Ask The Commish.com (TM) Week 13 Newsletter December 1, 2007 |==================================================| Table Of Contents |==================================================| 1. Newsletter Sponsor: FantasyFootballTrader.com 2. Recent Ask The Commish.com Updates 3. Shop our Team Fan Shop for Sports Merchandise 4. Useful and Useless Statistics 5. Recent NFL Headlines / Injury News 6. Stock Up / Down 7. This week's NFL Schedule 8. Ask The Commish.com Premium Services |==================================================| |==================================================| 1. Visit Our Sponsor: Fantasy Football Trader.com |==================================================| ***The Fantasy Trader is the best kept secret on the planet...and it's FREE!!!*** Every Wednesday evening Fantasy Football Trader is cranking out some of the most in-depth fantasy news in the industry straight to your inbox. 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That means that it's time for our weekly Sit or Start feature. There are 91 players on the list this week, see what we think of your players! - http://www.askthecommish.com/sos/ NOTE: If you are a Premium Services member then this link will take you directly to the Premium Service article! - http://www.askthecommish.com/members/sos/ * Week 13: Experts Picks Nov. 29, 2007 * Need help with your weekly picks? Then check out what our experts had to say this week. And, more importantly, see their picks for this week! * Ask the Commish.Com Weekly Benchmark Nov. 28, 2007 * Check out this latest feature for our Premium Members! This benchmark takes a look at how each player at a specific position has performed thus far and what to expect from them THIS week! - http://www.askthecommish.com/members/bench_mark/ * Survivor Contest Nov. 28, 2007 * Don't forget to submit your AskTheCommish.Com Survivor Contest entry this week. - http://www.askthecommish.com/members/contests/survivor.asp * Best Bets for Week 13 Nov. 28, 2007 * The Commish unveils his Best Bets for which players are most likely to have a good performance in Week 12. - http://www.askthecommish.com/members/best%5Fbets/ * Match Up Against the Commish's A-Team Nov. 28, 2007 * Check out The Commish's weekly Fantasy Contest. Score the most fantasy points during the season -- and win the grand prize! - http://www.askthecommish.com/members/fantasy_contest/ * Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rewards Nov. 27, 2007 * Find out which players are worthy of running out to the Waiver Wire to get and which players you should pass on as the Commish checks in with his Waiver Wire Rewards. - http://www.askthecommish.com/members/waiver_wire/ * NFL Statistical Power Rankings Nov. 27, 2007 * Do you like stats? So does the Commish. Now, you can see how each team fairs on offense and defense in his official statistical power rankings! - http://www.askthecommish.com/powerrankings/statistical/ * NFL Power Rankings Nov. 27, 2007 * With Week 12 now in the books, take a look at the Commish's Power Rankings. See where your team ranks. - http://www.askthecommish.com/powerrankings/ * Fantasy Heroes from Week 12 Nov. 26, 2007 * With the Monday night game left to be played, let's look back at the Fantasy Heroes from this past weekend. - http://www.askthecommish.com/fantasy_heroes * Message Boards * Have a fantasy football question? Want lineup advice? Want to talk football with fans in the "know"? Check out our Message Boards. - http://www.askthecommish.com/forum/ * Article Archive * Search our Article Archives... - http://www.askthecommish.com/archive.asp?page=1 |==================================================| 3. Shop our Team Fan Shop for Sports Merchandise |==================================================| * Ask The Commish.com's Team Fan Shop * Get ready for the the this weekend and wear your team's colors. With the college and NFL season here you can pick up great team merchandise right from The Commish. Check out the Ask The Commish.com Team Fan Shop today for great sports merchandise for your or someone's special's favorite NFL, college, or Pro team. - http://www.footballfanatics.com/?partner_id=212&catid=1 |==================================================| 4. Useless and Useful Statistics |==================================================| * Passing