Bargain Bin: NFL Fantasy Football (Week 6)
- By Patrick Williams
- Published 10/10/2008
Since my fantasy football teams are doing so well (hold the applause) I figured I'd share the wealth and provide some expertise to those of you out there who could use some sleepers. Two players who have paid huge dividends for me:
Roddy White, WR, Atlanta Falcons
By no means considered a top flight receiver this year before the season, he's third in the league in yards and has become Matt Ryan's favorite target.
Antoine Winfield, CB, Minnesota Vikings
If you're in a league with defensive positions and Winfield is still available, you need to pick him up immediately. 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 INT, 2 sacks, and 2 TDs is a fantasy stat line Chad Ocho Cinco would kill for right now.
On to the true sleepers this week. Whether you're in a pinch at a certain position dealing with byes, here's a list of players at each skill position that could get you 10 points this week with the potential to swing a game for you:
Quarterbacks:
Kyle Orton, QB, Chicago Bears
Had a breakout game last week (over 300 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) and played well against the Eagles the week before. (3 TDs) The better he plays it seems Lovie Smith gains a little more confidence and opens the playbook up a little more. The Bears play the Falcons this week who sport the 22nd ranked pass defense and the 23rd ranked total defense, making Orton a solid play. He's 54% owned so he's still out there in alot of leagues.
Jason Campbell, QB, Washington Redskins
He's 83% owned, so if he's out there in your league run and grab him. Not only has he not thrown a pick this year, but the Skins are on cruise control for the next couple of weeks with horrible Rams defense coming into town this week followed by the Browns and Lions.
Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins
They're playing the Texans and you can at least count on Pennington being accurate and limiting his turnovers. If only they would stop running Wildcat in the red zone, he might get TDs. I would only advise playing Pennington if you're having tough times finding a starter this week.
Running Backs
Correll Buckhalter, RB, Philadelphia Eagles (44% owned)
Westbrook is officially out this week and the Eagles have been getting more and more criticism for no running the ball. Reggie Brown is also out, although some expect Kevin Curtis to play. They've lost two straight and this may be the week Reid gives in and actually tries to run the ball. He's good for a TD this week, at worst on a screen. We could get lucky and get 70+ yards out of him and 2 TDs against a 49ers D giving up 128 yards a game, good for 23rd in the league.
Tim Hightower, RB, Arizona Cardinals (39% owned)
He's Edgerrin James' backup, but he's got 5 TDs in 5 games. They've got the Cowgirls this week who's overrated defense is primed to put the Cowboys in another shootout against the Cards high powered offense. The winner of this game will score 30+ points and you can put Hightower down for a TD minimum. James got 21 carries for 57 yards last week, so don't be suprised if Hightower steals some carries this week from old man Edge.
Wide Receiver
Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona Cardinals (40% owned)
Boldin is out indefinitely and Breaston has almost 200 receiving yards in the last two games. Pick him up if you need a wideout, if just for this week against a beat up Cowboys secondary. (Newman is out and Pacman is back to breaking laws again)
Good luck this week ladies and gents.
Roddy White, WR, Atlanta Falcons
By no means considered a top flight receiver this year before the season, he's third in the league in yards and has become Matt Ryan's favorite target.
Antoine Winfield, CB, Minnesota Vikings
If you're in a league with defensive positions and Winfield is still available, you need to pick him up immediately. 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 INT, 2 sacks, and 2 TDs is a fantasy stat line Chad Ocho Cinco would kill for right now.
On to the true sleepers this week. Whether you're in a pinch at a certain position dealing with byes, here's a list of players at each skill position that could get you 10 points this week with the potential to swing a game for you:
Quarterbacks:
Kyle Orton, QB, Chicago Bears
Had a breakout game last week (over 300 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INTs) and played well against the Eagles the week before. (3 TDs) The better he plays it seems Lovie Smith gains a little more confidence and opens the playbook up a little more. The Bears play the Falcons this week who sport the 22nd ranked pass defense and the 23rd ranked total defense, making Orton a solid play. He's 54% owned so he's still out there in alot of leagues.
Jason Campbell, QB, Washington Redskins
He's 83% owned, so if he's out there in your league run and grab him. Not only has he not thrown a pick this year, but the Skins are on cruise control for the next couple of weeks with horrible Rams defense coming into town this week followed by the Browns and Lions.
Chad Pennington, QB, Miami Dolphins
They're playing the Texans and you can at least count on Pennington being accurate and limiting his turnovers. If only they would stop running Wildcat in the red zone, he might get TDs. I would only advise playing Pennington if you're having tough times finding a starter this week.
Running Backs
Correll Buckhalter, RB, Philadelphia Eagles (44% owned)
Westbrook is officially out this week and the Eagles have been getting more and more criticism for no running the ball. Reggie Brown is also out, although some expect Kevin Curtis to play. They've lost two straight and this may be the week Reid gives in and actually tries to run the ball. He's good for a TD this week, at worst on a screen. We could get lucky and get 70+ yards out of him and 2 TDs against a 49ers D giving up 128 yards a game, good for 23rd in the league.
Tim Hightower, RB, Arizona Cardinals (39% owned)
He's Edgerrin James' backup, but he's got 5 TDs in 5 games. They've got the Cowgirls this week who's overrated defense is primed to put the Cowboys in another shootout against the Cards high powered offense. The winner of this game will score 30+ points and you can put Hightower down for a TD minimum. James got 21 carries for 57 yards last week, so don't be suprised if Hightower steals some carries this week from old man Edge.
Wide Receiver
Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona Cardinals (40% owned)
Boldin is out indefinitely and Breaston has almost 200 receiving yards in the last two games. Pick him up if you need a wideout, if just for this week against a beat up Cowboys secondary. (Newman is out and Pacman is back to breaking laws again)
Good luck this week ladies and gents.
Patrick Williams
J. Patrick Williams is a co-founder and editor of Blickees.com. He covers the NBA, NFL, and the PGA Tour. He currently is a partner in the general practice law firm of Batch and Williams, PC, focusing in entertainment and sports law amongst other areas.
Mr. J. Patrick Williams received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University. Mr. Williams received his Juris Doctor from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. While attending Campbell University, Mr. Williams served as a Notes and Comments Editor for the Campbell Law Review.
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Comment #1 (Posted by Squirrelbird)
I give you props...next week you can analyze my team for me since you know so much.