I can’t believe the season is already half over and in some cases, Larry Johnson, completely over.

At least I’m not a Washington fan. Not only did Mike Shanahan turn Daniel Snyder down, but he even recommended staying with Zorn because changes at this point would be a waste of time and energy. Don’t rule Shanny out in DC, or Dallas for that matter, but I’d like to remind the Shanahan critics out there that regardless of what team he’ll be coaching, he is going to be back soon and he’s going to be good again. . . . Damn good!!!

Not too shabby last week with Hakeem Nicks going over 100yds & 1 TD, old noodle arm Delhomme threw for 300+, and Maroney did at least get a TD. Josh Cribbs was completely shut down and Cleveland’s offense is a joke but I still expect him to turn in some big games and be a great value in return yardage leagues.

Well, it is week 8 and that means 6 more teams on the bye, so it’s time to get this party started with another 6-Pack for your fantasy fix!

Alex Smith – San Francisco 49ers

Listen I know the 49ers are playing the Colts and I will agree that Smith IS a bad fantasy start this Sunday but not the week after when the 49ers play the Tennessee Titans. The Titans are still the pit of the league when it comes to pass defense and until they get their top corners Nick Harper and Courtland Finnegan back in the lineup, I don’t see that changing. Alex Smith showed a lot better velocity on the ball than Hill and he also displayed a very nice spin that he previously did not appear to have. Hitting TE Vernon Davis thee times for scores served Smith well, as he has been named the starter and looks to have some other good match-ups as the fantasy playoffs approach. 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games are against Jacksonville, Detroit, St. Louis, and Seattle. Smith could be a nice week-to-week play or a quality bye week 9filler for your fantasy rosters.

Shonn Greene – New York Jets

I hate the injury to Leon Washington because the kid is such an explosive player but we need to keep on keepin on and in that vain, I’m trying to get Shonn Greene on every roster that I can right now. He should be rostered in deeper leagues and especially keeper leagues but he just might be out there for you to take advantage. Sure he’s still behind Thomas Jones on the depth chart but we’re talking about a very talented young fella with some fresh legs. If the Jets are thinking seriously about the playoffs they’ll need Jones to be healthy, so I’m expecting to see a lot more of the Doak Walker Award winner from Iowa. The Jets have a very favorable schedule after their week 9 bye, so look for Greene to start blowing up in the second half of the season.

Justin Fargas – Oakland Raiders

I know that people in dynasty formats who drafted McFadden #1 overall don’t want to hear this, but Justin Fargas is the man this year. Raiders fans know what I’m talking about and while Fargas started the year in the back of the depth chart, he’s now atop of it thanks to being a tough player. He finds a way to get the difficult yards and he has a nice combination of skills, being the better pass catcher over Michael Bush. I like Bush as much as the next FF baller out there but Fargas has earned his place at the table and with a saucy match-up against a terrible San Diego Chargers team, Huggy-Bear’s boy is in store for another strong game statistically. Regardless of scoring format, Fargas should be a solid play in deeper leagues.

Jamal Charles – Kansas City Chiefs

Sure Kansas City stinks and they have absolutely nothing going on offensively but Larry Johnson is a goner and by my basic math that means Jamal Charles is the new starter in the backfield. He won’t be featured by any means but looks to garner 15-20 touches per game with LJ out of the picture and the Chiefs have some enticing games coming up on their schedule, especially in the fantasy playoffs. From week 12 to week 16, Kansas City will play San Diego, Denver, Cleveland, Buffalo, and Cincinnati which isn’t the greatest but I’d certainly like to have a back with that schedule on my bench should the injury bug bite one of my current starters. Great pickup in deeper PPR leagues but should be in store for some big games later in the year.

