Saturday
Edition
October
19th, 2013
David's Daily Digest
Week
7: Man Crushes
This is a big week for me in several of my
fantasy leagues. In those where I am doing very well (5-1 start) I have a
chance to create some separation and another where I am struggling at 2-4, it's
a time to make a move and get back into the thick of things.
Facing such a pivotal point of the season, it's
no time to start throwing out reason and following one's heart. If I am going
to find success this week in any of my fantasy leagues, I need to be smart and
read the numbers; numbers never lie.
Numbers that don't lie....
The Chargers roll into Jacksonville this weekend
and with a savory matchup for quarterback Philip
Rivers facing the Jags defense I have a huge week 7 Man-Crush on tight end Antonio Gates. The Chargers savvy
veteran is having a strong 2013 campaign; 36 receptions and 466 yards
receiving. Gates looks rejuvenated this season running on healthy legs and
facing the Jaguars this week he should keep things rolling. The Jags allow the 8th
most fantasy points to tight ends, tied for the 10th most receptions allowed
(31) to tight ends, and tied for the 4th most touchdowns allowed (5) to
opposing tight ends. These numbers don't lie.
The Eagles will roll out with quarterback Nick Foles this Sunday, who will be
making his second consecutive start this season. Last week Foles was slinging
it passing for 296 yards and tossing three scores. Tomorrow when he faces the
Cowboys secondary, he will be looking at the secondary that allows the most fantasy
points to opposing quarterbacks, the 2nd most passing yards (1,974), the 2nd
most passing completions (164), and the most touchdowns (14). You have to love
these numbers.
The 49ers are on the road this week to face the
Tennessee Titans and running back Frank
Gore could be licking his chops. Over the past four weeks Gore has been on
a tear rushing for 417 yards with two touchdowns averaging more than five yards
a pop. This week he faces the defense that allows the 10th most fantasy points
to opposing running backs, tied for the 7th most rushing touchdowns allowed
(5), and the 7th most rushing yards (585). I like what these numbers are
saying.
I recently picked up running back Eddie Lacy in a couple of leagues and I
already like what I am seeing. Last week Lacy was strong rushing for 120 yards
on 23 carries (5.2 yards per carry) and with a tasty matchup this Sunday he
looks good to keeps things moving forward. Tomorrow Lacy will line up against
the Browns defense that allows the 12th most fantasy points to opposing running
backs, the most rushing touchdowns (6), and the 3rd most receptions (36). Not
only do these numbers speak loudly, but they also say the nice PPR possibility.
These are the numbers for week 7 and they don't
lie.
That's my take.
~David Ortega
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