December 15th, 2010 Wednesday
David’s Daily Digest
Fantasy Notes:
MATT SCHAUB COMES ALIVE ON MONDAY NIGHT
For a while fantasy owners had to be showing some concern for their Texan’s quarterback. After passing for nearly 4,800 yards last season, big games were something most had become accustomed to. However, before his week 14 matchup against the Ravens, Schaub was coming off stretch of passing for more than 300 yards in just two of his last six starts. That all changed Monday night when Schaub went nuts passing for 393 yards and throwing three touchdowns on his way to one of his best games this season.
My Fantasy Read:
Schaub could not pick a better time to get hot with fantasy playoffs underway in most custom league formats. The 300-yard effort Monday night was his second consecutive and his three touchdowns were only the second time this season. With the hot hand now, Schaub’s week 15 matchup against the Titan’s 26th ranked pass defense looks mouth watering for owners.
THE RYAN TORAIN TRAIN IS ON TRACK AGAIN
After rumbling his way through the Buccaneers defense for 172 yards, it’s safe to say running back Ryan Torain’s hamstring appears healthy. His 24 carries on the afternoon were also a season high for the 2nd year ball carrier.
My Fantasy Read:
Torain onlyreturned to practice last week, but his participation in practice with the first team should have been an indicator that he would be Shanahan’s choice to start. His 26 touches on Sunday should also be a strong indicator to fantasy owners that he’ll be seeing the brunt of load going forward.
DEION BRANCH IS ENJOYING HIS RETURN
Since returning to Beantown, the Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch has been a steady contributor to the passing. He has quickly become one of Tom Brady’s most reliable and consistent pass catchers. In the team’s last three games Branch has really come on strong scoring in each. Last Sunday against the Bears Branch blew up for 151 yards receiving on 8 catches.
My Fantasy Read:
This is nothing new to Patriots fans, as they have seen this before, but for fantasy owners this was something that was missing in Seattle. Now that Branch is back home in Foxboro, he’s a solid fantasy start averaging nearly 19 fantasy points in his last three starts.
JEREMY MACLIN PLAYS SECOND FIDDLE
The Eagles offense once again exploded for at least 26 points; it was their sixth straight game. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was not part of the fireworks. Maclin was targeted just three times finishing the game with one catch for 11 yards.
My Fantasy Read:
The 11 yards effort was a season low for Maclin, but it was also his second consecutive non-eventful effort. It’s pretty clear the Eagles big play passing offense is catered around the blazing speed of DeSean Jackson. As long as opposing defenses continue to struggle with Jackson, Maclin is likely going to have more games like this.
STEVIE JOHNSON COULD BE READY TO REBOUND
It was another listless afternoon for wide receiver Stevie Johnson who caught just five passes for 42 yards on eight targets in the cold at Orchard Park. Johnson has easily been one of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick’s favorite targets, but over the past couple of weeks the two have not been in sync. That all could change with the loss of wide receiver Lee Evan (placed on Injured Reserve)
My Fantasy Read:
Before Sunday Evans was becoming a hot target for Fitzpatrick. Prior to Sunday Evans had averaged seven targets in his last three games. With Evans placed on IR, Johnson is expected to be the-guy in Buffalo. He won’t have a walk through the park this Sunday against the Dolphins (ranked 6th against the pass), but he should plenty of opportunities to do some damage for fantasy owners.
MATT SCHAUB COMES ALIVE ON MONDAY NIGHT
For a while fantasy owners had to be showing some concern for their Texan’s quarterback. After passing for nearly 4,800 yards last season, big games were something most had become accustomed to. However, before his week 14 matchup against the Ravens, Schaub was coming off stretch of passing for more than 300 yards in just two of his last six starts. That all changed Monday night when Schaub went nuts passing for 393 yards and throwing three touchdowns on his way to one of his best games this season.
My Fantasy Read:
Schaub could not pick a better time to get hot with fantasy playoffs underway in most custom league formats. The 300-yard effort Monday night was his second consecutive and his three touchdowns were only the second time this season. With the hot hand now, Schaub’s week 15 matchup against the Titan’s 26th ranked pass defense looks mouth watering for owners.
THE RYAN TORAIN TRAIN IS ON TRACK AGAIN
After rumbling his way through the Buccaneers defense for 172 yards, it’s safe to say running back Ryan Torain’s hamstring appears healthy. His 24 carries on the afternoon were also a season high for the 2nd year ball carrier.
My Fantasy Read:
Torain onlyreturned to practice last week, but his participation in practice with the first team should have been an indicator that he would be Shanahan’s choice to start. His 26 touches on Sunday should also be a strong indicator to fantasy owners that he’ll be seeing the brunt of load going forward.
DEION BRANCH IS ENJOYING HIS RETURN
Since returning to Beantown, the Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch has been a steady contributor to the passing. He has quickly become one of Tom Brady’s most reliable and consistent pass catchers. In the team’s last three games Branch has really come on strong scoring in each. Last Sunday against the Bears Branch blew up for 151 yards receiving on 8 catches.
My Fantasy Read:
This is nothing new to Patriots fans, as they have seen this before, but for fantasy owners this was something that was missing in Seattle. Now that Branch is back home in Foxboro, he’s a solid fantasy start averaging nearly 19 fantasy points in his last three starts.
JEREMY MACLIN PLAYS SECOND FIDDLE
The Eagles offense once again exploded for at least 26 points; it was their sixth straight game. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, wide receiver Jeremy Maclin was not part of the fireworks. Maclin was targeted just three times finishing the game with one catch for 11 yards.
My Fantasy Read:
The 11 yards effort was a season low for Maclin, but it was also his second consecutive non-eventful effort. It’s pretty clear the Eagles big play passing offense is catered around the blazing speed of DeSean Jackson. As long as opposing defenses continue to struggle with Jackson, Maclin is likely going to have more games like this.
STEVIE JOHNSON COULD BE READY TO REBOUND
It was another listless afternoon for wide receiver Stevie Johnson who caught just five passes for 42 yards on eight targets in the cold at Orchard Park. Johnson has easily been one of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick’s favorite targets, but over the past couple of weeks the two have not been in sync. That all could change with the loss of wide receiver Lee Evan (placed on Injured Reserve)
My Fantasy Read:
Before Sunday Evans was becoming a hot target for Fitzpatrick. Prior to Sunday Evans had averaged seven targets in his last three games. With Evans placed on IR, Johnson is expected to be the-guy in Buffalo. He won’t have a walk through the park this Sunday against the Dolphins (ranked 6th against the pass), but he should plenty of opportunities to do some damage for fantasy owners.
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