David’s Daily Digest
My Fantasy Notes:
JOE FLACCO HAS A BIG PASSING DAY IN WIN OVER THE BROWNS
Joe Flacco finally had a breakout game last weekend against the Cleveland Browns completing 22 of 31 passes for 262 yards. Flacco also connected with his newest and best weapon, wide receiver Anquan Boldin for three scores.
My Fantasy Read:
With a tough matchup this week against Pittsburgh’s Steel Curtain defense Flacco might be a questionable start, but against lesser defenses going forward he and Boldin are only going to get better.
ADRIAN PETERSON LEADS THE WAY FOR VIKINGS IN WEEK THREE
The Vikings monster ground gainer broke loose for big yardage last Sunday against the Lions. Peterson carried the rock 23 times and powered his way to 160 yards on the ground. The former Oklahoma Sooner had scoring runs of 6 yards and 80 yards (his career long). Peterson now has 392 yards rushing this season, good enough for 2nd in the NFL.
My Fantasy Read:
With the passing game in peril at the moment, the broad shoulders of Peterson will have to continue to carry the load on offense. Fortunately for fantasy owners, this kid is strong as an ox and runs like a gazelle. With over 470 yards of offense and three touchdowns this season, All-day shouldn’t have any problem shouldering the load.
THE SANCHISE CONTINUES HIS HOT HAND AGAINST THE PHINS
Last Sunday against Miami Mark Sanchez completed 15 of 28 passes (53.6%) for 256 yards with three touchdowns. The Sanchise finished with a 120.5 passer rating; it was his second in as many games. Sanchez looked decisive and put most of his throws (especially those that counted most) on the money. Sanchez has six touchdown passes and no interceptions in his last two starts.
My Fantasy Read:
The Sanchise is still a work in progress, but there is no question in his last two starts he looks like he is making great strides. If the Jets do not get too comfortable and can manage to avoid becoming too complacent in their week four matchup with Buffalo (ranked 18th against the pass), Sanchez and the passing game should be fine going forward. The Sanchise is playing well and making good decisions, but it’s still too soon to jump on his fantasy band-wagon.
MICHAEL VICK LEADS THE EAGLES IN SPECTACULAR FASHION
In his second start this season, Mike Vick was everything most thought he might be and certainly more than the Jaguars hoped he would be. Vick was sharp in the pocket throwing for 291 yards in the air on 17 of 31 passing. Vick also connected for three more passing scores. On the year he has six passing touchdowns and no picks.
My Fantasy Read:
Vick has shown that he has grown and matured quite a bit as a passer in this game. It’s still early in the campaign and that’s not to say Vick can’t continue his high level of success, but he’s likely to hit a bump in the road here and there along the way. At this point though, he still looks like a solid fantasy play week in and week out with his rocket arm, soft touch, and shifty legs (another 30 yards rushing on Sunday).
WHERE IS LARRY FITZGERALD?
Last Sunday against the Raiders, the Cardinal’s explosive playmaking receiver Larry Fitzgerald was held to just two catches for 26 yards, albeit one was for a score. For the year Fitz has 12 catches for a paltry 152 yards. He is trying to give his fantasy owners some love with two scores, but no question his numbers on a bit down.
My Fantasy Read:
Nothing to fear here for fantasy owners, even last year Fitz was a bit slow out of the gate with 181 yards receiving and two scores in his first three games. Last season he still finished with nearly 100 catches, over 1,000 yards receiving, and 13 touchdowns; he’s sure to post similar numbers again this season. Keep playing him.
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