Thursday, September 30, 2010

College Football: Week 5 Picks

A monster 6-2 week has us sitting nine games over .500 after four weeks. Let's keep it up.
 
Going big this week with nine picks:
 
Navy +10 & Under 50- Navy has won this matchup outright the last seven years. I think they'll be able to keep this game close. Both teams love to run the ball so the clock will be constantly ticking making for a low-scoring contest.
 
Boise State / New Mexico State Over 60.5 - If NMSU can put up just 10 points, I feel very confident about this one as the Broncos should have little trouble putting up a 50-spot.
 
Alabama -7.5 - We have no indication Florida can compete in this matchup.
 
Stanford +7 - When in doubt, take the points, especially if the 'dog has the best quarterback in the country too.
 
Oklahoma -3.5 - Maybe Texas overlooked UCLA. More likely, Texas just isn't that good.
 
Tennessee +16 - Gambling Mantra #1: Never bet on a team coached by Les Miles. The Vols keep this one close every year. In fact, the last time this game was decided by more than two touchdowns: 1993.
 
Best Bet: USC -10 - Washington has given no indication they can compete on the big stage this season. USC, down a bit from prior years in talent, still ranks among the nation's best.
 
Upset: Florida International +19 - Florida International has played three solid games against superior competition, Rutgers, Texas A&M, and Maryland. They are primed to break through. Pitt finds itself reeling and has very little motivation to play this non-league game.
 
Record: 19-10 (Best Bet: 3-1; Upset: 2-2)

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A Belated Thank You to Pete Wilk

Georgetown Baseball came up on my RSS Feed this week. Truthfully, I can't remember why, but it made me reminisce.
 
I try not to hold grudges, but I smile a little bit inside when people that dismiss me fail. 
 
Back in 2000 when I was deciding where to go to college (being able to play baseball competitively was a major criterion), I went to a showcase at Georgetown University where I played really well. I distinctly remember raking in batting practice, hitting two homers in game situations (off pitchers that ended up at GU), and playing solid defense all over the diamond. Admittedly, I am being a little boastful when I say I performed better than anyone else at the event, but I am also a realist and firmly believe that was the case.
 
I loved the campus, the academics, the city. At that moment, I basically considered myself a Hoya.
 
Georgetown head coach Pete Wilk had other ideas.
 
He told me he liked what he saw out of me but could envision no way I would be able to compete at the Big East level because I was "too small" (at the time, I was a wiry 5'9" 150-pounder with plenty of room to grow). They would not recruit me any further.
 
In retrospect, this was one of the best things to ever happen to me.
 
Since then, Wilk has led the Hoyas to the following records:
 
2002: 9-47 (overall); 2-24 (Big East)
2003: 13-33; 3-22
2004: 25-30; 8-17
2005: 25-31; 7-18 
2006: 24-32; 10-17
2007: 21-34; 8-19
2008: 18-32; 8-20
2009: 17-34; 8-18
2010: 24-31; 5-22
 
For those keeping score at home, that's a record of 167-257 (.393 winning percentage) overall and 57-153 (.271) in the Big East. Amazing that he still has a job there.
 
I went on to attend Johns Hopkins, played on four highly-ranked teams that went a combined 141-29 (.829), and met some incredible people, including my wife.
 
For rejecting me Pete, I thank you.

Monday, September 27, 2010

11 Things I Know I Know

Peter King of SI.com publishes his "Ten Things I Think I Think" each Monday. In an attempt to outdo the writing legend, let me introduce "11 Things I Know I Know" - a weekly commentary on the weekend's NFL games. This can be expected each Monday or Tuesday.
 
1. I know Michael Vick is back. His four-touchdown performance was the stuff of legend. His 61-yard touchdown toss to DeSean Jackson in the first quarter crushed the Jaguars' hopes ten minutes into the game.
 
2. I know the Chargers screwed up their clock management. Here's the situation: San Diego trails 27-20 with no timeouts remaining. Clock reads 0:48 when Malcolm Floyd gets tackled in bounds at the Seattle 12 yard line. By the time, the Chargers get to the line, there are 30 seconds left. Philip Rivers decides to spike the ball here to stop the clock. However, there was no need for the spike. This cost San Diego a down and more importantly an opportunity at the end zone. Their second and third down plays resulted in incompletions. They line up for fourth down with a full 21 seconds on the clock, proving my point that they didn't need the spike on first down. Rivers - knowing he needs to find the end zone on fourth down - tries to force a throw into traffic and is intercepted by Earl Thomas to end the game. Terrible, terrible clock management. 
 
