Saturday
Evening Edition
November
1st, 2014
David’s
Daily Digest
Week 9 Starts
My Favorites for Sunday
It’s more of the same this
week, but with six teams on bye it could be slim pickings for some fantasy
owners unless you have managed the waiver wire well and paid close attention to
the injury reports. I can’t say I drafted too well this season, but fortunately
this late heavy bye week has not impacted my teams too greatly.
With that said, if you are
not so lucky and looking for some help this Sunday these are the plays I like;
QB-Colin Kaepernick
The Niners quarterback has
a nice matchup at home against the Rams (4th most fantasy points
allowed to opposing quarterbacks) this week. Kaepernick faced this same defense
back in week 6 recording his only 300-yard passing game of the season and his
best fantasy performance of the season. He’s a very good week 9 bye-week fill.
QB-Russell Wilson
With a home game on the
slate this week, quarterback Russell Wilson will square up against a Raiders
secondary that has allowed better than a 70% completion percentage this season.
Wilson has typically been solid at home this season, averaging more than 20
fantasy points per game in his last two starts. He should be another solid week
9 bye-week fill.
RB-Bobby Rainey
The Buccaneers are on the
road this week, visiting Cleveland. With starter Doug Martin doubtful for
Sunday, it’s an opportunity for running back Bobby Rainey to take the reins in
the backfield. Rainey should see the bulk of the workload and has proven to be
an effective pass-receiving back out of the backfield; it also helps that the
Browns defense has allowed the 8th most fantasy points to opposing
running backs. He has potential for a bigger game, but I consider him a low-end
RB2 or flex this week.
RB-Jeremy Hill
Like the Bucs, the Bengals
are dealing with injuries in their backfield. With running back Giovanni
Bernard likely shelved for Sunday, rookie Jeremy Hill will get the chance to
carry the load. Hill will lead the ground attack against the Jaguars rush
defense that allows the 12th most fantasy points to opposing running
backs and nearly 4-yards a carry. He should see plenty of work on Sunday to be
a solid RB2.
WR-Anquan Boldin
With quarterback Colin
Kaepernick facing a favorable matchup on Sunday, wide receiver Anquan Boldin is
in line for a productive day. Boldin has been the favorite in the pass game
averaging nearly eight targets per start this season. In his last two starts he
has a total of 19 targets and with them 14 receptions, 144 yards receiving, and
a score. He’s a low-end WR2 or strong flex this week.
WR-Dwayne Bowe
The Chiefs top receiver
has been quiet most of the season, but over his past two games Bowe has been
targeted 13 times catching 11 balls for 148 yards. On Sunday he will face the
Jets secondary that has allowed the 6th most fantasy points to
opposing wide receivers. He’s a safe WR3 or flex play this week.
Week 9 Sleepers
TE-Jace Amaro
The Jets offense has been
woeful this season, but there may be a few bright spots worth noting and one is
tight end Jace Amaro. He’s not exactly a fantasy superstar, but this could be a
week where we see more of what he’s capable of doing. In his last three starts
Amaro has become more involved in the pass game with 23 targets (and 18
receptions). Last week with the change at quarterback Amaro caught five balls
on five targets from Michael Vick (who will start on Sunday). With a favorable
matchup against a Chiefs defense that allows the 10th most fantasy
points, including 7 touchdowns to opposing tight ends, Amaro could see a few
more balls in his direction with Vick under center. He’s a risky play at best,
but in a desperate situation he has promise.
That’s my take for week 9.
~David Ortega
