FSH NOTEBOOK: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

September 15th, 2021
Wednesday Late-Evening Edition

Week 1 Quick Takes

After one week of football, let's  pump the brakes on panic mode. There’s not enough sample size to make any definitive conclusions and it’s too early to let emotion dictate your actions (well that’s actually never a good idea). So what do we know after one Sunday, not a whole lot more than we knew before Sunday to be honest, but here are a few quick takes from Week one….

RB-Ronald Jones
It’s way too early to dump Jones. He had a fumble, those things happen, and they will happen again, but his talent does not grow on trees. Even after his disastrous week one, Cardinals Head Coach Bruce Arians has already come out and said he’s their starter. Let’s take that statement with a grain of salt, we’re not going to drop Jones, but keep him stashed on your bench for now.

RB-Devin Singletary
Any part of the Buffalo offense you can snatch is worth owning. Singletary is not a household name as a top-20 fantasy back (29th RB in week 1), and though his production was modest, he posted an 80% snap count percentage with 14 touches (11 carries, 3 catches), with 5 targets. The touches were a little low for being on the field 64 snaps, but if he continues to manage a high percentage snap count the volume and opportunity will come in a high-powered offense. Singletary should be rostered and considered as a week-to-week flex play moving forward.

WR-Christian Kirk
It was amazing to see how many fantasy leagues the Cardinal’s wide receiver was not drafted in. Clearly the arrival of AJ Green clouded Kirk’s outlook in the minds of many fantasy owners and it shouldn’t have. Kirk has shown great skill in the past and his production on Sunday is a very encouraging sign that he could actually elevate the teams number 2 receiving option. Playing in only 60% of the team’s offensive snaps (39), he finished with five targets (just one behind Green) and outperformed the latter with 5 receptions for 70 yards and two scores. Kirk finished week 1 as WR9 in fantasy scoring and should be started as a solid flex going forward.

WR-Mike Williams
Everyone loves wide receiver Keenan Allen and why shouldn’t they, he’s the poster-child for target consistency, but his teammate and fellow Chargers receiver Mike Williams is a must start going forward. We’ve seen some flashes in the past and a few fireworks last season, but now with 2nd year quarterback Justin Herbert at the helm, Williams is set to breakout. His 12 targets and 14th WR in fantasy for week one are a direct indication of what’s to come. Williams is a low WR2 and high-Flex start moving forward.

The Packers Offense
Everyone, and I mean everyone has a bad day every now and then. With a primetime matchup on Monday night against the Lions, yes, the Packers offense will rebound and get right. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, running back Aaron Jones, and wide receiver Davante Adams, should all return to their normal fantasy stud status.

That's my Take.

~David Ortega

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