September 19th 2017
Tuesday Evening Edition
My Week 2 Takes (Fantasy Recap)
(Week 2 Fallout)
Well I bought into Vikings quarterback Sam
Bradford last week, but unfortunately he wasn't selling anything on Sunday;
Bradford sat out week 2 with a knee injury. A loss for fantasy owners as his
receivers (Thielen & Diggs) were not the same in absence of Bradford.
Backup quarterback Case Keenum was admirable on Sunday, but just not to the
level or as efficient as that of week 1 Bradford.
Like week 1 there were quite a number of
attention grabbers, concerns, mysteries, and plenty of take notice.
The attention grabbers would include;
Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has two 300-yard passing games to start the
season, the Broncos run defense holding Ezekiel Elliott to just 8 rushing yards on 9 carries, and Cardinals wide
receiver JJ Nelson has scored in each of the first two weeks.
A couple Week 2 concerns would include the
Seahawks & Giants offenses. In Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson (No.20
fantasy quarterback) is off to a slow start having thrown just one touchdown
pass in the first two weeks and only completing 56 percent of his passes
(lowest of his career).
In New York it looks worse with the Giants
having scored just 13 points in two games. Only the Bengals and Niners are
worse. That is not good company to keep. And in the center of this is quarterback
Eli Manning who really looks like a fish out of water at the moment. His slide
is having a horrific impact on his pass catchers; WR Sterling Shepard leads the
group with just 9 grabs and 67 yards, rookie tight end Evan Engram has the only
score. Right now the entire offense is a must avoid until further notice.
A mystery of week 2 is the disappearance
of Titans running back DeMarco Murray; 10 touches on Sunday, just 28 total
yards. Through two weeks Murray has 24 touches totaling 69 rushing yards and 19
receiving yards. Apparently Murray is nursing a nagging hamstring injury that
is likely to keep him slowed for a while. What else may keep Murray slowed for
a while is back up Derrick Henry. The Titans other running back tore loose for
92 yards on Sunday and will be expected to soak up the bulk of the carries for
the meantime until Murray is healthy.
Recapping the rest of week 2, here are
five things that we learned;
#1.
You have to wonder, was Trevor Siemian
listening to Peyton Manning and was he really paying attention? Last season it
would have been an easy answer, no. But on Sunday Siemian showed a lot more, which
has to make you think, "Oh right!
Mike McCoy is calling plays now." He
was the mastermind that tinkered with Tim Tebow and he also helped Peyton
Manning begin his comeback tour in 2012. Whatever deficiencies we saw in
Siemian last season, McCoy might just be the mentor to help him overcome and
succeed this season. After two weeks, I'd have to say they are on the right
track and Siemian is roster worthy is larger leagues (14-16 teams).
#2.
After watching the Patriots dismantle the
Saints defense on Sunday, it quickly became obvious that running back Mike
Gillislee is more than just short-yardage or the LeGarrette Blount role.
Gillislee is the primary ball carrier in the offense, dominating the backfield
with 18 carries on Sunday; next closest was Dion Lewis with 4 rushing attempts.
James White, Rex Burkhead, and Dion Lewis will continue to rotate in and out of
the passing game, but Gillislee is the back to own in most formats. In PPR, I
may give the nod to White, leads backfield with 13 targets and 11 receptions.
#3.
Is it time to move on from Adrian
Peterson, is a question I read yesterday and I just thought I'd give my take;
absolutely. We've seen enough in two weeks to see there is no package in place
in the New Orleans that fits Peterson's skill set. He's not only not being
utilized, he's not getting on the field. Out of a possible 127 offensive snaps,
Peterson has only been on the field 24 times (roughly 19%); time to move on.
#4.
There's a candy in Denver or at least a
Now and Later. After two weeks, it's apparent in Denver running back CJ
Anderson is the "Now." He's been solid rushing for 199 yards and
averaging 4.4 yards per carry thus far. He's currently the No.5 fantasy running
back in PPR. And while he's looked solid, his backup Jamaal Charles has also
looked good as the change of pace. In limited touches Charles has gained 86
yards rushing at 4.5 yards a clip. As long as he remains healthy, Charles has a
great chance at becoming the Later in the Broncos rushing offense (especially
as well as the line is playing). CJ is a current RB1 now and must-start.
Charles is someone to watch and worthy of a roster spot in deeper leagues.
#5.
Tom Brady is King. As if we all didn't
already know this. Well in case some forgot or started to believe he was
beginning to lose his fight with father time afer a week one loss, Brady showed
everyone once again why he is the G.O.A.T. On the road, in the SuperDome,
squaring off against one of the league’s best passers (Drew Brees), Brady made
his case as the best completing 77 percent of his passes and throwing for 447
yards, while tossing three touchdowns in the Patriots week 2 road win. Brady is
still King.
That’s My Take.
~David Ortega
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