GREETINGS FELLOW FREAKS!

First, I wish to congratulate my Chiefs for the nice win over Minnesota.  I am not a fan who would ever hope my favorite team would lose to improve its draft position.  I just think that’s weird; hoping your team loses…


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Speaking of weird fan behavior, would SOMEONE tell the Tebow-for-president movement in Denver that they’re perhaps the worst kind of fans in the world, save European soccer hooligans. Come on folks.  Renting a billboard to promote the fans choice for quarterback is pretty low. I understand the fans have a right to their opinions, but the notion that Tebow can fix Denver’s problems is ludicrous.  Ditto for the Miami fans who chanted Orton’s name in training camp; a direct insult on Chad Henne.  This has nothing to do with a player’s abilities or if they should or should not be starting, it’s about class; or the lack thereof from certain fan bases.

LETTERS
Faithful listener JL: asks:

“Nate Washington or Harvin. This week I'm leaning toward Harvin. Last week Harvin beat Washington 11.4 to 6.2. Let me know what you think?”

I answered: 
“HI!

I would agree. You should go with Harvin vs. a poor Arizona pass defense. Washington will face the Steelers; owners of the NFL's best pass defense allowing a miniscule 157 passing yards per game. Yes; you got it right. Harvin over Washington.”

Jim asks:

“Need to select from the following:
TE - Pettigrew (Det) or Finley (GB)
RB - Forte (Chi) or Wells (Arz)
D - Cincinnati or Houston”

I replied:

“HI Jim!
TE - Pettigrew (Det) or Finley (GB)
Both of these guys have solid matchups on the surface, but Findley will face an Atlanra defense that has allowed only five fantasy points per game to the tight end position. Pettigrew will face a Chicago defense that has allowed a league-worst 14.2 points per game to tight ends. Plus, Pettigrew is second on his team in receptions, targets and receiving yards. Finley is third in passing yards for the Pack and is definitely behind Greg Jennings and Jordy Nelson in the pecking order. Finley has three touchdowns while Pettigrew has no TDs yet this year. Though I like Finley’s scoring, I still would chose Pettigrew, who has a much better matchup.

RB - Forte (Chi) or Wells (Arz): Wells has Forte beat five to one in rushing TDs, but Forte has one receiving TD. Wells will face a Vikings defense that has been fairly solid versus the run while Forte will face a poor Detroit run defense. Finally, the Minnesota defense has allowed 21.2 points per game to the running back position while Detroit’s defense has allowed 13.9 PPG to RBs. I gotta vote Forte here.

 

D - Cincinnati or Houston: I like Houston a little better here.”

 

Thanks folks!