3. I know the Bucs are still the Bucs. Yes, they jumped out to a 2-0 start this season, but look at the teams they beat: Cleveland and Carolina, both 0-3. This team is not ready to make the jump just yet.
 
4. I know Leon Washington is making the Jets look really bad for trading him. His two monster kick-off returns (101 and 99-yards respectively) in the second half propelled the Seahawks to victory. Meanwhile, Joe McKnight - the player the Jets basically got in return for Leon - did not even dress last night.
 
5. I know Garrett Hartley will have some sleepless nights this week. Shanking a 29-yarder in OT would get most kickers fired. He may have a little leeway but not much.
 
6. Rumors of the Cowboys' demise were exaggerated. Huge win for Jerry's 'boys yesterday. Season-saving.
 
7. I know the Jets should have benched Braylon Edwards for last night's game. Maybe I'm not a realist, but every once in a while, morality should dictate our actions. There is absolutely no excuse for Edwards' actions this week.
 
8. I know Eli Manning is not an elite NFL quarterback. If not for the David Tyree helmet catch, I would imagine the rest of the country would also realize this. He makes too many dumb decisions (see yesterday's left-handed flip) to be trusted. In fairness, his receivers drop too many passes too.
 
9. I know Chris Johnson doesn't look quite right. He put nice fantasy numbers yesterday - 125 yards, 2 TDs - but he looks genuinely disinterested when running. Take away his 42-yard scamper, and he averaged only 2.6 yards per carry against a porous Giants rush defense. I would put the chances of him reaching 2,500 yards this season at about 10,000-to-1.
 
10. I know that I did not foresee Austin Collie and Brandon Lloyd leading the league in receiving yards after three games. Great performances by both yesterday.
 
11. I know the Packers will win tonight by a score of 24-20. (I also know that I'm sitting 10-2 with my picks - college and pro - this week heading into tonight's game.)

Friday, September 24, 2010

College Football: Week 4 Picks

Despite losing three games by one point each, I was able to salvage a 4-4 record last week to remain five games over .500.
 
Oregon State +18: This is somewhat of a hedge bet. It has been widely assumed Boise State will need to win convincingly in all their remaining games to reach the BCS title game.
 
North Carolina -1: The Tar Heels have been decimated by suspensions, but players are finally starting to return. This will be their most complete team of the year, and if they have any hopes of earning a spot in a reputable bowl, they need to win games now.
 
Wake Forest +20: Wake has kept this game close (within two touchdowns) in each of the last five years. They have also covered in five of the past six meetings and won outright in their past two trips to Tallahassee despite being 'dogs.
 
Stanford -4.5: Time for Jim Harbaugh and his crew to make a statement in front of a national audience.
 
Georgia PK: Do or tie time for the Bulldogs of the UGA variety.
 
Virginia Tech -4 - Regular season ACC games are the Hokies' cup of tea. Their two losses Boise State (one of the best teams in America; James Madison team (classic letdown) - are explainable, although not defensible. The second half showing last week convinced me they are better than they've played thus far. I expect them to keep things rolling.
 
Best Bet: Arkansas +7 - In Mallett's rocket arm, I trust. 'Bama will be motivated, but the homefield advantage will help keep things close.
 
Upset of the Week: Temple +14 - The Owls treated me well last week when they knocked off UConn. They now sit 3-0 and are pried for another upset. Penn State hasn't beaten anyone of note, and this sets up as a textbook trap game (they travel to Iowa next week in the Big Ten opener).
 

Record: 13-8 (Best Bet: 2-1; Upset: 1-2)

Friday, September 17, 2010

NFL: Week 2 Picks

Time to start digging out of an early hole.
 
Colts -5.5
Steelers +5
Panthers -3
Upset of the Week: Jaguars +7
Best Bet: Packers -13
 
 
Record: 1-3-1 (Best Bet: 0-1; Upset 0-0-1)
 
 
Sorry for the abridged version this week.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

College Football: Week 3 Picks

Hawaii +12: The Rainbows can score. They put up points and rack up yards through the air. After last week's 45-point stomping suffered against Cal, the Buffaloes seem primed for another letdown.
 
