Saturday Edition
September 15th, 2013
David’s Daily Digest
Today’s Line-ups: Thoughts and Notes
The
biggest question I have going today is wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals). I suspect that Fitz will play, but
the Cards don’t kick-off until 1:05 pm (PST). I like many fantasy owners will
have to make a tough decision today. If I can afford to wait until kickoff time
to make the call, I’ll wait. Come on, it’s Fitz. This kid is golden if he
plays.
Since I am
in a bit of a conundrum (I actually can’t wait) I am going to make a change and
my suggestion is, so if you are not looking at players like Brandon Marshall and A.J. Green to substitute with maybe you
should too.
In many
leagues, I was affected greatly by the Vick
Ballard season ending injury, this is because I own Ahmad Bradshaw (in several leagues). While Bradshaw is catapulted
into the lead role this week he’s still only an RB2/3, especially this week (so
I don’t have him starting in all leagues). The Dolphins have a legit defense
and his numbers on the ground could be curtailed, so in one league I am
starting running back Frank Gore over
Bradshaw; a tough matchup as well, but Gore has had success in the past (has
rushed for over 80 in two of last three starts versus Seahawks).
The
Broncos offense led by quarterback Peyton
Manning blew up last week with just about everyone pitching in, everyone
except wide receiver Eric Decker
(just two catches). My favorite start here is Demaryrius Thomas, who I think will be Manning’s go-to-receiver
today, but I believe Decker (7 targets in week 1) fantasy owners should relax
because he will get his chances just as he did last week. I would expect 60-70
yards and a score for Mr. Decker in what will likely be another sprint-a-thon
for the Broncos aerial attack.
One last
thought, quarterback Carson Palmer
was probably not drafted as a starter in most leagues, but after one week I am
saying he should be starting. Palmer has not had this talented a receiving
bunch since his days in Cincinnati. In week one he played very well on the road
and I anticipate the same from him today at home. I have him penciled in
several lineups today.
These are
just a few of my thoughts and notes for today’s Week two matchups.
That’s my
take.
~David
Ortega
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