FSH NOTEBOOK: SUNDAY HEROES WEEK 3

September 25th, 2023

David’s Daily Digest

Monday Afternoon Edition

NFL Sunday Week 3:

Sunday’s Heroes

What a wild weekend NFL Sunday week 3 was. 70 points scored in a single game, by one team. Three players on the same team with over 30 fantasy points, and two running backs from the same team scoring four touchdowns each. It was a day filled with great performances by some great players.

These were the NFL Week 3 Sunday Heroes.

QB, Justin Herbert (Chargers) - The Chargers signal caller was impressive on the road, leading the Bolts to a big and much needed week 3 win. Herbert was spectacular, completing 40 of 47 passes (85.1% completion) for 405 yards passing with 3 touchdowns. He finished the day as the fantasy QB1.

RB, De’Von Achane (Dolphins) - It was a “Welcome to the NFL” and breakout game for the Dolphins rookie running back as he ran rampant all over the Broncos defense. The Rook was Mister Big play all afternoon with impressive runs and scoring three times, including a scintillating display of speed on a 67-yard rushing scamper to the house. On the day, Achane rushed for 203 yards on 18 carries (11.3 yards per carry), adding 4 receptions and 30 yards receiving. He finished the day as the fantasy RB1.

WR, Keenan Allen (Chargers) - It only makes sense with the big day that Herbert turned in this afternoon, that Keenan would factor big. The Chargers wide receiver was ridiculous on Sunday, not only setting career highs with receptions (18) and yards (215) in a single game, but he also threw his first NFL touchdown pass to fellow teammate wide receiver Mike Williams. Allen was the fantasy WR1 for week 3.

TE, Sam LaPorta (Lions) - The Lions rookie tight end was huge on Sunday contributing big in the passing game and the team’s win at home. LaPorta started quickly in this one and was targeted often throughout. The rookie finished the day with 8 grabs, for 84 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown reception on 11 targets.

IDP, Kyle Hamilton (Ravens) - The Ravens safety was special on Sunday in a losing cause against the Colts. Hamilton turned in stellar performance recording 7 solo tackles, two tackles for a loss, and three 3 sacks. The Ravens defensive back also added three QB hits, a pass defense, and a forced fumble for good measure. An outstanding week 3 performance on Sunday.

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega

FSH NOTEBOOK: FANTASY FOOTBALL WINS

September 11th, 2023

David's Daily Digest

Monday Late-Evening Edition

Fantasy Football Wins!

(NFL Week 1)

The NFL season is long and this one will be no different, unless your fantasy team is in the tank early, then it's long and one to forget. There will be plenty of surprises and disappointments throughout, just as there will be some wins and whiffs with some of my fantasy predictions. 

These were some of my week one wins.

Jordan Love (QB) - The Packers looked to be in capable hands on Sunday. With the departure of Aaron Rodgers, the Packers ushered in their next era of quarterback with Jordan Love. He led the team to a season opening road win in the windy city, passing for 245 yards and throwing three touchdowns. 

Justin Herbert (QB) - Herbert was one of my strong plays for DFS and he came through with a strong performance throwing for 228 yards on 23 of 33 passing, adding a passing touchdown and a rushing score. Herbert finished Sunday tied as the No.4 fantasy quarterback.

Travis Etienne Jr (RB) - The Jaguars running back, also a DFS favorite, was solid on Sunday, finishing as the No.7 fantasy running back. Etienne rushed for 77 yards on 18 carries, caught 5 balls for 27 yards receiving, with one rushing touchdown.

The season is early and a lot more football to be played. This list will grow. 

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega

FSH NOTEBOOK: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

September 10th, 2023

Sunday Morning Edition

(DFS) The Favorite Five 

(Draft Kings)

QB-Justin Herbert, LAC ($6,900) - Love the matchup here against the Dolphins. A lot of offense in this one and with the Chargers at home Herbert is a strong play (Dolphins D ranked 31st versus fantasy QB last season). Herbert threw for over 4,700 yards and tossed 25 touchdowns in 2022. Great play today.

RB-Travis Etienne Jr, JAC ($6,900) - At his price, I love Etienne. I like the Jags in this one and believe Etienne could be featured down the stretch to close this one out. Either way, he should be in line for a busy and productive day against the Colts (ranked 22nd versus RBs in 2022).

WR-Chris Godwin, TBB ($5,900) - Godwin seems like a great value safe play. Last season he corralled 104 balls on 142 targets. Even though the team made a change at quarterback in the offseason, expect Godwin to get plenty of work against a suspect Vikings secondary (ranked 31st versus WRs in 2022).

WR-Mike Williams, LAC ($5,700) - This matchup is in line to be a shootout and at his cost, Williams is a great play to pair up with Herbert. Last season against the Phins in week 14, Williams grabbed 6 passes for 116 yards and a score. Strong play today.

TE-Juwan Johnson, NOS ($3,900) -  Johnson could be looking at a big day against the Titans today. Last season the Titans D ranked 30th versus opposing tight ends in fantasy. At his current value, Johnson looks like a great sneaky play.

That's my take!

~David G. Ortega