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Hi Folks,

Before I jump into this I  want to take one moment and say &THANK YOU8 to all 
the Men and Women  who,ve served our Country as we approach Veteran,s Day 
this Saturday.? If you know a Vet, thank him or  her.? I don,t want to force 
my  non-football views but for those interested, I,ve included a quick piece  
thanking our Veterans at the end of this report.? Thanks.

Joe

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Matchups to Avoid  and Exploit.? 

Passing Game  Matchups.?? Here's how I see the matchups this  week.? Please 
note, see the  cheatsheet online http://www.cheatsheets.net/week11sheet.htm  
for exactly where I rank playersand to  determine who to start.? Just because 
one matchup may be more  favorable than another, that doesn't necessarily 
mean I'd start the player with  the best matchup.? The matchup info  is meant 
to be just one more tool in your box when it comes to deciding between  
players.?? 

Note:? I,ve used the player stats sorted by  performance over the last four 
weeks extensively in developing these write-ups.  Stats are provided by Mike 
Hall,s excellent FLM League Management Software.? http://www.fflm.com/ for 
more info.? The Fantasy Points Allowed by Position  numbers are from 
ESPN.com.?  

Here we go:

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Locks:? These games heavily favor the Offense  

Kansas City  Passing Game vs 49er Defense??  Virtually every  skill position 
player is a decent start against the 49ers.? But understand that last week  
QB Elvis  Grbacthrew for more  yards than Randall Cunningham, Akili Smith, 
Doug Pederson and Kordell Stewart  combined.? San Francisco can,t stop  
anyone and I don,t envision them learning how this week.? San Francisco 
allows more Fantasy Points  to the opposing QB than any other team in the 
league. The KC RBs are a mess and  coach Gunther Cunningham says they won,t 
throw as much but he says that every  week.? WRs Derrick Alexander  and  
Sylvester  Morrisare great  plays.?  TE  Tony Gonzalezcould be big  too.? If 
you have a Chief, start him  this week.

Denver Passing  Game vs Raider Defense??  For the year, the  Raiders have 
been pretty weak against the pass averaging 18.22 Fantasy Points  Allowed to 
the opposing QB which ranks them #23.? But over the last four weeks, they,ve  
been awful, letting opposing offenses rack up an average of 276 passing 
yards  per game.? That,s the most in the  league.? Granted, two of those 
games  were against the suddenly pass happy Chiefs but there were also games 
against  Seattle and San Diego in that average as well.? Elvis Grbac set some 
records last week  torching the secondary for 500+ yards and Brian  
Grieseshould have  success as well.? He continues to  play excellent football 
making good decisions.? Most importantly, he has a healthy  Terrell  Davisnow 
to keep the  defense honest.?  WRs Ed McCaffrey  andRod Smith  are must 
starts as  both are liable to explode at any time.?  The TEs are trickier to 
predict as they have three who figure heavily in  the mix.?  Dwayne Carswell, 
Byron Chamberlain  andDesmond Clark  all rank in the  top 30 TEs over the 
last three weeks.?  It,s tough to count on any one of them but if you had to 
pick one,  Carswell had 4 catches last week.

Jacksonville  Passing Game vs Seahawk Defense?? It wasn,t supposed to play 
out  this way for Seattle but as we enter week 11 of the season, the Seahawks 
find  themselves floundering.? Not only  are they having trouble scoring 
points, their defense is giving up entirely too  many points.? CB Shawn 
Springs is a  player but the defense has allowed an average of 268 passing? 
yards per game over the last four  weeks.? That ranks them  29th in the 
league.? They  rank 18th in the league when it comes to Fantasy Points 
allowed to the opposing  QB for the year.? Jacksonville,s  certainly had its 
struggles but this could be a game that  QB Mark  Brunelldoes some damage  
with a? week to prepare.? WR Jimmy  Smithis listed as  probable on the injury 
report this week.?  Reportedly, he,ll be ready by Sunday but keep an eye on 
it.? Keenan  McCardellwill be  ready.? I keep trying to like rookie  R. Jay 
Soward but just can,t do it.? He could do something but I don,t have  any 
faith yet.?  TE  Kyle Bradyis suddenly the  Jacksonville Secret Weapon and he 
could play a big part again in the  offense.

New Orleans  Passing Game vs Panther Defense?? Last year it was St. Louis.? 
This year the Saints are the once awful  team that,s playing inspired 
football.?  ThePanther defense has allowed an average of 261 passing yards 
per game  over the last four weeks.? That  ranks them 28.? They've been  
slipping as for the year, they rank # 9 in Fantasy Points allowed to the  
opposing QB.?  Jeff Blakeis coming off a 3  TD, 275 yard game last week and 
should continue to roll.? WR Joe  Hornis the prime  receiver as he reeled in 
167 yards worth of Blake,s passes Sunday.? Keith  Pooleon the other side  was 
supposed to take up the slack for injured WR Jake Reed but he,s been  
disappointing.?  WR  Willie Jackson caught 4 passes  Sunday and he could 
continue to see action.? TE Andrew  Gloverlooked very good  Sunday and he,s a 
guy that might come on.?  

