Fantasy Football Challenge - Football Fanatics Articles Archive

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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In an article published Wednesday, Associated Press sports writer Paul Newberry reminded us that at times over the last two weeks, Doug Johnson has looked brilliant.

Other times, Johnson has looked awful.

Which is why Johnson heads into his third start looking to demonstrate more consistency after two very uneven performances.

In the opener at Dallas, Johnson finished the first half completing one of 10 passes, including an interception. Over the final two quarters, he was 11-of-13 for 143 yards with a couple of touchdowns, rallying the Falcons to a 27-13 victory.

Last week, Johnson got off to a quick start against Washington. He was 5-of-8 for 93 yards and a touchdown as the Falcons raced to a 17-0 lead.

Then it all fell apart.

Of Johnsons next 24 passes, only nine were completed. He threw two critical interceptions, one that was returned to the Atlanta 1 to set up an easy Redskins touchdown as Washington rebounded for a 33-31 victory.

"Youve got to be willing to take your shots when theyre there," Johnson said. "When theyre not there, youve got to be willing to throw the ball away and punt with the confidence that youre going to get the ball back. No one goes out and scores on every drive."

Johnson got all out of sync against the Redskins, missing open receivers and throwing some downright ugly passes. He also takes the blame for failing to get Peerless Price involved in the offense.

Price, the Falcons major offseason acquisition, has caught only four passes in the first two games and has become extremely frustrated.

"The responsibility falls on me," Johnson said. "Im the one who pulls the trigger. Im the guys who makes the decisions on the field. And its definitely not him being covered because Peerless gets open."

Price spoke out again Wednesday, making it clear he wants to be a bigger part of the offense.

"I felt like I had to say something," he said.

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