Friday, November 21, 2008

You Know Who You Should Start?

Tyler Thigpen (QB – KC) While some fantasy owners continue to mistakenly doubt the validity of Thigpen's recent production, that isn't the case everywhere. In honor of his excellent fantasy numbers in 3 of the past 4 weeks, residents of Winnsboro, South Carolina, Thigpen's hometown as well as the “Fantasy Football Capital of the Old Confederacy,” have deemed him the “Pride of Winnsboro.” Former Broncos running back and Winnsboro resident Mike Anderson is reportedly furious about this development. “Are you serious?! I run for 251 yards and 4 touchdowns in Week 14 of the 2000 season, and they’re giving my title to this punk? He hasn’t even won a single game as a starter! This is bullshit!” Anderson has formed a Facebook group protesting this decision, which has as its members such luminaries as Miss America 1954 Miriam Stevenson and the descendants of 19th century Congressman D. Wyatt Aiken. Despite these naysayers, expect Thigpen to keep up his excellent production against a Buffalo defense that seems to have gone home for the winter.

You Know Who Else You Should Start?

Warrick Dunn (RB – TB) Dunn has had a surprisingly resurgent season this year, and now with Earnest Graham out for the year and Cadillac Williams slowly making his way back from injury, the starting job is his. Welcoming him to his starting position is the winless Detroit Lions and their pathetic excuse for a rush D. Expect Warrick to run like it's 1999.

Dustin Keller (TE – NYJ) In the past two weeks, Brett Favre seems to have finally found his favorite receiver on his new team — the rookie tight end. This week's matchup against the Titans might seem intimidating, and it should for every other Jets position player. TE is the one spot that consistently gets points against the strong Titans defense. Look for Keller to continue that trend.

Lance Moore (WR – NO) He's scored in 3 straight games, and I think that'll continue this week against the Packers in a game in which Drew Brees should be forced to rely heavily on his slot receiver.

Donald Driver (WR – GB) On the other side of the GB vs. NO tilt, I expect the Packers to be throwing it a lot, as the Saints can’t stop the pass and Aaron Rodgers’ shoulder is allegedly back to 100%. I don't need to tell you to start Greg Jennings, but Donald Driver should get a lot of looks from Rodgers and have an excellent game.

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