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Sep 19, 2008 – 11:28 AM
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Everyone needs sleep. Including fantasy football teams and one-armed men. We will now discuss some ways for you to get rest throughout Week 3. Notice what annoying word I'm avoiding. One from each major position in order of league depth; I will most certainly remind you when these people have big games on Sunday.

Last week was another 5/9 performance, with a few of the misses just off the cusp of being a solid pick. Hey, we never said we're Mensa members.

Power Naps

Jason Campbell, QB, Wash
The Arizona defense has played J.T. O'Sullivan and Chad Pennington in consecutive weeks, so on the road against a re-energized Campbell might do the body good. Also, on a side note, why has nobody ever called Pennington, "Chad Penne Pennington?" That seems to just fit snug.

Michael Turner, RB Atl
It is almost a lock to start a guy playing the Kansas Jayhawks. Their run defense looked porous in the loss to South Florida.

Greg Jennings, WR GB
You need to start any receiver when the late, great Aaron Rodgers is throwing to him. Did you know his favorite cheese is Gouda?
Mild Pile

Trent Edwards, QB Buf
The Bills have Oakland at home. Yeah, that same Oakland secondary that allowed Jay Cutler to throw for nearly 300 yards and two touchdowns in the first week.

Steven Jackson, RB St. Louis
Remember when he was the second pick in drafts just a year ago? Yeah, you probably do if you were the moron that did it (points to self). He is due for a decent game and this might be where he gets it.

Vincent Jackson, SD WR
With Antonio Gates a little banged up, the Jets defense will focus more on Chris Chambers. This should allow Jackson to snag a few receptions from Philip Rivers, especially if LaDainian Tomlinson's toe continues to bother him.

Heavy Sedation

Gus Frerotte, QB Minn
Well, that sure didn't take long. With a quarterback behind center for the Vikings that can actually "complete a pass" (novel concepts), they might actually win a game and have most of Minnesota drinking for a win, not because they wake up every day realizing they live in Minnesota.

Tim Hightower, RB Ariz
In the first two games, he has a combined 37 yards....and two touchdowns. Can you say goal line back?

Kevin Walter, WR Hou
Two reasons. 1.) When scouting the Texans most defensive coordinators think "They have Andre Johnson and then maybe a couple of beer vendors." 2.) They will be losing to the Titans and have to throw the ball. Also, he caught a touchdown pass in the only game he's played this year.
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