FSH NOTEBOOK: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

September 12th, 2021
Sunday morning Edition

My Week 1 Notes

Going into this years fantasy drafts, I had a mix of strategies and philosophies, the zero RB, the balanced approach, etc., but the common denominator with all of my drafts were my mid-to-late rounds selections.

Heading into week one Sunday of the fantasy season, just a couple of hours away, these were some of my draft picks that will be in several lineups today.

RB-Javonte Williams

I waited on running backs in several of my drafts and one running back I found that I am excited about this season is the rookie, Broncos running back Javonte Williams. He impressed in the preseason and gave me reason to believe that he will at some point be the guy in Denver and Melvin Gordon could be somewhere else. I will be starting Williams, banking on his involvement and volume today; enough to be a top 20 RB in week 1.

WR-Robby Anderson
When I finally paid attention and saw the quarterback Sam Darnold and Anderson were re-united (and it feels so good) in Carolina, Robby became an instant watch list candidate. When the two played in New York together, Anderson had some big games and looked like a Top-15 WR. His production today may not reach those heights today, but he’s easily a starting flex in all formats.

WR-Chase Claypool
The Steelers pass game looks pretty formidable this season, as long as Big Ben (Roethlisberger) stays healthy. With options like JuJu Smith-Schuster, Dionte Johnson, Eric Ebron, and Claypool, the pass game should fly and Claypool is my pick for the leading receiver candidate in the steel-city. He showed some big flashes last season and with more of a normal training camp and preseason this season, he should take major steps toward being a legit WR1A/1B in Pittsburgh. 

TE-Gerald Everett
He was once touted as an up and coming receiving tight end in Los Angeles when he was drafted by the Rams. Now that he is in Seattle, he could get cooking with quarterback Russell Wilson. If you drafted your tight end late or you’re looking to stream the position, I like Everett as an option, but maybe not today against a stingy Colts D.

TE-Jared Cook
I did take my tight ends late, but one pick I am most excited about is the potential of Jared Cook in Los Angeles. With a huge endorsement from running back Austin Ekeler, I expect Cook to be a very good red-zone weapon this season, but also with his size he’s going to get some play. He’s got a favorable matchup this week and should be started in 12 teams or larger leagues.

That's my Take.

~David Ortega