San Francisco  Passing Game vs Chief Defense?? The Chiefs have no problem  
throwing the ball.? Unfortunately  for Chief fans, they also have no problem 
letting the other team throw the  ball.? Kansas City ranks # 27 in  Passing 
Yards allowed per game over the last four weeks.? They also? rank # 20 in 
Fantasy Points Allowed by  the opposing QB for the year.? All  that spells 
another solid day for Jeff  Garcia.? Keep a very close eye on  Terrell  
Owens,turf toe  though.? Reports are that he,ll play  Sunday but this type of 
injury can be ugly and hard to recover from so we,ll  watch this one closely 
for you.?  Jerry Riceis as solid as  ever on the other side.? If Owens is  
limited, JJ Stokesor  Tai  Streets? would see more action.? Personally, I 
like Streets of those  two.? RB Charlie  Garneris always a  threat receiving 
the ball and TE Greg  Clarkshowed a hint of  being more involved last week 
catching 4 passes.? I,m cheering for him but I don,t expect  Garrison  
Hearstto be a factor  for the 2000 season.

Indianapolis  Passing Game vs Jets Defense??? Whether you want to lay it  on 
the opponents or not, it,s hard to deny the Jets defense has slipped  
lately.? For the year, they rank #  13 in Fantasy Points allowed to the 
opposing QB and over the last four weeks,  they,ve allowed an average of 261 
passing yards per game which puts them at #  26.? They,ve given up 11 total 
TDs  over those four games which is more than you,d expect from them.? This 
week, they,ll face a Colt team  that,s been challenged by QBPeyton  
Manningand coach Jim  Mora to kick up the intensity.?  Again last week, the 
Colts seemed to be going through the motions for the  first half and then 
made a mad dash at the end.? Last week, Manning ran out of? tricks in the bag 
as they were  humiliated by Chicago.? He still  finished with 300+ yards but 
he could have been even better.? I like the way he,s rallying the team  and 
once again, he should be looking to WR Marvin  Harrison.? After Harrison, it,
s tough to call as  Manning,s spreading the ball around.?  WRs EG Green,  and
Jerome Pathon  both saw  action.? For some reason,  Terrence Wilkins wasn,t a 
factor as he only had a couple of  passes thrown his way and didn,t catch 
either of them.  TEs  Marcus Pollard andKen Dilger  were their usual  solid 
but tough to predict selves.?  And of course RB Edgerrin  Jamesis a solid  
receiver.? Outside of Harrison and  James, it,s a gamble for who will do well 
but any of these guys are probably  worth a start if you,re thin for 
receivers.? 

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Prime Matchups:?  These games favor the Offense?

New York Giants Passing Game vs. Rams  Defense?? Two very good teams going in 
slightly different  directions.? The Rams are dealing with adversity losing 
their two best  players while the Giants are regaining some of their early 
season steam.  Rejuvenated QB Kerry Collins will face a St. Louis defense  
that's still yielding lots of passing yards.? In fact, they rank # 25 in  
passing yards allowed per game over the last four weeks.? They rank # 23 in  
Fantasy Points allowed to opposing QBs for the year.? WR Amani  Toomer's 
rewarded the owners who hung with him through the rough games  as he's been 
on fire lately.? Ike Hilliard is a fine # 2  WR as well.? RBs Tiki Barber and 
Ron Dayne  provide a solid running threat and TE Pete Mitchell  should 
contribute more than he has been. 


St. Louis Passing Game vs  Giant Defense?? New York is a good team and it's a 
pretty  tough matchup against the Giants.? New York ranks # 16 in Fantasy 
Points  allowed to opposing QBs this year.? And they rank # 4 in passing 
yards  allowed over the last four weeks.? Plus they'll be getting CB Jason 
Sehorn  back this week it appears.? QB Trent Green has done an  admirable job 
filling in for Kurt Warner.? I'm betting he'll continue that  success here.? 
Isaac Bruce is the # 1 WR,?and he'll  bring Az-zahir Hakim and Torry Holt 
into the  fold as well.? All are viable starters.? TE Roland Williams  is a 
decent play but he's inconsistent.? Throw in the fact they'll  likely be 
throwing a lot without Marshall Faulk and I think they'll do  well.

