December 18th, 2010 Saturday
Fantasy Football
Target Practice
Target Practice
In These Hands We Trust
Over the past several weeks the Patriots little man in the passing game, wide receiver Wes Welker has quietly been rising up the fantasy value board. Since week 12 Welker ranks second only to the Texan’s wide receiver Andre Johnson (24 receptions) with 23 catches and his three scores are second best to his teammate, Deion Branch (4 touchdowns).
Welker hit a dry spell for a short period grabbing just 11 passes from week 7 thru 9, but since that time he has really heated up in time for the fantasy playoffs. In his last five games Welker has been targeted 49 times (ranks 6th), caught 36 passes (ranks 3rd), and scored four times (ranks tied for 5th). With fantasy playoffs underway, Welker has returned to the hands that quarterback Tom Brady trusts most.
Like the kid from Foxboro, the Cowboy’s tight end Jason Witten has begun to heat up at the right time. It has taken time for Witten and his new quarterback Jon Kitna to develop chemistry, but over the past several weeks the two are really starting to click.
Kitna replaced the injured Tony Romo back in week 7 and after a quick start for the two (25 targets in week 7 & 8), Kitna started looking away from Witten. The Cowboys tight end hit a lull in targets and receptions from weeks 9 through 11 (11 targets, 8 catches). Whatever the distraction, the two seemed to be in perfect synchronization now; Witten has been targeted 22 times in his last three games and has 22 grabs (most by any tight end during this stretch).
With Kitna calling Witten’s number more often the tight end has become a busy man with 210 yards receiving (2nd most for tight ends) and three touchdowns (ranks 1st among tight ends). It’s easy to see Witten’s hands are again amongst the most trustworthy.
Over the past several weeks the Patriots little man in the passing game, wide receiver Wes Welker has quietly been rising up the fantasy value board. Since week 12 Welker ranks second only to the Texan’s wide receiver Andre Johnson (24 receptions) with 23 catches and his three scores are second best to his teammate, Deion Branch (4 touchdowns).
Welker hit a dry spell for a short period grabbing just 11 passes from week 7 thru 9, but since that time he has really heated up in time for the fantasy playoffs. In his last five games Welker has been targeted 49 times (ranks 6th), caught 36 passes (ranks 3rd), and scored four times (ranks tied for 5th). With fantasy playoffs underway, Welker has returned to the hands that quarterback Tom Brady trusts most.
Like the kid from Foxboro, the Cowboy’s tight end Jason Witten has begun to heat up at the right time. It has taken time for Witten and his new quarterback Jon Kitna to develop chemistry, but over the past several weeks the two are really starting to click.
Kitna replaced the injured Tony Romo back in week 7 and after a quick start for the two (25 targets in week 7 & 8), Kitna started looking away from Witten. The Cowboys tight end hit a lull in targets and receptions from weeks 9 through 11 (11 targets, 8 catches). Whatever the distraction, the two seemed to be in perfect synchronization now; Witten has been targeted 22 times in his last three games and has 22 grabs (most by any tight end during this stretch).
With Kitna calling Witten’s number more often the tight end has become a busy man with 210 yards receiving (2nd most for tight ends) and three touchdowns (ranks 1st among tight ends). It’s easy to see Witten’s hands are again amongst the most trustworthy.
Radar Watch
In My Sights
In My Sights
My Fantasy Notes:
With a huge matchup against the Jaguars slated for Sunday, Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon could the man to watch. In his last two games he has been on fire and Mr. Reliable. The Colt’s receiver has been targeted 15 times and has come up with 14 catches; including three for scores. He has arguably become one of quarterback Peyton Manning’s most sure handed options this season and with the return of Austin Collie this week defenses will have a tough time focusing their attention.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing host to the Detroit Lions on Sunday and one receiver I will be watching closely will be the rookie Mike Williams. He’s already having a solid first year with 784 yards receiving and seven touchdowns. Last week against the Redskins in slopping conditions Williams struggled through what has been his worst game this season; just one catch for 15 yards. Williams was targeted just five times, but he still leads the team with 104 this season and should bounce back this week. The forecast for Sunday is sunny and that should produce plenty of opportunity for Williams to rebound.
The Jets offense has been struggling greatly the last two weeks and on Sunday they are going to have a difficult time generating any kind of ground attack against the league’s best run defense. Quarterback Mark Sanchez and company may be faced with having to attack the Steeler’s secondary (ranked 23rd against the pass). One player to watch will be the Jet’s wide receiver Santonio Hlolmes. The Jet’s receiver has been targeted 21 times in his last two games and could become the focal point of the Jets aerial attack. Holmes had scored a touchdown in three straight games, before being blanked in his last two; look for Sanchez and company to try and change that early.
With a huge matchup against the Jaguars slated for Sunday, Colts wide receiver Pierre Garcon could the man to watch. In his last two games he has been on fire and Mr. Reliable. The Colt’s receiver has been targeted 15 times and has come up with 14 catches; including three for scores. He has arguably become one of quarterback Peyton Manning’s most sure handed options this season and with the return of Austin Collie this week defenses will have a tough time focusing their attention.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing host to the Detroit Lions on Sunday and one receiver I will be watching closely will be the rookie Mike Williams. He’s already having a solid first year with 784 yards receiving and seven touchdowns. Last week against the Redskins in slopping conditions Williams struggled through what has been his worst game this season; just one catch for 15 yards. Williams was targeted just five times, but he still leads the team with 104 this season and should bounce back this week. The forecast for Sunday is sunny and that should produce plenty of opportunity for Williams to rebound.
The Jets offense has been struggling greatly the last two weeks and on Sunday they are going to have a difficult time generating any kind of ground attack against the league’s best run defense. Quarterback Mark Sanchez and company may be faced with having to attack the Steeler’s secondary (ranked 23rd against the pass). One player to watch will be the Jet’s wide receiver Santonio Hlolmes. The Jet’s receiver has been targeted 21 times in his last two games and could become the focal point of the Jets aerial attack. Holmes had scored a touchdown in three straight games, before being blanked in his last two; look for Sanchez and company to try and change that early.
Target Leaders from week 12 through 14
(unofficial numbers)
Top 10
1. Reggie Wayne, IND (41 targets)
2. Roddy White, ATL (37 targets)
3. Andre Johnson, HOU (34 targets)
4. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI (31 targets)
5. Wes Welker, NE (30 targets)
6. Santonio Holmes, NYJ (28 targets)
7. Chad Ochocinco, CIN (28 targets)
8. Dwayne Bowe, KC (27 targets)
9. Stevie Johnson, BUF (27 targets)
10. Brandon Lloyd, DEN (27 targets)
(unofficial numbers)
Top 10
1. Reggie Wayne, IND (41 targets)
2. Roddy White, ATL (37 targets)
3. Andre Johnson, HOU (34 targets)
4. Larry Fitzgerald, ARI (31 targets)
5. Wes Welker, NE (30 targets)
6. Santonio Holmes, NYJ (28 targets)
7. Chad Ochocinco, CIN (28 targets)
8. Dwayne Bowe, KC (27 targets)
9. Stevie Johnson, BUF (27 targets)
10. Brandon Lloyd, DEN (27 targets)
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