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Jets choose QB Michael Vick over Geno Smith for Week 9
Rams WR Brian Quick needs shoulder surgery, out for season
NASCAR Picks for Texas
Week 8: Beyond the Box Score (PREMIUM PREVIEW)
Week 9: Player Upgrades
Week 9: Waiver Wire Pickups
Week 8: Wide Receiver Roundup

Jets choose QB Michael Vick over Geno Smith for Week 9

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 11:17 PM PDT

Apparently posting a quarterback rating equal to Blutarsky's GPA is a good way to lose your starting gig in the NFL. Well, at least for one week. Jets head coach Rex Ryan announced Monday that Michael Vick will start this Sunday's game in Kansas City, and Geno Smith will be his backup. However, Ryan said Smith could start again at some point this season. That, of course, will depend on how Vick performs. If Week 8's game was any sign, this won't be the last time Ryan will be asked whom his starting QB is. Vick fumbled the ball four times -- losing two -- threw an interception, completed only half of his 36 passes and was sacked four times in a little more than three quarters against the Bills. But the only reason why he was even on the field was Smith. With his eight passes, he connected more often with Buffalo defenders (three times) than with his teammates (twice). This led to an infamous rating of zero ... point ... zero. FANTASY ANALYSIS: Vick hasn't completed at least 60 percent of his attempts since his monster 2010 season. He takes a bunch of sacks, and you know that turnovers are a part of his game; he's committed 20 in his last 16 starts. But the legs are still there. Vick ran for a team-leading 69 yards against the Bills. That alone puts him on the QB2 streamer radar. The Chiefs play very solid, attacking defense at home, and they just recorded seven sacks of Austin Davis on Sunday. But if you're willing to take the good with the bad, Vick's running ability could help you out if you're in a pinch in Week 9.

Rams WR Brian Quick needs shoulder surgery, out for season

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 10:23 PM PDT

Not much is going right for the St. Louis Rams, losers of three of their last four games, and now they've lost their best wide receiver for the duration. Brian Quick suffered a left shoulder injury during the second quarter of Sunday's defeat in Kansas City. Head coach Jeff Fisher confirmed Monday that Quick suffered a dislocation and a torn labrum to that shoulder and needs season-ending surgery. Prior to the injury, Quick led the Rams with 375 receiving yards. Only tight end Lance Kendricks (four) has scored more touchdowns for St. Louis than Quick (three). FANTASY ANALYSIS: The third-year receiver out of Appalachian State was having a breakout year through Week 5. But he caught only four passes for 53 yards after that. Kenny Britt and tight end Jared Cook will ostensibly become the heads of this receiving corps, but it's not an appealing one for fantasy owners. The Rams' offense looks lost right now. The O-line is falling apart -- Jake Long is out for the year after an ACL tear Sunday -- St. Louis has no idea what it wants to do with its running backs, it can't find a way to involve Tavon Austin consistently, Austin Davis isn't more than an average quarterback, and this whole show is being directed by one of the worst OCs some years running now, Brian Schottenheimer. And look at the Rams' upcoming schedule: at San Francisco, at Arizona, hosting Denver, at San Diego. They look well on their way to 2-9.

NASCAR Picks for Texas

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 03:27 PM PDT

Top 30 NASCAR Sprint Cup driver rankings for AAA Texas 500: 1. Joey Logano, 2. Matt Kenseth, 3. Jeff Gordon, 4. Brad Keselowski, 5. Jimmie Johnson, 6. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., 7. Kevin Harvick, ...

Week 8: Beyond the Box Score (PREMIUM PREVIEW)

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 02:30 PM PDT

A recap of interesting stats situations with a Fantasy Football twist from this week's games.

Week 9: Player Upgrades

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 11:33 AM PDT

The best Fantasy Football players to target because they are on the rise in the coming weeks. This week's picks include Ben Roethlisberger, Ronnie Hillman, Kelvin Benjamin, Michael Crabtree, and Clay Harbor.

Week 9: Waiver Wire Pickups

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 08:50 AM PDT

The best Fantasy Football waiver wire pickups available in the majority of leagues. This week's picks include Michael Vick, Travaris Cadet, Jonas Gray, Charles Sims, and John Brown.

Week 8: Wide Receiver Roundup

Posted: 27 Oct 2014 08:32 AM PDT

Some underperforming, deeper flex or bench receivers who are poised for larger Fantasy Football roles in their respective offenses. This week's picks include Martavis Bryant, Justin Hunter, Jordan Matthews, Donte Moncrief, and Allen Robinson.