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Fantasy Football Articles - December 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in December 2003 within the world of fantasy football. You may want to read these articles for research on players in the coming year, or just check to see if we were way off base with our reporting. Whatever the reason, it's all here for your enjoyment.
Fantasy Football Challenge - December 2003 Fantasy Football Articles
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losing streak in the series.
Atlanta has been outscored by an average of 19.6 points and outgained by an average of 187.3 yards in the last three games. Though Vick missed Tampa Bays 31-10 victory three months ago at the Georgia Dome, his numbers in two starts last year were terrible. He was just 16-of-37 for 142 yards, one interception, one touchdown and a 51.2 rating.
Despite setting four NFL records in 2002 for rushing by a quarterback, Vick managed just 10 yards on seven carries against the eventual Super Bowl champions. At least he will play with no swelling in his right leg and only a trace of soreness.
"Its not like every game Im sore and beat up," Vick said. "You know, Im just a bit tired. God gave me this ability, so Im going to use it. Im not worried about the wear and tear. Im just worried about playing and having fun."
Very few teams enjoy themselves against the Bucs defense. Tampa Bay ranks No. 1 in points allowed, No. 2 in sacks per passing attempt, No. 2 in third-down percentage and No. 3 in total yardage.
Vick knows hell have little room to operate as he leads an offense that ranks last in third-down efficiency, next-to-last in total yardage, 24th in scoring and 25th in sacks per passing attempt. The 23-year-old quarterback, drafted No. 1 overall in 2001, was sacked four times last week as the Falcons lost their second starting left guard to a season-ending injury.
Martin Bibla will make his first career start after Roberto Garza tore his right anterior cruciate ligament.
"We have to protect the quarterback, and I told the players that," interim head coach Wade Phillips said. "We have to run the football. And every coach says the same thing. Theres certain ways to do things, and were going to emphasize those things and try not to get in the situation where theres somebody on him where he doesnt have a chance."
But as George pointed out, Atlanta has yet to find solutions to stopping Tampa Bays front four. In the last three games, Warren Sapp, Anthony McFarland,
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