2010 View - Week Two 9.11
2010 View - Week Two 9.11
2010 View - Week Two 9.11
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Indianapolis (13 - 3 in 2009) vs. Houston (9 - 7 in 2009)
September 12, 2010 - CBS 12 PM CST
Vegas Says: Colts -2.5/47
R 2009 Ranking
80.9 ypg - 32nd Run Offense 92.2 ypg - 30th
2010 ATS Record 282.2 ypg - 2nd Pass Offense 290.9 ypg - 1st 2010 ATS Record
0-0-0 0-0-0
363.1 ypg - 9th Total Offense 383.1 ypg - 4th
2010 Over/Under 2010 Over/Under
0-0-0 26.0 ppg - 7th Scoring Off. 24.2 ppg - 10th 0-0-0
When the Texans have the ball... The Texans pass protection has been very solid over the last two
years, but anytime you are seeing Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis, you have to be on alert to get rid
of the ball quickly. The Texans have been able to run the ball against the Colts and they have been able to
get the Colts defensive ends to bite on play-action
which has helped to slow the pass rush down. Once
Fantasy Scoop
again, the key to the Texans success will be running
Unload with all of your primary weapons from
the ball and making the Colts respect the run. The
the Colts as they should give the Texans
Colts defense doesn’t match up all that well against
inexperienced secondary all they can handle. I
the Texans passing attack, but is it wise to get into a
would also start both running backs, Joseph
battle of total yardage against the Colts? Time of
Addai and Arian Foster. I might consider
possession is much more important than total yards
benching Owen Daniels for this game if you
for the Texans.
have a good backup TE just in case Daniels is
rusty.
When the Colts have the ball...If there is one
area where Peyton Manning might be the most
gifted it is recognizing matchup deficiencies and
exploiting them. Manning will obviously go into a game knowing which matchups favor the Colts, but he
can also put defenses in bad situations when they try and disguise their weaknesses. Manning will
definitely look to exploit strong safety Bernard Pollard in coverage and he will go after rookie
cornerback Kareem Jackson who hasn’t seen anything like the Colts passing attack. The Texans are
hoping to just survive without giving up quick-strike scores since they know they can at least hold the Colts
The Z Key running game in check. Dallas Clark could end up with double digit
Texans LT Duane Brown catches in this one.
vs.
Colts DE Dwight Freeney Prediction: There is no reason to believe that either offense won’t be
able to move the ball against the other team’s defense. The key in this
game could once again be the Colts continued success in the redzone
versus the Texans inconsistencies once they get inside the redzone. Nobody beats the Colts with FGs.
R 2009 Ranking
117.2 ypg - 15th Run Offense 112.1 ypg - 19th
2010 ATS Record 223.2 ypg - 14th Pass Offense 259.2 ypg - 9th 2010 ATS Record
0-0-0 0-0-0
340.4 ypg - 16th Total Offense 371.3 ypg - 7th
2010 Over/Under 2010 Over/Under
0-0-0 22.7 ppg - 13th Scoring Off. 23.0 ppg - 12th 0-0-0
When the Falcons have the ball...The Falcons offense can beat you with the run or the pass, but
they tend to function a little inconsistently. For one, the offensive line has issues at times and the Steelers
multiple blitz packages will cause problems for the Falcons if they find themselves in bad down and
distance situations too often. To beat the Steelers defense, the Falcons must put them on their heels which
means the Falcons will have to “work backward” meaning pass earlier in downs to loosen up the defense.
The Steelers typically do well against bulkier power backs like Michael Turner so the Falcons will have to
have a big game from Roddy White against the
Steelers secondary.
Fantasy Scoop
Mike Wallace is going to be taking on the
When the Steelers have the ball...Without same role Santonio Holmes had in the past so
Ben Roethlisberger, the Steelers are going to have look for Wallace and Rashard Mendenhall
to have more confidence in their running game. The to have solid games here while Michael
Steelers averaged 4.7 ypc on their inside zone runs Turner will have to rely on a touchdown if he
last year and yet didn’t run it nearly enough. The hopes to get close to double digit scoring.
Falcons will be better this year with Peria Jerry Roddy White should be a solid “start” in this
back from injury and Dunta Robinson as the new spot.
starting cornerback, but the Steelers still have the
ability to be a balanced offense even without Big
Ben. Now that Santonio Holmes is gone, defenses
can probably keep a safety in the box to help against the run since Mike Wallace is the single deep threat
on the field. Dennis Dixon is good enough to win this game if the Steelers are balanced on offense.