Yards Leaders * 1. Tom Brady NE 3439 2. Brett Favre GB 3412 3. Tony Romo DAL 3352 4. Carson Palmer CIN 3076 5. Drew Brees NO 2997 * Rushing Yards Leaders * 1. Adrian Peterson MIN 1081 2. Willie Parker PIT 1006 3. Willis McGahee BAL 910 4. Brian Westbrook PHI 901 5. Joseph Addai IND 876 * Receiving Yards * 1. Terrell Owens DAL 1249 2. Randy Moss NE 1095 3. Larry Fitzgerald ARI 1060 4. Chad Johnson CIN 1041 5. Reggie Wayne IND 1011 * Tackles Complete Leaders * 1. Patrick Willis SF 110 2. Ray Lewis BAL 99 3. Angelo Crowell BUF 97 4. Nick Barnett GB 96 5. London Fletcher WAS 95 * Sacks Leaders * 1. Aaron Kampman GB 11.0 2. Greg Ellis DAL 10.5 3. Patrick Kerney SEA 10.5 4. Osi Umenyiora NYG 10.0 5. DeMarcus Ware DAL 10.0 * Interceptions Leaders * 1. Antonio Cromartie SD 6 2. Asante Samuel NE 6 3. Ken Hamlin DAL 5 4. Anthony Henry DAL 5 5. Ed Reed BAL 5 |==================================================| 5. Recent NFL Headlines / Injury News |==================================================| * Check out our latest Headlines * - http://www.askthecommish.com/headlines/index.asp Here are some recent headlines that could be of interest to you: * Giants | Plaxico Burress expects to play Sun, Dec 2 @ 7:33 AM EST Plaxico Burress confirmed that he doesn't expect his knee and ankle injuries to force him out of the Giants' Week 13 game. * Giants | Jacobs, Ross, Wilson don't make trip to CHI Sun, Dec 2 @ 7:33 AM EST Giants RB Brandon Jacobs (hamstring), CB Aaron Ross, and FS Gibril Wilson were not on the Giants' team flight to Chicago for Week 13. * Jets | Report: Cotchery could be lost for season Sat, Dec 1 @ 14:25 PM EST The New York Daily News reports Jerricho Cotchery underwent surgery to repair a broken right index finger this week and could be lost for the season. * Giants | Giants' Ward expected to start over Droughns Sat, Dec 1 @ 14:25 PM EST Derrick Ward is reportedly likely to start against Chicago in Week 13, ahead of Reuben Droughns. * Eagles | Westbrook (knee) rejoins practice, will start * Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST Brian Westbrook (probable, knee) returned to a complete practice Friday and Eagles coach Andy Reid confirmed that he will start in Week 13. * Seahawks | Shaun Alexander to start against Philadelphia * Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST Shaun Alexander (probable, knee) practiced without restrictions for the third straight day Friday will start in Week 13 against the Eagles. * Jets | Jets' Cotchery listed as out against Dolphins * Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST Jerricho Cotchery (finger) is listed as out for Week 13. * Packers | Packers confirm Favre shouldn't miss time * Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST The Packers are now calling Brett Favre's injury an "elbow bruise" and say it's not as serious as the elbow injury he had last year. * Dolphins | Chatman upgraded to probable for Jets game * Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST Jesse Chatman (ankle, neck) returned to an unrestricted practice Friday and was upgraded to probable on the Week 13 injury report. * Colts | Colts list WR Harrison as 'questionable' * Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST Marvin Harrison (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 13, but did not practice on Friday. Coach Tony Dungy called him "very questionable." *Raiders | McCown likely to start at QB for Raiders Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST * Browns | Braylon Edwards listed as questionable Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST Braylon Edwards (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Week 13. He returned to a limited practice on Friday. * Broncos | Broncos list both Henry, Young as probable Sat, Dec 1 @ 8:58 AM EST Travis Henry (knee) and Selvin Young (knee) are both listed as probable for Week 13. Each practiced without limits on Friday. * Packers | Favre, McCarthy optimistic he'll play Week 14 Fri, Nov 30 @ 13:29 PM EST Brett Favre and coach Mike McCarthy both expressed optimism that Favre (shoulder seperation, elbow injury) would be able to play through in Week 14. * Bills | Marshawn Lynch returns to limited practice Fri, Nov 30 @ 13:29 PM EST Marshawn Lynch (out, ankle) returned to a limited practice