Studs vs Duds

With Sunday’s action in the books, the fantasy playoffs are ready to begin.  How did everyone’s teams perform yesterday?  I’m sure most owners weren’t exactly pleased with the monsoons that swept the entire eastern seaboard on Sunday, making it slow going for most fantasy players.  For those of you who didn’t read the “Sunday Special” yesterday, the National Football Post and the Hardcore Fantasy Show on Sirius Satellite Radio are teaming up to bring you a “College Bowl Pick Em” challenge.  It will operate just like the “Turkey Day Special” where readers will leave their picks through a comment each time I post a Bowl article.  The first article will appear the day of the first bowl game. 

In addition, be sure to register for a chance to win TWO TICKETS TO THE SUPER BOWL!  All you have to do is click here. 

General Manager Question Of The Day:  What was the main reason for the New York Jets loss yesterday?  My feeling is that they got caught checking out their own press clippings and overlooked Denver.  What are your thoughts?

STUD

DeAngelo Williams    RB    Carolina Panthers:  D-Will is becoming a regular in the Studs column and for good reason:  the guy has been an absolute beast lately.  He only carried 21 times for 72 yards but added FOUR TOUCHDOWNS in Carolina’s thrilling 35-31 come-from-behind victory at Green Bay.  If you watched any of this game you saw just how important Williams is to the Panthers’ offense, especially on the goal line.  All four of D Dubs touchdowns came from the 1 yard line, which gives Carolina the comfort of knowing that when they need to convert on short yardage situations, it’s basically in the bag.  Williams has now scored at least one touchdown in six straight games and has found pay dirt seven times in his last three outings.  He’s starting to make a case for Stud of the Year. 

DUD

Matt Cassel    QB    New England Patriots:  Playing in a downpour against the NFL’s #1 defense is a recipe for disaster.  Just look at Cassel’s bottom line for proof.  One of the league’s hottest quarterbacks fell flat on his face yesterday, as Cassel only completed 19 of 39 passes for 169 yards, NO touchdowns and two interceptions.  Just for good measure, he fumbled the ball away twice, further burying fantasy owners in a mess sloppier than the field during the Florida/Florida State game on Saturday.  The good news for fantasy owners is that if you made it to the playoffs, you can count on Cassel to rally back from yesterday’s performance.  New England’s final four games come against Seattle, Oakland, Arizona and Buffalo.  He’ll be back. 

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