September 17th, 2016
Saturday
Week 2: Free Agent Frenzy
If you are in a bind heading into Sunday and looking for
some help, here are a handful of potential free agents that could offer some
relief.
Last Monday night the Steelers passing game entered the
post Heath Miller ERA, and 2nd year tight end Jesse James moved into the
starting role. His first start was less than memorable racking up a mere 31
yards receiving, but the good news for fantasy owners were his 7 targets. James
also managed 5 catches in week one, which is a good sign for those that play in
PPR leagues. This week the Steelers will match up against the Bengals, a team
that allowed 21 receptions for 175 yards receiving to their tight ends in two
games last season. James could be a nice sneaky Free Agent pick & play this
week.
The Vikings passing game is not your typical place to go
looking for fantasy production, but with a change coming under center this week
there may be some hope. Wide receiver Charles Johnson was very quiet in week
one catching just one pass for 17 yards, but this week he'll have a better
match up against a Packer secondary that allowed 13 catches for 178 yards
receiving to opposing wide receivers last Sunday. For owners looking for Free
Agent relief in week 2 Johnson could be floundering around on the available
market. His one catch could deter some, but his six targets indicate he's a big
part of the pass game and and with a new signal caller he's got a great chance to
improve this week.
It wasn't a big night for Niners wide receiver Jeremy
Kerley tallying 61 yards receiving, but fantasy owners should have paid
attention to his 11 targets. The starting slot man for the Niners, Kerley was
targeted early and often and could see more of the same with head coach Chip
Kelly's fast paced offense. Kerley is likely not the most popular name on
fantasy rosters, but his 11 targets are too big to ignore. If he's still out
there, he's worth grabbing as a number 3 or 4 receiver and possible flex option
going forward.
Raven's wide receiver Mike Wallace was all but a
forgotten man last season in Minnesota, but a new team with a big-armed quarterback
(Joe Flacco) and the barn burner has suddenly found new life. In week one
Wallace and Flacco connected on a 66 yard touchdown bomb and although that was
the highlight of his day, his six targets make him a promising play going
forward. He's also a likely free agent candidate that has big upside potential and should be scooped up now.
That's my take
~David Ortega
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