good stuff.. this comes via email, from footballguys.com.. a ff site w/ a great message board that i know Log and a couple others use.. they do a weekly breakdown of matchups to help you determine who to start for your fantasy teams.. thought you guys might like to read the rushing matchups..
Miami's Travis Minor/Sammy Morris vs. The Buffalo Defense (Tough Matchup)
Sammy Morris couldn't get his ribs healed enough to play last week, so
Travis Minor carried the load for the Dolphins - he managed 22/47/0
rushing and 2/15/0 receiving in his role as lead running back last
week. Back in week 6, Sammy Morris did well vs. the Bills, with
18/91/0 rushing and 2/28/0 receiving. There isn't a lot of power on
this squad, but they do keep fighting hard each week.
Buffalo's D stuffed the Seahawks last week, holding Shaun Alexander
to13/39/0 rushing (17/55/0 as a team). They do the same thing
regularly, with a season average of only 96.8 rushing yards allowed
per game (3rd ranked: also, a mere 3 rushing scores allowed in 11
games). Over the past 4 weeks, they average 97 rushing yards and 0 TDs
given up per contest. This is one of the toughest all-around defensive
fronts in the league, folks (along with #1 Pittsburgh).
Morris is listed as doubtful this week. G Jeno James is questionable
(knee). RBs Rob Konrad (migraine) and Travis Minor (concussion) are
probable to play, as is G Taylor Whitley (foot). Buffalo's defensive
front is in good shape.
The forecast for ProPlayer Stadium in Miami calls for a high of 82F
and a low of 67F with a 10% chance of rain - this is why people live
in South Florida despite hurricane season.
The Bills are clearly the superior unit in this matchup, but Morris
managed to do well against them earlier in the year. We think the
Dolphins will have a hard time repeating that feat, though.
Sammy Morris couldn't get his ribs healed enough to play last week, so
Travis Minor carried the load for the Dolphins - he managed 22/47/0
rushing and 2/15/0 receiving in his role as lead running back last
week. Back in week 6, Sammy Morris did well vs. the Bills, with
18/91/0 rushing and 2/28/0 receiving. There isn't a lot of power on
this squad, but they do keep fighting hard each week.
Buffalo's D stuffed the Seahawks last week, holding Shaun Alexander
to13/39/0 rushing (17/55/0 as a team). They do the same thing
regularly, with a season average of only 96.8 rushing yards allowed
per game (3rd ranked: also, a mere 3 rushing scores allowed in 11
games). Over the past 4 weeks, they average 97 rushing yards and 0 TDs
given up per contest. This is one of the toughest all-around defensive
fronts in the league, folks (along with #1 Pittsburgh).
Morris is listed as doubtful this week. G Jeno James is questionable
(knee). RBs Rob Konrad (migraine) and Travis Minor (concussion) are
probable to play, as is G Taylor Whitley (foot). Buffalo's defensive
front is in good shape.
The forecast for ProPlayer Stadium in Miami calls for a high of 82F
and a low of 67F with a 10% chance of rain - this is why people live
in South Florida despite hurricane season.
The Bills are clearly the superior unit in this matchup, but Morris
managed to do well against them earlier in the year. We think the
Dolphins will have a hard time repeating that feat, though.
Buffalo's Willis McGahee vs. The Miami Defense (Good Matchup)
McGahee trampled the Dolphins in his last start against them, back in
week 6, with 26/111/0 rushing and 3/31/0 receiving to his credit. This
week, key MLB Zach Thomas is sidelined due to a bad hamstring -
McGahee's prospects look good.
He put up 28/116/4 rushing with 2/26/0 receiving last week - that's a
fantasy owner's dream game. The guy has 63/253/4 rushing and 6/65/0
receiving to his credit over the last 3 games - outstanding
production.
Miami's 29th ranked rush defense (allowing an average of 136.6 rushing
yards per game this season) stuffed Kevan Barlow and company last week
(24/77/1), although they did give up a score to Maurice Hicks. The
team averages 105 rushing yards allowed per game over the last 4 weeks
(1 TD per game) - they have been playing pretty well.
One problem for the Dolphins is that their MLB Zach Thomas has a bad
hamstring pull and won't be able to play this Sunday. Neither will
fellow LB Tony Bua (quadriceps). LB Eddie Moore has a sore knee
(probable), and DT Mario Monds has an injured hand (probable). Buffalo
lost Travis Henry for a while to a leg injury (out) - it was
originally feared to be season ending, but turned out not to be as
serious as was first thought.
The forecast for ProPlayer Stadium in Miami calls for a high of 82F
and a low of 67F with a 10% chance of rain - this is why people live
in South Florida despite hurricane season.
McGahee should enjoy a solid game vs. the Dolphins.
McGahee trampled the Dolphins in his last start against them, back in
week 6, with 26/111/0 rushing and 3/31/0 receiving to his credit. This
week, key MLB Zach Thomas is sidelined due to a bad hamstring -
McGahee's prospects look good.
He put up 28/116/4 rushing with 2/26/0 receiving last week - that's a
fantasy owner's dream game. The guy has 63/253/4 rushing and 6/65/0
receiving to his credit over the last 3 games - outstanding
production.
Miami's 29th ranked rush defense (allowing an average of 136.6 rushing
yards per game this season) stuffed Kevan Barlow and company last week
(24/77/1), although they did give up a score to Maurice Hicks. The
team averages 105 rushing yards allowed per game over the last 4 weeks
(1 TD per game) - they have been playing pretty well.
One problem for the Dolphins is that their MLB Zach Thomas has a bad
hamstring pull and won't be able to play this Sunday. Neither will
fellow LB Tony Bua (quadriceps). LB Eddie Moore has a sore knee
(probable), and DT Mario Monds has an injured hand (probable). Buffalo
lost Travis Henry for a while to a leg injury (out) - it was
originally feared to be season ending, but turned out not to be as
serious as was first thought.
The forecast for ProPlayer Stadium in Miami calls for a high of 82F
and a low of 67F with a 10% chance of rain - this is why people live
in South Florida despite hurricane season.
McGahee should enjoy a solid game vs. the Dolphins.
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