It’s Week 14 in the National Football League, and as the regular season reaches the home stretch, play-off time in fantasy football.
“Philly” Dave, who is play-off bound, returned to the podcast. He gave us some insight into what got him to a first round-bye, and what he plans to do with the off week in regards to evaluating talent for his semi-final match up in week 15.
If you’re not in the play-offs, hopefully you’re still keeping up with fantasy football. Next year's big point producers are playing now. You also want to pay particular attention if you’re in a keeper league of any kind. Just because you were eliminated, doesn’t mean you had a team of stiffs. Note how your top players perform down the stretch. Also, look at the rosters of the teams in your league that did make the play-offs.What kind of players got them there?
Here are some guys that are worth looking at next year, that weren't necessarily high picks in 2011:
TE Rob Gronkowski. Now the league’s premiere tight end.
RB Roy Helu. He may finally have established himself as the Redskins top back, but look at his numbers in the next few games to be certain. In points-per-reception (PPR) leagues, he as extra value, as he’s been catching a lot of passes out of the backfield.
QB Cam Newton. Makes mistakes, but does everything else well. Remember, a lot of great QBs as rookies were hampered by turnovers, but straightened things out the following season.
QB Matt Moore. Not a fantasy starter yet, but keep an eye on him in these last few weeks of the NFL regular season.Certainly a late round back up, if nothing else.
WR Percy Harvin. Playing on a bad team, he’s still managed to compile some solid numbers in the past few weeks.
WR Victor Cruz. Has emerged as one of the top players at his position, and seems poised for a big year in 2012.
WR Antonio Brown. Has exploded in recent games, not only as a receiver, but as a punt and kick return man.
Now your injury report for week 14:
WRs Jacoby Ford and Denarius Moore are out.
WR Andre Johnson is out.
RB Darren McFadden is out.
RB Mark Ingram is out.
RB Matt Forte is out, meaning Marion Barber will get most of the snaps at RB. He’s been effective at the goal line, but between the 20s it’s been more of a challenge.
QB Kyle Orton is doubtful.
Going through the Texans lengthy list of banged-up players, I noticed QB Jake Delhomme (!) is probable. He’s listed as 3rd on the depth chart behind T.J. Yates and Kellen Clemens.
Remember, if your anguishing over who to sit and who to start in your play-off match up, your starters are your starters. If it’s still a toss-up, go with the best match-up.
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