Tampa Bay Passing Game vs Packer Defense??  Green Bay may have salvaged their 
season with Antonio Freeman's  spectacular catch Monday night but they still 
have a pass defense that gives up  too many yards.? For the year, they rank # 
24 in Fantasy Points allowed to  opposing QBs and over the last four weeks, 
they've allowed 242 passing yards per  game which also ranks them # 24.? 
Shaun King continues to  post nice numbers even if they're not real pretty.? 
Over his last three  games, he's thrown 7 TDs but has only rolled up 526 
yards.? Still, that  ranks him # 12 among QBs.? He's been diagnosed with 
Tonsillitis?as of  Thursday after complaining of fatigue.??He's expected to 
play but  watch it. Of course, his favorite WR is now Keyshawn Johnson  after 
Keyshawn's private meeting at King's house a couple of weeks  ago.? They're 
winning with getting the ball to Johnson so don't look for  that to change.? 
Jacquez Green is a solid WR and the  better deep threat.? TE Dave Moore has 
been more active  catching a TD last week.
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New York Jets Passing Game vs Colt  Defense??? Owners of Chicago's Jim Miller 
like to think  it was all Miller last week as he ripped through the Colt 
secondary.?  Truthfully, the Colt's porous pass defense had plenty to do with 
it.?  Vinny Testeverde should have similar success.? The Colts  rank # 18 in 
passing yards allowed per game over the last four weeks. But that  includes 
giving up a decent amount of yardage to less than juggernauts Chicago,  
Detroit, New England and Seattle.? WRs Wayne Chrebet and  rookie sensation 
Laveranues Coles should do well.?  TE Anthony Becht is finally starting to 
fulfill  expectations.? He's probable on the injury report with a knee injury 
but  should be able to play.
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Buffalo Passing Game vs Bear Defense??  The Bears have played decent pass 
defense of late ranking # 17 in  passing yards allowed over the last four 
weeks.? Peyton Manning rolled up  302 yards against them last week and there 
were several badly dropped  passes.? The Bills will reportedly start Doug  
Flutie.? He's a foot shorter than Manning but brings scrambling  ability the 
Bears may have a tough time with.? TE Jay Reimersma  is back to the focal 
point we all thought he'd be and that should  continue.? Eric Moulds is the 
prime threat at WR with  Peerless Price and Jeremy McDaniel rounding  out the 
WRs.? I'd think Reimersma and Moulds will get the bulk of the work  though.

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Even Matchups:? These games feature no real advantage  either way

Chicago Passing Game vs Bills Defense?? If I'm  Cade McNown, I'm starting to 
get very worried.? New QB Jim Miller  looked very good Sunday as he went 24 
for 35 with 214 yards, 1 TD and 0  interceptions.? That's a great start.? 
He'll have a tough go of it  this week there could be enough hoopla 
surrounding the Buffalo QBs that Chicago  can sneak in.? The Bills are ranked 
# 19 in passing yards allowed per game  over the last four weeks.? Miller's 
main target will again be WR  Marcus Robinson.? He's big enough to match up 
well with  the Bills CBs.? After Harrison, it gets hard to predict with Eddie 
 Kennison and Marty Booker catching plenty of  balls.? TE Kassem Sinceno 
becomes a little more involved  each week.? I keep looking for him to make 
that big catch.
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Oakland Passing Game vs Denver Defense?? The  Raider attack is firing on all 
cylinders here.? Denver ranks # 8 in passing  yards allowed over the last 
four weeks.? They rank # 15 in Fantasy Points  allowed to opposing QBs for 
the year.? In their week 3 matchup, QB  Rich Gannon threw 2 TDs but had his 
lowest yardage total of the year  (159) and had 2 interceptions.? They've 
improved since then.?  WR Tim Brown is the primary guy of course but both  
Andre Rison and James Jett may make  plays.? I'm not totally into the Rison 
hype as he's not getting tons of  looks.? Although he is making the very most 
of what he's getting.?  TE Ricky Dudley awoke from his slumber with a 
vengeance.?  He's so frustrating but he's too talented in too good a 
situation not to play  unless you have another great TE.
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Dallas Passing Game vs Bengal Defense??  The Bengals rank # 20 in passing 
yards allowed over the last four  weeks.? They're # 14 in Fantasy Points 
allowed to opposing QBs. What an  injury list the Cowboys have accumulated.? 
QB Troy Aikman  took the needle again this week with more cortisone shots for 
his  back.? Is it just me, or is he looking more and more like Nick Nolte in  
North Dallas 40 each week?? The WRs are hardly recognizable with  James 
McNight, Wayne McGarity and Jason Tucker  carrying the load. I'm not real 
excited about any of them.?  TE Jackie Harris could be the focal point for 
the passing  game.
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New England Passing Game vs Brown Defense?? Keep  an eye on this one as much 
depends on Drew Bledsoe's right  thumb.? He's still listed as questionable 
but we'll know more Friday and  Saturday.? Assuming he's ok, this is still a 
tough matchup.? If  Bledsoe sits and John Friesz starts, this probably slides 
to a  "downside" matchup. The Browns rank? # 5 in Fantasy Points allowed to  
opposing QBs.? And they rank # 9 in passing yards allowed per game over the  
last four weeks.? WR Terry Glenn's struggled some of late  but this could be 
a game he takes advantage of the Cleveland secondary.?  Troy Brown is seeing 
some passes as well.? The Patriots  haven't thrown to the TE since Ben Coates 
left town.
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Minnesota Passing Game vs Cardinal Defense??  Suddenly, the Vikings and 
Daunte Culpepper are  human.? Coach Denny Green says Culpepper's been limited 
by a sore tailbone  and knee that's hindering his mobility.? This week they, 
face an Arizona  defense that ranks # 13 in passing yards allowed per game 
over the last four  weeks.? They also face new coach Dave McGinnis, a guy 
with a reputation for  designing defenses to confuse young QBs. They rank # 
10 for the year in Fantasy  Points allowed to opposing QBs.? Some of that is 
no doubt a reflection on  their weak rushing defense but the cause really 
isn't important.? Culpepper  will be throwing to the usual culprits of Randy 
Moss and  Cris Carter.? Aeneas Williams is fine corner but he can't  cover 
everyone. Both Moss and Carter are must starts, as is Culpepper.?  They've 
had to find a consistent TE.
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Detroit Passing Game vs Falcon Defense?? Lots of  uncertainties as Batch 
returns from a concussion in the wake of coach Bobby Ross  quitting.? Won't 
get on a soapbox but between Barry Sanders bailing out on  his team on the 
eve of training camp and Bobby Ross throwing in the towel on a  team with a 
winning record in November, I can't remember seeing two quitters on  display 
quite so prominently in a while.? I'm sure there are behind the  scenes 
situations involved but his resignation seemed awfully odd.? Must be  
something in that Detroit water...? The Falcons rank # 14 in passing yards  
allowed per game over the last four weeks.? For the year, they rank # 25 in  
Fantasy Points allowed to opposing QBs.? Charlie Batch  will be throwing to 
WRs Johnnie Morton and  Herman Moore who have both been disappointing 
lately.?  TE David Sloan needs to pick up his game and he could be the  key 
to allowing Batch to get into a rhythm.
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Green Bay Passing Game vs Buccaneer Defense??  Both teams seem to have found 
their way recently and want to keep the  momentum rolling.? The Bucs rank # 
15 in passing yards allowed per game  over the last four weeks.? They rank # 
11 in Fantasy Points allowed to  opposing QBs for the year.? QB Brett Favre 
is a wily vet  and he'll be pulling out all the stops.? Monday's game was 
encouraging not  just for the win but because Favre seemed to be comfortable 
feeding WR  Antonio Freeman the ball more often.? That's great news for both  
players.? Bill Schroeder is a factor too but Freeman is  clearly the most 
talented WR.  Bubba Franks and Tyrone  Davis still share enough time at TE to 
limit the other from being a  major factor.
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Carolina Passing Game vs Saints Defense?? The  turnaround of the Saints is 
one of the best stories of the season.?  Certainly, their tough defense 
deserves much credit.? Against the pass, New  Orleans ranks just # 16 in 
passing yards allowed over the last four games.?  They're much tougher 
against the rush.? For the year, they rank # 6 in  Fantasy Points allowed to 
opposing QBs.?? Steve Beuerlein  is certainly not the 1999 version we saw but 
he's still a pretty good  QB.? Donald Hayes and Muhsin Muhammad will continue 
to  make plays.? They have a decided height advantage over New Orleans CBs 
Fred  Weary and Kevin Mathis. In the absence of TE Wesley Walls, Casey 
Crawford will  likely get the start if Kris Mangum can't go.? 
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Downside Matchups:? These games favor the  Defense

