FFI: DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH

FSH: DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH
SEPTEMBER 7th, 2007



Here are some interesting match-ups to look at when trying to find your hidden-gem fantasy players for the week.

QB-Matt Schaub versus the Chiefs Defense; Schaub is finally getting the opportunity he couldn’t get in Atlanta. As the starter in Houston during the preseason Schaub exhibited some of his hidden potential completing 24 of 33 passes for 242 yards. Schaub has good size and vision at 6’5” and with a perennial Pro Bowler to throw at, he figures to make a name for himself quickly. This week Schaub will face a rebuilding Chiefs defense that ranked 18th against the pass and only tallied 32 sacks (ranked 23rd) all last season.
Prediction: 18 of 28 passing, 245 yards passing, 2 tds.


WR-Reggie Brown versus the Packers defense; It won’t take long for Brown to become a household name. Last season prior to McNabb getting injured Brown was emerging as one of the top deep threats in the NFC. Against the Packers on Sunday with McNabb back Brown will once again find the magic that existed a year ago between these two!
Prediction: 6 receptions for 120 yards and one touchdown!


TE-Randy McMichael versus the Panthers defense; Last season McMichael started out like the forgotten man in Miami only catching only 6 passes in his first three games. McMichael is not exceptionally large at tightend, but he possesses nice hands and a lot of athletic ability. He was under used in Miami, but now in St.Louis he’ll have a great opportunity to showcase his promise. Facing a tough Panther passing defense, quarterback Mark Bulger could look McMichael’s way for the mismatches!
Prediction: 7 receptions for 85 yards and one touchdown.

WR-Jerricho Cotchery versus the Patriots defense; last season Cotchery finished the year with 82 catches and 961 yards receiving establishing himself as a top-notch receiving threat. This week he’ll open the 2007 season against the Patriots, a team he torched for 16 receptions and 291 yards receiving while scoring once in all three games last season. The Patriots are still the Pats and will have a tough time matching up against Cotchery on Sunday!
Prediction: 5 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown!

By David G.Ortega
FFI