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Friday, September 5, 2014
Here are some options for Ellington owners
Everyone, it seems, was pretty high on Cardinals running back Andre Ellington going into this season.
In five leagues, I think I had him in three.
Today, there's a report circulating that Ellington could miss significant time with a foot injury.
Yikes.
We're still waiting for news to filter out, but as it stands now, I made a move in two leagues.
The person I picked up was Jon Dwyer.
Is he great? No. Could he be serviceable? Yep.
He was pegged as the No. 2 back and the goal-line guy going into the season opener before Ellington's news broke.
So there's some value there.
In one league, however, I'm waiting before I make a move.
That league doesn't have a deep bench, so I'm waiting. I'm not ready to cut, say, Mark Ingram or Jeremy Hill for him.
There's also a chance that Arizona could sign a running back.
So, I'd proceed with caution on Dwyer; deep league or deep roster, then he's worth a proactive add right now.
UPDATE: There are other reports that say Ellington might just need rest.
What does that mean? Well, he could play and then again, he might not be ready.
Keep in mind he has a Monday night game and if you have him, you need to keep your options open.
As a reminder, C.J. Spiller had a foot issue last year, and it wasn't supposed to be a lingering problem. Trouble was, Spiller seemed bothered by it all year.
It looks like if you own Ellington, you should at least have a viable bench guy.
In five leagues, I think I had him in three.
Today, there's a report circulating that Ellington could miss significant time with a foot injury.
Yikes.
We're still waiting for news to filter out, but as it stands now, I made a move in two leagues.
The person I picked up was Jon Dwyer.
Is he great? No. Could he be serviceable? Yep.
He was pegged as the No. 2 back and the goal-line guy going into the season opener before Ellington's news broke.
So there's some value there.
In one league, however, I'm waiting before I make a move.
That league doesn't have a deep bench, so I'm waiting. I'm not ready to cut, say, Mark Ingram or Jeremy Hill for him.
There's also a chance that Arizona could sign a running back.
So, I'd proceed with caution on Dwyer; deep league or deep roster, then he's worth a proactive add right now.
UPDATE: There are other reports that say Ellington might just need rest.
What does that mean? Well, he could play and then again, he might not be ready.
Keep in mind he has a Monday night game and if you have him, you need to keep your options open.
As a reminder, C.J. Spiller had a foot issue last year, and it wasn't supposed to be a lingering problem. Trouble was, Spiller seemed bothered by it all year.
It looks like if you own Ellington, you should at least have a viable bench guy.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Should teams eliminated from fantasy football playoffs be able to make waiver moves?
I went to check my league's waiver wire today to see if my opponent in the championship game made any moves.
What did I see?
Five transactions. None made by my opponent or the two who lost in the semifinals.
Three owners who lost in the quarterfinals made transactions totaling those five moves.
The top four places cash out, so I'm wondering why they made moves.
Do you find this fair? It's not a keeper league either.
What did I see?
Five transactions. None made by my opponent or the two who lost in the semifinals.
Three owners who lost in the quarterfinals made transactions totaling those five moves.
The top four places cash out, so I'm wondering why they made moves.
Do you find this fair? It's not a keeper league either.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Who won AND who lost with Jamaal Charles?
OK. Start it up.
Who lost to Jamaal Charles this week?
Post 'em here.
The tougher question: Who had Charles and his five TDs -- and lost?
For the record: I missed going against Charles in three matchups.
Who lost to Jamaal Charles this week?
Post 'em here.
The tougher question: Who had Charles and his five TDs -- and lost?
For the record: I missed going against Charles in three matchups.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Broncos burn fantasy football players in the playoffs
If you own any of the marquee Denver Broncos players, I'm sure you were looking forward to Thursday's game in what is the fantasy football semifinals in most cases.
Boy, did those owners get burned.
Peyton Manning: 289 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT.
Knowshon Moreno: 8 carries, 19 yards.
Montee Ball: 3 carries for minus-1 yards. Yeah, I had a better day that Ball.
Julius Thomas: 49 yards receiving.
Demaryius Thomas: 45 yards receiving.
Eric Decker: 42 yards receiving.
You were probably happy if you started Andre Caldwell (59 yards, 2 TDs).
But then again, who started him?
