December 15th, 2009 7:45pm PST
Fantasy Football
Target Practice
In these hands we trust
We're not over the hump yet, with Week 15 next on the slate all fantasy leagues have now moved into post season mode. It's most important to note that in the post season, it's one and done; no time to be guessing.
After watching the Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall set the NFL record for 21 receptions last Sunday, it's easy to see that he's turned his 2009 campaign completely around. His is clearly on his way to a career year with catches and scores and if fantasy owners were wondering he has had no fewer than nine targets since Week 8. With 56 targets over his last four games, his stock value is sky rocketing and there's no question he's going to help some fantasy owners move on in the post season.
Despite the bumps in the road the Patriots have encounterd over the past couple of weeks, wide receiver Wes Welker just keeps on ticking. The small package of dynamite has been a huge fantasy stud this season and his 136 targets this season (missed one game) rank 2nd only to Andre Johnson. In Welker's past four games he has caught 41 passes for nearly 500 yards and the secret to his success; Welker has 54 targets over the stretch.
As you can see, persistence pays with these fantasy studs and as history shows us it pays for others too;
(last four games)
Brandon Marshall (Broncos)-56 targets/37 receptions.
Wes Welker (Patriots)-54 targets/41 receptions.
Andre Johnson (Texans)-53 targets/27 receptions.
Calvin Johnson (Lions)-48 targets/19 receptions.*
Steve E. Smith (Giants)-42 targets/24 receptions.
Sidney Rice (Vikings)-43 targets/23 receptions.
Santonio Holmes (Steelers)-42 targets/27 receptions.
Roddy White (Falcons)-52 targets/20 receptions.
*Lions passing game ranks at the bottom of the sea.
So when you start looking for that winning combination for Sunday, pay attention to the numbers; numbers don't lie.
What have you done for me lately
Over the past four Weeks...
(unoffical numbers)
A few names you'll want to remember!
Brandon Marshall (Den).......56 targets
Sidney Rice (Min)...............43 targets
Derrick Mason (Bal)............42 targets
Steve E. Smith (NYG).........42 targets
Santonio Holmes (Pit).........42 targets
Austin Miles (Dal)..............38 targets
Michael Crabtree (SF).........37 targets
Pierre Garcon (Ind)............36 targets
Donnie Avery (Stl).............35 targets
Anquan Boldin (Ari)...........35 targets
Terrell Owens (Buf)...........33 targets
Season Target leaders Top 10
1. Andre Johnson (Hou)............145 targets
2.Wes Welker (NE).................136 targets
3. Roddy White (Atl)...............133 targets
4. Brandon Marshall (Den).......132 targets
5. Steve E. Smith (NYG)...........131 targets
6. Larry Fitzgerald (Ari)...........130 targets
7. Reggie Wayne (Ind)..............128 targets
8. Randy Moss (NE).................119 targets
9. Tony Gonzalez (Atl).............116 targets
10. Santonio Holmes (Pit)...........116 targets
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