James Jones – Green Bay Packers

A lot of people out there are looking at replacing JerMichael Finley in their lineups and while I’d love to tell you which TE to pickup, I’d rather tell you who’s going to be picking up the slack and that’s James Jones. Not only will Finley be out of the lineup but Green Bay looks to be without my boy-EEEEE Jordy Nelson for another week or two as well. I know that Rodgers got the two other TEs involved in the passing game last week but I’m looking for James Jones to have a big impact against a suspect Vikings secondary that will be playing without the services of all-pro cornerback Antoine Winfield again. Past that, Jones is a nice option as long as Jordy Nelson remains banged up.

Devin Thomas – Washington Redskins

This is another situation where people are rushing to pickup TE Fred Davis but I’m telling you that 2nd year WR Devin Thomas is the guy who will pickup the slack with Chris Cooley out of the lineup. I know that Washington is a complete joke of a franchise right now but that doesn’t mean they won’t score you any fantasy points and they have a choice match-up against Atlanta after their week 8 bye. Thomas was recruited to Michigan State to be a runningback but the team wanted to use his explosiveness returning kicks and in the passing game, so he’s got all the athletic ability needed. It’s just a matter of finding his rhythm and getting more playing time right now. He’s going to be a good player, he’s just stuck on a bad team at the moment. Nice pickup for week 8 if you’re in need of a PPR flex play.

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It’s about halfway through the season, so it’s time for an update on the Momonoski vs Greg Kellogg – Jay Cutler vs Kyle Orton bet. We can’t help but talk about what has turned out to be one of the more heated debates for many BTR hosts, listeners, chatters, and callers. . . “Who’s the better fantasy QB; Kyle Orton or Jay Cutler?”

It’s now week 8 and both quarterbacks have had their mandatory bye week off, so it’s an even haul from here on out. As I’ve said many times; “this will be closer than most people realize” and by my scoring Cutler is barely ahead, as the two QBs are almost deadlocked in yardage. Cutler has thrown 2 more TDs but he’d also be leading the league in interceptions if it weren’t for old noodle arm Jake Delhomme excelling at mediocrity.

Orton on the other hand has thrown for plenty of yards with the Broncos’ skill position players coming to form but it’s his lack of turning the ball over that’s keeping him in this competition. Sure, he’s more of a game manager but he’s also not costing himself points either and when you factor in that Cutler has already cost himself -12pts, this thing is far from over. Denver is in for a rough stretch of games with Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Washington, San Diego, and the Giants while Chicago doesn’t have it much easier going against Minnesota, Philadelphia, Arizona, and the 49ers in the next five games.

Here’s how it’s gone thus far and what the total point count is at:

(Scoring System: 4pt for passing TDs, 6pt for rushing/receiving TDs, .05pts for every yard passing, .10pts for every 1 yard rushing/receiving, 2pts for 2pt conversion, -1pt per INT, and -2pts for fumbles lost)

It’s going to be a wild finish to the season and it’s anybody’s bet at this point but that’s why they play ALL the games!!!

Thanks for reading folks and we will be covering this all through the fantasy season, so if you’ve got any comments, questions, or complaints you want to get on the show please bang them out below or you can also send ‘em our way via e-mail to thefantasyexchange@gmail.com

With seven weeks out of the way, it’s high time we put out a NFL Power Rankings just to see how the elite and not so elite NFL teams stack up against each other.

There’s certainly been a lot of surprises this year and, as usual, there’s some new faces amongst the league’s better teams and some unfamiliar names that you’ll see at the bottom of the list as well.

As usual, we expect to receive a lot of criticism for this on the show. . .

1. Indianapolis Colts (6-0)
Peyton Manning is in a groove once again with the offense and the change to Jim Caldwell has been a very smooth transition. The Colts appear poised to have a first round bye in the playoffs at this rate.

2. New Orleans Saints (6-0)
Speaking of quarterbacks that are in a zone, Drew Brees has been a technician on the field but the added element of Gregg Williams and his aggressive defensive schemes has been a big difference maker.

