Lowdown on Thursday, Saturday and some sleepers

21 December, 2006 (07:01) | General | By: Phil Ayres

Thursday’s match up should be somewhat interesting. Although I am very bearish on the Minnesota offense, I would play Chester Taylor. He is a good play each and every week. Also, for the Green Bay Packers, I would play Brett Favre. At this point this season, you’re in your fantasy football playoffs, though. Therefore, to get to this point likely you have done your homework. You have looked at tons of fantasy football rankings. And, you have a quarterback better than Favre. Of course, go with him.

For the Saturday game, I do not like Kansas City’s chances in this game. The only Kansas City player I would consider playing would be Larry Johnson. He is a consistent fantasy option each and every week. Also, I would look at playing Tony Gonzalez. Trent Green will likely have a very bad week. The Oakland Raiders pass defense is tough. In fact, is one the toughest pass defenses in the NFL. So, keep Trent Green on your bench, along with Eddie Kennison and the Kansas City receivers.

As for the sleepers for the week, I would look to the Chicago Bears. Keep Thomas Jones on your bench. He is way too injury ridden at this point. Although he has taken some flack throughout the course of the season, look for Rex Grossman to have a decent game, along with Cedric Benson. Look for the Bears to bench Thomas Jones quite a bit in order to get him healthy and rested up for the playoffs. Therefore, Cedric Benson will likely get more touches than normal.

Write a comment