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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best plan of attack: Daring defenses to try and cover receivers Antonio Bryant, Joey Galloway and Terry Glenn at the same time.

Parcells loaded up on three-receiver formations in Dallas last game, an overtime victory over the Giants, and has hinted since to expect more. His latest tease was saying that his biggest surprise so far is the offenses potential.

"We have more firepower than I thought we would have," he said.

Considering the way the running game is going, hes certainly referring to the passing game.

In the opener against Atlanta, Galloway had seven catches for 139 yards and Bryant had 71 yards on two catches. Glenn was shut out, then rebounded against the Giants with eight catches for 113 yards. Bryant had 98 yards on five catches, including the pass that set up the field goal that forced overtime. Galloway also contributed three receptions for 43 yards as Quincy Carter threw for a career-high 321 yards.

"These three guys can go out and run routes and make big catches for you," Carter said. "All Ive got to do is keep being consistent."

A lot of factors must fall into place for three-receiver formations to work.

The offensive line, which has been woeful in recent years, must hold off defenders long enough for Carter to pick a target. And the much-maligned Carter must make the right reads, then put the ball where he wants it, something he hasnt always done.

Then, its up to Bryant, Galloway and Glenn, all of whom are reliable targets with fleet feet.

"If we can get some time to throw the ball, these kids will give some people trouble," Parcells said.

The downside to this approach is giving up a blocker. That tempts defenses to blitz more, thus putting more onus on Carter.

Then again, defenses are forced to change, too, usually swapping a linebacker for a fifth defensive back -- one who wasnt good enough to crack the top four. That creates a mismatch somewhere, a fact of football life that studious Cowboys fans know all about because of the way Dallas has been exploited in

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