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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its nickel defense this season.

"It spreads things out and makes defenses a little bit more predictable," Carter said. "It opens up the running game, too."

Dallas has 256 yards rushing through two games, but nearly one-fourth came on a 63-yard run. Tailback Troy Hambrick leads the team with just 113 yards, an average of 3.1 per carry.

Those numbers probably pushed Parcells to go to the three-wides package, but he probably didnt need to be pushed too hard.

After all, Parcells inherited Galloway and Bryant, then made Glenn his first acquisition. Hes known all along they were his three most-skilled offensive players.

So expect the Cowboys to use all three whenever necessary -- but never on an every-down basis.

For the receivers, they must understand that the share-the-ball philosophy doesnt provide instant gratification. As tough as that might be on their egos, they must remember their triple threat is far tougher on defenses.

"They can all make a good contribution if nobody is worried" about their own stats, Parcells said. "Thats the way it will to unfold every week. You never know who it is going to be."

Aron further suggested that even though Parcells prides himself on being a "football Neanderthal," which implies an unrelenting three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust mindset, his track record shows otherwise.

Phil Simms on the Giants and Drew Bledsoe on the Patriots both set season franchise records for attempts, completions and yards under Parcells. Vinny Testaverde set a Jets record for touchdown passes in a season under Parcells despite starting only 13 games.

Now, it could be Carters turn.

"Coach Parcells wants to put us in the best position to win," Carter said. "Hes going to play to our strengths."

For what its worth. ... Last weeks 321-yard effort gave Carter the highest passing total for a Cowboys quarterback since Troy Aikman threw for 362 against the Redskins in 1999. Carter is currently 7-10 as a starter in three years and has thrown for 200 yards or more

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