Illinois -7
 
USC -12
 
Vanderbilt +12: Didn't Ole Miss just lose at home to Jax State?
 
Texas -3
 
Arizona +2: Time for my Sleeper of the Year to make a move. If they win this one,a top-12 ranking can't be too far away.
 
Best Bet: East Carolina +20: After being embarrassed by James Madison at home, the Hokies' season is basically shot. Sure, they can win the ACC and get to a BCS game, but this is a relatively meaningless non-conference game to them and they'll never be able to shake the stigma of losing to an FCS school. East Carolina can score, and few teams in the country have more momentum coming into this weekend. They beat Tulsa on Opening Weekend thanks to a Hail Mary, and they smoked Memphis last week. I think they can at least keep this one close.
 
Upset of the Week: Temple +7: I hate hate hate picking against UConn, but I think Temple is for real this year (or as real as they have ever been).
 

Record: 9-4 (Best Bet: 2-0; Upset: 0-2)  

Thursday, September 9, 2010

College Football: Week 2 Picks

Things we learned / confirmed last week:
 
1- Never bet on a Les Miles-coached team.
2- Memphis is absolutely terrible.
3- So is Akron.
4- Boise was one VT first down conversion away from being a completely forgotten team. Now they have a good chance to play for the BCS title.
 
After a solid 5-2 opening week, let's try to stay hot.
 
Auburn -1.5 - It's always dangerous picking against a team that just burned you a few days back (Mississippi State), but I think the Tigers will be able to run the ball with ease.
 
East Carolina -13.5 - The Pirates are on an emotional high after last week's Hail Mary victory.
 
Oklahoma State -13.5 - Troy barely covered at home against Bowling Green last week while the Cowboys' Kendall Hunter galloped for more than 250 yards.
 
Oklahoma -7.5 - Until Florida State wins a big regular season game, which they haven't since 2003, I will bet against them (Note: FSU's victory at way overranked BYU last season doesn't count to me as a "big" win).
 
Upset: Iowa State +14 - These rivalry games are typically tight and the Cyclones have covered 10 of the past 12 against the Hawkeyes.
 
Best Bet: Alabama -11.5 - True freshman quarterback Robert Bolden will be making his first ever start on the road and against an FBS opponent, an opponent that happens to be the defending national champs. The Crimson Tide's D should swallow him whole.
 
Record: 5-2 (Best Bet: 1-0; Upset: 0-1)

NFL Predictions & Prop Bets Galore

Week 1
 
Jaguars -2.5
Colts -2
Jets -.5 (1st Half)
Upset of the Week: Rams +4
Pick of the Week: Saints / Vikings Over 24 (1st Half)
 
 
Playoffs
 
AFC
 
Wildcard: Colts over Steelers; Patriots over Chargers
Division: Bengals over Patriots; Jets over Colts
Conference: Jets over Bengals
 
 
NFC
 
Wildcard: Falcons over 49ers; Saints over Eagles
Division: Falcons over Cowboys; Packers over Saints
Conference: Packers over Falcons
 
 
Super Bowl
 
Jets 30, Packers 24
 
 
Prop Bets
 
Value, value, value. The only reason to make prop bets is to get great value. Here are some I'll be making.
 
Regular Season MVP
 
Chris Johnson 10/1
Ray Rice 30/1
Michael Turner 30/1
 
 
Most Passing Yards
 
Matthew Stafford 20/1
 
 
Most Rushing Yards
 
Shonn Greene 10/1
 
 
Most Receiving Yards
 
Roddy White 13/1
 
 
Offensive Rookie of the Year
 
Sam Bradford 7/1
 
 
Defensive Rookie of the Year
 
Rolando McClain 8/1
 
 
Win Totals
 
Over
 

Cincinnati Bengals* 7.5

Green Bay Packers* 9.5

Dallas Cowboys* 9.5

Houston Texans 8

New York Jets 9.5

New England Patriots 9.5

Atlanta Falcons 9

Pittsburgh Steelers 9

Indianapolis Colts 11

Tennessee Titans 8.5

Oakland Raiders 6

Philadelphia Eagles 8.5

New York Giants 8.5

Detroit Lions 4.5

New Orleans Saints 10.5

San Francisco 49ers 8.5

St. Louis Rams 4.5

 
 
