SUNDAY'S FANTASY FAVES

October 3rd, 2015
Saturday

Week 4: Sunday's Fantasy Faves

After watching that scintillating performance on Monday night by the Packers quarterback, Aaron Rodgers how can you not like the Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton at home this week against the Chiefs secondary. Now we must temper our expectations a bit, since Andy is no Aaron, but with a full compliment of weapons and as well as the Red Rifle has been tossing the pigskin this season (8 passing touchdowns, 866 yards passing); he's a Sunday favorite.

This Sunday will be a good road test for the Raiders young quarterback Derek Carr, although some may not consider the Bears secondary (ranked 5th most points allowed versus opposing QB) a huge test. Anytime you have to travel across the country back east and play an early game, on the road, in front of a hostile crowd, in the windy city, you will be tested. Fortunately for the 2nd year QB, he'll be bringing some nice weapons with him. With 5 passing touchdowns and 726 yards passing Carr is among the league leaders and facing the Bears who have allowed 8 passing touchdowns (2nd most) this season he's looking to enrich his stats for 2015. Carr is definitely a Sunday favorite.

Looking at some of the backfields on Sunday, I am enamored with running back Karlos Williams of the Bills. He's been a beast for fantasy owners scoring on all three Sundays thus far and tomorrow could be four against the Giants run defense (ranked 10th most fantasy points allowed versus RB). With starter LeSean McCoy sidelined (ruled OUT for Sunday), Williams should see plenty of work. The Giants have been decent agains the run, but Williams with 186 yards rushing this season is averaging more than 7 yards per carry and has three rushing touchdowns; he's my Sunday favorite.

A second ball carrier I like is the Super Charger running back Melvin Gordon. The kid runs hard and does not shy away from contact. He will get a crack at the Browns run defense that allows the third most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Gordon has yet to really get the ground game going in San Diego averaging just over 63 yards per game and 4.3 yards per tote, but the Browns are giving up more than 150 yards per game (and better than 5 yards a carry). Gordon has yet to crack the end zone this season, but all could change tomorrow. He's another Sunday favorite.

A couple of other names I like tomorrow because of the matchup and trends; the Packers rookie receiver Ty Montgomery could get plenty of looks tomorrow against a shaky Niners secondary with wideout Davante Adams out. The Bills young quarterback Tyrod Taylor has been strong through three weeks and will face the leagues secondary that has allowed the most passing yards. Let's not forget Carr's newest favorite target and Raiders rookie, wide receiver Amari Cooper; the kid has been on fire with 15 receptions and 243 receiving yards with a score the past two weeks. And one more for the road, how about the Bengals wide receiver Marvin Jones. Quietly Jones has grabbed 7 passes for 142 yards and two scores the past two Sundays and tomorrow he gets the Chiefs secondary (9 touchdowns allowed to opposing receivers).

These are some of my favorites.

That's my take.

~David G