Bruno Boys Fantasy Football

Detroit Lions 25 @ Denver Broncos 20

  * The Lions might not be so helpless anymore. Matthew Stafford connected with Calvin Johnson for a 20-yard score. That connection could be a theme of this season.

  * Another combination that a lot of people don’t really know about is Kyle Orton and Jabar Gaffney. The two hooked up for six passes for 98 yards.

  * Stafford led the Lions to scores on all four of their first half drives. Don’t underestimate the fantasy football potential of this offense just because of what it’s been in recent years.

  * Tony Scheffler returned to his old stomping grounds, but dropped a pass in the endvzone. His replacement in Denver, Marquez Branson, was able to haul in a touchdown reception from Orton.

  * Orton threw for 177 yards and two scores.

  * Jahvid Best finished with eight carries for 49 yards. In all the Ryan Matthews hype, don’t forget about this explosive rookie.

Green Bay Packers 27 @ Seattle Seahawks 24

  * Aaron Rodgers threw a 56-yard pass to Greg Jennings in the first quarter. While it was Jennings’ only completion of the night, he almost held on to another big pass, but just couldn’t keep his hands on it.

  * Ryan Grant seems to have shaken off his concussion, as he ran five times for 19 yards.

  * Jermichael Finley caught four passes for 48 yards and a touchdown. Finley very well may be this year’s Brent Celek.

  * The Seahawks’ offense was able to move down the field easily against the Packers’ first-team defense.

  * Matt Hasselbeck finished 11-for-15 for 127 yards and a touchdown.

  * Leon Washington looked good running the ball, hitting pay dirt once, and thus has fantasy owners confused as to which running back will really be garnering the fantasy football points in this backfield.

  * Mike Williams, once again, had a solid game playing for his old college coach. It’s still not time to put him on your radar, however keep an eye on him in the next two preseason games.

San Francisco 49ers 15 vs. Minnesota Vikings 10

  * Alex Smith was much more efficient than a week ago, finishing 9-for-13 for 88 yards and led the Niners down the field for an Anthony Dixon touchdown run.

  * Speaking of Dixon, who had 20 rushes for 51 yards with the touchdown, he may end up being Gore’s better handcuff option than Brian Westbrook if he keeps putting up performances like he has in the past two weeks.

  * Ted Ginn and Nate Davis connected on a 60-yard pass, but Ginn dropped two passes before that, and Mike Singletary was not impressed with Davis. San Francisco gave Davis more playing time against the Vikings’ first-team defense to see what he could do. He went 7-for-16 for 114 yards.

  * Adrian Peterson racked up over 40 total yards. Those of you afraid to take AP in PPR leagues should know he notched three receptions in his short time on the field.

  * Brett Favre only played in one series after all Vikings’ fans had to hold their breath when Patrick Willis gave Favre a little pop and sent him to the ground.

Tennessee Titans 24 vs. Arizona Cardinals 10

  * Matt Leinart was flat out awful, wrapping his game with just 28 yards passing (4-for-6). Derek Anderson fared a little better, racking up 109 yards, but he failed on two passes inside the 5-yard line. One of those passes was intended for Steve Breaston.

  * Beanie Wells had six carries for 19 yards. While he remains the back with more upside, Tim Hightower should still be an important part in this offense.

  * Vince Young went 9-for-13 for 128 yards.

  * Nate Washington led the Titans in receiving with 44 receiving yards.

  * Chris Johnson scored a touchdown to go with his 22 yards rushing.

  * LaGarette Blount finally used his aggression in the right way, shoving off tacklers on one of his carries. He finished with a game-high 42 yards on nine carries.