3. Denver Broncos (6-0)
What can I say but “Wow”. Mike Nolan and Brian Dawkins have transformed this defense into a tougher than nails unit that terrorizes quarterbacks. Kyle Orton is managing games well, so expect to see Denver in the playoffs.

4. New England Patriots (5-2)
Sure they’ve been beating up on lesser teams the last two games but we’re talking about Tom Brady and the Bundchen gang here. Their defense is getting stronger the offense doesn’t appear to have missed a beat.

5. Minnesota Vikings (6-1)
These guys are a few bad calls and a tipped pass away from still being undefeated but it does show a chink in their armor. The defense has been playing very well but both Favre and Peterson are benefiting from a superb offensive line play.

6. Cincinnati Bengals (5-2)
The Bounce Back Bengals Band Wagon is in full effect. With a healthy Carson Palmer, a determined Cedric Benson, and an excitable Ocho Cinco the Bengals’ offense looks to be back on top but the Cincy defense is doing more than holding its own.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2)
The Steelers will remain in games because of their great defense but Roethlisberger is a flat out gamer who will pass, pump fake, or scramble his way out of trouble. With Polamalu back from injury, this defense is now full boar once again.

8. Arizona Cardinals (4-2)
For the first time defense is the story here, with the Cards shutting down opponents on the ground and playing great in the secondary. Warner and Fitzgerald are up to their usual tricks but this team is starting to look a lot more balanced than the ‘08 version.

9. New York Giants (5-2)
The Giants defense has clearly not been what it used to but Eli Manning hasn’t been much of a help the last two games either. They’re still the strongest team in their division but the NFC is still up for grabs if the G-Men keep playing sloppy football.

10. Dallas Cowboys (4-2)
Tony Romo appears to have found a new favorite target in big D and it’s Miles Austin. If the Cowboys can figure out a way to improve their special teams and pass protection, we might be talking about a bona-fied playoff team here.

11. Atlanta Falcons (4-2)
They’re still not a finished product but with the offensive crops of Ryan, Turner, Gonzalez, and White the Falcons won’t ever be completely out of a game. If they can shore up their pass defense, Atlanta has a chance to compete in the playoffs again.

12. New York Jets (4-3)
The solid play of the offensive line is key here, as the Jets will attempt to keep things simple for rookie signal caller Mark Sanchez. With Rex Ryan dialing in the plays on defense, these Jets are looking like a real contender in the AFC East.

13. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2)
The Eagles came into the season looking like a big time contender but they’ve come out of the gates sputtering. Their defense isn’t what it used to be and Donovan McNabb has been very inconsistent thus far in the year.

14. Houston Texans (4-3)
This is an offense that looks like it finally found its rhythm. Matt Schaub is red hot at the moment and the defense has shored up their early season struggles to stop the run. They could still contend for a wild-card.

15. Baltimore Ravens (3-3)
They’re still a good team but now that their bye week is over, they’ll be hosting the undefeated Broncos. The defense just isn’t what it used to be against the pass but 2nd year pro Joe Flacco has looked impressive and has made a big leap forward this year.

16. Green Bay Packers (4-2)
The Packers haven’t been playing bad but their struggles to stop pass rushers is more than likely going to get Aaron Rodgers killed. On the other side of the ball, the Packers have not found a way to get to the qquarterback with their new look 3-4 defense.

17. Chicago Bears (3-3)
The running game is non-existant, the defense is giving up too many points, and the fans are getting impatient. Look for offensive coordinator Ron Turner to lose his job if the Bears don’t right the ship.

18. San Francisco 49ers (3-3)
While the 49ers are stuck at .500, they’re about to get a shot in the arm via QB Alex Smith. Smith sparked the offense when he got in last week with 200 yards and 3 TD passes. Look for the 49ers to get things turned around.

19. San Diego Chargers (3-3)
The San Diego Chargers have to be the most overrated team in the league. They were early favorites to win the AFC West but they have struggled to stay at .500 and they are in risk of not even making the playoffs if they can’t figure out how to stop the run.

