Week 10 brings around Thursday night football. Nothing more glorious than having to give another whole night to an NFL game. With Oakland playing San Diego we should expect a nice offensive battle. My fantasy football article this week has been a little rushed due the early game but definitely worth a look if you are struggling.
I myself am really in need of a flex performer and with people like Jonathan Stewart, Mark Ingram, Jackie Battle and Chris Ogbonnaya. I have no idea who I am starting as of now, all I do know is that Ingram will be probably be rested due to the Saints' bye week and Chris Ivory back. Battle has been so disappointing that I might drop him on principal, Stewart is a complete lottery with Cam Netwon being able to run the ball better than both Caroline running backs in the red zone and Ogbonnaya did not have a nice start last week but the Browns have no other choices it seems.
Hope this helps.
Carson Palmer (OAK): Last week we saw something very special from Palmer; he threw the ball a ton (332 yards) with 3 touchdowns (but also 3 interceptions). The interceptions will slowly fade away in my opinion. He is throwing the ball to Ford and Moore who have good hands and some serious speed. The reason I like Palmer more this week is because the battle between San Diego is going to be a shoot out. The Chargers' defence is currently ranked 7th against fantasy running backs and only 21st against the pass. Expect Palmer to throw and the more time he gets the better he will become.
Chris Ogbonnaya (CLE)/ Jackie Battle (KCC): I know I have just moaned about these two above in my introduction but this is what you have to remember. The Browns are a run first offence, McCoy is a much better game manager and I hope that the Browns give Ogbonnaya another chance to give it a go and against a weak Rams run defence, expect some work. Also, the only other guy the Browns have is very old. With Battle you have to look at it like this. The Denver run defence is not bad (ranked 15th) but they do give up points to running backs. Champ Bailey has and will shut down Dwayne Bowe again and the Chiefs have no one else to run the ball. Battle will not do brilliantly but you could do worse.
Denarius Moore (OAK): To add to Palmer's reasons, he saw 12 targets last week. This rookie has big play ability and safe hands. Palmer will throw the ball and lots of targets means Palmer likes this. You should also take into account that with Heyward-Bey missing (not sure why) so many snaps that no one else will line up along side Jacoby Ford. Moore has safe hands and he has an opportunity once again to cement himself in an offence that will pass a lot.
Torrey Smith (BAL): Smith obviously had a huge catch last week at the end of the game for a touchdown, trust earned? Not completely but remember Flacco likes to go deeper. No one is faster than Smith and with a very poor Seattle secondary, expect at least one long break away touchdown, maybe even two.
Laurent Robinson (DAL): Everyone take a look at the man who is taking out from Miles Austin. Robinson has had 5 catches in the past two games. Dez Bryant will get all of the attention from the Bills, that is not saying much I am afraid. I do not see Robinson having a huge game but Dallas do like to pass the ball in the end zone and with the rookie Murray running the ball so well, Buffalo's defence will have to key on Murray and Bryant so Robinson should be open.
Marcedes Lewis (JAC): Soon Gabbert has to realise that he has an incredibly talented tight end. Although they will not throw the ball much due to MJD, Gabbert might start feeling confident in a lovely match up with the horrendous Colts. I think Gabbert and Lewis could connect this week.
Jake Ballard (NYG): Come on people. This is a guy who you need on your bench at least. He is getting a lot of red-zone targets in a strong pass first offence. With Nicks a little shaken up, Ballard is getting a lot of looks. In the past 5 games he has had 3 touchdowns and averages nearly four receptions a game. PICK HIM UP!
Rams D/ST: I know what you are thinking, not the Rams. But, a match up against the against Cleveland is a beautiful one. The Browns struggle to run the ball and struggle to pass the ball. Even if McCoy does not throw many interceptions, Ogbonnaya may fumble again and the Browns have given up double digit fantasy points to opposing defences for the past 5 weeks.
I hope this helps. There maybe be some contradictions written here, welcome the way my brain works. For some strange reason I think Reggie Wayne will have a nice day on Sunday, no reason for it.
Good luck.
Thursday 10 November 2011
Monday 7 November 2011
Paris Surface Slow: Give us back our Fast Surfaces ATP
So I woke up a little tired this morning. After some reading, prayer and abdominal work out I realised that it was the start of the last Masters' event. Paris Indoors. Known for its crazy Parisian crowd, strange results and this year the added pressure/excitement with three qualification spots still available was going to make it the best ever. While watching the first match between Youzhny and Kohlschreiber I noticed the ball sitting up. It was then it hit me, the surface was slow.
What has tennis become? Wimbledon is the second slowest grand slam. The grass season is as small and insignificant as it can be and now Paris Indoors is slow? The Masters event where the big serves and big ground strokes are now replaced with players like Milos Raonic kicking his first serve and grinding out rallies. What has happened tennis fans? Why do we crave more and more rallies?
The ATP Tour is full of tournaments for rallying. Full of slow clay courts, slow hard courts and now slow grass courts. I always thought that at least we had the few indoor tournaments at the end of the year that had some speed. Some excitement. Some power. Now they have taken that from me. Its time for a change people.
If we want rivalries such as Sampras vs Agassi or Federer vs Nadal to exist and flourish then we should have change in surface speeds. The best player in the world was usually someone who could play on a multiple of surfaces. When all the surfaces playing similarly then we are not truly testing the full extent of the talents of these players.
So why have quicker surfaces? The thing with quicker surfaces is that the points are shorter. Players hit more winners, they get to the net more and their talent really shows through. I am not against defensive-minded players or their style; in fact I think they add a lot to the game. But when surfaces become slower they take away from the "defenders" ability to be fully tested when they have to defend on a fast surface. Give the people back our fast surfaces ATP. If the event at London has slow courts then I might cry.
Anybody disagree?
What has tennis become? Wimbledon is the second slowest grand slam. The grass season is as small and insignificant as it can be and now Paris Indoors is slow? The Masters event where the big serves and big ground strokes are now replaced with players like Milos Raonic kicking his first serve and grinding out rallies. What has happened tennis fans? Why do we crave more and more rallies?
The ATP Tour is full of tournaments for rallying. Full of slow clay courts, slow hard courts and now slow grass courts. I always thought that at least we had the few indoor tournaments at the end of the year that had some speed. Some excitement. Some power. Now they have taken that from me. Its time for a change people.
If we want rivalries such as Sampras vs Agassi or Federer vs Nadal to exist and flourish then we should have change in surface speeds. The best player in the world was usually someone who could play on a multiple of surfaces. When all the surfaces playing similarly then we are not truly testing the full extent of the talents of these players.
So why have quicker surfaces? The thing with quicker surfaces is that the points are shorter. Players hit more winners, they get to the net more and their talent really shows through. I am not against defensive-minded players or their style; in fact I think they add a lot to the game. But when surfaces become slower they take away from the "defenders" ability to be fully tested when they have to defend on a fast surface. Give the people back our fast surfaces ATP. If the event at London has slow courts then I might cry.
Anybody disagree?
Friday 4 November 2011
Tebowing- is it light hearted or down right offensive?
The term "Tewbowing" means to go on one knee and pray; usually it is used in a celebratory way when Tebow did it (and has done it since High School) for when he scored a touchdown. However, recent mocking of the celebratory act has caused a lot of concern.
Before we really enter the issues behind this, lets look at the facts. First of all, Tim Tebow was not the first person to pray on one knee as a celebration. It has been around the NFL for years and been popular for a long time. Secondly, Tebow has been doing this since his High School days, it is not a new thing but has gone national recently due to Tebow suddenly starting. Lastly, Tim Tebow explained that he was not offended by the Stephen Tulloch's mock celebration when he sacked Tebow. Now let the controversy begin.
