The Lineup:
I'm going to start the rookie sensation, RUSSELL WILSON, at quarterback! He was 40-63 with 5 touchdowns and 1 interception in the pre-season.
At running back I like PEYTON HILLIS (versus Falcons) and KEVIN SMITH (versus Rams). Adrian Peterson is a game-time decision and doesn't figure to get much playing time versus a tough Jacksonville defense. Gore had a weak pre-season and got off to a sluggish start last year. Benson is playing a tough 49er defense.
I like DEZ BRYANT and VICTOR CRUZ at wide receiver.
Despite JERMICHAEL FINLEY'S aloofness and pre-season concussion, I like him as a red zone target versus the 49ers.
Player of the Week:
Week 1 Recap: Victor Cruz led things off Thursday night with 3 dropped passes as Luck-of-the-Irish took a 10-point lead with his two running backs. Peyton Hillis didn't show up and Russell Wilson looked nervous in his first start. Kevin Smith did. He led the Lions with 2 touchdowns and 25 points! It wouldn't be enough.
BIG THREE
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RB
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Kevin Smith
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25.3
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RB
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A. Peterson
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21.7
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QB
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P. Manning
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20.4
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My bench scored more than my starters! This gave me a league-worst 72% efficiency rating.
The good news, of course, is that my two comeback players are off to a fantastic start.
David Nelson suffered a season-ending knee injury. I'll bid on Kevin Ogletree and Stephen Hill at wide receiver for 20 or 25 dollars. If unsuccessful, I'll pick up Braylon Edwards for free, most likely.
