Week 14 IDP Waiver Pickups
Starting with Sneaky DB pickups:
SS Chris Horton for the Redskins vs. Baltimore
Horton was an absolute animal vs. the Giants last week. He was in or around almost every tackle on the field. If he is available on your waiver, get him now. He will have another good game this week. He has proven himself game in and game out this year. He's averaging 13 points a game in my league. That higher than Urlacher, Joey Porter, Keith Bulluck and even the famous Michael Lewis.
SS Michael Lewis vs. NYJ
He's available on my waiver wire and will be very solid vs. the Jets between Thomas Jones and Keller, Leon Washington and Coles quick slants.
SS Pollard for KC vs. Den
This is a strong rivalry and Pollard has been quietly solid with 69 tackles on the year.
DB Sleeper of the Week: SS Chavous (STL) vs. Arizona Strong safeties have been very strong against Arizona all year and St. Louis spends a lot of time on defense. This makes Chavous a sneaky play. He had 7 tackles against Arizona last time they played and 10 tackles the following week agains NYJ.
Linebacker Pickups for Week 14:
Paris Lenon is once again useful going against Minnesota this week. He doesn't put up big numbers, but he'll be a solid anchor with a guaranteed 10 points or so. You need at least 3 strong anchors on your team so that you can take some chances with boom or bust guys in a couple of your slots.
Winborn or Woodyard for Denver? (I asked this question 2 weeks ago)
And the answer is still the same. How about both!!! This is 3 weeks in a row that both hit double digits in tackles. So who do you want going forward? The answer is still Winborn. Woodyard is filling in for DJ Williams who is expected back this week. It has recently been announced that Winborn has earned a starting roll even if Boss Bailey comes back. Nate Webster is also expected back soon and will resume his middle linebacker spot.
Akeem Jordan OLB for Philly faces the Giants this week
He has looked solid since taking over for Omar Gaither 2 weeks ago. The only thing that makes me the slightest bit leary about this call is that I thought Washington OLB Rocky McIntoch would go nuts against the Giants last week and he dropped a big ole stinker getting me only 4 points and causing me to lose this week by a half point. Ouch! (Not to worry, I already clinched a playoff spot as all of you have as well or else you wouldn't be reading a week 14 artcle.) Jordan is a solid sleeper with upside potential this week.
Linebackers Sleeper of the week: Na'il Diggs of Carolina goes up against TB. He had 9 tackles last time he played them and last week both NO OLBs has stronger games than MLB Vilma when they played the Bucs.
Week 12 DT sleeper of the Week:
Abraham for the Jets gets San Francisco this week. Somehow he's available on my wire so I apologize if he's not attainable on yours. I'll give some deep sleepers below that can hopefully get you some desperation DT pickups.
DE Antonio Smith for the Cardinals gets the Rams this week and is fresh off a 4 tackle 1/2 sack game vs. Philly. It's no secret that the Rams are horrible and they are on cruise control, just trying to finish this season in position to get a high draft pick in April. They will have to pass to stay in this game which gives the pass rushers more opportunities.
DT Richard Seymour gets the Seahawks this week. Did you know that Seymour has 6.5 sacks in the last 7 games he's played in. You don't get more consistent production from this position than that. And with the Hawks guaranteed to be trailing this one, Seymour will get sack opportunities in this one.
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2008 Fantasy Football Week 13 IDP Waiver Pickups Thanksgiving Special. Who's Akeem Jordan? Is Boimen real? Is Takeo Spikes back? Where's Vilma been?
Week 13 IDP Waiver Pickups Thanksgiving Special Game by Game Edition
Go to Paris this Thanksgiving!
If there is anything that you can count on this season, it's that Detroit will be on Defense a lot and in all probability they'll be losing. This recipe always bodes well for Linebackers because once teams get ahead, they tend to turn to the run game to grind out the clock.
Thursday, they face a Tennessee team that needs to get their run game confidence and back on track. Although Ernie Sims would usually be the more likely LB in Detroit, he has been injured for over a month now and hasn't had any more than 4 solos during that stretch.