Tim Tebow has always been very proud of his Christian faith. Whether it is praying on the field, saying it in press conferences or wearing a Bible verse on his face paint. he is very proud of his faith. For that you have to respect him. This is why. He is not fake about it. The amount of people I have seen make the crucifix on his chest before a punt return or point up to the sky when he has scored a goal and yet does not follow Christianity the way he or she should. I actually use to make a crucifix on my chest at the start of each tennis match; this was only for luck as I was not a Christian at that time. So respect him dedicated and true to his faith. Secondly, Tebow's faith makes him stand out as a professional athlete because it has led him to be such a nice guy and helping a lot with charity. I hear some people annoyed that he is promoting it everywhere. First off, he is not preaching at people but showing his faith and people who get annoyed at that are being annoyed for the wrong reasons. Tebow does so much charity work and is an excellent role models for children. Sports writers and presenters are mad at Tebow showing his faith yet it has made him a good person. Makes no sense to me. Respect the man for being dedicated to what he says, backing up his actions and ultimately living a self-less lifestyle.
Now, when it comes to mocking Tebow's celebration, you find a very thin line. As ESPN already discussed, the Lions' players who mocked Tebow were only doing it to mock Tebow not God. People have explained that if he did not want it mocked then he should have done it. To those people I say that you are bias because when something as important as religion means so much to someone, then you should steer clear of it. "Give everything to the glory of God" is what the Bible says, Tebow is doing that. He is doing it in a harmless and humble way. This is the fine line. Even if the players are only mocking Tebow, it does not look that way to other people.
Lets look at the outer consequences of the mocking. I am sure that some people playing football would mock the celebration. But, is there a deeper meaning to it? Some children sitting at home could see that mocking Christian practises is normal. This leads to less seriousness taken about religion and lets be honest, if you are not serious about your purpose on this Earth then you probably should look into that. Taking this from a Christian point of view, I may sound bias. But certain things should not be mocked and religion is at the top of my list in my opinion. However, it isn't in the world's opinion and religion is mocked all the time. When people see top athletes doing it then it only promotes it to increase. After all, is being a Christian such a bad thing?
Lastly, if Christianity is what makes Tim Tebow such a good person off the field then why should it be mocked? Why are sports writers angry at someone who does great things for the world? He is not forcing his religion on anyone, you do have to read the Bible verses put on his face or be bothered by his celebrations, yet people choose to condemn someone for something that is only benefiting the world. Whether you are a Christian or not, I am sure we would all agree that Tebow's reputation is something that we would want more professional athletes to have rather than the stereotypical arrogant, spoilt and selfish fasard that exists today. You yourself can choose whether you make a connection between Tebow's good character and his beliefs, but think about the affect it has on children and their upbringing and that mocking something that makes a person do more for the less fortunate is wrong.
If Tebow had been Jewish or Muslim then it would be a complete uproar of commotion. The reason it has not been as big of a deal is because people seem to mock Christian practices all too often. When you think about it from this point of view, you see more of the destruction of the mocking. Before you make an opinion about this subject, think whether you want Tebow's life to be taken seriously or mocked. If his good nature and giving spirit is something you respect, then respect the thing that makes him a good person.
Before we really enter the issues behind this, lets look at the facts. First of all, Tim Tebow was not the first person to pray on one knee as a celebration. It has been around the NFL for years and been popular for a long time. Secondly, Tebow has been doing this since his High School days, it is not a new thing but has gone national recently due to Tebow suddenly starting. Lastly, Tim Tebow explained that he was not offended by the Stephen Tulloch's mock celebration when he sacked Tebow. Now let the controversy begin.
Tim Tebow has always been very proud of his Christian faith. Whether it is praying on the field, saying it in press conferences or wearing a Bible verse on his face paint. he is very proud of his faith. For that you have to respect him. This is why. He is not fake about it. The amount of people I have seen make the crucifix on his chest before a punt return or point up to the sky when he has scored a goal and yet does not follow Christianity the way he or she should. I actually use to make a crucifix on my chest at the start of each tennis match; this was only for luck as I was not a Christian at that time. So respect him dedicated and true to his faith. Secondly, Tebow's faith makes him stand out as a professional athlete because it has led him to be such a nice guy and helping a lot with charity. I hear some people annoyed that he is promoting it everywhere. First off, he is not preaching at people but showing his faith and people who get annoyed at that are being annoyed for the wrong reasons. Tebow does so much charity work and is an excellent role models for children. Sports writers and presenters are mad at Tebow showing his faith yet it has made him a good person. Makes no sense to me. Respect the man for being dedicated to what he says, backing up his actions and ultimately living a self-less lifestyle.
