EJ Manuel struggled to produce vs. San Diego, with 23/39 for 238 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions thrown (with three sacks taken for -33 yards). Part of Manuel's problem was Sammy Watkins' dropsies (eight targets for 2/19/0 receiving), and Robert Woods wasn't much better from the #2 wideout position (eight for 3/19/0). Fred Jackson provided what spark there was in the receiving phase of the game last week, seeing a team-high ten targets for 8/78/1 receiving. There is plenty of room for improvement among the Bills' stable of receivers.The Texans' pass D is ranked eighteenth in the NFL averaging 243.3 net passing yards per game, with three passing scores handed out vs. two interceptions and four sacks generated (both of the latter statistics are in the middle 1/3 of the league through two games).
Ryan Fitzpatrick had a 'Bad Fitzpatrick' game at New York last weekend, slinging three killer interceptions vs. just one TD pass (to Damaris Johnson, who handled two targets for 2/56/1 receiving). On a day when Andre Johnson was ineffective as a receiver (led the team with 11 targets, but had a mere 4/24/0 receiving), DeAndre Hopkins advanced his argument to become the team's #1 wide receiver, handling nine targets for 6/116/0. We'll see who Fitzpatrick trusts more this week. The interceptions were partially offset by Fitzpatrick's 7/34/1 rushing at New York - we'll see if he can reign in the bad passes here in Week 4.Buffalo's rush D is stout, but their pass D leaves a lot to be desired, despite currently ranking 11th (tied) in the NFL with seven sacks to their credit. The Bills are 26th in the NFL averaging 267.3 net yards passing per game, with five passing scores handed out vs. three interceptions generated. Philip Rivers posted 18/25 for 251 net yards passing, two TDs and zero interceptions thrown (with one sack taken for -5 yards) last week, while Ryan Tannehill managed 31/49 for 210 net yards passing, one TD and one interception thrown, with four sacks taken for -31 yards two games ago.Fitzpatrick struggled in this phase of the game last week, while the Bills were sub-par as is usual - this looks like a neutral matchup on balance.
EJ Manuel struggled to produce vs. San Diego, with 23/39 for 238 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions thrown (with three sacks taken for -33 yards). Part of Manuel's problem was Sammy Watkins' dropsies (eight targets for 2/19/0 receiving), and Robert Woods wasn't much better from the #2 wideout position (eight for 3/19/0). Fred Jackson provided what spark there was in the receiving phase of the game last week, seeing a team-high ten targets for 8/78/1 receiving. There is plenty of room for improvement among the Bills' stable of receivers.The Texans' pass D is ranked eighteenth in the NFL averaging 243.3 net passing yards per game, with three passing scores handed out vs. two interceptions and four sacks generated (both of the latter statistics are in the middle 1/3 of the league through two games).
Ryan Fitzpatrick had a 'Bad Fitzpatrick' game at New York last weekend, slinging three killer interceptions vs. just one TD pass (to Damaris Johnson, who handled two targets for 2/56/1 receiving). On a day when Andre Johnson was ineffective as a receiver (led the team with 11 targets, but had a mere 4/24/0 receiving), DeAndre Hopkins advanced his argument to become the team's #1 wide receiver, handling nine targets for 6/116/0. We'll see who Fitzpatrick trusts more this week. The interceptions were partially offset by Fitzpatrick's 7/34/1 rushing at New York - we'll see if he can reign in the bad passes here in Week 4.Buffalo's rush D is stout, but their pass D leaves a lot to be desired, despite currently ranking 11th (tied) in the NFL with seven sacks to their credit. The Bills are 26th in the NFL averaging 267.3 net yards passing per game, with five passing scores handed out vs. three interceptions generated. Philip Rivers posted 18/25 for 251 net yards passing, two TDs and zero interceptions thrown (with one sack taken for -5 yards) last week, while Ryan Tannehill managed 31/49 for 210 net yards passing, one TD and one interception thrown, with four sacks taken for -31 yards two games ago.Fitzpatrick struggled in this phase of the game last week, while the Bills were sub-par as is usual - this looks like a neutral matchup on balance.
