Good To Go and Hell No

Lets get this show on the road.

Good To Go:

RB

Ricky Williams - No longer "Sticky Icky Ricky", the Zen One is due for a fine fantasy output on Thursday against an anemic Panthers D allowing a salivating 4.6 YPC. Many Fantasy owners had the former CFL flop as a bench player with flex possibilities but now with Wildcat point guard Ronnie Brown possibly out for the year with a serious foot ouchie, Ricky is now a viable fantasy #2. Start him with confidence and Nirvana will ensue

Mittens Says - 115/2TD rushing, 5/35 receiving. 31 fantasy points*

Kevin Smith - Silent Bob has been a bit of a disappointment to fantasy owners who drafted him in the 3rd or 4th round expecting a breakout performance under the new regime in Detroit. However, he experienced his worst fantasy days while Calvin Johnson was on the sidelines. Now that the Leader of the Decepticons is back, and facing a Browns D that allows a tasty 4.7 YPC, expect Smith to give you a nice boost this Sunday.

Mittens Says - 90/1TD rushing, 4/30 rec. 22 fantasy points

WR

Greg Jennings - Where for art thou Gregomio? This lover of ladies was supposed to get every owner who drafted him preggers with huge point totals. Instead we get cock clocked by the brutal Green Bay O-line. Without that extra second of protection, Mr. Rodgers has been unable to unleash the beast. Fear not, SF has an ugly pass rush and double A Ron should have the time he needs to go deep and connect with Don Juan for some serious sexual healing.

Mittens Says - 7/135/1TD - 23 fantasy points

Donnie Avery - Who? This guy was either ignored on draft day (terrible team/QB) or promptly dropped as soon as the season started. Big on potential but playing on a team that.. well... sucks huge donkey balls, he has been pretty well ignored. But alas, the Ram offense has awakened, of sorts, and Captain Sisko has been a major part of the resurrection. Exploding back on the scene last week with a pair of scores, he faces an Arizona D that allows a very generous 253 YPG in the air. And lets face it, the Rams still suck so they will most likely be playing from behind so Bulger/Boler/Waterboy will be heaving it quite a bit.

Mittens Says - 8/95/1TD - 20 fantasy points

QB

Eli Manning - with a week off to rest and work out the kinks, the Lessor Manning now faces a Notsohotlanta Defence that loves to give up the big play to receivers. With The Duke of Manningham and Stevie Nicks burning down the sidelines you can rely on Eli to right the ship and post some bitchin stats.

Mittens Says - 285/3TD's 1INT - 20 fantasy points**

TE

John Carlson - AKA John Calsberg, AKA John Carling, AKA John Labbatt, AKA Johnny Beers, will be a smooth and refreshing beverage to quench the thirst of fantasy owners this week. Not exactly the break out performer most expected, Johnny Beers has still been a solid, if unspectacular, member of most fantasy squads. This week Seattle faces a robust 'Sota D that loves to rush the passer and throw complex blitzes at opposing QB's. Where do get rid of the ball when faced with Jared Allen and the Williams Wall? How about your sure handed TE!

Mittens Says - 6/75/2TD's - 19 fantasy points

Hell No:

RB

Knowshon Moreno - "Knowshon"? What, was Dipshit or Frankincense taken? Atrocious name aside, Moreno has been establishing himself with greater athority over the course of the season. But now with Orton likely out this week the Denver offense is in the hands of Chris Simms. He's not very good. His dad makes him sit at the kiddy table on Thanksgiving, rumor would have it. Anyways... Denver could find themselves playing from behind very eraly. Knowshon will be a Knowshow. bench him.

Mittens Says - 55 yards, 0 TD's. 3/15. 9 fantasy points.

Matt Forte - Chicago, in spite of Cutlers erratic play, has become a throwing team. Which is a real shame because if Forte were to get 25 touches consistently he'd be an elite RB again. But alas, that trend is not going to change this week as Da Bears face a Philly D that has been downright miserly in their allowances to opposing RB's - 3.7 YPC. It will be up to Cutler to win this game. Forte will disappoint.

Mittens Says - 60 yards, 0 TD's. 4/20. 12 fantasy points.

WR

Chad Ocho Cinco - Don't call it a comeback, he's been here for years. Having said that, the Raiders are quite stingy against the pass and you can rest assure that The Darkness, Nnamdi Asomugha, will be all over Los 85 like white on rice. NA has shut down better receivers than Chad. Sit him.

Mittens Says - 4/55/0TD's. 9 fantasy points

Roddy White - Sit Rowdy Roddy? Surely I jest! No sir, i do not. And never say "surely you jest" to me again. you sound like a douchebag. I seriously think the Giants are going to dominate this game. They've been substandard before the bi-week after being spoken of in terms of "best in the NFL at the start of the season. They are pissed off and motivated and they will come to play on both sides of the ball. With a pass rush without peer (when playing at full potential) i expect to see young master Ryan on his ass quite a bit on Sunday. Rowdy Roddy won't disappear but he will disappoint.

Mittens Says - 6/75/0TD's

QB

Matt Ryan - but of course. When firing on all cylinders, the Giants have a superior pass rush and highly capable and opportunistic secondary that can shut down anyone not named Tom Brady (at least in the regular season) or Peyton Manning. I expect Ryan Ginger to struggle mightily this week.

Mittens Says - 210/1TD/2INT's - 11 fantasy points

TE

Dallas Clark - WHA!!! That's correct, i don't like DC this week against a rejuvenated Ravens D. Why? Well for one, Baltimore needs this win a lot more than the Colts. Second, Clark really hasn't been tested this season by a top notch defense. That changes on Sunday when Indy travels to Poe-ville to face easily the best defense they've seen all year. I'm not saying Dallas disappears, but expecting his usual 80-120 yards and 7+ receptions is asking for too much. Unless you have an elite back up with a good match up you should still start DC, but don't be shocked if he comes up short of your lofty expectations.

Mittens Says - 6/60/0TD's. 12 fantasy points

*based on a PPR scoring system where a reception = 1 point
** based on a "no negative points" scoring system where INT's are not penalized.