Now, when it comes to mocking Tebow's celebration, you find a very thin line. As ESPN already discussed, the Lions' players who mocked Tebow were only doing it to mock Tebow not God. People have explained that if he did not want it mocked then he should have done it. To those people I say that you are bias because when something as important as religion means so much to someone, then you should steer clear of it. "Give everything to the glory of God" is what the Bible says, Tebow is doing that. He is doing it in a harmless and humble way. This is the fine line. Even if the players are only mocking Tebow, it does not look that way to other people.
Lets look at the outer consequences of the mocking. I am sure that some people playing football would mock the celebration. But, is there a deeper meaning to it? Some children sitting at home could see that mocking Christian practises is normal. This leads to less seriousness taken about religion and lets be honest, if you are not serious about your purpose on this Earth then you probably should look into that. Taking this from a Christian point of view, I may sound bias. But certain things should not be mocked and religion is at the top of my list in my opinion. However, it isn't in the world's opinion and religion is mocked all the time. When people see top athletes doing it then it only promotes it to increase. After all, is being a Christian such a bad thing?
Lastly, if Christianity is what makes Tim Tebow such a good person off the field then why should it be mocked? Why are sports writers angry at someone who does great things for the world? He is not forcing his religion on anyone, you do have to read the Bible verses put on his face or be bothered by his celebrations, yet people choose to condemn someone for something that is only benefiting the world. Whether you are a Christian or not, I am sure we would all agree that Tebow's reputation is something that we would want more professional athletes to have rather than the stereotypical arrogant, spoilt and selfish fasard that exists today. You yourself can choose whether you make a connection between Tebow's good character and his beliefs, but think about the affect it has on children and their upbringing and that mocking something that makes a person do more for the less fortunate is wrong.
If Tebow had been Jewish or Muslim then it would be a complete uproar of commotion. The reason it has not been as big of a deal is because people seem to mock Christian practices all too often. When you think about it from this point of view, you see more of the destruction of the mocking. Before you make an opinion about this subject, think whether you want Tebow's life to be taken seriously or mocked. If his good nature and giving spirit is something you respect, then respect the thing that makes him a good person.
Wednesday 2 November 2011
Fantasy Football: Time to talk "Bench"
With week 9 approaching it has probably hit you that you are now half way through your fantasy football season. From now on every place on your roster is important; especially the bench.
Today I would like to discuss a few players that are bothering you; whether its picking them up, dropping them, trading them or leaving them on your bench. I hope to provide some help for these important decisions.
Your bench is now more important than ever. As we have seen, even the best players can have poor fantasy football days. So, the reason these positions start becoming more important is because a good or a bad match up can be the difference between scoring an extra 10 points a week; for some leagues points for is the tiebreaker. Sit back and if your player is mentioned, think about his role on your team.
Quarterbacks
Colt McCoy(CLE) Verdict: Trade or Drop him
I very much doubt you will be able to trade anyone on the Browns' offence right now. McCoy was doing very well up until week 6. He hit mid-teen points total consistently. However, with the lack of a running-game, defences have been able to stop McCoy from throwing the ball. With two meetings with Baltimore and Pittsburgh still left, get rid of McCoy.
Carson Palmer(OAK) Verdict: Bench him for now.
We have not seen what Palmer can do at Oakland. Hue Jackson seems very confident that Palmer can do something special and with the addition of TJ Houshmandzadeh you should be optimistic. After all, with a running game as good as Oakland's; receivers should be open more often. Heyward-Bey can stretch the field and Boss and 'The Housh' have possession potential. Keep him on your bench for the next two weeks and then decide whether to dump him or not. I think he can do a job but then again I am bias.
