Fantasy Football Tonight 8/16
STOCK RISING
Bernard Scott has given everything the Bengals have asked of him and a lot more. Scott is not only running with great vision and power, but has shown amazing balance and natural reactions too. His blocking has even been better than advertised according to those in the know in Cincinnati. Scott's pass catching ability is going to be a useful asset to this offense and will put him on the field at the expense of Cedric Benson more than people think.
For my buddy, the True Guru himself, Todd Farino I have to admit that Sam Hurd is making an actual run at the Cowboys WR3 spot. Although I believe it is more of Miles Austin taking a step backwards this summer, Hurd has performed well enough to have Jason Garrett single him out and start creating more plays to get the ball into his hands. Hurd is a guy who can have a big impact in fantasy this year if he can land ahead of Austin in the WR rotation.
With all of the hype surrounding Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez, it should be noted that his favorite WR up to this point in camp has been David Clowney. Clowney is a burner who can stretch the field as evidenced by his 48 yard grab as soon as Sanchez entered the game. It is very important to note when a starting QB has a favorite WR and in this case there is some real good fantasy appeal with the Sanchez/Clowney combination.
STOCK FALLING
David Garrard has had a very poor showing so far. From the daily reports I get from Jaguars camp, it is all about how inaccurate Garrard has been so far. It seems that his throwing mechanics are all out of whack and he has yet to feel comfortable with newly acquired WR Torry Holt. It's simply amazing that the Jags haven't gone out and picked up another QB just to have a legitimate competition or somebody to push Garrard a bit.
Justin Gage is slowly going from WR1 to possible special teams player. Gage is struggling and is at this point behind both Kenny Britt and Nate Washington for the limited passing targets the Titans will have each week. I was a big fan of Gage last season, but it is becoming clear his time as a fantasy relevant WR is coming to an end.
I'M LOVIN'...
Daunte Culpepper. He has slimmed down dramatically and is finally 100% recovered from that horrible knee blowout he suffered a few years back. No, he doesn't have the speed or footwork he once did in Minnesota, but his arm has never looked better. He's also becoming more of a team leader this summer, helping out his teammates and spending extra time in breaking down film and talking with the coaching staff. He's finally grown up! I have assumed all along that this was Matthew Stafford's team from day #1, but I am not so sure anymore. I think Culpepper can win the job and do a fine job leading this team while Stafford learns from the sidelines.
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Bernard Scott has given everything the Bengals have asked of him and a lot more. Scott is not only running with great vision and power, but has shown amazing balance and natural reactions too. His blocking has even been better than advertised according to those in the know in Cincinnati. Scott's pass catching ability is going to be a useful asset to this offense and will put him on the field at the expense of Cedric Benson more than people think.
For my buddy, the True Guru himself, Todd Farino I have to admit that Sam Hurd is making an actual run at the Cowboys WR3 spot. Although I believe it is more of Miles Austin taking a step backwards this summer, Hurd has performed well enough to have Jason Garrett single him out and start creating more plays to get the ball into his hands. Hurd is a guy who can have a big impact in fantasy this year if he can land ahead of Austin in the WR rotation.
With all of the hype surrounding Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez, it should be noted that his favorite WR up to this point in camp has been David Clowney. Clowney is a burner who can stretch the field as evidenced by his 48 yard grab as soon as Sanchez entered the game. It is very important to note when a starting QB has a favorite WR and in this case there is some real good fantasy appeal with the Sanchez/Clowney combination.
STOCK FALLING
David Garrard has had a very poor showing so far. From the daily reports I get from Jaguars camp, it is all about how inaccurate Garrard has been so far. It seems that his throwing mechanics are all out of whack and he has yet to feel comfortable with newly acquired WR Torry Holt. It's simply amazing that the Jags haven't gone out and picked up another QB just to have a legitimate competition or somebody to push Garrard a bit.
Justin Gage is slowly going from WR1 to possible special teams player. Gage is struggling and is at this point behind both Kenny Britt and Nate Washington for the limited passing targets the Titans will have each week. I was a big fan of Gage last season, but it is becoming clear his time as a fantasy relevant WR is coming to an end.
I'M LOVIN'...
Daunte Culpepper. He has slimmed down dramatically and is finally 100% recovered from that horrible knee blowout he suffered a few years back. No, he doesn't have the speed or footwork he once did in Minnesota, but his arm has never looked better. He's also becoming more of a team leader this summer, helping out his teammates and spending extra time in breaking down film and talking with the coaching staff. He's finally grown up! I have assumed all along that this was Matthew Stafford's team from day #1, but I am not so sure anymore. I think Culpepper can win the job and do a fine job leading this team while Stafford learns from the sidelines.
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