Arizona Passing Game vs  Viking Defense?? If you're in contention in week 11 
with  Plummer as your QB, congratulations, you're one heck of a manager.? I'm 
no  Jake Plummer fan but if you're going to play him, this could be  the 
week.? Minnesota is improving on defense, but they're still susceptible  to 
the big plays.? They rank # 23 in passing yards allowed per game over  the 
last four weeks David Boston is injured with a bad  hamstring and missed 
practice Wednesday.? Frank Sanders is  in a huge slump, even by his standards 
which is saying something.?  Martay Jenkins may be the best WR on the team 
right now.?  Enough said.? 

Miami Passing Game vs Charger  Defense? Quietly, the Dolphins and Jay 
Fiedler  are winning football games.? Fiedler probably isn't winning them  
for your fantasy team though.? He faces the Chargers this week who are back  
to playing a little bit more like the Chargers of old.? San Diego ranks #  26 
in Fantasy Points allowed by opposing QBs for the year but they rank # 11 in  
passing yards allowed per game over the last four weeks.? Fiedler will be  
throwing to Oronde Gadsden and Leslie Shepherd.?  Tony Martin is expected to 
see action as well.? Fiedler may  continue to play well but the Chargers are 
improving on defense.?  

San Diego Passing Game vs Dolphin  Defense?? Charger coach Mike Riley has 
announced  Moses Moreno will get the start at QB.? At least with  Harbaugh 
you had an experienced QB behind center.? The Dolphins rank # 22  in passing 
yards allowed per game over the last four weeks.? But for the  year, they 
rank # 8 in Fantasy Points allowed to opposing QBs.? I think  they'll be 
closer to their year long numbers this week.? Moreno will throw  to TE 
Freddie Jones primarily and  even with the matchup, he's  too good to 
sit.?Although it remains to be seen if Moreno will lock onto  Jones like 
Harbaugh did.? In the?KC game where Moreno played  extensively,?Jones?was the 
target 7 times which is less than his  normal.  WRs Curtis Conway and Jeff 
Graham are  up and down players and probably not starters in most leagues.? 

Seattle Passing Game vs Jaguar  Defense?? With Brock Huard's set back this 
week in his  recovery from a concussion, it looks like Jon Kitna gets  
another start.? The Huard situation is very worrisome to me.? He's  awfully 
young to be having this type of problem.? Usually, it seems like  it's the 
old guys like Aikman and Chandler that have trouble shaking the  cobwebs.? I 
don't like it.? Jacksonville ranks # 22 in Fantasy Points  allowed to 
opposing QBs this year.? Over the last four weeks, they rank #  21 in passing 
yards allowed per game. Kitna will spread the ball between  Derrick Mayes and 
Darrell Jackson likely as  Sean Dawkins is battling a deep quad bruise.? 
Dawkins  might be a factor but he looks to be limited right now.? TE  
Christian Fauria caught just 1 pass last week but it was for a TD so  you 
have to consider him again.

