Steal Your League

In this post-Christmas edition of the podcast, Childs and JD recap the Chargers domination of the Titans, Childs doesn't met JD live down his stupid T.O. bet from last week, and the guys try to navagate the mine field that is predicting which teams might rest their starters in this, the Championship week. Good luck everyone!

Merry Christmas everyone! Childs and I are mailing it in today - we're hoping to get it together to do our Week 16/Championship Edition of the podcast tomorrow or Saturday - but we did want to give our listeners some advice on the game tonight between the Chargers and Titans.

For the Titans, Chris Johnson's and obvious no-brainer start every week, and the matchup suggests that he'll have another crazy evening. The Chargers are 22nd in the league against the run (giving up almost 117 yards/game to opposing RBs), but have been better in the last two games (53 yards to Cederic Benson last week and under 100 rushing yards to Felix Jones and Marion Barber combined two weeks ago). We can't imagine that trend continuing in this game though - we wouldn't be surprised if Johnson has over 150 yards rushing and a few scores.

We both also like Kenny Britt here, who I think should bounce back after last week's sub-par performance. He's still Vince Young's favorite target and the Chargers might pay more attention to Justin Gage and Nate Washington after last weeks scores. JD's going out on a limb here - he thinks Bo Scaife might be a decent play this week for people who have bad TE matchups (like say, Heath Miller v. Baltimore or the banged up Jeremy Shockey). Neither one of us trust Gage or Washington - you absolutely have better options in other games this weekend.

For the Chargers, Childs and I both think LT is a good play here against the Titans (no Keith Bullock and LT's been a TD machine recently) and Philip Rivers, Antonio Gates and Vincent Jackson are good plays, of course - the Titans have been just awful against the pass all year. Along those same lines, Malcom Floyd and Darren Sproles could be ok in much deeper leagues, especially if Sproles gets more than his usual 3 or 4 targets out of the backfield.

Good luck tonight for everyone in their Championship games - sit back, relax, have some eggnog and enjoy some football!

Childs and JD recap all the games for this week and make a wager on T.O. - JD taking the over on 10 fantasy points for T.O. this week and Childs taking the under. The best advice - don't get cute in the fantasy playoff and start say, Arian Foster or Chris Jennings over your normal starters with sub-par matchups (like say, Ryan Grant). But, with the east coast blizzard and some big name defenses having non-optimal matchups, you can improve your team by picking up a defense with a great matchup (Houston and Seattle come to mind) or a kicker that doesn't have to kick in a snowstorm. Good luck!

Childs and JD could only scrounge a few mintutes today to preview the Colts v. Jags game tonight. Quick rundown: We're both not worried about the Colts sitting their players, we both think Wayne is the most likely to sit after a half and you might have better options, and be both don't trust Mike Sims-Walker, who's been banged up and hasn't done much for 4 straight weeks. Also, MJD is a MUST start, but won't get crazy numbers, so you might want to roll the dice with a bigger upside guy (Jammal Charles, Knoshawn Moreno...) for your second RB if you need the points. It's playoff time baby!

JD (broadcasting from Amman, Jordan) and Childs (good ol' H-town) break down all the games this week and give you a few names to keep in mind. JD says not to get cute in the playoffs, but if you're hurting, Jerome Harrison might not be a bad option (even this week). In the same game, Childs calls out deep sleeper Limas Sweed as a name you might want to pay attention to if Hines Wards sits tonight. JD's not so sure.

Childs wins the Romo v. Alex Smith board bet (but it was close at least), then hates on Romo going up against the Giants, while JD loves Big Ben this week coming off his concussion and bets Childs that Addai won't ahve 50 yards rushing this week. That might have been a bit too strong, but JD's sticking by it.

Childs and JD wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving, welcome Cale Evan Dunbar into the world (congratulations, Childs on your second boy!), and give you, our beloved listeners some semi-sage fantasy advice. Happy Thanksgiving!

Childs and JD talk about all the running back injuries and potential pickups, JD laments loosing Ronnie Brown and hopes Justin Forcett will turn into a stud, and the guys attempt to remember all the board bets they have.

Childs and JD both take Mark Sanchez this week over Matt Ryan, Childs laments losing Owen Daniels and Vernon Davis (again!), and JD makes a semi-bold prediction about Lawerence Maroney. JD will now watch Bill Belichick give Sammy Morris the rock and never again make predictions about Patriots running backs.

Childs makes an ill advised bet on Roy Williams (taking him over Michael Crabtree) and hates Matt Forte a little less than he in Week 8 while we talk about a trade JD pulled off this week (LT and Matt Schaub for Ronnie Brown and Carson Palmer).

JD humbly accepts defeat, mostly beacuse Brian Westbrook took a knee to the head, while Childs doesn't gloat too much about his victory. Childs and JD both show their man love for Derrick Mason the rest of the way, and Childs hates on poor Matt Forte.

Childs and JD settle the Phillip Rivers score, JD shows his love for Steve Breaston (by taking him in a bet over T.O. this week!) and Childs shows his justifyable hate for Michael Crabtree.

JD and Childs strenuously disagree about Phillip Rivers and the Broncos defense, Childs is a happy camper about Braylon Edwards, and JD is hoping Brady turns things around so he can sell him high next week.

Childs and JD talk about the lopsided slate of games for this week and all the fantasy goodness that might ensue. JD says sell high on the Giants Steve Smith, and Childs wonders who plays for the Browns and which high school team could have a better chance this week against Minny than the Rams.

JD and Childs talk about all the Week 4 matchups, Childs gets called out for his simultaneous love and hate for Brandon Marshall, and JD laments not starting Kevin Walter in Week 3.

JD Godchaux and Childs Dunbar preview all the Week 3 matchups and talk injuries, starts, sits, and who might surprise us this week.