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October 29th 2017

Sunday Morning Edition

My Week 8 Injury Takes

Tevin Coleman, RB (knee); the Falcons running back wasn’t listed on the Team’s injury report. No surprise here with Coleman. The Falcons will have their two-headed monster attack available this week against the Jets. Both backs are considered Top-25 this week; Freeman No.8 and Coleman No.22.

Matt Forte, RB (knee); the Jets running back is not on the injury report this week. This is good news for others, as it’s all systems go for Forte, the week 7 No.14 fantasy RB (PPR). He’s a little low on our board this week as our No.26 this week against the Falcons.

Jameis Winston, QB (questionable); the Buccaneers have announced that Winston will start, play all of your Bucs (starters) today.

Marquise Goodwin, WR (questionable); the Niners receiver is expected to play and will help a stalling pass game. Goodwin’s presence as the deep threat could open things up a bit for his counterpart Pierre Garcon, but fantasy owners should keep their expectations in check, after all the Niners are 0-7.

Willie Snead, WR (hamstring); the Saints wideout wasn’t listed on the team’s injury report. Finally looking healthy, we could finally see some production from the Saints slot man.

Melvin Gordon, RB (questionable); the Chargers running back will play today against the Patriots. He’s my No.2 fantasy RB for Week 8, get him in your lineup.

Charles Clay, TE (OUT); the Bills tight end will not play today. Clay’s absence will afford tight end Nick O’Leary another opportunity to improve on his 2/58/0 line from last week.

 

CJ Prosise, RB (doubtful); it’s unlikely we’ll see Prosise this week after suffering a setback last week and not practicing all week. With Prosise in or out, the Seahawks backfield remains muddled.

Golden Tate, WR ( questionable); although it’s being reported that he plans to play, it’s a tough call this week with Tate. Since the Lions play in the late game today. Owners will want to have a backup in place.

Emmanuel Sanders, WR (questionable); the Broncos wideout has a chance to play Monday night, but fantasy owners would be wise to look toward other options. The Broncos offense has been inept of late and Sanders will be less than 100 percent.

That's My Take.

~David Ortega

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September 18th 2017

Monday Evening Edition

Sunday Lineup Killers

Here is my Week 2 rundown of those players that may have sunk your week 2 matchup in your redraft league and didn’t score you some mean green in the weekly DFS;

Quarterbacks Cam Newton (11.82 fpts) and Kirk Cousins (11.86 fpts) were drafted as starters in most fantasy formats, but on Sunday neither played to that potential, as far as fantasy owners are concerned.

QB-Tyrod Taylor (BUF) 125 pass yds, 55 ru yds

QB-Cam Newton (CAR) 228 pass yds, 27 ru yds

QB-Kirk Cousins (WAS) 179 pass yds, 1 Td

Running back LeSean McCoy was anything but Shady on Sunday, totaling just 43 yards for the day. If not for his six catches his day would have been a major bust, but considering where he was taken in most fantasy drafts (even PPR) it still was.

RB-Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) 8 ru yds, 14 rec yds

RB-Rob Kelley (WAS) 78 ru yds

RB-Dalvin Cook (MIN) 64 ru yds

RB-LeSean McCoy (BUF) 9 ru yds, 34 rec yds

Wide receivers Jamison Crowder (WR2) & TY Hilton (WR1) likely drafted as starting receivers in most formats are not living up to their promise. Hilton has a built in excuse with the absence of starter Andrew Luck, while it seems Crowders quarterback (Kirk Cousins) has been playing possum himself in this early season. Neither look like great prospects in the short future.

WR-Jamison Crowder (WAS) 47 rec yds

WR-TY Hilton (IND) 49 rec yds

WR-Tyreek Hill (KC) 43 rec yds

WR-Doug Baldwin (Sea) 44 rec yds

WR-Devin Funchess (CAR) 68 rec yds

WR-Antonio Brown (PIT) 62 rec yds

WR-Jordy Nelson (GB) left game w/injury. Zero catches

Tight end Greg Olsen was injured in week 2 and his departure hurt fantasy owners as he had just one catch at the time. Unlike Olsen, Clay was not hurt during week 2, but his fantasy performance on Sunday was hurtful. Clay finished week 2 with just 23 receiving yards.

TE-Greg Olsen (CAR) 1 catch, 10 rec yds

TE-Charles Clay (BUF) 3 catches, 23 rec yds

TE-Jimmy Graham (SEA) 1 catch, 1 rec yard

TE-Martellus Bennett (GB) 5 catches, 47 rec yds

These are the players that if you were lucky enough to avoid, you might have survived week 2, otherwise my condolences.

That’s My Take.