So Paris Lenon is the one you want Thursday in this game.
Seattle at Dallas
FS Ken Hamlin for Dal will be busy as Seattle plays catch up the whole game. They'll be lucky if they're not down by 30 at halftime in this one. (I probably just jinxed Romo. Sorry, Cowboys fans)
Turkey Day night game - Arizona at Philadelphia
Too hard to call, stay away from these players on the Waiver Wire
Philadelphia just got very, very embarassed and are desperate. They could be a dangerous team which makes this game difficult to predict. What will they do against Arizona? There is a ton of pressure on McNabb, on Reid, and people are losing their jobs like Omar Gaither. Akeem Jordan had a nice game in his place against Baltimore, but Arizona is not a running team so stay away this week.
Sunday games (unofficial xmas decoration day)
San Francisco at Buffalo
Another nice one for Takeo Spikes is in store
Michael Lewis would be a great start, but check injury report.
FS Ko Simpson for Buffalo is a sleeper in this one with Shaun Hill throwing a lot to stay in games P.S. I'd think hard and way your options if you have Posluszny. He hasn't exacly been a no brainer these days.
Baltimore at Cincinnati
I'd stay away, even from Dhani Jones. He's had plenty of chances against running teams over the last month. He just seems like he's quit. If you're desperate, a sleeper might be OLB Johnson for the Bengals. He took over for rookie Rivers after his broken jaw and has put up passable numbers. Baltimore does run.
Indianapolis at Cleveland
No definitive waiver wire pickups here. Check your waiver wire for frustrated Bob Sanders owners. If he's there, grab him and stash him, even if he doesn't play this week. Ditto for Keiaho owners. I doubt anyone dropped him while he was injured, but he's back.
Carolina at Green Bay
A.J. Hawk & Chillar for GB could both be on your wire. They're both on mine. I'm leaning toward Chillar for his pass coverage abilities and because DeAngelo is more of an outside runner. Carolina may try a lot of passes in the middle in front of those GB LBs. They have been soft there all year. This gives Chillar more opportunities. (I'm watching AJ Hawk as I write this and he looks slow and confused. He's looking like more of a risk than a reward. We'll see how he finishes tonight. I didn't expect many tackles at MLB vs. the Saints, but he can't even cover the Saint's backup tight ends. )
Miami at St. Louis
Same theory as I used for Detroit above. Another good matchup for OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa
This has nothing to do with waiver wire pickups, but on a personal note, I'm benching Channing Crowder unless Steven Jackson plays. St. Louis will be passing because their always behind so Miami CBs should be looked at if you're desperate for a DB, but I'd stay away if possible.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay
You'd have to be very lucky, but see if any hot-headed owners dropped Vilma over the past couple weeks. Vilma will have another big day.
NY Giants at Washington Redskins will both be playing hard
Definitely Antonio Pierce. He was on my wire last week, but I missed him.
Kiwanuka, Tuck and even Robbins is worth a shot.
See if McIntosh on the wire and Chris Horton too
Atlanta at San Diego
Wilhelm might be the only one you can find on the wire. He will be solid.
Brooking siting against Car. Expect another. Give him a try if you're in a pinch.
Pittsburgh at New England
WOW! How jealous we all are of Mayo owners
Ike Taylor & William Gay & Troy Polamalu (Polamalu on my wire, that's why I mention him here)
Denver at NY Jets
Winborn, Larsen & Woodyard Oh my! Start em, but first choice is Winborn.
NYJ Pace will be a solid pickup for you
Kansas City at Oakland *Strong Rivarly
Boimen has been great, but is he for real? He's been filling in and he'll get another week against a run first team who runs at the OLB. This is his 4th solid game in a row with 9 tackles 3 assists and a forced fumble. I'd say he's one of the better options of the week.
