Chick Fantasies

Week 14 Fantasies

Sometimes the NFL can be such a nasty tease! Last week we were turned on by the spine-tingling debut of Viking quarterback Todd Bouman. The dazzling gunslinger threw for 348 yards and four touchdowns – we chicks are certain we are not the only fantasy owners who wish they picked him up for the week! However, it is looking as though we will have to find someone new to scope out as Daunte should return and Todd will be back on the bench. Who will have the hot hands and legs this week? We chicks have been in fantasy-overdrive as the season is starting to heat up. As always, we will fill you in on which lads are steaming up our fantasies.

Fantasy studs:
Antonio Freeman: No one has it better than Antonio this week. He is matching up against the league’s worst pass defense and gets to accept the passes of the league’s lustiest quarterback. We chicks would gladly give up our Gucci bags to be in his cleats!
After a slow start, Freeman has quit his whining and is performing like the Antonio of old.
Peyton Manning: We chicks have heard of slumps, but this is starting to get ridiculous. Manning is leading the league with an eye-popping 20 interceptions as his Colts continue to tank. We chicks may be truly living in a fantasy world with this pick, however we just refuse to believe that Manning has suddenly lost his skill or confidence. If any team can help put the zip back in his gun, it is those sleazy Falcons. Atlanta’s defense is letting up 243.9 pass yards per game. Time to get those hot to trot Colts back on track, Peyton!
James Stewart: If the Lions want to finally win a game, they will need to rely on the legs of Stewart. Besides the sizzling Johnnie Morton, there simply are not enough studs in their passing game to create a serious threat. This could be a golden opportunity for Stewart to strut his stuff as he grinds it out against the Vikings’ porous run defense.
LaDainian Tomlinson: This super-charged rookie has slowed down a bit after his stellar start. However, the Raiders rush defense has been almost non-existent in recent weeks. In the past five games, opposing offenses have averaged over 194 yards on the ground against the Raiders. Sounds like a great opportunity for Tomlinson to beef up the stats!

Fantasy duds:
Jerome Bettis: It looks as though the big guy will be back this week for the much-anticipated divisional matchup against the Ravens. However, it will not be a happy return for the Steelers’ beefy back. The Ravens are mighty stingy on the ground. If the Steelers plan on moving the ball this week, they’ll have to take their balls to the air.
Jim Miller: It is bad enough that the Bears’ offensive coordinator John Shoops insists on handcuffing his poor quarterback. However, now Miller has the added dilemma of taking on one of the peskiest pass defenses in the league. Tampa Bay’s “D” has been on fire as they once again are making a late-season surge.