FSH NOTEBOOK: SUNDAY MORNING GAMETIME

October 15th, 2023

David’s Daily Digest

Sunday Morning Edition

Sunday Morning Gametime

FF Quick Notes for Week 6

Justin Fields (QB)

The Bears quarterback has been sizzling the last two weeks throwing for 617 yards and tossing 8 touchdowns with one pick. He’s also added 82 yards rushing, while scoring over 30 fantasy points per game.

David Montgomery (RB)

The Lions running back has rushed for 230 yards and scored 4 rushing touchdowns on 51 carries in his last two games. He has also recorded 4 receptions for another 40 yards. He has scored 55 fantasy points (ppr) combined in the two games, which ranks 2nd behind only Christian McCaffrey.

Travis Etienne Jr (RB)

The Jaguars running back has been churning out the yards the past two weeks, 256 yards of offense. He rushed for 191 yards (46 carries) and added 65 yards receiving (7 receptions) while recording two (rushing) touchdowns.

DJ Moore (WR)

No receiver has been hotter than the Bears wideout over the past two weeks. Moore has totaled 16 receptions (ranks 4th), for 361 receiving yards (ranks 1st), on 19 targets (ranks 10th). Moore has also added 4 receiving touchdowns, which ranks tied for the most by receivers for the past two weeks.

Adam Thielen (WR)

The Panthers wide receiver has been getting it done quietly under the radar. Over the past four weeks Thielen has caught 36 passes, for 382 yards and three scores, ranking as the fantasy WR4.

Cole Kmet (TE)

The Bears tight end has been solid for fantasy managers over the past couple of weeks, scoring in two straight games. He’s the fantasy TE2, recording 12 receptions (on 14 targets) for 127 yards receiving, with three touchdowns in his last two games.

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega

FSH NOTEBOOK: FF WEEKLY AWARDS (WEEK 5)

October 12th, 2023

David’s Daily Digest

Thursday Afternoon Edition

Fantasy Football Weekly Awards

(Week 5)

AFC Offensive Player of the Week

WR- Ja’Marr Chase (Bengals)

*19 targets

*15 receptions

*192 yards receivng

*12.8 yards per reception

*10.1 yards per target

*3 touchdowns

*52.2 fantasy points (ppr)

AFC Defensive Player of the Week

LB-Quincy Williams (Jets)

*5 solo tackles

*4 assists

*1 tackle for loss

*2 sacks

*3 QB hits

*1 forced fumble

NFC Offensive Player of the Week

QB-Justin Fields (Bears)

*15 completions

*51.7% completion rate

*282 yards passing

*9.7 yards per pass

*4 touchdown passes

125.29 passer rating

*11 carries

*57 rushing yards

NFC Defensive Player of the Week

LB-Fred Warner (49ers)

*5 solo tackles

*3 assists

*1 tackle for loss

*1 sacks

*1 QB hits

*1 pass defense

*1 interception

*1 forced fumble

Rookie Offensive Player of the Week

OFF/RB-De’Von Achane (Dolphins)

*11 carries

*151 yards rushing

*13.7 yards per carry

*1 rushing touchdown

*1 reception

*14 yards receiving

*21.5 fantasy points

Rookie Defensive Player of the Week

DEF/DL-Jalen Carter (Eagles)

*3 solo tackles

*1 assists

*2 tackle for loss

*2 sacks

*2 QB hits

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega

FSH NOTEBOOK: THURSDAY NIGHT MATCHUP

October 5th, 2023

David’s Daily Digest

Thursday Afternoon Edition

Thursday Night Matchup: DFS Faves

It may not be one of the marquee matchups of the NFL Thursday Night lineup, but this meeting between the Bears and Commanders will carry a bit of fantasy cache for owners. There are still plenty of fantasy favorites involved in this one and there is just enough lack of defense for this to be interesting.

The Commanders up front on the defensive side and going to have their hands full trying to contain the Bears quarterback Justin Fields. On the other side, after seeing how the Broncos were able to pass on the Bears secondary last week, the Commanders receivers could find great success. 

Neither defense has been stellar this season against the run, the Bears are ranked 18th while the Commanders are ranked 21st. While the Bears are ranked 8th in yards per carry average, the Commanders have struggled here ranked 26th, allowing 4.5 yards per carry. The Commanders backfield may struggle to find holes in the ground attack, but Khalil Herbert and company could enjoy a little running room.

With all of these keys to consider, here are the Five I will drive with, on Thursday Night,.

Thursday's Take Five;

1. Sam Howell (QB) - The Commanders quarterback is coming off strong showing last week against a pretty good Eagles defense and should be able to enjoy similar success tonight against the Bears 27th ranked pass defense. Howell has been a borderline QB-1 (12-team formats) in three of his four starts this season. The Bears allow the 2nd most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks this season, so the prospect of number four tonight looks good.