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Defensive Slam  Dunks:? These games heavily favor  the Defense

Tennessee Titan Passing Game vs. Raven  Defense?? QB Steve McNair has 
trouble  throwing the ball with a healthy bunch of WRs.? He doesn't have 
anything  close to a healthy bunch of WRs.? Kevin Dyson is  gone.? Yancey 
Thigpen is gone without technically  leaving.? Carl Pickens is hobbled and #1 
WR  Derrick Mason is less than 100%.? Looks like more receptions for  TE 
Frank Wycheck.? Imagine that.? The Ravens are  suddenly inspired with their 
offense finally breaking the scoreless TD-less  streak and they could be hard 
to handle.

Philadelphia Passing Game vs Steeler  Defense? In case you haven't noticed, 
the Steelers are an  excellent football team.? They'd be hard to handle if 
only they had a QB.  They're defense is all we're concerned about here and 
it's pretty darn  good.? They rank # 2 in passing yards allowed over the last 
four  weeks.? They also rank # 2 in Fantasy Points allowed to opposing QBs.?  
This doesn't bode well for QB Donovan McNabb.? He'll  attempt to throw to 
Torrance Small and Charles  Johnson.? Small is actually starting to get more 
looks but it  probably won't matter.? TE Chad Lewis hasn't been nearly  as 
effective as he was early and I don't look for him to rebound in this  game.

Atlanta Passing Game vs Lion  Defense?? This one could get ugly as Chris 
Chandler  looks to miss the game as he recovers from a concussion suffered 
last  Sunday.? Danny Kanell gets the start.? He'll  face?a Lion defense 
that's pretty solid and ranked # 7 in passing yards  allowed over the last 
four weeks.? Kanell with throw to WRs Terance  Mathis and Tim Dwight.? Mathis 
has played very  well of late but could struggle against a Lion Defense that 
will be looking to  exhibit some of that post coach firing enthusiasm.? TE 
Reggie Kelly  shows nice flashes here and there but needs to be  consistent.

Baltimore Passing Game vs Titan  Defense?? The Ravens exploded last week in 
the TD department  ending their much publicized drought.? That "explosion" 
came against the  Bengals who'd have a tough time stopping the University of 
Maryland, much less  Baltimore.? I'm guessing the Ravens find the going just 
a tad bit rougher  against a solid Tennessee defense.? The Titans rank # 5 in 
passing yards  allowed over the last four weeks and # 7 in Fantasy Points 
allowed by opposing  QBs for the year. QB Trent Dilfer gets the start 
again.?  Qadry Ismail and Patrick Jeffers are the WRs  with Travis Taylor now 
on injured reserve.? But TE  Shannon Sharpe is the primary threat, especially 
in the Red zone.?  He's probably the only Raven I'd feel good about starting.

Cleveland Passing Game vs Patriot  Defense?? The Browns are tough to watch.? 
QB  Doug Pederson, bless his heart, seems to try awfully hard but it takes  a 
lot more than trying to succeed at this level.? Against a crafty  defensive 
guy like Bill Belichick who's great at confusing the QB, it might be  ugly. 
One good thing about Pederson is that he does seem to rely on WR  Kevin 
Johnson almost exclusively.? He's not a bad play if you need  a WR just 
because you know he'll see the ball.?Although you have?to  wonder how he'll 
fare against?Patriot CB Ty Law.  Rookie WR Dennis  Northcutt has talent but 
like the Bengal's Peter Warrick, is stuck in a  bad situation. TE Aaron Shea 
isn't a factor.

Pittsburgh Passing Game vs Eagle  Defense?? The Eagle / Steeler game looks to 
be a slugfest as  both defenses should manhandle the offenses. Philadelphia 
ranks # 6 in passing  yards allowed per game over the last four weeks.? 
Against QB  Kordell Stewart, that number ought to look even better next 
week.?  The Eagles rank # 3 in Fantasy Points allowed to opposing QBs for the 
year.  Stewart will try to throw the ball to WRs Plaxico Burress, Troy 
Edwards  and Hines Ward but I wouldn't hold my breath.?  TE Mark Bruener did 
score last week but I wouldn't expect that  too often.

Cincinnati Passing Game vs Dallas  Defense?? Let's put it this way.? WR 
Peter  Warrick may be the best QB on this team.? The Bengals face a  Dallas 
team that's got it's back against the wall with a near comical series of  
injuries.? The Bengals may be just what the Cowboys need for taking out  some 
frustration.? QB Akili Smith will face a defense  that's ranked # 10 in 
passing yards allowed per game over the past four  weeks.? Smith will throw 
the ball to WRs Peter Warrick and  Craig Yeast.? This team just doesn't have 
any veterans to  show these guys who to act.? Warrick's a great talent and 
probably worth a  start as you never know what he'll do but it's a tough 
situation for him.?  TE Tony McGee is tough to depend on.

