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Sun Sept. 7, 2008 1:00p.m. ET
Detroit Lions @ Atlanta Falcons
Winner: Lions
Jon Kitna, Roy Williams, Calvin Johnson, and a 1 – 2 punch of Rudi Johnson and Kevin Smith will be too much for rookie QB Matt Ryan’s Falcons. Look for a lot of throwing by Kitna and a double digit win for the Lions.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens
Winner: Bengals
 Carson Palmer needs to come out with a big win. With an outstanding wide receiver core of Chad (now in fact legally named) Ocho-Cinco and T.J. Houshmanzadeh, Palmer should be airing out the ball and putting up a lot of points. With rookie QB Joe Flacco starting his first NFL game ever, it couldn’t come from a better time against a horrid Bengals defense. This should be a high scoring game, but the Bengals will be the one to come out on top with the most points in this one. | Read More... |
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 9.04.08 10:05 PM The West Cost offense Jim Zorn installed in Washington is a work in progress, clearly. Although not consistent throughout the contest, Santana Moss showed decent fantasy promise, as he caught five balls and reached the end zone on a 12-yard TD pass from QB Jason Campbell. The stat line would have been a bit better if he had gained more than his 37 yards receiving. Moss did drop a few passes, so at least you can know he is being targeted. The 'Skins are most likely very happy to have a week plus to prepare for their home opener against the Saints.
 9.04.08 10:05 PM Plaxico Burress started 2008 right where he left off last season. The Giant's WR tied a career high against the Redskins tonight with 10 receptions. Burress looked as if he could catch any ball that is ever thrown his way, and he accumulated 133 yards for the night. Plax and the G-Men didn't make it look pretty, but they successfully started their title defense with a 16-7 win. Burress, often over-looked as a top WR due to injury concerns, looked nothing short of one Thursday night. Imagine his production when he finds pay dirt.
 9.04.08 1:55 PM With Jeremy Shockey now a fixture on Bourbon Street as opposed to Broadway, Giants tight end, Kevin Boss, starts a season for the first time as a full-time starter. Boss should get his chances, as when Shockey was healthy and on the field, QB Eli Manning targeted him 93 times in '07, good for the 8th highest total amongst TEs. Although Boss is no Shockey in skill set, he should at least be given the opportunity to succeed. Tonight will be interesting to see how the Giants use Boss, and if he is targeted more than six or seven times, he can be in for a productive season as a lower end tight end for your fantasy team. |
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