The Z Key
Steelers CB Ike Taylor Prediction: The Steelers defense is much healthier headed into this
vs. season than they were for most of last season so I expect to see the old
Falcons WR Roddy White Steelers defense smashing the Falcons running game and unleashing
hell on Matt Ryan on passing situations. The offense will be good
enough in this one.
The Good: Peyton Manning and Tom Brady The Bad: Brett Favre hasn’t had many snaps
have both proven in the past that they can beat this preseason and the ones he’s taken haven’t
opposing defenses with any of the weapons they looked very good. It’s one thing to panic over a
have at their disposal and meaningless preseason tilt,
now Drew Brees has but worr ying about an
proven that he belongs in The Money Matchup : The Vikings aging QB’s timing and arm
the same class. Brees are known for being run-stuffers up the middle strength after he missed as
has a wealthy of play- thanks in large part to Kevin and Pat much camp as he has did
making targets that he Williams, but they are facing their equal in seems perfectly legitimate
can utilize throughout the Saints guards Jhari Evans and Carl Nicks. to me. The passing game
game including Jeremy This battle of the beasts will go a long way in is likely to get off to a
S h o c ke y, D e v e re y deciding which head coach is smiling at the s l o w s t a r t w i t h Fa v r e
Henderson, Marques end of the game. being rusty and with
Colston, Ro b e r t Sidney Rice out. Add to
Meachem and Reggie the fact that Favre isn’t
Bush. The Vikings defense is tough, but how do 100% healthy, the inability to step into his throws
they choose who to focus their attention on? could result in a couple of mistakes
The Good: These two teams feature one of the The Bad : Not only was the Washington
best pass rushers in the game in DeMarcus Ware Redskins’ offense one of the most impotent in the
and one of the best up- league last year, but their
and-coming pass rushers kickoff and punt return
in Brian Orakpo. One The Money Matchup : There will be a s t a t i s t i c s we r e i n t h e
of the best things about terrific “game within the game” going on when lower third of the league
the renaissance of the 3-4 the Redskins run their two tight end sets. as well. The offense
defense is that it ha s Both Fred Davis and Chris Cooley are should improve with
a l l o we d t h e s u p p o s e d strong in the passing game so the Cowboys will M i ke S h a n a h a n a n d
“tweeners” to shine at a have to decide if they want to sit in zone Kyle Shanahan running
position (OLB) that coverage or play man and risk putting a the show, but one of the
allows them to showcase linebacker on one of the TEs. fastest ways for bad teams
their explosiveness and to turn into average or
athleticism. Ware had an e ven good teams is to
“off ” year by his standards, but is set to give rookie dominate on specials teams. The Redskins aren’t
left tackle Trent Williams a lesson he won’t soon there yet.
forget.
All Access Says: Interesting matchup as All Access Says: The Bills are a mess in
MJD should be able to run it against the terms of figuring out their identity on both
Broncos except that his knee is a bit of an sides of the ball. The Dolphins will be able
issue. Broncos have more talent and will to run it and their defense is good enough
be ready to win on the road in this spot. to contain QB Trent Edwards.
All Access Says: The Bengals running All Access Says: Get ready for what
game has to carry the day here because I could be a very entertaining game. The
don’t think their passing attack can do it. Bears offense will have success against the
The Patriots aren’t the same team they Lions secondary, but the Lions might
once were but I do think home-field gets return the favor. ·
them there.
All Access Says: Tampa won’t win many All Access Says: Green Bay is a really
games this year, but this should be one of tough matchup for Kevin Kolb in season
them. The Browns are a live dog here, but one because they will show him so many
I expect Tampa’s offense to be a little looks with blitz package. QB Rodgers and
better than expected. the offense will roll on.
All Access Score Predictor
San Francisco @ Seattle Arizona @ St. Louis
Sunday September 12, 2010 Sunday September 12, 2010
Teams Odds Prediction Teams Odds Prediction
San Francisco -3 24 Arizona -4 21
Seattle 37 13 St. Louis 39 20
All Access Says: The Seahawks just lost All Access Says: Arizona is going to find
offensive line coach Alex Gibbs who themselves in a very tough game. The
resigned and that might tell us about the Rams know this is a game they can win, but
state of Seattle’s offense. The Niners will when I look at the defense, I simply don’t
run it effectively and shut down the see a unit who can make a play if needed.
