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Each Week I will look at specific players that are on the verge of a breakout game and players who should do well, but will not with detailed reasons.
Sleepers
of the Week:
Matt
Cassel- QB Chief:
Last week, Cassel threw for 127 yards with two
touchdowns. He has thrown for two touchdowns for two weeks in a row and will
surpass that feat in Week 5.
The Cowboys rank 30th against the pass and
give up 7.5 yards per play. They have also given up six touchdown passes
through the air and are allowing opposing quarterbacks a 95.7 rating, which is
26th worst in the NFL.
Cassel should have plenty of opportunities to throw the
ball and should have over 200 yards and three touchdown passes against a poor
secondary at home.
Jerome
Harrison- RB Browns:
Finally had the chance to start and made the most of his opportunity. Last week, he had 121 yards on 29 carries, and had five receptions for 31 yards. The Cleveland Browns will travel to Buffalo with RB Jamal Lewis possibly coming back.
.
The Bills rank 28th against the run and are allowing
opposing running backs to average 4.8 yards a carry. The Bills have given up
seven touchdowns on the ground, which ranks 20th in the NFL. Look
for Harrison to establish himself as a Fantasy breakout star.
Busts
of the Week:
Steve
Slaton- RB Texans:
Last week, he had 65 yards on 21 carries, and had two
receptions for 24 yards, with a touchdown. Oakland ranks 27th
against the run and Slaton only managed a 3.1 yards per carry. This week, the
Houston Texans will take on a stingy Arizona Cardinals rush defense.
The Cardinals rank fifth against the run, and opposing
rushing backs are only averaging 3.1 yards per carry. On the year, Slaton is
averaging 3.3 yards per carry and the Cardinals are yet to allow a rushing
touchdown.
Look for Slaton to struggle once again, and Fantasy
owners should be aware to look elsewhere for a better matchup.
Santana
Moss- WR Redskins:
Moss has done well the last two weeks, yet with the
struggles of QB Jason Campbell, it is only a matter of time until it will
affect his production. The Washington Redskins will travel to Carolina in Week
five.
The Panthers rank third in the NFL in
passing yards allowed per game. With the inconsistencies of Campbell, look for
the Carolina defense to double-cover Moss and take him out of the game.
Is Tashard Choice on your waiver wire?
As for trading Rice, his value is all over the map right now. You'd have to find someone who believes he is the future of the Ravens backfield. Looking at week 7, I don't honestly see anyone who has the same value straight up. Some options:
Rice for Leon Washington and a prospect or draft pick.
Wait and see if Steve Slaton disappoints again this week and make a buy low offer.
Then there's Cedric Benson, who hasn't completely shaken off his prior rep. You might could get him for relatively cheap.
WRs:
1.) R.Moss (keep)
Do you agree with starting:
-T.O. & Brandon Marshall
Sitting:
-Cotchery (game time decision monday night)
-M. Manningham (looked horrible last week)
RBs:
Starting: R. Brown, S. Jackson & F. Jackson
Sitting: Julius Jones & Kevin Smith
Any changes you recommend?
I would start Kevin Smith over Fred Jackson. I believe he'll be eased back into a pure backup role for Marshawn Lynch, while Smith has no competition. In non-PPR, that would be a close call. If it is PPR, KSmith is very close to a must-start player. Even facing the #3 rush defense in Pttsburgh, his catches make up for any deficiencies in his rushing yards.