Every year, players burst onto the scene in the first month or so and you immediately rush to your waiver wire to add them. After displaying Heismanesque potential for a month, they throw a dud in or continue to demolish their opponents, leaving you wondering whether this production is going to last or not. With that as a background, here are five difference makers with our take on whether their success will continue or as Mike Tyson once uttered, “Fade into Bolivian”.
James White, RB, Wisconsin
No one had White on their radar when they drafted John Clay in the first round this year (including myself). Now, with six touchdowns in his last 2 games, White is a must add. He has become a difference maker in the Badgers offense and his speed has been key to this offense not being bogged down by Clays 4 yards and a cloud of dust style. While Clay should remain on all rosters because of his touchdown prowess, White is becoming a stud. Even in a loss to Michigan State he scored twice and averaged 9 yards a carry.
Every year by the third week of the season, fantasy owners are at the boiling point with some of their top picks. Will they ever get on track? Can they overcome terrible quarterback play? Can they finally get off the bench and onto the field to make an impact? The 2010 season is no different, as many of the top players in the nation have seen their Heisman campaigns end before we hit October (Jake Locker ahem), while others are holding on for fantasy relevancy. Here are 5 such players.
RB Evan Royster, Penn State
Many owners drafted Royster expecting the Nittany Lions offense to run thru him in 2010. However, his start has done nothing but create a running back controversy. It is one thing to struggle against Alabama. But only getting 11 carries and 43 yards in a win against Kent State and you can see why owners are getting antsy. Despite having only 110 yards through three weeks, Royster needs to be owned, but until he can prove he can re-establish the ground game, he needs to be benched.
WR Wes Kemp, Missouri
Kemp was expect to fill the Danario Alexander role for Blaine Gabbert in the Missouri offense. Yet that role has gone to T.J. Moe and for many owners, including myself, seeing Kemp go catchless in the boxscore this past week should be your last straw. There are plenty of options out there and Kemp needs to be dropped in all formats. Read the rest of this entry →
Every week tons of players across the country put up staggering numbers out of nowhere. Why? Cause Directional State University is playing someone, somewhere. For Week Three, here are five under the radar plays to make to take advantage and beat your opponent.
QB Robert Marve, Purdue vs. Ball State
Despite losing all Big Ten wideout Keith Smith for the season and the fact Purdue barely beat Western Illinois last week, Marve is an excellent play against Ball State this week. Last week Ball State lost to Liberty…yes, Liberty and allowed their QB to throw for 275+ yards and a few scores. Given Purdue’s wide open offense, expect 300 yards and three scores for Marve. Read the rest of this entry →
Every year during the first week of the season players emerge that have never been heard of before. This article will praise a few of those players that had their coming out parties during the first week of the 2010 season.
Virgil Green, Nevada, Tight End
Finding a reliable fantasy Tight End is always challenging. Well look no further then Nevada’s Green, who blew up for seven catches, well over a 100 yards and two scores in the opener. He was clearly Colin Kaepernick’s favorite target and should be considered an every week starter going forward. The pistol offense the Wolfpack run is potent and Green will be a huge weapon for the passing game.
Every year around draft time, players get hyped as “the next big thing”, the “big breakout star of 2010” or even a “must-have”. Well, someone has to play Debbie Downer, so here are five names that may underperform your expectations during the upcoming season.
Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
Floyd is a true offensive playmaker who has skills for the next level. However, there are two glaring reasons why you need to temper expectations for this season. The first is the absence of a proven, starting quarterback. Jimmy Clausen is gone and with doubt as to the true leader of the Irish attack, Floyd may struggle at times to develop chemistry with the new signal caller. The second major issue is that Golden Tate is now in the NFL, not taking coverage away from Floyd. WR Kyle Rudolph will surely attract attention, however, not having Tate to cover will allow defenses to key more on Floyd. He will have a solid season, but it may be best to draft him as a WR2. Read the rest of this entry →
