http://www.yardbarker.com/content/team/45 Recent articles about the San Diego Chargers en-us Get our week six snapshot game previews and spread predictions to find out which games have the potential to be blowouts. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:52:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348852 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348852 Each week, InGameNow's prognosticators, Jack and I, do an NFL Pick-em against the spread. It works like this: we rotate picks - so if Jack picks first, he will take the game that he likes best. I then pick my next two favorite games… and so on. At the end of the week, the person who picked more games correctly wins. So far, Jack is +1 over the first five weeks of the NFL season at 2-1-2. Here are your stone cold locks for Week 5: 1. Eagles at 49ers +4.5 2. Bears at Falcons +3 3. Cowboys at Cardinals +5 4. Bengals at Jets -5.5 Full picks are after the jump Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:06:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348841 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348841 This week we will be analyzing 28 defenses, as four of them; Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans all have bye-weeks. Listed below are the Bruno Boys Defensive Rankings for Week 6, all you have to do is click the link below to see how your defense ranks ------------------------ 1. (New York Giants) @ Cleveland Browns The third best defense stats wise takes on the leagues worst offense at the moment. Is it just us, or do the New York Giants look like a great play this week? The only thing that could stop them is a return to old for the Cleveland Browns, which in all likelihood will not happen. Bruno Boys Stars: * * * * * ------------------------ 2. (Philadelphia Eagles) @ San Francisco 49ers The Philadelphia Eagles defense is pretty solid, ranking in the top 6 in the league allowing just 274 YPG. They take on a San Francisco 49ers club that has barely managed 300 YPG. As good as the Eagles rush defense usually is, barring last weeks Clinton Portis performance, the Eagles should be able to keep Frank Gore and his fellow 49ers in check. Bruno Boys Stars: * * * * * ------------------------ 3. (Chicago Bears) @ Atlanta Falcons The veteran Chicago Bears defense has a lot going for them this week. First of all, they take on an inexperienced, younger group from Atlanta. Secondly, their RB Matt Forte should be able to run all over the Falcons. This is a pretty good defensive match up this week, and only one of three that earns the 5 star rating. Bruno Boys Stars: * * * * * ------------------------ To READ the rest of the Week 6 Team Defense rankings, click the link below Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:42:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348752 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348752 breakdown all the upcoming WEEK 6 games, analyzing who has a strong match-up and who has one you should stay away from. All 14 games with all the information you need for fantasy football success. Some of the topics discussed are.. How many combined points will the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys score in Week 6? After two big games will Ronnie Brown continue his torrid pace against the Houston Texans? Does Steven Jackson or any of the St. Louis Rams offense have fantasy value in Week 6? Has T.J. Houshmandzadeh shown enough to be plugged in as a WR1 on a weekly basis? and much much more.... To find out the answers to those questions, click the LINK below to listen NOW... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:34:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348748 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348748 Welcome, it's now Week 6 of the fantasy football season and this is when owners start playing meaningful games. You might have been able to afford a loss or two early on, but with the fantasy playoffs just seven weeks away you better bring your A game. With that in mind, Bruno Boys Cavigs & Ziza bring to you the Week 6 version of the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Roundtable 1. Matt Forte vs. Michael Turner Bruno Boys Cavigs: TURNER. Both have been stellar running backs thus far, but I'm going with my gut here and predicting that Turner has another 100 rushing yard and touchdown performance. Forte has the better matchup, but my personal take is that the Bears have a tough time tackling Turner. Bruno Boys Ziza: FORTE. The Falcons rush defense is holier than Swiss cheese. While I project them both to have 16 points this week, the one with the bigger upside in my mind would be Forte. Turner is part of a fantastic RB duo, while Forte is no doubt the main guy. -------------------- 2. Ronnie Brown vs. Steve Slaton Bruno Boys Ziza: BROWN. After back to back solid games against the Patriots and Chargers, there is no doubt in my mind that he should keep it going against the Texans. Bruno Boys Cavigs: BROWN. Both running backs have been on fire over the past two weeks, but I'll take the true runner in Brown over the shifty and speedy Slaton. Look for Brown to post his third straight 100 rushing yard and touchdown performance. -------------------- To read the FULL article click the LINK below... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:24:48 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348741 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348741 From: KFFL.com Patriots WR Randy Moss vs. Chargers CBs Quentin Jammer and Antonio Cromartie Despite having some of the most talented corners in the league, San Diego currently ranks last in the NFL in pass defense; they allow more than 265 yards per game. Moss and quarterback Matt Cassel seem to be on the same page after their 66-yard scoring hookup against the San Francisco 49ers. Cassel looked deep to Moss on two other occasions in that game, too. Stretching the field with Moss is key to New England's offensive success, and Jammer or Cromartie will have the task of preventing Moss from having another big day. Patriots KR Ellis Hobbs vs. Chargers special teams Hobbs' mark of 34.2 yards per kickoff return is tops in the league by nearly three yards; he had been an above-average returner but seems to have kicked it up a notch this season. His returns have allowed New England to start with excellent field position, which comes in handy for Cassel and the rest of the offense. San Diego isn't the worst coverage team in the league, but it is in the bottom third in terms of yards allowed per return. The Chargers will have to work hard to limit Hobbs this week. Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Patriots run defense Tomlinson's toe is still hurting, and the league's top back is not in top form. Last Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins was the third time this season that Tomlinson averaged less than three yards per carry. In addition to LT's lost step because of the toe injury, his offensive line isn't clearing holes in the same manner it did in previous seasons. New England's run defense has been a bit softer than normal, this season but the Patriots' front, led by defensive end Richard Seymour, could be due to clamp down. Chargers WR Vincent Jackson vs. Patriots defensive backs The Chargers might be without receiver Chris Chambers (five touchdowns) because of an ankle injury, which would give Jackson (17 receptions) even more of a chance to excel. Chambers' absence would also mean potential playing time for wideout Malcom Floyd; the duo of the 6-foot-5 Jackson and the 6-foot-5 Floyd could pose problems for the Patriots in the red zone. New England's secondary suffered a blow when it lost cover corner Asante Samuel in free agency and could be vulnerable to the Chargers' explosiveness. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:20:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348720 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348720 From: KFFL.com Bengals QB Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Jets pass defense The Jets are susceptible in the passing game; witness their ranking (31st, 265 yards allowed per game). They are allowing a 68.2 percent completion rate. Cornerback Darrelle Revis is playing well and has three interceptions. The rest of the secondary has been poor, though, and offenses are picking on rookie cornerback Dwight Lowery. New York is getting a solid pass rush, with 13 sacks in four games. Linebacker Bryan Thomas has four, and defensive end Shaun Ellis, three. Bengals WRs T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chad Johnson vs. Jets CB Dwight Lowery With the rookie Lowery learning on the job, he has been very inconsistent, and Housh could put up big numbers against him Sunday. In the last few games, opposing quarterbacks have picked on Lowery and stayed away from Revis. Expect that to continue. This game could also be the one in which the Bengals get the ball to Ocho Cinco, who has just 14 receptions and one touchdown in five games. Bengals TE Ben Utecht vs. Jets linebackers Jets linebackers haven't covered opposing tight ends very well this year. The San Diego Chargers' Antonio Gates and the Miami Dolphins' Anthony Fasano both did some damage against the Jets. There is a good chance that Utecht has a breakout game against Gang Green. Utecht is an underrated receiving tight end, and the stars are aligned for him to have a big game in the Meadowlands. Jets RB Thomas Jones vs. Bengals run defense New York is faring only a little better than the Bengals in the rush game. It is ranked 26th and is gaining 3.8 yards a carry, compared to 3.3 for the Bengals. Thomas Jones is the workhorse, running 67 times for 254 yards (3.8-yard average) with a long of 16 yards and one touchdown. Though the Bengals run defense is better, they have allowed 229, 177 and 198 yards rushing in three of their five losses. The Bengals are 27th in rush defense at 167.6 yards a game. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:20:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348717 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348717 Chargers WR Vincent Jackson sat out Thursday's practice due to a sore right knee, which he tweaked in Wednesday's practice. No word yet on his status... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:19:38 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348709 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348709 Chargers WR Chris Chambers (ankle) missed another practice on Thursday, and it is looking more and more like he will miss Sunday nightA's game against... Sat, 11 Oct 2008 01:19:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348695 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348695 From: KFFL.com Patriots WR Randy Moss vs. Chargers CBs Quentin Jammer and Antonio Cromartie Despite having some of the most talented corners in the league, San Diego currently ranks last in the NFL in pass defense; they allow more than 265 yards per game. Moss and quarterback Matt Cassel seem to be on the same page after their 66-yard scoring hookup against the San Francisco 49ers. Cassel looked deep to Moss on two other occasions in that game, too. Stretching the field with Moss is key to New England's offensive success, and Jammer or Cromartie will have the task of preventing Moss from having another big day. Patriots KR Ellis Hobbs vs. Chargers special teams Hobbs' mark of 34.2 yards per kickoff return is tops in the league by nearly three yards; he had been an above-average returner but seems to have kicked it up a notch this season. His returns have allowed New England to start with excellent field position, which comes in handy for Cassel and the rest of the offense. San Diego isn't the worst coverage team in the league, but it is in the bottom third in terms of yards allowed per return. The Chargers will have to work hard to limit Hobbs this week. Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Patriots run defense Tomlinson's toe is still hurting, and the league's top back is not in top form. Last Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins was the third time this season that Tomlinson averaged less than three yards per carry. In addition to LT's lost step because of the toe injury, his offensive line isn't clearing holes in the same manner it did in previous seasons. New England's run defense has been a bit softer than normal, this season but the Patriots' front, led by defensive end Richard Seymour, could be due to clamp down. Chargers WR Vincent Jackson vs. Patriots defensive backs The Chargers might be without receiver Chris Chambers (five touchdowns) because of an ankle injury, which would give Jackson (17 receptions) even more of a chance to excel. Chambers' absence would also mean potential playing time for wideout Malcom Floyd; the duo of the 6-foot-5 Jackson and the 6-foot-5 Floyd could pose problems for the Patriots in the red zone. New England's secondary suffered a blow when it lost cover corner Asante Samuel in free agency and could be vulnerable to the Chargers' explosiveness. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:53:18 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348665 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348665 From: KFFL.com Panthers QB Jake Delhomme vs. Buccaneers defensive backs Delhomme has been fantastic over the years against the Bucs. He's 7-1 with 13 touchdown passes and seven interceptions. He faces a Bucs defense that ranks 21st in the league against the pass, so there will be some opportunities there. Wide receiver Steve Smith dropped two would-be touchdowns this past Sunday, so look for him to be fired up this week. Buccaneers RBs Earnest Graham and Warrick Dunn vs. Panthers defensive linemen This season the Panthers have faced some top-notch running backs and shut them down. No back has run for 100 yards against the Panthers. That list includes the San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson, the Kansas City Chiefs' Larry Johnson, the Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson, the Atlanta Falcons' Michael Turner and the Chicago Bears' Matt Forte. The Panthers have allowed only one rushing touchdown, and that was to a tight end. Graham struggled against the one tough run defense (Chicago Bears) he has faced. Dunn is real slicer type of back. He never gives a defensive lineman much to grab at because he runs low to the ground; he's almost sideways as he cuts through the hole. Buccaneers TE Jerramy Stevens vs. Panthers LB Jon Beason Beason is one of the better young middle linebackers in the game, but he struggles to turn and keep pace with tight ends running down the seam. Stevens is one of the best in the league at getting down the hash marks, so the Bucs will look to take advantage of that weakness by running Stevens down the seam repeatedly. Not only will that give the Bucs a favorable matchup in the passing game, it should also take Beason out of the box. That should open up some room for the backs to get to the second level. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:53:15 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348664 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348664 Chargers wide receiver Chris Chambers missed practice Thursday and it's likely that he'll miss Sunday night's home game against New England. hambers... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:18:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348487 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348487 Dolphins tailback Ronnie Brown was fined for his touchdown celebration during last Sunday's 17-10 victory over the Chargers. When asked the amount... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:18:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348495 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348495 Chargers WR Vincent Jackson sat out Thursday's practice due to a sore right knee, which he tweaked in Wednesday's practice. No word yet on his status... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:18:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348474 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348474 Chargers WR Chris Chambers (ankle) missed another practice on Thursday, and it is looking more and more like he will miss Sunday nightA's game against... Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:18:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348460 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/348460