Another week gone, another middle-of-the-road performance.
Honestly, 3-3 isn’t bad. Especially considering that six teams were on bye, including the Packers, Bears, Lions and Falcons.
Those are four teams with a LOT of fantasy power on them.
So, considering that most of my teams were at a severe disadvantage, 3-3 is pretty decent.
I just…I just have higher hopes for them, you know?
I need a sleeper. No. I need a fantasy savior.
I need Josh “The Flash” Gordon.
Gordon has been sitting on the bench in all six leagues for nine weeks now…waiting to take the league by storm.
And he’s just a couple weeks away from doing so.
Why has he been sitting for so long?
Well, the fact that he’s been suspended all nine weeks hasn’t really given me an opportunity to play him.
Yes, the Cleveland wide out has spent the last half of the season sitting out for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
He led the league in receiving last year, despite sitting out the first two games for (again) violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
He also had Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell throwing him the ball for a good portion of last year.
This year, there’s a healthy Brian Hoyer throwing the pigskin in Cleveland.
In the two games that Gordon and Hoyer played in last year, Gordon caught 14 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately for Gordon (and the city of Cleveland), Hoyer tore his ACL early in week five and failed to finish out the year.
This year, the Browns are competitive and will desperately need Gordon’s skill set if they want to make the playoffs for the first time since 2002. They’re going to throw to him, and throw to him often.
He’s still available in 41 percent of leagues. If he’s out there, get him and get him now.
Hopefully Gordon picks up right where he left off from last year and pushes my fantasy teams over the edge this week.
But Gordon isn’t the only potential fantasy savior out there. Another player might be returning to action in the near future. I’m speaking, of course, of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
Now, I’m not going to say a thing about the NFL domestic violence policy, or if AP’s actions were right or wrong.
What I am going to say is that when AP is on the field, he is a top-three fantasy running back.
With Peterson agreeing to a plea that avoids jail time, he is potentially only a few weeks away from returning to action on a Vikings team that is down but not out yet.
If Peterson does return to action, he could provide the necessary lift for any team lacking in running backs.
He’s available in 45 percent of ESPN leagues. That says, to me, to go for it. On the chance he does play, he’s going to make anyone who picked him up happy.
Have a player you’re hoping is your fantasy savior? Need roster advice? Send me an email at [email protected]. I promise a response and your question will appear in next week’s column!
Nick’s Waiver Wire Picks of the Week:
Other than AP and Josh Gordon, of course.
1) Terrance West: Cleveland Browns running back
Look out NFL fans, there’s a new sheriff in the backfield. After Ben Tate failed to put together any sort of momentum over the last few weeks (averaging 1.2 yards per carry in that time), the Browns turned to West to be the workhorse. West delivered with 48 yards and a reception touchdown. Look for West to shoulder the load going forward. People are picking him up fast, though; he’s only available in 53 percent of ESPN leagues.
2) Mark Sanchez: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
No, I’m not crazy. The former New York Jet has redefined himself under Chip Kelly’s guidance in Philly. He looked comfortable coming off the bench for the injured Nick Foles and leading the Eagles to a win over the Texans. This week, Sanchez takes on a Carolina Panthers team that has looked unimpressive on the defensive side of the ball so far this year. He’s only taken in 16 percent of ESPN leagues, so if you’re desperate for a quarterback, it might be time to party like it’s 2008 again with Sanchez.
Good luck, fantasy experts! And may my teams lose so yours don’t have to!
Honestly, 3-3 isn’t bad. Especially considering that six teams were on bye, including the Packers, Bears, Lions and Falcons.
Those are four teams with a LOT of fantasy power on them.
So, considering that most of my teams were at a severe disadvantage, 3-3 is pretty decent.
I just…I just have higher hopes for them, you know?
I need a sleeper. No. I need a fantasy savior.
I need Josh “The Flash” Gordon.
Gordon has been sitting on the bench in all six leagues for nine weeks now…waiting to take the league by storm.
And he’s just a couple weeks away from doing so.
Why has he been sitting for so long?
Well, the fact that he’s been suspended all nine weeks hasn’t really given me an opportunity to play him.
Yes, the Cleveland wide out has spent the last half of the season sitting out for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
He led the league in receiving last year, despite sitting out the first two games for (again) violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy.
He also had Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell throwing him the ball for a good portion of last year.
This year, there’s a healthy Brian Hoyer throwing the pigskin in Cleveland.
In the two games that Gordon and Hoyer played in last year, Gordon caught 14 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown. Unfortunately for Gordon (and the city of Cleveland), Hoyer tore his ACL early in week five and failed to finish out the year.
This year, the Browns are competitive and will desperately need Gordon’s skill set if they want to make the playoffs for the first time since 2002. They’re going to throw to him, and throw to him often.
He’s still available in 41 percent of leagues. If he’s out there, get him and get him now.
Hopefully Gordon picks up right where he left off from last year and pushes my fantasy teams over the edge this week.
But Gordon isn’t the only potential fantasy savior out there. Another player might be returning to action in the near future. I’m speaking, of course, of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson.
Now, I’m not going to say a thing about the NFL domestic violence policy, or if AP’s actions were right or wrong.
What I am going to say is that when AP is on the field, he is a top-three fantasy running back.
With Peterson agreeing to a plea that avoids jail time, he is potentially only a few weeks away from returning to action on a Vikings team that is down but not out yet.
If Peterson does return to action, he could provide the necessary lift for any team lacking in running backs.
He’s available in 45 percent of ESPN leagues. That says, to me, to go for it. On the chance he does play, he’s going to make anyone who picked him up happy.
Have a player you’re hoping is your fantasy savior? Need roster advice? Send me an email at [email protected]. I promise a response and your question will appear in next week’s column!
Nick’s Waiver Wire Picks of the Week:
Other than AP and Josh Gordon, of course.
1) Terrance West: Cleveland Browns running back
Look out NFL fans, there’s a new sheriff in the backfield. After Ben Tate failed to put together any sort of momentum over the last few weeks (averaging 1.2 yards per carry in that time), the Browns turned to West to be the workhorse. West delivered with 48 yards and a reception touchdown. Look for West to shoulder the load going forward. People are picking him up fast, though; he’s only available in 53 percent of ESPN leagues.
2) Mark Sanchez: Philadelphia Eagles quarterback
No, I’m not crazy. The former New York Jet has redefined himself under Chip Kelly’s guidance in Philly. He looked comfortable coming off the bench for the injured Nick Foles and leading the Eagles to a win over the Texans. This week, Sanchez takes on a Carolina Panthers team that has looked unimpressive on the defensive side of the ball so far this year. He’s only taken in 16 percent of ESPN leagues, so if you’re desperate for a quarterback, it might be time to party like it’s 2008 again with Sanchez.
Good luck, fantasy experts! And may my teams lose so yours don’t have to!