20. Miami Dolphins (2-4)
The Dolphins just gave that game away last week but it’s not all downhill, as they were playing one of the better teams in the league. Chad Henne is getting a crash course on QBing in the NFL, so expect big things in 2010 as opposed to this season.

21. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)
Jacksonville just can NOT stop the pass and it’s hurting what is otherwise a decent team. Not only are the Jaguar DBs getting beat but Jacksonville is terrible at rushing the passer with a league-low 5 sacks on the year.

22. Carolina Panthers (2-4)
There are two things killing this team. . . Noodle arm and a poor rush defense. While they’ve made some improvements on the defense, Jake Delhomme has become a liability and it’s being rumored that Matt Moore will be replacing him soon.

23. Buffalo Bills (3-4)
The offense has been a joke in Buffalo but the defense has been a source of inspiration, stepping up in a big way regardless of the injury bug biting. The Bills were a nice off-season story but it’s pretty much over at this point.

24. Seattle Seahawks (2-4)
There’s noise every year coming out of Seattle that things have changed and every year we see more of the same underachieving Seahags. You’ve got to wonder how long Matt Hasselcrap can hold on.

25. Oakland Raiders (2-5)
JaMarcus Russell gets benched, their coach beats up another coach, and Al Davis sighs while thinking about championships in days gone by. As a Broncos’ Fan, I couldn’t be happier but as a human being, I would like to see the bleeding stop.

26. Kansas City Chiefs (1-6)
Nobody expected much from Kansas City but we did expect “some” improvement. Fans have to wonder if Matt Cassel was worth all the trouble if this is the best they’re going to get from their $16 Million Man.

27. Washington Redskins (2-5)
The front office is at odds with management and management is at odds with the coaching staff. It’s no wonder that the players look lost and/or disinterested at times on the field. There’s always next year Redskin fans.

28. Tennessee Titans (0-6)
The best 0-6 team out there. Seriously, they aren’t that bad but the injury bug has had its way with the Titans’ secondary and it has resulted in them placing dead last in passing defense. Look for Vince Young to make an appearance soon.

29. Detroit Lions (1-5)
What a great time for a bye week. Not only did the Lions go one week without a loss but they let young super stars Calvin Johnson and Matt Stafford rehabilitate their injuries more. There’s only one way to go from here and that’s up.

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-7)
Tampa Bay will limp into the bye week winless and that does not look to change anytime soon, as rumors are out there that the team will start rookie Josh Freeman week 9. YIKES!

31. Cleveland Browns (1-6)
Eric Mangini is going to continue to play Derek Anderson just so the team doesn’t have to pay Brady Quinn any bonuses. Meanwhile the team is suffering as a result and WR Josh Cribbs is getting even more snaps out of the wildcat. How long before Mangini gets fired?

32. St. Louis Rams (0-7)
If it weren’t for Luarinaitis and Steven Jackson, this would be the worst rosters in the entire NFL. They can’t stop anybody on defense, they can’t put points up on the board, and they’re equally as bad on special teams. They could match Detroit’s 0-16 season.

Awe Skeet Skeet!!!! The Broncos sacked Phillip Rivers 5 times on Monday Night and I couldn’t be happier about it.

That smug bastard deserves every loss he gets and there’s nothing a bleeding orange and blue Bronco fan LOVES to see more than Rivers’ face in the dirt. Elvis Dumervil, Champ Bailey, and Brian Dawkins were all over the field and there was not a damn thing the Chargers could do about it. Now the best part of week 7 is that no matter what, the Broncos will remain undefeated. LMFAO!

Well Folks, it’s week 7 and that means no Brandon Marshall for me or MJD. His buddy Sims-Walker and my boy-EEEEEEE Ray Rice are all off for the week on bye. I’ve got a fever and the only prescription is MORE Fantasy 6-Pack!