Buffalo is tied with Tennessee at 11th in the NFL through three games, with an average of 131 yards rushing per game (both teams also have just one rushing score over three games). Fred Jackson scored a receiving TD last week vs. San Diego (6/34/0 rushing and 8/78/1 receiving) and led the team in both rushing and receiving during Week 3. C.J. Spiller had one less touch on the football last week but produced with 10/25/0 rushing and 3/37/0 receiving (2.5 yards per carry on average vs. Jackson's 5.7 per tote) - this backfield remains very much a running back by committee. EJ Manuel added 5/24/0 rushing to the team effort.The Texans' defensive front collapsed in New York's MetLife Stadium last week, allowing 42/193/1 rushing to Rashad Jennings and company. They enter Week 4 ranked 25th in the NFL averaging 141.7 rushing yards allowed per game, with three rushing scores surrendered over three weeks. We'll see if the Texans can bounce back from last week's disaster at home this weekend.The Bills' committee has a good matchup despite being on the road.
Arian Foster was a late scratch last week due to another recurrence of the same hamstring issue that has bothered him since the early part of training camp, so youngsters Alfred Blue (13/78/0 rushing with 1/10/0 receiving) and Jonathan Grimes (1/5/0 rushing with 1/31/0 receiving) got to carry the load in MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Foster doesn't sound eager to get back on the field as of September 23, saying 'As soon as I feel 100 percent, I'll be out there. It's my hamstring's call.' Foster is now listed as probable so it looks like he's a go. Buffalo's rush D is quite good this season, averaging 83.7 yards rushing allowed per game (sixth in the NFL), with zero TDs allowed to date. San Diego managed 37/85/0 rushing at Buffalo last week (2.3 yards per carry), while Miami had 21/80/0 rushing two weeks ago there in Ralph Wilson Stadium.This is a tough matchup for whoever is available to run the football this weekend for the Texans.
MY PREDICTION:
The Texans just simply cannot stop the run and their defense which was supposed to be a strength is becoming a liability. Fitzpatrick is Fitzpatrick and I cannot trust a gimpy Arian Foster to get the job done against a what seems to be a very stout Buffalo run defense. I expect Spiller and Jackson to have big games today and for EJ Manuel to manage the game well en route to a big Buffalo road win.
Buffalo is tied with Tennessee at 11th in the NFL through three games, with an average of 131 yards rushing per game (both teams also have just one rushing score over three games). Fred Jackson scored a receiving TD last week vs. San Diego (6/34/0 rushing and 8/78/1 receiving) and led the team in both rushing and receiving during Week 3. C.J. Spiller had one less touch on the football last week but produced with 10/25/0 rushing and 3/37/0 receiving (2.5 yards per carry on average vs. Jackson's 5.7 per tote) - this backfield remains very much a running back by committee. EJ Manuel added 5/24/0 rushing to the team effort.The Texans' defensive front collapsed in New York's MetLife Stadium last week, allowing 42/193/1 rushing to Rashad Jennings and company. They enter Week 4 ranked 25th in the NFL averaging 141.7 rushing yards allowed per game, with three rushing scores surrendered over three weeks. We'll see if the Texans can bounce back from last week's disaster at home this weekend.The Bills' committee has a good matchup despite being on the road.
Arian Foster was a late scratch last week due to another recurrence of the same hamstring issue that has bothered him since the early part of training camp, so youngsters Alfred Blue (13/78/0 rushing with 1/10/0 receiving) and Jonathan Grimes (1/5/0 rushing with 1/31/0 receiving) got to carry the load in MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Foster doesn't sound eager to get back on the field as of September 23, saying 'As soon as I feel 100 percent, I'll be out there. It's my hamstring's call.' Foster is now listed as probable so it looks like he's a go. Buffalo's rush D is quite good this season, averaging 83.7 yards rushing allowed per game (sixth in the NFL), with zero TDs allowed to date. San Diego managed 37/85/0 rushing at Buffalo last week (2.3 yards per carry), while Miami had 21/80/0 rushing two weeks ago there in Ralph Wilson Stadium.This is a tough matchup for whoever is available to run the football this weekend for the Texans.
MY PREDICTION:
The Texans just simply cannot stop the run and their defense which was supposed to be a strength is becoming a liability. Fitzpatrick is Fitzpatrick and I cannot trust a gimpy Arian Foster to get the job done against a what seems to be a very stout Buffalo run defense. I expect Spiller and Jackson to have big games today and for EJ Manuel to manage the game well en route to a big Buffalo road win.
The Ravens did without Bernard Pierce in Week 3, and their rushing attack actually looked stronger, with 33/160/1 rushing as a team. The Ravens were led by Lorenzo Taliaferro (18/91/1 rushing, 5.1 yards per carry on average) and had assists from Justin Forsett (11/63/0 rushing, 5.7 yards per carry, with 4/2/0 receiving). According to head coach John Harbaugh, 'We thought we'd get him [Pierce] into the game, but it didn't work out. We should have a good chance of getting him back next week.. To date, the Ravens are ranked eighth in the NFL as a team, averaging 137.0 rushing yards per game, with two rushing scores so far.The Panthers' defense was embarrassed on Monday Night Football, allowing a gargantuan 34/264/1 rushing to the Steelers, who had two 100+ yards-rushing backs in the contest. Two weeks ago, Detroit was shut down (18/70/0 rushing) in this phase of the game - the Panthers are schizophrenic as rush defenders entering Week 4.The Ravens are gaining momentum as a rushing squad, while the Panthers were knocked back on their heels last week - at Baltimore, this looks like a decent matchup for whichever running backs can take the field for the Ravens.
The banged-up Panthers (DeAngelo Williams and Fozzy Whittaker missed Week 3 due to thigh/hamstring and quadriceps injuries, respectively) got even more damaged during Week 3 when Mike Tolbert suffered a hairline fracture in his leg (he was placed on IR/designated to return on September 23 and is out for the foreseeable future, until at least Week 13) and Jonathan Stewart ended the night with a 'severely' sprained ankle - he's expected to miss at least four weeks. Williams is likely closest to returning after resting in Week 3, but there simply isn't much left in the cupboard for the Panthers right now (Darrin Reaves is the next man up, and undrafted free agent from University of Alabama/Birmingham - he has logged one target for zero receptions this year). Lache Seastrunk, cut by Washington on cut-down day, joined the Panthers' practice squad about seven days ago and may be in the mix for Carolina given their seriously depleted running back stable.
Baltimore's rush D ranks eighth in the NFL averaging 89.7 rushing yards allowed per game, with just two rushing scores allowed to date. They coughed up both rushing scores to the Browns last weekend, allowing a total of 29/91/2 to the Browns. Pittsburgh was limited to 18/99/0 at Baltimore two weeks ago.Carolina is really banged up at this position right now and may have either youthful inexperience and/or a gimpy, limited veteran in the mix on Sunday - advantage, Baltimore.
The Ravens did without Bernard Pierce in Week 3, and their rushing attack actually looked stronger, with 33/160/1 rushing as a team. The Ravens were led by Lorenzo Taliaferro (18/91/1 rushing, 5.1 yards per carry on average) and had assists from Justin Forsett (11/63/0 rushing, 5.7 yards per carry, with 4/2/0 receiving). According to head coach John Harbaugh, 'We thought we'd get him [Pierce] into the game, but it didn't work out. We should have a good chance of getting him back next week.. To date, the Ravens are ranked eighth in the NFL as a team, averaging 137.0 rushing yards per game, with two rushing scores so far.The Panthers' defense was embarrassed on Monday Night Football, allowing a gargantuan 34/264/1 rushing to the Steelers, who had two 100+ yards-rushing backs in the contest. Two weeks ago, Detroit was shut down (18/70/0 rushing) in this phase of the game - the Panthers are schizophrenic as rush defenders entering Week 4.The Ravens are gaining momentum as a rushing squad, while the Panthers were knocked back on their heels last week - at Baltimore, this looks like a decent matchup for whichever running backs can take the field for the Ravens.
The banged-up Panthers (DeAngelo Williams and Fozzy Whittaker missed Week 3 due to thigh/hamstring and quadriceps injuries, respectively) got even more damaged during Week 3 when Mike Tolbert suffered a hairline fracture in his leg (he was placed on IR/designated to return on September 23 and is out for the foreseeable future, until at least Week 13) and Jonathan Stewart ended the night with a 'severely' sprained ankle - he's expected to miss at least four weeks. Williams is likely closest to returning after resting in Week 3, but there simply isn't much left in the cupboard for the Panthers right now (Darrin Reaves is the next man up, and undrafted free agent from University of Alabama/Birmingham - he has logged one target for zero receptions this year). Lache Seastrunk, cut by Washington on cut-down day, joined the Panthers' practice squad about seven days ago and may be in the mix for Carolina given their seriously depleted running back stable.
Baltimore's rush D ranks eighth in the NFL averaging 89.7 rushing yards allowed per game, with just two rushing scores allowed to date. They coughed up both rushing scores to the Browns last weekend, allowing a total of 29/91/2 to the Browns. Pittsburgh was limited to 18/99/0 at Baltimore two weeks ago.Carolina is really banged up at this position right now and may have either youthful inexperience and/or a gimpy, limited veteran in the mix on Sunday - advantage, Baltimore.