Running-Backs
Ryan Torrain(WAS): Verdict: Trade Him
He is a starting running back for an NFL team. His value is no stronger than it is now. TRADE HIM. I do not see Torrain doing anything special. In fact, unless you have Fred Davis I would look to get rid of all redskins' players. His next four matches are against the 1st (SF), 4th (MIA & DAL) and 7th (SEA). Trade him and try to get something for him.
Knowshon Moreno(DEN): Verdict: Drop Him
Moreno started last week. He had 14 carries for 69 yards. Moreno would be a great asset receiver out of the back field; yet John Fox keeps making Tebow throw the ball deep. Moreno gets hurt often and the Broncos offence looks horrible. Also, remember that anything in the red zone Tebow will probably run in himself. To me, he is not worth a place on your bench because McGahee will be back soon and then he will go back to being useless. If you want to keep him until McGahee is back then I would understand.
Peyton Hillis(CLE): Verdict:Bench Him
I know what your thinking, he is hurt and has been for a long time. Yes, Hillis does have hamstring issues. Yes, he has not be a fantasy football star this season. However, I am betting that you took him high in your draft. You should also look at the fact that without Hillis the Browns have been horrible. My main reason not to drop him is this: if there is anybody who could come back to bite you, its Hillis. If your in the deciding match to go into the playoffs and you are against Cleveland's star player, you and I both would swallow slowly and loudly. Leave him on your bench.
Wide Receivers
Mike Williams (TB): Verdict: Trade Him
Does anyone remember last season when Mike Tomlin said he wanted to make Mike Wallace into a possession receiver. Not smart. This is exactly what has happened to Mike Williams. The Tampa Bay, rookie sensation of last year has changed. He has not had one 100 yard game and only had 1 touchdown. Unless the Bucs finally decide to use this champion in the red zone and stretch the field, he is merely a possession guy and not one that seems to be making catches in the red zone. What is worse is that Blount looks to be healthy again. I say trade him or trade him soon.
Plaxico Burress(NYJ): Verdict: Bench Him
Anyone who has just caught 3 touchdowns should be kept in your bench. Sanchez will need a huge target like Plaxico and the more he becomes a part of this offence, the more he will make a difference. His lack of yards is an issue, this is why he should be kept on your bench.
Eric Decker (DEN): Verdict: Trade him
If John Fox believes Tim Tebow will ever be a good pocket passer then he is nuts. Simple fact. I like Tebow, such a great guy but his recent form shows he is not an NFL QB. He could be the best wild cat QB in the game but that is to be seen. Decker is Denver's best receiver. Fact. However, a receiver is only as good as the man throwing him the ball (look at Brandon Marshall).
Tight Ends
Jared Cook(TEN): Verdict: Drop Him
Drop him with confidence. This guy has had a poor season considering his hype. He has had one game above 2 receptions, two games above 50 yards and only 2 touchdowns. With all of Tennessee's offensive problems with CJ2K not being able to run the ball and Kenny Britt hurt, we are all waiting for Cook to become a factor. Waiting, waiting and waiting. Don't wait until the end of the season.
Scott Chandler (BUF): Verdict: Bench or Trade Him
Oh Scott Chandler. Why is he always projected so lowly each week? because he is too much of a gamble to start. Look at the facts. He has only one game with more than 2 receptions. He has one game above 50 yards, (this was week1). He does have boom ability and his two games with two touchdowns are appealing. If you badly need a tight end then put him on your bench. If you have a legitimate tight end like Jermichael Finley, Jimmy Graham, Owen Daniels or a Patriots tight end then I say get rid of him.
Defences/ Special Teams
This section is done differently. Here we will discuss which defences should be chucked and which must be owned. You do not want to necessarily waste a bench spot with a defence.
