Monday Nightmare: Rice sinks Faulk

Published: December 14th, 2010 | Tags: Marshall Faulk, Ahmad Bradshaw, Danny Woodhead, Jason La Canfora, Jim Gigliotti, Marshall Faulk, Michael Fabiano, Nick Bakay, Ray Rice, robert meachem

The first round of the playoffs for the NFL.com magazine league came down to the final moments for fantasy editor Michael Fabiano and Marshall Faulk. And it was one for the ages.

The future Hall of Famer was trailing by six points at the start of Monday’s games, but had Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw going against Ravens RB Ray Rice. Faulk took a lead behind Bradshaw’s 17.50 points. But a nice reception from Rice put Fabiano over the top, 84.42 to 84.06. Only a recount and stat recalculation can save Faulk’s season.

And the thing that will haunt Faulk during the entire offseason will be starting Saints WR Robert Meachem over Patriots RB Danny Woodhead.

It also warrants mentioning, that NFL.com fantasy preview editor Jim Gigliotti outscored both Fabiano and Faulk, but ran into a juggernaut, run by yours truly.

In the NFL Network talent league, Nick Bakay knocked off Jason La Canfora after that pick six by the Ravens. La Canfora was up by four points until then. Tough break for La Canfora who was the top-ranked team coming out of the draft.

So those of you who lost last night, you are not alone. Share your story. Consider the comments section your therapy couch. You will feel better once you share.

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Faulk: Firing not based on Broncos’ effort

Published: December 6th, 2010 | Tags: Josh McDaniels, Charles Davis, Denver Broncos, Marshall Faulk, Michael Lombardi, NFL Total Access, Pat Bowlen, Warren Sapp

What’s behind the firing of coach Josh McDaniels in Denver?

The “NFL Total Access” crew — Marshall Faulk, Michael Lombardi, Charles Davis and Warren Sapp – believes there is more to the story than just what happened on the field.

“You have to think about the totality of everything that’s gone on under McDaniels in Denver,” Faulk said. “I believe that what happened in London, once that came out and how [McDaniels] handled it, Pat Bowlen was a little upset. The decision to fire McDaniels couldn’t have been based on the play of the team, because they play hard.”

Added Lombardi: “I believe Marshall is right. There’s more to this story than just the won-loss record. … With four games to go, why not let him finish the season and then make the decision?”

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