FSH: DAVID'S DAILY DIGEST

December 10th, 2009 10:30pm PST

David's Daily Digest

[My Take]

More football news and happenings from around the league; here’s the latest I am hearing, reading, and following with my take on things and how they will impact the coming fantasy week……

Player Notes From Across My Wire...

Schaub will play with a harness on Sunday….

The Texans star quarterback Matt Schaub is expected to start Sunday against the Seahawks and he will wear a harness to protect his left shoulder. Last Sunday Schaub suffered a dislocated shoulder and although he's toughing it out he'll be a huge risk for fantasy owners. The Seahawks pass defense is not stellar, but they can get after the quarterback prettyu good (27 sacks this season); owners have to worry about Schaub taking any big hits (sacked 23 times this season) and staying in the game.

With QB change, Jones could be huge Sunday….

It looks like head coach Rex Ryan is following the advice of his team doctors and is going ot sit rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez. With the rookie staying home, the team is going to go with Kellen Clemens, who did not look very good in relief for Sanchez last Thursday. With the change I would expect to see the Jets focus heavily on the run. Dial up Thomas Jones for Sunday, he's likely to see 25+ carries against the Bucs.

Westbrook practicing, but will he play?….

Although we are hearing that running back Brian Westbrook is back practicing fantasy owners shouldn't hang their hats on any of the practice talk yet. It seems a little too premature to really expect Westbrook to make any kind of return this week. He was officially limited Wednesday and probably won't play Sunday, but his return is a good sign that he could be back sooner than later.

IDP Notes....

In Buffalo, the Bill (buck) stops with Scott….

The Bills safety Bryan Scott has been huge for the Bills defense this year. Scott has missed five games this season, but since his return he has totaled 39 tackles, including 31 solo in his past four starts. Looking at his matchup this Sunday against the Chiefs, he figures to be a busy man and strong IDP play.

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FSH: THE FANTASY SPORTS ZONE (FANTASY FALLOUT)

September 4th, 2009 9:37pm PST

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THE FANTASY FALLOUT

Shiny Fantasy Stars losing their Fizzle

Every year and every week, we see fantasy players moving up and down the boards. Some weeks there are those options that are flying off the grill like hot cakes, then are those that are falling faster than a shooting star.

When you are looking later in your fantasy draft for players that might add depth or help later on down the line, you have to know who to target and who to avoid. With the preseason complete and kick-off just days away, here’s my first installment of those that are sliding and should be avoided early;

QB-Kellen Clemens (NYJ); The Jets quarterback started eight games for the team in 2007, but after just throwing five passes in all of 2008 buried behind Brett Favre he will likely find comfort on the bench again in 2009. Rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez will start for the Jets this season and he will likely have a lot of room for error, enough to bury Clemens in fantasy’s “No-man’s land.” Clemens holds very little fantasy value to start 2009, even as a handcuff for Sanchez. He’s best avoided in drafts, but could be a flier as a bye-week insert much later if the rookie struggles mightily.

RB-TJ Duckett (former Seahawk); The former touchdown vulture in the Northwest is now without a team. At his age of 28 it would seem Ducket would have plenty left in the tank, but until he finds a perfect suitor he’ll offer no value in fantasy. He’s best left undrafted in fantasy, but could be a worthy waiver wire consideration later in the season, if he lands somewhere prior.

WR-Michael Crabtree (SF); The Niner’s talented rookie receiver remains unsigned and a holdout, until he finds his way back into to camp he will also linger in fantasy’s “No man’s land.” It is expected that a deal will eventually get done, but until Crabtree is back on the field practicing and playing, he only has value as a very late round flier. And one that wont reap any benefits for weeks to come.

TE-Benjamin Watson (NE); The Patriot’s tight end had 49 catches for over 600-yards in 2006. Since that time his fantasy production has continually dropped. Last season the Pat’s number one tight end caught just 22 passes with only two scores and with the arrival of Chris Baker this offseason 2009 does not look to get better. Watson is slowly falling off the fantasy radar and with Baker the new number one in town, don’t expect any sudden revivals. Watson will be consider a reach and is not a roster-worthy fantasy option at this time.



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