NFL Weekly: Donovan McNabb, Andy Reid, and the New York Jets

Donovan McNabb: Donovan McNabb has not only fallen victim to his own poor play of late, but also the shenanigans of his head coach Andy Reid. Reid benched McNabb in the second half of a 10-7 game against the Ravens after McNabb went 8-for-18 throwing for just 59 yards with two interceptions and a fumble. Sure, those are horrible numbers, but he's Donovan McNabb and he has earned the right to try to work through his struggles especially in a close game. It's not McNabb's fault that the Eagles don't have a power running back to help them out in short yardage situations. It's also not McNabb's fault that he has doesn't have a # 1 WR and probably not even a #2 to throw to. I don't see anyone like Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, Reggie Wayne, or even a Greg Jennings on this Eagles team to help McNabb out. All the great QB's have top notch WR's around them and McNabb has nothing even close. McNabb can only take them so far and I think it's Reid who should be seeing the door, but even though Reid has named McNabb the starter for Thursday's game against Arizona, you honestly have to believe that Reid will be the coach next year and McNabb will be with another team. Chances are that wherever McNabb ends up his career will not end up on a positive note. The teams that are likely to have an opening at QB, will be the Chiefs, Lions, and Vikings of the world. Not exactly your top notch teams, although with his old offensive coordinator in Minnesota and Adrian Peterson roaming the backfield, maybe McNabb would be better off donning a purple uniform.

NY Jets: The Jets knocked off the Titans and ruined ended Tennessee's chances of a undefeated season and have now won 7 of their last 8 games. So I thought it would be a good time to look at the Jets and see where they rank in the NFL on both sides of the ball. Offensively, the Jets are ranked 11th overall in the NFL in yardage and 2nd in points scored. Their offense is driven by the running game, where they are ranked 8th overall versus 16th in passing. It is clear that the when the Jets revamped their offensive line the last two years it has strengthened their run game and allowed Thomas Jones to have a career year at the age of 30. The play of the offensive line is the true MVP of the Jets offense right now, allowing Thomas Jones to have a great season and for Brett Favre to reign things in a little. Defensively, the Jets are ranked 13th overall in yards allowed and 12th in points allowed. They are the third toughest team in the NFL to run the ball on giving up just 78 yards rushing a game. The reason they are so tough to run on is mostly due to DT Kris Jenkins who they acquired this season. Jenkins is being brought up as a possible defensive player of the year candidate and is wreaking havoc in the middle of the Jets defensive line. If the Jets do have one weakness it might be on pass defense where they are ranked 26th in the NFL, so they might not have problems with teams like the Steelers or Titans, but the Patriots or Colts could give them trouble with their more pass oriented offenses. I think the Jets have as good a chance of any team in the AFC to make the Super Bowl, but their pass defense is definitely something to keep an eye on.

Other NFL News:

- Miami Dolphins WR Greg Camarillo is out for a season with a knee injury. Camarillo was in the middle of a breakout season with 55 receptions and 613 yards receiving. This should mean even more looks for second year WR Ted Ginn.

Fantasy Stars of the Week:

Michael Turner: 117 yards rushing, 4 TDs

Matt Cassel: 415 yards passing, 4 TDs(3 passing, 1 rushing)

Trent Edwards: 273 yards passing, 38 yards rushin, 4 TDs(2 passing, 2 rushing)

Randy Moss: 125 yards receiving, 3 TDs

Chad Pennington: 341 yards passing, 4 TDs(3 passing, 1 rushing)

Matt Forte: 132 yards rushing, 2 TDs

Terrell Owens: 213 yards receiving, 1 TD

Drew Brees: 323 yards passing, 4 TDs

Fantasy Waiver Wire Pickups of the Week:

Peyton Hillis, RB, Broncos: 74 yards rushing, 22 yards receiving, 1 TD

Leon Washington, RB, Jets: 82 yards rushing, 2 TDs

Derrick Ward, RB, Giants: 69 yards rushing, 30 yards receiving, 1 TD

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