Joe Flacco was in a tight contest for most of the game last Sunday at Cleveland, and ended the day with 19/31 for 217 yards passing, one TD and one interception thrown. His backs handled 33/160/1 rushing, making for a pretty balanced outing by the Ravens' offense. To date, Baltimore is 13th in the NFL averaging 237.3 net yards passing per game, with four TDs thrown vs. two interceptions given up. Steve Smith is by far Flacco's favorite target, with 32 passes for 18/290/1 going his way to date, while Torrey Smith has seen 18 for 6/85/0. Unfortunately, Dennis Pitta re-injured his right hip that was operated on last year, and needs another surgery, which means he is out for the season now. Owen Daniels (11 targets for 10/70/2) will step in as the starting tight end going forwards.The Panthers' pass D ranks eighth in the NFL through three games, with an average of 201.7 net yards allowed per game, with a hefty five passing scores allowed to date vs. three interceptions generated. The defensive front does have eight sacks (tied for sixth in the NFL). Last week, Ben Roethlisberger threw 22/30 for 190 yards passing, two TDs and zero interceptions while being sacked just once for -6 yards; two weeks ago Matthew Stafford was sacked four times for -38 yards on the way to 27/48 for 253 net yards passing, one TD and one interception thrown.
Cam Newton let it rip to Kelvin Benjamin (11 targets for 8/115/1 receiving) and Greg Olsen (seven for 5/69/1) vs. Pittsburgh, resulting in 24/35 for 250 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions for Newton before he left late in the game (Pittsburgh had the victory in hand). All told, the Panthers threw 29/41 for 330 yards, two TDs and zero interceptions on Sunday as a team. Derek Anderson hit Benjamin for his TD, and had 5/6 for 80 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions thrown. Philly Brown (nine targets for 7/66/0 receiving) also made a case for more reps while Jerricho Cotchery was sidelined during Week 3 (hamstring injury) and Jason Avant was limited by a sore thigh (Avant saw six targets but only recorded 2/12/0 receiving). Aside from Olsen, the Panthers are relying on their green rookie receivers right now.The Ravens' pass D ranks 24th in the NFL currently averaging 262.3 net passing yards allowed per game, with two passing TDs given up vs. one interception generated and three sacks through three games (tied for 27th in the NFL). Cleveland was able to throw 19/25 for 284 net yards, one TD and zero interceptions vs. the Ravens last week; Ben Roethlisberger managed 22/37 for 202 net yards passing, zero TDs and one interception thrown.
GAME PREDICTION:
I expect Baltimore to pound the football to victory today. The Ravens offensive line has been dominant this year and against a reeling Carolina run defense I don't see how Pierce and company can be stopped. At home Baltimore's defense always shows up and no one is afraid right now of Carolina's weapons on offense. The offensive line of the Panthers is horrible so expect Ngata, Suggs and Dummerville to be in the backfield all day. Ravens win today comfortably.
Joe Flacco was in a tight contest for most of the game last Sunday at Cleveland, and ended the day with 19/31 for 217 yards passing, one TD and one interception thrown. His backs handled 33/160/1 rushing, making for a pretty balanced outing by the Ravens' offense. To date, Baltimore is 13th in the NFL averaging 237.3 net yards passing per game, with four TDs thrown vs. two interceptions given up. Steve Smith is by far Flacco's favorite target, with 32 passes for 18/290/1 going his way to date, while Torrey Smith has seen 18 for 6/85/0. Unfortunately, Dennis Pitta re-injured his right hip that was operated on last year, and needs another surgery, which means he is out for the season now. Owen Daniels (11 targets for 10/70/2) will step in as the starting tight end going forwards.The Panthers' pass D ranks eighth in the NFL through three games, with an average of 201.7 net yards allowed per game, with a hefty five passing scores allowed to date vs. three interceptions generated. The defensive front does have eight sacks (tied for sixth in the NFL). Last week, Ben Roethlisberger threw 22/30 for 190 yards passing, two TDs and zero interceptions while being sacked just once for -6 yards; two weeks ago Matthew Stafford was sacked four times for -38 yards on the way to 27/48 for 253 net yards passing, one TD and one interception thrown.
