Twas the night before Fantasy SuperBowl and all through the house;
The staring at matchups late night; not waking the spouse;
In hopes that fantasy money soon would appear
As soon as Tuesday the 27th drew near...
Playoff MVP’s (So Far) Quarterbacks and Running Backs
QB – Cam Newton
(Average first 12 games: 18.5) (Average Weeks 13-15: 32)
Superman Cam saved his best for last for fantasy owners who suffered through the first ten games where he averaged well under his typical draft selection in August (top five quarterback). He’s got the fantasy owners and the Carolina faithful back into the fold with stellar production as of late. The week’s matchup against the Raiders at home is as gift wrapped a matchup as you could wish for.
QB - Russell Wilson (Average first 12 games: 14.4) (Average Weeks 13-15: 27)
- Can't Knock The Russell
Russell Wilson presents a fantasy enigma even in the playoff run but those who were “forced” to start him in Weeks 13 and 15 were treated to 30 and 40 point outburst from the Seahawks signal caller. Wilson runs a ball control offense but unlike 2004 Ben Roethlisberger who has similar passing statistics, Wilson can get yards rushing to help your fantasy cause. The 49ers, whose quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, may be a better fantasy matchup, have a defense that held Wilson to three points. Wilson is still a risky start in Week 16 but has definitely made the case for fantasy relevance in 2013 and beyond. He’s averaged 25 fantasy points the last six games.
RB – Knowshon Moreno (Average first 12 games: 1.3) (Average Week 13-15: 15.7)
- A No-Show on The Stat Sheet For That Chief
Knowshon Moreno is a real savior at the running back position. He's a MVP fantasy candidate.. Not because he has put up the most stats, that’s clearly Adrian Peterson. It’s just that Peterson has been so otherworldly of late that is seemed redundant to mention him here. Which is exactly what I’m going to end up doing. What owner drafting in bottom first or the top of the second in August is not kicking himself for pulling the trigger on All-Day? We really psyched ourselves into drafting in the first guys like Darren McFadden, who did exactly as he always does , a hit-or-miss Chris Johnson or a just now appeared DeMarco Murray? Never again. If Peterson if ever available we know cannot be swayed by any other player. Period.
Anyway back to Knowshon Moreno. Knowshon was a no-show for Weeks 1-11 and has since averaged 27 carries a game. Ronnie Hillman is a complimentary back at this point, period. He was a waiver addition for many squads, highlighting the importance of managing waiver claims,etc. He gets so many carries on a Peyton Manning-led offense and going into Week 16 (many leagues Super Bowl) he has the Cleveland Browns at home. The Broncos at 11-3, are playing dominant football of late and handing Moreno the rock late. A must-start and a great story; can’t say for sure what happens to the Denver backfield in 2013, however.
RB - DeMarco Murray (Average first 12 games: 3.9*) (Average Week 13-15: 14.3) * Missed five games due to injury
Out since Week 7, I kinda dissed DeMarco Murray earlier but it is good to see the former Oklahoma Sooner back in action during the playoffs in fantasy. DeMarco was a top running back option in August, started decently and then was ghost. He’s scored a touchdown in each game against the Eagles, Bengals, and Steelers- three decent defenses against the run. The Saints defense in Week 16 awaits. He’s a great RB2. Will he ever be an RB1 again? With his injury history, it’s definitely questionable. This guy just gets injured a lot.
RB - DeAngelo Williams (Average first 12 games: 3.4) (Average Week 13-15: 13.3)
The DeAngelo Williams everyone thought they were drafting (a 8 to 10 point guy per week) hadn’t bother to show up in the first twelve games but here he is along with the rest of the Carolina offensive resurgence (or should I say redemption). Jonathan Stewart, his main problem in fantasy, was hurt all year but Williams was still out on waivers for most of the year. Another waiver wire find but with a better resume, Williams has averaged 49 yards receiving in the last two with two scores; bolstering his fantasy numbers.
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