My Weekly Survivors
Last week was one of my best weeks with solid fantasy performances from my running backs. With Adrian Peterson (131 yards rushing) and Michael Turner (121 yards rushing) anchoring my backfield the two combined to score 49 fantasy points. The Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe continued his hot ways adding a pair of touchdowns for the second consecutive weekend.
Despite a few duds like wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (30 yards rushing) and tight end Tony Gonzales (27 yards receiving), all in all it was a nice day from my fantasy squad moving my team into the top ten.
Week eight does not provide any relief with too many favorable matchups, but with a little luck, this could be another moving week for my fantasy team. Here are the picks I like for week 8….
QB-Kyle Orton, Denver Broncos
The Broncos travel to London this Sunday and fortunately for them the bay area team they face won’t be the Raiders. The Niners who will also be making the Trans-Atlantic trip to London, will be bringing with them their 15th ranked pass defense and a chance for Kyle Orton and Broncos passing game to rebound. Orton has been off of late, but Sunday should be able to take advantage of a secondary that has allowed 11 passing touchdowns this season.
(Projected: 23 points/ 275 yards passing, two touchdowns)
RB-Felix Jones, Dallas Cowboys
There’s no doubt that the Cowboys will be looking to rebound this week and try and secure their first home win this season. One of the keys for Dallas this Sunday will be their ground game led by running back Felix Jones. Jones will be matching up with Jacksonville, the leagues 25th ranked run defense. The Jaguars allow 4.6 yards per rush and nearly 130 yards rushing per game.
(Projected: 19 points / 105 yards rushing, 35 yards receiving, one touchdowns)
RB-Jamaal Charles, Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs offense has been on a roll scoring 73 points in its’ last two games and a big reason for the success has been the running game. Along with Thomas Jones, running back Jamaal Charles has been a huge contributor to the ground game success. In his last two starts Charles has totaled 188 yards of offense averaging over 5-yards each time he touches the ball. This week the Chiefs face the worst run defense in the league and one that has allowed eight rushing touchdowns this season.
(Projected: 17 points/ 85 yards rushing, 30 yards receiving, one touchdown)
WR-Brandon Lloyd, Denver Broncos
The Broncos passing game has been held in check the past couple of weeks, but on Sunday they may catch a break facing a Niners secondary that could have some matchup problems. The Broncos will try to spread the field and I expect to see Orton and Lloyd connect a few times downfield against a defense that has allowed 22 pass plays of 20 yards or more this season. Lloyd has cooled off some the past couples of weeks, but this could be a good week to heat up a bit.
(Projected: 17 points/ 110 yards receiving, one touchdown)
WR-Deion Branch, New England Patriots
Last week the Vikings secondary was torched all evening against the Packers and this week they won’t find any relief facing Tom Brady and company. I like wide receiver Deion Branch’s matchup on Sunday. Not the big hitter he once was, I expect to see Brady target his nimble wideout all afternoon chewing up small chunks of yardage. Branch has quickly become Brady’s favorite with 20 targets in the past two weeks.
(Projected: 18 points/ 125 yards receiving, one touchdown)
TE-Tony Moeki, Kansas City Chiefs
Quietly the Chiefs are claiming their stake on the AFC West title with solid play on both sides of the ball. One of the keys to the team’s passing game has been the balance between the run and the pass. While wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has been making all the noise, tight end Tony Moeaki has been business as usual leading the team with 21 receptions. It’s no longer any secret that the Bills defense has struggled mightily this season trying cover the tight end position; 7 touchdowns allowed this season.
(Projected: 10 points/ 45 yards receiving, one touchdown)
K –Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots
The Patriots will play host to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday and while they are expected to be able to attack the secondary and move the ball, once in the red-zone they could struggle. The Patriots ground game is middle of the road and the Vikes always play tough against the run. If the Pats struggle and become one dimensional they could have to settle for a few more extra kicks on Sunday.
(Projected: 11 points/ three field goals, two extra points)
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)
Week 4 (Total points-58)
QB Eli Manning (NYG)
RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX)
RB Frank Gore (SF)
WR Mark Clayton (STL)
WR Brandon Marshall (MIA)
TE John Carlson (SEA)
K Jeff Reed (PIT)
Week 5 (Total Points-72 points)
QB Drew Brees (NO)
RB Steven Jackson (STL)
RB Thomas Jones (KC)
WR Donald Driver (GB)
WR Calvin Johnson (DET)
TE Marcedes Lewis (JAX)
K Mike Nugent (CIN)
Week 6 (Total Points-83 points)
QB Peyton Manning (IND)
RB Ryan Torain (WASH)
RB LaDanian Tomlinson (NYJ)
WR Hakeem Nicks (NYG)
WR Kenny Britt (TEN)
TE Dallas Clark, (IND)
K Sebastian Janikowski (OAK)
Week 7 (Total Points-93 points)
QB Philip Rivers (SD)
RB Adrian Peterson (MIN)
RB Michael Turner (ATL)
WR Larry Fitzgerald (ARI)
WR Dwayne Bowe (KC)
TE Tony Gonzales (ATL)
K Matt Prater (DEN)
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