Pollard has also done well from the SS for KC
Chicago at Minnesota
SS Mike Brown got injured early in the game last week so keep an eye on him, but he could be very solid in this one if he plays
Monday night football
Jacksonville at Houston
Adibi did not have 14 tackles again, but did the most with the opportunities he had. He could have a big game against the Jacsksonville run game, but he's a gamble
Justin Durant should be very active Ahman Green is hurt so Houston will not run up the gut as much so avoid MLB Daryl Smith
DE Hayward might be a sneaky start
Start Mathis and Nelson against Sage "Turnover" Rosenfels
Go to Paris this Thanksgiving!
If there is anything that you can count on this season, it's that Detroit will be on Defense a lot and in all probability they'll be losing. This recipe always bodes well for Linebackers because once teams get ahead, they tend to turn to the run game to grind out the clock.
Thursday, they face a Tennessee team that needs to get their run game confidence and back on track. Although Ernie Sims would usually be the more likely LB in Detroit, he has been injured for over a month now and hasn't had any more than 4 solos during that stretch.
So Paris Lenon is the one you want Thursday in this game.
Seattle at Dallas
FS Ken Hamlin for Dal will be busy as Seattle plays catch up the whole game. They'll be lucky if they're not down by 30 at halftime in this one. (I probably just jinxed Romo. Sorry, Cowboys fans)
Turkey Day night game - Arizona at Philadelphia
Too hard to call, stay away from these players on the Waiver Wire
Philadelphia just got very, very embarassed and are desperate. They could be a dangerous team which makes this game difficult to predict. What will they do against Arizona? There is a ton of pressure on McNabb, on Reid, and people are losing their jobs like Omar Gaither. Akeem Jordan had a nice game in his place against Baltimore, but Arizona is not a running team so stay away this week.
Sunday games (unofficial xmas decoration day)
San Francisco at Buffalo
Another nice one for Takeo Spikes is in store
Michael Lewis would be a great start, but check injury report.
FS Ko Simpson for Buffalo is a sleeper in this one with Shaun Hill throwing a lot to stay in games P.S. I'd think hard and way your options if you have Posluszny. He hasn't exacly been a no brainer these days.
Baltimore at Cincinnati
I'd stay away, even from Dhani Jones. He's had plenty of chances against running teams over the last month. He just seems like he's quit. If you're desperate, a sleeper might be OLB Johnson for the Bengals. He took over for rookie Rivers after his broken jaw and has put up passable numbers. Baltimore does run.
Indianapolis at Cleveland
No definitive waiver wire pickups here. Check your waiver wire for frustrated Bob Sanders owners. If he's there, grab him and stash him, even if he doesn't play this week. Ditto for Keiaho owners. I doubt anyone dropped him while he was injured, but he's back.
Carolina at Green Bay
A.J. Hawk & Chillar for GB could both be on your wire. They're both on mine. I'm leaning toward Chillar for his pass coverage abilities and because DeAngelo is more of an outside runner. Carolina may try a lot of passes in the middle in front of those GB LBs. They have been soft there all year. This gives Chillar more opportunities. (I'm watching AJ Hawk as I write this and he looks slow and confused. He's looking like more of a risk than a reward. We'll see how he finishes tonight. I didn't expect many tackles at MLB vs. the Saints, but he can't even cover the Saint's backup tight ends. )
Miami at St. Louis
Same theory as I used for Detroit above. Another good matchup for OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa
This has nothing to do with waiver wire pickups, but on a personal note, I'm benching Channing Crowder unless Steven Jackson plays. St. Louis will be passing because their always behind so Miami CBs should be looked at if you're desperate for a DB, but I'd stay away if possible.
New Orleans at Tampa Bay
You'd have to be very lucky, but see if any hot-headed owners dropped Vilma over the past couple weeks. Vilma will have another big day.
NY Giants at Washington Redskins will both be playing hard
Definitely Antonio Pierce. He was on my wire last week, but I missed him.
Kiwanuka, Tuck and even Robbins is worth a shot.
See if McIntosh on the wire and Chris Horton too
Atlanta at San Diego
Wilhelm might be the only one you can find on the wire. He will be solid.
