Dallas has the worst pass defense in the league and just released
Trevon Diggs. Morale can’t be good. The Cowboys bags are
packed and golf reservations have been made for Monday. They have
allowed a league-worst 4,291 yards and 33 touchdown passes. Dart
has surpassed 26 fantasy points in two of the three games and
four of the last six. As long as he stays out of the blue medical
tent, he should be good to go.
Young has improved his completion percentage and touchdown total
in his third season and has this perennial back marker in line
for a playoff game if he can pull out a road win. The Bucs pass
defense ranks 31st versus opposing QBs, allowing 24.2 FPts/G.
Running QBs have done well against Tampa and Young can use his
legs. The warm weather (72’) won’t hurt the offense.
I’m thinking the Eagles will abandon a run at the second
seed, in favor of rest for their weary starters. The advantage
of No.2 over No.3 is a home game in the second round… likely
to be the Bears who already won in Lincoln Financial Field this
season. McGee can spin it and in his only career start went 27-of-41
for 269 yards and two touchdowns back in Week 18 of last year.
Deja vu all over again?
No one takes advantage of this Minnesota defense, who’s
DC could be auditioning for a head coaching job. His Vikings have
allowed less than 3,000 yards in 16 games (186.7 ypg) and less
than one touchdown per game. Willis likes to run a bit (104 yards
rushing in two starts), but the Vikings allow under 15 QB rushing
yards per game.
The rookie quarterback out of Notre Dame should be an easy target
for Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter, though a bit more elusive
than 44-year-old Philip Rivers. The Texans have almost as many
interceptions and touchdown passes allowed (18-17). With a win
and a Jaguars loss Houston can still win the division and a home
game, while Indianapolis is playing out the string. In his only
significant action, Leonard didn't do much against Jacksonville
(18-of-29 for 145 yards and one interception) and figures to be
just as inept against the strong Houston defense.
3) Any Jet QB other than Joe Namath @ Buffalo
The Jets Brady Cook isn't the answer. The team knows that,
the defense knows that and we know that. But he has done his job...
get the team a better draft position by losing four consecutive
games. He’ll make it five here. He produced single digit
fantasy points in three of the four contests. People don’t
throw against Buffalo, they run against them early and often.
This will be Breece Hall game not a Cook aerial display.
