Week 3 is almost upon us and it's always fun to find yourself in a must win situation after two heartbreaking losses. Better still, is the fear factor of knowing that I will be going against LaDanian Tomlinson, who seems due for a breakout game. Last year Red Ryder and I stared down LT in the playoffs of our WCOFF satellite league, in route to our championship victory - so I take heart in knowing that it can be done. The over/under on LT's point total for week three in ppr leagues is 30 points and the smart money is on the over.
This is what I expect to see in week three of the NFL - lots of impact injuries! Where are the injuries that change the fantasy landscape as quickly as a Donovan McNabb torn ACL, or Randy Moss hamstring tear? Make no mistake, like cocaine residue in Lindsay Lohan's purse, it might not be seen by the naked eye, but it's there. The injury bug is waiting to sink it's disease ridden teeth into your fantasy team, so the question you have to ask yourself is - "do you feel lucky punk? Well do ya?" Do you have the depth to handle the losses of early producers like Randy Moss, LaMont Jordan, Braylon Edwards and Plaxico Burress?
Teams that have been living high off the Randy Moss, Braylon Edwards and LaMont Jordan hog, have to ask themselves how long that gravy train will last. Conversely, Reggie Bush, LT, Steven Jackson and Peyton Manning owners' will at some point get the pendulum swing of production come flying back towards them. Willie Parker, Travis Henry, Frank Gore, Steve Smith, Chad Johnson and Rudy Johnson owners should continue to see a steady stream of consistency - as long as these studs stay healthy. Peyton Manning doesn't miss starts, but can the same be said for Randy Moss and LaMont Jordan? There is a ticking timebomb in Randy Moss' hammy and only God knows when that baby will detonate.
Keep in mind that impact injuries, combined with brutal bye week losses, will ultimately tell the story in your fantasy league - despite how the first two week prologue has read.
If you are also entering must win town, you can join me in the bar. I'll be the guy yelling for Peyton Manning and the Colts to get their redzone act in gear, Santana Moss to finally find the endzone and Detroit to keep hucking the ball around the field like recess football.
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Did you friggin' jinx RUDI???
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