New York Giants at Chicago Bears

Our tagline for this game: “There will be blood.”  This game could get ugly, fast.  But we have our money on this also being a fantasy gold mine for the Bears players and your fantasy team.

This week, we made some gut calls on Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall, the Chicago Defense, Alshon Jeffery, Jay Cutler and even Robbie Gould.

One of our calls:

Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em

Brandon Marshall

#3 Ranked WR

Giants give up the 9^th most fantasy points to WRs.  Brandon Marshall had a tough game last week with only 30 yards receiving. Luckily for fantasy owners, he did also get a TD. Jay Cutler isn’t going to let him feel bad for two weeks in a row. Look for Marshall to pick apart a Giants secondary that MUST also defend the emerging Alshon Jeffery. We smell a bounce back.

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Fantasy Foreplay: Bears vs. GiantsNew York Giants (0-5) at Chicago Bears (3-2) NEW YORK GIANTS Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em Gut Calls Bench Warmers CHICAGO BEARS Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em Gut Calls Bench Warmers Play everyone. Chicago wants to embarrass the already terrible Giants.

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New Orleans Saints at Chicago Bears

This week, we made some gut calls on Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall, Chicago Defense, and Jay Cutler.

Fantasy Foreplay: Saints-Bears previewNew Orleans Saints (4-0) at Chicago Bears (3-1) *** NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Play ‘Em If You Got ‘Em In the last two weeks Brees has scored more then 30pts for your fantasy team. You would be crazy to not start him every week he plays.

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But, funny enough, the beer prices have gone up the LEAST when you consider the price of bringing your family to the game.  According to Melanie Hicken at money.cnn.com:

While ticket prices have climbed more than 50% over the past decade, parking prices have more than doubled, according to the index. Beer prices, meanwhile, have climbed about 35% from 2003′s average of $5.21.money.cnn.com

It’s too bad.  One of the reasons I love my Broncos so much is because we had season tickets and would go as a family.  I’m going to have to win the lottery to make that happen for my kids, especially if we stay in New York (see the graphic below).

The good news, fantasy football is free!

Check out these prices and check out the article for more depressing facts and numbers.  Happy opening weekend!

By Melanie Hicken   @melhicken September 7, 2013: 7:37 AM ET nfl fan cost index For the 2013 season, National Football League teams are charging an average of about $82 per game for general season ticket holders, up 3% from last year, according to Team Marketing Report’s annual “Fan [...]

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No word as to who won the race, but you’ll be able to check it out in November when the segment airs on a “Nat Geo Wild” special in November.

Personally, I wish the NFL did more of these one-off crazy showings.  It’s certainly more exciting than the Pro Bowl.

Seriously, I would love to see who could bench press the most, and maybe we can test that against a polar bear.  You think you’re so tough, get into a big pool with a rhinoceros and prove it.  Tell that gigantic animal who’s boss!  I’d rather see quarterbacks attempt to catch flies with chopsticks than sit through another piss poor exhibition of “pro” talent.  Think about it, Goodell.  We’re all counting on you.

Chris Johnson, Devin Hester race a cheetah on cable TVAnd now a story about the time Chris Johnson and Devin Hester raced a cheetah on basic cable. The Tennessee Titans running back and Chicago Bears return specialist raced the great cat during a “Nat Geo Wild” special that will air in November during Big Cat Week, which in no way is attempting to co-opt the success of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week.

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Lester A. Wiltfong Jr., writer for windycitygridiron.com, sites Brandon Marshall, Matt Forte, and… Jay Cutler as the top 3 Chicago Bears Fantasy Studs.

First, Marshall is a stud.  In fact, one could make an argument that he could be the number one receiver in the league next year.  I’m not sure I agree, but I could stomach the argument.  I would LOVE to have Marshall on my team.  He tends to go off the board while I’m trying to draft a decent running back, but I got him in two leagues last year and was pleased.  However, if the team wants to win games and have a chance at the playoffs, they need to spread the ball around.  But I’m not too worried.  Marshall isn’t going to fall out of favor with his career BFF, Cutler, anytime soon.  He will ALWAYS get his fair share of targets.  Assessment: Marshall = Fantasy Happiness

Second, Matt Forte is another stud.  Especially if you are in a PPR league.  Forte can catch the ball and as I already stated, the Bears MUST move the ball around and try to trick Defenses.  Sadly, Forte is a victim to the “TD Vulture.”  And the Vulture’s name is Michael Bush.  In real football, I’m a big Bush fan (snickers), but when it comes to fantasy football, he makes me cross.  Either way, now that the league seems to be littered with teams employing the “run by committee scheme” you want Forte on your team.  Assessment: Forte = Good Fantasy Option

Third… Cutler.  Did you ever see that South Park episode where Stan and Kyle get to meet Jay Cutler because they had over 100,000 points on Guitar Hero?  Here’s the clip:

Yes, this is when he was with the Denver Broncos, but I think the sentiment holds true.  Cutler is Mr. Potential.  And he can have great games, and then he can throw more interceptions than your grandma on a cold day.  He’s #19 in our rankings, and that’s only because Philip Rivers tanked last season and everyone else is still competing for their spot (on or off the record).

Fourth, well… If there can only be three options for Bears fantasy gold, then the third pick should have been the Chicago Defense.  They KILLED me in numerous match-ups last year.  I know everyone tells you that Defenses don’t matter but if you had Chicago or Seattle last year, it mattered.  Using Her Fantasy Football Scoring (which pretty much matches Standard Scoring in most leagues) Chicago was the number one scoring Defense in 2012, by 40 points!

All that being said, the team took on a new coach, so a lot is in the air.  Good luck, Windy City.  Good luck!

Who is your #1 Fantasy Football Chicago Bears draft pick?With NFL training camps a few weeks away, the fantasy football players are already beginning preparation for their drafts. We want to know who you think will be the top Chicago Bears player drafted in your league?

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