David’s Daily Digest
My Fantasy Notes:
DARREN MCFADDEN: THE REAL RUN DMC ON SUNDAY
The Raider’s 3rd year running back was Mr. Fantasy on Sunday, having his way with the Denver defense and scoring four times. McFadden touched the ball18 times on the day and averaged well over 10 yards from scrimmage each time he did. The Raiders number one ball carrier finished the day with 165 yards on the ground and added another 31 yards receiving.
My Fantasy Read:
Michael Bush who? If you weren’t a true believer before Sunday, you better believe Run-DMC is the number one running back in Oakland and looks to be a solid fantasy start every week. Keep him in your line-up
THOMAS JONES SHOWING HIS LEGS STILL HAVE LIFE
In the last four season, both the Jets and the Bears have traded away running back Thomas Jones believing his best days running are behind him. Since he left Chicago he’s had three straight 1,000 yard rushing season and in his first post-Jet season he is well on his way (on pace to eclipse 1,200 yards). This week Jones topped 100 yards rushing for the second straight week and added his third rushing touchdown for the season.
My Fantasy Read:
This was the second straight week that Jones has topped 20 touches for the game and the fourth time this season. The Chiefs have a committee backfield, but like the Jets a year ago, there seems to be enough to go around for Jones to be a safe weekly play in deeper leagues.
HAKEEM NICKS TOYS WITH THE BOYS MONDAY NIGHT
The Giants wide receiver was simple electric Monday night helping to lead the G-men to an impressive and at one point dominant comeback on offense. Nicks hauled in nine passes for over 100 yards receiving and two touchdowns (he has 8 this season, tied for the NFL lead).
My Fantasy Read:
It has not taken long for this second year receiver to blossom into something special. Nicks is on pace for 15 plus touchdowns, 90 plus catches, and 1,200 yards receiving; he’s a number one receiver in any league.
ELI MANNING CAPTAIN’S JET BLUE IN BIG D
The Giant’s signal caller has had his ups and downs this season, but on Monday night he had the passing game flying amongst the clouds. Manning completed better than 70% of his passes, passed for over 300 yards and threw four touchdowns to do-in the Cowboys.
My Fantasy Read:
Manning is not going to post big numbers week in and week out, but he’s got sure handed receivers and a solid ground game to support him. The Giants are on a roll (winners of five straight) and Manning has been solid. In deeper leagues he’s a safe start.
Some football analyst speculated early in the season that the Ravens secondary was the weak spot on the defense. Through the first several weeks of the season that had not looked like the case, but on Sunday the Bill’s quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had many reconsidering. The Bill’s quarterback torched the Raven’s secondary for 382 yards passing and four touchdowns.
My Fantasy Read:
It may be a little too early to start drinking this cool-aid. The Bills have some talented receivers with Evans, Johnson, and Parrish, but heading into Sunday’s contest they had one of the leagues least effective passing games. Fitzpatrick’s game on Sunday is a nice preview of what may come, but better wait until it gets here before you start betting the farm.
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