Brooking siting against Car. Expect another. Give him a try if you're in a pinch.
Pittsburgh at New England
WOW! How jealous we all are of Mayo owners
Ike Taylor & William Gay & Troy Polamalu (Polamalu on my wire, that's why I mention him here)
Denver at NY Jets
Winborn, Larsen & Woodyard Oh my! Start em, but first choice is Winborn.
NYJ Pace will be a solid pickup for you
Kansas City at Oakland *Strong Rivarly
Boimen has been great, but is he for real? He's been filling in and he'll get another week against a run first team who runs at the OLB. This is his 4th solid game in a row with 9 tackles 3 assists and a forced fumble. I'd say he's one of the better options of the week.
Pollard has also done well from the SS for KC
Chicago at Minnesota
SS Mike Brown got injured early in the game last week so keep an eye on him, but he could be very solid in this one if he plays
Monday night football
Jacksonville at Houston
Adibi did not have 14 tackles again, but did the most with the opportunities he had. He could have a big game against the Jacsksonville run game, but he's a gamble
Justin Durant should be very active Ahman Green is hurt so Houston will not run up the gut as much so avoid MLB Daryl Smith
DE Hayward might be a sneaky start
Start Mathis and Nelson against Sage "Turnover" Rosenfels
2008 Fantasy Footbally Week 12 IDP Waiver Pickups A.J. Hawk, Winborn or Woodyard, Thomas Davis, Xavier Adibi and Rankings
Week 12 IDP Waiver Pickups
Starting with Sneaky DB pickups:
This week free safety Renaldo Hill for Miami gets to play against New England for the second time this year and he's known to put up big tackle numbers. The Patriots changed their gameplan for the first half against the Jets last week. They went with a run attack gameplan. So Free Safety Kerry Rhodes of NYJ had lower numbers than expected. He still finished with 4 tackles and a fumble recovery. If no name K0 Simpson can get 7 tackles and 4 assists vs. NE then let's see what Renaldo Hill can do after already seeing this offense once this year. Need some #s R. Hill put up 7 tackles, Atogwe 7 tackles 1 INT & Colts FS Bethea posted 10 solos week 9 against the Pats.
DB Sleeper of the Week: Chris Johnson of Oakland goes against the pass happy Broncos and no one is throwing against Nnamdi Asomugha. He has shutdown everyone this year, including Steve Smith. He'll be on Brandon Marshall this week, but Eddie Royal is a strong second WR and remember that Royal broke onto the scene vs. Oakland the first game of this year. So expect Chris Johnson to be thrown to as much as DeAngelo Hall was. Last week he had 9 solo tackles against Miami.
Speaking of a Safe DB to play this week: SS Mike Brown of the Bears is a very solid player. In the last 3 weeks, has 5 tackles & an INT, then 8 tackles and then 9 tackles. This week he gets the Rams and an INT is a good possibility.
Jonathan Joseph is on Fire! Week 9 he had 15 Total tackles and 2 pass deflections. And last week he had 5 tackles an interception and 3 pass deflections.
Sneaky Linebacker Pickups for Week 12:
Green Bay LB Nick Barnett OUT FOR THE SEASON:
And A.J. Hawk stepped in to have 6 tackles in the first quarter. It looked like it was going to be a monster day, but Green Bay started blowing out Chicago so quickly that the Bears had to switch to the pass. So Hawk ended up only adding 1 assist onto his total for the rest of the day. Hawk gets New Orleans next week who will run just enough to get Hawk at least 10 FF points.
Winborn or Woodyard for Denver?
How about both!!! This is 2 weeks in a row that both hit double digits in tackles. Don't expect the same thing against Oakland next week. That doesn't mean don't play them, but it does mean not to expect double digit numbers. It looks like Winborn is the one you want thus far.
CAR LB Thomas Davis: This wasn't too bad of a call for me last week, huh. How about 10 tackles, 1 assist, .5 sack, 1 Int and 1 pass deflection. That's 27.5 points in my league! How bout an LB who gets the same amount of points as Marion Barber in my PPR league. Heck, he doubled my QBs points (Cutler) this past week.