2. Terry McLaurin (WR) - Although his numbers may be slightly down through four weeks, the Commanders receiver is still one of the league’s best. Opposing receivers have had success finding the endzone against the Bears defense. McLaurin leads the team with 26 targets and 21 receptions (an 80.8% success rate). He’ll be featured tonight and should have success. (DK-My Captain)

3. Commanders (DST) - The Commanders defense is pretty good, but they have not played all that well this season. While the Bears offense is coming off a strong showing against the Broncos last week, it was the Broncos defense. The Commanders are in the top 3rd with 13 sacks, 29 QB hits, and 84 completions allowed this season and could give Fields trouble in the pocket. The defense also ranks 1st this season with 27 tackles for loss.

4. Justin Fields (QB) - It sounds like it could be a long day for Fields, but it just might be the opposite. With the troubles the Bears could have throwing the ball, look for Fields to exploit the defense with his legs. The Commanders have surrendered the third most rushing yards to opposing quarterbacks. Expect Fields to do some damage on the ground and possibly visit the end zone.

5. Cole Kmet (TE) - The Bears tight end is tied for the team lead with 24 targets. He is easily one of Fields' favorites and dependable targets. He’s coming off a big game last week where he scored twice against the Broncos and some of that momentum could carry into tonight. I like Cole to find pay dirt in this one.

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega

FSH NOTEBOOK: FANTASY FOOTBALL WHIFFS

September 11th, 2023

David's Daily Digest

Monday Late-Evening Edition

Fantasy Football Whiffs!

(NFL Week 1)

I was down on Darnell

Darnell Mooney (WR) - The Bears receiver is still Justin Fields' go-to guy. In a low-volume passing game, Fields only attempted 13 passes to his receivers and Mooney was the recipient (7) times. I missed on this one, Mooney should be owned.

I didn't like Jimmy G.

Jimmy Garappolo (QB) - He’s still Mr.GQ Smooth and on Sunday Jimmy G showed he’s a winner. Garappolo passed for 200 yards and tossed two scores to finish as the No.14 fantasy QB on Sunday. He's a fringe QB1 in deeper leagues with some upside potential.

I was expecting a lot from him in the passing game

Antonio Gibson (RB) - The Commanders running back was a complete dud on Sunday. Gibson contributed just four touches for 19 total yards and a turnover. He played in just 25 snaps (35.2%) on Sunday.

I was not on the hype train.

Bijan Robinson (RB) - I was not on the hype-train during the preseason. I didn’t doubt this kid’s talent or ability, just wasn’t hyping him up and getting excited. I know it’s only one game, but he was impressive enough for me to say I was wrong about him - he’s pretty good.

I liked Johnson's matchup in week 1.

Juwan Johnson (TE) - The Saints tight end was a non-factor on Sunday, getting targeted just five times. Johnson finished the day with three catches for 36 yards. He’s best on fantasy owners benches for now.

These were a few of my week one misses. Hopefully I can improve my numbers as we forward into the season.

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega

FSH NOTEBOOK: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

August 31st, 2023

Thursday Evening Edition

My Top 10 Fantasy Football 

QB Rankings for 2023

The NFL kicks off in less than one week and this coming weekend promises to be the biggest draft weekend of the season. So with no time to lose here is my Top-10 Quarterbacks for the start of the 2023 season.

The Top-10

1. Patrick Mahomes

2. Josh Allen

3. Jalen Hurts

4. Joe Burrow

5. Lamar Jackson

6. Justin Fields

7. Justin Herbert

8. Trevor Lawrence

9. Deshaun Watson

10. Dak Prescott

Last season, quarterback Patrick Mahomes was sensational passing for over 5,000 yards for the 2022 regular season. But do you know who was better on a fantasy points-per-game basis? No, not Josh Allen, but Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. 

While the top three could be considered interchangeable, in 2022 Hurts broke out with a fantastic campaign, tossing 22 touchdowns, while completing 66.5% of his passes, and adding 13 rushing touchdowns. With that type of prolific production, I have Hurts ranked as number three, but he could easily vault to the top spot.

Last season, the Bears 2nd year quarterback Justin Fields took over the reins and went on an exceptional run of his own from weeks 7 through 15 (missing only week 12). During this stretch Fields posted 7 straight games with 19 or more fantasy points, including two games over 39. Fields finished as the No.6 fantasy quarterback in 2022 and has a good chance at repeating or improving in 2023.

The Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, after missing the full 2021 season, played in less than half of the 2022 season, 6 games. The rust from his layoff showed last season, as Watson finished as the No.25 fantasy (points-per-game) scoring quarterback. This coming after finishing as the No.5 fantasy QB in 2020, his last full season played. With a full training camp under his belt and a full complement of weapons, Watson is poised for the Top-10 and could push for a Top-5 spot in 2023..

Just missing the Top-10, but still start-worthy in 12-team leagues are quarterbacks, (Dolphins) Tua Tagovailoa and (Giants) Daniel Jones. With the Dolphins passer, his health will be the biggest concern. As long as Tua stays healthy, he’s a Top-10 all day.

With the Giants signal caller, Jones just needs to build off his 2022 season (finished as the No.10 fantasy scoring QB). Six of his final eight games Jones scored no fewer than 17 fantasy points, eclipsing 20 points three times. Like Tua, Jones is a borderline Top-10.

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega