Impact of Favre Acquisition

Last season, Brett Favre stayed retired the entire summer before announcing his return to the NFL.

This year, it took just three weeks for Brett Favre to reemerge after he attributed his second retirement to his inability to stay healthy for an entire season.

Nonetheless, Favre agreed to the terms of a two year deal worth an approximate $25 million dollars with Minnesota on Tuesday.

With the acquisition of Favre, the Vikings are now the early favorites to win the NFC North.

His impact will have an effect not only the entire passing game, but the running game as well.

- In '08, the Vikings didn't have a single receiver eclipse 1,000 yards receiving. Bernard Berrian will be utilized as more than just a deep ball threat with Favre under center. Berrian will be seen in mid-range slant or curl patterns, resulting in more yardage and touchdowns for him in '09. Expect him to improve significantly on his 964 yard, 7 TD campaign last year.

- 21 receptions for 125 yards isn't impressive for a full-time back like Adrian Peterson, but he will also be the beneficiary of a veteran quarterback. Childress has expressed interest in incorporating Peterson more in the passing game, and Favre is the perfect candidate to help Peterson be a double threat. And with a more volatile passing game, Peterson will see less attention from linebackers - so he should see more rushing yards.

-Percy Harvin and Visanthe Shiancoe, both of whom have been rarely mentioned in fantasy football before the Favre acquisition, could make for potential sleeper picks. Favre instantly developed a rapport with tight end Dustin Keller and Jerricho Cotchery last season, so don't rule out these two guys as Favre's potential favorite targets.

The Cupboard Is Bare - QB's

2008 has not been an exciting year in Fantasy Football free agency and as the season winds down the free agent cupboard remains bare in most leagues. But there is reason to remain active in free agency. There are two important tasks: Protect your flank. Not sure if that works here, but I like using the word flank. If you have some scrubs on the bench it is time to protect your starters, especially QB's. Nothing worse than going into the playoffs and and your starting QB goes down. Even if you have a good backup you are going to want the option, especially if your QB is one of the best and definitely if his backup is really good. Attack your opponents flank. The second task is to go after your opponents' backups to possibly hurt their team and to possibly help your team. Here are some good fantasy QB's with good backups to go after: 1. Kurt Warner - Backup: Matt Leinart. This one is a must. Leinart is it at least a solid fantasy QB and could be ready to be a top fantasy QB, especially with those receivers. 2. Brady Quinn - Backup: Derek Anderson. Quinn is playing well, but you never know. Anderson is not the top fantasy QB like last season, but he is very startable if he some how got the job back. 3. Brett Favre - Backup: Kellen Clemens. Ya, Favre never gets hurt. Famous last words of a second place manager. Other possible backup QB's to take a shot at: Trent Edwards - Backup: J.P. Losman. Edwards shouldn't be starting for you after his concussion, but Losman may get a shot to start if Edwards continues losing. Ben Roethlisberger - Backup: Byron Leftwich. Leftwich has looked good and Big Ben continues to hurt. Kerry Collins - Backup: Vince Young. Collins isn't exactly "young" and could go down at anytime. Young has his problems, but he still has talent and could put up some nice numbers if he has to start for Collins.

Chiefs QB Thigpen Tosses 3 TD's

Kansas City Chiefs 3rd year QB, Tyler Thigpen went 27 of 41 with 3 TD's and no interceptions in the 20-19 loss to the Chargers in San Diego. The Charger defense isn't much, but it was an impressive road performance nevertheless. He added 26 yards rushing with his mobility. He makes a nice pick-up in QB-short leagues. Sin City Scout

NFC QB Report

Marc Bulger - St. Louis Rams The good news is Bulger is starting again, the bad news is he is still playing for the Rams. He and the Ram offense have been a major disappointment and Bulger is not a worthy starter nor a worthy back up unless you are in a large league or a 2 QB league. Charlie Frye - Seahawks Remember Frye? He was the Browns opening day starter before being replaced by Derek Anderson. He looked good in the preseason and should make a solid start this week against the Packers with Hasselback out, but his long term value isn't much considering he is the third-string QB (Backup Seneca Wallace is out too). Matt Leinart - Cardinals Just a reminder that he is a quality backup QB and besides, isn't it about time for a Kurt Warner injury? If you have a roster spot he may be worth a look. Matt Ryan - Falcons A big surprise as a rookie QB. He has passed for a solid 863 yards, 4 TD's and 3 Int's in 5 games, but has improved and last week he went 16 of 26 for 194 yards with 2 TD's and 1 Int. He is worth picking up in Keeper Leagues, otherwise just one to keep an eye on. Jeff Garcia - Tampa Bay He has got the starting job back after Greise went down with an injury and Garcia played well scoring a meaningless TD at the end of the game. Neither QB is worth more than a 3rd-string slot or a backup in 2 QB leagues. The only question is, when will Gruden give Luke McCown the shot to start. That could be interesting. Kyle Orton - Bears He had what is probably the best game of his career against the Lions going 24 of 34 for 334 yards and 2 TD's. He has now tossed for 1,100 yards and 7 TD's with 4 Int's. That projects to 3,520 yards and about 22 TD's. Surprisingly, pretty good! Sin City Scout

