Going Deep: WR Sits and Sleepers for October 10
October 10th, 2009 by Vince Mullins
The Going Deep focus for me will go towards the the bleeding edge of college football wide receivers – guys that the evidence suggest will underperform (sits) and surprise (sleepers).
Stephen Williams(88) has a history of beating Michigan teams (Icon SMI)
But first, good idea to reset the permastarters and discuss recent events.
PERMASTARTERS
Stephen Williams and Eric Page, Toledo host Western Michigan (HC)- both deserve the start against a Bronco D that uncharacteristically gives up the big play.
Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas host Iowa State – Cyclones are a little better than average, no need to be concerned here.
Eric Decker, Minny hosts Purdue – this could be a special day as Boilermakers allowed almost 30 ppg, 92nd in the nation. If he gets 2 TDs, that is a Double Decker.
Jordan Shipley, Texas vs. Colorado – it is time for Shipley to light this thing up. Colt mcCoy is losing Heisman clout already for goodness sake.
Greg Salas, Hawaii hosts Fresno – first home game in a month, must be nice to be back on the island. Unfortunately he does so now without QB Greg Alexander (out for season) but the system should remain strong with Bryant Muniz. 100 and a touch every game except last week (got the century mark, not the TD).
Mike Williams, Syracuse hosts West Virginia – may be the most consistent WR in the fantasy game given his undisputed #1 position on the squad and an offense designed to attack thru the air.
TY Hilton, FIU at W. Kentucky – it is time for all Sun Belt opponents, time for MiniMe to start putting up big digits. Hilltoppers struggle to be the worst in the nation in ppg (41) and also yds/play (7.57). Heck, QB Paul McCall should be a great spot start for just about any format too.
Emmanuel Sanders, SMU hosts ECU – still getting it done despite the QB inconsistency.
Golden Tate, Notre Dame and Mardy Gilyard, Cincy IDLE. Ryan Broyles and DeAndre Brown nurse injuries, more details in the Satudrday AM burrito.
Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State versus NCAA bylaws – Dez is out until further notice, as it seems it is still a good idea for a wide receiver to stay away from Deion…Bryant has not been available since the Rice game, so you are used to dealing with his absence and again it is too early to cut him.
Keep an eye out for the following good starts, sleepers. then at the end of the line, some guys that should get vicious fantasy pine.
FAVE STARTS
AJ Green, Georgia at Tennessee – TD in four straight, but likely faces up on DB Eric Berry, the new Rod Woodson. Tavarres King is doutful with an undisclosed injury (more on his replacement later)
Duke Calhoun, Memphis vs. UTEP – 2007 permastarter candidate blowing up since Tyler Bass took over at QB. UTEP may have the vapors after beating Houston plus they travel to a party town with their 101 ranked defense.
Antonio Brown, Central Michigan at Eastern Michigan – see what Brown can do for you.
Dion Morton, Colorado State vs. Utah – TD in three straight as the Rams have been very competitive.
ONLY A BYE CAN STOP THESE GUYS
Vincent Brown, San Diego State has 6 scores in last five.
Austin Pettis, Boise State has a TD in each of the Broncos five contests.
SLEEPERS
LaVon Brazill, Ohio Bobcats at Akron – the only issue i see is this is the Zips homecoming game so emotions may run high, but Brazill is emerging as a deep threat (TD in 3 straight) and a plus punt returner. Akron presents the 90th ranked defense.
David Leonard, Wyoming host New Mexico – Lobos defense is horrible (#110 on the BLITZindex), Cowboys offense is looking up under first year head coach Dave Christensen and frosh QB Carta-Samuels. At 6-4 200 he is becoming more a possession receiver but he is very consistent – think Chase Coffman like numbers.
Dwayne Harris, ECU at SMU – eight touches in the last three and very productive. If you have DeAndre Brown, ECU kickoff is at 8pm also and Harris is not owned in many leagues.
Marlon Brown, Georgia at Tennessee – tough matchup, but Brown was one of the top recruits in the nation this year and should get some time based on injuries. Less a start reco than a headsup (like Simas and Bolling in previous weeks).
VICIOUS PINE – SIT EM
Terrance Tolliver and Brandon LaFell, LSU hosting Florida – Tolliver has had moments, likely wont be any against the top defense in the country.
Dexter McCluster, Ole Miss hosts Alabama – Tide defense rivals the Navy SEALS in stopping the enemy (3rd in nation allowing only 3.69 yds/play). Ole Miss offense is just too inconsistent based on Jevan Snead.
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