Under
 

Buffalo Bills* 5.5

Chicago Bears* 8

Seattle Seahawks* 7.5

Baltimore Ravens 10

Denver Broncos 7.5

Carolina Panthers 7.5

San Diego Chargers 11

Cleveland Browns 5.5

Jacksonville Jaguars 7

Arizona Cardinals 7.5

Miami Dolphins 8.5

Kansas City Chiefs 6.5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5.5

Washington Redskins 7.5

Minnesota Vikings 9.5

 
* = Best Bets

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

King Felix Deserves the Cy: Exhibit 7

I am not one to spend much time debating awards and Hall of Fame candidacies. However, when I see something as egregious as CJ Wilson outranking Felix Hernandez in any Cy Young race, I have no choice but to speak my mind.
 
If Hernandez fails to win the award this season, it will be a travesty. According to ESPN's "Cy Predictor" such a scenario will play out. In fact, by their calculation, Felix ranks seventh in the AL (Wilson ranks fifth). What a joke.
 
Here are some of the King's numbers:
 
IP: 219.1 (2nd in MLB)
K: 209 (1st in MLB)
ERA: 2.30 (3rd in MLB)
WHIP: 1.09 (8th in MLB)
Quality Starts: 27 (1st in MLB)
Quality Start %: 90% (1st in MLB - by a wide margin)
Tough Losses: 7 (2nd in MLB)
Opponent OPS: .597 (2nd in MLB)
Wins: 11 (37th in MLB)
 
He has been dominant in nearly every start this year. His team has failed him offensively, but to say any other pitcher has been more "outstanding" this season would simply be incorrect.
 
Ironically, his peripheral numbers across the board are better this year than they were last season, a year in which ESPN predicted he would win the Cy.
 
A closing thought - Connor Glassey of Baseball America had this to say about the King yesterday: 99 of the 162 players that have made their Major League debuts this season are older than Felix.
 
A scary thought for the rest of the league.
 
 
 
BC

NFL Predicted Standings

AFC
East
NYJ 11 5
NE* 11 5
Miami 8 8
Buff 3 13
North
Cin 11 5
Pitt* 10 6
Bal 9 7
Cle 4 12
South
Ind 11 5
Hou 10 6
Ten 9 7
Jax 6 10
West
SD 9 7
Oak 7 9
Den 6 10
KC 6 10
NFC
East
Dall 12 4
Phi* 10 6
NYG 9 7
Was 7 9
North
GB 12 4
Minn 9 7
Det 5 11
Chi 5 11
South
NO 11 5
Atl* 10 6
Car 6 10
TB 4 12
West
SF 9 7
Ari 7 9
StL 5 11
Sea 4 12
* = Wilcard

 
Tomorrow: Playoff Predictions / Prop Bets / More to Follow
 
 

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Fantasy Football - Top 100 (& sleepers)

