THE FANTASY E.R.
Week Six Surprises & "Eyebrow Raisers"
Once again we take a look at those "Eyebrow Raising" "Game-changing" and "hair standing on the back of your neck" weekly performances from some of those players that from week to week can slip by even the most adept and savvy football experts. If you have a team that is not quite championship caliber, take note because some of these boys QB Matt Ryan, RB-Maurice Jones-Drew, and WR-Bernard Berrian could be just what the doctor ordered.
If you are still finding yourself spending time each week "Searching the scrap heaps" hoping to find an answer to a prayer, a dream come true or a Mr. Fantasy Right, looking ahead, here were your week 6 surprise performances from those not-quite-ready for "Prime-Time" Fantasy Players.
QB-PEYTON MANNING (IND)
Probably the biggest surprise here, is seeing Peyton Manning's name included in this list. Well if you followed the talk leading up to week 6, they nay-sayers were out again having their way and frankly no one in so-called "fantasy experts circle" expected to see Manning rebound as he did. In Sunday's blowout win over the Ravens. Manning was his old self, completing 19 of 28 passes (68% completion) for 271 yards and three touchdowns. (28-FPTs)
QB-MATT RYAN (ATL)
The Falcon's rookie has been safe and steady for the most part this season, but last Sunday against the Bears Ryan came up big. The Falcon's quarterback had his biggest game passing this season and recorded his first 300 yard passing game in the dramatic come from behind win over Chicago. For the game, Ryan finished with 22 of 30 passing (73% completion) for 301 yards passing and a touchdown! (18-FPTs)
RB-PATRICK COBBS (MIA)
The Dolphins third down running back, if you want to call him that, had his most productive day as a Dolphin receiver on Sunday in the team's loss to the Texans.Cobbs in his third season, had only 2 receptions for his career when the season began. On Sunday Cobbs caught 3 passes for 138 yards and scored twice, including a spectacular 80 yard catch and run! (25-FPTs)
RB-THOMAS JONES (NYJ)
The Jets veteran running back had been relatively quiet this season heading into the team's week 6 matchup with the Bengal's. Last Sunday all of that changed in a big way as Jones was the featured player on offense scoring three times, 2 rushing and 1 receiving. Jones finished the day with 17 carries for 65 rushing yards and added 3 catches for 13 yards to go with his three scores! (25-FPTs)
RB-CORRELL BUCKHALTER (PHI)
The Eagles running back did his best impersonation of Brian Westbrook on Sunday, in the team's win over the Niners. Much like his injured colleague, Buckhalter was very Westbrook-like carrying the ball 18 times for 93 yards, catching 7 passes for 85 yards with a rushing touchdown. His performance was also monster in PPR leagues! (23-FPTs)
WR-MARVIN HARRISON (IND)
Well you just knew for Manning to find his legs, it would take his old favorite needing to find his. A lot of critics were very down on Marvelous Marvin Harrison leading up to Week 6. Even if some continue to think that Marvin was not Marvin of old, but just old, he ran much better than we have seen and played big like we are used to seeing. Harrison caught 3 passes for 83 yards and two scores in the Colts blowout win over the Ravens. (20-FPTs)
WR-BERNARD BERRIAN (MIN)
It appears the Vikings have themselves a playmaker in town and his name is Berrian. The Vikes receiver has been heating up the last two weeks and Sunday was just a sample of what the team's hoping to see more of. Berrian caught 5 passes for 131 yards receiving and scored on an 86 yard catch and run for a score! (19-FPTs)
WR-STEVEN BREASTON (ARI)
The Cardinal's relief pitcher, or receiver has been admirable filling in for the injured Anquan Boldin. Last Sunday against the Cowboys, Breaston was huge in the team's upset win over the Cowboys. Breaston caught 8 passes for 102 yards receiving and score a touchdown. (16-FPTs)
RB-MAURICE JONES DREW (JAX)
The Jaguars shifty running back, ran roughshod all over the Bronco's defense in week 6. Mojo had one of his best days running as a professional carrying the ball 22 times for 125 yards (5.6 yds/carry) on the ground, while scoring 2 rushing touchdowns. Jones-Drew also added 2 catches for 23 yards. (26-FPTs)
More notable surprises from some fantasy "Hidden-Jewels"
**The Dolphins quarterback Chad Pennington has not had big passing days this season, but against the Texans last Sunday he was solid. Pennington completed 19 of 25 passes for 284 yards with 2 touchdowns and a pick. (21-FPts)
**The Bears quarterback Kyle Orton continues to be a fantasy surprise. In week 6 the Bears QB passed for 286 yards and threw one touchdown with no interceptions. (17-FPTs)
**Surprisingly the Bengal's quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was a noted fantasy play last Sunday. Fitzpatrick did not have a big passing day, but his 152 yards passing with his 23 yards rushing and a rushing touchdown earned him 14 fantasy points! (14-FPTs)
**The Buccaneers veteran running back Warrick Dunn saw extended action on Sunday against the Panthers. Dunn carried the ball 22 times for 115 yards on the ground to go with 3 receptions and 18 yards. (12-FPTs)
**The Broncos running back Michael Pittman, making his first start this season was solid play in week 6. Pittman rushed for 109 yards and caught 3 passes for 16 yards. (11-FPTs)
**The Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter quietly turned in another productive fantasy day, finishing with 4 catches for 98 yards in the Texan's dramatic win over Miami. (9-FPTs)
**The Saints TE Mark Campbell had a nice fantasy scoring day, pulling in 3 passes for 37 yards and with a touchdown, but it should be noted with Shockey de to return, Campbell's days of production will be limited. (9-FPTs)
**The Broncos slot receiver Brandon Stokley continued his good play as a flex option catching only 3 passes for 29 yards, but with a touchdown for his second straight week. (8-FPts)
**The Bears wide receiver and kick return specialist Devin Hester has quickly evolved into a reliable pass receiving option for the Bears passing attack. Last Sunday Hester pulled in 6 passes for 87 yards in the team's stunning loss to the Falcons. (8-FPTs)
**noted scoring based on standard rules.
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