Well,
that was quick.
The
fantasy regular season is now a wrap – in most leagues – and if you’re reading
this, I’m guessing you are preparing for your postseason run.
It
seems like just yesterday we were drafting our squads and eagerly anticipating
the season opener. Remember how pumped you were when you got the first pick and
confidently invested it in David Johnson?
Not
long after, back in the “olden days” of September, didn’t it seem inevitable
that Kareem Hunt would be the common denominator in the majority of
championship teams?
Fast
forward a few weeks, and the Hunt owner in one of my leagues didn’t even make
the playoffs. Then again, he was the same guy who selected Johnson first, and
Ezekiel Elliott with his third pick.
Fantasy
football can be a cruel mistress.
Sitting
here today, the player I fear most in an opponent’s playoff lineup is a
different rookie running back. A “backup,” at that.
Alvin
Kamara looks positively unstoppable, and he’s making Hunt’s stellar first three
games look routine. Can you imagine what Kamara’s numbers would look like if
the extremely capable Mark Ingram wasn’t competing for touches? (The duo is
also conspiring to turn Drew Brees into a proverbial bus driver.)
Who
else do I hope to avoid in my quest for fantasy glory?
Russell Wilson, who’s hitting his stride at just the right (or wrong) time, depending on your perspective.
Russell Wilson, who’s hitting his stride at just the right (or wrong) time, depending on your perspective.
Keenan
Allen, who has caught 33 of the 41 passes Philip Rivers has flung his way over
the last three games.
A
healthy Antonio Brown … because he’s still an unstoppable force.
And Rob
Gronkowski, because he’s a freak of nature.
Of
course, nothing beats a well-rounded team from top to bottom. And a dash of
good luck!
WAIVER WIRE PICKS AND PANS
To win a fantasy championship, it’s best to start with a
great draft. But filling gaps in your roster with the occasional waiver-wire
acquisition can also pay big dividends. Here's a look at players worth considering,
and a couple who would look better in someone else's lineup.
Catch ‘em while you
can
Aaron Rodgers,
QB, Packers. The future Hall of Famer has resumed throwing and is progressing
toward a probable return to the field in Week 15. He’s available in nearly half
of all leagues and should be added for those hoping to progress into the
postseason. I don’t have to explain why, right?
Peyton Barber,
RB, Buccaneers. Last week I advised you to steer away from “hot waiver-wire
prospect” Jacquizz Rodgers, mostly because he had failed to shine in previous
opportunities and was destined to share carries. Little did I know that Barber
would step so boldly to the plate. The second-year back finished with 27
touches (vs. 3 for Rodgers and 5 for Charles Sims). He was the Bucs’ leading
rusher and receiver and he put to rest the notion that he’s little more than a
goal-line vulture. Doug Martin could return in Week 14, but Barber has staked
his claim to a continuing role in this offense.
Chris Ivory,
RB, Jaguars. Leonard Fournette limped off the field late in Sunday’s game, though
he returned to the field and finished strong. Still, the scene should serve as
a reminder of how important it is to handcuff your studs. Ivory is Fournette’s primary
insurance policy, leaving him just a play away from becoming a very important
addition to your postseason roster.
Don’t be fooled
Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, 49ers. Let’s tap the brakes a bit before we anoint Garoppolo the
second coming of Tom Brady. Sure, he was impressive in his starting debut with
the 49ers. He showed poise, touch, accuracy and even the “it” factor. The
interception wasn’t his fault, but he’s going to have to start leading drives
that end in TDs, not field goals, before he’s ready for the fantasy stage.
Maybe next year, Jimmy G.
Mike Davis,
RB, Seahawks. Has Seattle finally settled on a workhorse running back? Davis
got his turn in the primetime spotlight and didn’t disappoint. Of course, the
best runner on the team is still the quarterback. And I continue to believe
that J.D. McKissic is the team’s most talented tailback. Count me skeptical of
Davis’ value down the stretch.
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