Top 100
 
Rank Player Position Bye
1 Adrian Peterson, MIN RB 4
2 Chris Johnson, TEN RB 9
3 Ray Rice, BAL RB 8
4 Frank Gore, SF RB 9
5 Michael Turner, ATL RB 8
6 Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC RB 9
7 Drew Brees, NO QB 10
8 Peyton Manning, IND QB 7
9 Aaron Rodgers, GB QB 10
10 Tom Brady, NE QB 5
11 Andre Johnson, HOU WR 7
12 Randy Moss, NE WR 5
13 Steven Jackson, STL RB 9
14 Ryan Grant, GB RB 10
15 Jamaal Charles, KC RB 4
16 Calvin Johnson, DET WR 7
17 Greg Jennings, GB WR 10
18 Roddy White, ATL WR 8
19 Marques Colston, NO WR 10
20 Larry Fitzgerald, ARI WR 6
21 Rashard Mendenhall, PIT RB 5
22 Reggie Wayne, IND WR 7
23 Miles Austin, DAL WR 4
24 DeAngelo Williams, CAR RB 6
25 Ryan Mathews, SD RB 10
26 Brandon Marshall, MIA WR 5
27 Shonn Greene, NYJ RB 7
28 Cedric Benson, CIN RB 6
29 Knowshon Moreno, DEN RB 9
30 Philip Rivers, SD QB 10
31 Tony Romo, DAL QB 4
32 Jahvid Best, DET RB 7
33 Felix Jones, DAL RB 4
34 Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG RB 8
35 Matt Schaub, HOU QB 7
36 Antonio Gates, SD TE 10
37 Dallas Clark, IND TE 7
38 Jason Witten, DAL TE 4
39 Arian Foster, HOU RB 7
40 Pierre Thomas, NO RB 10
41 DeSean Jackson, PHI WR 8
42 Joseph Addai, IND RB 7
43 Matt Forte, CHI RB 8
44 LeSean McCoy, PHI RB 8
45 Jerome Harrison, CLE RB 8
46 C.J. Spiller, BUF RB 6
47 Darren McFadden, OAK RB 10
48 Jonathan Stewart, CAR RB 6
49 Ronnie Brown, MIA RB 5
50 Ricky Williams, MIA RB 5
51 Wes Welker, NE WR 5
52 Clinton Portis, WAS RB 9
53 Beanie Wells, ARI RB 6
54 Steve Smith, CAR WR 6
55 Anquan Boldin, BAL WR 8
56 Vernon Davis, SF TE 9
57 Jermichael Finley, GB TE 10
58 Tony Gonzalez, ATL TE 8
59 Brent Celek, PHI TE 8
60 Santana Moss, WAS WR 9
61 Cadillac Williams, TB RB 4
62 Steve Smith, NYG WR 8
63 Hakeem Nicks, NYG WR 8
64 Vincent Jackson, SD WR 10
65 Dwayne Bowe, KC WR 4
66 Donald Driver, GB WR 10
67 Jeremy Maclin, PHI WR 8
68 Pierre Garcon, IND WR 7
69 Mike Wallace, PIT WR 5
70 Michael Crabtree, SF WR 9
71 Hines Ward, PIT WR 5
72 Mike Sims-Walker, JAC WR 9
73 Bernard Berrian, MIN WR 4
74 Percy Harvin, MIN WR 4
75 Chad Ochocinco, CIN WR 6
76 Terrell Owens, CIN WR 6
77 Johnny Knox, CHI WR 8
78 Laurence Maroney, NE RB 5
79 Donald Brown, IND RB 7
80 Reggie Bush, NO RB 10
81 Darren Sproles, SD RB 10
82 LaDainian Tomlinson, NYJ RB 7
83 Thomas Jones, KC RB 4
84 Justin Forsett, SEA RB 5
85 Leon Washington, SEA RB 5
86 Chester Taylor, CHI RB 8
87 Marion Barber, DAL RB 4
88 Brandon Jacobs, NYG RB 8
89 Fred Jackson, BUF RB 6
90 Matthew Stafford, DET QB 7
91 Matt Ryan, ATL QB 8
92 Jay Cutler, CHI QB 8
93 Joe Flacco, BAL QB 8
94 Ben Roethlisberger, PIT QB 5
95 Brett Favre, MIN QB 4
96 Eli Manning, NYG QB 8
97 Donovan McNabb, WAS QB 9
98 Kevin Kolb, PHI QB 8
99 Robert Meachem, NO WR 10
100 Santonio Holmes, NYJ WR 7
Sleepers
Mike Bell, PHI RB 8
Legedu Naanee, SD WR 10
Mike Williams, TB WR 4
Malcom Floyd, SD WR 10
Chris Cooley, WAS TE 9
Zach Miller, OAK TE 10
Owen Daniels, HOU TE 7
Kellen Winslow, TB TE 4
Laurent Robinson, STL WR 9
Devin Aromashodu, CHI WR 8
Nate Burleson, DET WR 7
Jacoby Jones, HOU WR 7
Louis Murphy, OAK WR 10
David Garrard, JAC QB 9
Sidney Rice, MIN WR 4
Mohamed Massaquoi, CLE WR 8
Leave them sleeping
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, SEA WR 5
Steve Slaton, HOU RB 7
Steve Breaston, ARI WR 6
Braylon Edwards, NYJ WR 7
Michael Bush, OAK RB 10
Brian Westbrook, SF RB 9
Kevin Walter, HOU WR 7
Julius Jones, SEA RB 5
 
