Posted on Wednesday, 16th September 2009 by Patrick Cobb




Tom Brady against the Bills. Brady returns to the football scene to face the Bills on Monday Night. And though the Bills have a fairly solid youthful defensive unit, in the end, it will not matter.

Brady will come out slinging and effortlessly eclipse the three hundred yard mark with at least 3 TDs. The Brady to Moss connection will be in full effect under the bright lights and he gets the #1 spot in this week’s QB |fantasy rankings.

Drew Brees versus the Lions. Jim Schwartz was a great defensive coordinator in his time with the Titans; Regrettably, he was not able to transport his players along to Detroit because while they should be better, they’ll be no match for Brees and the team’s magnificent offense. Look for Brees to break this secondary to pieces and to effortlessly surpass the 300-yard level with 3 touchdowns.

Phillip Rivers vs Oakland Raiders. The Raiders pass defense is really one of their strengths, however star cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha, will miss the game with an injury however he says he will heal in time for week 1.

Nonetheless, the Chargers are a team that’s built through the air and look for Rivers to exploit his WRs and TE, along with Sproles on dumps out of the back field, to surpass 250 yds and at least 3 TDs.

Carson Palmer versus the Broncos. Nothing has gone down during the offseason to imply the Denver Broncos will be any improved at defense in ‘09. However, the Cincinnati players possess a solid offense and currently have Carson Palmer back, who missed the majority of last year with an injury.

The signing of Laveranues Coles gives them a talented trio of WRs, and Chad Ochocinco is encouraged once yet again. Look for a huge day out of Palmer with 250 yards and two to 3 TDs.

Joe Flacco vs Kansas City Chiefs. Although Baltimore’s estimated to be a bit more of a running offense this season, the Chiefs are weak as far as defense goes. And Flacco will have a range of opportunities to attack through the air and find his TE and receivers in favorable competition-ups. A good dream sleeper if your frequent starter has a poor game.

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