NCL WEEK 3 REVIEW

Three weeks are in the bag, and everyone in the NCL has a win save for Jelly who could legitimately go winless this season. Not only is Jelly losing, but he's getting sliced worse than Nicole Simpson after a good steak as his opponents have racked-up more points than any other team in the league. While there are admittedly favorites to this year's title, the race is wide open (like Nancy...you get the point). Seven to eight teams can be optimistic that if everything breaks right, the largest pot in NCL could be theirs.

Rookie of the Year

I've got to be honest; Austin's got a rock-solid team. A pair of bruising backs, a performing Tony Romo, and even though he's getting hit by a self-inflicted 'BYE' week disaster he could still take down Metz this week. And he's even stashed Sidney Rice on his squad, staying true to his 'homer' ways.

Week of the Pick-Up

With the amount of waiver moves made this week, the 'transaction pot' looks to be one of the better ones in recent memory. Apparently, a lot of teams think they're still in it. Hell, I've even made five moves and I've got ZERO chance of winning.

Trade Winds Blowing?

It's early, but when are we going to start to see trade action pick-up? As the weeks wear on, teams in desperation mode will start exploring other rosters to improve. Early rumors have Michael Vick available, and Wall is exploring options for his roster as well. And don't sleep on Boobs; he's good for at least one trade a year.

NFL NOTES

-On the topic of Michael Vick, I guess one has to ask, "Is he for real?" The Washington defense will provide Vick's first real test this year as a starter. If the numbers come in Week 4, Vick could be considered a top-5 fantasy QB start.

-The Jaguars are a mess, and without a decent QB their running attack hasn't been near what was expected in the preseason. MJD has struggled through the first few weeks, and while Reef is surely concerned, his roster of 8 million running backs provides a nice security blanket for alternative starts.

-One of last years breakout fantasy receivers, Steve Smith (NYG), isn't being targeted as much in New York's Eli-led passing attack. The beneficiary? Hakeem Nicks, who has so far proven to be a viable deep threat. I guess being slow and small may finally catching up to Smith.

FANTASY PICK-UP OF THE WEEK

Jelly's grab of Benjarvus Green-Ellis is the pick-up of the week. Since Jelly won't be winning much else this season, it's fitting he'll get at least this nod. Fred Taylor is hurt, Maroney is gone and Kevin Faulk is out for the season. Green-Ellis could be New Englands first viable fantasy RB option since Corey Dillon.