If you have made it this far in your fantasy leagues or are just getting started in the playoffs, chances are you need some roster/matchup insurance just in case. It's imperative that you hit the waivers to grab these guys and stay ahead of the competition.
- This Is How We Do It
The “Bryce Brown for President” campaign stalled a bit after a 12-carry, 6-yard performance Sunday in but not to worry fantasy gamers, let me introduce you to your new golden goose, Montell Owens. This is how he does it; 91 yards and a score against the Jets crappy run defense. We’ve alluded toward a favorable Jaguar schedule in our previous post and why would Jacksonville hurry Maurice Jones-Drew back in a lost season? If anything, Owens gets some major carries so the ownership can see what they have. Games against a stingy run defense of the Dolphins and the pretty stingy Patriots may temper expectations, but Owens gets carries and could surprise.
David Wilson showcased speed, agility, and big play ability in a 52-27 thumping off New Orleans. We knew he was fast from his days as a Hokie; but that’s all his running back career had been to this point; hokey. The Giants gave him the rock after Ahmad Bradshaw left the game and Mr. Wilson was the menace on the Saints defense and special teams going 13 for 100 even and adding a 97-yard kickoff return that doesn’t count for us, but you get the point. The Giants aren’t going into the next two games (at Atlanta and at Baltimore) with potential blowouts in mind, so Bradshaw owners would be smart to scoop Wilson up. His production is tied to Bradshaw’s health but he’s earned a few more snaps.
The 49ers could be looking to rest workhorse Frank Gore, and Brandon Jacobs clearly isn’t getting the ball, so LaMichael James made his NFL season debut and looked pretty strong and fast with 8 carries for 30 yards, one catch for fifteen and some nice kick returns (26.3) against the Dolphins. Anthony Dixon will still figure for carries but coach Jim Harbaugh always seems to maximize talent (save Vernon Davis for whatever reason) so look for certain packages where James can make an impact. He won’t be making an impact on you cashing out just yet, but Gore owners may want to scoop him up for the “rest” of the run.
- More Targets for Britt?
What to say about the Titans big play wideout Kenny Britt..Finally glimpses of the guy who terrorized defensive backs in the three game stretches in 2011, is starting to remind us of jollier times. It was against the Colts hapless secondary in a shootout, but we’ll take it. Britt caught 8 passes for 143 yards but didn’t score on Sunday. It appears that new offensive coordinator is stressing getting him and Jared Cook some more targets. Britt had scored a touchdown in the two previous games and now faces the Jets and the Packers next. He’s moving his way into WR2 territory. The Jets game, with their solid secondary, will show and prove. FYI, Jared Cook is out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury.
Jason Avant made a spectacular catch against the woeful Buccaneers secondary Sunday in a 23-21 win. Nick Foles may resemble Napoleon Dynamite, but he exploded the Bucs secondary, throwing for nearly 400 and Avant may enjoy a related surge in passes his direction. This game was about Foles letting it loose, and Andy Reid’s leash in allowing him to do so. Tight end Brent Celek suffered a concussion meaning him and Maclin will be getting major targets as the Eagles will probably have to throw in games coming up (Cincinnati and Washington, both at home).
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