You may have already heard a few of these statistical trends in the
FANTASY PLAYBOOK PODCAST, but here are a few more for you to think about this weekend.
LaDainian Tomlinson - Bad toe aside, LT is no stranger to getting off to a slow start. Last season he had just 68 rushing yards through two games. In 2005 he had just 124 and in 2003 only 127 yards in the first two weeks combined.
Detroit Defense - The Lions have allowed each of their last eight opponents to score at least 20 points. In those games they gave up a total of 294 points which is an average of just under 37 per game.
Reggie Wayne - The Colts WR has averaged 112 yards in his last five games against the Jaguars. However he has scored just three times in 12 games against the division rival. His touchdown at home last year was his first versus the Jags since 2003.
Kyle Orton - In 10 home games started by the Bears QB he has averaged 113.8 ypg with 8 TD and 10 interceptions. However, the Bears won nine of those ten and eight in a row.
Seattle Defense - The Seahawks have struggled on D this year allowing 33 and 34 points in their first two games. But they have played well against the Rams in recent times. Last year at home they held the Rams to just six points. They sacked Marc Bulger seven times in that game, four by Darryl Tapp, and picked him off three times. Bulger has thrown just one interception in the first two games this year but has already been sacked 10 times - the second highest total in the league.
Derek Anderson - In his last nine games the Browns QB has 10 TD and 12 interceptions. In five of his last six games he was held to under 200 passing yards, including both games this year.
Houston Running Backs - In their last four trips to Tennessee the Texans have had four different leading rushers. Ron Dayne had 86 yards and a touchdown last year. In 2006 Wali Lundy ran for 116 yards. In 2005 it was Dominick Williams with 130 yards. And in 2004 Jonathan Wells led the team with 73 yards and a score. That may be good news for Steve Slaton.
Giants Tight Ends - Without the presence of Jeremy Shockey, the Giants have not used their tight ends much in the first two games. No Giants TE has caught a pass yet this year and Kevin Boss has been targeted just three times.
Ben Roethlisberger - In 57 career starts Big Ben has thrown for more than 300 yards just five times. The Steelers lost the last four times he hit that mark and their only win came back in 2004 against the Giants. In those 300+ yard passing games Roethlisberger threw eight touchdowns and 15 interceptions.
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