David’s Daily Digest
My Fantasy Notes:
AHMAD BRADSHAW LEADS THE GIANTS GROUND GAME
The Giants small giant in the backfield Ahmad Bradshaw has emerged this season as the team’s featured runner. In his last four starts he’s averaged more than 22 touches per contest and now leads the NFL in rushing with 708 yards. For the season Bradshaw is averaging better than 116 yards from scrimmage per game.
My Fantasy Read:
The Giants have found their lightening in a bottle with Bradshaw and so far this season he has been striking opposing defenses with regularity. With the bye in week8 he remains a solid number one fantasy back going forward.
MARSHAWN LYNCH MAKING A QUICK IMPACT
It did not take long for Lynch to make an impression in Seattle and work his way into the lineup. He’s only played two games with his new team, but has two starts, 41 rushing attempts and 133 yards rushing. Last Sunday against the Cardinals Lynch collected 24 of those attempts for 89 yards (his best output this season) and looks to be the main ball carrier for Seattle going forward.
My Fantasy Read:
In two games with Seattle Lynch is averaging nine fantasy points per game (traditional scoring). Lynch looks in line to see a steady load of work every week, but owners may want to wait until production picks up to ride they try to ride his coat tail.
CHRISTOPHER IVORY COOLS OFF IN WEEK 7
After his breakout performance in Week 6 against the Buccaneers where he ran for over 150 yards, the Saints running back Chris Ivory cooled down considerably last Sunday against the Browns. Facing Rob Ryan’s tough Brown’s defense Ivory was held in check gaining just 48 yards on the ground on 15 attempts.
My Fantasy Read:
The Saints face the Steeler’s number one ranked run defense (allowing 2.8 yards per carry) this Sunday night and even though both Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush look like scratches, Ivory could be a tough play. The Steelers have yet to allow a single runner to eclipse 50 yards rushing this season, owners may want to consider other options.
RYAN TORAIN CONTINUES TO SEE A STEADY LOAD
The Redskins current featured running back Ryan Torain has been making the most of his opportunity and the team has not been shy with feeding him the ball. In his last two starts Torain has reached at least 20 carries and responded with two consecutive 100 yard rushing performances. On the season Torain has tallied 381 yards on the ground and averaged better than 4.5 yards per carry.
My Fantasy Read:
With Portis still sidelined, Torain is getting all the work in the backfield and flourishing. He’s averaged 112 yards rushing with two touchdowns his last two starts. On Sunday he faces the Lions 27th ranked run defense that is allowing 4.9 yards per carry and nearly 140 yards on the ground per game. He should be a very good start this week.
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