Saturday Edition
September 15th, 2012
David’s Daily Digest
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Jermaine is Ready to Dance on Sunday
The Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham
sees a very favorable matchup this week facing the Browns. Gresham has emerged
as one of quarterback Andy Dalton’s favorite pass catchers and looking back at
the damaged he caused against the Browns in 2011 (in two games), he figures to
be on the hot list to do more damage this weekend.
In two games last season Gresham was
extremely productive hauling in 11 passes for over 100 yards with two scores
(standard scoring; 24 points, higher in PPR). Although the Bengals tight end
was limited to just three grabs for 30 yards in week one, owners should take solace
in the fact Gresham was targeted eight times (third on the team). Gresham hasn’t
elevated to that next (fantasy) level, but he should be solid option in week 2.
My Take: He’s a safe start this week
against a Browns defense that allowed 7 receptions for 81 yards and a score the
Eagles tight ends in week one.
Rice Could Be Cooked on Sunday
The Seahawks number receiver Sidney
Rice has been looking like anything, but a top-flight fantasy option at the
receiver spot. And after spending the entire week on the injury reports, his
probabl status does little to change his outlook for Sunday. The Seahawks
offense will have a lot of work ahead of them this season as they struggle to
find their identity with a young quarterback under center; don’t expect the
Cowboys 7th ranked defense to make that any easier in week 2.
Rice did score a week ago against the Arizona
Cardinals defense, but he finished the game with just four grabs for 36 yards; hardly
anything for a fantasy owner to get too excited about. This week matched up
with a Cowboys secondary that kept both Victor Cruz and Hakeem Nicks out of the
end zone in week 1, Rice’s outlook looks shady at best.
My Take: I am not a big fan of Rice
this week, nor quarterback Russell Wilson. In week one the Cowboys defense
brought plenty of pressure getting to Giants quarterback Eli Manning three
times. If they are successful bringing pressure on Sunday (and they should be)
Wilson will have little time to look downfield for any receivers, let alone his
big target (Rice).
By David Ortega
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