October 13th 2017
Friday Evening Edition
Friday’s
Fantasy Five
Another exciting Sunday approaches as we
are already underway with week 6, following Thursday night’s exciting finish
between the Eagles and Panthers. And like the great game we watched Thursday, I
am looking for a lot of great and a lot of exciting on Sunday. Here are five
things I will be following on Sunday;
#1.
The Giants are a mess, time to strike.
Injuries and in-house feuding has the
G-men in turmoil. The offense has been decimated with injuries and the defense
is a mess with players being suspended. If there was ever a time for the
Broncos offense to strike, this Sunday night could be it. Coming off the bye
quarterback Trevor Siemian will be looking to kickstart the passing game, while
the Jamaal Charles and CJ Anderson will be looking to lead the running game
against a 29th ranked Giants run defense.
#2.
Steelers Offense needs a Spark.
After a horrid week 5 performance at home
against the Jaguars, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the offense
are in dire need of a spark. Running back Le’Veon Bell has been anchoring the
run game, but what the offense has been missing are the big plays from the
passing game. There’s been talk about giving wide receiver Martavis Bryant a
break, I don’t buy it. He’s unquestionably your most explosive offensive
player, he’s got to be involved this Sunday against the Chiefs. I’ve watched a
number of Steelers games this season, and there have been numerous close misses
between Big Ben and Martavis. I look for the two to take a number of shots this
week and finally dial in a couple for the spark they need.
#3.
Watch John Brown on Sunday.
The Cardinals speedy playmaking receiver
John Brown has been practicing and getting healthier each week. Last Sunday
Brown was targeted 7 times, snagging two balls for 26 yards and a score. Not
big numbers in week 5, but his 7 targets equaled the number of targets he saw
in week 4. As long as Brown continues to see a steady diet of looks, he’s going
to have fantasy value; and this week adds an appetizing matchup against the
Buccaneers 26th ranked pass defense.
#4.
Deshaun a Stud; It’s Elementary my Dear Watson.
After back-to-back brilliant performances,
the Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson is educating the rest of the
league as to how good this stud really is. Through five weeks Watson has
cemented himself as a Top-10 fantasy QB. With a date against the Browns this
Sunday and a defense that allows the 4th most fantasy points to opposing
quarterbacks, Watson will once again be putting his theory to the test.
#5.
Mack’s time is coming, maybe sooner than later.
Father time has a way of calling when you
least expect it and don’t want to listen. While Colts running back Frank Gore
has been actively involved in the passing game the past couple of weeks, his
rushing numbers have not been impressive; just 151 yards rushing on 51 carries
in his last three starts. Rookie running back Marlon Mack had his first
breakout game last week totaling 91 yards on 9 carries. The dominant running
performance will surely earn him more time on the field and while we’re not
ready to retire Gore just yet, you can bet Mack’s time is coming and he should
be owned in fantasy leagues.
That's My Take.
~David Ortega
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