What is in the water with these Houston LBs this year? Xavier Adibi with 14 tackles and 1 assist. The worst part is he is just filling in for Morlon Greenwood. So unless Greenwood is out again next week, we won't even know if Adibi will play against Cleveland in week 12 where outside LBs go off! Ouch, monitor closely. I scooped him up. Another Diles?
Other Linebackers I've scooped up: Justin Durant of Jacksonville is the most athletic of the bunch and reaping the most benefits of Mike Peterson's supposed benching. I say "supposed" because although Daryl Smith started, Peterson finished with 5 tackles. So the question is, will Daryl Smith roll back over to his OLB spot putting Durant on the bench when Peterson comes in or does Smith stay on the bench and Durant stay in? Durant finished with 8 solos this week.
Lastly: Clint Session of Indy had 18 FF points. I've been watching him all year and next week he gets San Diego where he came alive with 2 INTs last year.
Week 12 DT sleeper of the Week:
Vonnie Holliday for Miami is quietly having a good year and goes into a game against the very sacked Matt Cassel with 3 sacks/8 tackles in the last 2 weeks.
Robert Geathers for the Bengals gets the Pittsburgh Steelers this week fresh off a 3 tackle 1 sack 1 pass deflection game
Ogunleye gets the Rams this week and his tackles have been high. Add a sack to those tackle numbers and this should be a solid week for him.
Starting with Sneaky DB pickups:
This week free safety Renaldo Hill for Miami gets to play against New England for the second time this year and he's known to put up big tackle numbers. The Patriots changed their gameplan for the first half against the Jets last week. They went with a run attack gameplan. So Free Safety Kerry Rhodes of NYJ had lower numbers than expected. He still finished with 4 tackles and a fumble recovery. If no name K0 Simpson can get 7 tackles and 4 assists vs. NE then let's see what Renaldo Hill can do after already seeing this offense once this year. Need some #s R. Hill put up 7 tackles, Atogwe 7 tackles 1 INT & Colts FS Bethea posted 10 solos week 9 against the Pats.
DB Sleeper of the Week: Chris Johnson of Oakland goes against the pass happy Broncos and no one is throwing against Nnamdi Asomugha. He has shutdown everyone this year, including Steve Smith. He'll be on Brandon Marshall this week, but Eddie Royal is a strong second WR and remember that Royal broke onto the scene vs. Oakland the first game of this year. So expect Chris Johnson to be thrown to as much as DeAngelo Hall was. Last week he had 9 solo tackles against Miami.
Speaking of a Safe DB to play this week: SS Mike Brown of the Bears is a very solid player. In the last 3 weeks, has 5 tackles & an INT, then 8 tackles and then 9 tackles. This week he gets the Rams and an INT is a good possibility.
Jonathan Joseph is on Fire! Week 9 he had 15 Total tackles and 2 pass deflections. And last week he had 5 tackles an interception and 3 pass deflections.
Sneaky Linebacker Pickups for Week 12:
Green Bay LB Nick Barnett OUT FOR THE SEASON:
And A.J. Hawk stepped in to have 6 tackles in the first quarter. It looked like it was going to be a monster day, but Green Bay started blowing out Chicago so quickly that the Bears had to switch to the pass. So Hawk ended up only adding 1 assist onto his total for the rest of the day. Hawk gets New Orleans next week who will run just enough to get Hawk at least 10 FF points.
Winborn or Woodyard for Denver?
How about both!!! This is 2 weeks in a row that both hit double digits in tackles. Don't expect the same thing against Oakland next week. That doesn't mean don't play them, but it does mean not to expect double digit numbers. It looks like Winborn is the one you want thus far.
CAR LB Thomas Davis: This wasn't too bad of a call for me last week, huh. How about 10 tackles, 1 assist, .5 sack, 1 Int and 1 pass deflection. That's 27.5 points in my league! How bout an LB who gets the same amount of points as Marion Barber in my PPR league. Heck, he doubled my QBs points (Cutler) this past week.