Tennessee Titans: Verdict: Drop them
Yes, I have this defence on my roster for one of my leagues. I think that this defence could be a lot better than it seems especially with Cortland Finnegan. However, the Titans have been so erratic recently. They still have to play the Bills, Saints, Panthers, Falcons and the Bengals. These teams are offensively good and like to score points with few mistakes. Do not rely on the Titans.
Philadelphia Eagles: Verdict: Keep Them
The Eagles have had a slow start. They are not great at stopping the run. However, they have great punter returners in Desean Jackson and their pass defence looked legitimate against Dallas. Have faith in the Eagles, I believe they will pay off drafting them quite highly.
Cincinnati Bengals: Verdict: Keep Them, Pick them up
I am very surprised to see the Bengals only owned in 67% of leagues. The Bengals D has scored four touchdowns in the past three games. They have had double-figured scores for 4/8 weeks. Although they have to play Pittsburgh and Baltimore twice; they do get games against the Browns, Rams and Cardinals. This defence is better than people give them credit for and I wish I had them.
Kansas City Chiefs: Verdict: Maybe pick them up?
If you do want two defences. If you hold a defence like the Saints or Giants, then the Chiefs are a good pick up. Watching them against the Chargers we saw them stop the run and finally put some pressure on Phillip Rivers. Rivers still blew this defence for over 350 yards but in the right match up, they are worth a start in my opinion.
I hope this insight helps. Please seriously start looking at your bench and what positions you truly need. The waiver wire will become hotter and hotter as the season starts to end. Think about who your waiting on and good luck.
Today I would like to discuss a few players that are bothering you; whether its picking them up, dropping them, trading them or leaving them on your bench. I hope to provide some help for these important decisions.
Your bench is now more important than ever. As we have seen, even the best players can have poor fantasy football days. So, the reason these positions start becoming more important is because a good or a bad match up can be the difference between scoring an extra 10 points a week; for some leagues points for is the tiebreaker. Sit back and if your player is mentioned, think about his role on your team.
Quarterbacks
Colt McCoy(CLE) Verdict: Trade or Drop him
I very much doubt you will be able to trade anyone on the Browns' offence right now. McCoy was doing very well up until week 6. He hit mid-teen points total consistently. However, with the lack of a running-game, defences have been able to stop McCoy from throwing the ball. With two meetings with Baltimore and Pittsburgh still left, get rid of McCoy.
Carson Palmer(OAK) Verdict: Bench him for now.
We have not seen what Palmer can do at Oakland. Hue Jackson seems very confident that Palmer can do something special and with the addition of TJ Houshmandzadeh you should be optimistic. After all, with a running game as good as Oakland's; receivers should be open more often. Heyward-Bey can stretch the field and Boss and 'The Housh' have possession potential. Keep him on your bench for the next two weeks and then decide whether to dump him or not. I think he can do a job but then again I am bias.
Running-Backs
Ryan Torrain(WAS): Verdict: Trade Him
He is a starting running back for an NFL team. His value is no stronger than it is now. TRADE HIM. I do not see Torrain doing anything special. In fact, unless you have Fred Davis I would look to get rid of all redskins' players. His next four matches are against the 1st (SF), 4th (MIA & DAL) and 7th (SEA). Trade him and try to get something for him.
Knowshon Moreno(DEN): Verdict: Drop Him
Moreno started last week. He had 14 carries for 69 yards. Moreno would be a great asset receiver out of the back field; yet John Fox keeps making Tebow throw the ball deep. Moreno gets hurt often and the Broncos offence looks horrible. Also, remember that anything in the red zone Tebow will probably run in himself. To me, he is not worth a place on your bench because McGahee will be back soon and then he will go back to being useless. If you want to keep him until McGahee is back then I would understand.
Peyton Hillis(CLE): Verdict:Bench Him
I know what your thinking, he is hurt and has been for a long time. Yes, Hillis does have hamstring issues. Yes, he has not be a fantasy football star this season. However, I am betting that you took him high in your draft. You should also look at the fact that without Hillis the Browns have been horrible. My main reason not to drop him is this: if there is anybody who could come back to bite you, its Hillis. If your in the deciding match to go into the playoffs and you are against Cleveland's star player, you and I both would swallow slowly and loudly. Leave him on your bench.