Seahawks “O”.
All Access Says: Baltimore and the Jets All Access Says: The Chargers could have
are built with the same philosophy in mind their hands full against the Chiefs. If the
– run the ball and play good defense. The Chargers are going to have issues this year,
difference is that the Jets offense isn’t it will show up in week one. We believe
ready to make the plays needed in the 4th. the Chiefs put up a great fight in this one.
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Miami (1 - 0) at Ohio State (1 - 0)
September 11, 2010 - ESPN 2:40 PM CST
Vegas Says: Ohio State -9/46
Conclusion - I want desperately for FSU to be in the ball game in the fourth quarter to see how OU reacts to being in a tight
game for the 2nd consecutive week. QB Christian Ponder has the ability to control the offensive momentum against a
questionable OU secondary, but I don’t think the FSU ‘D’ can keep the Sooners out of the end zone. At home, OU controls FSU.
Conclusion - Going into this game, if you’d have told me in the summer that Mark Ingram and Marcell Dareus would be
absent from this game, I would’ve thought Penn State had a chance. However, now that game week is here, I think Penn State
could get exposed. Bolden has a tremendous future in front of him, but this won’t be his day against a motivated ‘Bama ‘D’
Although this rivalry game had a fantastic ending The Irish will need to rely on the offense to control
last year, this year’s matchup may “feel” like a true the clock, move the chains and put pressure on
Michigan/Notre Dame rivalry with the way the Michigan to score touchdowns each time down the
Wolverines thumped U Conn at home behind the field. The Irish must win first and second down and
sweet untied feet of QB Denard Robinson. If Notre force Robinson into converting third and long
Dame fans were feeling overconfident, #16 can situations throughout the day. If Notre Dame
bring them right back down to earth. What worries misses tackles in space, it might be a long day. But,
me most for the Irish is that the defense is still a ND wil l find balance on offense and limit
work in progress and the slightest opening can be Robinson’s ability to run around and make plays.
exploited for huge gains by Robinson and the RBs. PREDICTION: ND - 28 vs. Michigan - 21
Sep 10, 2010 ESPN 6 PM West Virginia @ Marshall West Virginia - 42 vs. Marshall - 20
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN 11 am San Jose State @ Wisconsin Wisconsin - 49 vs. SJSU - 10
Sep 11, 2010 11:00 AM Georgia Tech @ Kansas Georgia Tech - 38 vs. Kansas - 17
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 11 am Texas Southern @ U Conn U Conn - 45 vs. Texas Southern - 10
Sep 11, 2010 BTN 11 am Illinois State @ Northwestern Northwestern - 49 vs. Illinois State - 14
Sep 11, 2010 BTN 11 am South Dakota @ Minnesota Minnesota - 31 vs. South Dakota - 13
Sep 11, 2010 11:00 AM Memphis @ East Carolina East Carolina - 35 vs. Memphis - 24
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 11 am Duke @ Wake Forest Wake Forest - 28 vs. Duke - 27
Sep 11, 2010 11:00 AM Hawai’i @ Army Army - 34 vs. Hawai’i - 31
Sep 11, 2010 11:00 AM Gardner-Webb @ Akron Akron - 42 vs. Gardner-Webb - 17
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 11 am Indiana State @ Cincinnati Cincinnati - 48 vs. Indiana State - 17
Sep 11, 2010 ESPNU 11 am Michigan State @ Florida Atlantic Michigan State - 38 vs. FAU - 20
Sep 11, 2010 BTN 11 am Western Illinois @ Purdue Purdue - 42 vs. Western Illinois - 14
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 11:21 am South Florida @ Florida Florida - 31 vs. USF - 14
Sep 11, 2010 11:30 AM Idaho @ Nebraska Nebraska - 48 vs. Idaho - 17
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 12 PM New Hampshire @ Pitt Pitt - 56 vs. UNH - 14
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 12:30 PM James Madison @ Virginia Tech Va. Tech - 42 vs. JMU - 21
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 1 PM Eastern Michigan @ Miami (OH) Miami - 21 vs. EMU - 19
Sep 11, 2010 ABC 2:30 PM Iowa State @ Iowa Iowa - 31 vs. Iowa State - 16
Sep 11, 2010 2:30 PM Colorado @ Cal Cal - 31 vs. Colorado - 17
