Saturday
Edition
October
26th, 2013
David's Daily Digest
Week 8: All About the D
Most of
the time when the discussion is about fantasy football, we are usually talking
about the offense, but if you are like me you also enjoy playing in the leagues
that include IDP (Individual Defensive Players). IDP leagues will include the
three basic positions for the defense; defensive line, linebackers, and
defensive backs.
I happen
to play in quite a few, so every week I am checking both sides of the ball for
the right play. So far my luck has been all over the map, but this week not
being different I still have my favorites.
The
Saints have a much improved defense this season (ranked 11th overall), some of
the credit should go to the return of head coach Sean Payton and the addition of Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan. Also deserving is the play of
their defensive line, in particular defensive tackle Cameron Jordan (5 sacks in six games this season). Jordan has been
a solid anchor in the trenches with 20 total tackles this season. His matchup
this week against the Bills offense that averages more than 34 rushing attempts
per game should keep Jordan busy; the 24 sacks allowed (6th most in the league)
by the Bills O-line will make him a must play.
Like
Jordan, you don't have to venture out of the trenches to find more IDP talent
when you look at the Bills defensive end Mario
Williams. The Bills D lineman is having one of his best seasons with 10
sacks this season. Although the Saints offensive line does a pretty good job of
protecting their quarterback Drew Brees,
Williams has been too good this season to stop; you can expect him to get up
close and personal with Mr. Brees. Williams has been a force on the defensive
side recording at least a half sack in four straight games; ride the hot
sacker.
One more
fantasy nugget for Sunday, or should I say for the "Sunday Night Special."
Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson
has been a terror in the middle and I am pretty sure he and Packers running
back Eddie Lacy will be getting well
acquainted with one another this Sunday night. Henderson has been rock solid in
the middle leading the Vikings team with 55 total tackles, including 45 solo.
Henderson has been a beast this season adding 3 sacks and 2 interceptions to
his resume. He is coming off an outstanding performance this past Monday night
with 14 tackles and a sack; he's a must start every week.
That's
my take for Week 8.
~David
Ortega
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