Wide Receivers
Mike Williams (TB): Verdict: Trade Him
Does anyone remember last season when Mike Tomlin said he wanted to make Mike Wallace into a possession receiver. Not smart. This is exactly what has happened to Mike Williams. The Tampa Bay, rookie sensation of last year has changed. He has not had one 100 yard game and only had 1 touchdown. Unless the Bucs finally decide to use this champion in the red zone and stretch the field, he is merely a possession guy and not one that seems to be making catches in the red zone. What is worse is that Blount looks to be healthy again. I say trade him or trade him soon.
Plaxico Burress(NYJ): Verdict: Bench Him
Anyone who has just caught 3 touchdowns should be kept in your bench. Sanchez will need a huge target like Plaxico and the more he becomes a part of this offence, the more he will make a difference. His lack of yards is an issue, this is why he should be kept on your bench.
Eric Decker (DEN): Verdict: Trade him
If John Fox believes Tim Tebow will ever be a good pocket passer then he is nuts. Simple fact. I like Tebow, such a great guy but his recent form shows he is not an NFL QB. He could be the best wild cat QB in the game but that is to be seen. Decker is Denver's best receiver. Fact. However, a receiver is only as good as the man throwing him the ball (look at Brandon Marshall).
Tight Ends
Jared Cook(TEN): Verdict: Drop Him
Drop him with confidence. This guy has had a poor season considering his hype. He has had one game above 2 receptions, two games above 50 yards and only 2 touchdowns. With all of Tennessee's offensive problems with CJ2K not being able to run the ball and Kenny Britt hurt, we are all waiting for Cook to become a factor. Waiting, waiting and waiting. Don't wait until the end of the season.
Scott Chandler (BUF): Verdict: Bench or Trade Him
Oh Scott Chandler. Why is he always projected so lowly each week? because he is too much of a gamble to start. Look at the facts. He has only one game with more than 2 receptions. He has one game above 50 yards, (this was week1). He does have boom ability and his two games with two touchdowns are appealing. If you badly need a tight end then put him on your bench. If you have a legitimate tight end like Jermichael Finley, Jimmy Graham, Owen Daniels or a Patriots tight end then I say get rid of him.
Defences/ Special Teams
This section is done differently. Here we will discuss which defences should be chucked and which must be owned. You do not want to necessarily waste a bench spot with a defence.
Tennessee Titans: Verdict: Drop them
Yes, I have this defence on my roster for one of my leagues. I think that this defence could be a lot better than it seems especially with Cortland Finnegan. However, the Titans have been so erratic recently. They still have to play the Bills, Saints, Panthers, Falcons and the Bengals. These teams are offensively good and like to score points with few mistakes. Do not rely on the Titans.
Philadelphia Eagles: Verdict: Keep Them
The Eagles have had a slow start. They are not great at stopping the run. However, they have great punter returners in Desean Jackson and their pass defence looked legitimate against Dallas. Have faith in the Eagles, I believe they will pay off drafting them quite highly.
Cincinnati Bengals: Verdict: Keep Them, Pick them up
I am very surprised to see the Bengals only owned in 67% of leagues. The Bengals D has scored four touchdowns in the past three games. They have had double-figured scores for 4/8 weeks. Although they have to play Pittsburgh and Baltimore twice; they do get games against the Browns, Rams and Cardinals. This defence is better than people give them credit for and I wish I had them.
Kansas City Chiefs: Verdict: Maybe pick them up?
If you do want two defences. If you hold a defence like the Saints or Giants, then the Chiefs are a good pick up. Watching them against the Chargers we saw them stop the run and finally put some pressure on Phillip Rivers. Rivers still blew this defence for over 350 yards but in the right match up, they are worth a start in my opinion.
I hope this insight helps. Please seriously start looking at your bench and what positions you truly need. The waiver wire will become hotter and hotter as the season starts to end. Think about who your waiting on and good luck.
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