Tuesday
Evening Edition
September
16th, 2014
David’s
Daily Digest
Fantasy Football Heroes
Week 2 Studs
If there is a plaque to be
handed out, if there is a vote to be cast, Eagles running back Darren Sproles
gets my vote and deserves the plaque for Week 2 Fantasy Stud. His Monday night
performance alone saved my butt in several leagues; 7 receptions for 152
receiving yards and oh yeah, 4 carries for 26 more yards on the ground with a
score. Now that’s production from the Tank.
Like Sproles in week 2,
another running back playing in Monday night’s contest that displayed his
studly-ness was the Colts Ahmad Bradshaw. Healthy in 2014 and getting a fair-share
chance to contribute Bradshaw, although greatly over-shadowed by Sproles did
hold his own. The Colts number two (and maybe soon to be number one) ball
carrier tallied 18 touches (13 carries, 5 receptions) on the evening for 96
total yards. Bradshaw also found the end-zone twice; an outstanding and
complete performance for the Colts running back.
And not to be left out or
forgotten, Buccaneers running back Bobby Rainey provided a stellar performance
on Sunday in a losing cause. Rainey filling in for the injured Doug Martin, was
more than admirable, he was scintillating. Rainey carried the ball 22 times for
144 yards on the ground, including a long run of 31 yards. He also displayed
his versatility catching 3 passes for another 30 yards. Even though Rainey did
not find the end zone, he was still an outstanding fantasy stud.
Going forward, Sproles and
Bradshaw need to be in lineups. Even as the proverbial number two in Philly and
Indy respectively, both backs are part of the game plan and will see their
share of touches. In Tampa, even with the prospect of Martin returning in week
3, Rainey needs to be owned. Until we see the dynamic of the two on the field
together (not necessarily at the same time) owners should temper their
expectations and see how Rainey’s role plays out. He definitely has some value
as a flex in deeper leagues, but has the potential of being in play week in and
week out.
That’s my early takes for
week 3.
~David Ortega
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