September 6th, 2009 10:57pm PST
Sunday Night Football Notes
Fantasy’s Forgotten Names
It seems this year we have gotten so caught up in some of the early fantasy hype surrounding the new kids on the block and the return of some of the older kids (Favre, Brady, & Vick), that some of last season’s early favorites have gone relatively unnoticed; such as; Matt Hasselbeck, Carson Palmer, Lee Evans, and Braylon Edwards.
These would be our “Fantasy’s Forgotten names” which are those players whose current value is being based on their previouse production. While these players have not been completely forgotten, they are falling down this year charts, because of last season’s lackluster performances. Fantasy owners need to keep a sharp eye and recognize these boys still have plenty of value and play.
Not only might some of these players slip, but they could also be sitting on your bench in Week one. While it is conceivable to think you may have drafted a higher ranked option ahead of these FFN’s, be sure not to overlook their potential and more important their matchups.
Coming off shortened seasons due to injury, both Palmer and Hasslebeck appear ready to return to form. If owners remember, Palmer is a regular 4,000-passing yards club member submitting membership twice (2006 & 2007). He has also thrown as many as 32 touchdowns in a single season. Hasselbeck is in a similar case, not finishing last season with injury and being overlooked early in drafts.
The Seahawks quarterback has great size in the pocket and when healthy is a solid QB1. In 2007 Hasselbeck passed for nearly 4,000-yards and threw 28 touchdowns. Like Palmer, the Seahawks quarterback has looked very good in the preseason and lloks primed to return to form.
A couple of other names that could be losing interest, but could very well outperform expectations this season would include a pair of receivers; Lee Evans and Braylon Edwards. With the arrival of Terrell Owens to Buffalo, there’s not been a lot of talk about Evans. The Bill’s new number two receiver has been a consistent 1,000-yard pass catcher and with T.O. lining up on the other side, he should have little trouble reaching his third 1,000-yard plateau in four seasons.
Edwards is playing on a very bad Brown’s offense, but one that will trail a lot in 2009 and have to put the ball in the air. The team does not have any other reliable receivers to go too and even without consistency at the quarterback position Edwards is in line to see a lot of work this season. He’s a bit of a risky play, but coming off just 55 catches and three touchdowns last season he will improve. He’s fallen down the boards as is being viewed as a low-value pick, but he is too talented to overlook.
More of the same could include the likes of quarterback Matt Schaub. The Texan’s quarterback seems to be health risk and without a full season of stats to consider, his real value is missed. Any quarterback comes with risk, but with Schaub when he is on the field there is plenty of reward. He is your classic high-risk and great-reward pick.
Schaub is being drafted as a fantasy back-up, but looking at his numbers he produces with the best fantasy quarterbacks when he plays. Injuries play a part and have to be watched, but don’t forget any of these names. As long as they are on the field, they will be players in 2009.
By David Ortega
Check out more “Sunday Night Football Notes” every week!
Sunday Night Football Notes
Fantasy’s Forgotten Names
It seems this year we have gotten so caught up in some of the early fantasy hype surrounding the new kids on the block and the return of some of the older kids (Favre, Brady, & Vick), that some of last season’s early favorites have gone relatively unnoticed; such as; Matt Hasselbeck, Carson Palmer, Lee Evans, and Braylon Edwards.
These would be our “Fantasy’s Forgotten names” which are those players whose current value is being based on their previouse production. While these players have not been completely forgotten, they are falling down this year charts, because of last season’s lackluster performances. Fantasy owners need to keep a sharp eye and recognize these boys still have plenty of value and play.
Not only might some of these players slip, but they could also be sitting on your bench in Week one. While it is conceivable to think you may have drafted a higher ranked option ahead of these FFN’s, be sure not to overlook their potential and more important their matchups.
Coming off shortened seasons due to injury, both Palmer and Hasslebeck appear ready to return to form. If owners remember, Palmer is a regular 4,000-passing yards club member submitting membership twice (2006 & 2007). He has also thrown as many as 32 touchdowns in a single season. Hasselbeck is in a similar case, not finishing last season with injury and being overlooked early in drafts.
The Seahawks quarterback has great size in the pocket and when healthy is a solid QB1. In 2007 Hasselbeck passed for nearly 4,000-yards and threw 28 touchdowns. Like Palmer, the Seahawks quarterback has looked very good in the preseason and lloks primed to return to form.
A couple of other names that could be losing interest, but could very well outperform expectations this season would include a pair of receivers; Lee Evans and Braylon Edwards. With the arrival of Terrell Owens to Buffalo, there’s not been a lot of talk about Evans. The Bill’s new number two receiver has been a consistent 1,000-yard pass catcher and with T.O. lining up on the other side, he should have little trouble reaching his third 1,000-yard plateau in four seasons.
Edwards is playing on a very bad Brown’s offense, but one that will trail a lot in 2009 and have to put the ball in the air. The team does not have any other reliable receivers to go too and even without consistency at the quarterback position Edwards is in line to see a lot of work this season. He’s a bit of a risky play, but coming off just 55 catches and three touchdowns last season he will improve. He’s fallen down the boards as is being viewed as a low-value pick, but he is too talented to overlook.
More of the same could include the likes of quarterback Matt Schaub. The Texan’s quarterback seems to be health risk and without a full season of stats to consider, his real value is missed. Any quarterback comes with risk, but with Schaub when he is on the field there is plenty of reward. He is your classic high-risk and great-reward pick.
Schaub is being drafted as a fantasy back-up, but looking at his numbers he produces with the best fantasy quarterbacks when he plays. Injuries play a part and have to be watched, but don’t forget any of these names. As long as they are on the field, they will be players in 2009.
By David Ortega
Check out more “Sunday Night Football Notes” every week!
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