Posts Tagged ‘Matthew Stafford’

Johnson on Johnson: Megatron’s the best

Andre Johnson is a stud wide receiver, but the Texans’ humble All-Pro doesn’t believes he’s the best in the game today.

Data Points: Newton’s big number

Couple of interesting notes about Cam Newton‘s record-setting NFL debut. His 422 yards Sunday against the Cardinals ties him for the best single-game yardage total by a rookie. And it’s worth noting that of the six best yardage totals by a rookie, four of those games have involved the Cardinals — two for and two against.

First and 10: Good start, more to come Sunday

How’s that for a start to the season? Thursday night’s opening contest between the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers featured more points than the previous three Thursday Kickoff games combined. Re-live all the best moments at NFL.com’s Game Center.

Cover Two Podcast: Pick a passer

If the season started today, and your only guide to which quarterback you would take was based on preseason play, who ya got: Michael Vick, Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Matthew Stafford or Drew Brees?

Three and out: MJD to quiet “fantasy gurus”

Maurice Jones-Drew, an avid fantasy football owner, is ready to prove the “gurus” that he should be listed higher in draft rankings.

Lions to keep Stanton behind Stafford

The Lions kept stability at the quarterback position Wednesday, agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with Drew Stanton, according to a league source.

First and 10: Ready to buy Stafford hype?

Sure, we all know that there’s very little fantasy stock to be taken when an NFL player discusses his own fantasy value. What’s he gonna say? He can be humble or ultra-positive, but he’s not offering any in-depth analysis –- and he’s certainly not giving you any points of comparison.

Stafford confident in his fantasy football future

Matthew Stafford is healthy and ready for the 2011 season. He also thinks fantasy owners should be confident in making him their No. 1 quarterback.

First and 10: Who has most to prove?

Matthew Stafford is the siren temptress of fantasy football and is right at the top of the list of injured players who have the most to prove in 2011.

Three and out: Buying into high Stafford expectations

Lions QB Matt Stafford has reportedly worked hard this offseason to strengthen his upper body. If he stays healthy, you can expect a monster season.

First and 10: Ochocinco and Pryor teaming up?

Is he or isn’t he? At some point Monday night, there was a tweet from Chad Ochocinco saying he was “looking forward to tomorrow’s route running at 11 am Throwing with Terrell Pryor.” Could it be? Two of the most controversial figures in Ohio sports working out together Tuesday?

Brandt: Suh shouldn’t go it alone

In his weekly live chat Monday afternoon, NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt expressed disappointment that Ndamukong Suh hasn’t been more involved in players-only workouts being conducted by his Detroit Lions teammates.

Three and out: Stafford could be a fantasy star

If Lions QB Matthew Stafford can stay healthy, he’s going to be a major breakout candidate in fantasy leagues.

La Canfora: I’d start my franchise with Freeman

If you had to start your NFL franchise with one of the following three quarterbacks — Matthew Stafford, Mark Sanchez or Josh Freeman — who would you choose?

QB with most to prove this year? Peyton Manning?

Quarterbacks are continually on the hot seat. Which is about as an obvious statement as saying that the Duke basketball team is rather polarizing. But which quarterbacks are on the hottest seats? How about Peyton Manning?

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