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      Fantasy Quick-Hitters: LT/Sproles, Pierre/Bell & Gonzalez’s knee

      September 15, 2009 /

      LaDainian Tomlinson limping after win in Oakland. LT2 was replaced for much of the second half by Darren Sproles, who played well in his place. Tomlinson was determined to have a bounce back season, but he’s off to a rough start. Even if his ankle is better heading into Week 2, the Chargers are going to utilize Sproles heavily to keep Tomlinson fresh. This is bad news for LT2 owners.

      HC Sean Payton: Bell and P. Thomas are “competing for touches in a course of a game.” Bell’s big day against the Lions has earned him more playing time, much to the chagrin of Thomas owners who drafted him in the third or fourth round expecting RB1/RB2 production. Expect a committee going forward.

      A. Gonzalez’s knee injury not year-ending. However, he has multiple sprained ligaments so he may be out a while. Austin Collie, Pierre Garcon and Dallas Clark will pick up the slack, though the Colts will look to add a veteran (but not Marvin Harrison) if Gonzalez’s knee injury will keep him out a month or more.

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      Waiver Wire Watch: Week 2

      September 15, 2009 /

      Don’t get down if you lost in Week 1. It can be a blessing in disguise if you play in a league that uses “worst to first” to generate its waiver order because you’ll have first crack at the top free agents. A savvy pickup early in the season can make all the difference in the world.

      Every week, I highlight a few players that you should target in waivers. I use the ESPN league data when filtering players, so the only players eligible for discussion here are those that are available on the waiver wire of at least 50% of ESPN’s leagues. I’ll list each player’s percentage-owned after their name so you have an idea of how available they are in leagues around the country. I’ll always try to mention a few players that are available in 90% of leagues for those of you in 12-team leagues or leagues with big rosters. I’ll rank them in the order I’d pick them up in a league with a high-performance, PPR scoring system.

      Please note that these rankings are for total value through the end of the year. Players with particularly good matchups this week are in bold.

      If Joe Flacco is out there, grab him first – then move on to the rest of the list.

      Shaun Hill (13.2)
      Hill has a nice upcoming schedule and really only has a couple of bad matchups all year. He’d be a good fill in for Donovan McNabb owners.
      Mark Sanchez (22.3)
      Sanchez looked great in his first game and has a relatively easy upcoming schedule.
      Jason Campbell (28.4)
      Campbell is another good fill in for McNabb owners since he has a couple of easy matchups over the next two weeks.
      Chad Pennington (32.2)
      Matthew Stafford (12.1)
      Stafford figures to post good fantasy numbers in garbage time if he can stay upright.
      JaMarcus Russell (11.9)
      Byron Leftwich (2.7)
      Kerry Collins (6.4)
      Marc Bulger (7.8)
      Brady Quinn (14.6)

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      Fantasy Fallout: Week 1

      September 14, 2009 /

      Kevin Kolb will take over for Donovan McNabb if he can’t go in Week 2. McNabb apparently has a cracked rib…With Brandon Stokley’s amazing game-winning play, Kyle Orton‘s line (243 yards, TD) is not nearly as good as it looks…Maybe the Detroit O-line isn’t as bad in pass protection as we thought. Mark Stafford threw 37 passes but was only sacked once…Tony Romo‘s stellar performance (353 yards, 3 TD) against a traditionally good defense means that he’s probably any every-week starter going forward…Shaun Hill (209, TD) was solid if unspectacular against the Cardinals and should be a good start going forward. He has a pretty easy schedule this season…Aaron Rodgers (184 yards, TD) had a very poor statistical game before the game-winning 50-yard bomb to Greg Jennings. If the Packers can solidify the protection on the right side of the, Rodgers should settle down…Mark Sanchez (272 yards, TD, INT) looked pretty solid on the road in his NFL debut…Matt Schaub (166 yards, INT) and the rest of the Texans’ offense was pretty brutal.

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      Fantasy Quick-Hitters: Berrian, Bush and more

      September 13, 2009 /

      Boldin looks like a game-time decision. I’m not feeling good about his prospects, so I’d look elsewhere if I had to make a decision now. Steve Breaston is dinged up but should play. Jerheme Urban is a sneaky start if Boldin can’t go. If you can wait until the late games to decide, then it’s worthwhile to start Boldin if he can play.

      Wes Welker listed as questionable for Monday night. He practiced in a limited fashion this week and the feeling seems to be that he’s going to play. It’s a tough call, especially considering how guarded the Pats are about injuries. But the fact that he practiced is a good sign. He should be out there Monday night.

      Moreno and Orton are ready to go against the Bengals. Both are mediocre starts coming off of injuries. Cincinnati’s defense should be a little better than advertised.

      It looks like Bernard Berrian will play. I wouldn’t start him this week unless you’re desperate for WR help. He and Favre haven’t had much time to gel and the Browns defense is better than advertised. (But Berrian just needs to hit on one of those fly routes to have a decent fantasy day.)

      Per Scout.com, Mike Bell to get more carries than Reggie Bush.       A source told Scout.com that Bush may not be totally healthy and may mainly be used in passing situations. Bush is still startable in PPR leagues, but I’d look elsewhere in standard leagues.

      Matt Cassel is out per ESPN.
      Brodie Croyle should get the start and he faces a brutal matchup against the Ravens. Stay away.

      Check back for more updates as kickoff gets closer. I’ll be on Twitter all day (“FantasyTips“) assuming my internet connection holds up.

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      Fantasy Quick-Hitters: Boldin, Pierre, Berrian and more

      September 11, 2009 /

      Anquan Boldin returned to a limited practice. Boldin said, “It’s only week one. I’d rather sit out game one as opposed to sitting out four or five other games. You just have to use your discretion.” That doesn’t sound good for his prospects of playing in Week 1. Steve Breaston would be first in line to start, but he’s dealing with a sore knee, so Jerheme Urban could potentially eat into Breaston’s snaps.

      Pierre Thomas has been officially ruled out for Week 1. Mike Bell, Mike Bell, Mike Bell. I wrote on Tuesday that Thomas owners (and even non-owners) should grab Bell. He’s a solid RB2/flex play against the hapless Detroit rush defense.

      Cassel is questionable for Week 1. Not a big surprise here. Owners should probably keep Cassel on the bench even if he does play. The Ravens are a bad matchup for any passing game.

      Bernard Berrian and Kevin Walter are both game-time decisions. It would be wise to sit both players even if they do play, assuming that you have a decent option to plug in. It’s tough to battle back from a hamstring injury and be effective right away.

      Kyle Orton will start against the Bengals. It’s not a terrible matchup, but Orton’s preseason performance is not encouraging. Only use him if you’re desperate (or you’re in a 2 QB league). It does help that Brandon Marshall is behaving.

      Raiders name Darren McFadden as their starting RB. He has had a very impressive preseason, so this is just a formality. Even if he didn’t start, he’s going to play a ton of snaps because he is easily the Raiders most explosive player. (And he better perform, because I started him over Santonio Holmes this week!)

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