romo I think it would Marion Barber a I think -- gonna get back on track of his first hundred yard receiving game this week. Anytime you place efforts to go you know -- fired up and think he's playing Philadelphia you don't fired up on you gonna want to go with him no we didn't hear Patriot and a top ten. But Randy Moss and number Eckstein Wes Welker number 22. -- I think there's there's a chance that this could be a good Randy Moss game on what Walker's been the most in a guy in the AFL really for two years now he's got at least pass every single week. This year. I'm Omar sixteen Welker twenty -- there and -- As far as cars and it in Miami our receivers -- is at forty. And Ted Ginn junior 47 real quick the tight end Tony Gonzalez number one -- that he going against Buffalo Antonio Gates against Indianapolis number two. I doubt that Jason Witten number three he would go again another guy like this week. Dallas Clark -- eagle creek Cooley. At Seattle and it Kellen Winslow with questionable shoulder injury going to use it he six Owen Daniels -- and Zack Miller and bolt -- writing at the top ten. As far as defenses go. I like this one the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Detroit though court near Tampa Bay Chicago Pittsburgh are his 123. They'll go up against Detroit St. Louis and Cincinnati and the worst overall offenses in the entire NFL. Detroit you know ranked 28 in overall offense. I'm -- ranked last dead last 32. Overall offense and St. Louis twenty ninth the got to want you don't like those guys. Eagles against Baltimore Titans against the Jets. Are in the top five in Giants Ravens Vikings Broncos and Cowboys ride out the top ten I've talked about the Broncos earlier. Tried to pick up the Broncos defense going against Oakland on their top ten they wouldn't be atop than ever we trust me on that he would not be a top ten every week. They are this week Patriots if you're wondering I -- Miami the fourteenth ranked defense here and out of Miami Dolphins defense going against the Patriots. They are slid in there had never. I -- I don't really -- at a really give much credence to kicker rankings he just never know I'm you know he is number one. Gregg Rosenthal. So recap of the topics we talked about earlier Jack -- and the activated tonight. Brady Quinn he's got a bit of an injury but looks like he's going to try to play or if Marbury Quentin. I'm round into form as a as a starter bull in QB. Talked about Warrick Dunn I am very high on this week with -- out for the year. Felix Jones out for the year as well he got a torn ligament. In his left ago. Com we appreciate all the emails we've gotten today and I hope you like continue sending emails to web radio a Patriots dot -- on I -- Bob brought -- up earlier died Tuesday -- our producer I'm not sure what the schedule looks like for next week that Thursday's Thanksgiving we won't have to show that day. Not sure we're going to squeeze it if it -- at all next week if it didn't do it -- to their one we'll try to get a -- and they -- really well 'cause I I."

Play from 1:00:00[1:00:00]" Really being ought to last week we into a show and and obviously understandable -- we like to get it in their every week and will will keep -- or -- Patriots dot com to be sure to check out the fantasy lowdown on Patriots today in today's show it to help -- today I was Kristina Akra myself. Each and every day at Patriots dot com and we block why from every game on Patriots dot com I'll be blogging from Dolphin Stadium. In Miami on Sunday. We appreciate suited to the fitness -- once again. Here on Patriots dot com radio we'll see you next time."