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“Diamonds in the Rough”
(Fantasy Sleepers)
Players you should watch and few to grab!Every week it seems the coal mines get darker and deeper and refuge is no where in sight, but never fear my friend, it’s always darkest when the lights are out and no one’s home. With five weeks down, we enter week six looking for more precious stones to discover.
After some Monday night heroics, a rambunctious finish on Sunday, and a percy-fect start in Minnesota, we’ve got a few more jewels to consider;
This week’s gems…
In Miami…..
Well the fans of Miami can stop wishing or so it would seem. After Monday night's impressive come from behind performance it appears they could have their man. Second year quarterback Chad Henne stood tall before a national audience and a division rival and handled the pressure packed situation with all the poise of a savvy vet. Henne came up with big plays and some big passes to lead the Dolphins to a big win over the Jets. Henne sure looks like he has the tools and he appears to be a safe bet to keep the job for now. His shine may not be blinding, but it's also no longer dull; keep watching this kid.
In Minnesota……
For some their time comes later rather than sooner, but for the Viking's electric rookie receiver Percy Harvin his time may be now. Through the team’s first five games, he's shown flashes of brilliance and good chemistry with his field general (Favre). This week he and the Vikes will take on a very shaky Ravens secondary. The key for the Vikings passing game will be to attack the middle of the field; enter Mr. Harvin. This could be a big week for Percy and the right time for owners to play the kid.
In St. Louis……
Now certainly the rough is pretty thick surrounding the Rams quarterback Marc Bulger with his sub-par start this season, but after watching him in relief work last Sunday, could there be hope? It's a stretch, next week the Rams face a very poor Jaguar secondary and more importantly a questionable pass rush. If given time to throw Bulger can be an effective passer. Last week the Ram’s quarterback was seven for seven passing in limited action and with a full week of practice should be ready for Sunday. Bulger is a stretch here and likely won’t shine for very long, but this could be one of his best weeks passing in 2009. The Rams offense has been bad this season, but it has to improve eventually, right?
Worth keeping your eye on for now….
The word coming out of Philly is rookie running back LeSean McCoy could be splitting time with starter Brian Westbrook. Thus far in this young season McCoy has been a little less than spectacular, but he leads the Iggles with 164 yards on the ground and does have eight receptions in limited action. This week looks like a great opportunity for the kid to take advantage of some additional carries with the hapless Raider up next. Even as a part-time player this week, this running back could soar and take flight for the coming weeks.As Kyle Orton and the Broncos offense get going, there could be more wealth to spread in Denver. Wide receiver Jabar Gaffney having made the crossover from New England to Denver is the most familiar with the offense and has at times been a timely crutch for Kyle. With the offense grooving and both Marshall and Royal starting to shine, Gaffney could quietly become a very reliable third receiver in the Broncos passing scheme. Last week Orton passed the ball 48 times and with great success. With that many balls there should be plenty to go around.
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