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Rushing Game Matchups???  Here's how I see  the matchups this week.? Please  
note, see the cheatsheet online for exactly where I rank  players and to 
determine who to start.?  Just because one matchup may be more favorable than 
another, that doesn't  necessarily mean I'd start the player with the best 
matchup.? The matchup info is meant to be just one  more tool in your box 
when it comes to deciding between players.?? 

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Locks:? These games heavily favor the  Offense

Oakland's Tyrone Wheatley?and  Napoleon Kaufman vs Bronco Defense?? If?I 
learned one  thing last week, it's to not?to listen to Jon Gruden concerning 
Tyrone  Wheatley.??Remember last week all he talked about was how limited  
Wheatley?would be and that Kaufman would carry the load.? We know how  that 
went.? This week will be even worse with Monday night.? I'll get  you every 
bit of info that I hear but I can already see it's going to be tough  call 
with his ankles.? Making it worse is the fact Denver has given up tons  of 
rushing yards.? They rank # 31 in rushing yards allowed over  the?last four 
weeks but of course the Corey Dillon romp skews that a  bit.? For the year, 
they rank # 21 in Fantasy Points allowed to opposing  RBs.

Minnesota's Robert Smith vs  Cardinal Defense?? New coach Dave McGinnis may 
have given the  team a boost but he was the defensive coordinator for one of 
the worst rush  defenses in the league before he moved to the head post.? 
Arizona ranks #  30 in rushing yards allowed over the last four weeks.? With 
Daunte  Culpepper still learning the game and likely to face some confusing 
schemes from  McGinnis, look for Smith to be relied upon.

New England's J.R. Redmond and  Kevin Faulk vs Brown Defense?? J.R. Redmond 
has been a nice  surprise after a slow start.? He's shown nice power and 
quickness.?  Kevin Faulk has seemingly settled into the 3rd down role which I 
think suits him  better.? Cleveland hasn't stopped anyone on the ground as 
they rank # 26  for the year in Fantasy Points allowed to opposing RBs.? They 
rank # 29 in  rushing yards allowed over the last four weeks.? I never feel 
completely  comfortable predicting what Bill Belichick will do but I'd guess 
Redmond will  see the bulk of the work here.

Jacksonville's Fred Taylor vs  Seahawk Defense?? Seattle ranks # 24 in 
Fantasy Points  allowed to opposing RBs for the year.? It's even worse lately 
where they  rank # 28 in rushing yards allowed over the last four weeks.? I 
look for  Fred Taylor to have a nice game as the Jaguars try to salvage 
their  season.? They're on the brink of missing the playoffs and I'd expect 
coach  Tom Coughlin to focus on what he loves best, the run.

Cincinnati's Corey Dillon vs  Cowboy Defense?? The Baltimore game last week 
showed Dillon  isn't Superman but this is a great matchup for him.? Dallas 
hasn't stopped  anyone on the ground ranking # 27 in rushing yards allowed 
over the last four  weeks.? They rank # 29 in Fantasy Points allowed to 
opposing RBs.? I  worry about the Bengal passing game (or lack of it) but 
Dillon still should be  able to run.

San Francisco's Charlie Garner vs  Chief Defense?? The Chiefs rank # 27 in 
Fantasy Points  allowed to opposing RBs this season.? They're # 26 in rushing 
yards allowed  per game over the last four weeks.? That has to have Charlie 
Garner owners  licking their chops.? He's cooled a bit from his red hot start 
but this  could be the game he gets back on pace.

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Prime Matchups:?  These games favor the Offense?

Detroit's James Stewart vs Falcon Defense??  Atlanta comes into week 11 
ranked # 30 in Fantasy Points allowed to  opposing RBs.? They rank # 25 in 
rushing yards allowed over the last four  weeks.? This could be the 
confidence boost the Lions need after the Bobby  Ross resignation.? Atlanta's 
struggling and with Chris Chandler likely out,  the Lions have a chance to 
dominate this game.
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Atlanta's Jamal Anderson vs Lion Defense?  This could be a running game 
"shootout".? The Lions aren't much  better than the Falcons defending the 
rush ranking # 24 in rushing yards allowed  over the last four weeks.? Jamal 
Anderson has been fairly quiet this  season.? With QB Chris Chandler likely 
out, they'll need him to carry the  offensive load.
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New Orleans' Ricky Williams vs Panther  Defense?? Carolina ranks # 16 in 
rushing yards allowed per  game over the last four weeks and that number will 
likely be worse once Ricky  Williams is through with them.? He's running with 
the power and aggression  everyone hoped for last season.? I think the 
difference is not only his  health, but a solid passing offense to take some 
heat off him.?  
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Cleveland's Travis Prentice vs Patriot  Defense?? New England only ranks # 23 
in rushing yards  allowed per game over the last four weeks.? For the season, 
they rank # 26  in Fantasy Points allowed to opposing RBs.? Prentice and the 
Cleveland  offense have struggled but this could be a decent matchup if 
you've been  thinking about playing him.
 

Dallas' Emmitt Smith vs Bengal  Defense?? Cincinnati ranks # 20 in Fantasy 
Points allowed to  opposing RBs.? They rank # 12 in rushing yards allowed 
over the last four  weeks.? With their QB and WRs decimated by injuries, it 
looks like it'll be  Emmitt almost by default.? I'd look for Dallas to ask 
him to carry the load  this week.? 