on Friday. * Buccaneers | Garcia works some, will be game-day decision Fri, Nov 30 @ 13:29 PM EST Jeff Garcia (back) went through some drills at Bucs practice Friday and will be a game-time decision in Week 13 against New Orleans. * Giants | Burress on a bike, uncertain to face Chicago Fri, Nov 30 @ 13:29 PM EST Plaxico Burress (knee, ankle) rode a bike at Giants practice Friday. |==================================================| 6. Stock Up / Down |==================================================| * STOCK UP: QB A.J. Feeley (PHI) Feeley posted a huge 345 yard passing day against the Patriots and he'll be in the lineup for Philly until McNabb is 100%. That means that he will get the start this week. Don't expect another huge fantasy performance from him, but he might be worth prospecting on against the Jets in week 14. * STOCK UP: QB Matt Schaub (HOU) Schaub is turning into a very solid fantasy option. If he can cut down on his turnovers for the remainder of the season his stock will be boosted to that of a top 12 QB. If you look at his stats, you'll see that he has racked up 2107 yards in the 8 games in which he was completely healthy. That means that he is averaging 263 yards passing in those games. More importantly, he has averaged 275 yards and 2 TDs since returning from injury. * STOCK UP: QB Vince Young (TEN) Vince Young has found his passing groove in the last three weeks. He has thrown for 808 yards over his last three games, averaging 269 yards passing. He'll merit consideration next year as a top 15 fantasy QB. * STOCK DOWN: QB Brett Favre (GB) Favre was dueling with Tom Brady for the league lead in passing yardage, but this iron man was knocked out of the Thursday night contest against the Cowboys with 56 yards passing and 2 INTs. He'll start next week, but be cautioned that the weather has taken a turn for the worst in the Midwest so that coupled with the dinged up shoulder and elbow should limit Favre's passing totals. * STOCK UP: RB Ryan Grant (GB) Grant has averaged over 100 yards rushing in his last 4 contests and has added about 13 yards receiving as well. He appears to be the real deal at RB for the Packers and should see an increased workload with Favre dinged up. * STOCK UP: RB Kolby Smith (KC) Smith had a huge week running the ball 31 times for 150 yards and 2 TDs. He'll likely be in the starting lineup for the remainder of the year. We're not particularly fond of his match-up this week, but he should offer some legitimate fantasy numbers in the next few weeks. * STOCK DOWN: RB Andre Hall (DEN) Hall is a big play guy with great speed. He turned in a 167 yard performance with a TD last week, but his high ankle-sprain will keep him out of the lineup this week. It appears to be unclear as to whom will be in the starting lineup at RB for the Broncos this week as Henry and Young are likely to share the duties. * STOCK UP: WR Greg Jennings (GB) Jennings will likely merit consideration as a top 12 fantasy WR next year as he is averaging 4.4 yards per catch, 71.2 yards, and 1 TD per game. That would be 70 catches, 1139 yards, and 16 TDs if projected over a full season. * STOCK DOWN: WR Lee Evans (BUF) Since Evans managed two-straight 100 yard performances with a TD he has been cold. He has hauled in only 124 yards worth of passes over the last 3 weeks combined. Now Edwards has been re-inserted into the lineup as the starter for Buffalo and the weather is getting colder. Look for Evans to continue to disappoint fantasy owners down the stretch. |==================================================| 7. NFL Game Schedule |==================================================| THU, Nov 29 TIME (ET) 11/29 GB (27) @ DAL (37) SUN, DEC 2 TIME (ET) 12/2 TB @ NO 1:00 12/2 SF @ CAR 1:00 12/2 SEA @ PHI 1:00 12/2 SD @ KC 1:00 12/2 NYJ @ MIA 1:00 12/2 JAC @ IND 1:00 12/2 HOU @ TEN 1:00 12/2 DET @ MIN 1:00 12/2 BUF @ WAS 1:00 12/2 ATL @ STL 1:00 12/2 DEN @ OAK 4:05 12/2 CLE @ ARI 4:05 12/2 NYG @ CHI 4:15 12/2 CIN @ PIT 8:15 MON, Novvember 12 TIME (ET) 12/3 NE @ BAL 8:30 |==================================================| 8. Ask The Commish.com Premium Services |==================================================| * Don't miss your chance to get our full version of our Sit or Start this year! 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