Have Breesus and His Disciples Finally Sobered Up From Their Superbowl Hangover?

This past week’s bye gave me an opportunity to scout other teams that are in the playoff race this season.  I enjoyed watching the Falcons’ “come from behind” win over the Ravens. However, the main event of the week was the Eagles versus the Redskins on Monday Night Football.  Michael Vick’s performance will be remembered as one of the best Monday Night performances of all time by a quarterback. It was the football equivalent of watching Michael Jordan drop 50 points on the New York Knicks. It seemed almost as if I was watching someone playing a video game…..completely unreal. To say that Vick’s stats were impressive is an understatement.  He had 4 touchdown passes,  20-28 completions, and 2 rushing touchdowns. Other than the Saints winning the NFC Championship game (and of course the Super Bowl XLIV win), Monday’s game has gone down as one of my all time favorites.  We witnessed history being made.  I believe Vick is a changed and rehabilitated man.  I think prison and all of his personal struggles from bankruptcy, etc… have made Vick into a mature man.  If he continues to play like this, he could one day be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.

The Saints will be marching back into town Sunday afternoon against the 5-4 Seahawks.  Breesus and his disciples look to increase their winning streak once more with another solid win against a weaker opponent.  Although, the Seahawks are in 1^st place in their division in the NFC West, their conference seems to be much weaker than the NFC South.  With that being said, I believe that the Seahawks will give all they’ve got against the Saints.  Last week the Seahawks dominated the Cardinals with a score of 36-18.  Matt Hasselbeck returned after a one game hiatus from an injury. Mike Williams had a newly rejuvenated career day with 11 receptions for 145 yards.  I look for Tracy Porter or Jabari Greer to be assigned to Mike Williams throughout the game with ‘cover 2’ help coming from Sharper or Jenkins if needed.  I am also looking forward to seeing Vilma record at least a sack this game, and possibly another interception.  Hasselbeck is not known for his scrambling abilities, and with a fully rested Vilma it can only spell trouble for opposing quarterbacks and running backs.

If you have Drew Brees as your starting quarterback in your fantasy lineup go ahead and start him (unless you have Michael Vick).  The Seahawks total defense is ranked 27^th in the league according to NFL.com, while Gregg Williams’ defense is ranked 3^rd in the league.  MR. REGGIE BUSH is expected to make his return this week after suffering a broken fibula during week 2’s game against the 49ers.  With Bush back in the lineup on both offense and special teams, the Saints will only improve their chances of becoming repeat Super Bowl Champions. I would love to see Bush take one down the field for a punt return. If you have Bush on your roster, it would be wise to watch what he does this week and keep him on your bench.  I would start “Sir Lancelot” Moore and Marques “Spidey Man” Colston.  The two of them should combine for at least 2-3 touchdowns. The Saints have just begun their playoff push.  For those of you who are still not sure about what to do with Pierre Thomas,  you are not the only ones.  I’ve been hearing rumors that he will be back this week or that week.  I’ve also heard reports that he is back on crutches and trying to reduce the pressure on his ankle.  It is even rumored that he is being traded to the Patriots for a defensive player. Who knows? I don’t even think the coaches know what is going on with him. If you have Pierre Thomas on your fantasy roster, at this point he is just taking up space…drop him.  I don’t even think Pierre knows when he will return, and when he does, he won’t be in football condition if he has been on crutches for weeks.

Good luck to the Saints this week and to all of the fantasy footballers. Que Dieu bénisse les saints et la ville de La Nouvelle-Orléans