~David Ortega

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September 14th 2017

Thursday Edition

My Week 2 TE Rankings (PPR)

1. Rob Gronkowski

2. Travis Kelce

3.  Zach Ertz

4. Jordan Reed

5. Delanie Walker

6. Jimmy Graham

7. Greg Olsen

8. Kyle Rudolph

9. Charles Clay

10. Martellus Bennett

11. Tyler Eifert

12. Coby Fleener

13. Jason Witten

14. Jesse James

15. Jared Cook

16. Austin Hooper

17. Hunter Henry

18. Antonio Gates

19. Cameron Brate

20. Eric Ebron

21. Julius Thomas

22. Evan Engram

23. Jack Doyle

24. Zach Miller

25. George Kittle

He’s the consensus best tight end in the game today and after an uneventful week one, Rob Gronkowski has a mouth-watering matchup this week. He should be featured quite a bit on Sunday and make up for owners his lack of production in week one. The Saints defense has already allowed one touchdown to tight ends this season, I’d expect them to yield at least another.

The biggest riser in my TE rankings this week is Eagles tight end Zach Ertz and the biggest reason was his week one 8 targets. Ertz has a great rapport with his quarterback and is going to see a steady volume of targets week in and week out.

Charles Clay is my No.9 tight end this week. It seems pretty clear he’s going to be Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor’s security blanket in the passing game. Clay was targeted 9 times in week and was Taylor’s go to in the red-zone connecting for a week 1 score. As long as Clay see’s this kind of action each week, he’s going to be a Top-10 mainstay.

A new name in the Top-20 this week is Raiders tight end Jared Cook; 5 targets, 5 receptions, and 56 yards in week 1. His numbers don’t jump off the page, but paired with quarterback Derek Carr if he can see this kind of work each week, he has a chance to be a viable streaming tight end option and possible low-end TE1 in deep leagues (14-16 teams).

I’ve downgraded both of the both from Los Angeles (Chargers); Hunter Henry and Antonio Gates. Week one was a tough matchup against the Broncos vaunted No Fly Zone, but one thing is clear, there are other weapons available to quarterback Philip Rivers. With the abundance of receivers (and eventual return of rookie WR Mike Williams), the tight ends could be on the short end of the stick when it comes to opportunities (targets).

That’s My Take.

~David Ortega

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September 9th 2017

Saturday Night Edition

Who Are You Starting & Sitting (Week 1)

Start or Sit

Charles Clay (start) The Bills tight end has a nice matchup against a Jets secondary that ranked 9th worst against opposing tight ends last season and allowed 10 touchdowns. He’s a low TE1 this week.

Kendall Wright (start) The Bears wide out will likely fill a familiar role in the offense this season and goes up against a Falcons secondary that ranked 10th worst against opposing receivers and allowed the 6th most receptions. He’s a nice flex this week.

Jeremy Hill (sit) The Bengals appear to have a bit of a convoluted backfield this season and add that they face a Ravens defense that allows the 7th fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs and I am inclined to stay away.

Martavis Bryant (start) The Steelers wide receiver could have a juicy match up this week playing alongside with Antonio Brown. Add the Browns secondary allowed 20 touchdowns to opposing receivers last season and Bryant is favorite flex this week.

John Brown (start) The Cardinals wide receiver has been working hard to get healthy and back to form and in the team’s third preseason game he showed what he’s capable of when healthy with two scores. Sunday he’ll take on a Lions secondary that allowed the 7th most receptions to opposing wide receivers and 20 receiving touchdowns in 2016. Brown is another favorite for a flex play this week.

Leonard Fournette (sit) The Jags passing offense really struggled in the preseason which makes me believe the rookie runner is going to see a lot of 8 and 9 man in the box this season. Fournette will also be facing a Texans defense that returns JJ Watt and allowed the 11 fewest rushing yards a season ago. It’s going to be a long day for Fournette on Sunday.

Marshawn Lynch (sit) A lot of folks are excited about the return of Beast Mode, but fantasy owners may want to temper their expectations this Sunday. Lynch and Raiders will face a Titans defense that allowed the 3rd fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs last season. You may have to start him because of where he was drafted, but if you have options you may want to consider.

Terrelle Pryor (start) The Redskins newest big target has a tasty matchup on Sunday facing an Eagles secondary that allowed the 3rd most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. In the matchup I start Pryor and believe he’s got a great shot to score.

Sammy Watkins (sit) The Rams newest receiver may have a difficult time finding the end zone on Sunday. The Rams offense sputtered through the preseason and even with a Colts secondary missing cornerback Vontae Davis, the Rams are likely to run the ball a lot. Watkins could be tough sit on Sunday, but if you have to play him, it could be a long day.

Tyler Lockett (start) The Seahawks travel to Green Bay and like the recent heat wave in Southern California, Lockett could get hot on Sunday against a secondary that allowed the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Lockett is not likely to see a large volume of targets, but he could get loose on a long one which is why I like him as a flex start.

Kelvin Benjamin (start) The Panthers wide out has looked sharp this preseason and should be peppered with bunch of targets on Sunday. He’ll face a Niners secondary that allowed the 5th most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. He’s a mid WR2 start for me.

Paul Perkins (sit) The Cowboys were very good against the run a year ago allowing the second fewest yards rushing and the 4th fewest fantasy points. Perkins is going to have a tough time running against the Boys on Sunday night.

That’s My Take.

~David Ortega