Even Matchups:? These games feature no real advantage  either way

Pittsburgh's Jerome Bettis vs  Eagle Defense?? The Eagles rank # 22 in 
rushing yards allowed  over the last four weeks.? For the season, they're a 
little better than  that ranking # 16 in Fantasy Points allowed to RBs.? 
Bettis has been a nice  surprise this season but it looks like he'll be 
without starting center  Dermontti Dawson and that's a blow.? 

Seattle's Ricky Watters and  Shaun Alexander vs Jaguar Defense?? Over the 
last four weeks,  Jacksonville ranks # 21 in rushing yards allowed per game.? 
For the season,  they rank # 17 in Fantasy Points allowed to opposing RBs.? 
That's not very  Jaguar - like and you know they're dying to get it turned 
around.? The big  worry for Watters owners is that coach Mike Holmgren starts 
looking to next year  and gives Alexander more time.? Be careful there.

Tampa Bay's Warrick Dunn and  Mike Alstott vs Packer Defense?? Green Bay 
checks in with the  # 20 defense for rushing yards allowed per game over the 
past four weeks.?  For the year, they're # 11 in Fantasy Points allowed to 
opposing RBs.? It's  tough to predict how coach Tony Dungy will use his RBs.? 
Dunn has been  carrying the ball more than usual lately but you'd think Tampa 
would like to get  into more of a grind it out mode with Alstott.? Although 
the big guy has to  prove he can hold onto the ball.? 

New York Jet's Curtis Martin vs  Colts Defense?? Defenses have keyed on 
stopping Martin lately  while they take their chances with QB Testeverde.? 
It's been pretty  effective as Martin's not made much noise.? I'm not sure 
the Colts can  contain him though.? They rank # 19 in rushing yards allowed 
over the last  four weeks.? With Martin and Edgerrin James on the field, 
it'll be a  matchup of two great RBs.

Buffalo's Sammy Morris and  Shawn Bryson vs Bear Defense?? Chicago ranks # 18 
in rushing  yards allowed over the past four weeks.? With QB Doug Flutie 
under center,  I'd look for continued running from Morris and Bryson.? Both 
seem to put up  similar Fantasy numbers.? If I had to pick one, I'd probably 
go with  Morris.?

Indianapolis' Edgerrin James vs  Jets Defense???The?Colts are looking to 
rebound  from a sub par performance last week.? I'd think you'll see better  
execution and more of a reliance on James instead of Manning having to?play  
catch-up.? The Jets rank # 15 in?rushing yards allowed over the last  four 
weeks.? James is a must start with his potential in all facets of the  game.

Arizona's Michael Pittman /  Thomas Jones vs Viking Defense???Keep an eye on 
Pittman  as he seems to have a habit of finding some sort of injury to limit 
him.?  The Viking defense is?just average?as they rank # 13 in rushing yards  
allowed over the last four weeks.? New?coach Dave McGinnis reportedly  wants 
to?get the ball into Pittman's hands more.? Although Jones is  the guy 
they've paid the big money to so you have to wonder how long he'll  sit.

Miami's Lamar Smith vs Charger  Defense?? For the season, San Diego ranks # 
13 in Fantasy  Points allowed to opposing RBs.? They've been tougher lately 
but I like the  way Lamar Smith is running with confidence.? I'd start him 
without  hesitation this week.

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Downside  Matchups:? These games favor the  Defense

Green Bay's Ahman Green vs Buccaneer Defense? With  Dorsey Levens out, the 
Pack turns to Green.? He seems to be anxious and  ready to contribute.? Tampa 
ranks # 11 in rushing yards allowed over the  last four weeks so it'll be a 
tough matchup.? For the year, Tampa ranks #  10 in Fantasy Points allowed to 
opposing RBs.? He's got skills though and  could do well.? 

Baltimore's Jamal Lewis vs Titans Defense??  Tennessee comes into week 11 
ranked # 10 in rushing yards allowed over  the last four weeks.? For the 
year, they rank # 7 in Fantasy Points allowed  to opposing RBs.? That's 
solid.? They're quick and athletic and should  be a good match for the 
physical Lewis.? I'd expect less than his normal  production from him.

Kansas City RBs vs 49er Defense? San Francisco has  been fairly soft against 
the run ranking # 17 in rushing yards allowed the past  four weeks.? For the 
year, they rank # 28 in Fantasy Points allowed by  opposing RBs.? But I've 
lost all faith in Gunther Cunningham and his  running game.? They've gone 
from everyone getting the ball to nobody  getting the ball while Elvis Grbac 
throws all day.? I like Kimble Anders  but I'd avoid all KC RBs if you can.

San Diego's Jermaine Fazande vs Miami Defense??  Fazande seems to be the RB 
of the week for San Diego as he ran for 74  yards on 22 carries last week.? 
That's a lot for a Charger RB.? The  Dolphins are tough against the run 
though ranking # 9 over the last four weeks  in rushing yards allowed per 
game.? Even without LB Zach Thomas, it'll be a  tough matchup.

Denver's Terrell Davis vs Raider Defense??  Make sure to understand: Terrell 
Davis is a sure starter, this is just  a tough matchup for him.? Over the 
last four weeks, Oakland ranks # 2 in  rushing yards allowed per game.? I 
expect Davis to do well, he's just got  his work cut out for him.