What is in the water with these Houston LBs this year? Xavier Adibi with 14 tackles and 1 assist. The worst part is he is just filling in for Morlon Greenwood. So unless Greenwood is out again next week, we won't even know if Adibi will play against Cleveland in week 12 where outside LBs go off! Ouch, monitor closely. I scooped him up. Another Diles?
Other Linebackers I've scooped up: Justin Durant of Jacksonville is the most athletic of the bunch and reaping the most benefits of Mike Peterson's supposed benching. I say "supposed" because although Daryl Smith started, Peterson finished with 5 tackles. So the question is, will Daryl Smith roll back over to his OLB spot putting Durant on the bench when Peterson comes in or does Smith stay on the bench and Durant stay in? Durant finished with 8 solos this week.
Lastly: Clint Session of Indy had 18 FF points. I've been watching him all year and next week he gets San Diego where he came alive with 2 INTs last year.
Week 12 DT sleeper of the Week:
Vonnie Holliday for Miami is quietly having a good year and goes into a game against the very sacked Matt Cassel with 3 sacks/8 tackles in the last 2 weeks.
Robert Geathers for the Bengals gets the Pittsburgh Steelers this week fresh off a 3 tackle 1 sack 1 pass deflection game
Ogunleye gets the Rams this week and his tackles have been high. Add a sack to those tackle numbers and this should be a solid week for him.
2008 Week 11 Fantasy Football IDP and replacing injuries Woodyard or Winborn, Bentley, Hawk for Barnett, Mike Peterson, Thomas Davis Waiver Rankings
Week 11 IDP Waiver Pickups
Starting with Sneaky DB pickups:
Staying with any Free Safety vs. New England. This week it's Kerry Rhodes of NYJ. If my last weeks hunch of no name K0 Simpson can get 7 tackles and 4 assists then let's hit the Rhode this week! Add Ko Simpson to the list of no names like Bethea, Atogwe and Renaldo Hill vs NE. Need some #s R. Hill put up 7 tackles, Atogwe 7 tackles 1 INT & Colts FS Bethea who put up 2 solos the week prior put up 10 solos week 9 against the Pats. Pencil Rhodes in for a guaranteed minimum of 7 tackles. That's 14 points in my league and I'll take it.
Same NE game: Revis It seems that all left CBs who line up over Welker collect big tackle numbers as well. The only issue here is: Will the Jets put Revis on Moss all day, which leaves Lowery on Welker or will they play their respective sides? This is why Rhodes is safest of the NYJ secondary.
Speaking of Safe DB to play this week: Erik Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons is putting together big IDP year. And this week he faces a Denver offense that has no choice but to put up the ball at least 40 times. They have 1 running back left on their roster named Hillis and I think he's a backup fullback. So Coleman will see a ton of passes whether he's on Royal, Marshall or even picks up Stokely in the zone.
FS Madieu Williams vs TB: I know what you're thinking. Does TB pass a lot? Everyone must pass against Minnesota thanks to that strong run defense. In his 2 games, he is currently averaging 16 points a game. Very solid.
Sneaky Linebacker Pickups for Week 11:
Green Bay LB Nick Barnett OUT FOR THE SEASON:
And it is A.J. Hawk, not Desmond Bishop who will replace Barnett. Barnett ended the game with 5 solo tackles. Desmond Bishop stepped in on the second series of the second half. If he played the whole game, he would have finished with approximately 10 solos and a forced fumble. That's better than any of my 5 "regular" starters did this week. Heck, his score would have more than doubled 2 of my guys. Now A.J. Hawk starts at MLB against a run heavy Chicago Bears team next week. But will this stay at starting linebacker? He is week against the pass so he will probably come out on 3rd downs. He's worth a roster spot.
What's up with Mike Peterson and Del Rio?
