October 12th 2017
Thursday Evening Edition
What
I Learned from Week 5
(Quick Takes)
There’s
a Change Coming in Minnesota.
After watching the Vikings game on Monday
night and in particular Quarterback Sam Bradford, a change has to be coming.
Bradford just didn’t look right from the get go and was eventually replaced by
backup Case Keenum. It may have been a temporary change for their week 5
matchup with Chicago, but I believe the more may end up being more permanent.
Bradford is obviously not healthy and while the team has not come out with any
official announcement, its obvious Monday’s attempt suffered a setback and one
that could have Bradford sideline for an extended period (I believe).
The
Packers may have found a running game.
While injuries are never good for any
team, the injury to Packers running back Ty Montgomery may have come with a
silver lining. Since Montgomery went down, the team has had a chance to look at
their rookies, in particular running back Aaron Jones. Since he was inserted
he’s rushed for over 170 yards and averaged almost 5.5 yards per carry. The
Packers have to like what they see and what they’ve found.
Gordon
could just be getting started.
The Chargers running back Melvin Gordon
broke out with a huge 163 total yards and 2 touchdowns week 5 performance
against the Giants. Gordon also averaged 5 yards per carry and added 6
receptions. With a week 6 matchup against the Raiders 25th ranked run defense,
Gordon nmght just be getting started.
Ram’s
offense struggled, but better days ahead
The Rams offense ran out of gas on Sunday
scoring just 10 points after averaging 35.5 points per game through the first four
weeks. We'll just chalk this one up to divisional rivalry; both of these teams
know each other all too well. Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, and company could be in
for a tough matchup this week against Jacksonville, but they'll bounce back
with a week 7 matchup against Arizona
Deshaun
Watson: "that kid is real good"
We've seen this star shine for several
weeks now, so Sunday night should not have come as a surprise. Through five
weeks Watson is the No.2 fantasy QB with 12 passing touchdowns (2nd most) and he
leads all quarterbacks with 179 yards rushing; that kid is good.
Martin
already looks good.
After having to sit out three games due to
suspension, in his return to action in Week 5 the Buccaneers running back Doug
Martin already looks good. Martin rushed for 74 yards and a score without
missing a beat and looks ready to return to his featured back role; time to
drop Jacquizz Rodgers.
That's My Take.
~David Ortega
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