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LaDainian Tomlinson leading the orchestra called the Chargers!

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If you are into Fantasy Football then pay close attention. Mike Harmon of Fox Sports is going to let you in a little secret of his. Go with LT. You know, LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers.

What? You already knew that? How about some of Mike’s wisdom on the subject?

1. LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego
Tomlinson has ranked inside the top 10 in this category in each of his seven NFL seasons. He’s led the pack in three of the past four seasons (third in 2005), as he possesses an amazing ability to avoid lengthy injury issues despite a heavy weekly workload. The change in his blocking block might have some impact, but I believe it’s been a bit overblown. Now, I don’t expect Tomlinson to approach his ridiculous 2006 output (28 touchdowns), but he’s averaged 14.5 touchdowns per year in his six non-record breaking seasons. The No. 1 player on my board will light up the scoreboard frequently in 2008.
2007 Total: 15 touchdowns
Projected 2008 Total: 18 touchdowns

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So who does Mike rate after LT?

2. Marion Barber III, Dallas
3. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
4. Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
5. Joseph Addai, Indianapolis
5. Clinton Portis, Washington
5. Brandon Jacobs, New York Giants
Yes, that is 3 number 5’s.

Mike goes right on up to a number 13.

Controversy? No Stephen Jackson! Westbrook, a perennial favorite for fantasy owners, is way down the list. Ryan Grant in a tie at number 8?

Oh well, it is a start.

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By Guest Blogger, Kori Ellis

If you are a running back in the NFL, chances are you’ve been injured at some point this season. Rare is the running back who has been healthy throughout the year.

Several top backs, including Ronnie Brown, Cadillac Williams and Sammy Morris, are out for the season due to injury. That said, even in this year of the injury, one running back is going to have to lead the league in rushing.

Here is a quick look at the five most likely players to do so:

1) Willie Parker, Pittsburgh Steelers
Parker has by far the most carries in the league this season and is currently second in the NFL in rushing yardage. The Steelers are a run first team and there’s a good chance that Parker will be able to run his way to a rushing title.

2) LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
LT led the league in rushing last year and still has a pretty good chance of doing so this year. While he’s currently 7th in the league, LT is an extremely explosive back who could go on a tear down the stretch run of the season.

3) Joseph Addai, Indianapolis Colts
Addai is fourth in the league in rushing despite missing a game due to injury. He’s been banged up since the first contest of the year but still has had an outstanding season. If he can remain healthy, he could climb the charts.

4) Clinton Portis, Washington Redskins
Portis has been on fire lately (333 yards in his last two games), as he sits third in the league in rushing. Portis, who has battled injuries over the last couple seasons, has stayed relatively healthy this season.

5) Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Peterson, the rookie out of Oklahoma, currently leads the league in rushing. The problem is a torn tendon in his knee will keep him out for at least a couple weeks. That said, he’s had such a spectacular season that he could conceivably miss two or three games, come back and still end up leading the league in rushing yards.

Who do you think will lead the NFL in rushing yards this season? Leave your comments here and let us know!

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To be fair, Joseph Addai will play by hopping on one leg

They lost the big game to the New England Patriots.

Peyton Manning is not ranked the best quarterback, Tom Brady is.

Marvin Harrison will not even play this week against the San Diego Chargers.

Pro Bowl wide receiver Marvin Harrison will not be in uniform for the fourth time in five games when the Indianapolis Colts meet the San Diego Chargers this evening at Qualcomm Stadium.

Harrison suffered a bruised left knee against Denver last month and did not make the trip to San Diego. source

Dallas Clark may not play either due to a concussion.

These are the slowly sinking Indianapolis Colts.

Wait, wait, and wait. Read more

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Devin Hester is scaring teams

All Mid-Season? Doesn’t sound too impressive, does it. Kind of like all Southwestern County Catholics or some other hybrid.

But, none the less, Yahoo decided to grade out the most talented players at the mid point of the season and Tom Brady is the Quarterback.

Is there any doubt? With 33 touchdowns, four interceptions, a 73.2 completion percentage and a 131.8 quarterback rating, Brady is well on his way to the greatest quarterback season in history. Like the difference between the Patriots and the rest of the NFL, Brady is light years ahead of other quarterbacks this season. source

The runner up was a bit of a surprise - Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Read more

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The Squibster likes his crow grilled not fried and no barbecue sauce please. Barbecue sauce does not go well with crow.