QB Stanton May Get 1st Start

Detroit Lions' starting QB Jon Kitna left the game against Chicago after experiencing back spasms and backup Dan Orlovsky suffered a high ankle sprain at the end of the game. Neither played well at all when healthy anyway. Drew Stanton could get a shot at the starting job in Week 6. Sin City Scout

Green To Start For Rams

Veteran Trent Green will make the start for the St. Louis Rams vs. Buffalo in Week 4. Marc Bulger has struggled along with the entire Rams' offense throwing two touchdowns, two interceptions, one fumble and 519 passing yards through three games. He is worth a look in deep QB leagues, but his best days are way behind him. Bulger is a major disappointment, but their is something wrong with this Ram team and the entire team's fantasy value is dramatically lower than unusual. Sin City Scout

Quinn Could Get Start Soon

The Browns #1 in 2007, Brady Quinn, may get a chance if Derek Anderson continues to flounder. "I think that we'll definitely try to get the other guy ready, and we'll see how it goes from there," coach Romeo Crennel said. You would think Anderson would be given 1 more start being that he signed that huge contract in the off season. You may want to pick Quinn up if you are in need of a QB. Sin City Scout

Will Kitna Be Benched Soon?

As Detroit continues to flounder, veteran QB Jon Kitna hasn't done a thing to help his team by continuing to throw interceptions. The problem is the Lions possible QB of the future, Drew Stanton, is recovering from a finger injury. He only began throwing last week for the first time in two and a half weeks. He may be ready by after the bye, but Kitna may get one more chance while Staton continues to heal, but don't be surprised to see Stanton next game if Kitna continues to fail. You never know how a young QB is going to play these days and Detroit has the weapons to make this an interesting situation. This makes him a deep prospect, especially in 2 QB leagues. He was the Lion's second-round-pick in 2007, but has yet to throw a pass in a real game. Stanton was placed on IR in 2007 after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery during training camp. Stanton is an very accurate passer with excellent scrambling ability. Sin City Scout

QB Jackson Out Frerotte In

Minnesota Vikings Tarvius Jackson has been benched and replaced by veteran Gus Frerotte. Frerotte has had success in the past, but seems to either get injured or he plays a couple bad games and disappears. He will be solid and is another one of those "you never know" pick-ups, though it is a stretch to see him do too much more than be a fantasy backup. Sin City Scout

QB Report

Brian Griese - Tampa Bay He has been named the starter over Garica in week 2 and may keep the job. The Bucs have a great offensive system and a top run game, but lack the receivers to allow any QB to be a legitimate every week starter. Griese makes a nice pick up in large leagues or 2 QB leagues as a backup. Also watch out for Luke McCown who finished with a 91.7 QB rating and 1009 yards passing along with 5 TD's and 3 Int in 2007. He has youth and mobility. Kerry Collins - Tennessee He will have at least a few weeks to make his mark on this team. While he could be a more effective passer than Young, his age, ability and the Tennessee style of play will likely prevent him from being a starter in fantasy land. He could fill an emergency hole for a few weeks at best unless you get very luck and he starts playing like...Todd Collins in '07. Matt Cassell - New England His potential is vastly overrated by many, yet he will likely be a legitimate fantasy starter. He has too many tools and took good of a system around him to fail. He is probably decent trade bait and if you have him, you should consider trading him. Chris Simms - Tennessee Yes, he is back and healthy. If Vince Young doesn't return and Collins fails, he could start and do well. He would have been more valuable in New England, but keep on eye on him nevertheless in Tennessee. Marc Bulger - Rams He had a terrible debut along with the entire Ram team, but there is still hop for the one-time fantasy all-star QB. At this point he is a backup, but if Jackson can play at a top level and the Rams can get consistent play from their receivers, Bulger could still return to prominence. Trent Edwards - Bills Had a solid debut at home against a good Seattle defense going 19-30 for 215 yards, 1 TD & 0 interceptions. One more completion and 1 more TD and we would be talking about a breakout 20-31 2 TD game. He has the tools with Lee Evans, Robert Parish, Josh Reed, #2 pick James Hardy and TE Robert Royal. Add to that a good offensive line and RB Marshawn Lynch and you still have the makings of a breakout QB who is available in most leagues.