Saturday
Edition
December
7th, 2013
David's Daily Digest
WEEK 14: BOOM OR BUST
It’s the fantasy playoffs for many of us competing in custom leagues and now
it’s do or die, one and done. Having made it this far, I
am a firm believer of going big or going home. You don’t use your top draft picks on players you plan on sitting in crunch-time or
the during your playoff run; play your studs.
This
past week there’s been plenty of concerning injury news for fantasy
owners gearing up for their championship run, but quite simply if you are going
to make it all the way sometimes you gotta lay it all on the line. It’s Boom or Bust time.
Running back
Reggie Bush has been nursing a calf
injury this past week and early indications were he could be game-time.
Although the weather will not be pleasant (forecast is COLD with some sleet),
Bush has returned to practice this week and is expected to play. This kid has
been too dynamic this season to be on your bench; over 1,300 yards of offense
and 5 touchdowns this season, he’s a must start.
The
current consensus seems to suggest that quarterback Carson Palmer will play on Sunday versus the Rams. Palmer has been
rolling as of late, throwing for more than 300 yards in his last three starts
and tossing multiple touchdowns in five straight games. He’s got a tough matchup this week against a very good Rams defense, but he’s also faced this group once before this season passing for 327 yards with
two scores. His status may have looked iffy, but if he’s in with pass catchers like Larry
Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd he
looks solid on Sunday; start him.
There’s been no definitive news regarding tight end Jordan Reed, other than he’s on track to play
this week as was the case last week. It’s a tough matchup
for Reed and the Redskins, but when healthy he’s
been one of RG II’s favorites; Reed has 45 receptions and 499 yards
receiving this season. Unless you have a Coby Fleener or Garrett Graham (who
played Thursday) behind Reed on your bench, if Reed plays he needs to be in
your line-up.
This is my
take for Week 14.
~David
Ortega
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