Week 11 – Fantasy Football Pickups
WEEK 11 – FANTASY FOOTBALL PICKUPS
By Gayle Saunders follow him on twitter: GayleESaunders
If you are looking for a free agent or waiver wire pickup, here are a couple of the best options likely available in your league. With major injuries all around the league, and especially at RB you’re probably thinking… what do i do now?
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QUARTERBACKS
Detroit Lions – Matthew Stafford is going up against the juggernaut they call the Cleveland Browns. (thats a joke) if your looking for a safe play at any time in the season it would be this week against a team who also just played on Monday night. Look for Stafford to at least go over 200 plus yards and 2 scores.
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Seattle Seahawks- Justin Forsett had a solid game last week after replacing Julius Jones, who is said to have bruised a lung and broken rib. Forsett is an intriguing gamble because of upcoming favorable matchups against the Rams, Texans and Buccaneers. Forsett proved he could handle the workload with 22 touches, 149 total yards and a score against the Cardinals in Week 10.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Atlanta Falcons – Jason Snelling , is going to get a boat load of touches with Michael turner and his high ankle sprain. Its the kind of sprain you dont want to get as a HB. With superstar Turner injured and in danger of missing at least one game, Snelling is going to be a huge name on the fantasy waiver wire this week. Its a plus that the Falcons also have a great running offense.
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New England Patriots – Kevin Faulk was effective this past weekend, totaling 86 yards on 14 touches, including a season-high 12 carries – the first time all season that Faulk had more than five carries in a game.
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New England Patriots – Sammy Morris- before he got injured he was getting touches. If you cant get Kevin Faulk , your next long shot is Sammy Morris in deeper leagues. He practiced last week and it was huge news when a reporter spotted him walking without a noticeable limp.
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TIGHT END
New York Giants- Kevin Boss Boss has scored touchdowns in each of his last two games,Eli Manning has looked his way in recent weeks (20 targets through his first six games; 12 targets over his last two), he’ll be facing an Atlanta defense that has given up some numbers to opposing tight ends.
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WIDE RECEIVERS
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Maurice Stovall has filled in decently for the injured Antonio Bryant (knee) , hauling in seven catches for 93 yards and a TD the past two weeks. If Bryant is inactive again , Stovall could match those two-week totals against the Saints.
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Tennessee Titans – Kenny Britt had 17 catches for 271 yards through his first four games. A healthy Nate Wahington and Kerry Collins kept him from improving on his solid start, but w that Justin Gage is out with a broken back and Vince Young behind center. He caught only two balls for 55 yards against a tough Buffalo pass defense last week, but he’s got Houston, Arizona, Indy, St. Louis, and Miami over the next five.
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St. Louis Rams – Brandon Gibson the Eagles’ sixth-round pick who came over to St. Louis in the Will Withersppon deal a few weeks ago. Playing in just his second game of the season, he caught seven balls for 93 yards on a team-high nine targets Sunday. With a season-ending injury to Keenan Burton and with last weeks performance it has earned him a starter’s role against Arizona in Week 11, who has allowed the seventh-most points to WRs in standard formats.
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Week 10 Fantasy Football Tips
JOSH FREEMAN
By Gayle Saunders
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If you are looking for a free agent or waiver wire pickup, here are a couple of the best options likely available in your league.
Week 5 – Playing the Matchups!
By Jeff Lucero
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10/08/09
Playing the Matchups – Decision Maker Week 5
Here’s a list of teams and the key numbers you need to know about each defense to decide who is the best start for your fantasy team. These team defenses are listed in order from easiest to most difficult and is based on a combination of points/yards allowed and the team’s offensive effectiveness. You’re in good shape if you see a lot of your fantasy players’ opponents appear on the upper half of the chart for this week. It’s also about time to start planning for a possible playoff run and targeting players who share similar value with easier schedules. Read more
Playing the Matchups!
By Jeff Lucero
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Playing the Matchups – Decision Maker
Here’s a list of defenses and what they have done through 3 weeks this season. I have listed their points allowed in each game as well as their highest and lowest amount of yards allowed. Obviously, a big part of Fantasy Football is playing the matchups and this is a list I have compiled to help with that. Some of the “luck” involved in winning is directly related to how schedules shape up for players down the stretch. It’s good to take an in-depth look at what you can do to make the best decisions in getting the right players in your lineup. Things can change quickly and certain teams will match up more favorably than other teams. So, although this isn’t an exact science, following tendencies and starting players against the easiest matchups will give your the best chance to score the most points. I will try and update these periodically throughout the season. Read more
Week 2 Fantasy Recap
By Jeff Lucero
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CHRIS JOHNSON…
If there was a theme for Week 2, it was long scoring plays and Chris Johnson, our RB “Start of the Week”, was the poster child. Scoring on plays of 57, 69 and 91 yards he racked up a monster 284 total yards and 3 tds! Despite being deemed the “Sit of the Week” vs. Pittsburgh last week and being held to 57 yards rushing, he was our RB Start of the Week for Week 2 and certainly didn’t disappoint! Read more
Week 2 Fantasy Notes
By Jeff Lucero
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Every Friday, I will bring you the second part of my weekly fantasy column. This feature will include:
“Starts of the Week” – “Sleeper of the Week” – “Sit of the Week” & “Proceed With Caution” where I preview the upcoming weekend’s best and worst fantasy options. Read more
Week 1 Results & Week 2 Tips
Jeff Lucero, contributing author and fantasy expert gives you the Skinny on how to win your fantasy league!
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Difference Makers
A common theme in Fantasy Football has been that first waiver wire run after Week 1, as some players who slipped through the cracks of the draft have produced right away. Many draft mistakes can be realized when the real games begin on Sundays and hindsight becomes 20/20….at least for one week! This year is no different and there’s no reason to panic, even if your team didn’t perform up to expectations. While there may not be as many difference makers now, as in previous seasons, let’s go over some intriguing options that may be available for you to add to your roster. Read more
Editors Fantasy Draft Picks – NFL Baller’s League
The Skinnypost.com guys have drafted their fantasy teams and we want to share it with you. Tell us what you think!
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