September 22nd, 2011 Thursday
The Morning Huddle
Thursday Edition
As the 2011 fantasy season continues to pick up speed and grow momentum, we are quickly seeing that this year is truly becoming the “year of the quarterback.” Over the first two weeks of this young season we have seen the most passing yards in one week this league has ever seen; and we have now seen it twice in consecutive weeks.
What to make of it, the obvious is the new league rules or modified rules implemented to protect the quarterbacks and defenseless receivers would seem to favor the offense greatly. If this is the case, get ready for more explosive offense coming your way in the coming weeks, but before we start to look too far ahead, we should at least recognize what we have already seen;
Breaking Down the QB’s
If you thought the Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton was solid in week one, how about his week two encore with over 400 yards passing and two more touchdowns (one passing, one rushing). Newton is quickly becoming a mainstay in fantasy lineups; it may be something some owners may want to hold off on for the moment, but with over 800 yards passing, over 70 yards rushing, and five total touchdowns, how much longer can you keep him on your bench?
There’s little doubt that the Bills gun slinging quarterback Ryan Ritzpatrick was not drafted as your starter, but after seven passing touchdowns (tied for NFL league) in the first two games this season, it is becoming difficult to keep him on your bench. One of the Fitzpatrick’s more impressive stats is his 5 for 5 scoring drives in the second half of week two’s matchup against the Raiders. That kind of production efficiency will always earn you lots of fantasy points!
After his first two weeks of play it becomes difficult to not recognize Matt Hasselbeck’s re-emergence among the top half of passers in the league. Hasselbeck had a very decent week one performance; it was not bad at all, but it was nothing like week two against the Ravens. In week two, the Titan’s starter passed for more than 350 yards completing 30 of 42 passes and adding one touchdown toss. It was not a breakout performance by any stretch, but it is an attention grabber and great indicator that more good numbers are on the way.
Now we can’t talk about performances or quarterbacks without at least showing some respect to the Patriots quarterback Tom Brady; he once again delivered a huge performance in week two. Like Brady, a couple of arms that deserve some fantasy recognition include Matt Stafford (4 touchdown passes), Tony Romo (300 yards passing and one heroic effort on Sunday), and Philip Rivers (another 350+ yards with two touchdowns).
My Fantasy QB Rankings
What to make of it, the obvious is the new league rules or modified rules implemented to protect the quarterbacks and defenseless receivers would seem to favor the offense greatly. If this is the case, get ready for more explosive offense coming your way in the coming weeks, but before we start to look too far ahead, we should at least recognize what we have already seen;
Breaking Down the QB’s
If you thought the Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton was solid in week one, how about his week two encore with over 400 yards passing and two more touchdowns (one passing, one rushing). Newton is quickly becoming a mainstay in fantasy lineups; it may be something some owners may want to hold off on for the moment, but with over 800 yards passing, over 70 yards rushing, and five total touchdowns, how much longer can you keep him on your bench?
There’s little doubt that the Bills gun slinging quarterback Ryan Ritzpatrick was not drafted as your starter, but after seven passing touchdowns (tied for NFL league) in the first two games this season, it is becoming difficult to keep him on your bench. One of the Fitzpatrick’s more impressive stats is his 5 for 5 scoring drives in the second half of week two’s matchup against the Raiders. That kind of production efficiency will always earn you lots of fantasy points!
After his first two weeks of play it becomes difficult to not recognize Matt Hasselbeck’s re-emergence among the top half of passers in the league. Hasselbeck had a very decent week one performance; it was not bad at all, but it was nothing like week two against the Ravens. In week two, the Titan’s starter passed for more than 350 yards completing 30 of 42 passes and adding one touchdown toss. It was not a breakout performance by any stretch, but it is an attention grabber and great indicator that more good numbers are on the way.
Now we can’t talk about performances or quarterbacks without at least showing some respect to the Patriots quarterback Tom Brady; he once again delivered a huge performance in week two. Like Brady, a couple of arms that deserve some fantasy recognition include Matt Stafford (4 touchdown passes), Tony Romo (300 yards passing and one heroic effort on Sunday), and Philip Rivers (another 350+ yards with two touchdowns).
My Fantasy QB Rankings
through the first two weeks:
Top 10 (the fantasyPenthouse)
1. Tom Brady (Patriots)
2. Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
3. Drew Brees (Saints)
4. Matthew Stafford (Lions)
5. Philip Rivers (Chargers)
6. Michael Vick (Eagles)
7. Tony Romo (Cowboys)
8. Ryan Fitzpatrick (Bills)
9. Cam Newton (Panthers)
10. Matt Schaub (Texans)
By David Ortega
1. Tom Brady (Patriots)
2. Aaron Rodgers (Packers)
3. Drew Brees (Saints)
4. Matthew Stafford (Lions)
5. Philip Rivers (Chargers)
6. Michael Vick (Eagles)
7. Tony Romo (Cowboys)
8. Ryan Fitzpatrick (Bills)
9. Cam Newton (Panthers)
10. Matt Schaub (Texans)
By David Ortega