My pick of the home team Colts looked good until the 4th quarter.

Tom Brady looked to Randy Moss often with a helping of Welker and Stallworth and it was enough to win the big game with the Colts.

New England 24, Indianapolis 20.

Brady overcame a 10 point deficit in the 4th quarter with 2 quick touchdown drives. One involved a long pin point pass to Randy Moss of 55 yards and the other involved a long pass to Stallworth.

For once, Peyton could not engineer the last second drive as he was caught behind the line of scrimmage and fumbled it to New England trying to pass it away.

If you want excuses then you could say that Harrison played great for New England, but did not play for Indianapolis.

That is Rodney Harrison played great for the Patriots with 6 tackles and an interception, but Marvin Harrison, often the primary target for Peyton Manning, did not play at all.

Joseph Addai had 112 yards rushing and 114 yards receiving with 1 touchdown, but it just was not enough.

It seemed to have turned with 13 seconds left in the first half, when Joseph Addai took a short pass from Manning and raced 73 yards for a touchdown, at least twice faking out New England defenders who seemed as if they expected him to run out of bounds to stop the clock.

That gave the Colts a 13-7 halftime lead and seemed to be a huge momentum shift.

It certainly energized a Colts defense that was flying all over the field at the start of the second half. Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis kept Brady under pressure most of the afternoon and when middle linebacker Gary Brackett picked off a Brady pass in the first minute of the fourth quarter that led to Manning’s sneak, Indy seemed in control. source

Then it was all Tom Brady. He is having a season that will be talked about for a long time.

In the end, that wasn’t as much a factor as Brady. He threw for 153 of his 255 yards in the fourth quarter as the Patriots broke a three-game losing streak against the Colts, who beat them here 38-34 in the AFC title game last season and went on to win the Super Bowl by beating Chicago.

When they needed the big play Tom reared back and threw a long high pass to Randy Moss.

The Colts had no counter to that play.

NFL Football Fan Question Were you picking the Patriots?

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Tony Romo with Carrie Underwood - Geez, first all the women, then all the money!

It is a day for number freaks.

You know who you are.

In fact, your intrepid author is one of them.

So, bring up that calculator in your head and let’s get going.

First, we look at WhatIfSports, as they take a shot at predicting the winner of the New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts game.

What If has the Colts winning 30 - 27, because the game is in the dome.

Before we continue with WhatIfSports, the Squibster will predict the game is on CBS.

Let my good friend Rockwell, read that prediction. (Oh, and more faith in my Lions would be helpful, Rock)

WhatIf keeps going by actually showing you the full game stats for the game. Hey, why even watch it?

Did you know they have Adam Venatari, Venutauri, Vinatieri kicking a 56 yard field goal?

More amazing is your gallivanting author spelling Vinatieri correctly.

Tom Brady throws for over 400 yards with Randy Moss getting 8 of those for 1 touchdown. Read more

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Peyton points to the bass players to pick up their blocking

You are about to experience Monday Night football as only Peyton Manning can deliver as the Colts destroyed the Jags 29 - 7.
Shhhhhh!

He is about to start. You must be quiet.

Peyton Manning steps up to the podium. The crowd of dignitaries, luminaries, celebrities, and just plain beautiful people, including some wearing football helmets with beer cans attached, go silent.

[to that Beethoven song] Hut Hut HutHut…Peyton hands off to Joseph Addai

Hut Hut HutHut…Peyton throws to Marvin Harrison

Hut Hut…Addai
Hut Hut… Addai

Peyton looks over to the Tympani section for their solo.
Boom, Boom Boom, Boom Boom, Boom… Peyton has 98 wins in 150 games, behind only Joe Montana with 108 and Read more

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Imagine you are Joseph Addai!

You are Joseph Addai.

Wow, cool!

You go into an opening game against the New Orleans Saints. The game is at home and the stadium is filled with Colt fans whipped into a frenzy.

Wow, even cooler!

The fans begin to chant a name.

Is it Joseph Addai?

uhh, no. They are chanting Peyton, Peyton, Peyton.

Oh. Read more