| Week 11 fantasy football starts | 11.18.10 at 8:33 am ET |
As Week 11 approaches and the race for the fantasy playoffs heat up, many owners may find themselves trapped in the middle of the pack, feeling oddly similar to this lady. But, as all your friends laugh at you, defy the odds. Get out of this ditch. Plug a fresh face into your lineup that can propel your team out of this hole and onto the road to fantasy fortune. And, for God’s sake, don’t give up and cry out, “I’m going to have a seizure!” Your pathetic excuse will only cause more torture.
Below are some slightly obscure names that I expect to tear it up, based off of matchup analysis. Sure, anyone could tell you that Drew Brees will light up the 28th-ranked Seahawks pass defense, or that Frank Gore will run wild against a Tampa Bay rush defense that allows the second most yards per game (143.8). But I’m here to reveal the less obvious players, ones that are likely available in your league either via waivers or a cheap trade, that I think can put up equal or more points than the big names.
Without further ado, here are some players I think can help you avoid the same fate as our friend in the ditch.
QUARTERBACKS
Note: There are many viable options this week, as plenty of juicy matchups await many unheralded quarterbacks. While time and space only allow analysis for two, consider any of the options listed as a strong play. I wouldn’t be surprised to see any of them finish in the top 10 this week in fantasy points.
Mark Sanchez (Jets) vs. Texans
It’s almost become too easy. Stream start whichever quarterback faces Houston’s atrocious secondary, gain 20-plus fantasy points, rinse, repeat. Last week against the Jags was really just the epitome of this unit, as the Texans vaulted my predictions of David Garrard and Mike Thomas from mildly useful to elite starts in the game’s final seconds. If you haven’t seen the Texans’ defensive stats, check out last week’s column, as the Jaguars only validated and added to those shockingly bad numbers.
Next up to bat is Mark Sanchez. The Sanchize has posted back-to-back 20-point-plus efforts, and that trend should continue this week. Though his decision-making remains questionable, Sanchez’s rocket arm and loaded cast of deep threats are a perfect fit against a Texans secondary that has surrendered the most plays of 40-plus yards (11). Expect at least one deep touchdown, another one or two short scores, and bundles of yardage for the sophomore signal-caller. Yes, even this guy can roast a defense as bad as this.
Vince Young (Titans) vs. Redskins
As evidenced by Monday night’s contest vs. the Eagles, the Redskins are doing all they can to keep pace with Houston for the worst pass defense in the league. They have struggled against nearly all quarterbacks, surrendering the second-most passing yards per game (286.6), while also giving up nearly two touchdowns a contest. But, as Michael Vick showed us Monday in an all-time record-setting fantasy performance, the Skins especially struggle against dual-threat signal-callers.
Enter Vince Young, arguably the second-most dangerous quarterback with his feet behind Vick. Though NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi reports “the feeling in the Titans building is that he is extremely unreliable,” Young won’t appear that way to fantasy owners this week. True, he only has thrown for over 200 yards in just one game this season, but that number should change to two as he prepares for his easiest matchup to date. Another week to establish a rapport with new toy Randy Moss only enhances his value. Work ethic means little to fantasy enthusiasts, as all we care about is stats. Expect Young to tally some big numbers in both the passing and running game Sunday.
Others to consider: Matt Cassel (Chiefs) vs. Cardinals; Colt McCoy (Browns) at Jaguars; Jon Kitna (Cowboys) vs. Lions; Shaun Hill (Lions) at Cowboys
RUNNING BACKS
Mike Tolbert (Chargers) vs. Broncos
Quick Quiz: Who trails only Arian Foster, Chris Johnson and Peyton Hillis — and is tied with Adrian Peterson and Rashard Mendenhall — for fourth in rushing touchdowns this season? Answer: Mike Tolbert, with 7. Not bad company to be listed among.
Quick Quiz, Part 2: Which defense has surrendered the most rushing touchdowns this season? Answer: The Broncos, with 14 — good for nearly 1.5 a game.
With starting running back Ryan Mathews “the most questionable” of the Chargers’ long list of injured players, I’d be shocked if Tolbert failed to cross the end zone chalk this week. Moreover, I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he finds paydirt multiple times. As an absolute mammoth (243 pounds) out of the backfield with a low center of gravity (5-foot-9) and tremendous power, Tolbert is one of the elite backs at pushing the pile, especially at the goal line. Given the additional potential for some nice yardage totals if Mathews sits (Denver surrenders the third worst YPG with 143.1), Tolbert should be in the majority of fantasy lineups, not under 15 percent.
BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Patriots) vs. Colts
The last time I recommended the Law Firm was a complete disaster (at Cleveland, 9 carries, 14 yards, 0 TDs. Ouch). This week, I look for redemption as the dreadlocked runner matches up against the fourth-most generous rush defense in the league (133.2 YPG). While this game has shootout potential, look for the Patriots to take a similar tactic to the majority of Colts opponents, at least early on: Exploit the weak rush defense, take time off the clock, and keep the ball out of Peyton Manning‘s hands. With Logan Mankins‘ recent return to an already powerful offensive line, expect the Patriots to get some surge up front against an undersized Indy front-seven — especially since the Colts are likely to be without MLB Gary Brackett another week. Wide holes for the straight-ahead, hard-nosed style of Green-Ellis should result in a fruitful fantasy day.
Others to consider: Reggie Bush (Saints) vs. Seahawks; Fred Jackson (Bills) at Bengals; Willis McGahee (Ravens) at Panthers; Bernard Scott (Bengals) vs. Bills
WIDE RECEIVERS
Santonio Holmes (Jets) vs. Texans
Not to beat a dead horse, but if you haven’t heard lately, the Texans are bad at defending the pass. Perhaps no starting corner in the league is worse than rookie Kareem Jackson, who has surrendered the most yards to his assignments for all CB2s in the league.
This week, he has the pleasure of dating Santonio Holmes. The former Super Bowl MVP has been red hot as of late, catching five balls for 114 yards against a vaunted Green Bay defense, and most recently catching a game-ending 37-yard touchdown in overtime last week against the Browns. Jackson, who had trouble containing Mike Thomas last week, should be no match for a talent like Holmes. Expect Holmes and his savvy route-running to bust the jumpy corner on a hitch-and-go, or some other deception route, for a long touchdown.
Danny Amendola (Rams) vs. Falcons
Despite being labeled as solely a slot receiver, I now have 12 red zone targets on the year — more than double those of Andre Johnson, tied with Larry Fitzgerald, and only trailing four other pass-catchers. Consequently, I’ve now scored a touchdown in three straight games. I have caught fewer than six balls without scoring a touchdown only once this season. My name is Danny Amendola, and I am Sam Bradford‘s favorite target. Though some call me undersized, my quickness, sticky hands, and fearlessness over the middle explain all the red zone love. In a matchup with the 23rd-ranked pass defense, expect me to make it four straight games with a touchdown.
Others to consider: Nate Washington (Titans) vs. Redskins; Mohamed Massaquoi (Browns) at Jaguars; Mike Thomas (Jaguars) vs. Browns; Nate Burleson (Lions) at Cowboys
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