New York Giant's Tiki Barber and Ron Dayne vs Rams  Defense?? The Rams have 
been tougher against the run lately  where they rank # 6 in rushing yards 
allowed over the last four weeks.?  Their offense continues to force people 
to pass the ball.? The Giant RBs  have been very effective though so you 
can't count them out.? Coach Fassell  seems more willing to use Ron Dayne in 
different situations than he did early  on.? And Barber is a great threat 
catching the ball.

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Defensive Slam Dunks:? These games heavily favor the  Defense

St. Louis' Justin Watson vs  Giants Defense?? The Giants rank # 1 in both 
Fantasy Points  allowed for the year to opposing RBs and in rushing yards 
allowed over the past  four weeks.? In other words, they're tough, and 
they've been tough.?  Justin Watson will have had more time to prepare for 
his start this week but I  don't think this is an Olandis Gary for Terrell 
Davis type situation where the #  2 guy steps in easily and performs almost 
as well as the # 1 guy.? Marshall  Faulk does too much in that offense.? 
He'll also be spelled likely by Trung  Canidate but I'll believe it when I 
see that candybone on the field.?  Robert Holcombe could see some time at RB 
too.

Chicago's James Allen / Curtis  Enis vs Bills Defense?? The Bills play tough 
rush defense  ranking # 3 over the last four weeks in rushing yards allowed 
per game.?  They rank # 5 for the year in Fantasy Points allowed by opposing 
RBs.? This  will be a tough matchup for any Bear that carries the ball.

Carolina's Tshimanga  Biakabutuka vs Saints Defense?? New Orleans ranks # 4 
over  the last four weeks in rushing yards allowed per game.? They're 
shutting  folks down and I don't think the Carolina running game is strong 
enough to buck  that trend this week.

Tennessee's Eddie George vs  Raven Defense ? Eddie George is a must start 
assuming he's healthy  this week.? I just don't like the matchup against a 
very tough Raven  Defense that's ranked # 7 in rushing yards allowed over the 
last 4 weeks.?  He'll grind out some yards but it'll be tough.

Philadelphia's Darnell Autry vs  Steeler Defense?? Autry may have had success 
last week but  this week he hits a roadblock in the Steeler defense.? 
Pittsburgh ranks # 2  for the year in Fantasy Points allowed for opposing 
RBs.? I don't that will  change after this game.

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WHAT IS A  VET

Some veterans bear visible signs of their  service: a missing limb, a jagged 
scar, a certain look in the eye.? Others may carry the evidence inside  them: 
a pin holding a bone together, a piece of shrapnel in the leg - or perhaps  
another sort of inner steel: the soul,s ally forged in the refinery of  
adversity.? Except in parades,  however, the men and women who have kept 
America safe wear no badge or  emblem.? You can,t tell a vet just  by looking.

What is a vet?

He is the cop on the beat who spent six months  in Saudi Arabia sweating two 
gallons a day making sure the armored personnel  carriers didn,t run out of 
fuel.

He is the barroom loudmouth, dumber than five  wooden planks, whose overgrown 
frat-boy behavior is outweighed a hundred times  in the cosmic scales by four 
hours of exquisite bravery near the 38th  parallel.

She or he*is the nurse who fought against  futility and went to sleep sobbing 
every night for two solid years in Da  Nang.

He is the POW who went away one person and  came back another*or didn,t come 
back AT ALL.

He is the Quantico drill instructor who has  never seen combat*but has saved 
countless lives by turning slouchy, no-account  rednecks and gang members 
into Marines, and teaching them to watch each other,s  backs.

He is the parade*riding Legionnaire who pins  on his ribbons and medals with 
a prosthetic hand.

He is the career quartermaster who watches the  ribbons and medals pass him 
by.

He is the three anonymous heroes in The Tomb  Of The Unknowns, whose presence 
at the Arlington National Cemetery must forever  preserve the memory of all 
the anonymous heroes whose valor dies unrecognized  with them on the 
battlefield or in the ocean,s sunless deep.

He is the old guy bagging groceries at the  supermarket*palsied now and 
aggravatingly slow*who helped liberate a Nazi death  camp and who wishes all 
day long that his wife were still alive to hold him when  the nightmares come.

He is an ordinary and yet an extraordinary  human being*a person who offered 
some of his life,s most vital years in the  service of his country, and who 
sacrificed his ambitions so others would not  have to sacrifice theirs.

He is a soldier and a savior and a sword  against the darkness, and he is 
nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony  on behalf of the finest, 
greatest nation ever known.

So remember, each time you see someone who has  served our country, just lean 
over and say Thank You.? That,s all most people need, and in most  cases it 
will mean more than any medals they could have been awarded or were  awarded.

Two little words that mean a lot, &THANK  YOU.8

Remember November 11th is Veterans  Day!

&It is the soldier, not the reporter, who has  given us freedom of the 
press.? It  is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of 
speech.? It is the soldier, not the campus  organizer, who has given us the 
freedom to demonstrate.? It is the soldier, who salutes the flag,  who serves 
beneath the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows  the 
protester to burn the flag.8

Father Dennis Edward O,Brien,  USMC

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