My Weekly Survivors
After three weeks of competition my fantasy team currently sits in the 14th spot. We dropped a couple of slots last weekend, but overall I felt we had a pretty good week. The Cowboys’ quarterback Tony Romo did not disappoint with a strong game and both running back Darren McFadden and wide receiver Autsin Collie both came up big last week. I had a few duds last week, but we’ll press on and finds some real diamonds in the pile for week four. With the first quarter of the season nearing a close, it’s time to make a move and find a seat in the top 10.
This week there are a few interesting matchups and a few favorable ones that look too good to pass on…
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The Giants are going to be working overtime to grind out yards on the ground against the Bears number one run defense. Fortunately for Eli and company they will face the leagues 28th ranked pass defense that has registered just two sacks in three games this season. Eli may get hurried from time to time, but he’ll have a better ground game than Green Bay did Monday night and should be able to effectively use some play-action to find his targets.
RB-Frank Gore, San Francisco 49ers
This kid is carrying quite the load for the Niners offense; through the team’s first three games he has 74 touches (52 rush and 22 receptions). And while he still looks fresh and ready, I say ride him while he’s hot and before he wears down. The Falcons are ranked 12th against the run this season, but they are giving up a whopping 5.1 yards per carry and have already surrendered two plays of 40 yards or more. Gore is a workhorse that’s ready to run wild.
RB-Maurice Jones-Drew. Jacksonville Jaguars
MJD loves to play against the Colts especially at home (Sunday’s matchup is in Jacksonville) In his last two starts at home against Peyton and company the Jaguars running back has averaged 151 yards of offense. With those kind of numbers MJD is a must-start!
WR-Mark Clayton, St. Louis Rams
Maybe all the kid needed was a new uniform with new colors. Clayton had not been this productive since his 2006 season in Baltimore, but since he’s become a Ram he has risen from the dusts. Clayton already has 17 receptions and two touchdowns this season and Sunday will be facing the Seahawks 30th ranked pass defense that has already been torched 14 times for 20 yards or more. I like Clayton’s chances of breaking a long one.
WR-Brandon Marshall, Miami Dolphins
In three games this season the Patriots defense has been torched by the opposing teams’ flankers for 22 receptions, 287 yards, and two touchdowns. After watching Marshall dominate the Jets secondary for most of last Sunday Night, I don’t see the Patriot 25th ranked pass defense having any shot of slowing him down. A buck and a quarter with at least one visit to the end zone sounds about right.
TE-John Carlson, Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks tight end is the team’s leading receiver and most targeted receiving option this season. It’s really no surprise with the savvy veteran Matt Hasselbeck under center; an experienced and capable field general knows where to go with the ball. On Sunday matched up against the Rams 24th ranked pass defense, Carlson looks like a solid play for 60 yards and a score.
PK-Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers and Ravens square off on Sunday in what will undoubtedly be a bruising battle between the two clubs. Points will be at a premium and both clubs are very likely to be very stingy in the red-zone. I expect to see Reed put in a busy day of work on Sunday.
My Previous starts
Week 1 (Total points-77)
QB Donovan McNabb (WAS)
RB Matt Forte (CHI)
RB Carnell Williams (TB)
WR Jeremy Maclin (PHI)
WR Jabar Gaffney (DEN)
TE Zach Miller (OAK)
K Joe Nedney (SF)
Week 2 (Total points-68)
QB Michael Vick (PHI)
RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG)
RB Rashard Mendenhall (PIT)
WR Nate Washington (TEN)
WR Greg Jennings (GB)
TE Chris Cooley (WAS)
K Nick Folk (NYJ)
Week 3 (Total points-87)
QB Tony Romo (DAL)
RB Darren McFadden
RB Ray Rice (BAL)
WR Austin Collie (IND)
WR Dez Bryant (DAL)
TE Brent Celek (PHI)
K Lawrence Tynes (NYG)
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