Friday Edition
October 4th, 2013
David’s Daily Digest
Friday’s Fixx
Well, it’s
week 5 of the NFL and if you can believe this the Browns are 3-2 and sitting on
top of the AFC North. This is definitely not something I would have predicted,
nor would I have predicted that running back LeGarrette Blount would likely be starting for the Patriots this
Sunday. I also would not have imagined dropping quarterback Eli Manning for Brian Hoyer (Browns); injured last night after throwing just four
passes. Yeah, that move did not work out to well for me; darn injury.
With four
teams on the bye this week (Buccaneers, Vikings, Steelers, and Redskins), there
are plenty of moves left to be made and with that in mind, here are some that I
would recommend…
Moves to
Make:
Start
Philip Rivers
If you
have quarterback Philip Rivers and have yet to buy into the recharged Charger,
you need to play him. Rivers faces the Raiders this Sunday and will line up
against a defense that allows the 9th most fantasy points to
opposing quarterbacks and a better than 70 percent completions. Rivers is
rolling this season (11 touchdowns) and should keep his fire burning on Sunday
against Oakland.
Avoid
Rams Running backs
There is
too much cloud cover and confusion surround the Rams backfield. First of all
the offense has been bad this season, in particular the run game. Until
something evolves from the Rams ground attack that is worthy of watercooler
chat, all Rams running backs should be avoided.
Start
Knowshon Moreno
After
watching Knowshon Moreno bounce back in week 4 with a solid performance against
the Eagles, I have learned my lesson and he needs to be in my lineup every week,
especially this week. The Cowboys defend the run well, but with the Broncos
passing as well as they do I expect to see Moreno finding plenty of room to
run.
I
like the Saints
One of the
biggest surprises this season has been the Saints defense. The Saints defense
is ranked 6th overall (22nd versus the run, 5th
against the pass) and they are playing very well at the moment. The defense has
created 10 turnovers and recorded 12 sacks (tied for 12th) thus far
and will really test the Bears offensive line (only 6 sacks allowed this
season). I am expecting Rob Ryan to dial up plenty of pressure on Sunday; I am
starting the Saints.
That’s my
take.
~David
Ortega
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