Revenge is a big theme in Week Three of the college football season, and not just for rivalries. These vengeful tendencies likely will be expressed in a lot of points and yards from the finest wide receivers in the nation.

PERMSTARTERS

Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State hosts Rice- Dez has had the dropsies mixed in with his usual big play ability. Add to that an injured Triplet RB Kendall Hunter and the Pokes not just wanting but needing to respond with force after the Houston upset and the Bryant stat line could be legendary. It usually takes about ten minutes to cook Rice.

Dez Briscoe, Kansas hosts Duke – yes, Duke. Duke that lost to Richmond but just beat Army. And the Jayhawks with 500+ yards in both games this season.

Mardy Gilyard, Cincy at Oregon State – Gilyard is gettiing close to the top tier as Tony Pike looks like a QB1 for real. I admit to being cautious as this is a long roadtrip for a bunch of college kids but at least it is a 645et start. The cool cats in Vegas only have the number at 56 which sounds exceptionally low to me. You gotta start Gilyard regardless of airline or accommodations, but people I trust really like the Beavers to do their yearly upset here.

Eric Decker, Minnesota at Cal - Cal defense is good and Decker has yet to get to the endzone which threatens his permastarter status. But he has 19 catches and almost 300 yards in his two games and I have to think he will break down the goal line barrier.

Jordan Shipley, Texas hosts Texas Tech – light on the TDs but still WR1 for Colt McCoy in a setting perfect for revenge. But Kanye West might interrupt here and say: “Jordan, i am really happy for ya and I let you finish. But I gotta remind you Dez Bryant had one of the best games of all time against Rice last year.”

Michael Floyd, ND hosts Michigan State – Floyd deals with a leg injury but is probable. Both teams off tough losses to Michigan teams. Floyd leads the nation with 56 fantasy points. Clausen looks like a leader. Play him in this shootout.

SMU times 2 travels to Washington State – Aldrick Robinson lagging but coming off a 7-91T, Emmanuel Sanders averaging 100+. RB Shawnbrey McNeal is the fantasy surprise of the year but part of that is because QB Mitchell was hurting with flu in Week One. All healthy now for the nightmare roadtrip to the most isolated stadium in the nation in Pullman.

NAGGING INJURIES

Detron Lewis of Texas Tech sat for most of the second half last week versus Rice wih a right hamstring injury – unfortunately Mike Leach says “Aaargh” when asked about injuries. Lewis practiced and looks to be a go versus Texas as the right inside receiver.

Stephen Williams, Toledo plays Ohio State in Cleveland – Shoulder seems to be a go, and the Toledo Momentum might just keep going since Ohio State couldn’t stop the Navy pass attack. What will they do with the Rockets and Aaron Opelt.

ACHTUNG

Julio Jones, Alabama hosts North Texas – sounds like a good matchup but with the knee bruise he likely sits to rest for SEC. 1220pm kickoff so be prepared to sit him with a little early info.

Cortez Gent, FAU – suspended indefinitely for team rules violation.

Speaking of suspensions, Akron just suspended senior QB Chris Jacquemain indefinitely and that impacts Zip WR Deryn Bowser who is tied for the nation lead with 4 TD. Indiana has struggled so it really stinks that Bowser and Andre Jones have to battle without their starting QB.

I know lots of people liked the world class speed of Wazzou’s Jeshua Anderson – he likes it so much he has retired from football to focus on track. Not that you should have any Cougars on your squad anyway unless you are Pac 10 only.

SLEEPERS for your WR3 and beyond

Feeling frisky and want to take a shot on a real flyer – I got a couple good players coming back from injuries and suspension for you to add to your watch list. Do not play them this week, but their talent must be recognized.

Darrel Catchings, Oregon State – the preseason WR1 was thought to be lost for the season with a broken wrist, but that was a misdiagnosis. Will play as a backup SE but keep your eyes open.

In the Wyoming-Colorado battle of titans…Buff’s WR Markques Simas comes back from suspension/knee/academic/conduct issues, as does physical marvel Greg Bolling of Wyoming from suspension also. These are two teams that will throw from behind a lot this year so there will be fantasy opportunities.

Gerald Jones, Tennessee - he returned last week after an ankle sprain, and took the blame for the UCLA loss due to a couple missed routes. Jones took Wildcat snaps last season and should provide a spark – AFTER the Florida game.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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