 
By Position 
 
QB
 
1 Drew Brees, NO QB 10
2 Peyton Manning, IND QB 7
3 Aaron Rodgers, GB QB 10
4 Tom Brady, NE QB 5
5 Philip Rivers, SD QB 10
6 Tony Romo, DAL QB 4
7 Matt Schaub, HOU QB 7
8 Matthew Stafford, DET QB 7
9 Matt Ryan, ATL QB 8
10 Jay Cutler, CHI QB 8
11 Joe Flacco, BAL QB 8
12 Ben Roethlisberger, PIT QB 5
13 Brett Favre, MIN QB 4
14 Eli Manning, NYG QB 8
15 Donovan McNabb, WAS QB 9
16 Kevin Kolb, PHI QB 8
 
 
RB
 
1 Adrian Peterson, MIN RB 4
2 Chris Johnson, TEN RB 9
3 Ray Rice, BAL RB 8
4 Frank Gore, SF RB 9
5 Michael Turner, ATL RB 8
6 Maurice Jones-Drew, JAC RB 9
7 Steven Jackson, STL RB 9
8 Ryan Grant, GB RB 10
9 Jamaal Charles, KC RB 4
10 Rashard Mendenhall, PIT RB 5
11 DeAngelo Williams, CAR RB 6
12 Ryan Mathews, SD RB 10
13 Shonn Greene, NYJ RB 7
14 Cedric Benson, CIN RB 6
15 Knowshon Moreno, DEN RB 9
16 Jahvid Best, DET RB 7
17 Felix Jones, DAL RB 4
18 Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG RB 8
19 Arian Foster, HOU RB 7
20 Pierre Thomas, NO RB 10
21 Joseph Addai, IND RB 7
22 Matt Forte, CHI RB 8
23 LeSean McCoy, PHI RB 8
24 Jerome Harrison, CLE RB 8
25 C.J. Spiller, BUF RB 6
26 Darren McFadden, OAK RB 10
27 Jonathan Stewart, CAR RB 6
28 Ronnie Brown, MIA RB 5
29 Ricky Williams, MIA RB 5
30 Clinton Portis, WAS RB 9
31 Beanie Wells, ARI RB 6
32 Cadillac Williams, TB RB 4
33 Laurence Maroney, NE RB 5
34 Donald Brown, IND RB 7
35 Reggie Bush, NO RB 10
36 Darren Sproles, SD RB 10
37 LaDainian Tomlinson, NYJ RB 7
38 Thomas Jones, KC RB 4
39 Justin Forsett, SEA RB 5
40 Leon Washington, SEA RB 5
41 Chester Taylor, CHI RB 8
42 Marion Barber, DAL RB 4
43 Brandon Jacobs, NYG RB 8
44 Fred Jackson, BUF RB 6
 
 
WR
 
1 Andre Johnson, HOU WR 7
2 Randy Moss, NE WR 5
3 Calvin Johnson, DET WR 7
4 Greg Jennings, GB WR 10
5 Roddy White, ATL WR 8
6 Marques Colston, NO WR 10
7 Larry Fitzgerald, ARI WR 6
8 Reggie Wayne, IND WR 7
9 Miles Austin, DAL WR 4
10 Brandon Marshall, MIA WR 5
11 DeSean Jackson, PHI WR 8
12 Wes Welker, NE WR 5
13 Steve Smith, CAR WR 6
14 Anquan Boldin, BAL WR 8
15 Santana Moss, WAS WR 9
16 Steve Smith, NYG WR 8
17 Hakeem Nicks, NYG WR 8
18 Vincent Jackson, SD WR 10
19 Dwayne Bowe, KC WR 4
20 Donald Driver, GB WR 10
21 Jeremy Maclin, PHI WR 8
22 Pierre Garcon, IND WR 7
23 Mike Wallace, PIT WR 5
24 Michael Crabtree, SF WR 9
25 Hines Ward, PIT WR 5
26 Mike Sims-Walker, JAC WR 9
27 Bernard Berrian, MIN WR 4
28 Percy Harvin, MIN WR 4
29 Chad Ochocinco, CIN WR 6
30 Terrell Owens, CIN WR 6
31 Johnny Knox, CHI WR 8
32 Robert Meachem, NO WR 10
33 Santonio Holmes, NYJ WR 7
  
 
TE
 
1 Antonio Gates, SD TE 10
2 Dallas Clark, IND TE 7
3 Jason Witten, DAL TE 4
4 Vernon Davis, SF TE 9
5 Jermichael Finley, GB TE 10
6 Tony Gonzalez, ATL TE 8
7 Brent Celek, PHI TE 8