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November 18th, 2012
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Week 11
Week 10 was another moving day as my team posted a solid 106 points. My top scorers last week were quarterback Matthew Stafford (26.46 points), running back Frank Gore (20.50 points), and wide receiver Malcom Floyd (18.30 points).
This week will offer a lot of favorable matchups for my players of choice and now sitting in the 12th spot this could be the week where my team cracks the top 10.
With my team set to make it’s move, here’s my lineup for week11;
My Line-up
Quarterback:
With the Saints coming to town, quarterback Carson Palmer will continue to sling the rock all over the sandlot. Palmer is averaging over 50 passes and 390 yards passing in his last two starts. The Saints defense is ranked 31st against the pass (19 touchdowns allowed) and allow the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, this is the week to start Palmer if you have him.
Running Backs:
I have already played running back CJ Spiller (this was the week to start him) and his performance was not great, but did not disappoint with a 16 point effort.
My other ball carrier this week is the Packers running back James Starks. Green Bay is traveling to Detroit in what looks to have the making of a track meet, but Starks has earned the starting gig and should see the majority of carries for the Pack. The Pack will undoubtedly be able to move the ball today and Starks could get a couple of red zone carries.
Wide Receivers:
Lining up wide for my squad is the Raiders wide receiver Denarius Moore. It only makes sense if the Saints are getting torched by quarterbacks they have to be throwing the ball to someone. If Palmer has a big game today, Moore is going to be a huge benefactor, especially with Heyward-Bey on the shelf today. The Saints also allow the most fantasy points to wide receivers.
My other pass catcher today is the Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith. The speedy wideout has a very nice matchup today facing the Buccaneers 32nd ranked pass defense. Smith was held to just one catch last week against the Broncos, so he’ll be looking to rebound today and should. The Buccaneers defense allow the 2nd most fantasy points to wide receivers and have surrendered the second most completions to wide outs.
Tight End:
I consider this my risky pick going with the Eagles tight end Brent Celek. What I like about Celek today, a rookie quarterback needs a safety blanket and Celek could be just that for quarterback Nick Foles. Celek will also matchup against the Redskins 30th pass defense that allows the 2nd most fantasy points to tight ends; hard to argue these numbers.
Place Kicker:
The Broncos have been rolling and they will be at home today. There’s no place like home and with quarterback Peyton Manning leading the charge the Broncos are sure to see plenty of scoring opportunities; hence my starting place kicker Matt Prater. In a divisional matchup today I expect to see the Broncos to take points when they are available and we could see Prater hitting several kicks today.
Team Defense:
The Jaguars just don’t have any weapons, especially with Maurice Jones-Drew sidelined and with the Texans in town, this is a matchup you can’t ignore. The Texans are coming off a great road win and at home today against the Jags seems like a no-brainer. The Jags offense also allows the 3rd most fantasy points.
These are my picks for week 11.
By David Ortega
October 21st, 2010, Thursday
My Weekly Survivors
With some last minute changes across the line-up, week six turned out to be a bounce back week. Ryan Torain and LaDanian Tomlinson both anchored the backfield last week with two rushing touchdowns each. Torain even added 100 yards on the ground, while Hakeem Nicks was a major disappointment last week finishing with just three catches for eight yards.
A quick note, despite his production Nicks is a must play every week. His numbers were down, but even though he only had three catches he was still targeted seven times. He will get his more times than not.
Not every week is going to be a major success as we have seen, but sometimes with the right matchups our big guns fire load. This is what we hope to see this weekend with our lineup for Week 7.....