What you need to do now, if you had one or more of these Broncos, is play the high-upside guy.
Good luck.
Boy, did those owners get burned.
Peyton Manning: 289 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT.
Knowshon Moreno: 8 carries, 19 yards.
Montee Ball: 3 carries for minus-1 yards. Yeah, I had a better day that Ball.
Julius Thomas: 49 yards receiving.
Demaryius Thomas: 45 yards receiving.
Eric Decker: 42 yards receiving.
You were probably happy if you started Andre Caldwell (59 yards, 2 TDs).
But then again, who started him?
What you need to do now, if you had one or more of these Broncos, is play the high-upside guy.
Good luck.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
I'm done with these fantasy football players this season
Here's who I'm done with in fantasy football:
Lamar Miller.
Ray Rice.
Jay Cutler.
Kendall Wright.
TY Hilton.
Mike Wallace.
Colin Kaepernick.
Carson Palmer.
Frank Gore.
Darren Sproles.
Ryan Mathews.
This certainly isn't a complete list, just players that have burned me one too many times in league.
Who would you add?
Lamar Miller.
Ray Rice.
Jay Cutler.
Kendall Wright.
TY Hilton.
Mike Wallace.
Colin Kaepernick.
Carson Palmer.
Frank Gore.
Darren Sproles.
Ryan Mathews.
This certainly isn't a complete list, just players that have burned me one too many times in league.
Who would you add?
Bears to bench McCown for Cutler
Adjust your rosters: Jay Cutler will start over Josh McCown this Sunday.
The Bears will sit McCown, who's torn things up the past three weeks, averaging over 300 yards passing each game.
I would find it hard to trust Cutler as a starter Sunday. He easily could get injured and miss the rest of the season.
If you have room on your playoff roster, I'd hold on to McCown.
The Bears will sit McCown, who's torn things up the past three weeks, averaging over 300 yards passing each game.
I would find it hard to trust Cutler as a starter Sunday. He easily could get injured and miss the rest of the season.
If you have room on your playoff roster, I'd hold on to McCown.
Monday, September 30, 2013
Was Richardson the problem in Cleveland?
Now that the Cleveland Browns have two wins under their belt, people are changing their tune about the blockbuster deal that sent Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts for a No. 1 pick.
People panned the move from the Browns' side, saying giving up a franchise back this early in his career wasn't a good move.
Today, the Browns are the toast of the AFC North.
Maybe getting rid of Richardson wasn't what propelled the modest two-game winning streak.
Maybe getting a Brian Hoyer at quarterback instead of Brandon Weeden helped.
Maybe getting their No. 1 receiver, Josh Gordon, back helped.
Maybe it's just two wins and the bottom will fall out.
I don't think Richardson is or was the problem. A lot of other factors played into the mini-run by the Browns.
It wasn't all Richardson's fault. I'm not ready to bury him as an elite running back, either.
People panned the move from the Browns' side, saying giving up a franchise back this early in his career wasn't a good move.
Today, the Browns are the toast of the AFC North.
Maybe getting rid of Richardson wasn't what propelled the modest two-game winning streak.
Maybe getting a Brian Hoyer at quarterback instead of Brandon Weeden helped.
Maybe getting their No. 1 receiver, Josh Gordon, back helped.
Maybe it's just two wins and the bottom will fall out.
I don't think Richardson is or was the problem. A lot of other factors played into the mini-run by the Browns.
It wasn't all Richardson's fault. I'm not ready to bury him as an elite running back, either.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Don't make same mistake as Lions with Stafford
Don't go all in on Matt Stafford this season like the Detroit Lions did.
Stafford is a solid fantasy QB, but the investment the Lions made ($41.5 million guarantee) is silly.
He's not one of the best QBs in real life. He's not one of the best in fantasy.
Here's my top 10 for 2013:
Stafford is a solid fantasy QB, but the investment the Lions made ($41.5 million guarantee) is silly.
He's not one of the best QBs in real life. He's not one of the best in fantasy.
Here's my top 10 for 2013:
- Aaron Rodgers
- Drew Brees
- Cam Newton
- Peyton Manning
- Andrew Luck
- Matt Ryan
- Tom Brady
- Russell Wilson
- Colin Kaepernick
- Robert Griffin III
- Tony Romo
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