You’re not going to like this and neither am I but I’m going to recommend old noodle arm for the week. “Why?” you ask. Because not only is Jake Delhomme playing at home against a banged up Bills secondary but Steve Smith is royally pissed off. He’s done talking about it and has let Delhomme know all about it after a terrible week in which Smith had one reception for 4 yards, as he was thrown to only 5 times. That cannot continue and they need to establish their passing game with teams likely to load up the box on their all-star RB duo of Jonathan Stewart and DeMANgelo Williams. I say old noodle arm gets back on track this week in what should be a big time rebound game for the Ragin’ Cajun.

Out goes Sammy Morris in comes Laurence Maroney. Of course New England isn’t going to dominate every single team like they did the Titans last weekend but they certainly will have to get another RB in their to carry the ball now that Morris is out with injury. Just like I mentioned last week, the Pats can’t pass on every single play and the weather will begin to turn in all the outdoor venues the Patriots play. Maroney got in there and showed flashes of 2006 with 123 yards on 16 carries, as he looked fluid and powerful in space. The caveat that will always come with Maroney is his tendency to get injured and that’s still something that you’ll have to worry about if you roster him but he’s in store for some nice games until he gets hurt. The Patriots need balance and Maroney will provide that for them but fantasy owners want points, so expect him to rack up big numbers against the Buccaneers this Sunday.

I have been high on this kid since the rookie draft and he should already be on a roster but if you’ve still got a chance to pick up Hakeem Nicks, I would highly recommend going out right now and doing so before you finish reading this. [Long Pause] I’m glad you’re back. Nicks was supposed to be the number one WR all along and the only reason Steve Smith has had these amazing numbers is because Nicks has been hurt. The UNC Tar Heel has a nack for the spectacular and a great natural ability to contort his body in the air to make the acrobatic catch. He’s got great concentration and huge hands.(wears size 4XL gloves) This is the replacement of Plaxico in the passing game, so get used to Manning targeting Nicks early and often as the season goes on.

Everybody rushed out to pickup Derek Anderson and then Massaquoi but with all of the crap that’s going wrong with that team, I’m more and more tempted to roll the dice on Josh Cribbs for a one-week play. I know, crazy right? Smart like a fox is all I can say on this one and I’ll likely out smart myself here but you can’t complain about a WR who can throw in 45 rushing yards on top of special teams TDs. If your league rewards return yardage, then Cribbs is already rostered but if you gett he return TDs and rushing yards, I’d give him a start this week against the Packers. The bottom line here is that Cribbs is the best athlete the Browns have and with all those snaps out of the wildcat, he’s sooner or later going to throw one of those in for a TD with rushing yardage to boot. I’ll take crappy QBs numbers from my WR 5 anyday of the week.

OK I’m not trying to be funny here and NO, I did not take a time machine back to 2006. Not that I’d go back to that year but with Tennessee’s bye week upon us and owner Bud Adams crying for his precious Vince Young to get on the field, don’t be surprised to see VY on the field week 8 against the Jaguars. He’s already shuffled onto the field to relieve Collins in the blowout loss to the Patriots, so he’s got that out of the way and the Jaguars are giving up a lot of points to opposing QBs. It’s a little too far in the future but I’m fully expecting VY to be on the field a lot sooner than we expected for the best 0-6 team in the league. I’m not saying he’ll blow up or anything but he just might be a serviceable pickup as the week go by because they can’t stick with Collins and continue to lose like this.

Need a TE? Yeah, me to and who else better than VY’s side-kick himself. Ladies and gentlemen I give you Mr. Bo Scaife!!! VY has always looked Scaife’s way because he stinks throwing the ball deep. Regardless of Young’s situation, I still expect Scaife to get back in the groove and be used a lot mroe in the passing game. Changes have to be made after a devastating loss the magnitude of that Pats game and I think the short passing game is an area the Titans will spend a lot of time on during their week 7 bye. Scaife is finally back full strength form a early season knee injury and will be relied upon heavily once the team gets back into action. As I just said earlier, they’ve got a nice match-up against the Jaguars in week 8 and it’s never too early to plan ahead.

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Carpe Diem!!! Another week going 8-2, Brandon Marshall scores 2 TDs, and somehow the Broncos are 5-0?

All right, I’ll be the first to say it; “I’m frickin shocked”. There’s three simple reasons all this has happened and it’s three things that could’ve happened with or without a new coach and new QB.

1) Champ Bailey is not on Injured Reserve.
2) 7 Different RBs are not on Injured Reserve.
3) Mike Nolan is a genius.

It’s not difficult to understand but I’ve already wasted enough time here, so my only point if you remember any of this drivel is that McDaniels is not out of the woods just yet. I still have my pitch fork, broom, and shenanigans robe, so don’t think for a second that I can’t organize a mob to run you out of town on a rail. I’ve got my eye on you McFraud. :angry:

OK, I’m fired up, it’s time for another Six Pack, and there’s some waiver candy still available. There should be a few nuggets of point scoring material for you to scoop up if those bye weeks are cramping your fantasy style.

I know that this guy should already be on a roster but the more I start looking at all these leagues, the more I’m seeing Marc Bulger available and I’m saying pick him up and start him! No I haven’t been getting into grandpa’s old cough medicine or uncle jonathan’s corn-cob pipe, I’m looking at match-ups and calling them how I see them. Not only will Bulger get back into the lineup but he looked good last week, going 7 for 7 replacing an injured Kyle Boller. Donnie Avery is healthy, Steven Jackson is still running well, and the Rams look to have starting tackle Jason Smith back in the front five. Not only will Bulger be back in gear but the Rams will go up against the Jaguars, who choked up 4TDs passing to Matt Hasselcrap and have allowed 270+ yards to their opponents(good for 30th in the league). I’m buying Bulger if he’s out there and you’ve got oh say. . . Peyton Manning or Tony Romo on the bye. The West Virginia product could be a nice quick fix for week 6.

I hate the Patriots just as much as anybody living in Indianapolis would but we can’t factor in personal feelings when we’re looking for waiver help. That’s why I’m still giving the green light to Sammy Morris with Fred Taylor out indefinitely. The Patriots have had no problem giving him the ball in the past and he’s been moderately productive when given that chance, as witness to his 17 carries for 68 yards last week. The Pats are still heavily reliant on the pass and QB Tom Brady but as the weather turns and good match-ups present themselves, New England will turn to their ground attack again. After the Pats’ game against Tennessee this weekend, they get to go against Tampa Bay, who’s giving up 150+ yards rushing per game. Morris isn’t going to be a savior but he’s certain to have some big games as the Patriots new “moving the chains” player in rushing situations.

Well, I think it might just be a good time to go ahead and pickup Miles Austin. YA THINK!?!?! I know, I know but it’s gotta be covered. Even though some of this Austin portion may read like a report by captain stupid from blatantly obvious planet, the guy did get a franchise record 250 yards receiving and was targeted 15 times. It’s just a huge game that I honestly did not see coming but it’s also a message to Patrick Crayton, Sam Hurd, and Roy Williams. . . “Don’t Get Too Comfortable”. Even when Williams gets back, Austin will be featured in enough passing plays to have him on your fantasy roster and start him after the team’s week 6 bye is over with. He’s not total gravy, as Dallas still has Jason Witten and Roy Williams, but he’s certainly carved out a place for himself with a performance like that. Grab him if you can.

The Cincinnati Bengals are 4-1 and it’s happening without TJ Houshamazilly but it’s not Laveranues Coles or everybody’s favorite pre-season darling Chris Henry picking up the slack. It’s Andre Caldwell, a 2nd year player out of Florida, who is 2nd on the team with 18 receptions behind Esteban Ocho Cinco. What speaks out more than anything is how much more effective Caldwell has been compared to the veteran Coles, who has yet to make a significant impact. Palmer is still in the top 10 as far as passing attempts and he’s certainly looking for a good compliment to Ocho Cinco. He likes his receiving corps and has gone on record saying that Cladwell is “playing Housh’s spot”, so I would expect to see more of Caldwell on the stat sheet as the season goes on. Last week’s game-winning touchdown should only instill more confidence in Caldwell, while Carson Palmer keeps the Bengals in the playoff hunt.