As of today (Thursday) it doesn't look like he's starting against the run first Titans. All indications are that Daryl Smith will go at MLB this weekend. Keep an eye on this one because Daryl Smith did a nice job in his place last weekend vs. Detroit finishing with 7 total tackles and 1.5 sacks.
Winborn or Woodyard for Denver?
With injuries to Boss Bailey and D.J. Williams, both Winborn and Woodyard stepped up against Cleveland. Winborn with 12 tackles and Woodyard with 10. Much of this was because of short passes, but I believe Atlanta will run the ball to slow down the pace of this game and keep the ball out of Jay Cutler's hands. Cutler and Royal proved last week that they can go 90 yards for a TD in less than 12 seconds. So which guy do you take? I say go for the guy who's replacing DJ Williams and that is the rookie Woodyard. My reasoning for this is because NO LB Fujita had his best game by a long shot last week against Atlanta (12 tackles) from the same position that Woodyard is now playing. I still think Winborn will have a least 6-8 tackles so he's solid as well.
CAR LB Thomas Davis vs. Det: The guy has quietly been building his numbers and been very consistent with 7-8 tackles most of the season finishing last week with 10 total tackles.
Diles fill-in Bentley for Houston: Fantasy superstar Zack Diles injury has meant 2 things. The first is that his injury gave a huge boost to Demeco Ryans numbers. But the second was it gave IDP players another chance for a good waiver option. Bentley finished with 7 total tackles and a sack last week and goes against the Colts this week who love to run screens and run plays off the edge.
My Pickup of the week if he's available : Bradie James of the Cowboys. Personally, I'm very upset I missed this claim this week in my league. This week James goes up against the Redskins where inside linebackers are averaging an insane 18 tackles a game, highest in the league. (think Portis runs up the middle much?) Keep an eye on the status on Portis though. He's currently 50/50, but I can't imagine him missing a cowboys game
P.S. Paris Lenon should be solid again. Ernie Sims shoulder is hurting and Lenon is helping him finish tackles while racking up extra assists. Keep an eye on the injury status of Dizon. They may try to get him more work to see what he can do since this is a lost season.
DT suggestion of the Week:
NYJ DE Ellis vs. the Patriots. Last week Buffalo DE Ryan Denney had 11 total tackles and 2 pass deflections. I'm not good at math, but that's a lot of FF points. Especially considering Denney was averaging 2.75 tackles a game prior to last week. And, yes, he started and played ever snap of every game this year. Ellis has 7 sacks this year you if he's available, you have to give him a try in this matchup. Don't be the guy who leaves 25 woulda, coulda, shoulda points on the wire. DE's have been very solid against NE all year. I'm half tempted to grab him myself, but my league is geared mores toward LBs and does not require CBs or DEs.
DE Dewayne White is injured and out this week
DE John Abraham is awesome and good to go against a week Denver O-line who will be pass protecting rather than rush blocking most of the day. Lot so passes equals lots of opportunities for Abraham
Starting with Sneaky DB pickups:
Staying with any Free Safety vs. New England. This week it's Kerry Rhodes of NYJ. If my last weeks hunch of no name K0 Simpson can get 7 tackles and 4 assists then let's hit the Rhode this week! Add Ko Simpson to the list of no names like Bethea, Atogwe and Renaldo Hill vs NE. Need some #s R. Hill put up 7 tackles, Atogwe 7 tackles 1 INT & Colts FS Bethea who put up 2 solos the week prior put up 10 solos week 9 against the Pats. Pencil Rhodes in for a guaranteed minimum of 7 tackles. That's 14 points in my league and I'll take it.
Same NE game: Revis It seems that all left CBs who line up over Welker collect big tackle numbers as well. The only issue here is: Will the Jets put Revis on Moss all day, which leaves Lowery on Welker or will they play their respective sides? This is why Rhodes is safest of the NYJ secondary.
Speaking of Safe DB to play this week: Erik Coleman of the Atlanta Falcons is putting together big IDP year. And this week he faces a Denver offense that has no choice but to put up the ball at least 40 times. They have 1 running back left on their roster named Hillis and I think he's a backup fullback. So Coleman will see a ton of passes whether he's on Royal, Marshall or even picks up Stokely in the zone.
