September 16th 2017
Saturday Late Night Edition
Who Are You Starting & Sitting (Week
2)
Start or Sit
Buck
Allen (start) The Ravens are without Danny Woodhead for
a while and running back Buck Allen is expected to take on the 3rd down passing
role. Allen is a capable pass catcher and has value in PPR formats, primarily
as a low-end flex option.
Cameron
Brate (start) The Bucs tight end could be the forgotten
man in the Bears secondary with both hands full covering Mike Evans and DeSean
Jackson. Brate finished the 2016 season with 57 receptions and 8 touchdowns. He
could be good for a couple of grabs on Sunday, including a couple of red-zone
looks.
Jesse
James (sit) The Steelers will play host to the
visiting Vikings on Sunday and tight end Jesse James may not find things as
easy a go as in week 1. James managed to find the end zone twice last week, but
could slim pickens against a stout Vikings defense that allowed 14th fewest points to opposing tight
ends in 2016.
Ted
Ginn Jr (start) The Saints and Patriots could be locked
in a barn burner. Ginn is nothing more than a favorable flex option this week,
but I like his matchup. He was targeted 5 times last week, so he should get a
few deep looks and pay off.
Travis
Kelce (start) The Chiefs were creative in week 1
getting the ball into Kelce’s hands. They’ll likely make another concerted
effort, even more so in the passing game and Kelce should reap the rewards.
Leonard
Fournette (start) The Jaguars won’t have an easy time on
Sunday, but Fournette should get enough carries to carve out a decent day for
fantasy owners. The big back out of LSU should be a solid RB2.
JJ
Nelson (start) The Cardinals will be without John Brown
and David Johnson, so Palmer may have to lean even more on the passing game in
this one. Nelson saw some steady work in week 1 and could see an uptick this
week. He’s more like a low-to-mid WR3, but has upside potential. He’s a sneaky
play on Sunday.
Devin
Funchess (sit) The Panthers passing game looked anemic
last Sunday with the receivers only seeing a total of 9 targets. Any of the
three (Kelvin Benjamin, Russell Shepard, and Funchess) are a tough start right
now until Cam is 100 percent healthy.
Marshawn
Lynch (sit) Beast Mode looked pretty good in week as
the Raiders managed his work load, limiting him to 19 touches. He’ll get a
similar number this week, but could work his way to triple digits with a score.
Hunter
Henry (sit) Last week the Charger tight end saw zero
looks against the No Fly Zone Broncos secondary. He could get some work
tomorrow against the Dolphins in the Chargers home opener, but with so many
weapons in the passing game, there are better options available.
Eddie
Lacy (sit) Last week Lacy looked terrible rushing for
3 yards on 5 carries. With Thomas Rawls entering the equation this week, Lacy
belongs on your bench until further notice.
Rob
Kelly (sit) The Redskins offense was out of sync last
week and Kelley and the running game stalled with a total of 64 yards on 17
carries. Kelley had just 30 yards rushing last Sunday and this week he may find
fewer holes; sit him.
Jason
Witten (sit) The old man Witten was solid in week 1 on
Sunday night against the Giants, but this week he get the Broncos No Fly Zone;
just 3.70 fantasy points allowed to Chargers tight ends. I’m sitting Witten if
I can afford and looking for a better matchup.
Martellus
Bennett (start) The Packers and Falcons meet Sunday night
in what could be an offensive spectacle. Bennett was targeted 6 times in week
one and could see even more this week in a game that figures to see a lot of
plays. I like Bennett’s chances to score in this one.
Golden
Tate (start) The Lions wide receiver is healthy and
though the Giants secondary played well last week, start Tate on Monday night.
Tate was heavily targeted in week 1 and should see a heavy dose this week once
again. In PPR formats he’s a must.
That’s My Take.
~David Ortega
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