FSH NOTEBOOK: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

Sunday Late Evening Edition
September 1st, 2019

Season Long: Four Horsemen

Texans, QB-Deshaun Watson
I think the Texans did a pretty good job this preseason with some of their moves, but even prior to them I was all-in with their quarterback. Last season the Texans had one of the worst, if not the worst offensive lines in the league (62 sacks allowed in 2018) and Watson still managed to finish as the number 4 fantasy quarterback. He’ll start his 2019 campaign with the best in the business, in wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and a healthy pass catcher in Will Fuller (expected to be ready for week 1). With running backs Duke Johnson and Carlos Hyde set to line up in the backfield, Watson will have a very nice compliment of weapons all around. If the Texans can protect Watson and run the ball effectively, this signal caller should be a lock for a top-3 fantasy quarterback in 2019.

Vikings, RB-Dalvin Cook
An 85-yard touchdown run against the Cardinals in the Vikings third preseason game was all I needed to see, well actually that a couple of other plays on offense. Cook looked fresh, healthy, strong, and fast as heck (especially on his touchdown run). The Vikings runner is now more than a season removed from his knee injury suffered during his rookie season; he’s healthy now and looks great. During his 85-yard dash he showed great explosion and acceleration. I think this kids going to show folks what we were seeing from him back in 2017. Cook is getting drafted in the early second round (ADP 15.1 according to FFC), but he’s worthy of a first round pick and will be a Top-6 fantasy running back in 2019.

Buccaneers, WR-Chris Godwin
I am buying Jacks beans, taking the bait, and falling hook line and sinker for wide receiver Chris Godwin. There are a lot of signs pointing in the right direction for the Bucs wideout. A stable quarterback situation in 2019, with Jameis Winston the starter, and a new Head Coach in Bruce Arians. Godwin showed some flashes at the tail-end of last season and with rumors out of camp suggesting he and Winston are building chemistry, I like his outlook. The expectation in the leagues highest passing offense from 2018 and under Arians offense, Godwin is going to see an increase in targets and should breakout this season. Even with an ADP of 39.8 and WR16 (according to FFC), I am locking him in my Top-12 fantasy receivers for 2019.

Saints, TE-Jared Cook
In 2018, tight end Jared Cook finished the season as the number 5 fantasy TE with Derek Carr as his quarterback. Now that he’s a Saint, he’ll be catching passes from quarterback Drew Brees. Does anything more need to be said. The last time Brees had a solid pass catching talent at tight end it was Jimmy Graham, back in 2014. Graham finished that season as the number 2 fantasy tight end; that’s Cook’s upside this season. The Saints will roll out plenty of weapons this season and Cook should benefit greatly. He’s the TE7, ADP 70.7 (according to FFC) and deserving of this currenting ranking, but in my best estimations, he’s going to challenge the top trio.

These are my top fantasy prospects for 2019, that I am trying to grab as many shares of in Best Ball, re-drafts, and season long leagues. As some might say, I am going to ride high with these Four horsemen!

That’s My Take
~David G. Ortega

FSH NOTEBOOK: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

September 29th 2017

Friday Late Night Edition

Week 4 QB Rankings

Quarterbacks (does not include Thurs)

1. Tom Brady

2. Drew Brees

3. Matt Ryan

4. Marcus Mariota

5. Jameis Winston

6. Russell Wilson

7. Matthew Stafford

8. Derek Carr

9. Alex Smith

10. Carson Wentz

11. Dak Prescott

12. Carson Palmer

13. Kirk Cousins

14. Ben Roethlisberger

15. Trevor Siemian

16. Cam Newton

17. Philip Rivers

18. Jay Cutler

19. Tyrod Taylor

20. Deshaun Watson

Starting at the top, of course we got Tom Brady leading the way, but a close second is quarterback Drew Brees. His strong performance last week was a reminder to not count the old man out. Brees looks as good as ever and I actually like this matchup for him on Sunday against the Dolphins. In two games the Dolphins have allowed a 79 percent completion rate. If you allow Brees to complete a high rate of passes, he has plenty of weapons to do a lot of damage.

I’ve moved up Russell Wilson considerably this week. He’s got a nice matchup at home this Sunday against the Colts and he’s coming off a big week 3 performance. The biggest key that leads me to believe Wilson will have another big day, his line is struggling in the run game. The Seahawks are ranked 20th in rushing this season and their 3.8 yards per carry is ranked 17th. If that’s any indication, how about Wilson’s 49 passes last week.; he’s in your lineup this week.

Derek Carr is moving down this week with a tough matchup against the Broncos. I’ve only moved him down to the No. 8 spot, considering how the Broncos defense struggled to contain Tyrod Taylor last week. This season Denver’s defense is allowing the 12th most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. It’s a bounce back week, but let’s not go crazy.

Also sliding up considerably this week is the Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer. Through 3 weeks, Palmer is sitting at No. 15, but this is a good week for him to move up with a matchup against the Niners 14th ranked pass defense that’s allowed 6 touchdowns this season. He’s a borderline starter for week 4.

One more notable addition to my Top-20 this week is the Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson. Last week was impressive, but this kid has been impressive each week he steps on the field. Watson has great elusiveness and has playmaking ability not just with his arms, but his legs. Every week is going to be a tough matchup for the rookie, but I think he’ll continue to impress.

That’s My Take.

~David Ortega