September 16, 2009, at 5:13 pm
I wrote a blog about James Davis and it got roughly 18 bagillion hits (but whose counting?) It made Anthony angry for several reasons: 1) He hates when I succeed (and after all who can blame him, I can barely write let alone chew gum and walk at the same time) 2) It’s James Freakin’ Davis…Really? At least that’s what Anthony sounds like in my head.
So since Fantasy Football is kinda popular, I decided I’d roll out a weekly yet to be named fantasy blog.
Annnnnd away we go!
Jump Off The Ledge:
Kurt Warner – In a word, Warner looked old against the 49ers. Then again I guess that’s what happens when your a 38 year old QB and have major hip surgery. I say Warner plays no more then 8 games this year, especially if that O-Line is as porous as it seems.
LaDainian Tomlinson – I think it might be safe to say LDT might be damn near done. Look it’s not his fault, the NFL is a young man’s game and LDT has a lot of wear and tare on his 30 year old body. It’s also safe to say that, despite his injury, the Chargers were just a better offense with Darren Sproles lined up in the backfield. If you can get a Ray Rice caliber back for him in a trade it’s one you should make.
Matt Forte - Forte is another guy I’ve been down on from Day 1. Why? Because his NFL numbers weren’t anywhere near his fantasy numbers. This is a guy that was a RB/FB tweener coming out of the draft and only managed 3.8 yards per carry last year. He was a fantasy force because the Bears offense was awful last year and he racked up a ton of catches on check-downs. Guess what, that ain’t happening again this year. Cutler is going to look to throw deep and the Bears offensive-line isn’t very good. Bust year for Forte and to a lesser extent Cutler.
DeAngelo Williams - Again it’s not so much production as it is getting what you paid for. If D’Will is on your fantasy team odds are you used a top 10 pick on him. And odds are J-Stewart is going to drive you nuts this year if you own D’Will. D’Will had 14 carries in Week 1, J-Stew had 11. This isn’t just a one week thing and when you factor in the Panthers offense might just be terrible…well it’s troubling to say the least.
Clinton Portis – I really like Portis. He’s one of the most complete RB’s in the NFL in therms of running, catching and blocking. By all means he’s the ideal fit in a west coast offense…it just seems that Head Coach Jim Zorn inexplicably hates him. There’s no other way to explain a 49% to 39% split of offensive snaps between him and Ladell Betts. Portis will still have his games, but you drafted him to be a workhorse and he simply won’t be that this year.
Michael Turner – The curse of 370 is real and Turner is just another victim. 22 Carries for 65 yards but the big story is that it was at home. Last year Turner averaged 5.1 per carry at home and 3.9 away. Just saying.
Steve Smith – I’d be hard to sell low on Smith right because honestly who would be buying. If your a Smith owner you just need to pray Jake Delhome can get his head out of his ass.
Don’t Jump!
Andre Johnson – Being guarded by either Champ Bailey, Darelle Revis or Nnamdi Asomugha is a reason to bench any WR. Yes, even someone as good as Andre Johnson. Don’t worry about AJ…he and the Texan offense will be just fine.
Matt Schaub, Steve Slaton, Kevin Walter - See above
Calvin Johnson - As bad as the Lions offense was last year don’t forget that Calvin was still golden last year. Matt Sttaford will struggle but he’s got a big arm and will be able to put it up for Calvin to catch.
A Look Ahead:
Waiver Wire Pickups:
Cadillac Williams, Mike Bell, Joe Flacco, Nate Burleson, Mark Sanchez (in deeper and two QB leagues), Brent Celek, Kevin Faulk (in PPR formats)
Safe To Drop:
Earnest Graham, Chris Henry, Sammy Morgan, Kevin Curtis, Michael Crabtree, Tedd Ginn Jr., Shonn Greene, Chris Chambers, Mushin Muhammed
Favorable Week 2 Matchups!
QB: P. Manning @ Miami, Farve @ Detroit, Orton Vs. Cleveland, Garrad Vs. Arizona, Edwards Vs. Tampa
Sleeper Of The Week: Mark Sanchez vs NE. New England’s defense might be a bust this year, especially without Mayo. In a shot out Sanchez could rack up the points.
RB: A. Peterson vs. Cleveland, Westbrook Vs. New Orleans, C. Johnson Vs. Huston, F. Jackson Vs. Tampa, Rice @ San Diego
Sleeper Of The Week: Leon Washington Vs. New England. Like him in space vs. the Pats D more then T. Jones. Big week for Leon especially in PPR formats.
WR: C. Johnson Vs. Minesota, Brandon Marshall Vs. Cleveland, Wes Welker @ New York Jets (PPR a must), Santonio Holmes/Hines Ward @ Chicago, Owens/Evans Vs. Tampa
Sleeper Of The Week: Antwan Randell El Vs. St. Louis. Quietly had 7 for 98 in an unfavorable match up agaisnt the G-Men. Home vs. a poor St. Louis defense that’s in transition he’s quietly an excellent match up play this week.
Avoid: Randy Moss, it’s ballsy to bench Moss but I’d be wary about how the Jets match up against the Pats. If Revis is on Moss expect Welker, Watson and Faulk to get a lot of the catches.
Avoid: Dewayne Bowe, one word Nnamdi. He’s like Madonna.
Avoid: Braylon Edwards, Drops + Brady Quinn + Champ Bailey = Do Not Start.
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