Cam Newton let it rip to Kelvin Benjamin (11 targets for 8/115/1 receiving) and Greg Olsen (seven for 5/69/1) vs. Pittsburgh, resulting in 24/35 for 250 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions for Newton before he left late in the game (Pittsburgh had the victory in hand). All told, the Panthers threw 29/41 for 330 yards, two TDs and zero interceptions on Sunday as a team. Derek Anderson hit Benjamin for his TD, and had 5/6 for 80 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions thrown. Philly Brown (nine targets for 7/66/0 receiving) also made a case for more reps while Jerricho Cotchery was sidelined during Week 3 (hamstring injury) and Jason Avant was limited by a sore thigh (Avant saw six targets but only recorded 2/12/0 receiving). Aside from Olsen, the Panthers are relying on their green rookie receivers right now.The Ravens' pass D ranks 24th in the NFL currently averaging 262.3 net passing yards allowed per game, with two passing TDs given up vs. one interception generated and three sacks through three games (tied for 27th in the NFL). Cleveland was able to throw 19/25 for 284 net yards, one TD and zero interceptions vs. the Ravens last week; Ben Roethlisberger managed 22/37 for 202 net yards passing, zero TDs and one interception thrown.
GAME PREDICTION:
I expect Baltimore to pound the football to victory today. The Ravens offensive line has been dominant this year and against a reeling Carolina run defense I don't see how Pierce and company can be stopped. At home Baltimore's defense always shows up and no one is afraid right now of Carolina's weapons on offense. The offensive line of the Panthers is horrible so expect Ngata, Suggs and Dummerville to be in the backfield all day. Ravens win today comfortably.
Colin Kaepernick was limited by the Cardinals' D last week, managing just one passing score all day while moving the ball around between the 20's (29/37 for 245 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions thrown, with 13/54/0 rushing to his credit as well - Kaepernick led the team in rushing last week). In Vernon Davis' absence, Michael Crabtree was the lead receiver with 11 targets for 10/80/1 receiving, while Steve Johnson (nine targets for 9/103/0 receiving) and Anquan Boldin (six for 6/36/0) helped keep the chains moving. We'll see if the 49ers can score more this week (Vernon Davis is expected back - his ankle was vastly improved on Tuesday, September 23 and he was said to be moving around without a limp).The Eagles' pass D ranks 30th in the NFL averaging 280.3 net passing yards allowed per game, and they are tied for last in the NFL with eight passing scores given out to date, vs. just two interceptions (tied for 15th in the NFL) and only three sacks (tied-27th) generated to date. Last week, Kirk Cousins exposed this unit as he racked up 427 yards passing and three TDs on the Eagles.Advantage, San Francisco.
Nick Foles did what he could against the Washington D last week, posting 27/41 for 325 yards, three TDs and zero interceptions passing (with 3/12/0 rushing and zero sacks taken). His favorite target remains Jeremy Maclin (10 for 8/154/1), but Jordan Matthews (nine for 8/59/2 receiving last week) may be supplanting Riley Cooper (seven for 4/34/0) as the #2 wide receiver. Zach Ertz (three targets for 2/14/0) had a quiet game during Week 3.The 49ers' pass D is just middlin' this year, averaging 226.3 net passing yards allowed per game (14th in the NFL) with a hefty seven passing scores handed out over three games vs. three interceptions (tied for sixth in the NFL) and only four sacks (tied-22nd) generated so far. Last week, Arizona was not sacked or intercepted on the way to 19/34 for 254 net yards passing, and two TDs thrown.
Colin Kaepernick was limited by the Cardinals' D last week, managing just one passing score all day while moving the ball around between the 20's (29/37 for 245 yards passing, one TD and zero interceptions thrown, with 13/54/0 rushing to his credit as well - Kaepernick led the team in rushing last week). In Vernon Davis' absence, Michael Crabtree was the lead receiver with 11 targets for 10/80/1 receiving, while Steve Johnson (nine targets for 9/103/0 receiving) and Anquan Boldin (six for 6/36/0) helped keep the chains moving. We'll see if the 49ers can score more this week (Vernon Davis is expected back - his ankle was vastly improved on Tuesday, September 23 and he was said to be moving around without a limp).The Eagles' pass D ranks 30th in the NFL averaging 280.3 net passing yards allowed per game, and they are tied for last in the NFL with eight passing scores given out to date, vs. just two interceptions (tied for 15th in the NFL) and only three sacks (tied-27th) generated to date. Last week, Kirk Cousins exposed this unit as he racked up 427 yards passing and three TDs on the Eagles.Advantage, San Francisco.
