September 5th 2017
Tuesday Night Edition
That’s My Take 2017
Fantasy Player Notes
I’ve manage to participate in quite a
number of fantasy drafts this preseason and through my draft software and
web-surfing travels I’ve managed to make a lot of mental notes (as well as a
few on the back of napkins). With the 2017 NFL season less than 48 hours from
kick-off, I thought I’d share several of my thoughts or two cents (or any
denomination you care to leave in my ball cap perch in front of me).
Fantasy Quarterbacks
Derek Carr
I like the Raiders quarterback Derek Carr
this season. He’s got the weapons (Amari Cooper, Michael Crabtree, Jared Cook)
to throw to, the team has added “Beast Mode” (Marshawn Lynch) to bolster the
run game, if Lynch can hold up and shake the rust. Last season Carr was playing
well enough to warrant MVP conversation; with all the pieces he has this season
there is no reason to believe he can’t work some magic again in 2017. He’s a
QB1 (going off the boards around the 7th round according to FFC) with MVP
upside.
Carson Wentz
Another young arm with my vote of
confidence this season is Carson Wentz. The kid showed a lot of composure out
of the gate last season and now with a full-season under his belt, full slate
of OTAs, I think he’s ready to move up the fantasy tree. The team has brought
in some veteran receiver help with the additions of Alshon Jeffery (a big
target) and Torrey Smith and he still has his trusty tight end Zach Ertz (78
receptions in 2016). Wentz is not being drafted as a starter, but he is
definitely a nice streaming option for the bye weeks, Superflex plays, and DFS
players (playing the matchups).
Ben Roethlisberger
The Steelers quarterback Big Ben get’s one
of his special toys back this season with the return of wide receiver Martavis
Bryant, add a healthy Le’Veon Bell available for week 1 and Whoa! Roethlisberger
is a QB1, but where is his ceiling? His health is going to be an issue, but if
his line can keep him upright with the weapons he has in Pittsburgh, that
include wide receiver Antonio Brown Big Ben has a chance for a monster season.
His 9th round ADP (according to FFC) is some nice value for those that like to
wait on the quarterback pick.
Carson Palmer
A lot of folks are down this season on the
Cardinals signal caller, but I am not one. Yes Carson Palmer is entering his
15th season and yes last year looked like he was playing in his 16th season,
but as bad as he looked his still passed for over 4,200 yards and tossed 26
touchdowns (a big regression from 2015). But I offer you, the insertion of (a
healthy we hope) wide receiver John Brown is going to make a big difference and
add the crutch of running back David Johnson. The Cards have a much underrated
offense this season, one that has potential for big weeks. Palmer is going off
the boards very late (as the No.19 fantasy QB), but is another nice streaming
option and late round add as your QB back-up (if you choose to carry two
quarterbacks).
That’s My Take. ~David Ortega
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