QB-Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers
The Chargers are back “home, sweet home.” In two games at home Rivers has passed for 575 yards and tossed five touchdowns. Even with a few of his best weapons dinged, he’ll let it fly downfield against the league’s 29th ranked pass defense. (Projected: 29 points/ 285 yards passing, three touchdowns)
RB-Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
In the NFL there is no bigger stud in any backfield than running back Adrian Peterson. Sunday night he’ll take his talents to Lambeau and show the Packers defense a “what for.” Peterson is averaging better than 20 carries a game and almost five yards per carry. He’ll see plenty of work against Green Bay’s 21st ranked run defense that is allowing well over four yards a tote. (Projected: 25 points / 110 yards rushing, 25 yards receiving, two touchdowns)
RB-Michael Turner, Atlanta Falcons
This week Mike Turner “the speed burner” is going to have his way. Turner is only averaging 18 carries a game, but he should see plenty more on Sunday against the Bengals in a game that likely won’t yield a lot of points. Expect to see the Falcons feature the ground game and Turner to get lots of work against the Bengals 18th ranked run defense. (Projected: 16 points/ 105 yards rushing, one touchdown)
WR-Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona Cardinals
It’s been somewhat of a quiet start this season for Larry Fitz, but the two weeks off should have done him some good. The Cards don’t have a difficult matchup this week against the 30th ranked pass defense, if they can protect their quarterback. If given time, Larry Fitz and his signal caller could have a big day. (Projected: 15 points/ 90 yards receiving, one touchdown)
WR-Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs passing game finally found it’s wings last week against one of the league’s worst pass defenses. This week Bowe and company will face another poor secondary, when the meet the Jaguars (ranked 28th against the pass). Bowe broke out with a huge game last week and could follow up with a nice encore this Sunday. (Projected: 16 points/ 105 yards receiving, one touchdown)
TE-Tony Gonzales, Atlanta Falcons
There’s not been a lot of chatter about Tony G in recent weeks, but here’s some love for him. It won’t be a big day with a lot of yards and catches, but Tony G. will make the most of his opportunity and find paydirt against the Bengals on Sunday. Gonzales has three touchdown receptions this season and in their last two games the Bengals secondary have been beat by tight end for 12 catches and 135 yards. (Projected: 11 points/ 55 yards receiving, one touchdown)
K –Matt Prater, Denver Broncos
The Bronco’s offense continues to struggle in the redzone, fortunately Prater has been solid this season connecting on 11 of 12 kicks this season. Sunday he’ll have a few more opportunities against the Raiders. (Projected: 11 points/ three field goals, two extra points)
My Previous starts
Week 1 (Total points-77)
QB Donovan McNabb (WAS)
RB Matt Forte (CHI)
RB Carnell Williams (TB)
WR Jeremy Maclin (PHI)
WR Jabar Gaffney (DEN)
TE Zach Miller (OAK)
K Joe Nedney (SF)
Week 2 (Total points-68)
QB Michael Vick (PHI)
RB Ahmad Bradshaw (NYG)
RB Rashard Mendenhall (PIT)
WR Nate Washington (TEN)
WR Greg Jennings (GB)
TE Chris Cooley (WAS)
K Nick Folk (NYJ)
Week 3 (Total points-87)
QB Tony Romo (DAL)
RB Darren McFadden
RB Ray Rice (BAL)
WR Austin Collie (IND)
WR Dez Bryant (DAL)
TE Brent Celek (PHI)
K Lawrence Tynes (NYG)
Week 4 (Total points-58)
QB Eli Manning (NYG)
RB Maurice Jones-Drew (JAX)
RB Frank Gore (SF)
WR Mark Clayton (STL)
WR Brandon Marshall (MIA)
TE John Carlson (SEA)
K Jeff Reed (PIT)
Week 5 (Total Points-72 points)
QB Drew Brees (NO)
RB Steven Jackson (STL)
RB Thomas Jones (KC)
WR Donald Driver (GB)
WR Calvin Johnson (DET)
TE Marcedes Lewis (JAX)
K Mike Nugent (CIN)
Week 6 (Total Points-83 points)
QB Peyton Manning (IND)
RB Ryan Torain (WASH)
RB LaDanian Tomlinson (NYJ)
WR Hakeem Nicks (NYG)
WR Kenny Britt (TEN)
TE Dallas Clark, (IND)
K Sebastian Janikowski (OAK)