It’s almost impossible trying to figure out the Steelers offense these days with Big Ben running the show but one thing you can say is this, they’re getting points on the board. One of the developments in this offense has been the progression of rookie Mike Wallace in the deep passing game. It appears as if he has taken over the “Nate Washington” role in the offense and has developed an early chemistry with Roethlisberger. It’s not easy to pickup a WR3 but when you look at the fact that Big Ben has been averaging close to 300 yards passing per game and he’s tied for 2nd in the league with 127 completions. Heath Miller has been lighting it up, both Ward & Holmes have 40+ targets, and Wallace already has been targeted 27 times. Another factor to consider is the rumor circulating that the Steelers are shopping former 2nd round draft pick WR Limas Sweed around the league, so it looks like he may not be in the team’s plans anymore. If your league rewards big plays and long-distance TDs, then Wallace is definitely a decent pickup.

Think back on the subject of pre-season hype, I can’t forget Anthony Fasano and the top-20 ranking I gave him months ago. His horrid start has resulted in being dropped from even the worst fantasy teams and being replaced by the likes of Marcedes Lewis and Dante Rosario. How the mighty have fallen but I’m ready to start believing in the Notre Dame graduate once again and the reason is. . . . Chad Henne. I know, “A Rookie?”, YES, a rookie and I’m not going to give you the generic; “Rookie QBs throw to their TEs more”. Not saying I have anything against that theory, it’s just that different QBs have their own unique tendencies and distinctly different styles. I’ve been a big fan of Chad Henne and I’m pretty stoked to see him target Fasano 10 times already in his first two starts. I’m not going to trash a good TE like Greg Olsen or Kellen Winslow for this guy but I’ll definitely give him a look for my week 7 bye when Miami is playing New Orleans.

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It’s time for an update on the Momonoski vs Greg Kellogg – Jay Cutler vs Kyle Orton bet. It’s only been 5 weeks but we’ve gotta keep checking back in on what has turned out to be one of the more heated debates for many BTR hosts, listeners, chatters, and callers.

As I mentioned last time, both of these guys have their pros and cons but there’s no doubt who the superior talent at the QB position is and that’s Jay Cutler. The bottom line is that they’ll both have good numbers and it WILL be closer than most people expect. While Orton may currently be ahead, that’s only a result of Chicago’s bye week and Orton will have to take a game off coming up in week 7, so week 8 might be the most opportune time for another update.

Cutler has found a way to develop timing with his young WRs almost instantly but Kyle Orton has also found his supporting cast as well. The fact that Orton has Brandon Marshall playing for a contract and a new found chemistry with Eddie Royal should make this thing VERY interesting.

Here’s how it’s gone thus far and what the total point count is at:

(Scoring System: 4pt for passing TDs, 6pt for rushing/receiving TDs, 1pt per 25 yards passing, 1pt for 10 yards rushing/receiving, 2pts for 2pt conversion, -1pt per INT, and -2pts for fumbles lost)

I’ll have to say that Orton has impressed me, playing through a mangled index finger and minimizing his mistakes. He has also shown a lot of confidence in Brandon Marshall, while spreading the ball around to Eddie Royal in week 5 as well. Cutler has shown flashes of greatness and he has finally begun to limit his mistakes. If Johnny Knox and Earl Bennett continue to progress, Cutler might begin to see a spike in his numbers. This promises to be a great one to keep tabs on throughout the whole season.

Once again, I think this one will finish a lot closer than most people realize but that’s why they play ALL the games.