FSH NOTEBOOK: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

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November 2nd, 2013

David's Daily Digest

WEEK 9: No Longer a Secret

There’s no question that the bye weeks and injuries are catching up with many of us fantasy owners. I know that I have been hit hard with teams like Denver and Detroit sidelined for week 9. This far into the season now, fantasy owners will definitely need to visit the waiver wires and free agent pools for help this Sunday.

If you are like me, you have been paying attention and taking note of some of those players that have been making recent noise, but for those owners that are taking action a little late in the week, don’t be surprised if some of these names from the Waiver Wire are already taken;

(just few names that are no longer a secret)

Zac Stacy (RB)

The Rams running back is coming off his best game of the season and a most impressive performance against the Seattle Seahawks. Stacy carried the ball 26 times for 134 yards, showing great elusiveness and toughness up the middle. Thus far this season Stacy has logged 76 carries for 348 yards for a nifty 4.6 yards per carry average. He should be owned and started every week.

Keenan Allen (WR)

The Chargers wide receiver has emerged as the quite the talent and one of quarterback Philip Rivers most reliable and consistent targets this season. Allen has 26 receptions for 399 yards with two touchdowns through six games played this season. In his last four he has been most effective collecting 23 passes on 33 targets for 369 yards. He’s clearly on the rise and one of Rivers favorites. He’s a worthy low-end WR2 (top 25) going forward.

Kenny Stills (WR)

The Saints speedy receiver has been a big play magnet of late, but his recent success could easily transfer to more opportunity. With an ailing (TE) Jimmy Graham and fading (WR) Marques Colston, Stills is more than primed to continue his hot hand. In his last two starts Stills has only been targeted seven times, but has caught six balls for 193 yards for three scores. Now that’s making the most of your opportunity. He’s got great speed and has emerged as quarterback Drew Brees primary deep threat. Expect his chances and opportunity to increase along with his numbers. He’s a solid flex for the moment, with time and room to improve.

Jordan Reed (TE)

This kid has been making enough noise the past several weeks, so it’s hard to imagine he’s now any kind of secret. Reed has risen as the number two target in the Redskins passing game. In his past three games Reed has been targeted a total of 29 times hauling in 21 balls for 282 yards and a score. He’s taken over the tight end position and figures prominent in the passing game going forward. With Robert Griffin playing better and getting stronger each week, Reed should see plenty of production. He’s a top 10 the rest of the way.

That's my take for Week 9.

~David Ortega