Tuesday October 26th, 2004 Page updated at 5:40pm
FantasyFootball Grab Bag For Week 8
By: David Bachman
Fantasy Football Editor For WagerOnFootball.com

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There you have it. Another whacky NFL Fantasy Football week in the books and yet another week where everything that I possibly imagined happening in my leagues and probably yours happened, and if it could go wrong for most fantasy experts, it DID go wrong.

However not for me. I was 3-1 in my fantasy leagues, and I didn’t do to shabby in Best Buy’s either. Two weeks ago I wrote Favre and the Packers are sucking crack heading into this week so one would expect a collapse on the road in a dome (where Favre always struggles). What do we get? Packer domination. Well we got it again. The wimpboys were no match for the Pack at Lambeau, Favre looked magical. He put in his third best fantasy football game of the year, and Javon Walker owners are happy as well.

If gamblers in our NFL sportsbooks are struggling the opposite could be said for The Jags. Great victory over Payton and the shoving QB Colts. Reggie Wayne needs to pull his head of his A$$ and figure out its ok to throw to Marvin. Typical MIAMI WR. Chiefs smoked the Falcons in a no contest, Steve McNair is not Steve McNair, Matt Hasselsuck is doing just that, and I’m starting to see a trend. Harrington, Carr, Brees, Palmer, Leftwich, are all having good fantasy years, and the affore mentioned studs are quickly turning into duds. 4 INT's...detecting a trend? Raiders lose at home to New Suckleans with that Defense? Cleveland takes Phili to OT and almost pulls it out with their twin backs Willie Green and Lee Suggs? I'm afraid to ask what's next. All I learned this week is I don't know what I think I know, I know that I don't know what I thought I know, and never ever give up hope on your fantasy team even when your opponent needs 3 pts for the win (1 catch of 11 yds or more in my league) to win the week and Rod Smith pulls up lame for a Quarter and a half sealing my victory and a 6-1 victory over the guy that was in first. Oh my Fantasy Football is sweet !!!!!

Possibly Add these Guys

RB Brad Hoover, CAR -Filling in for the injured Davis, Hoover racked up 99 yards with a consistent power-style of running. With Davis' injury lingering, Hoover makes a nice pickup for those in need of a fill-in RB.

WR Anquan Boldin, ARI - Boldin is almost ready to make his return from knee surgery. He could be back on the field as early as this week so if he is still a free agent in your league make sure you pick him up.
WR Keenan McCardell, SD - Easily the best player traded for at the deadline. He's clearly the top WR in San Diego and he could become a borderline #2 fantasy WR.

RB Sammy Morris, MIA - If you didn't get him last week and he is still available, grab him now. He's had two solid weeks in a row. With Minor coming back he could see his production drop a little but he’s still worthy of a spot in your lineup if you are looking to fill a bye-week hole.

RB Derrick Blaylock, KC - Thankfully Priest's ankle sprain is mild and he should be all right but Blaylock proved he's a worthy backup. Hand-cuff him now before someone else picks him up.

WR Justin McCareins, NYJ - Caught six balls this weekend and should start picking up the slack for the under-achieving Santana Moss.

TE Ben Troupe, TEN - He had a couple of drops but he's very athletic for a tight end and with the injuries to Kinney and Meier and the sheer fact that tight ends are a fantasy crapshoot this year, he's worth a look.

TE Doug Jolley, OAK –– Granted his big game came against a soft Saints defense but any TE who produces is worthy of a roster spot.

K - Neil Rackers, ARI - Three field goals of 50 plus is impressive.

QB Billy Volek - Looked like crap Sunday, but the Titans play the Bengals next week. Owners of Garthia, Brooks, and Bulger take note – Volek might be a good bye week fill-in next week.

WR Keenan McCardell - Everyone knew he was a good WR, and that he just needed to get in the game. Looks like the Bolts don’t miss a step after losing Caldwell.

These guys…….I’m just not sure of, but basically they suck

QB Michael Vick - Trade bait. I don’t see him doing much of anything in the West Coast Offense, at least for this year. It’s a pretty complex system to pick up and the rule of thumb is 3 years before a QB gets it down. Might want to investigate getting some value out of this guy now, before it’s too late.

QB Josh McCown, ARI - Wait and See - McCown looked good this past week and with Boldin set to return either this week or next, McCown could make a surprising second-half sleeper.

WR Peerless Price, ATL – Wait and See - This might be drastic but with the way Vick is playing Dunn and Crumpler are the only two Falcons that should find their ways into your lineup. If your roster is thin, Price may just be eating up a precious spot but if you can afford to hold onto him then go ahead and do so.

WR David Terrell, CHI - Drop - Zero catches this past weekend and with the QB carousel going on in Chicago I don't expect much from him the rest of the year.

R Randy Hymes, BAL - Drop - Looks will be cut in half with Travis Taylor back.

QB Jake Delhomme, CAR - Drop - Feel good story of last year has been awful this year. There is at least 25 other QBs I'd rather have right now on my roster.

IDIOT OF THE WEEK AWARD GOES TO

WR Reggie Wayne - Hey Reg? Could you c’mere a sec? Hey man how’s it goin? Cool. Wife and kids? That’s great. Hey I called you over here to tell you that YOU ARE A FOCKING MORON!!! Shoving your QB? On what alternate plane is that a good idea??!? Homeboy has only looked your way on a gazillion passes this year, but kiss that little meal ticket goodbye now. This guy is straight-up trade bait at this point. If you don’t trade him for something decent this week, you’re gonna be hurting.

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