Nick Foles did what he could against the Washington D last week, posting 27/41 for 325 yards, three TDs and zero interceptions passing (with 3/12/0 rushing and zero sacks taken). His favorite target remains Jeremy Maclin (10 for 8/154/1), but Jordan Matthews (nine for 8/59/2 receiving last week) may be supplanting Riley Cooper (seven for 4/34/0) as the #2 wide receiver. Zach Ertz (three targets for 2/14/0) had a quiet game during Week 3.The 49ers' pass D is just middlin' this year, averaging 226.3 net passing yards allowed per game (14th in the NFL) with a hefty seven passing scores handed out over three games vs. three interceptions (tied for sixth in the NFL) and only four sacks (tied-22nd) generated so far. Last week, Arizona was not sacked or intercepted on the way to 19/34 for 254 net yards passing, and two TDs thrown.
Frank Gore had a rough outing vs. the stout Arizona rush D, managing just 6/10/0 rushing. Carlos Hyde didn't do a whole lot better, with 3/13/1 rushing (and 2/-2/0 receiving), but he did garner a TD. It was a forgettable day for the entire San Francisco offense.The Eagles' rush D ranks 13th in the NFL averaging 105.7 yards rushing allowed per game, and they have just one rushing score given away to date. Last week, Washington punched in that TD with 28/84/1 on the ground as a team - two weeks ago, Indianapolis managed 38/169/0 rushing on the Eagles - they've been up and down in this phase of the game recently.
LeSean McCoy had one of his worst games ever last week vs. Washington. After taking a hard blow to the head (and subsequently being cleared of a possible concussion), he eked out 19/22/0 rushing and didn't make a catch on two targets. Darren Sproles was marginally better (2/20/0 rushing with 3/30/0 receiving). To date, McCoy has 61/175/1 rushing and 11/64/0 receiving to check in at 15th fantasy running back in the land, while Sproles is sixth on the list with 17/117/2 rushing and 14/196/0 receiving to date.The 49ers' rush D is still very stout this season, currently ranking seventh in the league averaging 85.7 yards rushing allowed per game, with just one rushing score handed out over three games. Arizona had 27/84/0 rushing as a team last week, right on the usual pace, while Chicago was limited to 17/46/0 rushing at San Francisco two games ago.
This looks like another very tough matchup for McCoy and Sproles.
MY PREDICTION:
The Niners will be able to pass the ball with ease today. I expect a huge day from Kaepernick & Co. Kendricks on defense being out for Philly is a huge loss. On the other side of the ball Philadelphia has major offensive line issues with three key guys out. I don't expect Shady McCoy and Sproles to find much room against this stout 49ers defensive front. San Fransisco is steaming right now wanting to get back on track and today I fully expect them to do so against a very banged up Eagle team. Niners roll.
Frank Gore had a rough outing vs. the stout Arizona rush D, managing just 6/10/0 rushing. Carlos Hyde didn't do a whole lot better, with 3/13/1 rushing (and 2/-2/0 receiving), but he did garner a TD. It was a forgettable day for the entire San Francisco offense.The Eagles' rush D ranks 13th in the NFL averaging 105.7 yards rushing allowed per game, and they have just one rushing score given away to date. Last week, Washington punched in that TD with 28/84/1 on the ground as a team - two weeks ago, Indianapolis managed 38/169/0 rushing on the Eagles - they've been up and down in this phase of the game recently.
LeSean McCoy had one of his worst games ever last week vs. Washington. After taking a hard blow to the head (and subsequently being cleared of a possible concussion), he eked out 19/22/0 rushing and didn't make a catch on two targets. Darren Sproles was marginally better (2/20/0 rushing with 3/30/0 receiving). To date, McCoy has 61/175/1 rushing and 11/64/0 receiving to check in at 15th fantasy running back in the land, while Sproles is sixth on the list with 17/117/2 rushing and 14/196/0 receiving to date.The 49ers' rush D is still very stout this season, currently ranking seventh in the league averaging 85.7 yards rushing allowed per game, with just one rushing score handed out over three games. Arizona had 27/84/0 rushing as a team last week, right on the usual pace, while Chicago was limited to 17/46/0 rushing at San Francisco two games ago.
This looks like another very tough matchup for McCoy and Sproles.
MY PREDICTION:
The Niners will be able to pass the ball with ease today. I expect a huge day from Kaepernick & Co. Kendricks on defense being out for Philly is a huge loss. On the other side of the ball Philadelphia has major offensive line issues with three key guys out. I don't expect Shady McCoy and Sproles to find much room against this stout 49ers defensive front. San Fransisco is steaming right now wanting to get back on track and today I fully expect them to do so against a very banged up Eagle team. Niners roll.
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