If your fantasy season has been anything similar to mine, then you are currently 1-2. And you may be panicking. But, fear not yet, my friend. Take a look at a few things first:
1. How many teams in your league have a better record than you?
i. 5/8ths of my league share my record with me. The last place team is 0-3.
2. Where do you rank for accumulative points scored in the season thus far?
i. While I am sitting in a five-way tie for 3rd place, I have the second most accumulative points in the league.
3. Where do you rank for accumulative points scored against you thus far?
i. Are your opponents all coincidentally having their best week against you? Well that blows. But, thanks to the law of averages, eventually things will start to even out for you. Hopefully.
i. If the answer is yes, give up right now. And stop reading my blog. My blog is not for swagless readers.
The Fantasy season is rather long, and the main goal is simply to make it to the playoffs. Asking the 2011 Seahawks, or half of the NBA league that makes the playoffs every year, a great record is not always completely necessary to perform this task. Most likely, you just need to be above average.
And, attempting to be an optimist here, it is not uncommon for the leading fantasy teams to tank during playoffs, because they most likely have players being benched to save their energy before the NFL playoffs. That’s where you sweep in.
2 key pickups:
Nate Burleson, WR, Tennessee Titans
This one is quite easy. When a number 1 player goes down (Kenny Britt), you pick up the number 2 player. Burleson may not be able to put up quite the outrageous numbers that Britt has had up until this point in the season, but the Titans will continue to pursue their old game plan in throwing the ball to their new and non-ACL torn receiver, Mr. Nate Burleson.
Jason Hanson, K, Detroit Lions
He currently has more points than any other kicker in the league, including a Cowboys kicker that kicked six field goals in one game last week. Just as well, Hanson is only owned in 50% of the leagues. Lovely pickup.
This or That
Joseph Addai (projected 16 points)
Addai seemed to be resuccitated last week against the notoriously stout Steelers run defense. Can he do worse to a significantly inferior Tampa Bay defense?
or
James Starks (projected 15 points)
Starks went for -2 points last week…-2? Ouch. He also split more carries with Ryan Grant, who is attempting to regain his solo-back status
Drumroll………
James Starks
Even with the horrible performance last week, Starks is likely to bounce back this week, especially with Grant’s sidelining due to injury. The Broncos still have yet to find their defense this year, and Aaron Rodgers passing efficiency is sure to open up holes in the run defense.
Joseph Addai is the sole answer currently for the struggling Colts, and the Bucs will load the box to put more pressure on Addai and attempt to force the passing game by the Colts.
Hey you,
Do work this week.
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