FS Madieu Williams vs TB: I know what you're thinking. Does TB pass a lot? Everyone must pass against Minnesota thanks to that strong run defense. In his 2 games, he is currently averaging 16 points a game. Very solid.
Sneaky Linebacker Pickups for Week 11:
Green Bay LB Nick Barnett OUT FOR THE SEASON:
And it is A.J. Hawk, not Desmond Bishop who will replace Barnett. Barnett ended the game with 5 solo tackles. Desmond Bishop stepped in on the second series of the second half. If he played the whole game, he would have finished with approximately 10 solos and a forced fumble. That's better than any of my 5 "regular" starters did this week. Heck, his score would have more than doubled 2 of my guys. Now A.J. Hawk starts at MLB against a run heavy Chicago Bears team next week. But will this stay at starting linebacker? He is week against the pass so he will probably come out on 3rd downs. He's worth a roster spot.
What's up with Mike Peterson and Del Rio?
As of today (Thursday) it doesn't look like he's starting against the run first Titans. All indications are that Daryl Smith will go at MLB this weekend. Keep an eye on this one because Daryl Smith did a nice job in his place last weekend vs. Detroit finishing with 7 total tackles and 1.5 sacks.
Winborn or Woodyard for Denver?
With injuries to Boss Bailey and D.J. Williams, both Winborn and Woodyard stepped up against Cleveland. Winborn with 12 tackles and Woodyard with 10. Much of this was because of short passes, but I believe Atlanta will run the ball to slow down the pace of this game and keep the ball out of Jay Cutler's hands. Cutler and Royal proved last week that they can go 90 yards for a TD in less than 12 seconds. So which guy do you take? I say go for the guy who's replacing DJ Williams and that is the rookie Woodyard. My reasoning for this is because NO LB Fujita had his best game by a long shot last week against Atlanta (12 tackles) from the same position that Woodyard is now playing. I still think Winborn will have a least 6-8 tackles so he's solid as well.
CAR LB Thomas Davis vs. Det: The guy has quietly been building his numbers and been very consistent with 7-8 tackles most of the season finishing last week with 10 total tackles.
Diles fill-in Bentley for Houston: Fantasy superstar Zack Diles injury has meant 2 things. The first is that his injury gave a huge boost to Demeco Ryans numbers. But the second was it gave IDP players another chance for a good waiver option. Bentley finished with 7 total tackles and a sack last week and goes against the Colts this week who love to run screens and run plays off the edge.
My Pickup of the week if he's available : Bradie James of the Cowboys. Personally, I'm very upset I missed this claim this week in my league. This week James goes up against the Redskins where inside linebackers are averaging an insane 18 tackles a game, highest in the league. (think Portis runs up the middle much?) Keep an eye on the status on Portis though. He's currently 50/50, but I can't imagine him missing a cowboys game
P.S. Paris Lenon should be solid again. Ernie Sims shoulder is hurting and Lenon is helping him finish tackles while racking up extra assists. Keep an eye on the injury status of Dizon. They may try to get him more work to see what he can do since this is a lost season.
DT suggestion of the Week:
NYJ DE Ellis vs. the Patriots. Last week Buffalo DE Ryan Denney had 11 total tackles and 2 pass deflections. I'm not good at math, but that's a lot of FF points. Especially considering Denney was averaging 2.75 tackles a game prior to last week. And, yes, he started and played ever snap of every game this year. Ellis has 7 sacks this year you if he's available, you have to give him a try in this matchup. Don't be the guy who leaves 25 woulda, coulda, shoulda points on the wire. DE's have been very solid against NE all year. I'm half tempted to grab him myself, but my league is geared mores toward LBs and does not require CBs or DEs.
DE Dewayne White is injured and out this week
DE John Abraham is awesome and good to go against a week Denver O-line who will be pass protecting rather than rush blocking most of the day. Lot so passes equals lots of opportunities for Abraham
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