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Fantasy Football Articles - September 2003
Enclosed in this archive is every bit of the action and updates that occurred in September 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 - September 2003 Fantasy Football Articles
Fantasy Football Challenge - September 2003 Fantasy Football Articles Archive
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His opportunity to shine is now. The top two primary running backs, Michael Bennett and Doug Chapman, are injured, walking around in boots. But Chapman is healing fast, and Bennett received encouraging news this week about playing this season.
Chapman could be contending for the starting job now if not for a high ankle sprain. He played in the season opener but had a setback this week, and hes concerned about how hes going to handle his injury.
"Its a Catch-22," Chapman said. "I dont want to just sit here. But at the same time, I know Im not letting it heal properly. Its real frustrating."
Smith got the bulk of Chapmans workload this week, and he has been told by head coach Mike Tice and offensive coordinator Scott Linehan that he will play. How much he plays will be determined by his effectiveness.
"A lot of times, you find out you got a guy who is better than you really anticipated because you really havent given him a chance yet. Thats what I hope with him," Linehan said. "I know Onterrio is chomping at the bit to get in there, but he also realizes that he has to have a great week of practice to earn that right."
Moe Williams will again start the game, and John Avery will play in situations. That means the Chicago Bears will have to deal with contrasting styles.
"A defense can figure out what a running back is doing during the course of a game," Williams said. "But when you have a running back by committee, its hard for them. That throws a wrinkle into the offense."
Tice has an open policy on ball distribution.
"I see us keeping the competition on, and keep feeding the hot hand," he said. "But my comfort level is with Moe."
But Smith not playing in the opener didnt exactly send shock waves through the locker room. Pro Bowl center Matt Birk didnt know Smith didnt play until someone told him after the game.
"We know whoever is back there is going to run hard," Birk said, "and we just try to block for them."
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