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 2:30 PM Eastern Kentucky @ Louisville Louisville - 34 vs. EKU - 14
Sep 11, 2010 ESPNU 2:30 PM Kent State @ Boston College Boston College - 41 vs. Kent State - 21
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 2:30 PM Presbyterian @ Clemson Clemson - 59 vs. Presbyterian - 3
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 2:30 PM Arkansas State @ La-Lafayette ULL - 27 vs. Arkansas State - 24
Sep 11, 2010 2:30 PM Georgia Southern @ Navy Navy - 49 vs. Georgia Southern - 14
Sep 11, 2010 3:00 PM UNLV @ Utah Utah - 34 vs. UNLV - 21
Sep 11, 2010 3:00 PM BYU @ Air Force Air Force - 27 vs. BYU - 24
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 5 PM Morgan State @ Maryland Maryland - 51 vs. Morgan State - 10
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Wyoming @ Texas Texas - 42 vs. Wyoming - 10
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Tennessee Tech @ TCU TCU - 54 vs. Tennessee Tech - 7
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN 2 6 PM Oregon @ Tennessee Oregon - 38 vs. Tennessee - 24
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 6 PM Arkansas @ ULM Arkansas - 49 vs. ULM - 21
Sep 11, 2010 ESPNU 6 PM LSU @ Vanderbilt LSU - 23 vs. Vanderbilt - 10
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM McNeese State @ Missouri Missouri - 52 vs. McNeese State - 12
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Toledo @ Ohio Ohio - 27 vs. Toledo - 24
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Troy @ Oklahoma State Oklahoma State - 38 vs. Troy - 28
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Bowling Green @ Tulsa Tulsa - 42 vs. Bowling Green - 21
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Buffalo @ Baylor Baylor - 38 vs. Buffalo - 20
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM La. Tech @ Texas A&M Texas A&M - 51 vs. La. Tech - 35
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Rice @ North Texas Rice - 35 vs. North Texas - 31
All Access Score Predictor
Date TV/Time (CST) Team v/@ Team Prediction
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Syracuse @ Washington Washington - 42 vs. Syracuse - 23
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Montana State @ Washington State Washington State - 31 vs. Montana State - 30
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Liberty @ Ball State Ball State - 28 vs. Liberty - 3
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Austin Peay @ MTSU MTSU - 31 vs. Austin Peay - 10
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM North Dakota @ Northern Illinois Northern Illinois - 35 vs. North Dakota - 14
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Prairie View A&M @ Southern Miss Southern Miss - 69 vs. PVAMU - 10
Sep 11, 2010 6:00 PM Nicholls State @ Western Michigan Western Michigan - 42 vs. Nicholls State - 10
Sep 11, 2010 6:10 PM Missouri State @ Kansas State Kansas State - 49 vs. Missouri State - 10
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 6:30 PM Western Kentucky @ Kentucky Kentucky - 36 vs. WKU - 14
Sep 11, 2010 6:30 PM Southern Illinois @ Illinois Illinois - 31 vs. Southern Illinois - 3
Sep 11, 2010 6:30 PM NC State @ UCF NC State - 27 vs. UCF - 24
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 7 PM San Diego State @ New Mexico State San Diego State - 34 vs. NMSU - 17
Sep 11, 2010 7:00 PM Texas Tech @ New Mexico Texas Tech - 51 vs. New Mexico - 10
Sep 11, 2010 7:00 PM Idaho State @ Utah State Utah State - 37 vs. Idaho State - 14
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN3.com 7 PM Rutgers @ FIU Rutgers - 28 vs. FIU - 17
Sep 11, 2010 7:00 PM UAB @ SMU SMU - 34 vs. UAB - 31
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN 2 8 PM Ole Miss @ Tulane Ole Miss - 29 vs. Tulane - 28
Sep 11, 2010 9:00 PM Northern Arizona @ Arizona State Arizona State - 42 vs. NAU - 2
Sep 11, 2010 9:00 PM The Citadel @ Arizona Arizona - 49 vs. The Citadel - 17
Sep 11, 2010 9:30 PM Virginia @ USC USC - 49 vs. Virginia - 21
Sep 11, 2010 ESPN 9:30 PM Stanford @ UCLA Stanford - 31 vs. UCLA - 17
Sep 11, 2010 ESPNU 9:30 PM Colorado State @ Nevada Nevada - 27 vs. Colorado State - 21